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Fees and Charges

The fees and charges By-Law (By-Law No. 4889-2007 Schedule “A”) is set to recover costs associated with providing various services.  Fees and charges assist in covering all or a portion of the cost of delivering customer specific services, therefore alleviating the financial impact on taxpayers.

The fees and charges By-law is in place to ensure that the public is informed of the costs for certain transactions within the County, while also ensuring equal treatment to the public by various departments within the County of Oxford.

Fees and charges are updated and approved by Council through the annual budget process.

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Commissioners fee $15.00 $15.00   per request  
Photocopy  - 8 ½"  x 11" black $0.25 $0.25 Inc. HST per page  
Photocopy  - 8 ½"  x 11" colour $0.40 $0.40 Inc. HST per page  
Photocopy  - 8 ½"  x 14" black $0.35 $0.35 Inc. HST per page  
Photocopy  - 8 ½"  x 14" colour $0.45 $0.45 Inc. HST per page  
Photocopy  - 11"  x 17" $0.50 $0.50 Inc. HST per page  
Photocopy  - 11"  x 17" colour $0.60 $0.60 Inc. HST per page  
Photocopy - larger than 11"  x 17" black $12.00 $12.00 Inc. HST per page  
Photocopy - larger than 11"  x 17" colour $24.00 $24.00 Inc. HST per page  
Non-sufficient funds charge/Returned Item Charge $15.00 $25.00   per occurrence  
Meeting investigation fee $25.00 $25.00   per request  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
PHIPA access requests $30.00 $30.00 Exempt   The set fee of $30.00 includes administrative charges such as locating and retrieving the record, reviewing the contents of the record for not more than 15 minutes and preparing a response letter to the individual.  The fee also includes photocopying or printing the first 20 pages of a record. Requests which exceed 20 pages will be subject to an additional photocopying or printing charge of  $0.25 per page.  These costs will be provided in an estimate to the requestor prior to proceeding. 
PHIPA access requests - photocopying more than 20 pages $0.25 $0.25 Exempt per page (after 20 pages)  
MFIPPA information request As prescribed by Regulation As prescribed by Regulation Exempt    
Ambulance Call Report Request $65.00 $65.00 Exempt per request  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
To transcribe all or part of a recording and provide a certified transcript in electronic format, the greater of $25.00 and,        per page or $25.00, whichever is greater $100.00 minimum deposit is required when ordering an original transcript.

Fees set out in Administration of Justice Act Ontario Regulation 145/22 
i. if transcript is to be provided within 24 hours $11.75 $11.75 Exempt
ii. if transcript is to be provided within five business days $8.80 $8.80 Exempt
iii. in any other case $6.30 $6.30 Exempt
To transcribe all or part of a recording and provide a certified transcript in paper format, the greater of $25.00 and,      Exempt
i. if transcript is to be provided within 24 hours $12.55 $12.55 Exempt
ii. if transcript is to be provided within five business days $9.60 $9.60 Exempt
iii. in any other case $7.10 $7.10 Exempt
Copy of transcript already produced $0.80 $0.80 Exempt  
For an electronic copy of the transcript requested at the same time as a request for a transcript or copy No charge No charge Exempt    
For an electronic copy of the transcript requested at any other time $25.00 $25.00 Exempt per transcript  
Commissioners fees related to a general affidavit for a provincial offences matter No charge No charge Exempt    
Provincial Offences photocopy or certified copy $1.00 $1.00 Exempt per page  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Ad Partnership - A $100.00 $100.00 Plus HST per campaign  
Ad Partnership - B $250.00 $250.00 Plus HST per campaign  
Ad Partnership - C $300.00 $300.00 Plus HST per campaign  
Ad Partnership - D $500.00 $500.00 Plus HST per campaign  
Rural Routes Partnership $100.00 $100.00 Plus HST per partnership  
Lure Brochure - Map listing $50.00 $50.00 Plus HST per partnership  
Lure Brochure - Add $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Plus HST per ad  
Enhance Blog - renewal $150.00 $150.00 Plus HST per listing  
Enhanced Blog - new listing $250.00 $250.00 Plus HST per listing  
Oxford County Cheese Trail - Quick Stop Partner $150.00 $150.00 Plus HST annual  
Oxford County Cheese Trail - Full Partner $300.00 $300.00 Plus HST annual  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Urban zoning maps - 24" x 36" colour $15.00 $15.00 Plus HST    
Urban zoning maps - 36" x 48" colour $20.00 $20.00 Plus HST    
Township base maps - 24" x 36" colour $15.00 $15.00 Plus HST    
Township base maps - 36" x 48" colour $20.00 $20.00 Plus HST    
County of Oxford map book $20.00 $20.00 Plus HST    
Customer map/data request - labour and material charges $50.00 $50.00 Plus HST per hour  
 - linear foot plotter printout $10.00 $10.00 Plus HST per linear foot  
Consolidated Zoning map - colour $20.00 $20.00 Plus HST    
Ortho-photography Images $50.00 $50.00 Plus HST per tile (sq. km)  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Faxing $0.25 $0.25   per page  
Library merchandise and consumables Prices Vary Prices Vary Plus HST   Items may include book bags, program materials, memory sticks, etc.
Library card replacement $2.00 $2.00      
Maker Space Fee   $3.00   per hour Fee may be waved for projects using little to no consumables or taking less than an hour of time.

