Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw 02/2026 (Town of Bowden) — full text, Bowden, Alberta

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Page 1 of 13 re Town of Bowden y Box 338, 2101 20" Ave Bowden, Alberta, TOM OKO Town of Bowden -- Province of Alberta RATES, FEES, CHARGES, & PENALTIES BYLAW 02 /2026 A Bylaw of the Town of Bowden, in the Province of Alberta, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, Whereas the Municipal Government Act, RSA2000, Chapter M-26 Part 2 Bylaws, Section 7 provides that Council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting: i. the services provided by or on behalf of the municipality, ii. the enforcement of bylaws including fines & penalties. And whereas the Municipal Government Act, RSA2000, Chapter M-26 Part 2 Bylaws, Section 8 provides that Council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting, including but not limited to: i. the provision of a system of licences, permits or approvals, ii. the establishment of taxes for the purpose of raising revenue, iii. the establishment of fees for persons or businesses who do not reside or maintain a place of business within the municipality, iv. intermunicipal licensing programs. And whereas the Council of the Town of Bowden wishes to incorporate in one bylaw rates, fees, charges, levy's, fines, and penalties so as to facilitate a regular review, appraisal and public transparency of such rates, fees, charges, levy's fines, and penalties. Now therefore, the Council of the Town of Bowden hereby enacts as follows: 1 SHORT TITLE This bylaw may be known as and cited as the "Rates & Fees Bylaw'. 2 PURPOSE The purpose of this bylaw is to set rates, fees, charges, levies, fines, and penalties that will be charged for the services provided by the Town. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 2 of 13 3 DEFINITIONS In this bylaw (and the attached Schedules) the following definitions apply: Bylaw Means this bylaw and all other Town bylaws made pursuant to the authority of the MGA, and includes any regulation, enactment or policy made pursuant to the authority or this or any other Town bylaw. CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) Is the person appointed by the Council into the position of Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Bowden in accordance with the MGA and is the administrative head of the Municipality (and includes any person given designated responsibilities by the CAO). Council Means the duly elected Municipal Council of the Town of Bowden. Municipality Means the Town of Bowden, a municipal corporation within the Province of Alberta. MGA Means the Municipal Government Act, RSA2000, Chapter M-26, and any regulations made thereunder. Occupant A person (other than an owner) occupying or exercising control over, or having right to occupy or exercise control over, land or property or buildings (not owned by the Municipality) either as a tenant or lessee for the purpose of residential or commercial activity under agreement with the owner of the land or property or buildings. Owner Means a person who is one or more of the following: a) the registered / legal owner of the property, b) recorded as the owner of the property on the assessment roll of the Town, c) an authorized occupier of a property or premise, d) the person who has lawful possession of a property or premise, e) the person who has the right to exercise control over a property or premise, f) in control or development of a property or premises under construction. g) aperson who is in control of an animal or vehicle or equipment Person Means any of the following: a) an individual (resident / non-resident or visitor), b) alegal entity or business entity, including a firm, developer, contractor, association, partnership, society, or corporation, c) atrustee, executor, administrator, agent, or employee of either a) or b), d) unless the context otherwise requires, this does not include the Town. Premise Means any of the following: a) private land b) any building or a structure (either occupied or unoccupied) c) both or part of a) & b) In addition, any building or structure or any part of portion of a building or structure, including any land used in connection with that building or structure for the purposes of: Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 3 of 13 a) providing parking for vehicles, b) displaying or storing vehicles, equipment or other articles or things, c) enhancing the appearance or use of the building or structure, d) carrying out activities that are ancillary to the activities carried in or on that building or structure. Property Means any of the following: a) any public or private land, b) any building or structure (either residential or non-residential / occupied or unoccupied), c) a parcel of land as registered with Alberta Land Titles. d) both or part of a) & b), situated within