Fees and Charges By-law 2024-08

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A by-law to establish fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that Sections 9, 10 and 11 of this Act authorize a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons,

a) for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it;

b) for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local
board; and

c) for the use of its property including property under its control.

AND WHEREAS Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, provides that the council of a municipality may prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters;

AND WHEREAS Section 17 of the Line Fences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.17, as amended, authorizes a local municipality to pass a by-law to fix its reasonable administrative fees to be paid to the municipality in relation to proceedings under this Act;

AND WHEREAS the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury deems it expedient and advisable to have a comprehensive User Fee By-law;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury hereby enacts as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "BY-LAW" shall mean this Fees and Charges By-law;

1.2 "COUNCIL" shall mean the elected Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury;

1.3 "FALSE ALARM" shall mean an alarm that caused the Fire & Emergency Services to respond to premises
where an emergency does not exist and includes the activation or testing of an alarm without first having
notified the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire & Emergency Services Department or the South
Simcoe Police Service Dispatch;

1.4 "FEE" shall mean the amount charged to a person for services or activities provided or done by or on
behalf of the Town and "CHARGE" shall have a corresponding meaning;

1.5 "FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES" shall mean a fire department within the meaning of the Municipal Act,
2001, and the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, and is deemed to include any member of the Fire
& Emergency Services Department;

1.6 "FIREFIGHTING AND/OR EMERGENCY SERVICES" shall mean and include all services related or incidental
to the prevention, control and suppression of fires and the protection of lives and property;

1.7 "MOTOR VEHICLE" shall mean amended in the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended;

1.8 "MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT" shall mean when the Fire & Emergency Services attending the scene of a
motor vehicle accident, fire or spill on any property in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury;

1.9 "OWNER" shall mean any individual human being, a corporation, their heirs, executors, assigns,
administrators or other legal representatives of a person with or without share capital, tenant, any
association, firm, incorporated company, partnership or private club of a person to whom context can
apply according to the law;

1.10 "NON-RESIDENT" shall mean an individual who resides outside the geographical boundaries of the Town
of Bradford West Gwillimbury;

1.11 "PERSON(S)" shall mean any person residing as a tenant or owner of an assessed property in the Town;

1.12 "PROPERTY" shall mean any public or private real property within the Town, including buildings, structures
of any nature and kind in or upon such lands;

1.13 "RESIDENT(S)" shall mean an owner of land, tenant, or individual who resides within the geographical
boundaries of the Town;

1.14 "SERVICE" shall mean any service, activity or benefit provided by the Town to any person;

1.15 "TOWN" shall mean the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury;

1.16 "SPILL" shall mean as defined in Part X of the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.19, as
amended;

2. WORDS AND PHRASES

Where words and phrases used in this By-law are defined in the Municipal Act, 2001, the Planning Act, the Line Fences Act or any other applicable provincial legislation but are not defined in this By-law, the definitions in the applicable legislation shall apply to such words and phrases.

3. WORD USAGE

As used in the By-law, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; and the singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular.

The headings and subheadings used in this By-law shall be deemed to be inserted for convenience of reference.

4. GENERAL PROVISIONS

4.1 Any person desirous of using those services or property of the Town and or when the Town determines that a service is required as described in Schedule "A", shall pay the fee or charge set out opposite the description or name of the particular service or property, as shown in Schedule "A" attached hereto and by this reference forming part of this By-law.

4.2 No request by any person for any service, activity or use of Town property described in the schedules to this By-law will be processed or provided by the Town unless and until the person requesting the information, service, activity or use of Town property has paid the applicable fee in the prescribed amount as set out in the schedules to this By-law.

4.3 All prescribed fees shall be payable to the Town, under the provisions of this By-law, and shall be payable in advance of providing the service and/or program except for firefighting and emergency services.

4.4 The following methods of payment will be accepted for the payment of fees imposed by this By-law:

a) Cash;
b) Cheque;
c) Money order;
d) Credit card (where available);
e) Online (Recreation programs registration only);

f) E-payment/online banking (water and wastewater fees only); or
g) Debit card where payment is made in person.

4.5 If for any reason fees other than water and wastewater fees owing under this By-law remain unpaid after thirty (30) days, the amount outstanding shall bear interest at the rate of 1.25% per month until it is paid in full. Unpaid water and waste water fees are subject to the Town's water billing policy.

4.6 Any fees that are owing to the Town and that are unpaid are a debt to the Town and together with all interest and penalties accrued thereupon, may be collected by the Town by any action it considers necessary and as it may be permitted by-law, or may be collected in the same manner as municipal taxes.

4.7 The fees set out in Schedule "A" will be subject to Provincial and Federal Taxes where applicable.

5. SCHEDULE

The schedule in this By-law shall form an integral part of this By-law. Each entry in a column of a schedule shall be read in conjunction with the entries across from that entry and not otherwise.

6. CONFLICTING LEGISLATION

Where there is any conflict between the provisions of this By-law and the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Planning Act, the Line Fences Act or any other applicable provincial legislation, the provisions of the applicable legislation shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.

7. VALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY

Notwithstanding that any section, subsection, clause, paragraph or provision of this By-law or parts thereof may be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unenforceable, illegal or beyond the powers of Council to enact, such section, subsection, clause, paragraph or parts thereof shall be deemed to be severable and all other sections, subsections, clauses, paragraphs or parts of this By-law are separate
and independent therefrom and enacted as such as a whole. Such declaration shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions of this By-law or of the By-law as a whole.

Whenever any reference is made in this By-law to a statute of the Legislature of the Province of Ontario, such reference shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments to such statute and all successor legislation to such statute.

8. ENFORCEMENT

The provisions of this By-law shall be administered and enforced by the Finance Department of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

9. SHORT TITLE

This By-law shall be cited as the Fees and Charges By-law.

10.REPEAL AND RESCIND

10.1 That By-law 2023-17 be repealed in its entirety effective December 31, 2023.

11. FORCE AND EFFECT

This By-law shall take effect and become in full force and effect on the 1st day of January 2024.

Enacted this 6th day of February 2024.

Original signed by Tara Reynolds, Clerk and James Leduc, Mayor.

SCHEDULE A - FEES & SERVICE CHARGES - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST, 2024

Cemeteries

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees –2024	Comments
Adult Grave – Interment Rights	1-Jan-23	$1,139.68	Market Competitive
Adult Grave – C & M Fund (40%)	1-Jan-23	$744.91	Market Competitive
Infant Grave (Under 2) – Interment Rights	1-Jan-23	$483.93	Market Competitive
Infant Grave (Under 2) – C & M Fund (40%)	1-Jan-23	$322.63	Market Competitive
Columbarium Niche – (Top) First Row	1-Sep-20	$1,530.00	Market Competitive
C & M Fund (40%) – (Top) First Row	1-Sep-20	$1,020.00	Market Competitive
Columbarium Niche – Second Row	1-Sep-20	$1,410.00	Market Competitive
C & M Fund (40%) – Second Row	1-Sep-20	$940.00	Market Competitive
Columbarium Niche – Third Row	1-Sep-20	$1,260.00	Market Competitive
C & M Fund (40%) – Third Row	1-Sep-20	$840.00	Market Competitive
Columbarium Niche – (Bottom) Fourth Row	1-Sep-20	$1,140.00	Market Competitive
C & M Fund (40%) – (Bottom) Fourth Row	1-Sep-20	$760.00	Market Competitive

*Non-Resident Fee Sur-charge: 15%	1-Jan-19	15% surcharge added to current fee

Open & Close Summer Rates

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult Grave - Single Depth	01-May-13	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive
Adult Grave - Double Depth	01-May-13	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive
Infant Grave (Under 2)	01-May-13	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive
Cremation Interment	01-May-13	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive
Additional Cremation Interment (s)	01-May-13	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive

Open & Close Winter Rates

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult Grave - Single Depth	01-May-13	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive
Adult Grave - Double Depth	01-May-13	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive
Infant Grave (Under 2)	01-May-13	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive

Open & Close of Niche

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Inurnment Fee for Columbarium	01-Sep-20	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive
Additional Inurnment Fee for Columbarium	01-Sep-20	As per contract + burial fees + admin. fee	Market Competitive

Columbarium Engraving Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Engraving - Original Names & Dates	01-Sep-20	As per contract + Admin. Fee	Market Competitive
Engraving - Add Final Dates	01-Sep-20	As per contract + Admin. Fee	Market Competitive

Extra Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Additional Charges for Open & Close (Weekends/Holidays)	1-Jan-23	As per contract + Admin. Fee	Market Competitive
Transfer / Administration Fee	01-Jan-21	$200.00	Market Competitive
Monument Staking Fee	01-Jan-21	As per contract + Admin Fee	Market Competitive
Monument Foundation	01-Jan-21	As per contract + Admin Fee	Market Competitive

Leisure Centre

User Fees

NOTE: All fees listed are subject to HST unless otherwise noted.

