Fees and Charges By-law 125-2025 (2026 fees, consolidated to July 27, 2026)

Stratford, Ontario

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Consolidated to July 27, 2026 BY-LAW NUMBER 125-2025 OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF STRATFORD BEING a By-law to establish fees and charges to be collected by The Corporation of the City of Stratford in 2026 and to repeal By-law 99-2024 as amended. WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended, ("the Municipal Act") provides that a municipality may pass by-laws imposing fees and charges on any class of persons; AND WHEREAS section 391 of the Municipal Act provides that without limiting sections 9, 10 and 11 of the Municipal Act, those sections authorize a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons, a) for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; b) for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or any local board; and c) for the use of its property including property under its control. AND WHEREAS section 398 of the Municipal Act provides that fees and charges imposed by a municipality or local board on a person constitute a debt of the person to the municipality or local board, respectively; AND WHEREAS the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s.69(1) as amended, provides that Council may prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in respect to planning matters; AND WHEREAS pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992 c.7.1(c) as amended, Council may require the payment of fees on applications for and issuance of building permits and prescribing the amount thereof; AND WHEREAS Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford deems it expedient to consolidate and update the fees and charges to be collected by municipal departments, local boards and authorized agents of The Corporation of the City of Stratford; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford as follows: 1. That the fees and charges as set out in the Schedules attached to this By-law of The Corporation of the City of Stratford are hereby established in respect of: a) the services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality as may be set forth in the Schedules; Consolidated to July 27, 2026 b) the costs payable by the municipality for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or any local board as may be set forth in the Schedules; c) the use of the property of the municipality, including property under the control of the municipality as may be set forth in the Schedules; or, d) the other activities as may be set forth in the Schedules. 2. Each Schedule to this By-law forms part of this By-law: Schedule "A" Corporate-Wide Fees and Charges Schedule "B" Planning Fees and Charges Schedule "C" Community Services Fees and Charges Schedule "D" Infrastructure Services Fees and Charges Schedule "E" Fire Fees and Charges Schedule "F" Social Services Fees and Charges Schedule "G" Stratford Municipal Airport Fees and Charges 3. Except where a contrary intention appears in the Schedules or in any other City By-law relating thereto, the fees and charges described in the attached Schedules shall be paid by the person or persons who have requested, received or obtained a service, activity or use of property identified in any of the Schedules. 4. The fees and charges described in the attached Schedules will be subject to Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), where applicable and shall be paid in addition to any fees and charges. 5. Except where a contrary intention appears in the attached Schedules or in any other City By-law relating thereto, or in the contract under which the service, activity or use of property is provided, all fees and charges shall be paid in full at the earlier of the following times: a) At the time that the service, activity or use of property for which a fee or charge is payable, is received or obtained; b) At the time that the service, activity or use of property for which a fee or charge is payable is requested, including sales of tickets and bookings for future activities, events and uses of property. 6. That the fees and charges shall be adjusted annually on January 1, by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), where indicated in the Schedules to this By-law. The CPI calculation is based on a 12-month average of the total CPI as calculated by the Bank of Canada from November 1st to October 31st. 7. That in those instances where the Consumer Price Index is less than zero (0), fees and charges shall not be adjusted by the CPI change for that year. 8. Despite Paragraphs 6 and 7, fees and charges may be adjusted, as approved by Council, to recover at a minimum, respective service, administration and capital costs, as well as costs for any other purpose in any amount permitted under applicable law. 9. Where any portion of a fee or charge imposed under this By-law remains unpaid beyond the time at which such Fee or Charge is due, the unpaid balance of such Fee or Charge shall bear simple interest from such due date until the first day Consolidated to July 27, 2026 of the month in which payment is made at the rate of 1.25% (15% per annum) thereafter until such fee or charge is paid in full. 10. Where any portion of a Fee or Charge imposed under this By-law remains unpaid beyond the time at which such Fee or Charge is due, the Treasurer may add the unpaid balance of such Fee or Charge, together with accrued interest, to the tax roll for the following properties: a) In the case of fees and charges for the supply of a public utility, the property to which the public utility was supplied; and b) In all other cases, any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges. 11. No request by any person, or their agent, for any information, service, activity or use of City property or facilities described in the Schedules attached to this By-law shall be acknowledged, processed or provided by the city departments unless and until the person or their agent, requesting the information, service, activity or use of City property or facility has paid or arranged to pay the fee or charge, where applicable, in the amount as set