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TOWN OF MORRIS
BY-LAW NO. 01/24
BEING A BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF MORRIS TO AMEND THE SEWER AND WATER
RATES WITHIN THE TOWN OF MORRIS TO PROVIDE FOR A “PASS-THROUGH” WATER
RATE INCREASE FROM THE PEMBINA VALLEY WATER COOPERATIVE AS PER PUBLIC
UTILITIES BOARD ORDER NO. 140/22.
- WHEREAS Section 232 (1) and (2) of “The Municipal Act”, S.M. 1996, c. 58, provide in part as follows:
232 (1) A Council may pass by-laws for municipal purposes respecting the following matters:
() 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;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Morris purchases their water from the Pembina Valley Water Co-op.
AND WHEREAS the Pembina Valley Water Co-op has passed down the following increases:
Effective January 1, 2024 - Increase of $1.17/thousand gallons
Effective January 1, 2025 — Increase of $0.29/thousand gallons
Effective January 1, 2026 — Increase of $0.31/thousand gallons
Effective January 1, 2027 — Increase of $0.33/thousand gallons
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Morris, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1. Consumers shall pay for water and sewer services supplied to them by the Town of Morris at
the rates and terms set out in Schedule “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” attached hereto and forming
part of this By-law.
2. That this by-law shall come into force and become effective on, from and after both approval
of the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba and receipt of third and final reading thereof.
3. THAT By-law No. 04/22 be repealed as of and upon final approval of this By-law by the
Public Utilities Board of Manitoba.
DONE AND PASSED in Open Council duly assembled in the Town of Morris this 22™ day of February
2024.
TOWN OF MORRIS
4
Mayor
Chie peiinisrative Officer
Read a first time this 25" day of January, 2024
Read a second time this 22"! day of February, 2024
Read a third time this 22"! day of February, 2024
Town of Morris SCHEDULE "A"
WATER & SEWER RATES BY-LAW NO. 01/24
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES January 1, 2024
4. Rates per thousand gallons gallons per quarter Total Water
Water Sewer
/1,000 gal. /1,000 gal. & Sewer
First 15,000 gallons per quarter $19.19 - $0.76 $19.95
Over 15,000 gallons per quarter $17.76 $0.76 $18.52
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable minimum charges
set out below, which includes the water allowance as listed.
(a) Water & Sewer Customers
10.
Group Water Water Sewer Water & Sewer Water Only
Capacity Included Customer Commodity Commodity Total Quarterly Quarterly
Meter Size Ratio Gallons Service Charge Charge Charge Minimum Minimum
5/8 inch 4 3,000.00 9.20 57.57 227 §$ 69.04 $ 66.77
3/4 inch 2 6,000.00 9.20 115.14 4.54 §$ 128.88 $ 124.34
1 inch 4 12,000.00 9.20 230.28 9.08 $§$ 248.56 $ 239.48
11/2 inch 10 30,000.00 9.20 554.25 22.70 $ 586.15 $ 563.45
2 inch 25 75,000.00 9.20 1,353.45 56.75 $ 1,419.40 $ 1,362.65
(b) Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge is the same for each meter size as shown in table above, except that the Sewer Commodity charge is excluded.
(c) Sewer Only Residential Customers
Customers using sewer service only will pay the relevant minimum charge shown in "a" above except that the water commodity charge
will be omitted and the minimum charge for a 5/8 inch meter will be based on quarterly consumption of 6,000 gallons.
Service to Customers outside Town of Morris limits
The Council of the Town of Morris may sign agreements with customers for the provision of water and sewer services to properties
located outside the legal boundaries of the Town. Such agreements shail 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 these boundaries. In addition, all costs of connection to the Utility's mains and installing and maintaining service
connections will be paid by the customer.
Billings and Penalties
A late penalty charge of 1 1/4% compounded monthly shall be charged on the dollar amount owing after the billing due date. The due
date will be at least fourteen (14) days after the mailing of the bills.
Disconnections
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by the Town with respect to the 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 Town Office.
Reconnection
Any service disconnected due to non-payment of account shall not be reconnected until all arrears, penalties and a reconnection
fee of $15.00 have been paid.
Outstanding Bills
Pursuant to Section 252 (2) of the Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges for water and sewer services, including fines
and penalties, 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.
Hydrant Rentals
The Town will pay to the Utility an annual rental of $75.00 for each hydrant connected to the system.
Water Allowance Due to Line Freezing
That in any case where, at the request of the Council, a customer allows water to run continuously for any period of time to
prevent the water or sewer lines in the water or sewer system from freezing, the charge to the customer for the current quarter shall be
the average of the billings for the last two previous quarters to the same customer, or to the same premises if the occupant has changed.
Sewage Surcharges
(a) There may be levied annually, in addition to rates set forth above, a special surcharge on sewage having a Biochemical
Oxygen Demand in excess of 300 paris per million, to be set by resolution of Council.
