INFORMATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE - February 22, 2016

1. Director of Engineering and Public Works - letter dated February 10, 2016 - Relay For Life - Request Road Closure, May 11, 2016 2. Director of Engineering and Public Works - letter dated February 10, 2016 - Coldest Night of the Year - Saturday, February 20, 2016 3. Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park Plans Open House - Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at City Hall 4. C. Brook - letter dated January 21, 2016 - various concerns and City's response letter 5. D. Hall - letter received February 12, 2016 - Signage on the Fence at the Downtown Activity Centre and City's response letter 6. P. Harris - email dated February 2, 2016 - Syrian Refugee in Salmon Arm 7. D. MacQuarrie - email dated February 6, 2016 - Do you have 3.48 minutes to listen to one of more than 1200 of our sisters crying? 8. A. Borkent - email dated February 7, 2016 - Biking Safety 9. L. Wong, Manager, Downtown Salmon Arm - letter dated February 10, 2016 - Downtown Community Clean-up Day sponsored by Askews 10. Shuswap Trail Alliance - Letter of Understanding for members of the Shuswap Trails Roundtable 11. Interior Health - Population Health - Healthy Communities Update - February 2016 12. H. Cowan, Constituency Assistant to Greg Kyllo, MLA - email dated February 15, 2016- Applications for Bike BC and Air Access Programs Now Being Accepted 13. G. MacIsaac, Chair, Gas Tax Management Committee - letter dated January 21, 2016 - Gas Tax Strategic Priorities Fund Application - Stormwater Master Plan 14. G. MacIsaac, Chair, Gas Tax Management Committee - letter dated January 21, 2016 - Gas Tax Sh'ategic Priorities Fund Application - Hudson Street Revitalization 15. G. MacIsaac, Chair, Gas Tax Management COll'uniltee - letter dated January 21, 2016 - Gas Tax Strategic Priorities Fund Application - Water Pollution Control Centre - Ultraviolet (UV) Light Disinfection System Upgrade 16. Goverll'ffient of Canada, Province of British Columbia and UBCM - News Release and Backgrounder dated February 12, 2016 - 57 Projects in British Columbia Communities receive $73.3 million in federal Gas Tax Funds 17. J. Mah, Promotions Coordinator, News Talk 980 CKNW - Email dated February 9, 2016 - Pink Shirt Day - Wednesday, February 24, 2016 18. Emergency Management BC - email dated February 4, 2016 - 2016 Preparedness for People with Disabilities 19. B. Swoveland, RadonAware BC Lung Association - letter dated February 10, 2016 - Recent BC Building Code Changes 20. J. Foy, National Campaign Director, Wilderness Committee - letter dated February 12, 2016 - Cleaning Up Be's Dirty Mining Industry­ https:/lwww.wildernesscolllillittee.org/publicationicleanin g bcs dirty mining industry 21. C. Deakin, Assistant Corporate Officer, City of Port CoquitIam - email dated February 5, 2016 - 2016 FCM Resolution - Build Canada Grant Funding City of Salmon Arm 500 - 2 Avcnne NE Mailing Addrcss: Box 40 8al111on Arm, Be VlE 4N2 Tel: ~50.803.4000 Fax: 250.803.4041 www.saimonarm.cn

February 10, 2016 File: 5460.04

canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life Coordinator PO Box 3451 Salmon Arm, BC ViE 4S2

Attention: Jennifer Dies, Relay for Life Coordinator

Dear Madam:

RE: RELAY FOR LIFE

Reference is made to your letter dated February 2, 2016,

I am pleased to grant authorization for the following requests:

1) Pursuant to Section 201 of Traffic Bylaw No, 1971 - permission Is granted for the Canadian Cancer Society to ciose Alexander Street (between Hudson Avenue and Lakeshore Drive NE onlv) for the purpose of street painting on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, weather permitting (after 6:30 p.m, and prior to 6:30 a,m,) subject to the use of washable, biodegradable paint and Item #3,

2) To paint the Relay for Life logo on Lakeshore Drive NE (In front of Shuswap Park Mall - between brick crosswalks) Is approved, subject to the use of washable and biodegradable paint, provided street painting is done and dry prior to 6:30 a,m, to allow continuous traffic flow on Lakeshore Drive NE,

These requests are subject to the provision of adequate supervision and comprehensive general liability insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000,00 Inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury (including death, personal Injury and property damage) with the City of Salmon Arm named as an "Additional Insured", Please fOlWard a copy of your liability Insurance prior to May 11, 2016.

Please contact the businesses on Alexander Street NE to gain their approval of this project and the proposed ciosure of Alexander Street NE,

You may contact Rob Hein, Manager of Public Works (250-803-4087) to arrange for barricades, signs, etc, for the event.

Best Wishes for a very successful campaign,

Yours truly,

..---' " ~ ~ "--RobM"Nlewenhulzen, A,Sc,T, Director of Engineering and Public Works

cc: Councillnformatlon Correspondence Downtown Salmon Arm RCMP I Ambulance Officials I Fire Department Rob Hein, Manager of Public Works ...... RELAY RELAIS FOR LIFE POUR LAVIE Canadian Sodfl~ t Ca>lnr ellludl~nRe ~ Sodely dOl C~II(tr

Jennifer Dies Relay For Life Coordinator Canadian Can<::er Society POBox 3451 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 452

Rob Niewenhuizen Director of Engineering and Public Works City of Salmon Arm PO Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2

Febl'uary 2, 2016

Dear Rob,

The 14"' Annual Salmon A= Relay For Life takes place June 11 th and we are moving back to the Fall Fair Groundsl. We will continue this yeal' with a daytime event from l1am -llpm. wid, the hope to increase the number of teams and participants. The Relay For Life is a 12 hour noncompetitive fundraiser for cancer research and support services.

On Wednesday May 11 tb, 2016 we would like your support to once again to create our "Road to Relay". This kick-off is always a huge success and helps bring awareness to the rest of the community. I would like to submit the following request on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life.

Request Details:

~ We would like to paint down the full length of Alexander St., between Hudson Ave & Lakeshore Drive (we will of course avoid the brick portions of the street). We would like to do this on Wednesday May 13th at a time dlat would be most convenient for the City and surrounding businesses (after 6:30pm and before 6:30 am). As was the case last year, we would ask for a temporary road closure (until the washable/biodegradable paint dried sufficiendy) and we will be sure to communicate with the local business to gain their approval ..

~ We would also like to again paint our Relay Fol' Life logo on Lakeshore Drive NE. Qn front of Shuswap Park Mall atld between the brick crosswalks)

Sincerely, I'"

JenDi9~~ '''CO','''' """;"",'"C:"C'~'''~ Relay For Life Coordinator RECEfVEI)\! Bus - 250-833-4085 i' Cell- 250-253-3550 [email protected] Ftll 0 5 2016

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February 10, 2016 File: 5460.05

Coldest Night of the Year Salmon Arm, BC V1 E 3B5 Email: [email protected]

Attention : Chris Moore

Dear Sir:

RE: COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Reference Is made to your correspondence dated February 10, 2016.

I am pleased to advise that authorization Is granted to hold the Coldest Night of the Year Walk on Saturday, February 20, 2015 starting at City Hall with the opening ceremonies at 5:00 pm. and ending at approximately 8:00 pm., at the Salvation Army Church on 2 Avenue NE as per attached route. This event will be granted subject to the provision of adequate supervision and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000.00 inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury (including death, personal injury and property damage with the City of Salmon Arm named as an "Additional Insured"). A copy of your insurance is on file, thank you.

PleaSe be advised that all pedestrian crossings must be controlled by traffic signals where applicable to ensure pedestrian safety. Please contact the Ministry of Transportation for any required authorization.

If you wish to borrow barricades and signs, please contact Rob Hein, Manager of Roads and Parks at 250- 803-4087 to make necessary arrangements. .

Best Wishes for a successful event.

Yours truly,

~~--­ ;::;:::-:;7 ~::::::> ....-Ro i>Niew~ nhuizen, A.Sc.T. Director of Engineering and Public Works

ce. CounclllnformaUon Correspondence Rob Heln, Manager of Roads and Parks RCMP I Ambulance' Fire Officials Peter Gooch, Ministry of Transportation

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February 10, 2015 The Coldest Night of the Y car

Dear Rob

Once again we will soon be walking the streets of Salmon Arm to raise money for the Salvation Army's Lighthouse Shelter and the Second Harvest Food Bank.

I hereby formally request the City of Salmon Arm's pennission to hold tlus fund raising walk on February 20, 2015 from 5pm and also to hold the opening ceremonies at the front of City Hall again.

We anticipate up to 500 walkers will be taking palt, stalting at City Hall and following the route shown on the attached plan, finishing at the Salvation Army Church on 2 Ave NE. Please confirm your approval of this route. The walk should be completed by 8pm.

