Fees and Charges

* Paid duty assignments are subject to a 3 hour minimum

** Any paid duty assignment requiring four (4) or more Members shall require one (1) of said Members to be a Sergeant

*Any paid duty assignment requiring four (4) or more Members shall require one (1) of said Members to be a Sergeant paid at the Sergeant rate.

False Alarms

$3811

Fee payable upon residential connection to an existing municipal sanitary sewer lateral at property line (ie. cleanout), fee applicable only to vacant lots pre-serviced vis-à-vis Capital reconstruction work, fee not applicable to lots which are part of a plan of subdivision The Works & Engineering Department will not consider requests to construct new municipal service(s) under this or any category or fee type, Sanitary Service connections shall only be permitted following proof of Water Service connection to permit tracking and invoicing of usage.

$1545

Fee payable upon residential connection to an existing municipal sanitary service at property line (ie. cleanout) of existing dwelling serviced by a private septic system or joint service, connection shall only be permitted following proof of private septic system decommissioning or physical disconnection of joint services where applicable (ie. Veteran Lands Act lots with services branched from abutting dwelling). This fee has been reduced to encourage connection Sanitary Service connections shall only be permitted following proof of Water Service connection to permit tracking and invoicing of usage.

$51.50<1 Hour plus $51.50/hr thereafter per operator required

Dispatch of a licensed collections operator during normal working hours at request of consumer / account holder / plumber. The rate per hour (1 hour minimum charge per occurrence) is at the discretion of the Director of Works and Engineering.

$154.50<1 hour plus $154.500/hr thereafter per operator required

Dispatch of a licensed collections operator outside of normal working hours / weekends / statutory holidays, at request of consumer / account holder / plumber. The rate per hour (1 hour minimum charge per occurrence) is at the discretion of the Director of Works and Engineering

$1,800

Physically disconnect abandoned the sanitary service at the main (ie. Prior to demolition). Flat rate fee per occurrence, intended to recover costs associated with excavation or hydrovac, material costs, reinstatement of asphalt and/or boulevard, curb and sidewalk where applicable. *In unusual circumstances this fee may be adjusted to recover costs exceeding $1800.00 at the discretion of the Director of Works and Engineering.

$154.50

Cost to replace a damaged clean out cap only.

$618*

Flat rate fee per occurrence, intended to recover costs associated with excavating and minor repairs to the sanitary clean out at property line, to correct damage caused by private contractors, material costs include repairs and also include hand digging and exposing >2'.* Where damages require more excavation and replacement of other appurtenances resulting from major damage by third party private contractors (ie. paving companies, Union Gas, Bell Canada) Time plus materials fee will be invoiced to the property owner to recover time plus materials.

$154.50/hour + Service Call Fee

Fee for camera and video inspection of private sanitary lateral or municipal portion. Fee will be returned if an issue is identified on the municipal side.

$154.50

Approval for receipt of septic waste during normal working hours, including inspection and recording of volume at WPCP prior to discharge into influent receiving stream, administration fee shall not apply to disposal of private noncommercial camping trailers accepted at STP during normal working hours. Flat rate fee applicable for each occurrence or one time annual/seasonal fee at discretion of Director of Works and Engineering and shall be payable prior to first annual use. Intended to recover costs associated with administration, processing of application, monitoring and recording of loads and monthly invoices.

$0.011/litres

For bulk septage disposal at the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s disposal depot during normal working hours.

$100 per load plus $0.011/litre

For bulk septage disposal at the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s disposal depot during normal working hours.

$1648

Fee payable upon residential connection to an existing municipal storm sewer lateral at property line (ie. stub), fee applicable to vacant lots and lots with existing dwellings which were pre-serviced vis-à-vis Capital reconstruction work, fee not applicable to lots which are part of a plan of subdivision The Works & Engineering Department will not consider requests to construct new municipal service(s) under this or any category or fee type. Flat rate fee, intended to recover the average cost of pre-servicing vacant residential lots or potentially severable lots from main to property line during road reconstruction or service main replacement, storm service may have been constructed by public tender or by in-house forces, material costs include 6" PVC storm pipe and main tee, includes traffic control, fee includes cost of main construction(2005 avg. 450mm dia. main cost: $261 /m, catchbasin: $1363, assume avg. 50 ft. lot)

