Vernon, British Columbia
· No. 5400
· adopted 2013-04-08
· summary & facts
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CITY OF VERNON
SEWER USER
RATES BYLAW
#5400
Consolidated for Convenience
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON
BYLAW NUMBER 5400
AMENDMENTS
BYLAW
NO.
ADOPTION
AMENDMENT
5506
August 11, 2014
AMEND Table of Contents Section 4: Public
Institutions to add reference to new Section
4.5 - Outside City Limits
AMEND Section 4.0 Public Institutions to
add new subsection 4.5
5502
September 8, 2014
AMEND
Section
7.0
General
Rate
Information,
Subsection
7.3
to
include
reference to legal secondary suite.
5845
November 22, 2021
AMEND Section 2.0 Residential and Multi
Family Properties (rate increase)
AMEND Section 3.0 Commercial Properties
(rate increase)
AMEND Section 4.0 Public Institutions (rate
increase)
5929
December 12, 2022
REPLACE Schedule 'A' with new rates for
2023 to 2026 onward
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON
BYLAW NUMBER 5400
A Bylaw to Provide for the Imposition of a Charge Against the Owner or Occupier of Real
Property for the Use of the Sewerage System of the Municipality
_______________________________________
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon, in open meeting assembled,
enacts as follows:
(a)
There is hereby imposed and levied a sewer user charge against the owner or
occupier of land or real property whose property is adjacent to or connected to the
sewer system, and the Collector shall classify each customer in accordance with the
categories set out in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this bylaw.
(b)
The rate shall be due and payable approximately 45 days after the last day of each
quarter, which quarters shall be as follows:
1st - January, February and March
2nd - April, May and June
3rd - July, August and September
4th - October, November and December
at the office of the Collector and payment shall be so made or effected.
(c)
Where a sewer connection hereunder has been maintained or is to be maintained for a
period of less than one quarter year period, as referred to in Section 2, the charge
there from shall be calculated on a "pro-rata" basis according to the appropriate rate
and that portion of the one quarter year period during which the sewer service
connection has been or is to be maintained.
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BYLAW NUMBER 5400
(d)
Any rate remaining unpaid on the thirty-first day of December shall be deemed to be
taxes in arrears in respect of the property of which the consumer dwells, and shall be
forthwith entered on the real property tax roll by the Collector as taxes in arrears.
(e)
This bylaw is to take effect and will be enforced on July 1, 2013.
(f)
Bylaw Number 2955, being cited as "Sewer User Rates Bylaw Number 2955, 1981",
as amended, is hereby repealed.
(g)
This bylaw may be cited as "Sewer User Rates Bylaw Number 5400, 2013".
READ A FIRST TIME this 11th day of March, 2013.
READ A SECOND TIME this 11th day of March, 2013.
READ A THIRD TIME this 11th day of March, 2013.
THIRD READING RESCINDED this 25th day of March, 2013.
READ A THIRD TIME as amended this 25th day of March, 2013.
ADOPTED this 8th day of April, 2013.
___"R. Sawatzky"____________
___"P. Bridal"_________________
Mayor
Corporate Officer
SCHEDULE 'A'
Attached to and Forming Part of Bylaw 5400
Page 1
SCHEDULE A
1.0 TITLE
1.1
This Bylaw shall be referred to as the "Sewer User Rates Bylaw Number 5400,
2013".
2.0 RESIDENTIAL AND MULTI FAMILY PROPERTIES
2.1
All properties which have a sanitary sewer collection line adjacent to or connected to
their property will be charged a fee per quarter per residence as follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$54.55
$57.55
$59.28
$61.06
2.2
In addition to the charge in 2.1 above, all City of Vernon metered water customers
will be charged for sewer service based on their water consumption in excess of 20
cubic meters per residence in the first billing period of the year (approximately the
January to March period). This consumption will apply for the four (4) consecutive
quarters beginning with the first billing period of the year. The rate applied to the
consumption in excess of 20 cubic meters per residence per cubic meter is as
follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$2.66/m3
$2.80/m3
$2.89/m3
$2.98/m3
2.3
In addition to charge in 2.1 above all non-metered residential customers where
metering IS possible will be charged a flat rate per quarter per residence per the
following schedule.
