Fees, Rates and Charges 2026 Bylaw No. 25/026 (Consolidated)
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta
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Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw
(being Bylaw No. 25/026 of the Regional Municipality of
Wood Buffalo, as amended by Bylaw No. 26/007,
consolidated and printed under the authority of the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Regional Municipality of Wood
Buffalo)
This is certified to be a true copy of
consolidated Bylaw No. 25/026 of the
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
_________________________________
Jade Brown
Chief Legislative Officer
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The text shown in parentheses in various locations throughout this document identifies
the corresponding amending bylaw which authorized the change. For example (BL
10/004) refers to Bylaw No. 10/004.
BYLAW NO. 25/026
A BYLAW OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WOOD BUFFALO TO ESTABLISH
FEES, RATES AND CHARGES FOR LICENCES, PERMITS, APPROVALS AND
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26 (the "MGA")
empowers Council to enact a bylaw respecting services provided by or on behalf of the
municipality;
AND WHEREAS Section 8 of the MGA empowers Council to enact a bylaw establishing
fees to charge for licences, permits, or approvals;
AND WHEREAS Section 630.1 of the MGA empowers Council to establish fees to charge
for licences, permits, or approvals provided pursuant to Part 17 of the MGA;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, duly
assembled, enacts as follows:
Short Title
1.
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Fees, Rates and Charges 2026 Bylaw".
Definitions
2.
In this Bylaw:
(a)
"Applicable Bylaw" means any bylaw enacted by the Regional Municipality
of Wood Buffalo for which Prescribed Fees are imposed in accordance with
this Bylaw, as amended or replaced from time to time;
(b)
"Billing Account" means the account that a Consumer can establish for
water, wastewater, and solid waste charges;
(c)
"Consumer" means the registered owner or owner of an equitable interest
in the parcel of land to which connection to the Regional Municipality of
Wood Buffalo's water and sanitary system has been made, and in whose
name a Billing Account has been established;
(d)
"Municipality" means the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, as
established by Order In Council 817/94, as amended;
(e)
"Person" includes a corporation and the heirs, executors, administrators or
other legal representative of a person; and
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(f)
"Prescribed Fees" means the amount of the fees, rates, or charges
authorized by this Bylaw, but does not include the Goods and Services Tax.
Prescribed Fees
3.
Prescribed Fees shall be paid by any Person requesting licences, permits,
approvals, services, utilities, or use of municipal property or being provided with
any such associated municipal services under this Bylaw in accordance with the
following Schedules, which are appended to and form part of this Bylaw:
(a)
Schedule "A" - General Administrative and Miscellaneous Fees
(b)
Schedule "B" - Animal Control
(c)
Schedule "C" - Assessment and Taxation
(d)
Schedule "D" - Emergency Services
(e)
Schedule "E" - Ambulance Services
(f)
Schedule "F" - Parks and Roads
(g)
Schedule "G" - Recreation and Culture
(h)
Schedule "H" - Licenses
(i)
Schedule "I" - Transit Services
(j)
Schedule "J" - Vehicle for Hire
(k)
Schedule "K" - Planning and Development Services
(l)
Schedule "L" - Safety Codes Permitting
(m)
Schedule "M" - Solid Waste
(n)
Schedule "N" - Water
(o)
Schedule "O" - Rural Water and Sewer Service Connection
(p)
Schedule "P" - Wastewater
(q)
Schedule "Q" - Late Payment
(r)
Schedule "R" - Backyard Hens
4.
In the event of a conflict between a Prescribed Fee set out in this Bylaw and the
amount of a fee, rate, or charge in an Applicable Bylaw, the Prescribed Fee set out
in this Bylaw prevails.
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5.
Despite Section 4, in the event a fee, rate, or charge referenced in another
Municipal bylaw has not been included in this Bylaw, the Municipality may continue
to levy a fee, rate, or charge that is prescribed in that bylaw.
6.
In the event that the Government of Alberta establishes a fee, rate, or charge for
a matter otherwise governed by this bylaw, the provincial fee, rate, or charge shall
prevail.
Refunds
7.
Unless otherwise authorized in this Bylaw, an Applicable Bylaw, other Municipal
bylaw or other enactment, all fees, rates, and charges are non-refundable.
Account Holders
8.
Consumers may apply to hold a Billing Account with the Municipality.
9.
Billing Accounts not registered to the Consumer owning a parcel will continue to
be held by the current account holder until the earlier of the following events:
(a)
Where the holder of such Billing Account advises the Municipality that they
wish to terminate such account; or
(b)
Where the Consumer owning a parcel agrees to assume the liability for a
Billing Account.
10.
Accounts in Default
(a)
In the event that a Billing Account which is not held by a Consumer is in
default of payment terms, the account will be terminated until such time as
the Consumer associated with such parcel agrees to assume the liability for
such Billing Account.
(b)
Despite sub-paragraph 10(a), where any Person is in default of payment
terms to the Municipality for any municipal service, the Municipality may
withhold any licence, permit, approval, service, utility, or use of municipal
property or being provided with any such associated municipal services
under this Bylaw, subject to the Municipality having provided reasonable
notice of its intent to withholding such service.
11.
The fees in this Bylaw come into effect April 1, 2026, unless otherwise specifically
stated in the schedules.
12.
Bylaw No. 24/026, as amended by Bylaw No. 25/007, is hereby repealed as of
April 1, 2026.
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Read a first time this 4th day of November, 2025.
Read a second time this 25th day of November, 2025.
Read a third and final time this 25th day of November, 2025.
Signed and Passed this 25th day of November, 2025.
Amendment(s):
26/007
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Schedule A - General Administrative and Miscellaneous Fees
The Prescribed Fees for general administrative services, as described below, as provided
by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are as follows:
1.
Non-sufficient funds (NSF) & Returned payment fee ................................... $50.00
2.
Criminal Record Check
(a)
Name-Based ..................................................................................... $40.00
(b)
Vulnerable Sector ............................................................................. $40.00
(c)
Volunteer ............................................................................................ $0.00
3.
Civil Fingerprinting* ..................................................................................... $75.00
4.
Fingerprint Destruction ................................................................................ $40.00
5.
Declaration of Criminal Record .................................................................... $40.00
6.
Accident Photo Request .............................................................................. $21.00
7.
Collision Statement Request* ...................................................................... $60.00
8.
Local Record Suspension ............................................................................ $75.00
9.
Application for Boulevard Crossing ........................................................... $160.00
10.
Utility Installation and Street Occupation ................................................... $150.00
11.
Utility Line Assignment ..................................................................$125.00
* Partial funds are remitted to Federal Government
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Schedule B - Animal Control
The Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services provided relative to
Animal Control are as follows:
1.
Licencing Fee (per animal)
(a)
Animal Licence - Spayed or Neutered.............................................. $25.00
(b)
Animal Licence - Non-spayed or Non-neutered ............................... $60.00
(c)
Animal Licence - Vicious Animal .................................................... $250.00
(d)
Animal Licence - Dangerous Dog .................................................. $250.00
(e)
Animal Licence - Nuisance Animals ............................................... $150.00
2.
Replacement of Lost Tag ............................................................................ $10.00
3.
Impound Fee - (per animal, per day)
(a)
Animal ............................................................................................... $40.00
(b)
Vicious Animal ................................................................................ $100.00
(c)
Dangerous Dog ............................................................................... $100.00
4.
Quarantine Costs (per animal, per day) ....................................................... $50.00
5.
