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BYLAW NO. 297-25
BEING A BYLAW OF CLEAR HILLS COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND REVISING FEES AND CHARGES AND
REPEALING BYLAW NO. 287-24
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, Revised
Statutes of Alberta, 2000, and amendments thereto, the County is requested to provide
various services and/or to make certain information available to the public; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 8 of the Municipal Government act, and Section 93
of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council may pass a bylaw
establishing fees to charge for providing information and services; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Clear Hills County, in the Province of Alberta, duly
assembled, enacts as follows:
1. That the Fees and Charges be established by this Bylaw as detailed in the attached
Schedule and
2. Bylaw 287-24be repealed upon effective date of Bylaw 297-25.
3. THAT, this bylaw shall come into force and effect upon the date of final reading hereof
READ a first time this ax day of Roc \ ,2025.
READ a second time this Ad day of fioc \ ,2025.
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READ a third time this ala. day of Apa \ ,2025.
Amber Bean, Reeve
Allan Rowe, Chief Administrative Officer
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Clear Hills County
Bylaw No. 297-25
Fees and Charges
The amount which Clear Hills County may charge for the supply of information, goods and services
shall be the amounts listed on this schedule.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Faxing, per side (incoming or outgoing) double for two sided $ 1.25 + GST
e Exemptions: Faxing for paid services the County provides (ie tax certificates)
Laminating: Business card size $ .50+ GST
Letter $ 1.00 + GST
Legal $ 1.50 + GST
11x17 $ 2.50 + GST
Maps, plus postage/shipping if applicable (topographic/landowner)
Maps $ 30.00 + GST
South Map Books $ 30.00 + GST
Shipping Map Books: $7.50 each
Shipping folded maps: Mail $7.50 for one map, $2.65 for each
additional map
Shipping rolled maps: Mail (up to six) $32.50
Courier or other non-postal Purchaser must provide = an
account number with -- the
requested courier or shipping
company. The County will not ship
maps C.O.D. (cash on delivery).
N.S.F. - Insufficient Funds Transactions (preauthorized payments & cheques) $20.00
Penalties -- Past Due Non-Utility Accounts
There shall be added to, by way of penalty, an amount equal to 2% of the outstanding balance
owing at the close of business on the last working day of the month of billing. Postmarks will not
be accepted as the date payment is received.
e Exemptions: Accounts for donations to, and sponsorship of County events and
programs are exempt from penalties
Photocopies: * double for two-sided copying
Black & White per side*
Letter $ 10 +GST
Legal $ .15 + GST
11x 17 $ .20 +GST
Color per side*
Bylaw 297-25
Page 2 of 8
Letter $ .25 +GST
Legal $ .35 +GST
11x 17 $ .50 +GST
Tender Package Fees as set per tender
CANNABIS CONSUMPTION BYLAW
First offense, within one year $100.00
Second offense, within one year $200.00
Third and subsequent offenses, within one year $400.00
COMMUNITY CENTERIFITNESS CENTER
Entry Fobs $15.00
ENFORCEMENT RATES
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT -- DEVELOPMENT STOP ORDERS, NUISANCE PROPERTIES
Laborers $40.00 per hour
Supervisors $75.00 per hour
Vehicles and Equipment: Hour or day rate, whichever is lower,
in current ARHCA Equipment Rental Rates Guide.
Travel to and from site: calculated at same rates as above
Contracted services to bring properties into compliance cost recovery
Administration Fee 15%
WEED CONTROL ENFORCEMENT RATES
Weed Pickers $40.00 per hour
Supervisors $75.00 per hour
Vehicles and Equipment: Hour or day rate, whichever is lower,
in current ARHCA Equipment Rental Rates Guide.
Travel to and from site: calculated at same rates as above
Contracted weed enforcement cost recovery
Herbicide, adjuvants & surfactant cost recovery
Administration Fee 15%
FOIP FEES
Fees for FOIP Requests shall be as outlined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act.
