Westlock County Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw 27-2021 (older, likely superseded by 51-2023)

Westlock County, Alberta · No. 27-2021 · summary & facts

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« WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 W65t[0CE WESTLOCK, ALBERTA CO U NTY growing opportunity Being a bylaw of Westlock County, in the Province of Alberta, to establish fees, rates and charges for services rendered by Westlock County. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, and amendments thereto, Council may pass a bylaw respecting the fees, rates and charges for goods and services provided by or on behalf of the municipality. ANDWHEREAS, under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, and amendments thereto, a municipality has the power to enact bylaws for the purpose of operating a public utility. ANDWHEREAS, under the authority ofthe Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, and amendments thereto, a municipality has the power to enact for the enforcement of bylaws including the imposition of fines and penalties. ANDWHEREAS, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and amendments thereto, a municipality must make certain information available to the public and that Council may pass a bylaw to establish fees for the provision of such information. ANDWHEREAS, Council of Westlock County deems it desirable and fiscally responsible to establish fees, rates and charges for municipal services and the use of municipal facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF WESTLOCK COUNTY, DULY ASSEMBLED, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.0 Title 1.1 This bylaw is cited as the "Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw". « WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 Westfocé WESTLOCK, ALBERTA CO UNTY growing opportunity 3.0 Definitions 31 Act means the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, and amendments thereto, hereinafter referred to as the MGA 3.2 CAO means the Chief Administrative Officer of Westlock County. 3.3 FOIP means the Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act. 4.0 Preamble and Schedules 4.1 The fees, rates and charges contained in the attached Schedules are hereby established and are subject to applicable taxes where appropriate, unless otherwise noted. 4.2 Where this bylaw establishes a fee that also exists in another bylaw or policy that predates the effective date ofthis bylaw, the fee(s) in this bylaw shall be the applicable fee and the other bylaw or policy is hereby effectively amended. 4.3 The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to consolidate bylaws and policies to reflect the fees, rates and charges established and amended by this bylaw. 5.0 Review 5.1 This Bylaw and the Schedules contained therein, shall be brought forward for review annually, and/or when relevant legislation is amended, and at any other time that Council deems appropriate to ensure that it remains current and continues to accurately reflect the fees, rates, and charges. 5.2 Some rates willincrease more than annually. The rate set by the governing body or rate charged, regardless of whether it is reflected in this ' WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 W65t[0Ck WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY growing opportunity 6.0 Provision Statement 6.1 Each provision ofthis Bylaw is independent of all other provisions. if any such provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid for any reason by a court ofjurisdiction, all other provisions of this Bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable. This bylaw shall take effect on the date of the third and final reading. READ A FIRST TIME THIS 30"' DAY OF November, 2021 Chief Administrative Officer it READ A SECOND TIMETHIS _®:r DAY or I , 2022 Chief Administrative Officer 1% READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS _6_DAY OF I @V'('/I'\- , 2022 « WESTLOCK COUNTYBY-LAW 27-2021 W85t[0C.é WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY owln ortunity Schedule A - Administration 6 Schedule B -- Agriculture 7 Schedule C - Airport 8 Schedule D -- Cemetery 9 Schedule E -- Fire & Emergency 10 Schedule F -- Parks & Recreation 11 Schedule G - Planning & Development 12 Development Permit 12 Building Permit 13 ElectricalPermit 14 Gas Permit 16 Plumbing Permit 18 Sewage Permit 19 Schedule H -- Regulatory 20 Schedule I -- Transportation 21 Schedule J -- Utilities 22 C Westhck CO UNTY - rtunity WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 WESTLOCK, ALBERTA Administration fees Municipal map $30.00 Y Detailed assessment information $2.00 plus $1.00/page N Survey Plan Excerpt $2.00 per page N Tax Certificate $30.00 N Tax search $10-00 N Penalties Accounts Receivables 10% per month N NSF Cheque Charge $40.00 N Tax Penalty, July 1 2-0% N Tax Penalty, November 1 10-0% N Tax Penalty, April 1 13-0% N Fee for Copies (stationary & supplies) First page $2.00 Y Eachadditional page $1.00 Y Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF)Fee -- on cheques or insufficient funds on any $40.00 N automated monthly payment plans Q WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 W)/€$t[0Ck WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY growing opportunity i5§..H',,'D-UlLE... L _ _ Description 2022 Rates Deposit Units GST Beaver Removal (Blasting) 1st dam $250.00 Y Additional dams on same service call $100.00 per dam Y Admin fee (service call) $50.00 Y (Trapping) Charge to set up traps $100.00 Y Charge to check traps $50.00 per day Y Utility Safety (Alberta One Call) for blasting Cost recovery on all locate charges Administration fee (service call) $50.00 Y Rental of Equipment Slip in Sprayer $50.00 $100.00 per day Y Meter Miser $50.00 $100.00 per day Y ExitApplicator Equipment $50.00 $100.00 per day Y Tree Planter (2) $50.00 $100.00 per day Y Backpack Sprayers $20.00 $100.00 per day Y Skunk Trap (2) $20.00 $100.00 per use Y Forage Sampler (belongs to Hwy. 2 Conservation -- HZC) No Charge $100.00 Soil Sampler (belongs to HZC) No Charge $100.00 Plastic Mulch App (belongs to HZC) No Charge $100.00 Weed Wiper (belongs to HZC) No Charge $100.00 Tansy Program Equipment Quad Tank (3) $100.00 Slip in Tank $100.00 Handheld Sprayers (6) $100.00 Products Exit Concentrate Foam 4 litre/jug $40.00 perjug Y Plastic Mulch 150 ft. roll subject to change $175.00 per roll Y Fence Line Program « WESTLOCK COUNTYBY-LAW 27-2021 We$t[bCé WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY growing opportunity Description 7 22Rs Uits GST 100LLAviation Fuel -- subject to quarterly increase $2.06 per litre Y Yearly capital rider of fuel purchases ---- changes annually 25% N « WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 Westfoc? WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY growin oportunit Description 2022 Raes 1 Units I GST AllCemetery, plots $350.00 Per plot Y Urn placement $100.00 per urn Y Perpetual Care Fund $200.00 per lot sold N « WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 /l/V65 lf[0CE WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY growing opportunity a--- * -- 4- _ '1mLl3l!izE§3lE»é.lli7llB¥:-:!