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Docket: UW23309
Order: UW17-03

IN THE MATTER of the Water and Sewerage Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap W-2 and the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. I-11;

AND IN THE MATTER of an application by the Victoria Water and Sewage Commission for approval to increase annual sewer and water rates and charges.

BEFORE THE COMMISSION

on Thursday, the 28th day of September, 2017.

J. Scott MacKenzie, Q.C., Chair
M. Douglas Clow, Vice-Chair

 

Order

WHEREAS the Victoria Water and Sewage Commission (the "Utility" or "Victoria") filed an application with the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (the "Commission") for approval to increase annual sewer and water rates and charges, effective October 1, 2017;

AND WHEREAS the Commission posted details of the application on its website and published a Notice in the local newspaper inviting written comments on Victoria's rate filing;

AND WHEREAS the Commission received no comments in response to the Utility's proposal;

AND WHEREAS the Commission has reviewed the application and the Utility's financial statements for both water and sewer services;

AND WHEREAS the Commission has determined that increased operating costs result in the need for additional sewer and water revenues;

AND WHEREAS it appears to the Commission that the tariffs of rates and charges approved herein are necessary and equitable;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the Water and Sewerage Act and the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act

IT IS ORDERED THAT

1. The sewer and water rate tariffs of the Victoria Water and Sewage Commission, as set out in schedules 1 and 2 annexed hereto and forming part of this Order, are approved and declared effective as of October 1, 2017, and shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Commission.

DATED at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, this 28th day of September, 2017.

BY THE COMMISSION:

J. Scott MacKenzie, Q.C., Chair

M. Douglas Clow, Vice-Chair

 

NOTICE

Section 12 of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act reads as follows:

12. The Commission may, in its absolute discretion, review, rescind or vary any order or decision made by it or rehear any application before deciding it.

Parties to this proceeding seeking a review of the Commission's decision or order in this matter may do so by filing with the Commission, at the earliest date, a written Request for Review, which clearly states the reasons for the review and the nature of the relief sought.

Sections 13.(1), 13(2) 13(3) and 13(4) of the Act provide as follows:

13.(1)  An appeal lies from a decision or order of the Commission to the Court of Appeal upon a question of law or jurisdiction.

(2) The appeal shall be made by filing a notice of appeal in the Court of Appeal within twenty days after the decision or order appealed from and the rules of court respecting appeals apply with the necessary changes.

(3) The Commission shall be deemed to be a party to the appeal. 

(4) No costs shall be payable by any party to an appeal under this section unless the Court of Appeal, in its discretion, for special reasons, so orders.

 

Schedule 1

Approved:   Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective: October 1, 2017
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW23309/UW17-03

 

SEWER RATE TARIFF
 

Victoria Water and Sewage Commission

EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 1, 2017 

This rate tariff is issued pursuant to Commission Order UW17-03 and specifies
the rates and charges applicable to services provided by the
Victoria Water and Sewage Commission.

Rules and regulations governing the types of services and manner
in which such services are provided are contained in the
 VICTORIA WATER AND SEWAGE COMMISSION
SEWERAGE AND WATER GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS,
 approved effective January 1, 2013 (per Order UW13-04). 

Sanitary Sewage Rates and Charges

Application:

Rates and charges apply to sanitary sewage services provided to premises served,or capable of being served, by the Victoria Water and Sewage Commission.

Rate:

$552.00 per unit, per year, in accordance with the Proportionate Sewage Charges on page 2 of this tariff.

Service Availability Charge:

An annual rate of $276.00 shall apply to all properties that are not developed but where sewer service is available for use.

 

Proportionate Sewage Charges

TYPE OF CUSTOMER

 UNIT VALUE ANNUAL SEWAGE CHARGE  

TYPE OF CUSTOMER

 UNIT VALUE ANNUAL SEWAGE
CHARGE
             

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING

 1.00 $552.00   DOCTORS' & DENTISTS' OFFICES AND BEAUTY & BARBER SHOPS
     With Separate Service		    
  1.00 $  552.00
INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT 0.80 $441.60        Combined With Other Service 0.50 $ 276.00
MOBILE HOME 0.70 $386.40   LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING OVER 30 GALLONS PER WASH
     For First Machine		    
3.00 $1,656.00
SENIOR CITIZENS HOME, Per Unit 0.60 $331.20        For Second Machine 2.00 $1,104.00
             For Each Additional Machine 1.00 $  552.00
CONVENT, INSTITUTIONAL DORMITORY, ROOMING OR BOARDING HOUSE
     For Up to Five Persons     		           
1.00 $552.00 LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING 30 OR FEWER GALLONS PER WASH
     For First Machine		  
     For Each Additional Person 0.20 $110.40   2.00 $1,104.00
             For Second Machine 1.50 $  828.00
MOTELS AND TOURIST COTTAGES
     With Housekeeping Facilities,
     Each Unit		            For Each Additional Machine 0.75 $  414.00
0.50 $276.00        
     With Bathroom Facilities Only,
     Each Unit		       SERVICE STATION
     Without Carwash		 1.00 $  552.00
0.30 $165.60        With Carwash 2.00 $1,104.00
              
