The Corporation of Delta COUNCIL REPORT Regular Meeting Utility User Rates

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1 The Corporation of Delta COUNCIL REPORT Regular Meeting ~- E.01 To: From: Mayor and Council Finance Department Bylaw Nos: 7631,7632,7633 Date: February 21, Utility User Rates The following report has been reviewed and endorsed by the Chief Administrative Officer. RECOMMENDATIONS: A. THAT Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441,2016 Amendment Bylaw No. 7631, 2017 be given first, second and third readings (Attachment A). B. THAT Delta Sewer Rat~s Bylaw No. 5782, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 7632, 2017 be given first, second and third readings (Attachment B). C. THAT Delta Garbage Col!ection & Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988 Amendment Bylaw No. 7633, 2017 be given first, second and third readings (Attachment C). PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to present the 2017 Utility User Rates bylaws for three readings. This will allow Delta to recover the costs of providing utilities to Delta residents and businesses. BACKGROUND: Utility user rates are based on the costs of providing the specific utility. Major costs include the purchase of services from Metro Vancouver, contractual costs for garbage and recycling programs, contribution to capital for water and sewer distribution system improvements, and operating costs to maintain the systems. These costs are funded through user fees. Council Policy: The water, sewer and solid waste rates are reviewed and amended by Council each year as required.

2 2017 Utility User Rates DISCUSSION: Page 2 of 5 February 21, Proposed 2017 Flat Rate Utility Fees This report proposes an increase to the flat rate utility bill by a total of $35; from $1,000 for a single family home in 2016, to $1,035 for The following table summarizes the 2017 proposed rates for water, sewer, garbage collection and recycling for a single family home. The 2017 regional water and sewer costs have both increased, resulting in a $21 increase to the regional portion of the flat rate utility bill. An additional $14 increase is required for Delta water, sewer and solid waste collection costs Increase over 2016 Flat Rate Utility Fees Proposed $ $ $ % Water % Sewer % Solid Waste Garbage %, Recycling % % Total Flat Rate Utility Fees $1, $1, $ % Approval of the proposed 2017 fees would still result in Delta having one of the lowest flat rate utility fees for a single family home in Metro Vancouver. The utility rate amendment bylaws are provided in Attachments A, Band C. With Council's approval of the 2017 rates bylaws, the 2017 flat rate utility notices would be mailed the beginning of March, and payment is due on March 31,2017. (a) Water User Rates (Bylaw No. 7631) A general rate increase of 2.4% is proposed for 2017, for flat rate consumers. The flat water rate for a single family home will increase by $12, from $500 in 2016 to $512 in The increase primarily covers the cost of water services provided by Metrp Vancouver. (b) Sewer User Rates (Bylaw No. 7632) A general rate increase of 6.9% is proposed for 2017 for flat rate consumers. The flat sewer rate for a single family home will increase by $22, from $317 in 2016 to $339 in This increase provides for regional cost, operating costs and sewer capital works.

3 2017 Utility User Rates Page 3 of 5 February 21, 2017 (c) Solid Waste Rate (Bylaw No. 7633) The combined solid waste rate is proposed to increase by $1, from $183 in 2016 to $184 for The garbage rate for a single family home will increase by $0.50, from $127 in 2016 to $ in The recycling rate for a single family home will increase by $0.50, from $56 in 2016 to $56.50 in The solid waste rate increase covers collection contracts and the green can program. (d) Secondary Suite Program (Bylaws No.'s 7631 and 7632) Continued from 2011, there is a $300 reduction to the flat rate utility fees for a Secondary Suite with a valid Secondary Suite Occupancy Permit, pro-rated from the Permit issue date. The reduction consists of a $200 water flat rate fee reduction and a $100 sewer flat rate fee reduction. The flat rate water and sewer utility fees for a Secondary Suite with a valid Secondary Suite Occupancy Permit will be $312 and $239 respectively. (e) Single Occupancy Discount (Bylaw No. 7631) As in past years, the single occupant of a dwelling is eligible to apply for a $100 water rate reduction. The single occupancy discount does not apply to a Secondary Suite with' a valid Secondary Suite Occupancy Permit. 2. Proposed 2017 Metered Utility Rates and Service Fees The 2017 proposed metered utility rates and service fees meet the budget targets for non-flat rate revenues. (a) Metered Water Utility Rates (Bylaw No. 7631) Regular Metered Water Rates The following table illustrates the 2017 proposed metered water rates: Metered Water Rates 2017 Proposed 2016 $ $ Per Cubic Metre (first 125 cubic metres per quarter) Per Cubic Metre Thereafter Minimum Quarterly Charge The metered water rate for the first 125 cubic metres per quarter is proposed to increase to $0.94 per cubic metre from the 2016 rate of $0.91 per cubic metre. The rate for consumption above this usage level is proposed to increase to $1.29 per cubic metre from $1.25 per cubic metre. The quarterly minimum charge remains at $25 per quarter. The proposed metered rates allow homeowners consuming an average amount of water to pay a rate similar to the flat rate. The Water Meter Program will continue into

