Montrose, British Columbia
· No. 795
· adopted 2026-07-06
· summary & facts
This is the exact embedded text of the captured official document.
Snapshot 569d9926446f · verified 2026-10-26 ·
original document ·
archived snapshot ·
unofficial consolidation, the official version is held by the municipal clerk.
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE MONTROSE
BYLAW #795
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES FOR VARIOUS MATTERS
WHEREAS section 194 of the Community Charter and section 931 of the Local
Government Act authorizes Council to provide by bylaw for the establishment of fees, and
WHEREAS the Village of Montrose currently impose Fees and Charges for the
provision of general municipal services,
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Village of Montrose, in open meeting
assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
SHORT TITLE
1. (1)
This Bylaw may be cited as the "GENERAL FEES & CHARGES BYLAW (2026)".
FEES and CHARGES
2. (1)
The Village of Montrose hereby establishes fees and charges for the provision of
information and miscellaneous services as set out in Schedule 'A' forming part of this
Bylaw.
(2)
The Village of Montrose hereby establishes general terms and conditions with
respect to use of municipal facilities or assets as set out in Schedule 'B' forming part
of this Bylaw.
ENACTMENT
3. (1)
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason
held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid
portion shall be severed and the part that is invalid shall not affect the validity of the
remainder.
(2)
Bylaws #680, #682, #690 and #724 are hereby repealed.
(3)
All sections of this Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on final adoption.
READ A FIRST TIME
this 15th day of June, 2026
READ A SECOND TIME
this 15th day of June, 2026
READ A THIRD TIME
this 15th day of June, 2026
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED
this 6th day of July, 2026
_________________________
_________________________
Mayor
Corporate Officer
Certified a true copy of Bylaw #795, as adopted
_________________________
Corporate Officer
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
BYLAW #795
SCHEDULE 'A' - General Fees and Charges
SCHEDULE OF GENERAL FEES & CHARGES
ADMINISTRATION
TYPE OF SERVICE
RATE
Photocopying (black and white - letter size, per page)
$0.25
Photocopying (black and white - legal size, per page)
$0.25
Photocopying (black and white - 11" x 17", per page)
$0.50
Photocopying (colour - letter and legal, per page)
$0.75
Photocopying (colour - 11" x 17", per page)
$1.00
Faxes - per page to send
$1.00
Faxes - per page to receive
$0.50
Faxes - toll free numbers
No Charge
Search of Village Records (in excess of 15 minutes)
Staff member current loaded hourly
rate
NSF Cheques
$40.00 per cheque
Administration Fees
10% of total project costs before
applicable tax
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Requests -
first three (3) hours
Free (as set out in the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy
Act)
FOI Requests - additional time beyond three (3) hours
Additional time: Fees shall be
charged in accordance with the
Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and the
Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Regulation
PUBLIC WORKS
TYPE OF SERVICE
Rate
Garbage Bags / Tags
$3.00 per bag/tag
Water Turn Off/On - requested Monday to Friday
(excluding statutory holidays), between 7:00 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m.
$50.00 per time during regular works
hours
Water Turn Off/On - requested outside regular Public
Works operating hours
$175.00 per time outside of regular works hours
$175.00 per time outside of regular
works hours
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
BYLAW #795
SCHEDULE 'A'
2026 COMMUNITY HALL RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE
1. USAGE-SPECIFIC RATES
RATE DEPOSIT
a) Weddings (includes main hall, full kitchen, bar,
audio/video, day before and after for decorating & cleanup)
$400.00
$400.00
b) Kitchen use only - 2 hours
$50.00
$50.00
c) Kitchen use only - full day
$125.00
$125.00
d) Main hall - full day (includes full kitchen)
$225.00
$225.00
e) Main hall - half day (4 hours, includes full kitchen)
$150.00
$150.00
f) Basement hall - full day
$125.00
$125.00
g) Basement hall - half day (4 hours)
$75.00
$75.00
h) Youth birthday - main hall (4 hours, includes full kitchen)
$75.00
$75.00
i) Youth birthday - basement hall (4 hours)
$50.00
$50.00
j) Adult non-profit organization - full day
(no party or dance; includes main hall & full kitchen)
$125.00
$125.00
k) Adult non-profit organization - basement hall
$75.00
$75.00
l) Youth non-profit organization - main hall
(parental supervision; main hall, full kitchen)
$75.00
$75.00
m) Youth non-profit organization - basement hall
$50.00
$50.00
n) Commercial / Special Event Use - main hall - full day
(any booking where admission, ticket sales, vendor sales, fundraising
entry fees, or other revenue is generated shall be charged at two (2)
times the applicable rental rate.)
