Water and Wastewater Rates By-law No. 5309 (2019-2021)
Selkirk, Manitoba
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CITY OF SELKIRK 2019-2021 WATER AND
WASTEWATER RATES BY-LAW
5309
TO AUTHORIZE THE 2019-2021 WATER &
WASTEWATER RATES BY-LAW
JANUARY 21, 2019
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this By-law are to:
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authorize the 2019-2021 water & wastewater rates
INDEX
1.
By-law Title
2.
Schedule "A" to Form Part of By-law
3.
Discontinue/Limitations of Water Supply
4.
Fire Hydrants
5.
Owner/Occupant Responsibilities
6.
Powers Respecting Works, Services, Utilities
7.
Contraventions and Penalties
8.
Chief Administrative Officer Delegated Authority
9.
By-law Review
10.
Severability
11.
Sunset
12.
Effective Date
13.
Repealing/Not Proceeded
14.
Authority
The Council of the City of Selkirk enacts as follows:
1.
BY-LAW TITLE
This By-law shall be known as the City of Selkirk 2019-2021 Water and Wastewater
Rates By-law.
2.
SCHEDULE "A" TO FORM PART OF BY-LAW
Consumers shall pay for water and wastewater services supplied to them at the rates and
under the terms set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this by-law.
Connected customers shall be billed quarterly charges for metered services as set forth
in Schedule "A".
3.
DISCONTINUE/LIMITATIONS OF WATER SUPPLY
The City of Selkirk 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.
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4.
FIRE HYDRANTS
No person, other than the Fire Chief or someone acting on his/her behalf, or a
representative of the City, unless duly authorized in writing by the Chief Administrative
Officer, shall open or use any fire hydrant, either for construction purposes, street
cleaning, or any other purpose.
5.
OWNER/OCCUPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
The meter shut off valve inside the 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.
6.
POWERS RESPECTING WORKS, SERVICES, UTILITIES
No person shall willfully or maliciously hinder or cause to hinder the City or its
representative in the exercise of their duties in relation to the operation and maintenance
of the water or wastewater system.
7.
CONTRAVENTIONS AND PENALTIES
Any person violating any provision of this By-law shall:
7.1 be guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, liable to a fine not exceeding five
hundred dollars ($500) and costs of each violation;
7.2 be liable to the City of Selkirk for any expense, loss or damage suffered by the City
as a result of the violation;
7.3 be liable for the repairs and costs for the repairs to the system as a result of the
violation. If that person is in default of effecting the repairs, the City 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.
8.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DELEGATED AUTHORITY
8.1
Unless otherwise set out in this By-law, the Chief Administrative Officer is delegated the
authority to make regulations, implement policies, initiate work, establish fees and
charges, rules or practice and procedures that he/she considers necessary to carry out
the purpose and responsibilities of the By-law.
8.2
The Chief Administrative Officer shall not knowingly cause or allow any practice, activity,
decision or organizational circumstance that is unlawful, unsafe, imprudent, or in
violation of commonly accepted professional ethics and practices.
9.
BY-LAW REVIEW
This By-law shall be a record of the Corporation, retained and classified as archive for
historical purposes and shall not be subject to the By-law Review Schedule.
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10.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any provisions of this By-law with an Act or Regulation in force in the
Province of Manitoba or a decision of Court, shall not affect the validity or enforceability
of any other provisions of this By-law, which shall remain in full force and effect.
11.
SUNSET
This By-law shall continue in force and effect until December 31, 2021 after which this
By-law shall be a record of the Corporation and has no other effect.
12.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-law and rates for January 1, 2019, 2020, and 2021, 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.
13.
REPEALING/NOT PROCEEDED
13.1
That By-law No. 5252 be repealed as of January 1, 2019 and upon final approval of this
By-law by the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba.
13.2
That By-law No. 5305 not be proceeded with.
14.
AUTHORITY
The Municipal Act states as follows:
232(1) A council may pass by-laws for municipal purposes respecting the following
matters:
(I) public utilities;
(o) the enforcement of bylaws
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;
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2019.
DONE AND PASSED by the Council of the City of Selkirk, assembled at Selkirk, Manitoba, this
2019.
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SCHEDULE"A"
THE CITY OF SELKIRK
BY-LAW NO. 5309
For the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
January 1, 2019
1. Rates per Cubic Meter
Cubic Meter per Quarter
Quarterly Service Charge
Water
$2.12
$24.41
Wastewater
$2.36
Total Water &
Wastewater
$4.48
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 & Wastewater Customers
Meter Size
Water Included
Cubic Meter
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Water & Wastewater
Total Quarterly
Minimum
Water Only
Quarterly
Minimum
Wastewater Only
Quarterly
Minimum
5/8 inch
14
$24.41
$29.68
$33.04
$87.13
$54.09
$57.45
3/4 inch
28
$24.41
$59.36
$66.08
$149.85
$83.77
$90.49
1 inch
56
$24.41
$118.72
$132.16
$275.29
$143.13
$156.57
1 '/2 inch
140
$24.41
$296.80
$330.40
$651.61
$321.21
$354.81
2 inch
350
$24.41
$742.00
$826.00
$1,592.41
$766.41
$850.41
3 inch
630
$24.41
$1,335.60
$1,486.80
$2,846.81
$1,360.01
$1,511.21
4 inch
1,260
$24.41
$2,671.20
$2,973.60
$5,669.21
$2,695.61
$2,998.01
6 inch
2,380
$24.41
$5,045.60
$5,616.80
$10,686.81
$5,070.01
$5,641.21
b. Metered Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge will be the same for each meter size as shown in table above.
c. Wastewater Only Customers
The water from the customers private service shall be metered at the customer's cost. The
charge will be based upon consumption as shown above with the water charge excluded.
d. Bulk Water Sales
All water sold in bulk by the City of Selkirk will be charged at the rate of $2.50 per cubic
meter. For any quantity the minimum charge will be $20.
