DocumentsStaff ReportMay 2, 2016Page 55
Staff Report to Council - Increases to Fees
Report proposing fee increases for various municipal services by 2.9% to match the 2016 tax increase and recommending bylaw amendments.
Key facts
- Council direction: increase fees by 2.9% (2016 tax increase)
- Bylaws to amend fees: Bylaw 1634 (Building), Bylaw 1635 (Subdivision & Servicing), Bylaw 1636 (Fees & Charges)
- Recommendation: Give three readings to Bylaws No. 1634, 1635 and 1636
- Planning fees to be addressed in a later report
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Staff Report to Council - Increases to Fees
Date:
02/05/2016
Department:
Finance
Subject:
Increases to Fees
Commentary
Through the budget process, Council gave direction to staff to increase fees that are charged for various services by an amount that matches the 2016 tax increase (2.9%). Rates for fees are regulated by bylaw and included on tonight’s agenda are the following amending bylaws:
- Bylaw 1634 to amend the fees in Building Bylaw No. 1160
- Bylaw 1635 to amend the fees in Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No.1000
- Bylaw 1636 to amend the fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 113
Planning fees are regulated by a separate bylaw and proposed increases will be presented in a later report
Financial Implications
These fee increases are included in the 2016 budget.
Options
That Council:
- Give three readings to Bylaws No. 1634, 1635 and 1636; or
- Not proceed with fee increases
Respectfully Submitted,
Submitted by:
Steve Ternent, Director of Finance
Concurrence:
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering
Concurrence:
Brent Molnar, Manager of Land Development
Concurrence
Jerry Worobec, Acting Building Dept. Manager
Concurrence:
Jim Bowden, Chief Administrative Officer
Concurrence:
Mike Leskiw, parks and Recreation Manager