By-Law No. 1775/2023 Fees and Charges By-Law

Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba · adopted 2023-04-12

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Rural Municipality of Morris BY-LAW NO. 1775/2023 BEING A BY-LAW OF THE Rural Municipality of Morris to revise and update the fines, penalties, fees and charges payable to the Rural Municipality of Morris for municipal services rendered under the authority of The Municipal Act, The Planning Act, The Noxious Weeds Act, and the By-laws of the Municipality. WHEREAS Section 249 of The Municipal Act of the Province of Manitoba states: Contravention of by-law is an offence 249(1) A person who contravenes a by-law of a municipality is guilty of an offence and, if the by-law imposes no other penalty, is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than $500. or to imprisonment for a term of not more than three months, or both. Continuing offence 249(2) Where a contravention continues for more than one day, the person is guilty of a separate offence for each day it continues. Disposition of fines 249(3) A fine imposed for contravening a by-law of a municipality must be paid to the municipality. AND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Morris has numerous By-laws which it has enacted which do not provide for any fines or penalties; AND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Morris wishes to enact a By-law which will provide for a penalty rate structure in the case of contravention of any of it's By-laws which do not have a penalty clause; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Rural Municipality of Morris deems it advisable to include in one by-law, the fines, penalties, fees and charges payable to the Rural Municipality for certain services rendered by officers and employees of the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS IN OPEN SESSION ASSEMBLED HEREBY ENACTS AS A BY-LAW AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT every person(s) who contravenes any By-law of the Rural Municipality of Morris, which does not have a penalty clause contained therein, is liable on summary conviction of a $50.00 fine for the first offence, $100.00 fine for the second offence, $150.00 fine for the third offence, and an additional $50.00 for every additional offence up to a maximum fine of $500.00 per incident 2. THAT the fees and charges payable to the Rural Municipality of Morris for services rendered by officers and employees of the Rural Municipality shall be as set out in the following schedules attached hereto; Schedule "A" Public Safety Schedule "B" Public Works & Operations - Part 1 Schedule "C" Public Works & Operations - Part 2 Rural Municipality of Morris By-law No. 1775/2023 - Fines, Penalties, Fees & Charges Page 2 of 3 Schedule "D" Planning & Zoning Schedule "E" Finance and Administration 3. THAT Council may from time to time, by resolution, amend each and every schedule attached to this by-law. 4. THAT the fees and charges set out in the schedules attached to this by-law shall take precedence over any other by-law. 5. THAT this By-law shall be known as THE FINES, PENALTIES, FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW. 6. THAT Section 7 of By-Law No. 1011/1971, known as The Lottery By-Law, be repealed and replaced by the following: "7. Fees for the issuing of licences shall be as set by the current Fees and Charges By-Law and amendments thereto." 7. THAT Section 4.1.1(c) of By-law No. 1520/99, known as the Rural Municipality of Morris Building By-law, be repealed and replaced by the following: "4.1.1(c) state the valuation of the proposed work and be accompanied by the required fee as set by the current Fees and Charges By-law and amendments thereto." 