Administration, Finance and Tax Fees |
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These fees are sourced from Schedule B of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
Administration, Finance and Tax Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Commissioning of Documents |
$10.00 |
| Photocopies |
$0.50 per black and white page
$0.75 per colour page
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| Township Flags |
$50.00 |
| Lottery Licences |
3% of the value of the total prize to be awarded |
| Tax Certificate |
$70.00 |
| Statement of Account, Taxes or Water |
$10.00 |
| Duplicate Billing Notice, Taxes or Water |
$10.00 |
| NSF (Non Sufficient Funds) or Returned Payment |
$50.00 |
| Transfer Balance and Overpayments |
$25.00 |
| Mortgage Company Billings |
$5.00 per roll/per billing |
| Reminders or Arrears Notices |
$5.00 per tax and/or water and sewer account |
| Past Due and Outstanding Accounts |
1.25% per month, added on the first day of each and every month that amounts are outstanding |
| Compliance Letter |
$150.00 |
| Burial Permit and Death Registrations (In and out of town.) |
$20.00 |
| Rental of Council Chambers by "For Profit" Organizations |
$190.00 per day or $25.00 per hour plus HST. |
Tax Sale Costs
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Final Notice before Tax Sale Registration |
$50.00 |
| Tax Sale Administration Fee, when file opened |
$150.00
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| Tax Sale Administration Fee, when file registered |
$250.00 |
| Tax Sale Administration Fee, execute Tax Sale (fee applies when public tax sale preparations begin) |
$500.00 |
| Tax Sale Administration Fee, execute extension agreement |
$250.00 |
Freedom of Information Request Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Application Fee |
$5.00 per request |
| Search and Preparation Fee |
$7.50 per quarter hour |
| Photocopying Fee |
$0.20 |
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Animal Fees |
Visit our
Dog Tags page for more information. These fees are sourced from Schedule A of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
Dog Tag Fees
| Purchase Window | Fee |
|---|
| January 1 through March 31 |
$10.00 |
| April 1 through December 31 |
$15.00 |
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Building Fees |
Please view our
Building Permits page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule A of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
Building Permit and Service Fees
| Permit or Service | Fee |
|---|
| To construct a dwelling or addition to a dwelling plus buildings used for human habitation such as bunkies and private cabins |
$0.80 per square foot
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| To construct an accessory building or addition to an accessory building |
$0.60 per square foot |
| To wreck or demolish a building |
$150.00 |
| To construct a deck |
$200.00 |
| To construct a commercial or industrial building |
$0.90 per square foot |
| To construct a tent over 60 square metres |
$100.00 |
| To transfer an existing permit |
$150.00 |
| To change use of a building |
$100.00 |
| To construct a foundation, unfinished |
$0.40 per square foot |
| To construct a foundation, finished |
$0.80 per square foot |
| To install a swimming pool |
$150.00 |
| To install a Solid Fuel Burning Appliance (Woodstove), HVAC System (Furnace) or Chimney |
$150.00 |
| To construct an agricultural building |
$0.30 per square foot |
| Minimum fee for any building permit |
$150.00 plus applicable fees |
| Plumbing permit |
$200.00
$100.00 plus $5 per fixture
ICI Basic Fee of $75 when plumbing is in conjunction with other construction.
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| To renovate an existing building |
$0.35 per square foot for dwellings
$0.45 per square foot for ICI buildings.
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| Building without a permit |
Double the standard fee. |
| Re-inspection Fee |
$100.00 |
| Conditional Permit |
$100.00 plus applicable Building Permit fees |
| Application for a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 Sewage System |
$875.00 |
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Septic Permit for an Addition, Renovation, Change of Use or Tank Change
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$450.00 |
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Septic Permit Review (For Change of a Design Requiring a Site Visit)
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$250.00 |
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Administration Fee, Non-refundable*
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$150.00 Flat Rate |
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Annual Maintenance Fee, Non-refundable
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$300.00 |
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Revised Plans Review (Existing permits only)
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$100.00 |
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Sidewalk Table and Chair Policy Fee
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$100.00 per year |
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Refreshment Vehicle Fee, annual
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$500.00 |
* This non-refundable administration fee is to accompany all applications for a building permit but is not required for Septic, Dog and Sidewalk Policy Fees. |
Cemetery Fees |
| Visit our Cemeteries page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule G of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. Interment Rights in a Regular Full Burial Plot at the Bethel, Gelert, Minden or Twelve Mile Cemeteries
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Residents* |
$950.00 |
| Non-residents |
$1900.00 |
Fees include $200.00 for the purchase and installation of cornerstones.
- Includes rights to inter up to 1 casket and 2 cremains or 4 cremains plus 4 cornerstones and installation.
- Identity of intended interred must be declared at the time of cemetery lot purchase, or an administrative service charge shall apply.
- The greater of 40% and $290.00 of the full burial lot purchase fee is transferred to a Care and Maintenance Trust Fund as per legislation.
Interment Rights in Cremation Plots
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Residents* |
$500.00 |
| Non-residents |
$1000.00 |
- Includes rights to inter up to 2 cremains.
- Identity of intended interred must be declared at the time of cemetery lot purchase, or an administrative service charge shall apply.
- The greater of 40% and $175.00 of the in-ground cremation burial lot purchase fee is transferred to a Care and Maintenance Trust Fund as per legislation.
