Cultural Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7875, 2016 — full text

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Doc # 969365 Page 1 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER CULTURAL SERVICES FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 7875, 2016 (Adopted November 21, 2016) This is a consolidation of the bylaws listed below. The amendment bylaws have been combined with the original bylaw for convenience only. This consolidation is not a legal document. Certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for all interpretations and applications of the bylaws on this subject. AMENDMENT BYLAW EFFECTIVE DATE 7931, 2017 June 12, 2017 7965, 2017 November 20, 2017 8060, 2018 January 1, 2019 8166, 2019 January 1, 2020 8241, 2020 January 1, 2021 8294, 2021 January 1, 2022 8359, 2022 January 1, 2023 8430, 2023 January 1, 2024 8477, 2024 January 1, 2025 The bylaw numbers highlighted in this consolidation refer to the bylaws that amended the principal Bylaw No. 7875, 2016. The number of any amending bylaw that has been repealed is not referred to in this consolidation. Obtainable from the Legislative Services Department CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY (October 18, 2024) Doc # 969365 Page 2 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER Cultural Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7875, 2016 A Bylaw to Establish the Cultural Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7875, 2016 WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster deems it expedient to provide for fees for Cultural Services; AND WHEREAS Section 194 of the Community Charter authorized municipalities to, by bylaw, impose fees and charges in respect of all or part of a service of the municipality, the use of municipal property, or the exercise of authority to regulate, prohibit or impose requirements; AND WHEREAS Council deems it necessary and desirable to exercise the authority provided by the Community Charter to cover costs for services provided by Cultural Services; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster in Open Meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Cultural Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7875, 2016. 2. The City hereby adopts Appendix A attached to this Bylaw as "Cultural Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7875, 2016 Adopted November 21, 2016 Doc # 969365 Page 3 Appendix A to Bylaw No. 8477, 2024 APPENDIX A CULTURAL SERVICES FEES & CHARGES Arts, Heritage, Museum, Archives, New Media Gallery, Art + Technology RENTALS ANVIL CENTRE STUDIO RATES All Fees are subject to applicable taxes; per hour fee, unless otherwise noted rental rates do not include staffing or other additional costs. Insurance with the City of New Westminster listed as co-insured for 5 million liability is required with all rental bookings. Starting June 1, 2024, the City of New Westminster provides insurance add-on options for rental contracts. Fees are subject to criteria in the following policies: - Facility Allocation Policy & Procedures: Anvil Centre Community Spaces (506823) Anvil Centre Community Spaces - room capacity up to 20 people Room Name (capacity) Community Rental (1 hour minimum) Commercial & Private (1 hour minimum) Meeting (per hour) Activity (per hour) Meeting & Activity (per hour) Archives Reading Room (12) $18.61 + GST = $19.55 N/A N/A Music Practice Rooms (4) N/A $5.90 + GST = 6.20 16.90 + GST = $17.75 Half Studios 411 & 413 (20) $9.33 + GST = $9.80 18.61 + GST = 19.55 55.24 + GST = $58.00 Dance Studio (20) N/A $36.57 + GST = $38.40 $36.57 + GST = $38.40 Anvil Centre Community Spaces - room capacity up to 50 people Room Name (capacity) Community Rental (1 hour minimum) Commercial/Private (1 hour minimum) Meeting (per hour) Activity (per hour) Meeting & Activity (per hour) Cultural Studio 417 (25) $18.61 + GST = $19.55 $36.57+ GST = $38.40 $111.43 + GST = $117.00 Cultural Studios 411 & 413 (50) $18.61+ GST = $19.55 $36.57 + GST = $38.40 $111.43 + GST = $117.00 Additional staff charges apply for rentals occurring when the building is closed to the public. Doc # 969365 Page 4 Individuals and groups booking Anvil Centre studios may be required to obtain liability insurance coverage as determined by the Community Services Department. EQUIPMENT RENTAL Upright piano - $50.80 + GST & PST = $56.90/booking day Electric Piano - $25.31 + GST & PST = $28.35/booking day Piano tuning fee - At cost RE:SOUND & SOCAN Cultural Services is required to collect Re:Sound & SOCAN Fees (i.e. music license fees) on applicable rental bookings (plus applicable sales tax) based on occupancy, music use and dancing. PROGRAMS, FEES and ADMISSIONS A. Admission by donation for Samson V, Irving House, Museum and the New Media Gallery. B. Program fees are based on the program formula* or delivered by donation ARCHIVE REPRODUCTION FEES Method of Reproduction Fee Per Reproduction & Subject to change Scanned Image (emailed) $14.73 + GST & PST = $16.50 Room Size No Dancing Dancing 1 - 100 Set by Re:Sound & SOCAN Set by Re:Sound & SOCAN Doc # 969365 Page 5 Scanned Image (on disc) $16.97 + GST & PST = $19.00 Digitized video (emailed) $14.73 + GST & PST = $16.50 Digitized video (on disk) $16.97 + GST & PST = $19.00 Photocopy (per page) $0.54 + GST & PST = $0.60 Mailing/Couriering Market Rate *The following fee criteria will be considered when developing fees for registered programs: - Instructor Salary (CUPE or Contractors) - Instructor Benefits - Supplies (teaching collection, art materials, food, etc. - program consumables) - Banking fees - Transportation & other costs (as applicable) - Third Party Costs (i.e. non New Westminster admission fees) Some programs that are developing may be excluded from the above formula considerations to provide a community services or establish a customer base. Doc # 969365 Page 6 NOTES 1. FEE ADJUSTMENTS Under special circumstances designated cultural staff (i.e. managers, directors or coordinators) may adjust fees and charges rates to meet current market value or extraordinary bookings. 3. PENNY The Federal Government elimination of the penny in 2012 has resulted in penny rounding, to the nearest $0.05, for cash transactions. 4. PARTNERSHIPS Cultural Services may elect to not charge third parties rental fees if the service provided is offered in partnership with Cultural Services and offers a public good. Admission fees will be used to recover service costs. 5. FOOD, BEVERAGE, VENDING & MERCHANDISE SALES All applicable fees are priced at market value and subject to change, sales, discounts or other promotions.