Amendment to the fee schedule for services under Part VIII of the Ontario Building Code and to the Board Manual By-Law 01-98 (Motion #12-25)

Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts, February 20, 2025

Motion moved by Barclay – Tessier

12-25 AMENDMENT TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES UNDER PART VIII OF THE ONTARIO BUILDING CODE AND TO BOARD OF HEALTH MANUAL BY-LAW 01-98

MOTION:

WHEREAS the Board of Health is mandated under the Ontario Building Code Act (S.O. 1992 c. 23), to enforce the provisions of this Act and the Building Code related to sewage systems; and

WHEREAS program related costs are funded through user fees on a cost-recovery basis; and

WHEREAS the proposed fees are necessary to address current program associated operational and delivery costs; and

WHEREAS in accordance with Building Code requirements, staff have held a public meeting and notified all contractors, municipalities, lawyers, and other affected individuals of the proposed fee increases, with no concerns having been reported;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Health approve the amendments in Part VIII-Ontario Building Code fees as outlined within Schedule “A” to Board of Health By-law 01-98, and

FURTHER THAT the Board of Health direct staff to plan to adjust Part VIII – Ontario Building Code fees on an annual basis in accordance with the rate of inflation, with a comprehensive review of fees conducted once every five years, for Board of Health consideration.

CARRIED

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