2.3.1
Low Flat Rate -
Initial and first full
quarter and second
quarter after written
warning.
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$78.49
(per
quarter)
$82.81
(per
quarter)
$85.29
(per quarter)
$87.85
(per quarter)
SCHEDULE 'A'
Attached to and Forming Part of Bylaw 5400
Page 2
2.3.2
High Flat Rate -
Third and
subsequent quarters
after written warning
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$156.97
(per
quarter)
$165.61
(per
quarter)
$170.58
(per quarter)
$175.69
(per quarter)
2.4
In addition to charge 2.1 above, all residential customers where metering is NOT
possible will be charged a flat rate per quarter per residence as follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$170.97
$180.38
$185.79
$191.36
Proof that service is NOT possible must be confirmed by the City.
2.5
In addition to charge in 2.1 and 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 above, all customers outside City
limits who have a sanitary sewer service to their property will be charged an
additional fee $731.04 per year, to offset non-utility costs as follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$771.25
$813.67
$838.08
$863.22
3.0 COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
3.1
All commercial properties which have a sanitary sewer collection line adjacent to or
connected to their property will be charged a fee per quarter per service unit as
follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$56.58
59.69
$61.48
$63.33
3.2
Metered for Water Consumption - In addition to the charge in 3.1 above, for
commercial properties with no irrigation meter, for all connection sizes - 80% of
Water Consumption or as measured by the City of Vernon using an approved flow
metering device onsite:
Consumption Charge:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$2.76/m3
$2.92/m3
$3.00/m3
$3.09/m3
SCHEDULE 'A'
Attached to and Forming Part of Bylaw 5400
Page 3
In instances where a meter has malfunctioned, the rate will be based on 80% of
water consumption, based on the same quarter in the previous year.
3.3
Metered for Water Consumption - In addition to the charge in 3.1 above, for
commercial properties with a separate irrigation meter, for all connection sizes -
100% of Water Consumption or as measured by the City of Vernon using an
approved flow metering device onsite:
Consumption Charge:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$2.76/m3
$2.92/m3
$3.00/m3
$3.09/m3
In instances where a meter has malfunctioned, the rate will be based on 100% of
historical water consumption, based on the same quarter in the previous year.
3.4
In addition to the charge in 3.1 above, all non-metered commercial properties where
metering IS possible will be charged a flat rate per quarter per unit per the following
schedule:
3.4.1
Low Flat Rate -
Initial and first full
quarter and second
quarter after written
warning.
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$139.20
(per
quarter)
$146.85
(per
quarter)
$151.26
(per quarter)
$155.80
(per quarter)
2.3.2
High Flat Rate -
Third and
subsequent quarters
after written warning
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$278.40
(per
quarter)
$293.72
(per
quarter)
$302.53
(per quarter)
$311.60
(per quarter)
SCHEDULE 'A'
Attached to and Forming Part of Bylaw 5400
Page 4
3.5
In addition to charge 3.1 above, all commercial properties where metering is NOT
possible will be charged a flat rate per quarter per unit as follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$257.85
$272.03
$280.20
$288.60
Proof that service is NOT possible must be confirmed by the City.
3.6
In addition to charge in 3.1 and 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 or 3.5 above, all commercial properties
outside City limits who have a sanitary sewer service to their property will be
charged an additional per year, to offset non-utility costs as follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$771.25
$813.67
$838.08
$863.22
4.0 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
4.1
All public properties which have a sanitary sewer collection line adjacent to or
connected to their property will be charged a fee per quarter per service unit as
follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$56.58
$59.69
$61.48
$63.33
4.2
Metered for Water Consumption - In addition to the charge in 4.1 above, for public
institution properties with no separate irrigation meter, for all connection sizes 80%
of water consumption or as measured by the City of Vernon using an approved flow
metering device onsite.
Consumption Charge:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$2.76/m3
$2.92/m3
$3.00/m3
$3.09/m3
In instances where a meter has malfunctioned, the rate will be based on 80% of
water consumption, based on the same quarter in the previous year.
SCHEDULE 'A'
Attached to and Forming Part of Bylaw 5400
Page 5
4.3
Metered for Water Consumption - In addition to the charge in 3.1 above, for public
institution properties with a separate irrigation meter, for all connection sizes - 100%
of Water Consumption or as measured by the City of Vernon using an approved flow
metering device onsite.
