Covid Response Update

Budget Passed Campgrounds Council passed the 2020 Property Tax Bylaw on April 30, 2020. County owned campsites are closed until at least May 29th, the The total operational levy is $13,889,850.00. This is a decrease of County will continue to monitor advice from AHS about opening $360,495 from 2019. them. The total capital levy is $1,119,000. This is a decrease of $626,842 This effects: Pelican Point, Tillicum Park, New from 2019 levels. Norway, Ferintosh, and Ross's Flats (Duhamel) campgrounds Despite the reduction in operating and capital levies, the decrease in total assessment for the County, as well as the new Police Privately owned campgrounds are setting Funding requisition resulting in an approximately 3.3% increase. their own opening schedules. Utility Deferral Playgrounds & Parks Council has waived Utility Penalties for late payment on unpaid owned parks, such as the Nature Conservation utility bills between April 1 and June 30 of 2020. Centre, remain open, but the playground equipment and public This is a payment deferral program and does NOT cancel utility washrooms are not open. fees. When using our parks, you must follow AHS guidelines for social Camrose County understands that this is a difficult time for some distancing of 2m (6ft) and all gatherings must be less than 15 customers, however, we encourage residents to pay any amount people. possible to minimize carry-forward balances. Tax Deferral Road Bans Council has deferred the 2% penalty on Property Effective Friday April 17, 2020, at Taxes that would normally apply after the July 31st 11am. Vehicle weight restrictions Property Tax due date. The last day to pay without of 75% will be placed on all gravel penalty is October 31, 2020. roads in Camrose County. Credit Card Payments Fire Bans Camrose County will allow credit card payments for all services, A restricted fire ban is in place. including taxes. Previous property taxes and bills over $5000, could All existing permits are cancelled, and all existing not be charged because of the credit card. We have started open burns must be extinguished. OptionPay payment system where the fee for the card service is Still permitted: enclosed fire pits & burn barrels paid by the person wishing to pay by credit card, so all the original and approved propane devices such as BBQs bill is still collected by Camrose County. Clean-up Food Artisans – CRE Curbside Pickup Friday, May 8 to Thursday May 14 the orange bins will be placed in Check out our local vendors, now offering communal curbside Round Hill, Kingman, Ohaton, and Tillicum. pickup at the CRE Thursdays from 1-3pm. Pre-purchase with convenient vehicle pickup. Wednesday May 20 to Tuesday May 26 the orange bins will be We are so proud to support our placed in , Ferintosh, Duhamel, Kelsey and Pelican local food producers and help Point. them safely distribute food! Thank The Ferintosh bin will be placed at the old village office. All other you for shopping local! bins will be in the same spots as 2018.

County Contact Information & More Covid-19 Updates and Supports • Main Office: 780-672-4446 or [email protected] • Public Works & Protective Services: 780-672-4449 or [email protected] • Agricultural Services: 780-672-4765 or [email protected] • Seed Cleaning Plant: 780-672-2371 or [email protected] • West Dried Meat Lake Landfill: 780-877-2269 or [email protected] • Assessment: 780-678-3070 or [email protected] • Planning: 780-678-3070 or [email protected] Keep up-to-date on the County’s Covid-19 response at www.county.camrose.ab.ca