Administration Fee (per animal)
(a)
Animal .............................................................................................. $35.00
(b)
Animal Surrender ............................................................................ $150.00
(c)
Vicious Animal ............................................................................... $250.00
(d)
Dangerous Dog ............................................................................... $125.00
(e)
Nuisance Animal ............................................................................. $150.00
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Schedule C - Assessment and Taxation
The Prescribed Fees for the licenses, permits, approvals or services relative to
Assessment and Taxation are as follows:
1.
Tax Certificate
(a)
Written request ................................................................................. $47.00
(b)
Electronic self-service ....................................................................... $30.00
2.
Tax Search
(a)
Written request ................................................................................. $23.00
(b)
Electronic self-service ....................................................................... $12.00
3.
Proof of Ownership Letter ............................................................................ $42.00
4.
Tax Recovery Notification (Lien) Filing Fee ................................................. $60.00
5.
Services in response to written or hard copy request from
lending institutions for the purpose of enabling payment of
taxes on behalf of clients (per account) ....................................................... $25.00
6.
Delinquent account transfer ......................................................................... $20.00
7.
Assessment & Tax Notices
(a)
Electronic self-service ......................................................................... $0.00
(b)
Written request ................................................................................. $12.00
8.
Property Assessment Information provided under Section 299
or 300 of the MGA (per hour of staff time - minimum charge 1
hour) ............................................................................................................ $65.00
9.
Other information not covered elsewhere in this schedule (per
hour of staff time - minimum charge 1 hour) ............................................... $65.00
10.
Auction Recovery Letter Fee ............... $90.00/registered interest (3 letters total)
11.
Temporary Project Accommodation (less than 365 days) - per
unit rate (minimum $1,000 fee) .................................... $1.10 / bed / days occupied
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Schedule D - Emergency Services (Not including Ambulance Service)
The Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services associated with the
provision of Emergency Services are as follows:
1.
Fire/Rescue Response to the giving, generating, signalling, or
transmission of a fire alarm notification to Regional
Emergency Services when such an alarm is the result of a
defective condition of the fire alarm system, systems service
or testing, construction activities, ordinary household
activities, or any other cause when no such danger or
emergency exists.
(a)
First response ..................................................................................... $0.00
(b)
Second response ................................................................................ $0.00
(c)
Third response ................................................................................ $550.00
(d)
Fourth response ........................................................................... $1,100.00
(e)
Fifth and subsequent response .................................................... $1,500.00
2.
Response to Fires and Alarms (includes personnel costs)
(a)
Ambulance (per hour) ..................................................................... $300.00
(b)
Hazardous Materials Unit (per hour) ............................................... $708.00
(c)
Ladder (per hour) ......................................................................... $1,250.00
(d)
Pumper (per hour) .......................................................................... $775.00
(e)
Rescue (per hour) ........................................................................... $644.00
(f)
Tanker (per hour) ............................................................................ $580.00
3.
Response to incident involving propane barbeque installed in
contravention of the Alberta Safety Codes Act, Fire Code
Regulation or Gas Code Regulation (per occurrence) ............................ $1,500.00
4.
Expert Witness for litigation (based on actual cost for staff,
plus travel and expenses - 2-hour minimum) ........................... Full Cost Recovery
5.
Interviews requested by lawyers, insurance companies,
adjusters or other agents related to a response by Regional
Emergency Services (actual staff cost, plus travel and
expenses - 2-hour minimum) ................................................... Full Cost Recovery
6.
Copies of reports or documentation related to a requested
inspection or specific emergency including all services
associated with providing the requested documentation which
could take up to two hours of research to complete:
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(a)
Fire Inspection Report for licensing, certificates, legal
requirement under the Act or Regulation (per
document) ......................................................................................... $95.00
(b)
Fire Investigation Reports (per document) ........................................ $95.00
7.
Files Search (per search) .......................................................................... $132.00
8.
Special Requests and Reviews (actual staff cost, plus travel
and expenses - 2-hour minimum) ............................................ Full Cost Recovery
9.
Incidents on Provincial Highways
(a)
Ladder and Pumper trucks (per hour) ............................................. $740.00
(b)
Light & Medium rescue vehicles (per hour) ..................................... $740.00
(c)
Command vehicles (per hour) ......................................................... $215.00
10.
Inspections
(a)
Initial Inspection .................................................................................. $0.00
(b)
Non-compliant re-inspection
(i)
First occurrence ................................................................... $150.00
(ii)
Second and each subsequent occurrence ........................... $300.00
11.
Occupant Load Certificate
(a)
Original (per certification) ................................................................ $110.00
(b)
Not for Profit (per certification) .......................................................... $55.00
(c)
Reprint of certificate (per certification) .............................................. $55.00
12.
Permits
(a)
Outdoor Fire - Single Event .............................................................. $44.00
(b)
Light open flames in buildings (fire performance/
events)
(i)
Single Event ........................................................................... $39.00
(ii)
One Month (30 days) ............................................................. $66.00
(iii)
Annual .................................................................................. $132.00
(c)
Shut Down Fire Alarm System
(i)
Single Event ........................................................................... $39.00
(ii)
One Month (30 days) ............................................................. $66.00
(iii)
Annual .................................................................................. $132.00
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(d)
Shut Down Sprinkler System
(i)
Single Event ........................................................................... $39.00
(ii)
One Month (30 days) ............................................................. $66.00
(iii)
Annual .................................................................................. $132.00
(e)
Special Fire Suppression System Shutdown
(i)
Single Event ........................................................................... $39.00
(ii)
One Month (30 days) ............................................................. $66.00
(iii)
Annual .................................................................................. $132.00
(f)
Commercial Cooking Exhaust Systems Cleaning
(i)
Single Event ........................................................................... $39.00
(ii)
One Month (30 days) ............................................................. $66.00
(iii)
Annual .................................................................................. $132.00
(g)
Hot Works (cutting, welding, soldering)
(i)
Single Event ........................................................................... $39.00
(ii)
One Month (30 days) ............................................................. $66.00
(iii)
Annual .................................................................................. $132.00
(h)
Install or Remove Above-Ground Fuel Storage Tank
(i)
Single Event ......................................................................... $220.00
(ii)
Additional Tank (per tank) .................................................... $110.00
(i)
Install or Remove Underground Fuel Storage Tank
(i)
Single Event ......................................................................... $220.00
(ii)
Additional Tank (per tank) .................................................... $110.00
(j)
Fireworks Discharge
(i)
Low Hazard ............................................................................ $44.00
(ii)
High Hazard ......................................................................... $132.00
(k)
Fireworks Discharge Pyrotechnics (high hazard) ............................ $132.00
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Schedule E - Ambulance Service
1.