Memberships

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult (18 - 59 Years)	1-Jan-23	Monthly $42.00/Annual $476.88	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Adult Spouse (18 - 59 Years)	1-Jan-23	Monthly $37.00/Annual $417.18	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Senior (60+)	1-Jan-23	Monthly $34.00/Annual $380.79	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Senior Spouse (60+)	1-Jan-23	Monthly $30.00/Annual $334.66	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Student - 17-24 years (Student ID)	1-Jan-23	Monthly $30.00/Annual $334.66	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Youth (14-16 years)	1-Jan-23	Monthly $27.00/Annual $301.80	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023

Advantage Fitness Membership (Adults + Seniors only)	1-Jan-23	Additional $10.00 monthly/ Annual $119.00	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Child Facility Membership (4 - 13 years)	1-Jan-12	Monthly $20.00 / Annual $199.00	Market Competitive

Single Admission - Fitness Centre (HST Included)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult (18 - 59 years)	1-May-16	$12.00	Market Competitive
Senior (60+)	1-May-16	$10.00	Market Competitive
Student/Youth 17-24 years (Student ID)	1-May-16	$10.00	Market Competitive

Single Admission - Drop In Gymnasium (HST included)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult (18 - 59 years)	1-Jan-20	Single Visit $4.50 / 10 Pass $35.75 plus HST	Market Competitive
Senior (60+)	1-Jan-20	Single Visit $3.75 / 10 Pass $29.75 plus HST	Market Competitive
Student/Youth 17-24 years (Student ID)	1-Jan-20	Single Visit $3.75 / 10 Pass $29.75 plus HST	Market Competitive
Child (0-16 years)	1-Jan-20	Single Visit $3.50 / 10 Pass $27.75 plus HST	Market Competitive
Family (5 Members Max.)	1-Jan-20	Single Visit $9.75

Personal Training (add HST)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
4 Sessions - Individual	1-Jan-23	$210.12	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
8 Sessions - Individual	1-Jan-23	$390.82	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
12 Sessions - Individual	1-Jan-23	$529.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
24 Sessions - Individual	1-Jan-23	$907.72	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023

4 Sessions - Buddy	1-Jan-23	$159.69	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
8 Sessions - Buddy	1-Jan-23	$294.17	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
12 Sessions - Buddy	1-Jan-23	$378.22	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
24 Sessions - Buddy	1-Jan-23	$554.72	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023

Nutrition Counselling - add HST

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Nutrition Counselling - Individual	1-Jan-24	$49.99
Nutrition Counselling + Assessment	1-Jan-24	$70.00

Leisure/Lane Swim (HST included)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult (18 - 59 Years)	1-Jan-23	$5.25	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Senior (60+)	1-Jan-23	$4.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Student/Youth (14-24 years (ID)	1-Jan-23	$4.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Child (4-13 years)	1-Jan-23	$4.00	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Family - 5 members maximum	1-Jan-23	$12.00	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Aquatic Group Rate 10+ OA	1-Feb-16	$2.00 per	Market Competitive

Adult (18 - 59 Years)	1-Jan-23	10 Pass $47.25/Annual $247.25	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Senior (60+)	1-Jan-23	10 Pass $40.50/Annual $209.00	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Student/Youth (14-24 years (ID)	1-Jan-23	10 Pass $40.50/Annual $209.00	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Child (4-13 years)	1-Jan-23	10 Pass $36.00/Annual $188.00	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Family - 5 members maximum	1-Jan-23	$493.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023

Aquafit (HST included)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult (18 - 59 Years)	1-Jan-23	$7.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Senior (60+)	1-Jan-23	$5.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Student/Youth (14-24 years (ID)	1-Jan-23	$5.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023

Adult (18 - 59 Years)	1-Jan-23	10 Pass $67.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Senior (60+)	1-Jan-23	$49.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Student/Youth (14-24 years (ID)	1-Jan-23	$49.50	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023

Swimming Lessons (HST Exempt) & (15% Non-Resident Surcharge)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Learn to Swim 30 Minute Lesson/Class - Resident	1-Jan-23	$9.64/Class	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Learn to Swim 45 Minute Lesson/Class - Resident	1-Jan-23	$10.10/Class	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Swim Patrol 1 hour Lesson/Class - Resident	1-Jan-23	$12.39/Class	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023

Private Pool Rentals - Birthday Parties (Hourly Rates)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Party Package #1 Leisure & Relaxation Pool (1-30 Participants)	1-Jan-23	$280.00	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
Party Package #2 Leisure/Relaxation/Lap Pool with Play Features (1-30 Participants)	1-Jan-23	Add $116.00	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023

General Pool Rentals (30 People)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Lap Pool	1-May-16	$187.75	Market Competitive
Leisure Pool with Slide	1-May-16	$167.50	Market Competitive
Leisure Pool - No Slide	1-May-16	$125.50	Market Competitive
Relax Pool	1-May-16	$63.25	Market Competitive

High School Swim Club (Hourly Rates)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
High School - 4 Lanes	1-Jan-23	$67.72	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023
High School - 8 Lanes	1-Jan-23	$100.80	Market Competitive - Begins April 1, 2023

School Swim Lessons (HST Exempt)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Learn to Swim - 30 Minute Lesson	1-Jan-23	$4.82/Lesson	April 1,2023
Learn to Swim - 45 Minute Lesson	1-Jan-23	$5.05/Lesson	April 1,2023
Additional Lifeguard Fee	1-Jan-23	$20.00/Hour	April 1,2023
Additional Instructor Fee	1-Jan-23	$20.00/Hour	April 1,2023

School Leisure Swim (Rental Charge/Hour) HST Included

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Student/Youth leisure pool with slide (Participants 1 - 30)	1-May-16	$85.45
Student/Youth all pools with slide (Participants 1 - 30)	1-May-16	$122.90

General Program Areas

Leisure Centre Birthday Party Packages (Hourly Rates)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Skating Party (5 - 12 Years) 20 Children Maximum	1-Jan-18	$260.00
Sports Party ( 5 - 12 Years) 20 Children Maximum	1-Jan-19	$200.85
Kinder Play Party up to 5 years, 16 Children Maximum	1-Jan-19	$200.85
Tactical Nerf Party (6-12 Years), 25 Children Maximum	1-Jan-23	$240.00	April 1,2023

Gymnasium Rental

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Half Gym (with divider)	1-Jan-23	$63.86/Hour	Market Competitive
Full Gym	1-Jan-23	$108.15/Hour	Market Competitive

Gymnasium Rental - Youth

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Half Gym (with divider)	1-Jan-23	$31.93/Hour	Market Competitive
Full Gym	1-Jan-23	$43.26/Hour	Market Competitive

Multi Purpose Room

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Meeting / Function - Half Room	1-Jan-23	$50.00 per hour	Market Competitive - Includes Setup and Cleanup
Meeting / Function - Full Room	1-Jan-23	$80.00 per hour	Market Competitive - Includes Setup and Cleanup
Tournament / Event Support - Minor	1-Jan-23	Daily $340.00	Market Competitive - Includes Setup and Cleanup
Tournament / Event Support - Adult (Fri. 6pm - Sun. 6pm)	1-Jan-18	$1,200.00	Market Competitive - Includes Setup and Cleanup

Leisure Skating (HST Included)

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult (18 - 59 years)	1-Jan-20	Single Visit $4.50 / 10 Pass $35.75 plus HST	Market Competitive
Senior ( 60+)	1-Jan-20	Single Visit $3.75 / 10 Pass $29.75 plus HST	Market Competitive
Student / Youth (14- 24 years (Student ID)	1-Jan-20	Single Visit $3.75 / 10 Pass $29.75 plus HST	Market Competitive
Child (13 and under)	1-Jan-20	Single Visit $3.50 / 10 Pass $27.75 plus HST	Market Competitive
Family (5 members maximum)	1-May-16	Single Visit $9.75	Market Competitive
Adult Shinny (18 years plus)	1-Jan-23	Single Visit $5.50	Market Competitive

Special Events

Carrot Fest

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Friday Local Vendor Booth Rental (10' x 10") per day	1-Jan-19	$30.00	Booth space 10' x 10' (less hours of operation than Saturday)
Friday Non-Local Vendor Booth Rental (10' x 10") per day	1-Jan-20	$50.00
Local Vendor Booth Rental (10' x 10') per day	1-Jan-18	$60.00	Booth space 10' x 10'
Non-Local Vendor Booth Rental (10' x 10') per day	1-Jan-19	$85.00	Booth space 10' x 10'

Other Events

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Music/Movies Local Food Vendor Booth Rental (10' x 10") per day	1-Jan-20	$10.00
Pumpkin Fest Local Food Vendor Booth Rental (10' x 10") per day	1-Jan-20	$20.00
Canada Day Local Food Vendor Booth Rental (10' x 10") per day	1-Jan-20	$50.00
Library Lawn - Special Event Permit	1-Jan-23	$240.00 + HST	NEW