3. Wastewater Receiving Rates
The City shall charge the following rates to the users for the sewage receiving station:
Administration fee:
Volume dumping:
B.O.D. Surcharge:
S.S. Surcharge:
Untested Dumping:
$24.41 per quarterly billing
$ 11.40 per Cubic Meter
$0.51 per kilogram
$0.25 per kilogram
$19.68 per Cubic Meter
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SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
1. Rates per Cubic Meter
Quarterly Service Charge
January L 2020
Cubic Meter per Quarter
Water
Wastewater
Total Water &
Wastewater
$2.28
$2.71
$4.99
$25.96
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 & Wastewater Customers
Meter Size
Water Included
Cubic Meters
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Water & Wastewater
Total Quarterly
Minimum
Water Only
Quarterly
Minimum
Wastewater Only
Quarterly
Minimum
5/8 inch
14
$25.96
$31.92
$37.94
$95.82
$57.88
$63.90
3/4 inch
28
$25.96
$63.84
$75.88
$165.68
$89.80
$101.84
1 inch
56
$25.96
$127.68
$151.76
$305.40
$153.64
$177.72
1 '/a inch
140
$25.96
$319.20
$379.40
$724.56
$345.16
$405.36
2 inch
350
$25.96
$798.00
$948.50
$1,772.46
$823.96
$974.46
3 inch
630
$25.96
$1,436.40
$1,707.30
$3,169.66
$1,462.36
$1,733.26
4 inch
1,260
$25.96
$2,872.80
$3,414.60
$6,313.36
$2,898.76
$3,440.56
6 inch
2.380
$25.96
$5,426.40
$6,449.80
$11,902.16
$5,452.36
$6,475.76
b. Metered Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge will be the same for each meter size as shown in table above.
c. Wastewater Only Customers
The water from the customers private service shall be metered at the customer's cost. The
charge will be based upon consumption as shown above with the water charge excluded.
d. Bulk Water Sales
All water sold in bulk by the City of Selkirk will be charged at the rate of $2.60 per cubic
meter. For any quantity the minimum charge will be $20.
3. Wastewater Receiving Rates
The City shall charge the following rates to the users for the sewage receiving station:
Administration fee:
Volume dumping:
B.O.D. Surcharge:
S.S. Surcharge:
Untested Dumping:
$25.96 per quarterly billing
$ 13.09 per Cubic Meter
$0.51 per kilogram
$0.25 per kilogram
$22.59 per Cubic Meter
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SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
1. Rates per Cubic Meter
January 1,2021
Cubic Meter per Quarter
Water Wastewater Total Water &
Wastewater
$2.44
$3.07
$5.51
Quarterly Service Charge
$27.50
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 & Wastewater Customers
Meter Size
Water Included
Cubic Meters
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Water & Wastewater
Total Quarterly
Minimum
Water Only
Quarterly
Minimum
Wastewater Only
Quarterly
Minimum
5/8 inch
14
$27.50
$34.16
$42.98
$104.64
$61.66
$70.48
3/4 inch
28
$27.50
$68.32
$85.96
$181.78
$95.82
$113.46
1 inch
56
$27.50
$136.64
$171.92
$336.06
$164.14
$199.42
1 !6 inch
140
$27.50
$341.60
$429.80
$798.90
$369.10
$457.30
2 inch
350
$27.50
$854.00
$1,074.50
$1,956.00
$881.50
$1,102.00
3 inch
630
$27.50
$1,537.20
$1,934.10
$3,498.80
$1,564.70
$1,961.60
4 inch
1,260
$27.50
$3,074.40
$3,868.20
$6,970.10
$3,101.90
$3,895.70
6 inch
2,380
$27.50
$5,807.20
$7,306.60
$13,141.30
$5,834.70
$7.334.10
b. Metered Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge will be the same for each meter size as shown in table above.
c. Wastewater Only Customers
The water from the customers private service shall be metered at the customer's cost. The
charge will be based upon consumption as shown above with the water charge excluded.
d. Bulk Water Sales
All water sold in bulk by the City of Selkirk will be charged at the rate of $2.80 per cubic
meter. For any quantity the minimum charge will be $20.
3. Sewage Receiving Rates
The City shall charge the following rates to the users for the sewage receiving station:
Administration fee:
$27.50 per quarterly billing
Volume dumping:
$14.83 per Cubic Meter
B.O.D. Surcharge:
$0.51 per kilogram
S.S. Surcharge:
$0.25 per kilogram
Untested Dumping:
$25.60 per Cubic Meter
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The Following Clauses are Effective January 1,2019
4. Meter Security Deposit
All utility customers shall pay a deposit in the amount equal to their quarterly minimum
charge, based on their meter size, upon setup of their utility account. All deposits will be
recorded and held, without interest, until the utility account is closed. This deposit will be
refunded, less any outstanding charges for water and wastewater services, when the utility
account is closed.