$824

Reinstatement of roadway asphalt removed during construction by third party utility companies, fee not applicable for private contracted servicing work. Flat rate fee per occurrence (minimum 3m x 3m x 90 mm charge), intended to recover costs associated with reinstating asphalt which was removed by third party utility companies only (ie. Bell, Cable, Gas), includes traffic control / flagman, timing of works contingent upon availability of Public Works Department resources, reinstatement of work performed by private servicing contractors at discretion of Director of Works and Engineering

$950

Flat rate fee per occurrence (minimum 20ft length), intended to recover costs associated with reinstating concrete sidewalk which was removed by third party utility companies (ie. Bell, Cable, Gas) or damages incurred by non-municipal operations. Includes traffic control / flagman, timing of works contingent upon availability of Public Works Department resources.

$950

Flat rate fee per occurrence (minimum 20ft length), intended to recover costs associated with reinstating concrete sidewalk which was removed by third party utility companies (ie. Bell, Cable, Gas) or damages incurred by non-municipal operations. Includes traffic control / flagman, timing of works contingent upon availability of Public Works Department resources.

$226.60 >4 feet plus $20.60 per foot thereafter

Widening of an existing residential / commercial / industrial entrance curb in accordance with maximum width provided in the Zoning By-law. Flat rate plus fee (minimum 4 lineal feet measured to include drop and sloped portion), intended to recover costs for removing barrier curb for private entrances (new or widening), timing contingent upon sufficient volume of work or sublet to third party contractor at discretion of Director of Works and Engineering

$180.25/hr

Sweeping of un-assumed subdivision roads at request of Developer or as deemed necessary by Director of Works and Engineering. Rate (minimum 1 hour charge per occurrence) intended to cover costs of sweeping un-assumed subdivision streets at the request of the Developer or as deemed necessary by the Director of Works and Engineering (ie. responsibility of the Developer and debris caused by homebuilders).

$103/hour – 1 hour minimum charge

Cutting grass on privately owned vacant lots at default of property standards or as deemed necessary by Director of Works and Engineering

$150/hour Snowplow / Operator plus $130 per metric tonne salt

Plowing, sanding and salting where required on un-assumed subdivision roads (ie. within Municipal road allowances) as deemed necessary by Director of Works and Engineering.

$2000<=24 feet plus $72.10 per foot thereafter

Flat rate plus fee (minimum 24 lineal feet, maximum 2 foot diameter), material to be HDPE and diameter at discretion of Director of Works and Engineering, intended to recover costs for installing new entrance culverts for single family residential infilling (not commercial/industrial or subdivision developments), includes traffic control costs.

$200 per foot

Rate per foot of culvert extension (maximum 2 foot diameter), intended to recover costs for widening existing single family residential entrance culverts, includes traffic control costs.

$309

Supply and installation of roadway signage within Municipal road allowance at request of private owner where signage is not required under provisions of OTM, signage shall become property and responsibility of Municipality including future replacement. Flat rate fee per occurrence, material costs include sign, post and hardware and nominal fee for future replacement.

$206 

Any work occupying Municipal right-of-way or portions thereof, requires submission of a Traffic Control Plan in accordance with OTM Book 7, review of applicable securities and insurance, fee not applicable to permitted special events. Flat rate fee per occurrence, fee not applicable to Capital work projects or agents / contractors thereof, utility companies with franchise agreements required to notify road authority of work activity Road Occupancy Permits related to filming will incur staff time fees to have roads staff set up and monitor traffic control as calculated by time indicated on Road Occupancy Permit Application.

$250 + $1,250 refundable deposit

Review and approval of new residential entrances, includes field investigation where required, (see Note 5), fee shall not be in addition to approved applications under Site Plan Control (Minor or Major), Plan of Subdivision, OPA, ZBA, Minor Variance or Consent to Sever. Flat rate fee per occurrence, intended to recover costs associated with review and approval of new entrances including sight line visibility, culvert requirements, roadway signage.

$36.76 <1 Hour plus $36.76/hr thereafter per operator required

Dispatch of a roads operator during normal working hours at request of consumer / account holder / plumber. The rate per hour (1 hour minimum charge per occurrence) is at the discretion of the Director of Works and Engineering.