Advertising - NEW

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Leisure Centre Rinkboards (3' x 8') annually	1-Jan-19	$810.00	Market Competitive
Leisure Centre Wall Boards (4' x 8') annually	1-Jan-19	$565.00	Market Competitive
Leisure Centre Digital Display (40' monitor) annually	1-Jan-19	$355.00	Market Competitive
Bob Fallis Rinkboards (3' x 8') annually	1-Jan-19	$535.00	Operates 8/12 months of the year
Bob Fallis Wall Boards (3' x 8') annually	1-Jan-19	$370.00	Operates 8/12 months of the year
Bob Fallis Arena Lobby (26" x 56") annually	1-Jan-19	$290.00	Operates 8/12 months of the year
*Advertising discounts: Purchase any 2 spaces (10%), 3 spaces (15%), 4 spaces (20%)	1-Jan-19
Ice Logos	1-Jan-23	$750.00	Market Competitive
Zamboni	1-Jan-23	$1,500.00	Market Competitive

Leisure Services

NOTE: All fees listed are subject to HST unless otherwise noted

Ball Diamonds

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Rental per hour	1-Jan-23	$40.00	Market Competitive
Rental per hour with lights	1-Jan-23	$60.00	Market Competitive
Minor fees per person per year	1-Jan-23	$35.00	Market Competitive
Administration fee per Association per year	1-Jan-16	$125.00	Market Competitive
Tournament fees per day/per diamond	1-Jan-23	$300.00	Market Competitive
School Rate	1-Jan-24	50% of hourly rate

Soccer Pitches

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Rental Per hour	1-Jan-23	$40.00	Market Competitive
Rental per hour with lights	1-Jan-23	$60.00	Market Competitive
Minor league fees per person per year	1-Jan-23	$35.00	Market Competitive
Administration fee per Association per year	1-Jan-16	$125.00	Market Competitive
Tournament fees per day/per pitch	1-Jan-23	$300.00	Market Competitive
School Rate	1-Jan-24	50% of hourly rate

Administrative Services

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Photocopying/Fax	1-Jan-23	$0.25/page	Market Competitive
Cancellation Fee	1-Jan-23	As Per The Terms Of The Rental Contract
NSF Fee	1-Jan-23	$50.00
Lost Key Replacement Fee	1-Jan-24	$50.00

Program / Meeting Rooms (excluding Halls) Lions Youth Centre Room / Activity Room / Fire Hall Community Room

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Hourly Rate	1-Jan-24	$45.00	Market Competitive

Office Space / Storage Rooms

Storage Rooms

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
LC Minor (Annual Fee)	1-Jan-23	$200.00	*Fees are determined by Sq. ft, use of space, amenities available, User Group, etc.
LC Local Junior (Annual Fee)	1-Jan-23	$225.00	*Fees are determined by Sq. ft, use of space, amenities available, User Group, etc.

Office Space

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
BFSC - Minor Local (Annual Fee)	1-Jan-23	$1,500.00	*Fees are determined by Sq. ft, use of space, amenities available, User Group, etc.
LC - Junior Local (Annual Fee)	1-Jan-23	$2,100.00	*Fees are determined by Sq. ft, use of space, amenities available, User Group, etc.

Note: Misc. Rooms: Newton Robinson, Treasury Upstairs Offices, etc.

Arena Ice

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Prime	1-Jan-23	$245.00	Market Competitive
Local Junior	1-Jan-23	$215.00	Market Competitive
Minor Regional	1-Jan-23	$205.00	Market Competitive
Minor Local	1-Jan-23	$195.00	Market Competitive
Non Prime (before 4:00pm Mon - Fri)	1-Jan-23	$160.00	Market Competitive
Schools (non prime)	1-Jan-23	$125.00	Market Competitive

Ticket Ice per person per hour (minimum 2 people & 1/2 Ice for 2 people)
Non prime before 4:00pm Mon - Fri	1-Jan-23	$25.00	Market Competitive
Weekend Summer Rate (July & August only)	1-Jan-23	$160.00	Market Competitive

Arena Dry Pad

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult Activity (per hour)	1-Jan-23	$110.00	Market Competitive
Minor Activity (per hour)	1-Jan-23	$100.00	Market Competitive
Non Commercial Activity Daily	1-Jan-23	$750.00	Market Competitive
Arena Floor Commercial per day (Weekday Mon.- Thurs.)	1-Jan-23	$1,250.00	Market Competitive
Arena Floor Commercial per day (Weekend Fri.- Sun.)	1-Jan-23	$1,550.00	Market Competitive
Setup / Teardown daily	1-Jan-18	50% of daily rate	Market Competitive
Heaters at the Community Centre (per hour)	1-Jan-23	$40.00	Cost Recovery

Don Harrison Auditorium

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Week Day (Mon - Thurs.) - Hourly Rate		$80.00
Weekend (Fri. - Sun.) - Hourly Rate		$90.00
Room set up per hour	1-Jan-23	$50.00	Market Competitive
Clean up charge per hour	1-Jan-23	$70.00	Market Competitive
Commercial Rate per day (Weekday Mon.- Thurs.)	1-Jan-23	$800.00	Market Competitive
Commercial Rate per day (Weekend Fri.- Sun.)	1-Jan-23	$1,350.00	Market Competitive

Bond Head Community Hall

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Week Day (Mon - Thurs.) - Hourly Rate		$55.00
Weekend (Fri. - Sun.) - Hourly Rate		$65.00
Room set up per hour	1-Jan-23	$50.00	Market Competitive
Clean up charge per hour	1-Jan-23	$70.00	Market Competitive
Commercial Rate per day (Weekday Mon.- Thurs.)	1-Jan-23	$650.00	Market Competitive
Commercial Rate per day (Weekend Fri.- Sun.)	1-Jan-23	$900.00	Market Competitive

Newton Robinson Hall - Community use only - No Commercial

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Weekday (Mon.- Thurs.) - Hourly Rate		$45.00	Market Competitive
Weekend (Fri. - Sun.) - Hourly Rate		$55.00	Market Competitive
Room set up per hour	1-Jan-23	$50.00	Market Competitive
Clean up charge per hour	1-Jan-23	$70.00	Market Competitive

177 Church St - Community Hub

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Event Space with Kitchen Weekday (Mon.- Thurs.) - Hourly Rate	1-Jan-24	$80.00
Event Space with Kitchen Weekend (Fri. - Sun.) - Hourly Rate	1-Jan-24	$90.00
Small Meeting Room - Hourly Rate	1-Jan-24	$45.00
Large Meeting Room - Hourly Rate	1-Jan-24	$50.00
Room set up per hour	1-Jan-24	$50.00
Clean up charge per hour	1-Jan-24	$70.00
Legacy Tenant (Food Bank & Cross Trainers/Wow Living)		Per Agreement
Tenants - Square Footage Rate		Per Agreement

Henderson Park Event Space

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Weekday (Mon.- Thurs.) - Hourly Rate		$80.00
Weekend (Fri. - Sun.) - Hourly Rate		$90.00
Clean up charge per hour		$70.00
Commercial Rate per day (weekdays Mon.-Thurs.)	1-Jan-24	$800.00
Commercial Rate per day (weekdays Fri.-Sun.)	1-Jan-24	$1350.00

Community Programs

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Adult Programs (18 and over years)	1-Jan-18	See Leisure Guide	Direct cost recovery plus 10%
Child/Youth Programs (6-17 years)	1-Jan-18	See Leisure Guide	Direct cost recovery
Pre-School Programs (5 and under years)	1-Jan-18	See Leisure Guide	Direct cost recovery

Roads Department

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Grass/Weed cutting (Labour & Equipment)	1-Jan-19	actual cost + 15% Admin Fee	To recover administration and overhead costs
Security Deposit - major construction	14-Aug-07	$10,000.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Security Deposit - minor construction / Access via Town Property	14-Aug-07	$5,000.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Road/ Sidewalk Damage/Repair	1-Jan-19	actual cost + 15% Admin Fee	To recover administration and overhead costs
Road excavation & re-instatement inspection costs	1-Jan-19	actual cost + 15% Admin Fee	To recover administration and overhead costs
Sidewalk/ Road Cleaning	1-Jan-19	actual cost + 15% Admin Fee	To recover administration and overhead costs
Traffic accident damage (Labour & Equipment)	1-Jan-19	actual cost + 15% Admin Fee	To recover administration and overhead costs
Utility Municipal consent review	1-Jan-20	$150.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Wide Load permit	1-Jan-20	$88/trip or $245/year	To recover administration and overhead costs
Traffic Safety Sign: Slow Your Roll	1-Jan-21	$10.00

Road Occupancy Permits (ROP)

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Bin, material or storage of construction equipment on roadway - Permit Fee	1-Jan-20	$80.00
Bin, material or storage of construction equipment on roadway - Security Deposit	1-Jan-21	$400.00
Installation of New Driveway, no curb modification - Permit Fee	1-Jan-20	$210.00
Installation of New Driveway, no curb modification - Security Deposit	1-Jan-18	$1,800.00
Installation of New Driveway, including curb modification - Permit Fee	1-Jan-20	$210.00
Installation of New Driveway, including curb modification - Security Deposit	1-Jan-18	$1,800.00
Installation of New Driveway, including new culvert installation - Permit Fee	1-Jan-20	$210.00
Installation of New Driveway, including new culvert installation - Security Deposit	1-Jan-18	$1,500.00

