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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS
BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-10
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Being a by-law to establish user fees and charges
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WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended provides the powers
of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad
authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate
and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues;
AND WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended provides that a
municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of
exercising its authority under this or any other Act
AND WHEREAS Part XII, Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons, for services or activities provided or
done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on
behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under
its control;
AND WHEREAS Section 391(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 C. 25, as amended provides
that a fee or charge for capital costs related to services or activities may be imposed on persons not
receiving an immediate benefit from the services or activities but who will receive a benefit at some
later point in time;
AND WHEREAS subsection 391(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 C. 25, as amended
provides that the costs included in a fee or charge may include costs incurred by a municipality
related to administration, enforcement and the establishment, acquisition and replacement of capital
assets;
AND WHEREAS Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, provides
that a municipality may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications;
AND WHEREAS Section 5(0.1) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.4, as
amended, authorizes a municipality to establish, maintain and operate a fire department for all or any
part of the municipality;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Centre Hastings enact as
follows:
THAT the Municipal Treasurer shall add the fees and charges imposed pursuant to this by-law to the
tax roll for any real property in the Municipality for which all of the property owners are responsible for
paying fees and charges under this by-law and collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes in
accordance with Section 398 of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. Chapter 25 as amended;
THAT the fees and charges listed, where applicable be subject to any applicable provincial and
federal taxes and;
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THAT the following schedules shall form part of the by-law:
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Schedule "A" - Administration and Finance,
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Schedule "B" - Parks and Recreation - Arena, Advertising
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Schedule "C" - Property, Planning and Zoning (includes Weed Harvesting)
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Schedule "D" - Fire Protection Services
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Schedule "E" - Facility Hall Rentals
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Schedule "F" - Cemetery
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Schedule "G" - Landfill & Waste Management
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Schedule "H" - Swim Program
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Schedule "I" - Public Swimming
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Schedule "J" - Utility (Water and Wastewater/Sewer) Service Fees
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Building Services per by-law 2023-15
THAT where a fee and charge that also exists in another by-law that predates the effective date of
this by-law, this by-law shall be the applicable fee and charge.
Fees include Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) where applicable.
Read a first and second time this 15th day of January, 2025
Read a third time and final passed this 15th day of January, 2025
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Tom Deline, Mayor
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Typhany Choinard, Clerk
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MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE A
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
2024
2025
Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations (<99 kW)
Per Hour
$2.50
$2.50
Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations (>99 kW)
Per Hour
$25.00
Marriage License
Each
$200.00
$200.00
Civil Marriage Solemnization
Each
$250.00
$250.00
Burial Certificate/Permit
Each
$25.00
$25.00
Photocopy
Per page
$0.30
$0.30
Fax Service (local or long distance; North America only)
Per page
$2.00
$2.00
Commissioner of Oath Services (residents)
Per page
$20.00
$25.00
Commissioner of Oath Services (non-residents)
Per page
$30.00
$35.00
Printed Tax Inquiry (Statement)
Per roll
$10.00
$10.00
Duplicate Tax Receipt / Bill
Per roll
$10.00
$10.00
Letters or Reports (prepared by staff)
Per letter
$75.00
$75.00
Tax Certificate
Per roll
$65.00
$65.00
NSF and Dishonored/Returned Payments
Each
$50.00
$50.00
Freedom of Information Request (filing fee, copies, etc.)
Each
Per Act
Per Act
Lottery License
3% of prize
3% of prize
Lottery License Minimum
Each
$25.00
$25.00
Dog Tag License (Altered)
Each
$25.00
$25.00
Dog Tag License (Unaltered)
Each
$35.00
$35.00
Dog Tag License - Replacement Tag
Each
$15.00
$15.00
Animal Impound Fee
Each
$25.00
$25.00
Kennel License (Annual Fee)
Each
$200.00
$200.00
Kennel License (Renewal)
Each
$150.00
$150.00
Election Filing for Registration-Mayor
Each
$200.00
$200.00
Election Filing for Registration-All Other Office
Each
$100.00
$100.00
Fence Viewers Application (plus per person fee)
Per application
$200.00
$200.00
Fence Viewer Person Fee
Per person
$75.00
$75.00
Refreshment Vehicle - Type A
Per license
$600.00
$600.00
Tax Extension Agreement
Per roll
$250.00
$250.00
Tax Sale Administration Fee - Registration
Per roll
$600.00
$600.00
Tax Sale Administration Fee - Conduct Sale
Per roll
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
US dollar fund cheque processing Fee
Each
$20.00
$25.00
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Tax Sale Tender Package
Each
$25.00
$25.00
Cheque Refund Over Payment Fee (unless MPAC
generated)
Each
$25.00
$25.00
Capital Gains Request
Per hour
$100.00
$100.00
Transfer utility to property tax account (delinquent
account)
Each
$20.00
$25.00
Transfer accounts receivable account to property tax
account (delinquent account)
Each
$20.00
$25.00
Transfer between property roll accounts (customer error)
Each
$20.00
$25.00
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE B
PARKS AND RECREATION
Madoc & District Recreation Centre
Ice Rental
2024-2025 Season
2025-2026 Season
Adult - Prime Time
Per hour
$175.00
$175.00
Adult or Youth - Prime Time *Outside of Area
Per hour
$175.00
$175.00
Adult - Non-Prime Time
Per hour
$125.00
$125.00
Youth - Prime Time
Per hour
$140.00
$140.00
Youth - Non-Prime Time
Per hour
$125.00
$125.00
School / Church
Per hour
$80.00
$90.00
High School Varsity
Per hour
$125.00
$125.00
Floor Rental (Summer) (Birthday Parties, etc.)
