THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES
BY-LAW 2006 - 282
A BY-LAW TO SET FEES FOR PARKS, FACILITIES AND SERVICES OFFERED BY
THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN THE CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES
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Section 391 of the Municipal Act authorizes municipalities to charge fees for its
services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it.
Council considers it expedient to establish fees for the services provided by the
Parks, Recreation and Culture Division of the Community Services Department
City of Kawartha Lakes.
A Public Meeting in accordance with O. Regulation 244/02 was held on September
26, 2006.
Accordingly, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes enacts
this By-law 2006-282.
Section 1.00: Definitions and Interpretation
1.01
Definitions: In this by-law:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
1.02
“City”, “City of Kawartha Lakes” or “Kawartha Lakes” means
The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes.
“City Clerk" means the person appointed by Council to carry out
the duties of the clerk described in section 228 of the Municipal Act,
2001.
“Council” or “City Council” means the municipal council for the
City.
“Director” means the Director of Community Services.
“Division” means the Parks, Recreation and Culture Division of the
Community Services Department of the City of Kawartha Lakes.
“Prescribed Fee” means the fee set out in Schedule “A” to this Bylaw.
Interpretation Rules:
(a)
The Schedules attached to this by-law form part of the by-law, and are
enforceable as such.
(b)
The words “include” and “including” are not to be read as limiting the
meaning of a word or term to the phrases or descriptions that follow.
1.03
Statutes: References to laws in this by-law are meant to refer to the statutes, as
amended from time to time, that are applicable within the Province of Ontario.
1.04
Severability: If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction declares any portion
of this by-law to be illegal or unenforceable, that portion of this by-law shall be
considered to be severed from the balance of the by-law, which shall continue to
operate in full force and effect.
Section 2.00: Charges for Services and Facilities at City Parks, Sports Fields, Boat
Docking and Boat Launches
2.01
Requirement to Pay: All persons availing themselves of services or facilities
of the Division, are subject to the payment of the Prescribed Fees set out in
Schedule “A” to this By-law.
2.02
Invoice: For the most part, Prescribed Fees are due and payable prior to, or at
the time of, delivery of the service or utilization of the facility. However, in the
event that the fee is to be collected at a later date, the Division shall cause an
invoice for the Prescribed Fees applicable.
2.03
Payment Methods: The fee for services is payable to the City, by cash,
money order, cheque, debit card or credit card, prior to, or at the time of,
delivery of the service or utilization of the facility. In all cases, payment is due
no later than thirty days from the date of delivery of the invoice for the service
referenced in Section 2.02.
2.04
Debt to the City: The amount of the invoice, together with any costs incurred
by the City to collect the amount owed, together constitute a debt of the
customer to the City. The City may collect the debt through any method
allowable at law.
Section 3.00: Enforcement and Penalties
3.01 Enforcement: This by-law may be enforced by every municipal law enforcement
officer and police officer.
3.02 Offence and Penalty: It is an offence for a person to contravene any provision of
this by-law, and every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence
and, on conviction, is liable to a fine in accordance with the provisions of the
Provincial Offences Act and to any other applicable penalty.
Section 4.00: Administration and Effective Date
4.01
Administration of the By-law: The Director of Community Services is
responsible for the administration of this by-law.
4.02
Effective Date: This By-law shall come into force on the date it is finally passed.
By-law read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, this 26th day of September,
2006.
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Mayor
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Clerk
Schedule “A” to By-law 2006-282
Prescribed Fees
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Schedule of Services and Fees
-Community Parks, Sports Fields, Boat Docking, Boat Launches-
Classification
Ball Diamond
Adult
Game
A
B
C
$35.00
$25.00
Minor
Tournament**
$100.00
$75.00
Game
$17.50
$12.50
Service
Facility
Dragged,
lined once
per day, L1
grass
maintenance
Dragged
once a week,
no lining, L1
grass
maintenance
Could be
dragged up to
three times
per season,
L1 or L2
grass
maintenance
Wilson Fields, Fenelon
Falls, Bobcaygeon,
Little Britain, Oakwood,
Woodville, Ops
Lined every 2
weeks, L1
grass
maintenance
Lined, L2
grass
maintenance
Wilson Fields,
Kawartha Park
Tournament**
$50.00
$37.50
$15.00
$45.00
$7.50
$22.50
Game
Tournament
Game
Tournament
Valentia, EmilyOmemee, Janetville,
Cambray, Cameron
Neighbourhood Parks,
Legion Park, George
Street Park, Memorial
Park
Athletic Field
A
B
$30.00
$20.00
$100.00
$45.00
$15.00
$10.00
$50.00
$22.50
Extra Fees
Lighting
$10.00 per game
Community Parks
Park Shelter
$25.00 per day
Special Event
$200.00 per day
Park Permit
Transient
Trader’s
$200.00 per month
Permit
Boating Facilities
Per Launch
$6.00
Seasonal
$35.00 per annum
Commercial
$1000.00 per annum
Seasonal
Docks
$20.00 per boat per night
**Tournament fee is based on per diamond per day
* ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO G.S.T. *
Neighbourhood Parks,
Legion Park, George
Street Park, Oakwood,
Elgin Park