Kentucky Public Service Commission

Final Order Entered: Columbia/Adair District is granted a CPCN for the proposed projects, as submitted. 2. Columbia/Adair District’s proposed plan of financing is approved. 3. Columbia/Adair District is authorized to enter into a loan in the amount of $5,577,650 with KIA, maturing over a period of 20 years and with an interest rate not to exceed 1.25 percent with a principal forgiveness not to exceed $3,629,468. 4. The proceeds of the loans shall be used only for the purposes specified in Columbia/Adair District’s application. 5. Columbia/Adair District shall obtain approval from the Commission prior to performing any additional construction not expressly authorized by this Order. 6. Columbia/Adair District shall file with the Commission documentation of the total costs of this project, including the cost of construction and all other capitalized costs (e.g., engineering, legal, and administrative), within 60 days of the date that construction is substantially completed. Construction costs shall be classified into appropriate plant accounts in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts for water utilities prescribed by the Commission. 7. Columbia/Adair District shall immediately notify the Commission upon knowledge of any material changes to the projects, including but not limited to an increase in cost and any significant delays.

Response to First Information Request

Randy Jones Columbia/Adair Utilities District

Order Entered: 1. Columbia/Adair District’s application for approval of the proposed evidence of indebtedness is continued beyond the 60-day period specified in KRS 278.300(2) up to and including April 15, 2025. 2. The procedural schedule set forth in Appendix A to this Order shall be followed. 3. Columbia/Adair District shall respond to all requests for information propounded by Commission Staff, whether identified on the procedural schedule or otherwise, as provided in those requests. 4. Any party filing a paper with the Commission shall file an electronic copy in accordance with the electronic filing procedures set forth in 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8. Electronic documents shall be in portable document format (PDF), shall be searchable, and shall be appropriately bookmarked.

20240819_PSC Deficiency Cured Letter.pdf

Response

Randy Jones Columbia/Adair Utilities District

20240812_PSC Deficiency Letter.pdf

Application and Supporting Documents

Randy Jones Columbia/Adair Utilities District

20240729_PSC Acknowledgment Letter.pdf

Columbia/Adair Utilities District Notice of Intent to File an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for a Water Construction Project and an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Securities Using Electronic Filing Procedures