Next Tuesday, city council is expected to adjust user fees for various city services including at the North Bay Fire Department, city hall, on street parking and athletic facilities.

The General Government Committee chair Councillor Tanya Vrebosch says not all fees are going up some are going down and some are staying the same.

She says the changes will take effect on February 1st except at arenas when the ice cost will  change on July 1.

“Other facilities through parks and rec usually go up 3 %. This is not a money making venture for the city. User fees are an attempt to cover costs,” she says.

Vrebosch says one area that’s expected to see a large increase is for dropping off contaminated items at the Merrick Landfill.

“I believe we’re at $20 dollars a ton right now while other communities are charging between 50 and $75 so we’ve got to start looking at bringing it higher,” Vrebosch says.

She says if you rent an on street parking permit there will be a small increase.

Vrebosch says the changes will cover the next 4 years.

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