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BY-LAW # 1203-10-11
SCHEDULE "A"
WATER, SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER RATE CHARGES
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This Schedule "A" provides for water and sanitary sewer rates and storm sewer and
standard charges in Ward 1 of the town of Sussex.
1.0 EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date for all water and sanitary sewer rates and standard charges for this
Schedule "A" is January 1, 2023.
2.0 CONVERSION FACTORS
The conversion factors to be used in this Schedule "A" are as follows:
1 Cubic Metre = 220 Imperial Gallons
1 Unit = A Dwelling Unit.
3.0 WATER RATES
3.1 METERED SINGLE & TWO-FAMILY (SEPARATE SERVICES)
CONSUMPTION CHARGE
CHARGE/CUBIC METRE
Up To 55 Cubic Metres/Quarter
From 55 To 125 Cubic Metres/Quarter
Greater Than 125 Cubic Metres/Quarter
76.14 cents
30.81 cents
68.61 cents
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SIZE OF METER
DEMAND CHARGE/QUARTER
5/8"
$37.39
3/4"
$37.39
1"
$72.69
3.2 METERED TWO-FAMILY (SINGLE METER)
CONSUMPTION CHARGE
CHARGE/CUBIC METRE
Up To 55 Cubic Metres/Quarter
76.14 cents
From 55 To 125 Cubic Metres/Quarter
30.81 cents
Greater Than 125 Cubic Metres/Quarter
68.61 cents
SIZE OF METER
DEMAND CHARGE/QUARTER
5/8"
$74.79
3/4"
$74.79
1"
$149.47
1 1/4"
$303.64
1 142"
$313.47
3.3 METERED APARTMENT BUILDING, 3 -FAMILY AND/OR GREATER
CONSUMPTION CHARGE
CHARGE/CUBIC METRE
Up To 55 Cubic Metres/Quarter
76.14 cents
From 55 To 125 Cubic Metres/Quarter
30.81 cents
Greater Than 125 Cubic Metres/Quarter
68.61 cents
SIZE OF METER
DEMAND CHARGE/QUARTER
5/8"
$111.02
3/4"
$111.02
1"
$736.43
11/4
$738.85
1 1/z"
$741.24
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3.4 METERED APARTMENT BUILDING. 4 -FAMILY AND/OR GREATER
CONSUMPTION CHARGE
CHARGE/CUBIC METRE
Up To 55 Cubic Metres/Quarter
76.14 cents
From 55 To 125 Cubic Metres/Quarter
30.81 cents
Greater Than 125 Cubic Metres/Quarter
68.61 cents
SIZE OF METER
DEMAND CHARGE/QUARTER
5/8"
$150.56
3/4"
$162.59
1"
$742.29
1 1/4"
$ 744.69
1 1/z"
$747.09
2"
$749.46
3.5 METERED NON-RESIDENTIAL USERS
CONSUMPTION CHARGE
CHARGE/CUBIC METRE
Up To 9,000 Cubic Metres/Quarter
51.61 cents
From 9,001 To 13,500 Cubic
Metres/Quarter
45.31 cents
Greater Than 13,500 Cubic
Metres/Quarter
39.39 cents
SIZE OF METER
DEMAND CHARGE/QUARTER
5/8"
$40.25
3/4"
$40.25
1"
$50.50
1 x/4"
$64.91
1 1/2"
$78.14
2"
$117.85
3"
$191.18
4"
$368.00
6"
$630.18
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3.6 DWELLING UNIT FLAT RATE
The non -metered water rate for a dwelling unit or equivalent on the User Unit
Tables shall be ninety-eight dollars and fifty cents ($98.50) semi-annually per
dwelling unit payable in advance.
4.0 METER TESTING
4.1 The rate for testing a meter upon the request of a user shall be thirty
dollars ($30.00) for any meter up to 1".
4.2 The rate for testing a meter over 1" shall be the actual cost of the test.
43 The rate for testing a meter will not be applied if the meter is found
faulty, with a tolerance not exceeding 5%.
5.0 PRIVATE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS & HYDRANT CONNECTIONS
5.1 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
The rate for each privately -owned sprinkler system shall be eighty-five
dollars ($85.00) annually which charge shall be payable by January 31st of the
current year.
5.2 HYDRANT CONNECTIONS
The rate for each privately -owned hydrant connected to the town
water system shall be one hundred and eighty-one dollars ($181.00) annually
which charge shall be payable by January 31st of the current year.
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6.0 SANITARY SEWER RATES
6.1 METERED WATER WITHOUT WASTEWATER METER RATE
The user charge for premises with a town sewer connection with
metered water but without a wastewater meter and for premises which are not
tested for BOD shall be at the rate of 128% of the water consumption in
accordance with Section 3.0 Water Rates
6.2 DWELLING UNIT FLAT RATE
The non -metered rate for a single dwelling unit or equivalent on the
User Unit Table shall be one hundred and twenty-six dollars and fifty cents
($126.50) semi-annually, per dwelling unit payable in advance.
6.3 WASTEWATER METER AND BOD RATE
The user charge for premises with wastewater meters or premises which are
tested for BOD shall be calculated as follows:
(a) METERED RESIDENTIAL USER RATE
wastewater with BOD not exceeding 300 mg/1 =
92.67 cents per cubic metre;
wastewater with BOD in excess of 300 mg/1 to have an
additional charge of 2.62 cents per 4.550 cubic metres for
each 25 mg/1 increase or fraction thereof beyond
300 mg/1.;
(b) METERED NON-RESIDENTIAL USER RATE
(1) wastewater with BOD not exceeding 300 mg/1
65.47 cents per cubic metre; and
(ii) wastewater with BOD in excess of 300 mg/1 to have an
additional charge of 2.62 cents per 4.550 cubic metres for
each 25 mg/1 increase or fraction thereof beyond
300 mg/1.