Interment Rights in Columbaria at Minden or Twelve Mile Cemeteries
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Residents* |
$1000.00 |
| Non-residents |
$2000.00 |
- Includes rights to inter up to 2 cremains in one 12” x 12” niche.
- Identity of intended interred must be declared at the time of purchase, or an administrative service charge shall apply.
- The greater of 15% and $165.00 of the cremation niche cemetery lot purchase fee is transferred to a Care and Maintenance Trust Fund as per legislation.
* The Resident Rate for a cemetery lot purchase applies to Permanent or Seasonal landowners who currently own property within the County of Haliburton. Resident shall also include an individual who has filled one of the previous criteria but has sold or relocated outside of the County of Haliburton within the previous twenty-four months in order to receive long-term care, or at the discretion of the Cemetery Board.
Opening and Closing Fees (Weather Permitting)
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Casket Burial |
$550.00 |
| Winter Casket Burial |
actual costs incurred plus 10% |
| In-ground Cremains |
$225.00 |
| Columbaria Niche |
$225.00 |
| Saturday Interment Surcharge for Caskets |
$200.00 |
| Saturday Interment Surcharge for Cremains and Columbaria Niche |
$100.00 |
| Surcharge for Late Interments After 3:00 PM |
$150.00 |
| Casket Disinterment |
$750.00 |
| Cremains Disinterments |
$375.00 |
Marker and Cornerstone Costs
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Removal of Sod for Flat Markers |
$75.00 |
| Foundation Installations |
$300.00 |
| Columbaria Niche Lettering |
$500.00 |
| Columbaria Niche Year of Passing |
$300.00 |
| Purchase and Installation of Cornerstones |
$200.00 |
Marker Care and Maintenance
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Flat, at least 173 square inches |
$0.00 |
| Flat, 173 square inches or larger |
$100.00 |
| Upright, less than 4 feet including base |
$200.00 |
| Upright, greater than 4 feet including base |
$400.00 |
Administrative and Other Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Administrative Fee |
$50.00 |
| Change of Interment Rights |
$100.00 |
| Transfer of Interment Rights |
$100.00 |
| Assisting Family to Determine/Document Interment Rights |
$50.00 per lot |
| Vault Storage (Storage of remains for spring interment.) |
$200.00 |
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Community Centre Fees |
| For more information on our Community Centres, please visit our Community Centres and Community Centre Rentals pages. These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. Irondale Community Centre
Irondale Community Centre Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Hourly Rate (minimum two hour rental, light kitchen use) |
$10.50 |
| Hourly Rate (minimum two hour rental, full kitchen use) |
$15.50 |
| Entire Property |
$103.00 per day |
Lochlin Community Centre
Lochlin Community Centre Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Hourly Rate (minimum two hour rental) |
$15.50 |
| Entire Property (per day) |
$103.00 |
Minden Community Centre
Minden Community Centre Rental Fees
| Rental | Full Rate (Day or Night) | 4 Hours (Minimum Charge) |
|---|
| Room 1 |
$265.00 |
$133.00 |
| Kitchen (day or night rate) |
$65.00 |
Not available. |
| Room 2 |
$159.00 |
$79.50 |
| Warm Viewing Area |
$159.00 |
$79.50 |
| Room 1 & 2 |
$371.50 |
$159.00 |
| Room 1 & Warm Viewing Area |
$371.50 |
$159.00 |
| Full Auditorium (rooms 1, 2 and kitchen |
$450.00 |
Not available. |
Other Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Special Occasion Permit Surcharge |
$111.00 |
| Security/Damage Deposit |
$200.00 |
| Friday Night Setup for Weekend Functions |
$180.25 |
All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change. Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.
Bookings require a 50% deposit made by cash, debit, cheque or credit card at the time of booking with the balance due 30 days before the booked date. Tentative bookings are not available. Bookings can be secured over the phone with a credit card payment.
All liquor licenced events require $5 Million in liability coverage. If proof of insurance cannot be provided, then insurance can be purchased through the department via the LCIS program.
Cancellation Fees
| Type | Refund Rate |
|---|
| More than 30 days notice. |
60% |
| Less than 30 days notice. |
40% |
| Cancellation due to violation of facility use rules. |
No Refund |
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Community Services Advertising Fees |
| These fees are sourced from Schedule J of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Centre Interior Advertising Fees
| Location | Size | Annual Rate | Set-up Fee |
|---|
| Rink/Wall Board |
3 feet by 8 feet |
$420.00 |
$550.00 |
| Olympia |
Variable |
$300.00 |
$400.00 |
S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Centre Exterior Advertising Fees
| Location | Size | Annual Rate | Set-up Fee |
|---|
| Spot 1 |
48 inches by 48 inches |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
| Spot 2 |
24 inches by 48 inches (vertical) |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
| Spot 3 |
24 inches by 48 inches (vertical) |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
| Spot 4 |
24 inches by 96 inches (horizontal) |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
| Spot 5 |
48 inches by 96 inches (horizontal) |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
| Spot 6 |
24 inches by 96 inches (horizontal) |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
| Spot 7 |
48 inches by 48 inches |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
| Spot 8 |
24 inches by 48 inches (vertical) |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
| Spot 9 |
24 inches by 48 inches (vertical) |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
Snowmobile and ATV Trail Advertising Fees
| Location | Size | Annual Rate | Set-up Fee |
|---|
| All |
8.5 inch by 11 inch sign at 5 locations |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
Mobile Highway Sign (Tourist Information Centre) Advertising Fees
| Location | Size | Annual Rate | Set-up Fee |
|---|
| Water Street |
4 lines of 15 characters per line |
$10 per two week block |
None |
Note: All prices are before tax and are subject to change. Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.