Once again I would encourage staff and councillors to join us on the walk and help to raise money for the hungry and homeless in our community.

[ attach a copy of this year's route map which is very similar to last years. A copy of our insurance celtificate has been sent directly to Jelm.

Please let me know if you require any further information.

Chris Moore CNOY Salmon Arm Event Director

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II \' (, rr [\.s, It I] I, Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park Plans Open House

The City of Salmon Arm's Official Community Plan (OCP) and Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2012) both identify Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park as important community parks. The City is embarking on establishing direction for future design and development of these priority park areas by developing park plans that present a comprehensive vision and implementation framework for development over the short, intermediate and long term.

To inform the development of these park plans, the City has collected addition community input through a survey open from December 2015 through January 2016. While the City's OCP and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan were developed using extensive input from community members, which included feedback on future enhancements at Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park, the purpose of the recent community survey was to confirm the components of the Master Plan that the community would like to see the City move forward on.

Concepts for Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park based on this community input will be presented in an Open House at City Hall on Thursday March 3, 2016, from 3:30 until 7:30 pm. The purpose of the Open House will be to gather additional feedback and test support for these park concepts.

Any questions may be directed to Chris Larson, Planning and Development Officer, via e-mail [email protected] , phone 250-803-4000, fax 250-803-4041, mail Box 40, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1 E 4N2, or drop off at City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue N.E.

To be advertised in the Salmon Arm Observer: February 24 & March 2, 2016 January 21, 2016.

City of Salmon Ann, 500 - 2nd Avenue, Box 40, Salmon Ann, B.C. V1E4N2.

To Whom It May Concern:

There are a couple of things I feel you should consider about our area, and I ask you to do this.

Firstly, I cringe every time I drive by the Fair grounds and Blackburn Park. Every day there are a lot of dogs that are taken there to run. Have you ever considered that these areas are used by a lot of children, and also a lot of adults, either for such games as soccer, baseball, etc., or for the Fair, or for other gatherings such as the Roots & Blues. Children sit on the grass, as well as adults. When there are as many dogs using these grounds as there are, the whole of the grounds become very covered with dog urine. This urine smells terrible in the Sununer time when it is very hot. It also kills the grass. It also is very unhygienic for people who walk in it and sit in it. Also, as the grounds are so large, it is sometimes impossible for people to see where their dogs have left feces, and especially if the owners are busy talking and not paying attention, and so it does not get picked up. As people do not wish to have their dogs use their own back yards too much, they seek out a place they can bring their dogs to. That has become the Fair grounds and Blackburn. Is there anywhere else in this town that could be used for a dog run, so that it will be a little safer for people?

Secondly, I notice that everywhere you go, if there is a beautiful lake near a city, the city will fill up the waterfront with buildings, most of them tall. It means that no scenic views ever remain. This may be nice for the businesses (like for example hotels) because of the interest to tourists. However, most of those tourists only see the view from the hotel once in their lifetime, and then are off back home again. For the people who live in that city, their view of the lake is not seen again and is covered up, and they live there! It seems also that if you are lucky enough to find a piece of property with a beautiful view of the lake, then sure enough the city will award a permit for someone to build a house of 2 or more stories, which will be taller than yours, and your view of the lake is permanently gone. The City is so strict on most things to do with buildings, but just never consider things like making or keeping the area beautiful, or considering the people who live in this area. What I am referring to right now is the area at the lake by the Prestige Harbourfront Hotel, where all the old trees are going to be taken out and tall buildings put there. That area was a beautiful park when we first came to Salmon Ann in 1954. Right now it doesn't resemble anything nice in any way, shape or form. You will never see the lake again unless you drive above it, or go right down to the Wharf. The City can expand in other directions. It does not have to fill up every ._a..~.aililla.b .. le.... sPk.0!,!ong the waterfront. KECEi \~" L j, !i~ ., JAN 2 9201$ crrv ~ !~.~ .t.'!'J '- .... ,... ~ ". . . .

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Thirdly, on Sunday I was nearly hit by a transport truck going through town .... and through a red light, at the lights by the Husky. It was travelling well over the speed limit for the city, and wasn't about to stop for the light. One minute it seemed like there was no one, and then all of a sudden it was there, nearly plowing into me. It was very sobering. It seems like there is no speed limit going through this city. No matter where you are, at what light, drivers are speeding. There was talk of rerouting transport trucks out of town at least 30 years ago or so, by making a way on Foothill Road. This should be pursued again. However, please do not suggest 10th Ave. S. W., as it is almost a highway right now! Speaking of that, what happened to the road where 10th Ave. S.W. crosses Shuswap, and goes up the hill and around that sharp curve? I thought that sharp curve was supposed to be straightened out and come out behind where Sally Scales has her housing complex.

Every City has to grow, and new businesses come in. However, there are things that need to be considered for that. One is the situation with sewer and water. Are they adequate to handle it all? The lake has shrunk so much in the past few years, you wonder about the water sheds and reservoirs where we get our water from also. The sewage system is very old and in need of repair, and is situated right in the heart ofthe city, which means a strong smell for us all. How are we going to afford a change in that? For tourists there is only one place where they can empty their sewage from their recreational vehicles, and so have to stay in line for a long time for their turn. The City puts unreasonable demands on people coming here to live just for the Sununer, and charges enormous amounts for things that people living here wouldn't have to pay.

With these things like the sewer coming up, etc., the City needs to concentrate on that, and also on the things that are necessary and basic. A railway underpass may be a good thing for the future, or may not. However, right now it is not a necessity. If people choose to build their businesses across the tracks, then it is up to them to consider how they are going to get people back and forth to them. I'm sure there are places they could build elsewhere.

As far as growth is concerned, why do people have to push all the time for growth, when there are no facilities for growth? They are not willing to pay the extra taxes, etc. to do that. Furthermore, all you end up with is a big city with nothing to recormnend it (like a good view, etc.), just a lot of extra traffic. I hear all the time of people who complain constantly at the price of gas. However, I live on 1Oth Ave. S. W., and just in the last few years the traffic has increased so much it is almost a highway now. In the Summer especially, I can sit at my table and listen to the constant flow of cars by my house. It doesn't matter if it is 7:00 a.m. or 12:00 midnight, there are still a lot of cars. I can't even go for a walk anymore without them, no matter what time it is. That says to me that these people are joy riding! They can't be going to work at some of the times, they wouldn't all be going to Wal-Mart because they can also go the highway, so what are people doing down our way (where there are not even places for meetings), after 10:00 at night?

I hope you will consider what I am trying to say. Clara Brook. City of Salmon Arm 500 - 2 Avenne NE Mailing Address: Box 40 Salmon Arm, Be VIE 4N2 Tel: 250.803.4000 Fax: 250.803.4041 www.salmonann.ca

February 4, 2016

Clara Brook Box 2346 Salmon Arm BC VIE 4R3

Dear Clara;

Thank you for taking the time to send a letter (dated January 21, 2016) outlining a number of concerns and issues you have with the City of Salmon Arm (City). Your letter has been copied to City Council for information. I will attempt to address the questions and some of the main points you have raised.

Dogs in Fall Fair Grounds and Blackburn Park The Fall Fair grounds are leased from the City by the Salmon Arm and Shuswap Agricultural Association (Association). The Association has control and authority to utilize these grounds for dog walking and running. You bring up very good points in your letter and I would encourage you to contact the Association and share your thoughts. You are correct dogs are permitted in Blackburn Park, and dog owners are responsible for cleaning up their pet waste with the bags provided in this park. It is unfortunate that some pet owners do not feel obliged in that regard. Your concerns about hygiene, health and turf damage are noted.

Lakeview and Trees For approximately twenty (20) years, the City's official community plans and zoning bylaws have envisioned and supported commercial development in the downtown waterfront area that you refer to, and in some locations to heights of twenty (20) metres (66 feet). Each official community plan, rezoning proposal and development built since the 1990s in this area has involved open forums and opportunity for public input before approval has been granted by Council.

The Willow Trees beside the Prestige Inn have been deemed by several profeSSional Arborists to be hazardous and dangerous. As there is a well used public walkway lying near and underneath these trees, they need to be removed. A recent development plan for the vacant lot west of the Prestige Inn requires the re-planting of more trees than exist today along the north and west perimeter of that site. You are more than welcome to review these plans at City Hall. Incidentally, the elevated walkway provides some great locations for viewing the lake and scenery of Salmon Arm Bay. The City is also in the process of undertaking a Canoe Beach Master Plan which will encompass a public Open House to seek input from the community regarding park conceptual plans which were prepared from community surveys. The Open House is scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at City Hall and you are encouraged to attend. Clara Brook Letter - February 4, 2016 Page 2

Expansion of Development & Growth The City's official community plan generally encourages multi-story development as part of an effort to contain urban sprawl and keep infrastructure costs down. The City's goal is to manage population growth and development in an orderly and responsible manner, and to encourage economic expansion to facilitate employment opportunities and a strong tax base. Although it may seem like there is a vast amount of land available for the outward expansion of development, much of it is either protected by the Provincial Agricultural Land Reserve or is too steep to build on. You are welcome to review the City's official community plan at any time; it is a public document and is available on the City's website at www.salmon arm.ca. City staff is also available to meet with you to explain the plan and how you could become involved in an upcoming plan review.

