Conclusions of Law

1. Transfer of ownership of the water system at issue meets the test of ratepayer indifference, in that customers will be unaffected or better off in terms of service, water quality, future water rates and continuity of service.

2. The transfer of ownership will provide tangible benefits to ratepayers both in the quality and cost of water service.

3. This is an uncontested matter in which the decision grants the relief requested.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. The application of Kenneth Van Gorder to sell and convey the Meyers Water Company to Meyers Water Company, Inc. is granted.

2. Meyers Water Company, Inc. is authorized to acquire ownership of and assume water utility service to the customers of Meyers Water Company.

3. Applicants within 10 days of the transfer of ownership shall notify the Director of the Water Division in writing that the transfer has taken place, attaching copies of the transfer document. Upon transfer, the name of the water company will become Meyers Water Company, Inc.

4. Upon consummation of the transfer of ownership, Kenneth Van Gorder shall be relieved of public utility responsibility for the operation of Meyers Water Company.

5. Application 04-02-027 is closed.

This order is effective today.

Dated September 23, 2004, at San Francisco, California.

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