Room Rentals - For all branches except those specifically identified

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Any morning, afternoon or evening rental period $10.00 $13.00 Inc HST    
Any two morning, afternoon or evening rental period $12.00 $15.00 Inc HST    
Full day rental period $15.00 $22.00 Inc HST    
After Hours Rentals   $40.00 Inc HST per hour  
Room rentals - Ingersoll, Norwich, Plattsville, Tavistock, Thamesford, Tillsonburg          
First hour of rental $20.00 $22.00 Inc HST first hour  
Each hour thereafter $5.00 $11.00 Inc HST per hour after first  
After Hours Rentals   $55.00 Inc HST per hour  
Equipment Rentals (for use with Room Rentals)          
Portable Screen   $5.00 Inc HST   Fees may not be charged if items are already available at a location. 
Projector    $10.00 Inc HST  

Local history/genealogy research fees

Fees may not be charged for research that does not require significant staff involvement. Fees include copying/printing of up to 15 pages single-sided, postage and handling. Additional copying and  printing will be billed at the established rates.

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
First hour of research $30.00 $30.00      
Additional 15 minute intervals $10.00 $10.00      
Lost or Damaged collection items Replacement cost less depreciation Replacement cost less depreciation   dollar value assessed by library staff  

Job Related Faxes and Printing

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Faxes of Job applications No charge No charge   up to 5 pages free per day, local or long distance faxes, limited to 2 times per week In the event that government grants and funding are available to assist the library with the provision of these services, copying and faxing fees may be reduced or waived.
Photocopies of resumes and job applications No charge No charge   up to 10 free copies per day, limited to 2 times per week  
Education Related Services          
Proctoring No Charge No Charge      