Transportation The Trans Canada Highway corridor is under Provincial jurisdiction, and the City plays a collaborative role in transportation planning with Provincial officials. Traffic safety is a paramount concern of the City and the local R.eM.p. detachment. Your concerns about speeding vehicles rmming red lights are taken seriously and noted.

As for the 10 Avenue corridor, this road is considered a major Arterial street that will one day in the future be designed and expanded to handle much more traffic than exists today. Between the old Canadian Tire building and Piccadilly Mall, much of the land on either side of 10 Avenue is designated for commercial development in the City's official community plan. This traffic and commercial corridor will more than likely become busier in the future.

There is a long-term plan to re-route 10 Avenue south of Shoemaker Hill and connect to Auto Road, as you describe. The City has been successful is acquiring some of the land needed to achieve this re-rerouting. Acquiring the remaining land necessary and constructing this 10 Avenue/ Auto Road connection is still many years away.

Ross Street Underpass This project has been identified in a number of key City planning documents for nearly two decades; basically as long as the City has planned for urban growth along the north side of the CP Rail. While successive Councils' have, by and large, supported the idea of a below-grade CP Rail crossing to safely and efficiently connect Ross Street from Lakeshore Road to the downtown waterfront area it will likely be the subject of a future referendum by the community at large.

Water & Sewer The City's major water and sewer facilities are in good condition and able to handle population growth for many years to come. The City has undertaken both a Water and Sewer Master Plan to address infrastructure needs moving into the future. City staff is in the process of reviewing the future capacity of the Water Pollution Control Centre by analyzing flows and loading. It may be that the City will need to upgrade the facility within the not too distant future. This will be provided for in the City's Strategic Plan and Long Term Financial Plan. Clara Brook Letter - February 4, 2016 Page 3

Regarding lower lake levels, the main water intake for the City off Canoe Beach is lowered to a depth of approximately 30 m (100 feet) below the present lake level. The waste water treatment facility has sufficient capacity to accommodate the City's needs for the foreseeable future.

I trust that the aforementioned information will address some of your concerns; however, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 250-803-4032 or by email at [email protected]

Yours truly,

Acting~ Chief Administrative Officer 451 Shuswap Street SW Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4H9 250-832-0043 [email protected]

City of Salmon Arm C/O Mayor in Council Box 40 5002 Avenue NE Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4N2

Dear Nancy Cooper,

, My name is Diana Hall, and I am the owner of Logix Learning Centre. I am writing this letter to seek an agreement regarding two signs placed on the fence at the Downtown Activity Centre. Logix Learning Centre is a new service provided for the community of Salmon Arm. It is a service that provides tutoring for students requiring help. Like most services, we require advertising and word of mouth to bring awareness to others regarding what we do, where we are, and how to contact us. With that said, I recently put up an information sign at the Downtown Activity Centre, along the fence, beside the building exterior on the south side. There was also another information sign from The Kids Club, which has been hanging on this fence for two-three years without trouble. Recently, we were told by your Bylaw Enforcement Officer to take them down.

I am very upset to have to remove my sign from the fence. This fence borders the Downtown Activity Centre and is recognizable as part of the playground area that the Downtown Activity Centre uses. It provides great location awareness to the community regarding our services as our sign frontage on the face of the building is limited. I have not even been able to get front signage due to the Board of Education in discussions about what to do with the building. All decisions have been put on hold until the buildings future has been decided by the Board. This means my ability to get a permit to have front signage is on hold as well. This means I am currently without a sign, and without any recognition that my business is located in the Downtown Activity Centre.

I feel that if the City of Salmon Arm is working toward sustaining local business then there must be a resolution for this sign issue. According to the bylaws (Sign- Consolidation Bylaw 2880; Section 3.2, 3.3, 3.4.1,3.4.2,3.4.3) our signs are well-maintained, aesthetically pleasing, and are not obstructing any windows, doors, passageways, and the like. Our signs are not interfering with people or property, and provide no liability to anyone or anything. They do not even clutter the hundreds of feet of fence line that is there. Rather, the signs are close to the building to show representation that we are tenants of the DAC. This signage would be no different than any other business putting out their sign on the side of their property. In addition, according to the bylaw (S ection 3.9) stating that off-premise signs may be permitted for businesses without access to the Trans Canada Highway and without high traffic areas shows me that allowances can be made. In fact, under bylaw (Section 1.4 - Variances) it states that "variances to the provisions of this bylaw may be considered through the Development Permit and Development Variance Permit processes outlined in the Municipal Act."

While the bylaw (Section 3.11.1- Signs on Public Property) mentions that no signs shall be placed on or over any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, boulevard, median, bridge, tree or other surface located on public property, it does not specifically mention fences, and (Section 3.11.1 a) also provides an allowance for special events with the express consent of the Director of Operations.

Section 3.12.6 also states that "temporary signs for special events can be displayed for up to forty-five days." It seems ridiculous that special events are given privilege while a small business providing a service to the community is not. These special events don't even require a permit.

While I understand the purpose for bylaws, I have to sa y that I do not feel we are being treated with careful consideration. We are not imposing our awareness inappropriately around town, we are trying to bring awareness of our services to the community, for the benefit of the community, at the very location of our services. We don't have high traffic access like the downtown core. Our situation is different from the typical sign placement requirements the City Bylaw enforces.

In Section 5.10 -Information signs, subsection .3, it states that "an affirmative Council resolution shall be required prior to the erection or placement of any sign." And, (Section 6.7.3) states that "the following signs may be erected in the P-l and P-2 Zones provided that a Sign Permit is obtained and all other provisions of this Bylaw are satisfied" (Pl being parks and recreation zones). After reading the bylaws regarding signs, I have come to the conclusion that the City of Salmon Arm could issue an allowance to our businesses. With that said, I am asking you to approve a solution to our issue. Perhaps we should pay for a permit to hang our signs at this location, or perhaps for the benefit of keeping two valuable services in Salmon Arm you would consider simply supporting our need to have signage on the fence, being that we are away from high traffic areas, and our sign options on the front of the building are limited.

I feel that beca use it had not been a problem in the past (2-3 years), it should not be a problem now. By implementing a bylaw, you may actually be destroying what we are trying to build for the community of Salmon Arm. Is that the kind of City you hope to have? One that is solely enforced by bylaws without consideration for individual circumstances. Please consider what you might be doing to harm our businesses and the community of supporters that use our services.

Please consider my plea to keep our signs posted on the fence. We aren't hurting anybody, but it will hurt us.

Lastly, I would appreciate a timely decision. If you could contact me as soon as possible I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

Sincerely, ~x!~ Diana Hall

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February 15, 2016

Logix Learning Centre 451 Shuswap Street SW Salmon Arm BC VlE 4H9

Dear Diana;

RE: Sign Bylaw No. 2880

Despite the challenges you have encountered with the City of Salmon Arm's Sign Bylaw No. 2880, the City would like to congratulate you on opening a new buisiness. The City is fortunate to have someone providing this type of educational assistance locally.

The City has received your letter date stamped received February 12, 2016 regarding your business sign and concerns with the City's Sign Bylaw No. 2880. Please be advised that your letter will be placed in Council Correspondence on the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for February 22, 2016. It has been noted that your letter refers to a number of regulations and sections .within the Sign Bylaw, some of which we have attempted to clarify below. Your concerns are duly noted.

Section 1.4 "Variances" - applications can be made to City Council to vary the Sign Bylaw in certain circumstances (e.g. to vary sign area, height, number of signs on a building 01' on private property).

Section 3.4.1 - 3.4.2 are "General Provisions" for all signs. Your points about the aesthetics and maintenance of your sign are not being disputed.

Section 3.9 "Off-Premise Advertizing" - your sign, when it was attached to the chain link fence, did not meet the intent or definition of off-premise advertizing.

Section 3.11 "Signs on Public Property"- the chain link fence is aligned within the boulevard of 5 Avenue SW, which is public property. In most instances, business signs are prohibited on public property.

Section 5.10 "Information Signs" - the maximum area of an information sign as defined by the Sign Bylaw sign is 1.0 m 2. Your business sign is larger than 1.0 m 2 and the intent of an information sign is to provide directional information. •

Logix Learning Centre Sign Bylaw No. 2880 Page 2

While staff understands your frustration with having to remove your business sign from the chain link fence located in the boulevard of 5 Avenue SW, such signage is not permitted by the Sign Bylaw. Further to that, there is concern that allowing signage on that fence will lead to expectations by other businesses to place off-premise commercial signage on City property.

