AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021 COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
To achieve excellence in leadership, growth, communication and services to the ratepayers and residents of Thorhild County in a fair, prudent, respectful, and equitable manner.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
3. ADOPTION OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES a) January 12, 2021 – Regular Council Meeting 1-9
4. CAO REPORT a) CAO Report 10-30
5. DELEGATION
6. NEW BUSINESS a) For Information - Off-Site Levy Project Update 31-61
7. BYLAWS/POLICIES a) Proposed Bylaw 02-2021 Water and Wastewater Rates 62-72 b) Proposed Bylaw 04-2021 Community Economic Development Advisory 73-79 Board 80-108 c) Proposed Bylaw 05-2021 Parks Bylaw 109-135 d) Proposed Bylaw 06-2021 Schedule of Fees 136-144 e) Proposed Policy 1011 Recreational Facilities Services, Fees and Deposits
8. COUNCILLOR REPORTS
9. NOTICES OF MOTION
10. CORRESPONDENCE a) Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Redwater Detachment, Sgt. Jeff Sehn, Re: 145-148 December 2020 Media Release, received January 7, 2021 b) Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Redwater Detachment, Sgt. Jeff Sehn, Re: 149-157 Statistics, received January 7, 2021. 158-158 c) Christian Riedlinger, Re: Property Tax, letter received January 11, 2021 Addition d) County of Stettler, Reeve Larry Clarke, Re: Uncollectible Property Taxes in the County of Stettler/Seniors Housing Requisitions, email received January 21, 2021
11. CLOSED SESSION a) CAO Annual Performance Evaluation, FOIP Act Section 17(1)
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THORHILD COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 9:30 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Present Kevin Grumetza Reeve Cheryl Pasay Deputy Reeve Joyce Pierce Councillor Richard Filipchuk Councillor Wayne Croswell Councillor Regrets
Administration Paul Hanlan Chief Administrative Officer Janelle Cornelius Deputy CAO/Director Corporate Services Wayne Maclean Director Infrastructure (virtual) Kelly Patry County Clerk (virtual) Carol Revega Director County Services (virtual) Carolyn Sedlowsky Manager Community Services (virtual) Wayne Shanks Manager Planning & Development (virtual) Christiane Benoit Administrative Support Clerk
Call to Order Reeve Kevin Grumetza called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Adoption of Agenda Resolution 1-2021
Moved by Councillor Richard Filipchuk that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of January 12, 2021 be adopted. CARRIED
Minutes Resolution 2-2021 Special Council Meeting Moved by Councillor Wayne Croswell that the Minutes for the Special Council December 2, 2020 Meeting December 2, 2020 be adopted. CARRIED
Minutes Resolution 3-2021 Regular Council Meeting Moved by Deputy Reeve Cheryl Pasay that the Minutes for the Regular Council December 8, 2020 Meeting December 8, 2020 be adopted. CARRIED
Pecuniary Interest Councillor Richard Filipchuk declares pecuniary interest due to his name being mentioned in connection with the delegation presentation. Councillor Richard Filipchuk asked his abstention to be recorded and left Council Chambers at 9:59 a.m.
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Delegation Resolution 4-2021 Chris Allam Partnership, Moved by Councillor Wayne Croswell that Council accepts for information the Chris Allam, virtual presentation from Chris Allam Partnership, Chris Allam, COO, regarding Re: Tillage in Road Tillage in Road Allowance and Relationship with County. Allowance and CARRIED Relationship with County
Councillor Richard Filipchuk joined the meeting at 10:19 a.m.
Closed Session Resolution 5-2021 a) Personnel Matter, FOIP Act Section 17(1) Moved by Deputy Reeve Cheryl Pasay that Council move to a closed meeting at 10:34 a.m. to discuss the following:
a) Personnel Matter, FOIP Act Section 17(1)
Attending: Paul Hanlan, CAO Janelle Cornelius, Deputy CAO/Director Corporate Services at 10:34 a.m. CARRIED
Christiane Benoit, Administrative Support Clerk left at 10:35 a.m. Christiane Benoit, Administrative Support Clerk joined at 11:32 a.m.
Resolution 6-2021
Moved by Councillor Wayne Croswell to return to an open meeting at 11:32 a.m.
11:32 a.m. – recessed to allow return of public. 11:41 a.m. – meeting resumed with public present.
Recess at 12:08 p.m. Reconvene at 12:52 p.m.
CAO Report Resolution 7-2021 January 12, 2021 Moved by Councillor Joyce Pierce that Council accepts for information the CAO Report for January 12, 2021. CARRIED
Action Item List Resolution 8-2021 as at January 12, 2021 Moved by Councillor Richard Filipchuk that Council accepts for information the Action Item Report as at January 12, 2021. CARRIED
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New Business Resolution 9-2021 Uncollectible Oil and Tax Accounts Moved by Councillor Wayne Croswell that Council approves writing off taxes in the amount of $2,397,459.56 for the ten (10) oil and gas companies tax accounts as identified on the attached Appendix “A” and further, directs Administration to apply to the Province of Alberta for the Provincial Education Requisition Credit for Uncollected Education Property Taxes on Oil and Gas Properties identified in the attached Appendix “A”. APPENDIX “A”: OIL AND GAS TAX ACCOUNTS FOR WRITE OFF
Roll # Total Write Off ASFF Portion
210000777 2,063.23 271.48
800132140 2,026.63 83.46 883011100 2,059.84 128.96 882303075 345.16 45.42 800022133 46.79 355.61 800031160 288.23 37.93 800101105 27.69 3.64 800202116 362.07 47.64
801201100 358.07 47.12
801221102 336.13 2,554.49 801362116 229.19 30.16 809201155 273.48 35.98 809232116 336.23 44.24
809241106 37.16 282.40 809253076 376.22 49.50 809264067 691.53 90.99 809271100 345.16 45.42
809273078 336.23 44.24
809301155 297.15 39.10 809304063 359.30 47.28 809311096 318.69 41.93 809314062 359.30 47.28
809323075 43.47 330.39 809344066 336.23 44.24 809354057 635.86 83.67 818033037 224.55 29.55
819251109 297.15 39.10
819363074 359.30 47.28 830223077 299.32 39.38 830262144 299.32 39.38
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New Business 830273014 654.01 86.05 Uncollectible Oil and 831024046 239.02 31.45 Tax Accounts 882101090 94.23 716.14 882323025 716.75 94.31 883191105 345.16 45.42 883303073 247.93 32.62 891293087 36.31 275.94 891303062 761.37 100.18 210000205 60,990.61 8,056.82 809111107 658.92 86.70
809142137 1,734.13 45.98
809211167 45.98 1,576.00 809221105 1,433.43 44.81 810094068 222.72 29.31 810144067 170.41 22.42
