Fees

Fees

Effective January 1st, 2023, View By-Law 96-2022

Effective March 20, 2023, Amendment to Schedule L - Cemetery Fees

Effective August 1, 2023, Amendment to Schedule A - Administration Fees


Expand a section below to see associated fees

General                                           

  2023

Tax Certificate $60.00
Certified True Copy $ 7.00 (for the first 5 signatures, $2.00 per signature thereafter)
Commissioner of Oath $ 30.00 (for the first 5 signatures, $2.00 per signature thereafter)
Photocopying/Scanning  
  Black and White $ 0.25 per page
  Colour $ 0.50 per page
Computer Printout  
  Black and White $ 0.25 per page
  Colour $ 0.50 per page
Death Registration $ 25.00
Administration Fee (if not classified elsewhere) $ 85.00
Municipal Accommodation Tax - Late Remittance Fee $ 250.00 per month
Special Meeting of Council $ 350.00
Faxes – Receipt only of fax message $ 1.00 per page received
Faxes – Sending of Fax Message $ 5.00 minimum fee plus $ 1.00 per page
Verification – Water/Sewer, Taxes, Residency $ 45.00 per letter
Tax Sale (Tender Package) $ 25.00 (plus $ 3.00 for postage/handling)
Land Appraisals  
Land Appraisals - Performed by Municipality $ 25.00
Land Appraisals - Outsourced Actual Cost
Municipal Pins $ 3.00
Blue Boxes (Recycling) $ 10.00
Composters - Large $ 50.00
Composters - Small $ 9.00

Freedom of information requests

 
Application Fee (All other costs as per MFIPPA legislation) $ 5.00 (taxes not applicable)
Other Costs Per MFIPPA legislation
Preparation/Research of Documents (Consists of research, municipal staff costs and disbursements) $ 30.00/hour (1 hour minimum)

Reprint fees

 
Tax Bills $ 5.00
Water/Sewage Bills $ 5.00
Mortgage Listing Fees $ 10.00

Lottery licensing fees

 
Bingo 1% of Prizes
Media Bingo 3% of Prizes
Break Open Ticket 1.5% of Prizes
Raffle 3% of Prizes
Bazaar - Raffle/Bingo 2% of Prizes
  Per Wheel/Day $ 10.00

Administration Fee - Credit Card

Credit card payments for Commercial, Multi Residential, Industrial and Large Industrial Property Taxes shall be subject to a four percent (4%) surcharge for all transactions, regardless of the transaction amount.

Credit card payments for Residential Property Taxes subject to a two point seven five percent (2.75%) surcharge shall be limited to current year property taxes for one (1) Residential Property.

Credit card payments for second and subsequent Residential Property Taxes shall be subject to a four percent (4%) surcharge for all transactions, regardless of the transaction amount.

Credit card payments for arrears Residential Property taxes shall be subject to a four percent (4%) surcharge for all transactions, regardless of the transaction amount.

Credit card payments for Municipal Services, other than property taxation, shall be subject to a two point seven five percent (2.75%) surcharge.


Real Tax Fees for Tax Registration

 
Engage Professional Services 2023
  Set up files and prepare for tax registration $400.00
  Notices under the Farm Debt Mediation Act $50.00 per notice
Tax Registration - Part 1 $ 475.00
Obtain and analyze Title Search *.
Additional fees may apply for complex title searches.
Prepare Tax Arrears Certificate and file folder. *Additional fees may apply for complex title searches
 
Execution Searches (Sheriff’s Certificates) $ 25.00 per name
Copies of Executions (Writs of Seizure and Sale) $ 20.00 per writ
Tax Registration - Part 2 $ 250.00 each
  Register Tax Arrears Certificate.
Register Cancellation Certificate, Tax Deed, or Notice of Vesting.
Update Title Search.
Prepare First Notices.
Prepare Treasurer Statutory Declaration.
 
Execution Searches (Sheriff’s Certificates) $ 25.00 per name
Corporate Searches $ 50.00 per name
Mail Notice of Registration of a Tax Arrears Certificate (“First Notices”) $ 25.00 per notice **Notices outside of Canada are $ 60.00 extra
Additional Farm Debt Notices or Bankruptcy
Notices
$ 100.00 Administrative Fee plus $ 50.00 per notice **Notices outside of Canada are $60.00 extra
Additional First Notices $ 100.00 Administrative Fee plus $ 25.00 per notice **Notices outside of Canada are $6 0.00 extra
Tax Registration - Part 3  
Update Title Search. Prepare Final Notices. $ 250.00
Mail Final Notices $ 25.00 per notice **Notices outside of Canada are $ 60.00 extra
Additional Final Notices, if required $ 100.00 Administrative Fee plus $ 25.00 per notice **Notices outside of Canada are $ 60.00 extra
Municipality’s Administrative Fee for Tax Registration $ 100.00 plus 5% of all Real Tax fees, when applied
Notices outside of Canada are $60.00 extra  

 

