MattersUtilities & InfrastructureBYLAW 1881First seen Dec 9, 2019Last discussed Jan 16, 2024
Sewer utility fee amendments
The amendments update Langford’s sewer utility fee schedule, covering connection, capital-recovery and sewer-use charges. The latest listed amendment also relates to capital-recovery and user-fee adjustments, which affect the cost of connecting to and using the sewer system.
Where it stands: Amendment 6 was listed for adoption March 7, 2023; no adoption decision is recorded.
Governing bylawNo. 1600In force, as amended
Sewer Utility BylawOwners of properties served by a sanitary sewer main may have to connect buildings that generate sewage, pay sewer fees, and maintain their private service pipes. The bylaw also sets rules for connection work, septic tanks, sewer use, and fee assistance for eligible households.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
- A residentAsks · Bylaw 2156 fees
Asks council to explain the continued capital recovery and storage fees in Bylaw 2156 despite stating that capital costs have been recovered. - A residentSupports · Sewer utility bylaw amendment
Supports option two for sewer fees to limit rent increases and flags errors in the territorial acknowledgement. - Lisa FoxhallSupports · Sewer utility bylaw amendment
Supports option two and asks council to reduce the sewer connection fee to $5,000, citing paid debt and costs burdening renters and taxpayers. - S. Seyvert (Langford)Mixed · Sewer bylaw and meeting minutes
Supports option two for sewer fees and asks council to include missing December 4 minutes and restore omitted park-naming comments.
- A residentAsks · Bylaw 2156 fees
Three readings given to another sewer fee amendment
Council gave first, second and third reading to Sewer Utility Bylaw Amendment No. 6 (Bylaw No. 2113, 2023).
Decision: Gave first, second and third readings to the sewer utility bylaw amendment.
Passed 6–1· Against: Mark Morley