810151095 21.49 163.34 810154038 440.81 58.00 810172120 1,846.39 44.24 810173033 386.07 50.80
810183088 1,569.61 35.38
810193079 200.88 26.43 810204058 1,735.00 50.84 810271164 1,290.72 28.66 810301166 2,100.79 45.42
810362130 39.71 301.79 819192117 348.54 45.86 819201105 583.22 45.86 819223073 1,542.08 80.91
819241158 1,497.91 50.80
819271155 1,215.38 37.93 819344033 1,367.20 37.93 820014049 186.73 24.57 820163086 1,202.60 38.49
820221165 43.67 1,807.36 820222119 220.88 29.06 820223081 4,016.00 528.42 821062145 297.15 39.10
821071103 336.23 44.24
829242126 1,141.95 27.61 829251104 15,424.46 308.68 829351090 7.19 -
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New Business 830101155 1,212.23 37.93 Uncollectible Oil and 830244063 288.23 37.93 Tax Accounts 830251154 150.01 6,275.18 830342136 1,252.55 36.79 839112118 336.84 44.32 210000055 498,240.88 65,558.78 418051002 2,230.65 -
418052001 1,733.12 - 418054027 1,347.40 - 418084003 805.31 - 428102000 433.26 -
428151000 324.25 -
428153008 426.10 - 428154016 375.75 - 428163006 407.40 -
818014069 7,876.06 364.49
818052136 359.55 - 818052143 5,345.05 340.33 818054044 3,868.39 407.61 818061107 17,884.75 847.83
818063073 85,949.61 2,471.73 818072113 9,171.70 365.83 828021107 845.66 111.27 828111103 7,272.67 435.20
828121166 1,070.30 103.10
828122112 9,642.85 381.09 828134032 1,082.54 142.44 828144065 8,662.09 359.63 828151101 4,078.25 254.47
828153071 650.32 85.57 828153075 1,884.87 202.87 828163024 13,647.51 661.48 828163026 650.32 85.57
828201105 4,970.23 452.34
828211167 494.97 65.13 828213072 7,984.39 291.72 210000786 1,075,145.39 115,054.18 828041168 3,945.18 94.70
828044050 12,749.13 393.22 828053070 12,749.13 393.22 828054040 12,983.67 530.15
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New Business 828064016 2,391.31 259.08 Uncollectible Oil and 828064026 10,969.83 414.95 Tax Accounts 828082146 4,078.80 80.00
828092146 4,403.90 94.70 828121095 1,092.45 118.34 828284037 545.96 59.12 838013025 409.09 44.32
838014069 9,636.95 383.46 838102012 21,939.74 829.91 838112110 23,191.02 1,120.40 838113075 1,054.05 114.01
838114050 14,214.09 379.28
838123020 7,718.75 135.70 838123025 249,838.51 3,576.03 838123077 3,159.29 74.30
838123080 21,939.74 829.91
838124040 35,233.83 1,501.07 838224057 623.64 67.55 838224407 4,502.89 91.30 210000140 14,632.32 1,925.33
210000655 1,511.96 198.94 891294039 1,369.53 180.21 210000830 4,112.30 541.10 210000906 2,501.88 329.20
808161090 333.16 43.84
TOTAL 2,397,459.56 216,757.59
CARRIED
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New Business Resolution 10-2021 Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Moved by Deputy Reeve Cheryl Pasay that Council directs Administration to Grant Application submit an Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Grant Application, and Woodland County, the Municipal District of Greenview and Thorhild County are submitting a joint application to assist Rural Roads Study, and further, that Woodlands County be the managing partner of the grant application and grand funds on behalf of the two municipalities.
CARRIED
Bylaws/Policies Resolution 11-2021 Draft Community Economic Development Moved by Councillor Wayne Croswell that Council gives first reading to Advisory Board Bylaw proposed Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021 04-2021 with following amendment: ‘4.1.2. A maximum of six public members at large who are residents of Thorhild County.’ CARRIED
Bylaws/Policies Resolution 12-2021 Bylaw 01-2021 - Operating Borrowing Moved by Councillor Joyce Pierce that Council gives first reading to Bylaw 01- Bylaw 2021 - Operating Borrowing Bylaw. CARRIED
Resolution 13-2021
Moved by Councillor Richard Filipchuk that Council gives second reading to Bylaw 01-2021 - Operating Borrowing Bylaw. CARRIED
Resolution 14-2021
Moved by Deputy Reeve Cheryl Pasay that Council gives unanimous consent to hear third reading of Bylaw 01-2021 - Operating Borrowing Bylaw. CARRIED
Resolution 15-2021
Moved by Councillor Wayne Croswell that Council gives third and final reading to Bylaw 01-2021 - Operating Borrowing Bylaw. CARRIED
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Bylaw/Policies Resolution 16-2021 Policy 203 - Councillor Remuneration and Moved by Deputy Reeve Cheryl Pasay that Council approves Policy 203 - Policy 530 - Cost of Councillor Remuneration as presented. Living (Non-Union CARRIED Employees)
Recess at 2:50 p.m. Reconvene at 3:01 p.m.
Bylaw/Policies Resolution 17-2021 Bylaw 02-2021 Water and Wastewater Rates Moved by Councillor Wayne Croswell that Council gives first reading to Bylaw 02-2021 Water and Wastewater Rates. CARRIED
Bylaws/Policies Resolution 18-2021 Bylaw 03-2021 Smoky Lake County and Moved by Councillor Richard Filipchuk that Council gives first reading to Thorhild County proposed Bylaw 03-2021 for the purpose of adopting an Intermunicipal Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) between Thorhild County and Smoky Lake Collaboration County. Framework CARRIED
Resolution 19-2021
Moved by Councillor Wayne Croswell that Council directs Administration to develop an agreement outside of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF), in conjunction with Smoky Lake County administration, pertaining to road maintenance, identification of liability and severability, and to have said agreement reviewed by the Municipal Solicitor, Brownlee LLP, sharing the costs of said agreement 50/50 with Smoky Lake County, and that said agreement be presented to each respective Council prior to giving the ICF second and third reading. CARRIED
Correspondence Resolution 20-2021 Aspen View Public Schools, Board Moved by Reeve Kevin Grumetza that Council accepts for information the Aspen Highlights, December View Public Schools Board Highlights from December 17, 2020, received by 17, 2020, email email January 4, 2021. received January 4, CARRIED 2021
Resolution 21-2021
Moved by Reeve Kevin Grumetza that Council extends the meeting past 4:30 p.m. CARRIED
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Closed Session Resolution 22-2021 a) CAO Annual Performance Moved by Deputy Reeve Cheryl Pasay that Council move to a closed meeting at Evaluation, FOIP Act 3:35 p.m. to discuss the following: Section 17(1) b) Personnel Matter, a) CAO Annual Performance Evaluation, FOIP Act Section 17(1) FOIP Act Section 17(1) b) Personnel Matter, FOIP Act Section 17(1)
Attending: Paul Hanlan, CAO to provide advice at 3:35 p.m. CARRIED
Janelle Cornelius, Deputy CAO/Director Corporate Services, Christiane Benoit, Administrative Support Clerk left at 3:35 p.m.