Tax Sale - Real Tax Fees

2023
Tax Sale - includes Treasurers' Statutory Declaration, Advertisement, Tender Packages, Tender Opening Checklist, Notices to Higher and Lower Tenderer, Tender Rejection Form, Payment into Court Requisition, Auctioneer and Surveying, if required are additional $ 1,100.00
Notices to Interested Parties and Public Trustee after payment into court has been made $ 25.00 per notice
List a tax sale property with OntarioTaxSale $ 475.00
Re-advertise Tax Sale $ 1,100.00
Apply for payment out of court of excess funds $ 1,135.00
Municipality's Administrative Fee for Tax Sale 5% of all Real Tax fees, when applied

 

Extension Agreement

2023  
Prepare Extension Agreement and present to Council for consideration $ 200.00  

 

Municipal Parking Lots - 155 & 171 Howey Street

2023
Parking Only $ 170.00 per annum
Parking and Hydro $ 330.00 per annum

 

Municipal Parking Lot - St. Paul's Bay

  2023
Parking Only   $ 200.00 per annum

 

Closing of Highway

2023
Commercial or Industrial Closure $ 200.00 per closure
Not for Profit/Charity Event No charge

 

AGCO Liquor Sale Licenses

2023
Agency Letters of Approval - in combination with Municipal Information Form, Letter of Non-Objection $ 170.00 per application
Municipal Information Form $ 50.00 per application
Letter of Non-Objection $ 50.00 per application

 

Other Direct Incidental Costs

  2023
    Costs for other direct incidental items not considered above to be established as incurred, based on invoices cost plus fifteen (15%) percent

Landing Fees

 
Turbo and Jet Aircraft  
  Domestic   2023
    10,00 kg or less $ 3.92 per 1,000 kg
    10,001 kg to 45,000 kg $ 5.34 per 1,000 kg
    45,001 kg or greater $ 5.92 per 1,000 kg
    Minimum Landing Fee $ 19.52
Piston Aircraft  
  Domestic    
    Minimum Landing Fee $ 10.37

 

General Terminal Charges

 
Aircraft Seating                                                        
2023
  1 - 9 $ 19.70
  10 - 15 $ 32.92
  16 - 25 $ 50.71
  26 - 45 $ 86.30
  46 - 60 $ 135.31
  61 - 89 $ 203.21
  90 or greater $ 278.62

 

Aircraft Parking Charges

   
    2023  
Aircraft Weight Daily Charge
Annual Charge
  2,000 kg or less $ 12.93 $ 718.56
  2,001 kg to 5,000 kg $ 13.55 $ 832.39
  5,001 kg to 10, 000 kg $ 21.85 -
  10,001 kg to 30,000 kg $ 45.29 -
  30,001 kg or greater $ 65.65 -

 

Land Rental Rate

2023
Light Industrial - Full Service with Apron Access             
$ 2.05 per sq meter per year
       
Light Industrial - Partial Service with Apron Access $ 1.85 per sq. meter per year
       
Light Industrial - For the Purpose of Dispensing Aviation Fuels $ 6.90 per sq. meter per year
       
Light Industrial – Full Service without Apron Access $ 1.53 per sq meter per year
       
Minimum Charge $ 1,188.78 per year
       

 

Airport Terminal Building       

2023

Ticket Counter   $ 593.50 per sq. meter per year
Office Space   $ 489.16 per sq. meter per year
Baggage/Industrial Area   $ 300.01 per sq. meter per year
Conference Room (Rental)  

$ 45.00 for first hour & $17.59 each additional hour

 

Retail Concession       

2023

Concession Fee   7% of gross revenue per month
Retail Space   $ 111.40 per sq. meter per year

 

Vehicle Concession   

2023

Concession Fee   Minimum guarantee $ 448.82 per month of 7% of gross revenue per month, whichever is greater
Counter Space   $ 62.19 per month
Vehicle Parking   Four (4) free stalls per month - Extra parking spots per Vehicle Parking Rates

 

Vending Machines     

2023

Concession Fee   7% of gross revenue per month
Machine Space   $ 278.49 per year
ATM/Cash Machine   25% of gross revenue per month

 

TV Monitor Advertising

 
2023  
$ 38.00 per month for one 15 second advertisement  
$ 68.00 per month for one 30 second advertisement  
$ 106.00 per month for one 45 second advertisement  
$ 136.00 per month for dedicated monitor  

 

Display Cases

 
2023  
$ 620.00 per year  

 

Pamphlet Advertising

 
2023  
$ 150.00 - full size (8.5" x 11") per year  
$ 100.00 - half size per year  

 

Pay Telephone

As per Bell Agreement

 

Vehicle Parking

 
  2023
 
  Short Term
 
  First 30 minutes free  
  $ 2.00 per hour after 30 minutes  
  $ 9.00 maximum per day  
  $ 100.00 per 30 day period  
  Long Term
 
  additional $10.00 per heater per day  
  $ 2.00 per hour  
  $ 9.00 maximum per day  
  $ 100.00 per 30 day period  

 

Fuel Concession

 
  2023  
Av Gas $ 0.1042 per litre  
Turbo Fuel $ 0.0508 per litre  

 

Registration for Mobile Refueling and  Defueling Equipment

 
2023  
$ 0.0672 per kilogram gross weight per year  

 

Environmental Fuel Storage

 
2023  
$ 0.0290 per litre tank storage capacity per year  

 

Airplane Plug-ins

 
2023  
$ 10.00 per day per heater  

Airport Improvement Fee


There shall be levied and collected upon such class of persons the fee of $20.30 per
passenger for all passengers departing the Red Lake Airport via schedule flights be
they regularly scheduled flights or air charter flights.


