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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHATSWORTH
BY-LAW NUMBER 2020-92
Being a By-law to impose water rates and charges for the
Municipal Drinking Water Systems in the Township of Chatsworth
Whereas the Consolidated Water System By-law provides for the operation of the water
system including but not limited to the production, treatment, storage, maintenance and
distribution, the requirements for the supply of water to properties, the installation of
water meters on properties, the imposition of rates and charges for the supply of water
to properties, administration, enforcement and the establishment, acquisition and
replacement of capital assets and other water related matters; and
Whereas pursuant to Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, a Municipality may pass
by-laws imposing fees or charges on persons for services or activities provided for or
done by or on behalf of it including services or activities with a deferred benefit; and
Whereas pursuant to Section 398 of the Municipal Act 2001 , fees and charges imposed
under this by-law on an owner constitute a debt of the owner to the Township and have
priority lien status under the Municipal Act 2001, Ontario Regulation 581/06; and
Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes the Township to place unpaid water
charges on the tax roll for the property to which the sen/ices were provided regardless
of who was in receipt of the said service; and
Whereas Council deems it necessary to impose upon the owners water charges to pay
for the costs of providing the water system and supplying water to the owners;
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Chatsworth enacts as follows:
1. That the water rates and charges as specified in Schedule "A" to this By-law are
hereby imposed upon the owners or occupants of lands with a municipal drinking
water service (connected or unconnected) to pay for the operation, repair and
maintenance and capital of the water works which may include a charge for
depreciation, deferred maintenance or a reserve fund for any such purpose.
2. That the water rates contained in this by-law are imposed commencing January
1,2021.
3. That the Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer all amounts which are in
default, to the tax roll, on the outstanding balance as of December 31.
4. That the water billings will be invoiced monthly and are subject to 1.25% penalty
interest on outstanding balances on the first of each month.
5. That By-law 2019-09 passed by Council is hereby repealed effective January 1,
2021.
6. That this By-Law shall come into full force and effect January 1, 2021 .
Read a first and second time this 16 day of December, 2020.
Read a third and final time this 16th day of December, 2020.
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Scotf/K'lackey, Mayor
Patty Sinnamon, CAO Cierk
Schedule "A"
By-law 2020-92
WATER SUPPLY RATES
Fixed Monthly Charge
Vacant Lot
3/4" No Plumbing
3/4" Connection
3/4" Connection - 2 Units
3/4" Connection - 3 Units
3/4" Connection -4 Units
1" Connection
1" Connection-2 Units
1" Connection - 4 Units
1 1/2" Connection
2" Connection
2" Connection-14 Units
2" Connection - Grey County Housing Authority
Unconnected charge - approved by Municipality
$31.75
$31.75
$31.75
$63.50
$95.25
$127.00
$79.38
$111.13
$174.63
$174.63
$269.88
$682.63
$968.38
$31.75
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Per month
Usage Monthly Charge per m3
0 - 30 m3
31 -60m3
Over 61m3
Bulk Water Sales Rate
$2.20
$2.32
$2.42
$2.42
Per m3 (cubic metre)
Per m3 (cubic metre)
Per m3 (cubic metre)
Per m3 (cubic metre)
Capital Monthly Charge
Capital Replacement Charge Per Property
$20.67
Per month
Minimum Water Charge
Water service shut off including but not limited to
non-payment, temporary disconnect, user request,
etc.
Same as Fixed Charge
Per Month
WATER RELATED CHARGES
Administrative Charge- ownership/occupant change
Water Certificate - account status
Returned Payment (ie NSF)
Past due amounts transferred to tax roll
Turn on or turn off water service at curbstop
Turn on or turn off water service at curbstop
New service connection inspection
Testing meter for accuracy
Temporary removal and re-installation of water meter
Water meter and appurtenances
Other water related services
Use of water during restricted/prohibited time
First instance
Second Instance
Third and each subsequent instance
$30.00
$30.00
$45.00
$30.00
$50.00
$50.00
$350.00
$50.00
$50.00
Per instance
Per account
Per returned item
Per transfer
Where located & ready
Plus Cost Recovery to
locate: Minimum 1 hour
Per Inspection
Per Test
Per removal & re-install
Cost plus 10 % Administration Charge
Time and material basis
$150.00
$300.00
Written warning
Per instance
Per each subsequent
instance