$110.28 <1 hour plus $73.52/hr thereafter per operator required

Dispatch of a roads operator outside of normal working hours / weekends / statutory holidays, at request of consumer / account holder / plumber. The rate per hour (1 hour minimum charge per occurrence) is at the discretion of the Director of Works and Engineering.

ITEM #18

Boulevard Tree Planting

$440/previous years average

Residents are able to donate to the Municipality to have a tree planted in the boulevard by their homes. The tree will be planted at the same time as the annual tree planting contract. Approved species are available on the website for residents to choose. The fee includes the purchase of the tree, planting by the awarded contractor, and a two year warranty to ensure survival.

$515

Review of site servicing (water, sanitary, storm) to ensure compliance with municipal standards, review of lot grading and drainage, review design reports for structural retaining walls and fences and slope hazards, includes field investigation and routine construction inspection where required. Flat rate fee is intended to ensure compliance to Municipal standards and for the protection against negative impacts to abutting lands.

$206

Physically locate Municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer laterals and mains within Municipal road allowance vis-à-vis surface demarcations (ie. required condition of severance applications, building additions, private service replacements), confirmation of separate municipal services to separate dwellings. Flat rate fee per occurrence, includes written locate drawing, field investigation, review of sewer / water locate cards and GIS database, field demarcation and traffic control, material cost includes spray paint and grade stakes where applicable and repairs/maintenance of electronic locator device, dye tablet testing of sanitary laterals and camera investigation of laterals where applicable and at discretion of Director of Works and Engineering.

$412

Review and approval of private encroachments within the Municipal road allowance (ie. stone retaining walls, porches, steps, landscape features and appurtenances), permit is conditional upon approval of required encroachment agreement by Council. Includes field investigation where required. Flat rate fee per occurrence.

$275.00 per service type

Inspection of water, sanitary and storm sewer services by private third party contractors to ensure compliance with Municipal standards, fee applicable for infilling, excludes lots under umbrella of subdivision agreements. Servicing inspection fee is for one 3/4" or 1" water service, one 6" sanitary service c/w 4" reducer and one 6" storm service (additional fees will be required for additional and/or larger services. Flat rate fee per occurrence, intended to recover costs associated with inspecting the construction of water, sanitary and/or storm services from main to property line by private third party contractors, intended for single family residential infilling (not commercial/industrial and subdivision developments), includes costs for 'as-constructed' measurements and records, creation of water and sewer database cards and GIS input, does not include mainstop installation by licensed water distribution operator.

$309

Review and approval of proposals for abandonment of Municipal services (water, sanitary or storm), including inspection of capping following demolition. Deposit required to ensure that private demolition contractor complies with Municipal requirements for properly abandoning Municipal services at property line and/or at main where required, including capping sanitary and storm laterals and capping mainstop at watermain, deposit less deficiencies to be returned upon satisfaction of Director of Works and Engineering.

4.5% of Total Development Cost <=$200,000 plus 2.5% thereafter

Review of site servicing (water, sanitary, storm) to ensure compliance with municipal standards, review of lot grading and drainage, review design reports for structural retaining walls and fences and slope hazards, includes field investigation and routine construction inspection where required.

ITEM # 9 - Private Servicing Refundable Deposit

Deposit required to ensure that private servicing work, grading and drainage and reinstatement of Municipal road allowance and appurtenances thereof are constructed to Municipal standards and according to approved drawings, deposit less deficiencies to be returned upon satisfaction of the Director of Works and Engineering.

$2060

Flat rate fee per occurrence, intended to ensure compliance with approved drawings and municipal standards and that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner, not usually a problem with infilling lots but mainly with subdivision lots wherein lots are sold by developer to home builder or where homeowner changes grading (ie. swimming pool installation ) prior to release of subdivision securities, subdivision agreements to include clause requiring builders to submit deposit prior to building permit and regarding requirement for plot plans.

$50 per hour

Intended to recover the costs of processing applications and scheduling items listed as “Time plus Materials."

