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THE CITY OF FLIN FLON
FLIN FLON WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
BY-LAW NO.
WATER & WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES
BEING a By-law of the City of Flin Flon to establish new water and wastewater rates for the
Flin Flon Utility.
WHEREAS the City of Flin Flon owns and operates the Flin Flon water and wastewater utility within
the limits of the City;
AND WHEREAS The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, C58, states in part:
232(1)
A Council may pass by-laws for municipal purposes respecting the
following matters:
(l)
public utilities:
232(2)
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), a council may in a by-
law passed under this Division
(d) establish fees or other charges for services, activities or things
provided or done by the municipality or for the use of property under
the ownership, direction, management or control of the municipality;
250(2)
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), a municipality may for
municipal purposes do the following:
(c) acquire, establish, maintain and operate services, facilities and utilities;
252(1)
A municipality exercising powers in the nature of those referred to in
clauses 250(2)(b),(c) and (e) may set terms and conditions in respect of
users, including
(a) setting the rates or amounts of deposits, fees and other charges, and
charging and collecting them;
(b) providing for a right of entry onto private property to determine
compliance with other terms and conditions, to determine the amount
of deposits, fees or other charges, or to disconnect a service; and
(c) discontinuing or disconnecting a service and refusing to provide the
service to users who fail to comply with the terms and conditions.
252(2)
A charge referred to in clause (1)(a) may be collected by the municipality
in the same manner as a tax may be collected or enforced under this Act.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to provide rates for January 1, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028
and thereafter to be paid by persons to whom water and wastewater services are supplied by the Flin
Flon Utility and to provide for the collection thereof;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Flin Flon, in session duly assembled, hereby
enacts as follows:
1. THAT all accounts shall be billed monthly. Consumers shall pay for water and wastewater
service supplied to them by the Flin Flon Utility within the limits of the City at the rates
and terms set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this by-law.
2. THAT the City of Flin Flon reserves the right to discontinue the supply of water for
fountains, jets, hoses and sprinklers, or to limit the hours for use of the same, whenever,
at the discretion of Council, it is in the best interests of the public to do so.
3. THAT no person, other than the Fire Chief or someone acting on their behalf, or a
representative of the City duly authorized by the City's Chief Administrative Officer, shall
open or use any fire hydrant, either for construction purposes, street cleaning, or any other
purpose.
4. THAT the meter shut off valve inside premises serviced with water by the City shall be
readily accessible and not used by the owner except for the protection of the premises. No
person shall tamper with the meter or cause the water supply to bypass the meter. All pipes
and valves inside the premises shall be kept in good repair by the owner or occupant. Any
damage through neglect or otherwise, by a contractor for the owner or occupant, to the
water service pipes from the street to the premises including the meter shall be the
responsibility of the owner or occupant.
5. THAT no person shall wilfully or maliciously hinder or cause to hinder the City or its
representatives in the exercise of their duties in relation to the operation and maintenance
of the water or wastewater system.
6. THAT any person violating any provision of this by-law shall:
a. be guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, liable to a fine not exceeding one
thousand dollars ($1,000) and costs for each violation;
b. be liable to the City of Flin Flon for any expense, loss or damage suffered by the
City as a result of the violation;
c. be liable for the repairs and costs of the repairs to the system as a result of the
violation. If that person is in default of effecting the repairs, the City may affect
the repairs and charge the cost thereof to that person, or add the cost to property
taxes and collect those property taxes in the same manner as other property taxes.
7. THAT this by-law and rates for January 1, 2025, January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027,
January 1, 2028, and thereafter, shall come into force and be effective on, from and after
both approval of the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba and receipt of third and final
reading thereof.
8. THAT By-law No. 2019-11 and its amendments are hereby repealed as of January 1,
2025 and upon final approval of this By-law by the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba.
PASSED AND ENACTED in Council duly assembled at the Council Chambers of the
City of Flin Flon in the Province of Manitoba, this day of 2024.
____________________________
Mayor
____________________________
Chief Administrative Officer
READ a First time this
21st day of November , 2023.
READ a Second time this
6th day of February , 2024.
