Fees for some services in Rocky View County are going up in 2020.

The 2020 Master Rates bylaw outlines the user fees charged for a variety of services including everything from purchasing a bat box, to a planning application, to water utilities.

The County said the fees don’t create a profit, but are rather a cost recovery effort and reflect inflation or other higher costs the County faces in providing the services.

For 2020, the County said it is keeping the vast majority of fees unchanged, though some areas have seen increases or decreases.

Rate changes include:

  • East Rocky View non-residential sewer fees, which increase by an average of $10 per month.
  • Langdon sewer service fees, which increase by an average of $2 per month.
  • Bragg Creek water fees, which increase by an average of $3 per month.
  • Bragg Creek sewer fees, which increase by an average of $7 per month.
  • East Rocky View non-residential sewer fees, which increase by an average of $10 per month.
  • A new water service hook-up fee has been added for Wintergreen Woods.
  • Road dust suppression application costs (in excess of current County service standards), which increase by 25%.
  • A range of special event-related fees, which become free to non-profit organizations.
  • Dog licensing, which remains free for 2020 but dogs must still be licensed.

 

The new fees come into effect on May 1, 2020. The County said the full Master Rates Bylaw fee schedule will be made available on its website once it has been compiled.