By-law 82-2025 General Fees and Charges By-law (effective Jan 1, 2026)

Tyendinaga, Ontario · No. 82-2025 · adopted 2025-12-17 · summary & facts

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The Corporation of the Township of Tyendinaga By-law 82-2025 Being a by-law to establish and require payment of various fees & charges for the Township of Tyendinaga Whereas Section 11(2)7 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended authorizes municipalities to pass by-laws for services and things that the municipality is authorized to provide; and Whereas Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes municipalities to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; and Whereas Section 69 of the Planning Act authorizes a municipality and local Board to pass by-laws for fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters; and Whereas Council of the Corporation of the Township of Tyendinaga deems it expedient to establish fees and charges for the Municipality; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Tyendinaga enacts as follows: 1. That the fees set out in the attached Schedule "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", and "H" shall become applicable upon receiving final passing thereof. Schedule "A" Administration & Finance Fees Schedule "B" Dog and Kennel Licensing Fees Schedule "C" Recreation and Recreation Hall Fees Schedule "D" Waste Transfer Station Fees Schedule "E" Roads Department Fees Schedule "F" Civic Address Fees Schedule "G" Planning Fees Schedule "H" Fire Department Fees 2. The fees as listed in Schedules "A" to "H" to this By-law are subject to all applicable taxes. 3. The fees in Schedules "A" to "H" to this By-law shall be reviewed on an annual basis and, be adjusted annually, in accordance with the rate of increase of the Consumer Price Index from the previous year published by Statistics Canada. In the event that a fee is not adjusted by the Consumer Price Index in any year, the cumulative adjustment for the past years may be made in future years, as approved by Council. 4. The fees as listed in Schedules "A" to "H" to this By-law are subject to applicable administration charges and interest charges as set by The Corporation of the Township of Tyendinaga. 5. If for any reason fees owing under this by-law are unpaid after 30 days, interest at the rate of 1.25% per month will be applied until paid in full. 6. Fees owing to The Corporation of the Township of Tyendinaga that are unpaid are considered a debt to the Township and, together with all interest and penalties accrued thereupon, may be collected by the Township by action, or may be collected by the Township on its behalf or may be added to the property tax roll and collected in like manner as taxes. 7. Should any part of this By-law, including Schedules "A" to "H", be determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or of no force and effect it is the stated intention of the Council of the Township of Tyendinaga that such invalid part of the by-law shall be severable and that the remainder of this By-law including Schedules "A" to "H", as applicable, shall continue to operate and to be in force and effect. 8. That schedules "A" to "H" attached hereto, is hereby adopted and forms an integral part of this by-law. 9. That By-law #83-2024 and any amendment thereto be hereby repealed. 10. That this by-law shall be known as the "General Fees and Charges By-law". 11. That this By-law shall come into full force and effect on December 1, 2025 as per Resolution: 317-2025. Read a first and second time this 17th day of December, 2025. Read a third and final time and finally passed this 17th day of December, 2025. ___________________________ Claire Kennelly, Mayor ___________________________ Carla Preston, CAO/Deputy Clerk Schedule A Administration & Finance Fees Fee Name Unit Fee (excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) Photocopy/Fax (Local/Long Distance; North America only) Per page $1.08 HST Exempt Commissioning Documents (Affidavits/Declaration) - Non-Municipal Purpose - residents Per document $10.75 HST Exempt Commissioning Documents (Affidavits/Declaration) - Non-Municipal Purpose - non-residents Per document $16.13 HST Exempt Freedom of Information Requests (filing fee, copies, etc.) Per request $5/request plus fees as prescribed as per the Act HST Exempt Locating/Researching/Preparing Documents Per 30 minutes $26.89 HST Exempt Tyendinaga Township promotional items such as t- shirts, hats, clothing etc. Each Hat: $15.36 Toque:$20.48 Shirt: $25.60 Mug: $10.24 HST Special Event Permit Fee Per permit Non-Profit: $53.81 For-Profit: $107.57 HST Exempt Lottery Licence Per licence 3% of Prizes HST Exempt