out in the Schedules to this By- law. SCHEDULES 12. Where the Schedules to this By-law reference other By-laws in relation to Fees and Charges imposed hereunder, the terms and provision of such other By-laws shall apply to the Fees and Charges imposed hereunder, provided that, where there is a discrepancy in the stated amount of any such Fee or Charge between such other By-laws and this By-law, the Fees and Charges set forth in the Schedules of this By- law shall govern and any inconsistent By-laws shall be amended accordingly. SEVERABILITY 13. Each Fee and Charge enacted pursuant to this By-law shall be treated as a separate enactment and shall not necessarily be affected by any determination of ultra vires or other invalidity or any other Fee and Charge enacted pursuant to this By-law. EFFECTIVE DATE 14. This by-law shall come into force and take effect upon the final passage thereof. APPLICATION 15. Sections 9 and 10 apply to Fees and Charges which have been enacted pursuant to Part XII of the Municipal Act. Where Fees and Charges in this By-law have been enacted upon an authority other than Part XII of the Municipal Act, sections 9 and 10 shall only apply to such Fees and Charges if and to the extent permitted by such other authority. INTERPRETATION 16. In this By-law, unless the context otherwise requires words importing the singular number shall include the plural. Consolidated to July 27, 2026 17. If a Court declares any section or part of a section of this By-law invalid, it is the intention of Council that the remainder of the By-law shall continue to be in force. REPEAL 18. That By-law 99-2024, and all amendments thereto, are hereby repealed upon this By-law coming into force and effect. 19. The repeal of By-law 99-2024 as amended shall not have the effect of invalidating any debt which came into existence as a result of the said By-law, and any amounts owing to the Municipality under the said By-law shall remain due and owing to the Municipality and with all the remedies for collection of same, as if the said By-law 99-2024 as amended had never been repealed. 20. All other By-laws which reference user fees and charges that are outlined in the Schedules attached to this By-law are hereby amended to refer to the respective schedule stated in this By-law. TITLE 21. This By-law may be referred to as the "Fees and Charges By-law". Read a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 22nd day of September, 2025. ___Martin Ritsma __________ Mayor - Martin Ritsma ___Tatiana Dafoe __________ Clerk - Tatiana Dafoe This by-law was approved by Stratford City Council on September 22, 2025. Written approval of the by-law was given by Mayoral Decision DE-2025-15 dated September 22, 2025. Consolidated May 11, 2026 THIS IS SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 125-2025 of The Corporation of the City of Stratford passed this 22nd day of September, 2025 CORPORATE-WIDE FEES AND CHARGES (all departments) All Fees are subject to HST where applicable Miscellaneous Item Fee Any cheque not cleared by the City's bank [NSF] $45.00 Area Openings and Encroachment Fees Item Fee Application Fee for Area Openings or Encroachment $612.00 The size of the encroachment is used in the calculation of the annual fee. This fee is calculated by taking the current property tax times the size of the encroachment (area) divided by the total area of the owned property. This calculation will be determined by the City on an annual basis. Once calculated, this annual fee is added to the tax bill of the property owner. The minimum annual fee, regardless of the area, is $50.00 plus the annual CPI increase. An annual fee will not be charged for encroachments in institutional zones. Minimum Fee - $50.00 plus annual CPI increase Application Fee for Release of an encroachment agreement $36 Fee to Register and to Release Liens on property [includes but is not limited to loans by the City and heritage loan to heritage property owners] $564.48 (includes HST and Land Registry Office Registration fee) General Information Requests Item Fee Search time $7.50 for each 15 minutes Research time $7.50 for each 15 minutes Record preparation $7.50 for each 15 minutes Photocopies/printouts $0.20 per page Computer programming $15.00 for each 15 minutes CDs or flash drives $10.00 each Other costs Amount specified in an invoice Personal Information Requests (Own Information) Item Fee Photocopies/printouts $0.20 per page Computer programming $15.00 for each 15 minutes CDs or flash drives $10.00 each Other costs Amount specified in an invoice Consolidated May 11, 2026 Corporate Services Department: Item Fee Commissioning of Document $25.00 per document Marriage Licence $125.00 per licence Civil Marriage Ceremony $300.00 plus HST = $339.00 Civil Marriage Ceremony Cancellation Charge (if cancelled within one (1) week of ceremony date) $50.00 plus HST = $56.50 Witness Fee for Civil Ceremony $25.00 per witness Retail Business Holidays Act Exemption Application *fees are increased annually by the CPI For businesses under 2,400 sq ft - $574 For businesses 2,400 sq. ft. or more - $705 Property Ownership Change $10.00 Tax Certificate $60.00 Tax Certificate - Rush (less than 48 hours) $75.00 Duplicate Tax Bill $10.00 Statement of Tax Account $10.00 Additions of balances to Tax Roll $25.00 Tax Arrears Notice (at December 31) $10.00 Final Warning - Before Tax Sale Registration $20.00 Tax Sale Registration Administration Fee - Set-up $100.00 Tax Sale Registration Administration Fee - When Registered $300.00 Registration of Death $20.00 if issued at Clerk's Office $40.00 if issued at Transit Office Municipal Information Form $45.00 for any AGCO Form - Municipal Information Form, Special Occasion Permit, Municipal Designation as a Significant Event Rental rate for meter hoods in the core area - there shall be a limit of two hoods (4 spaces) in any section of a block of a parking area at any one time $6.75 per day per single meter plus HST $13.50 per day per double meter plus HST $50.00 deposit $10.00 administration fee Dog and Cat Licensing - if paid before March 1 Dog or Cat Regular Senior's discount Altered $20.00 $17.00 Unaltered $50.00 $42.50 Less than 1 year