Calmar Fees & Rate Charges Bylaw

Calmar, Alberta

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TOWN OF CALMAR BYLAW NO. 2025-11 A BYLAW of the TOWN OF CALMAR to establish a bylaw pertaining to setting fees and rate charges levied to the public for goods and services provided by the Town of Calmar. WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A 2000, Chapter M-26 provides that a Council may pass a Bylaw for setting fees & charges levied to the public excluding taxation. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Calmar, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows: Access to municipal service/good Access to municipal services and/or goods as described in Schedule A may be denied if previous or current fee/charge is not paid. 1. (a) Offences 2. (a) A person who contravenes this Bylaw is guilty of an offence. (b) A person guilty of an offence may see their facility rental privilege revoked or suspended. Fines and Penalties 3. (a) A person who is guilty of an offence is liable to a fine in an amount not less than that established in this section, and not exceeding $10,000.00, and to imprisonment for not more than 6 months for non-payment of a fine. (b) Without restricting the generality of subsection (1) the fine amounts set out in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw are established for use on municipal tags and violation tickets if a voluntary payment option is offered. Voluntary payments 4. (a) A person who commits an offence may: (b) if a violation ticket is issued in respect of the offence; and (c) if the violation ticket specifies the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the offence; make a voluntary payment by submitting to a Clerk of the Provincial Court, on or before the initial appearance date indicated on the violation ticket, the specified penalty set out on the violation ticket. Review of Fees and Rate charges 5. (a) The Town shall review the fees & services schedule annually. (b) After the review has been completed, the Town may amend this Bylaw to update the fees and rates or adopt a new bylaw with fees and rates. Schedules 6. Fees and charges are hereby established pursuant to Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw. 7. The fine amounts are established pursuant to Schedule "B" attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw. 8. The Building Value Calculator is hereby established pursuant to Schedule "C" attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw. Sc Rescinding 9. Bylaw No. 2025 - 04 is hereby rescinded. Read a first time this 22"** day of December 2025. Read a second time this 19^^ day of January 2026. Read a third time and approved this 19^^ day of January 2026. MayW_5afdner r CAO Losier Bylaw signed this 19^^ day of January 2026. ^^4 TOWN OF *- CALMAR SCHEDULE"A" FEE SCHEDULE FEES 1.0 ADMINISTRATION $5.00 +GST $15.00 +GST $2.50 +GST $25.00 + GST $25.00 +GST $200.00 $35.00 $0.25per page/$1.50 long distance $25.00 +GST $50.00 + GST $75.00 + GST $100.00 +GST Town Coffee Mugs Town Hats Town Pins Tax Certificates Tax Searches Tax Notification Filing Fee Not Sufficient Funds fees Fax/Photocopying Chronicle advertising (business card size) Chronicle advertising (quarter page ad) Chronicle advertising (half page ad) Chronicle advertising (full page ad) Chronicle advertising shown above request for color fees doubled Land Use Bylaw (Photocopy) Municipal Development Plan (Photocopy) Duplicate Copy of Historical Tax Levy/Utility Bill Paper Copy of Utility Bill Lagoon Key Deposit $75.00 +GST $75.00 +GST $2.50 +GST (per bill) $2.50 +GST $60.00 (refundable upon return) 2.0 FACILITY RENTAL RATES FEES 2.1 BALL DIAMONDS: $15.75/Diamond/Hour + GST $31.50/Diamond/Hour + GST $262.50/team/year + GST $498.75/team/year + GST $210.00/Day + GST $525.00/Day + GST $500.00 Actual cost of rental + $50.00 Per Unit +GST $100.00 +GST Youth Hourly Adult Hourly Youth Team Adult Team Youth Tournament (unserviced camping included) Adult Tournament (unserviced camping included) Tournament Damage Deposit Portable Sanitary facility (in addition to permanent washroom) Dumpster Rental & FIrepit rental PROGRAM CENTRE 2.2 $21.00 +GST $105.00 +GST $262.50 +GST $31.50 +GST $157.50 +GST $315.00 +GST $100.00 Local Hourly Local Half-day (6 hours) Local Full day Non-local Hourly Non-local Half-day (6 hours) Non-local Full day Damage Deposit 2.3 MIKE KARBONIK ARENA ICE $141.75 +GST $194.25 +GST $236.25 +GST $360.00/hour + GST (min. 4 hours) Local Youth Hourly Non-local Youth Hourly Adult Hourly Rental on Holidays* * Note: There will be no rentals on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2.4 DRY ICE/FLOOR $68.25 +GST $525.00 +GST $500.00 Hourly Daily Damage Deposit 3.0 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT FEES (linked to Municipal Government Act and Land Use Bylaw) 3.1 PLANNING: $750.00 +GST Statutory Plans identified in the MGA: adoption or amendment as well as Land Use Bylaw amendments (text/redistricting) Compliance request (non-rushed up to 10-day service) Compliance request (rushed 0-3 day service) $85.00 +GST $125.00 +GST 3.2 SUBDIVISION: $250.00 per parcel + GST $250 per parcel + GST $40.00 per unit + GST $100.00 +GST $150.00 per parcel + GST Standard Subdivision Boundary Adjustment Condominium Plan Consent Extension Fee at Endorsement 3.3 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FEES: $3,500 +GST Affecting 1 or more parcels 3.4 DEVELOMENT PERMIT: Notification for discretionary use/ requiring variance(s) Dwellings (up to 4 dwelling units) Dwelling, Multi-units (5 dwelling units and more) New Commercial/New Industrial Mixed Use Development Manufactured Home (mobile home park) $125.00 +GST $100.00 per unit+ GST $500.00+ GST $100.00+ GST $100.00+GST $100.00 +GST+ $500.00 deposit to be refunded when skirted $100.00 + GST plus notification fee when applicable $50.00 + GST $50.00 + GST Home Based Business Development Permit fee Change of use Any development requiring a development permit not identified within the table Subdivision / Development Appeal (Leduc County Regional Subdivision and Development Appeal Board) $162.75 (inclusive of GST) Note: Development Permits are not required for installation of a wood burning stove, hot tub or sheds less than 9.29 m2 (<100 ft2) Note: Development Permit fees does not include water meter fees as per Bylaw adopted. 3.5 BUILDING PERMIT FEES: Residential Installations $6.50 per $1,000 of project value $0.40 per square foot of main floor $165.00 New Residential, Additions Relocation of a Building (on crawlspace or basement) Relocation of a Building (on piles or blocking only) Garage, Renovation, Basement Development (not at time of new home construction) Roof mounted solar panels Minimum Residential Building Permit Fee $0.30 per square foot of dev, area, minimum of $165.00 $175 $165.00 (Demolition, Solid Fuel, Decks, Sheds, Hot Tubs, Swimming Pools) Commercial, Industrial, Institutional New, Addition, Renovation $6.50 per $1000 of Project Value $325.00 Minimum Building Permit Fee (including Demolition Permits) Note: Project value is based on the actual cost of material and labour. Building Value Calculator will be used for verification of cost. Verification of cost may also be requested prior to permit issuance. Note: PERMIT FEES SHALL BE DOUBLED FOR WORK COMMENCING PRIOR TO OBTAINING THE REQUIRED PERMIT Note: Safety Code Council Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00 ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES: 3.6 Residential Installations: New Single-Family Dwellings and Additions New Single Family Dwellings and Additions Square Footage of developed area (add attached garage sq.ft.) Permit Fee see Levy* Total Fee Up to 1200 $160.00 $6,40 $166.40 1201 to 1500 $185.00 $7.40 $192.40 1501 to 2000 $210.00 $8.40 $218.40 2001 to 2500 $235.00 $9.40 $244.40 2501 to 3500 $260.00 $10.40 $270.40 Permit fee is $260.00 plus $0.10/sq.ft, over 3500 plus SCC Levy Over 3500 Accessory Buildings $0.25/sq.ft. plus SCC Levy Minimum Fee $90.00 Note: Add $75.00 to homeowner permits Residential Connections and Garages Description Permit Fee SCC Levy* Total Fee Temporary Service / Underground Service $110.00 $4.50 $114,50 Permanent Service Connection Only $110.00 $4.50 $114.50 Alternative Energy (Solar, Wind) $125.00 $5.00 $130.00 Note: PERMIT FEES SHALL BE DOUBLED FOR WORK COMMENCING PRIOR TO OBTAINING THE REQUIRED PERMIT Note: Safety Code Council Lew is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00 Other than New Single-Family Dwellings and Additions and Other Residential Installations (Including but not limited to Hot Tubs, Air Conditioner Units, Panel Change or Upgrades) Installation Cost Permit Fee SCC Levy* Total Fee $0.00 $5,000.00 $165.00 $6.60 $171.60 $10,000.00 $220.00 $5,001.00 $8.80 $228.80 $10,001.00 $20,000.00 $280.00 $11.20 $291.20 $20,001.00 $30,000.00 $355.00 $14.20 $369.20 $425.00 $17.00 $30,001.00 $40,000.00 $442.00 $40,001.00 $50,000.00 $500.00 $20.00 $520.00 $50,001.00 $100,000.00 $575.00 $23.00 $598.00 $100,001.00 $250,000.00 $950.00 $38.00 $988.00 $250,000.00 $500,000.00 $1,600.00 $64.00 $1,664.00 $500,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $3,000.00 $120.00 $3,120.00 For projects over $1,000,000 divide the total installation cost by $1,000 and then multiply by 3.000 plus SC Levy Greater than $1,000,000.00 Note: Add $75.00 to homeowner permits Note: PERMIT FEES SHALL BE DOUBLED FOR WORK COMMENCING PRIOR TO OBTAINING THE REQUIRED PERMIT Note see Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560. 