Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5125 (Consolidated) - Schedules L and N (sewer and waterworks rates)
Port Alberni, British Columbia
· No. 5125
· adopted 2025-04-28
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CITY OF PORT ALBERNI
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5125, 2025
(with amendments to December 1, 2025)
Consolidated 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 of this subject.
This Bylaw has been consolidated for convenience only and includes amendments
from:
Bylaw No. 5125 - adopted April 28, 2025
Bylaw No. 5125-1 - adopted August 11, 2025
Bylaw No. 5125-2 - adopted December 1, 2025
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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CITY OF PORT ALBERNI
BYLAW NO. 5125
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF PORT ALBERNI TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES
FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES OR COMMODITIES
WHEREAS Section 194 of the Community Charter provides that the Council may, by bylaw, set
fees and charges for various services or commodities provided by the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Port Alberni deems it necessary to provide for the
establishment of fees and charges to enable the municipality to recover costs associated with
provision of services;
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the City of Port Alberni, in open meeting
assembled, enacts as follows:
1.
Title
This Bylaw may be known and cited for all purposes as the "Fees and Charges Bylaw
No. 5125, 2025".
2.
Definitions
In this bylaw:
"Council" means the elected Council of the City of Port Alberni.
"Municipality" means the City of Port Alberni.
"Fees" means any monetary charge imposed for services or activities provided by the
municipality.
3.
Schedule of Fees and Charges
The fees and charges set out opposite the service or commodity described in Schedules
"A" through "N" attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw are hereby established
and payable in advance by any person requesting or applying for such service or
commodity. This schedule may include but is not limited to:
A.
Records and Copying
B.
General Administrative Costs
C.
Development Services
D.
Infrastructure Services
E.
Law Enforcement Services
F.
Museum Services
G.
Fire Protection Services
H.
Animal Control Fees
I.
Greenwood Cemetery Tariffs
J.
Nuisance Abatement Recoverable Fees and Charges
K.
Parks, Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges
L.
Sewer Connection and Regulation Metered Consumption Rates
M.
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Charges
N.
Waterworks Metered Consumption Rates
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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Bylaw #5125-1 amendment adds Schedule "O"
O.
Development Services Building Fees & Charges
4.
Application Fees
All application fees shall accompany an application at the time of submission.
Bylaw #5125-1 amendment adds the following text to Section 4:
Applicable fees and charges shall consist of those specified in the Fees and Charges
Bylaw, or as outlined in the terms and conditions of contracts entered into with third
parties.
5.
Payment of Fees
All fees and charges must be paid in full at the time of service, unless otherwise
specified in the Schedules.
6.
Other Fees Non-Refundable
All other fees or charges described in the Schedules attached hereto and forming part of
this Bylaw are non-refundable.
7.
Review of Fees and Charges
The fees and charges outlined in the Schedules shall be reviewed by Council as required.
Adjustments may be made to align with inflation, changes in service delivery costs, or
other relevant factors.
8.
Severability
Each section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph and schedule of this Bylaw is
intended to be an independent provision to the extent that the setting aside of the
provision by a court does not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
9.
Repeal
This Bylaw hereby repeals all previous bylaws relating to municipal fees and charges.
READ A FIRST TIME this 14th day of April, 2025.
READ A SECOND TIME this 14th day of April, 2025.
READ A THIRD TIME this 14th day of April, 2025.
FINALLY ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2025.
Mayor
Corporate Officer
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE A
RECORDS AND COPYING
SERVICE OR COMMODITY
AMOUNT OF FEE
1.
For locating and retrieving a record
$ 10.00 per ¼ hour or portion
thereof
2.
For producing a record manually
$ 10.00 per ¼ hour or portion
thereof
3.
For preparing a record for disclosure
$ 10.00 per ¼ hour or portion
thereof
4.
For shipping copies
actual cost of shipping
method chosen by applicant
plus $ 10.00 per ¼ hour or
portion thereof of staff time to
arrange shipping
5.
For copying records
a) photocopies & computer printouts
b) USB Drive
$ 0.50/page - black and
white - $0.75 colour
$ 25.00/USB
6.
Oversized copying
$10.00 per sheet up to 3';
$3.00 per foot thereafter
7.
Copies of List of Electors
$15.00
8.
Tax Demand Notice Copy
$15.00
9.
Certificate of Outstanding Taxes/Utilities
(to other than owner)
$20.00 searched
electronically;
$30.00 searched manually
10.
Provision of Tax Information to Mortgage Companies
$ 4.00 per folio - electronic
$ 5.00 per folio - paper
11.
BC Online searches
$25.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE B
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
SERVICE OR COMMODITY
AMOUNT OF FEE
1.
Returned cheques
$40.00
2.
Interest on past due accounts receivable (terms net 30
days)
2% per month compounded
3.
