K W Resort Utilities Corp.; October 28, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; November 7, 2016, 9:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Tallahassee (prehearing); Key West (hearing & service mtg)

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Florida Public Service Commission announces a prehearing conference and a hearing in the following docket to which all persons are invited.

DOCKET NO. AND TITLE: 150071-SU - Application for increase in wastewater rates in Monroe County by K W Resort Utilities Corp.

DATE AND TIME, PREHEARING CONFERENCE: Friday, October 28, 2016, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE PREHEARING: The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) identify exhibits; (5) establish an order of witnesses; and (6) consider such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.

DATES AND TIMES, TECHNICAL HEARINGS: Monday, November 7, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, November 8, 2016, and Wednesday, November 9, 2016, have also been reserved for continuation of the hearing if needed. The starting time of the next day’s session will be announced at the conclusion of the prior day. The hearing may be adjourned early if all testimony is concluded.

PLACE: Harvey Government Center, Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE TECHNICAL HEARING: The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive testimony and exhibits and to take final action relative to the Commission’s action on K W Resort Utilities Corp.’s petition for rate increase and to take action on any motions or other matters that may be pending at the time of the hearing. The Commission may rule on any such motions from the bench or may take the matters under advisement. This proceeding shall: (1) allow the parties to present evidence and testimony in support of their positions; (2) allow for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate.

DATE AND TIME, SERVICE HEARING: Monday, November 7, 2016, 6:00 p.m. The hearing may be adjourned early if all testimony is concluded.

PLACE: Harvey Government Center, Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE SERVICE HEARING: The purpose of this service hearing shall be to receive testimony from the public on the quality and adequacy of K W Resort Utilities Corp.’s service and other matters related to its petition for a rate increase.

Any member of the public who wishes to offer testimony should be present at 6:00 p.m. on November 7, 2016. By providing public testimony, a person does not become a party to the proceeding. To become an official party of record, you must file a Petition for Intervention at lest five days before the final hearing, pursuant to the requirements contained in Rule 25-22.039, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony. The hearing will be governed by the provisions of Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, Section 403.519, Florida Statutes, and Chapters 25-22 and 28-106, Florida Administrative Code.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate at this proceeding should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the hearing at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, via 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) or 1(800)955-8771 (TDD), Florida Relay Service.

EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF HEARING: If settlement of the case or a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the proceedings, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation will also be provided on the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us/) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at [phone].