The set-up fee will be charged for material and installation costs when an advertiser is first starting a new Advertising Space or when a current advertiser wishes to change their existing sign artwork.
The Annual Rate will be the yearly rental fee charged for advertising with the Township of Minden Hills during a 12 month period starting August 1 through July 31 of the next year. Rental contracts will start on August 1 of each year. Those contracts that start between August 1 and July 31 will be prorated. |
Cultural Centre Fees |
| To learn more about the Cultural Centre, please visit our Arts and Culture section and view our Cultural Centre Rentals page. These fees are sourced from Schedule D of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
Admission and Programming Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Individuals |
General Admission by donation |
| MHCCF Members |
No charge |
| School Groups - 1/2 day (2 hour program) |
$5.00 per student ($100.00 minimum), HST exempt |
| School Groups - Full day (4 hour program) |
$8.00 per student ($100.00 minimum), HST exempt |
| Bus Group with Guided Tour (90 minutes) |
$3.54 per person HST included |
| School Break Half-day Programs - children |
$20 per participant per day, HST exempt |
| Daily Drop-in Programs |
Admission by donation |
| Admission to Presentations and Art Talks |
Admission by donation
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Other Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|
| Image Reproduction Fees |
$10.00 per image (black and white) |
| Photocopy Fees |
$0.50 per page for black and white print-outs from the internet
$0.50 per letter or legal sized black and white copy
$1.00 per letter or legal sized colour copy
$5.00 minimum charge for mailed photocopies
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| Speakers Fee |
$40.00 for a maximum of one hour plus mileage at the current township rate |
Cultural Centre Rental Fees
| Facility | Fee |
|---|
| Centre Grounds |
$200 per day |
| Common Room - hourly |
$35.00 |
| Common Room - 1/2 day |
$50.00 |
| Common Room - Full Day |
$100.00 |
| Use of Grounds for Photos |
$25.00 |
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Note: Rental Fees are based on use during regular open hours of 10 AM to 4 PM. An additional fee of $25.00 per hour applies to use after 4:00 PM. |
Fire Services Fees |
| Visit our Fire and Emergency Services page for more details. These fees are sourced from Schedule C of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. Fire Services Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Fire Reports and File Searches including Environmental Fire Searches, Fire Reports Information, Fire Inspection Information, and Fire Route Inspections, Reviews and Letters - per address/unit. |
$50.00 payable upon receipt of report |
| Photocopies |
$0.50 per page |
| Photographs |
$1.00 per photo |
| Fire and Fire Route Inspections* |
$100.00 |
| Fire and Fire Route Re-inspections* |
$75.00 |
| Burning Permit - Daytime Open Air Burning Permits for Residential Purposes and Campfires - Seasonal Permit |
$75.00 payable upon receipt of permit |
| Burning Permit for Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural or Construction Purposes |
$150.00 payable upon receipt of permit |
| Burning Complaint Investigations** |
As per Ministry of Transportation (MTO) or other Outdoor Burning Fees |
| Consumer Fireworks Permit |
$50.00 payable upon receipt of permit |
| Display Class Fireworks Permit |
$150.00 payable upon receipt of permit |
| Fireworks Vendor Licence |
$150.00 payable upon receipt of permit |
| Firework Complaint Investigations |
As per MTO or other Outdoor Burning Fees |
| Response to Nuisance Alarms*** |
$150.00 administration fee plus actual costs incurred for second and subsequent nuisance alarms in any calendar year |
| Responses to Motor Vehicle Accidents on Provincial Highways |
Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the MTO |
| Fire Extinguisher Training |
$50.00 per person |
| Non-legislated Fire Safety Plan Review**** |
$50.00 per hour, minimum of 3 hours |
| Special Requested Services |
Fees based on actual costs |
| Lock Box for Fire Access |
$225.00 |
Please make cheques payable to Township of Minden Hills (Minden Fire Department). Unless otherwise noted, payments are due upon receipt of permit, report or service.
* Payment required before inspection is commenced.
** Investigations into complaints for infractions such as burning during fire restrictions or fire bans, allowing your fire to become out of control and spread, not monitoring or attending the fire, providing safety to the community, burning without a permit, burning of restricted or non-approved waste.
*** Fee is applied to the second and any subsequent nuisance alarms in any calendar year. This fee is for the operation of crews and vehicles dispatched to a specific address other than a single family home in response to an alarm without just cause or as a result of work being performed on a fire alarm system or emergency system without proper notification to the Fire Department.
**** These are reviews that are not required under the Ontario Fire Code.
Outdoor Burning, Firework and Burn Complaints Response Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Pumper and Tanker |
Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) |
| Rescue Vehicle |
Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the MTO |
| 4x4 Utility/ATV |
$80.00 |
| Personnel |
Fee pursuant to the current hourly rates in effect, including the 15% payroll burden |
| Command Vehicle |
Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the MTO |
These fees include cost recovery for services, materials, equipment, labour and any special suppression equipment involved in the incident response.
