DRAFT Wastewater Utility Rates By-Law 1/24 (after 1st Reading)

Teulon, Manitoba · No. 1/24 · summary & facts

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Page 1 of 10 THE TOWN OF TEULON TEULON WASTEWATER UTILITY BY-LAW NO. 1/2024 WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES BEING a By-law of the Town of Teulon to establish new wastewater rates for the Teulon Utility and provide for the collection thereof. WHEREAS the Town Teulon owns and operates the Teulon wastewater utility within the limits of the Municipality; 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: (l) 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: (c) acquire, establish, maintain and operate services, facilities and utilities; 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 January 1, 2025, 2026, 2027 and thereafter to be paid by persons to whom wastewater services are supplied by the Teulon Utility and to provide for the collection thereof; Page 2 of 10 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Teulon, in session duly assembled hereby enacts as follows: 1. THAT consumers shall be charged annually for wastewater service supplied to them by the Teulon Utility within the Town of Teulon at the rates and terms set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. 2. 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. 3. 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 Teulon 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 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. 4. THAT this by-law and rates for January 1, 2025, January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, 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. 5. THAT By-law No. 6/03 and its amendments are hereby repealed as of January 1, 2025 and upon final approval of this By-law by the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba. PASSED AND ENACTED by the Town of Teulon in Council duly assembled, this day of 2024. _____________________________ _____________________________ Mayor Chief Administrative Officer READ a First time this 28th day of February, 2024. READ a Second time this _____ day of _____________, 2024. READ a Third time and PASSED this _____ day of _____________, 2024. Page 3 of 10 TOWN OF TEULON TEULON UTILITY WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES BY-LAW NO. 1/2024 SCHEDULE "A" SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL RATES 1. Annual Service Charge & Wastewater Commodity Rate January 1, 2025 The commodity rate for all wastewater usage shall be based on one residential equivalency unit and pro-rated in accordance with the Schedule of Minimum Annual Charges as detailed in Clause 2 hereafter. Annual Service Charge $31.19 Wastewater Commodity Rate $74.48 Per Residential Equivalency Unit 2. Schedule of Minimum Annual Charges Notwithstanding the Commodity rate set forth in clause 1, all customers will pay the applicable minimum charge set out below, which will be based on the applicable residential equivalency unit allocation: Bakery / Restaurant - 1 REU up to 20 seats, additional 0.5 REU per 10 subsequent seats Chicken Chef - 66 Main St 2 31.19 $ 148.96 $ 180.15 $ Country Corner Café - 31 PTH #7 Hwy S 2 31.19 $ 148.96 $ 180.15 $ Pizza Plus - 23 Second Ave SE 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Fry-Day's Restaurant & Lounge - 8156 E PR 415 5.5 31.19 $ 409.64 $ 440.83 $ Blue Skies Bakery - 52 Main St 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Church / Temple 1.5 31.19 $ 111.72 $ 142.91 $ Commercial, single business 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Commercial, multi business - charges vary based on nature of businesses Business Center - 75 Main St. 6 31.19 $ 446.88 $ 478.07 $ Hair Salon / Commercial - 90 Main St. 9 