_3_ Description 2022 Rates Units GST Nuisance Fire Alarm (offenses within 1 year) 1" offense $5000 -- N 2""offense $400.00 - N 3"'offense $600.00 -- N Subsequent Rate will be doubled -- N Incident Responses & Fire Hazard Controls $400.00 The first hour or portion plus thereof for a fire protection response Where the County has taken any action whatsoever responding to an incident or control of?re hazard, $200.00 For every hour or portion N the fire protection charge willbe: thereof for fire Protectifm property dispatched to the incident after the first hour or hours (ifapplicablel Plus: Any other costs incurred by the County because of the incident which do not form part of the standard costs and expenses of providing fire protection, including but not limited to contracted services, mutual aid, etc. Incidents Involving Motor Vehicle Accidents 400-00 The first hour or portion Pl"5 thereof for a fire protection Where the County has taken any action whatsoever 'e5P°"5e responding to an incident resulting from a motor $20000 Forevery hourtherea?er vehicle accident or motor vehicle fire, and the or portion thereof for ?re incident occurs on municipal roadways, the fire protection property protection Charge will be7 dispatched to the incident after the first hour or hours (ifapplicable Plus: Any other costs incurred by the County because of the incident which do not form part of the standard costs and expenses of providing fire protection, including but not limited to contracted services, mutual aid, etc. in accordance with Where the County has taken any action whatsoever Alberta infrastructure responding to an incident resulting from a motor _ , _ , and Transportation vehicle accident or motor vehicle fire, and the Policy TCE_DC_501' as N incident occurs on Provincial Highways, and for amended or repeayed wildfire on Crown Land or the Forest Protection and replaced fmm time Area, the fire protection charge will be: to time C Westfocé CO UNTY growig opportunity WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 WESTLOCK, ALBERTA SCH.lf)U.LE= F - PARKS8'wRE'C'RlEAll'lI(7)N Description 2022 Rates Units GST Reservation Fee Non--Refundab|e Reservation Fee $12.50 per each booking Y Change Fee $12.50 per each booking Y Change Fee (less than 4 days before arrival) $12.50 one night fee forfeited Y Night Fee Nightly Individual Campsite Fee $25.00 per site/per camping unit Y Additional Vehicles $10.00 Y Additional Tents $20.00 Y Boat Trailers $20.00 Y Group--OverflowPermits $25.00 each night/per unit Y Group Campsite One Night $250.00 Y Two Nights $450.00 Y Three Nights $600.00 Y Each Additional Night(s) $150.00 Y Each Additional Unit Over 14 Camping Units $10.00 per additional night Y Tent Area NightlyFee $20-00 per tent with 1 vehicle Y Stay n' Play Permits Stay n' Play Day Pass Permit (9am-9pm) $20.00 Y Stay n' Play Camping Permit (6am»4pm next day) $20.00 Y Day Use Area 7:00am--11:00pm $50.00 per school bus Y 7:00am--11:00pm $10.00 per vehicle Y 7:00am--11:00pm (4 vehicles) $40.00 Y Vehicle and Boat Trailer Parking Area 7:00am--11:O0pm $20.00 per combination Y 7:00am--11:00pm (seasonal parking permit) $250.00 for camping season Y Septic Disposal Fee « WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 W65t[0CE WESTLOCK, ALBERTA CO UNTY growing opportunl(L_ , _ .I. -- '-- .. » , , , Description 2022 Ra es Units GST Development Permit Applications Permitted uses (allowed within the Land Use Bylaw) $225.00 N Discretionary uses (not allowed within the Land Use Bylaw but may be allowed with certain conditions at the discretion of the municipal authority) $475.00 N Discretionary uses Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $1,000.00 N Discretionary uses Natural resource extraction under 5 ha $1,500.00 N Discretionary uses Natural resource