Administrative Cost Recovery Fee based on gross invoice
total before taxes - exceptions include pre-established or
set fee billings determined by bylaw, policy or agreement
10%
4.
Penalty on past due utility billings
5%
5.
Credit card processing fee - when accepted
The lesser of:
Actual cost to accept the credit
card,
or,
Maximum surcharge cap
permitted by the Financial
Consumer Agency of Canada
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE C
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SERVICE OR COMMODITY
AMOUNT OF FEE
1.
Planning and Land Development Application Fees
a) OCP and/or Zoning Bylaw Amendment
b) Development Variance Permit (DVP)
c) Development Permit (DP)
d) Combined DVP and DP
e) Temporary Use Permit
f) Amendment to Land Use Contract
g) Application to Board of Variance
h) Application for Subdivision and Preliminary Approval
i) Subdivision Administration and Final Approval Fee
j) Extension of Preliminary Layout Approval Period
k) Building Strata Conversion Approval Fee
$1,500.00
$800.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
$300 per lot created
$300.00
$1,000.00 + $150.00 per unit
2.
Planning/Zoning Documents
a) Copy of Zoning Bylaw, including Zoning District Map
(or draft of Zoning Bylaw, including Zoning District Map)
b) Zoning District Map (only)
c) Official Community Plan Bylaw (including Map)
d) Official Community Plan Map (only)
e) Development Permit Area Map (only)
f) Subdivision Bylaw (excluding Schedule "B" Specifications)
g) Vacant Building Registration Permit
$100.00
$60.00
$100.00
$60.00
$60.00
$20.00
$1,000.00
3.
Liquor Licence Applications
$500.00
4.
Miscellaneous City Maps
a) A1 Size Map Plot
b) A0 Size Map Plot
c) Map Set (Colour Drawings)
d) 11 x 17 photocopies:
colour
black & white
e) 8 ½ x 11 photocopies:
colour
black & white
f) Orthophoto Plots
$20.00/sheet
$30.00/sheet
$350.00/mapbook
$4.00/sheet
$2.00/sheet
$2.00/sheet
$1.00/sheet
$10.00/sq.ft.
5.
Miscellaneous Administrative Services
a) Property Record Search - Residential
Commercial or Multi-Family
$75.00
$150.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE D
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
SERVICE OR COMMODITY
AMOUNT OF FEE
1.
Curb/sidewalk Let-down
a) Non-refundable administrative fee
$250
b) Curb cut fee
$90 per metre
c) Sidewalk letdown (if applicable)
$365 per metre
2.
Storm or sanitary sewer service connection installation, 100mm
to 150 mm dia.
a) Non-refundable administrative fee
$400
b) First sewer connection
$5,500
c) Additional sewer connection in common trench
$2,500
d) Additional sewer connection in separate trench
$5,000
3.
Storm or Sanitary Sewer Service Connection Installation,
greater than 150 mm dia.
a) Non-refundable administrative fee
$600
b) Installation fee
Engineer's Estimated
Cost, approved by
City
4.
Water service connection installation, up to 25 mm dia.
a) Non-refundable administrative fee
$400
b) Installation fee
$6,800
5.
Water service connection installation, 38 mm dia.
a) Non-refundable administrative fee
$400
b) Installation fee
$8,000
6.
Water service connection installation, up to 75 mm dia.
a) Non-refundable administrative fee
$400
b) Installation fee
$9,000
7.
Water service connection installation, greater than 75 mm dia.
a) Non-refundable administrative fee
$600
b) Installation fee
Engineer's Estimated
Cost, approved by
City
8.
Water Service Shut Off / Turn-On
$150
9.
Sewer Service Abandonment
$300
10.
Water Service Abandonment
$300
11.
Recommissioning inspection of existing water and sewer
service connections)
$1,100
12.
Field locate existing City utility services
$1,500
13.
Engineering archives record search (e.g. service cards, utility
drawings, hydrant test results), excluding reproduction costs
a) Single lot/ property
$150
b) Up to 100 metre radius search area
$400
c) Up to 250 metre radius search area
$1,800
d) Greater than 250 metre radius search area
Fee by agreement
with Director of
Infrastructure
Services
14.
Use Permit Application Fees (non-refundable)
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a) Work within City Right-of-Way (no lane closures)
$150
b) Work within City Right-of-Way (lane closures, traffic flow
maintained)
$400
c) Temporary Road Closure
$700
d) Permit for Removal or Deposit of Soil
$150
e) Noise By-law Exemption
$200
f) Hydrant Use
$150
g) Bulk Water - PW Yard Filling Station
$75 per day
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE E
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
SERVICE OR COMMODITY
AMOUNT OF FEE
1.
Criminal Record Search
a) Any volunteer, non-profit organization operating within the
City of Port Alberni
b) All other persons not eligible for the $0 fee pursuant to a)
above
c) Fingerprint fee that may be required for criminal record
search
d) Check required for Chauffeur Permit
$ 0
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
2.
