# Staff Report (Engineering) – Amendment to Bylaw No. 1600 Sewer Utility Bylaw (Fees)

Meeting: Regular Council — November 18, 2019

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Source pages: 33–34

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Report to amend Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600 to set 2020 sewer fees consistent with West Shore Environmental Services' proposed increases for 2020.

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### Staff Report (Engineering) – Amendment to Bylaw No. 1600 Sewer Utility Bylaw (Fees)

Source pages: 33–34

## Staff Report (Engineering) – Amendment to Bylaw No. 1600 Sewer Utility Bylaw (Fees)

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### to
Council

### Date:
November 18, 2019

### Department:
Engineering

### Subject:
Amendment to Bylaw No. 1600 Sewer Utility Bylaw (Fees)

### Background

Source pages: 33–34

## Background

The City’s Bylaw No. 1600 Sewer Utility Bylaw currently has a fee structure from 2015 through to the end of 2019. The purpose of this report is to inform Council of an amendment to the fees for 2020.

### Commentary

Source pages: 33–34

## Commentary

The City’s sewer provider West Shore Environmental Services (WSES) provides notice on an annual basis of their fee structure for the upcoming calendar year.  The fees must be ratified by Council.

### Financial Implications

Source pages: 33–34

## Financial Implications

In a letter to the City dated October 28, 2019, WSES has indicated that they propose a 2% rate increase in 2020 for just the Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (SCRF) and the User Fee (UF).  The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for greater Victoria in 2018 was 2.4%.  No increased to the Incremental Storage Fee or Sewer Connection Fee are proposed.

### Legal Implications

Source pages: 33–34

## Legal Implications

The current Bylaw No. 1600 has rates to the end of 2019. Rates for 2020 are not included in the current bylaw, therefore an amendment to the bylaw is required.

### Options

Source pages: 33–34

## Options

That Council:

1. Give Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment No. 3 Bylaw No. 1877, 2019 first three readings;

OR

2. Do nothing at this time for Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment No. 3 Bylaw No. 1877, 2019

Respectfully submitted,

Submitted by:  
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering

Concurrence:  
Adriana Proton, Manager of Legislative Services

Concurrence:  
Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance

Concurrence:  
Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services

Concurrence:  
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer

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Attachment: Bylaw No. 1877