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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TAY
BY-LAW NO. 2025-43
Being a By-law to establish rates for water and wastewater
services related to the operation of the systems and to repeal
By-Law 2024-43 as of the first billing cycle of 2026
WHEREAS the Township of Tay ensures the supply and maintenance of
water supply systems, water works distribution systems, wastewater
collection systems and wastewater treatment systems;
AND WHEREAS Sections 9, and i1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.0.
2001 c. 25, and Section 391(1) enable a municipality to impose by-law
fees or charges on property owners for the supply of water and the use
of a sewage system;
AND WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 581/06 and Section 398(2) of the
Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that the treasurer of a local
municipality may add fees and charges imposed by the municipality to
the tax roll for the property to which the public utility was supplied and
collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes;
AND WHEREAS the Township of Tay deems it desirable to impose a
water and/or wastewater rate upon owners of land who derive or may
derive a benefit from the water and/or wastewater works.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF TAY ENACTS AND BE IT ENACTED AS FOLLOWS;
1. DEFINITION:
In this by-law, “Improved Property” means a property with an
enclosed assessed structure but excluding buildings where zoning
allows an accessory structure in the absence of a main building on
that property and the accessory structure does not have any water
plumbing installed.
2. GENERAL:
O.That By-Law 2024-73 is hereby repealed as of the first
billing cycle of 2026.
O.All rates, provisions and regulations of this By-law shall
come into force and take effect for the February quarterly
residential billing and the January metered billing following
the final passing hereof.
(1. That all owners of improved property whose property fronts
on an adequate municipal water main and/or wastewater
main, shall pay the annual flat water and/or wastewater rate
or meter rate as set forth in Schedule “A” attached hereto
and forming a part hereof.
1.That the water and/or wastewater billing will commence
when the water service inspection (connection to the lateral)
is complete whether it has passed inspection or not.
O.That the water and/or wastewater billing method will be
determined based on the property assessment class
assigned by Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
(MPAC) and the number and make-up of the units on the
property.
O1.The Township agrees to use reasonable diligence in
providing a regular uninterrupted supply of
water/wastewater services but does not guarantee service
or the maintenance of unvaried pressure and will not be
liable in damages to the Owner of property serviced by
water/wastewater or any other Person by reason of any
failure in respect thereto.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW
This By-law applies to all existing and future connections to the
water and/or wastewater services within the Township.
4. WATER AND WASTEWATER BILLING AND METER REQUIRMENTS:
O1.That those properties assessed residential only,
including those containing 1 basement apartment unit,
will be billed the residential flat water and/or
wastewater rate.
11.That properties assessed residential only, containing two
units with separate entrances and cooking facilities, with a
single service lateral, have the option as follows:
O. Be billed at 80% of the residential flat rate for each
unit or
O. Be billed on a monthly metered basis, with the
monthly minimum amount being the single residential
flat rate.
L1.That properties assessed residential only, containing two
units with separate entrances and cooking facilities, and two
service laterals be billed one residential flat rate for each
unit.
C1.That those properties assessed residential only, containing
three or more units be required to install a water meter, with
the minimum billing amount set at the residential flat rate.
O1. For those residential properties requiring a meter, until such
time as a meter is installed, the flat rate per service lateral
shall be two (2) times the residential flat rate for each unit
for water and/or wastewater for each unit.
O.That all owners of properties with Commercial and/or
Industrial Property Tax Assessment be required to install a
water meter. The minimum billing amount will be the
commercial/industrial flat rate unless the property also has
residential assessment in which case the minimum billing
amount will be the residential flat rate.
1. That improved properties with Commercial and/or Industrial
Property Tax Assessment, where no plumbing or plumbing
fixtures exist, not be required to install a water meter but
be invoiced the corresponding minimum
commercial/industrial monthly water and/or wastewater
rates.
O.For those commercial/industrial properties requiring a
meter, until such time as a meter is installed, the flat rate
per service lateral shall be two (2) times the
commercial/industrial flat rate for water and/or wastewater
for each unit.
(.That all owners of properties with Commercial and/or
Industrial Property Tax Assessment, that have two service
laterals be required to install two (2) meters. The minimum
billing amount will be the commercial/industrial flat rate for
each meter unless the property also has _ residential
assessment in which the minimum billing amount will be the
residential flat rate.
C1.Where a water meter is not advancing or has been removed
for repair an estimated consumption will be used for billing
purposes until the meter has been repaired. The estimated
consumption will be calculated as a 50% increase of the 3-
month average consumption immediately prior to the
missing consumption data.
C1.Where a meter is not accessible to be read or repaired, an
estimated bill will be issued for each month up to 3
consecutive monthly billings. If after 3 estimated billings
the meter is still not accessible to be read or repaired, the
monthly billings will be equal to two times the estimated
amount or two times the minimum amount whichever is
higher, plus an invoice processing fee as per the Township
of Tay Fees and Service Charges By-Law.