Visa Applications/Police Certificates
$35.00
3.
Special Occasion Licenses
a) Liquor permits/private functions
(admittance by pre-sold ticket or invitation only)
b) Beer Gardens/Public Functions
(non-ticketed, free admittance)
$20.00 per day
$90.00 total
4.
Traffic Accident Report
$25.00
5.
Investigational Report
$25.00
6.
Certificate of Analysis
$10.00
7.
a) VHS Tapes/Audio Cassettes
b) CD/DVD burning
$40.00
$25.00
8.
Photograph
$1.00 each
9.
Diagram (sketch, not to scale measurements)
$10.00
10.
Plan Drawing (ident service, scaled drawing)
$100.00
11.
Vehicle Identification Report
$50.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE F
MUSEUM SERVICES
SERVICE OR COMMODITY
AMOUNT OF FEE
1.
Historic Photograph Reproduction Fees
a) Computer Scan and laser print
$20.00/ each
2.
Photocopy historic documents
$0.50/ page
$0.75 Colour
3.
Research Fee/special orders (plus materials)
$10.00 per ¼ hour or portion
thereof
4.
Shipping
$12.00 + actual cost
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE G
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
SERVICE OR COMMODITY
AMOUNT OF FEE
(Fire Control Bylaw No. 5122, 2024)
1.
Work done to effect compliance with an order to maintain
hydrant area in default of owner
(s. 18.7)
Actual cost + 9%
2.
Fire Department standby - contact person not arriving within
30 minutes after alarm
(s. 19.5(b))
Current Interagency
Agreement Structure Engine,
Type 1, all found rate in 15-
minute increments.
3.
Fire Safety Plan review
(s.21.1(c))
$150.00
4.
Vacant building - securing premises
(s. 24.4)
Actual cost + 9%
5.
Damaged building - securing premises
(s. 25.2)
Actual cost + 9%
6.
Nuisance investigation, response and abatement
(s.28.1(b))
Actual cost + 9%
7.
Mitigation, clean-up, transport, disposal of dangerous goods
(s. 28.2(b)
Actual cost + 9%
8.
False Alarm attendance -
(s. 29.1)
First Occurance: No Action
2nd: Warning Letter
3rd: $250.00
4th: $400.00
5th: $600.00
Subsequent Responses to
False Alarms Within the
Calendar Year: $900
9.
Work done to effect compliance with an order in default of
owner
(s. 30.6)
Actual cost
10.
Re-inspection or follow up to an order
(s. 32.1)
1st $100.00
2nd: $250.00
3rd: $400.00
4th: $600.00
Subsequent Re-inspections
or follow-up to an order for
the same unresolved
issue(s): $900.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE H
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
A. LICENSE FEES
Classification
Licence Fee
1. Spayed or Neutered Dog
$30.00
2. Unspayed or Unneutered Dog
$45.00
3. Owner provides evidence from qualified
veterinarian that dog is medically unfit to
undergo spaying or neutering operation
$30.00
4. Duplicate or Transfer Licence
$5.00
5. Cat Breeder's Licence
$35.00
B. IMPOUNDMENT FEES
Impoundment Fees
1. Dog - first impoundment
$100.00 plus the appropriate licence
fee if the dog is unlicenced
2. Dog - second and each successive
impoundment within six months of the
preceding impoundment
$150.00 plus the appropriate licence
fee if the dog is unlicenced
3. Cat - first impoundment
$50.00
4. Cat - second and each successive
impoundment within six months of the
preceding impoundment
$75.00
5. Horse
$250.00
6. Member of the bovine species
$250.00
7. Other hoofed animal
$250.00
Boarding Fees
In addition to the above impoundment fees, the owner redeeming an animal from
impoundment shall pay for each 24 hour period (or portion thereof) that the
animal is impounded, a boarding and maintenance fee as follows:
1. Dog
$25.00
2. Horse
$50.00
3. Cat
$50.00
4. Member of the bovine species
$50.00
5. Other hoofed animal
$50.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE I
GREENWOOD CEMETERY
SERVICE OR COMMODITY
BASE
FEE
MAINTENANCE
CARE FUND
FEE
TOTAL
(excluding
applicable
taxes)
Cemetery Plot
Adult Size - Resident
$628.00
$210.00
$838.00
- Non-Resident
$1,023.75
$341.25
$1,365.00
Child Size - Resident
$378.00
$126.00
$504.00
- Non-Resident
$567.00
$189.00
$756.00
Infant Size - Resident
$252.00
$84.00
$336.00
- Non-Resident
$378.00
$126.00
$504.00
Cremated Remains - Resident
$290.00
$97.00
$387.00
- Non-Resident
$472.50
$157.50
$630.00
Cemetery Services
Opening & closing of grave for Burial
Adult Size
$1,350.00
$0
$1,350.00
Child Size
$530.00
$0
$530.00
Infant Size
$465.00
$0
$465.00
Cremated Remains
$450.00
$0
$450.00
Vaults
Burial Vault - Standard
$470.00
$0
$470.00
Burial Vault - Oversize