The fee is comprised as follows:

2023 Fees

$ 8.24 Passenger Departure Fee

$ 13.07 Airport Improvement Fee

The fee becomes due and payable to the Airport Manager or his/her designate
immediately prior to boarding of the scheduled or charter flight by means of the
purchase of a ticket from the automated parking machine or other form of purchase
as determined by the Airport Manager or his/her designate.


The failure to pay such fee will result in a departing passenger not being allowed to
enplane or be subject to such other measures as deemed appropriate by the Airport
Manager or his/her designate.


The definition of “departing passenger” shall be construed to mean only those
passengers who have a ticket indicating that departure is from Red Lake Airport and
shall not be construed to mean a passenger whose departure originated elsewhere
and who is continuing on the same flight to another destination.


The failure to report departing passengers by the 15th of the next month, will result in
billing based on the aircraft passenger capacity.


General

The fees and charges set out on the attached Schedule shall be subject to taxes as applicable, with the exception of Vehicle Parking, Fuel Concession, Airplane Plug Ins and Airport Imrprovement Fee which include taxes.

Rates for the Cochenour Arena are as Follows

 
High School/Junior A Sports                                     
2023
  Practice Time     $72.88/hour + HST
  Games     $101.16/hour + HST
Minor Leagues/Use - Hockey/Figure Skating   $70.71/hour + HST
Adult Leagues/Use - Hockey Commercial/Senior/Recreation/Figure Skating/Pleasure   $99.80/hour + HST
Public School (classroom)   $2.00/student/adult
Drop In Fees:  
  Open Skate/Pay to Play 12 yrs. & under   $2.00/person
    13 yrs. & over    

 

Arena Room Rental Rates are as follows:

      2023  
      Rental Rate Monthly Hydro Consumption
Storage Rooms (small)     $274.90/Season + HST $89.31/month + HST
Storage Rooms (Large)     $397.95/Season + HST $130.05/month + HST

Area/Building(s) Required

 

2023

Rental Fee (Per Hour or Per Day)

Cochenour Arena    
  Social functions w/o bar up to 8 hours   $ 450.54
  Social Function with bar up to 8 hours   $ 563.09
  Additional Hours   $ 56.46/hour
  3 day package (with or w/o bar)   $ 1,689.29
Cochenour/Red Lake Base Ball Diamonds    
  Children’s League (season)   $ 25.01
  Adult League (season)   $ 119.66
  Other   Contact Recreation Supervisor
  Rental (No Lights)   $ 37.14
  Rental (Lights)   $ 47.76
Cochenour Hall Kitchen    
  Use of Kitchen equipment (no cooking)   $ 39.47/Day
  Non-Catering (hall not req. – up to 8 hrs)   $ 112.70/Day
  Hourly Rate   $ 24.83/hour
  Catering 0-50 people    $ 36.10/Day
  Catering 51-100 people   $ 64.19/Day
  Catering 101-150 people   $ 92.38/Day
  Catering 151-204 people   $ 120.52/Day
Cochenour Social Hall    
  Non-profit with bar (wedding/anniversary)   $ 281.54
  Non-profit w/o bar (tea/bazaar)   $ 180.21
  Meetings / Birthday Parties / Clubs / Organizations   $ 82.22 for first hour and $16.91 each additional hour
Council Chambers (Dependent on hours of operation)  (Coffee not available)    $ 28.18 for first hour and $16.91 each additional hour
Conference Room (Dependent on hours of operation) (Coffee not available)   $ 16.91 for first hour and $ 9.04 each additional hour
RL Community Centre Lobby   $ 28.18 for first hour and $16.91 each additional hour
Market Pavilion
   
  Half Day (up to 4 hours)   $ 210.00
  Full Day (over 4 hours)   $ 420.00

Memberships

Includes, squash, weight room and sauna. One day advance notice for cardiovascular machine booking

        2023  
Type Length     Cost Add Programs
Adult 1 Year     $225.36 + $100.00
  3 Month     $96.68 + $50.00
  1 Month     $42.68 + $25.00
Student/Senior       25% off adult rates  
Junior 1 Year     $50.39  
  3 Month     $24.54  
  1 Month     $18.66  

 

Book of Passes (10)

      2023  
      Adult Student/Senior
General     $40.58 $31.69

 

Daily Drop-In

    2023
Adult   $5.50
Student/Senior   $5.00
Junior   $3.25

 

Locker Rentals (Members Only) date to coincide with membership

        2023    
        One (1) Year Three (3) Month One (1) Month
Full       $52.19 $28.51 $12.94
Half       $38.80 $15.54 $6.48