We appreciate your cooperation in removing your sign from public property, and it is noted that you have applied for a Sign Permit today to affix your sign to the south wall of the DAC building. Your sign now meets the definition of a fascia sign which is permitted in the C-2 Town Centre Commercial Zone. Finally, please note that the southern entrance structure of the DAC building your sign is now attached to is protected by a Road Reserve Covenant, which means that structure (and your sign) may need to be removed at anytime in the future to achieve additional widening and boulevard construction along 5 Avenue SW.

We wish you every success in your new business venture.

Sincerely,

Kevin Pearson, MCIP, RPP Director of Development Services

cc Mayor and Council -----Original Message----­ From: Patrick Harris Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 2:07 PM To: Jennifer Cook Subject: Syrian Refugee in Salmon Arm

Please pass on my congratulations to your city for taking in the young man from Syria.

One thing at a time make the world a better place, your city has shown what can be done for someone who has nothing.

Regards,

Patrick Harris New Westminster, BC From: Dan Sent: February 6, 20168:41 PM To: Jenny Carter Subject: Mary Black "quiet"

Greetings: Do you have 3.48 minutes to listen to one of more than 1200 of our sisters crying? httD:llwww.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/marv-black-s-oowerful-poem-quiet-goes-viral-on-facebook- 1.3425605 ps: my letter to the editor Wednesday, February 10

Two weeks ago I was asked the most profound question of my life, My friend Brody, age 8, who had asked Mayor Nancy Cooper, for a Friendship day in 2014, asked me to come to his school and explain what I do at the MacQuarrie Institute? This was their "very important person" week, Having been friends for more than a year, and with a whole weeks preparation I hit on the idea of a game called marbles, Remembering, "everything you need to learn about life you can learn in kindergarten," Picture me in my 90· year, down on a blanket in a circle with 27 kids, the teacher, a parent and a bagful of marbles, I began by asking "what does a friend look like?" ,does age, gender, or skin colour mailer? Why do you need a friend? "Someone to play with?" Anyone play marbles? First we practiced a little; the kids figuring out their own ways of lelling everyone have a turn. Then we considered the rules, cheating being the holiest topic. Do You put them in jail? There was a resounding, "no!" further questioning, and they came up with these qualities of friendship: kindness, respect, honesty, trust, friendliness, and humour. Brody's mom summed it up saying I was a "bucket filler", " not just showing what a good friend is but being one as well. The kids thought this was a great profession and I wholeheartedly agree! " I look at our world, and see Our global village, full of fear, responding to one another as enemies. Martin Luther King Jr, said, "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend" We at the MacQuarrie Inst itute, are dedicated to building Canada a 2"' time, being friends with everyone, and everything, practicing unconditional love. From: Art Borkent To: Chad Eliason , Alan Harrison , Ken Jamieson , Nancy Cooper , Kevin Flynn , Tim Lavery , Louise Wallace-Richmond Date: February 7, 2016 at 10:13:14 PM PST Subject: Biking safety

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing with a item of concern. Five years ago Mary Howard wrote an elegant and powerful letter to the Salmon Arm Observer decrying the lack of bike lanes on the new service road in front of SASCU and the new Askews uptown. Since then, we've seen major road construction on the west end of our city to gain safe access for cars to Walmart, again without apparent consideration of bike lanes.

This past summer there have been three paving projects on my bike routes that also ignore biking safety, as follows:

1. The paving of 5th st. SE from Okanagan to 5th Ave SE (the road to the east of the United church) could have been expanded by a meter to add a bike lane heading south (and to join the one that continues south from 5th Ave SE). 2.There was some minor paving of the south shoulder of 10 Ave SW (coming from Piccadilly to Shuswap) - this route has a very narrow biking lane that narrows to virtually nothing in places - most significant is the narrowing just to the east of the rise in the road which hides cyclists from the view of east travelling drivers. This is a dangerous route and has been scary for myself and my wife Annette on too many occasions. 3.Finally, there has been an addition of protruding islands, narrowing Shuswap St. in front of the old Jackson school. For cyclists, we are funnelled into the path of upcoming traffic - very bad. This could have been rectified by lowering the curb on each of the islands to allow cyclists, in the absence of pedestrians (where everyone needs to stop anyways), to continue a straight path and to keep out ofhanns way.

I have been to a few meetings in the last number of years discussing biking and walking routes for Salmon Arm. In all this time, I can't think of one addition to our city that improves biking conditions and I can think of a few more than the ones above where there has been no consideration.

I want to encourage all of you to pass a law that states that no paving shall take place in the future of Salmon Arm without due consideration being given to biking and walking routes. All city planners know the benefits of biking and walking routes. Money may be a concern but the additional percentage needed for making generally small modifications or additions to paving would be a good investment to our city's future. Without safe routes, many will never get out of their cars. I hope to hear from you at your early convenience. best wishes, Art Borkent

Dr. Art Borkent 691-8th Ave. SE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, V1 E 2C2, Canada. downtown SALMON ARM Mayor and Council City of Salmon Arm PO BQX4Q Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2

February 10, 2016

Dear Mayor and Council

Re: Downtown Community Clean-Up Day sponsored by Askews

salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association in partnership with Askews Is hosting a community clean-up day, 'Fresh Start to Spring' on Saturday April 23. This event will begin with orientation at Ross Street Plaza at 9am. Volunteers will be organized into teams and given a work plan for 2-3 hours. Everyone will reconvene back at Ross Street Plaza for lunch at noon.

An event such as this will involve people from different sectors of the community - Rotarians, businesses, community leaders, youth and individuals will work together to tidy the downtown core and demonstrate civic pride.

nd It does complement Earth Day, which is Apri122 •

We encourage everyone to participate, all ages and abilities. Volunteers will be able to sign-up on our website http;llsalmonarmdowntown.com/evellt/askews-communitv-clean-up-day. While not necessary, it will assist with creating the work plans and having lunch available for all.

I am requesting that the City of Salmon Arm provide some items for us - sterile work gloves, garbage bags. I can communicate with the Public Works Department with the supplies required.

We look forward to some nice sunny weather, butwill work rain or shinel

Please join the .Board of Directors, businesses and other community members on this day.

Thank you for your continued dedication to downtown Salmon Arm and support for community events.

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INSURANCE LIMIT: Commercial General Liability $5,000,000

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11. The Shuswap Trail Alliance - email dated September 2, 2015 - LeUer of Understanding for Members of the Shuswap Trails Roundtable

0328-2015 Moved: Councillor Eliason Seconded: Councillor Lavery THAT: Council endorse the LeUer of Understanding for Members of the Shuswap Trails Roundtable and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY LETIER OF UNDERSTANDING for members of the Shuswap Trails Roundtable Appendix 8 of the Shuswap Regional Trails Strategy as at 2 October 2015

BACKGROUND Since 2001, a series of planning initiatives and community projects in the Shuswap have provided a strategic thread for a regional trail strategy to build upon. The concept for this strategy was championed by Secwepemc Nation (as described below), Shuswap Trail Alliance, Recreation Sites and Trails BC (part of BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations), Shuswap Tourism and Columbia Shuswap Regional District Parks in 2010; however an expanded steering committee with broader representation has been developing this strategy since fall 2014. The purpose of the strategy is to protect, enhance and recognize trails as an integral part of the Shuswap lifestyle, culture and economy; going forward, the strategy will be implemented by the Shuswap Trails Roundtable.

PURPOSE This Letter of Understanding outlines the role, composition, and principles of the Shuswap Trails Roundtable (STR).

ROLE AND EXPECTATIONS The role of the Shuswap Trails Roundtable is to implement the Shuswap Regional Trails Strategy, as follows: • To set direction and provide course correction, as needed o in collaboration with the 'Working Group' who have an operational mandate • To communicate (two ways) with their respective organization and across all orders of government • To communicate, share information, and learn from one another • To access or leverage funds to enable sufficient resources for implementation • To resolve disputes, as needed

The expectation is that any order of government or organization that is part of the roundtable will work to fulfill the roles.

The STR provides a forum for collaboration, communication, and forms an agreement to work together; however it is recognized that it is non-regulatory and has no authority for decision­ making regarding land use, permitting or authorizations.