$665.00
$0
$665.00
Urn Vault - Regular
$125.00
$0
$125.00
Urn Vault - Large
$200.00
$0
$200.00
Opening & closing of grave for Exhumation
Adult Size
$2,700.00
$0
$2,700.00
Child Size
$1,060.00
$0
$1,060.00
Infant Size
$930.00
$0
$930.00
Cremated Remains
$900.00
$0
$900.00
Surcharges
All Burials after 3:00 pm, working days
Add 50% to opening & closing burial rates
All Burials on Saturday, Sunday or Stat Holidays
Add 75% to opening & closing burial rates
Monument Installations
Bronze or Granite Memorial Installation, All Sizes
$385.00
$50.00
$435.00
Removal & Reinstallation of Memorials
$170.00
$0
$170.00
Field of Honour Cross Installation
$55.00
$25.00
$80.00
Miscellaneous
Tent Set Up
$100.00
$0
$100.00
Administration Fee for Transfer or Surrender of Right
of Interment
$100.00
$0
$100.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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SCHEDULE J
NUISANCE ABATEMENT RECOVERABLE FEES AND CHARGES
The following hourly rates will be charged for every hour or ¼ hour portion thereof which any of
the following City staff, RCMP or Fire/Rescue Personnel use to deal with the abatement of a
nuisance and depending upon the day of the week and the time of day which such services are
required the hourly rate may be increased by one and a half or two times.
The following hourly rates will be charged for every hour or ¼ hour portion thereof which any of
the following equipment and vehicles are used to deal with the abatement of a nuisance and
depending upon the day of the week and the time of day which such services are required the
hourly rate may be increased by one and a half or two times.
City Staff
Hourly Rate
Director of Development Services
$100.14
Manager of Bylaw Services
$71.25
Building Inspector
$58.41
Bylaw Enforcement Officer/
Business License Inspector
$50.38
RCMP
Hourly Rate
Inspector
$144.38
Staff Sergeant
$138.37
Sergeant
$132.35
Corporal
$126.33
Constable
$120.32
Fire/Rescue
Hourly Rate
Fire Chief
$100.64
Deputy Fire Chief
$98.42
Captain
$96.34
Chief Fire Prevention Officer
$87.91
Fire Fighter
$82.18
Engineering/Public Works
Hourly Rate
Superintendent
$65.82
Chargehand
$54.49
Tradesperson
$52.71
Operator
$49.66
Labourer
$44.66
Equipment and Vehicles
Hourly Rate
City Car
$60.00
City Truck - Light
$65.00
City Truck - Service
$75.00
City Equipment
$180.00
Fire Truck
Interagency
Agreement
Current Rates
Fire Vehicle, Inspector
$100.00
Police Vehicles
$100.00
Contract Work and
Contracted Equipment
Hourly Rate
Cost plus 10%
administration
N/A
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Bylaw #5125-1 amendment repeals and substitutes Schedule "K"
Bylaw #5125-2 amendment repeals and substitutes Schedule "K"
SCHEDULE K
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE FEES AND CHARGES
1. Implementation of Fees
1.1 Annually, every fee within this bylaw shall increase by the same value as the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the previous year.
1.2 Staff shall complete a review of the rates contained within this bylaw every four (4)
years to examine alignment of these rates versus comparable communities.
1.3 Applicable taxes must be added to all rates within this bylaw.
1.4 Facility rentals on statutory holidays shall be subject to rates reflecting the
additional cost in staff time to facilitate such rentals.
2. Age Classifications:
Tot
0-4 years
Child
5-12 years
Youth
13-18 years
Adult
19-59 years
Senior
60-74
Golden Age
75+ years
Family
Max. 6 persons
min. 1 adult or senior
max. 2 adults
3. Definitions
3.1 Duration
Half Day
Up to 6 hours
Full Day
1 calendar day
3.2 Get Active, Stay Active Pass
Youth receive unlimited access to drop-in sessions and 20% off all registered
programs.
Valid January - December (no prorated fee if pass is purchased throughout the
year).
3.3 Primary/Secondary Ice Surfaces (Multiplex Only)
Primary Sheet (Weyerhaeuser)
Secondary Sheet (Coulson)
3.4 Prime Time/Non-Prime Time (Multiplex Only)
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Prime Time
Monday - Friday, 3pm - 9am
Saturday - Sunday: All open hours
Non-Prime Time
Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
3.5 Staff Costs
Current wages (inclusive of employer deductions) as paid to City of Port Alberni
employees.
3.6 Tax Implications
Taxes will be added to all fees as required by legislation.
