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Docket: UW03305
Order: UW09-01

IN THE MATTER of an application by the Kensington Water and Pollution Control Corporation for approval to implement metered water and sewer rates, effective January 1, 2009.

BEFORE THE COMMISSION

on Wednesday, the 18th day of March, 2009.

Maurice Rodgerson, Chair
Chester MacNeill, Commissioner

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Order

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WHEREAS, the Kensington Water and Pollution and Control Corporation (the "Utility"), by application filed on October 7, 2008—and further to recommendations put forth in Commission Order UW06-02, issued on April 21, 2006—has applied for approval to implement metered water and sanitary sewer rates and charges, effective January 1, 2009; 

AND WHEREAS by notice published in a local newspaper following receipt of the said application, the Commission invited written comments on the Utility's proposed rates; 

AND WHEREAS, the Commission subsequently received four written submissions in response to the public notice;

AND WHEREAS the Commission has considered the submissions of the Utility and the responses to the public notice;

AND WHEREAS the Commission has, based on a thorough analysis of the application, concluded that:

• the implementation of metered rates will result in a fairer allocation of costs among the Utility's customers;
• expenditures associated with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the water system and sewage treatment facility have increased the Utility's overall operating costs; and
• the forecast operating expenses of the Utility are reasonable in relation to the services provided;

AND WHEREAS, it appears to the Commission that: 

• a reduction of approximately ten percent in the Utility's proposed Tariff of Rates and Charges will generate sufficient revenues to enable the Utility to provide reasonable and adequate service and facilities; and 
• the reduced Tariff of Rates and Charges has been determined in accordance with the generally accepted public utility practices and has taken into consideration local conditions and circumstances. 

AND WHEREAS, it further appears to the Commission that the Tariffs of Rates and Charges approved herein 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 Tariffs for sewer and water services of the Kensington Water and Pollution Control Corporation are revoked and the Tariffs appended to, and forming part of, this Order are substituted therefore; and

2.  the appended Tariffs are approved and declared effective for meter readings taken on and after January 1, 2009 and for bills issued on and after January 1, 2009, and the said Tariffs shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Commission.

DATED at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, this 18th day of March, 2009.

BY THE COMMISSION:

Maurice Rodgerson, Chair

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.

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Approved:   Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective:    January 1, 2009
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW03305/UW09-01

 

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SEWER TARIFF

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Sewer Service Rates and Charges

Application:

The following rates and charges apply to sewer services provided to premises served or capable of being served by the Kensington Water and Pollution Control Corporation.

Unmetered Rates:

For each unmetered customer the sum of:

A.  a CUSTOMER charge of $13.10;

B.  a BASE charge of $220.55 per proportionate unit calculated in accordance with the BASE Proportionate Charges contained on page 2 of this Tariff; and

C.  a FLOW charge of $71.25 per proportionate unit calculated in accordance with the FLOW Proportionate Charges contained on Page 2 of this Tariff.

Metered Rates:

For each metered customer the sum of:

A.  a CUSTOMER charge of $13.10;

B.  a BASE charge of $220.55 per proportionate unit calculated in accordance with the BASE Proportionate Charges contained on page 2 of this Tariff; and

C.  a FLOW charge of $2.46 per thousand gallons.

Minimum Bill:

The minimum bill to any customer shall be the applicable CUSTOMER and BASE charges. 

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Proportionate Sewer Charges

TYPE OF CUSTOMER	UNIT VALUE	ANNUAL BASE CHARGE	ANNUAL FLOW CHARGE	TYPE OF CUSTOMER	UNIT VALUE	ANNUAL BASE CHARGE	ANNUAL FLOW CHARGE
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING	1.00	$220.55	$71.25	DOCTORS' & DENTISTS' OFFICES AND BEAUTY & BARBER SHOPS      With Separate Service
					1.00	$220.55	$71.25
INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT	0.80	$176.44	$57.00	Combined With Other Service	0.50	$110.28	$35.63
MOBILE HOME	0.70	$154.39	$49.88	LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING OVER 30 GALLONS PER WASH      For First Machine
					3.00	$661.66	$213.76
SENIOR CITIZENS HOME, Per Unit	0.60	$132.33	$42.75	For Second Machine	2.00	$441.11	$142.51
				For Each Additional Machine	1.00	$220.55	$71.25
CONVENT, INSTITUTIONAL DORMITORY, ROOMING OR BOARDING HOUSE      For Up to Five Persons
	1.00	$220.55	$71.25	LAUNDROMAT WITH MACHINES USING 30 OR FEWER GALLONS PER WASH      For First Machine
For Each Additional Person	0.20	$44.11	$14.25		2.00	$441.11	$142.51
				For Second Machine	1.50	$330.83	$106.88
MOTELS AND TOURIST COTTAGES      With Housekeeping Facilities,      Each Unit				For Each Additional Machine	0.75	$165.42	$53.44
	0.50	$110.28	$35.63
With Bathroom Facilities Only,      Each Unit				SERVICE STATION      Without Carwash	1.00	$220.55	$71.25
	0.30	$66.17	$21.38	With Carwash	2.00	$441.11	$142.51
TOURIST HOME      For First Bathroom	1.00	$220.55	$71.25	RESTAURANTS AND SNACK BARS	1.00	$220.55	$71.25
For Each Additional Bathroom or      Washroom	0.30	$66.17	$21.38	For Each Ten Seats, an Additional   Amount of	0.25	$55.14	$17.81
HOSPITAL      Without Laundry Facilities,      Per Bed				PREMISES LICENSED BY THE P.E.I. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION:      Restaurant, Lounge, Dining      Room or Club
	0.50	$110.28	$35.63
With Laundry Facilities,      Per Bed	0.75	$165.42	$53.44		1.00	$220.55	$71.25
				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	$220.55	$71.25		0.25	$55.14	$17.81
STORES, BANKS, CLUBS, CHURCHES, HALLS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PLACES OF BUSINESS      For First Washroom Facility				DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT OR THEATRE      WITH CANTEEN	1.00	$220.55	$71.25
				For First Washroom and Toilet      Facility	1.00	$220.55	$71.25
	1.00	$220.55	$71.25	For Each Additional Washroom      and Toilet Facility	0.50	$110.28	$35.63
For Each Additional Toilet or Urinal	0.50	$110.28	$35.63

 

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Approved:   Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective:    January 1, 2009
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW03305/UW09-01