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BYLAWBylaw Number: 954-26Bylaw Name: Municipal Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw
A bylaw of the TOWN OF BASSANO in the provinCe of alberta, to establish the position of MUNICIPAL fEES, rates AND CHARGES.
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Bassano in the Province of Alberta has the authority pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments, to pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting public utilities;
AND WHEREAS, Section 344, 345, and 346 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, 2000 and amendments thereto, authorize a Council to impose penalties for late payment taxes;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Bassano wishes to establish fees, rates and charges for the municipal services provided by the Town;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the Section 191 of the Municipal Government Act, a council is authorized to amend a bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED under the authority and subject to the provision of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of the Town of Bassano duly assembled, enacts and adopts as follows the Municipal Fees, Rates, and Charges, attached to and forming Schedules of this Bylaw:
Short Title
This Bylaw may be referred to as the "Municipal Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw"
General Provisions
The fees, rates and charges contained in the attached Schedules are hereby established.
Where this Bylaw establishes a fee that also exists in another Bylaw and Policy that predates the effective date of this Bylaw, the fee in this Bylaw shall be the applicable fee and the other Bylaw is hereby effectively amended.
Where the required fee is not specified in a Schedule, such fees shall be determined by Council in a manner consistent with those fees listed in the applicable Schedule.
All fees, rates and charges contained include a Goods and Service Tax.
Schedules
Schedule A Business License forms part of this Bylaw.
Schedule B Planning and Development forms part of this Bylaw.
Schedule C Pool forms part of this Bylaw.
Schedule D Cemetery forms part of this Bylaw.
Schedule E Town Operated Facilities forms part of this Bylaw.
Schedule F Tax and Utility Penalties forms part of this Bylaw.
Schedule G Animals forms part of this Bylaw.
Schedule H Community Standards Specified Penalties forms part of this Bylaw.
Schedule I Public Works and Administration forms part of this Bylaw.
Severability
Should any provision of this Bylaw be found invalid, the invalid provision shall be severed, and the remaining Bylaw shall be maintained.
Repeal
Penalty on Late Payment of Taxes Bylaw 918/21 is hereby repealed.
Enactment
This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect upon third and final reading.
EFFECTIVE DATE AND READINGS
READ a first time in council this 9th day of March 2026.
READ a second time in council this 9th day of March 2026.
READ a third and final time in council this 9th day of March 2026.
TOWN OF BASSANO
____________________________________ MAYOR
____________________________________
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
SCHEDULE ABusiness License
General Business License Fees
Resident
$70.00
Non-Resident
$120.00
Other Charges
Request for Appeal
$150.00
Penalties
Offence
Residential
Non - Residential
3.1 and 5.4 Failure to obtain/hold a License
$140.00
$240.00
5.2 and 5.4 Failure to pay License fee
$75.00
$75.00
A Violations of all other sections of this Bylaw are subject to a specified penalty as follows:
1st Offence - $75.00
2nd Offence (within one year of committing 1st offence) - $150.00
3rd Offence (within one year of committing 1st offence) - $300.00
SCHEDULE B
Planning and Development
Development Permit Fee Schedule
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Use or Use Requesting Waiver(s)
Additional Fee for commencement of a development without a permit
Residential:
Dwellings - Single Family
$ 100.00
$ 200.00
$2000.00
Dwellings - Multi-Family
$ 200.00
$ 300.00
$3000.00
Additions/Renovations
$ 50.00
$ 150.00
$ 500.00
Accessory Buildings 100. ft2. or greater
$ 50.00
$ 150.00
$ 500.00
Home Occupations
$ 50.00
$ 150.00
$ 500.00
Secondary Suites
$ 100.00
$ 200.00
$ 500.00
Commercial/Industrial:
Change of Use
$ 200.00
$ 300.00
$ 1000.00
All other development
$ 300.00
$ 400.00
$ 3000.00
Public/Institutional:
All uses
$ 200.00
$ 300.00
$ 500.00
Sign Permit:
$ 50.00
$ 150.00
$ 500.00
Fences:
N/A
$ 150.00
$ 500.00
Decks:
$ 50.00
$ 150.00
$ 500.00
Land Use Bylaw (printed copy of Bylaw)
$ 25.00
Letter of Compliance:
$ 75.00
Additional Copies of Letter of Compliance
$ 25.00
Demolition Permit:
$ 50.00
Recirculation Fee:
50% of the original application fee
Land Use Bylaw Amendments:
$600.00
Other Statutory Plans and Amendments To:
$ 500.00
Request to convene a special meeting of the Municipal Planning Commission:
$ 300.00
Appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board:
$600.00
SCHEDULE CPool
General Admission
2026
Drop-in
Child (3-7 years)
$4.50
Youth (8-17 years)
$6.50
Adult (18-64 years)
$7.50
Senior (65+ years)
$6.50
Family (5 people)
$27.00
Punch Card
Child (3-7 years)
$40.50
Youth (8-17 years)
$58.50
Adult (18-64 years)
$67.50
Senior (65+ years)
$58.50
Family (5 people)
$243.00
Seasons Pass
Child (3-7 years)
$106.25
Youth (8-17 years)
$156.25
Adult (17-64 years)
$181.25
Senior (65+ years)
$156.25
Family (5 people)
$340.00
Facility Rentals
2026
1 hour (flat rate) <40 patrons per hour
$160.00
School rental - 1 hour (flat rate) <40 patrons per hour
$100.00
>40 patrons per hour
$30.00 (flat rate)
Facility rentals can be booked for a minimum of 1-hour, additional hours may be purchased in part based on 30-minute increments, pending facility, and staffing abilities. Rentals can only be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. as this is the regular hours for the facility, weather, and staff capacity permitting.