old $20.00 $17.00 Dog and Cat Licensing - if paid after March 1 Dog or Cat Regular Senior's discount Altered $30.00 $25.50 Unaltered $60.00 $51.00 Less than 1 year old $20.00 $17.00 Consolidated May 11, 2026 Dog and Cat Licensing - other fees Item Fee Replacement Tag $10.00 Kennel/Cattery License $550.00 Specialized Needs Dog No fee NOTE: New residents to Stratford may bring a current tag from another municipality and exchange it at no cost for a current City of Stratford tag (one time only) Municipal Lottery Licensing Fees Item Fee Raffles, where the total value of all prizes to be awarded does not exceed $50,000.00 3% of the total value of all prizes to be awarded Bazaar Lotteries 3% of prizes for a bingo and 3% of prizes for a raffle and $10.00 per wheel of fortune per day Break-open ticket lotteries where tickets are not sold in conjunction with another gaming event 3% of total prizes per box (unit) Bingo Lotteries $100.00 per event Catch the Ace lottery events The payment of the lottery licence fee remains at 3% however the payment and timing of the fees may be spread out over the licence period. On -Street and Off-Street parking rates Location Rate Effective Date On-street Parking Rate $1.50 per hour April 1, 2020 Off-street Parking Rate $1.25 per hour April 1, 2020 Parking Permits for Municipal Parking Lots Parking Lot Fee Effective Date York Street Parking Lot - 10 permits available, downtown residents only $100.66 + HST = $113.75 per month (Up to a maximum of six months) October 31, 2015 Rear of Stratford Jail / Rear of Perth County Court House - 1 Huron Street - 4 permits available $100.66 + HST = $113.75 per month (Up to a maximum of six months) October 31, 2015 Erie Street Parking Lot - "Lower" sections B and C - 35 permits available $100.66 + HST = $113.75 per month (Up to a maximum of six months) January 26, 2026 Erie Street Parking Lot Monthly 24-Hour Overnight Parking Permit - 5 permits available, downtown residents only $100.66 + HST = $113.75 per month May 11, 2026 Erie Street Parking Lot Daily Overnight Parking Permit - 10 permits available $10 + HST = $11.30 per day January 26, 2026 Consolidated May 11, 2026 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Fees (Effective September 1, 2025) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Type Rate Level 2 Charging Station $2.50 per hour Level 3 Fast Charging Station $16.50 per hour THIS IS SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW 125-2025 of The Corporation of the City of Stratford passed this 22nd day of September, 2025 PLANNING FEES AND CHARGES All Fees are subject to HST where applicable. Planning Application Fees and Charges In addition to the application fees listed below in sections A) to J), where the City requires assistance from its solicitors or other technical or professional consultants in the processing of any of the types of applications listed below, the applicant shall be responsible for reimbursing all legal and consulting fees incurred by the City, at the City's actual cost. Depending on the amount of such fees which the City expects to incur on any given application, the City may also require the applicant to enter into an agreement with respect to the payment of such fees and may, where appropriate, require security to be posted. A) Pre-Application Consultation ("Formal Consultation") Item Fee i) Application for Pre-Application Consultation - Should a complete formal planning application submission in the form of an Application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium, or Site Plan Approval (including an Amendment thereto) be submitted within 2 years following an Application for Pre-Application Consultation, the Formal Consultation fee collected shall be applied as a credit to the said formal Application fee(s). Although there is no Formal Consultation Fee associated with all other planning application types, a Formal Consultation submission is recommended for all other application types. $750 B) Official Plan Amendment Item Fee i) Amendment to the Official Plan $7,100 ii) Concurrent Applications for an Amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (Major or Standard) $7,840 iii) Amendment to the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law requiring recirculation: - Requested recirculation (by applicant) requiring technical re-review $1,280 - Requested (by applicant) recirculation not requiring technical re-review $640 C) Zoning By-law Amendment ("Zone Change") Item Fee i) Zoning By-law Amendment - Major A change in zone category and/or an amendment which requires the review of one or more supporting studies (other than Planning Justification). $5,840 ii) Zoning By-law Amendment - Standard Any general, technical amendment to existing zoning regulations (except building height), and/or to add one/limited new permitted use(s), does not contradict provincial policies, conforms with the City's Official Plan, and, does not require the review of any study/studies (other than Planning Justification). $3,810 iii) Concurrent applications for an amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (see Item B) ii) above) iv) Amendment to the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law requiring recirculation (see Item B) iii) above) v) Removal of a holding provision $2,170 vi) Extend a temporary use $1,570 D) Committee of Adjustment (Minor Variances and Consents) Item Fee i) Minor Variance (MV) - a small variation from the requirements of the zoning by-law; - the extension or enlargement of a legal non- conforming use; or, - a change in the legal non-conforming use that is similar to the existing use or more compatible with the uses permitted by the by-law. One (1) MV Application may be submitted to seek relief from multiple requirements of the zoning by-law. In such cases, pre-submission consultation is strongly encouraged. $1,400 a) If an application requires a recirculation $770 ii) Consent of one additional lot/easement (severance) a) Each additional lot/easement (severance) b) If an application requires a recirculation $1,800 $270 $770 iii) Request for change to condition(s) of approval $580 iv) Concurrent Applications to the Committee of Adjustment for consent