3.7 User Group Types
3.7.1 Commercial
Groups or organizations with a primary purpose of generating profit
through providing goods or services for sale.
Fees and charges for commercial groups/organizations will be
negotiated on behalf of the City by the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Culture or designate.
3.7.2 Local non-profit
Registered non-profit or charitable organizations located within the
Alberni Valley as indicated by the service area boundaries of the City of
Port Alberni and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.
3.7.3 Non-local non-profit
Registered organizations located outside the Alberni Valley.
3.7.4 Political
Organizations or groups affiliated with a particular political party.
3.7.5 Public
Individuals or groups not affiliated with a particular organization.
3.7.6 Religious
Organizations or groups affiliated with a particular religion, faith, or
spiritual belief system.
3.7.7 Sanctioned events
Events organized or hosted by local or non-local organizations.
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ADMISSIONS
Swimming, Skating, Fitness Studio, Glenwood Centre
Drop-in Admission
Child/Youth (5-18 years)
$3.33
Adult (19-59 years)
$6.19
Senior (60-74 years)
$3.33
Family (max. 6 persons, min. 1 adult or senior, max. 2 adults)
$13.33
Shower Only
$3.33
10 Visits
Child/Youth
$30.15
Adult
$57.15
Senior
$30.15
Family
$118.35
1 Month Membership
Child/Youth
$35.05
Adult
$66.00
Senior
$35.05
Family
$154.60
3 Month Membership
Child/Youth
$89.83
Adult
$174.25
Senior
$89.83
Family
$365.40
Annual Membership
Child/Youth
$265.30
Adult
$447.50
Senior
$265.30
Family
$975.65
Get Active, Stay Active Pass
Youth (unlimited drop-in & 20% off all registered programs, Jan. - Dec.)
$196.70
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FACILITY RENTALS
RENTALS - ALBERNI VALLEY MULTIPLEX
Ice (per hour)
Youth Non-Prime & Hockey Academy
$72.28
Youth Prime
$103.16
Adult Non-Prime
$149.99
Adult Prime
$224.43
Dry Floor (per hour)
Youth
$54.11
Adult
$76.69
Ice Events (full day) + staff
Primary Sheet - surface only
$3,391.10
Primary Sheet - surface & arena seating
$4,017.00
Primary Sheet - surface only (non-profit)
$1,695.55
Secondary Sheet - surface & bleacher seating
$3,350.00
Upper Lounge
$500.00
Dry Floor Events (full day) + staff
Primary Sheet - surface only
$1,391.10
Primary Sheet - surface & arena seating
$2,017.00
Primary Sheet - surface only (non-profit)
$900.00
Secondary Sheet - surface & bleacher seating
$1,317.00
Upper Lounge
$500.00
Homasote Flooring (covering ice for dry floor events)
Staff time + 10%
Skates (per pair)
Rental
$3.33
Sharpening
$5.72
RENTALS - ECHO AQUATIC CENTRE
Youth Groups and Swim Meets (per hour) + staff
Per Lane
$21.75
Shallow Tank
$122.39
Main Pool (6 lanes x 25 m)
$123.70
Full Facility - hourly up to 4 hours
$170.10
Full Facility - full day, incl. 2 Aquatic staff
$769.70
Adult Groups (per hour) + staff
Per Lane
$26.80
Full Facility - hourly up to 4 hours
$211.92
Full Facility - full day, incl. 2 Aquatic staff
$957.88
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RENTALS - ECHO '67 COMMUNITY CENTRE
Room Rental (per hour)
Dogwood Room - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$34.23
Dogwood Room - religious, political and non-local org.
$47.88
Hemlock Room - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$24.78
Hemlock Room - religious, political and non-local org.
$36.93
Fir Room - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$24.78
Fir Room - religious, political and non-local org.
$36.93
Cedar Room (Front w/stage) - public and local non-profit org.
fundraisers
$39.40
Cedar Room (Front w/stage) - religious, political and non-local org.
$66.30
Cedar Room (Centre) - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$43.30
Cedar Room (Centre) - religious, political and non-local org.
$67.60
Cedar Room (Back/East) - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$43.30
Cedar Room (Back/East) - religious, political and non-local org.
$67.60
Cedar Room (Full) - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$74.96
Cedar Room (Full) - religious, political and non-local org.
$104.00
Small Kitchen - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$27.25
Small Kitchen - religious, political and non-local org.
$100.00
Large Kitchen - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$50.00
Large Kitchen - religious, political and non-local org.
$100.00
Craft Room - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$30.00
Craft Room - religious, political and non-local org.