Third 4 31.19 $ 297.92 $ 329.11 $ Hair Salon / Laundromat - 27 Third Ave SE 2.5 31.19 $ 186.20 $ 217.39 $ Restaurant / Commercial - 48 Main St. 2 31.19 $ 148.96 $ 180.15 $ Community Hall 3 31.19 $ 223.44 $ 254.63 $ Day Care 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Dental Office 1.5 31.19 $ 111.72 $ 142.91 $ EMS Crew Quarters 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Classification Residential Equivalency Units Customer Service Charge Wastewater Commodity Charge Total Annual Charges Page 4 of 10 Fire Hall 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Fitness Facility 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Funeral Home 1.5 31.19 $ 111.72 $ 142.91 $ Gas Station - 1 REU minimum, additional 1.5 REU per wash bay, 1 REU for restaurant Petro Canada - 145 PTH #7 Hwy S 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Red River Co-operative Ltd. - 118 PTH #7 Hwy S 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Super 7 Service - Gas Station/Car Wash/Restaurant - 189 Seventh Ave SE 5 31.19 $ 372.40 $ 403.59 $ Grocery Store 2 31.19 $ 148.96 $ 180.15 $ Hair / Beauty Salon 1.5 31.19 $ 111.72 $ 142.91 $ Hospital / Personal Care Home Hunter Memorial Hospital / Goodwin Lodge - 162 Third Ave SE 52.5 31.19 $ 3,910.20 $ 3,941.39 $ Hotels / Motels Super 7 Service Motel - 195 PTH #7 Hwy S 4 31.19 $ 297.92 $ 329.11 $ Teulon Motor Hotel 11 31.19 $ 819.28 $ 850.47 $ Laundromat - 1 REU minimum, additional charge of 0.15 REU per washing machine 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Manufacturing / Industrial Northern Goose Processors Ltd. - 103 First St SW 300 31.19 $ 22,344.00 $ 22,375.19 $ Vidir Teulon Inc. - 379 First St SW 2.5 31.19 $ 186.20 $ 217.39 $ Municipal Office 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Public Works Facility 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ RCMP Detachment 2 31.19 $ 148.96 $ 180.15 $ Residential, single unit 1 31.19 $ 74.48 $ 105.67 $ Residential, multi unit - 1 REU per dwelling unit Fort Rouge Enterprises Ltd. - 101 Seventh Ave SE 6 31.19 $ 446.88 $ 478.07 $ Fifth Avenue Estates - 137 Fifth Ave SE 12 31.19 $ 893.76 $ 924.95 $ Ansell Managed Properties Inc.149 First St SE 16 31.19 $ 1,191.68 $ 1,222.87 $ White Star Investments Ltd. - 182 First St, 64 Seventh Ave SE 16 31.19 $ 1,191.68 $ 1,222.87 $ Farview Place - 100 Third St SE 31 31.19 $ 2,308.88 $ 2,340.07 $ Crescent Creek Estates Ltd. - 320 Main St S 49 31.19 $ 3,649.52 $ 3,680.71 $ 144 Main St 2 31.19 $ 148.96 $ 180.15 $ 83 Third Ave SE 2 31.19 $ 148.96 $ 180.15 $ 22 Third St SW 2 31.19 $ 148.96 $ 180.15 $ Schools Teulon Elementary School 14 31.19 $ 1,042.72 $ 1,073.91 $ Teulon Collegiate Institute 36 31.19 $ 2,681.28 $ 2,712.47 $ Seniors Independent Living Facility - 0.5 REU per suite Cedar Lodge - 20 Fifth Ave SE 9 31.19 $ 670.32 $ 701.51 $ Gateway Manor Inc. - 169 Beach Rd E 19.5 31.19 $ 1,452.36 $ 1,483.55 $ Knotty Pines / Playstreet Childcare - 112 Beach Rd E 7 31.19 $ 521.36 $ 552.55 $ Sports Facility 2.5 31.19 $ 186.20 $ 217.39 $ Classification Residential Equivalency Units Customer Service Charge Wastewater Commodity Charge Total Annual Charges Page 5 of 10 1. Annual Service Charge & Wastewater Commodity Rate January 1, 2026 The commodity rate for all wastewater usage shall be based on one residential equivalency unit and pro-rated in accordance with the Schedule of Minimum Annual Charges as detailed in Clause 2 hereafter. Annual Service Charge $31.29 Wastewater Commodity Rate $89.35 Per Residential Equivalency Unit 2. Schedule of Minimum Annual Charges Notwithstanding the Commodity rate set forth in clause 1, all customers will pay the applicable minimum charge set out below, which will be based on the applicable residential equivalency unit allocation: Bakery / Restaurant - 1 REU up to 20 seats, additional 0.5 REU per 10 subsequent seats Chicken Chef - 66 Main St 2 31.29 $ 178.70 $ 209.99 $ Country Corner Café - 31 PTH #7 Hwy S 2 31.29 $ 178.70 $ 209.99 $ Pizza Plus - 23 Second Ave SE 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Fry-Day's Restaurant & Lounge - 8156 E PR 415 5.5 31.29 $ 491.43 $ 522.72 $ Blue Skies Bakery - 52 Main St 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Church / Temple 1.5 31.29 $ 134.03 $ 165.32 $ Commercial, single business 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Commercial, multi business - charges vary based on nature of businesses Business Center - 75 Main St. 6 31.29 $ 536.10 $ 567.39 $ Hair Salon / Commercial - 90 Main St. 9 Third 4 31.29 $ 357.40 $ 388.69 $ Hair Salon / Laundromat - 27 Third Ave SE 2.5 31.29 $ 223.38 $ 254.67 $ Restaurant / Commercial - 48 Main St. 2 31.29 $ 178.70 $ 209.99 $ Community Hall 3 31.29 $ 268.05 $ 299.34 $ Day Care 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Dental Office 1.5 31.29 $ 134.03 $ 165.32 $ EMS Crew Quarters 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Classification Residential Equivalency Units Customer Service Charge Wastewater Commodity Charge Total Annual Charges Page 6 of 10 Fire Hall 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Fitness Facility 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Funeral Home 1.5 31.29 $ 134.03 $ 165.32 $ Gas Station - 1 REU minimum, additional 1.5 REU per wash bay, 1 REU for restaurant Petro Canada - 145 PTH #7 Hwy S 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Red River Co-operative Ltd. - 118 PTH #7 Hwy S 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Super 7 Service - Gas Station/Car Wash/Restaurant - 189 Seventh Ave SE 5 31.29 $ 446.75 $ 478.04 $ Grocery Store 2 31.29 $ 178.70 $ 209.99 $ Hair / Beauty Salon 1.5 31.29 $ 134.03 $ 165.32 $ Hospital / Personal Care Home Hunter Memorial Hospital / Goodwin Lodge - 162 Third Ave SE 52.5 31.29 $ 4,690.88 $ 4,722.17 $ Hotels / Motels Super 7 Service Motel - 195 PTH #7 Hwy S 4 31.29 $ 357.40 $ 388.69 $ Teulon Motor Hotel 11 31.29 $ 982.85 $ 1,014.14 $ Laundromat - 1 REU minimum, additional charge of 0.15 REU per washing machine 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Manufacturing / Industrial Northern Goose Processors Ltd. - 103 First St SW 300 31.29 $ 26,805.00 $ 26,836.29 $ Vidir Teulon Inc. - 379 First St SW 2.5 31.29 $ 223.38 $ 254.67 $ Municipal Office 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Public Works Facility 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ RCMP Detachment 2 31.29 $ 178.70 $ 209.99 $ Residential, single unit 1 31.29 $ 89.35 $ 120.64 $ Residential, multi unit - 1 REU per dwelling unit Fort Rouge Enterprises Ltd. - 101 Seventh Ave SE 6 31.29 $ 536.10 $ 567.39 $ Fifth Avenue Estates - 137 Fifth Ave SE 12 31.29 $ 1,072.20 $ 1,103.49 $ Ansell Managed Properties Inc.149 First St SE 16 31.29 $ 1,429.60 $ 1,460.89 $ White Star Investments Ltd. - 182 First St, 64 Seventh Ave SE 16 31.29 $ 1,429.60 $ 1,460.89 $ Farview Place - 100 Third St SE 31 31.29 $ 2,769.85 $ 2,801.14 $ Crescent Creek Estates Ltd. - 320 Main St S 49 31.29 $ 4,378.15 $ 4,409.44 $ 144 Main St 2 31.29 $ 178.70 $ 209.99 $ 83 Third Ave SE 2 31.29 $ 178.70 $ 209.99 $ 22 Third St SW 2 31.29 $ 178.70 $ 209.99 $ Schools Teulon Elementary School 14 31.29 $ 1,250.90 $ 1,282.19 $ Teulon Collegiate Institute 36 31.29 $ 3,216.60 $ 3,247.89 $ Seniors Independent Living Facility - 0.5 REU per suite Cedar Lodge - 20 Fifth Ave SE 9 31.29 $ 804.15 $ 835.44 $ Gateway Manor Inc. - 169 Beach Rd E 19.5 31.29 $ 1,742.33 $ 1,773.62 $ Knotty Pines / Playstreet Childcare - 112 Beach Rd E 7 31.29 $ 625.45 $ 656.74 $ Sports Facility 2.5 31.29 $ 223.38 $ 254.67 $ Classification Residential Equivalency Units Customer Service Charge Wastewater Commodity Charge Total Annual Charges Page 7 of 10 1. Annual Service Charge & Wastewater Commodity Rate January 1, 2027 The commodity rate for all wastewater usage shall be based on one residential equivalency unit and pro-rated in accordance with the Schedule of Minimum Annual Charges as detailed in Clause 2 hereafter. Annual Service Charge $31.38 Wastewater Commodity Rate $104.21 Per Residential Equivalency Unit 2. Schedule of Minimum Annual Charges Notwithstanding the Commodity rate set forth in clause 1, all customers will pay the applicable minimum charge set out below, which will be based on the applicable residential equivalency unit allocation: Bakery / Restaurant - 1 REU up to 20 seats, additional 0.5 REU per 10 subsequent seats Chicken Chef - 66 Main St 2 31.38 $ 208.42 $ 239.80 $ Country Corner Café - 31 PTH #7 Hwy S 2 31.38 $ 208.42 $ 239.80 $ Pizza Plus - 23 Second Ave SE 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Fry-Day's Restaurant & Lounge - 8156 E PR 415 5.5 31.38 $ 573.16 $ 604.54 $ Blue Skies Bakery - 52 Main St 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Church / Temple 1.5 31.38 $ 156.32 $ 187.70 $ Commercial, single business 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Commercial, multi business - charges vary based on nature of businesses Business Center - 75 Main St. 6 31.38 $ 625.26 $ 656.64 $ Hair Salon / Commercial - 90 Main St. 9 Third 4 31.38 $ 416.84 $ 448.22 $ Hair Salon / Laundromat - 27 Third Ave SE 2.5 31.38 $ 260.53 $ 291.91 $ Restaurant / Commercial - 48 Main St. 2 31.38 $ 208.42 $ 239.80 $ Community Hall 3 31.38 $ 312.63 $ 344.01 $ Day Care 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Dental Office 1.5 31.38 $ 156.32 $ 187.70 $ EMS Crew Quarters 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Classification Residential Equivalency Units Customer Service Charge Wastewater Commodity Charge Total Annual Charges Page 8 of 10 Fire Hall 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Fitness Facility 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Funeral Home 1.5 31.38 $ 156.32 $ 187.70 $ Gas Station - 1 REU minimum, additional 1.5 REU per wash bay, 1 REU for restaurant Petro Canada - 145 PTH #7 Hwy S 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Red River Co-operative Ltd. - 118 PTH #7 Hwy S 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Super 7 Service - Gas Station/Car Wash/Restaurant - 189 Seventh Ave SE 5 31.38 $ 521.05 $ 552.43 $ Grocery Store 2 31.38 $ 208.42 $ 239.80 $ Hair / Beauty Salon 1.5 31.38 $ 156.32 $ 187.70 $ Hospital / Personal Care Home Hunter Memorial Hospital / Goodwin Lodge - 162 Third Ave SE 52.5 31.38 $ 5,471.03 $ 5,502.41 $ Hotels / Motels Super 7 Service Motel - 195 PTH #7 Hwy S 4 31.38 $ 416.84 $ 448.22 $ Teulon Motor Hotel 11 31.38 $ 1,146.31 $ 1,177.69 $ Laundromat - 1 REU minimum, additional charge of 0.15 REU per washing machine 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Manufacturing / Industrial Northern Goose Processors Ltd. - 103 First St SW 300 31.38 $ 31,263.00 $ 31,294.38 $ Vidir Teulon Inc. - 379 First St SW 2.5 31.38 $ 260.53 $ 291.91 $ Municipal Office 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Public Works Facility 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ RCMP Detachment 2 31.38 $ 208.42 $ 239.80 $ Residential, single unit 1 31.38 $ 104.21 $ 135.59 $ Residential, multi unit - 1 REU per dwelling unit Fort Rouge Enterprises Ltd. - 101 Seventh Ave SE 6 31.38 $ 625.26 $ 656.64 $ Fifth Avenue Estates - 137 Fifth Ave SE 12 31.38 $ 1,250.52 $ 1,281.90 $ Ansell Managed Properties Inc.149 First St SE 16 31.38 $ 1,667.36 $ 1,698.74 $ White Star Investments Ltd. - 182 First St, 64 Seventh Ave