Kentucky Public Service Commission

Final Order Entered: 1 . The findings contained in the Staff Report are adopted and incorporated by reference into this Order as if fully set out herein. 2. The rates proposed by North Hopkins District are approved. 3. The rates set forth in the Appendix to this Order are approved for services rendered by North Hopkins District on and after the date of this Order. 4. Within 20 days of the date of this Order, North Hopkins District shall file with this Commission, using the Commission's electronic Tariff Filing System, new tariff sheets setting forth the rates and charges approved herein and their effective date, and stating that the rates and charges were authorized by this Order.

North Hopkins Water District Response to Staff Report

Notice of Filing of Commission Staff Report

Order Entered: 1. No later than July 16, 2018, Commission Staff shall file with the Commission and serve upon all parties of record a written report ("Staff Report") containing its findings and recommendations regarding North Hopkins'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 Hopkins's financial condition supports a higher rate than North Hopkins proposes or the assessment of an additional rate or charge not proposed in North Hopkins's Application, North Hopkins 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 Hopkins accounts for the depreciation of North Hopkins's assets, North Hopkins in its response to the Commission Staff Report shall also state its position in writing on whether the Commission should require North Hopkins to implement the proposed change for accounting purposes.

No Deficiency Letter

Acknowledge Receipt of Filing

North Hopkins Water District Application for Rate Adjustment for Small Utilities Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:076