Docket: UW09306
Order: UW02-03

IN THE MATTER of the schedule of rates and charges for water services provided by the Tignish Sewerage Collection and Water Distribution Corporation.

BEFORE THE COMMISSION

on Thursday, the 12th day of December, 2002.

Ginger Breedon, Chair
Maurice Rodgerson, Vice-Chair
Weston Rose, Commissioner
James Carragher, Commissioner

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Order

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WHEREAS the Commission, by Order UW02-02 issued on February 7, 2002, granted approval to the Tignish Sewage Collection and Water Distribution Corporation (the "Utility") to increase its Tariff of rates and charges for sanitary sewerage services, effective January 1, 2002;

AND WHEREAS analysis carried out during the review of the Utility's sewer rate application indicated that the Utility's water rates appeared high in relation to its expenditure levels;

AND WHEREAS the Commission requested and was provided with the Utility's forecasted water revenues and expenditures to 2003;

AND WHEREAS, following an analysis of the supplementary information provided by the Utility, it appeared that a downward adjustment to the water rates and charges was warranted;

AND WHEREAS, in February 2002, the Utility was advised that an Order of the Commission would be issued to reduce the water rates effective January 1, 2003, unless it was provided with additional financial or other information that might otherwise  impact on the proposed downward rate adjustment;

AND WHEREAS, based on a thorough analysis of the Utility's forecast revenue and expenditure levels, and an understanding that there has been no material change in the Utility's financial position, the Commission has concluded that a water rate of $160.00 per unit per annum is necessary and equitable;

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

IT IS ORDERED THAT

1.  The existing Tariff for water services of the Community of Tignish Sewage Collection and Water Distribution Corporation is revoked and the Tariff appended to, and forming part of, this Order is substituted therefore; and

2.  The appended Tariff is approved and declared effective on January 1, 2003 and shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Commission.

DATED at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, this 12th day of December, 2002.

BY THE COMMISSION:

Ginger Breedon, Chair
Maurice Rodgerson, Vice-Chair
Weston Rose, Commissioner
James Carragher, Commissioner

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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) and 13(2) of the Act provide as follows:

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

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

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Approved:   Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective:    January 1, 2003 
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW09306/UW02-03

 

Tignish Sewage Collection
and
Water Distribution Corporation

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WATER TARIFF

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THIS TARIFF SPECIFIES THE RATES AND CHARGES
APPLICABLE TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
TIGNISH SEWAGE COLLECTION AND WATER
DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION

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Water Service Rates and Charges

Application:

The following rates and charges apply to water services provided to premises served or capable of being served by the Tignish Sewage Collection and Water Distribution Corporation.

Rates:

$160.00 per unit per annum in accordance with the appended Proportionate Water Charges.

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Proportionate Water Charges
 

TYPE OF CUSTOMER	UNIT VALUE	ANNUAL WATER CHARGE		TYPE OF CUSTOMER	UNIT VALUE	ANNUAL WATER CHARGE
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING	1.00	$160.00		DOCTORS' & DENTISTS' OFFICES AND BEAUTY & BARBER SHOPS      With Separate Service
					1.00	$160.00
INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT	0.80	$128.00		Combined With Other Service	0.50	$80.00
MOBILE HOME	0.70	$112.00		LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING OVER 30 GALLONS PER WASH      For First Machine
					3.00	$480.00
SENIOR CITIZENS HOME, Per Unit	0.60	$96.00		For Second Machine	2.00	$320.00
				For Each Additional Machine	1.00	$160.00
CONVENT, INSTITUTIONAL DORMITORY, ROOMING OR BOARDING HOUSE      For Up to Five Persons
	1.00	$160.00		LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING 30 OR FEWER GALLONS PER WASH      For First Machine
For Each Additional Person	0.20	$32.00			2.00	$320.00
				For Second Machine	1.50	$240.00
MOTELS AND TOURIST COTTAGES      With Housekeeping Facilities,      Each Unit				For Each Additional Machine	0.75	$120.00
	0.50	$80.00
With Bathroom Facilities Only,      Each Unit				SERVICE STATION      Without Carwash	1.00	$160.00
	0.30	$48.00		With Carwash	2.00	$320.00
TOURIST HOME      For First Bathroom	1.00	$160.00		RESTAURANTS AND SNACK BARS	1.00	$160.00
For Each Additional Bathroom or      Washroom	0.30	$48.00		For Each Ten Seats, an Additional      Amount of	0.25	$40.00
HOSPITAL      Without Laundry Facilities,      Per Bed				PREMISES LICENSED BY THE P.E.I. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION:      Restaurant, Lounge, Dining Room      or Club
	0.50	$80.00
With Laundry Facilities,      Per Bed	0.75	$120.00			1.00	$160.00
				SEAT CHARGE:  Calculate 75% of      Fire Marshal's rating or actual seat      count, then charge for each five      seats an additional amount of
SCHOOLS, Per Classroom	1.00	$160.00			0.25	$40.00
STORES, BANKS, CLUBS, CHURCHES, HALLS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PLACES OF BUSINESS      For First Washroom Facility				DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT OR THEATRE      With Canteen	1.00	$160.00
				For First Washroom and Toilet Facility	1.00	$160.00
	1.00	$160.00		For Each Additional Washroom and      Toilet Facility	0.50	$80.00
For Each Additional Toilet or Urinal	0.50	$80.00