MattersUtilities & InfrastructureBylaw No. 2222First seen Jan 16, 2024Last discussed Feb 18, 2025
Sewer utility fees
The amendment updates 2025 sewer charges, raising the annual user fee from $324.05 to $332.48, about 70 cents more per month. The increase reflects 2.6% inflation, while incremental storage recovery fees stay frozen.
Where it stands: Three readings given Feb 19, 2025; final adoption still to come.
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.
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