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THE TOWN OF STE. ANNE
BY-LAW NO. 6-2025
BEING a By-law of the Town of Ste. Anne to establish new rates for the Wastewater Utility and
provide for the collection thereof.
WHEREAS the Town of Ste. Anne owns and operates the Wastewater Utility within the limits of
the Town of Ste. Anne;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Ste. Anne has undertaken a rate study for the Wastewater Utility
that indicates wastewater rates require to be increased;
AND WHEREAS The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, C58, states in part:
232(1) A Council may pass by-laws for municipal purposes respecting the following
matters:
(I) _ public utilities:
232(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), a council may in a by-law passed
under this Division
(d) establish fees or other charges for services, activities or things provided or
done by the Municipality or for the use of property under the ownership,
direction, management or control of the Municipality;
250(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), a Municipality may for municipal
purposes do the following:
(b) construct, operate, repair, improve and maintain works and improvements;
(c) acquire, establish, maintain and operate services, facilities and utilities;
(e) use municipal equipment, materials, and labour to carry out private works
on private property.
252(1) A Municipality exercising powers in the nature of those referred to in clauses
250(2)(b),(c) and (e) may set terms and conditions in respect of users, including
(a) setting the rates or amounts of deposits, fees and other charges, and
charging and collecting them,
(b) providing for a right of entry onto private property to determine
compliance with other terms and conditions, to determine the amount of
deposits, fees or other charges, or to disconnect a service; and
(c) discontinuing or disconnecting a service and refusing to provide the
service to users who fail to comply with the terms and conditions.
252(2) A charge referred to in clause (1)(a) may be collected by the municipality in the
same manner as a tax may be collected or enforced under this Act.”
AND WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to provide rates for October 1, 2026, January 1, 2027,
January 1, 2028, January 1, 2029 and thereafter to be paid by persons to whom wastewater services
are supplied by the Wastewater Utility and to provide for the collection thereof;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Ste. Anne, in session duly assembled, hereby
enacts as follows:
1. THAT consumers shall be charged quarterly for wastewater service supplied to them by
the Wastewater Utility within the Town of Ste. Anne at the rates and terms set out in
Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this by-law.
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2. 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 wastewater service line from the wastewater main to the premises, shall
be the responsibility of the owner or occupant.
3. | THAT no person shall wilfully or maliciously hinder or cause to hinder the Town or its
representatives in the exercise of their duties in relation to the operation and maintenance
of the wastewater system.
4. 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 Town of Ste. Anne for any expense, loss or damage suffered by
the Town 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 Town may affect
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.
5. THAT this by-law and rates for October 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028,
January 1, 2029, 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.
6. THAT By-law No. 11-2010 and its amendments are hereby repealed as of October 1,
2026 and upon final approval of this By-law by the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba.
PASSED AND ENACTED by the Town of Ste. Anne in Council duly assembled, this 14th
day of October 2026.
Chief Adm tative Officer
1, Mare Darker, Chief Admi ive Officer
Town of Ste. Anne, do hereby cantly hate pi
Satrueandcomect
Read for the first time on the 26th day of March, 2025. Copy ofthe original,
Read for the second time on the 14th day of October, 2026.
Read for the third time on the 14th day of October, 2026.
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‘Town of
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Ste. Aune
SCHEDULE “A”
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
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Quarterly Service Charge & Wastewater Commodity Rate
The commodity rate for all wastewater usage shall be based on one residential equivalency
unit and pro-rated in accordance with the Schedule of Quarterly Charges as detailed in Clause
2 hereafter.
