Fees

Fees

Effective January 1st, 2025 - View 2025 Tariff of Fees  Please note that there is now Non-Resident fees that will be introduced as part of the Tariff of Fees schedules commencing January 1st, 2025.  These fees apply to any person who does not live within the Municipal boundaries.  An exception to the Non-Resident fee will be made for persons under the age of 18 who are a Non-Resident but while in the area, are residing with a resident. 

These fees are designed to ensure fairness between residents and Non-Residents as residents contribute to these service through property taxes in addition to the user fees.

Please note:  you may be required to show proof of residency when paying for municipal products / services subject to the Non-Resident fee.  Proof of residency can include a photo identification with a civic address, copy of a property tax or utility bill, or rental receipt that show the civic address.

 

Effective January 1st, 2024 - View 2024 Tariff of Fees

 


Expand a section below to see associated fees

General                                           

2024 Fees

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  
Faxes – Incoming $ 1.00 per page received
Faxes – Outgoing $ 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
   

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.


Tax Registration - Real Tax Fees

 
Engage Professional Services 2024 Fees
  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 *, 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 $60.00 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 $ 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
   

 

Tax Sale - Real Tax Fees

2024 Fees

Tax Sale

-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

2024 Fees
Prepare Extension Agreement and present to Council for consideration $ 200.00

 

Municipal Parking Lots - 155 & 171 Howey Street

2024 Fees
Parking Only $ 170.00 per annum
Parking and Hydro $ 330.00 per annum

 

Municipal Parking Lot - St. Paul's Bay

2024 Fees
Parking Only $ 200.00 per annum

 

Closing of Highway

2024 Fees
Commercial or Industrial Closure $ 200.00 per closure
Not for Profit/Charity Event No charge

 

AGCO Liquor Sale Licenses

2024 Fees

Agency Letters of Approval - in combination with

-Municipal Information Form

-Letter of Non-Objection

$ 150.00 per application
Municipal Information Form $ 50.00 per application
Letter of Non-Objection $ 50.00 per application

 

Digital Sign Rental Fees

2024 Fees
Non-Profit / Not For Profit Clubs and organizations

$10.00 per day

$50.00 per week (7 days)

Initial Setup Fee $10.00 per rental
Change Fee $10.00 per change
Design Fee $50.00 per ad

 

Lottery Licensing Fees

2024 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

 

Other Direct Incidental Costs

   
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   2024 Fees
    10,00 kg or less $ 4.12 per 1,000 kg
    10,001 kg to 45,000 kg $ 5.61 per 1,000 kg
    45,001 kg or greater $ 6.22 per 1,000 kg
    Minimum Landing Fee  
Piston Aircraft  
  Domestic    
    Minimum Landing Fee $ 10.89

 

General Terminal Charges

 
Aircraft Seating                                                        
2024 Fees
  1 - 9 $ 20.69
  10 - 15 $ 34.57
  16 - 25 $ 53.25
  26 - 45 $ 90.62
  46 - 60 $ 142.08
  61 - 89 $ 213.37
  90 or greater $ 292.55

 

Aircraft Parking Charges

   
    2024 Fees
 
Aircraft Weight Daily Charge
Annual Charge
  2,000 kg or less $ 13.58 $ 790.42
  2,001 kg to 5,000 kg $ 14.23 $ 915.63
  5,001 kg to 10, 000 kg $ 22.94 -
  10,001 kg to 30,000 kg $ 47.56 -
  30,001 kg or greater $ 68.93 -

 

Land Rental Rate

2024 Fees
Light Industrial - Full Service with Apron Access             
$ 2.26 per sq meter per year
       
Light Industrial - Partial Service with Apron Access $ 2.04 per sq meter per year
       
Light Industrial - For the Purpose of Dispensing Aviation Fuels $ 7.59 per sq meter per year
       
Light Industrial – Full Service without Apron Access $ 1.68 per sq meter per year
       
Minimum Charge $ 1,307.66 per year
       

 

Airport Terminal Building       

2024 Fees

Ticket Counter $ 623.18 per sq meter per year
Office Space $ 513.62 per sq meter per year
Baggage/Industrial Area $ 315.01 per sq meter per year
 Conference Room (Rental)

$ 49.61 for first hour

$ 18.47 each additional hour

 

Retail Concession       

2024 Fees

Concession Fee 7% of gross revenue per month
Retail Space $ 116.97 per sq. meter per year

 

Vehicle Concession   

2024 Fees

Concession Fee 8% of gross revenue per month
Counter Space $ 65.30 per month
Vehicle Parking

Six (6) free stalls per month.