Custom Works

Equipment Make   2023 Rate ($)
Grader 2008 Volvo   135.00
Loader 2007 Volvo   125.00
Skid-Steer 1984 Bobcat   84.00
Backhoe 2005 Caterpillar   140.00
Loader 2011 Volvo   125.00
Dump Truck 2020 Western Star   125.00
Skid-Steer 2013 Volvo   105.00
Vacu-Trailer 2015 Ringo-Matic   375.00
Dump Trailer     100.00
1 ton with plow 2109 Ford   100.00
Compressor Rand   45.00
Car Hauler     100.00
Chipper Vermeer   84.00
Steamer Mi-I-M Corp   234.00
Tractor/End Dump 2012 Kenworth   145.00
Dump Truck/Sander 2016 Western Star   115.00
Sander with Sand 2016 Western Star   170.00
Generator     61.00
Sweeper 1994 Elgin   135.00
Skid-steer Case   110.00
Concrete Saw     56.00
Electro Fusing Machine     112.00
Sewer Camera     117.00
Water Pump/electric Any   45.00/Day
Water Pump/gas Any   63.00/Day
      $ 25.00/hour for half ton truck required at work site

 

Labour Rates

      2023
Equipment Operator Regular work hours   $ 70.00 per hour
  Overtime hours   $ 105.00 per hour
Labourer Regular work hours   $ 50.00 per hour
  Overtime hours   $ 75.00 per hour
Lead Hand Regular work hours   $ 90.00 per hour
  Overtime hours   $ 135.00 per hour
 

Miss McKenzie II

2023 Ferry Passenger Rates and Categories

Category of Service Provided
Category Annual * Monthly * Per Trip
Family $ 379.00 $ 76.00 Not Applicable
Single (Adult) $ 275.00 $ 55.00 $ 4.00
Student (with Student ID) $ 104.00 $ 21.00 $ 2.00
Senior $ 93.00 $ 19.00 $ 1.50
Child $ 93.00 $ 19.00 $ 1.50
Toddler/Infant Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
* Annual Rates are based on Ferry operating for six (6) months (mid-May to mid-November) each year. Full year fees are discounted.
Penalty
Should anyone choose to not pay their ferry pass fees as noted above, will be
subject to receive a penalty at the sole discretion of the Municipality.
Definitions
Family Mother/Father/Child or other Immediate Family Member 17
years and younger residing at same residence.
Single (Adult) Person 18 years and older.
Student Person aged 18 and older attending a University, College,
Community College, Trade School or other Educational
Institution. Must have a student identification (I D) card.
Senior Person 65 years and older.
Child Person between the age of 3 and 17 years.
Toddler/Infant Person under the age of 3 years.
Conditions
In the event the Ferry is removed from service for a mechanical or other circumstance, as
these situations are beyond the immediate control of the Municipality, there shall be no prorating or reimbursement of either the monthly or annual fees paid.
Municipal Staff reserve the right to request proof of age and/or residency.
All Ferry Fares are HST Exempt (GST/HST Memorandum 28.1 – June 2009)

Civil Marriage Service Fees

The following fees for Civil Marriage Services will apply, with a percentage of the fees paid to
the Marriage Commissioner:


Civil Ceremonies

$ 312.00 – (plus H.S.T.) – Monday to Friday during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
$ 364.00 – (plus H.S.T) – Monday to Friday – after regular business hours, Saturday and Sunday (within our boundaries)
$ 465.75 – (plus H.S.T.) Monday to Sunday (outside boundaries or on a boat)

Renewal of Vows

$ 250.00 (plus H.S.T) – Monday to Friday – during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
$ 300.00 (plus H.S.T.) – Monday to Friday – after regular business hours, Saturday and Sunday (within our boundaries)
$ 350.00 (plus H.S.T.) Monday to Sunday (outside boundaries or on a boat)

Rental of Council Chambers

$ 75.00 (plus H.S.T.) – (dependent on availability and not available after regular business hours or on Saturday, Sunday and holidays)

Other Fees

$ 130.00 - (no tax) – Marriage License Fee
$ 50.00 (plus H.S.T.) – Cancellation Fee
(Applied should the Ceremony be cancelled prior to the originally scheduled date)

Search and provide planning information including property description, surveys, aerial sketches, zoning regulations $0.25 per page
Zoning and Building Compliance or Status Letters $50.00
Administration Fee $25.00 per hour
Pre-Consultation/Inquiry (The fee is deducted from the related planning application fee if the related application is submitted within one year of the pre-consultation/inquiry) $100.00
Official Plan Amendment $700.00
Zoning By-Law Amendment $600.00
Temporary Use By-Law $600.00
Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision $2,000.00
Major Modifications to Draft Plan Approval $500.00
Subdivision Agreement  
Up to 20 lots $2,000.00
21-50 lots $4,000.00
51 lots and up $6,000.00
Consent $600.00
Parkland Conveyance Per New Lot Created by Consent $200.00
Where more than one Planning Application is proposed, the required fee for the second application may be reduced if there is an opportunity to coordinate the processing of the applications. $200.00 (reduction)
Validation of Title $300.00
Garden Suite Agreements, Development Agreements $500.00
Minor Variance/Permission to Enlarge Non-Conforming Use $300.00
Amendment to Application for OPA, ZBL, Consent or Minor Variance which requires recirculation $200.00
Additional Public Meetings/Special PAC Meetings $100.00
Minor Site Plan Approval $25.00
Major Site Plan Approval Including Site Plan Agreement $550.00
Amendment to Site Plan Agreement $100.00
Legal Fees (If Municipal Solicitor is representing)For fees incurred by the Municipality for Local Planning Appeal Tribunal deposit of $2,500 will be required after submission of appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Any additional fees incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. $2,500.00 Deposit
Application for Purchase or Lease of Municipal Road Allowance. Total cost to purchase will include the administrative fee ($500.00) + Fair Market Value + all associated costs. $500.00