8. THAT Section 4.2.1.2(h) of By-law No. 1520/99, known as the Rural Municipality of Morris Building By-law, be repealed and replaced by the following: "4.2.1.2(h) non-structural alterations or repairs where the value of such work does not exceed the maximum values as set by the current Fees and Charges By-law and amendments thereto." 8. THAT Section 5.5.10 of By-law No. 1520/99, known as the Rural Municipality of Morris Building By-law, be repealed and replaced by the following: "5.5.10 The authority having jurisdiction may place a valuation on the cost of the work for the purpose of determining permit fees. Such valuation shall take precedence over any valuation provided by the owner, as set by the current Fees and Charges By-law and amendments thereto." 9. THAT Section 17 of By-law 1674/11, known as the Rural Municipality of Morris by-law to regulate the storage of vehicles, be repealed and replaced by the following: "17 In addition to any fines imposed pursuant to section 20 hereof, the Municipality shall impose the penalties and charges in respect of each vehicle removed in accordance with this By-law. The amount of penalties and charges shall be set out by the current Fees and Charges By-law and amendments thereto." Rural Municipality of Morris By-law No. 1775/2023 - Fines, Penalties, Fees & Charges Page 3 of 3 10. THAT Section 12 of By-law 1618/07, known as the Rural Municipality of Morris Dog By- law, be repealed and replaced by the following: "12 THAT the impounding fees shall be as set out in the current Fees and Charges By-law and amendments thereto." 11. THAT any unpaid fees or charges owed to the Rural Municipality by any tax payer including any penalties related thereto as well as any fines imposed on the taxpayer by the court for contravention of the Rural Municipality By-Laws may be added to the taxes of the said tax payer and may be collected or enforced in the same manner as a tax as defined by the Municipal Act, L.M. 1996 c.58. 12. THAT By-law No. 1751/2020 be repealed upon passage of this by-law. 13. THAT this By-Law shall come into force and effect on January 1, 2023, unless there is another date specified in a particular section of any given Schedule. DONE AND PASSED by Council of the Rural Municipality of Morris, in open meeting, duly assembled, this 12th day of April, 2023 A.D. Reeve Chief Administrative Officer Read a 1st time this 22nd day of March, 2023 Read a 2nd time this 12th day of April, 2023 Read a 3rd time this 12th day of April , 2023 1 Derelict Vehicle (By-law 1674/11): Rate a) For the removal and towing of a vehicle actual costs plus 75.00 $ b) Per day for the impoundment and storage of a vehicle actual costs plus 15% c) For the destruction and disposal of a vehicle actual costs plus 75.00 $ 2 Animal Control (By-law 1618/07 & 1638/08): a) Impoundment: Penalty for First Impounding 200.00 $ Penalty for Second Impounding 250.00 $ Penalty for Third Impounding or Subsequent Impounding 300.00 $ b) The harbouring fees for dogs kept at the pound shall be as follows: First 24 hours of impoundment or part thereof Actual Rate set by pound keeper For each further day of impoundment or part thereof Actual Rate set by pound keeper 3. Fire Department Fire Engine Per hour 1,000.00 $ Rescue Truck Per hour 800.00 $ Tanker Truck Per hour 600.00 $ Fire Chief Vehicle (flat fee) Per hour 125.00 $ Man Hours - Officers Per hour 50.00 $ Man Hours - Firefighters Per hour 40.00 $ Second False Alarm in a Year (Council Discression) 4. Contravention of Lagoon Straw Cover Policy First Offence 3,000.00 $ Second & Subsequent Offences 6,000.00 $ It should be noted that under legislation each day of being in contravention may be considered an offence. 5. Contravention of the Unsightly Property By-law First Offence - Warning No Charge Second & Subsequent Offences 150.00 $ It should be noted that under legislation each day of being in contravention may be considered an offence. 