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Rates & Fees
The City of Lacombe provides a wide variety of programs and services to enhance the quality of life for residents. The City relies on several revenue sources, such as property taxes, direct user fees, utility service charges, fines and penalties, licensing and permits to help fund programs and services that are deemed to be of public benefit. The City also grants legal permission to residents and businesses through permitting and licensing for a number of planning, development and economic activities.
Please see below for a listing of the various rates, fees and charges for the following municipal programs and services.
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Business License Fee Schedule
Basic Rate
EDO
Surcharge*Total Fee
General $150 $26 $176 Commercial Zone $125 $22 $147 Industrial Zone $125 $22 $147 Home Occupation $125 $22 $147 Non Resident $350 $62 $412 Temporary License - Daily $20 $4 $24 Temporary Non-Resident License - Daily $60 $11 $71 Amending License $20 $20 Replacement of License $20 $20 Appeal Fee $50 $50 *Surcharge to be applied only towards funding the Economic Development Officer position.
- Below is a listing of the fees for purchasing burial lots and columbaria niches, costs of providing burial services and related products.
Lacombe Fairview Cemetery Rates
City of Lacombe/
Lacombe County ResidentNon-resident
Plots Price Price Single Adult $568.20 $1,223.38 Under 18 yrs. $381.10 $768.13 Plot - Cremation $303.60 $574.25 Veteran $243.27 $399.50 Summer Services
Internment/Summer-Adult $373.60 $480.75 Internment/Summer-Cremation $140.40 $203.00 Internment/Summer-Child (Age 0 to 18) $183.60 $243.25 Winter Services
Interment/Winter-Adult $602.87 $800.00 Interment/Winter-Cremation $140.40 $203.00 Interment/Winter-Child (Age 0 to 18) $183.60 $243.25 Columbaria
Columbarium niche (12x12) at time of need $1,556.00 $1,856.00 Columbarium niche (12x12) pre-need $1,756.00 $2,056.00 Columbarium niche (12x16) at the time of need $1,756.00 $2,056.00 Columbarium niche (12x16) pre need $1,956.00 $2,356.00 Disinterment $490.00 $490.00 Monument Permit Single $35.00 $35.00 Other
Concrete Ribbon Surcharge - Fairview East $137.60 $208.67 Double Depth $45.00 $45.00 Opening / closing $70.00 $70.00 Weekend Surcharge opening or clos- ing $201.00 $251.25 Disinter a Casket $612.20 $765.25 Disinter an Urn $350.00 $437.50 Monument Permit - Single $39.20 $39.20 Monument Permit - Double $55.00 $55.00 Perpetual Care Fees $200.00 $300.00 Hourly O.T. Fee $61.87 $77.33 Fees for Provision of Information Requested
1. In this Schedule:
a) “Active File” means those records transferred from the Municipality’s administrative offices
b) “Inactive File” means those records transferred from the Municipality’s administrative offices to the long term storage archive areas designated by the Chief Administrative Officer
2. Photocopies of Active Files:
a) Initial cost and first page
$ 3.50 b) Second and subsequent pages $ 0.25 3. Photocopies of Inactive Files
a) Initial cost and first page $ 13.25 b) Second and subsequent pages $ 0.50 4. Request to view Inactive Files $ 13.00 5. Paper copies of Record Retained by the Municipality in Electronic Data or Image Format:
a) Initial cost and first page $7.00
b) Second and subsequent pages $0.50
a) Initial cost and first page $ 7.00 b) Second and subsequent pages $ 0.50 6. Electronic copies of records retained by the Municipality in Electronic Data or Image Format on CD or DVD provided by the Municipality:
a) Each CD or DVD required Disc Cost
b) Initial cost and first electronic file copied - $7.00
c) Second and subsequent electronic file required - $0.50
a) Each CD or DVD required Disc cost b) Initial cost and first electronic file copied $ 7.00 c) Second and subsequent electronic file required $ 0.50 7. Electronic copies of records retained by the Municipality in Electronic Data or Image format transferred electronically by facsimile telecopier:
a) Initial cost and first page - $7.00
b) Subsequent pages - $0.50
a) Initial cost and first page $ 7.00 b) Second and subsequent pages
$ 0.50 8. Electronic copies of records retained by the Municipality in Electronic Data or Image Format transferred by electronic mail:
a) Initial cost and first 5 electronic files sent - $7.00
b) Each additional electronic file - $0.50
a) Initial cost and first five electronic files sent $ 7.00 b) Each additional electronic file $ 0.50 9. If the retrieval and copying of the document requested are such that more than 1 hour of staff time is used, there will be an additional charge of $13.00 per hour over and above the first hour prorated.
