Master Rates Bylaw 2026-08

Myrnam, Alberta

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Bylaw 2026-08 Page 1 of 7 VILLAGE OF MYRNAM BYLAW NO. 2026-08 A BYLAW OF THE VILLAGE OF MYRNAM, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO ESTABLISH RATES AND FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF MYRNAM WHEREAS the purpose of this Bylaw is to establish one reference for fees and charges for all services provided by the Village of Myrnam; and WHEREAS pursuant to Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000 Chapter M-26, and any amendments thereto, a Council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes; and WHEREAS pursuant to Section 8 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000 Chapter M-26, and any amendments thereto, a Council may pass bylaws for purposes of establishing fees and charges; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Village of Myrnam, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as follows: 1. Title 1.1 This Bylaw may be referred to as the "Master Rates Bylaw" and may also be known as the "Fees and Charges Bylaw". 2. Definitions 2.1 In this Bylaw, words have the meanings set out in the Act, except that: (a) "Council" means the municipal Council of the Village of Myrnam. (b) "CAO" means the Chief Administrative Officer, or their delegate, for the Village of Myrnam. (c) "Municipal Government Act" means the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, and associated regulations, as amended; (d) Village" means the Municipality of the Village of Myrnam in the Province of Alberta. 3. Powers of the CAO 3.1 Without restricting any other power, duty or function granted by this Bylaw, the CAO may: Bylaw 2026-08 Page 2 of 7 BYLAW NO. 2026-08 VILLAGE OF MYRNAM (a) carry out any inspection to determine compliance with this Bylaw; (b) take any steps or carry out any actions required to enforce this Bylaw; (c) establish forms for the purposes of this Bylaw; (d) establish reasonable criteria to be met for a room or facility to be rented including i. possible security deposit requirement pursuant to this Bylaw; ii. delegate any powers, duties or functions under this Bylaw to an employee of the Village. (e) impose penalties for arrears and use any legal methods available to collect arrears or transfer any arrears the tax roll according to the Municipal Government Act. 4. General 4.1 The attached Schedule "A" is hereby adopted. 4.2 Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Bylaw be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this bylaw as a whole or any part thereof, other that the part so declared to be invalid. 4.3 That Bylaw 2025-17 and any amendments thereto be rescinded. 4.4 This Bylaw shall come into full force on the day of final reading. READ a First time this 21st day of April 2026. READ a Second time this 21st day of April 2026. READ a Third time this 21st day of April 2026. VILLAGE OF MYRNAM RICK SADOWSKY, MAYOR ELSIE KIZIAK, CAO Bylaw 2026-08 Page 3 of 7 BYLAW NO. 2026-08 VILLAGE OF MYRNAM SCHEDULE "A" ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL SERVICES SERVICE/PRODUCT FEE/CHARGE Photocopy - black and white per page per side (letter size) $0.25 Photocopy - color per page per side (letter size) $0.50 Hawkers and Peddlers Permit $100 per day or $500 per year Information Requests in Accordance with ATIA $50 plus any of the above fees/charges NSF Cheque Fee $50 Assessment Review Board Complaint $100 (refund if successful) Tax Arrears Administration Fee (includes to Register and Release Caveat on Title) $250 Tax Recovery Administration Fee (tax sale process - includes notifications, pre-auction fee) $250 All the above services require payment of fees and/or charges prior to receiving services. NSF fees will be applied to the account the cheque was intended for; any interest charges of the account will also be applied against the NSF fee if remaining unpaid after the account due date; if no account is indicated (e.g., water/sewer/garbage) then the interest is 2% per month. Bylaw 2026-08 Page 4 of 7 BYLAW NO. 2026-08 VILLAGE OF MYRNAM PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES SERVICE/PRODUCT FEE/CHARGE Access to dump north of Myrnam $10 per access; must be accompanied by Village staff only during working hours Equipment with Operator As per current Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association Equipment Rates; minimum one hour charge Labourer - during regular business hours $50 per hour per person; minimum one hour charge Labourer - after regular business hours/emergency callout $150 per hour per person; minimum one hour charge Materials (if available): Clay Gravel; crushed Sand $6.50 per yard plus $3 per yard delivery $27.50 per yard plus $3 per yard delivery $6.50 per yard plus $3 per yard delivery Mowing and/or Weed whacking $50 per lot or $25 per half hour whichever is greater; charged in increments of half hour (based on one labourer) 50% discount for seniors Water Connection or Disconnection Fee - activated at cc-valve $50 Lagoon Dumping Charge $50 per load during regular working hours $75 per load after regular working hours Interest charge on overdue amounts 2% of unpaid balance at end of each month per account Inspection of Water Meter/Testing Fee $100 Water Meter At cost from supplier plus any shipping charges Sewer Camera $125 per hour; includes operator; minimum one hour charge Water Service Line Thawer $125 per hour; includes operator; minimum one hour charge Wire Snake $50 rental per day for 75' or $75 rental per day for 100' plus $100 refundable deposit returned if in the same condition as received Power Snake $100/ hour; includes operator; min.1 hr Sonar Leak Detector $125/hour; includes operator; min.1 hr All of the above Public Works Services are only if personnel are available. All the above services require payment of fees and/or charges within 30 days after receiving an invoice for the received product or service; except access to the dump requires payment prior to access. Interest charge on overdue amounts will be at 2% per month. Bylaw 2026-08 Page 5 of 7 BYLAW NO. 2026-08 VILLAGE OF MYRNAM ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY SERVICES SERVICE/PRODUCT FEE/CHARGE Water Consumption - starting May 1, 2026 $5.80 per cubic meter Water Fees (not including school and lodge) $31.35 per month per account Water Fees - multi-unit (school, lodge) $91.60 per month per account Sewer Fees (not including school and lodge) $4.00 per month per account plus $1.00 per cubic meter (based on water consumption) Sewer Fees - multi-unit (school, lodge) $8.00 per month per account plus $1.00 per cubic meter (based on water consumption) Garbage/Landfill Fees (not including school and lodge) $7.90 per month per account Garbage/Landfill Fees - multi-unit (school/lodge) $15.80 per month per account Bin Fee $16.00 per bin per week Infrastructure Reserve (not including school and lodge) $11.20 per month per account Infrastructure Reserve - multi-unit (school/lodge) $92.50 per month per account Debentures (not including school and lodge) $18.50 per month per account Debentures - multi-unit (school/lodge) $37.00 per month per account Paper Billing Fee (unless exempt) $1.50 per utility invoice * Late Payment / Interest charge on overdue amounts (water, sewer, garbage, 2% of unpaid balance at end of each month per account * Paper Billing Fee effective June 1, 2026 CTEC SERVICE/PRODUCT FEE/CHARGE -Classroom (1) -Cafeteria -Shop -Classroom (1) and Cafeteria -Classrooms (2) and Cafeteria -Classroom (1), Shop and Cafeteria -Classrooms (2), Shop and Cafeteria $60 per half day or $100 per full day $60 per half day or $100 per full day $100 per half day or $200 per full day $60 per half day or $100 per full day $100 per half day or $150 per full day $150 per half day or $300 per full day $200 per half day or $350 per full day All the above services require payment of fees and/or charges within 30 days after receiving an invoice for the received product or service. Interest charge on overdue amounts will be at 2% per month. Bylaw 2026-08 Page 6 of 7 BYLAW NO. 2026-08 VILLAGE OF MYRNAM PLANNING, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SERVICE/PRODUCT FEE/CHARGE Development Permit for Permitted Uses -Residential -Commercial -Public Service/Non-Profit -For Sign or Deck -Home Based Business (medium or major) -Tenancy (change of use or intensity of use) -Natural Resources Extraction -Natural Resources Logging -Natural Resources Reclamation $50 $75 $20 $30 $30 $50 $500/acre $500 $2,000/acre Development Permit for Discretionary Uses -Residential -Commercial -Public Service/Non-Profit -For Sign, or Deck -Home Based Business (medium or major) -Tenancy (change of use or intensity of use) $75 $112.50 $30 $45 $45 $75 Variance Request (in addition to applicable permit fee) -For Fence 50% of Development Permit Fee $25 Compliance Certificate $50 Tax Certificates $35 Inspect Tax Roll $5 Locate Property Line $50 per lot Land Use Bylaw Amendment Application $150 Other Statutory Bylaw Amendment Application $250 Subdivision Application -Base Application Fee -Per Lot Fee -Endorsement (per lot) Subdivision fees shall be as established by the Village's subdivision authority Subdivision and Development Appeal $100 (non-refundable) Land Titles - copy of title $25 per property Bylaw - Land Use or other Statutory Planning Bylaw or Plans $25 per bylaw or plan Penalty for contravention of Land Use Bylaw -First Offence -Second Offence -Third and Subsequent Offences $250 $500 $1000 All of the above services are due and payable prior to receiving services/permits. Bylaw 2026-08 Page 7 of 7 BYLAW NO. 2026-08 VILLAGE OF MYRNAM CTEC - RENTAL SERVICE/PRODUCT FEE/CHARGE -Classroom (1) -Cafeteria -Shop -Classroom (1) and Cafeteria -Classrooms (2) and Cafeteria -Classroom (1), Shop and Cafeteria -Classrooms (2), Shop and Cafeteria $60 per half day or $100 per full day $60 per half day or $100 per full day $100 per half day or $200 per full day $60 per half day or $100 per full day $100 per half day or $150 per full day $150 per half day or $300 per full day $200 per half day or $350 per full day All of the above services are due and payable prior to receiving services. Half day is considered 4 hours or less. Non-profit organization's fees are 50% of fees stated above. BYLAW FEES Water and Sewer Services Bylaw - penalties for contravention -First Offence -Second Offence -Third and Subsequent Offences $250 $500 $1000 Garbage Services Bylaw - penalties for contravention -First Offence -Second Offence -Third and Subsequent Offences $100 $200 $500 TRAVIS-MJ Bylaw Overweight/Oversize vehicles permit $25 Traffic Bylaw - penalties for contravention -First Offence -Second Offence -Third and Subsequent Offences $100 $200 $500 Traffic Bylaw - impoundment fee of vehicle Billable at recovery: cost plus 10% administration fee Community Standards - penalties for contravention -First Offence -Second Offence -Third and Subsequent Offences $100 $200 $500 Community Standards - impoundment fee of personal property Billable at recovery: cost plus $10 per day plus 10% administration fee