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Mr* Edward C* Eenwick 2 (b) The estimated number of customers for e&eh of the remaining eight months should be set up and tied in with the service connections under the capital estimate* The revenue and capital estimate may assume close review and check and we should be prepared to present a good estimate and one that Is In harmony with the building Construction for new homes and system growth* 3» Qrowth Expenses: For each expense classification for both the production and Water companies the actual recorded expenses for each of the first four months should be available and set up end an estimate made for the last eight months* 4* Fixed capital and rate bases Capital additions for first four months should be set up with indications as to the purpose of the more important items and sn estimate made for the last eight months by projects* C. Responsibility and Assignment for Preparation 1* Mr* Bertolocoi to coordinate and bring the figures together and make the estimates where necessary* 2, Mr, Johnson to prepare the Initial figures on customers, revenues, and fixed capital* (These to be in Mr. Henwlek*s hands not later than Friday, May 25.) 3* Mr* Sutton* s office to have In Mr* Benwlek’s hands all the expense figures for the first four months, by months, Including depreciation expense. It is desir­able to have explanatory notes where possible to point out the nature of the expenses! l*e*, the more Is^ortant changes reflected In the expense items. Mr, Bertoiocel will set up the expense items and make the estimate for the year. Mr* Johnson to advise as to any unusual or projected maintenance that will influence the 1951 estimate, Mr. Johnson to prepare the initial estimate on the plant additions for the year. This should show to the extent that the las Vegas and Los Angeles records