READ a Third time and PASSED this
day of , 2024.
CITY OF FLIN FLON
FLIN FLON WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
BY-LAW NO.
WATER & WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES
SCHEDULE "A" - SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY RATES
1. Schedule of Commodity Rates & Monthly Service Charge
January 1, 2025
Monthly Service Charge
$6.38
Water &
Commodity Rates
Water
Wastewater
Wastewater
Rate Rider
Per 1,000 Gallons
$11.17
$7.21
$18.38
$1.69
Deficit Rate Rider
In addition to the aforesaid commodity rates, a deficit rate rider of $1.69 per 1,000 gallons
shall be charged for 5 years commencing January 1, 2025 to recover the 2018 and 2022
operating deficits.
2. Minimum Charges per Month
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per month set out below, which includes the volume allowance as listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum monthly allowance will be
charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Water
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Water &
Wastewater
Total Monthly
Minimum
Rate Rider
Water &
Wastewater
Total Monthly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
5/8
1
1,000
6.38
$
11.17
$
7.21
$
24.76
$
1.69
$
26.45
$
3/4
2
2,000
6.38
$
22.34
$
14.42
$
43.14
$
3.38
$
46.52
$
1
4
4,000
6.38
$
44.68
$
28.84
$
79.90
$
6.76
$
86.66
$
1 ½
10
10,000
6.38
$
111.70
$
72.10
$
190.18
$
16.90
$
207.08
$
2
25
25,000
6.38
$
279.25
$
180.25
$
465.88
$
42.25
$
508.13
$
3
45
45,000
6.38
$
502.65
$
324.45
$
833.48
$
76.05
$
909.53
$
4
90
90,000
6.38
$
1,005.30
$
648.90
$
1,660.58
$
152.10
$
1,812.68
$
b. Unmetered Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Water
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Total Monthly
Charge
Rate Rider
Total Monthly
Charge With
Rate Rider
5,500
6.38
$
61.44
$
39.66
$
107.48
$
9.30
$
116.78
$
Unmetered
3. Bulk Water
All water sold in bulk by the Flin Flon Utility shall be charged at the rate of $15.25 per 1,000 Gallons.
1. Schedule of Commodity Rates & Monthly Service Charge
January 1, 2026
Monthly Service Charge
$7.38
Water &
Commodity Rates
Water
Wastewater
Wastewater
Rate Rider
Per 1,000 Gallons
$12.67
$8.33
$21.00
$1.69
Deficit Rate Rider
In addition to the aforesaid commodity rates, a deficit rate rider of $1.69 per 1,000 gallons
shall be charged for 5 years commencing January 1, 2025 to recover the 2018 and 2022
operating deficits.
2. Minimum Charges per Month
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per month set out below, which includes the volume allowance as listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum monthly allowance will be
charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Water
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Water &
Wastewater
Total Monthly
Minimum
Rate Rider
Water &
Wastewater
Total Monthly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
5/8
1
1,000
7.38
$
12.67
$
8.33
$
28.38
$
1.69
$
30.07
$
3/4
2
2,000
7.38
$
25.34
$
16.66
$
49.38
$
3.38
$
52.76
$
1
4
4,000
7.38
$
50.68
$
33.32
$
91.38
$
6.76
$
98.14
$
1 ½
10
10,000
7.38
$
126.70
$
83.30
$
217.38
$
16.90
$
234.28
$
2
25
25,000
7.38
$
316.75
$
208.25
$
532.38
$
42.25
$
574.63
$
3
45
45,000
7.38
$
570.15
$
374.85
$
952.38
$
76.05
$
1,028.43
$
4
90
90,000
7.38
$
1,140.30
$
749.70
$
1,897.38
$
152.10
$
2,049.48
$
b. Unmetered Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Water
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Total Monthly
Charge
Rate Rider
Total Monthly
Charge With
Rate Rider
5,500
7.38
$
69.69
$
45.82
$
122.89
$
9.30
$
132.19
$
Unmetered
3. Bulk Water
All water sold in bulk by the Flin Flon Utility shall be charged at the rate of $16.75 per 1,000
Gallons.
