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Town of Winnipeg Beach
BY-LAW 02-2022
BEING A BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF WINNIPEG BEACH TO ESTABLISH WATER
AND SEWER RATES FOR THE WINNIPEG BEACH UTILITY.
WHEREAS The Town of Winnipeg Beach has undertaken a water and sewer rate study
for the Winnipeg Beach Utility that indicates water and sewer rates require to be
increased;
AND WHEREAS, subject to The Municipal Act, Section 232(1) provides that a Council
may pass by-laws for municipal purposes respecting the following matters:
1) public utilities.
AND WHEREAS, Section 232(2) provides that 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.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to provide rates for April 1, 2023 through
December 31, 2024 inclusive to be paid by persons to whom water and sewer collection
is supplied by the Utility and to provide for the collection thereof;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WINNIPEG BEACH IN
SESSION DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREBY ENACTS A BY-LAW AS FOLLOWS:
1) THAT all accounts for minimum quarterly charges for metered services for the
Winnipeg Beach Utility as set forth in Sections 1 and 2, QUARTERLY RATES —
METERED CUSTOMERS of Schedule “A” attached hereto shall be billed quarterly.
Consumers shall pay for water and sewer service supplied to them by the Utility at
the rates and terms set out in Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this
by-law.
2) THAT all accounts for annual charges for sewer only services in Local Improvement
District No. 3 of the Winnipeg Beach Utility as set forth in Section 3, “ANNUAL
CHARGES — SEWER ONLY CUSTOMERS?’ of Schedule “A” attached hereto shall
be billed annually on the tax roll of the Town. Sewer only consumers shall pay for
sewer service supplied to them by the Utility at the rates and terms set out in
Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this by-law.
3) THAT the Town of Winnipeg Beach 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 or Chief Administrative Officer it is in
the best interests of the public to do so.
4) THAT no person, other than the Fire Chief or someone acting on his/her behalf, or a
representative of the Town of Winnipeg Beach 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) THAT the meter shut off valve inside premises serviced with water by the Winnipeg
Beach Utility, 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.
The distance between inside shut-off valve and meter shall be no more than 12
Inches (30 cm) and shall only be straight pipe (no other fittings or connection points)
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6) THAT no person shall wilfully or maliciously hinder or cause to hinder the Town of
Winnipeg Beach or its representative in the exercise of their duties in relation to the
operation and maintenance of the water or sewer system.
7) 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 five
hundred dollars ($500) and costs for each violation;
b) be liable to the Town of Winnipeg Beach for any expense, loss or damage suffered
by the Municipality as a result of the violation;
c) be liable for the repairs and costs of the repairs to the system as a result of the
violation. If that person is in default of effecting the repairs, the Municipality may
effect the repairs and charge the cost thereof to that persons, or add the cost to
property taxes and collect those property taxes in the same manner as other
property taxes.
8) This by-law and rates for April 1, 2023, January 1, 2024 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.
9) THAT By-law Number 5-2018 be repealed as of April 1, 2023 and upon final
approval of this By-law by the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba.
DONE AND PASSED as a By-Law of the Town of Winnipeg Beach in the Province of
Manitoba this 24" day of May, 2023.
Pam Jackson
Mayor
Sharon Desiatnyk
Chief Administrative Officer
Read a first time on the 26" day of January 2022. Resolution #2022-018
Read a second time on the 27" day of April 2022. Resolution #2022-115
Read a third time the 24" day of May 2023. Resolution #2023-163
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SCHEDULE A
TOWN OF WINNIPEG BEACH
WINNIPEG BEACH WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES BY-LAW NO. 2/2022
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
Effective April 1, 2023
QUARTERLY RATES — METERED CUSTOMERS
1. Schedule of Commodity Rates &
Quarterly Service Charge
Rates per 1,000 Gallons
Quarterly Service Charge
April 1, 2023
1.000 Gallons per quarter
Water Wastewater
$14.85 $5.56
$16.75
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Water & Wastewater
$20.41
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the
applicable minimum charges per quarter set out below, which includes the water
allowance as listed.
a) Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter Group Water Customer Water Wastewater Water & Wastewater
Size Capacity Included Service Commodity Commodity Total Quarterly
Ratio Gallons Charge Charge Charge Minimum
5/8 inch = 14 3,000 $16.75 $44.55 $16.68 $77.98
3/4inch 2 6,000 $16.75 $89.10 $33.36 $139.21
4 inch 4 12,000 $16.75 $178.20 $66.72 $261.67
1%inch 10 30,000 $16.75 $445.50 $166.80 $629.05
2 inch 25 75,000 $16.75 $1,113.75 $417.00 $1,547.50
3 inch 45 135,000 $16.75 $2,004.75 $750.60 $2,772.10
b) Water Only Customers
The minimum charge will be the same for each meter size as shown above but the
Wastewater Commodity Charge will be excluded.
c) Metered Wastewater Only Customers
There shall be no minimum charge for metered sewer only customers. The
quarterly charge will be based on metered wastewater volume at the wastewater
rate per 1,000 gallons plus the customer service charge.
d) Bulk Water Sales
All water sold in bulk by the Winnipeg Beach Utility will be charged at the rate of
$18.00 per 1,000 gallons.
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ANNUAL CHARGES — UNMETERED WASTEWATER ONLY CUSTOMERS
3. Schedule of Wastewater Rates for April 1, 2023
Properties within Local Improvement
District No. 3
All accounts shall be billed annually on the property tax bill and shall be based on
equivalent units as set out below.
Equivalent Service Wastewater Total
Units Charge Only Annual Bill
1 $16.75 $163.81 $180.56
2 $16.75 $327.62 $344.37
3 $16.75 $491.43 $508.18
6 $16.75 $982.86 $999.61
15 $16.75 $2,457.15 $2,473.90
20 $16.75 $3,276.20 $3,292.95
32 $16.75 $5,241.92 $5,258.67
QUARTERLY RATES —- METERED CUSTOMERS
1. Schedule of Commodity Rates & January 1, 2024
Quarterly Service Charge
Rates per 1,000 Gallons 1,000 Gallons per quarter
Water Wastewater Water & Wastewater
$19.32 $7.23 $25.31
Quarterly Service Charge $17.26
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the
applicable minimum charges per quarter set out below, which includes the water
allowance as listed.
a) Water & Wastewater Customers
Meter Group Water Customer Water Wastewater Water & Wastewater
Size Capacity Included Service Commodity Commodity Total Quarterly
Ratio Gallons Charge Charge Charge Minimum
5/8 inch 1 3,000 $17.26 $57.96 $21.69 $96.91
3/4inch 2 6,000 $17.26 $115.92 $43.38 $176.56
1 inch 4 12,000 $17.26 $231.84 $86.76 $335.86
1%inch 10 30,000 $17.26 $579.60 $216.90 $813.76
2 inch 25 75,000 $17.26 $1,449.00 $542.25 $2,008.51
3 inch 45 135,000 $17.26 $2,608.20 $976.05 $3,601.51
b) Water Only Customers
The minimum charge will be the same for each meter size as shown above but the
Sewer Commodity Charge will be excluded.
c) Metered Wastewater Only Customers
There shall be no minimum charge for Metered wastewater only customers. The
quarterly charge will be based on metered sewer volume at the sewer rate per
1,000 gallons plus the customer service charge.
d) Bulk Water Sales
All water sold in bulk by the Winnipeg Beach Utility will be charged at the rate of
$18.00 per 1,000 gallons.
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ANNUAL CHARGES — UNMETERED WASTEWATER ONLY CUSTOMERS
3. Schedule of Wastewater Rates for January 1, 2024
Properties within Local Improvement
District No. 3
All accounts shall be billed annually on the property tax bill and shall be based on
equivalent units as set out below.