Fees for Responses to Accidents not on Provincial Highways
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Pumper and Tanker |
Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) |
| Personnel |
Fee pursuant to the current hourly rates in effect, including the 15% payroll burden |
| Command Vehicle |
Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the MTO |
| Non-Emergency Service Rendered |
Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the MTO will be charged at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her Designate |
These fees cover accidents, incidents or fires including motor vehicles not on provincial highways as well as quad/OHV/ATV, snowmobiles and watercraft.
Unsafe Building or Condition Abatement Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Pumper and Tanker |
Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) |
| Personnel |
Fee pursuant to the current hourly rates in effect, including the 15% payroll burden |
| Command Vehicle |
Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the MTO |
These fees include cost recovery for services, materials, equipment, labour and any special suppression equipment pursuant to section 15, 21, 25, 26 and 33 of the FFPA and are charged to the owner or the person in control of the land or premises.
Other Cost Recovery Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|
| Replacement/repair and/or cleaning of front line and personal protective equipment. |
Fee pursuant to actual cost for cleaning, repair or replacement. |
| Fire Hose Replacement due to damages caused by others such as driving over a hose on scene. |
Fee pursuant to actual replacement cost. |
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Landfill and Waste Management Fees |
For more information please view our
Garbage and Recycling page. These fees are sourced from Schedule I of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
Landfill Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Minimum Charge - Loose and Construction Waste |
$10.00 |
| Bagged Household Waste, Under Bag Limit |
No Charge |
| Bagged Household Waste, Over Bag Limit |
$3.00 per bag |
| Bagged Household Waste, Unsorted |
$6.00 per bag |
| Garbage - Loose Household Waste - Unsorted (pick-up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) |
$80.00 per cubic yard |
| Garbage - Loose Household Waste - Sorted (pick-up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) |
$55.00 per cubic yard |
| Garbage - Compacted Household Waste - Sorted (compactor trucks only) |
$40.00 per cubic yard |
| Compacted Waste Unsorted (compactor trucks only) |
$55.00 per cubic yard |
| Tires |
10 tires per load only - No Charge |
| CFC Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Etc.) |
$50.00 (Untagged)
No Charge (Tagged by certified Freon Removal Technician)
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| Furniture |
$20.00 per unit |
| Mattress, Box Spring |
$30.00 per unit |
| Construction Material, Sorted (pick-up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) |
$80.00 per cubic yard |
| Construction Material, Unsorted (pick-up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) |
$160.00 per cubic yard |
| Approved Contaminated Soil |
$100.00 per cubic yard |
| Bagged Leaf and Yard Waste (brush, leaves, grass clippings, pine cones, etc.) |
$2.00 per bag
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Loose Leaf and Yard Waste
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$30.00 per cubic yard |
| Corrugated Cardboard (Under 1 Cubic Yard) |
No Charge |
| Corrugated Cardboard (1 Cubic Yard and over) |
$10.00 per cubic yard |
| Shingles |
$100.00 per cubic yard |
| Boats |
$10.00 per foot |
| Propane Tanks |
No Charge, where accepted |
| E-Waste (TVs, Monitors, Computers, Etc.) |
No Charge, where accepted |
| Scrap Metal and non-CFC Appliances |
No Charge, where accepted |
Waste Management Services
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Replacement Landfill Access Passes |
No charge if the damaged card is exchanged for a new card. |
| Extra or Replacement Landfill Access Passes |
$5.00 per card, up to two per year.
$50.00 per card after the first two.
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| Cottage Kits |
$5.00 per kit
$45.00 for 10 kits
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Lease of Municipal Property Fees |
| These fees are sourced from Schedule K of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
Lease of Municipal Property Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Rental of municipal lands for parking and/or construction staging areas for temporary projects |
$500.00 per month |
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Local Community Insurance Services Fees |
| View our Event Insurance page for more information. These fees are sourced from Schedule L of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. Non-sporting Events or Occasions
| Number of People Attending | Hourly Rate | 4 Hour Event | Per Day | 4+ Day Event |
|---|
| 0 to 50* |
$1.00 |
$5.00 |
$10.00 |
Referral |
| 51 to 500* |
$4.00 |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
Referral |
| More than 500* |
Referral |
Referral |
Referral |
Referral |
| 0 to 500 (With Alcohol) |
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$70.00 |
Referral |
| More than 500 (With Alcohol) |
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Referral |
Referral |
| Picnics up to 250* |
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$2.50 |
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| Meetings, seminars, speakers, workshops or classes with 0 to 50 attendees* |
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$1.50 |
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| Meetings, seminars, speakers, workshops or classes with 51 to 500 attendees* |
|
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$3.00 |
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| Meetings, seminars, speakers, workshops or classes with over 500 attendees* |
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Referral |
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* These events must not involve alcohol in order for coverage to be available.
The coverage options above are available for non-sporting events and occasions including anniversaries, arts, art shows and exhibits, auctions, banquets, bazaars, birthday parties, bridge, chess clubs, crafts, dance parties, dance recitals, concerts, dinners, engagement parties (e.g. Jack and Jill events), fashion shows, graduations, music recitals or other family celebrations (e.g. christenings, showers, graduations etc.), photo shoots, religious services, retirement parties, reunions, seasonal markets, talent shows, theatre performances, weddings or other ceremonies.
