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w*- R ? Y A. WEHE CONSULTING ENGINEER 660 Market Street. April 11*, 1951* Mr. i. 1. Bennett* General Solicitor* Union Pacific Railroad Company, U22 west Sixth Street, Um Angeles, California* He s US VEGAS UW & WATER C0MFAST - Water Rate Hearing,,, Bear Mr* Bennett* This will acknowledge receipt of the copy of your letter dated April 11th to Hr. Allen, Chairaan of the Nevada Cos®ission, in which the hearing data for the adjourned hearing is to be June 5th, and the note that such is agreeable to the Sofflesiseion and the City of Las Vegas* Idiall set aside that week for that purpose. In accordance with discussions with yourself, Mr. Seasick and Mr* Johnson, the following program is set down for your consideration t A * Summary of Results of Operation* A revised estimate for 1951 should be prepared and set up on a single sheet and be available for introduction in evidence - if conditions warrant* Such revised estimate should be made in order to reflect the actual results far the first four months. Questions at the hearing were raised as to what January and February shewed. In any adjourned hearing, actualities must always be met. All applicants for rate Increases always face that situation* In order that there be no further delays, or that our shewing be not at a disadvantage, such a revised estimate is essential, in sy opinion. If it happens there is no important difference, such much the better* However, Mr. Johnson tells me that, under his management, some added revenues are being realised from old customers. Operating expenses will probably be higher than estimated and near service connections may likewise be higher * though, in reference to the latter, a higher rate of growth in the early part of the year does not necessarily mean a continuation throughout the year, especially in view of material restrictions. B » Rates and Rate Increases: The growth and changes in customers for the year 1950 by rate classifications has now been completed by Mr. Bertolacci, with assistance from Mr. Johnson's office. The number of such customer