Extra parking spots per Vehicle Parking Rates

 

Vending Machines     

2024 Fees

Concession Fee 7% of gross revenue per month
Machine Space $ 292.42 per year
ATM/Cash Machine 25% of gross revenue per month

 

TV Monitor Advertising

2024 Fees
2023  
15 second advertisement $ 39.90 per month
30 second advertisement $ 71.40 per month
45 second advertisement $ 111.30 per month
Dedicated monitor $ 142.80 per month

 

Display Cases

2024 Fees
  $ 651.00 per year

 

Pamphlet Advertising

2024 Fees

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

 

Pay Telephone

Per agreement with Bell

 

Vehicle Parking

 
    2024 Fees
  Short Term
 
  First thirty (30) minutes Free
  After thirty (30) minutes $ 2.00 per hour
  Daily maximum $ 9.00 per day
  Thirty (30) day maximum $ 100.00
  Long Term
 
  Hourly rate $ 2.00 per hour
  Daily maximum $ 9.00 per day
  Thirty (30) day maximum $ 100.00
  Daily heater rate $ 10.00 additional

 

Fuel Concession

 
  2024 Fees
Av Gas $ 0.1094 per litre
Turbo Fuel $ 0.0533 per litre

 

Registration for Mobile Refueling and  Defueling Equipment

 
2024 Fees
 
$ 0.0706 per kilogram gross weight per year  

 

Environmental Fuel Storage

 
2024 Fees
 
$ 0.0319 per litre tank storage capacity per year  

 

Airplane Plug-ins

 
2024 Fees
 
$ 10.00 per day per heater  

Airport Improvement Fee

2024 Fees
There shall be levied and collected upon such class of persons the fee of $22.37 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:

Passenger Departure Fee - $8.65

Airport Improvement Fee - $13.72

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 Improvement Fee which include taxes.

Rates for the Cochenour Arena are as Follows

 
High School/Junior A Sports                                     
2024 Fees
  Practice Time     $74.34/hour + HST
  Games     $103.18/hour + HST
Minor Leagues/Use - Hockey/Figure Skating   $72.12/hour + HST
Adult Leagues/Use - Hockey Commercial/Senior/Recreation/Figure Skating/Pleasure   $101.80/hour + HST
Public School (classroom)   $2.00/student or adult
Drop In Fees:  
  Open Skate/Pay to Play 12 yrs. & under   $2.00/person
    13 yrs. & over   $3.00/person

 

Arena Room Rental Rates are as follows:

   
  2024 Fees
 
  Rental Rate Monthly Hydro Consumption
Small Storage Room
$280.40/Season + HST $91.10/month + HST
Large Storage Room
$405.91/Season + HST $132.65/month + HST

Area/Building(s) Required

2024

Rental Fee (Per Hour or Per Day)

Cochenour Arena  
  Social functions no bar* $ 459.55
  Social Function with bar* $ 574.35
  Additional Hours $ 57.59 per hour
  3 days with or no bar $ 1,723.08
     
Cochenour/Red Lake Ball Diamonds Per Team
  Children’s League (season) $ 25.51
  Adult League (season) $ 122.05
  Rental (No Lights) $ 37.88
  Rental (Lights) $ 48.72
  Other Contact Recreation Supervisor
     
Cochenour Hall Kitchen Per Day
  Use of Kitchen equipment - no cooking $ 40.26
  Non-Catering - hall not required* $ 114.95
  Hourly Rate $ 25.33/hour
  Catering 0-50 people  $ 36.82
  Catering 51-100 people $ 65.47
  Catering 101-150 people $ 94.23
  Catering 151-204 people $ 122.93
     
Cochenour Social Hall Per Day
  Non-profit with bar $ 287.17
  Non-profit w/o bar $ 183.81
  Meetings / Birthday Parties / Clubs / Organizations $ 83.86 for first hour and $ 12.65 each additional hour
Council Chambers during regular hours of operation  (Coffee not available)  $ 28.74 for first hour and $ 17.25 each additional hour
Conference Room during regular hours of operation (Coffee not available) $ 17.25 for first hour and $ 9.22 each additional hour
RL Community Centre Lobby $ 28.74 for first hour and $ 17.25 each additional hour
*Up to 8 hours of use
 
