Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges By-law No. 024-2026

Brighton, Ontario · No. 024-2026 · adopted 2026-03-23 · summary & facts

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The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton By-law No. 024-2026 The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton By-law No. 024-2026 Being a By-Law to establish Water and Wastewater Fees and Service Charges for the Municipality of Brighton, effective March 23, 2026, and repeal Bylaw 019-2025 Being a By-Law to establish Water and Wastewater Fees and Service Charges for the Municipality of Brighton, effective March 23, 2026, and repeal Bylaw 019-2025 Being a By-Law to establish Water and Wastewater Fees and Service Charges for the Municipality of Brighton, effective March 23, 2026, and repeal Bylaw 019-2025 Whereas, Sections 391(1) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; Whereas, Sections 391(1) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; Whereas, Sections 391(1) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; Whereas, Sections 391(1) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; Whereas, Sections 391(1) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; Whereas, Sections 391(1) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; Whereas, Sections 391(1) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; And Whereas, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton deems it necessary to collect fees for water and wastewater works; And Whereas, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton deems it necessary to collect fees for water and wastewater works; And Whereas, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton deems it necessary to collect fees for water and wastewater works; And Whereas, Pursuant to Section 400(f) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton provided notice of the proposed user fees and charges on the Municipal website (www.brighton.ca) and in social media. And Whereas, Pursuant to Section 400(f) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton provided notice of the proposed user fees and charges on the Municipal website (www.brighton.ca) and in social media. And Whereas, Pursuant to Section 400(f) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton provided notice of the proposed user fees and charges on the Municipal website (www.brighton.ca) and in social media. And Whereas, Pursuant to Section 400(f) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton provided notice of the proposed user fees and charges on the Municipal website (www.brighton.ca) and in social media. And Whereas, Pursuant to Section 400(f) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton provided notice of the proposed user fees and charges on the Municipal website (www.brighton.ca) and in social media. Now Therefore - the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton hereby enacts as follows: Now Therefore - the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton hereby enacts as follows: 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 1. That the water and wastewater fees and charges set out in Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall apply to every request made to the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton related to the Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater) Division of the Public Works Department or any officer or employee of the Municipality of Brighton, including but not limited to for requests for searches, inspections, applications, permits, programs, and the use of its facilities or properties, capital costs, or for any other service or activity provided by the Municipality to any person or other authorized costs payable by the Municipality; 2. That Interest at the rate of 15.0% per annum (1.25% per month) shall be added to overdue accounts. The amount owing may be added by the Treasurer of the municipality to the tax roll for any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges; 2. That Interest at the rate of 15.0% per annum (1.25% per month) shall be added to overdue accounts. The amount owing may be added by the Treasurer of the municipality to the tax roll for any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges; 2. That Interest at the rate of 15.0% per annum (1.25% per month) shall be added to overdue accounts. The amount owing may be added by the Treasurer of the municipality to the tax roll for any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges; 2. That Interest at the rate of 15.0% per annum (1.25% per month) shall be added to overdue accounts. The amount owing may be added by the Treasurer of the municipality to the tax roll for any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges; 2. That Interest at the rate of 15.0% per annum (1.25% per month) shall be added to overdue accounts. The amount owing may be added by the Treasurer of the municipality to the tax roll for any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges; 2. That Interest at the rate of 15.0% per annum (1.25% per month) shall be added to overdue accounts. The amount owing may be added by the Treasurer of the municipality to the tax roll for any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges; 3. That Schedule "A" attached hereto form part of this By-law; 3. That Schedule "A" attached hereto form part of this By-law; 3. That Schedule "A" attached hereto form part of this By-law; 4. That should any provision of the By-law, including any provision contained in the attached Schedule be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void and of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid provision shall be severable and the remainder of the By-law, including any applicable Schedule shall continue in full force and effect; 4. That should any provision of the By-law, including any provision contained in the attached Schedule be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void and of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid provision shall be severable and the remainder of the By-law, including any applicable Schedule shall continue in full force and effect; 4. That should any provision of the By-law, including any provision contained in the attached Schedule be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void and of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid provision shall be severable and the remainder of the By-law, including any applicable Schedule shall continue in full force and effect; 4. That should any provision of the By-law, including any provision contained in the attached Schedule be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void and of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid provision shall be severable and the remainder of the By-law, including any applicable Schedule shall continue in full force and effect; 4. That should any provision of the By-law, including any provision contained in the attached Schedule be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void and of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid provision shall be severable and the remainder of the By-law, including any applicable Schedule shall continue in full force and effect; 4. That should any provision of the By-law, including any provision contained in the attached Schedule be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void and of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid provision shall be severable and the remainder of the By-law, including any applicable Schedule shall continue in full force and effect; 4. That should any provision of the By-law, including any provision contained in the attached Schedule be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void and of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid provision shall be severable and the remainder of the By-law, including any applicable Schedule shall continue in full force and effect; 4. That should any provision of the By-law, including any provision contained in the attached Schedule be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void and of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid provision shall be severable and the remainder of the By-law, including any applicable Schedule shall continue in full force and effect; 5. That By-law 019-2025 is repealed in its entirety; 5. That By-law 019-2025 is repealed in its entirety; 5. That By-law 019-2025 is repealed in its entirety; 6. That this By-Law shall come into force and effect on March 23, 2026; and 6. That this By-Law shall come into force and effect on March 23, 2026; and 6. That this By-Law shall come into force and effect on March 23, 2026; and 7. That the Short Title of this By-law shall be The Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges By-law. 7. That the Short Title of this By-law shall be The Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges By-law. 7. That the Short Title of this By-law shall be The Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges By-law. 7. That the Short Title of this By-law shall be The Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges By-law. Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23 day of March 2026. Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23 day of March 2026. Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23 day of March 2026. Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23 day of March 2026. Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23 day of March 2026. Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23 day of March 2026. Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23 day of March 2026. Original Signed By Original Signed By Brian Ostrander, Mayor Candice Doiron, Clerk Page 2 of 3 Schedule "H" - Water and Wastewater Fees Item Service Type Water Use Base Rate per month Water Use Metered Rate per cubic meter Sewage Use Base Rate per month Sewage Use Metered Rate per cubic meter A Individual Residential Unit $24.93/unit $1.83/m3 $24.49/unit $1.98/m3 B Multiple Residential Unit $24.93/unit $1.83/m3 $24.49/unit $1.98/m3 C Multiple Mixed Uses (Building Containing Individual Residential Units and Individual Non- residential Units) $24.93/unit $1.83/m3 $24.49/unit $1.98/m3 D Buildings (based on meter size) 5/8-inch diameter $24.93/unit $1.83/m3 $24.49/unit $1.98/m3 $37.39/unit 1-inch diameter $1.83/m3 $36.73/unit $1.98/m3 1 1/2- inch diameter $49.86/unit $1.83/m3 $48.97/unit $1.98/m3 $74.78/unit 2-inch diameter $1.83/m3 $73.46/unit $1.98/m3 $99.71/unit 3-inch diameter $1.83/m3 $97.94/unit $1.98/m3 4-inch diameter $149.57/unit $1.83/m3 $146.92/unit $1.98/m3 E Presqu'ile Park Rates By meter size $1.83/m3 By meter size $1.98/m3 F Bulk Water (commercial accounts) $18.45 per month $2.92/m3 N/A N/A Note: A special development charge or surcharge will apply for new customers on water and sewer lines extended Page 3 of 3