5. Billings and Penalties
Accounts shall be billed quarterly based on water used. A late payment penalty charge of 1
!4% monthly shall be charged on the dollar amount owing after the billing due date. The
due date will be up to thirty (30) days after the mailing of the bills.
6. 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. Where charges and penalties pursuant to this
by-law are not paid within sixty (60) days from the date when they were incurred, the
Director of Finance may add said charges and penalties to the taxes on the property and
collect them in the same manner as other taxes.
7. New Connections
The City of Selkirk shall charge the amount of twenty-five ($25) dollars to connect a new
service.
8. Disconnections
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by the
City 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 are available for inspection at the City office.
9. Reconnection
Any service disconnected due to non-payment of account shall not be reconnected until all
arrears, penalties and a reconnection fee of $25.00 have been paid.
10. Meter Testing
Any customer wishing to have a meter tested for accuracy will pay in advance a fee of $50,
plus any applicable meter testing costs. In the event the meter tests prove that the meter is
recording water flows more than 3% 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.
11. Meter Tampering
Where there is evidence of meter tampering a minimum charge of $500 will be applied to
the customer's account in addition to an amount calculated to adjust for the tampering
based on historical usage.
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12. Hydrant Rentals
The City will pay to the Utility an annual rental of $ 110.00 for each hydrant connected to
the system which includes the cost of water.
13. Water Allowance due to Line Freezing
That in any case where at the request of the Director of Operations or his delegate, 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 last three previous quarters to the same customer, or
the same premises if the occupant has changed.
14. Service to Customers outside City of Selkirk Limits
The City of Selkirk may sign agreements with customers for the provision of water and
wastewater services to properties located outside the legal 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 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.
15. Shared Services between Municipalities
The City of Selkirk may sign agreements with municipalities for provision of wastewater
and water services to other municipalities. 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
project costs of a municipality connecting to the City of Selkirk's Water Utility or
Wastewater Utility shall be paid by that municipality. These costs shall include, but not be
limited to, the cost of connection to the City of Selkirk's plants, utility mains, as well as
installing and maintaining service connections.
16. 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.
17. 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:
Shut off the service or services; or
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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 City shall
proceed in accordance with clause 7 of this By-law.
18. Authorization for Officer to Enter Upon Premises
The Public Works Manager, or other employee authorized by the City in the absence of the
Public Works Manager, 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
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taking readings from, repairing, inspecting or removing any meter or apparatus
belonging to the City.
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CERTIFIED to be a true and correct copy of By-law No. 5309 given third reading by Council of the
City of Selkirk on the 21st day of January, 2019.
DATED AT Selkirk this 23rd day of
January, 2019.
Director of Corporate Services
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Order No. 173/18
CITY OF SELKIRK
SELKIRK WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019, 2020, AND 2021
December 31, 2018
BEFORE:
Irene A. Hamilton, Panel Chair
Carol Hainsworth, C.B.A., Panel Member
Room 400 - 330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4
www.pubmanitoba.ca
330, avenue Portage, pièce 400
Winnipeg (Manitoba) Canada R3C 0C4
www.pubmanitoba.ca
1.0
Executive Summary .................................................................................................... 3
2.0
Background ................................................................................................................. 3
Water Supply/Distribution ............................................................................................ 4
Wastewater Collection/Treatment ................................................................................ 5
Unaccounted for Water ................................................................................................ 5
3.0
Application ................................................................................................................... 5
Working Capital Surplus/Deficit ................................................................................... 8
Cost Allocation Methodology ....................................................................................... 8
Contingency Allowance and Utility Reserves ............................................................. 10
4.0
Board Findings .......................................................................................................... 12
5.0
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: ............................................................................. 13
SCHEDULE "A" .....................................................................................................................15
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
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By this Order, the Public Utilities Board (Board) approves the water and wastewater rates
and cost allocation methodology as applied for by the City of Selkirk (City), Selkirk Water and
Wastewater Utility (Utility), but varies the effective dates to January 1, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
The approved rates are:
Quarterly Service Charge
Water (per cubic meter)
Wastewater (per cubic meter)
5/8" Minimum Quarterly - Water & Wastewater*
5/8" Minimum Quarterly - Water Only*
5/8" Minimum Quarterly - Wastewater Only*
Bulk Water**
Reconnection Fee
Hydrant Rental (annual)
Wastewater Receving Rates
Administration Fee (quarterly)
Volume Dumping (per cubic meter)
B.O.D. Surcharge (per kilogram)
S.S. Surcharge (per kilogram)
Untested Dumping (per cubic meter)
*Based on 14m3
**Minimum charge for any quantity will be $
.00
Previous
2019
2020
2021
By-law
5252
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
$ 21.31
$
24.41
$
25.96
$
27.50
$ 1.80
$
2.12
$
2.28
$
2.44
$ 1.66
$
2.36
$
2.71
$
3.07
$ 69.75
$
87.13
$
95.82
$
104.64
$ 46.51
$
54.09
$
57.88
$
61.66
$ 44.55
$
57.45
$
63.90
$
70.48
$ 2.60
$
2.50
$
2.60
$
2.80
$ 25.00
$
25.00
$
25.00
$
25.00
$ 110.00
$
110.00
$
110.00
$
110.00
$ 21.31
$
24.41
$
25.96
$
27.50
$ 8.02
$
11.40
$
13.09
$
14.83
$ 0.51
$
0.51
$
0.51
$
0.51
$ 0.25
$
0.25
$
0.25
$
0.25
$ 13.84
$
19.68
$
22.59
$
25.60
Details of other rates may be found in the attached Schedule A. Reasons for the Board's
decisions may be found under Board Findings.