   
Market Pavilion
 
  Half Day (up to 4 hours) $ 214.20
  Full Day (over 4 hours) $ 428.40

Memberships

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

    2024  
Type Length Cost Add Programs
Adult 1 Year $229.87 + $100.00
  3 Month $98.61 + $50.00
  1 Month $43.53 + $25.00
Student/Senior 25% off adult rates    

 

Book of Passes (10)

  2024    
  Adult Student/Senior Program Passes
General $41.39 $32.32 $70.00

 

Daily Drop-In

  2024
Adult $5.75
Student/Senior $5.25
Junior N/A

 

Locker Rentals (Members Only) date to coincide with membership

  2024    
  One (1) Year Three (3) Month One (1) Month
Full $53.23 $29.08 $13.20
Half $39.58 $15.85 $6.61

Custom Works - Rental Rates

Equipment # Name Make Model 2024 Rate ($)
2 Grader 2008 Volvo G720B $160.00
86 Loader 2022 Cat 930 $140.00
6 Skid-Steer 1984 Bobcat 730 $100.00
8 Backhoe 2005 Caterpillar M316C $155.00
9 Loader 2011 Volvo L90F $155.00
53 Dump Truck 2020 Western Star 4700 $135.00
12 Skid-Steer 2013 Volvo MCT85C $125.00
16 Vacu-Trailer* 2015 Ringo-Matic   $390.00
30 Dump Trailer     $100.00 / day
45 / 40 1 ton with plow with trailer 2109 Ford F-550

$105.00 wo trailer

$120.00 with trailer

35 Compressor Rand R28461 $47.00
90 Chipper Vermeer BC1000 $90.00
44 Steamer Mi-I-M Corp 3505 $245.00
50 / 51 Tractor/End Dump 2012 Kenworth T800 $155.00
56 Dump Truck/Sander 2016 Western Star   $125.00
56S Sander with Sand 2016 Western Star   $190.00
49 Generator     $70.00
83 Sweeper 1994 Elgin Pelican $140.00
Airport Skid-steer Case TR320 $125.00
  Concrete Saw     $120.00
  Electro Fusing Machine     $120.00
  Sewer Camera     $125.00
  Water Pump/electric Any   $50.00/Day
  Water Pump/gas Any   $70.00/Day
        $ 30.00/hour for half ton truck required at work site

Rates include one operator and are quoted per hour, unless otherwise specified.

*Includes two operators

Custom Works - Labour Rates

Custom Work, for other than Municipal purposes, will only be performed after municipal requirements have been met. Scheduling will be at the convenience of the Municipality.

Custom Work will require prior approval of the Public Works Supervisor or their designate.

All mobile equipment shall be rented with operator. Equipment operators shall be municipal employees.

Current hourly labour rates are listed below. Special circumstances for labour charges will apply where necessary (i.e. minimum callout time, overtime meals, and equipment).

Custom work should only be undertaken if local contractors cannot perform the work or the service or special equipment is not available locally. Proof indicating local contractor is unavailable must be submitted to Municipality.

    2024
Equipment Operator Regular rate $ 75.00 per hour
  Overtime rate $ 110.00 per hour
Labourer Regular rate $ 55.00 per hour
  Overtime rate $ 80.00 per hour
Lead Hand Regular rate $ 95.00 per hour
  Overtime rate $ 140.00 per hour

All rates are subject to HST and a 15% administration fee.

 

Miss McKenzie II

2024 Ferry Passenger Rates and Categories

Category of Service Provided
Category Annual * Monthly * Per Trip
Family $ 380.00 $ 80.00 Not Applicable
Single (Adult) $ 280.00 $ 60.00 $ 5.00
Student $ 105.00 $ 20.00 $ 3.00
Senior $ 95.00 $ 20.00 $ 2.00
Child $ 95.00 $ 20.00 $ 2.00
Toddler/Infant Not Applicable Not Applicable No Charge
* 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 - 2024

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)

Other Fees

$ 75.00 (plus H.S.T.) – Council Chambers rental and ceremony set-up (dependent on availability and not available after regular business hours or on weekends or holidays)

$ 140.00 - (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)

2024 Planning Fees

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 plus FMV and all costs
   

Burn Permits

2024
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 RSMP (initial) $600.00
Level I RSMP (renewal or revision) $300.00
Level II and III RSMP (initial) $2,400.00
Level II and III RSMP (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 involving 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.