Civil Ceremony Each Event $376.52 HST Witness for Civil Ceremony Each Event $26.00 HST Marriage Licence Each Licence $139.83 HST Exempt Tile Drain Loan Application Per application $53.81 HST Exempt Tile Drain Loan Early Payout Per application $27.55 HST Exempt Drainage Tile Loan - Inspection services Per inspection $161.38 HST Exempt Line Fences Act Administrative Fee $107.57 HST Exempt Tax Certificate - Within 5-7 business days $53.81 HST Exempt Tax Certificate - Rush - Within 1-2 business days $80.69 HST Exempt Copy of Tax Bill or Statement on Account Per Roll $16.13 HST Exempt Tax Registration Cost Recovery plus 10% HST Exempt Finance charge for unpaid taxes Per month 1.25% HST Exempt Finance charge for outstanding accounts receivable Per month 1.25% HST Exempt Charge for NSF cheque Each cheque $53.81 HST Exempt Additional Copy of invoice/statement and supporting documentation Per invoice $5.38 HST Exempt Administration Fee - Transfer unpaid accounts to Property Tax account Per account $21.50 HST Exempt Schedule B Dog and Kennel Licensing Fees Dog Licensing Fee Name Unit Fee (excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) If renewed by March 31 Per dog $26.00 HST Exempt If renewed after March 31 Per dog $41.63 HST Exempt New dogs obtained after March 31 Per dog $26.00 HST Exempt Replacement of a lost tag Per tag $10.75 HST Exempt Kennel Licensing Fee Name Unit Fee (excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) If renewed by March 31 Per License $260.10 HST Exempt If renewed after March 31 Per License $312.12 HST Exempt New Kennel Licence obtained after March 31 Per License $260.10 HST Exempt Additional Site Visit Per Visit $53.81 HST Exempt Schedule C Recreation and Recreation Hall Fees Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) Recreation Hall Non-Prime Time Day Block Per block $193.64 HST Non-Prime Time Evening Block Per block $215.14 HST Non-Prime Time Full Day Per day $367.92 HST Prime Time Day Block Per day $225.89 HST Prime Time Evening Block Per block $247.45 HST Prime Time Full Day Per block $425.98 HST ** Hourly Rate - Prime Time Per hour $51.66 HST ** Hourly Rate - Non-Prime Time Per hour $51.66 HST Damage Deposit Per rental $215.14 HST Exempt Bar Flat Rate Per rental $107.57 HST Full Day Per day $86.07 HST Half Day Per half day $53.81 HST Note to Hall Rentals Prime Time: Friday after 4:00pm until 4:00pm Sunday Non-Prime Time: 4:01pm Sunday until 3:59pm Friday Daytime rentals consist of 'Day Block' during the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm Evening rentals consist of 'Evening Block' during the hours of 4:01pm-2:00am All 'Recreation Hall' rentals include the use of the kitchen Meeting Room Meeting Rate (max. 2hrs) Per block $32.26 HST Additional hour rate Per hour $10.75 HST Ball Diamonds - Includes Grooming Hardball Diamonds - No Lights (2-hour basis) Per hour $28.00 HST Hardball Diamond with lights (2-hour basis) Per hour $40.00 HST Softball Diamonds Per hour $23.00 HST Tournament - Includes Grooming Hardball - No lights Per diamond/ per day $115.00 HST Exempt if under 14 Hardball - with lights Per diamond/ per day $130.00 HST Exempt if under 14 Softball Per diamond/ per day $100.00 HST Exempt if under 14 Soccer Soccer game/practice Per hour $26.00 HST Exempt if under 14 Soccer Tournament Per pitch - Per day $78.03 HST Exempt if under 14 Schedule C Recreation and Recreation Hall Fees Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) Volleyball Courts Per hour for all three courts Per hour $30.72 HST Horse Ring Hourly Rate Per hour $35.00 HST Full Day Rate Per day $129.89 HST Damage Deposit - Full Day Per day $200.00 HST Damage Deposit - Hourly Rental Per hour $100.00 HST Recreation Grounds Full Complex Per day $806.81 HST Programs Minor Baseball Per player - Blastball $45.47 HST Exempt Per player - Pre-Rookie $45.47 HST Exempt Per Player - Rookie $78.03 HST Exempt Includes Jersey Per player - Mosquito $182.64 HST Exempt Includes Jersey Per player - Peewee $197.54 HST Exempt Includes Jersey Per player - Bantam $230.36 HST Includes Jersey Per player - Midget $230.36 HST Youth Soccer Per player U7 Res: $62.37 Non-Res: $78.03 HST Exempt if under 14 Per player U9 Res: $62.37 Non-Res: $78.03 HST Exempt if under 14 Per player U12 Res: $62.37 Non-Res: $78.03 HST Exempt if under 14 Per player U17 Res: $62.37 Non-Res: $78.03 HST Exempt if under 14 Adult Mixed Beach Volleyball Per team $207.87 HST Adult Mixed 3-Pitch Per team $303.10 HST Fitness Drop-ins Adult Fitness Drop-in Per person/ per class $5.38 HST Adult Fitness Drop-in (Specialty) Per person/ per class $8.60 HST South Hastings Alumni Monument Engraved plaque Per plaque $156.06 HST Schedule D Waste Transfer Station