2.0 Background
The City of Selkirk (City) owns and operates the Selkirk Water and Wastewater Utility (Utility).
All customers are metered and utility bills are sent out quarterly, separate from property tax
bills. The City also has charges for new developments that utilizes a sliding scale based on
new or infill lots, frontage, and type (residential or commercial/industrial). Charges vary from
$2,300 to $10,000 per lot.
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
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There are a number of additional utility customers in the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews
(RM). The RM is invoiced annually for utility debenture charges that properties serviced by
the City pay as if the properties were within City limits. The RM in turn invoices and collects
directly from the affected customers.
The City attempted a water conservation program in January 2017 that did not see the uptake
the City had expected. The City collaborated with Ecofit and offered citizens a payment
program to replace older toilets with new, lower flow toilets. Uptake was approximately 15
participants and the program ended in March 2017.
The Utility's drinking water meets Canadian Drinking Water standards and the wastewater
treatment system is in compliance with the City's environmental licence.
Water Supply/Distribution
The water system receives ground water from four wells. The raw water is treated by mixing
chemicals into the water that bring particles in the water together (called
coagulation/flocculation). In a process called sedimentation, these particles become heavy
and settle out of the water. Synthetic polymers (coagulant aids) and lime, for softening, are
also added. The addition of lime raises the water's PH and causes calcium and magnesium,
which are hard water contributors, to precipitate out of the water.
After re-carbonation, the water flows through three rapid sand filters. This process polishes
the water removing any particles that may have carried over from the clarifier.
After filtration, chorine is added for disinfection purposes. A minimum chlorine level of 0.5
mg/l is maintained in the water leaving the water plant; this kills any harmful pathogenic
organisms that may enter the system.
Once the drinking water has left the plant, it is stored in two reservoirs and a water tower with
a total capacity of 10.6 million litres.
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
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The City's water distribution system has 53.6 km of watermains and 396 gate valves isolate
the watermains. The watermains deliver water to 2,935 curb stops and 3,150 water meters.
Fire protection is provided to the City using 443 hydrants.
Wastewater Collection/Treatment
A new wastewater treatment facility will be constructed over the next 1.5 years at an
estimated cost of $36.9 M with influent pumping, screening, grit removal, flow equalization
and storage, bioreactor feed pumping, bioreactor, membranes UV disinfection (existing),
outfall, raw wastewater and waste activated sludge pumping, and lagoon (existing).
The wastewater distribution system consists of 47.9 km of sanitary wastewater lines and 620
sanitary wastewater manholes. Branching from the sanitary wastewater lines are 2,935
sanitary wastewater services. The sanitary wastewater lines deliver wastewater effluent to
six sanitary lift stations in the City. Treated wastewater is discharged into the Red River.
Unaccounted for Water
The acceptable percentage of unaccounted water is 10%. If the percentage is above this
amount, the applicant is to explain why and provide a plan to remedy.
Since 2015, the City has unaccounted for water of 5.75%. The City attributes this to its
infrastructure replacement program.
3.0 Application
In August 2017, the City applied for revised water and wastewater rates, to be effective July
1, 2018, January 1, 2019, 2020, and 2021 as set out in By-Law No. 5309. First reading of
the By-Law was received on August 14, 2017. The application was supported by a rate study
prepared by an independent consultant. The City states the revised water and wastewater
rates are for construction of the new wastewater treatment plant (noted above) to address
capacity issues and to comply with provincial nutrient removal regulations. Board Order No.
25/15 previously set rates in February 2015.
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 5 of 21
A Public Notice of Application was issued on November 30, 2017 affording customers the
opportunity to comment to both the Board and the City with respect to the proposed rate
increases. No stakeholder responses were received.
When reviewing an application, the Board has at its disposal two approaches, a paper review
process or a public hearing. After the publication of the Notice of Application, the Board
considers the application and responses if any, and determines which method of review is
most appropriate. Whenever reasonable, the Board can review the application using a paper
review process, which saves the cost of a public hearing. The Board has reviewed the
application and has chosen a paper review process.