3.7 PLUMBING PERMIT FEES: Residential & Non-Residential Installations Number of Fixtures Permit Fee SCO Levy* Total Fee 1 -5 $115.00 $4.50 $119.50 $140.00 6-10 $4.50 $144.50 10-15 $170.00 $4.50 $174.50 16-20 $200.00 $4.50 $204.50 Over 20 $200.00 plus $5.00 / fixture Note: Add $75.00 to homeowner permits. Note: PERMIT FEES SHALL BE DOUBLED FOR WORK COMMENCING PRIOR TO OBTAINING THE REQUIRED PERMIT Note: see Levy is 4% of the permittee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560. 3.8GAS PERMIT FEES: Residential Installations Number of Outlets Permit Fee SCO Levy* Total Fee $145.00 1 -5 $4.50 $149.50 $220.00 6-10 $4.50 $224.50 10-15 $260.00 $4.50 $264.50 $260.00 plus $10.00 per outlet over 15 Over 15 Fixtures Description Permit Fee see Levy* Total Fee Propane Tank Set (if doing a connection, also add the permit fee for the number of outlets) $105.00 $4.50 $109.50 Temporary Heat $105.00 $4.50 $109.50 Note; PERMIT FEES SHALL BE DOUBLED FOR WORK COMMENCING PRIOR TO OBTAINING THE REQUIRED PERMIT Note: see Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560. Commercial. Industrial, Institutional (Contractors Only) BTU Input Permit Fee see Levy* Total Fee 0-400,000 $185.00 $7.40 $192.40 400.001 -750,000 $210.00 $8.40 $218.40 750,001 - 1,000,000 $260.00 $10.40 $270.40 1,000,001 -2,000,000 $285.00 $11.40 $296.40 Add $5.00 for each 100,000 BTU (or portion of) over 2,000,000 BTU plus $285.00 Propane Tank Sets Description of Work Permit Fee SC Levy* Total Fee Propane Tank Set (if doing a connection, aiso add the permit fee for the BTUs) $105.00 $4.50 $109.50 Propane Cylinder Refill Centre $285.00 $11.40 $296.40 Note: see Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560. Note: PERMIT FEES SHALL BE DOUBLED FOR WORK COMMENCING PRIOR TO OBTAINING THE REQUIRED PERMIT MISCELLANEOUS FEES ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING AND/OR DISCIPLINES PERMITS: 3.9 Re- Inspection Fee beyond Quality Management Plan (QMP) requirements (at SCO Discretion) $125.00 / inspection + subject to 4% SC Levy 6 months - no charge Request for Extension Another 6 months - 10% of permit fee minimum $125.00 + subject to 4% SC Levy New permit required beyond one year Alternative Solutions / Variances (payable to Superior directly from applicant) $150.00/hour minimum 2-hour charge Double Permit Fee subject to 4% SC Levy Work Commencing without a permit Additional work found during inspection not on the original permit $75.00 + permit fee to amend subject to 4% SC Levy Building Permits Change to Drawings or Design $150.00 subject to 4% SC Levy Note: see Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560. 4.0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FEES (linked to Business License Bylaw) Resident Business License (including general contractor) Non-resident business license (excluding general contractor) Resident General Contractor Business License Non-Resident General Contractor Business License Resident Micro Business License Home-based business $100.00 $300.00 $200.00 $400.00 $30.00 $100.00 + notification fees if required $150.00 + GST $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $25.00 50% Of original cost $10.00 $20.00 +GST $30.00 / developed stall for mobile home (with Development Agreement) or $60.00 (without a Development Agreement) Hawker & Peddlers Business License Single Project Business License Renewal fee Business license Regional Business License Fee Transfer of Business License (Include name change) New Business License purchased after August 31 Special Event License Local - Administration Fee Special Event License Non - Local - Administration Fee Mobile Home Park 5.0 PUBLIC WORKS FEES (linked to Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Recycling Bylaw) $60.00/hour + GST (min 1 hour charge then increments of 15 minutes) PW operator