You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any activities not indicated above or for coverage types that are listed as being available for referral.
Low Risk Sporting Events and Activities
| Number of People Attending | Hourly Rate | Per Day | Per Season |
|---|
| 0 to 50 |
$1.00 |
$10.00 |
$35.00 |
| 51 to 100 |
$2.00 |
$20.00 |
$55.00 |
| More than 100 |
$2.50 |
$25.00 |
Referral |
The coverage options above are available for the following low-risk sporting events and activities: Badminton, baton twirling, bowling, curling, dance lessons, horseshoes, lawn bowling, public skating, shuffle board, table tennis, tai chi, and tennis.
You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any coverage types that are listed as being available for referral.
Medium Risk Sporting Events and Activities
| Number of People Attending | Hourly Rate | Per Day | Per Season |
|---|
| 0 to 50 |
$1.50 |
$25.00 |
$80.00 |
| 51 to 100 |
$5.00 |
$35.00 |
$100.00 |
| More than 100 |
$8.00 |
$40.00 |
Referral |
The coverage options above are available for the following medium-risk sporting events and activities: Ball/roller/floor hockey, baseball, basketball, broomball, cheerleading, cricket, dodge ball, dry land training, field hockey, figure skating, fitness classes, frisbee, handball, non-contact sports (pick up hockey, pick up lacrosse, touch/flag football), pickle ball, racquet ball, ringette, slo-pitch, soccer, softball, squash, t-ball, track & field, volleyball, yoga. You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any activities not indicated above.
You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any activities not indicated above or for coverage types that are listed as being available for referral. Any single sporting event being held for more than one consecutive day will also be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for coverage options.
Note: All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change. Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation. If an hourly rate charge exceeds a one day rate, the day rate will be charged.
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Exclusions: Alpine skiing, bike racing, boxing, climbing walls, contact sports (including hockey, lacrosse, martial arts), cycling, fireworks, gymnastics, horse related, kabaddi, kayaking, kickboxing, motor vehicle activities, rugby, skateboarding, snowboarding, tackle football, wrestling, training camps, athletic schools, festivals, fairs, deep frying at concessions/kiosks/vendors, professional performers or members of the Actors Guild, and organized sports teams/leagues/tournaments.
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Marriage Fees |
| Visit our Marriage Licences page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule B of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. Marriage Licence and Related Fees
| Service | Cost |
|---|
| Marriage Licence Fee |
$125.00 |
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Parks and Recreation Facilities Fees |
| These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena For more details, please view the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena page and our Arena and Ice Rentals information.
Arena and Ice Rental Rates
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Non-primetime Ice Rental (Weekdays until 4:00 PM) |
$85.00 per hour |
| Primetime Ice Rental (Weekdays after 4:00 PM, All Weekends) |
$118.50 per hour |
| Minor Hockey Ice Rental |
$85.00 per hour |
| Tournament Ice Rental |
$133.00 per hour |
| Stat Days |
additional 20% |
| Summer Ice per hour - Hockey School, other groups |
$229.00 |
| Summer Ice per hour - Minor Hockey, Skating Club |
$114.50 |
| Sound System Rental |
$56.50 |
| Figure Skating Ticket Ice Rental |
$4.55 per person |
| Community Centre Room Rental for Minor Hockey or Figure Skating when the rental includes a minimum of 4 hours of ice rental per day. |
$40.00 per hour, maximum $100 per day |
| Rink Area Rental |
$1,147.50 per day or night |
| Special Occasion Permit Surcharge |
$222.50 |
| Hourly Rate for floor sports |
$53.00 |
Fairgrounds Learn more by visiting our Fairground Rentals page.
Fairground Rental Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Full fairground, per day, including washrooms |
$318.00 |
| Full fairground, subsequent consecutive days (2nd, 3rd etc.) |
$185.50 |
| Half fairground, per day, including washrooms |
$159.00 |
| Half fairground, subsequent consecutive days |
$98.00 |
| Permanent Washrooms (located in the upper fairground) |
$106.00 per day |
| Horse Ring Rental (Association Day Rate) |
$53.00 |
| Horse Ring Rental (Day Rate) |
$106.00 |
| Permission to host Overnight Camping |
$318.00 |
Gymnasium View our Gymnasium page for more information.
Gymnasium Rental Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Full Court, Adult |
$46.00 per hour |
| Full Court, Youth |
$32.00 per hour |
| Half Court, Adult |
$32.00 per hour |
| Half Court, Youth |
$21.50 per hour |
| Equipment Rental |
$10.00 per session |
Baseball Diamonds View our Sports Fields and Courts page for more information.
Baseball Diamond Rental Fees for Tournaments
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Multiple Diamonds (up to 3) |
$318.00 per day |
| Multiple Diamonds subsequent consecutive days |
$212.00 per day |
| Single Diamond |
$158.50 per day |
| Single Diamond subsequent consecutive days |
$79.50 per day |
| Additional Dragging/Lining |
$16.00 |
Per Game Baseball League Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|
| Adult Recreational |
$17.00 |
| Youth Recreational |
$11.00 |
| Youth Competitive |
$13.00 |
| Lights Surcharge (if applicable) |
$10.50 |
Other Fees
Other Parks and Recreational Facilities Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Fence Installation |
$309.00 |
| Picnic Shelter Rental |
$27.00 per day |
|
Function in Parks* (Weddings, Picnics, Etc.)
|
$53.00 per day |
| Special Rental of Parks by Vendor* |
$530.50 per term of rental agreement |
* Non-exclusive use of parks. Parks will remain open to the public.