4 2017 Utility User Rates Page 4 of 5 February 21, , which includes the installation of voluntary residential meters and meters on properties with secondary suites. Agricultural Metered Water Rates It is proposed that the agricultural water meter rate for the first 8,000 cubic metres per quarter be set at the 2017 Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) peak water purchase rate of $0.76 per cubic metre. This will provide significant cost savings to the majority of soil based farmers. The rate for consumption above the 8,000 cubic metre threshold is proposed to increase to $1.29 per cubic metre from $1.25 per cubic metre. The quarterly minimum charge remains at $25 per quarter. Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) Metered Water Rates It is also proposed to increase the TFN water consumption rates to the same extent as the regular metered rates. The metered water consumption rate will increase to $0.94 per cubic metre from $0.91 for the first 125 cubic metres per quarter, per dwelling and the rate for consumption above this usage level to $1.29 per cubic metre from $1.25. The quarterly minimum charge would remain at $25 per quarter. (b) Metered Sewer Utility Rates (Bylaw No. 7632) Metered Sewer Rates 2017 Proposed 2016 $ $ Per Cubic Metre Minimum Quarterly Charge The 2017 metered sewer rates are proposed to increase to a similar extent as the flat sewer rate. The metered sewer rate is proposed to increase to $1.06 per cubic metre from $0.99 per cubic metre. The minimum quarterly charge remains at $25 per quarter. (c) Service Fees (Bylaw No.'s 7631 and 7632) To recover costs, most of the water service fees and sewer connection fees will increase in The Delta Irrigation Enhancement Project has substantially improved the performance of the agricultural irrigation supply and distribution system and resulted in higher operating costs. The irrigation flat rate charge on each folio with farm classification is proposed to increase to $260 per folio from $200 per folio in order to move further towards offsetting Delta's full irrigation system operating costs. Implications: Financial Implications - The 2017 Utility User Rates bylaws will allow Delta to recover the costs of providing utilities to Delta residents and businesses and facilitate the mailing of flat rate utility billings in March 2017.

5 2017 Utility User Rates CONCLUSION: I Page 5 of 5 February 21, 2017 This report recommends Council give three readings to the 2017 Utility User Rates bylaws. Karl Preuss, CPA, CA Director of Finance Department submission prepared by: Nancy Hudson, Taxation Manager NH/mw This report has been prepared in consultation with the following listed department. Concurring Department Department Name Signature Engineering Steven Lan ~ ATTACHMENTS: A. Bylaw No B. Bylaw No C. Bylaw No. 7633

6 Attachment A Page 1 of 6 BYLAW NO A Bylaw to amend user rates, conditions and terms under or upon which water may be supplied and used in the several areas of the "Municipality of Delta referred to under Bylaw No WHEREAS the Council may, by Bylaw, fix the rates and terms under which water may be supplied and used and may provide for the classification of users and prescribe different rates, terms and conditions for different users: NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta in an open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441, 2016 Amendment Bylaw No. 7631, 2017". 2. "Delta Water Service Bylaw No. 7441,2016" as amended is hereby further amended as follows: i. by deleting Schedules "A"(1), "A"(2) and "A" (3), and replacing them with Schedules "A"(1), "A"(2) and "A"(3), respectively attached hereto as Schedules , , , and forming part of this Bylaw. ii. iii. by deleting Schedule "B" and replacing it with Schedule "B" attached hereto as Schedule and forming part of this Bylaw. by deleting Schedule "c" and replacing it with Schedule "c" attached hereto as Schedule and forming part of this Bylaw. READ A FI RST time the READ A SECOND time the READ A THIRD time the day of day of day of, 2017., ' FINALLY CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED the day of,2017. Lois E. Jackson Mayor Robyn Anderson Municipal Clerk

7 Bylaw No Schedule Attachment A Page 2 of6 SCHEDULE "A"(1) WATER USER RATES I. FLAT RATES (ANNUAL) 1) Dwelling Units For each un-metered Dwelling Unit For each un-metered Dwelling Unit (other than a Secondary Suite with a Secondary Suite Occupancy Permit) occupied by no more than one Person (established by an annual declaration of the fact). For each un-metered Secondary Suite with Secondary Suite Occupancy Permit (see section 54). $ ) Business, Industrial and Other For each business, industrial or other non-domestic use For each business combined with un-metered domestic use 3) Church For each church building (including church hall) 4) School For each classroom 5) Farm Irrigation For each folio assessed as Class 9 (farm) under the Assessment Act plus rate applicable to domestic premises ) Buildings Under Construction For all buildings under construction 7) All users outside Water Area and outside TFN Lands (Tsawwassen First Nation) Per Parcel 8) All parcels outside of the Agricultural Water Rate Area, without a Water Service, but adjacent to the Waterworks System, Per Parcel Rate applicable to the building once constructed 1,