Per hour
$80.00
$90.00
Raiders Room 5 Dressing Room Rental
Annual
$775.00
$775.00
Hurricanes Room 6 Dressing Room Rental
Annual
$675.00
$675.00
Dressing Room Rental (30 minutes extra [if available])
Per hour
$20.00
Advertising
Arena Walls/Boards (South / West Side)
Annual
$169.50
$169.50
Arena Walls/Boards (North / East Side)
Annual
$84.75
Ice Resurfacer
Ice Season
$678.00
$678.00
Centre Ice Logo
Ice Season
$203.40
$203.40
In-Ice Logo
Ice Season
$169.50
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MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE C
PROPERTY PLANNING AND ZONING
2024
2025
Abutting Property Search for Severance
Per search
$75.00
$75.00
Building/Zoning Compliance Letter
Per letter
$125.00
$200.00
Printed copy of Comprehensive Zoning By-law
Each
$100.00
$100.00
Land severance Cash-in-Lieu of parkland fee Planning
Act Section 51.1 (3) - Residential
Per severance
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Land severance Cash-in-Lieu of parkland fee Planning
Act Section 51.1 (3) - Commercial
Per severance
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
Minor Variance Application Fee
Per application
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Zoning Amendment Application
Per application
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
Conservation Authority Planning Fees
Per application
Per Cons Auth
Per Cons Auth
Remove Holding Symbol "H" from Zoning
Per application
$400.00
$400.00
Road Entrance Permit (new/change)
Per entrance
$200.00
$200.00
Road Damage Deposit Fee (with building permit)
Per permit
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Entrance, Culvert Installation
Per entrance
Cost Recovery
Cost Recovery
911 Sign, New Home
Per sign
$125.00
$125.00
911 Sign, Replacement Blade
Per sign
$50.00
$50.00
911 Sign, Post & Hardware (installed)
Per sign
$125.00
$125.00
Temporary Use By-law
Per by-law
$550.00
$550.00
Site Plan Control - Application
Per application
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Site Plan Control - Agreement
Per agreement
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Condo / Subdivision Agreement
Per agreement
$8,000.00
$8,000.00
Other Development Agreement
Each
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Changes to Draft Plan Approval
Per change
$150.00
$150.00
Part Lot Control Exemption Application
Per application
$400.00
$400.00
Part Lot Control By-law (plus per lot fee)
Per by-law
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Part Lot Control By-law
Per lot
$400.00
$400.00
Part Lot Control By-law Extension
Per extension
$300.00
$300.00
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Deeming By-law
Per by-law
$300.00
$300.00
Encroachment Agreement By-law
Per by-law
$300.00
$300.00
Road Closing Application (plus per acreage fee)
Per application
$300.00
$300.00
Road Closing Acreage Fee
Per acre
$9,500.00
$9,500.00
Recycle Blue Box Small (new owner-(1) box free)
Each
$15.00
$15.00
Recycle Blue Box Large (new owner-(1) box free)
Each
$18.00
$18.00
Weed Harvesting
Single Cut
$169.50
$175.15
Weed Harvesting
Two Cuts
$293.80
$299.45
Weed Harvesting
Three Cuts
$418.10
$423.75
Note: The applicant(s) shall be responsible for all costs (examples, but not limited to: legal fees, peer reviews, engineering
reports, etc.) incurred by the Municipality with respect to their request, application and/or agreement for any of the above
Schedule C items whether the request is approved or not. The applicant(s) shall be invoiced accordingly.