Contract rates may be available for facility-specific programming.
Free Swim Friday Sponsorship
2026
2 hours (flat-rate)
$350.00
Dates/times will be selected based on facility availability during July and August. Patrons attending a Free Swim Friday will be asked to exit the pool once the free swim is over. Patrons can pay the regular admission fee to return to the pool.
Aquafit
2026
Seasons Membership (28 sessions)
$175.00
1 Month Membership (8 sessions)
$50.75
Class Drop-in
$7.25
Swimming Lessons
2026
Parent and Tot
$57.50
Preschool 1
$57.50
Preschool 2
$57.50
Swimmer 1
$69.50
Swimmer 2
$69.50
Swimmer 3
$69.50
Swimmer 4
$69.50
Swimmer 5
$69.50
Swimmer 6
$69.50
Rookie/Ranger Patrol
$82.50
Star Patrol
$82.50
Bronze Star
$82.50
Star Patrol/Bronze Star
$82.50
School Lessons
$40.00
Private Lessons (per 30 minutes)
$32.50
Semi-Private Lessons (per 30 minutes with a maximum of 3 students)
$52.50
Adult Lessons
$47.50
Advanced Courses
Minimum # of participants
2026
Standards First Aid (full course or recertification)
8 students.
$185.00
Bronze Cross
7 students.
$170.00
Bronze Medallion
7 students.
$170.00
National Lifeguard - Pool
7 students.
$355.00
National Lifeguard - Pool Recertification
4 students.
$115.00
Lifesaving Society - Lifesaving/Swim Instructor
7 students.
$340.00
Lifesaving Society - Lifesaving/Swim Instructor Recertification
4 students.
$115.00
SCHEDULE DCemetery
2026
Casket Interment/Disinterment Fees
Plot Fee
$ 800
April 15 - October 31 (Summer Rates)
Monday -Friday 7AM - 3PM
$ 360
Monday -Friday after 3PM
$ 560
Saturday - Sunday
$ 560
Statutory Holidays
$ 860
Additional Fee Under 72 Hours Notice
$ 310
November 1 - April 14 (Winter Rates)
Monday -Friday 7AM - 3PM
$ 650
Monday -Friday after 3PM
$ 710
Saturday - Sunday
$ 710
Statutory Holidays
$ 1,010
Additional Fee Under 72 Hours Notice
$ 505
Cremation Burial Interment/Disinterment Fees
2026
Plot Fee
$ 800
April 15 - October 31 (Summer Rates)
Monday -Friday 7AM - 3PM
$ 155
Monday -Friday after 3PM
$ 255
Saturday - Sunday
$ 255
Statutory Holidays
$ 505
Additional Fee Under 72 Hours Notice
$ 305
November 1 - April 14 (Winter Rates)
Monday -Friday 7AM - 3PM
$ 205
Monday -Friday after 3PM
$ 305
Saturday - Sunday
$ 305
Statutory Holidays
$ 505
Additional Fee Under 72 Hours Notice
$ 505
Columbarium Niche
2026
Niche Unit Price
$ 1,250
Monday -Friday 7AM - 3PM
$ 155
Monday -Friday after 3PM
$ 255
Saturday - Sunday
$ 255
Statutory Holidays
$ 505
Additional Fee Under 72 Hours Notice
$ 305
SCHEDULE ETown Operated Facilities
Community Hall
Community Hall Weekend Rates
Full Weekend Rate including Greenspace (Friday - Sunday)
$ 800
Access Friday at Noon for Set-up, access until Noon on Sunday
Option for Additional Day (Long Weekends Only)
$ 300
Community Hall and Campground Weekend Rates
Full Weekend Rate including Campground and Greenspace (Friday - Sunday)
$ 1,500
Access Friday at Noon for Set-up, access until Noon on Sunday - includes full use and access of the Campground (15+ units - layout must ensure public safety and accessibility)
Option for Additional Day (Long Weekends Only)
$ 500
Community Hall - All Other Rates
Hourly Rates
Kitchen Only
$ 150
Daily Rates
Main Hall with Kitchen/Bar
$ 500
Main Hall without Kitchen/Bar
$ 350
Funerals
$ 175
Greenspace when booked
$ -
Campground
Bassano Homecoming Campground
Open April 1 to October 15
Tent - Non Power Site
$ 20
Monthly Non Power Site
$ 500
Power Site
$ 30
Monthly Power Site
$ 750
Thrive
Membership Type
General Admission
2026
Drop In
Monthly
Annual
Youth (14-17 years)
$ 6
$ 30
$ 200
Adult (18-64 years)
$ 7
$ 35
$ 250
Senior (65+ years)
$ 6
$ 30
$ 200
SCHEDULE FTax and Utility Penalties
Taxes
There shall be levied upon all current taxes remaining unpaid after July 31, an 12% penalty which shall be added to and form part of the unpaid taxes.
