Policy 89 — Fees

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia · adopted 2017-06-12

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TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER FEES POLICY 1. This policy is entitled "Fees Policy". 2. This policy applies except to the extent of any conflict with applicable provincial legislation. 3. The fees to be paid to the Town of Bridgewater for licenses, inspections, permits, applications, approvals, animal impoundments, or services are set in, or amended to, the respective amounts shown in the Schedule "A" attached. 4. Staff will review Schedule "A" on a periodic basis and recommend changes, if any, to Council. 5. The following policy is rescinded as fees are now included in the Fees Policy: a. Policy #69 Planning Application and Vending Fees Policy SCHEDULE "A" FEE TYPE FEE ($) ADMINISTRATION Taxi Driver's/Limousine Driver's License 25.00 Taxi Owner's /Limousine Owner's License 25.00 Transfer of Taxi Owner's License from 1 vehicle to another 15.00 FINANCE Deed Transfer Tax 1.5% Dog Impound Fee 15.00 Dog License (spayed/neutered) 10.00 Dog License (unsprayed/unneutered) 30.00 Fierce/Dangerous Dog License 40.00 Kennel License 10.00 Mortgage Listing 20.00 Replacement Dog Tag 5.00 Surcharges - Work for Individuals Administrative Charge 10% Administrative Charge capped at $2,000.00 Inventory Charge 50% Tax Certificates 50.00 Town Insufficient Funds Fee 25.00 CEMETERY Cemetery Lot Sale & Perpetual Care (In Town) 800.00 Cemetery Lot Sale & Perpetual Care (Out of Town) 1600.00 Cemetery Lot Transfer (In Town) 200 Cemetery Lot Transfer (Out of Town) 400 Columbarium Niche Sale Units 1 & 2 2600.00 Columbarium Niche Sale Units 3 & 4 3,043.48 Columbarium Transfer Administrative Fee 600 Headstone Foundation Installation 92.00 Mausoleum Foundation Installation At Cost Opening & Closing of Graves - Adult - Child - Ashes 700.00 300.00 250.00 Policy No.: 89 Approved: June 12, 2017 Amended June 26, 2017 March 26, 2018 May 28, 2018 March 9, 2020 June 14, 2021 June 13, 2022 June 10, 2024 February 26, 2018 April 9, 2018 June 11, 2018 March 28, 2020 October 25, 2021 June 26, 2023 September 9, 2024 March 12, 2018 May 14, 2018 July 9, 2018 September 28, 2020 April 25, 2022 January 29, 2024 December 9, 2024 Transfer Annual - Perpetual Care (in Town) 300.00 Transfer Annual - Perpetual Care (Out of Town) 600.00 FEE TYPE FEE ($) PARKS AND RECREATION Field Usage Fees Hourly Fee: Minor Sports..................................................... 5/hour Hourly Fee: Adult Sports .................................................... 20/hour Hourly Fee: Adult Sports (if paid prior to June 1st) ........... 18/hour Hourly Fee: Kinsmen Track ..................................................... FREE Outdoor Pool (effective July 1, 2023) Entrance Fees Family Adult Youth/Seniors (60+) New Status for 2024 Daily $ 10 $ 4 $ 3 By Donation Monthly $ 75 $ 40 $ 30 Seasonal $ 130 $ 70 $ 60 Lesson Fees 1 Lesson 5 Lessons 10 Lessons NO Change Private $ 20 $ 75 $ 125 Semi-Private $ 30 $ 125 $ 175 GROUP RATES & RENTALS Large group contract rate for Daycares (average of 25 youth + staff) $ 60/hour By Donation Private Pool Rental (Saturday or Sunday from 4-5pm) $ 100/hour NO Change ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS Building Inspection - Missed Appointment 50.00 Building and Permit Application Fee Refund Administrative Charge 25.00 Building Permit (All other types of construction) 3.00 per 1,000 of total project value (total project value does not include land or taxes) Minimum fee of 25.00 Building Permit (Single and multi section manufactured homes on surface mount foundations) 2.10 per 1,000 of total project value (total project value does not include land or taxes) Minimum fee of 25.00 Curb Cuts - Asphalt [Mobilization Cost (75.00) + Unit Cost in feet (48.00) X Driveway Width in feet] Winter Construction Fee (Oct 31 - May 1) 200.00 Curb Cuts - Concrete Curb and Gutter [Mobilization Cost (200.00) + Unit Cost in feet (150.00) X Driveway Width in feet] Winter Construction