Ambulance
(a)
Ground ambulance
(i)
Individuals and Alberta Blue Cross clients
Under 65 (transport) ............................................................. $385.00
(ii)
Individuals and Alberta Blue Cross clients
Under 65 (no transport) ........................................................ $250.00
(b)
Basic Life Support - Alberta Blue Cross clients (aged
65+), Assisted Income for Severely Handicapped
(AISH), Social Services and Immigration (transport) .... $146.00 + $2.29/km
(c)
Advanced Life Support - Alberta Blue Cross clients
(aged
65+),
Assisted
Income
for
Severely
Handicapped (AISH), Social Services and Immigration
(transport) ..................................................................... $191.00 + $2.29/km
(d)
Response - Alberta Blue Cross clients (aged 65+),
Assisted Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH),
Social Services and Immigration (no transport) ............................... $98.00
(e)
Standby - Alberta Blue Cross clients (aged 65+),
Assisted Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH),
Social Services and Immigration (per hour - 3-hour
maximum) ....................................................................................... $300.00
(f)
Interfacility transfers for out-of-province residents .......................... $385.00
(g)
Interfacility transfers from non-AHS owned or operated
facilities, including facilities owned or operated by Third
Party Operators .............................................................................. $385.00
(h)
Individual Account Surcharge (non-Alberta resident) ...................... $200.00
(i)
Stand-by charges at private/public events ............................. $400.00/hour
(j)
Non-Ambulance Transfer (NAT) ...........................Full Cost recovery -
quote provided at the time of request
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Schedule F - Parks and Roads
The Prescribed Fees for the use of any parks, cemetery and columbarium, and road
permits and services are as follows:
1.
Dead Fall Collection Permit ......................................................................... $10.00
2.
Right of Internment (Plot Fee) - Adult Lot Sale ......................................... $665.50
3.
Right of Internment (Plot Fee) - Child Lot Sale ......................................... $532.40
4.
Right of Internment (Plot Fee) - Cremation (In Ground) Lot ...................... $532.40
5.
Cemetery and Columbarium
(a)
Weekday (Summer) Opening Closing
(i)
Full Size Plot ..................................................................... $2,120.28
(ii)
Child Burial ........................................................................ $1,149.98
(iii)
Ash Burial ............................................................................. $752.02
(iv)
Winter Premium ................................................................... $332.75
(b)
Columbarium Niche ..................................................................... $1,464.10
(c)
Niche Inurnment ............................................................................. $186.34
(d)
Disinterment ................................................................................. $2,120.28
(e)
Scatter Garden ............................................................................... $199.65
(f)
Memorial Wall Plaque ..................................................................... $332.75
(g)
Plaque Installation ............................................................................ $79.86
(h)
Memorial Tree .............................................................................. $1,064.80
(i)
Memorial Bench ........................................................................... $2,395.80
(j)
Community Ossuary Entombment .................................................. $199.65
(k)
Canopy and Chair Rentals .............................................................. $199.65
(l)
Grave Liners
(i)
Base ..................................................................................... $373.35
(ii)
Top ....................................................................................... $373.35
(iii)
Oversized Liner and Base .................................................... $380.67
(iv)
Large Urn Vault .................................................................... $173.03
(v)
Small Urn Vault .................................................................... $173.03
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(m)
Cemetery and Columbarium - Ground burials after
3:00pm or weekends/statutory holiday premium ............................. $550.00
6.
Turning streetlights for wide loads (permit) ............................................. $1,554.80
7.
Snow Dump Permit
(a)
Commercial (per season) ............................................................... $100.00
(b)
Residential (per season) ................................................................. $100.00
(c)
Pick-up Truck (per usage) ................................................................. $20.00
(d)
Tandem (per usage) ......................................................................... $20.00
(e)
Tandem & trailer (per usage) ............................................................ $30.00
8.
Over-Dimensional Load Permits
Over-Dimensional Load Permits are issued by Alberta Transportation through the
Transportation Routing and Vehicle Information System program. Fees are established
and collected in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Commercial Vehicle Dimension and
Weight Regulation, AR 315/2002, as may be amended or repealed and replaced from
time to time.
9.
Fort
Chipewyan
-
Aggregate
Sales
(includes
15%
Administrative Fee)
(a)
12.5 mm gravel ........................................................................... $77.05/yd3
(b)
20 mm crushed gravel ................................................................ $48.30/yd3
(c)
20 mm washed gravel ................................................................. $72.40/yd3
(d)
38 mm crushed gravel ................................................................ $26.20/yd3
(e)
80 mm gravel .............................................................................. $24.05/yd3
(f)
160 mm gravel ............................................................................ $21.39/yd3
(g)
Asphalt millings ........................................................................... $11.50/yd3
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Schedule G - Recreation and Culture
The Prescribed Fees for the use of the facilities or recreational and cultural programs
provided by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are as follows:
1.
Syncrude Athletic Park (SAP) Clubhouse Rental
(a)
1 room (Kitchen, Atrium, Meeting Room A or B) - hourly ................ $40.00
(b)
2 rooms (Kitchen, Atrium, Meeting Room A or B) - hourly ............... $60.00
(c)
Full Clubhouse
(i)
Hourly ................................................................................... $100.00
(ii)
Daily ..................................................................................... $430.00
2.
WinterPLAY Shootout on the Snye (per player)
(a)
Early Bird Registration ...................................................................... $40.00
(b)
Registration ....................................................................................... $50.00
3.
Sports Field Rental - hourly
(a)
Adults
(i)
Class 1 Field .......................................................................... $20.00
(ii)
Class 2 Field .......................................................................... $20.00
(iii)
Class 3 Field ......................................................................... $12.50
(iv)
Class 4 Field ............................................................................ $8.50
(b)
Youth
(i)
Class 1 Field .......................................................................... $12.25
(ii)
Class 2 Field .......................................................................... $12.25
(iii)
Class 3 Field ............................................................................ $7.25
(iv)
Class 4 Field ............................................................................ $5.50
4.
School Rental - Parks Administration (hourly)
(a)
Adult - Gymnasium .......................................................................... $35.00
(b)
Adult - Classroom ............................................................................ $12.00
(c)
Youth Sport - Gymnasium ................................................................ $13.00
(d)
Youth Development - Gymnasium ..................................................... $7.00
5.
Ice Surface Rental (hourly)
(a)
Regular ice - Adult ......................................................................... $200.00
(b)
Regular ice - Youth ........................................................................ $109.00
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(c)
Mini-Ice ............................................................................................. $50.00
Fort Chipewyan
6.
Fort Chipewyan Municipal Office Boardroom
(a)
Hourly ............................................................................................... $25.00
(b)
Half Day ............................................................................................ $75.00
(c)
Full Day ........................................................................................... $150.00
7.
Archie Simpson Recreation Centre
(a)
Boardroom
(i)
Hourly ..................................................................................... $25.00
(ii)
Half Day ................................................................................. $75.00
(iii)
Full Day ................................................................................ $150.00
(b)
Conference Room (including audio-visual equipment)
(i)
Hourly ..................................................................................... $30.00
(ii)
Half Day ............................................................................... $100.00
(iii)
Full Day ................................................................................ $200.00
(c)
Ice Surface (special events with alcohol) ..................................... $1,000.00
8.
Mamawi Community Hall
(a)
Hall Rental - half-day...................................................................... $100.00
(b)
Hall Rental - full-day ....................................................................... $200.00
(c)
Banquet .......................................................................................... $300.00
(d)
Dance, without alcohol (per event) ................................................. $300.00
(e)
Dance, with alcohol (per event) ...................................................... $400.00
(f)
Clean-up Fee for large functions (per service) ................................ $400.00
(g)
Kitchen use, with appliances (per event) .......................................... $50.00
(h)
Kitchen use, without appliances (per event) ..................................... $25.00
Janvier
9.
Janvier Municipal Office Community Room
(a)
Hourly ............................................................................................... $25.00
(b)
Half Day ............................................................................................ $75.00
(c)
Full Day ........................................................................................... $150.00
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Schedule H - Licenses
The Prescribed Fees for the permits, approvals or services for Licencing are as follows:
1.
Resident Business Licence (annual fee) ..................................................... $90.00
2.
Resident Business Licence Renewal .......................................................... $60.00
3.