Paul Hanlan, CAO left at 3:40 p.m.
Resolution 23-2021
Moved by Councillor Joyce Pierce that Council return to an open meeting at 4:53 p.m. CARRIED
4:53 p.m. - meeting recessed to allow return of public. 4:58 p.m. - meeting resumed with public present.
Adjournment Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
These minutes approved this day of , 2021.
Reeve, Kevin Grumetza CAO, Paul Hanlan, RPP, MCIP, CMML
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CAO Report
January 26, 2021
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CAO and the Leadership Team are busy recruiting. The County’s Facilities Maintenance Position has recently closed, and a number of very strong candidates have been identified. Interviews for this position will be scheduled through the end of January with an anticipated March 2021 start date. An Interim Fire Chief (Vern Elliott) has been secured by the County (and will be working in Thorhild 1 day a week) and will lead/prepare our volunteer team as the County recruits for a new Fire Chief into March/April of this year. Finally, the County is also starting the recruitment of the new Economic Development Officer and hoping to secure this new hire for March 2021. Recruitment of these key positions is a priority for the CAO/County and were contemplated in the CAO’s September 2020 County Reorganization.
CORPORATE SERVICES
• The 2021 Small Business Tax Declaration forms are now available for non-residential small businesses that have fewer than 25 full time employees across Canada as at December 31, 2020. The Owner of the Non-Residential Property must apply by the April 30, 2021 deadline to receive the Small Business Property Sub-Class Tax Rate for their property for 2021.
• The VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) RFP is being completed. It is anticipated to take approximately 1 month to complete the RFP, then the County will post to the Alberta Purchasing Connection for approximately 1 month. Review, and award, is anticipated to take another 2 - 4 weeks. Therefore, anticipating mid-April for an implementation start date at the earliest; however, more likely into May and then into June or July before the County’s new phone system is up and running.
• M-Files for records management is also in progress. Contractor held a kick-off meeting with Corporate Services and included Solut for the IT component of the project. Initial setup will be approximately 3 months and then another 3 months to roll out the program. This stage of the records management is for the physical records only, as planned. Eventually, as we get to learn and know the M-Files program, we would like to move towards electronic documents – scanning and inputting paper documents to start and then move towards the full e-documents process (creation and storage of e-documents from start to finish).
• Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council established the 2020 property tax due date as October 1, 2020. The property tax due date is normally July 15th. Administration is wondering what Council’s thoughts are for the 2021 property tax due date – is Council considering returning to the July 15th date or keeping it at October 1st for 2021 tax payments.
• Finance continues to prepare for the 2020 Year End audit which is scheduled for March 8-12, 2021.
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COUNTY SERVICES
Emergency Services
January 14, 2021 County Fire Department members brought their radios to the Thorhild Fire Hall in order that Williams Wireless Technology Inc. could perform the first step in the maintenance of the radio system. Vern Elliott, Interim Fire Chief, was in attendance to meet with each member one on one.
Enforcement Services
This area operates under the authorities granted the County’s two (2) Community Peace Officers through the Provincial Solicitor General’s Office has the authority to respond/act as follows: • Animal Protection Act: Legislates animals in distress and animal care.
• Dangerous Dogs Act: Legislates Dangerous Dogs and powers of a Justice to have dogs destroyed.
• Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act: Authority only under Part 9, Division 2 which legislates the disposal of waste and waste on public land.
• Forests Act: Legislates the Forestry Industry and Timber cutting.
• Highways Development and Protection Act: Legislation of Highway Maintenance and Structure but is restricted to local roads only.
• Petty Trespass Act: Legislates unauthorized entry onto private and crown land.
• Trespass to Premises Act: Legislates unauthorized entry onto land that does not apply in the Petty Trespass Act.
• Provincial Offences Procedure Act: Procedures for prosecuting contraventions of provincial acts and regulations, ministerial orders and municipal bylaws, and provides for enforcement.
• Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act: Legislates a number of measures to prevent and reduce tobacco use and to protect individuals from the harms of tobacco and second-hand smoke.
• Tobacco Tax Act: Imposes a tax on tobacco products purchased in Alberta and provides the relevant administrative and enforcement provisions related to tax collection.
• Traffic Safety Act: Promotes safety on the province's highways, the definition of which includes any street, road, sidewalk or bridge that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use.
• Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Act - Peace Officer Authority is restricted to the following defined sections: - 83: Transportation of Liquor - 84: Consumption of Liquor in Vehicles - 87: Regulation of minors with liquor - 89: Liquor consumption in public - 107: Warrantless search and Seizure for liquor and Cannabis - 108: Abandoned liquor or cannabis - 115: Take a person that is intoxicated in a public place into custody
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Enhanced Authorities
The Public Security Peace Officer Program Policy and Procedures Manual States “Section 6.1: Within the Peace Officer Program, the Community Peace Officer Level 1 may hold enhanced authorities in order to provide a better service to the community and/or a supplemental service to the police service of jurisdiction. These authorities, as follow, will only be granted after specified and approved training programs have been successfully completed: • Non-urgent community calls: Criminal Code authority may be granted for the offences of ‘Theft not exceeding $5000’ and ‘Mischief not exceeding $5000’. Currently there are pilot projects in Strathcona County and Lethbridge the adequately and safely train CPO officers for such enhanced duties. The RCMP “K” Division is working with the Solicitor General on Training program. at this time there hasn’t been any announcements on when that may occur for more communities in the province. • Criminal Code warrants: Ability to arrest and release, unless Judicial Interim Release hearing required. • Motor vehicle collisions: Ability to investigate and submit reports involving noninjury events.”
In response to Council Inquiry regarding the Summary Chart presented during the January 12, 2020 Council Meeting (included again below). The 2019 stats were only available for January – October 2019 and so the decision was made to focus on the accuracy of information for the 2020 stats. The Miscellaneous category will no longer be used unless any unusual circumstance arises.
Type 2020 2019 January - December January - October Grassfires/Brush/Crop/Rubbish 15 12 Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) 44 22 Vehicle Fires 4 3 Structural Fires 7 9 Mutual Aid 1 8 Medical Assists 5 14 False Alarm / Alarm – No Fire 14 6 Gas Leak 8 - Public Hazzard/Power Line 3 - Miscellaneous - 3 TOTAL 101 77 Type 2020 2019 January - December January - October Grassfires/Brush/Crop/Rubbish 15 12 Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) 44 22 Vehicle Fires 4 3 Structural Fires 7 9 Mutual Aid 1 8 Medical Assists 5 14 False Alarm / Alarm – No Fire 14 6 Gas Leak 8 - Public Hazzard/Power Line 3 - Miscellaneous - 3 TOTAL 101 77
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Community and Recreation Services
Parks & Recreation
• All runs are now open at the Long Lake Ski Hill except for the terrain park • Plan to start making snow January 21 (depending own weather) and then will work on terrain park • 2021 stats up to date as of January 17, 2021
Month Days Open Visitors Thorhild County Non-County Schools Skiers/day 2021 Stats December 2 179 100 79 0 89.50 January 6 761 213 242 0 84.56 Totals 8 940 403 537 0 85.45 2020 Stats December 10 307 133 174 0 30.07 January 11 187 106 81 0 17.00 Totals 21 494 239 255 0 23.52
Newbrook Observatory
Total Cost of Project $ 221,336 Grant Funding (88,180) Total Cost to Municipality $ 133,156 (1)
Municipal Costs Broken Down: 2019 Operating Budget $ 24,600 Legacy Funds 108,556 (1) Total Cost to the Municipality $ 133,156
(1) Includes Skylights to be completed and Legacy funded in 2021 - $13,800
Administration is working on a draft Use Agreement for the Newbrook Observatory Historical Society based on the agreement prepared for the Newbrook Library.