All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change. Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.
Bookings require a 50% deposit made by cash, debit, cheque or credit card at the time of booking with the balance due 30 days before the booked date. Tentative bookings are not available. Bookings can be secured over the phone with a credit card payment.
All liquor licenced events require $5 Million in liability coverage. If proof of insurance cannot be provided, then insurance can be purchased through the department via the LCIS program.
Cancellation Fees
| Type | Refund Rate |
|---|
| More than 30 days notice. |
60% |
| Less than 30 days notice. |
40% |
| Cancellation due to violation of facility use rules. |
No Refund |
|
Parks and Recreation Program Fees |
| For more details please visit our Recreation Program information. These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
Recreation Drop-in Program Fees
| User | Daily | 10 Pass |
|---|
|
Adult (18-64)
|
$4.42
|
$30.97
|
|
Youth (0-17)
|
$2.65
|
$17.70
|
|
Senior (65+)
|
$2.65
|
$17.70
|
|
Family (2 adults, 3 youth)
|
$10.62
|
$66.37
|
Note: All prices are before tax.
A $10.00 recreation programming cancellation administration fee will be charged to program organizers.
Community and Recreational Programming Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
|
Basketball
|
$25 for 8 weeks, HST Exempt
|
|
Moove, Groove and Dance
|
$25 for 8 weeks, HST Exempt
|
|
Dodgeball
|
$25 for 8 weeks, HST Exempt
|
|
Nerf Wars
|
$25 for 8 weeks, HST Exempt
|
|
Babysitting
|
$60 for 8 weeks
|
|
Gym Club
|
$25 for 8 weeks, HST Exempt |
|
Supervised Drop-in Gym Programs for Children
|
$5 per program |
|
Badminton
|
Adult - $40 for 8 weeks
Senior - $24 for 8 weeks
|
|
Basketball
|
Adult - $40 for 8 weeks |
|
Yoga Programs
|
Adult - $100 for 8 weeks |
Camps
| Service | Fee |
|---|
|
Late pick-up
|
$10 from the first minute to ten minutes, an additional $10 will be added for each 10-minute interval
|
|
Daily Rate *March Break only
|
$40
|
|
5 day week
|
$175
|
Fitness Centre Passes
| User | Daily | Monthly | 3 Month | 6 Month | 1 Year |
|---|
|
Adult
|
$5.50
|
$32.00
|
$82.00
|
$154.87
|
$278.76
|
|
Youth (0-17)*
|
$4.00
|
$23.00
|
$59.00
|
$110.62
|
$199.12
|
|
Senior (65+)
|
$4.00
|
$23.00
|
$59.00
|
$110.62
|
$199.12
|
|
Family
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
20% off total
|
20% off total
|
Note: All prices are before tax. *Taxes are not charged to youth 14 and under.
A $5.00 replacement fee will be charged for lost fitness passes.
Event Fees
| Event | Fee |
|---|
| Family Halloween Party |
Admission by donation |
| Outdoor Movie Nights |
Admission by donation |
|
Planning Fees |
| Please visit our Planning and Development page for more information. These fees are sourced from Schedule F of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. Applications Persuant to the Planning Act or Condominium Act
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Pre-consultation Application(1) (This fee is a deposit to be applied to the non-refundable administration fee.) |
$650.00 |
| Minor Variance - Total Cost Deposit to be filed with the application |
$1,200.00 |
| Minor Variance - The Total Cost Deposit includes a non-refundable administration fee |
$900.00 |
Minor Variance - Amendment requiring recirculation
Non-refundable administration fee to be filed with the application |
$400.00 |
Minor Variance - Amendment without recirculation
Non-refundable administration fee to be filed with the application |
$200.00 |
| Zoning By-law Amendments - Total Cost Deposit to be filed with Major Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application(2) |
$3,450.00 (Includes non-refundable administration fee of $2,000.00)
|
| Zoning By-law Amendments - Total Cost Deposit to be filed with Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application(3) |
$1,800.00 (Includes non-refundable administration fee of $1,000.00)
|
| Local Official Plan Amendments and Zoning Bylaw Amendments processed together |
Official Plan Amendment fee plus 50% of Zoning Bylaw Amendment fee
|
| Zoning Bylaw Amendments - The Cost Deposit includes a non-refundable administration fee |
$1,000.00
|
| Temporary Use Bylaw - Total Cost Deposit to be filed with the application |
$1,800.00 (Includes $400.00 non-refundable administration fee.) |
| The Cost Deposit includes a non-refundable administration fee |
$1,000.00 |
| Official Plan Amendments (OPA) - Total Cost Deposit to be filed with a Major OPA(4) |
$5,000.00 (Includes non-refundable administration fee of $2,000.00) |
| Official Plan Amendments (OPA) - Total Cost Deposit to be filed with a Minor OPA(5) |
$2,000.00 (Includes non-refundable administration fee of $1,450.00) |
| Local Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment processed together |
Official Plan Amendment fee plus 50% of Zoning Bylaw Amendment fee |
| The Cost Deposit includes a non-refundable administration fee |
$1,450.00 |
|
Consent to Sever - Pre-consultation comments for a consent application
|
$650.00 |
| Consent to Sever - Creation of a Right-of-Way, Easement or amendment to a previous Severance Application. Non-refundable administration fee to be filed with the application |
$300.00 |
| Plan of Subdivision or Plan of Condominium - Total Cost Deposit to be filed with application |
$5000.00 |
| The Cost Deposit includes a non-refundable administration fee |