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
External research - after 15 minutes $30.00 $30.00 Inc. HST per hour  
Photocopies from microfilm reader/printers - 11" x 17" $0.50 $0.50 Inc. HST per page  
Photocopies from microfilm reader/printers - 8" x 14"/8" x 11" $0.25 $0.25 Inc. HST per page  
Digital image scanning - previously scanned $5.00 $5.00 Inc. HST per image  
Digital image scanning - new scan   $10.00 Inc. HST per image  
Digital image scanning - bound volume   $30.00 Inc. HST per hour  
Memory stick (USB) $10.00 $10.00 Inc. HST    
Document conservation - cleaning and repair $60.00 $60.00 Inc. HST per hour  
Document conservation - encapsulation          
Mylar $5.00 $10.00 Inc. HST per square foot  
Encapsulating tape $24.00 $24.00 Inc. HST per roll  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Event Coverage - Ambulance and 2 Paramedics $140.00 $148.00 Exempt per hour (minimum 6 hours)  
Event Coverage - Ambulance/ERV and 1 Paramedics $70.00 $74.00 Exempt per hour (minimum 6 hours)  
Event Coverage - Additional Paramedic (each) $56.00 $59.00 Exempt per hour (minimum 6 hours)  
Event Coverage - Supervisor (each) $71.00 $80.00 Exempt per hour (minimum 6 hours)  
Event Coverage - Statutory Holiday 2 X above rates 2 X above rates Exempt per hour (minimum 6 hours)  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Condominium (except vacant land) $2,245.00 $7,415.00 Exempt Subject to PW Dev. Review Fee Plus a deposit to recover the costs for peer review of studies submitted in support of the application as required
Exemption from draft approval (all) $1,555.00 $3,710.00 Exempt
Consent $2,795.00 $3,895.00 Exempt Plus a deposit to recover the costs for peer review of studies submitted in support of the application as required.
Each additional lot for same owner, applicant and property
Each additional lot $1,145.00 $1,900.00 Exempt
Consent & minor variance $2,895.00 $4,045.00 Exempt
Each additional lot $1,190.00 $2,020.00 Exempt
Consent or consent & minor variance          
Changes to approved conditions (major) $365.00 $375.00 Exempt    
Changes to approved conditions (minor) $190.00 $195.00 Exempt    
Revised application (major) $500.00 $515.00 Exempt    
Revised application (minor) $255.00 $265.00 Exempt    
Validation order $900.00 $925.00 Exempt    
Cancellation Certificate   $925.00 Exempt    
Certificate for Retained Lot    $925.00 Exempt    
Official plan (regular) $3,700.00 $4,810.00 Exempt Subject to PW Dev. Review Fee Plus a deposit to recover the costs for peer review of studies submitted in support of the application as required
Official plan (technical) $1,380.00 $2,405.00 Exempt
Part lot control exemption  $1,030.00 $1,060.00 Exempt    
Plus: per new part/lot (1 to 6 parts/lots) $180.00 $185.00 Exempt   All lots must be exempted under one by-law
Plus: 7 to 24 lots $1,380.00 $1,380.00 Exempt   All lots must be exempted under one by-law
Plus: 25+ lots   $2,760.00 Exempt   All lots must be exempted under one by-law
Subdivision (and vacant land condominium) $4,915.00 $7,415.00 Exempt Subject to PW Dev. Review Fee Plus a deposit to recover the costs for peer review of studies submitted in support of the application as required
Extension of draft approval $795.00 $820.00 Exempt    
Changes to draft approval (major) $1,950.00 $2,010.00 Exempt   Includes changes to conditions
Changes to draft approval (minor) $965.00 $995.00 Exempt  
Woodlands Conservation (minor exemption application) $225.00 $230.00 Exempt    

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) charging fees-Level 2 $1.75 $1.75   per prorated hour  
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) charging fees-Level 3 $14.25 $14.25   per prorated hour  
Filming Fees (on County property or inside County facility) $500/day minimum $500/day minimum Plus HST per location/facility The minimum will be increased based on factors such as type of facility, and how much of the site/facility will be used for filming with all increases approved by the Manager of Engineering Services.
Room rentals          
Any morning, afternoon or evening rental period $20.00 $20.00 Plus HST    
Full day rental period $30.00 $30.00 Plus HST    
Communication Tower Equipment $1,400.00 $1,400.00 Plus HST annual The fee will be imposed as new tenants are authorized and existing leases are renewed. Exemption from this fee will apply to existing emergency communication equipment owned and maintained by area municipalities. 

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Moving Permits          
Annual Permit $200.00 $200.00 Exempt each  
One Time Permit $75.00 $75.00 Exempt each  
Project Permit (multiple moves, same route/product in same year) $500.00 $500.00 Exempt max per year  
Culvert Install (includes admin fee)         Culvert sizes larger than 450mm will be charged at actual cost and will be quoted to the applicant prior to installation
For 10m of 400mm culvert $2,750.00 $2,750.00 Plus HST  
For 10m of 450mm culvert $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Plus HST  
Each additional meter $250.00 $250.00 Plus HST  
Curb cut (includes admin fee)          
Minimum charge (7.6m) $750.00 $750.00 Plus HST    
Each additional 0.3m over 7.6m $25.00 $25.00 Plus HST    
Entrance Admin fee $110.00 $110.00      