$35.25
Full Facility - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers (full day)
$650.00
Full Facility - religious, political and non-local org. (full day)
$909.95
RENTALS - ECHO PARK FIELDHOUSE
Room Rental
Fieldhouse (per hour)
$44.88
Fieldhouse (full day - adult)
$198.00
Fieldhouse (full day - youth)
$100.00
Concession (full day)
$250.00
Concession (full day when rented and operated by a youth sport
society)
$100.00
Showers (full day)
$32.50
Officials' Room (full day)
$50.00
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RENTALS - GLENWOOD CENTRE
Rental (per hour)
Youth Floor Rental + staff
$47.05
Adult Floor Rental + staff
$80.00
Floor Rental with Inflatable + staff
$150.00
Tennis Court (per court)
$15.00
Youth Batting Cage
$35.70
Adult Batting Cage
$57.75
Skating - Floor Rental (2 hours, incl. skate shop attendant)
$293.60
Full Facility (full day) - public and local non-profit org. fundraisers
$570.70
Full Facility (full day) - religious, political and non-local org.
$2,143.20
Skate Rentals (pair)
$3.33
RENTALS - GYRO YOUTH CENTRE
Room Rental (per hour)
Activity Room
$42.20
Full Upstairs (incl. Activity Room, Kitchen and Media Room)
$99.25
Birch Room
$36.25
RENTALS - RECREATION PARK STADIUM
Rental (per day)
Local recreation groups
$300.00
Religious, political and non-local org.
$600.00
Concession (full day)
$250.00
Concession (full day when rented and operated by a youth sport
society)
$100.00
RENTALS - BOB DAILEY STADIUM
Local Recreation Group (per hour)
$60.00
Local Recreation Group (per 1/2 day)
$179.00
Local Recreation Group (full day)
$300.00
Religious, political and non-local org. (full day)
$597.00
Lighting - youth (per hour)
$92.00
Lighting - adult (per hour)
$92.00
RENTALS - SPORTS FIELDS
Per Field, Diamond, or Pitch
Youth - Practice/Game (per hour)
$0.00
Youth - Tournament (per day)
$0.00
Adult - Practice/Game (per hour)
$18.75
Adult - Tournament (per day)
$80.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
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RENTALS - HARBOUR QUAY
Spirit Square
Half Day (Up to 6 Hours)
$100.00
Full Day (6-12 Hours)
$150.00
OTHER PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE FEES
Fifty percent (50%) of all fees collected from the rental of these items shall be allocated
to Parks, Recreation and Culture reserves.
Item (Daily Cost + GST)
Per Piece
Per Piece
(in-kind CIP
Value)
(Rental Cost)
Administrative Support
Selling tickets for external events
10% of gross ticket sales
Electronics
Amplifier
$10.00
$100.00
Digital projector
$10.00
$50.00
Extension cord
$1.00
$10.00
Microphone
$5.00
$50.00
Podium/lectern
$10.00
$100.00
Portable speaker
$5.00
$25.00
Power bar
$1.00
$10.00
Projection screen
$5.00
$25.00
Food and Beverage
Cambro (hot drinks)
$5.00
$50.00
Coffee urn
$10.00
$50.00
Cutlery (per dozen)
$10.00
$20.00
Dishes (per dozen)
$10.00
$50.00
Furniture
Folding table
$5.00
$20.00
Plastic chair
$2.00
$5.00
Table skirt
$1.00
$25.00
Tablecloth
$1.00
$15.00
Outdoor Equipment
Barricade (2 legs, 1 crossbar)
$2.00
$20.00
Delineator
$1.00
$10.00
Disc golf disc
$1.00
$10.00
Flexible plastic fencing with rebar (snow fence)
$1.00
$10.00
Garbage can
$5.00
$50.00
Garbage picker
$1.00
$10.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
Page 22
High-vis vest
$1.00
$10.00
Marquee tent
$300.00
$450.00
Megaphone
$5.00
$50.00
Pylon
$1.00
$10.00
Sandbag
$1.00
$10.00
Signage
Standing display sign
$1.00
$10.00
Sandwich board sign
$1.00
$10.00
Electronic reader board (Wallace St. & 10th Ave.)
$5.00
$40.00
Park, playground or spray park bookings
$30.00
$40.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
Page 23
Bylaw #5125-1 amendment repeals and substitutes Schedule "L"
SCHEDULE L
SEWER CONNECTION AND REGULATION
METERED CONSUMPTION RATES AND BILLING
Rates for City Sewerage System
1. Rates for Sewer User Consumption
Rates for connection to the City Sewerage System for all users are based on water
consumption in of cubic metres (m3). One cubic metre is 1,000 litres. Sewer user
consumption rates are as follows:
Customer Category
Description
Volume Rate
Residential
Service to a single-family dwelling unit is
billed at the residential unit rate
$0.56 per m3
Non-Residential
(low volume)
Service that is not to a single-family dwelling
and that is consuming less than 35,000
cubic meters of water per year is billed for
sewer at the non-residential low use rate
$0.78 per m3
Non-Residential
(high volume)
Service that is not to a single-family dwelling
and that is consuming more than 35,000
cubic meters of water per year is billed for
sewer at the non-residential high rate
$0.68 per m3
2. Fixed System Charge
Fixed System Charges are calculated monthly based on the size of water meter.
