Municipality of Emerson – Franklin, Manitoba
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Municipality of Emerson-Franklin
By-Law No. 04-15
The Fee and Charges By-Law
Being a By-Law of the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin to revise and consolidate herein a fee schedule
for municipal services rendered under the authority of the Municipal Act
and the By-Laws of the Municipality.
WHEREAS The Municipal Act S.M. 1996, c.58 Cap.M225 indicates in Section 232(2)(e)(i) and (iii) states as
follows:
232(2) "Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), a council may in a by-law passed under this
division
(e) subject to regulations, provide for a system of licences, permits or approvals, including any or all of
the following:
(i) establishing fees, and terms for payment of fees, for inspections, licences, permits and approvals,
including fees related to recovering the costs of regulation,
(iii) prohibiting a development, activity, industry, business or thing until a licence, permit or approval is
granted.
AND WHEREAS by By-Law the Council of the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin deems it expedient and in
its best interest to include in one by-law all fees and charges payable to the Municipality for certain services
rendered by officers and employees of the Municipality;
NOW THEREFORE Be It Resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin enact in Open
Council assembled, hereby enacts as by-law as follows:
1.
THAT the fees and charges payable to the Municipality for services rendered by officers and
employees of the Municipality shall be as set out in the following schedule(s) attached hereto;
Schedule "A" Public Safety and Transportation
Schedule "B" Finance and Administration Services
2.
THAT Council may from time to time, by resolution, amend each and every schedule attached to
this by-law;
3.
THAT the fees and charges set out in the schedules attached to this by-law shall take precedence
over any other by-law;
4.
THAT this by-law shall be known as THE FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW.
DONE AND PASSED as by-law by the Council of the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin duly
assembled in the Council chamber at Dominion City, Manitoba this 10th day of February, 2015.
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Reeve Greg Janzen
CAO Tracey French
Read first time this 7th day of January, 2015.
Read a second time this 10th day of February, 2015.
Read a third time this 10th day of February, 2015.
Municipality of Emerson-Franklin
Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 04-15
Planning, Public Safety and Transportation
A)
Development Permits
Development Plan Amendment
$1,000
Zoning Amendment (rezoning)
$500
Subdivision Approval
$100 / per application
Subdivision Application Amendment
$100
Right of Way / Road Closure
$1,500 / plus cost
Conditional Use Order
$200 / plus mail fees
Variation Order
$200 / plus mail fees
Appeal of Orders
$100 / plus mail fees
Encroachment / Easement Agreements
$200 / plus cost
Heritage Designation
$1,500 per application
B)
Development Compliance Services
Development Concept and Site Plan Rendering
$500
Pre-Application Planning Report
$100
Zoning Memorandum / Letter
$50
Property Registry Search
$30
Property Ownership Map
$30
Tax Certificate
$30
C)
Building Permits
Refundable Deposits
House/Cottage
$1,000
Commercial
$1,000
Garages/Additions/Structural Renovations $500
Temporary Buildings
$500
*Refunds issued in full upon satis
factory completion of permit.
*Deductions
*Forfeits
Main Building 1st Floor
.35 per sq.ft or Min $275
(includes dwelling, mobile homes, attached garages, additions, porches etc;)
Main Building 2nd Floor
.30
Basement
.25
Detached Garage
.25 or min $200
Open deck
.25 or min $50
(Detached or Attached decks 2ft or more above ground level)
Enclosed Deck
.25 or Min $200
Detached Accessory Storage building
.25 or Min $100
(over 108 square feet)
Commercial
.50 or Min $1,000
Plumbing Permit
$175.00
Renovation Permit
$200
(for structural alterations and repairs)
Renovation Permit for Non Structural $150
alterations or repairs where value of the work is more than $10,000
Demolition Permit
$50
Sign Permit
$100
Farm Permit
$100
Change of Use Permit
$100
Occupancy Permit when required
$100
Temporary Building/Use
$100
Fence
$100
Pool/Hot Tub
$100
Inground Pool
$125
Development Fee - Residential
$100
Development Fee - Commercial
$250
Administration Fee Applies to all building permits
Pre-Inspection Fee (for buildings being moved
$50/hour + Mileage
Into the municipality)
Hourly Inspection Fee where applicable
$50/hour + Mileage
D)
Plumbing Fees & Water and Sewer Connection Costs
All houses will be subject to a plumbing fee of $100 to recover costs of the municipal regulations
of the indoor plumbing codes; this includes new home construction, additions to an existing
home, relocation of an existing home or a Ready to Move (RTM) unit or any mobile home
connections.
Water Connection Fees Water Connection Fee in Serviced Areas within Dominion City &
Emerson: $4,000.00
Water Connection Fee in Serviced Area within Arnaud and Rural Pipeline: $15,000.00
Water Connection to PVWC Main Lines $10,000
Sewer Connection Fee in Serviced Areas within Dominion City and Emerson
$2,500
E)
Capital Lot Contribution Fees
By-Law No. 2025-04
$1,500 per lot created by subdivision within the Municipality and payable as condition of
subdivision approval.