2. Student Transit (per trip)1

Student shall be any person of age 4 to 17 inclusive, applicable for patrons of conventional / specilized / shuttle bus, (Patrons of Specialized transit service required to obtain authorization by Accessibility Committee prior to use)

$2.00

$2.00 per trip (does not include shuttle transfer)

Cash fare per trip, photo identification may be required by Transit Operator as proof of age

3. Student Transit (monthly)2

Student shall be any person of age 4 to 17 inclusive, applicable for patrons of conventional / specilized / shuttle bus, (Patrons of Specialized transit service required to obtain authorization by Accessibility Committee prior to use)

$30

Pass includes transfer to Inter-Municipal shuttle and Rolls

4. Student Pass (Reduced Hours)3

Student shall be any person of age 4 to 17 inclusive, applicable for patrons of conventional/shuttle bus, (Patrons of Specialized transit service required to obtain authorization by Accessibility Committee prior to use)

$15

Does not include transfers to Inter-Municipal shuttle or the Rolls

Photo identification may be required by Transit Operator as proof of eligibility

5. Adult Transit (per trip)4

Adult shall be any person of age 18 to 64 inclusive, applicable for patrons of conventional / mobility / shuttle bus, (Patrons of Specialized transit service required to obtain authorization by Accessibility Committee prior to use)

$2.50

$2.50 per trip (does not include shuttle transfer)

Cash fare per trip, photo identification may be required by Transit Operator as proof of age

6. Adult Transit (monthly)5

Adult shall be any person of age 18 to 64 inclusive, applicable for patrons of conventional / mobility / shuttle bus, (Patrons of Specialized transit service required to obtain authorization by Accessibility Committee prior to use)

$60

30 day pass includes transfer to Inter-Municipal shuttle and Rolls

7. Senior Transit (per trip)6

Senior shall be any person of age 65 or over, applicable for patrons of conventional / specialized / shuttle bus, (Patrons of Specialized transit service required to obtain authorization by Accessibility Committee prior to use)

$2.00

Does not include shuttle transfer

Cash fare per trip, photo identification may be required by Transit Operator as proof of age

8. Senior Transit (monthly)7

Senior shall be any person over the age of 65 inclusive, applicable for patrons of conventional / mobility / shuttle bus, (Patrons of Specialized transit service required to obtain authorization by Accessibility Committee prior to use)

$30

30 day pass includes transfer to Inter-Municipal shuttle and Rolls

• Placing or dumping less than 100m3 of fill

• Typical load for standard dual axle dump truck ~10m3

• less than 10 trucks
• typical for lawn or garden

• Minimal staff review

Staff time processing permit application - determination of:

• fill control plan (5.2(f))

• truck routes (5.3)

• mud mats and dust control (5.4)

• Placing or dumping between 100m3 and 500m3 of fill
• ~10 to 50 dump trucks
• Review of application including fill control plan to ensure no adverse impact on site and Neighbouring properties
• Monitoring of operation \
• Complaints re noise, dust, mud and volume of traffic
• Enforcement for non-compliance

Assumptions for Small Fill Operations:

• One initial visit at application and one during the work, one final.

staff time processing permit application - determination of:

• fill control plan (5.2(f))

• truck routes (5.3)

• mud mats and dust control (5.4)

• Placing or dumping more than 500m3 of fill

• More than 50 dump trucks

• Detailed information for fill control plan

• Consultants for review

• Longer operation requiring continued monitoring

• Additional enforcement

Assumptions for Large Fill Operations

• Application and review costs the same as for Small fill operations and the permit covers all costs for the first 500m3

• Additional costs for ongoing monitoring for the fill in excess of the first 500 m3 are included in costs per cubic metre.

• Time for site visits and dealing with duration of truck traffic and public concerns and additional communications with Owner factor into the unit costs per cubic metre.