1. Schedule of Commodity Rates & Monthly Service Charge
January 1, 2027
Monthly Service Charge
$8.38
Water &
Commodity Rates
Water
Wastewater
Wastewater
Rate Rider
Per 1,000 Gallons
$14.17
$9.45
$23.62
$1.69
Deficit Rate Rider
In addition to the aforesaid commodity rates, a deficit rate rider of $1.69 per 1,000 gallons
shall be charged for 5 years commencing January 1, 2025 to recover the 2018 and 2022
operating deficits.
2. Minimum Charges per Month
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per month set out below, which includes the volume allowance as listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum monthly allowance will be
charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Water
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Water &
Wastewater
Total Monthly
Minimum
Rate Rider
Water &
Wastewater
Total Monthly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
5/8
1
1,000
8.38
$
14.17
$
9.45
$
32.00
$
1.69
$
33.69
$
3/4
2
2,000
8.38
$
28.34
$
18.90
$
55.62
$
3.38
$
59.00
$
1
4
4,000
8.38
$
56.68
$
37.80
$
102.86
$
6.76
$
109.62
$
1 ½
10
10,000
8.38
$
141.70
$
94.50
$
244.58
$
16.90
$
261.48
$
2
25
25,000
8.38
$
354.25
$
236.25
$
598.88
$
42.25
$
641.13
$
3
45
45,000
8.38
$
637.65
$
425.25
$
1,071.28
$
76.05
$
1,147.33
$
4
90
90,000
8.38
$
1,275.30
$
850.50
$
2,134.18
$
152.10
$
2,286.28
$
b. Unmetered Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Water
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Total Monthly
Charge
Rate Rider
Total Monthly
Charge With
Rate Rider
5,500
8.38
$
77.94
$
51.98
$
138.30
$
9.30
$
147.60
$
Unmetered
3. Bulk Water
All water sold in bulk by the Flin Flon Utility shall be charged at the rate of $16.00 per 1,000
Gallons.
1. Schedule of Commodity Rates & Monthly Service Charge
January 1, 2028
Monthly Service Charge
$9.37
Water &
Commodity Rates
Water
Wastewater
Wastewater
Rate Rider
Per 1,000 Gallons
$15.68
$10.56
$26.24
$1.69
Deficit Rate Rider
In addition to the aforesaid commodity rates, a deficit rate rider of $1.69 per 1,000 gallons
shall be charged for 5 years commencing January 1, 2025 to recover the 2018 and 2022
operating deficits.
2. Minimum Charges per Month
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per month set out below, which includes the volume allowance as listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum monthly allowance will be
charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Water
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Water &
Wastewater
Total Monthly
Minimum
Rate Rider
Water &
Wastewater
Total Monthly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
5/8
1
1,000
9.37
$
15.68
$
10.56
$
35.61
$
1.69
$
37.30
$
3/4
2
2,000
9.37
$
31.36
$
21.12
$
61.85
$
3.38
$
65.23
$
1
4
4,000
9.37
$
62.72
$
42.24
$
114.33
$
6.76
$
121.09
$
1 ½
10
10,000
9.37
$
156.80
$
105.60
$
271.77
$
16.90
$
288.67
$
2
25
25,000
9.37
$
392.00
$
264.00
$
665.37
$
42.25
$
707.62
$
3
45
45,000
9.37
$
705.60
$
475.20
$
1,190.17
$
76.05
$
1,266.22
$
4
90
90,000
9.37
$
1,411.20
$
950.40
$
2,370.97
$
152.10
$
2,523.07
$
b. Unmetered Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Water
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Total Monthly
Charge
Rate Rider
Total Monthly
Charge With
Rate Rider
5,500
9.37
$
86.24
$
58.08
$
153.69
$
9.30
$
162.99
$
Unmetered
3. Bulk Water
All water sold in bulk by the Flin Flon Utility shall be charged at the rate of $17.75 per 1,000
Gallons.
The following clauses take effect January 1, 2025:
4. Service To Customers Outside Utility's Limits
The Council of the City of Flin Flon may sign Agreements with customers for the provision
of water and wastewater services to properties located outside the boundaries of the City.