2024 WATER SERVICE RATES

PART I - FIXED FEES AND CHARGES

 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 $180.06 $360.08 $540.15 $1,080.30
Distribution Fee--3/4" Line $180.06 $360.08 $540.15 $1,080.30
Distribution Fee--1" Line $180.06 $360.08 $864.24 $1,728.43
Distribution Fee--11/2" Line $180.06 $360.08 $1,253.63 $2,592.67
Distribution Fee--2" Line $180.06 $360.08 $1,728.43 $3,456.91
Distribution Fee--3" Line $180.06 $360.08 $2,592.67 $5,185.36
Distribution Fee--4" Line $180.06 $360.08 $3,456.91 $6,880.05
Distribution Fee--6" Line $180.06 $360.08 $5,185.36 $10,370.72
Distribution Fee--8" Line $180.06 $360.08 $6,913.80 $13,827.65
         
As Calculated on an Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi-Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Distribution Fee--5/8" Line $45.01 $90.02 $135.03 $270.07
Distribution Fee--3/4" Line $45.01 $90.02 $135.03 $270.07
Distribution Fee--1" Line $45.01 $90.02 $216.06 $432.10
Distribution Fee--11/2" Line $45.01 $90.02 $313.41 $648.16
Distribution Fee--2" Line $45.01 $90.02 $432.10 $864.22
Distribution Fee--3" Line $45.01 $90.02 $648.16 $1,296.33
Distribution Fee--4" Line $45.01 $90.02 $864.22 $1,720.01
Distribution Fee--6" Line $45.01 $90.02 $1,296.33 $2,592.67
Distribution Fee--8" Line $45.01 $90.02 $1,728.44 $3,456.90
         

Infrastructure Renewal Fees

       
As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Infrastructure Renewal $387.73 $387.73 $387.73 $387.73
         
As Calculated on a Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Infrastructure Renewal $96.92 $96.92 $96.92 $96.92

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.

Customers with metered services, where the meter is not registering will be charged a minimum consumption based on the average consumption of the last 3 months.

As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) $2.49 $2.49 $3.74 $4.97
         
As Calculated on a Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) $2.49 $2.49 $3.74 $4.97

Customers with Non-metered Services:

Customers with non-metered services shall pay a flat fee of $550 per quarter ($2,200 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 $67.49 $202.58
Shut Off Water (Curb Stop) and/or Sewer $67.49 $202.58
Meter Reading/Meter Testing $67.29 $202.58
Initial Connection—Water or Sewer $449.94 $899.89
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Non Payment of Account Fee—Residential $140.60 Not Available
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Non Payment of Account Fee—Commercial/Industrial $337.45 Not Available
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Disregarding Contact Request Notifications $224.97 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 (subject to change).  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* - additional call out fees may apply (Schedule F)
Frequency
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) Greater of $100 or $7.95/m3 Greater of $100 or $7.95/m3  
Connect or Disconnect $168.72 $506.18 Per Service
Distribution Fee $432.10 $432.10 Quarterly (Pro-Rated)
Infrastructure Renewal Fee $96.92 $96.92 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.

2024 WASTE WATER (SEWAGE) SERVICE RATES

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

       
As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi-Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Distribution Fee--5/8" Line $90.03 $180.06 $270.05 $540.15
Distribution Fee--3/4" Line $90.03 $180.06 $270.05 $540.15
Distribution Fee--1" Line $90.03 $180.06 $432.12 $864.24
Distribution Fee--11/2" Line $90.03 $180.06 $648.18 $1,295.23
Distribution Fee--2" Line $90.03 $180.06 $864.24 $1,728.43
Distribution Fee--3" Line $90.03 $180.06 $1,296.36 $2,592.67
Distribution Fee--4" Line $90.03 $180.06 $1,728.43 $3,456.91
Distribution Fee--6" Line $90.03 $180.06 $2,592.67 $5,185.36
Distribution Fee--8" Line $90.03 $180.06 $3,456.91 $6,913.80
         
