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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGON
By-law No. 1990 A By-law to impose and continue fees for the
Repeals By-law No. 1988 Township of Nipigon for the use of its property.
WHEREAS section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may pass by-
laws imposing fees or charges or any class of 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 the Council deems it appropriate to pass a by-law to set and continue all other
municipal fees that have been otherwise approved by by-law.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Nipigon enacts as follows:
1. In this By-law;
“Account” means the total amount of the fees payable by a person requesting or receiving
services under this By-law, plus the applicable taxes;
“Fee” means the amount in dollars for a unit of service:
“Service” includes an activity and the use of a property, including property under the
control of the Municipal Corporation.
2. Every person who requests or receives a service described in the attached schedules “A”
to “H” shall pay to the Township of Nipigon the fee(s) set out in the schedule for each
unit of service received or requested plus any applicable taxes.
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Every account shall be payable on the date the service described in the attached schedules
“A” to “H” shall pay to the Township of Nipigon the fee set out in the schedule for each
unit of service received or requested plus any applicable taxes. Accounts may be paid by
cash or cheque payable to The Township of Nipigon.
4. Interest at the rate of 1.25% simple interest per month, being the equivalent of 15% per
annum, shall be payable on the outstanding balance of any account remaining unpaid
after 30 days after it becomes payable. Exemptions apply for accounts payable by
Federal, Provincial and other municipal governments, including local boards of the
Township of Nipigon area municipalities, shall be exempted from interest for the first 60
days after they become payable.
5. Notwithstanding section 2 herein, exemptions from fees may be granted by Council
resolutions to groups, organizations or individuals that Council deems appropriate due to
limited financial resources or other reasons.
6. Ifacourt of competent jurisdiction declares any provision or fee, or any part of a
provision or fee of this By-law to be invalid, or to be of no force and effect, it is the
intention of the Council in enacting this by-law, that each and every other provision and
fee of this By-law authorized by-law, be applied and enforced in accordance with its
terms to the extent possible by-law.
7. That the fees in the attached schedules of this By-law are subject to applicable taxes,
unless otherwise noted within the schedule.
8. That Schedules “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”,“E”, “F”, “G” and “H” attached hereto form part of
By-law No.1990.
9. That effective August 1, 2025, By-law No. 1990 shall repeal By-law No. 1988 all other
previous user fee by-laws and resolutions once it comes intp force and takes effect on the
day of final passing thereof.
ENACTED and PASSED this 17th day of June, 2025. is
Fees and Charges By-law No. 1990 Page 2 of 13
SCHEDULE “A” to By-law No. 1990
“A” Section |
RECREATION FEES
NIPIGON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Admissions Daily
Public Skating
Children (13 & under) $3.00
Students (14+, in school) $4.00
Adults (over 18) $4.00
Seniors (55 +) $4.00
Family (immediate only) $8.00
Shinny
Shinny (13 & under) $3.00
Shinny (14+, in school) $4.00
Shinny (18 & over) $5.00
Shinny (Senior) $4.00
Shinny (Family) $8.00
Rentals
Minor Hockey (under 14)
Figure Skating (under 14)
Intermediate Hockey (14-18)
Month
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$30.00
$40.00
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$30.00
$40.00
Hourly
$70.00
$70.00
$80.00
Adult Hockey (over 18 years of age) $95.00
Birthday Party Rental*
$75.00
* (includes one hour of ice & one hour in MP room if ice available)
ARENA BUILDING RENTALS (Summer Season)
*Rates do not include cleanup, arena bleachers, floors, washrooms and dressing rooms if used.
