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# Fees, Rates & Charges
**COUNTY OF MINBURN FEES, RATES AND CHARGES**
**Effective January 1, 2026**
County of Minburn Master Rates Bylaw 1281-19 establishes fees, rates and charges for various services, goods, licenses and permits.
**GST (I-Included, E-Excluded)**
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| **CORPORATE SERVICES FEES** | | | |
| **Description** | **Total Fee** | **GST\*** | **Additional Information** |
| **County Merchandise / Apparel** | | | |
| T-shirt | $ 31.50 | I | Per shirt |
| 3/4 sleeve | $ 42.00 | I | Per shirt |
| Hoodie sweater | $ 52.50 | I | Per shirt |
| Grader Lego | $103.00 | I | Per set |
| Yeti Mug | $45.00 | I | Per Mug |
| Toque | $23.00 | I | Per Toque |
| Rain Gauge | $9.00 | I | Per Gauge |
| Maglite Kit | $38.00 | I | Per kit |
| Ball Cap | $27.00 | I | Per cap |
| Socks | $17.00 | I | Per pair |
| **County of Minburn County Maps** | | | |
| Purchased at the County office | $ 21.00 | I | Per Map |
| County maps mailed | $ 21.00 | I | Per Map (Add $5.00 for Postage) |
| **Photocopying/Faxing** | | | |
| Photocopying and faxing | $ 0.26 | I | Per Page (maximum 100 pages) |
| **Returned Item Fee** | | | |
| Chargebacks, NSF, returned item fee | $ 35.00 | E | Per Occurrence |
| **Tax Certificates/Searches** | | | |
| Tax Certificate | $ 25.00 | E | Per Certificate |
| **GIS Mapping** | | | |
| GIS Mapping (no charge for landowners) | $ 10.50 | I | Per 8½" x 11" Sheet |
| Land (Ortho) Photo (no charge for landowners) | $ 10.50 | I | Per 8½" x 11" Sheet |
| **County Publications** | | | |
| County History Book | $ 26.25 | I | Each book |
| County Map Book | $ 26.25 | I | Each book |
| **Access to Information Act (ATIA) Fees** *Fees are determined by Provincial Legislation. If the total cost of processing a ATIA request is more than $150, a 50% deposit is required* | | | |
| ATIA Requests | $ 25.00 | E | Per request |
| Preparing and handling a record for disclosure | $ 6.75 | E | Per 15 minutes |
| Searching, locating and retrieving a record | $ 6.75 | E | Per 15 minutes |
| Supervising the examination of a record | $ 6.75 | E | Per 15 minutes |
| **Property Assessment Appeal Fees** | | | |
| Residential and Farmland | $ 50.00 | E | Per parcel |
| Non-residential | $ 650.00 | E | Per parcel |
| **Tax Penalties** *Property Tax penalties shall form part of the total outstanding balance due and will be applied to the total outstanding balance on the dates specified in Bylaw 1137-99 Addition of Penalties on Current and Arrears of Taxes* | | | |
| Current Property Taxes including Special Taxes outstanding as of November 1st of the current year | | 12% Penalty Imposed | |
| On all Property Taxes including Special Taxes outstanding as of February 1st of the following year and every year thereafter | | 5% Penalty Imposed | |
| **Tax Recovery** *Division 8 and 8.1 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA)* | | | |
| Registration of Tax Recovery Notification | $ 200.00 | E | Per roll number |
| Registration of Tax Recovery Lien | $ 100.00 | E | Per roll number |
| Properties Advertised for Public Auction | $ 100.00 | E | Per roll number |
| Preparation of Reserve Price | $ 300.00 | E | Per roll number |
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| **AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD (ASB) FEES** | | | |
| **Description** | **Fee** | **GST\*** | **Additional Information** |
| **ASB Rental Equipment** | | | |
| Squeeze Chute | $ 35.00 | I | Per Day |
| Weigh Scale | $ 50.00 | I | Per Day |
| Tree Planters | $ - | E | No charge |
| Shelterbelt Insecticide Sprayer | $ 30.00 | I | Per Day |
| Trailer Mount Herbicide Sprayer | $ 30.00 | I | Per Day |