Meter Size (millimetres)
Meter Size
(inches)
Monthly Charge
16
5/8
$ 24.64
19
3/4
$ 24.64
25
1
$ 24.64
38
1 1/2
$ 51.33
50
2
$ 51.33
75
3
$143.72
100
4
$143.72
150
6
$143.72
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Page 24
200
8
$143.72
250
10
$308.00
3. Billing Period
Unless otherwise determined by resolution of Council, Meters shall be read and the Water
Consumption and Fixed System Charge determined at least three times a year and the
resulting charges shall be due and payable on the date stated as the "Due Date".
4. Septage Dump Fee
A charge of $200.00 per load shall be charged for dumping of septage by tanker trucks.
5. Fish Processing Facilities
Liquid Industrial Wastes discharged from fish processing facilities into the City's Sewerage
System will be subject to user charges set out in Table 1 below. These charges are in
addition to the usual charges associated with any connection to and use of the City's
Sewerage System:
Special User Charges for Fish Processing Facilities
Quality Indicator
Concentration
Fee
Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD5)
0 - 0.69 tonne per day
No Charge
0.7 - 1.6 tonne per day
$457 per tonne
over 1.6 tonne per day
Not Permitted
Total Suspended Solids
(TSS)
0 - 1.1 tonne per day
No Charge
1.2 - 2.6 tonne per day
$249 per tonne
Over 2.6 tonne per day
Not Permitted
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
Page 25
Bylaw #5125-1 amendment repeals and substitutes Schedule "M"
SCHEDULE M
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL CHARGES
1. Eligible Residence - Curbside Collection Annual Fee
Cart Size
(litres)
Equivalent Standard 80 litre
can (approx.)
Annual Fee
Effective September 1, 2025
80 L
1
$190.00
120 L
1.5
$200.00
240 L
3
$450.00
360 L
4.5
$650.00
Waste collection fees are included 3 times per year on your City of Port Alberni utility bill. A pricing structure based on the size of
your garbage can is used.
2. Requested additional curbside pick-up
Cart Size (litres)
Garbage
Recycling
Service Fee
80 L
Request by Owner
Not Available
$10.00
120 L
Request by Owner
Not Available
$10.00
240 L
Request by Owner
Not Available
$20.00
3. Standard Container Exchange Fee
Request to change garbage cart size by owner
$50.00 per request
4. City Assisted Set Out/Set Back Service Fee
Properties approved by Manager of Operations will approve and
then apply the set out and set back fee for all City carts in this
program.
$52.00 Annual fee
5. Replacement Fee for Cart
Request for replacement of Lost/Stolen/Damaged* cart by owner
Actual cost of
replacement of a cart
*Damaged carts will first have in-house repairs attempted to fix damage. If found cart is damaged beyond repair, replacement
charges will occur and replacement cart will be delivered to property.
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
Page 26
Bylaw #5125-1 amendment repeals and substitutes Schedule "N"
SCHEDULE N
WATERWORKS
METERED CONSUMPTION RATES AND BILLING
1. Rates for Water Consumption
Rates for Water Consumption are calculated on the basis of cubic metre (m3). One m3
equals 1,000 litres.
Customer
Category
Description
Volume Rate
Single Family
Residential
Service to a single-family dwelling unit is
billed at the residential unit rate
First 60 m3: $0.79 per m3
Over 60 m3: $1.04 per m3
Multi-family
Residential
Service that is shared by two or more single
family dwelling units, including duplexes,
apartments, and condominiums, is billed at
the multifamily rate
$0.79 per m3
Commercial
Service to commercial and light industrial
units
$0.68 per m3
Industrial
Service to specific high-volume customers
$0.48 per m3
Outside
Residential
Single family residential outside City
boundaries
First 60 m3: $1.06 per m3
Over 60 m3: $1.42 per m3
Special Service
Agreement
Bulk provision to Hupacasath First Nation;
Tseshaht First Nation; Beaver Creek
$0.61 per m3
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
Page 27
2. Fixed System Charge
Fixed System Charges are calculated monthly, based on the size of Meter in metric
(millimetre or mm) measure.
Meter Size
millimetres
Meter Size
inches
Inside City
Boundaries
Monthly Charge
Outside City Boundaries
Monthly Charge
16
5/8
$ 23.75
$ 32.09
19
3/4
$ 23.75
$ 32.09
25
1
$ 49.34
$ 66.61
38
1 1/2
$ 63.70
$ 85.98
50
2
$ 83.30
$ 112.41
75
3
$ 131.84
$ 178.00
100
4
$ 186.75
$ 252.09
150
6
$ 316.07
$ 426.74
200
8
$ 462.83
$ 624.82
250
10
$ 626.98
$ 846.45
3. Billing Period
Unless otherwise determined by resolution of Council, Meters shall be read and the Water
Consumption determined of at least three times a year and the resulting charges shall be
due and payable on the date stated as the "Due Date".