extraction over 5 ha $2,500.0 N Commercial Development Applications Commercial Development Application $500.00 N Subdivision Agreements Country residential subdivisions $775.00 N Industrial/Commercial subdivisions $775.00 N Mu|ti--|ot subdivisions $1,500.00 N Land Use Amendments $675.00 N Subdivision and Development Appeals Applicant $500.00 N Adjacent Landowners $100.00 N Fees Schedule for Certificates of Compliance Regular Services (7--dayto 14-day review) $100.00 N Non-Residential Properties Regular Services (14~day review) $100.00 N Express Service (7~day review) $200.00 N f Westfocé COUNTY growing opport?ty WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 WESTLOCK, ALBERTA 1 Continued ~ S.C|rliED.U'LE.'G.~7P'LAl\|lN\lNG '&DEVTELO'P.MENT' Add applicable Safety Codes Council levy to each permit; $4.50 or 4.0% of the permit fee whichever is greater. A minimum cancellation fee of 25% willbe retained when a permit is cancelled. No fee is returned when an inspection has been carried out. - Permit extensions willbe charged at a flat rate of $150.00 (plus levy) for a maximum of1 year Description 2022 Rates Units GST Building Permit Fees Residential/Dwelling Units/Farm New construction Building Permit Fees $0.50 per sq, ft. N Upper Floor $0.40 per sq. ft. N Finished Basement $0.40 per sq. ft. N Minimum building fee $160.00 N Modular Homes ifon piles $470.00 N if on Basement $0.40 per sq. ft. N Manufactured/Mobilehomes ifon piles $260.00 N if on basement $0.40 per sq. ft. N Sheds, Garages & Storage Buildings Up to 250 sq. ft. $105.00 N 250-624 sq. ft. $160.00 N over 624 sq. fl. $0.50 per sq. ft. N Additions/Renovations ($100 min fee +) $0.50 per sq. ft. N Decks $130.00 N Fireplace/Wood Stove $160.00 N Demolition $160.00 N Hot Tubs $120.00 N Commercial/lndustrial/Institutional < $1M construction value $6.25 per $1,000 value N > $1M construction value $6,250.00 add $5.50/$1,000 value N Minimum commercial/industria|/ Institutional fee $470.00 N « WESTLOCK COUNTY BY--LAW27-2021 RM/€St[0Cé WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY growing opportunity 1' Description 2022 Rates ElectricalPermit Fees Contractor Permit Installation Costs $02,000.00 $100.00 N $2,000.01~3,000.00 $120.00 N $3,000.01--4,000.00 $140.00 N $4,000.01-5,000.00 $160.00 N $5,000.01»6,000.00 $185.00 N $6,000.01--8,000.00 $220.00 N $8,000.01--10,000.00 $230.00 N $10,000.01~12,000.00 $240.00 N $12,000.01~14,000.00 $250.00 N $14,000.01-16,000.00 $260.00 N $16,000.01--18,000.00 $270.00 N $18,000.01--20,000.00 $285.00 N $20,000.01--22,000.00 $295.00 N $22,000.01--24,000.00 $305.00 N $24,000.01-26,000.00 $315.00 N $26,000.01--28,000.00 $325.00 N $28,000.01-30,000.00 $335.00 N $30,000.01-32,000.00 $345.00 N $32,000.01--34,000.00 $360.00 N $34,000.01--36,000.00 $370.00 N $36,000.0l--38,000.00 $380.00 N $38,000.0l--40,000.00 $390.00 N $40,000.01»42,000.00 $410.00 N $42,000.0l~44,000.00 $430.00 N $44,000.01--46,000.00 $450.00 N $46,000.01~48,000.00 $470.00 N " WESTLOCK COUNTY BY--LAW27-2021 W85U-OCE WESTLOCK, ALBERTA CO UNTY growing opportunity Continuecl -.S.Cl%l»E,D~UJ.E»G- PLANNING&eD'E\/«ELOPMENT Description 2022 Rates Units GST $150,000.01-170,000.00 $975.00 N $170,000.01-190,000.00 $1060.00 N $190,000.01-210,000.00 $1145.00 N $210,000.01-230,000.00 $1230.00 N $230,000.01-250,000.00 $1310.00 N $250,000.01--350,000.00 $1550.00 N $350,000.01-450,000.00 $1730.00 N $4S0,000.01~550,000.00 $1915.00 N $550,000.01--650,000.00 $2100.00 N $650,000.01-750,000.00 $2290.00 N $750,000.01-850,000.00 $2480.00 N $850,000.01-950,000.00 $2650.00 N $950,000.01-1,000,000.00 $2835.00 N over $1,000,000.00 to be negotiated N Homeowner Permit up to 1,200 sq. ft. $270.00 N 