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## BYLAW NO. 433-22 A BYLAW OF THE VILLAGE OF MILO IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA "BULK WATER SERVICES BYLAW"
WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000 and amendments thereto, the Council of the Village of Milo is authorized to pass a Bylaw to regulate and provide the supply and use of water throughout the Village of Milo, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Milo owns and operates a bulk water distribution system as part of public utilities for the benefit of its residents and customers; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Milo is committed to offering its bulk water services in a manner that does not negatively impact the environment; and
WHEREAS it is deemed just and proper to levy rates and charges on all persons to whom such bulk water utility services are provided and to set forth the terms and conditions under which such utility services will be provided; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Village of Milo, in the Province of Alberta, deems it expedient to pass such a Bylaw;
## NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MILO DULY ASSEMBLED HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
## PART 1: DEFINITIONS
- 1.1 In this bylaw the following words and phrases are defined as:
- a) "Agreement" shall mean the contractual agreement between the customer and the Village for the supply of
bulk water services;
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- b) "Consumer" shall mean a person, firm partnership, corporation, or organization who has entered into a service account with the Village for the supply of bulk water services;
- c) "Dangerous Goods" shall have the meaning set out from time to time in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Control Act, RS.A. 1980, as amended, and the regulations thereunder;
- d) "Hazardous Material" shall have the meaning set out from time to time in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, RS.A. 1980, as amended, and the regulations thereunder;
- e) "Premises" includes land and buildings;
- g) "Service Account" shall mean consumer account for bulk water services established by the Village which is nontransferable;
- f) "Rates" shall mean the tariff of charges for the supply of bulk water and /or distribution of water set out in the Utility Rates Bylaw;
- h) "Services" and "Bulk Water Services" shall mean and includes, as the context may require: the supply of water or portable water;
- i) "Village" shall mean the Village of Milo or a Village employee or an agent designated to act on behalf of the Village;
- j) "Formal notification" shall mean a telephone call, direct mail, or electronic mail;
- k) "Service Charges" shall mean interest and/ or administrative charges
- 1) "Water Utility" shall mean the system of water works owned and operated by the Village and all accessories and appurtenances thereto.
## PART 2 - UTILITY ADMINISTRATION
- 2.1 As provided under Section 33 of the Municipal Government Act, the Village shall be the sole provider of bulk utility services within the corporate limits of the Village of Milo.
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- a) regulations thereunder; or
- b) In any other case provided for in this bylaw;
And in such event the Village, its officers, employees or agents shall not be liable for any damages of any kind from such discontinuance of service.
## Bulk Water Supply
2.9The Village has the authority to restrict, limit or control water usage at any time it deems necessary. The Village, in imposing such limitations, shall notify affected persons or consumers by formal notification.
## PART 3- BULK WATER SERVICES
## Bulk Water Filling Station
- 3.1 The Village of Milo will operate one bulk filling station at the Water Treatment Plant where residents and businesses can obtain potable water for a fee.
- 3.2 The bulk filling station will be operated on a FOB system and open twenty four hours a day. FOBs will be available at the Village Office for an initial fee of $50.00(fifty dollars). Subsequent key fobs may be purchased for a price of $20.00( twenty dollars).
- 3.3. Bulk water rates will be as per the Village of Milo's most current Utility Rates Bylaw.
- 3.4 All accounts must be prepaid with either cash, check or e-transfer to [email protected]. Key fobs will not work if there are no funds available the account.
- 3.5 The Village does not guarantee the pressure or the continuous supply of water and the Village reserves the right at any and all times without notice to change the operating water pressure and to shut off water.
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## Obtaining Bulk Water Services
2.2The Village may refuse to provide bulk water services if the consumer has an outstanding utility account balance with the Village of Milo
- 2.3The Village may refuse to provide bulk water services if a consumer is in breach of Provincial chemical contamination regulations that will impact potable water in the Village.
- 2.4The Customer shall be responsible for all utility charges levied against the account until the Village is notified of account closure.
## Bulk Water Rates
2.5 Utility services rates are set under guidelines established by the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board. The rates for bulk water services provided under this bylaw are as set in the Village of Milo's Utility Rates Bylaw.
## Termination of Bulk Water Services by the Village
2.6The Village may discontinue the supply of all bulk water services for any of the following reasons:
- a) Failure by, or refusal of, a customer to comply with any provision of this bylaw; or
- b) Failure by, or refusal of, a customer to comply with any provisions of any Provincial Acts, the Building Code, or any regulations thereunder; or
- b) In any other case provided for in this bylaw;
And in such event the Village, its officers, employees or agents shall not be liable for any damages of any kind from such discontinuance of service..
- 2.7 The consumer is in breach of Provincial chemical contamination regulations that will impact potable water in the Village.
- 2.8 The Customer shall be responsible for all utility charges levied against the account until the Village is notified of account
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3.6 Consumers dependent upon a continuous and uninterrupted supply of water, or having processes or equipment that require particularly clear or pure water, shall provide such facilities as they consider necessary to ensure a continuous and uninterrupted supply, pressure or quality of water required for this use.
- 3.7 The Village is not obligated to supply water for sale at the bulk water station and the supply of water may be interrupted for any reason and the supply of water is not guaranteed.
## 4. REPEAL:
- 4.1 All former versions of this Bulk Water Service Bylaw are hereby repealed.
## 5.ENACTMENT:
- 5.1 This by-law will come into force and effect upon the date of it's THIRD and FINAL Reading and is duly signed.
READ A FIRST TIME ON THE 12" DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2022.
READ A SECOND TIME ON THE 12* DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2022.
GIVEN UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO PROCEED TO THIRD AND FINAL READING OF BYLAW# 433-22, 2022 BULK WATER SERVICES BYLAW THIS 12" DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2022.
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 12" DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2022.
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Scott Schroeder Mayor
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