Community Services
December Stats
• Family Resource Coordinator worked with 16 families assisting with; child development, postpartum depression, parental stress, teen defiance and emotional health. • 12 families (20 children) participated in the Take and Make program; overall good reviews and looking at offering another program like this. • Family School Liaison worked 14 days in school and served a total of 52 client visits. • Staff is working on updating the Emergency Social Services Plan.
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Planning and Development
The new QMP is based on a new template that the Safety Codes Council supplied us, and we are incorporating the fire discipline for which we are now accredited in.
A few key changes: • The new QMP reflects various legislative changes that the Safety Codes Council has undergone in the last six years (since the QMP was adopted on February 3, 2015);. • Time for completion of inspection stages for various types of permits, from 1 year to 2 years (legislative change made in 2018); and • Number of building inspections required from a minimum of 2 to a minimum of 3 for single family dwellings.
Waste Management
As County Council is the direct Approving Authority for the Waste Management facility, the Odour Monitoring Reports are attached for reference.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure
• All information on equipment has been compiled, continuing working on Equipment analysis. • Extension on winter road for gravel haul, extension is good till 29 Jan, colder weather, and PW watering the ice to thicken, will aide in the winter haul. • Fuel tanks in certain locations will be monitored and or secured. If there becomes a trend we will look at other security measures. • Opal road accident, we are gathering all the information and we will be in contact with their insurance company to ensure we still require road repairs in the spring/summer time frame. • When operators are not able to do there tasks, they will be giving tasks like corner brushing road side brushing, sign repairs, maintenance on equipment. • D6-T complete, once winter road is ready we will replace the exciting one and put the D6-T back at the Gravel pit. • Continuing with PW to gather all Procedure on maintain road and consolidate into 1 road maintenance standards, for the County of Thorhild. • Thorhild County’s Public Works department is working with Smoky Lake County’s Public Works department in developing a Road Maintenance Agreement which will be vetted through legal. • County of Thorhild and Town of Redwater are in communications of the Annexing of the gas line leading into the Town of Redwater to provide for the town of Redwater Residence.
Agricultural Service Board
Agriculture Water Projects • Moosehorn Project planned for a January 18th start date.
Rodents/Predation • Licensing being renewed for 2021.
Roadside Mowing/Weed/Brush Control • Planning for Spring & Summer Season ongoing
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Other Agriculture Service Board Information • ASB helping PW Road checks, this happens Mondays and Tuesdays, and every second Wednesday. This will not affect any work or planning, Road checks will be completed for ASB before the season starts. • ASB staff alternating weeks in office. • ASB Provincial Conference January 21, 2021 - Virtual Online via Zoom. • Shelterbelt Tree Applications and Species Lists on Website - please inquire through Ag Services with questions.
Public Works
• December 31, brought in matting for water crossing at Long Lake gravel pit haul road. • Drone flew gravel volumes at Long Lake Pit and estimated approximately 29,500 tons of gravel. • Started winter gravel haul on Jan 2. Water crossing failed on Jan 2 put more matting down, PW will try flooding to get more layers on the ice. • Contacted green plan to ask for extension on pit access. County has been granted extension through AEP Wildlife Biologist to January 29th, 2021 through TFA (Temporary Field Application). • Grader’s maintaining intersections for ice, mainly on a complaint basis • Continue with roadside mulching and wrapping up remainder of corner brushing clearing (more so in the northern part of the County). • Snow clearing was done in Long Lake, Newbrook, Radway, and Thorhild. • Fleet is working on an Equipment Disposal list for 2021. • Unit #1256 Massey Tractor is in the Shop for repairs. • Cone line on the crusher (#1750) was changed on January 6 & 7 when the weather was warm, and the crew wasn’t crushing gravel.
Utilities
Water/Wastewater: • Thorhild County Water Plant Truck fill sump pump replacement and maintenance: Complete and functioning like new after the removal of 7 vacuum truckloads of residual mud and gravel. • Fabrication of truck fill air gap fittings: Complete and ready for installation, they will be completed by end February. • Federal Wastewater Reporting for the Thorhild Lagoon: Submission Review prior to February deadline. • Provincial Wastewater Reporting for all County Lagoons: Submission Review prior to February deadline. • Registering the water/wastewater operator for training and testing as he nears the required documented hours to qualify for this designation. • 2nd Water/Wastewater Operator has made a significant impact on the shared workload and maintenance scheduling of work to be completed in the coming year.
Gas: • Gas leak found through end line pressure checks: Repaired and back in service with no interruption to downstream customers. • Completed all Fed Gas Construction Grant Reporting for the 2020 construction season. • Compiled and waiting to submit all construction and meter move drawings after review of as-builts by SRG Land Ltd. • Utilities has a new Gas operator. Originally from the Tawatinaw area, he brings 30 years of gas construction, distribution, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience to the team. Having worked for multiple Gas Co Op’s and Atco gas in the past, he is accustomed to being on-call and enjoys the opportunity to be able to work back in the County on the gas distribution system. We look forward to working with him and having a complete Gas team to work with in the future.