The Shuswap Regional Trails Strategy is the guiding document for the STR. COMPOSITION Representation and participation for the Shuswap Trails Roundtable is desired from the following groups: • Adams Lake Indian Band • Thompson Nicola Regional District • BC Parks • Shuswap Indian Band • Chase • Shuswap Trail Alliance • Columbia Shuswap Regional District • Shuswap Tourism • Enderby • Commercial Guide Operators • Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band • The Switzmalph Cultural Society • Neskonlith • Natural Resource Industry • Regional District of North Okanagan • Ministry of Transport • Recreation Sites and Trails BC • Health • Salmon Arm • Economic Development • Sicamous • Arts and Culture • Splatsln • Fish and Game • Environmental Stewardship and Naturalist Organizations (Shuswap Environmental Action Society, Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society, Adams River Salmon Society, Watershed Roundtables) • Education including School District 83, post-secondary, and outdoor education and Interpretive organizations (e.g., Shuswap Outdoor Learning Foundation, Kingfisher Interpretive Centre) • Motorized recreation groups • Non-motorized recreation group • Agricultural Land Commission

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BACKGROUND Since 2001, a series of planning Initiatives and community projects in the Shuswap have provided a strategic thread for a regional trail strategy to build upon. The concept for this strategy was championed by Secwepemc Nation (as described below), Shuswap Trail Alliance, Recreation Sites and Trails Be (part of BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations), Shuswap Tourism and Columbia Shuswap Regional District Parks in 2010; however an expanded steering committee with broader representation has been developing this strategy since fall 2014. The purpose of the strategy is to protect, enhance and recognize trails as an integral part of the Shuswap lifestyle, culture and economy; going forward, the strategy will be Implemented by the Shuswap Trails Roundtable.

PURPOSE This Letter of Understanding outlines the role, composition, and principles of the Shuswap Trails Roundtable (STR).

ROLE AND EXPECTATIONS The role of the Shuswap Trails Roundtable Is to implement the Shuswap Regional Trails Strategy, as follows: • To set direction and provide course correction, as needed o in collaboration with the 'Working Group' who have an operational mandate • To communicate (two ways) with their respective organization and across all orders of government • To communicate, share information, and learn from one another • To access or leverage funds to enable sufficient resources for implementation • To resolve disputes, as n~ded

The expectation is that any order of government or organization that is part of the roundtable will work to fulfill the roles.

The STR provides a forum for collaboration, communication, and forms an agreement to work together; however it is recognized that it is non-regulatory and has no authority for decislon­ making regarding land use, permitting or authorizations.

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These groups will make appOintments to the STR at their discretion_

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Population Health Healthy Communities Update - February 2016

** * We are in th e process of aligning our subsc ription lists but are waiting on a technical issu e. We apologize for any duplications you may receive of this email! Please be patient with us . •••

Community Recognition

City of Enderby: Council recently agreed to have UBCO nursing students explore community support for a tobacco bylaw for the City of Enderby.

City of Castlegar recently held a regular council meeting in their local high school. A simple and effective way to reach youth! Read more here.

City of Kelowna: Kelowna city council recently passed a resolution to move forward with the Healthy Cities Strategy, and a steering committee has been formed to lead the next stage of the work. Read this great article for more information!

North Thompson Community to Community Forum: Simpcw FN, Districts of Clearwater and Barriere, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, and Electoral Areas A, B, 0, P, and TNRD spent some time during the Community to Community Forum to engage in an interactive session about innovation for food security with support by the IH Public Health Dietitian and Community Health Facilitator.

Fo od Security Continuum Policy & Bylaw highlights

City of Kimberley passed a smoke free spaces bylaw on January 25th ! Council agreed it was important for citizens and businesses to keep harmful cigarette smoke away from all municipal properties, including the popular Platz I.

The District of 100 Mile House passed a Snow and Ice Removal Policy that states sidewalks will be plowed and sanded during or after all snow falls where accumulation is more than two centimetres. Great approach for enhancing mobility during the winter! Events and Learning Opportunities

WEBINARS Late Life Transitions, Mental Wellness and the Importance of Social Connections. Bonnie Schroeder, Executive Director with the Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health, will talk about the importance of staying socially connected as we experience changes in later life. She will also provide tips on how to plan, be more prepared for late-life transitions and maintain our mental wellness. This Fireside Chat, presented by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), will be of interest to government policy and program representatives, health and social care practitioners, seniors' organizations, academic researchers, and students in the fields of gerontology, psychology, nursing, social work and retirement planning. Register for this February 17th webinar here.

System Planning and Housing First in Rural Communities. This webinar on February 18 is brought to us by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness and The Homeless Hub. This webinar draws on an example from Newfoundland and Labrador and will highlight how rural homeless-serving systems can be reformulated and conjoined with partner regions to develop a streamlined, integrated regionalized response for rural areas. Register for the webinar he re.

CONFERENCES Rural Health Services Research Conference - registration now open! http://rhsrnbc.ca/

Healthy Public Po licy Resources

Newcomers and Refugees: information from Interior Health for communities in our region https:/Iwww.interiorhealth.ca/sites/Partners/refugeeCare/Pages/default.aspx There is also a Provincial Refugee Mental Health Coordinator who can be reached toll-free throughout BC at 1-866-393-3133, Monday to Friday 9am to Spm.

The Cost of Injury in Canada report from June 201S http://www.parachutecanada.org/download s/research/Cost of Injury-201S.pdf You can read the summary report here.

Quitting smoking? Head to your pharmacy for free help and more choices. Read the provincial press release here. Funding News

PlanH: Healthy Communities Capacity Building Fund - round three. Applications still open for the Seed Stream and also the Grow Stream (provided you attended the webinar on January 27th th th or 28 ). Applications accepted until February 29 • http://planh.ca/funding/roundthree

RECODE & Cities for People Civic Innovation Awards: this program provides grants to initiatives that position post-seco ndary institutions as civic actors catalyzing positive change in cities. Read more here.

Sincerely, Your Community Health Faciliators:

Thompson/Cariboo North Okanagan/Shuswap Central Okanagan/Okanagan East/West Kootenays & Simllkameen

Jenny Green Tanya Osborne Ke rri Wall 250.851.7387 250.868.7873 250.718.4190 250.423.8746 [email protected] ta "ya .osborne@interlorhea lth .ca iu lie .steffler@interiorhealth .ca ke rri. wa II@interiorhealt h.ca

To subscribe, send a blank email with Subscribe to Mo nthly e-newsletters in the subject line. To unsubscribe. send a blank email with Il nsubscrjbe to Mo nthly c-newsleners in the subject line. From: Holly Cowan [mailto:Holly.Cowan@leg .bc.ca) Sent: February-15-16 3: 15 PM To: City of Enderby; Sue Wood; Columbia Shuswap Regional District; District of Sicamous; Township of Spallumcheen; Regional District of North Okanagan Subject: Applications for Bike BC and Air Access Programs Now Being Accepted

FYI

Applications for Bike Be and Air Access Programs Now Being Accepted

The Ministry of Transportation is now accepting applications to the both the Bike BC and the B.C. Air Access Program from local governments. Both pragrams are part of B.C. on the Move, government's lO-year transportation plan.

$6 million in BikeBC funding is being made available to communities this year to enhance and expand cycling infrastructure such as bike lanes, multi-use paths and trails, and cycling/pedestrian bridges, while B.C. Air Access Program funding for the year to support infrastructure improvements at British Columbia airports from the B.C. Air Access Program is worth $8 million.

The application period for both programs ends on April 8th.

Bike Be

What is Bike Be?:

• BikeBC is the province's cost-sharing program that helps communities build cycling projects to encourage cycling and walking for commuting, recreation and tourism. B.c' on the Move committed $18 million over three years to the BikeBC program. La st year the program provided $6.14 million for 26 projects in 25 communities throughout the province.

What are the eligibility criteria?

• Eligible projects include those that encourage transportation cycling by accelerating the development of new cycling infrastructure. The focus of the BikeBC program is on cycling for transportation purposes which includes cycling trips to and from work, school, tourism and errands. • Further information on eligibility ca n be fo und here: http://www2.gov.bc.ca!gov ! content/tra nsportation!fu nd i ng -e ngagement -pe rm its!fu nd i ng­ grants!cycli ng- infrastructure-funding/eligibility Where can local governments ask questions regarding Bike Be?

• If communities have questions regarding the BikeBC funding program they can contact the Ministry of TranspOl tation and Infrastructure at: [email protected]

How do local governments apply?

• The deadline for applications is April 8th and local governments can apply online at: www.gov.bc.caLcyciingfunding

Link to Bike Be news release: http://ow.lv/YjEh7

B.C. Air Access Program

What is the B.C. Air Access Program?

• The British Columbia Air Access Program (BCAAP) provides capital funding to assist B.C. airports with improvements to their infrastructure. Through this cost-sharing program, airports can invest in safety and infrastructure enhancements that help strengthen local, regional and provincial economies.

What are the eligibility criteria?