| **ASB Borrowed Equipment Fee if not returned** | | | |
| RFID Reader - 3 days max. | Full Replacement Cost | | |
| Small Pest Traps - 1 week max. | Full Replacement Cost | | |
| Magpie Trap - 1 week max. | Full Replacement Cost | | |
| Waterfowl Scare Cannon - 3 days max. | Full Replacement Cost | | |
| Forage Probe - 3 days max. | Full Replacement Cost | | |
| **ASB Services** | | | |
| Beaver Control (Private Land) $300.00 First Dam $200.00 Each Additional dam | | | |
| **ASB Appeal Fees** | | | |
| Agricultural Pests Act Appeal | $ 100.00 | E | Per Appeal |
| Soil Conservation Act Appeal | $ 50.00 | E | Per Appeal |
| Weed Act Appeal | $ 500.00 | E | Per Appeal |
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| **PLANNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FEES** | | | |
| **Description** | **Fee** | **GST\*** | **Additional Information** |
| **Construction of Pipelines and Burial of Utility Lines Affecting County Road Allowances** | | | |
| Residential hookup pipeline for Gas Co-ops | $ 100.00 | E | Per crossing |
| Interconnected pipeline | $ 100.00 | E | Per crossing |
| Major transmission pipeline | $ 125.00 | E | Per crossing |
| Burial of residential utility lines in or across County road allowances | $ - | E | Per crossing |
| Burial of transmission utility lines in or across County road allowances | $ 100.00 | E | Per crossing |
| Review of revised plan after approval was given; % of original fee | 50% | E | Per crossing |
| **Fees for Approaches to County Roads which are Developed by Energy Resource and Utility Activity** | | | |
| Utilize existing approach with/without upgrading | $ 100.00 | E | Per approach |
| Construct new permanent or temporary approach | $ 100.00 | E | Per approach |
| Review of revised plan after approval was given; % of original fee | 50% | E | Per approach |
| **Statutory Plans/Zoning Compliance** | | | |
| Copy of Land Use Bylaw | $ 26.25 | I | Per copy |
| Copy of Municipal Development Plan | $ 26.25 | I | Per copy |
| Copy of Area Structure Plan | $ 26.25 | I | Per copy |
| Letter of Compliance | $ 105.00 | I | Per letter |
| File search with written response | $ 78.75 | I | Per lot |
| Environmental site assessment file search with written response | $ 78.75 | I | Per lot |
| Written zoning confirmation | $ 52.50 | I | Per lot |
| Application to amend Land Use Bylaw and/or a Statutory Plan | $ 500.00 | E | Per application submitted |
| **Road Closures/Diversions** | | | |
| Closure of regular road allowance/road diversion | $ 1,000.00 | E | Old road plans |
| $ 1,000.00 | E | Regular plans |
| **Cemeteries** | | | |
| Purchase of cemetery plot | $367.50 | I | Each |
| **Subdivision Fees** | | | |
| 1st Parcel Out | $800.00 | E | |
| 2 Parcels | $900.00 | E | |
| 3 Parcels | $1,000.00 | E | |
| Boundary adjustment | $800.00 | E | |
| Endorsement | $300.00 | E | |
| Revision after notifications sent out | Half the original fee | | |
| **Development Permits** | | | |
| Dwelling or semi-detached Dwelling | $ 150.00 | E | |
| Multi-family dwelling | $ 150.00 | E | |
| Addition to dwelling | $ 100.00 | E | |
| Accessory building/use/accessory building addition | $ 100.00 | E | |
| Public or institutional development/use | $ 150.00 | E | |
| Sign | $ 100.00 | E | |
| Home Occupation or Bed and Breakfast | $ 150.00 | E | |
| Commercial or Industrial Development: | | | |
| - Value less than $250,000 | $ 200.00 | E | |
| - Value $250,000 to $1,000,000 | $ 250.00 | E | |
| - Value over $1,000,000 | $ 300.00 | E | |
| Application which involves notification (variance, discretionary use) | $ 100.00 | E | In addition to regular fee |
| Extension request | $ 50.00 | E | Per request |
| Development commenced prior to permit approval | Double the regular fee | | |