Fees Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) Household waste in bags Per bag $4.15 HST Exempt Freon units (Refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc.) Per item $38.71 HST Exempt Porcelain sink, toilets, etc. Per item $5.38 HST Exempt Large furnishings/major household appliances Per item $12.90 HST Exempt Tires (10 tires maximum accepted per day per person) Per tire No Charge No Charge Tires over 10 tire maximum Per tire above max $5.38 HST Exempt After-Hours Access Fee Per visit $107.57 Per entry plus applicable fees. HST Exempt Mattresses/box springs, etc.: Crib to Cot Size Per item $6.45 HST Exempt Mattress or Box Spring Per item $12.90 HST Exempt Rugs, carpet, underlay, flooring etc. Per yard $16.13 HST Exempt Truck Load Standard Truck 2.2 cubic yards Per level load $52.02 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.75 HST Exempt Full Sized Truck 2.96 cubic yards Per level load $67.64 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.75 HST Exempt Trailer (4'x8') 2.54 cubic yards Per level load $57.24 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.75 HST Exempt Trailer (6'x10'x2') 3.6 cubic yards Per level load $83.25 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.75 HST Exempt Trailer (6'x10'x3' and up) 6.6 cubic yards Per level load $145.66 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.75 HST Exempt Schedule E Roads Department Fees Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) Excess Load Permits Excess Load Permit-One time One-time $64.56 HST Exempt Excess Load Permit-Annual Annual $258.20 HST Exempt Equipment Grader Per hour $129.13 HST Exempt Rubber tire backhoe Per hour $107.57 HST Exempt Tandem dump truck Per hour $96.82 HST Exempt Water truck Per hour $96.82 HST Exempt Pick-up truck Per hour $37.63 HST Exempt Tractor with mower Per hour $96.82 HST Exempt Plate tamper (per day) Per day $59.19 HST Exempt Pick-up with brush chipper Per hour $96.82 HST Exempt Foreman with pick-up Per hour $80.69 HST Exempt Labourer Per hour $37.68 HST Exempt Pay Loader Per hour $129.08 HST Exempt Labourer with chainsaw Per hour $48.44 HST Exempt Backhoe with rotary broom Per hour $129.13 HST Exempt Pick-up truck with trailer Per hour $48.44 HST Exempt ¾ ton truck with snowplow/sander Per hour $59.19 HST Exempt Schedule F Civic Address Fees Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) Establish Civic Address- Blade, post and installation Per post and sign $129.13 HST Exempt Civic Address - Installation of replacement blade and/or post Per post and sign $107.57 HST Exempt Civic Address - Replacement blade Per sign $64.56 HST Exempt Entrance Permit - New - Twp Road Per permit $1,678.18 HST Exempt Entrance Permit - New - Old County Road Per permit $2,323.66 HST Exempt Safe Site Entrance Per entrance $107.57 HST Exempt Schedule G Planning Fees Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) Zoning By-law Amendment Per application Current Hastings County Rate Current Hastings County Rate Site Plan Control Per application Current Hastings County Rate Current Hastings County Rate Removal of Holding (H) Symbol from Zoning Per application Current Hastings County Rate Current Hastings County Rate Part Lot Control Per application Current Hastings County Rate Current Hastings County Rate Deeming By-law Per application Current Hastings County Rate Current Hastings County Rate Minor Variance Application Per application Current Hastings County Rate Current Hastings County Rate Encroachment Agreement Per agreement $268.95 HST Exempt Cash in Lieu of Parkland Per application $900.00/lot HST Exempt Zoning Compliance Certificate Within 5-7 business days Per property $107.57 HST Exempt Rush - Within 1-2 business days Per property $134.45 HST Exempt Planning Documents - Comprehensive Zoning By-law Per copy $107.57 HST Exempt Quinte Conservation Review Per application Current Quinte Conservation Rate Current Quinte Conservation Rate Municipal Land Purchase Inquiry Application Per application $921.60 HST Exempt Additional expenses (e.g. legal, appraisal, title search registration, survey and lands costs) At Cost At Cost HST If an application has been submitted to the Township but no administrative functions have been performed Per application 90% HST Exempt If a report has been prepared and/or other administrative functions have been performed on application, but the application has not proceeded to Council and/or a Public Meeting Per application 50% HST Exempt If the application and report have been considered by Council and/or a Public Meeting has been held Per application No Refund N/A Land Sale (Road Allowance) Per Square Metre $6.06 HST All planning services and applications listed within this schedule