Utility Works

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Installation of New Utility Transmission Line or maint. Of existing utility Trans. Line or Service feed - Permit Fee	1-Jan-20	$210.00
Installation of New Utility Transmission Line or maint. Of existing utility Trans. Line or Service feed - Security Deposit	1-Jan-18	$1,700.00
Installation of New Utility Service Feed - Permit Fee	1-Jan-20	$210.00
Installation of New Utility Service Feed - Security Deposit	1-Jan-18	$700.00
Removed obstructions storage - Up to 10 sq. m/ day (30) day Max	1-Jan-20	$80.00
Removed obstructions storage - 11 sq. m to 20 sq. m/ day (30) day Max	1-Jan-20	$130.00
Removed obstructions storage - 21 sq. m to 30 sq. m/ day (30) day Max	1-Jan-20	$135.00
Removed obstructions storage - Greater than 31sq. m/ day (30) day Max	1-Jan-20	$200.00

Transit

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
BWG Transit - Cash Fare	1-May-14	$3.00
BWG Transit - Smart Card Fare	1-Jan-23	$1.00	May 9, 2022 AAC Meeting - AA-2022-08 - That the Committee recommend that Council endorse reducing the Town Transit EasyPASS fare to $1.00 per ride, for all riders - $32,000 per year on the tax levy.
Taxi-to-GO - Cash Fare	1-May-14	$3.00
Taxi-to-GO - With PRESTO card	1-Jan-23	FREE	Program change from Metrolinx to cover 100% of fares

GIS Maps

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
8 ½ x 11	17-Jun-08	$10.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
8 ½ x 14	17-Jun-08	$15.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
11 x 17	17-Jun-08	$20.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
17 x 22	17-Jun-08	$25.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
24 x 36	17-Jun-08	$50.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
36 x 48	17-Jun-08	$100.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
PDF/TIF/Digital plots	17-Jun-08	Add 20%	To recover administration and overhead costs
Large Format Copies - B&W Print Plans	17-Jun-08	$10.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Large Format Copies - Digital TIF/PDF Plans	17-Jun-08	$30.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
*HST included

Waste Water Department

Other Services

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Septage Haulage	1-Jan-23	$75/1000gal or $0.075/gal	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Application fee for late program enrollment	1-Jan-17	$50.00	Administration fee
Replacement of Septage hauler vehicle badge	1-Jan-17	$50.00	Administration fee
Septage Haulage (monthly admin. Fee)	1-Jan-19	$100.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Compliance letter for sewage	18-Apr-05	$30.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Inspection fee for Residential Sanitary Service	18-Apr-05	N/C
Wastewater locates - regular hours	18-Apr-05	N/C
Wastewater locates - after hours	18-Apr-05	N/C
Wastewater sampling (monthly admin. Fee)	18-Apr-05	$50.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Wastewater sampling - as requested	14-Aug-07	$75.00 /hr	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Wastewater sampling - Lab cost	14-Aug-07	actual cost	Recover costs
Industrial Polished Effluent	1-Jan-24	$3.15m³	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Work in Developments prior to assumption	17-Jun-08	$60 per hour + $50 charged per month
Extra Surcharge fee BOD₅(Biochemical Oxygen Demand)	1-Jan-19	$ 1.09kg	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Extra Surcharge fee TSS (Total Suspended Solids)	1-Jan-19	$ 1.09kg	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Extra Surcharge fee TKN (Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen)	1-Jan-19	$ 32.77kg	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Extra Surcharge fee TP (Total Phosphorus)	1-Jan-19	$ 32.77kg	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Extra Surcharge Monthly Admin fee	1-Jan-19	$100.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities

Waste Water Billing

Item/Services	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Waste Water annual service charge - Residential	1-Jan-24	$180.00
Waste Water annual service charge - General Services	1-Jan-24	$516.00
Waste Water Residential Consumption charges (per m3/bi-monthly):
First 30 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$1.64
30 to 60 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$1.81
Over 60 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$2.08
Waste Water General Services Consumption charges (per m3/bi-month):
First 200 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$4.19
Over 200 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$3.37

Note: For Servicing and payment during road reconstruction, actual tender costs will apply. For unusual or longer than standard pre-serviced connections on Arterial Roads, costs will be determined based on length.

Water Department

Residential

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Water main service connection inspection	1-Jan-23	$132.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Water main service disconnection inspection	1-Jan-23	$66.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Supply meter & install remote - 5/8 x 3/4"	1-Jan-23	$557.75	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Supply meter & install remote - 3/4 x 3/4"	1-Jan-23	$557.75	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Supply meter & install remote - 1"	1-Jan-23	$681.57	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Supply MXU radio transmitter & install	1-Jan-23	$165.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Meter seal return visit	1-Jan-23	$113.30	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Water meter frozen or damaged	1-Jan-23	Actual Cost + Admin. Fee	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Building lot construction water	1-Jan-23	$88/lot	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Scheduled Billable work for others	1-Jan-23	$66 / hr + Admin Fee	Recover costs
After hours billable work for others	1-Jan-23	$99/ hr + Admin Fee	Recover costs
Emergency work performed for Developer or Other	1-Jan-23	Actual Cost + Admin. Fee	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Water main commissioning Fee	1-Jan-23	(Town's approved rate) **	Recover Costs
Admin Fee	1-Jan-23	$50.00	Recover Costs

Commercial/Industrial

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Water main service connection inspection	1-Jan-23	$132.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Water main service disconnection inspection	1-Jan-23	$66.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Permit drawings review	18-Apr-05	N/C
Supply meter & install remote - 1" (25 mm)	1-Jan-23	$690.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Supply meter & install remote - 1½" (40 mm)	1-Jan-23	$1,100.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Supply meter & install remote - 2" (50 mm)	1-Jan-23	$1,350.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Supply meter & install remote - 3" (75 mm)	1-Jan-23	$5,100.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Supply meter & install remote - 4" (100 mm)	1-Jan-23	$7,850.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Supply MXU radio transmitter & install	1-Jan-23	$170.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Commercial lot construction water	1-Jan-23	$11.33 per 1000 sq.ft.	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Apartment lot construction water	1-Jan-23	$17.00 per apt. unit	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities

Fire Hydrants

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Private fire hydrant - annual preventative maintenance	1-Jan-23	$113.30	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Painting of a private Fire Hydrant (every 3 years)	1-Jan-23	$113.30	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Annual connection charge for private hydrant or sprinkler system	1-Jan-23	$113.30	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Fire hydrant - fire flow test (per hydrant) - assist outside contractor	1-Jan-23	$165.00/hour + Admin Fee	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Fire hydrant - water meter deposit	1-Jan-23	$2,500.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Fire hydrant - water meter rental per day	1-Jan-23	$6.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Fire hydrant - water meter rental admin fee/monthly bill	1-Jan-23	$50.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Fire hydrant - water meter rental - usage rate	1-Jan-23	$3.50 per m3	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities

Damage/Repairs

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Damaged remote water meter line - inside building	1-Jan-23	$113.30	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Damaged remote water meter line - outside building	1-Jan-23	$113.30	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Damaged curb stop - caused by property owner	1-Jan-23	Actual Cost + Admin Fee	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Damaged curb stop - caused by property owner (straighten only)	1-Jan-23	$113.30	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Damaged hydrant (accidental) - repair	1-Jan-23	Actual Cost + Admin Fee	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Repair/Replace Anti-Tampering device on Hydrant	1-Jan-23	$226.60	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities

Engineering

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Design standards Manual (hard copy)	1-Jan-23	$275.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Design standards Manual (CD)	1-Jan-23	$82.50	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Design standards Manual (website)	18-Apr-05	N/C
Master Servicing Reports (hard copy)	1-Jan-23	$275.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Master Servicing Reports (CD)	1-Jan-23	$82.50	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Master Servicing Reports (website)	18-Apr-05	N/C
Environmental Assessment (hard copy)	1-Jan-23	$275.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Environmental Assessment (CD)	1-Jan-23	$82.50	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Environmental Assessment (website)	18-Apr-05	N/C	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities

Other Services

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Water turn on/off (regular hours)	18-Apr-05	N/C
Water turn on/off (after hours - within 3 hours)	1-Jan-23	$165.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
MXU unit replacement & install	1-Jan-24	$165.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Keypad replacement	1-Jan-24	$25.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Sampling new water main in development	1-Jan-23	Actual Cost + Admin Fee	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Work in Developments prior to assumption	1-Jan-23	$66 per hour + Admin Fee
Water main testing and commissioning - meter rental per day	1-Jan-23	$6.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Water main testing and commissioning -usage rate	1-Jan-23	$2.25	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Water main testing and commissioning - meter rental admin fee/monthly bill	20-Jan-01	$50.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Backflow Preventer - rental per day	1-Jan-23	$6.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Backflow Preventer - Initial calibration fee	1-Jan-23	$113.30	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Backflow Preventer - admin fee/monthly bill	20-Jan-01	$50.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities

