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The Corporation Of The City Of Quinte West
By-Law Number 24-131
A By-Law To Establish Water / Wastewater Rates For The City Of Quinte West
Municipal Enterprise.
Whereas section 391 of the Municipal Act (SO 2001, chapter 25, as amended) provides
that,
a municipality and a local board may pass by-laws imposing fees or charges on
any class of person;
And Whereas section 398 of Municipal Act (SO 2001, chapter 25, as amended)
provides that any fees and charges imposed by the municipality constitute a debt of the
person of the municipality and if the charge applies to all of the owners of the property
and is unpaid
it can be added to the tax roll and collected in the same manner as
municipal taxes;
And Whereas it is deemed appropriate to implement a user-pay system for certain
services provided by the City's Public Works and Environmental Services Department
and the City's Municipal Enterprise;
Now Therefore The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of Quinte West
Hereby Enacts As Follows:
1.
This By-law shall be entitled the "Quinte West Municipal Enterprise
Consolidated Fee By-Law 2024".
2.
Fees shall be and are hereby implemented for water services as set out in
schedule "A" attached hereto. Said schedule "A" shall be deemed to be a part
of this by-law to the same extent and effect as if incorporated herein.
3.
Fees shall be and are hereby implemented for wastewater services as set out
in schedule "B" attached hereto. Said schedule "B" shall be deemed to be a
part of this by-law to the same extent and effect as if incorporated Herein.
4.
Fees shall be and are hereby implemented for all Municipal Enterprise
services as set out in schedule "C" attached hereto. Said schedule "C" shall
be deemed to be a
part of this by-law to the same extent and effect as if
incorporated herein.
5.
Fees as set out herein shall be collected, where practical, prior to provision of
any service requested.
6.
Where specified fees are not collected as set out in Section 4 hereof, the
benefiting person or persons shall be invoiced by the Treasurer.
7.
By-law No. 17-133 of the Corporation of the City of Quinte West is hereby
repealed.
8. This by-law shall come into force and take effect on January 1, 2025.
Read A First, Second And Third Time And Finally Passed This 30 Day Of
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2024.
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Jim G2 Mayor
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CITY OF QUINTE WEST
WATER & WASTEWATER RATES
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 24-131
WATER RATES
Metered Properties
Monthly Base Charge
The monthly base charges are calculated in accordance with the following tables. The first table outlines
the standard base charge for each year. This standard charge is then multiplied by the associated factor
in the second table.
Standard Monthly Base Charges by year:
Year
Standard
Monthly Base Charge ($)
2025
28.00
2026
30.00
2027
31.00
2028
32.00
2029
33.00
2030
34.00
2031
35.00
2032
36.00
2033
37.00
2034
38.00
The following table outlines the associated factors for each meter size:
Water
Meter Size
(inch
Monthly B
Charge
F
r
5/8 & 3/4
1.0
1
1.3
1.5
2.5
2
4.0
3
8.0
4
13.0
6
25.0
8
40.0
10
60.0
12
85.0
Note:
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For multi-residential customers the 5/8" Monthly Base charge will be applicable for each
residential unit
Rate Structure
The following water rates shall be paid in addition to the Base Monthly Charge set out above:
Year
Cubic Meter ($)
100 Cubic Feet ($)
2025
1.60
4.53
2026
1.84
5.21
2027
2.08
5.89
2028
2.34
6.63
2029
2.58
7.31
2030
2.66
7.53
2031
2.74
--
7.76
2032
2.82
7.99
2033
2.90
8.21
2034
2.99
8.47
Bulk Water Rates
Bulk water Rates will be charged as outlined in the following table:
Year
Cubic Meter ($)
1000 Gallons ($)
2025
2.90
10.98
2026
2.95
11.17
2027
3.00
11.36
CITY OF QUINTE WEST
WATER & WASTEWATER RATES
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 24-131
WATER RATES
Fire Protection - Annual Services Charges (hydrants, sprinkler systems)
Service
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$)
1" Service
51.75
1.5" Service
99.80
2" Service
159.55
3" Service
319.15
4" Service
518.65
6" Service
997.35
8" Service
1596.10
10" Service
2393.75
12" Service
3391.20
Hydrant Rates
For construction uses controlled by a separate valve, 3/4" or less $110.25 per day.
Seasonal Customers
In the case where a seasonal customer requests a meter removed in the Fall and replaced in the spring,
a $25.00 charge will apply for each removal and installation of 5/8" or 3/4" meters. The cost increase
multiple denoted in the Monthly Base Charge Table will apply to larger meters.
Penalty and Interest
An additional 5% shall apply to all accounts not paid on or before the due date.
Bayside Montrose Capital Charge (Original)
Any new lot/house being hooked up to the water service must pay a capital charge of $40.00 per foot of
frontage - minimum amount of $4,000.00 as outlined in By-Law 3101-94 (Sidney Township).
