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POLICY NUMBER - 71
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Policy Subject / Title - Compliance Assistance Sewer Connections
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
71.01
It shall be the policy of the Region of Queens Municipality to provide a
mechanism whereby residents may comply with an order to connect to the
Region of Queens' sewer system in lieu of the Region carrying out the work
required pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
POLICY PROCEDURE
71.02
The applicant shall be the owner of the property served with an order to
connect to the Region of Queens' sewer system.
71.03
The applicant shall complete the Sewer Installation - Application for
Compliance Assistance Form as attached.
71.04
The applicant shall provide documentation of all household sources of
income and a monthly budget of all expenditures.
71.05
The applicant shall submit a written quotation from the contractor(s) who will
be providing the service.
71.06
The completed application will be reviewed by the Engineer for approval of
the contractor's(s) price and then forwarded to the finance department for
final approval.
71.07
The compliance assistance will be repaid at an interest rate of one percent
(1%) per month plus a principal payment for a term not to exceed five (5)
years with interest be applied first on each payment.
71.08
Notwithstanding 71.07, if the applicant's income meets the income level as
established by Council's low income tax exemption policy, the Director of
Finance may, at his/her discretion, extend the repayment period. The
Director of Finance may also exempt the individual from paying a monthly
interest charge on the outstanding debt. Applicant's who are applying under
this category must provide the Treasurer with a copy of their previous year's
income tax assessment or other proof of income satisfactory to the Director
of Finance.
POLICY NUMBER - 71
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Policy Subject / Title - Compliance Assistance Sewer Connections
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71.09
This compliance assistance shall form a lien on the property and, in default of
compliance with the terms of the agreement, may result in the
commencement of tax sale or other proceedings for collection
Approved by Council:
October 16, 2006