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Paul Hanlan, RPP, MCIP, CMML Chief Administrative Officer
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Legend
1358 1383 1404 1411A Div 1 1412A Div 2 1413 Div 3 1414 Div 4 1415 Div 7 1417 Div 5 Page 17 of158 Councilor Division: 1 Grader Report(2020-12-27 ~ 2021-01-09) Page 18 of158
Vehicle Name List Total Distance(km) Total Hours 1411A Div 1, 1412A Div 2, 1413 Div 3, 1414 Div 4, 1417 Div 5 3595.5 182 hrs 57 min 43 sec Councilor Division: 2 Grader Report(2020-12-27 ~ 2021-01-09) Page 19 of158
Vehicle Name List Total Distance(km) Total Hours 1358, 1412A Div 2, 1413 Div 3 1531.07 77 hrs 22 min 17 sec Councilor Division: 3 Grader Report(2020-12-27 ~ 2021-01-09) Page 20 of158
Vehicle Name List Total Distance(km) Total Hours 1358, 1383, 1411A Div 1, 1412A Div 2, 1413 Div 3, 1414 Div 4, 1415 Div 7, 4405.19 227 hrs 58 min 34 sec 1417 Div 5 Councilor Division: 4 Grader Report(2020-12-27 ~ 2021-01-09) Page 21 of158
Vehicle Name List Total Distance(km) Total Hours 1358, 1383, 1412A Div 2, 1413 Div 3, 1414 Div 4, 1415 Div 7, 1417 Div 5 3459.07 180 hrs 27 min 1 sec Councilor Division: 5 Grader Report(2020-12-27 ~ 2021-01-09) Page 22 of158
Vehicle Name List Total Distance(km) Total Hours 1358, 1383, 1404, 1411A Div 1, 1412A Div 2, 1413 Div 3, 1414 Div 4, 1417 3927.45 197 hrs 27 min 32 sec Div 5 Thorhild Bi-Weekly Grader Report
From 12/27/2020 To 1/9/2021 1/9/2021 Vehicle Total Distance(km) Total Hours Work Distance(km) Work Hours 1358 224.46 9hrs22min1sec 68.31 7hrs14min51sec 1383 106.75 5hrs2min11sec 35.57 4hrs12min17sec 1404 0.73 0hrs5min35sec 0.26 0hrs1min31sec 1411A Div 1 946.11 47 hrs 31 min 32 sec 459.04 31 hrs 58 min53 sec 1412A Div 2 528.37 35 hrs 22 min 44 sec 277.4 26hrs0min15sec 1413 Div 3 778.24 32 hrs 37 min 31 sec 420.06 22hrs46min0sec 1414 Div 4 779.28 36 hrs 35 min 51 sec 265.03 22 hrs 52 min19 sec 1415 Div 7 478.47 30 hrs 36 min 36 sec 320.17 25 hrs 41 min45 sec 1417 Div 5 563.49 30hrs50min3 sec 214.29 23 hrs 21 min51 sec Total: 4405.92 228hrs 4min9 sec 2060.15 164 hrs 9 min 44 sec Vehicle Distance Vs Total Distance (%) From 12/27/2020 To 1/9/2021 Page 23 of158 Thorhild Bi-Weekly Grader Report
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THORHILD COUNTY
FOR INFORMATION REPORT
Date: January 26th, 2021
From: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
Subject: Off-Site Levy Project Update
1.0 PURPOSE
To provide an update to Council regarding the off-site levy project and the off-site levy model report, and to ask Council for direction on next steps.
2.0 BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
As a part of new subdivision and developments Developers are responsible for paying all on-site costs of servicing, including internal subdivision roads, water, sanitary servicing and stormwater. They are also responsible for paying a portion of off-site upgrading costs, with respect to the portion of offsite upgrading costs that would directly benefit the developer.
An off-site levy bylaw is a fair and equitable way to determine a developer’s share of the costs of off-site infrastructure development. Implementation of such a bylaw would also respond to the need to create a level playing field for all developers, and to help to encourage development in the County. When there are smaller developers with limited financial resources, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to proceed with a new development because they cannot afford to front-end or carry the financial costs of the required infrastructure. With an off-site levy, each developer will be responsible for its proportionate, beneficial share of the infrastructure. Off-site levies can be collected from a developer as a condition of development or subdivision.
In November of 2019, Administration prepared an RFP for the creation of an off- site levy model, which could be used to pass a future off-site levy bylaw. A consultant was chosen (Corvus Business Advisors), and the project kicked off in January 2020. Administration prepared substantial information to the create the model, which was supplied to the consultant, and in August 2020, the consultant completed the report (see Attachment 5.1). The project to develop the model is nearly complete, and the only thing that remains is to schedule staff training with the consultant on the model.
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Prior to passing a bylaw to impose a levy, municipalities must consult with all affected stakeholders on the calculation of the levy, as it pertains to the benefitting area where the levy will apply. During the consultation, the municipality must make available to stakeholders, on request, any assumptions, data or calculations used to determine the levy. Consultation may take the form of draft reports to stakeholders for review, a non-statutory public hearing, or an open house. Legal advice can also be consulted as to determining appropriate forms of consultation. Further, Thorhild County has a Public Participation Policy, adopted by Council Resolution 335-2018 on June 26, 2018, and all public consultation must be in accordance with this Policy.
The attached report outlines the methodology and information used in establishing water and sanitary sewer off-site levy rates for the Hamlet of Thorhild, comparing with other municipalities, and providing other key findings and recommendations.
Off-site levy rates within the CORVUS offsite levy model are forecast using a rolling 25-year review period, from 2020 to 2044. Key findings of the report are:
• Offsite infrastructure costs to be included in the offsite levy bylaw total approximately $31.42 million • Total grants and contributed anticipated to offset offsite costs are currently estimated to be $5.05 million • The share allocated to existing development is approximately $5.54 million • Of the $31.42 million in total offsite infrastructure costs allocated to future development, the share allocated to future development that is included in the rates today (the off-site levy share) is approximately $20.83 million • To determine the rates, the Hamlet of Thorhild and the Industrial area to the east is divided into 9 areas approximately a quarter section of land each • For future development to pay its share of the $31.42 million in off-site infrastructure costs, off-site rates are approximately $79,600 per net hectare calculated on a weighted average basis
Administration has polled Thorhild County’s five neighbouring municipalities regarding whether they have off-site levy bylaws, and if not, do they have development charges for off-site costs of infrastructure. If so, how are the development charges calculated.
Sturgeon County has four off-site levy bylaws, however, one of them pertains to roads only within the Heartland Industrial area, one for roads, water and sanitary sewer for two multi-parcel residential developments (Sierra Ridge and Riverside Springs), one for the Sturgeon Industrial Park ($53,291/ha) and Sturgeon Valley (multi-parcel residential development). Lamont County has two off-site levy bylaws, both for the Lamont portion of the Industrial Heartland with one pertaining to Roads only and the other dealing with potable water infrastructure only. The off- site levy rates are unknown at this point as they are detailed in a report prepared by Opus Stewart Weir report (unable to obtain a copy at time of writing).
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Athabasca County, Westlock County and Smoky Lake County do not currently have off-site levy bylaws, and have no specific development charges for off-sites. However, each state that any required off-site costs would be dealt with in conjunction with a development agreement.
The report states that the rate is similar to other municipalities of similar size. The Sturgeon County industrial area is shown as having a weighted average of $80,700, however, that is contradicted by the actual bylaw which shows a weighted average of only $53,291 (as mentioned above).
Administration offers the report to Council for information and is looking for Council direction as to the next steps in this process.
3.0 ALTERNATIVES
3.1 That Council accepts the report entitled Offsite Levy Rate Review – August 2020 for information and directs Administration to begin a consultation process prior to the development of an Off-Site Levy Bylaw.
3.2 That Council accepts the report entitled Off-Site Levy Review – August 2020 for information and directs Administration as to a specific course of action.
3.3 That Council accepts the report entitled Off-Site Levy Review – August 2020 for information and proceeds no further at this time.