Resident Business Licence Late Renewal (30 days after
expiry) ........................................................................................................ $180.00
4.
Non-Resident Business Licence (annual fee) ........................................... $600.00
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Schedule I - Transit Services
The Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services relating to Transit
Services are as follows:
1.
Transit Fees
(a)
Urban (one-way)
(i)
Cash Fare (Age 5 - 64) ............................................................ $2.25
(ii)
Cash Fare (Child under 5 and adult 65+) ................................. $0.00
(iii)
18 Ride Booklet (one way) .................................................... $36.00
(iv)
Monthly Pass (Student) .......................................................... $57.75
(v)
Monthly Pass (Adult) .............................................................. $76.00
(b)
Rural (one-way)
(i)
Cash Fare - Adult (Age 13 - 64) ............................................ $13.50
(ii)
Cash Fare - Child (Age 5 - 12) ................................................ $6.75
(iii)
Cash Fare - (Child under 5 and adult 65+) .............................. $0.00
(iv)
5-Ride Booklet - Adult (Age 13 - 64) ...................................... $56.50
(v)
5-Ride Booklet - Child (Age 5 - 12) ........................................ $28.25
(vi)
10-Ride Booklet - Adult (Age 13 - 64) .................................. $112.50
(vii)
10-Ride Booklet - Child (Age 5 - 12) ...................................... $56.50
(c)
SMART Bus (Specialized Transportation one-way)
(i)
Cash Fare (all riders) ............................................................... $2.25
(ii)
10-Ride Booklet...................................................................... $21.25
(iii)
20-Ride Booklet...................................................................... $42.25
(iv)
Anzac or Janvier .................................................................... $14.00
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Schedule J - Vehicle for Hire
The Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services relating to Vehicles
for Hire are as follows:
1.
Application for Chauffeur's Permit
(a)
Municipal resident ............................................................................. $85.00
(b)
Non-Municipal resident ................................................................... $170.00
(c)
Operating exclusively in Fort Chipewyan .......................................... $50.00
(d)
Transportation Network Vehicle ...................................................... $170.00
(e)
Independent Owner Operator ........................................................... $85.00
2.
Replacement of damaged Chauffeur's Permit ............................................. $25.00
3.
Replacement of lost or stolen Chauffeur's Permit
(a)
With filed police report ...................................................................... $25.00
(b)
Without filed police report ............................................................... $500.00
4.
Application for Vehicle for Hire Licence
(a)
Operating exclusively in Fort Chipewyan ........................................ $150.00
(b)
Taxi ................................................................................................. $500.00
(c)
Shuttle ............................................................................................. $500.00
(d)
Accessible ........................................................................................... $0.00
(e)
Limousine ....................................................................................... $500.00
(f)
Transportation Network Vehicle ...................................................... $500.00
(g)
Independent Owner Operator ......................................................... $500.00
5.
Renewal for Vehicle for Hire License
(A License shall only be eligible for renewal within 60 days of its expiry, otherwise
a new license must be applied for, and the Application for Vehicle for Hire fee shall
apply)
(a)
Taxi ................................................................................................. $150.00
(b)
Shuttle ............................................................................................. $150.00
(c)
Limousine ....................................................................................... $150.00
(d)
Transportation Network Vehicle ...................................................... $150.00
(e)
Independent Owner Operation ........................................................ $150.00
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6.
Replacement of damaged Vehicle for Hire Licence ..................................... $25.00
7.
Replacement of lost or stolen Vehicle for Hire Licence
(a)
With filed police report ...................................................................... $25.00
(b)
Without filed police report ............................................................... $500.00
8.
Application for Brokerage Licence
(a)
Standard Brokerage .......................................................................... $50.00
(b)
Brokerage License for operating exclusively in Fort
Chipewyan ........................................................................................ $50.00
(c)
Transportation Network Company .................................................... $50.00
9.
Replacement of damaged Independent Driver Owner Licence
(a)
Municipal resident ............................................................................. $25.00
(b)
Non-municipal resident ..................................................................... $50.00
10.
Replacement of lost or stolen Independent Driver Owner
Licence
(a)
With filed police report
(i)
Municipal resident .................................................................. $25.00
(ii)
Non-municipal resident .......................................................... $50.00
(b)
Without filed police report
(i)
Municipal resident ................................................................ $500.00
(ii)
Non-municipal resident ........................................................ $500.00
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Schedule K - Planning and Development Services
The Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services provided under the
Land Use Bylaw and Subdivision Authority Bylaw are as follows:
1.
Permit Applications - Residential Development
(a)
Single detached dwelling, Semi-detached and
Duplex Dwellings, Triplex Dwellings, Fourplex
Dwellings, Townhouses (per unit), Mobile Homes .................... $240.00/unit
(b)
Apartment Buildings (per unit) ........................................................ $240.00
(c)
Demolitions ..................................................................................... $300.00
(d)
Home Business Minor .................................................................... $120.00
(e)
Home Business Major .................................................................... $175.00
(f)
Secondary Suites ............................................................................ $240.00
(g)
Accessory Structure ........................................................................ $150.00
(h)
Additions to Residential .................................................................. $200.00
2.
Permit Applications - Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Development
(a)
New or additions, commercial, industrial and
institutional developments (maximum $10,000)
(i)
for first 500 m2 of gross floor area ....................... $330.00+$3.50/m2
(ii)
for area over 500 m2 gross floor area ................................. +$1.75m2
(b)
Accessory Structure ........................................................................ $240.00
(c)
Oil sands mining, extraction and upgrading
projects and oil sands pilot projects (based on
$12/$100,000 of construction value) ........................... Minimum $12,000.00
(d)
Additions or revisions to oil sands mining,
extraction and upgrading projects and oil sands
pilot projects (addition only) (based on
$12/$100,000 of construction value) ............................. Minimum $2,000.00
(e)
Change of use or change of occupancy within
existing commercial, industrial and institutional
buildings .......................................................................................... $330.00
(f)
First use within new commercial, industrial and
institutional building, if not approved with the
development permit ........................................................................ $330.00
(g)
Shared occupancy with an existing business, if a
discretionary use in the land use district ......................................... $330.00
(h)
Demolitions ..................................................................................... $330.00
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(i)
Special Events Private Land .......................................................... $330.00
(j)
Temporary Uses or Building (less than 180 days) .......................... $375.00
(k)
Temporary Uses or Building (180 days or more)
(maximum $10,000) ....................................................... $375.00+$3.00/m2
(l)
Work Camps ............................................................ $3,000.00 + $3.00/bed
(m)
Outdoor Storage or Use (no buildings or
structures) ...................................................................................... $600.00
(n)
Residential Sales Centre ................................................................ $250.00
(o)
Outdoor Recreation Facility ......................................................... $1,500.00
(p)
Campground ............................................................. $350.00 + $10.00/stall
(q)
Request for Landscaping Inspection
(i)
First request ............................................................................. $0.00
(ii)
Every subsequent request ................................................... $250.00
3.