SOCAN (Music Rights Fee)
Non-profit rate
Commercial Rate
Set-up and Take down
Set-up/Take Down Stage
Ongoing Athletic Activities MP ROOM
Youth (under 13 years of age)
All other users (14 & over)
MULTT-PURPOSE ROOMS:
Room Hourly Rate
Full Room (40’x80’) $65.00
Half Room (40’x40’) $55.00
Lobby $55.00
$33.50/events (w/out
ly Seasonal
$60.00
$80.00
$95.00
$80.00
$160.00
$60.00
$80.00
$95.00
$80.00
$160.00
dancing)
$68.00/event (with dancing)
$550.00/day
$770.00/day
$375.00/day
$265.00/day
$20.00 per hour
$25.00 per hour
% Day (3 hours)
$110.00
$85.00
$85.00
Full Day (more than 3 hours)
$190.00
$170.00
$170.00
Basic rate for regular users of facility $120.00 per day (Minor Hockey, Figure Skating, etc.)
The above rates are applicable when we have our full-time staff there or if staffing can be
arranged (October to April 1%). Anything outside our regular hours would be an additional
charge of $70.00/hr to cover staff wages.
Curling Club
Rental Rates
Lounge Area:
Hourly % Day {3 hours}
$55.00 $85.00
Ice Rental:
Full Day $100.00
Full Day {3+ hours}
$170.00
Fees and Charges By-law No
SCHEDULE “A” to By-law No. 1990
“A” Section 2
NIPIGON SWIMMING POOL
SCHEDULE OF FEES
Public Swim Daily Seasonal Weekly
Child $3 $80
Student (14-18) $4 $90
Senior $3 $90
Adult $5 $115
Family-immediate $10 $180
Aquabics $6.00 $145.00 $25.00
Swimming Lessons — based on per session. Sessions cannot be split up
One Child (under 14) $60
2 Children $95
Three Children $110
Each additional child $20
Over 14
One Child $70
Two Children $100
Lessons
Bronze Medallion/Bronze Cross - $170
Semi-Private Lesson — Per person per half an hour - $25
Swimming Pool Rental
Hourly Rental Rate - $70.00 per hour
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SCHEDULE “A” to By-law No. 1990
“A” Section 3
NIPIGON FITNESS ROOM
SCHEDULE OF FEES
Category individual Student Senior (55+) Family
Daily Fee S 8.00 S 8.00 S 8.00 NA
Weekly Fee S 25.00 S 25.00 S 25.00 NA
One Month S 65.00 S 45.00 S 45.00 S 100.00
Three Months S 125.00 S 75.00 S 75.00 S 175.00
Six Months S 160.00 S 110.00 $ 110.00 S 250.00
One Year S 250.00 S 150.00 $ 150.00 S 350.00
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SCHEDULE “B” To By-law No. 1990
NIPIGON MARINA FEES
. Seasonal and monthly docking on dock slips re. floating docks.
Fees: Fees are based on the location of the slips
Daily Fees are $22.00
Weekly Fees are $120
Monthly Fees are $180, $200, and $225 (depending on location)
Season Fees are $470, $550, and $600 (depending on location)
Overnight docking on Main dock/dock slips:
Size in Feet Amount per Night
20 or less $22.00
21-29 feet $25.00
30-39 feet $30.00
Over 40 feet $50.00
Pump Out - $25.00//boat $15.00/RV
Seasonal and monthly docking on main dock:
Size in Feet Size in Meters Rate
20 or less 6.09 or less $600/3 + $20
21-25 6.4 — 7.62 $600/3 + $20
26 — 30 7.62 —9.14 $600/3 + $20
31 —35 9.44 — 10.66 $22.00 per foot/3 + $20
36 —40 10.97 — 12.19 $21.00 per foot/3 + $20
Over 40 12.19 or more $20.00 per foot/3 + $20
Seasonal: 3 months x length (feet) x rate
Monthly: length x rate + $20.00
Weekly docking: main dock and floating docks = 6 daily payments & 7" day is free of
charge.
Boat Launch Fees:
Item: Daily Seasonal
Residence $6.00 $40.00
Non-Residence $8.00 $60.00
Winter storage of your boat is at a cost of $500.00 and is at first come/first serve basis
with limited storage spots. Boat storage and vehicle parking at any location at the
Nipigon Marina is at the owner’s own risk.
