2009-036 Amend By-law, 2008-065, "A By-law of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte to Provide for the Imposition of Fees or ChargesTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2009-036
A By-Law to Amend By-Law, 2008-065, "A By-law of The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte to Provide for the Imposition of Fees or Charges"
(Fees and Charges By-law)
WHEREAS Part X11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, permits
a municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges on any class of persons, for
services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for
services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local
board; and for the use of its property including property under its control;
AND WHEREAS Section 391(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may impose a fee or charge for capital costs
related to services or activities on persons not receiving an immediate benefit from the
services or activities but who will receive a benefit at some later point in time;
AND WHEREAS Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte did, on the 28th day of May,
2008, enact By-law No. 2008-065 to provide for the imposition of fees or charges;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it necessary to amend Schedule "J" of By-law No.
2008-065.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as
follows:
1. That Schedule "J" - Water of By-law No. 2008-065 be deleted in its entirety and
replaced by Appendix "A" - entitled "Schedule J to By-Law No. 2008-065 -
Water" attached hereto and forming part of this by-law;
2. That this by-law shall take effect April 1, 2009.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 25TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 25TH DAY OF
MARCH, 2009.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Mayor, H.S. Hughes
Clerk, J. Douglas Irwin
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Appendix "A" to By-Law No. 2009-036
SCHEDULE "J" TO BY-LAW NO. 2008-065
WATER
1. Definitions
For the purpose of this Schedule:
1.1 "Municipal Water Area" shall mean a subdivision within The Corporation of
the Township of Oro-Medonte.
1.2 "Municipal Water Systems" shall include all water works established within
the present Township of Oro-Medonte, and shall further include any present
or future extensions to the water works under any Act or under an agreement
between the Township or its predecessors, but shall not include any private
water works which have not been acquired, established, maintained or
operated by the Township or its predecessors.
1.3 "Owner" shall mean the assessed owner(s) as identified on the Assessment
Roll for taxation purposes during the current year, as amended.
1.4 "Treasurer" shall mean the Treasurer of The Corporation of the Township of
Oro-Medonte.
1.5 "Unit" shall mean an assessed or assessable unit within a residential,
commercial or industrial building, and shall include an apartment located
within a single family dwelling which is serviced by the Township Water
System, as permitted under the applicable Zoning By-law.
1.6 "Vacant Lot" means any property not connected to a municipal water system
to which water service is available.
1.7 "Water Works" means any works for the collection, production, treatment,
storage, supply and distribution of water, or any part of such works, but does
not include plumbing or other works to which the Ontario Building Code Act
and its regulations apply.
2. Water Charges, Billing and Collection
2.1 As soon as the water connection installation is approved by the Township
Inspector, he shall forthwith turn the water on for the owner. The owner will
then be charged at the appropriate water rate, as per Schedule `S.
2.2 At the end of each quarter, the duly authorized employee shall read, or cause
to be read, all meters connected to the Municipal Water System to determine
the amount of water used during the quarter.
2.3 The Treasurer shall calculate water charges to be assessed against each
unit and vacant lot in a Municipal Water Area, in accordance with the
quarterly charges and rates per cubic meter as set out in Schedule 'S.
2.4 The Treasurer shall, for each calendar quarter, issue bills to each unit or
vacant lot based on the applicable water charge or rate. Water bills shall be
due and payable not less than twenty-one (21) days from the date of mailing.
2.5 Water payments shall be payable to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte and may be paid during office hours in person or by mail at the Oro-
Medonte Administration Office, 148 Line 7 South, Box 100, Oro, On LOL 2X0,
or at most financial institutions. Water payments made at a financial
institution shall be deemed to be paid on the date shown by the Teller's
stamp on the bill stub. The Township shall not be responsible for any
applicable service charge payable to the bank. Cheques only can be
dropped at the drop boxes located at the Administration Office and
Moonstone Fire Hall.
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SCHEDULE "J" TO BY-LAW NO. 2008-065 - WATER continued...
2.6 The Treasurer shall impose a five (5) percent late charge on all unpaid
accounts on the day after the due date.
2.7 If an account remains unpaid, the Township may collect amounts payable
pursuant to Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, as amended.
3. Water Rates and Charges
3.1 Consumption Charge
Each unit shall be assessed a consumption charge at the rate of $1.90 per
cubic meter (m).
3.2 Infrastructure Renewal Charge
Each unit and vacant lot shall be assessed on infrastructure renewal charge
of $50 per quarter ($200 annually).
3.3 Flat Rate - Non-Metered Units
Owners on municipal water systems who do not allow access to their homes
for the purpose of the installation or repair of water meters will, after three
notices, be charged $300 per quarter ($1,200 annually).
3.4 Flat Rate
(a) Horseshoe - Oro Plan 1587
$150 per quarter ($600 annually)
(b) Horseshoe - Medonte Plan 1531, M-10 M-11 M-23
$150 per quarter ($600 annually)
(c) Pine Ridge Ski Club
$900 per quarter ($3,600 annually)
3.5 Other Charges
(a) Connection Fee Inspection - $200
(b) Disconnection and Reconnection Charge - $50 each
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