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NON
RESIDENT FEE NEWSLETTER
The
operating costs of the Town of Huntsville 's Leisure Services
programs and facilities are supported by both user fees
(62%-2003) and property taxes (38%-2004). Non-resident
users pay the user fee but not the tax portion. Therefore,
for the purposes of this policy, a non-resident would
be defined as someone who does not either reside in or
pay property taxes to, the Town of Huntsville .
The
Town recognizes that residents from our neighbouring communities
participate in Leisure programs and services at our recreational
facilities. In fairness to Huntsville residents,
Council has approved a Non Resident User Fee of 10% to
help offset the costs to operate these facilities for
the benefit of all users.
As
of September 1, 2004 all Non Residents
that register for a recreational program provided by the
Leisure Services Department will be charged a 10% Non
Resident Fee .
At
the time of registration , registrants will be asked
if they are a tax payer in the Town of Huntsville .
A tax payer is considered to be one of the following:
•
any resident, owning or renting a dwelling unit,
•
a property owner,
• or
a business owner, renting or owning a commercial or industrial
property/unit within the Town of Huntsville
.
Council
and staff wish to welcome our neighbours to our recreational
facilities, programs and services and encourage them to
continue to participate and enjoy the many recreational
opportunities that are provided.
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