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OPEN DELEGATION FROM RICHARD ELLIS CONCERNING THE CANCELLATION OF THE EXEMPTION ON IRRIGATION SPRINKLERS
Mr. Richard Ellis provided an Open Delegation concerning the cancellation of the exemption on irrigation sprinklers for multi-residential condominium corporations.
Mr. Ellis discussed the following comments and concerns:
• His past experience associated with the City and multi-residential waste collection;
• A request for reconsideration of the decision to cancel the exemption on irrigation sprinklers for multi-residential condominium corporations;
• The installation of exemption meters on irrigation sprinkler for the purpose of measuring water that does not enter the City’s Waste Water System;
• The financial impacts associated with the City canceling the exemption; and
• That he felt it was unfair to cancel the exemption to multi-residential buildings.
Ms. Sandra Brunet, Manager of Environmental Operations provided information regarding the passing of By-law 2011-104, concerning Water and Wastewater Billing and Collection. She noted that the exemption for irrigation purposes was phased out over a five year period for multi-residential units and is alignment with the current Provincial requirements and the Water Efficiency Master Plan.
Mayor Lehman read a copy of correspondence dated November 3, 2016 that was in response to correspondence received from Mr. Ellis detailing the decision to cancel the exemption for irrigation sprinklers.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions and received responses from City staff and Mr. Ellis.