Published May 15, 2025
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Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Public Fees and Charges
Date: May 15, 2025
Collection: Council Agendas

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Public Council Agenda 5:00 p.m. - Thursday, May 15, 2025 Council Chambers Zoom Meeting Registration

Call to Order and Chair’s Opening Remarks

Approval of Agenda

a) May 15, 2025

Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda for the Public Meeting regarding Amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law held May 15, 2025, as circulated.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Proposed Amendments to Fees and Charges By-law

a) Draft By-law to be Considered

Redlined Fees and Charges By-law Resolution #393-24 EV Chargers Resolution #87-25 Cemetery Fees Resolution #111-25 Building Permit Fee Refunds 2 - 25

Public Comments

Adjournment

a) Adjournment of the Meeting

Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Public Meeting at _______
.m

Page 1 of 25 The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac By-Law #2024-682025-XX Being a By-law to Impose Current Fees and Charges for Various Services Provided by the Township of North Frontenac and Provide for the Recovery of Applicable Costs; and to Repeal By-law #63-232024-68 Whereas Section 391 (1) and (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes a Municipality to impose fees or charges including costs incurred by the Municipality related to administration, enforcement and the establishment, acquisition and replacement of capital assets, 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 398 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes the Treasurer of a Municipality to add fees and charges imposed by the Municipality to the tax roll for the following property in the Municipality and collect them in the same manner as Municipal taxes: 1) In the case of fees and charges for the supply of a public utility, the property to which the public utility was supplied; 2) In all other cases, any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying the fees and charges; And Whereas Section 444 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended, authorizes a Municipality to make an order requiring the person who contravened the by-law or who caused or permitted the contravention or the owner or occupier of the land on which the contravention occurred to discontinue the contravening activity; And Whereas Section 445 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended, authorizes a Municipality to make an order requiring the person who contravened the by-law or who caused or permitted the contravention or the owner or occupier of the land on which the contravention occurred to do work to correct the contravention; And Whereas Section 446 (1) (3) and (5) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended, authorizes a Municipality who has the authority to direct or require a person to do a matter or thing, the Municipality may also provide that, in default of it being done by the Municipality or if the Municipality is required to do it, the matter or thing shall be done at the person’s expense; the Municipality may recover the costs of doing a matter or thing by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as property taxes; and the costs include interest calculated at a rate of 15 per cent or such lesser rate as may be determined by the Municipality, calculated for the period commencing on the day the Municipality incurs the costs and ending on the day the costs, including the interest, are paid in full; Page 2 of 25 And Whereas Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, authorizes the Council of a Municipality, by by-law, may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters; And Whereas Section 7 (1) of the Building Code Act S.O, 1992, Chapter 23, authorizes the Council of a Municipality to pass by-laws requiring the payment of fees and prescribing the amount of fees for applications and issuance of permits; Now Therefore Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac enacts this “Fees and Charges By-law” as follows: That the fees and charges for various Municipal services as shown in the Schedules attached hereto and forming part of this By-law were previously adopted by Council and shall remain in effect unless Council adopts a By-law amending and/or repealing same: Schedule ‘A’ General Fees and Charges Schedule ‘B’ Waste Management Schedule ‘C’ Licences Schedule ‘D’ Fire Schedule ‘E’ Planning Schedule ‘F’ Disposition of Land Schedule ‘G’ Public Works Schedule ‘H’ Parks, Recreation and Facilities Schedule ‘I’ Building and Septic Schedule ‘J’ Cemeteries And That all fees and charges will be subject to applicable taxes unless otherwise noted; And That fees and charges may be subject to processing fees when paid by credit card; And That payments made in U.S. funds shall be credited at par, meaning no exchange will be paid as payments are accepted in Canadian Funds only; And That all fees and charges set out in this By-law shall be payable prior to the provision of the service unless an Agreement in writing is made to the contrary and approved by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); And That any request for a reduction or waiving of fees shall be provided in writing to the Clerk for Council’s consideration, including a staff report if required; and be approved by Council Resolution; Page 3 of 25 And That in the event any fee or charge imposed herein remains unpaid after provision of the service or is otherwise in arrears, after a period of 30 days, such fees or charges may be added to the Tax Roll for any real property in the Township of North Frontenac, the property owner(s) of which is responsible for paying the fee or charge and shall be collected in like manner as Municipal Taxes; And That Council does hereby delegate the Treasurer of the Township, in consultation with the CAO, the authority to administer such fees and charges and approve such forms and procedures as may be required for the efficient administration of the fees and charges;