$2,000 per lot / commercial created by subdivision within the Municipality and payable as
condition of subdivision approval.
These capital contribution lot fees will be deposited into dedicated reserve funds.
Rates will be reviewed annually and will become part of the Schedule of fees.
F)
Penalty Fees
Whenever a permit has not been obtained prior to the actual work, through neglect, or some other
reason, the fees shall be two times the normal rate if the permit.
G)
Waiver of Permit Fee
Fees may be waived upon resolution of Council for any development deemed appropriate by the
Municipality.
H)
Refunds
Whenever a permit is denied, revoked or surrendered for cancellation after obtaining the permit
within the first six months, a refund of 80% of the total permit fee is remitted to the applicant and
any inspections conducted are to be deducted from the 80% refund.
I)
Fire Safety Inspections
Inspectors Rate: $50.00 per Hour. Minimum one hour charge. Plus the Municipal rate for
mileage. Invoiced out at same rate.
J)
Weed Control & Mowing
Weed Control: Residential - $75.00/hour & Government - $100.00/hour plus the actual cost of
chemical used. Minimum one hour charge.
Fogger Rental: Actual cost of the chemical plus Mileage and $200 Rental Fee
Mowing Control $250.00/hour.
K)
Private Work
Minimum Charge for any Private Work: $75.00 & Snow Removal: $150. The following rates shall
apply for private work above 1 hour. Rate includes operator and fuel.
Equipment Type
Resident Rate 75% of Gov Government Rate
Grader
With Wing
With Wing & Plow (Snow Removal)
$181.50 per hour
$199.65 per hour
$208.73 per hour
$242.00 per hour
$266.20 per hour
$278.30 per hour
210D Excavator
With twist bucket add 20%
With Brusher add 30%
$164.25 per hour
$197.10 per hour
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$219.00 per hour
$262.80 per hour
$328.50 per hour
Loader 624 - Franklin
$123.00 per hour
$164.00 per hour
75D Excavator
With twist bucket add 20%
$133.50 per hour
$160.20 per hour
$178.00 per hour
$213.60 per hour
Tractor with 15ft Mower
$112.50 per hour
$150.00 per hour
Tandem Truck
With Plow and Wing
$119.25 per hour
$186.75 per hour
$159.00 per hour
$249.00 per hour
Fogger
$200.00 Flat Rate
Plus Mileage and Chemical
$200.00 Flat Rate
Plus Mileage and Chemical
½ Ton Truck 4x4
$56.25 per hour
$70.00 per hour
1 ton Truck 4x4
$57.00 per hour
$76.00 per hour
Skid Steer Bobcat T770
With Sweeper add 10%
With Brush Cutter add 30%
With Forks add 5%
$112.50 per hour
$123.75 per hour
$146.25 per hour
$118.13 per hour
$150.00 per hour
$165.00 per hour
$195.00 per hour
$157.50 per hour
Loader 524K - Emerson
$111.75 per hour
$149.00 per hour
5 Ton
With Sander
$77.25 per hour
$90.00 per hour - Plus Sand
$103.00 per hour
$120 per hour - Plus Sand
Skid Steer JD 332
With Forks
$112.50 per hour
$117.75 per hour
$150.00 per hour
$157.00 per hour
Dog Control
Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 11-16
Annual License Fee for each male or spayed female dog
$5.00
Annual License Fee for unsprayed female dog ...............................$10.00
Transfer of License Fee............................................................ $2.00
Permit Fees: (Annual Fee)
For each "Dangerous" animal ...................................................................... $200.00
Restricted Animal Application Fee .............................................................. $200.00
Impoundment and Associated Fees:
For first impoundment ................................................................................... $50.00
For each day of impoundment add $25.00/day for dogs
For second impoundment .............................................................................. $100.00
(if it occurs within 12 months of the first impoundment)
For each day of impoundment $25.00/day for dogs
For third impoundment ................................................................................. $200.00
(if it occurs within 12 months of the first Impoundment)
For each day of impoundment add $25.00/day for dogs
Animal euthanasia and disposal by Animal Control Officer ............ $150.00
For voluntary impoundment of biting dogs or cats ............................. $50.00
For each day of impoundment add $25.00/day for dogs
Appeal Fee
Recovery of actual costs of administration included seizure and impoundment fees
Impoundment fees and/or fines for Livestock or Restricted Animals:
Recovery of actual costs to the Municipality.
