Affiliated Interest Applications Staff reviewed two affiliated interest applications between Long Butte and Pat Hodge Construction. Staff concluded that this is a reasonable meter installation fee based on staff's experience with other investor-owned water utilities in the area. Staff concluded that this charge is a reasonable charge for the service. Customer Service Staff and Long Butte agreed to miscellaneous fees, rules, and regulations based upon ORS Chapter 757 and the Commission's Administrative Rules. Conclusion Staff recommends approval of the stipulation and the tariffs attached to it.
Staff also recommends approval of both affiliated interest contracts discussed above.
The Commission has reviewed the stipulation and supporting testimony and the remainder of the record in this case and concludes that there is no basis for believing that Long Butte's rates are unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory or that any service is unsafe, inadequate, or not afforded. We have also reviewed the tariffs submitted by Long Butte and find that the rates are just and reasonable. We have also reviewed the affiliated interest applications and conclude that they should be granted. The Commission concludes that the stipulation between staff and Long Butte is appropriate and should be adopted. The affiliated interest applications described in this order are approved.