the Municipality. Pursuant to Means to execute, carry out or investigate an activity in accordance with the requirements of a statute, ruling, policy, order, or request. Reasonably Practicable Means fulfilling a legislative or practical obligation in a way that: a) is feasible given the circumstances and, b) would be considered appropriate by a reasonable person in similar circumstances. Red Deer County Means the municipal corporation of Red Deer County in the Province of Alberta. Remedial Order An order to remedy contraventions issued in accordance with section 545 of the MGA. Resident Means a person who resides within a Town of Bowden address (postal code TOM OKO), or an organization that is based within the Municipality, or any person, group or team as determined by the CAO as being a "resident" at the sole discretion of the CAO (on a case-by-case basis, without setting of any precedent). Residential Means a premise where no commercial activity or business is carried out (unless authorized by permit through a Business Licence). Specific Penalty Means an amount payable in respect of offences in accordance with this bylaw. Town Means the municipal corporation of the Town of Bowden. Words (interpretation) i. "may" is to be interpreted as permissive (allowed but not obligatory, optional). ii. "must" is to be interpreted as imperative (obligatory, mandatory, required, unavoidable). iii. | "shall" is to be interpreted as "must". iv. "should" is to be interpreted as a recommended (desirable, not required to conform). v. "including but not limited to" means when listing a number of items, does not limit the bylaw term to only those words or those items listed. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 4 of 13 4 DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY 4.1 Authority of Council Council will set rates, fees, charges, levies, penalties, and fines as set out within this bylaw. 4.2 Authority of the CAO 4.2.1 Council authorizes the CAO to conduct all actions necessary in order to fulfill the responsibilities and duties legislated under any statutory enactment, regulation, order, this bylaw, or any other Town bylaw. 4.2.2 Without limitation, the CAO is empowered to provide for: i. | administering or enforcing the provisions of this bylaw, ii. facilitating the billing and collecting of fees & penalties, iii. | granting licences, approvals and permissions as set out in this bylaw, iv. | approving exemptions to this bylaw or waiving penalties where appropriate or necessary, v. imposing additional costs or penalties associated with the collection of unpaid rates, fees, charges, and fines, vi. the recovery of any unforeseen costs associated with the provision of Town services, vii. | any action or decision deemed as being reasonably practicable. 4.2.3 The provisions within any section of this bylaw where relevant do not apply in cases where there is a temporary relaxation of any provision made by the CAO due to special circumstances or other special arrangements. 4.2.4 The CAO has the authority to make an exception to any rates, fees, or charges contained within this bylaw without precedent in response to abnormal circumstances or needs or situation at the time (eg: an emergency action). 4.2.5 The CAO has the authority to impose unspecified fines, or penalties without precedent, dependent upon the context, nature, and severity of a matter or the specific nature of a bylaw offence. 4.2.6 Where rates have not been established for a specific service within this bylaw, the CAO may establish and levy charges for services for other administrative / operational services provided by the Town. 4.2.7 (i) The CAO may issue a written warning that: i. directs a person to take action to remedy any contravention of this bylaw, ii. | states the action the Town will take to remedy the contravention. (ii) This may lead to the issue of: i. | awritten warning, ii. | aspecific penalty for contravention of a provision or for an offence as identified within this or any other Town bylaw, ii. | an unspecified penalty of not less than $50.00 up to a maximum of $10,000.00 for any offence, iv. the issue of a remedial order to remedy the infraction (in accordance with Part 13, Division 4, Enforcement of Municipal Law of the MGA), v. -- civil proceedings through the courts, vi. any or all of i) to v) above. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 5 of 13 4.2.8 The CAO may delegate powers to Designated Officers as deemed appropriate or necessary. 5 LIABILITY & APPEAL 5.1 No action for damages shall be taken against the Town or any Designated Officer acting under the authority of this bylaw or the enforcement of the provisions of this bylaw or any other statutory enactment or order. 5.2 Any penalty or order issued under this bylaw shall not affect or remove in full or part any liability for claims or damages that may arise under a civil action brought to a Court in relation to an offence committed under this bylaw or any other enactment. 