And That the fees set out in the Fees and Charges in this By-law shall be reviewed on an annual basis by each applicable Manager and the Manager shall advise the CAO of any recommended changes to ensure the Township’s Fees/Charges are fair, reasonable and are not greater than the actual cost to provide the service;

And That if there is a discrepancy in fee prices, the fees set out herein supersedes any fees listed in other By-laws; And That any additions/amendments to the “Fees and Charges By-law” shall be authorized by By-law; And That Notice of proposed additions/amendments shall be provided in accordance with the Notice By-law and/or applicable legislation; And That should any sections of this By-law, including any section or part of any schedules attached hereto be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be ultra vires, the remaining sections shall nevertheless remain valid and binding; And That this By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passing; And That By-law #63-232024-68 is hereby repealed; And That all resolutions, By-laws or part of By-laws, which are contrary to or inconsistent with this By-law, are hereby repealed. Read a first and second time this 22nd day of November 202415th day of May 2025. Read a third time and passed this 22nd day of November 202415th day of May. Gerry Lichty, Mayor Tara Mieske, Clerk Page 4 of 25 Schedule ‘A’ General

  1. Administration Fees may be paid by Credit Card with the third-party processing fee paid by the Township a. Photocopies – Black and White (per page)  Letter $0.25  Legal $0.30  Ledger $0.50  Waterproof Paper $1.00 b. Photocopies – Coloured (per page)  Letter $0.50  Legal $0.60  Ledger $1.00  Waterproof Paper $2.00 c. Fax (per page)  Incoming (per page copy fee only) $0.25  Outgoing (local area or toll free - where no long distance charge apply) $1.00  Outgoing (Ontario/Canada - where long distance charges apply - $0.50 per page after first page) $1.75  Outgoing (USA/ Overseas/ International - $0.50 per page after first page) $2.00 d. Mapping (per page)  Small Maps - 8.5" x 11" - no customization, black/white or colour (print out from FrontenacMaps.ca, Township websites or internal GIS database - each) is $1.00  Medium Maps - 11" x 17" - no customization, black/white or colour (print out from FrontenacMaps.ca, Township websites or internal GIS database - each) is $2.00  Township Street Atlas (North Frontenac Portion of County Atlas) - printed and bound in a duo-tang, colour (requires advance notice) is $12.00  The Township will work with outside agencies (Bell 911, Public Health Unit, MNR etc.) by referring them to www.frontenacmaps.ca and providing any necessary mapping materials free of charge. Page 5 of 25 e. Records Searches and Enquires  Archived File Retrieval (minor searches lasting less than one hour) is no charge  Archived File Retrieval (complex searches lasting longer than one hour, then charged per hour after the first hour) is $30.00 per hour. f. Treasury / Misc.  Dishonoured Cheques $35.00  Tax Certificate $40.00  Tax Certificate (if required with less than 48 hours’ notice provided) $80.00  Tax Sale Registration Administration Fee $350.00  Extension Agreement $200.00  Tax Sale Packages no charge  Copy of Audited Financial Statements, Approved Budget and or Agendas and or Approved Minutes (electronic version available on Township website) no charge  Building Report Letters $40.00  Building Report Letters (if required with less than 48 hours’ notice provided) $80.00  Other Misc. Letter Preparation as requested by Property Owner $25.00  Laminating (per page) $3.00 g. Commissioner of Oaths (Certified Copy) $25.00 per Document
  2. Merchandise a. Merchandise  Township of North Frontenac Hats $8.85 b. Township Branded Merchandise  All Products will be sold at Cost + Consignment as determined by the CAO, in consultation with the Treasurer
  3. Sign Sponsorship Program Fee a. Fees for Scenic Route and Historic Loop Signs  Sign Sponsorship Program Fee - $120.00 per stop and/or sign Signs will be displayed for a minimum of three (3) years with the Township replacing any lost or damaged sign during this period. Page 6 of 25
