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   -  UTILITY RATES

   The purpose of the Finance Department is to safeguard the City's Investment in assets and services through the provision of
   accurate and timely information to our internal and external customers.
 
 

 

  
  • Accounting and Audit
  • Management Information Systems
  • Parking Ticket Collections
  • False Alarms
  • Purchasing Controls
  • Fixed Asset Control
  • Tendering Co-ordination
  • Purchasing By-Law Interpretation
  • Parking

     2012 Fees and Charges By-Law No. 11-8532

 
  LICENSES & PERMITS 

  The following licenses or permits are required in the City of Portage la Prairie.  Should any of these apply to you, please come into
  City Hall for payment  (if indicated) and registration.
 
  ALARM PERMITS
If you have installed a security alarm system in either your home or business, you are required to obtain a permit from the City of Portage la Prairie. There is no charge for this permit. If you currently have such a permit, please ensure that all information is current by calling (204) 239-8309. For a printable Alarm Permit Application. Click Here		  
  BUSINESS LICENSE
Home occupations and trades not operating out of a commercially taxed premise located in Portage la prairie are regulated by the City of Portage la Prairie and must meet the proper zoning requirements. The cost of a Resident Business License is $100.00, a Regional License is $150.00, a Non-Resident License is $250.00 and Transient trades is $500. Application forms and details are available at City Hall. Please note: This By-Law has been under review click here for the summary of changes.		  
  PET LICENSE
If you have a dog or cat over 6 months of age, you are required to obtain a license on an annual basis. Fees are $30.00 per pet per year or $15.00 if your pet is neutered or spayed. Current rabies vaccination is required. Pet licenses for the year are available at no cost if registered January through March.		  
  GARAGE SALE LICENSE
You are allowed up to 2 garage sales per year. Garage Sale licenses are required to be purchased prior to the sale and are available at City Hall for the cost of $5.00 per license. Check out Health Canada's Website on products not eligible for garage sale or call the Winnipeg office at: (204) 983-5490

Upon completion of the garage sale you will be responsible for the removal of your garage sale signs no more then 24hrs after the sale ends. Failure to do so will result in a $10.00 Fee per sign. 		 
  MOBILE HOME LICENSE
Mobile homes are permitted in private mobile home parks. Each mobile home is subject to a monthly license fee based on size, age, and assessed value of mobile home. Contact (204) 239-8309 for more details.		  
 

RAFFLE LICENSE
 Raffle Licenses within the City of Portage la Prairie will now be issued exclusively from the Manitoba Gaming Control Commission (MGCC). The City of Portage la Prairie will no longer be handling Raffle Licensing on the MGCC’s behalf.

 

MGCC offers easy on-line application for licenses in all prize level ranges. More information can be found on their website: http://www.mgcc.mb.ca/charitable_raffle.html or by phoning 954-9400 or toll free at

1-800-782-0363.

  
   Livery License
A livery license is required annually to drive a taxi or to operate a tax service. Applications are available at City Hall. For further information please contact (204) 239-8309.		  
    TAXES  
  City of Portage la Prairie  
 

2012 Budget Public Input Session - The City of Portage la Prairie held a Budget Public Input Session on September 20, 2011 at the PCU Centre Multi-Purpose Room.  Information tpresented at the meeting can be found at the following link: Budget Input Session Presentation

 

  
 

2012 Budget

TAX INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN (TIPP) NOW AVAILABLE

WHAT IS “T.I.P.P.”?
T.I.P.P. stands for Tax Installment Payment Plan. It is an automatic bank withdrawal payment plan by which taxpayers make consecutive monthly payments for taxes rather than a single annual amount.

WHO CAN JOIN TIPP:
- Your tax account is in good standing - no arrears outstanding.
- You must have an account with chequing privileges at a financial institution.
- You do not presently pay your taxes through a mortgage company (P.I.T.)

HOW TO JOIN TIPP:
- Sign a TIPP application before the withdrawals will begin.
- You can download the application here.
- Return the application along with a sample cheque marked “VOID” to City
  Hall or mail to:

The City of Portage la Prairie,
Finance Department, Tax Division,
97 Saskatchewan Ave. East,
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 0L8

- Or fax completed application and void cheque to:

(204) 239-1532 (If faxing application DO NOT mail the original.)