5.3 Right of Appeal Any person who considers themselves to be aggrieved by a decision of the CAO (or a Designated Officer of the Town) made under this bylaw may appeal the decision in accordance with the appeal procedures stated within Bylaw Enforcement Policy 05 / 2023. 5 APPLICABILITY 5.1 This bylaw applies to all persons, owners, occupants, residents, customers, and businesses within the Town of Bowden municipal boundaries. 5.2 General Sales Tax (GST) will be applied in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CRA) where applicable. §.3 Nothing in this bylaw (either by inclusion or omission) exempts or relieves any person from: i. complying with the provision of any federal, provincial, enactment, code, or regulation, ii. any requirement of any lawful permit, order, or licence, iii. any fine, charge, fee or rate charge made by any other federal or provincial legislation or regulatory body. 5.4 The rates, fees, charges, levy's, fines and penalties stated within this bylaw may be enforced by the provisions contained within the Municipal Government Act (Part 13, Division, 4 Enforcement of Municipal Law), the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A. 2000 C. P-24, or any other Provincial or Federal regulation where valid and enforceable. 5.5 . Exceptions (either permanent or temporary) to any provision within this bylaw: i. | can be made by the CAO, due to special circumstances, arrangements or need, ii. | are as stated in this bylaw, iii. | may apply to any Designated Officer or person acting under authority, or agreement or in the normal course of their official duties, for example: Peace Officers, RCMP, Fire Department. 5.6 All references in this bylaw to an act, statute, regulation, or other bylaw refer to the current version of that enactment, as amended or replaced from time to time including all successor legislation. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 6 of 13 6 SEVERABILITY Every provision of this bylaw is independent of all other provisions. If any provision of this bylaw is declared invalid for any reason by a Court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions of this bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable. The addition or amendment of a rate, fee, charge, levy, order, fine or penalty in any section of this bylaw shall only affect that particular section of this bylaw and all other sections shall remain in full force and effect. 7 SCHEDULES 7.1 Schedules attached to this bylaw: Schedule A Business Licence Schedule B Recreation (Arena) Schedule C Planning / Development & Property Tax Schedule D Utilities Schedule E Cemetery Schedule F Animal Licensing Schedule G Bylaw Control & Enforcement Penalties 7.2 All schedules attached to this bylaw form part of this bylaw. 8 BYLAW PRECEDENCE This bylaw (and the attached schedules) supersedes and takes precedence over all previously passed bylaws that make reference to, or include specific fees, charges, rates, levies, fines or penalties. Bylaw 03/2025 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed. This bylaw will come into effect on the final day of passing and signature thereof. Read a first time in open council this 9"" day of March 2026, Read a second time in open council this 9" day of March 2026, and finally passed by majority consent of the Councillor's present. Read a third time in open council this 9"" day of March 2026. Laurie Miller Greg Skotheim Mayor Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 7 of 13 SCHEDULE A_ Business Licence Service Description Unit of Measure GST included |LicenceFee | Business Licence __- resident $25.00 Business Licence _- non-resident $100.00 Business Licence _ - resident after Aug 31%') | Per month pro rata $5.00 Business Licence __- non-resident (after Aug 31%) | Per month pro rata $10.00 Business Licence __- resident temporary) $25.00 Business Licence _- non-resident (temporary) @ $50.00 Beas > Sees eee Ro ee Pee Ss Set [Penalties no sty Breach of Business Licence Bylaw $250 Breach of Business Licence Bylaw $500 Notes @ A temporary Business Licence is valid for a period of two weeks only. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 8 of 13 SCHEDULE B_ Recreation (Arena) Service Description Unit of Measure plus GST Winter Ice Rental Rates® [Minimamtime creed Thou | Prime time (4:00pm until closing & weekends) | Additional time charged per "hour =[ Resident outh team or group $99.00 Non-Resident (youth team or group $150.00 Resident adult $154.00 Non-Resident (adult $185.00 [Non-Primetime --SS~S~S~S~«S nate EHOW $93.50 Adult $121.00 Bowden School Per student per rental time slot $1.16 Upstairs lobb Per event / booking $27.50 Bois Ae RE eae oe Ol ee ee ee Arena -- Summer Rental Rates es $71.50 Adult $93.50 Resident "non profit" $419.27 Resident "commercial event" $489.10 Non-Resident "commercial event" $628.90 Notes @ An interest penalty of 2% per month will be levied on all outstanding balances. