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)-Law 06-2024
THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WALLACE-WOODWORTH
WALLACE-WOODWORTH UTILITY
BY-LAW NO. 06-2024
WATER & WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES
BEING a By-law of the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth to establish new water
and wastewater rates for the Wallace-Woodworth Utility and provide for the collection
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth owns and operates the
Wallace-Woodworth Water and Wastewater utility within the limits of the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, C58, states in part:
A Council may pass by-laws for municipal purposes respecting the
following matters:
(l) public utilities:
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;
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;
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.
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 July 1, 2026, April 1, 2027, April 1,
2028, and thereafter to be paid by persons to whom water and/or wastewater services are supplied
by the Wallace-Woodworth Utility and to provide for the collection thereof;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth, in
session duly assembled hereby enacts as follows:
1. THAT consumers shall be charged quarterly for water and/or wastewater service supplied
to them by the Wallce-Woodworth Utility within the Rural Municipality of
Wallace-Woodworth at the rates and terms set out in Schedule “A” attached hereto and
forming part of this by-law. .
2. THAT the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth reserves the right to discontinue
the supply of water for fountains, jets, hoses and sprinklers, or to limit the hours for use
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of the same, whenever, at the discretion of Council, it is in the best interests of the public
to do so.
. THAT no person, other than the Fire Chief or someone acting on their behalf, or a
representative of the Rural Municipality duly authorized in writing by the Rural
Municipality’s Chief Administrative Officer, shall open or use any fire hydrant, either for
construction purposes, street cleaning, or any other purpose.
. THAT the meter shut off valve inside premises serviced with water by the Rural
Municipality 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.
. THAT no person shall wilfully or maliciously hinder or cause to hinder the Rural
Municipality or its representatives in the exercise of their duties in relation to the operation
and maintenance of the water or wastewater system.
. 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 Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth for any expense, loss
or damage suffered by the Rural Municipality 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 Rural Municipality
may effect the repairs and charge the cost thereof to that persons, or add the cost
to property taxes and collect those property taxes in the same manner as other
property taxes.
. THAT this by-law and rates for July 1, 2026, April 1, 2027, April 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.
. THAT By-laws No. 04-2018, 09-2020 and their amendments are hereby repealed as of
July 1, 2026 and upon final approval of this By-law by the Public Utilities Board of
Manitoba.
PASSED AND ENACTED by the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth in Council
duly assembled, this 11™ day of August, 2026.
[a
Reeve
Clayton Canart
Chief Administrative Officer
Iris Vercaigne
READ a First time this 14" day of November, 2024.
READ a Second time this 8" day of July, 2025.
READ a Third time and PASSED this 11" day of August, 2026.
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THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WALLACE-WOODWORTH
WALLACE-WOODWORTH UTILITY
BY-LAW NO. 06-2024
WATER & WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES
SCHEDULE “A”
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
1. Quarterly Service Charge & Commodity Rates July 1, 2026
Quarterly Service Charge: $51.09
Water Wastewater Water & Wastewater
Rates Per 1,000 Gallons: $13.93 $5.48 $19.41
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per quarter set out below, which includes the volume allowance as listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum quarterly allowance will be
charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater, Metered Water Only Customers
Water &
Wastewater
Meter | Group | Volume |Customer| Water | Wastewater Total Water Only
Size | Capacity | Included | Service | Commodity | Commodity Quarterly Total Quarterly
(Inches)| Ratio |(Gallons)| Charge Charge Charge Minimum Minimum
5/8 1 3,000 |$ 51.09}$ 41.79|$ 16.44] $ 109.32 $ 92.88
3/4 2 6,000 |$ 51.09}$ 8358|$ 32.88] $ 167.55 $ 134.67
1 4 12,000 |$ 51.09|$ 167.16|$ 65.76|$ 284.01 $ 218.25
11/2 10 30,000 | $ 51.09|$ 417.90] $ 164.40 | $ 633.39 $ 468.99
2 25 75,000 | $ 51.09} $1,044.75|$ 411.00|$ 1,506.84 $ 1,095.84
3. Treated Bulk Water Sales Rate
Treated water sold in bulk by the Wallace- Woodworth Utility shall be charged at a rate of
$18.25 per 1,000 gallons.
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il. Quarterly Service Charge & Commodity Rates April 1, 2027
Quarterly Service Charge: $54.45
Water Wastewater Water & Wastewater
Rates Per 1,000 Gallons: $15.06 $5.50 $20.56
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per quarter set out below, which includes the volume allowance as listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum quarterly allowance will be
charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater, Metered Water Only Customers
Water &
Wastewater
Meter | Group | Volume | Customer} Water Wastewater Total Water Only
Size | Capacity | Included | Service | Commodity | Commodity Quarterly Total Quarterly
(Inches)| Ratio |(Gallons) | Charge Charge Charge Minimum Minimum
5/8 1 3,000 |$ 5445/$ 4518|]$ 16.50|$ 116.13 $ 99.63
3/4 2 6,000 |$ 5445/}$ 90.36|]$ 33.00|$ 177.81 $ 144.81
1 4 12,000 |$ 54.45|%$ 180.72|$ 66.00] $ 301.17 $ 235.17
1 1/2 10 30,000 | $3 54.45|%$ 451.80] $ 165.00] $ 671.25 $ 506.25
2 25 75,000 | $ 54.45 | $1,129.50] $ 412.50|$ 1,596.45 $ 1,183.95
B. Treated Bulk Water Sales Rate
Treated water sold in bulk by the Wallace- Woodworth Utility shall be charged at a rate of
$19.25 per 1,000 gallons.