Consumption Charge:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$2.76/m3
$2.92/m3
$3.00/m3
$3.09/m3
In instances where a meter has malfunctioned, the rate will be based on 100% of
water consumption, based on the same quarter in the previous year.
4.4
Non-metered facilities based on a flat rate per quarter, per classroom for schools or
beds for hospitals as follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$285.76
$301.47
$310.52
$319.83
4.5
In addition to charge in 4.1 and 4.2, 4.3 or 4.4 above, all public institution properties
outside City limits who have a sanitary sewer service to their property will be
charged an additional per year, to offset non-utility costs as follows:
2023
2024
2025
2026 onward
$771.25
$813.67
$838.08
$863.22
5.0 FLOW METERING DEVICES
5.1
Flow metering devices may be installed onsite for commercial and public institutions
to determine accurate volumes of sanitary sewer discharge. The use, type and
location of the flow metering device must be approved by the Operation Services
manager, or designate, of the City of Vernon. The flow metering devices will be read
by the City of Vernon.
SCHEDULE 'A'
Attached to and Forming Part of Bylaw 5400
Page 6
6.0 UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION FEE
6.1
Unauthorized Connection Fee will be charged at $5,000.00 per occasion.
6.2
Base Rate Fee charges will be applied cumulatively from the deemed date of
connection.
6.3
High Flat Rate charges will be applied cumulatively from the deemed date of
connection.
7.0 GENERAL RATE INFORMATION
7.1
Sewer service rates may be pro-rated for new connections or new construction.
7.2
Where each type (residence, unit, suite, secondary suite) are each considered one
(1) unit.
7.3
Properties with a legal secondary suite shall be exempted the additional base fee for
sewer. (Bylaw 5502)
8.0 LEAK ADJUSTMENTS - RESIDENTIAL AND MULTI FAMILY
8.1
Where a customer can prove by plumber's or other pertinent receipts that a water
leak in excess of 10 cubic meters has been repaired the customer may make written
application with the Leak Adjustment Request Application for an adjustment. At the
discretion of the Collector or designate, a credit volume may be calculated as
follows:
8.1.1 Where an average is based on the quarterly water consumption from the
same quarter in the previous (2) years, provided ownership is the same,
which will be effective as of the repair date.
8.1.2 Where ownership has changed in the previous calendar year and no first
quarter historical consumption is available, the new property owner will be
automatically placed on the Residential Low Flat Sewer Rate section 2.3.1
effective as of the repair date for the remainder of the same calendar year, or
SCHEDULE 'A'
Attached to and Forming Part of Bylaw 5400
Page 7
8.1.3 Where based on another full quarters consumption in the same calendar
year, WITHOUT any consideration for additional water use and is only
effective on that substituted quarter and forward until the end of the same
calendar year. A First Quarter Sewer Waiver form must be signed by the
property owner and reversal back to the first quarter sewer consumption is
not possible.
9.0 OWNERSHIP CHANGES - RESIDENTIAL AND MULTI FAMILY
9.1
Where residential ownership has changed based on the Land Title Office records,
the new property owner will be automatically placed on the Residential Low Flat
Sewer rate section 2.3.1 effective the new ownership date for the remainder of the
same calendar year, OR
9.2
Where based on another full quarters consumption in the same calendar year,
WITHOUT any consideration for additional water use and is only effective on that
substituted quarter and forward until the end of the same calendar year. The First
Quarter Sewer Waiver form must be signed by the property owner and reversal back
to the Residential Low Flat Sewer rate is not possible.
10.0 TENANCY - RESIDENTIAL AND MULTI FAMILY
10.1 Tenancy Changes
Where a property owner can prove by Tenancy Agreement or other pertinent
documents that tenancy has changed, the property owner may make written
application with the Tenancy form for an adjustment to the Residential Low Flat Rate
Sewer rate in section 2.3.1 above, effective the date the City receives the completed
application and tenancy agreement for the remainder of the calendar year only.
SCHEDULE 'A'
Attached to and Forming Part of Bylaw 5400
Page 8
11.0 INTEREST
11.1 Interest on Late Payment
Interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum shall be charged on any
current amounts unpaid by a day designated by the City Collector.
.