8 Bylaw No Attachment A Page 3 of 6 SCHEDULE "A"(2) WATER USER RATES Schedule ) 2) II. METERED CONSUMPTION RATES Consumers in Water Area Per cubic metre (first 125 cubic metres per quarter) Per cubic metre (per each cubic metre thereafter) Minimum quarterly charge Consumers Outside Water Area a) Consumers outside Water Area and outside TFN Lands (Tsawwassen First Nation) $ Per cubic metre 2.18 Minimum quarterly charge b) Consumers in TFN Lands Per cubic metre (first 125 cubic metres per quarter) 0.94 Per cubic metre (per each cubic metre thereafter) 1.29 Minimum quarterly charge ) Agricultural Consumers (Agricultural Water Rate Area) Per cubic metre (first 8,000 cubic metres per quarter) 0.76 Per cubic metre (per each cubic metre thereafter) 1.29 Minimum quarterly charge 25.00

9 Bylaw No Schedule Attachment A Page 4 of 6 SCHEDULE "A"(3) WATER USER RATES III. WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES Water Service Connection that is 19mm or less installed at property line for a serviced lot, including meter chamber and components Installation of a meter for a serviced lot (19mm or less), where the existing Service Connection is less than twenty-five years old All other Water Service Connections DEPOSIT N/A 2, % of Estimate $ 3, Assessed Cost Assessed Cost IV.. SERVICE AND DISCONNECTION FEES Disconnection of Water Service Connection (capped at Curb Stop) Discontinuance of Water Service Connection (capped at main) Reactivation of Water Service Connection Locating and repairing Curb Stop Turn off and turn on Curb Stop Loan of Curb Stop key (refundable deposit) (deposit forfeited after 14 days) Deposit for testing a meter Test flow rate and pressure at hydrant or standpipe 100% of Estimate 100% of Estimate 100% of Estimate 1 00% of Estimate 1 00% of Estimate Test flow rate and pressure at hydrant or standpipe where more than two pressure readings are required Special meter reading Return attendance Fee Sprinkling permit for new landscaping Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Reports Any service or work not otherwise specified in this schedule RIGHT OF WAY DISCHARGE APPLICATIONS Offset fee for review of municipal right of way discharge application V. FEES FOR USE OF HYDRANTS AND STANDPIPES 1) Security Deposit Refundable subject to cost of any required repairs, which will be billed at Assessed Cost a) Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA) b) Meter 2) Inspection fee Non-refundable 3) Charge for water a) Metered Per cubic metre Minimum quarterly charge b) Flat Rate For first day For each subsequent day 4) Permit Fee $ Assessed Cost Assessed Cost Assessed Cost Assessed Cost Assessed Cost Assessed Cost $ 1, ,

10 Byl~w No Schedule Attachment A Page 5 of 6 Bylaw No The Corporation of Delta WATER USER RATES MAP Schedule "B" IJESTHAM ISLAND WATER SERVICES BYLAW No.7441 POINT ROBERTS US.A. DATE: JAN 17/17 REFERENCE: SCHEDULE B, BYLAW 7441

11 Bylaw lno Schedule Attachment A Page 6 of 6 Bylaw No The Corporation of Delta AGRICULTURAL WATER RATES MAP Schedule "C" CITY OF RICfl'IOND VESTHAM ISLAND I' I AGRICULTURAL '-'_";";"'---.1' WATER RATE AREA CANADA POINT ROBERTS U,S,A. _. --UNITED STATES DATE: JAN 17/17 REFERENCE: SCHEDULE C, BYLAW 7441

12 Attachment B Page 1 of 4 BYLAW NO A Bylaw to amend user rates under Bylaw No WHEREAS it is necessary to impose user rates for sewer facilities made available within the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta in an open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Delta Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 5782, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 7632, 2017." 2. "Delta Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 5782, 2000" as amended is hereby further amended as follows: (a) by deleting Schedules "A"(1), "A"(2), and "A"(3) and replacing them with Schedules "A"(1), "A"(2), and "A"(3) respectively attached hereto as Schedules , and and forming part of this Bylaw. READ A FIRST time the day of, READ A SECOND time the day of, READ A THIRD time the day of, FINALLY CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED the day of Lois E. Jackson Mayor Robyn Anderson Municipal Clerk