The rates were calculated based on the following revenue projections and an inflation rate of
2% in all calculations:
Schedule of Utility Rate Requirements - Selkirk Water and Wastewater Utility
2018 to 20121 Budget Forecasts ($)
2018
2019 2020
Budget Forecast
2021
General
Expenses
Administration
335,259
341,964
348,803
355,779
Billing and Collection
49,392
50,380
51,388
52,416
Total General Expenses
384,651
392,344
400,191
408,195
Revenue
Penalties
21,500
21,500
21,500
21,500
Other Income
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
Total General Revenues
41,500
41,500
41,500
41,500
Net Costs General
343,151
350,844
358,691
366,695
Water
Expenses
Purification and Treatment
633,350
646,017
658,937
672,116
Transmission and
429,355
437,942
446,701
455,635
Water Administration
247,799
252,755
257,810
262,966
Service of Supply
215,771
220,086
224,488
228,978
Amortization
526,615
537,915
556,839
618,175
Interest on Long-Term Debt
127,445
115,098
108,051
288,203
Total Water Expenses
2,180,335
2,209,813
2,252,826
2,526,073
Revenue
Bulk Water Fees
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
Hydrant Rentals (443 @
48,730
48,730
48,730
48,730
Total Water Revenue
52,730
52,730
52,730
52,730
Order No. 173/18 Page 6 of 21
December 31, 2018
Net Costs - Water
2,127,605 2,157,083
2,200,096
2,473,343
Wastewater
Expenses
Treatment and Disposal
610,959
623,178
635,641
648,354
Lift Station Costs
99,758
101,753
103,788
278,185
Wastewater Administration
123,899
126,377
128,905
131,483
Amortization
408,841
420,374
485,283
1,271,264
Interest on Long-Term
7,863
249,462
709,234
876,610
Total Wastewater Expenses
1,251,320 1,521,144
2,062,851
3,205,896
Revenue
Receiving Stn. - Tipping
28,000 28,000
28,000
28,000
Net Costs - Wastewater
1,223,320 1,493,144
2,034,851
3,177,896
Water and Wastewater Billing
Water and Wastewater
4,019,609 4,818,857
5,351,689
5,894,454
Property Tax Transfers
Water Debt Transfer
375,467
282,205
282,205
282,205
Wastewater Debt Transfer
35,133
35,133
35,133
15,845
Total Transfers From General
410,600
317,338
317,338
298,050
Net Revenue/(Expenses)
736,133
1,135,124
1,075,409
174,570
Capital Grants - PUB
Amortization of Water
230,227
230,227
230,227
230,227
Amortization of Wastewater
75,058
75,058
78,006
546,724
305,335
305,335
308,233
776,951
Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
1,041,468
1,440,459
1,383,642
951,521
Transfers
From Government - Capital
6,392,688
10,680,117
6,215,634
From Utility Reserve Fund
1,842,788
4,700,000
1,615,764
700,000
To Utility Reserve Fund
(1,100,000)
(950,000)
(950,000)
(950,000)
7,135,476
14,431,117
6,881,398
(250,000)
Change in Utility Fund Balance
8,176,944
15,871,576
8,265,040
701,521
Reverse PUB Adjustments
Deduct Amortization Water Grants
(230,227)
(230,227)
(230,227)
(230,227)
Deduct Amortization Wastewater
(75,058)
(75,058)
(78,006)
(546,724)
Fund Surplus - Beginning of
28,677,006
36,548,665 52,113,956
60,073,763
Fund Surplus - End of Year
36,548,665
52,113,956 60,073,763
59,998,333
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 7 of 21
Working Capital Surplus/Deficit
Board Order No. 93/09 established that utilities should maintain a minimum working capital
surplus, in an amount equal to 20% of annual expenses. The working capital surplus is
defined as the Utility fund balance, excluding any capital related items plus Utility reserves.
As per the 2016 audited financial statements, the most recent information available, the
working capital surplus at December 31, 2017 was:
2017 2016 2015
Fund Surplus
$28,843,828
$28,353,884
$25,852,526
Deduct: Tangible Capital Assets
$27,789,155
$27,561,495
$25,404,505
Add: Long-Term Debt
$3,236,420
$3,498,704
$3,817,699
Add: Utility Reserves
$4,996,210
$3,673,872
$3,495,465
Equals Working Capital Surplus
$9,287,303
$7,964,965
$7,761,185
Expenses
$3,459,292
$3,449,101
$3,457,208
20% of Expenses (Target)
$691,858
$689,820
$691,442
Cost Allocation Methodology
The Board requires all municipalities to review the costs shared between the general
operations of the municipality and the Utility, and to allocate appropriate and reasonable costs
to the Utility, based on a policy known as a Cost Allocation Methodology. This policy must
be submitted to the Board for approval and cannot be changed without receiving approval
from the Board. The Board's requirements regarding cost allocation methodologies can be
found in Board Order No. 93/09.
The Customer Service Charge for administration costs increases by $1.55 per quarter in
2019, 2020, 2021, and by $1.54 in 2022 due to inflation and minor changes to the cost
allocation methodology. The Utility's Shared Cost Allocation plan for non-direct shared
services is as follows:
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 8 of 21
Allocation Plan for Shared Costs
Shared Overhead:
Includes all direct and indirect costs related to the administration of the utility.
Sub-Category
Business Activity
Activity/Expenses
% of
Expenses
allocated
to Utility
(Estimated)
Tracked
Increments
(Actual)
Direct
Overhead
Costs
Meter reading
- Meter Maintenance
20%
/hr
Billing, Receipting
and Collection
- Utility Clerk
100%
/hr
Indirect
Overhead
Costs
General
Administrative
Costs
- Chief Administrative Officer
10%
/hr
- Director of Finance
15%
/hr
- Manager of Finance
25%
/hr
- Accounting Clerk
50%
/hr
- Director of Operations
50%
/hr
- Manager of Public Works
50%
/hr
- Public Works Chargehand
50%
/hr
- Surveyor/Draftsman
50%
/hr
- GIS / Survey Technician
50%
/hr
- Operations Clerk
50%
/hr
- Casual Operations Clerical
50%
/hr
Shared Overhead
Costs
- Audit
25%
/hr
- Office Space
N/A
$7,100 /year
- Information Technology
25%
/hr
Shared Direct Operating Costs:
Includes all costs directly attributable to the maintenance and repair of the utility. Public work employees
repair and maintain both transportation and utility infrastructure. A portion of the cost for the public works
department should be allocated to the utility.