(b) A special surcharge for substances requiring special treatment shall be charged based on the actual costs of treatment
required for the particular sewage or industrial wastes.
Town of Morris SCHEDULE "B"
WATER & SEWER RATES BY-LAW NO. 01/24
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES January 1, 2025
1. Rates per thousand gallons gallons per quarter Total Water
Water Sewer
/1,000 gal. /1,000 gal. & Sewer
First 15,000 gallons per quarter $19.48 $0.76 $20.24
Over 15,000 gallons per quarter $18.05 $0.76 $18.81
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable minimum charges
set out below, which includes the water allowance as listed.
(a) Water & Sewer Customers
10.
Group Water Water Sewer Water & Sewer
. Capacity Included Customer Commodity Commodity Total Quarterly
Meter Size Ratio Gallons Service Charge Charge Charge Minimum
5/8 inch 1 3,000.00 9.20 58.44 2.27 $§$ 69.91
3/4 inch 2 6,000.00 9.20 116.88 4.54 $ 130.62
1 inch 4 12,000.00 9.20 233.76 9.08 $ 252.04
1 1/2 inch 10 30,000.00 9.20 562.95 22.70 $ 594.85
2 inch 25 75,000.00 9.20 1,375.20 56.75 $ 1,441.15
(b) Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge is the same for each meter size as shown in table above, except that the Sewer Commodity charge is excluded.
(c) Sewer Only Residential Customers
Customers using sewer service only will pay the relevant minimum charge shown in "a" above except that the water commodity charge
will be omitted and the minimum charge for a 5/8 inch meter will be based on quarterly consumption of 6,000 gallons.
Service to Customers outside Town of Morris limits
The Council of the Town of Morris may sign agreements with customers for the provision of water and sewer services to properties
located outside the legal boundaries of the Town. 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 these boundaries. In addition, all costs of connection to the Utility's mains and installing and maintaining service
connections will be paid by the customer.
Billings and Penalties
A late penalty charge of 1 1/4% compounded monthly shall be charged on the dollar amount owing after the billing due date. The due
date will be at least fourteen (14) days after the mailing of the bills.
Disconnections
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by the Town with respect to the 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 Town Office.
Reconnection
Any service disconnected due to non-payment of account shall not be reconnected until all arrears, penalties and a reconnection
fee of $15.00 have been paid.
Outstanding Bills
Pursuant fo Section 252 (2) of the Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges for water and sewer services, including fines
and penalties, 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.
Hydrant Rentals
The Town will pay to the Utility an annual rental of $75.00 for each hydrant connected to the system.
Water Allowance Due to Line Freezing
That in any case where, at the request of the Council, a customer allows water to run continuously for any period of time to
prevent the water or sewer lines in the water or sewer system from freezing, the charge to the customer for the current quarter shall be
the average of the billings for the jast two previous quarters to the same customer, or to the same premises if the occupant has changed.
Sewage Surcharges
(a) There may be levied annually, in addition to rates set forth above, a special surcharge on sewage having a Biochemical
Oxygen Demand in excess of 300 parts per million, to be set by resolution of Council.
(b) A special surcharge for substances requiring special treatment shall be charged based on the actual costs of treatment
required for the particular sewage or industrial wastes.
Water Only
AA H HH
Quarterly
Minimum
67.64
126.08
242.96
572.15
1,384.40
Town of Morris
WATER & SEWER RATES BY-LAW NO. 01/24
SCHEDULE "C"
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES January 1, 2026
1. Rates per thousand gallons gallons per quarter Total Water
Water Sewer
/4,000 gal. /1,000 gal. & Sewer
First 15,000 gallons per quarter $19.79 $0.76 $20.55
Over 15,000 gallons per quarter $18.36 $0.76 $19.12
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable minimum charges
set out below, which includes the water allowance as listed.
(a) Water & Sewer Customers
Group Water Water Sewer Water & Sewer Water Only
Capacity Included Customer Commodity Commodity Total Quarterly Quarterly
Meter Size Ratio Gallons Service Charge Charge Charge Minimum Minimum
5/8 inch : 1 3,000.00 9.20 59.37 2.27 §$ 70.84 $ 68.57
3/4 inch 2 6,000.00 9.20 118.74 4.54 §$ 132.48 $ 127.94
1 inch 4 12,000.00 9.20 237.48 9.08 $ 255.76 $ 246.68
1 1/2 inch 10 30,000.00 9.20 572.25 22.70 $ 604.15 $ 581.45
2 inch 25 75,000.00 9.20 1,398.45 56.75 $ 1,464.40 $ 1,407.65
(b) Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge is the same for each meter size as shown in table above, except that the Sewer Commodity charge is excluded.
(c) Sewer Only Residential Customers
Customers using sewer service only will pay the relevant minimum charge shown in "a" above except that the water commodity charge
will be omitted and the minimum charge for a 5/8 inch meter will be based on quarterly consumption of 6,000 gallons.