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE D
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
2024
2025
Class A Pumper (First hour or part thereof)
Charged
During Fire
Ban(s) or Restriction(s)
Per MTO Rates
Per MTO Rates
Tanker (First hour or part thereof)
Per MTO Rates
Per MTO Rates
Support Van (First hour or part thereof)
Per MTO Rates
Per MTO Rates
Per MTO Rates
Per MTO Rates
Class A Pumper (Above plus each additional half hour
or part thereof)
Per MTO Rates
Per MTO Rates
Tanker (Above plus each additional half hour or part
thereof)
Per MTO Rates
Per MTO Rates
Support Van (Above plus each additional half hour or
part thereof)
Per MTO Rates
Per MTO Rates
Firefighter at post incident plus cleanup
Per hour
$50.00
$50.00
Fire Inspection (Residential)*
Each
$100.00
$100.00
Fire Inspection (Non-Commercial; 1st 10,000 square
feet)*
Each
$100.00
$100.00
Fire Inspection (Non-Commercial; each additional 5,000
sqft)*
Each
$50.00
$50.00
*At Fire Chief's discretion based on type of request
Other Services
Each
$300.00
$300.00
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Any request for any fire report or letter
Each
$100.00
$100.00
Insurance Company letter or report
Each
$100.00
$100.00
Fire False Alarm
Per call
NA
NA
1st offense
Per call
NA
NA
2nd offense
Per call
$450.00
$450.00
Emergency response to incident of burning without
permission
Each
Per MTO Rates
Per MTO Rates
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE E
FACILITY HALL RENTALS
2024
2025
Huntingdon Veterans Community Hall
Regular Rate
Per hour
$113.00
$113.00
Non-Profit Rate
Per hour
$64.97
$64.97
Small Event (non-alcohol; less than 50 people)
Per hour
$79.10
$79.10
Regular Rate
Per day
$355.95
$355.95
Non-Profit Rate
Per day
$245.78
$245.78
Small Event (non-alcohol; less than 50 people)
Per day
$279.68
$279.68
Arts Centre
Regular Rate
Per hour
$70.63
$70.63
Non-Profit Rate
Per hour
$56.50
$56.50
Small Event (non-alcohol; less than 25 people)
Per hour
$56.50
$56.50
Regular Rate
Per day
$268.38
$268.38
Non-Profit Rate
Per day
$226.00
$226.00
Small Event (non-alcohol; less than 25 people)
Per day
$226.00
$226.00
Whytock Park / Lawn Bowling Hall
Regular Rate
Per hour
$70.63
$70.63
Non-Profit Rate
Per hour
$56.50
$56.50
Regular Rate
Per day
$203.40
$203.40
Non-Profit Rate
Per day
$120.43
$120.43
Note: All Facility Hall Rentals are subject to a 50% cancellation charge, up to a maximum of $50.00
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MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE F
CEMETERY
2024
2025
Cemetery Plots (full plot)
Each
$904.00
$904.00
Cemetery Plots (cremation plot)
Each
$423.75
$423.75
Interment / Disinterment - full
Each
$565.00
$565.00
Interment / Disinterment - cremation
Each
$226.00
$226.00
Corner Stone placement
Each
$197.75
$197.75
After Hours / Holiday Fee / Full Interment
Each
$565.00
$565.00
After Hours / Holiday Fee / Cremation Interment
Each
$226.00
$226.00
Marker Maintenance
Flat Marker (up to 173 square inches)
Each
NA
NA
Flat marker (over 173 square inches)
Each
$100.00
$100.00
Upright marker (4 feet or less)
Each
$200.00
$200.00
Upright marker (over 4 feet)
Each
$400.00
$400.00
Marker Installation (Staking)
Each
$84.75
$84.75
Administration Fee
Transfer of Internment Rights
Each
$50.00
$50.00
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MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE G
LANDFILL TIPPING - WASTE MANAGEMENT
2024
2025
Household Garbage Bags (Clear Bags only) untagged
Per bag
$3.50
$3.50
Household Garbage Bags (Clear Bags only) tagged
Per bag
No charge
No charge
Household Garbage Bag Tags
Per tag
$3.50
$3.50
Materials weighing 40kg or less minimum charge
Per tonne
$7.75
$9.00
Clean Construction Demo Material
Per tonne
$175.00
$175.00
Shingles
Per tonne
$175.00
$175.00
Bulky Dry Waste Upholstery, carpets, mattress/box spring, couches, etc.
Per tonne
$165.00
$165.00
Dry Trench mixed materials (non-recyclable rubbish, loose garbage)
Per tonne
$165.00
$165.00
Mattress and/or box spring, and/or upholstery furniture items flat charge
(plus per tonne rate)
Each
$25.00
$25.00
Empty Propane Tanks (20lb / 30lb tanks only)
Each
$5.00
$5.00
Clean Leaf and Yard Waste
Each
Free
Free
Refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, Dehumidifier (Freon discharged and
tagged) (All Metal Free 2015)
Free
Free
Untagged appliances containing Freon
Each
$50.00 surcharge
$50.00 surcharge
Scrap metal
Free
Free
Tires
Free
Free
Recyclable Blue Bin Material
Free
Free
Electronics: Televisions, Computers, Printers etc.
