REPORT TO

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

PRESENTED: APRIL 6, 2009 - REGULAR MEETING REPORT: 09-47

FROM: FINANCE DIVISION FILE: 1820-30
SUBJECT: USER PAY UTILITY RATE BYLAWS FOR 2009

RECOMMENDATION(S):
That Council give first, second and third readings to the Langley Waterworks Regulation Bylaw
1995 No. 3482 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4742; and further

That Council give first, second and third readings to the Langley Sewerworks Regulation Bylaw
1998 No. 3701 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4743; and further

That Council give first, second and third readings to the Langley Garbage Collection Contract
Bylaw 1994 No. 3382 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4744.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Community Charter provides for Councils to adopt bylaws approving the various fees and
charges that can be imposed with respect to services being provided. The 2009 – 2013 Five
Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4738 includes rate increases for the Water, Sewer and Garbage
Collection services under Bylaws 4742, 4743 and 4744.

These increases reflect increased costs under agreements with third parties and for capital
programs for Water and Sewer systems. The annual impact for a typical household which
receives all these services is $57. The rate increases are as follows:
• Water User Rates - 5.00% ($15 per average household)
• Sewer User Rates - 5.00% ($15 per average household)
• Garbage Collection Contract Fees - 18.50% ($27 per average household)

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to bring forward three User Utility Rate Bylaws Nos. 4742, 4743
and 4744 for Water, Sewer and Garbage collection for the first three readings.
UTILITY RATES BYLAWS FOR 2009
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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The Community Charter provides for Councils to adopt various bylaws identifying the various
fees and charges that can be imposed with respect to various services being provided. The
2009 – 2013 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4738 includes rate increases for the Water,
Sewer and Garbage Collection services required under agreements with third parties and for
capital programs for Water and Sewer systems. The annual impact for a typical household is as
follows:
• Water User Rates - 5.00% ($15 per average household)
• Sewer User Rates - 5.00% ($15 per average household)
• Garbage Collection Contract Fees - 18.50% ($27 per average household)

Langley Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 1995 No. 3482 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4742
(Attachment “A”)
Bylaw No. 4742 increases the minimum charge for metered water from $151.08 to $158.63 for
each six-month period for the first 110 cubic meters of water consumed. The volume of water
consumed after the first 110 cubic meters per six-month period increases from $ 0.436 per cubic
meter to $0.458 per cubic meter. The flat user rate for residential customers increases from
$302.16 to $317.26 per customer.
Langley Sewerworks Regulation Bylaw 1998 No. 3701 Amendment bylaw 2009 No. 4743
(Attachment “B”)
Bylaw No. 4743 increases the annual flat rate for a distinct premise from $290.62 to $305.16 for
residential sewer use. The rate for non-residential sewer use increases from $0.82 to $0.861
per cubic meter of sewage discharged with a minimum of $152.58 per distinct premise for each
six-month period.
Langley Garbage Collection Contract Bylaw 1994 No. 3382 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No.
4744 (Attachment “C”)
Bylaw No. 4744 increases the Solid Waste Rate from $144.58 to $171.33 for residential users
receiving garbage collection service.

Respectfully submitted,

Hilary Tsikayi
DIRECTOR
for
FINANCE DIVISION

ATTACHMENT “A” Langley Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 1995 No. 3482 Amendment Bylaw
2009 No. 4742
ATTACHMENT “B” Langley Sewerworks Regulation Bylaw 1998 No. 3701 Amendment Bylaw
2009 No. 4743
ATTACHMENT “C” Langley Garbage Collection Contract Bylaw 1994 No. 3382 Amendment
Bylaw 2009 No. 4744
 ATTACHMENT A

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

LANGLEY WATERWORKS REGULATION BYLAW 1995 NO. 3482

AMENDMENT BYLAW 2009 NO. 4742

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Bylaw No. 4742 sets the minimum charge for metered water customers at $158.63 for each
six-month period for the first 110 cubic meters of water consumed. The current rate is
$151.08.