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Condominium (only 'Exemption from Draft Approval' applications) $1,500.00 $1,550.00 Exempt per application  
Consent  $1,000.00 $1,050.00 Exempt per application / lot severed  
Consent & minor variance  $1,000.00 $1,050.00 Exempt
Minor variance $100.00 $130.00 Exempt per application  
Official plan  $800.00 $830.00 Exempt per application  
Zone change $150.00 $180.00 Exempt per application  
Subdivision or Condominium (except 'Exemption from Draft Approval') - Draft Plan Application (Initial) $3,000.00 $3,100.00 Exempt per subdivision  
Subdivision or Condominium (except 'Exemption from Draft Approval') - Subdivision Registration Phase $9,500.00 $9,800.00 Exempt per phase of subdivision Subdivision phasing subject to County approval.
Site plan review $2,000.00 $2,100.00 Exempt per application  
Site plan amendment $1,000.00 $1,050.00 Exempt per application  
Application to Connect Review (water or wastewater) - Infill only $75.00 $80.00 Exempt per service connection  
Consolidated ECA Sanitary sewers including appurtenances $1,200.00 $1,250.00 Exempt per application For subdivisions (as applicable), a separate ECA is required per registration/servicing phase.
Consolidated ECA Storm sewers including appurtenances $1,200.00 $1,250.00 Exempt per application For subdivisions (as applicable), a separate ECA is required per registration/servicing phase.
Consolidated ECA Sanitary forcemains $2,000.00 $2,100.00 Exempt per application  
Consolidated ECA Sanitary sewer pumping stations $2,000.00 $2,100.00 Exempt per application  
Form 1 Watermains including appurtenances $1,200.00 $1,250.00 Exempt per application For subdivisions (as applicable), a separate Form 1 is required per registration/servicing phase.
Sanitary ECA inspections 1.5% 1.6% Exempt of development securities for sanitary infrastructure (vertical and horizontal)  
Storm ECA inspections 1.5% 1.6% Exempt of development securities for storm infrastructure  
Watermain inspection 1.5% 1.6% Exempt of development securities for watermain infrastructure  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
83 Litre Recycling bin $6.50 $7.00 Inc. HST    
Apartment Recycling bin (small) $3.60 $4.00 Inc. HST    
360 Litre Multi-residential $37.00 $38.00 Inc. HST    
360 Litre Industrial/Commercial and Institutional Recycling totes $74.00 $76.00 Inc. HST    
Recycling lid for 83 Recycling bins $2.80 $3.00 Inc. HST    
Composters $20.00 $21.00 Inc. HST    
Green Cone $51.50 $53.00 Inc. HST    
Green Cone Accelerator Powder $4.10 $4.25 Inc. HST    
Bag Tags $2.00 $2.00 Exempt per tag One bag tag shall be used for each garbage bag (up to 76 x 96 cm) or each rigid container (up to 128 litres) and each such bag or container must weigh less than 20kg. Two bag tags shall be used for each rigid container with a volume between 129 and 240 litres and this container must also weigh less than 20kg. Three bag tags shall be used for each rigid container with a volume between 241 and 360 litres
Disposal of Mixed Solid Waste (MSW) $92.00 $95.00 Exempt per tonne  
Disposal of Construction and Demolition Material (C&D) $88.00 $91.00 Exempt per tonne  
Disposal of Asbestos $350.00 $350.00 Exempt per tonne  
Agricultural wrap program $50.00 $50.00 Exempt per tonne  