SE 16 31.38 $ 1,667.36 $ 1,698.74 $ Farview Place - 100 Third St SE 31 31.38 $ 3,230.51 $ 3,261.89 $ Crescent Creek Estates Ltd. - 320 Main St S 49 31.38 $ 5,106.29 $ 5,137.67 $ 144 Main St 2 31.38 $ 208.42 $ 239.80 $ 83 Third Ave SE 2 31.38 $ 208.42 $ 239.80 $ 22 Third St SW 2 31.38 $ 208.42 $ 239.80 $ Schools Teulon Elementary School 14 31.38 $ 1,458.94 $ 1,490.32 $ Teulon Collegiate Institute 36 31.38 $ 3,751.56 $ 3,782.94 $ Seniors Independent Living Facility - 0.5 REU per suite Cedar Lodge - 20 Fifth Ave SE 9 31.38 $ 937.89 $ 969.27 $ Gateway Manor Inc. - 169 Beach Rd E 19.5 31.38 $ 2,032.10 $ 2,063.48 $ Knotty Pines / Playstreet Childcare - 112 Beach Rd E 7 31.38 $ 729.47 $ 760.85 $ Sports Facility 2.5 31.38 $ 260.53 $ 291.91 $ Classification Residential Equivalency Units Customer Service Charge Wastewater Commodity Charge Total Annual Charges Page 9 of 10 The following clauses take effect January 1, 2025: 3. Service To Customers Outside Utility's Limits The Council of Town of Teulon may sign Agreements with customers for the provision of water and wastewater services 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 Municipal boundaries. In addition, all costs of connecting to the Utility's mains, and installing and maintaining service connections, will be paid by the customer. 4. Billings And Penalties Accounts shall be billed annually and the due date shall be at least 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. 5. 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. 6. Outstanding Bills Pursuant to Section 252(2) of the Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges for 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, said charges and penalties shall be added to the taxes on the property and collected in the same manner as other taxes. 7. 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, unless an industrial service agreement states otherwise. The industrial service agreement shall dictate terms of Biochemical Oxygen Demand surcharge requirements. 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. Page 10 of 10 8. Wastewater Lagoon Septic Truck Tipping Fee Rates a) That all Septic Truck operators regularly discharging wastewater into the Teulon wastewater lagoon shall register at the Teulon Municipal Office. A key fob for access to the lagoon shall be provided for a refundable deposit of $275. b) In the event of a lost or stolen key, the charge for a replacement key is $225. Furthermore, any entries into the lagoon with the lost or stolen key, prior to the key being reported lost or stolen to the Town, shall be charged to the original registered operator. c) That each Septic Truck hauler registered with the Municipality shall be charged a fee of $40 per load for septic trucks with a single rear axle and $60 per load for septic trucks with double rear axles. d) Each Septic Truck hauler must submit monthly reports to the Municipality indicating the number of septic truck loads discharged at the Teulon Wastewater Lagoon and whether the Septic Truck is single or double axle. Monthly reports along with the appropriate payment must be received by the Municipality no later than the 10th day of the following month. e) Failure to submit monthly reports and payment may result in the Municipality revoking all rights and privileges for the Septic Truck hauler to discharge at Teulon wastewater lagoon. f) That Emergency Tips by unregistered Septic Truck operators shall be permitted at the discretion of Municipal staff, and charged a fee of $100 per load. 9. 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. 10. Authorization for Officer to Enter Upon Premises The Public Works Foreman, or other employee authorized by the Town 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 Town.