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Docket: UW08305
Order: UW05-02
BEFORE THE COMMISSION
on Monday, the 19th day of December, 2005.
Maurice Rodgerson, Chair
Weston Rose, Commissioner
James Carragher, Commissioner
Anne Petley, Commissioner
Order
WHEREAS the Borden-Carleton Water and Sewerage Corporation (the "Utility"), by application filed on March 22, 2005, as amended April 19th and October 28th, 2005, applied to the Commission for approval to implement metered water and sanitary sewer rates and charges, effective January 1, 2006;
AND WHEREAS following receipt of the said application, the Commission published a Notice of Application in the local newspaper inviting written comments on the Utility's proposal;
AND WHEREAS the Commission did not receive any written submissions in response to its public Notice;
AND WHEREAS the Commission has considered the submission of the Utility and supporting operating and financial data;
AND WHEREAS the Commission has, based on a thorough analysis of the application, the Utility's audited financial statements and projected revenue and expenditure levels, concluded that:
the implementation of metered rates will result in a fairer allocation of costs among the Utility's customers; and
the forecast operating expenses of the Utility are reasonable in relation to the services provided;
AND WHEREAS it appears to the Commission that the Tariff of Rates and Charges approved herein 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 Tariffs for water and for sewer services of the Borden-Carleton Water and Sewerage Corporation are 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, 2006 and shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Commission.
DATED
at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, this 19th day of December, 2005.BY THE COMMISSION:
Maurice Rodgerson, Chair
Weston Rose, Commissioner
James Carragher, Commissioner
Anne Petley, Commissioner
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.
Approved: Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective: January 1, 2006
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW08305/UW05-02
Borden-Carleton
Water and Sewerage Corporation
TARIFF
THIS TARIFF SPECIFIES THE
RATES AND CHARGES
APPLICABLE TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY
THE
BORDEN-CARLETON WATER AND SEWERAGE CORPORATION
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TYPES
OF SERVICES AND MANNER IN WHICH SUCH
SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ARE CONTAINED IN THE
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWERAGE
UTILITIES GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2006
Metered Rates
Application:
The following rates and charges apply to metered services provided customers by the Borden-Carleton Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Water & Sanitary Sewerage Service:
|
Demand Charge |
+ |
Commodity |
||
| Meter Size | Monthly | Quarterly |
$0.29 per cubic meter - OR - $1.32 per 1,000 Imperial Gallons |
|
| 5/8 inch | $20.00 | $59.99 | ||
| 3/4 inch | $29.26 | $87.79 | ||
| 1 inch | $47.79 | $143.38 | ||
| 1 1/2 inch | $94.12 | $282.37 | ||
| 2 inch | $149.72 | $449.16 | ||
Water Service:
|
Demand Charge |
+ |
Commodity |
||
| Meter Size | Monthly | Quarterly |
$0.18 per cubic meter - OR - $0.82 per 1,000 Imperial Gallons |
|
| 5/8 inch | $12.15 | $36.45 | ||
| 3/4 inch | $17.80 | $53.40 | ||
| 1 inch | $29.10 | $87.31 | ||
| 1 1/2 inch | $57.36 | $172.08 | ||
| 2 inch | $91.27 | $273.81 | ||
Sewerage
Service:|
Demand Charge |
+ |
Commodity |
||
| Meter Size | Monthly | Quarterly |
$0.11 per cubic meter - OR - $0.50 per 1,000 Imperial Gallons |
|
| 5/8 inch | $7.85 | $23.54 | ||
| 3/4 inch | $11.46 | $34.39 | ||
| 1 inch | $18.69 | $56.07 | ||
| 1 1/2 inch | $36.76 | $110.29 | ||
| 2 inch | $58.45 | $175.35 | ||
Minimum Bill:
The minimum bill is the demand charge.
Unmetered Rates
Application:
The following rates and charges apply to unmetered services provided customers served or capable of being served by the Borden-Carleton Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Flat Rates:
No water service line to exceed 3/4 inch.
| Single-Family Dwellings | |||
|
Water & Sanitary Sewerage Service: |
Monthly | Quarterly | Annually |
| $26.59 | $79.77 | $319.08 | |
| Water Service: | |||
| $16.22 | $48.65 | $194.60 | |
| Sewerage Service: | |||
| $10.37 | $31.12 | $124.48 | |
Special Flat Rates:
The Utility may approve the use of special flat rates where it is considered expedient due to the inadvisability of installing a meter due to exposure, etc., such as residential construction, temporary water fountains and similar devices. This type of service is to be provided only on an intermittent basis and is not to cover heavy consumption use.
Rates for Water Supplied from Fire Hydrants:
When the use of any fire hydrant is desired for supplying water for flushing sewers, drains or any other purpose, other than for fire protection, the Utility may grant a permit under such terms, conditions and rates as it may see fit, including arrangements regarding supervision of the opening and closing of the hydrant.
Municipal Services
RatesFire Protection Charge:
The Borden-Carleton Water and Sewerage Corporation shall charge the Community of Borden-Carleton annually for water system facilities provided for fire protection services, the amount of $26,000.