3. Service to Customers outside Town of Morris limits
The Council of the Town of Morris may sign agreements with customers for the provision of water and sewer services to properties
located outside the legal boundaries of the Town. 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 these boundaries. In addition, all costs of connection to the Utility's mains and installing and maintaining service
connections will be paid by the customer.
4. Billings and Penalties
A late penalty charge of 1 1/4% compounded monthly shall be charged on the dollar amount owing after the billing due date. The due
date will be at least fourteen (14) days after the mailing of the bills.
5. Disconnections
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by the Town with respect to the 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 Town Office.
6. Reconnection
Any service disconnected due to non-payment of account shall not be reconnected until all arrears, penalties and a reconnection
fee of $15.00 have been paid.
7. Outstanding Bills
Pursuant to Section 252 (2) of the Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges for water and sewer services, including fines
and penalties, 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.
8. Hydrant Rentals
The Town will pay to the Utility an annual rental of $75.00 for each hydrant connected to the system.
9. Water Allowance Due to Line Freezing
That in any case where, at the request of the Council, a customer allows water to run continuously for any period of time to
prevent the water or sewer lines in the water or sewer system from freezing, the charge to the customer for the current quarter shall be
the average of the billings for the last two previous quarters to the same customer, or to the same premises if the occupant has changed.
10. Sewage Surcharges
(a) There may be levied annually, in addition to rates set forth above, a special surcharge on sewage having a Biochemical
Oxygen Demand in excess of 300 parts per million, to be set by resolution of Council.
(b) A special surcharge for substances requiring special treatment shall be charged based on the actual costs of treatment
required for the particular sewage or industrial wastes.
Town of Morris
WATER & SEWER RATES BY-LAW NO. 01/24
SCHEDULE "D"
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
January 1, 2027
4. Rates per thousand gallons gallons per quarter Total Water
Water Sewer
/1,000 gal. /1,000 gal. & Sewer
First 15,000 gallons per quarter $20.12 $0.76 $20.88
Over 15,000 gallons per quarter $18.69 $0.76 $19.45
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable minimum charges
set out below, which includes the water allowance as listed.
(a) Water & Sewer Customers
Group Water Water Sewer Water & Sewer Water Only
Capacity Included Customer Commodity Commodity Total Quarterly Quarterly
Meter Size Ratio Gallons Service Charge Charge Charge Minimum Minimum
5/8 inch 4 3,000.00 9.20 60.36 2.27 $§$ 71.83 $ 69.56
3/4 inch 2 6,000.00 9.20 120.72 4.54 §$ 134.46 $ 129.92
1 inch 4 12,000.00 9.20 241.44 9.08 §$ 259.72 $ 250.64
1 1/2 inch 10 30,000.00 9.20 582.15 22.70 $ 614.05 $ 591.35
2 inch 25 75,000.00 9.20 1,423.20 56.75 $ -1,489.15 $ 1,432.40
(b) Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge is the same for each meter size as shown in table above, except that the Sewer Commodity charge is excluded.
(c) Sewer Only Residential Customers
Customers using sewer service only will pay the relevant minimum charge shown in "a" above except that the water commodity charge
will be omitted and the minimum charge for a 5/8 inch meter will be based on quarterly consumption of 6,000 gallons.
3. Service to Customers outside Town of Morris limits
The Council of the Town of Morris may sign agreements with customers for the provision of water and sewer services to properties
located outside the legal boundaries of the Town. 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 these boundaries. In addition, all costs of connection to the Utility's mains and installing and maintaining service
connections will be paid by the customer.
4. Billings and Penalties
A late penalty charge of 1 1/4% compounded monthly shall be charged on the dollar amount owing after the billing due date. The due
date will be at least fourteen (14) days after the mailing of the bills.
5. Disconnections
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by the Town with respect to the 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 Town Office.
6. Reconnection
Any service disconnected due to non-payment of account shall not be reconnected until all arrears, penalties and a reconnection
fee of $15.00 have been paid.
7. Outstanding Bills
Pursuant to Section 252 (2) of the Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges for water and sewer services, including fines
and penalties, 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.
8. Hydrant Rentals
The Town will pay to the Utility an annual rental of $75.00 for each hydrant connected to the system.
9. Water Allowance Due to Line Freezin
That in any case where, at the request of the Council, a customer allows water to run continuously for any period of time to
prevent the water or sewer lines in the water or sewer system from freezing, the charge to the customer for the current quarter shall be
the average of the billings for the last two previous quarters to the same customer, or to the same premises if the occupant has changed.
10. Sewage Surcharges
(a) There may be levied annually, in addition to rates set forth above, a special surcharge on sewage having a Biochemical
Oxygen Demand in excess of 300 parts per million, to be set by resolution of Council.
(b) A special surcharge for substances requiring special treatment shall be charged based on the actual costs of treatment
required for the particular sewage or industrial wastes. |