| Revision after decision | Half the original fee | | |
| Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Application Fees | As permit Lamont County Fees & Charges Bylaw | | |
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| **OPERATIONS FEES** | | | |
| **Description** | **Fee** | **GST\*** | **Additional Information** |
| **Dust Control** | | | |
| Dust control with oil and calcium - Policy OP 9001-02 | - | I | Fee is reviewed annually |
| **Road Permits/Agreements** | | | |
| Field inspection and assessment of roads under agreement | $ 70.00 | E | Per hour for County staff plus any associated engineering costs |
| **Rural Address Signage** | | | |
| Rural address sign | $ 52.50 | I | Per Sign (Installation included on new signs only) |
| **Geophysical Companies Conducting Exploration Programs as per Policy OP 9026-01-A** | | | |
| Inspections for seismic activity | $ 50.00 | E | Inspection fee levy for pre and post inspections is $50.00 per hour to a total of $200.00 per project |
| **Custom Work (GST Chargable)** | | | |
| Manpower Rate | Per Hour According to County of Minburn's Current Salary Grid | | |
| *Hourly rates will be charged at one and one-half (1&1/2) times the employee's basic rate, plus 25% for benefits, administration, etc.* | | | |
| Equipment Rates | Per Hour as per ARHCA Rates | | |
| *Hourly rates charged will be based on the most current edition of the Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (ARCHA)* *Equipment Rental**Rate Guide* | | | |
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| ***Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Services*** | | | |
| **HAMLET OF LAVOY** | | | |
| **Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Services** | | | |
| **Description** Hamlet of Lavoy urban users will pay a monthly fee comprise of two parts, a fixed service charge and a usage charge as follows. *(GST Exempt)* | | | |
| **Commercial Water** | | **Residential Water** | |
| **Description** | **Fee / m3** | **Description** | **Fee / m3** |
| Usage Charge | $3.57 | Usage Charge | $3.57 |
| **Description** | **Monthly Fee** | **Description** | **Monthly Fee** |
| Fixed Service Charge 1" Line | $118.35 | Fixed Service Charge | $88.65 |
| Fixed Service Charge 1¼" Line | $147.76 | | |
| Fixed Service Charge 2" Line | $236.43 |
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| **Water Connection and Reconnection Fees for Hamlet of Lavoy Users** | | | |
| **Description** | **One Time Fee** | **Description** | **One Time Fee** |
| Water Connection Fee | $50.00 | Disconnection Fee | $150.00 |
| Any account that is for a non-water user pays the commercial rate for sanitary sewer. Commercial usage above normal volumes will be at the sole discretion of the County and will be charged a negotiated rate. | | | |
| **Solid Waste for Hamlet of Lavoy Users** | | | |
| **Description** | **Monthly Fee** | **Description** | **Monthly Fee** |
| Residential | $13.50 | Commercial | $18.00 |
| Any large commercial or industrial customer will need to negotiate a rate with the County based on the volume of waste to be expected. | | | |
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| **Wastewater Charges for Hamlet of Lavoy Users** | | | |
| **Description** | **Monthly Fee** | **Description** | **Monthly Fee** |
| Residential | $17.85 | Commercial | $24.30 |
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| ***Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Services*** |
| **HAMLET OF MINBURN WASTEW****ATER SPECIAL TAX** |
| **Hamlet of Minburn Wastewater Users** |
| Hamlet of Minburn property owners that are connected to the wastewater system will be levied for the service through a special tax enacted through bylaw which will be established annually. |