Burn Permits

  2023
Annual Permit   $40.00 per season
4 Day Permit   $10.00 per permit
Incinerator Permit (Includes Inspection)   $50.00 per season
Level 3 Permit (includes Inspection)   $400.00 per season
     

Training/Education

   
Fire Safety Training   $75.00 per hour
     

Inspections/Reports & Plans

   
Inspection on Request   $75.00 per hour
Letters of Compliance/File Search   $75.00 per report
Incident Report   $75.00 per report
Propane Facility Risk and Safety Management Plan (RSMP)    
Level I Plans (initial)   $600.00
Level I Plans (renewal or revision)   $300.00
Level II and III Plans (initial)   $2,400.00
Level II and III Plans (renewal or revision)   $1,200.00
     

Other

   
Air Cylinder Refill   $15.00 per cylinder
Individual Smoke Alarm   $40.00 per alarm
Individual Carbon Monoxide Alarm   $60.00 per alarm
Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm   $75.00 per alarm
Emergency Key Box   $275.00 per box + shipping and HST
     
Response    
Out of Town Emergency Calls under Highway Act - Charge to MTO
  MTO Rate
Standby Charges   MTO Rate
Response to Natural Gas Emergencies   MTO Rate
Hazardous Materials Spills   MTO rate plus cost recovery for consumables
Illicit Drug Labs and/or Marijuana Grow Operations   MTO rate plus cost recovery for consumables
Response to Open Air Fires   MTO Rate
Preventable False Alarms   MTO Rate
Other Fire Department Cost Recoveries   MTO Rate plus cost recovery for consumables

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MTO Rate: Fees are based on rates set by the Ministry of Transportation.

Hazardous Materials Spills: to recover actual costs for consumable materials, in addition to
the hourly cost of the fire department's response for any response involing the containment or
clean-up of a hazardous materials spill. The cost will be billed to the person having control of
the pollutant.

Illicit Drug Labs and/or Marijuana Grow Operations: to recover actual costs for consumable
materials, in addition to the hourly cost of the fire dept response for any response involving an
illicit drug lab and/or marijuana grow operation.

Inspections on Request: this fee applies to all fire prevention inspections that are initiated at
the request of the property owner or agent. These inspection requests may be for the purpose
of a property sale, accreditation, licensing, at the request of an insurance company, to obtain
compliance with other regulations (long term care, day care etc.) or for any other purpose
where the inspection is requested and not initiated by the fire department.

Other Fire Department Cost Recoveries: a *property owner may be responsible for the costs
required to retain a private contractor or rental of specialized equipment in order to protect
persons and property and/or in order to preserve property and/or evidence and/or eliminate an
emergency or risk; further a *property owner may be responsible for the costs incurred
associated with an insured peril, fire and or other property related incidents, these costs may
also be recovered as part of this by-law such as the current MTO rate per vehicle per hour, plus
personnel costs, the use of firefighting foam, dry chemical extinguishing devices plus any
additional costs for each and every incident.

*Property Owner means the registered owner of property or any person, firm, corporation,
partnership or society and their heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives,
including a property manager, tenant, occupant, mortgagee in possession, receiver, manager,
trustee or trustee in bankruptcy or any other person having use, occupation, charge or control
over the property or any portion thereof.

Preventable False Alarm Response: this fee is chargeable to the owner of the property at
which the fire alarm was activated, as defined in Section 1 of the Ontario Fire Code, O. Reg.
213/07 as amended, for every third and subsequent occurrence in a 12 month period, where
fire department vehicles are dispatched, and it's determined by the fire department that the
response was due to a Preventable Fire Alarm or the failure to notify the department that the
system was being tested or worked on.

Response to Natural Gas Emergencies: for Fire Dept response to a natural gas incident and
determines that the incident was caused directly by a person or company who has failed to take
reasonable precautions including getting a utility locate and/or following proper guidelines
regarding digging around utility services.

Response to Open Air Fires: for Fire Dept response to any unauthorized open-air fire or an
open-fire that is being conducted in contravention of the guidelines for conducting a controlled
open-air burn.

Smoke, Carbon Monoxide, and Combination Alarms: Not for retail sale. Alarms can be
installed at the discretion of the Fire Chief or Incident Commander to ensure the occupancy is
compliant with Sections 2.13 and 2.16 of the Ontario Fire Code.

Standby Charges: requests may include, but not limited to, providing coverage at special
events, providing standby services to a business or providing coverage where fire supression
and/or rescue services is mandated to be present.

All cost recovery fees are subject to a 15% administration fee.

2023 FEES AND CHARGES

PART I - FIXED FEES AND CHARGES

(Regardless of amount of water used, if any)

 In this Part, the owner of each separately assessed parcel of land that is on a municipal water supply line shall pay the distribution and infrastructure renewal fees set out in the table below that are applicable to such parcel of land, regardless of the amount of water services used, if any, by the owner and/or other occupiers of such lands. 

