Annual Report 2013 Kitimat Celebrates It's 60Th Birthday
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DISTRICT OF KITIMAT Annual Report 2013 Kitimat celebrates It’s 60th Birthday Looking into the Future, Remembering the Past! Centennial Park, City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. Cen District of Kitimat 270 City Centre Kitimat, British Columbia Canada V8C 2H7 Phone: 250-632-8900 Fax: 250-632-4995 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kitimat.ca 2013 marked Kitimat’s 60th Anniversary. Throughout the year the residents of Kitimat celebrated the birthday by celebrating Kitimat’s past and embracing the future of the community. The community was treated to various special events which included: A birthday party on Sunday, March 31st (Kitimat’s Birthday) free public swimming, public skating and open gym at the various recreational facilities. Balloons, birthday cake, hot dogs, clowns face painting, games and Kitimat trivia were all part of the celebration in each location. On the evening of the 31st a special fireworks display was held for the community; A special Kitimat Anniversary float in the Canada Day parade; Heritage hikes and walks to areas in Kitimat explaining the history and importance of each location throughout the summer; Outdoor movie nights in the park on July 26th and 27th. Hotdogs, popcorn and drinks were available for those in attendance; A summer long photo display in the City Centre Mall showing a wide range of photos from Kitimat’s past. In addition to the above, the Municipality wanted to share important stories with community residents about items from Kitimat’s past, so each month a story was published in the Northern Sentinel newspaper. The stories focused on the naming of Kitimat landmarks, buildings in the community, important people from Kitimat’s past and significant events from Kitimat’s history. Finally, in an effort to involve the teenagers in the community, a youth film festival was held for persons between the ages of 13 – 18 years. Various categories were set up. All entries had to create and edit their films around the theme of “My Kitimat – what Kitimat means to me.” All films received were shown at the high school in a short film display. Prizes were awarded at the end of the display for those that were recognized in each category. The Film Festival was such a success that it is being held again in 2014. Kitimat looks forward to the next 60 years with a great optimistic outlook on a bright future. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY SECTION MAYOR’S MESSAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 1 COUNCIL 2013 .................................................................................................................................................. 2 OFFICIALS 2013 ................................................................................................................................................ 3 MUNICIPAL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 4 FINANCIAL SECTION MANAGERS REPORT....................................................................................................................................... 5 AUDITOR’S REPORT ........................................................................................................................................ 6 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ......................................................................................................... 7 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................................... 8 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ...................................................................................................................... 9 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS .......................................................................... 10 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ................................................................................................. 11 FINANCIAL APPENDIX SCHEDULES 1) STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY IN TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS ........................................... 14 2) STATEMENT OF OPERATING AND RESERVE FUND SURPLUS .......................................................... 15 3) REVENUES ................................................................................................................................................ 16 4) EXPENDITURES ........................................................................................................................................ 18 5) SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN LONG TERM DEBT .................................................................................. 21 6) SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION ........................................................................................................................................ .22 AMOUNTS RECEIVED FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS ............................................................................. 24 STATEMENT OF PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS ................................................................ 25 The Pacific Inland Coast 2013 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................... 26 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................................................... 30 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ...................................................................................................................... 35 FIRE DEPARTMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 40 KITIMAT EMERGENCY PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 44 ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE ........................................................................................................ 48 LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................................ 52 STATISTICAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION KITIMAT STATISTICS ..................................................................................................................................... 57 WEATHER STATISTICS ................................................................................................................................. 60 MAYOR’S MESSAGE 2013 has surely proven to be a busy and prosperous year for Kitimat. We expect 2014 to be equally as busy! Council now meets every Monday either in a Regular meeting or a Committee of the Whole meeting. With so much development taking place it is important that we meet to discuss and address the many projects happening in our community. Funding was recently announced by the Province for Northwest communities to address Land Use Planning and Asset Management. Access to this million dollar fund will help us to update the housing study and policy in the Official Community Plan. It will also help us in the review of sewer capacity in order to identify future growth needs. All around town the new changes are evident: Strawberry Meadows has a new housing development and construction of PTI’s Sitka Lodge has begun. The 36 units of housing at Baxter Landing are sold and expected to have occupancy in some of the units by Fall 2014. Wakita subdivision is continuing to develop every day. In terms of commercial development, Mr. Mikes has been a welcomed restaurant in town and we look forward to the Microtel Hotel (across from Rosario’s Restaurant) to start taking shape soon. There are other projects either in their initial stages or just beginning, and 2014 will no doubt be even busier. Council continues to work on Port Governance, Air Emissions Study and the West Douglas Channel Corridor Analysis. All of these issues need to be addressed to ensure industrial development. The District continues to work collaboratively and productively with our closest neighbour, Haisla First Nation. Over the next year expect to hear announcements regarding joint projects. Chief Councillor Ellis Ross and his Council are to be commended for the work they have accomplished to date. There are no signs indicating a slowdown in projects over the next year and Mayor, Council and staff at the District of Kitimat look forward to another busy year. If you have any questions, or comments, please feel free to call me or any of your Councillors. Mayor Joanne Monaghan 1 District of Kitimat Council 2013 MAYOR Joanne Monaghan COUNCILLOR Rob Goffinet Chamber of Commerce Advisory Planning Commission Advisory Housing Committee Library Board (alternate) University of Northern BC Kitimat Health Advocacy Group Kitimat Health Advocacy Group Kitimat Age Friendly Committee NW Corridor Development Corp. (alternate) Kitimat Literacy Program Northern Development Initiative Trust Kitimat Interagency Committee Kitimat Age Friendly committee COUNCILLOR Mary Murphy COUNCILLOR Edwin Empinado Advisory Leisure Services Commission Advisory Commission for Persons with Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities (alternate) Disabilities Theatre Advisory Committee Advisory Leisure Services Comm. (alternate ) Northern Development Initiative Trust(alternate) Kitimat Health Advocacy Group Kitimat Health Advocacy Group Advisory Housing Committee Interagency Committee (alternate) Library Board Kitimat Age