Such Agreements shall provide for payment of the appropriate rates set out in the Schedule,
as well as a surcharge set by Resolution of Council, which shall be equivalent to the
frontage levy, general taxes, and special taxes for Utility purposes in effect at the time or
may be in effect from time to time, and which would be levied on the property concerned
if it were within City boundaries. In addition, all costs of connecting to the Utility's mains,
and installing and maintaining service connections, will be paid by the customer.
5. Connection Fees
All costs of connecting to the utility's mains, and installing and maintaining service
connections will be paid by the customer.
6. Disconnection
Residential accounts may apply for a discontinuance of service for any period in excess of
one month for a fee of $100.00. Temporary discontinuances of service are not available for
rental properties or metered accounts.
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by the
City with respect to disconnection of service for non-payment, including such matters as
notice and the right to appeal such action to The Public Utilities Board. A copy of the
Conditions Precedent is available for inspection at the Municipal office.
7. Reconnection
Any service disconnected, whether due to non-payment of account or for any other
reason(s) mutually agreed to by the customer and the City (i.e. repairs necessitated by
negligence of the customer, changes in tenant, vacancy for an extended period of time, etc.)
shall not be reconnected until all arrears, penalties, and a reconnection fee of the greater of
$100.00 or actual costs have been paid.
8. Billings And Penalties
Accounts shall be billed monthly and the due date shall be at least 14 days after the mailing
of the bills. A late payment charge of 1.25% per month shall be charged on the dollar
amount owing after the billing due date.
9. Outstanding Bills
Pursuant to Section 252(2) of The Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges for
water and wastewater services are a lien and charge upon the land serviced, and shall be
collected in the same manner in which ordinary taxes upon the land are collectible, and
with like remedies.
10. Water Allowance Due To Line Freezing
That in any case where, at the request of Council, a customer allows water to run
continuously for any period of time to prevent the water lines in the water system from
freezing, the charge to the customer for the current month shall be the average of the
billings for the last two previous months to the same customer, or to the same premises if
the occupant has changed.
11. Wastewater Surcharges
There may be levied annually, in addition to the rates set forth above, a special surcharge
on wastewater having a Biochemical Oxygen Demand in excess of 300 parts per million,
to be set by Resolution of Council.
A special surcharge for substances requiring special treatment shall be charged based on
the actual costs of treatment required for the particular wastewater or industrial waste.
12. Meter Testing
That in any case where a utility customer requests that a meter be tested for accuracy, the
customer will provide the City with a deposit of $200. The City will then remove the subject
meter and send it to an independent lab for testing. If the meter is found to be faulty, all
costs associated with the testing process will be borne by the City and the deposit will be
refunded to the customer. If the meter is found to be in proper working order, all costs
associated with the testing process will be borne by the customer and the customer will be
billed or refunded any balance owing.
13. Cross Connections
No customer or person shall connect, cause to be connected or allow to remain connected
any piping, fixture, fitting, container or appliance in a manner which under any
circumstances may allow water, wastewater or any harmful liquid or substance to enter the
City's water system.
If a condition is found to exist which, in the opinion of the City, is contrary to the aforesaid,
the City may either:
a) Shut off the service(s); or
b) Give notice to the customer to correct the fault at the customer's own expense
within a specified time period.
14. Conditions of Disrepair
In the event that there are conditions of disrepair in the wastewater and water works on a
property that detrimentally affects the system as a whole and, upon the failure of the owner
of the property to correct the condition within a reasonable time, the City, or its agents,
may enter the property, effect repairs and charge the cost thereof against the subject
property as ordinary taxes.
15. Authorization For Officer To Enter Upon Premises
The Works and Operations Foreman, or other employee authorized by the City in the
absence of the Works and Operations Foreman, shall be authorized to enter upon any
premise for the purpose of:
Affixing to any pipe, wire or apparatus connected with any such utility, a meter or any
other measuring or testing device; or taking readings from, repairing, inspecting or
removing any meter or apparatus belonging to the City.
16. Hydrant Charges
The City will pay to the utility an annual rental of $630.00 for each hydrant connected to
the system.