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THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF BONNECHERE VALLEY
BY-LAW NO. 2026-003
BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH WATER
AND SEWAGE SYSTEM RATES AND CHARGES
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25, and the
amendments thereto, a Municipality may pass by-laws to impose rates, fees or
charges for services or activities;
AND WHEREAS, water and sewage system usage rates are established
annually by by-law to produce sufficient revenue to meet the estimated budget
required for operation, maintenance and renewal of the water and sewage
systems; . ;
AND WHEREAS, charges are established to meet the estimated cost of permits
and services related to the water and sewage system;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Bonnechere Valley enacts as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS:
1.1.“Bleeder” means a piece of tubing, piping or other device attached to a
water system and allowed to run continuously during extreme cold
weather to prevent freezing of the water in the system.
1.2.“Capital Cost Recovery” means a set monthly charge to cover the
Capital costs associated with the water and sewage systems.
1.3.“Sewage Surcharge” means a monthly charge based on a percentage
, of the water consumption charge including a capital cost recovery.
1.4.“Township” means the Corporation of the Township of Bonnechere
Valley.
1.5.“Multi-Unit buildings” means a building that includes two or more self-
contained places of residence or business. These places of residence or
business do not include detached houses.
2. WATER AND SEWAGE USEAGE RATES:
2.1.Water and Sewage: Except as set out in section 2.4, every owner of a
property that is connected to the water and sewage systems shall pay for
the use of the systems in accordance with the rate structure set out in
Schedule “A” to this by-law.
2.2. Bulk Water Rate: for water provided from a hydrant the rate structure will
be as identified in Schedule “A”.
2.3.Water Line Bleeder: (December 1* to March 31° - as necessary
depending on weather conditions) For only those premises that the
Township has specifically authorized in writing and has installed a water
line bleeder to prevent freezing of the incoming water service line. An
account credit will be applied as identified in Schedule “A”.
2.4.The owners of multi-unit properties shall be charged a multi unit
surcharge, per unit, as set out below for their use of the water and
sewage systems, whether the unit is vacant or occupied. Eganville and
Area Long Term Care Corporation also known as Fairfields shall be
exempt from this multi-unit surcharge.
3. PERMITS:
3.1.New or Replacement Water and/or Sewage Service Connection Permit
Fees — Charge as per Schedule “B”.
4. SERVICES:
4.1.Special Meter Readings - Requested at the time of real estate closings,
etc. — Charge as per Schedule “B”.
4.2.Water Service Curb Stop - Shutoff / Restoration of water service — Charge
as per Schedule “B”.
4.3.Water Meter Removal and Reinstallation - Where the removal and
reinstallation of a meter is required due to mechanical failure there is no
charge. If the removal and reinstallation is required due to damage
caused by the property owner a charge of time and materials will be
applied to his/her account on the first billing after reinstallation.
4.4.Sewer and Storm Water Service Line Maintenance - In the event of a
sewer or storm water service line being blocked and if it appears that the
blockage is situated on the portion of the line located on Township
property and if the owner cannot correct the problem by conventional
rodding methods from within the premises, then the Township will _
excavate to locate and repair the line and the owner will be responsible
for all related cost incurred by the Township. A charge of time and
materials will be applied to his/her account on the first billing after
reinstatement of the service. If the Township determines that the
blockage was a result of damage done by road construction or other
reasons attributable to the operations of the Township then the Township
will assume financial responsibility for the excavation and repair.
5. CHARGES FOR NEW WATER METERS
5.1. The property owner shall purchase the required water meter from the
Township and pay the actual cost plus a 10% administration fee.
6. PAYMENTS
6.1.Accounts may be paid at the Municipal Office, 49 Bonnechere Street East,
Eganville; the Bank of Montreal; the Northern Credit Union; or by mail to
P.O. Box 100, Eganville, Ontario KOJ 1T0; without service charge.
6.2.Accounts shall be billed monthly, and shall be payable within fifteen (15)
days.
6.3.Overdue accounts shall be subject to a 1.25% interest charge per month
applied to the outstanding balance.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE
7.1. This by-law shall take full force and effect as of January 1, 2026.
8.1.This by-law rescinds all previous Water and Sewage System Service Rates
by-laws.
READ A FIRST & SECOND TIME THIS 13™4 DAY OF JANUARY 2026
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 13'™ DAY OF JANUARY 2026
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Jennifer Murphy, Mayor Annette Gilchrist, CAO/Clerk
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BONNECHERE VALLEY
SCHEDULE “A” TO BY-LAW 2026-003
The Water and Sewage System Rates and Charges set out in this Schedule shall come
into force and effect on January 1%, 2026.
The standard rate structure is comprised of four elements:
1. Capital Cost Recovery — a set monthly charge to cover the capital costs
associated with the water and sewage systems.
2. Water Usage — a variable monthly charge based on water consumption.
3. Sewage Surcharge — a monthly charge based on a percentage of the water
~ consumption charge including a capital cost recovery.
4. Multi-Unit — a monthly charge per unit in addition to the standard rate.
TABLE 1 - STANDARD RATE STRUCTURE
Description
Charge / Rate
Monthly water consumption is measured in
cubic metres (m?)
Water
Capital Cost Recovery
Set charge of $24.45
Consumption less than or equal to 17 m?
Minimum charge of $45.46
Consumption from 17.01 m? to 22.50 m3
$3.13 per m3
Consumption over 22.50 m?
$3.74 per m?
Sewage
Sewage Surcharge
including a $24.45 capital cost recovery
100% of total water charge
Multi-Unit
Multi-Unit surcharge
Set charge of $26.05 per unit
Specific rate structures:
1. Water service only — monthly charge for water capital cost recovery and water
usage as per Table 1.
2. Water service with no meter:
a. Water and sewage service - a set monthly charge including water and
sewage capital cost recovery.
b. Water service only - a set monthly charge including water capital cost
recovery.
3. Sewage service only — a set monthly charge including sewage capital cost
recovery.
4. Bulk Water Taking — a per cubic meter charge for water provided from a hydrant.
5. Water Line Bleeder — a monthly account credit for authorized consumers and
applies only if monthly water usage is greater than 17.00 m? and in extremely
cold weather conditions.
6. Buildings — a set monthly charge if the water service is turned off.
TABLE 2 — SPECIFIC RATE STRUCTURE
Description
Charge / Rate
Water Service Only
As per Table 1.
Water Service with no meter:
Water and Sewage service
Water service only
$139.82 per month
$ 69.91 per month
Sewage Service Only
$ 69.91 per month
Bulk Water Taking:
Customer within service area
Customer outside of service area
Plus Administration Fee
$3.25 per m?
$6.50 per m?
$42.50
Water Line Bleeder
Monthly credit
$48.90 per month
Buildings — water turned off.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BONNECHERE VALLEY
SCHEDULE “B” TO BY-LAW 2026-003
The Water and Sewage System Rates and Charges set out in this Schedule shall come
into force and effect on January 1%, 2026.
Description Charge / Rate
Water and/or Sewage Service Connection $250.00
Permit:
Special Water Meter Reading: $95.00
Water Service Curb Stop
Shutoff: $62.00
Restoration: $62.00