  4. Kennel Licence and Dog Tags a. Kennels  Kennel License (for persons owning 4 or more dogs; plus dog tag fee for each dog) $30.00 b. Dog Tags  Dog Tags – between January 1st and March 31st $15.00  Dog Tags – after March 31st $25.00  Lifetime Dog Tag $100.00  Replacement Tag $7.50  Pound Fee for impounded dog $100.00 (Levied to the owner of any animal picked up and taken to the Humane Society by the Animal Control Officer. These fees are payable at the Humane Society upon the owner claiming such animal and made payable to the Township of North Frontenac)
  5. Electric Vehicle Charger a. Electric Vehicle Charger Price set by Manager of Community Development, in consultation with the CAO and Treasurer Page 7 of 25 Schedule ‘B’ Waste Management Fees may be paid by Credit Card with the third-party processing fee paid by the Township
  6. Landfill Tipping Fees  Single Bag Tag $2.00 each  Waste Volume Fee $20.00 / cubic yard Includes household and commercial construction/demolition waste and shingles. Fee will be determined by the Waste Site Attendant or Official based on volume of the load.  Brush and Yard Waste $10.00 / cubic yard Fee will be determined by the Waste Site Attendant or Official based on volume of the load.  Box Spring or Mattress $20.00 each  Chair $10.00 each  Sofa $20.00 each  Sofa Bed $30.00 each  Carpet  small = up to 50 square feet $5.00  medium = 51 to 144 sq ft $15.00  large = over 144 square feet $25.00  Carpet Tile $0.25 each  Tent $4.00 each  Plastic Lawn Chair/ Misc. Plastic $4.00 each  Insulated Cooler $6.00 each  Miscellaneous Waste per Bag (Bulky Item Bin) $4.00 each  Rigid Plastic $4.00 each  Boat Tarp / Shrink Wrap $10.00 each  Artificial Christmas Tree $10.00 each  White Goods (Appliances containing “Freon” or any Ozone depleting refrigerant – Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners etc). Fee Exempt if Freon has been removed by a Qualified Person. Unit must be properly tagged to qualify. $30.00 each
  7. Bag Tag Fees Bag or other acceptable container of waste equivalent to one standard 26”X36” garbage bag. Oversized bags or other acceptable equivalent container of waste shall require additional tags or fee as may be determined by the Waste Site Attendant
    or Official based on the volume. Page 8 of 25 Schedule ‘C’ – Licences Fees may be paid by Credit Card with the third-party processing fee paid by the Individual
  8. Recreational Vehicle(s) a. Annual License Fee as per provisions set out the Recreational Vehicle By-law  Fee – $300.00 ($25.00 per month) b. Application Fee (non-refundable deposit) – Review Application, Initial Location Inspection and Placement Inspection  Fee – $80.00 c. Removal Inspection  Fee – $40.00 d. Administrative Fee for Recreational Vehicle Placed without a Licence  Fee – $300.00 e. Stored Recreational Vehicle (as defined in the Recreational Vehicle Licence By- law)  Fee – No Charge
  9. Refreshment Vehicle a. Application  Fee – $150.00 (Non-refundable) b. Annual Administration  Fee – $150.00 c. Removal of Refreshment Vehicle  Fee – $40.00
  10. Shipping Container a. Administrative/Licence for a Shipping Container 15 square metres or less  No Fee b. Administrative/ Licence for a Shipping Container exceeding 15 square metres
     Fee – $150.00 c. Administrative/ Licence for a Shipping Container placed without a Licence  Fee – $300.00 Page 9 of 25 Schedule ‘D’ – Fire Fees may be paid by Credit Card with the third-party processing fee paid by the Individual
  11. Fees for Services a. Providing inspection reports to solicitors and insurance companies  Fee for Service – $100.00 b. Providing fire reports to solicitors and insurance companies  Fee for Service – $100.00 c. Performing special inspection requests (i.e. property resale, mortgage renewal for residential type buildings)  Fee for Service – $60.00 per hour d. Inspection of private Home Day Care facilities or Group Homes with 3 or fewer residents  Fee for Service – No Charge e. Inspection of Group Homes with more than 3 residents  Fee for Service – No Charge f. Requested inspections for premises or buildings not mentioned elsewhere  Single occupancy up to 2,000 square meters  Fee f

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