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## THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGON
| By-Law No. 2018 | By-Law No. 2018 | By-Law No. 2018 | Being a By-law to set rates respecting water and sewer services |
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| | WHEREAS it is expedient that the schedule of rates charged for water and sewer service to customers of the Township of Nipigon Water and Wastewater Works Systems be revised; | WHEREAS it is expedient that the schedule of rates charged for water and sewer service to customers of the Township of Nipigon Water and Wastewater Works Systems be revised; | WHEREAS it is expedient that the schedule of rates charged for water and sewer service to customers of the Township of Nipigon Water and Wastewater Works Systems be revised; |
| | AND WHEREAS the Township deems it in the best interest of all taxpayers to add a sewer service charge to water rates to pay for sewage/sanitation services that have otherwise been paid for through Special Area Sanitation Rate fees charged annually to property taxes by the Township of Nipigon; | AND WHEREAS the Township deems it in the best interest of all taxpayers to add a sewer service charge to water rates to pay for sewage/sanitation services that have otherwise been paid for through Special Area Sanitation Rate fees charged annually to property taxes by the Township of Nipigon; | AND WHEREAS the Township deems it in the best interest of all taxpayers to add a sewer service charge to water rates to pay for sewage/sanitation services that have otherwise been paid for through Special Area Sanitation Rate fees charged annually to property taxes by the Township of Nipigon; |
| | NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Nipigon enacts as follows: | NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Nipigon enacts as follows: | NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Nipigon enacts as follows: |
| 1. | Commencing January 1, 2026, charges for water service (the "Water Rates") shall be made in accordance with Schedule "A" for domestic services and in accordance with Schedule "B" for commercial and/or industrial services, which schedules are hereby declared to form part of this By-law. | Commencing January 1, 2026, charges for water service (the "Water Rates") shall be made in accordance with Schedule "A" for domestic services and in accordance with Schedule "B" for commercial and/or industrial services, which schedules are hereby declared to form part of this By-law. | Commencing January 1, 2026, charges for water service (the "Water Rates") shall be made in accordance with Schedule "A" for domestic services and in accordance with Schedule "B" for commercial and/or industrial services, which schedules are hereby declared to form part of this By-law. |
| 2. | In addition to the Water Rates outlined in Schedules "A" and "B", charges for related sewer and sanitation services (the "Sewer Charges") shall be charged in addition to Water Rates at the rates outlined in Schedule "C" for domestic services and Schedule "D" for commercial and/or industrial services. In addition to the rates set forth in Schedules "B" the following fees shall apply: | In addition to the Water Rates outlined in Schedules "A" and "B", charges for related sewer and sanitation services (the "Sewer Charges") shall be charged in addition to Water Rates at the rates outlined in Schedule "C" for domestic services and Schedule "D" for commercial and/or industrial services. In addition to the rates set forth in Schedules "B" the following fees shall apply: | In addition to the Water Rates outlined in Schedules "A" and "B", charges for related sewer and sanitation services (the "Sewer Charges") shall be charged in addition to Water Rates at the rates outlined in Schedule "C" for domestic services and Schedule "D" for commercial and/or industrial services. In addition to the rates set forth in Schedules "B" the following fees shall apply: |
| | (a) | Fifty dollars ($50.00) against each premises for the purpose of connecting the water service. After hours (4:00 p.m.) full wage connection/disconnection work costs shall be additional; | Fifty dollars ($50.00) against each premises for the purpose of connecting the water service. After hours (4:00 p.m.) full wage connection/disconnection work costs shall be additional; |
| | (b) | Fifty dollars ($50.00) against each premises for the purpose of disconnecting the water service. After hours (4:00 p.m.) full wage connection/disconnection work costs shall be additional; | Fifty dollars ($50.00) against each premises for the purpose of disconnecting the water service. After hours (4:00 p.m.) full wage connection/disconnection work costs shall be additional; |
| | | (c) Council may from time to time by resolution update and amend Schedule "B" with respect to changes of meter rates, occupancy and/or use of water. | (c) Council may from time to time by resolution update and amend Schedule "B" with respect to changes of meter rates, occupancy and/or use of water. |