Application forms may be obtained by calling (204) 239-8308 or by visiting City Hall, Portage la Prairie.

the City of Portage la Prairie does not charge for this service; however, normal bank charges may apply.

WHEN TO JOIN:
Applications to start the plan the following year will be received up to December 15. However, you may apply to join TIPP after the January 15th instalment but prior to June 30th, with an initial payment of the missed instalments paid at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any further questions about the Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP), please call (204) 239-8308, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

2012 PROPERTY TAX PREPAYMENT
 Taxes may be prepaid up to 90 % of the previous year’s net tax levy in multiples of $10.00.  The following rates of discount apply:
  

January – 0.66%  

February – 0.55% 

March – 0.44%  

April – 0.33%

May – 0.22%  

June – 0.11%
Taxes are at par for the month of July and penalties begin August 1st 2011 at a rate of 1.25% per month.

Direct Payment and e-payment options through TelPay
Click here for more information.

TAXES
 Needing information on assessment for your property or any other property in Manitoba? Click on www.gov.mb.ca/assessment.

Or check out the City’s Virtual City Hall (Click Here!) to get data on properties within the City or your own account information (with your password).

 

  
 

 CITY PARKING INFORMATION 

 
 

Free parking is available throughout the city in designated parking lots. However, on street parking is also available for a nominal fee:

COST FOR METER PARKING:
$0.05 for 6 MINUTES
$0.50 for 1 HOUR

PARKING VIOLATION FINES:
$25.00, $30.00 AND $40.00
If payment is received within 12 days, the fine is reduced to: $5.00, $10.00 AND $30.00

DON’T GET TOWED!
On May 26, 2003 Council adopted a policy for the registration of liens against a vehicle and towing of the vehicle of the registered owner if the registered owner of the vehicle has 3 or more outstanding parking tickets. Procedures are being set in place to enact this new requirement.

Now you can Pay your Bills ONLINE!

 

 For More information on this Service CLICK HERE

 

 

  
 

 UTILITY RATES  

  
 

 

2011 and 2012 Utility Rates

Click Here to see Public Utilities Board Order 110/11

Utility Payment Options

The City of Portage la Prairie offers a number of payment options for utilities.  Click here to see a current schedule of utility rates. 

Pre-Authorized Payment Plan

The city of Portage la Prairie offers the option of signing up for a pre-authorized payment plan of your utilities, to find out more click here to download a brochure and application form.
 

  
 

Budget Based Payment Plan

The City of Portage la Prairie is now offering a budget plan for utility payments. The plan is for monthly, pre-authorized withdrawals of equal amounts from your financial institution rather than the current system of quarterly payments based on your actual consumption. The monthly withdrawals are scheduled to occur on the 15th banking day of each month.

 You can sign up for the program by completing and returning an application. The budget amount on the application will be based on the previous twelve month consumption period at that location, and will be the minimum amount allowed for the budget program. You will be advised of your budget amount. 

Your new bill will indicate your current standing in the plan, whether it be a credit balance or an amount owing. Your account will be reconciled and the budget amount will be recalculated once a year. At that time, you will be notified of the calculated budget amount for the upcoming year.

 Although the new budget plan will automate your payments, we will still require quarterly meter readings at your service location.

Direct Payment and e-payment options through TelPay

Click here for more information.  

Now you can Pay your Bills Online!

  

For more information on this service Click Here


Change of Water or Water & Sewer to another user or service:

  • $35.00 per meter per turn on (performed during normal working hours)
  • $85.00 per meter per turn-on (performed outside of normal working hours)
 Construction turn on (for contractor’s use):
  • $40.00 per construction turn-on for a period up to the date of substantial completion of the project as defined by the Builders Liens Act. The Contractor will also be responsible to pay the City the cost of any water consumed during this period at the applicable sewer and water rates. There would be a maximum of one construction turn-on per building allowed.
  • $85 per construction turn-on performed outside of normal working hours.

If you have any questions please contact the water department at (204) 239-8370