INDUSTRY APPROVAL FEES
Industry Approval Fees $150.00
Pipeline Crossings $150.00
Each Additional Crossing $ 50.00
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Bylaw 297-25 Page 3 of 8
Development Permit:
Agricultural, Residential & Commercial Flat Rate $0.00
Industrial Per $100,000 of construction cost, or portion thereof $100.00
Land Use Bylaw Booklet $ 15.00
Municipal Development Plan Bylaw Booklet $ 15.00
Cleardale or Worsley Area Structure Plan $ 25.00
ROAD USE PERMITS (TRAVIS)
Road Use permit fee $15.00
Road Use cancellation fee $15.00
RURAL ADDRESS SIGNAGE
Additional signs as per Bylaw 267-17 sections 5 & 8 Current Cost
TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Assessment Review Board Complaint
Residential (3 or fewer dwellings) and Farmland $ 50.00
Residential (more than 3 dwellings) $500.00
Non-Residential $500.00
(as per Section 481(1), Municipal Government Act)
Assessment Record to Landowner, per roll number (Agricultural/Residential) No Charge
Assessment Record to Others, per roll number $ 5.00
Mailing or Faxing of Assessment Records to Others, per roll number $ 5.00 + GST
Industrial Assessment Record, per roll number $20.00 +GST
Tax Certificates $ 35.00
Tax Notification Charges $25.00 per parcel
Tax Sale Advertising Fee $ 20.00
VETERINARIAN SERVICES INCORPORATED (VSI) FEES
5 Year Membership $50.00 + GST
Bylaw 297-25 Page 4 of 8
. EQUIPMENT | DEPOSITS - STANDARD | COMMERCIAL | COMMUNITY NOTES
Damage/Cleaning | Per Day Per Day ORGANIZATION
Per Da
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Definitions:
Standard -- means personal use or primary agricultural producer use.
Commercial -- means business entity that is not a primary agricultural producer.
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
Includes: 3 large coffee urns, 2 orange juice jugs, 2 portable roasters,
List items on
rental $50.00 No Charge No Charge No Charge
Agreement
CHEMICAL WIPE APPLICATORS
Quad mount 2 days no charge For spot
rates appl
Hand held 2 days no charge For spot
rope wick $50.00 No Charge No Charge then Standard application
rates appl
Pull /oush 2 days no charge Lawn
roller $50.00 No Charge No Charge then Standard application
applicator rates apply
Rotowiper -- 2 days no charge 12V pump, 30
pull type roller then Standard feet, 45L tank
applicator (2" $150.00 No Charge No Charge rates apply capacity
ball)
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Community 2 days no charge | Includes use of
Room, then Standard 11 round, 32
Kitchen & $50.00 $50.00 $100.00 rates apply rectangle tables
Access to & 150 folding
washrooms chairs
Tables & 2 days no charge 11 round
Chairs (rented then Standard 32 rectangle
for fate $50.00 iLO) Peraue rates apply 31 wood
use) $0.50 per chair rectangle
150 folding chairs
CORRAL PANELS
2 days no charge
2 5/16" ball $100.00 $50.00 $100.00 then Standard 21 Panels
rates appl
ECO BRAN APPLICATOR
Fits in truck 2 days no charge also used for
then Standard broadcasting
box . $50.00 No Charge No Charge rates apply seed
12V plugin
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EQUIPMENT | DEPOSITS - STANDARD | COMMERCIAL | COMMUNITY NOTES
Damage/Cleaning | Per Day Per Day ORGANIZATION
Per Da
GRAIN BAGGER
Clevis or 2 days nocharge | Minimum 65HP
intle hitch $400.00 $200.00 $700.00 then Standard tractor
p rates apply 540 PTO
GRAIN BAG EXTRACTOR
2 days no charge Maximum
Tongue hitch $700.00 $350.00 $700.00 then Standard 120HP tractor
rates apply 540 PTO
GRAIN BAG ROLLER
7 Self powered,
2 5/16" ball $50.00 No Charge No Charge
GRAIN VAC
single or 1000 PTO
double tongue $600.00 $300.00 $400.00 No Charge 85 hp tractor
hitch
