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Docket: UW28302
Order: UW08-01

IN THE MATTER of an application by the Tyne Valley Sewage Utility for an increase in its tariff of sewer rates and charges.

BEFORE THE COMMISSION

on Thursday, the 31st day of January, 2008.

Maurice Rodgerson, Chair
Brian J. McKenna, Vice-Chair
John Broderick, Commissioner
Chester MacNeill, Commissioner

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Order

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WHEREAS the Tyne Valley Sewage Utility (the "Utility"), by application filed on November 5, 2007, applied to the Commission for an increase in its Tariff of sewer rates and charges, effective July 1, 2007;

AND WHEREAS, the specifics of the Utility's proposal are outlined as follows:

	Current Rate	Proposed Rate
	(Per Proportionate Unit/Per Year)
Customers on Central System	$60.00	$120.00
Customers on Septic System	$50.00	$60.00

AND WHEREAS following receipt of the application, the Commission published a Notice in the local newspapers inviting written comments on the Utility's proposal;

AND WHEREAS the Commission received one written submission in response to its public Notice;

AND WHEREAS the Commission has considered the submission of the Utility and supporting operating and financial data, as well as the comments received in response to the application;

AND WHEREAS the Commission considers it the Utility's responsibility to pump affected septic system customers' tanks once every 2 years;

AND WHEREAS the Commission, following a review of the application and financial statements, has concluded that higher costs to operate the Utility result in the need for additional revenue;

AND WHEREAS the Commission considers that an annual sewer rate of $120.00 per unit for customers on the central system; and an annual sewer rate of $60.00 per unit for septic system customers, effective with service provided on and after January 1, 2008, are 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 sewer services of the Tyne Valley Sewage Utility 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, 2008 and shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Commission.

DATED at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, this 31st day of January, 2008.

BY THE COMMISSION:

Maurice Rodgerson, Chair

Brian J. McKenna, Vice-Chair

John Broderick, Commissioner

Chester MacNeill, 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.

Approved:   Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective:    January 1, 2008
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW28302/UW08-01

 

Tyne Valley Sewage Utility

SEWER  TARIFF

THIS TARIFF SPECIFIES THE RATES AND CHARGES APPLICABLE
TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE TYNE VALLEY SEWAGE UTILITY

Sanitary Sewage Rates and Charges

Application:

Rates:

All charges for sanitary sewage service on the central system are based on a single-family dwelling unit charge of $120.00 per annum.

All charges for sanitary sewage service on the septic system are based on a single-family dwelling unit charge of $60.00 per annum.

Relative unit costs for other services are based on the approved rates, in accordance with the appended schedule of Proportionate Sewage Charges.

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PROPORTIONATE SEWAGE CHARGES

TYPE OF CUSTOMER	UNIT VALUE	ANNUAL SEWAGE RATE		TYPE OF CUSTOMER	UNIT VALUE	ANNUAL SEWAGE RATE
		Central System	Septic System			Central System	Septic System
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING	1.00	$120.00	$60.00	DOCTORS' & DENTISTS' OFFICES AND BEAUTY & BARBER SHOPS      With Separate Service
					1.00	$120.00	$60.00
INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT	0.80	$96.00	$48.00	Combined With Other Service	0.50	$60.00	$30.00
MOBILE HOME	0.70	$84.00	$42.00	LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING OVER 30 GALLONS PER WASH      For First Machine
					3.00	$360.00	$180.00
SENIOR CITIZENS HOME, Per Unit	0.60	$72.00	$36.00	For Second Machine	2.00	$240.00	$120.00
				For Each Additional Machine	1.00	$120.00	$60.00
ROOMING HOUSE, BOARDING HOUSE, CONVENT, INSTITUTIONAL DORMITORY      For Up to Five Persons
	1.00	$120.00	$60.00	LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING 30 OR FEWER GALLONS PER WASH      For First Machine
For Each Additional Person	0.20	$24.00	$12.00		2.00	$240.00	$120.00
				For Second Machine	1.50	$180.00	$90.00
MOTELS AND TOURIST COTTAGES      With Housekeeping Facilities,      Each Unit				For Each Additional Machine	0.75	$90.00	$45.00
	0.50	$60.00	$30.00
With Bathroom Facilities Only,      Each Unit				SERVICE STATION      Without Carwash	1.00	$120.00	$60.00
	0.30	$36.00	$18.00	With Carwash	2.00	$240.00	$120.00
TOURIST HOME      For First Bathroom	1.00	$120.00	$60.00	RESTAURANTS AND SNACK BARS	1.00	$120.00	$60.00
For Each Additional Bathroom or      Washroom	0.30	$36.00	$18.00	For Each Ten Seats, an Additional      Amount of	0.25	$30.00	$15.00
HOSPITAL      Without Laundry Facilities,      Per Bed				PREMISES LICENSED BY THE P.E.I. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION:      Restaurant, Lounge, Dining      Room or Club
	0.50	$60.00	$30.00
With Laundry Facilities,      Per Bed	0.75	$90.00	$45.00		1.00	$120.00	$60.00
				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	$120.00	$60.00		0.25	$30.00	$15.00
STORES, BANKS, CLUBS, CHURCHES, HALLS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PLACES OF BUSINESS      For First Washroom Facility				DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT OR THEATRE      WITH  CANTEEN	1.00	$120.00	$60.00
				For First Washroom and Toilet      Facility	1.00	$120.00	$60.00
	1.00	$120.00	$60.00	For Each Additional Washroom      and Toilet Facility	0.50	$60.00	$30.00
For Each Additional Toilet or Urinal	0.50	$60.00	$30.00