Permits - General
(a)
Commencement of development prior to issuance of
development permit (development fee is two times fee
listed in this Schedule) .......................................................... 2 x regular fee
(b)
Notification Fee for applications or decisions on
applications require notification to adjacent property
owners (in addition to other fees specified) ..................................... $100.00
(c)
Advertising fee for decisions on development matters ...................... $50.00
(d)
Permit and Subdivision Development Agreement -
short from (required to be submitted with composite
engineering drawings)..................................................................... $800.00
(e)
Permit and Subdivision - Development - long from
(required to be submitted with composite engineering
drawings) ..................................................................................... $2,800.00
(f)
Developer-requested changes to the Municipality's
standard development agreement ...................................... Full Legal Costs
(g)
Developer-initiated
change
to
a
development
application after submission (in addition to original
application fee) ............................................................... 25% of original fee
(h)
Site Development Permit - Including Clearing and
Grading
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(i)
Lots smaller than 500m2....................................................... $240.00
(ii)
Lots between 501 - 4000 m2 ............................................... $500.00
(iii)
Lots over 4000m2 ................................................................ $750.00
4.
Subdivision Application
(a)
Plan of subdivision Application Fee including Bare
land Condominium Plans
(i)
Residential (Single Detached, Semi-
detached, Manufactured Home) .................... $1,500.00+ $150.00/lot
(ii)
Multi-family (apartments, townhouses) .......................... $1,100.00/lot
(iii)
Commercial and Industrial ........................................... $1.100.00/lot
(iv)
Direct Control ............................................................... $1,100.00/lot
(v)
Strata Lot ...................................................................... $1,100.00/lot
(vi)
Municipal Reserve, Environmental Reserve
and Public Utility Lots ............................................................... $0.00
(b)
Endorsement Fees ......................................................... 1 x application fee
(c)
Condominium Application and Endorsement Fee ... ....................... $165.00
(d)
Phased Registration of an Approved Subdivision
(per phase) ........................................................................... $575.00/phase
(e)
Subdivision Approval Time Extension
(i)
First Extension request ....................................................... $350.00
(ii)
Second Extension ................................................................ $575.00
(iii)
Third Extension request ....................................................... $850.00
(f)
Subdivision Application Fee Refunds
(i)
Before review ....................................................... 85% of original fee
(ii)
After review .......................................................... 25% of original fee
(g)
Modification of Tentative Plan of Subdivision
(i)
Before review ....................................................................... $275.00
(ii)
After review .......................................................... 50% of original fee
(h)
Discharge of Caveat ....................................................................... $175.00
(i)
New address or change of address per address
point ................................................................................................ $150.00
(j)
Development Agreements
(i)
Developer-requested variation to the
Development Agreement Standard
Template ..................................................................... All legal costs
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(k)
Re-application for Subdivision within 6 to 12 months of
a decision (including appeal decisions) for same site
with similar or identical design ........................... 3 x original application fee
(l)
For the purpose of calculating fees set out in section 4
of this schedule:
(i)
Remnant lots are to be included in the count of lots created.
(ii)
Municipal Reserve, Environmental Reserve, School Reserve and
Public Utility Lots are not included in the count of lots created.
5.
Compliance Certificate Application Fees
(a)
Single Detached, Semi-detached, Manufactured
home Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex (per dwelling unit)
excluding secondary suits, ................................................ $125.00/dwelling
(b)
Apartment Building and Commercial, Industrial,
Institutional buildings (per principal building) ....... $250.00/principal building
(c)
Townhouses - .................................................................. $125.00/per unit
(d)
Fees will be doubled for all compliance certificate requests on a RUSH basis.
(i)
For purposes of this bylaw, RUSH basis is defined as being within 48
hours of receiving a request.
6.
Application for Variance ......................................................................... $220.00
7.
Letter of Zoning Confirmation ................................................................ $110.00
8.
File Search ................................................................................................. $0.00
9.
Bylaws and Bylaw Amendments
(a)
Land Use Bylaw
(i)
Text Amendment ............................................................... $2,500.00
(ii)
Map District Amendment
Class Zoning of Property
1
R1, R1E, R1M, RMH, R2, CR, HR1, HR2, HR3, SE1, SE2, SH,
SCL1
2
R3, R4, SCL2, SR1
3
A, BOR1, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, CBD1, FRA1, HC, HCC, PRA1,
PRA2
4
IL, IM, IH
5
EP, PS, RIVF, UE, RD
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DC, DC-C4, DC-FCCS, DC-MI, DC-PR, DC-RMH, DRZ, FRZ, NSZ,
RZ
1.
From Class 1 to:
a.
Class 1, 2, 4 or 5.......................................... $2,500.00
b.
Class 3 ......................................................... $3,500.00
c.
Class 6 ......................................................... $4,500.00
2.
From Class 2 to:
a.
Class 1, 3 or 5 ............................................. $2,500.00
b.
Class 2 or 4 ................................................. $3,500.00
c.
Class 6 ......................................................... $4,500.00
3.
From Class 3 to:
a.
Classes 1-5 .................................................. $2,500.00
b.
Class 6 ......................................................... $4,500.00
4.
From Class 4 to:
a.
Class 1, 2 or 5 ............................................. $3,500.00
b.
Class 3 or 4 ................................................. $3,500.00
c.
Class 6 ......................................................... $4,500.00
5.
From Class 5 to:
a.
Classes 1-5 .................................................. $1,500.00
b.
Class 6 ......................................................... $4,500.00
6.
From Class 6 to all Classes .................................... $4,500.00
(iii)
Despite subclauses (i) through (vi), where an application to amend
the Land Use Bylaw involves amendment within two or more of the
above categories, the highest fee shall apply.
(b)
Statutory Plans and Amendments
(i)
Municipal Development Plan Amendment ........................ $3,500.00
(ii)
Area Structure Plan Amendment ....................................... $3,500.00
(iii)
Area Redevelopment Plan Amendment ............................ $3,500.00
(iv)
Application to adopt an Area Structure Plan ..................... $4,000.00
(c)
Multiple Amendments - Where an application to concurrently amend the
Land Use Bylaw and a Statutory Plan, or two (2) Statutory Plans for the
same site, the application fee shall be the sum of the highest fee and 50%
of any other amendment application fees.
(d)
Outline Plans ............................................................................... $3,500.00
(e)
Road Closure (processing) .......................................................... $2,250.00
(f)
Amendment Fee Refunds:
(i)
Prior to Circulation of File ................................................. 85% of fee
(ii)
During or After Circulation of File ..................................... 25% of fee
(g)
Reserve Designation Removal (processing) ................................ $2,250.00
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10.
Signs
(a)
Sign Development Permit ............................................................... $150.00
(b)
Comprehensive Sign Development Permit
(i)
5 signs or fewer .................................................................... $400.00
(ii)
More than 5 signs ................................................................. $600.00
(c)
Portable Sign Reservation Application - Municipal
Land - Not for Profit ............................................................... $10.00/ week
(d)
Freestanding Sign ........................................................................... $225.00
(e)
Sign Impound Fee .......................................................................... $500.00
11.
Telecommunications Tower
(a)
Freestanding Telecommunication Tower - Request
for Letter of Concurrence ............................................................ $3,000.00
12.
Other Leases and Agreements
(a)
Licence of Occupation Application .................................................. $200.00
(b)
Road Use Agreement (per road, per year) ................................... $1,000.00
(c)
Encroachment Application .............................................................. $200.00
(d)
Undeveloped Government Road Allowance Crossings
(per location) ................................................................................ $1,000.00
(e)
Facility Crossing (per location) ..................................................... $1,000.00
(f)
Lease Application ........................................................................... $200.00
(g)
Lease Application - Not for Profit ...................................................... $25.00
(h)
Community Backyard Rink Application - Municipal
Land .................................................................................................. $25.00
(i)
Application - Food Trucks and Street Vendor Approval
............................................................................................................ $0.00
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Schedule L - Safety Codes Permitting
Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services provided for Safety
Codes are as follows:
1.