and minor variance $2,140 v) Development Agreement - Committee of Adjustment The preparation (and/or review) and execution of any development agreement imposed on a decision of MV or Consent, save and except site plan control agreement: - Major: an agreement which requires legal/technical review $510 plus incurred legal/technical review costs - Minor: $310 vi) Certificate of Consent (per provisional consent granted) vii) Certificate of Validation $300 $900 E) Site Plan Control Item Fee i) Site plan approval a) An additional fee will be added if building or addition is equal to or greater than 3,716 square metres or 40,000 square feet, or greater than 50 units. $3,730 $1,170 ii) Amendment to a site plan agreement $2,510 iii) Minor amendment to a site plan agreement (Section 8.3.3) $460 iv) v) Letter of conformity relating to site plan agreement compliance $110 F) Plan of Subdivision, Vacant Land Condominium and Common Element Plans of Condominium Item Fee i) Up to 50 development lots/blocks/units* An additional fee will be added if greater than 50 units is proposed* $9,650 $1,340 ii) Revisions to draft conditions of approval (recirculation required) $1,480 iii) Revisions to draft conditions of approval (no recirculation required) $530 Item Fee iv) Issuance of Final Approval $820 v) Extension of Draft Approval a) Recirculation required b) No recirculation required $1,480 $530 *Applicant is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the lot yield based in a single detached residential zone if the plan is a "block" plan. G) Standard, Amalgamated, Phased and Leasehold Condominium Item Fee i) Up to 50 units a) An additional fee will be added if greater than 50 units is proposed* $5,500 $1,340 ii) Revisions to draft conditions of approval (recirculation required) $1,480 iii) Revisions to draft conditions of approval (no recirculation required) $530 iv) Issuance of Final Approval $820 v) Condominium Exemption $1,640 *Applicant is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the lot yield based in a single detached residential zone if the plan is a "block" plan. H) Miscellaneous Item Fee i) Deeming By-law Application $1,170 ii) Driveway Widening Review $123 iii) Telecommunication Tower Review $1,170 iv) Applications for the passing of a Part-Lot Control exemption by-law For each additional new lot or easement created $1,890 $140 I) Secondary Suite Registration Item Fee i) Registration of a new Secondary Suite $280 ii) Renewal of previously registered Secondary Suite $170 J) General Item Fee i) Zoning / Building Information Report (other than By-law 92-75) (within 7-10 business days) $110 ii) iii) iv) Zoning / Building Information Report (within 2 business days) $400 v) Full size registered plans, plans of condominium, city street maps $40 vi) Custom Plots $65 vii) Change of Municipal Address $175 viii) AGCO Agency Approval Letter - Building $90 K) Accommodation Licensing Item Fee i. Application Fee for Short Term Rental Licence (First Room, and per Application/Licence) a. Plus the following applicable amount per additional room: $420 $130 i. Application Fee for a Bed & Breakfast Licence (First Room, and per Application/Licence) ii. Plus the following applicable amount per additional room: $210 $130 iii. Late Filing Fee (per Application/Licence) $75 iv. Transfer processing Fee (per Application/Licence) $40 v. Appeal Fee (Short Term Rental & Bed and Breakfast) $190 vi. Group Home - New $210 vii. Group Home - Renewal $176 L) Trade licensing Item Fee i. Plumbing Contractor $123 ii. Master Plumber $115 iii. Journeyman Plumber $22 iv. Backflow Tester $115 v. Drainlayer Contractor $123 vi. Drainlayer $115 vii. Late Fee (After January 1) $41 M) By-law Permits Item Fee i. Driveway Alteration $141 ii. Sign Permit $261 iii. Sign Permit (Community Events, Feather Flag, Sidewalk) $59 iv. Sign Variance $704 v. Pool - Above Ground $285 vi. Pool - Inground $457. vii. Fence & Hedge Amendment $705 THIS IS SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW 125-2025 of The Corporation of the City of Stratford passed this 22nd day of September, 2025 COMMUNITY SERVICES FEES AND CHARGES Special Events Item Fee (tax not applicable) Non-Refundable late fee, expedited service $170/application Road closures that extend beyond approved times See Schedule "D" Infrastructure Services Recreation Facilities Item Fee (includes tax) Rental dues where total rental fee is less than $100 100% of fee, non-refundable Rental deposit where total rental fee is greater than $100 25% of fee, non-refundable Discount to Community Organizations Maximum of 30% Discount for underutilized hall and meeting space Maximum of 50% Arenas Summer Ice Rates (April 1 to September 30) Item Fee (includes tax) Standard Rental $250.00/hour Minor Sports $210.00/hour Last Minute Ice Flat Fee $70.00/hour Winter Ice Rates (October 1 to March 31) Item Fee (includes tax) Prime Time $250.00/hour Non-prime Time $210.00/hour Minor Sports (October 1 to April 30) $210.00/hour Last Minute Ice Flat Fee $70.00/hour Arena Floor - No Ice Rentals Item Fee (includes tax) Sports and Short Period Rentals $133.34/hour Private Full Day Rental $1,706.30/day Halls and Meeting Space Weekdays: Monday to Friday Single Meeting Room - Games Room & Hall Side Meeting Room (Rotary Complex), Sports Lounge (Agriplex) Item Fee (includes tax) Up to 8 hours $31.64/hour Beyond 8 hours $253.12/day Double Meeting Room - Upper Lobby (Allman Arena), Mansbridge Room (Rotary Complex), Boardroom & Ritsma Room (Agriplex) Item Fee (includes tax) Up to 8 hours $38.42/hour Beyond 8 hours $307.36/day Banquet Halls - City Hall Auditorium, Tim Taylor Lounge (Rotary Complex), Market, Agriplex Hall (Agriplex) Item Fee (includes tax) Up to 8 hours $72.32/hour Beyond 8 hours $578.56/day Event Halls - Community Halls A/B/C/D (Rotary Complex) Item Fee (includes tax) Single Hall Full Day (Maximum 12 Hours) $875.75/day Single Hall Half Day (Up to Maximum 3 Hours) $218.75 Single Hall Half Day (Up to Maximum 6 Hours) $437.50 Entire Hall (Four Single Halls) $3,084.90/day Weekends: Saturday & Sunday Single Meeting Room - Games Room & Hall Side Meeting Room (Rotary Complex), Sports Lounge (Agriplex) Item Fee (includes tax) Up to 