Minimum tipping fee $10.00 $10.00 Exempt    
Vehicle Weight Fee $10.00 $10.00 Exempt each  
Freon Units $20.00 $20.00 Exempt per unit  
ICI Hazardous Waste $30.00 $40.00 Exempt per 25L container  
Fixed Rate Tipping Fees (Mixed Solid Waste) when weigh scale is offline          
Passenger Vehicle $16.00 $16.00 Exempt   Based on average gross weight for vehicle type
Passenger Vehicle (empty) and Trailer   $19.00 Exempt  
Passenger Vehicle and Trailer $23.00 $24.00 Exempt  
Pick-up Truck $17.00 $17.00 Exempt  
Pick-up Truck (empty) and Trailer   $41.00 Exempt  
Pick-up Truck and Trailer $46.00 $48.00 Exempt  
Cube Van $59.00 $61.00 Exempt  
Stake Truck $64.00 $67.00 Exempt  
Farm Vehicle $150.00 $155.00 Exempt  
Single-Axle Vehicle $111.00 $115.00 Exempt  
Single-Axle Vehicle and Trailer $193.00 $200.00 Exempt  
Tandem-Axle Vehicle $506.00 $523.00 Exempt  
Tandem-Axle Vehicle and Trailer $870.00 $899.00 Exempt  
Compacted Roll Off Vehicle $414.00 $428.00 Exempt  
Non-Compacted Roll Off Vehicle $207.00 $214.00 Exempt  
Fixed Rate Tipping Fees (Construction and Demolition Waste)         Based on average gross weight for vehicle type
Passenger Vehicle $18.00 $19.00 Exempt  
Passenger Vehicle (empty) and Trailer   $27.00 Exempt  
Passenger Vehicle and Trailer $38.00 $39.00 Exempt  
Pick-up Truck $28.00 $29.00 Exempt  
Pick-up Truck (empty) and Trailer   $75.00 Exempt  
Pick-up Truck and Trailer (Residential) $75.00 $78.00 Exempt  
Pick-up Truck and Trailer (Commercial) $187.00 $194.00 Exempt  
Cube Van $59.00 $61.00 Exempt  
Stake Truck $178.00 $184.00 Exempt  
Farm Vehicle $147.00 $152.00 Exempt  
Single-Axle Vehicle $118.00 $122.00 Exempt  
Single-Axle Vehicle and Trailer $216.00 $223.00 Exempt  
Tandem-Axle Vehicle $307.00 $318.00 Exempt  
Tandem-Axle Vehicle and Trailer $338.00 $380.00 Exempt  
Compacted Roll Off Vehicle $190.00 $197.00 Exempt  
Non-Compacted Roll Off Vehicle $235.00 $243.00 Exempt  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Sewage Over-Strength Agreement Rate (over and above By-law No.2719-87 limit including but not limited to Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids and Total Phosphorus).  This rate may be part of an agreement with the County $1.75 $1.75 Exempt per kg  
Sewage Over-Strength Agreement Exceedance Fee (over and above the Over-Strength Agreement Rate limit defined in an agreement with the County).  $3.50 $3.50 Exempt per kg  
Collection of Sewage Samples under Over-Strength Agreement $62.00 $64.00 Exempt per hour  
Laboratory Costs for Samples collected under Over-Strength Agreement (set collection list) Actual cost Actual cost Exempt    
Laboratory Costs for Samples collected under Over-Strength Agreement (each additional sample) Actual cost Actual cost Exempt    
General Hauled Septage  $13.40 $13.80 Exempt per cubic meter  
Hauled Wastewater (Domestic waste from a single source that is not general hauled septage, that meets the sewer use By-law No. 2719-87 whose source is within Oxford County and > 22,700 Litres either at one time or over the course of a year) $1.75 $1.80 Exempt per cubic meter  
Holding (Large volume wastewater) Tank Waste $6.70 $6.90 Exempt per cubic meter  
Portable Toilet Waste $13.40 $13.80 Exempt per cubic meter  
Peat Moss Septic System Waste $13.40 $13.80 Exempt per cubic meter  

