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Order No. 97/24
THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSSER
CENTREPORT WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
PASS THROUGH AUTHORIZATION - WASTEWATER RATES
August 13, 2024
BEFORE: Irene Hamilton, K.C., Panel Chair
Marilyn Kapitany, B.Sc. (Hon), M. Sc., Panel Member
Order No. 97/24
August 13, 2024
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Table of Contents
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Executive Summary............................................................................................... 3
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Background ........................................................................................................... 4
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Application ............................................................................................................. 4
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Board Findings ...................................................................................................... 5
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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: .................................................................. 5
Schedule A ...................................................................................................................... 7
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Executive Summary
By this Order, the Public Utilities Board (Board) grants approval of revised wastewater
rates for the Rural Municipality (RM) of Rosser, CentrePort Utility (Utility) effective
October 1, 2024.
The revised rates are a result of a rate increase imposed on the Utility by the City of
Winnipeg Water and Wastewater Utility (CoW). The Utility has contracted with CoW to
provide wastewater treatment services to its ratepayers.
The Utility provides water services, with the current water rates coming into effective April
1, 2024 as a result of a pass through increase from the Cartier Regional Water Coop.
The approved rates are below:
Oct 1, 2024
Quarterly Service Charge
39.00
$
Water per cubic meter
3.44
$
Wastewater per cubic meter
4.06
$
Minimum Quarterly Charge*
144.00
$
Bulk Water Sales per cubic meter
7.48
$
*based on 14m3
Details of other rates can be found in Schedule A.
The reasons for the Board's decisions are under Board Findings.
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Background
The Utility purchases its water supply from the Cartier Regional Water Cooperative
(CRWC). The CRWC is operated by the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB), and
the MWSB sets the wholesale water rates for CRWC.
The RM owns and operates a collection system consisting of low-pressure sewers and
gravity sewers with lift stations. The system was new in 2020 and collected wastewater
from all customers to be discharged to the CoW collections system.
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Application
On May 15, 2024, the Board was contacted by the RM advising the CoW had notified the
Utility of a wholesale increase in its sewer rates of $0.25 per cubic meter. The rate
increase was effective April 1, 2024 and the Utility stated it had been notified April 8,
2024.
The RM requested that the Board review and vary the current wastewater rate of $3.81
per cubic meter and increase it by $0.25, known as a pass through rate increase. The
RM's request acknowledged the need to provide notice to customers and requested an
effective date of October 1, 2024.
The Board issued a Public Notice of Application on June 17, 2024, affording customers
the opportunity to comment to both the Board and the RM with respect to the proposed
rate changes. The Board did not receive any responses to the Notice.
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Board Findings
The Board grants approval of the pass through wastewater rate increase of $0.25 per
cubic meter.
Often, the Board will issue a standing authorization for pass through rate revisions
resulting from any changes in the water or wastewater service purchase rates set by other
utilities. These standing authorizations are reserved for cases where the selling utility (in
this case CoW) is also regulated by the Public Utilities Board, or where rates are set by
the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB).
The Board typically does not allow for pass through rate revisions from unregulated
utilities because it would not provide ratepayers with the protections afforded by Board
oversight and notice requirements. In case of MWSB wholesale rates, under section 8(2)
of The Manitoba Water Services Board Act, the purchasing utility has the opportunity to
appeal to the Board any rate it believes to be excessive and MSWB uses methodology
that aligns with the Board's.
The Board notes the Utility's 2022 financial statement indicates a large operating surplus.
The Board will therefore direct the RM to file a full rate application on or before June 30,
2025.
The Board directs the Utility to prepare a Notice for its ratepayers, informing them of the
decisions in this Order. The Utility is also directed to file with the Board a copy of this
Notice and an amended rate By-law, having had third reading.
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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
1) The water and wastewater rates for the Rural Municipality of Rosser - CentrePort
Water and Wastewater Utility, BE AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED in accordance
with the attached Schedule A, effective October 1, 2024.
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2) The Rural Municipality of Rosser - CentrePort Water and Wastewater Utility amend
its Utility rate By-law to reflect the decisions in this Order, and submit a copy to the
Board once it has received third and final reading
3) The Rural Municipality of Rosser - CentrePort Water and Wastewater Utility review
the Utility rates for adequacy and file a full rate study with the Public Utilities Board,
as well as an application for revised rates (if applicable), on or before June 30, 2025.
Board decisions may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of Section 58 of The
Public Utilities Board Act, or reviewed in accordance with Section 36 of the Board's Rules
of Practice and Procedure. The Board's Rules may be viewed on the Board's website at
www.pubmanitoba.ca.
Fees payable upon this Order - $150.00
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
"Irene Hamilton, K.C."
