TAMRMS#: B06
10.1
REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Bylaw 22/2026-Master Rates Bylaw and Other Bylaws (2nd and 3rd Reading)
Presented by: Atul Saini, Financial Controller, Financial & Strategic Services
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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1. That Bylaw 22/2026 be read a second time.
2. That Bylaw 22/2026 be read a third and final time.
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SUMMARY
The purpose of the report is to bring forward Bylaw 22/2026 for 2nd and 3rd reading.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
At the September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council the following motion was approved:
BL-26-014
That Bylaw 22/2026, being a bylaw to amend the Master Rates Bylaw and various other bylaws under which fees, rates, and charges are set, be read a first time.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On September 1, 2026, Administration presented Council with recommendations related to the fees contained in Bylaws to be in effect as of January 1, 2027. Administration recommended that some fees be amended, and others remain the same. The proposed changes were detailed in the attachment titled Master Rates and Bylaw Fee Amending BL 22/2026. Council members were given the opportunity to provide postponed motions for amendments to the fees presented by Administration to be debated on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. There were no postponed motions submitted by Council.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
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IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial:
Amendment of the fees as detailed in the attachment will generate an incremental $114,100 in Municipal Operating Revenue which has been incorporated into the 2027 Proposed Budget. This will provide funding for the delivery of various municipal programs and services while continuing to support the City’s user pay philosophy.
Compliance & Legal:
The Master Rates Bylaw is updated annually.
Program or Service:
None at this time.
Organizational:
None at this time.
Risks
None at this time.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S...
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