Description of Fee or Charge Approved 2024 Rate Approved
2025 Rate
HST Rate   Notes
Rain Barrels $65.00 $65.00 Inc. HST    
New Meter (< 25mm) - without radio transmitter $210.00 $210.00   each  
New Meter (≥ 25mm) - without radio transmitter Actual cost Actual cost   Based on full cost recovery  
Radio Transmitter for Water/Wastewater readings $140.00 $160.00   each  
Replacement of Water Meter due to Frost Damage Meter Cost + $62 Meter Cost + $64   each/per hour  
Replacement of Water Meter due to Frost Damage - after hours Meter Cost + $124 Meter Cost + $128   each/per hour  Min. two and half hours
Meter transmitter replacement due to damage $130 flat + $62/hour $160 flat + $64/hour   per hour  
Shut-off / Turn-on Fee, 8am-4:30pm $62.00 $64.00   each occurrence  
Shut-off / Turn-on Fee, after hours $124.00 $128.00   each occurrence  
Emergency water turn-off/turn-on  $62.00 $64.00   each occurrence  
Manual read of water/wastewater customer without radio transmitter $50.00 $50.00   per read  
Missed appointment or customer not ready $62.00 $64.00   per hour  
Temporary service (includes hosing and fittings) $200.00 $200.00      
Clear sewer blockage (private side lateral) $75 flat + $62/hour $75 flat + $64/hour   per hour  
Camera sewer blockage (private side lateral) $75 flat + $62/hour $75 flat + $64/hour   per hour  
W/WW service call operator time - 8am-4:30pm $62.00 plus materials $64 plus materials   per hour Private connection service call
W/WW service call operator time - after hours $124.00 plus materials $128 plus materials   per hour Min. two and half hours; Private connection service call
Meter checked for accuracy at customer's request and found to be accurate (< 25mm) $250.00 $250.00   each occurrence Meter checked for accuracy at customer's request and found not to be accurate   
Meter checked for accuracy at customer's request and found to be accurate (≥ 25mm) Actual cost Actual cost   each occurrence
Thawing private service 15mm-25mm Materials + $62/hour Materials + $64/hour   each occurrence  
Monthly rental for fire hydrant meter  $250 + consumption water rate $250 + consumption water rate   per m3  
Hydrant meter relocation during rental $250 + consumption water rate $250 + consumption water rate   per m3  
Flow Testing inspection service (hydrant) for Third Party $62.00 $64.00   per hour  
Removal of hydrant (no new hydrant required) Actual cost Actual cost      
Installation of new hydrant  Actual cost Actual cost      
Use of Bulk Water Station $25.00 $25.75   per key fob  
Water Taken from Bulk Water Station $3.45 $3.55   per m3  
Inspection fees for new water/sanitary services to a severed property or infill lot  Actual cost; Min. $500 Actual cost; Min. $500   each occurrence not under site plan  
Connection to existing watermain or service within communities without water development charges Actual cost; Min. $5,500 Actual cost; Min. $5,500   unless cost is specified in an existing bylaw; Communities without Development Charges (DC) - Bright, Beachville, Brownsville, Dereham Centre, Hickson, Lakeside, Otterville, Princeton, Sweaburg and Springford 
Connection to existing watermain or service within communities with water development charges Actual cost; Min. $4,000 Actual cost; Min. $4,000   plus applicable development charges each occurrence; unless cost is specified in an existing by-law; Communities with Development Charges - Embro, Drumbo, Ingersoll, Innerkip, Mt Elgin, Norwich, Plattsville, Tavistock, Thamesford, Tillsonburg and Woodstock
Developer connection to existing watermain or service within communities without water development charges  $1,500.00 $1,500.00   per service within servicing community Communities without Development Charges (DC) - Bright, Beachville, Brownsville, Dereham Centre, Hickson, Lakeside, Otterville, Princeton, Sweaburg and Springford 
Connection to existing sewer (Sewer depth 0 - 3.0 metres) Actual cost; Min. $6,500 Actual cost; Min. $6,500      
Connection to existing sewer (Sewer depth > 3.0 metres) Actual cost; Min. $9,500 Actual cost; Min. $9,500      
Connection of a service to an extended watermain or sewer Actual cost Actual cost   Based on full cost recovery  
Installation of larger service connection due to premises demand Actual cost Actual cost   Based on full cost recovery  
Grinder pump monthly maintenance charge (customers under section 4.1 of Grinder Pump Policy) No Charge No Charge      
Grinder pump monthly maintenance charge (customers under sections 4.2 or 4.3 of Grinder Pump Policy) Actual cost Actual cost   Based on full cost recovery when applicable as per By-law No. 5275-2011  
Grinder pump package purchase Actual cost Actual cost      
Permit for automatic sprinklers non-metered individual customer $27.75 $28.60      
Permit for automatic sprinklers metered customer No Charge No Charge      
Permits for outside water use for new sod, seed, or chemically sprayed lawns or for non-profit fund-raising events No Charge No Charge      
Negotiation of Risk Management Plan – Future Threat Activities (Section 59 Notice) $200.00 $200.00   Plus peer review Deposit for peer review
Deposit for peer review – subject to full cost recovery when determined $1,500.00 $1,500.00     Deposit for peer review
Watermain inspection/commissioning - Site Plan Actual cost; Min. $500 Actual cost; Min. $500      
Watermain inspection/commissioning  -Subdivision < 25 lots Actual cost; Min. $1,500 Actual cost; Min. $1,500      
Watermain inspection/commissioning - Subdivision > 25 lots Actual cost; Min. $2,500 Actual cost; Min. $2,500      
Water/Wastewater System Capacity Assessment/Hydraulic Modelling Actual Cost $500 minimum charge Actual Cost $500 minimum charge   per request  
Backflow Testing - Report Submission Fee $39.55 $39.55 Inc. HST per test  
Cross Connection Survey Submission Fee $33.90 $33.90 Inc. HST per test  
5-Year Backflow Prevention Program Test Tag Fee $25.00 $25.00 Exempt   0
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