Water Billing

Item/Service	Last Fee Changes	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Water annual service charge - Residential	1-Jan-22	$240.00
Water annual service charge - General Services	1-Jan-22	$588.00
Water Residential Consumption charges (per m3/bi-monthly):
First 30 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-23	$1.66
30 to 60 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-23	$1.85
Over 60 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-23	$2.12
Water General Services Consumption charges (per m3/bi-monthly):
First 200 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-23	$2.15
Over 200 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-23	$1.72
Bulk Water Consumption Charge per m3	1-Jan-23	$50.00	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities
Bulk Water Admin Fee - Account Startup	1-Jan-23	$3.50 per m3	Recover costs/Fees comparable to neighbouring Municipalities

Clerk's

Photocopying*

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
8 ½ x 11	14-Aug-07	$0.20 per page	To recover administration and overhead costs
8 ½ x 14	14-Aug-07	$0.20 per page	To recover administration and overhead costs
11 x 17	14-Aug-07	$0.20 per page	To recover administration and overhead costs
11 x 17 - colored	14-Aug-07	$1.00 per page	To recover administration and overhead costs
Larger than 11 x 17	1-Jan-20	$5.00 per page	To recover administration and overhead costs

Other Fees and Charges*

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Witnessing of Pension Forms	8-May-07	no charge	Also available at the Finance Department
Commissioning of Oaths	24-Jan-01	$30.00
Lapel Pins - Corporate Coat of Arms	17-Jun-08	$5.00 each
Lapel Pins - Growing Tradition	14-Aug-07	$5.00 each
Maps	14-Aug-07	$10.00
Liquor Licence Board of Ontario - applications for Council clearance:
Ontario Liquor License for new establishment or to amend existing license	30-Sep-20	$255.00
Municipal Information Form	17-Jun-08	$25.00
Freedom of Information Requests	17-Jun-08	$5.00 plus disbursements	Legislated application fee
Certified Copies	17-Jun-08	$5.00
Faxing material	1-Jan-13	$3.00 for the first 10 pages, $0.20 per additional page	To cover staff time and phone costs
Request for Routine Disclosure, per page		see photocopying costs	To cover copying costs for non-MFIPPA requests
Agendas & Minutes	17-Jun-08	see photocopying costs
Closed Meeting Investigator	17-Jun-08	$125.00
Statement of birth	1-Jan-10	$25.00
Burial Permits	8-May-07	$25.00
Burial Permits (Outside working hours)	1-Jan-10	$50.00

Enforcement

Business Licensing - Taxicab Services

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Owner Licence - Initial	1-Oct-14	$300.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Owner Licence - Renewal	1-Oct-14	$200.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Owner Licence- Late Fee	1-Oct-14	$90.00

Brokers Licence - Initial	1-Oct-14	$300.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Brokers Licence - Renewal	1-Oct-14	$200.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Brokers Licence- Late Fee	1-Oct-14	$90.00

Drivers Licence- Initial	1-Oct-14	$100.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Drivers Licence- Renewal	1-Oct-14	$90.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Drivers Licence- Late Fee	1-Oct-14	$50.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Taxicab Plate- Initial	1-Oct-14	$150.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Taxicab Plate- Renewal	1-Oct-14	$100.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Transfer of Owner	1-Oct-14	$150.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Replacement Fee for Driver ID card	1-Oct-14	$60.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Replacement Fee for loss of Owner's Plate	1-Oct-14	$30.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Tariff Card and Identification Card	1-Oct-14	$5.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Business Licensing - Refreshment Vehicles

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Owner- Motorized Vehicle- Initial	1-Oct-14	$250.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Owner- Motorized Vehicle- Renewal	1-Oct-14	$200.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Owner- Motorized Vehicle- Late Fee	1-Oct-14	$50.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Owner- No Motor- Initial	1-Oct-14	$250.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Owner- No Motor- Renewal	1-Oct-14	$200.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Owner- No Motor- Late Fee	1-Oct-14	$50.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Change of Vehicle	1-Oct-14	$50.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Temporary License		$75.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Replacement Plate	1-Oct-14	$30.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Site Plan Amendment	29-Sep-20	$50.00	To recover administration and overhead costs

Business Licensing - Kennels

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Initial Licence	1-Oct-14	$300.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Renewal Licence	1-Oct-14	$200.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Business Licensing - Adult Entertainment Industry

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Initial Licence	1-Oct-14	$250.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Renewal Licence	1-Oct-14	$200.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Hawkers and Peddlers

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Initial Licence	1-Oct-14	$75.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Renewal Licence	1-Oct-14	$75.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70
Temporary 1 Day License	1-Jan-18	$25.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2014-70

Donation Bins

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2023	Comments
Non-Profit Organization- Initial	1-Dec-15	$250.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2015-93
Non-Profit Organization- Renewal	1-Dec-15	$200.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2015-93

For-Profit Organization- Initial	1-Dec-15	$400.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2015-93
For-Profit Organization- Renewal	1-Dec-15	$350.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2015-93

Late Fee	1-Dec-15	$50.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2015-93
License Amendment	1-Dec-15	$50.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2015-93

Licenses

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Lottery Licence (prize under $50,000)	17-Jun-08	3% of Prize of Value
Marriage Licence	1-Jan-23	$140.00	Provincial cost of $48 plus administration costs

Zoning By-law

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
An inspection fee when an inspection of the property determines the use of the property does not comply with the Town's Zoning By-law, per inspection	9-Jun-05	$50.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
A file management fee applied when a Notice of Violation has been issued against a property	1-Jan-23	$100.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
A file management fee applied when a charge is taken to Provincial Offences Court and the charge is successful in whole or in part	9-Jun-05	Town's legal expenses plus 25%	To recover administration and overhead costs
A file management fee applied when an appeal of a Provincial Offences Court conviction to the Ontario Court of Justice has confirmed the conviction in whole or in part	9-Jun-05	Town's legal expenses plus 25%	To recover administration and overhead costs

Property Maintenance By-laws

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
An inspection fee when an inspection of the property confirms that the property does not comply with the Town's property maintenance by-laws, per inspection	9-Jun-05	$50.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
A file management fee applied when an Order has been issued against a property	9-Jun-05	$100.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
A file management fee applied when an Order has been registered on title	9-Jun-05	$500.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Property Standards Order Appeal Filing Fee	24-May-13	$125.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
A file management fee applied when an appeal of an Order to the Property Standards Committee has confirmed the Order in whole or in part	9-Jun-05	$100.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
A file management fee applied when an appeal of a Property Standards Committee decision to the Superior Court of Justice has confirmed the decision in whole or in part	9-Jun-05	Town's legal expenses plus 25%	To recover administration and overhead costs
A file management fee applied when an appeal of a Provincial Offences Court conviction to the Ontario Court Justice has confirmed the conviction in whole or in part	9-Jun-05	Town's legal expenses plus 25%	To recover administration and overhead costs
Certificate of Compliance	9-Jun-05	$60.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
An administration fee for services and materials expended by the Town in carrying out the requirements of a Notice or an Order, in whole or in part	1-Jan-23	Town's expenses plus 25%	To recover administration and overhead costs

Road Use and Driveway Entrance By-laws

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
An administrative fee for services and materials expended by the Town in carrying out the requirements of a Notice or Order, in whole or in part	1-Jan-19	Town’s expenses plus 25%	To recover administration and overhead costs
An inspection fee when an inspection of the property confirms that the property does not comply with the Town's Road Use & Driveway Widening by-laws, per inspection	1-Jan-20	$50.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
A file management fee applied when an Order has been issued against a property	1-Jan-20	$100.00	To recover administration and overhead costs

Animal Control By-law

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Dog License (neutered or spayed)	1-Jan-12	$30.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Dog License (intact)	1-Jan-13	$35.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Replacement of tag	1-Jan-13	$5.00	Cost of replacement tag
Dangerous dog or restricted breed	1-Jan-12	$55.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Dog Adoption	1-Jan-23	$250.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Impound Fees	1-Jan-24	As per contract	To recover administration and overhead costs

Marijuana Grow Operation Enforcement

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Inspection Fee Per Visit (Per Property)	1-Jan-11	$500.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032
Assessment Report/Remediation Plan Review Fee (Per Property)	1-Jan-11	$500.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032
Administration/Clerical Fee (Per Property)	1-Jan-11	$250.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032
Court/Tribunal Attendance Fee per attendance (Per appearance)	1-Jan-11	$600.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032
Preparation & Registration of Order (Per Order)	1-Jan-11	$400.00 plus disbursements	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032
Preparation & Discharge of Order (Per Discharge)	1-Jan-11	$250.00 plus Disbursements	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032
Title Investigation (each)	1-Jan-11	$250.00 plus Disbursements	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032

Fence By-law

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Fence Variance Application	1-Jan-20	$125.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2020-

Other

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Appeal Decision to Tribunal (Animal Control, Business Licensing, Fence, Property Standards)	17-Jun-08	$125.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Noise Exemption	17-Jun-08	$125.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Fortification Fees	17-Jun-08	$125.00	To recover administration and overhead costs