TOURIST HOME
     For First Bathroom		 1.00 $552.00   RESTAURANTS AND SNACK BARS 1.00 $  552.00
     For Each Additional Bathroom or
     Washroom		 0.30 $165.60        For Each Ten Seats, an Additional
     Amount of		 0.25 $  138.00
             
HOSPITAL
     Without Laundry Facilities,
     Per Bed		       PREMISES LICENSED BY THE P.E.I.
LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION:
     Restaurant, Lounge, Dining
     Room or Club		    
0.50 $276.00      
     With Laundry Facilities,
     Per Bed		 0.75 $414.00   1.00 $  552.00
             SEAT CHARGE:  Calculate 75% of
     Fire Marshal's rating OR
     the actual seat count,
     then charge, for each five
     seats, an additional amount of		    
SCHOOLS, Per Classroom 1.00 $552.00   0.25 $  138.00
              
STORES, BANKS, CLUBS, CHURCHES, HALLS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PLACES OF BUSINESS
     For First Washroom Facility		   DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT OR THEATRE
     With Canteen		 1.00 $  552.00
           For First Washroom and Toilet
     Facility		 1.00 $  552.00
1.00 $552.00  

     For Each Additional Washroom
     and Toilet Facility

 0.50 $  276.00
     For Each Additional Toilet or Urinal 0.50 $276.00  

   

   

Schedule 2

    

Approved:   Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective: October 1, 2017
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW23309/UW17-03

 

WATER RATE TARIFF
 

Victoria Water and Sewage Commission

EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 1, 2017 

This rate tariff is issued pursuant to Commission Order UW17-03 and specifies
the rates and charges applicable to services provided by the
Victoria Water and Sewage Commission.

Rules and regulations governing the types of services and manner
in which such services are provided are contained in the
 VICTORIA WATER AND SEWAGE COMMISSION
SEWERAGE AND WATER GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS,
approved effective January 1, 2013 (per Order UW13-04). 

Water Rates and Charges

Application:

Rates and charges apply to water services provided to premises served, or capable of being served, by the Victoria Water and Sewage Commission.

Rate:

$304.00 per unit, per year, in accordance with the Proportionate Water Charges on page 2 of this tariff.

Service Availability Charge:

An annual rate of $152.00 shall apply to all properties that are not developed but where sewer service is available for use.

 

Proportionate Water Charges
  

TYPE OF CUSTOMER

 UNIT VALUE ANNUAL
WATER
CHARGE		  

TYPE OF CUSTOMER

 UNIT VALUE ANNUAL WATER
CHARGE
             

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING

 1.00 $304.00   DOCTORS' & DENTISTS' OFFICES AND BEAUTY & BARBER SHOPS
     With Separate Service		    
  1.00 $304.00
INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT 0.80 $243.20        Combined With Other Service 0.50 $152.00
MOBILE HOME 0.70 $212.80   LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING OVER 30 GALLONS PER WASH
     For First Machine		    
3.00 $912.00
SENIOR CITIZENS HOME, Per Unit 0.60 $182.40        For Second Machine 2.00 $608.00
             For Each Additional Machine 1.00 $304.00
CONVENT, INSTITUTIONAL DORMITORY, ROOMING OR BOARDING HOUSE
     For Up to Five Persons     		           
1.00 $304.00 LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING 30 OR FEWER GALLONS PER WASH
     For First Machine		  
     For Each Additional Person 0.20 $ 60.80   2.00 $608.00
             For Second Machine 1.50 $456.00
MOTELS AND TOURIST COTTAGES
     With Housekeeping Facilities,
     Each Unit		            For Each Additional Machine 0.75 $228.00
0.50 $152.00        
     With Bathroom Facilities Only,
     Each Unit		       SERVICE STATION
     Without Carwash		 1.00 $304.00
0.30 $ 91.20        With Carwash 2.00 $608.00
              
TOURIST HOME
     For First Bathroom		 1.00 $304.00   RESTAURANTS AND SNACK BARS 1.00 $304.00
     For Each Additional Bathroom or
     Washroom		 0.30 $ 91.20        For Each Ten Seats, an Additional
     Amount of		 0.25 $ 76.00
             
HOSPITAL
     Without Laundry Facilities,
     Per Bed		       PREMISES LICENSED BY THE P.E.I.
LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION:
     Restaurant, Lounge, Dining
     Room or Club		    
0.50 $152.00      
     With Laundry Facilities,
     Per Bed		 0.75 $228.00   1.00 $304.00
             SEAT CHARGE:  Calculate 75% of
     Fire Marshal's rating OR
     the actual seat count,
     then charge, for each five
     seats, an additional amount of		    
SCHOOLS, Per Classroom 1.00 $304.00   0.25 $ 76.00
              
STORES, BANKS, CLUBS, CHURCHES, HALLS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PLACES OF BUSINESS
     For First Washroom Facility		   DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT OR THEATRE
     With Canteen		 1.00 $304.00
           For First Washroom and Toilet
     Facility		 1.00 $304.00
1.00 $304.00  

     For Each Additional Washroom
     and Toilet Facility

 0.50 $152.00
     For Each Additional Toilet or Urinal 0.50 $152.00