$2,000.00 |
| Deeming By-law - Total Cost Deposit to be filed with application |
$750.00 |
| The Cost Deposit includes a non-refundable administration fee |
$500.00 |
| Severance Agreement - Total Cost Deposit to be filed with application |
$1,200.00 |
| The Cost Deposit includes a non-refundable administration fee |
$500.00 |
| Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Residential Site Plan Approval |
$5,750.00 (Includes a non-refundable administration fee of $1,250.00) |
| Amendment to Commercial/Multi-Residential Site Plan |
$2,500.00 (Includes a non-refundable administration fee of $500.00) |
| Residential Development Site Plan Application |
$1,200.00 (Includes a non-refundable administration fee of $500.00) |
| Remove a Holding Provision |
$1000.00 (Includes a non-refundable administration fee of $700.00) |
|
Condominium Exemption*
|
$350.00 |
| (1) |
| Applications for Zoning By-Law amendments, Official Plan amendment, site plan control, plan of subdivision or plan of condominium require the submission of a pre-consultation review to the municipality in advance of application submission. |
| (2) |
|
Major Zoning By-Law Amendment: A "Major" Zoning By-Law amendment is a Zoning By-Law amendment that (one or more may apply):
- Requires a major amendment to the Municipality's Official Plan and/or an amendment to the County of Haliburton's Official Plan;
- Requires studies and/or consultation and collaboration with external agencies;
- Constitutes a change of use to permit new Commercial, Industrial, Extractive or Institutional uses;
- Constitutes a substantial increase in density (ie, accompanying an application for Plan of Condominium or Subdivision, conversion to medium or high density residential use from low density residential use.).
- Constitutes a substantial a increase in the development envelope or density for existing Commercial, Industrial, Extractive or Institutional uses.
|
| (3) |
|
Minor Zoning By-Law Amendment: A "Minor" Zoning Bylaw amendment is a Zoning By-Law amendment that:
- Applies to a single parcel or land for low density residential use, including the construction of an additional dwelling unit;
- Permits additional ancillary or accessory uses or structures that are compatible with the existing Zone designation and Official Plan policies;
- Permits minor increases in floor area, height, parking areas, etc., for existing Commercial, Industrial or Institutional uses;
- Clarifies existing zone boundaries through a professional evaluation (ie, a qualified professional providing revised environmental protection boundaries, hazard land boundaries, etc.).
|
| (4) |
|
Major Official Plan Amendment: A "Major" Official Plan amendment s an Official Plan amendment that (one or more may apply):
- Proposes a re-designation or change in land use for property(ies);
- Requires many changes to the policies and schedules of the Official Plan;
- Is more significant in scale and scope than a minor Official Plan amendment, and which may have greater impact or policy implications beyond the subject lands. Applications relating to more than one property would normally be this category;
- A site-specific application representing a large scale development/redevelopment or a change in use. An application involving significant changes to the text or policies of the Official Plan would also fall in this category; and,
- An application that also requires an amendment to the County of Haliburton Official Plan.
|
| (5) |
|
Minor Official Plan Amendment: A "Minor" Official Plan amendment is an Official Plan amendment that:
- Proposes a small-scale exception to a specific Official Plan standard (e.g., minor changes to the number of permitted units; or to add a site-specific use limited In scale);
- Proposes a minor change to a specific policy that is limited in scope and typically to one property;
- Maintains the intent and purpose of the Official Plan; and,
- Shall have limited impact or policy implications beyond the subject lands.
|
Applications for the Sale or Use of Township Land
| Service | Fee |
|---|
|
Shoreline Road Allowance, Purchase Application.
Total Cost Deposit to be filed with the application.
|
$4,950.00 (Includes $800.00 non-refundable administration fee and $4,150.00 for the purchase of the first 150 feet of frontage.) |
| Shoreline Road Allowance, Purchase Cost Per Foot |
$18.00 per foot of additional frontage beyond the first 150 feet included in the Purchase Application Fee |
| Shoreline Road Allowance, Occupation - non-refundable fee to be filed with application |
$500.00 |
|
Unopened Road Allowance, Purchase
Total Cost Deposit to be filed with the application.
|
$2,025.00 (Includes $800.00 non-refundable administration fee and $300.00 non-refundable preliminary consultation fee.) |
|
Construct an Access Road on Unopened Road Allowance
Total Cost Deposit to be filed with the application.
|
$1000.00 (Includes $500.00 non-refundable administration fee.) |
Applications for Staff Review
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Cell Phone Tower less than 30 metres* |
$500.00 |
| Cell Phone Tower greater than 30 metres* |
$1,000.00 |
| Renewable Energy Project greater than 10 kW but less than 500 kW |
$500.00 |
| Renewable Energy Project greater than 500 kW |
$1,500.00 |
* This is a non-refundable administration fee that is filed with your application.