The volume of water consumed after the first 110 cubic meters per six-month period will be
charged a rate of $0.458 per cubic meter. The current rate is $0.436 per cubic meter.

The flat rate for residential customers will be $317.26. The current rate is $302.16.
 ATTACHMENT A

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

LANGLEY WATERWORKS REGULATION BYLAW 1995 NO. 3482
AMENDMENT BYLAW 2009 NO. 4742

WHEREAS Bylaw No. 3482, cited as “Langley Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 1995 No. 3482”
provides for the regulation of the water works system, water supply and rates;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient to amend Bylaw 3482;

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, in Open Meeting
Assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langley Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 1995
No. 3482 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4742.”

2. Bylaw No. 3482 cited as “Langley Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 1995 No. 3482 is
amended by deleting Section 1, Section 2, Section 7 and Section 8 of Schedule “A”
attached to Bylaw 3482 and substituting the following therefore:

1. BASIC RATES
The annual flat rate for a distinct premise is $317.26.

Where there were two or more distinct premises on one property roll number in
May 2006, the annual flat rate was multiplied by the number of distinct premises.
The 2006 increase due to the conversion of the frontage tax to a user fee is
being phased in over 5 years (2006 to 2010) in equal increments.
Where there was multiple occupancy of a building on one property roll number in
May 2006, the annual flat rate was multiplied by the number of distinct
occupancies. The 2006 increase due to the conversion of the frontage tax to a
user fee is being phased in over 5 years (2006 to 2010) in equal increments.
Subject to the following: the annual flat rate for 2009 shall be multiplied by
365/255 and calculated from April 21, 2009.

2. RATES FOR METERED SERVICE

The two (2) meter billings during the year are based on the consumption for the
preceding six (6) month period.

The rates for each billing will be:

The first 110 cubic meters at a flat rate of $158.63 per distinct premise.
The remainder at $0.458 per cubic meter.
The minimum charge is $158.63 per distinct premises plus meter rent.” Where
there were multiple meters on one utility account number in May 2006. The
2006 increase due to the conversion of the frontage tax to a user fee is being
phased in over 5 years (2006 to 2010) in equal increments.

Subject to the following: the minimum charge for each six month period for 2009
shall be multiplied by 365/255 and calculated from April 21, 2009.
Bylaw No. 4742 ATTACHMENT A
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7. WATER PURCHASED FOR RESALE

The rate for such water use is $0.458 per cubic meter.

8. MUNICIPAL STANDPIPE USE

Payment for an estimate of amount of water to be used over a period of one year is
required.

Prepayment for such water use is $0.458 per cubic meter.

READ A FIRST TIME the day of , 2009

READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 2009
READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 2009
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED day of , 2009
the

Mayor Township Clerk

 ATTACHMENT B

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

LANGLEY SEWERWORKS REGULATION BYLAW 1998 NO. 3701

AMENDMENT BYLAW 2009 NO. 4743

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Bylaw No. 4743 sets the annual flat rate for a distinct premise at $305.16 for residential
sewer use. The current rate is $290.62 per distinct premise.

The rate for Non-Residential sewer use is set at $0.861 per cubic meter of sewage
discharged with a minimum of $152.58 per distinct premise for each six-month period. The
current rates are $0.82 per cubic meter of sewage discharged with a minimum of $145.31
per distinct premise for each six-month period.
 ATTACHMENT B

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

LANGLEY SEWERWORKS REGULATION BYLAW 1998 NO. 3701
AMENDMENT BYLAW 2009 NO. 4743

WHEREAS Bylaw No. 3701, cited as “Langley Sewerworks Regulation Bylaw 1998 No. 3701”
provides for the regulation of the sanitary sewer system, sewage treatment and rates;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 3701;

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, in Open
Meeting Assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langley Sewerworks Regulation Bylaw
1998 No. 3701 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4743.”