labour charges EQUIPMENT (Equipment with labour included) 5.1 $100.00/travel + $200.00/hour + GST $175.00/hour+ GST $175.00/hour+ GST $250.00/hour+ GST $250.00/hour+ GST $100.00/hour + GST $130.00/hour+ GST $100.00/hour+ GST $100.00/hour+ GST $80.00/unit+ GST $80.00/hour + GST Street sweeper Grader Loader Hydrovac Loader with snowblower Lawn mower Tandem axle truck Single axle dump truck Skid Steer Sanding unit Weed trimmer 5.2 MATERIALS: $75.00/yard + GST $50.00/yard + GST Salt sand Gravel $100.00/yard + GST $25.00/yard + GST Sanding chips Screen topsoil CURB COCK (water valve] 5.3 $575.00/assembly + GST Replacement Parts 6.0 WATER UNDERGROUND SERVICE CONNECTIONS: 6.1 $125.00 per connection + GST Connection to underground services 6.2 CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACTORS/RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SERVICE: $105.00 +GST One cycle of turning the service on and off, or portion thereof 6.3 METERS: Meter repair (when damaged by or result of owner/occupant) $65.00 + GST or actual cost, whichever is greater Meter testing Actual cost Note: All requests for water service must fill out application and pay appropriate fees prior to any work commencing. 6.4. USE OF EXISTING WATER WELL $150.00 +GST Application fee 6.5 WATER SERVICE CHARGES SINGLE FAMILY. DUPLEXES. AND FOURPLEX DWELLING UNITS: Flat rate for the first 10.88 m^ (2,400 ga) consumed For additional consumption thereafter $93.00 $1.85 per m^ COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL UNITS: Flat rate for the first 10.88 m^ (2,400 ga) consumed For additional consumption thereafter $93.00 $2.07 per m^ APARTMENTS. CONDOMINIUMS. AND SENIORS'APARTMENTS: $3.64 per m^ Consumption rate for actual water used PUBLIC. INSTITUTIONAL. SCHOOLS: Fiat rate for the first 10.88 m^ (2,400 ga) consumed For additional consumption thereafter $93.00 $1.85 perm^ CHURCHES. CLUBS. ASSOCIATIONS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS: Flat rate for the first 10.88 m^ (2,400 ga) consumed For additional consumption thereafter $93.00 $1.85 perm^ REQUEST TO TURN WATER ON/OFF FOR TEST/CONSTRUCTION Connection to Curb Stop Test Turn on/off Connection to Mainline Construction water $125.00 +GST $100.00 +GST $250.00 +GST $72.00 for first 10.88 m3. Over 10.88 m^ a rate of $1.35 / m^ will apply Note: Cubic meters are expressed as: "m3"; and gallons are expressed as: "ga". Note: Public Works must be notified prior to backfill for inspection for a connection to the Curb Stop REPLACEMENT AND/OR NEW WATER METER $680.00/unit + GST $950.00/unit + GST $1,650.00 +GST $1,970.00 +GST 5/8" Meter or metric equivalent 1" Meter of Metric equivalent 1 Yi" Meter of Metric equivalent 2 y/' Meter of Metric equivalent ALL OTHER WATER SERVICES BY AGREEMENT OF COUNCIL 7.0 WASTEWATER RESIDENTIAL*: $ 64.00 Single Family Dwelling Units per billing *Plus 50% of the amount of charges over and above the flat rate for water consumption pursuant to this bylaw for residential. APARTMENTS. CONDOMINIUMS AND SENIORS' APARTMENTS: $1.66 per m^ Sewer (based on water consumption volume) COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL**: $177.00 $129.00 $129.00 $58.00 $117.00 $54.00 Hotel Coin Laundry Car Wash Beauty Parlor Restaurants Offices Plus 50% of the amount of charges over and above the flat rate for water consumption pursuant to this bylaw for commercial and industrial properties. * * 8.0 PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL*: $270.00 $49.00 Schools Churches, Clubs, Charitable Organizations *Plus 50% of the amount of charges over and above the flat rate for water consumption pursuant to this bylaw for institutional properties. ALL OTHER WASTEWATER SERVICES BY AGREEMENT OF COUNCIL. 9.0 SOLID WASTE $18.00 per month + GST $102.17 +GST $17.00 per billing + GST Collection and landfill tipping fees Replacement for damaged or lost waste container Infrastructure replacement charges ALL OTHER SOLID WASTE SERVICES BY AGREEMENT OF COUNCIL. 