8 hours $47.46/hour Beyond 8 hours $379.68/day Double Meeting Room - Upper Lobby (Allman Arena), Mansbridge Room (Rotary Complex), Boardroom & Ritsma Room (Agriplex) Item Fee (includes tax) Up to 8 hours $58.76/hour Beyond 8 hours $470.08/day Banquet Halls - City Hall Auditorium, Tim Taylor Lounge (Rotary Complex), Market, Agriplex Hall(Agriplex) Item Fee (includes tax) Up to 8 hours $83.62/hour Beyond 8 hours $668.96/day Event Halls - Community Halls A/B/C/D (Rotary Complex) Item Fee (includes tax) Single Hall Full Day (Maximum 12 Hours) $1,141.30/day Single Hall Half Day (Up to Maximum 3 Hours) $285.33 Single Hall Half Day (Up to Maximum 6 Hours) $570.65 Entire Hall (Four Single Halls) $3,751.60/day Amenities Kitchen Item Fee (includes tax) Agriplex $118.65/day Rotary Complex Community Halls $175.15/day Electrical Connections Item Fee (includes tax) 110V 15 AMP connection $23.73/day 110V 30 AMP connection (with panel) $40.68/day 220V connection $163.85/day Data Connections Item Fee (includes tax) Wired internet (per single connected unit) $61.60/day Installations Item Fee (includes tax) Stage, 4 section starter (16 feet x 8 feet) No charge Stage, additional sections (maximum 24 sections) $20.34/day Installation of ice surface cover $1,500.00/event Removal of ice surface cover $1,500.00/event Judges Platform, 4 section starter (16 feet x 8 feet) $813.60/day Judges Platform, additional sections (4 feet x 8 feet $84.75/day Bar Charges Item Fee (includes tax) Draft fee $85.88/unit/day Multi-Use Sports Fields Stratford Agriplex - Indoor Item Fee (includes tax) Single court $45.20/hour All 4 courts for sport tournament use $1,446.40/day Installation of the Agriplex Fieldhouse flooring protective cover $1,500.00 per event Removal of the Agriplex Fieldhouse flooring protective cover $1,500.00 per event Fields/Diamonds - Outdoor Item Fee (includes tax) Single Field/Diamond, 2 hours (maximum 2 hours) $70.06/use Single Field/Diamond, half day (maximum 6 hours) $129.95/half day Single Field/Diamond, full day (8 hours or more) $259.90/day Minor Sport Use Per Participant Fee $15.13/participant Packham Single Field/Diamond Minor Sport Use 30% off the above fees Artificial Turf Field - Full Field (Maximum 2 Hours) $113.00/use Artificial Turf Field - Half Field (Maximum 2 Hours) $67.80/use Artificial Turf Field - Half Field (Maximum 1 Hour) $33.90/use Temporary Ball Diamond Tournament Outfield Fencing (Packham Sports Complex) $375.00/diamond/event Beach Volleyball, Basketball, Pickelball, Tennis - Outdoor (May 1 - October 31) Item Fee (includes tax) Single court $17.45/hour All 4 courts (8 hours or more) $542.40/day Market Square Daily Rental Fees Item Fee (includes tax) All of Market Square $452.00/day All of Market Square (Community Organization) $56.50/day Adjacent Parking Area $226.00/day Adjacent Parking Area (Community Organization) No fee Upper Queen's Park Item Fee (includes tax) Pavilion $46.55/hour Pavilion - Charitable Event (6 hours or more) $116.39/day Pavilion - Commercial Event (6 hours or more) $232.78/day Permanent Picnic Tables $98.93/four-hr period $145.48/more than four-hr period Bandshell (Upper Queens and Veteran's Drive) $29.09/hour $14.57/hour (non- profit/fundraising) $116.39/day (multi-day events) No charge for community events of remembrance (such as Day of Mourning, Remembrance Day, Vigils). Non-Profit and charitable organizations receive a 50% discount on commercial rates. TRANSIT Standard Transit Single Ride, Cash Item Fee (tax not applicable) Child (under 5 years) No charge Student and Affordable $2.50/single Adult $3.00/single Senior $2.75/single Single Ride, Tickets Item Fee (tax not applicable) Student and Affordable $2.50/single Adult $3.00/single Senior $2.75/single Single Day Pass Item Fee (tax not applicable) Single Rider $7.00/day Family (1 adult plus up to 4 riders) $15.00/day 30 Day Pass Item Fee (tax not applicable) Student and Affordable $60.00/pass Adult $70.00/pass Senior $60.00/pass Charters Item Fee (tax not applicable) Charter (minimum charge of $50.00) $96.05/hour Parallel Transit In Town, One-Way Trip Item Fee (tax not applicable) Adult $3.00/single Senior $2.75/single In Town, Other Item Fee (tax not applicable) 10 Ride Card $30.00/card Passes Item Fee (tax not applicable) Single Day Pass $7.00/day Adult, 30 Day $70.00/pass Senior/Affordable, 30 Day $60.00/pass Out of Town, One-Way Trip Item Fee (tax not applicable) Ride $3.00/single plus $1.47/km Charters Item Fee (tax not applicable) Charter, In Town $35.76/hour plus single ride fee Charter Wait Time $35.76/hour Recreation Programs Skating Single Admission Item Fee (includes tax) Child (under 5 years) No charge General Admission (5 years plus) $4.25/single Family (maximum 2 adults and children under 19 years of age, and all of the same household) $15.00/family Season Pass Item Fee (includes tax) Child (under 5 years) No charge Child (5 - 14 years) $68.00 (tax not applicable) Youth (15 - 18 years) $70.00/pass Adult (19 - 54 years) $87.00 Senior (55 years plus) $74.00 Family (maximum 2 adults and children under 19 years of age, and all of the same household) $231.00 Sponsored Skate Item Fee (includes tax) Sponsored Skate (Weekends and holidays, including school holidays) $250.00/hour Sponsored Skate (Weekdays) $210.00/hour Aquatics Single Swim Item Fee (includes tax) Child (under 2 years) No Charge General Admission (2 years plus) $4.25/swim Family (max 2 adults and children under 19 years of age, and all of the same household) $15.00/swim Season Pass Item Fee (includes tax) Child (under 2 years) No Charge Children (2 - 14 years) $94.00/season (tax not applicable) Youth (15 - 18 years) $107.50/season Adults (19 - 54 years) $155.00/season Seniors/Special Population (55 years plus) $115.00/season Family (max 2 adults and children under 19 years of age, and all of the same household) $295.00/season Swim Lessons Item Fee (tax not applicable) ½ hour (2-week session) $88.25/session ¾ hour (2-week session) $98.25/session 1 hour (2-week session) $105.00 Swim Team $170.00/session Bronze Star $105.00 Bronze Medallion $235.00 Bronze Cross $235.00 Specialized Aquatics Programs Item Fee (tax not applicable) Adapted Aquatics (30 mins) $88.25 