All Power Receptacles (30 amp receptacle)
$12/day $50/weekly $125/month $225/season
Diesel fuel — Cost plus $0.11 per Litre
Daily Camping Rate - $20.00 per person/tent or $28.00 per site
Daily Kayak/Canoe Rental Fees
Rental Rates:
Daily $60
Hourly $20
Every per quarter hour over $5
Life Jacket $5
All fees included in this Schedule include HST, where applicable.
Fees for canteen supplies (beverages, merchandise, etc.) shall be determined as per
Township Department Heads.
Fees and Charges By-law No. 1990 Page 6 of 13
Schedule “C” To By-law No.1990
NIPIGON LANDFILL SITE
A) SCHEDULE OF LANDFILL SITE TIPPING FEES
1. Nipigon residents/property users do not pay tipping fees for regular household garbage,
including tires and metal.
2. Non- regular garbage requires payment of fees as outlined below i.e. construction waste
materials.
3. That certain materials/refuse will not be accepted from Non-Residents as per section 4 of
Schedule “C”.
4. User Fee for other refuse is as follows and based on load size.
Load Size Resident Rate | Non-Resident Rate
Half Loads $10.00 $20.00
¥, Ton or Small Truck $20.00 $40.00
¥% to 1 Ton Vehicle $25.00 $50.00
Commercial — “2 Ton or less $60.00 $120.00
Commercial —% Ton or less $70.00 $140.00
3 Ton Single Axle Vehicle $100.00 $200.00
Tandem, Tri Axle or Large Trailer $200.00 $400.00
End Dump — Tractor Trailer $250.00 $500.00
Tandem or Tri Axle Spoiled Fill $800.00 Will not accept.
(with certificate)
Special Open $75.00 $100.00
Scrap Vehicle $100.00 $200.00
Asbestos (per cubic yard) $60.00/cu/yrd_ | Will not accept.
+ labour
Per Fridge/Freezer (with freon removed) $50.00/per Will not accept
Hazardous Waste (Various sizes/types) As set by As set by Council
Council resolution
resolution
2 WEEK SPRING CLEANUP
All materials (householders shall securely tie all newspapers, magazines and cardboard
cartons, branches in compact bundles not weighing more than 50 (fifty) pounds in
weight. Branches must not be more than 4 feet in length pick up by Public Works Crew,
and free of charge is delivered by owner.
1 WEEK FALL CLEANUP
Landfill Site — free of charge if delivered by owner.
*NOTE:
OF THE LOAD REQUIRES PUSHING.
5. Wastewater User Fee: 9.0 cents per gallon for Taxpayers
18.0 cents per gallon for Non-Taxpayers
COST OF BULLDOZER WILL BE CHARGED IF THE CAPACITY
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Schedule “D” To By-law No.1990
“D” Section |
SALE OF WATER POLICY
STEP I Pick up an application form at the Public Work’s Superintendent’s office
at the front desk (exhibit No. 1)
STEP II Fill in the application and submit to Public Works Superintendent’s office.
STEP Ill The application must be approved by Public Works Superintendent or in
their absence Chief Administrative Officer.
STEP IV The water will be taken by the buyer on the date, time and capacity as is
approved by the Township.
ATTENTION: 1) Only public Works employees are authorized to operate the hydrants.
2) Price of the water is $60.00 per 1000 gallons.
TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGON
(Not Potable Water) Water pick up at the Nipigon Community Centre (Arena)
INVOICE TO: DATE: TIME:
ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE:
PHONE NUMBER: VEHICLE PLATE NO:
DRIVERS NAME: SIGNATURE:
Amount of Water (in gallons) — Please circle
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Facility Operator on Duty
Cost: $50.00 Admin/Labour — each visit to the centre
$6.00 per 100 gallons or part thereof
Fees and Charges By-law No. 1990 Page 8 of 13
Schedule “D” To By-law No.1990
“D” Section 2
SEWER & WATER WORKS
a) Check up (water sewer) — 1‘ hour $50.00 + actual cost for next hours, if problem is on
private property.
b) Use camera - $50.00 if problem is on private property.
c) Snake (rent) - $50.00 plus $50.00 delivery charge if delivered by Township Staff.
d) Each case when problem is on town property all costs will be covered by the Township.