Legal, Risk Management and Procurement Division

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Request to Release of Land Titles Registration (agreement, easement, etc)	5-Jan-23	$100.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Review of Planning Agreement	5-Jan-23	$250.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Review and Draft Planning Agreement	5-Jan-23	$500.00	To recover administration and overhead costs; over 5 hours
Complex Drafting/Review of Multiple Agreements or Provision of Legal Opinion	5-Jan-23	$1,000.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Encroachment Agreement	1-Jan-23	$250.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Admin Service Charge on all claim recoveries from 3rd parties	1-Jan-21	10% of Town paid invoice	10% of Town paid invoice
Notary Services	1-Jan-24	$30.00

* fees include HST

Development Engineering

Site Alteration (in accordance with By-law 2011-031)

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Fill less than 1000 m³	20-Sep-11	$250 + $0.80/m3 (maximum $1050)	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2011-108
Fill between 1000 m³ and 5000 m³	20-Sep-11	$500 + $0.70/m3 (maximum $4,000)	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2011-108
Fill between 5000 m³ and 10,000 m³	20-Sep-11	$1,500 + 0.60/m3 (maximum $7,500)	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2011-108
Fill greater than 10,000 m³	20-Sep-11	$2,500 + 0.50/m3 (maximum $10,000)	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2011-108
Permit Renewal Fee	1-Jan-14	$350.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2011-108
Expired Permit Renewal Fee	20-Sep-11	$500.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2011-108
Site Inspections (for inspections not included in valid permit)	20-Sep-11	$250 per inspection	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2011-108
External Consultants and legal costs to review and evaluate studies or to prepare all legal documents and enforce bylaw	20-Sep-11	actual costs incurred plus 10% administration fee	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2011-108
Development Site	1-Jan-14	$3,500.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2012-061
Development Site Permit Amendment	1-Jan-14	$750.00	New fee
Site Alterations only w/ no additional fill	1-Jan-13	$500.00
Topsoil Management - Minor	4-Apr-17	$1,500.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2017-33
Topsoil Management - Major	4-Apr-17	$3,000.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2017-33

Camera Inspection

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Lateral Sewer Camera inspection	1-Jan-16	$340.00	Recover contractual costs and cost of staff
Lateral Sewer Camera inspection (Occupied Unit)	1-Jan-23	$625.00	Recover contractual costs and cost of staff

Lot Grading Plan Review

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Lot Grading Plan Review (includes 1 submission, inspections and administration costs)	1-Jan-17	$415.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Resubmission of Lot Grading Plan (includes 1 submission)	1-Jan-17	$180.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Additional Service Connections

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Additional Water Service Application	1-Jan-17	$800.00/connection (non-refundable)*	Fee recovers administration and overhead
Additional Sewer Service Application	1-Jan-17	$800.00/connection (non-refundable)*	Fee recovers administration and overhead
Additional Storm Sewer Service Application	1-Jan-17	$800.00/connection (non-refundable)*	Fee recovers administration and overhead
*Following the receipt of the Application and Fee and upon review and acceptance of the proposal the Applicant shall be required to deposit prior to commencement of the service installation the security and staff time working deposit estimated maintenance

Subdivision Engineering Review

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
	1-Jan-19	8% of Final Engineering Construction Estimate	3% is due at time of first Engineering Review submission with remaining 3% due at time of execution of the Subdivision Agreement. B) No credits will be applied to Subdivision Engineering Review fee for prior engineering related works. C) The Applicant will be entitled to up to 3 engineering reviews within the 6% Subdivision Engineer Review fee. Additional reviews over 3 may be subject to full cost recovery for staff time, Peer Review Consultant charges and Administrative Fees as applicable.

Development Engineering Review Billing Date

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Manager, Development Engineering	1-Jan-18	$185.00/hr	Development Engineering staff billing rates for all development applications with the exception of Subdivision Engineering Review
Senior Technologist	1-Jan-18	$120.00/hr	Development Engineering staff billing rates for all development applications with the exception of Subdivision Engineering Review
Engineering Technologist	1-Jan-18	$110.00/hr	Development Engineering staff billing rates for all development applications with the exception of Subdivision Engineering Review

Planning & Development

Building

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Request for planning & development services
Base charge	17-Jun-08	$10.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Reproduction cost	17-Jun-08	$0.20/page (deposit of $50 minimum required)	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
17 x 22	30-Sep-20	$25.00/page (deposit of $50 minimum required)	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
24 x 36	30-Sep-20	$50.00/page (deposit of $50 minimum required)	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
36 x 48	30-Sep-20	$100.00/page (deposit of $50 minimum required)	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
PDF/ Digital Drawings	30-Sep-20	Add 20%	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Preparation	17-Jun-08	$75.00/hour	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Liquor Licence Board of Ontario review and inspections		$105.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Other Building Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Stats Can Reports	1-Jan-11	$50/month	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Municipal Address Change/Assignment Fee	1-Jan-11	$205/lot	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Building Compliance Letter	1-Jan-19	$100.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Septic Compliance Letter	1-Jan-19	$100.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Official Plan Amendment

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Official Plan Amendments (Standalone)	1-Jan-23	$29,490.00	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI

Zoning

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
General Amendment - Sites of 0.2 Hectares or Less	1-Jan-23	$14,850.00	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
General Amendment - Other Sites^1.3	1-Jan-23	$21,215.00	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Removal of H (Holding) Provision ²	1-Jan-23	$4,880.00	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Temporary Use By-law ³	1-Jan-23	$12,730.00	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI

Site Plan Control

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
New Development ⁴	1-Jan-23	Residential (ground-oriented): $12,730 + $265/unit Residential (non-ground-oriented): $12,730 + $160/unit Non-Residential: $12,730 + $4,560/ha	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Additions	1-Jul-22	50% of new development fee	Recover administration and overhead costs Increases to account for CPI
Major Revision to Approved Plan	1-Jul-22	50% of new development fee	Recover administration and overhead costs Increases to account for CPI
Minor Revision to Approved Plan ⁵	1-Jan-23	$300.00	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Applicant-Initiated Major Resubmission ⁶	1-Jan-11	50% of new development fee	Recover administration and overhead costs Increases to account for CPI
Exemption from Site Plan Control	1-Jan-23	$2,120	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Fourth and Subsequent Submission Review (Site Plan)	1-Jul-22	20% of new development fee	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI

Other Planning Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Part Lot Control Exemption⁷	1-Jan-23	$4,880 + $265/additional lot	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Plan of Subdivision/Condominium⁸	1-Jan-23	Residential (ground-oriented): $31,825 + $265/unit Residential (non-ground-oriented): $31,825 + $160/unit Non-Residential: $31,825 + $1,590/ha	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Revision to Draft Approved Plan - Recirculation Required	12-Jul-05	50% of new development fee	Recover administration and overhead costs
Revision to Draft Approved Plan - Recirculation not Required	1-Jul-22	25% of new development fee	Recover administration and overhead costs
Extension to Draft Plan Approval	1-Jan-23	$5,410	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Subdivision Agreement Preparation	1-Jan-23	$10,080	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Miscellaneous Development Agreement	1-Jan-23	$5,305	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Pre-consultation Application	1-Jan-23	$3,395	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Condo Description and Declaration	1-Jan-23	$1,590	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Document Search & Retrieval	1-Jan-23	$105	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Compliance Letters/General Zoning Review	1-Jan-23	$130	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Planning Response/Opinion Letter	1-Jan-23	$390	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Legal Non-Conforming Use Verification	1-Jan-23	$390	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Subdivision Release Certificates	1-Jan-23	$105	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI
Accessory Dwelling Unit Registration Fee	1-Jan-23	$155	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Residential Driveway Widening Application Fee	1-Jan-23	$105	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Request for Council Support of Minister's Zoning Order	1-Jan-24	$5,000	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA

Committee of Adjustment

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Variance 9	1-Jan-23	$1,820	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Consent	1-Jan-23	$2,860	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Validation of Title	1-Jan-23	$2,860	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Conditional Consent - Regular Meeting - Notification Required	1-Jan-23	$625	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Conditional Consent - Regular Meeting - No Notification Required	1-Jan-23	$310	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Re-hearing - deferrals requested by applicant	1-Jan-23	$310	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Request for Special Meeting - Consent ¹⁰	1-Jan-23	$3,120 (in addition to Consent Application Fee)	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA
Request for Special Meeting - Minor Variance ¹⁰	1-Jan-23	$3,120 (in addition to Minor Variance Application Fee)	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for COLA

Heritage Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Heritage Tax Rebate Program - Initial Application	1-Jan-23	$255	Authorized by Council on December 17, 2019.
Heritage Tax Rebate Program - Renewal Application	1-Jan-23	$51	Authorized by Council on December 17, 2019.