Building Permits
(a)
Residential Contractor
(i)
New Construction, Additions and Renovations
(per square foot) ............................ $165.00 minimum or $1.65/sq. ft.
(ii)
Attached garage (per square foot) .................................. $0.70/sq. ft.
(iii)
Manufactured/Mobile Home) ........................................... $0.50/sq. ft.
(iv)
Demolition ............................................................................ $175.00
(v)
Secondary Suite (per square foot) ................................. $0.75/sq. ft.
(vi)
Basement
Development/
Renovations/
Accessory Structures (per square foot) ........................... $0.60/sq. ft.
(vii)
Solid Fuel Appliance (e.g. Wood stove, wood
fireplace) .............................................................................. $165.00
(b)
Residential Homeowner
(i)
New Construction, Additions and Renovations
(per square foot) ............................ $165.00 minimum or $1.80/sq. ft.
(ii)
Attached garage (per square foot) .................................. $0.80/sq. ft.
(iii)
Manufactured/Mobile Home ............................................ $0.60/sq. ft.
(iv)
Secondary Suite .............................................................. $085/sq. ft.
(v)
Basement
Development/Renovations/Accessory
Structures (Developed Area) (per square foot) ............... $0.65/sq. ft.
(vi)
Solid
Fuel
Appliance
(e.g.
Wood
stove,
wood
fireplace) .............................................................................. $175.00
(c)
Non-residential
(i)
For each $1,000, or part there of the estimated
cost of construction re: Commercial new
construction, additions or camps...$250.00 minimum or $9.50 per
$1,000 of construction value
(ii)
Demolition ............................................................................ $200.00
(iii)
Fire Alarm Replacement/Upgrade (minimum or
per square foot) ............................ $200.00 minimum or $0.50/sq. ft.
2.
Plumbing Permits
(a)
Contractor
(i)
1 to 7 Fixtures ...................................................................... $165.00
(ii)
8 to 16 Fixtures .................................................................... $175.00
(iii)
17 to 25 Fixtures .................................................................. $205.00
(iv)
26 to 54 Fixtures .................................................................. $295.00
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(v)
55 to 100 Fixtures ................................................................ $460.00
(vi)
For every fixture over 100 fixtures ............................................ $1.25
(vii)
For each rainwater leader, roof drain ....................................... $6.00
(b)
Homeowner Residential
(i)
1 to 7 Fixtures ...................................................................... $175.00
(ii)
8 to 16 Fixtures .................................................................... $185.00
(iii)
17+ Fixtures ......................................................................... $250.00
(c)
Service Connection Permit
(i)
Direct (Rural & Urban Water and Sewer) -
gravity sewer storm or full pressure water
system, or combination thereof ........................................... $165.00
(ii)
Step (Rural Water and Sewer) - low pressure
sewer or trickle fill water system, or combination
thereof .................................................................................. $200.00
3.
Private Sewage Disposal System Permits
(i)
Holding
Tanks,
Septic
Tanks,
Inground
Treatment ............................................................................. $250.00
(ii)
Camps 1 to 110-person capacity .......................................... $400.00
4.
Gas and Propane Permits
(a)
Contractor, Residential Gas Installations
(i)
1 to 2 outlets ........................................................................ $165.00
(ii)
3 to 4 outlets ........................................................................ $175.00
(iii)
5 to 10 outlets....................................................................... $200.00
(iv)
For every outlet over 10 outlets ................................................ $8.00
(v)
Temporary Heat ................................................................... $165.00
(b)
Homeowner, Residential Gas Installation
(i)
1 to 2 outlets ........................................................................ $175.00
(ii)
3 to 4 outlets ........................................................................ $190.00
(iii)
5 to 10 outlets....................................................................... $250.00
(iv)
For every outlet over 10 outlets ................................................ $8.00
(v)
Temporary Heat ................................................................... $165.00
(c)
Non-Residential Gas Installation
(i)
10,000 to 200,000 BTU ........................................................ $175.00
(ii)
200,001 to 500,000 BTU ...................................................... $200.00
(iii)
500,001 to 750,000 BTU ...................................................... $265.00
(iv)
750,001 to 1,000,000 BTU ................................................... $325.00
(v)
For each 100,000 BTU (or portion of) over
1,000,000 BTU ......................................................................... $8.00
(vi)
Temporary Heat 0 to 500,000 BTU ...................................... $200.00
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(vii)
Temporary Heat 500,001 to 1,000,000 BTU ........................ $250.00
(viii)
For each 100,000 BTU (or portion of) over
1,000,000 BTU ......................................................................... $8.00
(d)
Non-Residential, Propane Installation
(i)
Propane Tank Set 81 to 1,000 gallons ................................. $165.00
(ii)
Propane Tank Set over 1,000 gallons .................................. $185.00
(iii)
For each additional tank set ................................................... $50.00
(iv)
Each Vaporizer....................................................................... $65.00
(e)
Commercial, Gas Appliance Replacement
(i)
0 to 500,000 BTU ................................................................. $165.00
(ii)
500,001 and up .................................................................... $200.00
5.
Gas and Appliance Venting Permit
(a)
Contractor,
(i)
1 to 4 appliances .................................................................. $165.00
(ii)
5 to 10 appliances ................................................................ $185.00
(iii)
11 to 20 appliances .............................................................. $250.00
(iv)
For each appliance over 20 ...................................................... $8.00
(b)
Homeowner Residential
(i)
1 to 4 appliances .................................................................. $175.00
(ii)
5 to 10 appliances ................................................................ $200.00
(iii)
11 to 20 appliances ............................................................. $275.00
(iv)
For each appliance over 20 ...................................................... $8.00
6.
Electrical Permit
(a)
Contractor, Residential
(i)
Up to 1,200/sq. ft .................................................................. $165.00
(ii)
1,201 to 2,500/sq. ft ............................................................. $215.00
(iii)
2,501 to 5,000/sq. ft ............................................................. $275.00
(iv)
Over 5,000/sq. ft .............................................. $275.00 + $0.10/sq.ft.
(v)
Solar panels (based on commercial installation
costs) ................................................................... Minimum $165.00
(vi)
Minor Installations: 1) Air Conditioning Unit; 2)
Hot Tub; 3) Service Upgrades; 4) RWSS 5)
Manufactured
Home/Modular
Home
Connection 6) Temp Service up to 125 Amp ....................... $165.00
(b)
Homeowner, Residential
(i)
Up to 1,200 sq./ft .................................................................. $185.00
(ii)
1,201 to 2,500 sq./ft ............................................................. $265.00
(iii)
2,501 to 5,000 sq./ft ............................................................. $295.00
(iv)
Over 5,000 sq./ft ............................................. $295.00 + $0.10 /sq.ft.