a) October 1. 2026
Quarterly Service Charge: $8.10
Wastewater Commodity Rate
Per Residential Equivalency Unit: $43.66
b) January 1, 2027
Quarterly Service Charge: $9.00
Wastewater Commodity Rate
Per Residential Equivalency Unit: $48.33
c) January 1, 2028
Quarterly Service Charge: $9.90
Wastewater Commodity Rate
Per Residential Equivalency Unit: $53.00
d) January 1, 2029
Quarterly Service Charge: $10.81
Wastewater Commodity Rate
Per Residential Equivalency Unit: $57.66
Schedule of Quarterly Charges
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in clause 1, all customers will pay the applicable charges
per quarter set out below, which will be based on the applicable residential equivalency unit
assignment:
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a) October 1, 2026 Quarterly Charges
Residential | Customer | Wastewater
Classification Equivalency] Service | Commodity | 4! Annual
Units Charge Charge Charges
Church 2 $ 8.10|$ 87.32/$ 95.42
Church; with residence on premises 3 $ 810)/$ 130.98] $ 139.08
Commercial/ Residential ; single unit 1 $ 810/$ 43.66 | $ 51.76
Commercial/ Residential ; multi unit - charges vary based on #of dwellings / businesses on roll
2units 2 $ 8.10|$ 87.32 | $ 95.42
Sunits 3 $ 8.10|$ 130.98] $ 139.08
4 units 4 $ 8.10|$ 174.64 | $ 182.74
6units 6 $ 8.10|}$ 261.96} $ 270.06
7 units a 7 $ 810|/$ 30562|$ 313.72
12 units 12 $ 8.10} $ 523.92 | $ 532.02
16units 16 $ 8.10} $ 698.56 | $ 706.66
17units 17 $ 8.10 | $ 742.22 | $ 750.32
20 units 20 $ 8.10 | $ 873.20 | $ 881.30
24 units : 24 $ 8.10 | $ 1,047.84] $ 1,055.94
30 units 30 $ 8.10] $ 1,309.80] $ 1,317.90
38 units 38 $ 8.10} $ 1,659.08 | $ 1,667.18
43 units 43 $ 8.10] $ 1,877.38 | $ 1,885.48
109 units 109 $ 8.10] $ 4,758.94 | $ 4,767.04
Commercial ; Medium Density 2 $ 8.10|$ 87.32 | $ 95.42
Dental Office 5 $ 8.10 | $ 218.30 | $ 226.40
Garage / Autobody Shop 2 $ 8.10] $ 87.32 | $ 95.42
Ges Station 2 $ 8.10 | $ 87.32 | $ 95.42
Ges Station; with car wash 6 $ 8.10|$ 261.96] $ 270.06
Grocery Store, large
Co-op Grocery Store - 6 $ 8.10|$ 261.96|$ 270.06
GQm 2 $ 8.10|$ 87.32 | $ 95.42
Hospital / Personal Care Home/ Senior's Living
Place Ste. Anne 30 $ 8.10] $ 1,309.80] $ 1,317.90
Ste. Anne Hospital 40 $ 8.10] $ 1,746.40] $ 1,754.50
Villa Youulle 89.5 $ 8.10] $ 3,907.57| $ 3,915.67
Hotels/ Motels
Ste. Anne Hotel 17 $ 8.10 | $ 742.22 | $ 750.32
Industrial; Light Density 2 $ 8.10|$ 87.32 | $ 95.42
Industrial; Medium Density 4 $ 8.10|$ 17464|$ 182.74
Medical Clinic 4 $ 8.10) §$ 174.64 | $ 182.74
Police Station 3 $ 810/$ 130.98|]$ 139.08
Restaurant 4 $ 810/$ 174.64 | $ 182.74
School
immersion, Ste. Anne Collegiate, Ste. Anne Elementary 41 $ 8.10 | $ 1,790.06 | $ 1,798.16
Pointe-des-Chenes 29 $ 8.10| $ 1,266.14] $ 1,274.24
Sports Facility
55 Arena Poad- Maurice Chaput Arena, CurlingRink, Daycarf «9 «| $ 8.10] $ 392.94] $ 401.04
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b) January 1, 2027 Quarterly Charges
Residential | Customer | Wastewater
Classification Equivalency] Service | Commodity notePantal
Units Charge Charge Charges
Church 2 $ 9.00 | $ 96.66 | $ 105.66
Church; with residence on premises 3 $ 9.00 | $ 144.99 | $ 153.99
Commercial/ Residential; single unit 1 $ 9.00 | $ 48.33 | $ 57.33
Commercial/ Residential; multi unit - charges vary based on #of dwellings/ businesses on roll
2units 2 $ 9.00 | $ 96.66 | $ 105.66
3units 3 $ 9.00 | $ 144.99 | $ 153.99
4 units: — ee 4 $ 9.00) $ 193.32 | $ 202.32
6units 6 $ 9.00|$ 289.98} $ 298.98
7 units 7 $ 9.00 | $ 338.31 | $ 347.31
12units 12 $ 9.00 | $ 579.96 | $ 588.96
16 units 16 $ 9.00 | $ 773.28 | $ 782.28
17units 17 $ 9.00 | $ 821.61 | $ 830.61
20 units 20 $ 9.00 | $ 966.60 | $ 975.60
24 units a 24 $ 9.00| $ 1,159.92] $ 1,168.92
30 units _ 30 $ 9.00 | $ 1,449.90] $ 1,458.90
38 units 38 $ 9.00| $ 1,836.54| $ 1,845.54
43 units 43 $ 9.00 | $ 2,078.19 | $ 2,087.19
109 units 109 $ 9.00 | $ 5,267.97 | $ 5,276.97
Commercial ; Medium Density 2 $ 9.00] $ 96.66|$ 105.66
Dental Office 5 $ 9.00|$ 241.65] $ 250.65
Garage / Autobody Shop 2 $ 9.00 | $ 96.66 | $ 105.66
Gas Station 2 $ 9.00 | $ 96.66 | $ 105.66
Gas Station; with carwash 6 $ 9.00 | $ 289.98 | $ 298.98
Grocery Store, large
Co-op Grocery Sore 6 $ 9.00} $ 289.98} $ 298.98
Gym 2 $ 9.00| $ 96.66 | $ 105.66
Hospital / Personal Care Home / Senior's Living
Place Ste. Anne - 30 $ 9.00] $ 1,449.90| $ 1,458.90
Ste AnneHospita 40 $ 9.00! $ 1,933.20] $ 1,942.20
Villa Youville 89.5 $ 9.00 | $ 4,325.54] $ 4,334.54
Hotels/ Motels
Ste. AnneHotel 17 $ 9.00 | $ 821.61 | $ 830.61
Industrial; Light Density 2 $ 9.00 | $ 96.66 | $ 105.66
Industrial; Medium Density 4 $ 9.00|/$ 193.32) $ 202.32
Medical Clinic 4 $ 9.00|$ 193.32} $ 202.32
Police Station 3 $ 9.00|$ 144.99} $ 153.99
Restaurant 4 $ 900|$ 193.32] $ 202.32
Schoo!