10. In addition to those fees set above, those requesting copies of information under this bylaw shall be responsible to pay to the City the sum of all additional costs incurred in the delivery and transmission of the information including but not limited to such costs as:
a) Telephone charges and tolls
b) Postage, courier and shipping costs
c) Electronic network access fees and line charges
Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Rates & Admission
Drop In
10 Use Pass
1 Month
3 Month
6 Month
12 Month
0-2 Years
- - - - - - Pre-School (3-5 Years)
$2.25 $20.25 $23.00 $52.75 $82.50 $145.25 Child (6-12 Years)
$4.25 $38.25 $27.00 $80.00 $130.00 $227.50 Youth (13-17 Years)
$4.50 $42.75 $34.00 $97.00 $165.00 $255.00 Adult (18-64 Years)
$6.00 $54.00 $48.00
$137.50 $205.75 $325.00 Senior (65+ Years)
$5.25 $47.25 $37.00 $105.00 $159.50 $275.00 Family $15.50 $139.50 $115.00 $259.00 $313.50 $544.50 Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Group Rates
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-12
Ages 13-17
Ages 18-64
Up to 5 Swimmers*
$9.00 $17.00 $18.00 $24.00 Up to 10 Swimmers*
$18.00 $34.00 $36.00 $48.00 Up to 15 Swimmers*
$27.00 $51.00 $54.00 $72.00 Up to 20 Swimmers*
$36.00 $68.00 $72.00 $96.00 * Every 5th swimmer in each category is free
Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Lessons & Courses
Starfish - Whale
$44.00 National Lifeguard
$300.00 Level 1-4
$45.50 WSI Classroom Component
$235.00 Level 5-6
$54.00 WSI Skill Evaluation & Candidate Package
$215.00 Level 7-10
$59.00 Water Safety Instructor Recertification
$95.00 Adult Lesson (10 drop in's)
$59.00 Standard First Aid
$165.00 Private Lesson (1/2 hour)
$25.00 National Lifeguard Recertification
$71.50 Junior Lifeguard Club Sea Lions*
$361.50 Aquatic Emergency Care
$165.00 Junior Lifeguard Club Sea Pups*
$188.25 AEC/SFA Recertification
$71.50 Bronze Star
$75.00 Swim Patrol
$65.00 Bronze Medallion
$140.00 LSI Recertification
$71.50 Bronze Cross
$130.00 Lifesaving Instructor
$275.00 Mermaid School
TBD *Based on an hourly rate of $5.08 plus club fees
Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Rentals
Pool for up to 39 guests
$126.50 Pool for up to 159 guests
$231.50 Pool for up to 79 guests
$161.50 Room rental without pool
$39.90 Pool for up to 119 guests
$196.50 Room with pool rental
Pet Licenses Fee Schedule
Dog License (male or female dog) $23.00/year Dog License (purchased by seniors aged 65+) $13.00/year Dog License (handicapped persons trained guide dog) No Fee Replacement Tag $3.00 Replacement Tag (seniors and handicapped persons only) No Fee Building Fees
Pursuant to Bylaw 168, the Building Permit fee is calculated as follows:
$6.00 for each $1000.00 of construction value to a maximum of $1,000,000.00, and then $4.50 for each $1000.00 of construction value in excess of $1,000,000.00
NOTE: See bylaw 168 for details related to Schedule B, assumed "construction values". The City uses these figures to calculate minimum construction values for the purpose of setting fees. Where the applicant's estimated construction value is greater, the City will use the estimated value. Land Use Bylaw Amendment Fees
Amendment to Land Use Bylaw for Text only $ 750.00
Amendment to Land Use Bylaw for a Redesignation of Land $ 1,000.00
Amendment to Land Use Bylaw for the Creation of a new Land Use District $ 1,500.00
Planning Fees
Municipal Development Plan - amendment $ 3,000.00
Area Stucture Plan - amendment $ 3,000.00
Area Redevelopment Plan - amendment $ 3,000.00
Outline Plan - initial review and any amendment $ 3,000.00
*Any additional costs incurred by the City to reivew applications, including plans reviewed by outside agencies on behalf of the City, shall be borne by the applicant
Deposits
Residential $ 1,000.00 All other including: Multi-family Residential over four (4) units,Public, Commercial, and Industrial (minimum)
$ 2,000.00 100% of estimated quote $2000 Minimum Within DARP overlay $150/Planter Landscaping (where applicable) 50% of estimated quote $2000 Minimum Hardsurfacing (where applicable)
50% of estimated quote $2000 Minimum Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Architectural Deposit
Residential Development (1-4 units) $ 3,000.00 Residential Development (5+ units) $ 5,000.00 Non Residential Development $ 5,000.00 NOTE: Please refer to procedure for information and conditions concerning deposit refund
Development Fees
Residential
Permitted Uses $ 100.00 Residential permits over four (4) units $ 150.00 Each additional unit above four (4) units $ 25.00 Discretionary Uses $ 150.00 Commercial/Industrial/Institutions
Permitted Uses $ 200.00 Discretionary Uses