6. Contravention of the Building By-law During first 10 days per day 100.00 $ After first 10 days per day 200.00 $ Rural Municipality of Morris Schedule "A" to By-law No. 1775/2023 Public Safety The impounding fees for all dogs found running at large contrary to the provisions of The Dog By-law shall be as follows: Total Cost of Fire Call Rate 1. Solid Waste Tipping Fees: The following rates apply to all Rural Municipality of Morris Landfill Sites: Effective - January 1, 2023 Residents of the Town of Morris or the Rural Municipality of Morris: Minimum charge up to 5 bags of garbage 16.00 $ Half ton truck or smaller trailer 32.00 $ One ton truck 80.00 $ Scale per Tonne 80.00 $ Mattresses Can also be taken directly to Mother Earth Recycling in Winnipeg 20.00 $ Fridges & Appliances Can be taken to Urban Mining at 72 Rothwell Road, Winnipeg No longer accepted Shingles - if clean from other debris per tonne 80.00 $ Shingles - if mixed with other products will be charged triple the regular fee. per tonne 240.00 $ * Any oversized loads in one category will be charged the next higher rate. Non-Residents of the Town of Morris or the Rural Municipality of Morris: Minimum charge up to 5 bags of garbage 48.00 $ Half ton truck or smaller trailer 96.00 $ One ton truck 240.00 $ Scale per Tonne 240.00 $ Mattresses Can also be taken directly to Mother Earth Recycling in Winnipeg 60.00 $ Fridges & Appliances Can be taken to Urban Mining at 72 Rothwell Road, Winnipeg No longer accepted Shingles - if clean from other debris per tonne 240.00 $ Shingles - if mixed with other products will be charged triple the regular fee. per tonne 720.00 $ * Any oversized loads in one category will be charged the next higher rate. Charge Accounts: 2. Cemetery: All fees are subject to GST. a) The fees chargeable for the purchase of cemetery graves at any municipally operated cemetery shall be: i) Single Plot - (or first cremation urn) and Staking Fee 700.00 $ ii) Double Plot and Staking Fee 1,300.00 $ iii) Cremation (Maximum of 3 urns per plot - in addition to first urn) Per Urn 400.00 $ iv) Baby Plot no charge b) Disinterment Actual Costs + 100.00 $ 3. Fees for Special Services: a) for Custom Work (Not covered elsewhere in this by-law) Actual Costs + 30% b) for a Building Service Connection: In Urban Areas: For 5/8 inch meter: Water Permits (Including Meter) - If Curb Stop is in place 1,000.00 $ + Labour & Materials Water Permits (Including Meter) - If No Curb Stop is in place 2,000.00 $ + Labour & Materials For other meter sizes: Water Permits (Including Meter) - If Curb Stop is in Place Multiplication Factor 3/4 inch meter 2 2,000.00 $ + Labour & Materials 1 inch meter 4 4,000.00 $ + Labour & Materials 1 1/2 inch meter 10 7,500.00 $ + Labour & Materials 2 inch meter 25 15,000.00 $ + Labour & Materials Water Permits (Including Meter) - If No Curb Stop is in Place Multiplication Factor 3/4 inch meter 2 4,000.00 $ + Labour & Materials 1 inch meter 4 8,000.00 $ + Labour & Materials 1 1/2 inch meter 10 15,000.00 $ + Labour & Materials 2 inch meter 25 30,000.00 $ + Labour & Materials Sewer Permits Actual Costs + 500.00 $ + Labour & Materials RM of Morris New Connection from mains to property line Actual Costs + Please note that if shingles are mixed in with any portion of a load the whole load will be charged the triple rate. Any customers wishing to charge loads to a charge account must first be pre-authorized by the Rural Municipality of Morris and will be charged an administration fee of 5.0% above the tipping fee charged. Rural Municipality of Morris Schedule "B" to By-Law No. 1775/2023 Public Works & Operations - Part 1 Please note that if shingles are mixed in with any portion of a load the whole load will be charged the triple rate. Rate Rural Municipality of Morris Schedule "B" to By-Law No. 1775/2023 Public Works & Operations - Part 1 In Rural Areas: For 5/8 inch meter: Estimating Fee - If ratepayer proceeds with connection this fee will become part of the permit fee 100.00 $ Water