Water Fitness $5.25 Private Swim Rentals Item Fee (includes tax) 1 - 30 Swimmers $232.75/hour 31 - 125 Swimmers $267.70/hour Sponsored Swims Item Fee (includes tax) Sponsored Free Swim $440.70/hour Day Camps Item Fee (tax not applicable) 5-day Week $190.00 4-day Week $152.00 Swim Camp (10 Days) $445.00 Single-day $38.00 Birthday Party Package (Agriplex) Item Fee (includes tax) Birthday Party (20 youth max) $240.00 35+ Programs Item Fee (includes tax) Chair Yoga $5.65 Yoga Flow $9.04 LivFit $9.04 Volleyball $5.65 Advertising Digital Advertising - Indoor Displays 8-inch Advertisement Item Fee (includes tax) 1 Month $135.60 3 Months $386.46 6 Months $772.92 9 Months $1,159.38 12 Months $1,545.84 18-inch Advertisement Item Fee (includes tax) 1 Month $271.20 3 Months $772.92 6 Months $1,545.84 9 Months $2,318.76 12 Months $3,091.68 26-inch Advertisement Item Fee (includes tax) 1 Month $406.80 3 Months $1,159.38 6 Months $2,318.76 9 Months $3,478.14 12 Months $4,637.52 Digital Advertising - Transit Displays 24-inch Advertisement Item Fee (includes tax) 1 Month $431.66/term 3 Months $1,226.05/term 6 Months $2,463.40/term 9 Months $3,689.45/term 12 Months $4,921.15/term Rink Board Sign Advertising Item Fee (includes tax) For Glass (one time change) $355.95/glass For Year $740.15/year Cemetery Lots Item Dimensions Land Perpetual Care HST Total Single Grave 1m x 3m $1,037.04 $691.36 $224.69 $1,953.09 2 Grave Plot 2m x 3m $2,074.09 $1,382.72 $449.39 $3,906.20 3 Grave Plot 3m x 3m $3,110.88 $2,073.92 $674.02 $5,858.82 6 Grave Plot 3m x 6m $6,222.28 $4,148.18 $1,348.16 $11,718.62 Child Plot Upright 3ft x 7ft $291.06 $194.04 $63.06 $548.16 Infant Plot Flat Marker 2ft x 4ft $256.09 $175.00 $56.04 $487.13 Stillborn Plot Flat Marker 2ft x 48in $256.09 $175.00 $56.04 $487.13 Cremation Plot Flat Marker 2ft x 2ft $385.18 $256.79 $83.46 $725.43 Cremation Plot Flat Marker 2 ft x 4ft $770.36 $513.57 $166.91 $1,450.84 Niches Item Dimensions Land Perpetual Care HST Total Columbarium Wall 144 cubic inch $2,228.43 $393.25 $340.82 $2,962.50 Bronze Scrolls n/a $875.50 n/a $113.82 $989.32 Plaque Emblem n/a $20.60 n/a $2.68 $23.28 Level above bottom (per level) n/a $43.55 $7.68 $6.66 $57.89 Avondale Garden Mausoleum Item Level Cost Maintenance HST Total Section #1 E $6,444.90 $1,611.23 $1,047.30 $9,103.43 Premium D $7,733.88 $1,933.47 $1,256.76 $10,924.11 C $9,882.18 $2,470.55 $1,605.85 $13,958.58 B $8,808.03 $2,202.00 $1,431.30 $12,441.33 A $6,015.24 $1,503.81 $977.48 $8,496.53 Section #2 E $5,157.08 $1,289.27 $838.03 $7,284.38 Interior Courtyard D $6,444.90 $1,611.23 $1,047.30 $9,103.43 C $8,593.20 $2,148.30 $1,396.40 $12,137.90 B $7,519.05 $1,879.76 $1,221.85 $10,620.66 A $4,726.26 $1,181.57 $768.02 $6,675.85 Section #3 E $4,726.26 $1,181.57 $768.02 $6,675.85 Exterior Courtyard D $5,585.58 $1,396.40 $907.66 $7,889.64 C $7,304.22 $1,826.06 $1,186.94 $10,317.22 B $6,293.07 $1,573.27 $1,022.62 $8,888.96 A $4,296.60 $1,074.15 $698.20 $6,068.95 Scattering Garden Item Dimensions Service Perpetual Care HST Total Sale of scattering services n/a $422.30 $30.00 $58.80 $511.10 Memorial Engraving n/a $620.00 $0.00 $80.06 $700.06 Interment Charges Item Base Rate HST Total Interment License Fee $30.00 n/a $30.00 Adult Regular Depth $939.82 $122.18 $1,062.00 Adult Double Depth $1,100.43 $143.06 $1,243.49 Child 3ft x 6ft opening $356.90 $46.40 $403.30 Child 2ft x 4ft opening $237.93 $30.93 $268.86 Stillborn 2ft x 20in opening $237.93 $30.93 $268.86 Mausoleum Entombment Opening $702.66 $91.35 $794.01 Cremation Remains (12" x 12") $376.33 $48.92 $425.25 Cremation Remains (over 12" x 12") $513.04 $66.70 $579.74 Cremation Remains in Columbarium Niche $342.02 $44.46 $386.48 Winter Storage $327.16 $42.53 $369.69 Disinterment Charges Item Base Rate HST Total For burial in another cemetery $1,813.67 $235.78 $2,049.45 For burial in another plot in Avondale $2,901.84 $377.24 $3,279.08 Cremation 12" x 12" $446.13 $58.00 $504.13 Niche $342.03 $44.46 $386.49 Foundations Item Base Rate HST Total Priced per cubic foot at minimum cost of $242.00 plus taxes $28.74/cubic foot Applicable Contingent on size Inspection fee $78.80 $10.24 $89.04 Flat Marker Installation (by Avondale Cemetery Staff) $56.65 $7.36 $64.01 Foundations - Care & Maintenance Item Base Rate HST Total Flat Marker under 173 square inches $0 n/a $0 Flat Marker over 173 square inches $100.00 $13.00 $113.00 Up to 4 feet x 4 feet $200.00 $26.00 $226.00 Over 4 feet x 4 feet $400.00 $52.00 $452.00 Other Item Base Rate HST Total Saturday Burials $373.55 $48.56 $422.11 Entry of Funerals after hours (per 15 minutes) $41.61 $5.41 $47.02 Chapel Committal Service $102.28 $13.30 $115.58 Transfer of Certificates of Internment Rights $130.00 $16.90 $146.90 Replacement Certificate of Interment Rights $30.90 $4.02 $34.92 THIS IS SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAW 125-2025 of The Corporation of the City of Stratford passed this 22nd day of September, 2025 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES FEES AND CHARGES Miscellaneous Item Fee Land transfer inquiries $70.00 per land transfer inquiry Street Permit: Hoarding on City Sidewalk Excavation on Road Allowance $70.00 Single Trip Oversized Load Permit $70.00 Hydration Station Rental $30.00 per day Administrative Fees Item Fee New Sewer and/or Water Connections $200.00 plus actual cost of the project Sewer and/or Water Repairs $90.00 plus actual cost of the project Private Sidewalk and Curb: Driveway widenings or relocation Curb or sidewalk replacement Damage deposit and repair $90.00 plus actual cost of the project Sidewalk or Curb Repair for Utility Companies $45.00 per location plus actual cost of the project Miscellaneous Invoice for Service: Damaged sign and traffic signals Street cleaning (mud, fuel, oil) Sewer flushing Garbage pickup Road Closures for MTO, etc. Actual cost to provide service including materials. Plus 7% administrative costs with minimum fee of $90.00 Special Events Road Closure Set-up and Takedown Requiring Barricades Only $250 per event Special Events Road Closure Setup Requiring Traffic Control Plan Actual costs for provide service including materials. Plus 7% administrative costs with a minimum fee of $90.00 Payroll