| 3. | Unless otherwise authorized by Council, accounts for water and sewer service shall be rendered quarterly at the end of each quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31). A penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be applied after the due date of each billing period. Metered accounts may be billed at a | Unless otherwise authorized by Council, accounts for water and sewer service shall be rendered quarterly at the end of each quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31). A penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be applied after the due date of each billing period. Metered accounts may be billed at a | Unless otherwise authorized by Council, accounts for water and sewer service shall be rendered quarterly at the end of each quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31). A penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be applied after the due date of each billing period. Metered accounts may be billed at a |
| 4. | Where water service is started or terminated during a billing period, the applicable rates shall be pro-rated. | Where water service is started or terminated during a billing period, the applicable rates shall be pro-rated. | Where water service is started or terminated during a billing period, the applicable rates shall be pro-rated. |
| 5. | The water/sewer account shall remain in the name of the legal property owner unless the property is leased from the Township of Nipigon. Water and sewer charges, including arrears, form a lien on the property if not paid. If you are a landlord, you may request the water bills be mailed to the tenant, "C/O Occupant" at the property address and provide your residence mailing address to receive arrears notices if the account balance is overdue. | The water/sewer account shall remain in the name of the legal property owner unless the property is leased from the Township of Nipigon. Water and sewer charges, including arrears, form a lien on the property if not paid. If you are a landlord, you may request the water bills be mailed to the tenant, "C/O Occupant" at the property address and provide your residence mailing address to receive arrears notices if the account balance is overdue. | The water/sewer account shall remain in the name of the legal property owner unless the property is leased from the Township of Nipigon. Water and sewer charges, including arrears, form a lien on the property if not paid. If you are a landlord, you may request the water bills be mailed to the tenant, "C/O Occupant" at the property address and provide your residence mailing address to receive arrears notices if the account balance is overdue. |
| 6. | Accounts for such services shall be payable at the office of the Treasurer of the Township of Nipigon. |
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| 7. | The said rates shall form a lien and charge against the land and shall be entered on the Collector's Roll when outstanding past two quarters, to be collected in the same manner as municipal taxes. |
| 8. | This By-law shall be deemed to have come into force on January 1, 2026, and By- Law No. 1978 and any by-law inconsistent with the provisions of this By-law are hereby repealed. |
| 9. | The Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with the Treasurer and Public Works Superintendent, may transfer a property or building to a different rate group as identified in Schedule "A" and "B" and "C" and "D". |
| 10. | Schedules "A", "B", "C, and "D" are attached hereto and form part of this By- law. |
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Smokile
Mayor
Clerk
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## SCHEDULE "A"
Rates for Domestic Water Service per Household
Number of Persons per Household
One (1) Person
Two (2) Persons
Three or Four (3 or 4) Persons
Five or Six (5 or 6) Persons
Seven (7) or more Persons
Vacant Apartment
Quarterly Rate
$211.00
$291.00
$320.00
$345.00
$411.00
$90.00
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## SCHEDULE "B"
Rates for Commercial or Industrial Water Service
| Customer Group | Quarterly Rate |
|------------------|------------------|
| Group A | $240.00 |
| Group A/B | $250.00 |
| Group B | $385.00 |
| Group C | $400.00 |
| Group D | $438.00 |
| Group E | $570.00 |
| Group F | $915.00 |
| Group G | $510.00 |
| Group H | $1,060.00 |
| Group I | $1,675.00 |
| Group J | $2,580.00 |
| Group K | $4,255.00 |
| Group L | $5,220.00 |
## Metered Rates:
$1.58 per day
$3.04 per cubic meter
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## SCHEDULE "C"
## Charges for Domestic Sewage Service per Household
| Number of Persons per Household | Quarterly Rate |
|-----------------------------------|------------------|
| One (1) Person | $75.96 |
| Two (2) Persons | $104.76 |
| Three or Four (3 or 4) Persons | $115.20 |
| Five or Six (5 or 6) Persons | $124.20 |
| Seven (7) or more Persons | $147.96 |
| Vacant Apartment | $45.00 |
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## SCHEDULE "D"
## Charges for Commercial or Industrial Sewage Service
| Customer Group | Quarterly Rate |
|------------------|------------------|
| Group A | $115.20 |
| Group A/B | $120.00 |
| Group B | $184.80 |
| Group C | $192.00 |
| Group D | $210.24 |
| Group E | $273.60 |
| | $439.20 |
| | $244.80 |
| | $508.80 |
| | $804.00 |
| | $1,238.40 |
| | $2,042.40 |
| Group L | |
Metered Rates:
$0.79 per day
$1.52 per cubic meter
$2,505.60
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