Permits (Including Meter) 10,000.00 $ or Actual Costs, whichever is greater Sewer Permits - Rural Line 15,000.00 $ or Actual Costs, whichever is greater c) Development fees for hookup to RM utility line, as follows: Litres/sec 0 - .1 500.00 $ .1 - .2 5,000.00 $ .2 - .3 10,000.00 $ .3 - .4 15,000.00 $ .4 - .5 20,000.00 $ .5 - .6 25,000.00 $ .6 - .7 30,000.00 $ .7 - .8 35,000.00 $ .8 - .9 40,000.00 $ .9 - 1.0 45,000.00 $ Etc. so that a 10 l/sec hookup would be $450,000 d) for a curb cut permit 50.00 $ - to cut curb (if RM cuts the curb) hourly charge as listed herein i) Water Service Activations (in accordance with Water & Sewer Rates By-law) 6. Noxious Weeds: If the RM must remove noxious weeds from a property, the property owner will be billed for the full value of removal from contractor. 7. Surplus Equipment/Materials i) culvert - new #REF! 10% - used half of new price ii) misc. pipe - new #REF! 10% - used half of new price 8. Dust Control Single Application - 12 foot wide strip that is 500 feet long 520.00 $ plus GST 9. Winter Sanding Services per application 75.00 $ plus GST 10. Rosenort Community Garden Plot 1/2 Plot 10.00 $ plus GST Full Plot 20.00 $ plus GST Double Plot 30.00 $ plus GST UNIT NUMBER EQUIPMENT DATE PURCHASED SERIAL NUMBER EXTRA EQUIPMENT EX-1 John Deere 210 March-01 Twist Bucket & Laser 262.80 $ Plus GST EX-2 Kobelco Excabator 210 June, 2013 Twist Bucket w/ laser & Thumb 262.80 $ Plus GST CL-2 Cat Crawler Loader 953 January, 2014 5MK01291 108.00 $ Plus GST BL-1 Case Backhoe 590 N May, 2014 N6C420789 Twist Bucket 4 in 1 Loader Bucket 160.65 $ Plus GST Grader Only 261.00 $ Plus GST V-Plow & Wing or Mulcher 352.35 $ Plus GST Grader Only 261.00 $ Plus GST V-Plow & Wing or Mulcher 352.35 $ Plus GST Grader Only 261.00 $ Plus GST V-Plow & Wing or Mulcher 352.35 $ Plus GST Grader Only 261.00 $ Plus GST V-Plow & Wing or Mulcher 352.35 $ Plus GST With 6 Foot Mower 105.00 $ Plus GST With Tree Planter 106.95 $ Plus GST With 6 Foot Mower 105.00 $ Plus GST With Wobblies 105.00 $ Plus GST With 6 Foot Mower 91.00 $ Plus GST With Snow Blower 90.85 $ Plus GST With 15 Foot Mower 206.00 $ Plus GST With Snow Blower 188.60 $ Plus GST Tractor Only 79.00 $ Plus GST With 7 Foot Mower 91.00 $ Plus GST WW-1 Wobbly Pull-Type N/A N/A 13 Wheels 12.00 $ Plus GST WW-2 Wobbly Pull-Type N/A N/A 13 Wheels 12.00 $ Plus GST S-1 Steamer Thompson N/A N/A Comes With 2 Men 125.00 $ Plus GST SS-1 Cat Skid-Steer 277C CAT0277CLJWF00381 Bucket, Soil Cond. 150.00 $ Plus GST Mex-1 Cat Mini Excavator 303.5 CAT3035CHDMYD2816 Twist Bucket w/ laser & Thumb 162.50 $ Plus GST ZM-1 Mower 6F Bad Boy, Zero-Turn June, 2014 BBA7235CA03141005 N/A Plus GST Q-1 Quad Polaris 500 N/A N/A Plus GST Truck Only 216.00 $ Plus GST With Snow Plow 248.40 $ Plus GST End Dump Trailer 258.00 $ Plus GST Belly Dump Trailer 258.00 $ Plus GST Low Bed Trailer 185.00 $ Plus GST Water Truck Only 216.00 $ Plus GST Spray Truck 248.40 $ Plus GST T-11 GMC 3500 Plus GST SD-1 Munroe Sander N/A N/A N/A Plus GST Foreman Comes With Truck N/A N/A N/A 150.00 $ Plus GST Fogger - RM Built 150.00 $ Plus GST Shop Rate 100.00 $ Plus GST Labour: Per Hour 75.00 $ Plus GST Per Hour 85.00 $ Plus GST Per Hour 85.00 $ Plus GST Utility Service Calls - During Working Hours 125.00 $ Plus GST Per Call. If more than 1 hour required then add the appropriate hourly rate as given above T-9 Ford 9000 1987 N/A MG-1 John Deere 872 March-16 March-16 Rural Municipality of Morris Schedule "C" to By-Law No. 1775/2023 Public Works & Operations - Part 2 T-2 Peterbilt 2005 Truck Tractor January, 2014 N/A MG-2 John Deere 872 Service Calls - During Working Hours - Minimum call 1 hour John Deere 872 March-16 D203349 MG-4 Service Calls - Outside of Working Hours - Minimum call 2 hours All above mentioned rates shall include one operator per unit. In the event that separate labour is required or additional labour is required the rate for such