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(v)
Minor Installations: 1) Air Conditioning Unit; 2)
Alterations to or adding circuitry ........................................... $185.00
(c)
Contractor, Non-residential
(i)
Solar Panels (based on commercial installation
costs). .................................................................. Minimum $165.00
(ii)
$0.00 - $5,000.00 .............................................................. $165.00
(iii)
$5,001.00 - $7,000.00 ....................................................... $200.00
(iv)
$7,0001.00 - $24,000.00 ................................................... $250.00
(v)
$24,001.00 - $33,000.00 ................................................... $300.00
(vi)
$33,001.00 - $46,000.00 ................................................... $400.00
(vii)
$46,001.00 - $100,000.00 ................................................. $500.00
(viii)
$100,001.00 - $250,000.00 ............................................ $1,300.00
(ix)
$250,001.00 - $500,000.00 ............................................ $1,700.00
(x)
$500,001.00 - $750,000.00 ............................................ $2,100.00
(xi)
$750,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 ......................................... $2,800.00
(xii)
1,000,001.00 and over................... Installation cost/$1,000 x $3.00
(xiii)
Temporary service ............................................................. $165.00
(b)
Annual Electric
(i)
Up to 100 kVA ...................................................................... $350.00
(ii)
101 to 1,000 kVA ................................ $350.00 + $27.00/100 kVA for
............................................................... portion exceeding 100 kVA
(iii)
1,001 to 5,000 kVA ............................. $593.00 + $22.00/100 kVA for
.................................................. portion exceeding 1,000 kVA
(iv)
5,001 to 10,000 kVA .......................... $1,473.00 + $9.00/100 kVA for
............................................................. portion exceeding 5,000 kVA
(v)
10,001 to 20,000 kVA ........................ $1,540.00 + $4.00/100 kVA for
........................................................... portion exceeding 10,000 kVA
(vi)
Over 20,000 kVA ............................... $2,823.00 + $1.50/100 kVA for
........................................................... portion exceeding 20,000 kVA
2.
Occupancy Permit
(a)
Residential, Single Dwelling ............................................................ $165.00
(b)
Non-residential ............................................................................... $200.00
3.
Refunds
(a)
Building Permits (25% of original fee paid will be
withheld) .......................................................................... Minimum $100.00
(b)
Electrical Permits (10% of original fee paid will be
withheld) ............................................................................ Minimum $50.00
(c)
Gas and Appliance Venting or Plumbing Permit (10%
of original fee paid will be withheld) ................................... Minimum $50.00
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4.
General Renewal Fees (maximum 1 year)
(a)
All Permit Types ............................................................... Minimum $165.00
5.
General
(a)
Re-inspection Fee
(i)
First occurrence ................................................................... $175.00
(b)
No-entry Fee
(i)
First occurrence ................................................................... $175.00
(c)
Additional Fees
(i)
Inspections outside of regular working hours
(only when critical to public safety or occupancy
of a structure) ....................................................................... $250.00
(ii)
Variances (alternative solutions) .......................................... $250.00
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Schedule M - Solid Waste
Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services relating to the collection
and disposal of Solid Waste are established as follows:
1.
Landfill Rates
(a)
Commercial & Residential
(i)
Mixed loads of construction and demolition
waste
1. Recyclables not fully removed (per
tonne) ........................................................................ $180.00
2. Recyclables removed (per tonne) .............................. $115.00
(ii)
Wood and Wood Products. (Includes: pallets,
logs or whole trees. Excluding rough limber,
plywood/osb furniture and treated or painted
wood) ..................................................................................... $35.00
(iii)
Camper Fiberglass or Acrylic, stripped down of
hazardous
material
-
propane
tanks,
fluorescent
tubes,
smoke
alarms,
air
conditioning unit etc. (per tonne) .......................................... $115.00
(iv)
Special handling (per tonne) ................................................ $300.00
(v)
CFC appliances with gas (per unit) ........................................ $50.60
(vi)
Mattress disposal (per unit) ................................................... $35.00
(vii)
Box spring disposal (per unit) ................................................. $35.00
(viii)
Scale usage charge (per visit) ................................................ $50.00
(ix)
Street Sweeping ..................................................................... $87.00
(x)
Crushed concrete (per tonne)
1. Outbound .................................................................... $32.00
2. Inbound ..................................................... Full cost recovery
(xi)
Crushed asphalt (per tonne)
1. Outbound .................................................................... $28.00
2. Inbound ..................................................... Full cost recovery
(xii)
Unprocessed Asphalt/concrete outbound (per
tonne) ...................................................................................... $5.00
(xiii)
Soil Contaminated External ................................................... $87.00
(xiv)
Pet Waste (per tonne) ........................................................... $75.00
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(xv)
Trees under 10" - Root ball removed (per tonne)
............................................................................................... $30.00
(xvi)
Sod (per tonne) ..................................................................... $87.00
(xvii)
Rock (per tonne) ..................................................................... $3.00
(xviii) Hazardous Waster (residential quantities per
tonne) ...................................................................................... $3.50
(xix)
Compost - outbound (per tonne) ............................................ $0.00
(xx)
Intermediate
Bulk
Container
(IBC)
Totes
Disposal ................................................................................ $20.00
(b)
Commercial
(i)
International garbage (per tonne) ........................................ $188.00
(ii)
Large commercial appliances - special handling
(per tonne) ........................................................................... $160.00
(iii)
Mobile home disposal (per unit) ........................................ $1,518.00
(iv)
Cardboard (per tonne) ............................................................ $50.00
(v)
Plastic (per tonne) ................................................................. $50.00
(vi)
Aerosol (per tonne) ................................................................. $3.50
(vii)
Anti-freeze (per tonne) ............................................................ $3.50
(viii)
Paper (shredded or Regular) (per tonne) .............................. $50.00
(ix)
Fluorescent lights, light fixtures (no bulbs or bulb
rocks) (per tonne) ..................................................................... $3.50
(x)
Styrofoam ............................................................................ $115.00
(xi)
Commercial waste (per tonne) ............................................ $115.00
(c)
Residential
(i)
Household refuse (per tonne) .............................................. $105.00
(ii)
Minimum charge (flat rate) ..................................................... $15.00
(iii)
Styrofoam (per tonne) ......................................................... $105.00
2.
Solid Waste Disposal (Monthly Rates)
(a)
Urban Service Area - Single and Multi-Family
Residential (per dwelling) ................................................................. $43.00
(b)
Rural Service Area - Single and Multi-Family
Residential (per dwelling) ................................................................. $41.92
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3.
Replacement of damaged or destroyed Municipal Waste
Receptable .................................................................................................. $90.19
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Schedule N - Water
Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services provided for water
utilities are established as follows:
1. Urban Service Area - Residential - Meter Size Charge + Variable Rate (monthly)
(a) 16 mm (5/8") and 19 mm (3/4") ........................................... $49.56 + $1.18/m3
(b) 25 mm (1"), 32 mm (1 ¼") and 38 mm (1 ½") ................... $116.14 + $1.18/m3
(c) 51 (2") mm and 76 mm (3") ................................................ $375.43+ $1.18/m3
(d) 102 mm (4"), 152 mm (6"), 203 mm (8") and 254 mm (10") .......... $3,156.76 +
$1.18/m3
2. Rural Service Area - Residential - Meter Size Charge + Variable Rate (monthly) -
Except for residential properties within the community of Draper which shall be exempt
from application of this Charge.
(a) 16 mm (5/8") and 19 mm (3/4") ........................................... $32.36 + $1.18/m3
(b) 25 mm (1"), 32 mm (1 ¼") and 38 mm (1 ½") ...................... $79.65 + $1.18/m3
(c) 51 mm (2") and 76 mm (3") ............................................... $257.39 + $1.18/m3
(d) 102 mm (4"), 152 mm (6"), 203 mm (8") and 254 mm (10") ........... $2,259.96 +
$1.18/m3
These rates will come into effect in Fort McKay on July 1, 2025.