Equivalent Service Wastewater Total
Units Charge Only Annual Bill
1 $17.26 $213.02 $230.28
2 $17.26 $426.04 $443.30
3 $17.26 $639.06 $656.32
6 $17.26 $1,278.12 $1,295.38
15 $17.26 $3,195.30 $3,212.56
20 $17.26 $4,260.40 $4,277.66
32 $17.26 $6,816.64 $6,833.90
The following clauses take effect April 1, 2023:
4. Billings and Penalties
Accounts shall be billed quarterly based on water used. A late payment penalty
charge of 1.25% compounded monthly shall be charged on the dollar amount
owing after the billing due date. The due date will be at least fourteen (14) days
after the mailing of the bills.
5. Hydrant Charges
The Town of Winnipeg Beach, or any other hydrant owner, will pay the Utility an
annual fee of $150.00 for each hydrant connected to the system, which shall
include the cost of water used for firefighting.
6. Liability for Charges
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 may be collected in the same manner in which
ordinary taxes upon the land are collectible, and with like remedies. The Town will
add a service fee of $50.00 for each utility account added to property taxes.
7. Meter Testing
That in any case where a utility customer requests that a meter be tested for
accuracy, the customer will provide the Town with a deposit of $200.00. The Town
will then remove the subject meter and send it to an independent lab for testing. If
the meter is found to be faulty, all costs associated with the testing process will be
borne by the Town and the deposit will be refunded to the customer. If the meter is
found to be in proper working order, all costs associated with the testing process
will be borne by the customer and the customer will be billed or refunded any
balance owing.
8. Disconnection and Reconnection
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.
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9. Water or Wastewater Turn-on/Turn-off
a. The Town shall charge a fee of $35.00 for any water or sewer service turned
on or off at the customer's request.
b. Any water or sewer service turned off as a result of non-payment shall not be
reconnected until all arrears, penalties and a reconnection fee of $35.00 have
been paid.
c. Emergency Regular Hours water or sewer service turn off/on (under 48 Hour
Notice but within business day (8:00AM to 4:00 PM)
d. Emergency After Hours water or sewer service turn off/on (Before 8:00AM or
After 4:00 PM Monday to Friday or any time on weekends or holidays)
10. Sewage Tipping Fees
The sewage tipping fee for septage trucks to dump septage from Town Utility
customers into the Town sewage lift station or sewage lagoon shall be $25.00 per
truck. This amount may be amended by resolution as deemed necessary by the
Town of Winnipeg Beach. The Town may by standing written policy or resolution of
Council provide a period of time each year, in compliance with restrictions imposed
in the facility’s operating license, in the spring and/or fall to waive the sewage
tipping fee into the sewage lift station or sewage lagoon. Notice will be placed in
the Property Tax Insert, Town Website and Facebook Page Annually.
11.Service To Customers Outside Utility’s Limits
The Council of the Town of Winnipeg Beach may sign Agreements with customers
for the provision of water and sewer services to properties located outside the
boundaries of the Town. Such Agreements shall provide for payment of the
appropriate rates set out in this 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 the 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 Town’s boundaries. In addition, all costs of connecting to the Utility's mains,
and installing and maintaining service connections, will be paid by the customer.
12. Water Allowance Due to Line Freezing
That in any case where, at the request of Council, a customer allows water to run
continuously for any period of time to prevent the water lines in the water system
from freezing, the charge to that customer for the current quarter shall be the
average of the billings for the last two previous quarters to the same customer, or
to the same premises if the occupant has changed.
13. Wastewater Surcharges
a) There may be levied annually, in addition to the 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 waste.
14.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 Town’s water system.
If a condition is found to exist which, in the opinion of the Town, is contrary to the
aforesaid, the Town may either: Shut off the service or services; or
Give notice to the customer to correct the fault at his or her own expense within a
specified time period.
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15.Conditions of Disrepair
In the event that there are conditions of disrepair in the wastewater and water
works on a property that detrimentally affects the system as a whole and, upon the
failure of the owner of the property to correct the condition within a reasonable
time, the Town, or its agents, may enter the property, effect repairs and charge the
cost thereof against the subject property as ordinary taxes.
46. Authorization For Officer To Enter Upon Premises
The Utility Manager or Public Works Manager, or delegated representative of the
Town be authorized by the Town in the absence of the Utility Operator or 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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