Sub-Category
Business Activity
Activity/Expenses
% of
Expenses
allocated
to Utility
(Estimated)
Tracked
Increments
(Actual)
Direct
Equipment
Costs
Machinery and
Equipment costs
directly
attributable to the
maintenance and
repair of utility
TCA
- Machinery & Equipment - Internal
N/A
Applicable
Unit
$ Rate/hr
Direct Labour
Labour costs
directly
attributable to the
maintenance and
repair of utility
TCA
- Meter Maintenance
80%
/hr
- Heavy Equipment Operator 1 (3 positions)
8%
/hr
- Heavy Equipment Operator 2 (2 positions)
12%
/hr
- Light Equipment Operator (3 positions)
5%
/hr
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 9 of 21
As per the Board's Water and Wastewater Rate Application Guidelines, a yearly allowance
equal to 10% of the variable operating costs is recommended for contingency allowance.
The City has not included a contingency allowance in this request because part of the City's
budget process includes adding $100,000 to each of the water and wastewater cost centres
for contingencies annually. The City states the budget already includes $200,000 each year
as contingency. Therefore, there is no need for any additional contingency. The City,
however, is proposing an annual transfer of $950,000 to the Utility Reserve to maintain the
Utility's working capital surplus and fund various capital projects annually.
The net book value of the City's utility infrastructure is forecasted to be $72,119,200 by 2021.
As part of this, the City maintains some older utility infrastructure, including some combined
storm/sanitary wastewater lines. The City plans to continue to be proactive to ensure
infrastructure is replaced in a timely fashion and attributes its low percentage of unaccounted
for water to the infrastructure replacement program that aims to replace aging infrastructure
before it becomes a problem. The City's contingency/reserve plan attempts to ensure funding
is available in the Utility Reserves to continue its current infrastructure replacement practise.
Manitoba Municipalities are required to have an Asset Management Plan. The City believes
it more beneficial to have a Capital Asset Management Program developed internally by City
staff. The City understands capital asset management must become a core function of the
City. In 2017, the City developed a Capital Asset Management Strategy and passed a By
Law accordingly. With the aged City infrastructure and the underfunded nature of the City's
financial reserves, the City anticipates an increased demand on the Utility to fund
infrastructure to support its capital asset management strategy.
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 10 of 21
Capital Project
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
New Water Source Project Phase 2 (50%
reserve, 50% MWSB grant)
$ 50,000
-
-
-
-
Purchase/Lease CAMP Software
Package
$ 100,000
-
-
-
-
Construction of Land Drainage Sewer
(LDS); McLean Ave-Eveline to Main St
$ 170,000
-
-
-
-
Jemima St Wastewater Lining Between
Manitoba and Queen
$ 250,000
-
-
-
-
Design West End Reservoir and Pumping
Station - Phase 1
-
-
- $
200,000
-
Construction of West End Reservoir &
Pumping Station - Phase 2
-
-
- $ 3,000,000
-
Construct West End Trunk Line &
Wewage Lift Station - Phase 2
-
- $ 2,200,000 $
-
Geothermal at WTP
-
$ 265,000 $
- $
-
$ -
Back-up Generator and Electrical Upgrade
at WTP
-
- $
700,000 $
-
$ -
Water Tower Painting
-
- $
- $
450,000
$ -
Water Line Re-lining/Replacement
-
$ 300,000 $
300,000 $
500,000
$ 500,000
Water Line Extensions Main St. South
-
$ - $
300,000 $
-
$ -
New Wastewater Treatment Plant
Construction
$ 281,880
$ 11,153,416 $ 18,127,320 $ 9,386,719
$ -
Bio-Solids Pad Construction
-
$ - $
200,000 $
-
$ -
Wastewater Line Re-lining
-
$ 200,000 $
200,000 $
200,000
$ 200,000
Manitoba Ave. Wastewater Re-lining
-
$ 204,000 $
- $
-
$ -
Selkirk Park Lift Station
-
$
600,000 $
-
$ -
Total
$ 851,880
$12,122,416 | $22,627,320 | $13,736,719
$
700,000
Capital Funding Source
Utility Debenture Debt
-
$ 3,886,940 $ 7,447,203 $ 5,905,321
-
Grants
$ 147,419
$ 6,392,688 $ 10,680,117 $ 6,215,634
-
Utility Reserve
$ 704,461
$ 1,842,788 $ 4,700,000 $ 1,615,764
$ 700,000
Total
$ 851,880
$12,122,416 | $22,827,320 | $13,736,719
$
700,000
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 11 of 21
The Board has reviewed the application and revenue projections presented by the City and
finds them to be acceptable. The Board approves the water and wastewater rates, but varies
the effective dates to January 1, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
The Board encourages the City to review Board Order No. 86/17 for future rate applications.
The Order outlines the Simplified Rate Application Process for municipally owned public
utilities. If, after its rate review, the City finds it meets the designated criteria for a simplified
rate application, it should apply for rates using the Simplified Rate Application Process.
The Board approves the revised Cost Allocation Methodology and reminds the City that this
methodology must be used consistently. Any changes to the new, revised cost allocation
methodology require Board approval.
The Board requires the City to review its water and wastewater rates for adequacy and file
a report with the Board, as well as an application for revised rates if required, on or before
December 31, 2021.
