TAMRMS#: B09
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Master Rates Bylaw
Presented by: Anne Victoor, Manager of Financial Services, Finance & Assessment Department
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Governance, Priorities and Finance Committee recommend to Council:
1. That the proposed rates as indicated in the attachments titled “Master Rates and Bylaws Fees”, “Council Policy C-IS-02 Fees”, “Council Policy C-FS-16 Fees and Charges” provided as an attachment to the September 9, 2019 agenda report entitled “Master Rates Bylaw”, be received for information.
2. That Committee members submit any motions for proposed amendments to the Master Rates and Bylaws or Council Policy C-IS-02 Fees to Administration by September 16, 2019 for debate on October 7, 2019.
3. That final versions of Master Rates and Bylaw Fees and Council Policy C-IS-02 be presented to Council on October 21, 2019 for approval.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
Administration is proposing adjustments to the City’s fees contained in bylaws and Council Policies as part of the 2020-2022 Municipal Budget Process.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITY
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ALIGNMENT TO SERVICE DELIVERY
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ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
Council Policy C-FS-16, Municipal Fees and Charges - Schedule 12 - Fees Contained in Bylaw states:
“Council shall set fees contained within bylaw. The CAO shall make recommendation(s) as to the appropriate fee, as necessary.”
Council Policy C-FS-16, Municipal Fees and Charges, states:
“The CAO shall review and set fees for the programs, services, goods and requirements noted within this policy. The CAO shall also advise Council annually of these fees during the budget process.”
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
User fees are a critical element of a municipality’s revenue mix and represent a significant portion of the City’s revenue stream. Annually, departments review fees considering factors such as market comparables, benchmarks, cost recovery, and defined methodology to deter...
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