Immersion, Ste. Anne Collegiate, Ste. Anne Elementary 41 $ 9.00) $ 1,981.53] $ 1,990.53
Pointe-des-Chenes 29 $ 9.00 | $ 1,401.57 | $ 1,410.57
Sports Facility
56 Avena Road Maurice Chaput Avena, CurlingRink, Dayar] 9 ~=«|$ 9.00/$ 434.97| $ 443.97
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January 1, 2028 Quarterly Charges
Residential | Customer | Wastewater
Classification Equivalency] Service | Commodity Total Annual
Units Charge Charge Charges
Church 2 $ 9.90/$ 106.00 | $ 115.90
Church; with residence on premises 3 $ 990|$ 159.00} $ 168.90
Commercial/ Residential; single unit 1 $ 9.90 | $ 53.00 | $ 62.90
Commercial/ Residential; multi unit - charges vary based on # of dwellings / businesses on roll
2units 2 $ 9.90] $ 106.00 | $ 115.90
3units 3 $ 9.90) 3 159.00 | $ 168.90
4 units a 4 $ 9.90}$ 212.00} $ 221.90
6units 6 $ 9.90] $ 318.00 | $ 327.90
7 units 7 $ 9.90 | $ 371.00 | $ 380.90
12units 12 $ 9.90 | $ 636.00 | $ 645.90
16 units 16 $ 9.90|$ 848.00] $ 857.90
17 units 17 $ 9.90 | $ 901.00 | $ 910.90
20 units 20 $ 9.90 | $ 1,060.00} $ 1,069.90
~ 24units 7 _ 24 $ 9.90] $ 1,272.00| $ 1,281.90
“gounits 30 $ 9.90| $ 1,590.00] $ 1,599.90
38 units a — 38 $ 9.90| $ 2,014.00| $ 2,023.90
43 units 43 $ 9.90] $ 2,279.00] $ 2,288.90
109 units 109 $ 9.90| $ 5,777.00] $ 5,786.90
Commercial ; Medium Density 2 $ 9.90] $ 106.00 | $ 115.90
Dental Office 5 $ 9.90|$ 265.00|$ 274.90
Garage / Autobody Shop 2 $ 9.90 | $ 106.00 | $ 115.90
Gas Station 2 $ 9.90 | $ 106.00 | $ 115.90
Gas Station; with car wash 6 $ 9.90 | $ 318.00 | $ 327.90
Grocery Store, large
Co-op Grocery Store 6 9.90|$ 318.00 327.90
om 2 9.90 | $ 106.00 | $ 115.90
Hospital / Personal Care Home / Senior's Living
Alace Se. Anne _ 30 $ 9.90] $ 1,590.00] $ 1,599.90
Ste. AnneHospital 40 $ 9.90) $ 2,120.00] $ 2,129.90
Villa Youville 89.5 $ 9.90| $ 4,743.50] $ 4,753.40
Hotels/ Motels
Ste. AnneHotel 17 $ 9.90 | $ 901.00 | $ 910.90
Industrial ; Light Density 2 $ 9.90) $ 106.00 | $ 115.90
Industrial ; Medium Density 4 $§$ 990|$ 212.00} $ 221.90
Medical Clinic 4 $ 990/$ 212.00|$ 221.90
Police Station 3 $ 9.90|$ 159.00|$ 168.90
Restaurant 4 $ 9.90|$ 212.00] $ 221.90
School
immersion, Ste. Anne Collegiate, Ste. Anne Elementary 41 $ 9.90| $ 2,173.00} $ 2,182.90
Pointe-des-Chenes 29 $ 9.90 | $ 1,537.00] $ 1,546.90
Sports Facility
55 Avena Foad-(Vaurice Chaput Avena, CurlingFink Dayar 9 «| $ 9.90] $ 477.00| $ 486.90
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d) January 1, 2029 Quarterly Charges
Residential | Customer | Wastewater
Classification Equivalency] Service Commodity Total Annual
Units Charge Charge Charges
Church 2 $ 10.81] $ 115.32 | $ 126.13
Church; with residence on premises 3 $ 10.81} $ 172.98} $ 183.79
Commercial/ Residential; single unit 1 $ 10.81) $ 57.66 | $ 68.47
Commercial/ Residential; multi unit - charges vary based on # of dwellings / businesses on roll
2units 2 $ 10.81] $ 115.32 | $ 126.13
3units — - 3 $ 10.81] $ 172.98 | $ 183.79
__ 4units a : 4 $ 10.81 | $ 230.64 | $ 241.45
6 units 6 $ 10.81] $ 345.96 | $ 356.77
7 units 7 $ 10.81/$ 403.62|/$ 414.43
12 units 12 $ 10.81} $ 691.92} $ 702.73
16 units 16 $§ 10.81|%$ 922.56] $ 933.37
17 units 17 $ 10.81] $ 980.22) $ 991.03