If July 31 falls onto a weekend, payments on current taxes shall be accepted until the end of the next business day.
There shall be levied upon all tax arrears, a penalty of 12% which will be added to and form part of the unpaid taxes on the first business day after January 1st of the next succeeding year.
A fee of $25.00 shall be charged for tax certificates. Property owners shall be issued tax certificates free of charge.
Utilities
There shall be levied upon all current utilities remaining unpaid after the end of each month, a 4.0% penalty which shall be added to and form part of the unpaid utilities.
All outstanding utility balances after six (6) months will be transferred to the tax roll of the property and form part of the unpaid taxes. These may be collected in the same manner as taxes
SCHEDULE GAnimals
Offenses and penalties shall be issued per calendar year of January 1 to December 31 annually in accordance with the rates defined within.
A violation tag or violation ticket, be it a warning or penalty shall be issued with every enforcement action taken by a Dog Control Officer.
First Offence
$150
Second Offence
$300
Third Offence
$600
Animal Licenses
Animal License Fixed
Dog
$ 20
Cat
$ 20
Replacement Tag
$ 5
Animal License
Dog
$ 40
Cat
$ 40
Replacement Tag
$ 5
SCHEDULE H
Community Standards Specified Penalties
Offenses and penalties shall be issued per calendar year of January 1 to December 31.
A violation tag or violation ticket, be it a warning or penalty shall be issued with every enforcement action taken by an Enforcement Officer.
Offense
Section
Penalty
Permit a nuisance on private property or permit unsightly property
3.3
1st Offense - $500
2nd Offense - $1,000
3rd Offense - $1,500
Subsequent offences shall double to a maximum of $5,000.
Cause or permit noise
4.3
1st Offense - $250
2nd Offense - $350
3rd Offense - $500
Subsequent offences shall double to a maximum of $2,500.
Motor vehicle repair in contravention of bylaw
5.1
1st Offense - $250
2nd Offense - $350
3rd Offense - $500
Subsequent offences shall double to a maximum of $2,500.
Failure to remove graffiti from property
6.1
1st Offense - $250
2nd Offense - $350
3rd Offense - $500
Subsequent offences shall double to a maximum of $2,500.
SCHEDULE IPublic Works and Administration
Public Works charges for activities:
Snow clearing for delinquent sidewalks - $50/hour
Water meter maintenance and installation - $100/hour
After hours surcharge (from 5pm to 7am) of an additional 20% on all services
Administration charge of 10%
Administration charges for activities:
Accounts Receivable
4% penalty will be applied per month to all accounts receivable that are outstanding past 60 days.
NSF Charges
A $30.00 NSF charge will be applied to all returned cheques that are marked "unpaid" or "insufficient funds".
Stale Dated Charges
A $30.00 fee will be charged and deducted from any cheques issued by the Town to a person or vendor where the cheque is deemed stale dated or when a person or vendor requests that the cheque is cancelled.
Incoming Wire Transfer
A $30.00 fee will be charged against all incoming wire transfers received by the Town. The fee shall either be deducted from the payment or applied as a charge to the account.
3rd Party Accounting
Where the Town assists with 3rd party matters related to the acquisition of services, purchase or supply of goods for a person or business, a 10% administrative fee shall be applied to the account. The administrative fee shall not be applied to volunteer boards operating at any municipal facility.
Photocopy/Print/Fax
Photocopy/print fees is $1.50/side per copy (black and white) and $2.50/side per copy (colour) (includes GST).
Fax fee is $2.00/side (includes GST).
Commissioner of Oaths
Administration rate will be $100/hour for employees designated and acting as a Commissioner of Oaths. They shall only use these powers for the execution for local business.