5. WATER/WASTEWATER BILLING AND COLLECTION:
O1.The annual residential flat water and/or wastewater rates
shall be billed quarterly as follows:
0. On or About Feb 19th: Due March 20", billing period
December, January and February
U. On or About May 20th: Due June 20", billing period
March, April and May
4. On or About Aug. 20th: Due Sept 20*, billing period
June, July and August
4. On or About Nov 19th: Due Dec 20", billing period
September, October and November
O. Due date will be the next regular business day if the
20th falls on a weekend or statutory holiday.
O.The commercial/industrial water and/or wastewater
metered rates shall be billed monthly on or about the 20th
of each month commencing January of each year and shall
be payable no earlier than 21 days of said billing date each
month.
QO. All charges and rates shall be due on demand and shall bear
a penalty charge of 5% on the first day after the due date.
1.All owners on the quarterly flat water and/or wastewater
billing shall be notified in writing of any account that is
outstanding after the due date by a reminder notice. The
accounts which remain outstanding for a period of 40 days
after the due date shall be sent a final notice stating that
the Township may on the expiration of an additional
fourteen (14) days, in addition to all other remedies, add
the outstanding amount to taxes as allowed under Section
398(2) and Ontario Regulation 581/06 of the Municipal Act,
2001. A fee for adding these past due balances to taxes will
also be charged as per the Township of Tay Fees and Service
Charges By-Law.
O.All owners on the monthly metered water and/or
wastewater billing shall be notified of past due balances
through the balance forward on their next billing. In addition
to all other remedies, past due balances will be added to
taxes 4 months after the due date as allowed under Section
398(2) and Ontario Regulation 581/06 of the Municipal Act,
2001. A fee for adding these past due balances to taxes will
also be charged as per the Township of Tay Fees and Service
Charges By-Law.
C]. Where these collection methods do not result in payment of
an account the Township may discontinue the supply of
water.
6. OTHER:
C.Homeowners and builders/contractors may apply to the
Township for a rebate of Water and/or Wastewater charges
for a maximum of three months for the period commencing
after the 3rd month of vacancy for a newly constructed
house or a house under construction that is not habitable.
(C1. Buildings/premises that are billed for multiple units can
apply in writing to the Township for consideration of a
reduction of their billing, upon the abandonment of the
building/premise.
O.Notwithstanding any arrangements between property
owners and tenants or users of the property, the property
owner shall be responsible for payment of all rates and
charges for water/wastewater service. Any such bills shall
be under the owner's name.
O1.The Township will provide a duplicate bill to a tenant where
the owner of the property submits a completed Tenant-
Owner Agreement Form to the Township and the water
account is paid in full.
11.That the disconnection and re-connection of services be in
accordance with the applicable Township By-law and be
billed according to the applicable Township Fee and Service
Charges By-Law.
O.Any property which fronts on an adequate Municipal Water
main, who requests to have the service permanently
disconnected, shall pay the annual flat water and/or
wastewater rates as set forth in Schedule “A” attached
hereto. If the property owner requests to have the service
reinstated, he/she shall pay the Inspection Fee and Turn On
Fee as set forth in the Township of Tay Fees and Service
Charges By-law.
11.No person shall make any connection to a water and/or
wastewater service line nor shall the Township supply water
or complete a water connection until a building permit has
been obtained, the building/premise water service pipe and
all necessary equipment, including the Water Meter Package
and the remote reader (puck), from the curb stop to the first
tee inside the building/premise, has been installed by the
Owner at the Owner’s expense according to the
requirements of this By-law and an inspection has been
completed with the Township’s Building Department.
O1.There shall be no obligation on the part of the Township to
service lands within the municipality that are not presently
serviced for the supply of water/wastewater. The Township
reserves the right to determine what areas and when such
areas might be serviced with the supply of municipal
water/wastewater and the timing, manner and amount of
the capital cost to be paid for the extension of any such
service.
C1. The water service pipe, from the Township’s main water line
to the property line, including the curb stop, shall be
maintained by and at the expense of the Township. The cost
of repairing from the water main to the property line shall
be borne by the Township except when the damage is done
by the Owner or other party contracted by the Owner.
O.The water service pipe from the property line and all
equipment including the meter & remote reader, into and
inside the building/premise shall be maintained in working
condition by and at the expense of the property Owner. The
responsibility and cost for repairing broken or damaged
equipment and/or Water Service, from the property line,
exclusive of the Curb Stop, to the building/premise shall be
borne by the Owner, including the cost of the building
permit.
1.Any person who tampers with, alters, obstructs, removes,
neglects, interferes with, or damages any water/wastewater
utility equipment shall, in addition to any other penalty
allowed by law, be held liable for the cost of repairing the
equipment.