Distribution Fees

       
As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi-Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Distribution Fee--5/8" Line $173.14 $346.24 $519.38 $1,038.75
Distribution Fee--3/4" Line $173.14 $346.24 $519.38 $1,038.75
Distribution Fee--1" Line $173.14 $346.24 $831.00 $1,661.96
Distribution Fee--11/2" Line $173.14 $346.24 $1,205.42 $2,492.96
Distribution Fee--2" Line $173.14 $346.24 $1,661.96 $3,323.96
Distribution Fee--3" Line $173.14 $346.24 $2,492.96 $4,985.93
Distribution Fee--4" Line $173.14 $346.24 $3,323.96 $6,615.44
Distribution Fee--6" Line $173.14 $346.24 $4,985.93 $9,971.85
Distribution Fee--8" Line $173.14 $346.24 $6,647.89 $13,295.82
         
As Calculated on an Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi-Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Distribution Fee--5/8" Line $43.28 $86.56 $129.84 $259.69
Distribution Fee--3/4" Line $43.28 $86.56 $129.84 $259.69
Distribution Fee--1" Line $43.28 $86.56 $207.75 $415.49
Distribution Fee--11/2" Line $43.28 $86.56 $311.35 $623.24
Distribution Fee--2" Line $43.28 $86.56 $415.49 $830.99
Distribution Fee--3" Line $43.28 $86.56 $623.24 $1,246.48
Distribution Fee--4" Line $43.28 $86.56 $830.99 $1,653.86
Distribution Fee--6" Line $43.28 $86.56 $1,246.48 $2,492.96
Distribution Fee--8" Line $43.28 $86.56 $1,661.97 $3,323.95
         

Infrastructure Renewal Fees

       
As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Infrastructure Renewal $372.82 $372.82 $372.82 $372.82
         
As Calculated on a Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Infrastructure Renewal $93.20 $93.20 $93.20 $93.20

PART II – CONSUMPTION FEES AND CHARGES

In addition to the fees and charges set out under Parts I and III to this Schedule, the following consumption fees and charges shall apply to all municipal water customers.

Customers with Metered Services:

Customers with metered services shall pay a meter rate as set forth in the table below.

As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) $2.40 $2.40 $3.60 $4.79
         
As Calculated on a Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) $2.40 $2.40 $3.60 $4.79

Customers with Non-metered Services:

Customers with non-metered services shall pay a flat fee of $535 per quarter ($2,140 per annum) plus the Distribution and Infrastructure Renewal fees.

PART III – OTHER FEES AND CHARGES

Connections and Inspections

The fees listed below shall be paid prior to the completion of any inspection, connection or disconnection.

  Normal Business Hours After Hours Call Out *
Turn On Water (Curb Stop) and/or Sewer $64.90 $194.79
Shut Off Water (Curb Stop) and/or Sewer $64.90 $194.79
Meter Reading/Meter Testing $64.90 $194.79
Initial Connection—Water or Sewer $432.64 $865.28
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Non Payment of Account Fee—Residential $135.20 Not Available
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Non Payment of Account Fee—Commercial/Industrial $324.48 Not Available
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Disregarding Contact Request Notifications $216.32 Not Available

After Hours Call Out

* After Hours Call Out applies to services rendered after Regular Business Hours.  Regular Business Hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays.  All other times are deemed After Hours

PART IV – WATER METER AND RELATED CHARGES

 

Charges for Water Meters and Related Appurtenance:  
16 mm X 19 mm (5/8” X 3/4”) Meter  Actual Cost Plus 15% Administration Fee
25 mm (1”) Meter Actual Cost Plus 15% Administration Fee
38 mm (1.5”) Meter Actual Cost Plus 15% Administration Fee
50 mm (2.0”) Meter Actual Cost Plus 15% Administration Fee
All Other Size Meter     Actual Cost Plus 15% Administration Fee
Meter Pit (Excluding Meter)  Actual Cost Plus 15% Administration Fee
   
Relocation of Water Meter Actual Cost Plus 15% Administration Fee

 

Temporary Supply of Water Provided to Contractors:
  Normal Business Hours After Hours Call Out* Frequency
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) Greater of $100 or $7.65/m3 Greater of $100 or $7.65/m3  
Connect or Disconnect $162.24 $486.72 Per Service
Distribution Fee $415.49 $415.49 Quarterly (Pro-Rated)
Infrastructure Renewal Fee $93.20 $93.20 Quarterly (Pro-Rated)
Administration Fee 15% 15%  