4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Depending on whether the County decides to do consultation with in-house resources, or with a consultant, there could be financial costs, however, any costs would be expected to be minimal. There is approximately $13,000 left in budget for extraneous costs connected with the off-site levy project, some of which could be used for consultation purposes.
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
5.1 Offsite Levy Rate Review – August 2020
6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council accepts the report entitled Offsite Levy Rate Review – August 2020 for information and directs Administration to begin a consultation process prior to the development of an Off-Site Levy Bylaw.
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Prepared By: ____Wayne Shanks ______Wayne Shanks, Manager of Planning & Development
Approved By: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
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Thorhild County: Offsite Levy Rate Review
Version 1 August 14th, 2020
Prepared by: Greg Weiss, President CORVUS Business Advisors 9670 – 95 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6C 2A4 (780) 428-4110 [email protected] www.corvusbusinessadvisors.com
This document has been prepared by CORVUS Business Advisors for the sole purpose and exclusive use of Thorhild County. Page 35 of 158
August 14th, 2020
Thorhild County 801 - 1st Street Box 10 Thorhild, Alberta T0A 3J0
RE: Thorhild County Offsite Levy Rate Review
Enclosed is our report summarizing the review and establishment of offsite levy rates for the County. Rates average approximately $79,688 per ha.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
Greg Weiss President
| CORVUS Business Advisors Inc. | | 9670 – 95 Avenue | Edmonton | Alberta | T6C 2A4 | 780-428-4110 | Page 36 of 158 Thorhild County Offsite Levy Rate Review
1 DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Version Number Revision Date Summary of Changes and Author
1.0 August 14th, 2020 Final. Created by CORVUS Business Advisor
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2 CONTENTS
1 DOCUMENT INFORMATION ...... I 2 CONTENTS ...... II 3 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 3.2 METHODOLOGY ...... 1 4 KEY FINDINGS ...... 2 5 RATES ...... 4 6 RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 5 7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...... 6 8 DISCLAIMER ...... 6 APPENDIX A: OFFSITE LEVY AREAS AND STAGING ...... 7 APPENDIX B: WATER OFFSITE INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 11 APPENDIX C: SANITARY OFFSITE INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 17 APPENDIX D: RATE COMPARISONS ...... 23
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3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 Introduction
Thorhild County (“the County”) does not currently have an offsite levy bylaw in place. The County wishes to establish a bylaw with a focus (initially) on water and sanitary infrastructure ensuring costs and development forecasts are reflected fairly and equitably in new rates to ensure a financially sustainable community. This report outlines the methodology and information used in establishing water and sanitary offsite levy rates for the County, as well as other key findings and recommendations.
3.2 Methodology
Thorhild County has various infrastructure capital plans in place, and these plans have been used as key inputs into this offsite levy rate review. County staff reviewed existing plans and identified offsite projects for water and sanitary infrastructure1&2. The County’s review also included identification of benefits to existing development, future development, and benefiting areas. Support provided by CORVUS Business Advisors included: Provision and priming of the newest CORVUS offsite levy model. Loading and configuration of data in the County’s offsite levy model (data provided by County staff). . Incorporation of offsite levy area measurements and land development forecasts (provided by County staff). . Reconciliation of offsite levy reserve balances (data provided by County staff). . Development of water and sanitary offsite levy rates. . Preparation of the offsite levy report. . Training of County staff of the use of the model Offsite levy rates within the CORVUS offsite levy model are forecast using a rolling 25-year review period. During this review, a cut-off date of December 31st, 2019 was established, and so the review period stems from 2020 to 2044. The cut-off date coincides with the County’s most recent year-end. Project expenditures, offsite levy receipts etc. were gathered as “actuals” from the County’s financial records up to the cut-off date. Beyond the cut-off
1 It was not within CORVUS’ scope of work to review the County’s infrastructure plans. Infrastructure plans were verified by County staff. 2 Currently, all stormwater infrastructure in the County is “onsite” in nature and, therefore, was not included in the scope of this analysis. Should the County add offsite stormwater infrastructure to its capital plans in the future, the offsite levy model and bylaw can be amended during one of the annual updates to include stormwater charges.
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date, all financial details are estimates. When the County completes its next rate update, information from January 1st, 2020 up to the new cut-off date will be converted from estimates to actuals. Costs that benefit development prior to and within the review period are included in rates. Costs that benefit development beyond the review period (called “financial oversizing”) are excluded from rates. In future years, when rates are updated and the rolling 25-year period moves further out, offsite infrastructure costs beyond 2044 (i.e., beyond the current review period) will gradually find their way into rates.
4 KEY FINDINGS
Key findings pertaining to the establishment of County offsite levy rates are as follows: . Offsite infrastructure costs to be included in the offsite levy bylaw total approximately $31.42 million. An overview of offsite infrastructure costs is provided in Appendices B1 and C1. Before determining how the infrastructure costs will be allocated to parties that benefit (e.g., existing development, new development, other municipalities etc.), financing provided by way of special ear-marked grants and other contributions are deducted from offsite infrastructure costs. For this review, the County has identified approximately $5.05 million in grants and contributions. An overview of grants and contributions and resulting net costs is provided in Appendices B2 and C2. The share allocated to existing development (the County’s share) is approximately $5.54 million; and, the share of costs which benefits other stakeholders (e.g., neighbouring municipalities) is $0. Of the $31.42 million in total offsite infrastructure costs allocated to future development, the share allocated to future development that is included in rates today (the offsite levy share) is approximately $20.83 million, as shown in the table below. A complete summary of offsite infrastructure net cost “flow-thru” is provided in Appendices B6 and C6. Summary of Infrastructure Costs & Allocations
Other Developer Special Grants Muni Share of Infrastructure Stakeholders' Costs Total Costs & Contributions Costs Share of Costs (In Rates) Water$ - $ 3,506,635 $ - $ 14,685,565 $ 18,192,200 Sanitary$ 5,053,258 $ 2,033,623 $ - $ 6,144,309 $ 13,231,190 Total$ 5,053,258 $ 5,540,258 $ - $ 20,829,874 $ 31,423,390 Before allocating infrastructure costs to benefitting lands, offsite levy costs must be reduced by the total levies collected to date. However, because this is a new bylaw for the County no levies have been collected as shown in Appendices B5 and C5. . To facilitate the allocation of infrastructure costs to those lands that benefit from the infrastructure, the County (i.e., Village of Thorhild and adjacent areas) is parsed into 9 offsite levy areas. The area boundaries, numbering schema, and area measurements are described in Appendix A along with an offsite levy map; and, an
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overview of offsite infrastructure allocations to each benefitting area is provided in Appendices B7 and C7. . To calculate offsite levy rates, it is necessary to forecast the amount of land that will develop during the 25-year review period. Land development forms the denominator of the rate calculation. A larger denominator reduces rates but could potentially result in under-collection thereby placing an increased burden on tax payers. A smaller denominator increases rates but could potentially result in over-collection thereby placing an increased burden on future development. Accordingly, land development forecasts need to be: (a) reasonable and reflect current planning assumptions including the current pace of development in the community, and (b) updated regularly. For this review, the County is forecasting development of approximately 282 ha. over the 25-year review period. The land development forecast is shown in Appendix A. . Offsite Levy Reserves. The County will need to establish 2 reserves/accounts (one for each infrastructure type) to manage offsite levy receipts and withdrawals in alignment with MGA requirements. The reason this is a requirement is because offsite levies can only be used to fund the type of infrastructure for which they were collected (e.g., water levies can only be used to construct water offsite infrastructure, not sanitary infrastructure etc.). An overview of reserve/account opening balances is shown in Appendices B8 and C8. . Interest. Offsite levy reserves/accounts (both actual and forecast) are impacted by interest. Actual reserve inflows and forecast reserve balances that are in a positive position earn interest (as required by the MGA). Actual reserve outflows and forecast reserve balances that are in a negative position are charged interest (forecast balances that are negative indicate that front-ending will be required). An overview of reserve/account interest rates and forecast balances over the 25-year review period is shown in Appendices B9 and C9. . Front-ending. Front-ending is an extremely important concept that underpins rigorous management of offsite levies. Front-ending represents debts owed by future development to the municipality for past construction undertaken by the municipality on behalf of future development—i.e., a municipality will often pay for its share of an offsite infrastructure project in addition to that portion of the project which benefits future development when offsite levy reserve balances are insufficient to pay for future development’s share of the project. Because front-ending balances represent debts owed to the municipality, they need to be clearly reflected in official municipal documents such as levy account/reserve balances, financial statements (e.g., front-ending notes), or accounts receivables, etc. This documentation enables the municipality to collect on these debts as future development occurs, and offsite levies are collected. At end 2019 there is front-ending debt of $(194,279) due to the County from the sanitary offsite levy reserve. In the future, excess funds in the sanitary reserve should be withdrawn each year and transferred to the County’s General Revenue account, until the debt owed to the County has been repaid.