Administrative Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees - 2024	Comments
Legal, Engineering & Consultant	12-Jul-05	5% of Invoice	Recover administration and overhead costs
Draw on Letter of Credit	1-Jan-23	$105	Recover administration and overhead costs. Increases to account for CPI

Notes

*	Fee subject to H.S.T.
**	Working Deposits (in addition to application fees) - A deposit of $5,000 is required except as follows: a deposit of $1,000 is required for removal of (H) holding provision, zoning amendment to permit granny flats, accessory apartments or temporary accommodation for seasonal workers and miscellaneous development agreements.
¹	Reduce fee by 50% if zoning application is submitted at the same time as applications for official plan amendment, plan of subdivision or plan of condominium.
²	Reduce fee by 50% if hold removal application is submitted at the same time as application for site plan control.
³	Fee is $1020 for applications to permit granny flats, accessory apartments or temporary accommodation for seasonal workers.
⁴	"Per hectare" calculation is based on the lands to which the site plan applies (which may be less than the actual property); for the purpose of the fee calculation, site area will be rounded up to the next half hectare (e.g., site area of 2.02 hectares = 2.5 X $1,530, or 2.5 X $4,386, as applicable).
⁵	"Minor revision" includes revised elevations and changes to building footprint with minimal impacts on surrounding parking, landscaping and/or drive aisles.
⁶	"Applicant-initiated major resubmission" are revised plans submitted during the application review process with substantial changes that have not been triggered by the town's comments on earlier submissions. For example, the applicant decides to substantially change the plan to accommodate a new design concept.
⁷	Fee is for the initial lot or block; each additional lot or block submitted as part of one application is an additional $255
⁸	Where development consists of a combination of multiple components, one (1) fixed fee shall apply, plus the sum of applicable variable fees from the multiple components.
⁹	Fee is for three (3) variances; anything beyond three (3) variances is an additional $510.
¹⁰	Fee is in addition to the application fee.

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Registration fees for outreach events coordinated by the Office of Economic Development	1-Jan-12	$10 to $100	May include joint initiatives with the Bradford Board of Trade; Contact Community Services; Holland Marsh Growers Association; Nottawasaga Futures and County of Simcoe

Administrative Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Tax/Utility Certificate	1-Jan-22	$80.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Tax/Utility Certificate Rush	1-Jan-19	$110.00	24-48 hour rush response
Tax Inquiry/Duplicate Receipt/Bill reprint	1-Jan-14	$10.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Utility Inquiry/Duplicate Receipt/Bill reprint	1-Jan-14	$10.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Tax/Utility payment transfer fee	1-Jan-16	$10.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Water Arrears Transfer to Tax Roll	1-Jan-19	$25.00 per transfer	To recover administration and overhead costs
Accounts Receivables Transfer to Tax Roll	1-Jan-19	$25.00 per transfer	To recover administration and overhead costs
New Tax Roll or Change of Tax Roll Ownership Fee	1-Jan-22	$30.00 per property tax roll	To recover administration and overhead costs
New Utility Account Fee	1-Jan-22	$30.00 per utility account	To recover administration and overhead costs
Mortgage Company Fee	1-Jan-23	$25 per tax roll per billing	To recover administration and overhead costs
Draw upon a letter of credit	14-Aug-07	$65.00/draw	To recover administration and overhead costs
Withdrawal of post dated cheque on file	15-May-02	$25.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Returned items (cheques, pap, etc.)	1-Jan-14	$50.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Letter requested for Income Tax purposes	1-Jan-11	$35.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Tax Adjustment Summary (other than owner)	1-Jan-19	$20.00 per property tax roll	To recover administration and overhead costs
Property Tax Roll Research Fee	1-Jan-19	$35.00 per hour (minimum $35.00 fee)	To recover administration and overhead costs
Administration fees - Accounts Receivable	15-Apr-99	5% of actual cost	To recover administration and overhead costs
Administration cost for Development Charge refund (Building permit cancelled)	5-Oct-01	$500.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Virtual Town Hall Service Charge for Paying Online by Credit Card	1-Jan-19	Fees for paying by credit card are set by the service provider. There may also be restrictions on the type of credit cards accepted. Monthly Review of the Prevailing Rate subject to change without notice	To recover administration and overhead costs
Human Resources document search	1-Jan-19	$50.00/recalled box	To recover administration and overhead costs
Employee Records Search/Disclosure	NEW	actual cost + 5%	To recover administration and overhead costs
Transfer to Collections Fees	1-Jan-21	5%	To recover administration and overhead costs

Tax Sale Costs

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Open File - Warning letter, Initial title search	1-Jan-18	Actual cost + 15% (Minimum charge of $452)	To recover administration and overhead costs
Registration of Tax Arrears Certificate	1-Jan-18	Actual cost + 15% (Minimum charge of $975)	To recover administration and overhead costs
Advertise and Sell Property
Costs	1-Jan-23	Actual cost + 15% (Minimum charge of $1,825)	To recover administration and overhead costs
Payment Out of Court	1-Jan-13	Actual cost + 15% (Minimum charge of $1,135)	To recover administration and overhead costs

Assessment Fees (plus HST)

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2023	Comments
Above ground pools, decks over 100 sq. ft.	1-Jan-23	$35.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
In-ground pools, accessory buildings	1-Jan-23	$55.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Renovations, additions	1-Jan-23	$100.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
New Residential Dwelling	1-Jan-23	$260.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Non-Residential Construction 6,000 sq.ft. or less	1-Jan-23	$195.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Non-Residential Construction over 6,000 sq.ft.	1-Jan-23	$400.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
Farm Building	1-Jan-23	$130.00	To recover administration and overhead costs
New Business Licence	1-Jan-23	$100.00	To recover administration and overhead costs

Water and Waste Water Rates

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Water annual service charge - Residential	1-Jan-22	$234.00
Water annual service charge - General Services	1-Jan-22	$576.00
Water Residential Consumption charges (per m3):
First 30 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$1.66
30 to 60 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$1.85
Over 60 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$2.12
Water General Services Consumption charges (per m3):
First 200 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$2.15
Over 200 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$1.72
Waste Water annual service charge - Residential	1-Jan-22	$174.00
Waste Water annual service charge - General Services	1-Jan-22	$504.00
Waste Water Residential Consumption charges (per m3):
First 30 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$1.64
30 to 60 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$1.81
Over 60 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$2.08
Waste Water General Services Consumption charges (per m3):
First 200 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$4.19
Over 200 Cubic Metres	1-Jan-24	$3.37

General Administrative Fire Services

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Request for Ontario Fire Marshall Standard Incident Report	1-Jan-23	$112.20	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead.
Request for Information - i.e. file search, clearance letter, change of ownership	1-Jan-23	$112.20	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead.
Special Occasion Letter	1-Jan-12	$70.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Green Sign Replacement	1-Jan-23	$35.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Fire Route Application	1-Jan-24	$240.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Fire Inspection Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Inspections of daycare, nursery schools, rooming houses, facilities, etc.	1-Jan-20	$140.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Inspections for trade shows and special functions - site visit required	1-Jan-20	$140.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Provincial Licensing – L.L.B.O.- Inspection of occupant loads and implementation of approved fire safety procedures	1-Jan-20	$140.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Inspection of Commercial, Industrial Buildings with occupancy - i.e. requested by owner, insurance, etc.	1-Jan-23	$112.20/hour	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Inspection of High rise and Low rise residential building as regulated under Part 9 Retrofit, Section 9.5, 9.6 of Fire Code, Ont Reg 454	1-Jan-23	$112.20/hour	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Inspection of Apartments in houses - basement apartments as regulated under Part 9 Retrofit, Section 9.8 of Fire Code, Ont Reg 385/94	17-Jun-08	$150.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
An Administration fee for services and materials expended by the Town in carrying out all the requirements of a Notice or an Order, in whole or in part	1-Dec-17	Total Cost Recovery plus 25%	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
After hours Fire Prevention inspection	1-Jan-20	Current overtime rate (minimum 3 hours)	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Routine fire inspections - no fee will be charged for the initial and second inspection for fire code violations. Each subsequent inspection will be charged a fee.	1-Jan-20	Current overtime rate (minimum 3 hours)	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Propane Storage and Handling Facilities

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Risk and Safety Management Plan (RSMPs) Review and Approval for Propane Facilities a) Level 1 propane facility 5000 USWG or less (new or change of ownership) b) Level 1 propane facility 5000 USWG or less (existing where changes have occurred) c) Level 2 propane facility 5000 USWG or less (new or change of ownership) d) Level 2 propane facility 5000 USWG or less (existing where changes have occurred)	1-Jan-23	a) $612.00 b) $306.00 c) $2,040.00 d) $1,020.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Any additional expenses incurred deemed necessary for the review of the Risk Safety Management Plan will be charged back to the applicant	1-Jan-14	Total cost recovery	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Permits (in accordance with By-law 2012-026)

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Burning Permit - Daily	17-Jun-08	$10.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
- Weekly	17-Jun-08	$20.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Outdoor Wood Burning Appliance (Annual Permit)	1-Jan-13	$20.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead.
Agricultural Burning Permit (Annual Permit)	1-Jan-13	$100.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Campgrounds/Camp Sites (Annual Permit)	1-Jan-13	$50.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Special Burn Permits	01-Jan-13	$100.00 to $500.00 per occurrence	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Burning not conducted in accordance with the By-law	1-Jan-23	Current MTO Prescribed Rate, 1/2 the rate for each additional 1/2 hour	Fee for Fire Apparatus response to an unauthorized burn being conducted in contravention of the Town's Open Air Burn By-law

Fireworks

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Fireworks Permit	1-Jan-23	$140.00	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Marijuana Grow Operation Enforcement (fee per property)

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Inspection Services Inspector (1st class)	1-Jan-11	$350.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032
Inspection Service Captain	1-Jan-11	$450.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032
Court/Tribunal Attendance Fee	1-Jan-11	$600.00	Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury By-law 2010-032

Firebreak Lots

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Plan of Subdivision Schedule "K" Section 6.2	1-Jan-19	$75.00 for each change in designation of firebreak lots	a) notwithstanding that a building permit has been issued for lots or blocks designated as firebreak lots, no construction shall proceed until the exterior finish cladding, roofing and windows on the unit abutting each side lot line has been completed, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief. b) no construction will commence on a designated firebreak lot or block without the written approval of the Fire Chief; and c) a charge in the designation firebreak lots may be made upon the Owner's request, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief and the payment of a transfer fee of $75.00 for each change in designation in firebreak lots.