$450.00
$450.00
o) Commercial / Special Event Use - lower hall - full day
$250.00
$250.00
p) Adult recreation group (e.g., BVREC, card party)
$10.00
$10.00
2. DEFAULT RATES
Rate
Deposit
Unless otherwise specified above, the rental rates for the Community Hall shall be those listed below:
a) Audio / video equipment (where not included
$35.00
$0.00
b) Bar facility (where not included)
$40.00
$0.00
c) Decorating access (after 5:00 p.m. - where not included)
$75.00
$0.00
d) Decorating access (full day - where not included)
Regular
rental rate
$0.00
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
BYLAW #795
SCHEDULE 'B' - General Provisions of Use
CONDITIONS OF USE - MONTROSE COMMUNITY HALL
1.
(1) No person shall be entitled to rent the Community Hall without first having completed
and signed a rental agreement in the form prescribed by Council resolution from
time to time.
(2) All persons occupying the Community Hall shall comply with the terms and
conditions governing the use of the Community Hall as prescribed by Council
resolution from time to time.
(3) Terms and conditions governing the use of the Community Hall shall be:
a)
posted on the notice board in the Community Hall, and
b)
attached to and forming part of the rental agreement for the Community Hall.
(4) All persons and organizations renting the Community Hall, whether or not exempt
from rental payment, shall sign a waiver as set out in Schedule 'B' attached to and
forming part of this Bylaw.
(5) All persons and organizations renting the Community Hall must be in possession of
the following (if applicable):
a)
Special Event Liability Insurance (must be available upon request by Village
prior to rental)
b)
Special Event Liquor Permit
(6) All persons and organizations renting the Community Hall understand that maximum
capacities (occupant load) of the hall are as follows:
a) Upstairs portion - 108 people
b) Downstairs portion - 100 people
2.
(1) If Staff or Council believes it to be in the best interest of peace and good government
for the community, Staff or Council may, at its discretion and without discrimination,
refuse to rent the Community Hall to any individual, group, society, or corporation.
(2) A refusal to rent the Community Hall pursuant to section 2(1) of this Bylaw shall be
authorized by Council resolution, and the resolution shall state the specific reasons
for the refusal to rent the hall, and the applicant shall be informed in writing of the
reason for the refusal to rent the hall.
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE
BYLAW #795
SCHEDULE 'C' - Rental Agreement
WAIVER AND INDEMNITY CLAUSE
The Renter accepts and will use the Premises at their own risk and agrees that neither the
Corporation of the Village of Montrose herein after referred to as the Village, nor its respective
officers, employees, servants, agents, heirs, successors and assigns have made any
warranties or representations respecting the suitability or condition of the Premises.
The Renter further agrees that it will indemnify and save harmless the Village and its respective
officers, employees, servants, agents, heirs, successors and assigns from and against any
and all claims whatsoever, including all damages, liabilities, expenses, costs, including legal
or other fees, incurred in respect of any such claim(s) or any action(s) or proceeding(s) brought
thereon arising directly or indirectly from or in connection with the granting of this License and
use of the Premises.
The Renter understands and agrees that this Permit may be revoked or cancelled at any time
with or without cause. The Village will make every reasonable attempt to provide a minimum
48 hours' notice of a cancellation to the Renter.
The Applicant warrants and represents that if he/she executes this Application on behalf of a
Group or Organization that the Applicant has sufficient power, authority and capacity to bind
the Group or Organization with his/her signature.
The Renter, in consideration of being granted permission to use the Premises agrees to be
bound by the Terms of Rental referred to above and if the Applicant represents a Group or
Organization, the Applicant agrees to inform all responsible officials associated with the Group
or Organization of the Terms of Rental and Waiver and Indemnity Clause.
Signed and Witnessed this ___________ Day of _________________________, 20_______
I have read the above and fully understand the Terms and the Waiver and Indemnity Clauses
and will comply with said document.
_____________________________________
(Renter)
_____________________________________
(Witness)