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An overview of reserve/account opening balances is shown in Appendices B8 and C8.
5 RATES
For future development to pay for its share of the $31.42 million infrastructure costs in the County, rates are approximately 79,688 per net hectare on a weighted average basis, with rates differing by area as shown in tables below. This rate is similar to other municipalities of similar size in Alberta (a comparison of rates to other municipalities is outlined in Appendix D). Most importantly, these rates reflect the actual cost of infrastructure required to facilitate development in the County. Offsite Levy Rates: Highs, Lows, and Averages3
Water Levies Sanitary Levies Total (/Net Ha.) (/Net Ha.) (/Net Ha.) High $ 110,212 $ 96,965 $ 184,636 Low $ 7,749 $ 6,915 $ 17,468 Weighted Average$ 57,900 $ 21,788 $ 79,688 Summary of Offsite Levies by Area4
Water Sanitary Area # Total Levies Levies 1.0$ 36,833 $ 34,739 $ 71,572 10.0$ 50,938 $ 12,164 $ 63,102 11.0$ 87,670 $ 96,965 $ 184,636 12.0$ 7,749 $ 9,719 $ 17,468 13.0$ 70,903 $ 9,719 $ 80,623 14.0$ 58,587 $ 9,719 $ 68,306 15.0$ 82,474 $ 9,719 $ 92,194 16.0$ 110,212 $ 6,915 $ 117,127 17.0$ 58,587 $ 9,719 $ 68,306
3 Highs, Lows, and Averages are shown for information purposes only. Developers pay the actual rate applicable to their specific development area and development type. 4 Areas 2 to 9 are not used.
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6 RECOMMENDATIONS
CORVUS recommends the following: 1. Implement the offsite levy rates outlined in Section 5. 2. Ensure offsite levy rates are updated annually and accompanied by a report to Council. In addition to enabling compliance with the County’s bylaw and MGA requirements, regular updates ensure offsite levy rates do not “decay”, and Council is apprised regularly of the status of changes, reserves balances, etc. 3. Establish 2 reserves/accounts (one for each infrastructure type) with opening balances as reflected in Appendices B8: $0 and C8: $(194,279). 4. Update offsite levy reserve/account balances annually (and financial statements, and other internal documentation) to reflect the true balance, including front-ending. 5. During the reconciliation of future reserve balances, the interest earning and charge rates that underpin the offsite levy bylaw for that time period should be used to determine reserve interest impacts. This is outlined in the offsite levy model user guide and instructions for the annual rate update. 6. Develop an offsite levy policy framework to aide in effective implementation of the bylaw. There are about a dozen policy areas for which the MGA provides no guidance, but the County will require clarity on to effectively implement the bylaw. 7. Undertake a water and sanitary utility rates study to enable sustainable funding of the County’s share of offsite infrastructure projects. Current utility rates should be brought current and in alignment with capital plans and offsite levy financing summarized in this report, etc.
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7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CORVUS Business Advisors would like to thank all Thorhild County who supported the work of this review.
8 DISCLAIMER
CORVUS Business Advisor has relied upon the Thorhild County (and its engineering and other advisors) to provide all the data and information used to construct the offsite levy model and create the rates, such as planning data and assumptions, development forecasts and assumptions, infrastructure costs and costs estimates, allocations to benefitting parties, allocation to benefitting areas, and other assumptions etc. As such, CORVUS Business Advisors makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the input data and information provided by these groups or the results that stem from this data and information. Offsite levy rates are not intended to stay static; they are based upon educated assumptions and the best available information of the day. Planning assumptions, cost estimates etc. can change each year. Accordingly, the Municipal Government Act requires that offsite levy rates be updated with the most available information on a regular basis (usually annually). When information changes, it will be reflected in a future update, and rates adjusted accordingly.
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APPENDIX A: OFFSITE LEVY AREAS AND STAGING
A1. Offsite Levy Areas
The County (i.e., Village of Thorhild and adjacent areas) is parsed into 9 offsite levy areas, as shown in the map below.. The 9 areas are generally about a quarter section in size but also take into consideration existing/planned infrastructure basins (i.e., water, sanitary) as well as natural and man-made barriers (e.g., rivers, highways, etc.). All offsite levy infrastructure costs are allocated to one or more areas. Offsite Levy Areas
11 14 17
12 1 15 (1 – 9) 10
13 16
Total net development area, the amount of land available for development across all offsite levy areas, is approximately 456 net ha. In calculating net development area only those lands remaining to be developed that have not previously paid offsite levies were considered (as required by legislation/regulation). Further, allowances were made to net development area calculations for environmental reserves, municipal reserves, and arterial road right of way.
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Offsite Levy Net Development Area5
Net Environmental Municipal Arterial Right of Area Ref. # Development Area Location Land Use Gross Area (ha.) Sub-total Development Reserves (ha.) Reserves Way Area (ha.)