• The British Columbia Air Access Program (BCAAP) considers applications from B.C. public airports under two categories - One, small rehabilitation; and two major projects. 1. Small Rehabilitation Project Considerations:

o Safety-related projects o BC Air Access Program share will not exceed 75% of eligible project costs o Projects are to be completed within one year of project approval

1. Major Project Considerations:

o Major safety and rehabilitation enhancements or projects that demonstrate significant economic benefits, are supported by a business case and have linkages to provincial strategies o BC Air Access Program share will not exceed 50% of eligible project costs o Submissions will be considered for multi-year projects to enable phasing of construction and funding. What are the Funding Partnerships?

• The B.C. Air Access Program encourages funding partnerships with local, regional and federal governments as well as agencies and private sector organizations. For more information regarding third party funding and cost-sharing, see program guidelines.

How do local governments apply?

• Applications for Be Air Access Program fundin g for 201 6/2017 are being accepted unti14:00pm on April 8th and Local governments can apply online at: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/funding-engagement-permits/funding- g ra nts/ airport -i nfrast ruct u re-fu nd ing/su bmissi on-process

Link to Be Air Access Program news release: http://ow.lyiYjHDQ

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January 21,2016

Carl Bannister Chief Administrative Officer City of Salmon Arm Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1 E 4N2

Dear Carl Bannister:

RE: GAS TAX STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FUND APPLICATION

Thank you for submitting your Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) application for funding under the Gas Tax Program. We have now completed approvals and unfortunately your application for the Stormwater Master Plan was not approved for funding at this time.

As with previous intakes for pooled funding delivered through the Federal Gas Tax Fund, the 2015 SPF intake was considerably oversubscribed. In total, 222 applications were made, with a funding request of over $650 million. Of these, 58 projects were approved for approximately $75 million. The projects selected reflect the technical ranking provided to the Management Committee for all projects.

We wish to thank you for taking the time to develop and forward your application . Opportunities for future intakes will be communicated later this year.

Should you have any questions regarding the SPF 2015 intake, please contact Gas Tax Program Services bye-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 250- 356-5134.

Sincerely, ~m"'~.JDc.. Gary Macisaac, Chair Gas Tax Management Committee

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Carl Bannister Chief Administrative Officer City of Salmon Arm Box 40 Salmon Arm , BC VI E 4N2

Dear Carl Bannister:

RE: GAS TAX STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FUND APPLICATION

Thank you for submitting your Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) application for funding under the Gas Tax Program. We have now completed approvals and unfortunately your application for the Hudson Street Revitalization was not approved for funding at this time.

As with previous intakes for pooled funding delivered through the Federal Gas Tax Fund, the 2015 SPF intake was considerably oversubscribed. In total, 222 applications were made, with a funding request of over $650 million. Of these, 58 projects were approved for approximately $75 million. The projects selected reflect the technical ranking provided to the Management Committee for all projects.

We wish to thank you for taking the time to develop and forward your application. Opportunities for future intakes will be communicated later this year.

Should you have any questions regarding the SPF 2015 intake, please contact Gas Tax Program Services bye-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 250- 356-5134.

Sincerely, ~m"'j.J'c.. Gary Macisaac, Chair Gas Tax Management Committee

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Carl Bannister Chief Administrative Officer City of Salmon Arm Box 40 Salmon Arm, BC V1 E 4N2

Dear Carl Bannister:

RE: GAS TAX STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FUND APPLICATION

At its January 18, 2016 meeting, the Gas Tax Management Committee made funding decisions for the 2015 Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) application intake. I am pleased to advise that your application for the Water Pollution Control Centre - Ultraviolet (UV) Light Disinfection System Upgrade has been approved for SPF of the lesser of $650,000.00 or 100% of the actual eligible costs of your project.

Details of the funding and recipient obligations in relation to the approved project will be set out in a funding agreement between UBCM and the City of Salmon Arm. Funding is subject to execution of the funding agreement, completion of the approved project and compliance with recipient obligations set out in the Agreement.

Payment of this grant is contingent on completion of the approved project. Details of the claim process, and instructions on how to make interim claims, if available, will be set out in the funding agreement.

Recipients are reminded that any communications should be undertaken jointly with the parties of the Administrative Agreement on the Federal Gas Tax Fund in British Columbia (Schedule E). UBCM coordinates the participation of federal, provincial and UBCM representatives in Federal Gas Tax Fund communications in BC. Paul Taylor, UBCM's Director of Communications, will contact your office to discuss communications options. Please keep news of this funding in confidence until a communications approach has been established.

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We will be contacting your office in the coming weeks to confirm project details. If you have any questions in the interim, please contact Gas Tax Program Services bye-mail at gastax@ ubcm.ca or by phone at 250-356-5134.

Congratulations on your successful application.

Sincerely, ~ rrt"'~'Je c.. Gary Macisaac, Chair Gas Tax Management Committee

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News Release For Immediate Release 57 Projects in British Columbia Communities to receive $73.3 million in federal Gas Tax Funds

February 12, 2016 - Surrey, British Columbia

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities was in Surrey today to announce over $73.3 million in funding from the federal Gas Tax Fund for 57 capital and capacity building projects in communities across British Columbia. The projects were selected through the application-based Strategic Priorities Fund. Minister Sohi was accompanied by the Honourable Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development; AI Richmond, President of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities; and Linda Hepner, Mayor of Surrey.

Funding for th e approved capital projects will support the construction of a range of community infrastructure projects in 27 communities. The projects relate to drinking water (8), wastewater (4), recreational and cultural infrastructure (6), local roads and bridges (4), solid waste management (2), community energy systems (2) and a regional airport improvement project.

It means that a deteriorated bridge in Zeballos will be replaced, providing faster routing for emergency vehicles and the two sides of the community will be reconnected . It means that res idents in Columbia Shuswap Regional District will soon see an end to a long-standing boil water advisory. It means that residents of Terrace will enjoy their Aquatic Centre for another 40 years. And it means that the Smithers Regional Airport will double its passenger handling capacity and be more efficient for the flying public.

Also approved are capacity building projects in 30 communities. These predominantly focus on improving asset management in communities. Asset management is a process that integrates information about a community's physical assets and finances to support local decision-making. Other approved capacity building projects include updates to Official Community plans to include sustainability principles and a regional transportation plan.

Quotes

"Through the federal Gas Tax Fund, the Government of Canada is allowing communities in BC, and all across Canada, to make informed decisions about their infrastructure investments and how best to spend federal dollars. Community officials are best positioned to identify their specific needs, and the federal Gas Tax fund supports them in making those strategic investments. These 57 projects will contribute to building the strong, inclusive and sustainable communities Canadians desire to live in."

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities "The Province of British Columbia continues to support its communities and ensure residents have access to clean drinking water, safe roads and bridges, modern recreational facilities and updated waste water treatment solutions. We are pleased to work with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Federal Government to provide municipalities and regional districts with a reliable source of funding for infrastructure investments and community planning through the federal Gas Tax Fund."

The Honourable Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development

"Investments through the federal Gas Tax Fund are helping British Columbia's municipalities address their local infrastructure priorities, while creating jobs and supporting economic growth. Gas tax funding is important for building and improving critical transportation infrastructure, including the bridge in Zeballos and other municipal facilities. We thank the federal government for its support from this fund, which will make way for a number of worthwhile projects around B.C. to complement our 10-year transportation plan - B.C, on the Move."

The Honourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

"Local governments around BC are looking for ways to finance the replacement of aging infrastructure. The federal Gas Tax Fund is providing much needed long-term support for the upgrading of core facilities in our communities."

AI Richmond UBCM President

Quick Facts

• The total federal Gas Tax Fund contribution towards the 57 projects is $73,389,257. o The 27 capital projects are receiving a total of $69,174,890. o The 30 capacity building projects are receiving a total of $4,214,367. • The total estimated project costs for all 57 projects are about $98 million. • The funding provided for these projects comes through the application based Strategic Priorities Fund of the Federal Gas Tax Fund in BC • See the attached backgrounder for details of the projects. • The Government of Canada provides over $253 million in indexed annual funding for municipal infrastructure in British Columbia through the federal Gas Tax Fund. The majority of this funding is allocated to municipalities, who decide which projects wi ll address their local priorities. Municipalities can spe nd , pool, bank or use their annual allocation to finance loans related to eligible infrastructure or capacity building projects. • The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) administers the Gas Tax Fund in BC, in partnership with Canada and British Columbia.

Associated Links

To learn more about th e federal Gas Tax Fund visit: http://www.infrastructure. gc.ca/plan/gtf-fte-eng. html.