are subject to the recovery of Third-Party Fees including but not limited to planners, engineers, solicitors, surveying, legal agreements or opinions, conservation authorities etc. shall be recovered at cost. Schedule H Fire Department Fees Service Description Detail Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) Letters Compliance / Clearance Letter Fire Investigation Report Letters and/or copies of reports requested by or for; lawyers, insurance companies, real estate brokers, builders, request at sale of property. $107.57 HST Exempt Fire Inspections By Request Per report $107.57 HST Exempt Inspection Orders Preparation of an Inspection Order under Section 21 of the Fire Protection & Prevention Act To cover the cost to prepare an Inspection Order due to fire safety issues. $161.38 HST Exempt Air Bottle Refills Filling air bottles for non- fire services Per Bottle $8.60 HST Exempt False Alarms Monitored Automatic Fire Alarm Systems Calculated Based MTO Current Rates - Per call (first call per calendar year - no charge) Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Additional firefighting resources FD incurs additional expenses (chemicals, foams, devices, absorbent material) All additional costs incurred Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Use of heavy equipment Where a building, or part of a building, has to be pulled down due to safety; to assist with firefighting and / or a fire investigation All additional costs incurred Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Motor Vehicle Collision MTO Roads and Township Roads Current Ministry of Transportation Vehicle Accident Rate (MTO) - (Per hour/truck) Current MTO Rate Per Hour/Per Truck Current MTO Rate Per Hour/Per Truck Clean up of hazardous materials spills Clean up material and / or use of an outside contractor Current Ministry of Transportation Vehicle Accident Rate (MTO) - Hourly Rate plus applicable fees Cost Recovery Cost Recovery Schedule H Fire Department Fees Service Description Detail Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13%) Securing of Premises after an alarm Use of an outside contractor All costs to secure premises Cost Recovery HST Exempt Cost of firefighter to attend event Cost for a firefighter over and above all other fees for alarms $32.26 Per firefighter/ per hour HST Exempt Open Air Burning Permits Fire Burn Permits $26.00 HST Exempt Surcharge for Online Purchase of Open-Air Burning Permits. Fire Permit purchased online through fire website using PayPal Service PayPal Charges 30 cents plus 2% of the purchase $1.50 HST Exempt Schedule H Fire Department Fees Administration and Enforcement if Spills Act and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act The cleanup of hazardous material spills shall be charged at the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) rate plus the costs of any cleanup materials or contractors used in the clean-up and shall be payable by the person or persons creating or causing such spills as determined at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief of the Township of Tyendinaga Fire Department. Securing of Premises Securing of premises after a fire (i.e., by sealing or boarding of doors and windows, etc.) shall be charged at an hourly rate plus the current level of overhead and materials used. If firefighters are employed for barricading the rate shall be the current hourly rate of the department per firefighter and such charges shall be payable by the owner or owners of the premises. If a situation arises where the building or part of the building is deemed unsafe and must be demolished, the actual costs for the equipment and labour will be the responsibility of the owner or insurance agent of the property. Securing Premise for Investigates under the F.P.P.A and Ontario Fire Code. If Tyendinaga Township Fire Department requires any call location to be secured for the purpose of maintaining evidence during an active investigation, the Owner, Renter and/or Insurance Company will be responsible for the cost incurred by the Fire Department. Fire Prevention Event requested by a Company or organization In the Event that Tyendinaga Fire Department is requested or required by a Company or Organization to Provide Fire Prevention or Fire Protection services during an organized event, with the exception of a Township Event, Tyendinaga Township Fire Department will recover all costs and resources used during the event. Additional firefighting resources In the event the Fire Department requires the use a foam firefighting agent, dry chemical agent or any absorbent booms / socks / pads, the replacement costs will be the responsibility of the owner of the property or insurance agent.