Title
Service Connection Requirements for Water and Wastewater Servicing Policy
Proposed Motion
That Council direct Administration to prepare a Service Connection Requirements for Water and Wastewater Servicing policy and present this policy for review at the Committee of the Whole meeting on July 6, 2021.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports review of a proposed Service Connection Requirements for Water and Wastewater Servicing Policy, but asks that Council consider an amendment to the timelines and direction to enable administration to bring a report back to the Committee of the Whole on September 7, 2021.
Purpose
This policy will establish guidelines for new developments to connect to municipal water and/or municipal waste water systems. New development projects may bring forward concerns regarding water usage and the process for dealing with waste water. A policy with guidelines for new developments would provide a process for projects and allow them to plan accordingly from the beginning of the development application process.
Summary
On April 27, 2021, Mayor Shaigec presented a Notice of Motion:
"Take notice that at a regular meeting of Council on May 11, 2021, Mayor Shaigec will move that Council direct administration to prepare a policy for Council review and approval to establish guidelines for new development to connect to municipal water and/or municipal waste water systems by July 2021".
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Strategic Economic Diversification Pillar: We support the continuation of traditional economic activities, while pursuing new opportunities for diversified and sustainable growth.
Responsible Leadership Pillar: We maintain the public's trust through transparent and fair decision-making, superior service delivery, and effective communication.
Financial Impact:
Cost: 0
Source of Funding: n/a