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Brook Simpson Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities 613-219-0149 [email protected]

Gillian Rhodes Communications Director Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Communications 250-888-1462 [email protected]

Paul Taylor Director of Communications Union of Be Municipalities 250-356-2938 ptaylo [email protected]

Infrastructure Canada 613-960-9251 Toll free: 1-877-250-7154 [email protected] Twitter: @INFC eng Web: Infrastru cture Canada BRITISH Canada COLUMBIA Backgrounder

Each year the Government of Canada transfers over $253 million to the Province of British Columbia through the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF). The funding is predictable, permanent and indexed to provide communities with a reliable ongoing funding source for their local infrastructure projects. The GTF provides communities with maximum flexibility. They can spend, bank, pool or use the funds to pay down infrastructure loans. Communities are free to direct the GTF to the eligible infrastructure projects they choose.

In British Columbia, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) administers the Gas Tax Fund, in partnership with Canada and British Columbia. • The Community Works Fund, which provides per-capita allocation-based funding for all BC communities; • The Greater Vancouver Reg ional Fund, wh ich pools a percentage of the GVRD and its member local governments' per-capita allocation for regional transportation projects proposed by the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) and approved by the GVRD Board; • The Strategic Priorities Fund, which provides communities outside the GVRD with access to pooled, application-based funding for projects larger in scale, or regional in impact, or innovative.

In late January, the Gas Tax Fund Management Committee approved funding for 57 new infrastructure projects from among the 222 applications it received under the Strategic Priorities Fund. Funding was approved for thirty capacity building projects and twenty-seven capital projects.

Below is the list of the approved projects:

. ..~ Total GTF L9cal Government Project Title ~', Fundlna'· District of 100 Mile 100 Mile House Water Supply Upgrade $5,850,000 House Town of Osoyoos Rural Area Water System Twinning $2,472,000 District of Barriere Water Supply and Distribution System $4,836,735 Improvements Columbia Shuswap Sunnybrae Water System Upgrade $1,701,032 Regional District City of Merrill Water Treatment Upgrades $2,280,000 District of Peachland Priority 1 Asset Management Projects: $612,500 Coldham and Greata Pressure Reducing Valves Replacements The Corporation of the Lumby's Sustainable Water Plan - Stage 1 $1,711,938 Village of Lumby Revitalization Works Villaqe of Savward Village of Sayward Water Treatment Facility $2,922,750 Cariboo Regional Sam Ketcham Pool Upgrade at the West $4,000,000 District Fraser Aquatic Centre City of Terrace Terrace Aquatic Centre Renewal/Upgrade $4,325,430 City of Cranbrook Idlewild Park Rehabilitation Project $2,800,000 Regional District of Nelson and District Community Complex 2015 $4,597,200 Central Kootenay Pool Renewal District of West Chlorine Room - Johnson Bentley Memorial $85,000 Kelowna Aquatic Centre City of Prince George Masich Place Stadium Artificial Turf Field $3,200,000 Ctty of Salmon Arm Water Pollution Control Centre - Ultraviolet $650,000 (UV) Light Disinfection System Upgrade City of Abbotsford JAMES Plant Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection $4,273,000 Project Squamish-Lillooet Bralorne Wastewater Collection System $1,999,530 Regional District Upgrade and Secondary Treatment District of Squamish Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection of Sewage $952,000 Effluent Village of Granisle Granisle BioenerQY District HeatinQ System $637,000 District of Hudson's Solar Electric Panel Farm Array $1,350,000 Hope City of Kimberley Gerrv Sorensen Way Reconstruction $4,500,000 Village of Zeballos Zeballos River CrossinQ $2,945,775 Town of Qualicum Memorial Avenue Active Transportation and $600,000 Beach Utility Upgrade City of Courtenay 5th St "Complete Street" Pilot Project $3,253,000 Cowichan Valley Meade Creek Recycling Centre Upgrades & $2,560,000 Regional District Ash Landfill Closure Project Regional District of Seven Mile Recycling Scales $60,000 Mount Waddington Town of Smithers Smithers Regional Airport Terminal Building $4,000,000 Expansion and Improvements District of Mackenzie District of Mackenzie Long-term Infrastructure $89,500 & Asset Management Plan City of Castlegar City of Castlegar Asset Management & $250,000 Climate Change Prioritization Framework City of Grand Forks City of Grand Forks Performance $195,000 Measurement & Reporting Framework for Sustainable Service Delivery District of Invermere District of Invermere Infrastructure $65,000 Replacement Priority Plan Village of Fruitvale Village of Fruitvale AM Investment Plan & $45,000 Prioritization Framework for Capital Infrastructure Planning_ City of Rossland Asset ManaQement Investment Plan $75,000 Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Regional District Enterprise $412,831 ReQional District Asset ManaQement Software Implementation Village of Hazelton Village of Hazelton Long-term Infrastructure & $58,700 Asset Management Plan, Phase 2 City of Prince Rupert City of Prince Rupert - Asset Management - $97,250 Phase 1 District of Port Edward Asset Management Projects $60,000 City of Penticton Prioritization Framework for Capital Planning $42,000 District of Sicamous Asset ManaQement Systems $35,000 District of District of Summerland Integrated Asset $372,000 Summerland Management & Infrastructure Investment Plan Village of Ashcroft Village of Ashcroft Long-Term Infrastructure & $48,700 Asset Management Plan 2 City of Revelstoke Strengthening Organizational Adoption of $32,500 Asset Management City of Victoria City of Victoria Facility Condition Assessment $300,000 City of Nanaimo City of Nanaimo Comprehensive Risk $39,500 Framework for Asset Manaqement Strathcona Regional Strathcona Regional District Asset $90 ,000 District Management Plan Development/Condition Assessments Town of Ladysmith Town of Ladysmith Asset Management: $80,000 Assessment and planninq District of Wells District of Wells Integrated Official Community $77,107 Plan Village of Salmo Salmo Official Community Plan: Shaping a $75,000 Sustainable Future Village of Warfield Village of Warfield Integrated Official $77,138 Community Plan District of Mission Sustainable Mission - District of Mission $225,000 Official Community Plan Review - 2015 District of West District of West Kelowna Upper Glenrosa Area $100,152 Kelowna Plan - Phase 2 and 3 Capital Regional Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Island $50,000 District Integrated Service Plan District of Squamish District of Squamish Integrated Stormwater $160,000 Manaqement Plan Skeena-Queen Skeena-Queen Charlotte RD Regional $18,489 Charlotte Regional Recycling Depot Asset Management Plan District City of Vernon City of Vernon Long-Term Sanitary Sewer $46,500 Utility Plan Okanagan Basin Environmental Flow Needs for Okanagan $397,000 Water Board Water Planning Central Okanagan Regional District of Central Okanagan $600,000 Regional District Regional Strategic Transportation Plan

For more information on the federal Gas Tax Fund, please vis it http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/gll-fte-eng.html.

For more information on the individual projects in the above list, please direct your questions to the communities themselves.

3 Good morning Erin,

Thank you very much for your reply back.

If your City Staff can wear Pink on Pink Shirt Day that would be great and if you can post a picture using @PinkShirtDay and tweet it we can Retweet it back as well.

Enjoy the rest of your day and thank you for requesting it on your Agenda at your next Council Meeting.

Thanks, Johnny

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From: Erin Jackson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:13 AM To: Johnny Mah Cc: Sue Wood Subject: RE: Question / Request - City of Salmon Arm

Good Morning Johnny,

Thank you for your email. I am not aware of any City buildings that have the capability of lighting up pink, but I will place your email on the next Agenda, so that Council and the broader community are aware of this important day.

Regards,

Erin

From: Johnny Mah [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:08 AM To: Erin Jackson Subject: Question / Request - City of Salmon Arm

Hello Erin,

Hope you had a good long weekend.

Please forward my email to the appropriate person/department.

We have requested many of the buildings and institutes throughout BC to light up their building pink on Wednesday, February 24th as it is Pink Shirt Day. I'm not sure if the City of Salmon Arm or any buildings in your city that have the capability that can change/light up pink on Feb 24'h If you can, we would greatly appreciate and hope you can support this day.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks, Johnny

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Pink Shirt Dav is Wednesday. February 24 . Purchase your Pink Shirt Day tshirt al London Drugs or pinkshirtday.ca and help support anti-bullying programs in your community. #pinkshirtday Monica Dalziel

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2 KNOW THE RISKS Hazards vary depending on where you li ve and knowing wh ich ones you face will influence how you prepare. Be low is a li st of the top 10 risks in B.C. Familiarize yourse lf with the ones that cou ld occur in your area by contacting your local authority for more information. • Earthquakes • Power outages • Tsunamis • Hazardous materials spi ll s • Floods • Landslides • Wi ldland fires • Ava lanches • Disease outbreaks • Severe weather

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6 Have enough non-perishable food and water to ,l . .': ' support you and your fam il y for at least three days. If you take If the power is out, use the food from your fridge restricted and freezer first, fo llowed by your pantry. medications or those administered Water is the most important item to store-you health will need at least four litres (one ga ll on) of water by a professional, talk per person, per day (a fam ily of four will need 48 to your doctor litres of water for a three-day supply). about how you Ensure you have a suitable food and water supply should prepare for for babies, toddlers, pets and service animals and a disruption caused check expiry dates every six months. Replen ish or by a disaster. renew as needed.

