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THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH
BY-LAW NUMBER 086-2025
BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH THE FEES AND CHARGES FOR
2026 WATER AND SEWER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
MUNICIPALITY AND TO REPEAL BY-LAW 084-2024
WHEREAS Section 391. (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. Chapter 25 as
amended (hereinafter called "the Act") permits a municipality and a local board to
pass by-laws imposing fees or charges on any class of persons
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
THAT the fees and charges for various municipal services are established
as shown in the Schedules attached hereto and forming part of this By-law:
Schedule "A" -
Water & Sewer
Schedule "B" -
Water & Sewer Rates
2.
THAT the effective date of the fees and charges is January 1, 2026
3.
THAT all fees and charges will be subject to applicable taxes [including but
not limited to, Provincial Sales Tax (P.S.T.), Goods and Services Tax
(G.S.T.) and Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.).
4.
That unpaid fees and charges imposed pursuant to this by-law are subject
to an interest rate of one and one-half percent per month.
5.
THAT all charges payable under this by-law including taxes, interest and
collection costs constitute a debt of the person or persons charged and if
unpaid, where permissible, shall be added to the tax roll for any property in
the Township of Wellington North owned by such person or persons and
may be collected in the same manner as taxes, in accordance with Section
398 Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. Chapter 25 as amended.
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6.
THAT this by-law shall be known as the "2026 Water and Sewer Fees and
Charges By-law".
7.
THAT By-law 084-2024 is hereby repealed.
READ AND PASSED THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025
ANDREW LENNOX, MAYOR
CATHERINE CONRAD, DEPUTY CLERK
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SCHEDULE "A"
WATER AND SEWER
Effective January 1, 2026
DESCRIPTION
2026
Swimming Pool Rate:
In addition to the charges for water, being the Residential Rate or the
General Service Rate in Arthur and Mount Forest hereinbefore set out,
there shall be a separate water rate of $81.20 payable annually to the
Township by the landowner for each swimming pool located on a parcel of
land during each year or part thereof. For the purposes of this paragraph a
swimming pool shall be an inground or aboveground swimming pool
containing 8,000 gallons of water or more.
$81.20
Bulk Water Pick-Up or Supply:
Persons wanting bulk water pick-up or supply must contact the Water and
Sewer Department Office Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30 A.M.
and 4:00 P.M. to schedule the pick-up or supply. A member of the
Township's Water Department must be present when any water is loaded.
Unauthorized opening of any Township hydrant is an offence that will have
legal implications.
$162.38
Disconnection/Reconnection of Water Services:
(a) At the request of owner to facilitate private water system
maintenance; or
(b) Will only be allowed if the electrical service is also disconnected or
reconnected for the same period of time.
A service fee will be charged per disconnect/connect (1 water turn off, 1
water turn on).
$81.20 (During
Business Hours)
$108.26 (After-
Hours)
Service Call:
Any property owner requesting a service call will be charged a minimum
$81.20 fee if the problem is found to be on the landowner's property. Any
involvement by the Township in the repair of services on private property
shall be billed to the property owner on a time and material basis.
$81.20 (During
Business Hours)
$108.26 (After-
Hours)
Water-Sewer Operator Fee (Per hour) - During Business or After Hours
$64.95
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SCHEDULE "B"
WATER & SEWER RATES
Effective January 1, 2026
DESCRIPTION
2026
Water
Residential (flat rate)
Residential - monthly
$50.43
Residential - annually
$605.13
Non-residential Customers -
Annual Flat Rate
$725.49
Non-residential
Rate per cubic metre
$2.22
Meter Maintenance Fee
(Commercial / Industrial)
- monthly
$18.77
Wastewater (Sewer)
Residential (flat rate)
Residential - monthly
$63.24
Residential - annually
$758.86
Non-residential Customers -
Annual Flat Rate
$909.72
Non-residential
Rate per cubic metre
$2.78
Special Rate
(Non-residential) -
460 Durham St E
(Green House)
$83.20
Water Account Set up
$27.07
Sewer Account Set up
$27.07
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