labour shall be set at: John Deere 872 March-16 MT-3 MG-3 1992 MT-2 Ford Tractor TV 140 June, 1998 N/A MT-1 Ford Tractor 6640 John Deere 4400 May, 2001 LV4400H440416 MT-4 John Deere 7730 June, 2007 RW7730D005048 129.00 $ NOTE: ALL RATES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 1 HOUR CHARGE MT-5 John Deere 3520 June, 2009 LV3520H450056 T-3 I.H. Tandem Truck 2003 December, 2014 Rate 1. Building Inspection: Class of Permit 1. Building Permit (residential and commercial) A) Per $1000.00 of construction cost 4.724 $ B) Minimum permit fee 125.00 $ C) 1) Bungalow Per Square Foot 221.00 $ 2) Second Storey Per Square Foot 172.00 $ 3) Attached Garage Per Square Foot 60.00 $ 4) Basement development Per Square Foot 68.00 $ 5) Sheltered Deck Per Square Foot 60.00 $ 6) Non-Sheltered Deck Per Square Foot 40.00 $ 7) Accessory Building Per Square Foot 51.00 $ 8) RTM/Modular Home Per Square Foot 110.00 $ 9) Relocations - Main Structures Per Square Foot 110.00 $ 10) Commercial Building Per Square Foot As per contract price MinimumFee for first $10,000 of Value 125.00 $ Each $1,000 value in excess of $10,000 Per $1000 of Value 7.227 $ 2. Flat Fee Rates A) Demolition No Fee B) Outdoor inground pool 125.00 $ C) 125.00 $ D) Residential 125.00 $ Structural - ie - permanent structure 125.00 $ Other Signs Permit not required E) 125.00 $ F) 125.00 $ Under $5000 Value No Permit unless Structural Minimum Permit Fee for over $5000 value 125.00 $ Rate per $1000 of value if permit required 4.724 $ G) Agricultural Buildings: Grain Storage Bins Per Bin 125.00 $ Other Farm Buildings Per Application 125.00 $ H) Mobile Homes - New or Unmodified Used 125.00 $ I) Solid Fuel Burning Appliances - Not Allowed in Rosenort, Lowe Farm, Sperling 125.00 $ J) Occupancy Permit - Where no other permit is required, and the nature of the occupancy is changed 125.00 $ 3. Plumbing Permit Residential: A) Single Family and Duplex Per Dwelling Unit 315.00 $ B) Multi Family Dwelling Per Dwelling Unit 183.00 $ C) Renovations 183.00 $ Residential plumbing permit fees are doubled if the homeowner is performing the work. Commercial: D) Per Fixture 50.00 $ E) For each grease/grit interceptor 100.00 $ F) For each backflow prevention device 50.00 $ G) Multi Unit/family facilities Per Unit 175.00 $ H) Multi Unit/family facilities (rough-in only) Per Unit 50.00 $ I) Minimum Fee 150.00 $ * Plumbing Permits include a Maximum of three inspections. Each additional inspection will cost the applicant $75 per inspection. For each fixture: water closets; bathtubs; showers; basins; drinking fountains; kitchen sinks; laundry tubs/mop sinks; auto washer standpipes; urinals; floor drains; sewer back up valves; sump pump/pits Rural Municipality of Morris Schedule "D" to By-Law No. 1775/2023 Planning & Zoning Construction costs to be based on insurance valuations which are revisited annually Signs Above ground pool/Hot tubs Relocation - Accessory Buildings All Renovations Rate Rural Municipality of Morris Schedule "D" to By-Law No. 1775/2023 Planning & Zoning 4. Deposits 4.1 Lot Damage/Grading Deposit (Urban Residential) A) Per residence, 1,000.00 $ B) Maximum for multiple units up to 4 units 7,500.00 $ C) RTM Deposit 8,000.00 $ 4.2 Lot Damage/Grading Deposit (Urban Commercial & Multi-Family in excess of 4 units) A) For the first 30,000 square feet 10,000.00 $ B) 25,000.00 $ 5. A) Per hour 150.00 $ B) Mileage as per fee set by Council C) All other reasonable expenses incurred for inspection D) 500.00 $ 6. Basic Inspections Included in Permit Fees A) Plan review. B) Site plan inspection. C) Footing. D) Foundation wall. E) 2 additional foundation inspections(garage piers and grade beam) F) 1 - Framing inspection. G) 2 - Vapor barrier & insulation inspections. H) Underground plumbing. I) Rough-in plumbing. J) Final inspection prior to occupancy. 