As Calculated on an Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi-Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Distribution Fee--5/8" Line $22.50 $45.01 $67.51 $135.03
Distribution Fee--3/4" Line $22.50 $45.01 $67.51 $135.03
Distribution Fee--1" Line $22.50 $45.01 $108.03 $216.06
Distribution Fee--11/2" Line $22.50 $45.01 $162.04 $324.09
Distribution Fee--2" Line $22.50 $45.01 $216.06 $432.10
Distribution Fee--3" Line $22.50 $45.01 $324.09 $648.16
Distribution Fee--4" Line $22.50 $45.01 $432.10 $864.22
Distribution Fee--6" Line $22.50 $45.01 $648.16 $1,296.33
Distribution Fee--8" Line $22.50 $45.01 $864.22 $1,728.44
         

Infrastructure Renewal Fees

       
As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Infrastructure Renewal $116.07 $116.07 $116.07 $116.07
         
As Calculated on a Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Infrastructure Renewal $29.01 $29.01 $29.01 $29.01

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.

Customers with metered services, where the meter is not registering will be charged a minimum consumption based on the average consumption of the last 3 months.

As Calculated on an Annual Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) $2.04 $2.04 $3.06 $4.07
         
As Calculated on a Quarterly Basis:        
Service Category Residential Commercial and Multi Residential Government Institutional and Industrial Large Industrial
Cubic Meter Rate (m3) $2.04 $2.04 $3.06 $4.07

Customers with Non-metered Services:

Customers with non-metered services shall pay a flat fee of $550 per quarter ($2,200 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 $67.49 $202.58
Shut Off Water (Curb Stop) and/or Sewer $67.49 $202.58
Meter Reading/Meter Testing $67.49 $202.58
Initial Connection—Water or Sewer $449.94 $899.89
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Non Payment of Account Fee—Residential $140.60 Not Available
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Non Payment of Account Fee—Commercial/Industrial $337.45 Not Available
Reinstatement of Services Disconnected for Disregarding Contact Request Notifications $224.97 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 (subject to change).  All other times are deemed After Hours

2024 Cemetery Rates

  Total Price Care and Maintenance Interment Rights
Single Grave $553.75 $255.00 $298.75
Cremation Grave $312.20 $152.00 $160.20
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  
Full Burial Winter (Nov. 15-May 15) $710.00 $1,000.00  
Rough box handling charge add $125.00 add $125.00  
Vault handling charge add $204.00 add $204.00  
Full Burial Summer $584.51 $844.29  
Rough box handling charge add $125.00 add $125.00  
Vault handling charge add $204.00 add $204.00  
Cremated Remains Winter (Nov. 15-May 15) $315.00 $500.00  
Cremated Remains Summer $265.20 $422.16  
Columbarium (if done by Municipal employee)      
1st Opening $86.59 $194.84  
Additional Openings $86.59 $194.84  
Disinterment Fee      
Full $1,420.00 Not Available  
Cremated Remains $489.60 Not Available  
Columbarium $81.18 Not Available  
       

Memorial Marker Fees

     
Markers Total Care and Maintenance Preparation
Flat Marker $175.00 $100.00 $75.00
Upright Marker (up to 4 ft) $300.00 $200.00 $100.00
Upright Marker (more than 4 ft) $600.00 $400.00 $200.00
Columbarium Preservation Fee $50.00 $0.00 $50.00
       
Note:  HST is applicable on all fees listed above
     

Weigh Scales                                     

2024 Fees

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  

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 $0.67 per liter
Used Fuel $1.50 per liter
Aerosol Cans $1.00 each
Fluorescent Lights $1.50 each
Propane Tanks $10.00 each
Motor Oil $0.75 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
Batteries $5.00 each

Propane Fridges and Freezers

 
Each $45.00 each

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  
Each piece of large individual items (e.g. couch, chair, mattress, etc.)  
Each load of construction material  
Each load of sorted material (3 ton vehicle or larger)  
Equipment containing refrigerant $45.00

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.


  2024 Fees
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
     
Administration Fee   $100.00
  2024 Fees
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

 

 

2024 Fees

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

 

 

2024 Fees

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

  2024 Fees
Phillip Thomas Vinet Centennial Park $ 360.00 plus applicable taxes
Rahill Beach $ 360.00 plus applicable taxes
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