20 units 20 $ 10.81] $ 1,153.20] $ 1,164.01
24 units 7 24 $ 10.81) $ 1,383.84] $ 1,394.65
30units | 30 $ 10.81| $ 1,729.80| $ 1,740.61
38 units Oe _ 38 $ 10.81| $ 2,191.08 | $ 2,201.89
43 units 43 $ 10.81] $ 2,479.38| $ 2,490.19
109 units 109 $ 10.81 | $ 6,284.94] $ 6,295.75
Commercial; Medium Density 2 $ 10.81 | $ 115.32 | $ 126.13
Dental Office 5 $ 10.81}$ 288.30}$ 299.11
Garage / Autobody Shop 2 $ 10.81) $ 115.32 | $ 126.13
Gas Station 2 $ 10.81/ $ 115.32 | $ 126.13
Gas Station; with carwash 6 $ 10.81] $ 345.96 | $ 356.77
Grocery Store, large
Co-op Grocery Store 6 $ 10.81 345.96 | $ 356.77
Gym 2 $ 10.81] $ 115.32 | $ 126.13
Hospital / Personal Care Home / Senior's Living
~~ Place Ste. Anne — 30 $ 10.81| $ 1,729.80] $ 1,740.61
Ste. AnneHospital 40 $ 10.81| $ 2,306.40] $ 2,317.21
Villa Youville 89.5 $ 10.81] $ 5,160.57 | $ 5,171.38
Hotels/ Motels
Ste AnneHotel 17 $ 10.81) $ 980.22 | $ 991.03
Industrial ; Light Density 2 $ 10.81] $ 115.32 | $ 126.13
Industrial; Medium Density 4 $ 10.81/| $ 230.64 | $ 241.45
Medical Clinic 4 $ 10.81|$ 230.64|$ 241.45
Police Station 3 $ 10.81/$ 172.98]$ 183.79
Restaurant 4 $ 10.81] $ 230.64 | $ 241.45
School
immersion, Ste. Anne Collegiate, Ste. Anne Elementary 41 $ 10.81 | $ 2,364.06] $ 2,374.87
Pointe-des-Chenes 29 $ 10.81 | $ 1,672.14] $ 1,682.95
Sports Facility
55 Arena oad. Maurice Chaput Arena, CurlingRink Dayar 9 | $ 10.81|$ 518.94] $ 529.75
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The following clauses take effect October 1, 2026:
3
10.
Service To Customers Outside Town of Ste. Anne Limits
The Council of Town of Ste. Anne may sign Agreements with customers for the provision of
wastewater services by the Utility to properties located outside the 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 the boundaries of the Town. 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% per month shall be charged on the
dollar amount owing after the billing due date.
Disconnection
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by the Town
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 Town’s office.
Liability for Charges
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 Town may add
said charges and penalties to the taxes on the property and collect them in the same manner as
other taxes.
Wastewater Tipping Fees
a) A one-time refundable deposit for a key to access the lagoon shall be $250.00.
b) The cost per tip shall be $25.00, billed semi-annually to haulers who shall retain a record
of tips and provide to the Town upon request.
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.
Conditions of Disrepair
In the event that there are conditions of disrepair in the wastewater 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 Town, or its agents, may enter the
property, effect repairs and charge the cost thereof against the subject property as ordinary
taxes.
Authorization for Officer to Enter Upon Premises
The Public Works Manager, or other employee authorized by the Town 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
- taking readings from, repairing, inspecting or removing any meter or apparatus belonging
to the Town.
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