Panel Chair
"Jennifer Dubois, CPA, CMA"
Assistant Associate Secretary
Certified a true copy of Order No. 97/24 issued
by The Public Utilities Board
Assistant Associate Secretary
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August 13, 2024
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Schedule A
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES:
1.
Commodity rates per Cubic Metre
Effective October 1, 2024:
Water Wastewater
Water& Wastewater
All Water Consumption
$3.44 $4.06
$7.25
2.
Minimum Charges Quarterly:
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in Paragraph 1 hereof, all customers will pay the
applicable minimum charges set out below which will include the water allowances
indicated.
(a)
Water and Wastewater Customers
Effective October 2024:
Meter Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Water Included
Cubic Meters
Service
Charge
Water Rate
Sewer Rate
Minimum
Quarterly
Charges
15mm (5/8")
1
14
$39.00
$48.16
$56.84
$144.00
19mm (3/4")
2
27
$39.00
$92.88
$109.62
$241.50
25mm (1")
4
55
$39.00
$189.20
$223.30
$451.50
38mm (1-1/2")
10
140
$39.00
$481.60
$568.40
$1,089.00
50mm (2")
25
341
$39.00
$1,173.04
$1,384.46
$2,596.50
75mm (3")
45
614
$39.00
$2,112.16
$2,492.84
$4,644.00
100mm (4")
90
1,227
$39.00
$4,220.88
$4,981.62
$9,241.50
150mm (6")
170
2,319
$39.00
$7,977.36
$9,415.14
$17,431.50
3.
Bulk Sales Rate
All water sold in bulk by the Utility shall be charged for at the rate of $7.48 per cubic metre.
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4.
Billings and Penalties
Accounts shall be billed quarterly based on water used and the due date shall be at least
20 days after the mailing the bills.
A late payment charge of 1.25% per month may be charged on the dollar amount owing
after the billing due date.
5.
Disconnection
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by the
Municipality with respect to the disconnection of service for non-payment. The Conditions
Precedent is set out in Schedule "B" attached hereto and forming part of this By-Law
6.
Reconnection Fee
Any service disconnected due to non-payment of account shall not be reconnected until
all arrears, penalties and a reconnection fee of $50.00 have been paid.
7.
Request for Disconnection and Reconnection Fee
Any customer requesting a service disconnection shall pay a fee of $50.00 and if the
customer requests a reconnection that occurs at another date or time, a reconnection fee
of $50.00 will apply.
8.
Outstanding Bills
Pursuant to Section 252(2) of The Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges
for water and wastewater service 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.
9.
Hydrant Rentals
The Rural Municipality of Rosser shall pay to the Utility an annual hydrant rental of
$150.00 for each hydrant connected to the System.
10.
Water Allowance Due to Line Freezing
Where, at the request of the 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 that customer for the current quarter shall be the average of the billings for the
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last two previous quarters to the same customer, or to the same premises if the occupant
has changed.
11.
Meter Testing
Any customer wishing to have a meter tested for accuracy will pay in advance a fee of
$125.00, plus any applicable meter testing costs. In the event that the meter tests proves
that the meter is recording water flows in excess of actual flows, the meter testing fee and
associated costs will be refunded to the customer, and the customer's account will be
reviewed and adjusted accordingly.
12.
Water Meters
(a)
The RM shall supply an appropriate size water meter and remote read touch
pad at the customer's cost.
(b)
The meter and touch pad shall be installed by a registered plumber and the
costs shall be the responsibility of the property owner. The remote touch
pad shall always be located at a point easily accessible and approved by
the RM.
(c)
The meter shall be installed 75 cm above the floor or as approved by the
RM.
(d)
The meter shall be located as close as practical to the point of entry of the
water line. Ample room must be provided for access to the meter and main
valve at all times.
(e)
The meter shall be in a horizontal position with the main shut off valve
immediately before the meter. Another valve shall be installed downstream
of the meter before any distribution piping or ports.
(f)
No distribution piping or ports shall be allowed before the meter.
(g)
The meter shall be protected from any type of damage including freezing.
(h)
Costs for any damage and labour for repairs to the water meter and
associated equipment shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
13.
Service Permit Fee
Any person wishing to install a new water service pipe, reuse or repurpose an existing
water service pipe, or abandon a water service pipe must apply for and receive a water
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service pipe permit. The cost of the permit includes approval of the plan, inspection of the
connection and record keeping.
14.
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.
15.
Utility Participation Fee - City of Winnipeg
Every property connecting to the Rosser CentrePort Water and Wastewater Utility shall
pay a Utility Participation Fee to the Rural Municipality of Rosser in accordance with the
Service Sharing Agreement between the City of Winnipeg and the Rural Municipality of
Rosser.