Kentucky Public Service Commission

Order Entered nunc pro tunc, that: 1. The following table in Appendix A is stricken: Meter Test Charge Oldham Revised Charge Staff Revised Charge Field Labor Overtime at $40.49 for 1.0 hour $37.02 $0.00 Meter Tester Labor at $52.58 for 2.0 hours 105.72 0.00 Supplies 0.00 0.00 Office Labor at $52.10 for 0.5 hour 26.05 0.00 Transportation Expense 19.65 $19.65 Total Nonrecurring Charge Expense $191.90 $19.65 Rounded Up/Down to $192.00 $19.00 Current Rate $10.00 and is replaced with the following language:

Final Order Entered: 1. The recommendations contained in the Commission Staff Report are adopted and incorporated, as modified, by reference into this Order as if fully set out herein. 2. The water service rates proposed by Oldham District are denied. 3. The stipulations filed on April 10, 2024, are accepted and adopted as set out in this Order. 4. Oldham District’s Motion for Recovery of Actual Rate Case Expense in the amount of $65,848.20, which includes fees for legal services totaling $64,348.20 and publication of notice costs of $1,500, amortized over a three-year period is granted. 5. The general water service rates set forth in Appendix B to this Order are approved for service rendered by Oldham District on or after June 18, 2024. 6. The nonrecurring rates set forth in Appendix B to this Order are approved for service rendered by Oldham District on or after June 18, 2024. 7. Within 20 days of the date of service of this Order, Oldham 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 its effective date, and stating that the rates and charges were authorized by this Order. 8. This case is closed and removed from the Commission’s docket.

Oldham County Water District Post-Hearing Brief

Emily S. Childress Oldham County Water District

20240514_PSC Notice of Filing Hearing Documents - April 19, 2024.pdf

Notice of Substitution of Exhibit

Damon R. Talley

Motion for Recovery of Actual Rate Case Expenses

Damon R. Talley Oldham County Water District

Proof of Publication of Notice of Filing

Damon R. Talley Oldham County Water District

Response to Commission Staffs Post-Hearing Request for Information

Emily S. Childress Oldham County Water District

Data Request

Order Entered: 1. Post-hearing requests for information, if any, shall be filed on or before April 24, 2024. 2. Responses to post-hearing requests for information shall be filed on or before May 8, 2024. 3. Counsel for Oldham County Water District (Oldham District) may file a memorandum brief in support of Oldham District’s post-hearing position on or before May 15, 2024. 4. This case shall stand submitted for a decision by the Commission effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, May 16, 2024.

Proof of Publication of Hearing Notice

Emily S. Childress Oldham County Water District

Hearing Exhibit

Damon R. Talley Oldham County Water

Stipulation

Damon R. Talley Oldham County Water District

OCWD Notice of Hearing Witnesses

Emily S. Childress Oldham County Water District

Notice of Filing of Notice of Hearing

Emily S. Childress Oldham County Water District

Order Entered: 1. Oldham District’s motion to reschedule the hearing is granted. 2. A hearing in this matter shall be held on April 19, 2024, at 9 a.m. EDT, Richard Raff Hearing Room at the Public Service Commission at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky. 3. Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, Section 2, if the hearing is not concluded on the designated day, the hearing shall be continued upon verbal announcement by the presiding officer. A verbal announcement made by the presiding officer shall be proper notice of the continued hearing. 4. Witnesses who sponsor schedules, testimony, or responses to requests for information shall participate in person at any hearing scheduled in this matter. 5. Oldham District shall give notice of the hearing in compliance with 807 KAR 5:001, Section 9(2)(b). In addition, the notice of hearing shall include the following statements: “This hearing will be streamed live and may be viewed on the PSC website, psc.ky.gov” and “Public comments may be made at the beginning of the hearing. Those wishing to make oral public comments may do so by following the instructions listed on the PSC website, psc.ky.gov.” At the time notice is mailed or publication is requested, Oldham District shall forward a duplicate of notice and request to the Commission. 6. Pursuant to KRS 278.360 and 807 KAR 5:001, Section 9(9), a digital video transcript shall be made of the hearing. 7. Oldham District shall file a witness list at least five days prior to the hearing.

Notice of Filing of Sworn Certification and Verification

Emily S. Childress Oldham County Water District

Motion to Reschedule Hearing

Emily S. Childress Oldham County Water District

Order Entered: 1. A hearing in this matter to address the issues brought before the Commission in Oldham District’s response to the Commission Staff’s Report shall be held on April 2, 2024, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time and continuing until called from the bench by the presiding officer, in the Richard Raff Hearing Room at the offices of the Public Service Commission at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky. 2. Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, Section 2, if the hearing is not concluded on the designated day, the hearing may be continued upon verbal announcement by the presiding officer. A verbal announcement made by the presiding officer shall be proper notice of the continued hearing. 3. Witnesses who sponsor schedules, testimony, or responses to requests for information shall participate in person at the April 2, 2024 hearing. 4. Oldham District shall give notice of the hearing in compliance with 807 KAR 5:001, Section 9(2)(b). In addition, the notice of hearing shall include the following statements: “This hearing will be streamed live and may be viewed on the PSC website, psc.ky.gov” and “Public comments may be made at the beginning of the hearing. Those wishing to make oral public comments may do so by following the instructions listed on the PSC website, psc.ky.gov.” At the time the notice is mailed or publication is requested, Oldham District shall forward a duplicate of the notice and request to the Commission.

Response to PSC Staff Report

Damon R. Talley Oldham County Water District

Staff Report

Response to Commission Staffs Second Request for Information

Emily S. Childress Oldham County Water District

Data Request

Response to Commission Staff First Request for Information

Damon R. Talley Oldham County Water District

Order Entered: 1. The procedural schedule set forth in Appendix A to this Order shall be followed. 2. On or before the date set forth in the procedural schedule, Oldham District shall file its responses to the Commission Staff’s request for information, attached to this Order as Appendix B. 3. Oldham District shall respond to any additional requests for information propounded by Commission Staff as provided in those requests. 4. No later than the date set forth in the procedural schedule, Commission Staff shall file with the Commission and serve upon all parties of record a written report (Commission Staff’s Report) containing its recommendations regarding Oldham District’s requested rate adjustment. 5. No later than 14 days after the date of service of the Commission Staff’s 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’s Report; and b. Any additional evidence for the Commission to consider.

Order Entered: 1. The request to intervene filed by Robert Jefferson is rejected for filing. 2. A copy of this Order shall be served on Robert Jefferson by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested at 11000 Buckeye Trace, Goshen, Kentucky 40026.

20230829_PSC No Deficiency Letter.pdf

Alternative Rate Filing Adjustment Application

Russell D. Rose Oldham County Water District

20230725_PSC Acknowledgment Letter.pdf

Oldham County Water District Notice of Intent to File an Application for an Alternative Rate Adjustment Using Electronic Filing Procedures