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 9 of 13 SCHEDULE C Planning / Development & Property Tax GST not included |PropertyTax | | Tax Penalties (section 344MGA applies) | (as per Taxation & Property Assessment Notice) or by Tax "TIPPS" program (as per Taxation & Property Assessment Notice) po Commercial $500.00 | | Landowner Assessment Record/Tax Searches | | $20.00 ee ie Ss ae ns ere eo eer |LandUseBylaw ef Off Site Levy [Land Use Planning &Development | fLandUse Bylaw Penalties for specified offences under the Land Use Bylaw Notes ® Tax payment must be made in full by June 30". A penalty of 12% will be levied on the amount of any remaining balance. ® Current year taxes and penalties (combined) that remain unpaid by December 31* within any tax year become "tax arrears" and are subject to a further tax penalty of 15% effective January 1°". Property Owners who default on payments under the monthly Tax Payment Program (TIPPS) will incur tax penalties as set out in @ above and @. © Red Deer County is the approved Development Authority under a Municipal Services Agreement between the Town of Bowden and Red Deer County. Please refer to the Planning & Development page of the Red Deer County web site. http://www.rdcounty.ca/170/Planning-Development Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 10 of 13 SCHEDULE D Utilities [WaterSupply&Services | MS a a ee Bee See ee Ree ee |SanitarySewer(wastewater) | See es nee. | SS eee en ee SES [Garbage& Recycling | Notes @ A Flat rate fee will be levied on commercial businesses, to cover wastewater charges, where no water meter is connected but sanitary sewer service is provided. ® Residential participation is mandatory -- commercial participation is optional. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 11 of 13 SCHEDULEE Cemetery Measure Sale of Plots a [| Resident Ci(i'('(C*C#C'd*CS eS" Grave Plot $330.00 Field of Honour $165.00 Non-Resident® Sea Se SS ee Grave Plot $1100.00 Field of Honour $165.00 ee eS a a ee | 2 Pe Preparation of Plots ESS SS Monday to Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm ea ee Open & Closure of burial plot (casket $660.00 Open & Closure of burial plot (cremains $275.00 After 3.30pm on weekdays, weekends, Stat Holiday® Bsc: >. eee Open & Closure of burial plot (casket $825.00 Open & Closure of burial plot (cremains $385.00 eae eee Pee ee Vaults (for cremains $165.00 (no GST) | Ea ee ee ee ee a Se | Se ee [Columbarium Ci tus ST) Niche (Resident (includes first opening & plaque installation) | Perunit | $990.00 Niche (Non Resident (includes first opening & plaque installation) $1540.00 Niche (Veteran or Veteran's spouse) $495.00 includes first opening & plaque installation Second & subsequent opening --_ (Mon to Fri 8.00am to 3.30pm) $110.00 Second & subsequent opening _(after normal working hours) $165.00 Memory Wall or Niche Plaques _ (rates as per Nelson Granite) Installation of Memory Wall Plaques $57.75 a ea ee eS eee ee | ee Disinterment (by agreement with CAO) fs variable | Notes @® Non-Resident is defined as an individual who has never resided in either the Town of Bowden or Red Deer County. ® Where a lot is either opened or closed (in part) after 3.30pm or at a weekend or on a statutory holiday or when hard frost conditions persist then the higher rate applies. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 12 of 13 SCHEDULE F Animal Licencing [LicenceFee = t(tC('(CCSC*'*d Ss | Licence purchased after Jan 1 priorto Jul31,2025° | | Licence purchased Aug1toNov30,202 | | Licence purchased during month December 2025, | | | Licence purchased January 1, 2026 andthereafter | ES SS SE aoe on Se bee es © [OtherFees "a a titC('COC#*'*diS ES | Hobby Licence (purchasedanytime) | $100.00 | Service or guide dog (Owner has Service Dog Identification Card) | | NO Fee | Notes @ As defined and subject to the provisions contained within the Town of Bowden Animal Control Bylaw. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw Page 13 of 13 SCHEDULE G_ Bylaw Control & Enforcement Penalties G1 Reference should be made to all Town of Bowden bylaws for any other applicable rates, fees, and charges that are not specifically contained within this bylaw. G2 Reference should be made to all Town of Bowden bylaws for any other fines or penalties that are not specifically contained within this bylaw, but which are associated specifically with the contravention of a provision within that bylaw. G3 Reference should be made to the provisions set out in this bylaw specifically in terms 4.2.4, 4.2.5, and 4.2.6 with regard to ad-hoc, exceptional or additional rates, fees, charges, levies, fines, or bylaw control or enforcement penalties. Bylaw 02 / 2026 Town of Bowden Rates, Fees, Charges & Penalties Bylaw