13 Attachment B Page 2 of 4 Bylaw No SCHEDULE "A" (1) SEWER USER RATES Schedule PART I TYPE OF USER For all types of uses a minimum charge per parcel of: Each Dwelling Unit (other than a Secondary Suite with a valid Secondary Suite Occupancy Permit) Each Secondary Suite with a valid Secondary Suite Occupancy Permit (if a Dwelling Unit for which a sewer rate has been paid has a valid Secondary Suite Occupancy Permit during the year, a pro-rated credit will be applied to the account, calculated from the date the Secondary Suite Occupancy Permit is issued for that Secondary Suite - refunds will not be given) Rooming and Boarding House: for each room available for rent Retail Stores - Using water in connection with usual business operation: (a) with one to five employees (including management) (b) with six to nine employees (including management) (c) with ten or more employees Retail Stores - without water used in connection with usual business operation Office Building: for each office for rent Offices: for rent other than in office building, each Schools - for each classroom Churches Church Halls (where separate from Church) Warehouses: (a) with one to five employees (b) with more than five employees Dentists, Physicians and Surgeons Offices: (a) with one dentist, physician or surgeon (b) with more than one dentist, physician or surgeon All Other Commercial undertakings not specifically listed above ANNUAL RATE $ ,

14 Attachment B Page 3 of 4 Bylaw No Schedule PART II SCHEDULE "A" (2) SEWER USER RATES TYPE OF USER ANNUAL RATE $ a) Computed sewage flow per quarter year based on water meter reading consumption: $1.06 per m 3 $25.00 Minimum quarterly charge Actual sewage flow per quarter year - based on flow meter discharge reading. Actual sewage flow per quarter year - based on flow meter discharge reading for properties outside the defined Sewer Areas. $1.06 per m 3 $25.00 Minimum quarterly charge $1.06 per m 3 $25.00 Minimum quarterly charge PART III WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS No person shall discharge or allow or cause the discharge of a nonmunicipal waste without obtaining a Waste Discharge. Permit from the Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District and obtaining a Delta Wastewater Discharge Permit subject to conditions specified by the Director of Engineering and the following fees: Permit fee I nspection fee Discharge rate $67.00 $ $1.06 per m 3

15 Attachment B Page 4 of 4 Bylaw No SCHEDULE "A" (3) SEWER USER RATES Schedule CONNECTION CHARGES Storm Sewer Service Connection to a Single Family Residential Lot Fee Per Connection $2, Deposit N/A All other Storm Sewer Service Connections Inspection Chamber for Storm Sewer Service Connection to a Single Family Residential Lot All other Inspection Chambers for Storm Sewer Service Connections Sanitary Sewer Service Connection of 100 mm diameter or less All other Sanitary Sewer Service Connections Inspection Chamber for 100 mm diameter or less Sanitary Sewer Service Connection Inspection Chamber for all other Sanitary Sewer Service Connections Disconnection of Sanitary and Storm Service Connections Reactivation of Sanitary and Storm Service Connections RIGHT OF WAY DISCHARGE APPLICATIONS Fee to offset the cost of review of each municipal right of way discharge application. Sewer Area Boundary Extension Charge Actual Cost $1, Actual Cost $4, Actual Cost $1, Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost Per estimate N/A Per estimate N/A Per estimate N/A Per estimate Per estimate Per estimate $ $1, SPECIAL RATES TO BE CHARGED Under the provisions set out in the Community Charter, any outstanding charge or fee levied, including penalties, from this bylaw at December 31 in any year shall be entered onto the tax folio by the Collector as taxes in arrears.

16 Attachment C Page 1 of 1 BYLAW NO A Bylaw to amend user rates under Bylaw No The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta in an open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Delta Garbage Collection & Regulation Bylaw No. 4273,1988 Amendment Bylaw No. 7633, 2017." 2. "Delta Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 4273, 1988" as amended is hereby further amended as follows: (a) by deleting the words and figures in Section 7 and replacing it with the following: Every owner of a dwelling unit to which service is made available by the garbage collection and/or recycling system of The Corporation of Delta shall pay for such services as follows:. (a) For each dwelling unit contained in a single family dwelling, or in a multifamily dwelling receiving single family dwelling collection service, $ for garbage collections and $56.50 for recycling. (b) For each dwelling unit contained in a multi-family dwelling receiving multifamily recycling collection service, $ READ A FIRST time the READ A SECOND time the READ A THIRD time the day of day of day of,2017.,2017.,2017. FINALLY CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED the day of,2017. Lois E. Jackson Mayor Robyn Anderson Municipal Clerk