$200.00$ 300.00 Occupancy Permit (Change of Use) $ 100.00 Signs
Permitted Uses $ 75.00 Discretionary Uses or requiring a relaxation/variance $ 100.00 Home Occupations
Home Occupation 1 – Permitted Use $ 100.00 Home Occupation 2 – Discretionary Use $ 150.00 Historical Building Assessment Fee (in addition to any applicable fees)
Buildings 50+ years (collected on behalf of Historical Society) $ 150.00 Advertising
Permitted Use $ 25.00 Discretionary Use $ 75.00 NOTE: All the above fees will be doubled if development starts without proper permits being issued first or failure to notify Planning and Development Services of any significant plan change
Development Permit Appeal $250 * *$200 of the appeal fee shall be refunded should the applicant be successful in their appeal
Enforcement
Issuance of Stop Order
No warning letter sent prior to Stop Order Issuance Stop Order Issuance
$50.00 Maintaining Stop Order on the property
$100.00/week for the first two weeks $50.00/every week thereafter Warning letter sent prior to Stop Order Issuance Stop Order Issuance
$250.00 Maintaining Stop Order on the property
$50.00/week *Maintenance fee for the Stop Order will cease when the Development Authority confirms that the property is no longer in violation of the Municipal Government Act or the Land Use Bylaw. Other Services and Fees
Road Closure Bylaw $ 1,000.00 Encroachment Agreement - preparation $ 100.00 Compliance Certificates $75 regular service (5 working days
$100 rush service (less than 4 days)
$25 reissue Confirmation of Zoning $ 50.00 Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council Letter $ 50.00 Environmental Assessment Letter $ 100.00 Statement of Significance Preparation (Payment collected on behalf of the Heritage Resource Committee)
$ 2,000.00 Site inspection required for file closure:
First two inspections $ - 3+ inspections $50/inspection Street Name Change $1000 + cost to replace sign NOTE: Please refer to policy and procedure for information and conditions concerning the above services.
Preparation of Agreements
Preparation of a Development Agreement
(and any required amendments)$300.00 Preparation of a Stripping and Grading Indemnity Agreement
(and any required amendments)$300.00 Subdivision Fees
Application Fee
up to two lots $ 850.00 3-5 lots $ 1,100.00 6+ lots $1100 for the first 5 lots and $175/lot for every after excluding reserve and utility parcels Endorsement Fee $100 per parcel except for (c) below Title Separation (section 652(4)(a) of the MGA) $ 500.00 Subdivision Appeals $250* *$200 of the appeal fee shall be refunded should the appellant be successful in their appeal
Extensions of Time (requested by developers) $50 first extension
$100 for any subsequent extensions Condominium Certificates*(Pursuant to Section 8(1)(b)(ii) of the Condominim Property Act)
Building Conversions Review Fee $ 250.00 Endorsement Fee per unit $40/unit at time of registration *NOTE: Bare land Condominium units are considered to be `lots`for the purpose of administering these fees. Reserve and public lots are not included in the calculations; however, the remainder parcel is a lot. Preparation of Agreements
Preparation of a Development Agreement (and any required amendments) $ 300.00 Preparation of a Stripping and Grading Indemnity Agreement (and any required amendments)
$ 300.00 Enforcement
Issuance of Stop Order $ 50.00
(No warning letter sent prior to Stop Order Issuance)
Stop Order Issuance $100/week for the first two weeks Maintaining Stop Order of the property $50/week every week thereafter
Stop Order Issuance $ 250.00 Warning letter sent prior to Stop Order Issuance Maintaining Stop Order of the property $50/week *NOTE: Maintenance fee for Stop Order will cease when the Development Authority confirms that the property is no longer in violations of the Municipal Government Act or the Land Use Bylaw Property Tax Penalties
Property Tax Penalties
Where any taxes levied for current year remain unpaid after close of business on following dates are subject to the following penalties:
June 30 (9%)
August 31 (3%)
October 31 (3%) After December 31 of current year any taxes & charges left unpaid are subject to the following penalties:
December 31 (10%)
February 28 (3%)
April 30 (3%) Supplementary Property Tax Penalties
Where any taxes levied against the supplementary assessment roll for the current year remain unpaid after close of business on the following dates are subject to the following penalties:
March 31
(12%)
April 30
(2%) Below is a listing of the rates and fees for the Lacombe Sports & Leisure Complex, ball diamonds, soccer fields, parks and campgrounds.