Burden on invoices to the public 45% Warehouse Fee on the invoices to the public for material taken from stock 15% Temporary Access Across Municipal Property (Policy P.3.6) Fees and damage deposits subject to annual Consumer Price Index increase $90 per application, plus damage deposit of $110 per metre of private property abutting city property Supplying As-Built Drawings and PDFs $25 for first 15 min. of Staff time; $20 per additional 15 min Water Rates Consumption Charge 2026 First 3 cubic metres $3.34 /m3 All additional cubic metres $1.36 /m3 Minimum consumption charge $10.02 Monthly Flat Charge 2026 Under 1 inch meter $10.88 1 inch meter $16.89 1½ inch meter $21.47 2 inch meter $26.33 3 inch meter $35.49 4 inch meter $46.37 6 inch meter $78.71 8 inch meter $106.48 Sanitary Sewer Sewage Service Rate 2026 First 3 cubic metres $4.66 /m3 All additional cubic metres $1.90 /m3 Minimum consumption charge $13.98 Fixed monthly charge $10.66 Development, Subdivision, Pre-Servicing, Condominium Servicing Agreements Item Fee a) Administrative fees for preparation of an agreement $2,355.00 Plus all legal fees, including registration* b) Review fees for Engineering Submissions i. Variable fee per single detached or semi-detached dwelling lot per submission ii. Variable fee per block per submission (excluding road widening and reserve blocks) $58.85 $116.85 c) Construction Inspection Fee (prior to registration of agreement) 2% of total construction cost estimate d) Subdivision Tree fee (prior to registration of agreement) Number of required trees to be determined by the Manager of Parks, Forestry and Cemetery $350.00 per tree *an $8,000.00 initial deposit is required to be applied towards legal expenses. Any costs incurred over this amount will be invoiced separately. If total expenses are less than the initial deposit, a refund along with a continuity statement will be issued for the remaining balance. MECP Consolidated Linear ECA and Water System Review and Approvals Item Fee Watermain review and approvals $1,230.00 Sanitary and Storm Sewers review and approvals $1,127.50 Stormwater Management Systems review and approvals $1,845.00 Waste Management Rates Item Fee Bag Tag $3.90 Bag or Can at Landfill Site $5.10 Minimum scale rate $25.00 Tip Fee - regular - loose loads of waste $94.94 per tonne Tip Fee - regular - more than five (5) bags or cans of waste $94.94 per tonne Tip Fee - regular - loads of recyclables, brush or yard waste 200 kilograms or greater $94.94 per tonne Tip Fee - Asbestos $185.00 per tonne Tip fee concrete/asphalt $5.00 tonne Scale down - car $25.00 Scale down - truck $27.00 Scale down - trailer $25.00 Scale down- Roll off $12.50/cubic yard Scale down - Packer $18.00/cubic yard Large Item Tag $14.00 Green Bin - 45 litre $20.00 White Goods - No Freon $25.00 White Goods - Freon Removal $45.00 Large Green Bin (commercial only) $40.00 IPL Recycle Carts (commercial only) $100.00 Organic Kitchen Catcher $4.00 Commission Fee on sale of garbage bag tags 5% An administrative fee of $25.00, excluding applicable taxes, shall be charged by the City to provide duplicate copies of tickets for tipping fees when requested to do so. All goods sold are HST applicable and HST is included the price of the goods. Site Alteration Item Fee Site Alteration Permit Fee $522.75 Site Alteration Permit Renewal Fee $522.75 Site Alteration Transfer of Permit Fee $261.40 Preparation of Site Alteration Agreement Fee (including registration fee) $943.00 Plus all legal fees, including registration* *a $2,000.00 initial deposit is required to be applied towards legal expenses. Any costs incurred over this amount will be invoiced separately. If total expenses are less than the initial deposit, a refund along with a continuity statement will be issued for the remaining balance. THIS IS SCHEDULE "E" TO BY-LAW 125-2025 of The Corporation of the City of Stratford passed this 22nd day of September, 2025 FIRE FEES AND CHARGES Item Fee Officer Incident Report $100 Fire Investigation Report $130 Property Records Search and Letter $100 Property Inspection and Letter (includes residential inspection for a Day Care) Residential - $150 for first unit plus $25 for each additional unit per building. Commercial/Industrial - $150 for first unit plus $25 for each additional unit per building, plus $25 for each 5,000 sq. ft. over 10,000 sq. ft. Open Burn fire inspection and permit as in By-law 5-2006 as amended $100 LLBO Special Occasion Permit/Inspection $100 Liquor Licence Application and Inspection $150 Fire extinguisher training $150 per session for up to 12 persons; $10 per each additional person up to a maximum of 20. $5 per certificate per participant if requested . Fire Department Assistance beyond Normal Requirements or Circumstances (i.e. Fire Staff and Vehicle required for fire watch) Current MTO rate of $570.50 per hour per full-size fire apparatus and $285.25 for each auxiliary vehicle responding, , plus attending firefighter wages. Multiple (three or more) responses to false automatic fire alarms caused by the same issue, after building owner has been notified of the issue., Each failure over 3 will be separately billed. Current MTO rates of $570.50 per hour per full-size fire apparatus and $285.25 for each auxiliary vehicle responding, plus attending firefighter wages. Multiple (three or more) failures to notify of system maintenance, within the same two weeks. Each failure over three will be separately billed. Current MTO rates ($570.50) per hour per full-size fire apparatus and $285.25 for each auxiliary vehicle responding, , plus attending firefighter wages. Multiple (three or more) Nuisance/malicious responses or violations (i.e. Open Burning Bylaw), over a three-month period. Current MTO rates ($570.50) per hour per full-size fire apparatus and $285.25 for each auxiliary vehicle responding, plus attending firefighter wages. Review of propane facility Risk and Safety Management Plans Initial R&SMP review process for a new, existing or expanding propane facility Reviews for existing propane facilities who have already received an initial review of facilities. $400 not including fees for third party or external review; $200 not including fees