Decisions of the Railroad Commission of the State of California Volume 19 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 Excerpt: ...shall file with the Railroad Commission a certified statement setting forth the date on which such possession and control was actually relinquished. 5. The authority herein granted to transfer properties and issue stock will apply only to such properties as may be transferred and to such stock as may be issued on or before July 1, 1921. Dated at San Francisco, California, this fifteenth clay of March, 1921. Decision No. 8748. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ALBERT P.. HOLSEN, OWNER OF HOLSEN HEIGHTS WATER WORKS, FOR ADJUSTMENT OF WATER RATES. Application No. 6208. Decided March 15, 1921. Albert B. Holsen, in propria persona. By Tiie Commission. OPINION. Albert B. Holsen as owner of Holsen Heights Water Works, makes application to the Railroad Commission in this proceeding for an adjust 33--7127 ment of water rates. Holsen Heights Water Works is a public utility water system supplying water for domestic consumption to some twenty-five consumers in what is known as Holsen Heights tract in the city of Los Angeles, service being rendered at the flat rate of 75 cents per month. It is alleged, in effect, that this rate is inadequate under present operating conditions, and does not yield an income sufficient to cover maintenance and operation expenses, provide for a replacement fund and a fair return on the investment. A public hearing was held before Examiner Westover in Los Angeles, of which hearing all of applicant's consumers were notified and given an opportunity to appear and be heard. However, the consumers were not present nor were they represented at the hearing. Holsen Heights Water Works was installed in 1910 as a part of a real estate development project which was promoted by Mr. Holsen. Water is pumped from a 150 foot well into 15,000-gallon tank ...