M)
Storage of Unregistered Vehicles-Townsites
(License issued upon council approval)
Annual license fee
$25.00 per vehicle
Removal Fee
$10.00 per vehicle
Storage Fee
$10.00 per vehicle
Destruction or Disposal
$200.00 per vehicle
N)
Waste Transfer Station
Bulk Truckloads (Demolition or Construction) except household garbage:
½ tonne truckload/trailer
$20.00 - Shingles $30
¾ tonne truckload
$20.00 - Shingles $30
1 tonne truckload
$50.00 - Shingles $60
Windows/Windshields/Appliances:
Windows/Windshields
$5.00
Appliances:
$5.00
(not including fridges, freezers or air conditioners)
Fabric Covered Furniture
Sofa
$10
Chair(Armchair)
$10
Mattress
$10
Boxspring
$10
Carpet & Flooring
8x10ft size or smaller
$5.00
Larger than 8x10ft size
$5.00
Tires on Rims
Passenger Tires on Rims
$5.00
Medium Truck Tires & Others
$20.00
For the Following being deposited at the scrap metal area:
Fridges, Freezers/Air Conditioners
(bearing a certified sticker that Freon has been removed)
$ N/C
For the Following being deposited at the Freon removal area:
Fridges, Freezers/Air Conditioners
$30
Uncovered/Unsecured loads
All items
$5/per load
O)
Lagoon Fees:
After Hours Surcharge:
$100.00 per Load Request
P)
Aggregate Fees: To be remitted quarterly - Bylaw 05-09
a) Aggregate Mining License
$100.00 per year
b) Mining of Aggregate
2025 Rates
$0.2946 per tonne or
$0.5245 per cubic metre
c) Transporting of Aggregate-Routes to be designated by council
Between March 1 and Nov 30
$0.0669 per tonne or
$0.1171 per cubic metre
multiplied by
no. of kilometers
Between Dec 1 and Feb 28
$0.0334 per tonne or
$0.0587 per cubic metre
multiplied by
no. of kilometers
Q)
Fire Department Equipment Rates:
Equipment
Hourly Rate
Pumper/Tanker - Truck #1
$400
Mini Rescue - Truck #2
$400
Mini Rescue - Truck #3
$400
Rescue - Truck #4
$400
Water Rescue Trailer
$400
ATV
$150
Mileage
Current Council Rate
Water
Current Bulk Water Rate
Labour
Hourly Rate
Chief
$20
Deputy Chief
$20
Captain
$20
Firefighter
$20
Municipality of Emerson-Franklin
Schedule "B" to By-Law No. 04-15
Finance and Administration Services
1. Photocopying-per page
$0.25 Black and White
$0.50 Color
2. Fax Machine-per page out going
$0.50
-per page in coming
$0.25
3. Returned Cheques
$15.00 or Actual Cost
4. Lottery License
$5.00
5. Property Ownership Maps
$27.00
Laminated
$30.00
6. Transient Traders License (Franklin)
$100.00 per annum
$40.00 for seven days
7. Electors List
$15.00
(if allowed under FIPPA)
8. History Books
$15.00
9. Search and Preparation Fee
$15.00 for each half hour
(Under FIPPA)
for time in excess of two hours
Data Processing Fee
$10.00 for each 15 minutes
External Work
actual cost
10. Tax Sale Administration
$50.00 plus actual costs
11. Civic Addressing Replacement Fee
$20.00
12. Bulk Water Card for Non-Owner/Residents
$50.00 per annum in addition to water purchases
13. Rural Garbage Collection 2023
Residential $195.00/year (3% Increase)
Business $390.00/year (3% Increase)
14. Emerson-Franklin Handivan
Community Organizations/Medical Issues: $0.56 per km for loaded (with passengers)
Municipal Residents for Private Rentals:
$50.00 Damage Deposit
$0.65 per km calculated from Dominion City
Non Emerson-Franklin Rentals:
$250.00 Damage Deposit
$0.65 km calculated from Dominion City
*Handi-Van trips within Dominion city - flat rate of $5.00
15. Emerson Pool/Campground Rates 2023
Pool
Single Daily $5.00
Family Daily $20.00
Single Season $100.00
Family Season $180.00
Campground
Un-serviced $15.00
Serviced - Electric/Water - $25.00
Full Services - Water/Sewer/Electric - $30.00
Full Serviced Seasonal (includes pool pass) -$2,250.00
Picnic Shelter Reservation - $20.00
Amendments to Bylaw 04-15 Schedule A and B:
resolution 14-17 dated January 10, 2017.
resolution 176-17 dated June 13, 2017
resolution 197-18 dated August 14, 2018.
Resolution 20-039 dated February 25, 2020.
Resolution 22-148 dated June 29, 2022
Resolution 23-128 dated June 13, 2023
Resolution 23-256 dated November 14, 2023.
Resolution 24-153 dated July 9, 2024.
Resolution 25-019 dated January 20, 2025.
Resolution 25-098 dated April 8, 2025.
Resolution 25-235 dates November 12 2025.