Arena Dry Pad (Apr - Aug)
Local Groups (day rate)
$560.00 + GST
Non-local/Commercial (day rate)
$838.00 + GST
Local Youth (hourly)
$56.00 + GST
Local Adult (hourly)
$67.00 + GST
Non Local Youth (hourly)
$67.00 + GST
Non Local Adult (hourly)
$ 81.00 + GST
Arena Ice Rates/Hour (Fall)
Local Minor Sports
$99.00 + GST
Local Youth Non-Organized
$124.00 + GST
Local Adult
$151.00 + GST
Tour/Spec. Event Rate
$124.00 + GST
Non-local Youth
$151.00 + GST
Non-local Adult
$182.00 + GST
School Joint Use Rate
$10.00
Summer Ice - August (hourly)
$180.00 + GST
Sports and Leisure Complex Upper Lobby Rates
Meeting - Local Minor Sport Groups per hour
$26.00 + GST
Meeting - Local Adult Groups per hour
$38.00 + GST
Day Rental - Local Minor Sport Groups
$96.00 + GST
Day Rental - Local Adult Groups
$148.00 + GST
Local Special events running 3 or more consecutive days
$90.00 per day + GST
Meeting - Non Local Minor Sport Groups per hour
$38.00 + GST
Meeting - Non Local Adult Group per hour
$45.00 + GST
Day Rental - Non Local Minor Sports
$148.00 + GST
Day Rental - Non Local Adult Groups
$178.00 + GST
Michener Concession
Local Minor Sports Groups (per day)
$50.00 + GST
Local Adult groups (per day)
$100.00 + GST
Ball Diamond Rates Per Game/Practice (Effect. May 2018)
Local Minor Sports
$25.00 + GST
Local Adult
$39.00 + GST
Non-local Minor Sports
$39.00 + GST
Non-local Adult
$47.00 + GST
Commercial $55.00 + GST
Ball Tournament Rates per diamond per day
Local Minor Sports
$48.00 + GST
Local Adult
$81.00 + GST
Non-local Minor Sports
$81.00 + GST
Non-local Adult
$98.00 + GST
Commercial $110.00 + GST
Soccer per Game/Practice (Effect. March 2017)
Local Minor Sports
$30.00 + GST
Local Adult
$42.00 + GST
Non-local Minor Sports
$42.00 + GST
Non-local Adult
$51.00 + GST
Soccer Tournament Rates per pitch per day
Local Minor Sports
$58.00 + GST
Local Adult
$113.00 + GST
Non-local Minor
$113.00 + GST
Non-local Adult
$136.00 + GST
Note: A $20.00 surcharge will be enforced for use of facilities without booking them.
Les Walker Rotary Park
Day booking (can include 1 night)
$100.00 + GST
2 night stay (weekend, Friday - Sunday)
$200.00 + GST
Additional nights (each)
$100.00 + GST
Camping (w/group booking)
$7.00 per night/per unit
Wind Screen Rental
$25.00 + GST
Michener Park Upper and Lower
Upper - Serviced with power
$30.00 + GST
Overflow Camping (with tournaments)
$7.00 + GST