11.The Owner of the property shall repair a broken or damaged
Water Service and/or equipment within fourteen (14) days
of becoming aware of a break or damage or within another
time frame as approved by the Township’s Manager of
Operations. The Owner shall obtain the required building
permit. Repairs shall be inspected by the Township’s
Building Department. Failure to complete repairs shall result
in the water being shut off to the property by the Township
until such repairs are completed and inspected.
11.By applying for services from the Township, the Owner
agrees to abide by the rules, regulations and other
requirements of this By-law including payment of the
applicable rates, fees and charges.
O1.The sale of water from the Township’s water services, by
persons, in any manner, to other persons, firms or
corporations is prohibited without the consent of Council.
O1.All regulations relating to the use of municipal watermains,
valves, hydrants, installation or connection of water
servicing piping, water usage, penalties and violations
stated in By-laws 2013-38 and 2016-08 be adhered to.
7. WATER/WASTEWATER SUPPLY AGREEMENTS:
O.Where, another Municipality supplies water and/or
wastewater service to properties within Tay Township
municipal boundaries, it shall be ensured that benefitting
users exclusively bear the costs associated with these
services. Users shall be billed:
O. The basic fee consumption rate for the services
charged established by the providing municipality,
increased by a factor of 20 percent; and the greater
of :
(1.The per unit rate for the services charged
established by the providing municipality,
increased by a factor of 20 percent; or
11.The Tay Township metered rates as set forth in
Schedule “A” item 1.2 and 2.2.
[11.Where the Township supplies water and or wastewater
service to property owners outside the municipal
boundaries, the applicable water/wastewater rates shall be
established from time to time.
8. That the Clerk is authorized to make changes to this by-law after
enactment by Council to correct spelling, punctuation or
grammatical errors, or errors that are of a clerical, typographical
or similar nature.
9. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect immediately
upon the final passing thereof.
THAT BY-LAW NO. 2025-43 BE ENACTED AS A BY-LAW OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF TAY THIS 26** DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025.
THE rn OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TAY
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MAYOR, Ted Walkér
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CAO/DEPUTY CLERK, Andre’ Fay
By signing this by-law on November 26, 2025, Mayor Walker
will not exercise the power to veto this by-law.
SCHEDULE “A”
TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-43
1) WATER RATES
1. Residential Flat Rate Water
| Residential Flat Rate |$ 849.66/year |
2. Cubic Meter
Cubic Meter Rate $ 3.15/m3
* Residential Flat Rate/Average Annual Water
Consumption
XO. Residential Metered Water
Base Cubic Meter Usage 270 m3/year
Minimum Monthly Charge $ 70.81/service lateral
*Base Annual Consumption
Estimate x Cubic Meter Rate
C1. Commercial/Industrial/Non-Residential Water
Base Cubic Meter Usage 216 m3/year
Minimum Monthly Charge $ 56.65/service lateral
*Base Annual Consumption
Estimate x Cubic Meter Rate
3. Vacant Lot Levy/Infrastructure Fee
| Vacant Lot Levy/Infrastructure Fee | $ 181.56/year |
4. Municipal Water Supply Agreement — Town of Midland
Connections
Basic Fee $ 717.31/mo
*Rate based on a 30-day month, prorated
based on the number of months in the billing
period. **Town of Midland Bylaw No. 2025-
14 basic charge $597.76/mo
Cubic Meter Rate $ 3.15
*Town of Midland Bylaw No. 2025-14 rate per
cubic meter $1.93 therefore Tay Township m3
rate is used
2) WASTEWATER RATES
1. Residential Flat Rate Wastewater
| Residential Flat Rate | $ 1174.02/year_ |
2. Cubic Meter
Cubic Meter Rate $ 4.35/m3
* Residential Flat Rate/Average Annual Water
Consumption
L.Residential Metered Wastewater Rate
Base Cubic Meter Usage 270 m3/year
Minimum Monthly Charge $ 97.83/service lateral
*Base Annual Consumption
Estimate x Cubic Meter Rate
O. Commercial/Industrial/Non-Residential Water Rate
Base Cubic Meter Usage 216 m3/year
Minimum Monthly Charge $ 78.26/service lateral
*Base Annual Consumption
Estimate x Cubic Meter Rate
3. Vacant Lot Levy/Infrastructure Fee
| Vacant Lot Levy/Infrastructure Fee | $ 192.78/year |
4. Municipal Wastewater Supply Agreement — Town of Midland
Connections
Basic Fee $ 816.86/mo
*Rate based on a 30-day month, prorated
based on the number of months in the billing
period. **Town of Midland Bylaw No. 2025-
14 basic charge $680.72/mo
Cubic Meter Rate $ 4.35
*Town of Midland Bylaw No. 2025-14 rate per
cubic meter $2.18 therefore Tay Township m?
rate is used
* The meter rate for wastewater is applied to the metered amount of
water consumption