<p> Fixed Assessment Agreement</p><p>Disclaimer: This draft bylaw has been prepared by staff in the Advisory Services and Municipal Relations Branch of the Ministry of Government Relations, not legal experts. It is intended for guidance/illustrative purposes only and may be reworded to suit local conditions and requirements. It is always advisable to obtain the advice of a solicitor in drafting bylaws.</p><p>(MUNICIPALITY STATUS) OF (NAME / #)</p><p>BYLAW NO ______</p><p>A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR ENTERING INTO A FIXED ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT </p><p>The Council of the ______of ______in the Province of Saskatchewan enacts as follows:</p><p>1. The [full name of municipality] is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement, attached hereto and forming a part of this bylaw, and identified as “Exhibit A”, with [person’s name], assessed owner of [legal description of land] for the purpose of fixing the assessment of [select one of the following]  land used for farming purposes.  a dwelling situated within the Organized Hamlet of [name].</p><p>2. The Mayor/Reeve and the Administrator of the [full name of municipality] are hereby authorized to sign and execute the attached agreement identified as “Exhibit A”. [use the applicable agreement template]</p><p>Mayor / Reeve [SEAL]</p><p>Administrator</p><p>Read a third time and adopted this ____ day of ______</p><p>______Administrator Exhibit A to Bylaw No. ______</p><p>A G R E E M E N T (fixing assessment of LAND)</p><p>THIS AGREEMENT made in duplicate Between: The [full name of municipality] in the Province of Saskatchewan (the Municipality) And: [Owner’s name] of [Owner’s address] in the Province of Saskatchewan (the Owner)</p><p>IT IS AGREED THAT:</p><p>1. [Person’s full name], whose principal occupation is farming, is the owner of the land referenced in Section 2 of this agreement.</p><p>2. The land which is the subject of this agreement is legally described as [legal description of land] comprised of [number] hectares (or acres) which is used exclusively for farming purposes and has not been subdivided into lots.</p><p>3. While the property noted above remains or continues to be used exclusively for farming purposes, the Municipality will (edit and select the options to reflect council’s policy decision – A, B, or both).</p><p>A. place thereon a fixed valuation of $[amount] on the land and any improvements thereon for the purposes of assessment.</p><p>B. fix (or set) the rate of taxation for all purposes (if only for specified purposes, itemize) on the assessed value of the land and any improvements thereon.</p><p>4. This agreement comes into effect on [specify date] and will terminate: a) on [specify date]; (no longer than 5 years, after which it may be renewed if both parties agree) b) if the property is revalued for assessment purposes prior to the above termination date; (not legislatively required) c) if additional improvements are placed, erected or constructed on the land; d) if renovations are made to existing improvements; e) if the land or a portion thereof is used for any purpose other than farming; f) if the owner’s share of the land is reduced to less than (select one of the following)  eight hectares (in a town); or  two hectares (in a village or resort village); or g) if the land is subdivided.</p><p>Dated at ______this _____ day of ______, ______</p><p>Municipality of ______Mayor [Seal]</p><p>Administrator</p><p>Witness Assessed Owner</p><p>Witness Assessed Owner</p><p>Note:  Council may wish to add any clauses or terms and conditions that it requires  If the assessed owner is a corporate entity, its officers will sign and affix the corporation’s seal – witnesses are not required.  If the assessed owner is not a corporate entity, the witness will complete the Affidavit of Execution. Exhibit A to Bylaw No. ______</p><p>A G R E E M E N T (fixing assessment of DWELLING)</p><p>THIS AGREEMENT made in duplicate Between: The [full name of municipality] in the Province of Saskatchewan (the Municipality] And: [Owner’s name] of [Owner’s address] in the Province of Saskatchewan (the Owner)</p><p>IT IS AGREED THAT:</p><p>1. [person’s full name], whose principal occupation is farming, is the owner of a dwelling situated on land legally described as [legal description of land] situated within the Organized Hamlet of [name].</p><p>2. The dwelling described in section 1 of this agreement would be exempt from taxation pursuant to The Municipalities Act except for its location within the organized hamlet.</p><p>3. The council of the [full name of municipality] desires to provide a fixed assessment to the owner pursuant to section 198 of The Municipalities Act on the above mentioned property.</p><p>4. There shall be a fixed assessment value placed on the dwelling on the above mentioned land as follows: Assessment Number: Assessment prior to agreement: Fixed assessment value:</p><p>5. This agreement comes into effect on [specify date] and will terminate: a) on [specify date]; (no longer than 5 years, after which it may be renewed if both parties agree) b) if the property is revalued for assessment purposes prior to the above termination date; (not legislatively required) c) if there is a change of circumstances that negates section 2 of this agreement; (i.e. the owner disposes of land in the rural municipality – not legislatively required) d) if the use of the dwelling is changed; e) if there is a subdivision of the land; f) if there is a change in the ownership of the land; g) if there are renovations made to the dwelling; h) if additional improvements are placed, erected or constructed on the land; or i) if renovations are made to existing improvements.</p><p>Dated at ______this _____ day of ______, ______</p><p>Municipality of ______Reeve [Seal]</p><p>Administrator</p><p>Witness Assessed Owner</p><p>Witness Assessed Owner Note:  Council may wish to add any clauses or terms and conditions that it requires  If the assessed owner is a corporate entity, its officers will sign and affix the corporation’s seal – witnesses are not required.  If the assessed owner is not a corporate entity, the witness will complete the Affidavit of Execution. AFFIDAVIT OF EXECUTION </p><p>C A N A D A I, ______, of the PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN ______of ______, TO WIT: ______(occupation) make oath and say</p><p>1. That I was personally present and did see ______, named in the within instrument, who is personally known to me to be the person named therein, duly sign and execute the same for the purpose named therein;</p><p>2. That the same was executed at the ______of ______in the Province of Saskatchewan, on the ____ day of ______, 20___, and that I am a subscribing witness thereto;</p><p>3. That I know the said ______and he/she is in my belief the full age of eighteen years</p><p>SWORN before me at the ______of ______in the Province of Saskatchewan, this ____ day of ______, 20___</p><p>A Commissioner for Oaths in and for Saskatchewan My appointment expires ______</p><p>NOTE: This form should be used when agreements are entered into with individuals or non-corporate bodies. The signing of the agreement by these parties would be witnessed, and the witness should sign this affidavit in the presence of a Commissioner for Oaths. This affidavit should be retained with the agreement.</p>