1,200-1,500 sq. ft. $310.00 N 1,501-2,000 sq. ft. $340.00 N 2,001--2,500 sq. ft. $380.00 N 2,500 sq. ft. and up $420.00 N Detached garage $0.20 sq ft or $100 min. N Temp 8: Underground service/Upgrade $185.00 N Basement development $130.00 N Mobile Home Connection $105.00 N Manufactured, modular, Ready to Move (RTM)on foundation/basement $130.00 if on basement N Detached garage/accessory building up to 624 sq. ft. $130.00 N 625-1,200 sq. ft. $150.00 N l,201~1,500 sq. ft. $175.00 N C Westfocé WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY rowing opportunity _ _ I V A V I Description 2022 Rates Units GST Gas Permit Fees Number of outlets 1 $100.00 N 2 $100.00 N 3 $100.00 N 4 $130.00 N 5 $130.00 N 6 $130.00 N 7 $185.00 N 8 $185.00 N 9 $185.00 N 10 $220.00 N 11 $220.00 N 12 $220.00 N 13 $250.00 N 14 $250.00 N 15 $250.00 N 16 $285.00 N 17 $285.00 N 18 $285.00 N 19 $315.00 N 20 $315.00 N Over 20 outlets add... $8.00 per outlet N Propane tank set $105.00 N Non-Residential Installations 10,000--40,000 $100.00 N 50,000--90,000 $100.00 N 100,000-140,000 $100.00 N 150,000«190,000 $115.00 N WESTLOCK COUNTY BY--LAW27-2021 1 Westfocé COU NTY growingopportunity WESTLOCK, ALBERTA 'Co:hfl'nuedl-SCHEDULEG~-PLA\'NlNlxN1G & lDEW'E|-OPMENW7 Description 2022 Rates Units GST 500,000 $160.00 N 550,000 $160.00 N 600,000 $180.00 N 650,000 $180.00 N 700,000 $180.00 N 750,000 $195.00 N 800,000 $195.00 N 850,000 $195.00 N 900,000 $230.00 N 950,000 $230.00 N 1,000,000 $230.00 N 1,000,001 to 2,000,000 $320.00 N Over 2,000,000 add $5.00 per 100,000 BTU N Non-Residential BTU's 0--400,000 $130.00 per unit N 400,001-700,000 $185.00 per unit N 700,001--1,000,000 $235.00 per unit N 1,000,001--3,000,000 $245.00 per unit N over 3,000,000 $365.00 per unit N Non-Residential Temp Heat-BTU's 0--250,000 $100.00 N 250,001-500,000 $160.00 N 500,001~1,000,000 $210.00 N 1,000,001--2,000,000 $315.00 N Mobile home connection/contractor based on # of outlets N Mobile home connection/homeowner based on it of outlets N Modular home connection/contractor based on # of outlets N Modular home connection/homeowner based on it of outlets N WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 1 Westfocé COUNTY > growinggpportunity WESTLOCK, ALBERTA Add applicable Safety Codes Council levy to each permit; $4.50 or 4.0% of the permit fee whichever is or (whichever is greater) be retained when a L __ eeseirggalé' is . Description 2022 Rates Units GST Plumbing Permit Fees Contractor Permits #1Of fixtures: 1 $100.00 N 2 $100.00 N 3 $100.00 N 4 $110.00 N 5 $110.00 N 6 $110.00 N 7 $125.00 N 8 $125.00 N 9 $125.00 N 10 $150.00 N 11 $150.00 N 12 $150.00 N 13 $170.00 N 14 $170.00 N 15 $170.00 N 16 $185.00 N 17 $185.00 N 18 $185.00 N 19 $210.00 N 20 $210.00 N add $4 for each fixture to 50 N For homeowner permits over 5 fixtures add $50.00 N Mobile home connection based on # of fixtures N Modular home connection based on it of fixtures N a WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 W95t[0C£ WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY growing opportunity I 0 ;com;mu.e.cl~.S.,Clli|lEDU_»LE - P=LAN:NwlN<G &..»D'EVELOPMENT Description 2022 Rates Units GST PSDS (Sewer) Permit Fees Disposal Field/TreatmentMount/At-Grade Contractor $395.00 N Homeowner $590.00 N Holding Tank or Open Discharge Contractor $160.00 N Homeowner $235.00 N Add applicable Safety Codes Council levy to each permit; $4.50 or 4.0% ofthe permit fee whichever is greater. A minimum cancellation fee of 25% willbe retained when a permit is cancelled. No fee is returned when an inspection has been carried out, - Permit extensions willbe charged at a flat rate of $150.00 (plus levy) for a maximum