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| **REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM** | |
| **Rural Residential Users - Usage Charge** | |
| **Description** | **Fee / m3** |
| Usage Charge | $3.57 |
| Rural users who connect to the ACE regional water system will pay a monthly fee comprising of three parts: service charge, usage charge and ACE regional water system maintenance fee. | |
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| **Rural Residential Users - Monthly Service Charges *(Based on Service Size)*** | | | | |
| **Number of Dwellings Serviced** | **Service Size (gallons/minute** **flow)** | **County Monthly Fixed** **Charges** | **ACE Monthly Capital Reserve** **Fee** | **Total Monthly Fixed Charges** |
| 1 | 0.5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| 2 | 2 at 0.5 | 2 at $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 at $37.50 |
| 2 | 0.75 | $34.00 | $37.50 | $71.50 |
| 3 - 4 | 1 | $40.00 | $50.00 | $90.00 |
| 5 - 7 | 1.75 | $50.00 | $81.50 | $131.50 |
| 8 - 11 | 2.5 | $70.00 | $125.00 | $195.00 |
| 12 - 15 | 3.5 | $100.00 | $175.00 | $275.00 |
| 16-20 | 4.5 | $127.00 | $225.00 | $352.00 |
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| **Regional Water Connection Fees** | |
| **Description** | **Fee** |
| One Time Connection Fee to ACE Water Main | Cost as per ACE Water |
| Disconnection Fee | $3,000.00 |
| Reconnection Fee | $1,000.00 |
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| ***Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Services*** | |
| **TRUCK FILL WATER SYSTEM** | |
| **Connection Fee for Truckfill Users** | |
| **Description** | **One Time Fee** |
| Water Connection Fee | $50.00 |
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| **Bulk Water Rates at Truck Fills** | | |
| **Description** | **Fee per m3** | **Location** |
| Ranfurly Truck Fill | $6.93 | 51231 Range Road 121; NW 13-51-12-W4M |
| Minburn Truck Fill | $6.93 | 50318 Range Road 102; NE 22-50-10-W4M |
| Lavoy Truck Fill | $6.93 | 5128 - 51 Avenue; Block C, Plan 4185R |
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| **UTILITY ACCOUNTS** | |
| ***(Excluding Hamlet of Minburn)*** | |
| **Description** | **Fee** |
| Penalty on unpaid utility bills that remain outstanding after the last business day of the month | 1.50% per month on outstanding balance |
| User requested water meter testing | $300.00 unless determined to be outside of tolerances specified in Utilities Bylaw |
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| **PROTECTIVE SERVICES FEES** | | | |
| **Description** | **Fee** | **GST\*** | **Additional Information** |
| **Fire Fees** *Response to deliberately set or gross negligent structure fires, wildland fires* | | | |
| Pumper | $ 350.00 | E | Per Hour |
| Rescue | $ 350.00 | E | Per Hour |
| Rapid Attack | $ 350.00 | E | Per Hour |
| Tender/Tanker | $ 350.00 | E | Per Hour |
| ATV/UTV | $ 150.00 | E | Per Hour |
| Command Unit | $ 185.00 | E | Per Hour |
| **Response to Motor Vehicle Collisions** | | | |
| Pumper | $ 720.00 | E | Per Hour |
| Rescue | $ 720.00 | E | Per Hour |
| Rapid Attack | $ 720.00 | E | Per Hour |
| Tender/Tanker | $ 720.00 | E | Per Hour |
| Command Unit | $ 210.00 | E | Per Hour |
| Rates subject to change in accordance with Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation Policy TCE-DC-501 | | | |
| Policy TCE-DC-501. | | | |
| **Fire Bans/No Fire Permit** | | | |
| Burning during a fire ban/restriction or without a fire permit | $ 750.00 | E | Per Incident |
| **Inspections/Investigations** | | | |
| Fire Code Inspections and Investigations | $ 100.00 | E | Per Hour |
| **Mutual Aid** | | | |
| As per the rates defined in the mutual aid agreement with the requesting municipality. | | | |