Fees and Charges By-law No. 1990 Page 9 of 13
SCHEDULE “E” To By-law No. 1990
NIPIGON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
AUTO-EXTRICATION RATES
$559.86 per hour for the Rescue (Auto Ex) Vehicle.
$559.86 per hour for the Pumper Truck
Fees and Charges By-law No. 1990 Page 10 of 13
SCHEDULE “F” To By-law No. 1990
“F” Section |
RENTAL OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED BUILDINGS AND ADVERTISING SPACE
As per this By-law, the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to negotiate rental rates of all
available buildings and land owned by the Township of Nipigon, including the location, duration
and placement of advertisements.
Fees and Charges By-law No. 1990 Page 11 of 13
SCHEDULE “F” To By-law No. 1990
“F” Section 2
RENTAL OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED EQUIPMENT
Unless otherwise set in this By-law, the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to negotiate
rental rates of all available municipal equipment, including the duration and requirement of
damage deposits.
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SCHEDULE “G” To By-law No. 1990
“G” Section 1
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Tax Certificate (With roll number referenced)
Tax Certificate (Without roll number referenced)
Legal Road Confirmation Status Letter
Rush orders — same day on any certificates/request
Zoning Compliance Letter
Marriage License
Lottery License (minimum payment)
Water Connect/Disconnect
NSF Cheque
Minor Variance/Consent Application (per lot)
Official Plan/Zoning Amendment
Parks In-Lieu Levy (For Consents)
Commissioning Fees
Tax Receipt
Nipigon Branded Merchandise
$60.00
$70.00
$45.00
$25.00
$100.00
$100.00
$15.00
$50.00
$40.00
$450.00
$1,000.00
$450.00/newly created lot
1 page — Free
2-5 pages - $5.00
Over 5 pages - $10.00
$3.00
As determined by Dept. Heads
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SCHEDULE “H” To By-law No. 1990
Detector
“H” Section 1
PUBLIC WORKS FEES
Ht Services/Equipment Offered Fee
I. Labourer Labourer’s Hourly Rate as per
CUPE Agreement plus 30% for
Overhead and MERC-related costs.
2. Equipment Operator Equipment Operator’s Hourly Rate
as per CUPE Agreement plus 30%
for Overhead and MERC-related
costs.
3: Garbage Packer $125.00/hour plus Operator wages
3; Backhoe Services $125.00/hour plus Operator wages
4. Grader Services $150.00/hour plus Operator wages
oF ¥2 Ton Truck or smaller $60.00/hour plus related wages
6. 3/4 Ton Truck $70.00/hour plus related wages
7. Ford F-550 $80.00/hour plus related wages
8. Ford F-650 $90.00/hour plus related wages
9. International 6-Ton Plow Truck $100.00/hour plus related wages
10. _| Manual Packer/Chainsaw/Brush Saw $15.00/hour plus related wages
11. | Other Supplies/Materials/Equipment Costs as incurred plus a 20%
Rentals/Contractor Costs overhead fee on top of all costs.
12. | Trailer Hot Box $50/hour up to $200 per day plus
related wages
13. | Crack Sealer $30/hour up to $150 per day plus
related wages
14. | Street Sweeper $75/hour
15. | Pole Saws, Chainsaws, Manual Packers, Metal $50/day
Minimum 0.25/hours charged for any labour services and/or equipment charges
All fees charged are subject to HST on top of all fees as established.
Delivery fee may be charged for staff time to locate equipment or equipment to the requested
site.