for third party or external review. Re-inspection for Fire Code Non- compliance and/or Deficiencies $150 Occupant Load Calculations $100 Tent Inspections $100 Item Fee Storage Site Inspections $100 Cost recovery of any third-party or contracted equipment required to aid in firefighting operations or at any other emergency scene. Recovery of the billed cost to the Fire Department/Corporation, plus 7% administration fee, with a minimum of $85.00 fee. In situations where a request is received to expedite a service listed on this bylaw, a surcharge of 25% of the base fee will be added. HST applied where applicable. Consolidated July 27, 2026 THIS IS SCHEDULE "F" TO BY-LAW 125-2025 of The Corporation of the City of Stratford passed this 22nd day of September, 2025 SOCIAL SERVICES FEES AND CHARGES Anne Hathaway Daycare Centre Toddler (18 months to 2.5 years) Length of Time Fee Weekly $110.00 Daily $22.00 Preschool (2.5 to 4 years) Length of Time Fee Weekly $99.03 Daily (includes JK and SK) $22.00 Nursery School (9:30am to 1:30pm) Length of Time Fee Daily $17.33 Before and After School Length of Time Fee Ages 6 and up $13.25 Kindergarten $6.85 am or pm Grade 1-6 $6.63 am or pm City of Stratford Home Child Care Program Hours of Care Infant to Age 2 Age 2 - 3 Age 4 - 6 Age 6-12 Before or After School n/a n/a $12.00 $14.50 Before and After School n/a n/a $18.42 $26.50 Up to 10 hours $22.00 $21.33 $18.42 $42.00 10 - 18 hours $22.00 $21.33 $18.42 $52.50 18 - 23 hours $22.00 $21.33 $18.42 $72.00 Affordable Housing General Repairs Item Fee Replacement of screens $50.00 per screen Replacement of windows (damaged, broken or missing) Variable based on extent of damage, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% Minimum Charge - $100.00 Drywall Repair $100.00 - 2 square feet and under (per wall) $120.00 - 2 square feet and over (per wall) up to actual cost Door Repair $100.00 (per door) Window Repair Variable based on extent of damage, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% Minimum Charge - $100.00 Replacement of interior doors (includes labour and hardware, as required) $140.00 - without frame $200.00 - with frame Consolidated July 27, 2026 Replacement of Main Building Door Variable based on extent of damage, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% Minimum Charge - $100.00 Replacement of exterior doors (includes labour and hardware, as required) Variable based on extent of damage, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% Minimum Charge - $100.00 Replace kitchen cupboard doors or hinges $90.00 per door $50.00 per hinge pair Replace kitchen countertop $60.00 per linear foot Wallpaper/border removal (includes shelf/drawer liner) $49.75 per hour of staff time Additional coat of paint/stain blocking Variable based on extent of damage, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% Minimum Charge - $100.00 Removal of peel and stick tile Less than 100 square feet-$3.00 per square foot More than 100 square feet-$4.00 per square foot Damage to flooring $11.00 per square foot Missing handrails $100.00 per handrail Parking for secondary vehicle $25.00 per month Plumbing Repairs Item Fee Install new toilet $400.00 Plugged toilet or drain Variable based on extent of damage, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% Minimum charge $100.00 Kitchen taps $135.00 (installed) Vanity sink and taps $135.00 (installed) Electrical Repairs Item Fee Replace missing light fixtures $55.00 - interior/exterior Repair broken/damaged/painted receptacles $5.00 per receptacle Replace missing (or tampered with) smoke detectors $150.00 (* see below) Repair broken thermostat $110.00 Respond to 'no heat' call with no issue $150.00 Replace missing/broken light shade $110.00 Consolidated July 27, 2026 * Note - additional fines or penalties could apply outside of this fee if other authoritative bodies, such as Fire Department or Provincial authorities, levy additional amounts. Locksmithing Item Fee Replacement Fob Variable, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% plus staff time at $49.75 per hour Minimum charge $50.00 Repin lock $75.00 Replace Unit Door Lock Variable, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% plus staff time at $49.75 per hour Minimum charge $50.00 Replace door handle Variable, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% plus staff time at $49.75 per hour Minimum charge $125.00 Replace mailbox key Variable, assessed per occurrence at pre-HST invoice cost plus 2% plus staff time at $49.75 per hour Minimum charge $50.00 Pest Control Item Fee Respond to obligation to comply with treatment plan $25.00 service charge for all pests except bed bugs. Bed bugs - $50.00 Appliance Replacement Item Fee Fridge replacement due to damage $1,000.00 Stove replacement due to damage $840.00 Additional Cleaning Item Fee Fridge $75.00 Stove & Oven $75.00 Kitchen $75.00 Bathroom $75.00 Cleaning - Nicotine Up to $900.00 Waste Removal of remaining personal property and furniture Actual Cost, $75.00 - minimum THIS IS SCHEDULE "G" TO BY-LAW 125-2025 of The Corporation of the City of Stratford passed this 22nd day of September, 2025 STRATFORD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES ITEM FEE Fuel Sales Aviation Gas and Jet A Fuel costs will fluctuate based upon market pricing. Aviation Gas surcharge is listed at $0.35/litre. Jet A fuel surcharge is listed at $0.40/litre. Landing Fees All commercial/corporate turbofan/turbojet engine propelled aircraft, regardless of the number of engines, will be charged a $100 flat rate. All commercial/corporate multi-engine aircraft, which include piston or turbine/turboprop powered aircraft and multi-engine turbine helicopters, will be charged a $50 flat rate. All commercial/corporate single engine piston or turbine/turboprop powered aircraft will be charged a $25 flat rate. Aircraft Parking Fees Fee for all aircraft is $80 per month and $10 for an overnight stay. Hangar Rental Fees Based on agreement. Airport Terminal Building Rental Fees $12,000 per year. Airport User Fees $300 per based private aircraft or $500 per based commercial aircraft, charged annually. Farmland Lease Based on agreement HST applied where applicable.