The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission (CK PUC) is required under the Municipal Act, 2001, Part XII to pass a by-law that imposes fees or charges related to Water and Wastewater Systems.
The Municipal Act, 2001, Part XII states that “A by-law, if not repealed earlier, expires on December 31 of the year following the year in which the by-law was passed.” (O.Reg. 244/02, s.12(3). The definition of “by-law’ includes a resolution for the purpose of a local board. The current water and wastewater rates and fees were approved by resolution in March 2019.
Before passing a by-law under Part XII of the Act, CK PUC is required to:
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- Hold at least one public meeting at which any person who attends has an opportunity to make representation with respect to the matter.
- Ensure that a minimum of 21 days notice of the public meeting is given.
- Prior to adoption, make available information regarding service description, cost of service, amount of the charge and rationale for imposing the charge
Administration will be submitting a revision to the Water and Wastewater Rates By-law to amend certain fees at the next regular public meeting on December 19, 2019.
For further information on this project, or a copy of the information on fees, please contact:
Tim Sunderland
General Manager
Chatham-Kent PUC
325 Grand Ave. E., P.O. Box 1191
Chatham, Ontario
N7M 5L8
Tel: 519-436-0119, ext 4337
Fax: 519-352-3432
E-mail: tims@chatham-kent.ca