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6.4 EAST COAST VILLAGE
The user charge for equivalent users of the East Coast Village which are
connected and serviced by the sewer system shall be at a rate equal to the rate
charged to equivalent users in this schedule.
7.0 NON -METERED WATER & WASTEWATER USER UNIT TABLES
7.1 RESIDENTIAL
DESCRIPTION
# OF UNITS
Single Residence
1
Duplex
2
Mini -home (Private or Leased Land)
1
Mini -home (Mini -home Park)
1
7.2 APARTMENT BUILDINGS
DESCRIPTION
# OF UNITS
First 3 Apartments
1.0 Unit/Apartment
Apartment 4 To 7 Inclusive
0.9 Unit/Apartment
Apartment 8 To 11 Inclusive
0.8 Unit/Apartment
Apartment 12 & Over
0.7 Unit/Apartment
7.3 INSTITUTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
# OF UNITS
Church
2
Lodge
1
7.4 OTHERS
DESCRIPTION
# OF UNITS
COMMERCIAL - all non -metered
retail stores, shops & offices except
those that are specified under
another part of this By -Law
1
Manufacturing
21/2
Restaurant - non -licensed
11/2
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Restaurant -- licensed
2
Restaurant - with licensed lounge
3
Barber Shop Or Beauty Salon
1
Service Station Or Garage
2
Convenience Store
11/2
Farm
11
Financial Institution
21/2
Day Care Centre
1/15 Unit Per Student, Teacher
Helper or Fraction Thereof
&
Laundromat
1 For Every 2 Washers
Or Fraction Thereof
Fitness Centre/Gym
11/2
Hotels & Motels
1 For Every 3 Rooms
Or Fraction Thereof
Rooming House And
Bed & Breakfast
1 Unit + Additional 1 Unit For
Every 3 Rooms
Or Fraction Thereof
Beverage Room Or Tavern
5
Supermarket
3
Schools
1/15 Unit Per Student, Teacher
Administrative Staff
&
Doctors, Dentists
2
Veterinarians
21/2
Seniors Home
1 for Every 5 Beds
Field House
2
Bowling Alley
2
Distillery
1
Rectory, Manse, Presbytery
1
Bakery
2
7.S SPECIAL BILLINGS
DESCRIPTION # OF UNITS
Water Only
Sewer Only
1
1
Service Outside Town Limits
In -Town Rate
Approved Home Occupation
1 Unit In Addition To
Residential Unit
Goold's Nurseries
11
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Federal Building, 46-48 Maple
8
Justice Building, 707 Main
3
Provincial Building, 717 Main
3
Agricultural Building, 701 Main
3
Health Services Building, 30 Moffett
4
Town Hall Building 524 Main
3
Community Services 1067 Main
1
Fire Department Building
3
Leonard Drive Works Garage
2
Cougle Road Works Garage
1
NB Tel
1
NB Power
1
Easy-Kleen
10
Kingswood University:
■ Nicholson Library/Chapel, 248 Main
2
■ Student Centre, 78 Summit
1
• President's Residence, 98 Summit
1
■ Dormitories
-74 Summit, McDowell
2
-76 Summit, Ingersoll
2
-83 Summit, Heritage
2
8.0 STANDARD CHARGES
8.1 19 mm Water Service Connection
Larger Water Service Connection
8.2 100 mm Sanitary Sewer Service Connection
Larger Sanitary Sewer Service Connection
$2,000.00
COST
$2,000.00
COST
8.3 100 mm. Storm Sewer Service Connection COST
Including the installation of headwalls
8.4 Supplying Water From 11/z " Line Or
From Fire Hydrant At Works Centre:
• Minimum Service Charge
• Water
$34.25
$0.0059
per load
per litre
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8.5 Filling Swimming Pools:
• Minimum Service Charge
• Water
8.6 Septage Sewer Charge
$69.00
$152.00
$0.0059
$0.0344
8.7 (1) Water Service
Reconnection Fee - regular hours
- overtime hours
per regular hour
per overtime hour
per litre
per litre
$47.00 -flat rate
$62.75/hr
(ii) This charge shall not be applicable for any repair work during
the Sussex Works Department regular working hours.
8.8 Any work that may require overtime hours by the town Employees,
including water service disconnection or reconnection, will be billed at overtime
rate in accordance with the Sussex Works Department Standard Charges Policy.
9.0 DISCOUNT
A discount of 5.0% shall apply to water and wastewater bills paid within thirty
(30) days of the billing date,
10.0 PLURAL OR FEMININE TERMS
Plural or feminine terms may apply whenever the singular, masculine or
feminine is used in this By -Law. It shall be considered as if the plural, feminine
or masculine has been used, where the context of the party or parties hereto so
requires.
11.0 VALIDITY
The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this By -
Law shall not affect the validity of any other part of this By -Law, which can be
given effect without such invalid part or parts.
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12.0 BY-LAW REPEALED
12.1 "Schedule A of A By -Law To Regulate Water & Wastewater Systems in The Town
Of Sussex, By -Law #1203-10-10" enacted January 17, 2022 is hereby repealed.
12.2 A repeal of the by-law designated in Subsection 12.0 (1) therefore shall not affect
any penalty, forfeiture or liability incurred before such repeal or any proceeding
for enforcing the same, completed or pending at the time of repeal; nor shall it
repeal, defeat, disturb, invalidate or prejudicially affect any manner or thing
whatsoever, completed, existing or pending, at the time of repeal.
READ FIRST TIME BY TITLE
READ SECOND TIME BY TITLE
READ IN ENTIRETY
THIRD READING BY TITLE
AND ENACTED
January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023
February 21, 2023
February 21.2023
MAYOR CLERK
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