of 1 year - Variances willbe charged at a rate of $120/hour (min 2 hr) (plus levy). « WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 Westhcé WESTLOCK, ALBERTA COUNTY ortuni ' 7 fl Description 2022 Rates Uits H GST I Enforcement Community Peace Officer (i.e., scene security, traffic control including special and neighborhood events) $75.00 Per hour Y Animals] Pets Additional penalties for various offences under other legislation or acts will apply varies varies Y Veterinary levies amount determined by veterinary Y Dog trap damage deposit (refundable) $50.00 per trap Y lmpoundment levies $15.00 per day/per dog Y Dog surrender by owner $20.00 per dog N C Westfocé COU NTY growing opportunity WESTLOCK COUNTY BY--LAW27-2021 WESTLOCK, ALBERTA ~SCHEDULE:I - TRANSPORTATION Description 2022 Rates Units GST Purchase of Rights of Way Acreage owners $2,500.00 per acre Landscape/dugout areas $750.00 per acre Crop damage $75.00 per acre County Equipment Usage Flagsfor snowplowing (driveway entrance to residence only) $30.00 Private driveway summer grading & agricultural access grading and snowplowing including custom grading 1/2current ARHCARate per half hour Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA)Rate for grade r must include wing and 4WD charge Dust Control Dust control program $450.00 per 100 meters Y Closure of road Road allowance fee $200.00 N Roads Road Factor -- Gravel Road $7,500.00 N Road Factor -- Oiled Road $10,000.00 N Road Factor -- Paved Road $14,000.00 N Road Factor - Other Road $1,000.00 N Road Use Administrative Fee $250.00 N C W/Vestfocé COUNTY growing opportunity WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 WESTLOCK, ALBERTA -- _ selienur: .11--llllmilll _ _ _ _ ' -__'1s._:_ A; _ Description 2022 Rates Umts GST Rates and Services Busby, Fawcett, Jarvie, Pibroch, Pickardville, Vimy: Water $43.17 monthly N Sewer $14.85 monthly N Infrastructure N/A Infrastructure Water fee $10.00 monthly N Infrastructure Sewer fee $5.00 monthly N Garbage Disposal $15.00 monthly N Pickardville Line Water $43.17 monthly N Sewer N/A Infrastructure N/A Infrastructure Water fee $10.00 monthly N Infrastructure Sewer fee N/A Garbage Disposal N/A Dam: Water $43.17 monthly N Sewer $14.85 monthly N Infrastructure $24.47 monthly N Infrastructure Water fee $10.00 monthly N Infrastructure Sewer fee $5.00 monthly N Garbage Disposal $15.00 monthly N Industrial Park Water $72.83 monthly N Sewer N/A Infrastructure N/A Infrastructure Water fee $10.00 monthly N Infrastructure Sewer fee N/A Q WESTLOCK COUNTY BY-LAW 27-2021 fl/l/€St[0C£ WESTLOCK, ALBERTA CO UNTY growing opportunity . "Continued- SCHEDULEJ.- UTilLlTl'i|?ES Description 2022 Rates Units GST Other Rates Bulkwater (truck fills) $5.00 cubic metre N Residential and Industrial water $4.30 cubic metre N After hours service call $75.00 N Connection fee $50.00 N Water meter purchase 20% + cost of meter Y Water meter testing $250.00 N Late payment penalty charge 3% per month N Hamlet/Pickardville Line/Westlock Regional Water Services Commission (WRWSC)Non»Serviced Lot Connection Fee--Water $1,200.00 Y Hamlet/Pickardville Line/Westlock Regional Water Services Commission (WRWSC)Non--ServicedLot Connection Fee--Sewer $1,200.00 Y Wastewater Disposal Fee $5.00 per cubic meter Y Wastewater Disposal License Fee $100.00 per year Y Wastewater Lagoon gate key deposit $100.00 Y New LandfillPermit Card $60.00 per year Y Additional permit card (more than one per resident) $25.00 each card Y REPLACEMENTLandfill Permit Card $25.00 Y Waste Fees Administration fee (residents who exceed annual tonnage limit willbe invoiced at the current tippage fee set by commission + admin. fee) 5% Y