Kentucky Public Service Commission

Final Order Entered: 1. The findings contained in the Staff Report, as modified herein, are adopted and incorporated by reference into this Order as if fully set out herein. 2. The water service rates proposed in North Mercer's Application are denied. 3. The water service rates shown in Appendix A to this Order are approved for water service rendered on and after the date of this Order. 4. Within 20 days of the date of this Order, North Mercer shall file revised tariff sheets with the Commission, using the Commission's electronic Tariff Filing System, containing the rates set forth in Appendix A to this Order. 5. North Mercer shall use the Commission-approved service lives set forth below to depreciate water plant assets for accounting purposes in all future reporting periods. No adjustment to accumulated depreciation, or retained earnings should be made to account for this change in the accounting estimate. Reservoirs and Tanks 45, 50; Transmission and Distribution Mains 63: Meters and Meter Installations 40: Hydrants 50; Structures and Improvements 35; Other Plant and Misc. Equipment 10; Transportation Equipment 7; Office Furniture and Equipment 10, 20. 6. In future rate applications, North Mercer shall provide information supporting wage and salary increases as described in this Order.

Response to Staff Report

Mischell Lee North Mercer Water District

Staff Report

Notarized Proof of Publication of Customer Notice

Mischell Lee North Mercer Water District

Order Entered: 1. No later than March 24, 2017, Commission Staff shall file with the Commission and serve upon all parties of record a written report containing its findings and recommendations regarding North Mercer's requested rate adjustment. 2. No later than 14 days after the date of the filing of the Commission Staff Report, each party of record shall file with the Commission: a. Its written comments on and any objections to the findings contained in the Commission Staff Report; and b. Any additional evidence for the Commission to consider. 3. If Commission Staff finds that North Mercer's financial condition supports a higher rate than North Mercer proposes or the assessment of an additional rate or charge not proposed in North Mercer's Application, North Mercer in its response to the Commission Staff Report shall also state its position in writing on whether the Commission should authorize the assessment of the higher rate or the additional rate or charge. 4. If Commission Staff finds that changes should be made to the manner in which North Mercer accounts for the depreciation of North Mercer's assets, North Mercer in its response to the Commission Staff Report shall also state its position in writing on whether the Commission should require North Mercer to implement the proposed change for accounting purposes.

20161214_PSC Deficiency Cured Letter.pdf

Response to Filing Deficiencies on ARF Application

Mischell Lee North Mercer Water District

20161130_PSC Deficiency Letter.pdf

File omitted reference document for ARF

Mischell Lee North Mercer Water District

Alternative Rate Filing pursuant to 807 KAR 5:076

Mischell Lee North Mercer Water District

Alternative Rate Filing pursuant to 807 KAR 5:076

Mischell Lee North Mercer Water District

Alternative Rate Filing Application pursuant to 807 KAR 5:076

Mischell Lee North Mercer Water

20160909_PSC Acknowledgment Letter.pdf

North Mercer Water District Notice of Intent to File Application for Rate Adjustment Made Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:076 Using Electronic Filing Procedures