2. Bylaw No. 3701 cited as “Langley Sewerworks Regulation Bylaw 1998 No. 3701 is
amended by deleting Section 1. A., Section 2. A. and Section 4 of Schedule “B”
attached to Bylaw 3701 and substituting the following therefore:

1. BASIC RATES
A. Annual Flat Rate
The annual flat rate for a distinct premise is $305.16.

Where there were two or more distinct premises on one property roll
number in May 2006, the annual flat rate was multiplied by the number
of distinct premises. The 2006 increase due to the conversion of the
frontage tax to a user fee is being phased in over 5 years (2006 to
2010) in equal increments.

Where there was multiple occupancy of a building on one property roll

number in May 2006, the annual flat rate was multiplied by the number
of distinct occupancies. The 2006 increase due to the conversion of
the frontage tax to a user fee is being phased in over 5 years (2006 to
2010) in equal increments.

Subject to the following: the annual flat rate for 2009 shall be multiplied
by 365/255 and calculated from April 21, 2009.

2. RATES FOR NON RESIDENTIAL SEWER USE

A. Sewer Rates and Minimums
Where a connection:
(a) Is to a property used for industrial, commercial, or institutional
purpose
(b) Is to a property with farm classification as identified by the
B.C. Assessment Authority
(c) Is to a property having a water service larger than 19 mm in diameter
except for water services to a multi family dwellings
Bylaw No. 4743 ATTACHMENT B
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The owner shall be charged semi annually based on the sewage

discharged for each preceding six (6) month period. The billings will be
calculated by multiplying the cubic meters of sewage discharged by the
base rate RB where:

RB = $0.861

The minimum charge for each six month period is $152.58 per distinct
premises. Where there were multiple meters on one utility account number
in May 2006. The 2006 increase due to the conversion of the frontage tax
to a user fee is being phased in over 5 years (2006 to 2010) in equal
increments.

Subject to the following: The minimum charge for each six month period for
2009 shall be multiplied by 365/255 and calculated from April 21, 2009.

4. RATES FOR CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER

All users of the sanitary sewer shall be charged a fee for the use of the
system based on the approved maximum total discharge volume as
indicated on the GVS&DD “Application for a Waste Discharge Permit
pursuant to GVS&DD Sewer Use Bylaw No. 164.”

All users of the sanitary sewer shall be charged for the contaminated
groundwater discharged into the system according to the following formula:

R = $0.861 per cubic meter.

READ A FIRST TIME the day of , 2009

READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 2009
READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 2009
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED day of , 2009
the

Mayor Township Clerk

 ATTACHMENT C

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

LANGLEY GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACT BYLAW 1994 NO. 3382 AMENDMENT

BYLAW 2009 NO. 4744

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Bylaw No. 4744 sets the annual fee at $171.33 for residential users receiving garbage
collection service. The current rate is $144.58 per residence.
 ATTACHMENT C

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

LANGLEY GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACT BYLAW 1994 NO. 3382 AMENDMENT

BYLAW 2009 NO. 4744

WHEREAS Bylaw No. 3382, cited as "Langley Garbage Collection Contract Bylaw 1994 No.
3382" provides for a contract for the removal of garbage, ashes, refuse etc. pursuant to
"Township of Langley Garbage Collection Bylaw 1989 No. 2800";

AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient to amend Bylaw 3382;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley in open
meeting assembled enacts as follows:

1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Langley Garbage Collection Contract Bylaw 1994 No. 3382
Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4744."

2. Bylaw No. 3382 cited as "Langley Garbage Collection Contract Bylaw 1994 No. 3382",
as amended, is further amended by deleting Section 2 and Subsection 2 (a) and
substituting the following therefore:

2. The charge payable by all residential owners receiving service pursuant to

Bylaw No. 2800 shall be $171.33. The rate shall be collected with the annual
property tax notice and shall be subject to the same terms, conditions and
penalties as are applicable to the collection of the annual property taxes."

The rate for 2009 shall be multiplied by 365/255 and calculated from
April 21, 2009.

READ A FIRST TIME the day of , 2009

READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 2009
READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 2009
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED day of , 2009
the

Mayor Township Clerk