3. Commercial - Meter Size Charge + Variable Rate (monthly)
(a) 16 mm (5/8") ........................................................................ $16.28 + $2.61/m3
(b) 19 mm (3/4") ....................................................................... $24.57 + $2.61/m3
(c) 25 mm (1") ........................................................................... $41.47 + $2.61/m3
(d) 32 mm (1 ¼") ....................................................................... $56.16 + $2.61/m3
(e) 38 mm (1 ½)" ....................................................................... $84.83 + $2.61/m3
(f) 51 mm (2") .......................................................................... $128.14 + $2.61/m3
(g) 76 mm (3") ........................................................................ $193.64 + $2.61/m3
(h) 102 mm (4") ....................................................................... $292.66 + $2.61/m3
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(i) 152 mm (6") ......................................................................... $442.15+ $2.61/m3
(j) 203 mm (8") and 254 mm (10") .......................................... $683.57 + $2.61/m3
4. Multi Dwelling Buildings (with Fire Protectus meter) - to be charged on the disc meter
(smaller) unless consumption is seen on the turbine side (larger).
(a) 16 mm (5/8") ....................................................................... $16.28 + $2.61/m3
(b) 19 mm (3/4") ....................................................................... $24.57 + $2.61/m3
(c) 25 mm (1") .......................................................................... $37.07 + $2.61/m3
(d) 32 mm (1 ¼") ....................................................................... $56.16 + $2.61/m3
(e) 38 mm (1 ½") ........................................................................ $84.83+ $2.61/m3
(f) 51 mm (2") ......................................................................... $128.14 + $2.61/m3
(g) 76 mm (3") ........................................................................ $193.64 + $2.61/m3
(h) 102 mm (4") ....................................................................... $292.64 + $2.61/m3
(i) 152 mm (6") ........................................................................ $442.15 + $2.61/m3
(j) 203 mm (8") and 254 mm (10") .......................................... $683.57 + $2.61/m3
5. Variable Rate
(a) Residential ......................................................................................... $1.18/m3
(b) Commercial ........................................................................................ $2.61/m3
(c) Multi Dwelling ..................................................................................... $2.61/m3
6. Apartment Buildings (per unit) .............................................. $7.73+ meter size charge
7. Gregoire Mobile Home Park (per mobile home) ................. $10.14 + meter size charge
8. Cartier Park (per mobile home) - Un-metered ................................................. $119.17
9. Bulk Water ...................................................................................................... $8.66/m3
10. Meter Charge - Installation Cost
(a) Up to 25 mm meter (1") ....................................................................... $507.31
(b) 38 mm meter (1 ½") .......................................................................... $1,532.66
(c) 51 mm meter (2") ............................................................................... $2,099.86
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(d) 76 mm meter (3") ............................................................................ $10,237.82
(e) 102 mm meter (4") ......................................................................... $13,556.55
11. Meter Test
(a) Up to 25 mm meter (1") ....................................................................... $110.63
(b) 25 mm (1") to 51 mm meter (2") .......................................................... $301.71
12. Remote Reader Relocation or Replacement - excluding abuse, tampering and
vandalism ...................................................................................................... $302.50
13. Turn on or turn off Curb Stop (customer's request) ........................................ $130.35
14. Service Connection Fee ................................................................................. $297.95
15. Bleeder installation ......................................................................................... $805.26
16. Residential water consumption - Trailers, where no meter
exists (monthly rate) ....................................................................................... $304.80
17. Commercial water consumption - Trailers, where no meter
exists (monthly rate) ...................................................................................... $322.10
18. Rural water hauling fee (per month) - Except for residential properties within the
community of Draper which shall be exempt from application of this fee .............. $32.36
19. Un-metered service anticipated Meter Size Charge (as per 1 or 2) + $16m3 / month
of water consumption (at Variable Rate)
20. Reconnection Fee
(a) During office hours ................................................................................. $65.18
(b) After office hours ................................................................................. $266.20
21. Construction Water
(a) Residential Fixed rate
(i) From date of occupancy permit for first 3 months ...................... $145.20
(ii) Cumulative, Incremental cost for each additional month over 3 months
........................................................................................................ $145.20
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(b) Commercial variable rate - Water volumes for construction purposes based
on an estimate prior to water being supplied to the site based on expected
construction activity, duration of construction, water service size / nature of
construction ............................................................................................. $2.52/m3
22. Hydrant Use
(a) Deposit for hydrant meter (refundable upon return of hydrant meter in good
working order .......................................................................................... $1,210.00
(b) Daily rental ........................................................................................... $132.00
(c) Water usage (per m3) ............................................................................ $13.20
23. Water service application ................................................................................. $38.50
24. Documentation provided for "Proof of Residency"............................................ $38.50
25. Bulk water - Replacement RFID tag .................................................................. 46.18
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Schedule O - Rural Water and Sewer Service Connection
DELETED (BL 26/007)
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Schedule P - Wastewater
Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services relating to sanitary
/sewers and wastewater are established as follows:
1.
Urban Service Area - Meter Size Charge + Variable Rate
(monthly)
(a)
16 mm (5/8") and 19 mm (3/4") ......................................... $24.19 + 0.69/m3
(b)
25 mm (1"), 32 mm (1 ¼") and 38 mm (1 ½") ................... $41.47 + 0.69/m3
(c)
51 mm (2") and 76 mm (3") ............................................. $326.96 + 0.69/m3
(d)
102 mm (4"), 152 mm (6"), 203 mm (8") and 254 mm
(10") ............................................................................. $2,290.55 + 0.69/m3
2.
Rural Service Area - Meter Size Charge + Variable Rate (monthly) - Except for
residential properties within the community of Draper which shall be exempt from
application of this charge.
(a)
16 mm (5/8") and 19 mm (3/4") ......................................... $16.59 + 0.69/m3
(b)
25 mm (1"), 32 mm (1 ¼") and 38 mm (1 ½") ................... $28.37 + 0.69/m3
(c)
51 mm (2") and 76 mm (3") .............................................. $323.44+ 0.69/m3
(d)
102 mm (4"), 152 mm (6"), 203 mm (8") and 254 mm
(10") ............................................................................. $2,265.86 + 0.69/m3
These rates will come into effect in Fort McKay on July 1,
2025.
3.
Un-metered service ......... anticipated Meter Size Charge (as per 1 or 2) + 16m3 /
month of water consumption (at Variable Rate)
4.
Apartment Building (per unit) .............................. $9.39 + meter size charge/month
5.
Gregoire Mobile Home Park (per occupied unit)
......................................................................... $19.32 + meter size charge/month
6.
Cartier Park (per unit) - Un-metered ................................................ $75.17/month
7.
Variable (per cubic metre) ........................................................................ $0.69/m3
8.
Sewage Lagoon
(a)
Price per axle .................................................................................... $76.17
(b)
Replacement RFID tag ..................................................................... $36.66
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(c)
Vehicles with holding tanks not exceeding 1 cubic
metre................................................................................................. $10.15
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Schedule Q - Late Payment
Prescribed Fees for Late Payment (past their payment due date as described in an
invoice) of all Fees, Rate, and Charges in any applicable Schedule (other than this
Schedule) to this Bylaw are established as follows:
1.
Late Payment monthly charge (simple interest) on invoices past their due date for
fees on:
(a)
Schedules A, D, F, G, I, M, N, O, P .................................................... 1.5%
(b)
Schedules B, C, E, H, J, K, L, R .......................................................... 0.0%
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Schedule R - Backyard Hens
Prescribed Fees for the licences, permits, approvals or services relating to backyard hens
are as follows:
1.
New License Application ........................................................................... $150.00
2.
License Renewal (per Hen) ......................................................................... $15.00