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il. Quarterly Service Charge & Commodity Rates April 1, 2028
Quarterly Service Charge: $57.81
Water Wastewater Water & Wastewater
Rates Per 1,000 Gallons: $16.20 $5.53 $21.73
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per quarter set out below, which includes the volume allowance as listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum quarterly allowance will be
charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater, Metered Water Only Customers
Water &
Wastewater
Meter | Group | Volume | Customer Water Wastewater Total Water Only
Size | Capacity | Included | Service | Commodity | Commodity Quarterly Total Quarterly
(Inches)| Ratio |(Gallons)| Charge Charge Charge Minimum Minimum
5/8 1 3,000 |$ 57.81/$ 4860|$ 16.59]|$ 123.00 $ 106.41
3/4 2 6,000 |$ 57.81}$ 97.20|$ 33.18] $ 188.19 $ 155.01
1 4 12,000 | $ 57.81}$ 19440/$ 66.36] $ 318.57 $ 252.21
1 1/2 10 30,000 | $ 57.81|$ 486.00] $ 165.90] $ 709.71 $ 543.81
2 25 75,000 | $ 57.81 |$1,215.00|$ 414.75|$ 1,687.56 $ 1,272.81
B. Treated Bulk Water Sales Rate
Treated water sold in bulk by the Wallace- Woodworth Utility shall be charged at a rate of
$21.75 per 1,000 gallons.
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4.
10.
Tat following clauses take effect July 1, 2026:
Untreated Bulk Sales
Untreated water sold in bulk by the Wallace-Woodworth Utility shall be charged at a rate
of $7.00 per 1,000 gallons.
Service To Customers Outside Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth Limits
The Council of Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth may sign Agreements with
customers for the provision of water and/or wastewater services by the
Wallace-Woodworth Utility to properties located outside the boundaries of the Rural
Municipality. 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 the boundaries of the Rural Municipality. In addition, all costs
of connecting to the Utility's mains, and installing and maintaining service connections,
will be paid by the customer.
Billings And Penalties
Accounts shall be billed quarterly and the due date shall be at least fourteen (14) days after
the mailing of the bills. A late payment charge of 1.25% compounded monthly shall be
charged on the dollar amount owing after the billing due date.
Outstanding Bills
Pursuant to Section 252(2) of the Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges for
water and wastewater 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.
Disconnection and Reconnection
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by the
Rural Municipality 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 Rural Municipality’s
office.
Any service disconnected, whether due to non-payment of account or for any other
reason(s) mutually agreed to by the customer and the Municipality (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 and penalties, if any, have been paid plus a
reconnection fee of $75.00 during working hours. If reconnection is required outside
normal working hours, the reconnection fee is $150.00 and must be paid prior to
reconnection.
Responsibility for Water Service Connections
The Utility is responsible for approval of designed route, contractor, material list and
installation procedure from RM main line to the owner’s meter. The owner is responsible
for all associated costs of material, installation, repair and maintenance of all the water
lines including connections and valves through and on their property from the meter
package up to the water main line (including any water losses that may occur and all
restoration). The Municipality shall own the meter package and be responsible to repair
and maintain the meter package (not including service line shut off valve at meter package).
Responsibility for Wastewater Service Connections
The Utility is responsible for approval of designed route, contractor, material list, and
installation procedure from RM wastewater main line to the owner’s property. The owner
is responsible for all associated costs of material, installation, repair and maintenance of
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all the sewer lines including connections, valves, cleaning, auguring tree roots, and
restoration from RM wastewater main to property connection.
11. Hydrant Charges
The LUD of Kenton, or any other hydrant owner, will pay to the Utility an annual rental of
$150.00 for each hydrant connected to the system, which shall include the cost of water
used for firefighting.
12. Water Allowance Due To Line Freezing
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 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.
13. Lagoon Tipping Fees
Lagoon Tipping Fees will be charged at the rate of $30.00 per load during regular hours.
14, Wastewater Surcharges
a) 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.
b) 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.
LS. Meter Testing
That in any case where a utility customer requests that a meter be tested for accuracy, the
customer will provide the Rural Municipality with a deposit of $100.00. The Rural
Municipality 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 Rural Municipality, 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.
16. 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
Municipality’s water system.
If a condition is found to exist which, in the opinion of the Rural Municipality, is contrary
to the aforesaid, the Rural Municipality may either:
- Shut off the service or services; or
- Give notice to the customer to correct the fault at his or her own expense within a
specified time period. If the customer fails to comply with such notice the Rural
Municipality shall proceed in accordance with clause 1 of this section.
17. 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 Rural Municipality,
or its agents, may enter the property, effect repairs and charge the cost thereof against the
subject property as ordinary taxes.
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18. Authorization for Officer to Enter Upon Premises
The Public Works Foreman, or other employee authorized by the Rural Municipality in the
absence of the Public Works 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 Rural Municipality.
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