10.0 ELECTRICAL CAR CHARGER FEES $15.00/hour + GST Electrical Charger at arena 11.0 ANIMALS FEES (linked to Hens Bylaw/ Cat and Dog Bylaw) $50.00 + GST $10.00 +GST $60.00 + GST $30.00 + GST $1,500 + GST $1,000 + GST $100.00 +GST $30.00 + GST $10.00 + GST Hens Application Hens Yearly Renewal Male or Female Dogs Unaltered License Neutered Male or Spayed Female Dogs License Vicious Cat or Dog Unaltered License Vicious Cat or Dog Neutered or Spayed Male or Female Cats Unaltered License Neutered Male or Spayed Female Cats License Replacement Tag Dog/Cat Impoundment fees As determined by operators of boarding facility used $500.00 + GST + Sustenance of animal to commence at midnight on the day of impoundment at $25.00 + GST/day $150.00 +GST Vicious Cats/Dogs Veterinary Fees amount expended for euthanizing 12.0 EMERGENCY SERVICES FEES (linked to False Alarm Bylaw / Fire Services Bylaw) False Alarm (1^' one In calendar year) False Alarm (2"^ one in same calendar year) False Alarm (3^'* one in same calendar year) False Alarm one in same calendar year) Any additional false alarm in same calendar year no charge $500.00 + GST $1,500.00 +GST $3,000.00 +GST $4,500.00 + GST all Fire and Rescue Operations on Flightways/Roadways, provincial and non provincial which includes but not limited to, motor vehicle, train or aircraft emergencies, including fire suppression, rescue, spill clean up and/or extrication services. As per Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation Policy# TCE-DC-501. $615.00/hr/unit + replacement cost of equipment and/or materials used, lost or damaged as a result of the response Fire and Rescue Operations in response to local state of emergencies request from other municipalities for services that do not have mutual aid or service agreements in place with Leduc County As per Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation Policy # TCE-DC-501. $615.00/hr/unit As per Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation Policy # TCE-DC-501. $615.00/hr/unit Utility Companies requests for Public Safety/Standby services for emergency resources to provide/monitor/manage perimeter isolation/control zones. Command Units for all calls As per Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation Policy # TCE-DC-501. $185.00 Cellulose Insulation Removal and/or disposal fee - Insurance Company cost recovery only Actual cost billed to insurance company Providing security and/or fire watch for a fire scene where the insurance adjuster could not be reached to provide security $100.00 per hour + GST $80.00 per hour or portion thereof + GST Fire Services site inspections at the request of the owner/ occupant of the premises $80.00 per hour or portion thereof + GST Fire Investigation services, to determine the cause and origin of any fire as per Quality Management Plan $50.00 per hour + GST Providing Fire Investigation reports for insurance companies - (1) page summary TOWN OF ^ CALMAR SCHEDULERS" FEE SCHEDULE SECTION of Schedule A OFFENCE MINIMUM PENALTY $250.00 Fail to clean property after tournament Section 2.1 Facility rental - ball diamonds SCHEDULE"C Building Value Calculator TOWN OF CALMAR Building Value Calculator To be used when the customer's project value is lower than the calculator RESIDENTIAL Description of Project $ / Sq. Foot Sq. Ft. Unit Value Single and Multi-Family - main floor $165.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. Single and Multi-Family - additional storeys $90.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. Basement development $40.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. Attached Garage $45.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. Alterations, additions, renovations $80.00 per sq. ft. $0.00 Covered and uncovered deck, carport $35.00 per sq. ft. $0.00 Accessory building, shop, detached garage $55.00 per sq. ft. $0.00 Total Residential $0.00 COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, INDUSTRIAL Description of Project $ / Sq. Foot Sq. Ft. Unit Value Alterations, additions, renovations $80.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. Tenant improvement / Change of Use $57.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. Offices, stores, community center, walk in clinics dentist clinics $135.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. Multi-bay storage / Warehouse $90.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. Shop, shed, garage, accessory building $55.00 per sq. ft. $0.00 Supermarkets, strip malls, motels, church, school arena, museum, apartment, casino, multi-use facility, emergency services $185.00 per sq. ft. $0.00 $175.00 Restaurants per sq. ft. $0.00 Hospitals $300.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. Independent/assisted care residences (nursing homes) $200.00 $0.00 per sq. ft. $75.00 $0.00 Parkade - above ground per sq. ft. $175.00 $0.00 Parkade - below ground per sq. ft. Total Non-Residential Value $0.00