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 12 of 21
1. The water and wastewater rates for the City of Selkirk Water and Wastewater Utility,
BE AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED in accordance with the attached Schedule "A" to
this Order, effective January 1, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
2. The cost allocation methodology for shared services as submitted by the City of
Selkirk BE AND IS HEREBY APPROVED.
3. The City of Selkirk is to provide notice of the decisions found in this Order to its
customers as soon as possible, with a copy submitted to the Public Utilities Board.
4. The City of Selkirk amend its water and wastewater 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.
5. The City of Selkirk review its water and wastewater rates for adequacy and file a report
with the Public Utilities Board, as well as an application for revised rates (if applicable),
on or before December 31, 2021.
Fees payable upon this Order - $500.00
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 13 of 21
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 (Rules). The Board's Rules may be viewed on the Board's website
at www.pubmanitoba.ca.
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
"Irene A. Hamilton"
Panel Chair
"Frederick Mykytyshyn"_____
Assistant Associate Secretary
Certified a true copy of Order No. 173/18 issued
by The Public Utilities Board
Assistant Associate Secretary
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 14 of 21
THE CITY OF SELKIRK
BY-LAW NO. 5309
For the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
January 1, 2019
1. Rates per Cubic Meter
Quarterly Service Charge
Cubic Meter per quarter
Water Wastewater Total Water & Wastewater
$2.12 $2.36 $4.48
$24.41
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 & Wastewater Customers
Customer Water Wastewater Water & Wastewater Water Only Wastewater
Meter Size
Water Included
Cubic Meter
Service
Charge
Commodity Commodity
Total Quarterly
Minimum
Quarterly
Minimum
Only Quarterly
Minimum
Charge
Charge
5/8 inch
14
$24.41
$29.68
$33.04
$87.13
$54.09
$57.45
3/4 inch
28
$24.41
$59.36
$66.08
$149.85
$83.77
$90.49
1 inch
56
$24.41
$118.72
$132.16
$275.29
$143.13
$156.57
1 % inch
140
$24.41
$296.80
$330.40
$651.61
$321.21
$354.81
2 inch
350
$24.41
$742.00
$826.00
$1,592.41
$766.41
$850.41
3 inch
630
$24.41
$1,335.60
$1,486.80
$2,846.81
$1,360.01
$1,511.21
4 inch
1,260
$24.41
$2,671.20
$2,973.60
$5,669.21
$2,695.61
$2,998.01
6 inch
2,380
$24.41
$5,045.60
$5,616.80
$10,686.81
$5,070.01
$5,641.21
b. Metered Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge will be the same for each meter size as shown in table
above.
c. Wastewater Only Customers
The water from the customers private service shall be metered at the customer's cost.
The charge will be based upon consumption as shown above with the water charge
excluded.
d. Bulk Water Sales
All water sold in bulk by the City of Selkirk will be charged at the rate of $2.50 per cubic
meter. For any quantity the minimum charge will be $20.
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 15 of 21
3. Wastewater Receiving Rates
The City shall charge the following
Administration fee:
Volume dumping:
B.O.D. Surcharge:
S.S. Surcharge:
Untested Dumping:
rates to the users for the sewage receiving station:
$24.41 per quarterly billing
$11.40 per Cubic Meter
$0.51 per kilogram
$0.25 per kilogram
$19.68 per Cubic Meter
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
January 1, 2020
1. Rates per Cubic Meter
Quarterly Service Charge
Cubic Meter per quarter
Water Wastewater Total Water & Wastewater
$2.28 $2.71 $4.99
$25.96
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 & Wastewater Customers
Customer Water Wastewater Water & Wastewater Water Only Wastewater
Meter Size
Water Included
Cubic Meters
Service
Charge
Commodity Commodity
Total Quarterly
Minimum
Quarterly
Minimum
Only Quarterly
Minimum
Charge
Charge
5/8 inch
14
$25.96
$31.92
$37.94
$95.82
$57.88
$63.90
3/4 inch
28
$25.96
$63.84
$75.88
$165.68
$89.80
$101.84
1 inch
56
$25.96
$127.68
$151.76
$305.40
$153.64
$177.72
1 % inch
140
$25.96
$319.20
$379.40
$724.56
$345.16
$405.36
2 inch
350
$25.96
$798.00
$948.50
$1,772.46
$823.96
$974.46
3 inch
630
$25.96
$1,436.40
$1,707.30
$3,169.66
$1,462.36
$1,733.26
4 inch
1,260
$25.96
$2,872.80
$3,414.60
$6,313.36
$2,898.76
$3,440.56
6 inch
2,380
$25.96
$5,426.40
$6,449.80
$11,902.16
$5,452.36
$6,475.76
b. Metered Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge will be the same for each meter size as shown in table
above.
c. Wastewater Only Customers
The water from the customers private service shall be metered at the customer's cost.
The charge will be based upon consumption as shown above with the water charge
excluded.
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 16 of 21
d. Bulk Water Sales
All water sold in bulk by the City of Selkirk will be charged at the rate of $2.60 per cubic
meter. For any quantity the minimum charge will be $20.
