Building Water Rates - 89 Larkfield Drive
North York Centre South
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March
18, 1998) from the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York Civic Centre:
Purpose:
The owner of 89 Larkfield Drive. (Mr. D. Finnie) has requested that the building water rate in the
amount of $416.00 which was paid under Municipal Services Application No. 004701 be refunded
as he used water from his neighbours during construction of the new house at the subject location.
Source of Funds:
N/A
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the building water rate not be refunded. Mr. Finnie had water available from
the existing old water service on the property.
Council Reference/Background History:
A memorandum dated January 16, 1998, was received by this Department from Committee
Secretary, Ms. C. Davidovits requesting a report be submitted to the Community Council in reply
to Mr. D. Finnie's letter dated December 15, 1997.
Building Water Rates are monies charged to an applicant in conjunction with the fee for a new water
service connection for any water that may be used by the builder during construction, prior to the
installation of a meter.
In accordance with Works Committee Report 2, Clause 4, as adopted by Council on January 26,
1981, by Resolution 81-3, building water rates for all buildings were set at $1.28 per $1000.00 of
building value. These values were used to establish the building water rate of $416.00 at this
location.
Water By-law No. 32789 states, "A flat rate unmetered charge for water for use in building
construction shall be made at the time of application for a new water service."
Mr. Finnie applied and paid for a new water service connection and building water rates on August
13, 1997. A meter was installed at 89 Larkfield Dr. on February 5, 1998. Records indicate that the
new water service connection was installed by the City on September 12, 1997. The old water
service connection, on the property, which could have been used by the builder until this date, was
disconnected.
Conclusions:
In view of the 1981 Council decision and the current Water By-law No. 32789, it is advised that no
action be taken.