7 PERSONAL SUPPORT NETWORK Consider building a trusted support network '" of at least three people to assist you during an Plan multiple ways emergency. Some things to discuss and implement to get and give. prior to an emergency: information, such as • Make arrangements for your support a corded landlinel network to immediately check on you after TTY, mobile phonel a disaster and, if needed, offer assistance text messaging, • Exchange important keys and any two-way radio, relevant medical information portable radio and extra batteries, • Discuss any health conditions or medications pager or pencil and show them how to operate specialized and paper. medical or mobility equipment, such as lifts, wheelchairs or scooters • Decide on and practice methods for contacting each other in an emergency­ do not count on telephones working • Show them where you keep emergency supplies • Share copies of and discuss your emergency plan • Agree to always notify each other when you are going out of town and when you will return

8 BRITISH P dBC COLUMBIA rep are HEALTH INFORMATION CARD This ca rd will provide first respond ers/resc uers with inform ation they need to know, if you are unco nscious or incoherent, or if they need to quickl y evacuate you. Keep a copy of this information at your wo rk, in yo ur wallet or purse, and at home. Name Address Phone number Blood type Conditions and/or disability

Medications (prescriptions, dosage, times taken, etc.)

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Advocate for yourself during a disaster. Practice how to quickly explain to people the best way to safely guide or move you or your equipment.

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Functional Need Possible Planning Considerations

Communication needs Store communication aids, such as include people who: hearing aids, in all emergency kits have reduced or Store batteries or chargers for no ability to speak, communication equipment see or hear Label emergency supplies with Braille, have limitations large print or fluorescent tape in learning and Have a pencil and paper with understanding you to communicate with emergency responders

Medical needs include Have a list of your medications with people who are: details from your pharmacist managing chronic, Store extra medications and/or supplies terminal or contagious Supply of food items appropriate + health conditions to dietary restrictions using dialysis, Keep a list of instructions that oxygen, suction someone can easily follow managing medications, Plan for a backup power IV therapy, tube feeds source (if needed) managing wounds, Practice how to tell someone catheters, ostomies about what you need operating power Keep a written emergency dependent equipment plan with you to sustain life

11 Functional Need Possible Planning Considerations

Independence needs Store extra canes include people who Keep alternate mobility use assistive equipment cues in each room and devices to function independently, such as: Arrange and secure furniture and other items to provide mobility aids multiple barrier-free passages communication aids Keep extra batteries, gloves to medical equipment protect hands when wheeling service animals over debris, tire patch kit etc. medications to function independently

Supervision needs Create a personal network of includes people who have family, friends and neighbours the following: Have ways and tools to developmental help you remember disabilities Keep a written emergency dementia, Alzheimer's plan with you depression Provide copies of your emergency schizophrenia plan to family and/or friends intensive anxiety transfer trauma brain injury severe mental illness

12 Functional Need Possible Planning Considerations

Transportation needs Map out potential evacuation includes people who routes and how you could access cannot drive due to: them without a vehicle • disability Identify meeting places that are close age to your home or place of work temporary injury poverty addiction no access to vehicle legal restrictions C-MIST icons courtesy of the Disability Alliance BC

Practice is an important part of your emergency planning. For example, practice how to ten someone what you need during an emergency or practice alternate methods of evacuation, ideally with the members of your personal support network.

13 SERVICE ANIMAL PREPAREDNESS TIPS AND CHECKLIST The following are basic items you should have on hand to keep your pet or service animal

comfortable during an emergency. Make sure the . kit is accessible and easy to transport in case you Also be prepared are required to evacuate. to function without assistance f[om • Minimum 72-hour supply of bottled water your service animal. and pet food, including pet dishes Identifying alternate • Manual can opener (if storing canned food) mobility cues and • Leash and collar/harness practicing alternate • Recent photo of your service animal in routes in advance case they get separated from you of a disaster is an important part of • Blanket and toy your planning. • Plastic bags and paper towels • First aid kit for treating minor wounds on paws • Medical/vaccination records and list of medications identifying any medical condition, dosage, frequency and contact information of prescribing veterinarian • Up-to-date ID tag with your phone number and the name/phone number of your veterinarian • Copy of licence (if required) It's important to remember that pets and service animals may become confused, frightened or injured during or after a disaster. You may have to keep them confined, securely leashed or harnessed.

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Dear Mayor and Council

The BC lung Association (BClA) is one of the province's leading non-profit organizations providing research, education and program support to British Columbians on lung health issues. For many years BClA has been encouraging British Columbians to test their homes for a serious public health risk known as radon gas - the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

Included with this letter is IMPORTANT information clarifying recent changes to the 2012 BC Building Code for protection of soil gases, including radon. Please review the information and then please pass along to the appropriate department for their consideration.

It's important to note that some regions of British Columbia are known to be at a greater risk for elevated radon levels. Be's Office of Housing and Construction Standards, the ministry responsible for the BC Building Code, separates British Columbia into Area 1 (high radon risk potential) and Area 2 (low radon risk potential). This means homes, schools and workplaces in your community potentially have radon levels above the Health Canada safety guideline. The only way to know if any building has elevated radon levels, is to perform a simple and low cost test.

Thank you for your consideration. For further information on radon and how to test please visit www.radonaware.ca or contact Britt Swoveland, RadonAware Manager at 250.686.1597.

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IMPORTANT: Recent BC Building Code Changes

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What does this mean?

The BCBC requires that all new homes be provided with basic radon protection measures. This is achieved by an effective air barrier system and appropriate ventilation. Although these provisions provide some protection, they may not be a complete solution for homes with high radon potential. The only way to know your indoor radon level is to test! This test should be done once construction is complete and the home is occupied. Should test results determine an elevated risk of radon, the BC Lung Association and Health Canada recommend that the home owner take further measures to mitigate and reduce levels to as low as reasonably achievable.

The BCBC defines Area 1 of the Province which is known to have elevated radon concentrations. Homes in this area are to be provided with a rough-in of a radon vent pipe during initial construction. This rough-in affords the home owner a more cost-effective and easier option should they determine through post-construction testing that further mitigation is necessary.

Please note: The roughed-in radon vent pipe is NOT a radon mitigation system.

A typical and effective mitigation solution is to install a fan along the roughed-in radon vent pipe which then creates a subfloor depressurization mitigation system. The installation of a fan does not need to be done post-construction; the owner may include a fan as part of initial construction, and still be fully compliant with the BCBe. However, even when the building is initially constructed with a subfloor depressurization mitigation system, it is still recommended that the home be tested to ensure the indoor radon level is as low as reasonably achievable.

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From: Carolyn Deakin [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, February 05, 20162:52 PM To: Carolyn Deakin Subject: Infrastructure Cost Sharing Resolution from Port Coquitlam Attachments: 20160204 Letter to Metro Vancouver Municipalities re Build Canada Grant Funding.pdf

Attn: All BC Local Governments,

Please find attached a resolution for BC municipalities to support a resolution going forward to FCM.

Please note that we submitted our resolution to FCM prior to the resolution deadline.

Carolyn Deakin I City of Port Coquitlam Assistant Corporate Officer T: 604.927.5212 I F: 604.927.5402 I E: [email protected] 2580 Shaughnessy Street I Port Coquitlam, BC I V3C 2A8 www.portcoquitlam.caITwitter I Facebook

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February 4, 2016

British Columbia Local Governments Via email distribution

Dear BC Local Governments:

SUBJECT: 2016 FCM RESOLUTION BUILD CANADA GRANT FUNDING

The Council for the City of Port Coquitlam, at its regular Council Meeting of January 11,2016, adopted the following resolution requesting all British Columbia local governments' endorsement:

1. THAT Council make the following motion to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities:

WHEREAS the Federal Government's Build Canada grant program generally shares the costs of all approved infrastructure projects equally between the province and the local jurisdiction at one third each;

AND WHEREAS for nationally and provincially significant projects, where projects provide a greater national and provincial benefit, and where communities are disproportionately and directly impacted by such projects, the burden of one third of the cost is inequitable and too high for the local jurisdiction;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federal Government's Build Canada grant program, National Infrastructure Component, be amended to fund a minimum of 50% of the project cost.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provincial funding contribution for significant projects be a minimum of 40% of the project cost.

2, THA T this motion be forwarded to all local governments in British Columbia to request their endorsement.

3. THA T this motion be forwarded to Mr. Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam - Port Coquitlam and to Mr. Mike Farnworth, Member of Legislative Assembly for Port Coquitlam - Burke Mountain.

Sincerely,

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