7. After-Hours Inspections: 250.00 $ Current Municipal Rate 8. Penalty Fees A) B) C) 2. Zoning: The fees chargeable for zoning memoranda shall be as follows: a) Residential - per certificate 65.00 $ b) Commercial - per certificate 65.00 $ c) Industrial - per certificate 65.00 $ d) Non-conforming - per certificate 65.00 $ e) Other - per certificate 65.00 $ 3. Planning: The fees chargeable under the Planning Act CCSM P80 shall be as follows: Where a permit holder fails to call for any required inspection a penalty of $500 per inspection shall be charged. Non-Permit Rural Municipality of Morris Inspection Fees (Including Fees for Someone wanting to move in a structure) $1,000.00 per 10,000 square feet thereafter to a maximum of $25,000.00 RTM Pre Inspection Fee - OR the amount of the resulting calculation of (A + B + C) whichever is the greater. Inspections requested after-hours, other than 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) providing the Inspector is available is as follows: Inspection Rate per hour Mileage Rate In the event that a homeowner assumes occupancy prior to a final home inspection, the homeowner will be charged a penalty of $2,500. Where a permit has not been obtained prior to the commencement of the actual work, through neglect, or for any other reason, the permit fee shall be double the normal rate. Rate Rural Municipality of Morris Schedule "D" to By-Law No. 1775/2023 Planning & Zoning a) Regular Variations - Prior to commencement 400.00 $ - After commencement 800.00 $ Minor Variations (up to 10% by Development Officer): i) Prior to commencement 200.00 $ ii) After commencement 400.00 $ iii) Detected as a result of a Zoning Memorandum Request 200.00 $ b) Conditional Uses - Prior to commencement 400.00 $ - After commencement 800.00 $ c) Technical Review 100.00 $ d) Re-Zoning amendment 1,000.00 $ e) Development Plan Amendment/and rezoning application 1,500.00 $ f) Development Plan Amendment only 1,000.00 $ 4. Recreation dedication At Council's discretion as per Development Agreement 5. Encroachment Agreements Actual Costs + 25.00 $ 1. Taxes: a) Tax Certificate: 35.00 $ plus GST 50.00 $ plus GST b) 50.00 $ plus GST b) Penalties: 1.25% c) Tax Sale Costs Actual Costs + 50.00 $ d) Tax Statement photocopies To Property Owner No Charge e) Tax Account print outs To Property Owner No Charge Mortgage Company with Interest in Property No Charge f) Property Information (Miscellaneous - Non-owner) 35.00 $ plus GST g) Open Permits Inquiry Research & Letter 50.00 $ plus GST 2. Photocopying & Faxing: The fees chargeable for photocopying & faxing shall be: a.) i.) fewer than 10 pages No Charge ii.) 11 or more pages, per page Per Page 2.00 $ plus GST b.) General information i.) per page, single sided For Public 2.00 $ plus GST ii.) per page, double sided For Public 4.00 $ plus GST c.) Faxing Documents to a local number - per page 2.00 $ plus GST Faxing Documents to a long distance number - per page 3.00 $ plus GST 3 Inquiries Requiring Staff Time: Up to 1/2 hour of Staff Time Per Hour No charge More than 1/2 of Staff Time Per Hour 100.00 $ plus GST 4. Returned Cheques/Payments: The fee chargeable for each returned cheque shall be 8.00 $ plus GST 6. Other: a) RM Pins - Administrative Discretion for give aways No Charge b) Zoning By-Law with Map (includes tax) 100.00 $ plus GST c) Development Plan (includes tax) 100.00 $ plus GST The fee chargeable for a Tax Certificate with respect to the land described in each entry in the tax collectors' roll for which a tax certificate is furnished The penalties payable on outstanding accounts receivable per month commencing with the month following the month in which the account was rendered. Information required to be provided under the Municipal Act, Sec.263(1), eg. by-laws, minutes, etc. Rural Municipality of Morris Schedule "E" to By-Law No. 1775/2023 Finance and Administration Tax Bill 'Splitting" RM Bundle: Tax Certificate, tax bill and utility bill