3. Wastewater Receiving Rates
The City shall charge the following
Administration fee:
Volume dumping:
B.O.D. Surcharge:
S.S. Surcharge:
Untested Dumping:
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
1. Rates per Cubic Meter
Quarterly Service Charge
rates to the users for the sewage receiving station:
$25.96 per quarterly billing
$13.09 per Cubic Meter
$0.51 per kilogram
$0.25 per kilogram
$22.59 per Cubic Meter
January 1, 2021
Cubic Meter per quarter
Water Wastewater Total Water & Wastewater
$2.44 $3.07 $5.51
$27.50
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 & Wastewater Customers
Customer Water Wastewater Water & Wastewater Water Only Wastewater
Meter Size
Water Included
Cubic Meters
Service
Charge
Commodity Commodity
Total Quarterly
Minimum
Quarterly
Minimum
Only Quarterly
Minimum
Charge
Charge
5/8 inch
14
$27.50
$34.16
$42.98
$104.64
$61.66
$70.48
3/4 inch
28
$27.50
$68.32
$85.96
$181.78
$95.82
$113.46
1 inch
56
$27.50
$136.64
$171.92
$336.06
$164.14
$199.42
1 % inch
140
$27.50
$341.60
$429.80
$798.90
$369.10
$457.30
2 inch
350
$27.50
$854.00
$1,074.50
$1,956.00
$881.50
$1,102.00
3 inch
630
$27.50
$1,537.20
$1,934.10
$3,498.80
$1,564.70
$1,961.60
4 inch
1,260
$27.50
$3,074.40
$3,868.20
$6,970.10
$3,101.90
$3,895.70
6 inch
2,380
$27.50
$5,807.20
$7,306.60
$13,141.30
$5,834.70
$7.334.10
b. Metered Water Only Customers
Quarterly minimum charge will be the same for each meter size as shown in table
above.
c. Wastewater Only Customers
The water from the customers private service shall be metered at the customer's cost.
The charge will be based upon consumption as shown above with the water charge
excluded.
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 17 of 21
d. Bulk Water Sales
All water sold in bulk by the City of Selkirk will be charged at the rate of $2.80 per cubic
meter. For any quantity the minimum charge will be $20.
3. Wastewater Receiving Rates
The City shall charge the following rates to the users for the sewage receiving station:
Administration fee:
$27.50 per quarterly billing
Volume dumping:
$14.83 per Cubic Meter
B.O.D. Surcharge:
$0.51 per kilogram
S.S. Surcharge:
$0.25 per kilogram
Untested Dumping:
$25.60 per Cubic Meter
The Following Clauses are Effective January 1, 2019
4. Meter Security Deposit
All utility customers shall pay a deposit in the amount equal to their quarterly minimum
charge, based on their meter size, upon setup of their utility account. All deposits will
be recorded and held, without interest, until the utility account is closed. This deposit
will be refunded, less any outstanding charges for water and sewer services, when the
utility account is closed.
5. Billings and Penalties
Accounts shall be billed quarterly based on water used. A late payment penalty charge
of 1 %% monthly shall be charged on the dollar amount owing after the billing due
date. The due date will be up to thirty (30) days after the mailing of the bills.
6. 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. Where charges and penalties
pursuant to this by-law are not paid within sixty (60) days from the date when they
were incurred, the Director of Finance may add said charges and penalties to the taxes
on the property and collect them in the same manner as other taxes.
7. New Connections
The City of Selkirk shall charge the amount of twenty-five ($25) dollars to connect a
new service.
Order No. 173/18
December 31, 2018
Page 18 of 21
8. Disconnections
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by
the City 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 are available for inspection at the City office.
9. Reconnection
Any service disconnected due to non-payment of account shall not be reconnected
until all arrears, penalties and a reconnection fee of $25.00 have been paid.
10. Meter Testing
Any customer wishing to have a meter tested for accuracy will pay in advance a fee of
$50, plus any applicable meter testing costs. In the event the meter tests prove that
the meter is recording water flows more than 3% 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.
11. Meter Tampering
Where there is evidence of meter tampering a minimum charge of $500 will be applied
to the customer's account in addition to an amount calculated to adjust for the
tampering based on historical usage.
12. Hydrant Rentals
The City will pay to the Utility an annual rental of $110.00 for each hydrant connected
to the system which includes the cost of water.
13. Water Allowance due to Line Freezing
That in any case where at the request of the Director of Operations or his delegate, 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 last three previous quarters to the
same customer, or the same premises if the occupant has changed.
14. Service to Customers outside City of Selkirk. limits
The City of Selkirk may sign agreements with customers for the provision of water and
sewer services to properties located outside the legal 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,
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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.
15. Shared Services between Municipalities
The City of Selkirk may sign agreements with municipalities for provision of sewer and
water services to other municipalities. 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 project costs of a municipality connecting to the City of Selkirk's Water
Utility or Sewer Utility shall be paid by that municipality. These costs shall include, but
not be limited to, the cost of connection to the City of Selkirk's plants, utility mains, as
well as installing and maintaining service connections.
16. 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.
17. 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:
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Shut off the service or services; or
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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 City
shall proceed in accordance with clause 6 of this by-law.
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18. Authorization for Officer to Enter Upon Premises
The Public Works Manager, or other employee authorized by the City in the absence
of the Public Works Manager, shall be authorized to enter upon any premise for the
purpose of:
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affixing to any pipe, wire or apparatus connected with any such utility, a meter or
any other measuring or testing device; or
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taking readings from, repairing, inspecting or removing any meter or apparatus
belonging to the City.
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