Fee (Oct 31 - May 1) 200.00 Curb Cuts - Concrete High Back [Mobilization Cost (200.00) + Unit Cost in feet (50.00) X Driveway Width in feet] Winter Construction Fee (Oct 31 - May 1) 200.00 Demolition Permit 3.00 per 1,000 of total project value (total project value does not include disposal fees, land or taxes) Minimum fee of 25.00 Environmental/Compost Cart (large) Actual Cost Environmental/Compost Container (mini/kitchen) Actual Cost Occupancy Permit This inspection is included within the fee of a valid Building Permit. If no Building Permit is in place the fee is 50.00 Permit Renewal 25.00 Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee Connection for Un-serviced Lot before January 1, 1991 600.00 Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee for Commercial Properties Actual Cost Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee for Un-serviced Lot after January 1, 1991 Actual Cost Storm Sewer Connection Fee for Commercial Properties Actual Cost Storm Sewer Connection Fee FEE TYPE FEE ($) for Un-serviced Lot after January 1, 1991 Actual Cost + Surcharge Storm Sewer Connection Fee for Un-serviced Lot before January 1, 1991 600.00 Storm Sewer Connection Fee with Sanitary for Commercial Properties Actual Cost + Surcharge Storm Sewer Connection Fee with Sanitary for Un-serviced Lot after January 1, 1991 Actual Cost + Surcharge Storm Sewer Connection Fee with Sanitary for Un-serviced Lot before January 1, 1991 350.00 Vacuum/Sweeper Truck with Driver During working hours 150.00/hour After working hours 175.00/hour PLANNING Development Agreement 1200.00 Development Agreement Amendment - Substantial 1200.00 Development Agreement Amendment - Non-Substantial 700.00 Concurrent Development Agreement and Municipal Planning Strategy Amendment and/or Land Use By- law Amendment 1700.00 Development Permit 50.00 Large Scale Plots 10.00 Municipal Planning Strategy Amendment, Land Use By-Law Amendment or Concurrent Amendments 1200.00 Printed Planning Documents At Cost Sidewalk Café Permit 200.00 Site Plan Approval 100.00 Subdivision (Preliminary, Tentative or Final Plan) 100.00 Subdivision (Concept) 200.00 Variance 50.00 Vending Permit - one (1) month 75.00 Vending Permit - one (1) week 25.00 Vending Permit - one (1) year 200.00 Wastewater Betterment Charge - Residential 1500/unit Wastewater Betterment Charge - Commercial 20/m2 Wastewater Betterment Charge - Industrial/Institutional/ High Intensity To Be Determined by Town Engineer Zoning Confirmation Letter 100.00 OTHER Parking Meter Rates 1.00 per hour Parking Permits Month  25.00 Annual  250.00 Note: Fees noted above may not be inclusive of HST TAXI FARE RATES - All taxi fare rates include Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) FARE RATES Fare costs within Town of Bridgewater limits 1 passenger $ 10.00 2 passengers $ 10.00 3 passengers $ 11.00 4 passengers $ 12.00 5 passengers $ 13.00 From Town of Bridgewater to Exit 12 Shopping District $12.00 up to 2 people $1.00 extra for each additional person (ie: $13.00 for 3 people; $14.00 for 4 people, etc.) From Exit 12 Shopping District to Town of Bridgewater $12.00 up to 2 people $1.00 extra for each additional person (ie: $13.00 for 3 people; $14.00 for 4 people, etc.) Note: (i) Number of passengers allowed coincide with number of seatbelts available. (ii) Return trip double the above rate. (iii) Children under twelve (12) years of age are not considered additional passengers. Any passenger(s) requiring pick-up or delivery of goods/parcels will be charged an additional fee $ 3.50 Charge for each or any stop en route to destination, up to 5 minutes $ 3.00 Waiting Instructions of a customer AFTER the first 5 minutes $ 30.00/ ½ hour $ 1.00/minute FEE TYPE FEE ($) BRIDGEWATER TRANSIT FEES ADULT/SENIOR YOUTH/STUDENT Single Ride: 2.00 1.50 10 Ride Pass: 18.00 13.50 Unlimited Monthly Pass: 45.00 30.00 PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM (PACE) INTEREST RATES Single Unit Dwellings (detached, semi-detached, row-house) 1% Multi-Unit Dwellings (apartment buildings) 2%