PART V – GENERAL

  1. Water Services Rates will be billed quarterly and shall be paid by the due date stated in such bill, failing which the interest and other charges set out in this by-law shall be applied.
  2. Where for any reason the consumption of water on premises has not been recorded, the meter fails to register or where in the opinion of the Treasurer the consumption of water has been wrongly recorded, the Municipality shall apply the “Customers with Non-metered Services” fees in Part II and the owner shall be liable to pay the amount applied.
  3. Water and/or Waste Water (Sewage) Accounts in arrears over 90 days may be subject to termination of water and waste water (sewage) services. Municipality personnel shall terminate such services by turning the curb stops off.  Services terminated for non-payment of accounts shall be subject to the applicable reinstatement fee, plus a security deposit in the amount of the customer’s charges for the two billing periods immediately prior to the termination of such services for both water and waste water (sewage) services.
  4. In the event that the water and/or waste water (sewage) services have been terminated by request of the customer or by the Municipality, the customer shall continue to be subject to the distribution and infrastructure renewal fees referred to in Part I above, billed quarterly.
  5. Customers disregarding two (2) requests to contact Public Works Department shall have services terminated by turning the curb stops off and shall be subject to reinstatement fees.
  6. The Water/Sewage Service Form attached as Schedule “K-3” shall form part of this Schedule.
  7. The Hydrant Use Form attached as Schedule “K-4” shall form part of this Schedule.
  8. The Contact Request Forms attached as Schedule “K-5” shall form part of this Schedule.

2023 FEES AND CHARGES

PART I - FIXED FEES AND CHARGES

(Regardless of amount of waste water (sewage) used, if any)

In this Part, the owner of each separately assessed parcel of land that is on a municipal water supply line shall pay the distribution and infrastructure renewal fees set out in the table below that are applicable to such parcel of land, regardless of the amount of waste water (sewage) services used, if any, by the owner and/or other occupiers of such lands. 

Distribution Fees - 2023

       
As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi-Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Distribution Fee--5/8" Line $86.57 $173.14 $259.67 $519.38
Distribution Fee--3/4" Line $86.57 $173.14 $259.67 $519.38
Distribution Fee--1" Line $86.57 $173.14 $415.50 $831.00
Distribution Fee--11/2" Line $86.57 $173.14 $623.25 $1,245.42
Distribution Fee--2" Line $86.57 $173.14 $831.00 $1,661.96
Distribution Fee--3" Line $86.57 $173.14 $1,246.50 $2,492.96
Distribution Fee--4" Line $86.57 $173.14 $1,661.96 $3,323.96
Distribution Fee--6" Line $86.57 $173.14 $2,492.96 $4,985.93
Distribution Fee--8" Line $86.57 $173.14 $3,323.96 $6,647.89
         
As Calculated on an Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi-Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Distribution Fee--5/8" Line $21.64 $43.28 $64.92 $129.84
Distribution Fee--3/4" Line $21.64 $43.28 $64.92 $129.84
Distribution Fee--1" Line $21.64 $43.28 $103.88 $207.75
Distribution Fee--11/2" Line $21.64 $43.28 $155.81 $311.36
Distribution Fee--2" Line $21.64 $43.28 $207.75 $415.49
Distribution Fee--3" Line $21.64 $43.28 $311.63 $623.24
Distribution Fee--4" Line $21.64 $43.28 $415.49 $830.99
Distribution Fee--6" Line $21.64 $43.28 $623.24 $1,246.48
Distribution Fee--8" Line $21.64 $43.28 $830.99 $1,661.97
         

Infrastructure Renewal Fees

       
As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Infrastructure Renewal $111.61 $111.61 $111.61 $111.61
         
As Calculated on a Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Infrastructure Renewal $27.90 $27.90 $27.90 $27.90

PART II – CONSUMPTION FEES AND CHARGES

In addition to the fees and charges set out under Parts I and III to this Schedule, the following consumption fees and charges shall apply to all municipal waste water (sewage) customers.

Customers with Metered Services:

Customers with metered services shall pay a meter rate as set forth in the table below.

As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) $1.97 $1.97 $2.95 $3.92
         
As Calculated on a Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) $1.97 $1.97 $2.95 $3.92

Customers with Non-metered Services:

Customers with non-metered services shall pay a flat fee of $535 per quarter ($2,140 per annum) plus the Distribution and Infrastructure Renewal fees.

PART III – OTHER FEES AND CHARGES

Connections and Inspections

The fees listed below shall be paid prior to the completion of any inspection, connection or disconnection.

  Normal Business Hours After Hours Call Out *
Turn On Water (Curb Stop) and/or Sewer $64.90 $194.79
Shut Off Water (Curb Stop) and/or Sewer $64.90 $194.79
Meter Reading/Meter Testing $64.90 $194.79
Initial Connection—Water or Sewer $432.64 $865.28
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Non Payment of Account Fee—Residential $135.20 Not Available
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Non Payment of Account Fee—Commercial/Industrial $324.48 Not Available
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Disregarding Contact Request Notifications $216.32 Not Available

After Hours Call Out

* After Hours Call Out applies to services rendered after Regular Business Hours.  Regular Business Hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays.  All other times are deemed After Hours

2023 Cemetery Rates

  Total Price Care and Maintenance Interment Rights
Single Grave $547.89 $255.00 $292.89
Cremation Grave $309.06 $152.00 $157.06
Columbarium - Woodland Cemetery      
Top 3 Rows $1,176.47 $176.47 $1,000.00
Bottom 2 Rows $973.50 $148.50 $825.00
All Sizes 12" x 12" x 12"      
Columbarium - Red Lake District Cemetery      
Top 3 Rows ("A" "F" "K") $1,382.35 $207.35 $1,175.00
Bottom 3 Rows ("A" "F" "K") $1,176.47 $176.47 $1,000.00
All Other Top 3 Rows $1,176.47 $176.47 $1,000.00
All Other Bottom 3 Rows $970.59 $145.59 $825.00
"A" "F" "K" Sizes 12" x 12" x 18"      
All Other Sizes 12" x 12" x 12"      
       