Calculation Table to Determine Costs per Cubic Metre Based on subsequent 500m3

Group 'C' - Low Density Residential

• single detached
• semi-detached (per unit)
• duplex (per unit)
• converted dwelling (per unit)
• mobile home
• apartment-in-a-house

Group 'C' - Multiple Residential (per unit)

• Townhouse
• Row dwelling
• Triplex
• Quadraplex
• Apartment
• Any other multiple unit dwelling
• All other Group 'C' occupancies (per unit)

Group 'C'

• Attached deck
• Porch
• Minor alterations
• Minor additions
• Garage
• Carport
• Accessory building
• All signs (per sign basis)
• Fire retrofitting
• Wood stoves/fuel burning appliances
• Pool
• Temporary buildings
• Stand alone heating
• Refurbishing heating
• Tank installation/removal (fuel sewage)
• Other permits (change of use, renewal)
• Demolition of single detached and two-unit dwellings
• L.L.B.O application
• Retaining wall
• Occupancy or final inspection when more than 2 years has passed since the building permit was issued
• Request for copy of permit
• Change of ownership

$25.00 per sign, for signs 1m² (10.76 sq. ft.) and under in size

$200.00 per sign, for signs larger than 1m² (10.76 sq. ft.) in size

Sandwich board signs

• New
• Annual Renewal (January 1-February 1):
• Annual Renewal (after February 1):

• $50.00
• $10.00
• $50.00

Sidewalk merchandise permit

• New
• Annual Renewal (January 1-February 1):
• Annual Renewal (after February 1):

• $50.00
• $10.00
• $50.00

Outdoor restaurant/patio

• New
• Annual renewal

• $50.00
• $10.00

Municipal number for Ward 2

$75.00 (includes number, sign, installation)

Annual Dog Tag Purchase (not spayed or neutered)

** early discount fees are no longer available

Fire Regulation Compliance Letter

Letter or copies of reports required for sale of property, insurance purposes or banking requests. (Requires authorization release from owner.)

Request for Access to Records $88.00

Other than Freedom of Information Requests

$88.00 per request

Burn Permit – Recreational (1 square/metre) - Rural Area Only

(This fee can be revoked at the discretion of the Director of Fire and Emergency Services or his/her designate)

Burn Permit – Open Air Burn (3 cubic/metre) - Rural Area Only

(This fee can be revoked at the discretion of the Director of Fire and Emergency Services or his/her designate)

Burn Permit - Oversized Burn - Rural Area only

(This fee can be revoked at the discretion of the Director of Fire and Emergency Services or his/her designate)

Fireworks License

Establishments Offering Fireworks For Sale

Fireworks License

Individual Special Events

Inspections 

Including Residential Building Containing Not More Than 2 Dwelling Units, Multiple Occupancy Residential Building, Commercial or Industrial Building, day Nursery/ Home Day Care Facility.

$88.00 per hour or part thereof

$44.00 per additional 1/2 hour

Licensing Inspection

Including Liquor and Tent Licensing

$88.00 per hour or part thereof

$44.00 per additional 1/2 hour

Attendance at a Non-Resident Motor Vehicle Collision or Vehicle Fire

$485.00 Per Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck + Manpower + any additional costs to the Municipality

$242.50 Per Additional 1/2 Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck + Manpower + any additional costs to the Municipality.

Hazardous Materials Incident Response

Attendance at hazardous material incidents regardless of location.

$485.00 Per Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck + Manpower + any additional costs to the Municipality.

$242.50 Per Additional 1/2 Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck + Manpower + any additional costs to the Municipality

Railway Response

Response to fires on or beside rail lines caused by rail company.

Additional Expenses

To retain a private contractor, rent special equipment not normally carried on a fire vehicle in order to suppress or extinguish a fire, prevent fire spread, preserve property or evidence, or in order to eliminate an emergency or risk of an emergency situation

False Alarms

For a 3rd call within a 6 month period

$485.00 Per Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck + Manpower

$242.50 Per Additional ½ Hour or current MTO rate/ Per Truck + Manpower

Fire Watch (Per person, per hour)

Following the extinguishment of a fire, where the fire department is requested to conduct a fire watch. Property owner invoiced.

$485.00 Per Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck + Manpower

$242.50 Per Additional ½ Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck

Vehicle Standby Services

To include the provision of a vehicle and crew to stand by for filming, social functions etc.

$485.00 Per Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck + Manpower

$242.50 Per Additional ½ Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck + Manpower

$485.00 Per Hour or current MTO rate / Per Truck + Manpower

$242.50 Per Additional ½ Hour or current MTO rate/ Per Truck + Manpower

$485 Per Hour or current MTO rate for Vessel + Manpower

$242.50 Per Additional ½ Hour or current MTO rate for Vessel + Manpower