Bylaw #5125-2 amends Schedule "N" by adding Section 4:
4. Customer Service Charges
Service
Cost
Meter Testing
$84.15 per test
Interim Meter Read
$35.00
Account Adjustment due to Meter Failure
$11.20
Processing of Application for Account
Adjustment due to Leak
$65.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
Page 28
UNMETERED CONSUMPTION RATES AND BILLING
1. Rates for Water Consumption
Category of Single Family Residential or Commercial Premises
Monthly Rate
(a) Unmetered (refusals)
$ 193.40
(b) Inside City Boundaries - awaiting Meter installation
$ 48.35
(c) Outside City Boundaries - awaiting Meter installation
$ 65.24
The establishment of a rate for unmetered (refusals) Premises in (a) above does not
interfere with or relieve an Owner from the obligation under Section 34 of this Bylaw to have
a Meter installed on their Premises.
2. Fire Line Rates
The monthly rate for all Fire Lines shall be $33.00.
3. Billing Period
Unless otherwise determined by resolution of Council, accounts for the above shall be billed
every four months in advance and shall be due and payable on the date stated on the
invoice. No prepayment for any service shall prevent the amount of any increase being
charged to and collected from any Owner.
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
Page 29
Bylaw #5125-1 amendment adds Schedule "O"
SCHEDULE O
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
BUILDING FEES & CHARGES
Building Permit
Fee
(a) Base Fee
$100.00
(b) Plus, per $1,000 of valuation, or portion thereof If a building permit
is issued for a construction under the supervision of a Coordinating
Registered Professional, the permit fee is reduced by 10% of the
fees payable under this Bylaw, up to a maximum reduction of
$500.00.
$7.00
Renewal of Lapsed Building Permit
(a) Base fee
$100.00
(b) Plus, per $1,000 of valuation, or portion thereof
$9.50
Excavation and/or Foundation permit for Part 3 buildings
$1,330.00 plus 1/3 the
cost of the final
building permit fee
(plus applicable
development cost
charges)
Plumbing Permit - per Fixture
(a) Base fee
$65.00
(b) Per fixture
$10.00
Fire Sprinkler System - per Fixture
(a) Base fee
$65.00
(b) Per sprinkler
$2.00
Re-inspections (first inspection no charge)
$100.00
Inspection - outside normal City business hours - per hour
$200.00
Compliance Inspection of Existing Buildings Application
(a) Up to 600 sq. m
$100.00
(b) Over 600 sq. m
$400.00
Transfer of building permit to new owner or update to owner's address
$100.00
Plan Check Deposit - Non-Refundable
(a) % of building permit fee
15%
(b) Minimum fee
This payment will be reduced from the final building permit issuance
fees.
$100.00
Submission of new plans after plan review that include major changes
that result in more than three hours of staff time to review, additional
fees per hour of staff time may be applicable.
$150.00
Installation of solid fuel burning appliance
$100.00
Demolishing a Building
(a) Fee
$100.00
(b) Bond fee
$500.00
Siting of a Manufactured Building
(a) For construction between $30,000 and $200,000
$300.00
(b) For construction over $200,000
$600.00
Retaining walls - greater than 1.2 meters in height
$150.00
Moving a building
$200.00
Bylaw No. 5125, 5125-1, 5125-2 Consolidated
Page 30
Temporary building refundable security deposit This will be refunded in
full upon removal of the temporary building.
10% of Construction
Value
Report on equivalency with BC Building Code
$200.00
Where any Work has Started Prior to the Issuance of a Building Permit
(a) % of permit fee otherwise payable
200%
(b) Maximum penalty
$10,000.00
Inspection or plan review not covered by other categories - per hour of
staff time
$75.00
Removal of Section 57 Notice on Title
$500.00
Single family/two family dwelling - bonding against damage to the city
street and final site servicing/grading
$2,000.00
Multi-residential/commercial/industrial/institutional - bonding against
damage to City Street and final site servicing/grading This fee is not
applicable when the Owner has entered into a Works and Services
agreement and provided necessary bonding
$2,000.00 or $110.00
per metre of frontage
whatever is greater
Refunds - as a % of Total Building Permit Fees (excluding plan check deposit fee)
(a) Prior to excavation or commencement of construction
85%
(b) After initiation of construction including foundation
Any development cost charges paid as part of a building permit are
non-refundable.
0%
Land title search
This fee does not cover any other documents such as Covenants,
Rights of Ways, etc. The cost of retrieving these from the LTSA shall be
borne by the applicant. Land title searches are only completed as part
of an application submission.
Fees are as per the
LSTA charges
Note: Fees will increase annually at the rate of the CPI unless the bylaw is amended