GRILLS & BBQ/Grill Trailer --- does not include propane tanks
Portable grills 2 days no charge
(2 units $50.00 $5.00 $25.00 then Standard
available) rates apply
BBQ/Grill 2 days no charge recommend %
Trailer $150.00 $75.00 $150.00 then Standard ton to pull
2 5/6 ball hitch rates apply
HITCH 2" ball or 2 5/16" ball $50.00 deposit. No deposit required if using to transport rental equipment
MANURE SPREADER
Minimum "4 2daysnocharge | 125hp tractor &
ton to pull $400.00 $200.00 $400.00 then Standard | 1000 PTO
Pintle hitch rates apply
MULCH APPLICATOR for tree planting
2 days no charge
rates appl
MULCH Cost recovery for all users
PORTABLE LOADING CHUTE
Requires -- 2 days no charge Optional 4
7 $50.00 $25.00 $50.00 then Standard heavy duty
2" ball rates apply panels
POST POUNDER
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7 EQUIPMENT | DEPOSITS - STANDARD | COMMERCIAL | COMMUNITY NOTES
Damage/Cleaning | Per Day Per Day ORGANIZATION
Per Da
: 2 days no charge
ele $300.00 $150.00 $300.00 then Standard | Self a
rates apply GaSaiieteh
PULL TYPE GRADER aka LAND LEVELLER
Tractor size 400
; 2 days no charge Pyoedeean
Tongue hitch $300.00 $150.00 $300.00 a Soe hydraulic lift, tlt,
rele Sey angle, offset rear
steering
ROLLER MILL
2 days no charge
$50.00 $20.00 $40.00 then Standard 110 volt, electric
rates appl
Bale Spear 2 days no charge Electric over
Scale $100.00 $30.00 $150.00 then Standard rates hydraulic
2" ball apply controls
SCARE CANNON (for birds and large animals in crops)
SIGNS c/w stand if required $60 deposit No rental charge
SPRAYERS
Backpack sup
Quad Mount $50.00 No Charge No Charge No Charge 12' boomless
nozzles &
handgun (30L
Handgun & 12'
nuad - Pull $50.00 No Charge No Charge No Charge
YP nozzles (270L
12" Handgun,
Oe cer | $50.00 No Charge || No Charge No Charge 42V pump,
270L tank
Truck Mount: No Charge No Charge 2 days no charge a al neh
Optional: $200.00 then Standard rates boom. 300gal
20 ft boom apply ak
ank.
STEAM TABLES
2 days no charge
Steam Table $50.00 $5.00 $25.00 then Standard rates
appl
Both on same 2 days no charge
Bylaw 297-25 Page 7 of 8
. EQUIPMENT | DEPOSITS - STANDARD | COMMERCIAL | COMMUNITY NOTES
Damage/Cleaning | Per Day Per Day ORGANIZATION
Per Da
2oail | | CE Cid ply
WASH STATION
Acavemelenaie Two sinks with
$50.00 $10.00 $25.00 then Standard rates f
appl oot pump
WATER PUMP
4" PTO
'A mile hose $150.00ea $75.00 each | $300.00 each Od h April 1-
% ton or larger | (Summer Only) a a a ce September 30
truck $1,000.00 ea $200.00 apply October 1--Mar
2 5/16 " ball (Winter Only) each $500.00 each 31
$100.00 ea $75.00 each | $300.00 each od h April 1-
PTO Pump | (Summer Only) ae ade Bein September 30
ONLY $1,000.00 ea $200.00 $500.00 each apply October 1--Mar
(Winter Only) each 31
C db If not renting a
overed by pump, hose
: 2 days no charge tas
pump deposit, $1.00 per deposit is a flat
Extra Hose $50.00 if only hose $5.00 per hose | then Saeed rates | 538 ragardless of
renting hose. PPly number of hoses
being rented.
WIRE ROLLER
' 2 days no charge Regus
= hitch or) $60.00 $25.00 $50.00 then Standard rates | "YAraulics to
eceliver operate
apply
ADMINISTRATION FEE -- sourcing replacement materials, parts and rental equipment due to loss or damage
by renter: 15% of total replacement cost (plus GST)
FREE HALF DAY RENT INCENTIVE Renters hauling rental equipment more than 50 kms from the pick up point
will qualify for one half day of free rent. To qualify renters must provide mileage from their point of origin
(home or worksite) to pick up point.
SHOP RATE for cleaning and repair of rental equipment: $50.00 per hour -- minimum 1 hour
Bylaw 297-25 Page 8 of 8