Other Fire Services Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Emergency Services on municipal roads including Motor Vehicle Collisions
- non property owners/non residents	1-Jan-20	Current MTO Prescribed Rate, 1/2 the rate for each additional 1/2 hour	Fee for Fire Apparatus response to an emergency on a municipal road
- material and supplies, fire suppression agents, contracted equipment used, equipment lost and/or damaged	1-Jan-23	Fees vary depending on product/equipment used	Full cost recovery
- vehicle search	1-Jan-23	Full cost recovery	Search completed using Authorized Requester Information Services
False Alarms	1-Jan-20	Current MTO Prescribed Rate, 1/2 the rate for each additional 1/2 hour	Fee for Fire Apparatus response to a fire alarm call when it is determined to be intentionally activated when no fire/danger exists or faulty alarm systems after 2nd call in a calendar year
MTO billing for vehicle accidents and fires on provincial highways	1-Jan-23	Current MTO Prescribed Rate, 1/2 the rate for each additional 1/2 hour	This fee is chargeable to the MTO for all vehicle-accident or fire related fire department services that occur on provincial highways
Non-emergency elevator incident response	1-Jan-20	Current MTO Prescribed Rate, 1/2 the rate for each additional 1/2 hour	Fee for Fire Apparatus response to release or assist an individual in elevator that is a non‐emergency incident
Natural Gas Incident	1-Jan-20	Current MTO Prescribed Rate, 1/2 the rate for each additional 1/2 hour	This fee is chargeable where the fire department determines that a natural gas incident has been caused directly by a person or company, who has failed to take reasonable precautions including getting a locate and following proper guidelines regarding digging around locates
Fire Apparatus Stand-by, Fire Scene Security, Fire Watch, etc. e.g. providing fire personnel to ensure continuity of evidence until Fire Marshal's Office arrives. Use of fire protection during film shoots, exhibitions, demonstrations, etc.	1-Jan-23	Current MTO Prescribed Rate, 1/2 the rate for each additional 1/2 hour	Fee for Fire Apparatus response
Emergency Response such as, but not limited to: Vehicle fire or danger of fire, vehicle rescue extrication, environmental spills, or vehicle accident applies to non-property owners/non-residents of the Town.	1-Jan-23	Current MTO Prescribed Rate, 1/2 the rate for each additional 1/2 hour	Fee for Fire Apparatus response
Total replacement cost for any contaminated or damaged equipment or materials used in the response to any of the aforementioned emergencies	1-Jan-20	Total Cost Recovery	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Fees imposed under this section shall be billed to the owner(s) of the property for which the services are provided, and in the case of emergency responses to vehicle incidents to vehicle incidents to the owner of the vehicle.	1-Jan-20	Total Cost Recovery	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Recovery of firefighting expenses, using Indemnification Technology® by agent Fire Marques, for fire and emergency response to any property within Bradford West Gwillimbury that is covered and claimed under existing home owner policies.	1-Jan-20	Total Cost Recovery	Determined by agent Fire Marques
Technical Rescue	1-Mar-15	Total Cost Recovery for Ice/water Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, High/Low Angle Rescue, Trench Rescue, Elevator Rescue and Hazmat Rescue.	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Fire Extinguisher Training	1-Jan-18	$125.00/hour	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Staff Billing Rates

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Senior Fire Officer (Chief, Deputy Chief)	1-Jan-18	$150.00/hour	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Officer (Captain, Prevention Officer, Training Officer)	1-Jan-23	$100.00/hour	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Career Firefighter	1-Jan-23	$80.00/hour	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead
Volunteer Firefighter	1-Jan-23	$60.00/hour	Fees recover costs of staff, administration and overhead

Hazardous Material Spill/Clean up

Total replacement cost for any contamination or damaged equipment or materials used in the clean up of hazardous materials and the approved disposal of equipment or materials according to the directions of the controlling Federal and Provincial Agency.

Extraordinary Expenses

If Fire and Emergency Services respond to a motor vehicle incident or other emergency at any property in the Town and the Fire Chief or designate determine, that it is necessary to retain a private contractor, rent special equipment not normally carried on a fire apparatus, use more materials than are carried on a fire apparatus in order to determined origin and cause, suppress or extinguish a fire, preserver property, prevent a fire from spreading, make safe or otherwise control and eliminate an emergency or damage equipment owner by the Town, the owner shall be charged those expenses incurred, plus applicable taxes.

MTO Rate

The current MTO Rate is $509.89 per apparatus per hour, subject to adjustment. MTO rates are established by the Ministry of Transport of Ontario and updated by the Province of Ontario.

Notes

All Fire & Emergency Services fees are subject to H.S.T.

Copying Charges

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Coin operated photocopier/printer - Black & White	1-Jan-23	$0.25/copy	Maintenance/Replacement fee
Coin operated photocopier/printer - Colour	1-Jan-23	$0.50/copy	Maintenance/Replacement fee

Meeting Rooms (open hours) - 425 Holland Street West

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2023	Comments
Zima Room - entire room	1-Jan-23	$30/hour, $240/8+ hours	Same fee for weekday/weekend
Program Room	1-Jan-23	$15/hour, $120/8+ hours	Recover cost for maintenance/administration
Boardroom	1-Jan-23	$15/hour, $120/8+ hours	Recover cost for maintenance/administration
Cancellation Fee	1-Jan-23	**Based on Room Rental Policy	Recover cost for maintenance/administration

Creative Centre

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
3D Printing
Base Charge	25-Aug-23	$1.00	Cost Recovery
Charge per 10 minutes	25-Aug-23	$0.25	Cost Recovery
Vinyl Print & Cut
Base Charge	25-Aug-23	$1.00	Cost Recovery
Per Linear Inch	25-Aug-23	$0.50	Cost Recovery
Specialty Items - Per Linear Inch	25-Aug-23	$0.75	Cost Recovery
Cricut
Base Charge	25-Aug-23	$1.00	Cost Recovery
Per Linear Inch	25-Aug-23	$0.50	Cost Recovery
Specialty Items - Per Linear Inch	25-Aug-23	$0.75	Cost Recovery
Cardstock	25-Aug-23	$0.15 each	Cost Recovery
Sewing/Serger
Starter Kit	25-Aug-23	$2.00	Cost Recovery

Memberships

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Residents of municipality	26-May-03	N/C
Non Residents outside of boundaries for reciprocal libraries	1-Jan-11	$55.00/household/year	Recover cost for maintenance/administration

Lost/Damaged Materials*

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Most genres and formats	1-Jan-20	Replacement Cost	Replacement fees
Playaways - audio	1-Jan-20	Replacement Cost	Replacement fees
Playaways - video	1-Jan-20	Replacement Cost	Replacement fees
Launchpads	1-Jan-20	Replacement Cost	Replacement fees
Maker kits	1-Jan-20	Replacement Cost	Replacement fees
Laptops	1-Jan-20	$1,000.00	Replacement fees
iPads	1-Jan-23	$1,200.00	Replacement fees
WiFi Hotspots	25-Aug-23	$250.00 per item	Replacement fees
Reader Pens	25-Aug-23	$330.00 per item
Victor Readers (DAISY CD Player)	25-Aug-23	$450.00 per item
All other materials	20-Jun-16	Replacement Cost	Replacement fees

Other Fees

Item/Services	Last Fee Change	Current Fees – 2024	Comments
Non-refundable administration fee (Lost and Damaged Items)	17-Jun-08	$5.00	Recover cost for maintenance/administration
Administration fee for Collection Agency	17-Jun-08	$15.00	Recover cost for maintenance/administration
Proctoring	25-Aug-23	$50.00/student/exam	Recover cost for maintenance/administration
Non-pick up of ILLO materials on hold	1-Jan-23	$5.00	Cost recovery
Ear buds	1-Jan-23	$3.00	Cost recovery
USB Drives	1-Jan-21	$10.00	Cost recovery
Oversized Envelopes	25-Aug-23	$0.50	Cost recovery
Canvas Bags (Library Logo)	25-Aug-23	$15.00	Cost recovery

Notes

* All item charges include a non-refundable administration fee of $5.00

* All lost and damaged materials are based on average cost as outlined above, unless otherwise assigned.