Opening and Closing Costs

     
  Weekdays Saturdays Statutory Holidays and Sundays
Full Burial $573.05 $827.74 $1,237.50
Rough box handling charge add $125.00 add $125.00 add $150.00
Vault handling charge add $200.00 add $200.00 add $200.00
Cremated Remains $260.00 $413.88 $591.60
Columbarium (if done by Municipal employee)      
1st Opening $84.89 $191.02 $210.00
Additional Openings $84.89 $191.02 $210.00
Disinterment Fee      
Full $1,420.00 Not Available Not Available
Cremated Remains $480.00 Not Available Not Available
Columbarium $79.59 Not Available Not Available
       

Memorial Marker Fees

     
Markers Total Care and Maintenance Preparation
Flat Marker $225.00 $100.00 $125.00
Upright Marker (up to 4 ft) $400.00 $200.00 $200.00
Upright Marker (more than 4 ft) $800.00 $400.00 $400.00
Columbarium Preservation Fee $50.00 $0.00 $50.00
       
Note:  HST is applicable on all fees listed above
     

Weigh Scales                                     

2023

Residential and Multi-Residential   $0.25 per kg (Minimum 10 kg - $2.50)
Commercial and Light Industrial   $0.25 per kg
Government and Institutional   $0.30 per kg
Large Industrial   $0.30 per kg

Bag Tags

   
Per Tag   $2.50/tag ($25.00 per sheet)

Refrigerants

   
Items containing refrigerant   $40.00

Contaminated Material

   

Types of material that are classified as contaminated include but not limited to Asbestos and contaminated soils. Contaminated material will only be accepted at the Transfer Station if it is from within the boundaries of the Municipality of Red Lake and a certificate of approval from a laboratory clearing the material for disposal has been produced. Asbestos shall not be loose.

 

$0.75/kg plus any costs associated with disposal

Household Hazardous Waste

   
Oily Water   $0.50 per liter
Used Fuel   $1.00 per liter
Aerosol Cans   $1.00 each
Fluorescent Lights   $0.75 each
Propane Tanks   $5.00 each
Motor Oil   $0.50 per liter
Other Flammable Liquids   $0.75 per liter
Paint Containers   $1.00 each
Empty Plastic Oil Containers   $0.25 each
Oil Filters   $1.00 each

Propane Fridges and Freezers

   
Each   $40.00

Vehicle Weighing on Scale

   
Per   $10.00

Items Free of Charge

   
Residential Tires    
Clean Wood (non-painted, stained or treated)    
Scrub Vegetation    
Household Hazardous Waste not listed above    
E-Waste    
Scrap Metal    

In the event that the weigh scales are inoperable, the following fees are to be charged:

   
Each bag, bundle or carton of waste   $2.50
Each piece of large individual items (e.g. couch, chair, mattress, etc.)   $5.00
Each load of construction material   $25.00
Each load of sorted material (3 ton vehicle or larger)   $50.00
Equipment containing refrigerant   $40.00

Account Service Charges:

Except in the case of a written agreement which provides otherwise, interest charges shall be added to all or any portion of any fees and charges that are due and payable at the rate of 2.25 percent per month (30.61% per annum compounded monthly) on the first day of default, and every thirty days thereafter on all amounts owing during such time as the default continues and such interest charges shall form part of the fees or charges owning.


    2023
Taxicab Operator Licence   $155.00
Taxicab Vehicle Licence   $53.00
Taxicab Drivers Licence   $27.00
Taxicab Drivers Licence Renewal   $27.00
Transfer of Vehicle Licence   $20.00
Replacement Plate   $20.00
Replacement Taxicab Drivers Licence   $10.00
    2023
Administration Fee   $100.00
    2023
Home-Based Business Licence   $155.00
Food Service Vehicle Licence   $255.00
Itinerant Salesperson Licence   $380.00
Special Event Licence   $130.00
Replacement Licence – (New Licence)   $25.00
Replacement Licence – (Copy of Original)   $10.00
Late Renewal Fee (After January 31 following year)(Home-Based Business)   $15.00

Annual License Fees

 

 

2023

Spayed/Neutered

 

$ 17.00

Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered

 

$ 32.00

Additional Dog in Excess of Two (2)

 

$100.00 per dog

Replacement Tag

 

$ 5.00

Transfer Owner Fee

 

$ 5.00

Late Fee

 

$ 10.00

Working Dog

 

$ 0.00

Pound Fees

 

 

2023

First (1st) Offense

 

$ 80.00

Second (2nd) Offense

 

$ 155.00

Third (3rd) and Subsequent Offense(s)

 

$ 205.00

Maintenance Fee per day, excluding day of pick-up

 

$ 35.00

Destroy Dog

 

$ 200.00

Surrender Fee

 

$ 100.00

Release Fee – After Hours

 

$ 20.00

    2023
Phillip Thomas Vinet Centennial Park   $360.00 plus applicable taxes
Rahill Beach   $360.00 plus applicable taxes
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