Deposits
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Peer Review Deposit |
$5,000.00 |
| Pre-development Agreement Deposit |
$5,000.00 |
| Professional Services Deposit |
$2,500.00 |
| Legal Fees Deposit |
$750.00 |
| Ontario Land Tribunal Deposit |
$5,000.00 |
| (6) |
|
Deposits: The Municipality may require the payment of deposits upon submission of any application.
Deposits may be applied to cover peer review fees, professional fees should the Municipality require the expertise or advice of a third party consultant (engineer, planner, surveyor, etc.), as well as any legal costs incurred. Deposits may also be applied to any registration fees, disbursements, reproduction costs, postage, advertising, telephone charges, facsimile charges, and any other reasonable costs which may be incurred by the Municipality.
Should fees exceed the initial deposit received, the Municipality shall request further deposits or payments of invoices. Additional funds may be requested from time to time, to fully cover the municipal expenses. Work will not be completed by the Municipality, its solicitor or consultants until such deposit has been paid by the applicant.
The Municipality will keep an accurate record of all costs incurred with respect to planning applications. Upon completion of the processing of an application, the Municipality will reconcile the account for the applications where a deposit has been paid. A refund of the deposit will be made with the exception of those costs incurred by the Municipality, as determined by the Treasurer. If the cost to process an application exceeds the deposit, the applicant will be responsible for the additional costs and will pay such costs upon invoice by the Municipality.
|
| (7) |
|
Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal Deposit: If Council supports an application and its decision on the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) by someone other than the applicant, the applicant will be responsible for all Municipal costs to defend the decision. These costs may include all planning fees, legal fees, engineering fees, fees of other professionals, disbursements, reproduction costs, telephone charges, facsimile charges, peer review fees and any other reasonable costs which may be incurred by the Municipality.
The applicant will submit a deposit to the Municipality, upon submission of the file to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and will enter into an agreement with the Municipality to fully cover Municipal expenses with regard to the appeal.
Additional funds may be requested to fully cover the Municipal expenses. Work will not be completed by the Municipality, its solicitor or consultants until such deposit has been paid by the applicant.
|
Other Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Official Plan (Copy) |
$60.00 Printed |
| Zoning By-law (Copy) |
$60.00 Printed |
|
Roads Fees |
| View our Roads and Sidewalks page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule E of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. Entrance Permit Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
|
Entrance Permit Fee - Residential, Agricultural, Multi-residential, Temporary or Emergency
|
$225.00
|
|
Entrance Permit Fee - Commercial, Industrial, Institutional or Public Entrance
|
$300.00
|
|
Entrance Permit Deposit
|
$500.00
|
|
Entrance Permit Re-inspection
|
$125.00
|
Wide Load* Permit Fees
| Permit Type | Fee |
|---|
| Wide Load Permit Fee (Annual) |
$300.00 per year |
| Wide Load Permit Fee (Single Move) |
$50.00 per move |
* Also known as Over Dimensional Load Permits Roads Department Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Work on Township Right-of-Way |
$100.00 as per Policy #27 |
|
Septic Re-inspection Program Fees |
| View our Septic System information to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule A of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. Septic Re-inspection Program Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
|
Septic Inspection completed by Township or Township's agent
|
$220.00 per inspection/site visit |
| Septic Inspection completed by a third party. (Excluding Township or Township's agent) |
$150.00 |
| File Search Request and Response Letter (Part 8) |
$50.00 |
|
Tree and Bench Memorial Program Fees |
Tree and Bench Memorial Program Fees
| Memorial | Fee |
|---|
| Tree |
$700.00 per tree
(includes materials, planting and maintenance)
|
| Bench |
$2,500.00 per bench
(includes customized bench, materials, memorial label and installation)
|
|
Water and Sewer Fees |
| To learn more, view our Water and Wastewater information. These fees are sourced from Schedule I of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. Water and Sewer Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|
|
Water Turn On/Off (During Business Hours)
|
$50.00
|
|
Water Turn On/Off (After Hours)
|
$80.00
|
|
Connection to water or sewer where there is an existing service at the property line.
|
$250.00 each
|
|
New Water or Sewer Service Connections
|
The greater of $500.00 or actual cost plus $75.00 administration fee
|
|
Final Water or Sewer Read and Account Billing
|
$75.00 |
|
Water Meter Repair or Replacement service charge
|
$125.00
|
|
Opening of a Water or Sewer account for a new owner.
|
$50.00
|
|
Unauthorized removal of water meter and water meter recording wires.
|
$500.00
|
|
Water from Township Coin Meter
|
$0.50 per 4 Litres
|
|
Metered Bulk Water from Hydrant
|
Consumption based on usage rates plus $75.00 administration fee per event
|
Minimum Water and Sewer Billing:
- The minimum water billing for the Village of Minden, pursuant to By-law No. 23-30, is $139.68
- The minimum sewer billing for the Village of Minden, pursuant to By-law No. 23-28, is $193.56
- The total billing for Lutterworth Pines, pursuant to By-law No. 23-29, is $1,248.96 payable in four (4) equal installments of $312.24 on a quarterly basis.
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