Bayside Montrose Capital Charge (Hwv #2 Extension)
Any new lot/house/business being hooked up to the water service must pay a capital charge of $6,477.40
per net developable acre as outlined in by-law 06-39.
Telephone Road Capital Charge
Any new lot/house/business being hooked up to the water and wastewater service must pay a capital
charge of $3,928.00 per .5 net developable acre as per outlined in by-law 06-40.
CITY OF QUINTE WEST
WATER & WASTEWATER RATES
SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW NO. 24-131
WASTEWATER RATES
Metered Properties
Monthly Base Charge
The monthly base charges are calculated in accordance with the following tables. The first table outlines
the standard base charge for each year. This standard charge is then multiplied by the associated factor
in the second table.
Standard Monthly Base Charges by year:
Year
Standard Monthly Base Charge ($)
2025
40.00
2026
41.00
2027
42.00
2028
43.00
2029
44.00
2030
45.00
2031
47.00
2032
48.00
2033
50.00
2034
51.00
The following table outlines the associated factors for each meter size:
Water or Wastewater Meter Size (inches)
Monthly Base Charge Factor
5/8 & 3/4
1.0
1
1.3
1.5
2.5
2
4.0
8
8.0
4
13.0
6
25.0
8
40.0
10
60.0
12
85.0
Note:
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for multi-residential customers the 5/8" Monthly Base charge will be applicable for each
residential unit
Rate Structure
The following wastewater rates shall be paid in addition to the Base Monthly Charge set out above:
Year
Cubic Meter ($)
100 Cubic Feet ($)
2025
2.38
6.74
2026
2.52
7.14
2027
2.67
7.56
2028
2.83
8.01
2029
3.00
8.50
2030
3.18
9.00
2031
3.28
9.29
2032
3.37
9.54
2033
3.47
9.83
2034
3.58
10.14
Wastewater Surcharge Rate
Average BOD - 300
x
Average Daily Flow
x
$240,000
3,840
from Customer
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Where:
I.
Average BOD is the monthly average sampled
Il.
300 is the maximum concentration permitted according to the current by-law
Ill.
3,840 is the conversion to Kilograms
IV.
$240,000 is the annual disposal cost of 40% of the biosolids production associated with industry
Septic Disposal Rate
The following chart outlines the charge per cubic metre charged for Sewage disposed of into our system:
Year
Rate per Cubic Meter ($)
2025
52.25
2026
54.50
2027
56.75
Penalty & Interest
An additional 5% shall apply to all accounts not paid on or before the due date.
CITY OF QUINTE WEST
WATER & WASTEWATER RATES
SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW NO. 24-131
MUNICIPAL ENTERPRISE SERVICE RATES
Fees for all Municipal Enterprises
(a) Contractor's residential flat rate - $25.00 per month per unit
(b) Water main tap and inspection fee
(i) For 3/4" to 1" service - $250.00
(ii) for 1.5" to 2" service - $250.00
(iii) for 4" to 12" service - $500.00
** The above amounts are minimum charges. Additional travel charges may apply for services outside of
Quinte West. **
(c) Inspection Fee only - $25.00
(d)
(i) Supply and installation of standard meter (5/8" or 3/4")
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January 1st of 2018 and 2019 $225.00 (meter remains the property of the City)
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January 1st of 2020 $250.00 (meter remains the property of the City)
(ii) Supply and installation of all other meters - Cost Recovery (cost to purchase by the
Municipality plus cost of installation - meter remains the property of the City)
(e) Reconnection after cut-off for non-payment - $20.00
(f) Connect / Reconnect
(i) Turn water off/on at curb -$30.00 (each trip)
(ii) for overtime - $100.00 (each trip) within a 3 hour time period
(iii) for demolition - no charge
(g) change frozen/broken water meter, including new meters and account information change
(i) during regular hours - $220.00
(ii) during overtime hours - $280.00
(h) Finalizing Account
(i) special meter reading - $12.00 (charged to former customer)
(ii) new account initiation - $12.00 (charged to new customer)
(iii) reversion of tenant to owner - no charge
(i) Tenant Deposits
(i) Residential
All residential tenants are required to pay a deposit regardless of whether they are new
tenants or moving from an existing location. The charges depending on what services
they receive are as follows:
Water only $125.00
Water & Sewer $250.00
(ii) Commercial/Industrial
New Quinte West Customers
Any new customer or business opening up will be required to pay a deposit of 2 times their
estimated average total monthly bill or
a minimum of $150.00. This deposit will be reviewed at the
end of 1 year and if the deposit amount is not sufficient an additional amount will be required to
be paid.
Existing Customers
Any existing customers that have kept their account in good standing for the past two years will
not be required to pay an additional deposit if they open up a second location or change the
location of their existing business.
Once the customer no longer receives services from the utility, their deposit will be applied to their
final bill and any surplus will be returned to the tenant.
j) Bulk water access deposits
(i) Key/card fee - $100.00 per key/card
(Deposits applied to the final bill, surplus is returned to the tenant without interest when the customer no
longer receives services from Utility).