Free
Free
NOTE: No Hazardous waste will be accepted at this site. All waste delivered to this site must be from within our
municipality. Be prepared to show a copy of your driver's license with address.
OPEN: Monday and Wednesday 8am - 12 noon and Saturday 8am - 4pm.
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MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE H
SWIM PROGRAM
LIFESAVING SOCIETY SWIM FOR LIFE SWIMMING LESSONS
2024
2025
Lesson
Classes
Cost
Cost
Cost
Swim for Life (Tots,
Preschool and Swimmer
1+2)
8 sessions
30 minutes
Residents: $75.00
Non-Residents: $85.00
Residents: $75.00
Non-Residents: $85.00
Swim for Life (Swimmer 3-
6)
8 sessions
45 minutes
Residents: $85.00
Non-Residents: $95.00
Residents: $85.00
Non-Residents: $95.00
Swim for Life (Swim Patrol
Swimmer 7-9)
8 sessions
60 minutes
Residents: $95.00
Non-Residents: $105.00
Residents: $95.00
Non-Residents: $105.00
BRONZE MEDALLION | CROSS (Prerequisite: completed level 9 or Bronze Star)
Lesson
Classes
Time
Cost
Cost
Bronze Combo
8-10 sessions
60 minutes
Residents: $300.00
Non-Residents: $310.00
Residents: $300.00
Non-Residents: $310.00
Bronze Medallion
8-10 sessions
60 minutes
Residents: $170.00
Non-Residents: $180.00
Residents: $170.00
Non-Residents: $180.00
Bronze Cross
8-10 sessions
60 minutes
Residents: $200.00
Non-Residents: $210.00
Residents: $200.00
Non-Residents: $210.00
PRIVATE
Lesson
Classes
Time
Cost
Cost
Private
8-10 sessions
30 minutes
Residents: $130.00
Non-Residents: $140.00
Residents: $130.00
Non-Residents: $140.00
AQUAFIT
Lesson
Classes
Time
Cost
Cost
Aquafit
8 sessions
30 minutes
Residents: $85.00
Non-Residents: $95.00
Residents: $85.00
Non-Residents: $95.00
Aquafit Drop-In
Per Class
30 minutes
Residents: $12.00
Non-Residents: $12.00
Residents: $12.00
Non-Residents: $12.00
*All classes are subject to opening of the pool, instructor and/or lifeguard availability, scheduling feasibility and demand.
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MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE I
PUBLIC SWIMMING
2024
2025
Public Swimming
Child - Resident
Per day
$5.00
$5.00
Child - Non-Resident
Per day
$5.00
$5.00
Adult - Resident
Per day
$5.00
$5.00
Adult - Non-Resident
Per day
$5.00
$5.00
Family - Resident
Per day
$15.00
$15.00
Family - Non-Resident
Per day
$15.00
$15.00
Individual - Resident
Per season
$80.00
$80.00
Individual - Non-Resident
Per season
$90.00
$90.00
Family Pass - Resident (max 5 people)
Per season
$130.00
$130.00
Family Pass - Non-Resident (max 5 people)
Per season
$140.00
$140.00
Group Pass - Resident (max 12 people)
Per season
$240.00
$240.00
Group Pass - Non-Resident (max 12 people)
Per season
$250.00
$250.00
Private Party - Resident
Per event
$180.00
$180.00
Private Party - Non-Resident
Per event
$190.00
$190.00
*All are subject to opening of the pool, instructor and/or lifeguard availability, scheduling feasibility and demand.
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MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS - SCHEDULE J
UTILITY - WATER AND WASTEWATER/SEWER
Utility Usage Rates for 2021 - 2026 - per By-law 2023-35
Service Fees
2024
2025
Connection/Inspection to Municipal Mains
(Certified Municipal Staff must oversee all connections)
Per hour
(Min. ½ hour)
$100.00
$100.00
New Meter Installation Inspection (Certified Municipal Staff)
$100.00
$100.00
Standard Water Meter / Radio Transmitter
Each
Cost Recovery
Cost Recovery
Replacement of Frozen/Damaged Meter and/or Radio Transmitter
Each
Cost Recovery
Cost Recovery
Water Meter Testing
Each
$100.00
$100.00
Cross Connection Inspection / Curb Box Repairs
Per Hour
$100.00
$100.00
Notice of Disconnection
Each
$50.00
$50.00
Connect / Reconnect / Disconnect Request (curbstop operation)
Each
$50.00
$50.00
Connect / Reconnect / Disconnect Request (curbstop operation) after
hours
Each
$150.00
$150.00
Final Reading Requests (Charged to old customer)
Each
$50.00
$50.00
New Account Setup (Charged to new customer)
Each
$50.00
$50.00
NSF and Dishonored/Returned Payments
Each
$50.00
$50.00