1.1 Existing Hamlet of Thorhild Residential - Low Density 61.34 - 61.34 1.53 0.89 58.92 1.2 Existing Hamlet of Thorhild Residential - Medium/High Density - - - - 1.3 Existing Hamlet of Thorhild Commercial 25.09 - 25.09 0.10 2.43 22.56 1.4 Existing Hamlet of Thorhild Industrial 4.75 - 4.75 - 4.75 1.5 Existing Hamlet of Thorhild Other 64.60 - 64.60 5.21 0.78 58.61 10.1 Industrial Area - Phase 1A Residential - Low Density 1.55 - 1.55 - 0.18 1.37 10.2 Industrial Area - Phase 1A Residential - Medium/High Density - - - - 10.3 Industrial Area - Phase 1A Commercial 3.87 - 3.87 - 0.20 3.67 10.4 Industrial Area - Phase 1A Industrial 18.60 - 18.60 1.86 0.10 16.64 10.5 Industrial Area - Phase 1A Other - - - - 11.1 Industrial Area - Phase 1B Residential - Low Density - - - - 11.2 Industrial Area - Phase 1B Residential - Medium/High Density - - - - 11.3 Industrial Area - Phase 1B Commercial - - - - 11.4 Industrial Area - Phase 1B Industrial 28.46 - 28.46 2.40 26.06 11.5 Industrial Area - Phase 1B Other - - - - 12.1 Industrial Area - Phase 2 Residential - Low Density - - - - 12.2 Industrial Area - Phase 2 Residential - Medium/High Density - - - - 12.3 Industrial Area - Phase 2 Commercial - - - - 12.4 Industrial Area - Phase 2 Industrial 22.93 - 22.93 2.29 20.64 12.5 Industrial Area - Phase 2 Other - - - - 13.1 Industrial Area - Phase 3 Residential - Low Density 4.00 - 4.00 - 0.32 3.68 13.2 Industrial Area - Phase 3 Residential - Medium/High Density - - - - 13.3 Industrial Area - Phase 3 Commercial - - - - 13.4 Industrial Area - Phase 3 Industrial 32.78 - 32.78 3.28 0.10 29.40 13.5 Industrial Area - Phase 3 Other 10.79 - 10.79 - 0.50 10.29 14.1 Industrial Area - Phase 4 Residential - Low Density - - - - 14.2 Industrial Area - Phase 4 Residential - Medium/High Density - - - - 14.3 Industrial Area - Phase 4 Commercial - - - - 14.4 Industrial Area - Phase 4 Industrial 31.36 - 31.36 3.14 28.22 14.5 Industrial Area - Phase 4 Other - - - - 15.1 Industrial Area - Phase 5 Residential - Low Density - - - - 15.2 Industrial Area - Phase 5 Residential - Medium/High Density - - - - 15.3 Industrial Area - Phase 5 Commercial - - - - 15.4 Industrial Area - Phase 5 Industrial 59.36 - 5 9.36 4.49 1.11 53.76 15.5 Industrial Area - Phase 5 Other - - - - 16.1 Industrial Area - Phase 6 Residential - Low Density - - - - 16.2 Industrial Area - Phase 6 Residential - Medium/High Density - - - - 16.3 Industrial Area - Phase 6 Commercial - - - - 16.4 Industrial Area - Phase 6 Industrial 20.83 - 20.83 0.91 0.66 19.26 16.5 Industrial Area - Phase 6 Other 42.71 - 42.71 - 0.45 42.26 17.1 Industrial Area - Phase 7 Residential - Low Density - - - - 17.2 Industrial Area - Phase 7 Residential - Medium/High Density - - - - 17.3 Industrial Area - Phase 7 Commercial - - - - 17.4 Industrial Area - Phase 7 Industrial 63.52 - 63.52 6.35 0.84 56.33 17.5 Industrial Area - Phase 7 Other - - - - Total 496.54 - 496.54 31.56 8.56 456.42
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Summary of Offsite Levy Net Development Area
Description ha. Gross Development Area 496.54 Less Environment Reserve - Less Municipal Reserve 31.56 Less ROW Allowance 8.56 Net Development Area 456.42 *Note: 1 Hectare (ha.) = ~2.47 Acres Net development area definitions will be applied in determining offsite levy obligations of developers on application for subdivision or development within the Thorhild County. Net development area is defined as follows: Gross Area – The area of lands to be developed in hectares that have not previously paid an offsite levy. o Less: Any environmental reserves contained within the development area. o Less: A 10% allowance for Municipal Reserves. o Less: Arterial road right of way that bisects the development lands. Equals: Net Developable Area, which is the area subject to offsite levies.
A2. Development Staging
A rate planning period of 25-years underpins the offsite levy model and rate calculations. Many municipalities use this planning period as it provides a reasonable timeframe to recoup the costs associated with offsite levy infrastructure construction, and it aligns with the timeframes of many municipal capital planning and construction cycles. Of the 456 net ha. of development area available across all offsite levy development areas approximately 174 ha. of land has developed to date, and planners estimate that approximately 282 ha. (62%) will develop during the next 25-years (the rate planning period) as shown in the tables below.. Summary of Anticipated Development during the 25-year Rate Planning Period
Developed To Date 173.71 38.1% Developed In Next 25 Years 282.30 61.9% Developed Beyond 25 Years 0.41 0.1% Net Development Area 456.42
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Anticipated Development During the 25-year Rate Planning Period
Area Developed Area in Next 25 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 Ref. # years (Net ha.) 1.1 16.505 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66 1.2 ------1.3 1.646 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.04 - 1.4 ------1.5 42.002 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 10.1 ------10.2 ------10.3 2.750 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0 .11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 10.4 16.636 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.56 10.5 ------11.1 ------11.2 ------11.3 ------11.4 21.502 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.86 11.5 ------12.1 ------12.2 ------12.3 ------12.4 20.636 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.72 12.5 ------13.1 ------13.2 ------13.3 ------13.4 29.396 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.08 13.5 ------14.1 ------14.2 ------14.3 ------14.4 28.219 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.10 14.5 ------15.1 ------15.2 ------15.3 ------15.4 39.251 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 1.57 15.5 ------16.1 ------16.2 ------16.3 ------16.4 7.503 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 16.5 ------17.1 ------17.2 ------17.3 ------17.4 56.253 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 17.5 ------Page 48 of158 282.30 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.31 11.28 10.89
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APPENDIX B: WATER OFFSITE INFRASTRUCTURE
B1. Water Offsite Infrastructure Costs
To support future growth, water offsite infrastructure is required. The estimated cost of this infrastructure is based upon: (a) actual construction costs to the cut-off date, (b) debenture interest associated with financing, and (c) future cost estimates. Total cost is approximately $18.19 million as outlined in the table below. Actual costs, debenture interest (if any), and cost estimates were provided by County staff. It is important to note that these costs represent “gross” costs, of which only a portion will go to support future development during the 25-year review period. The remainder of this section outlines how the “net” costs for future development are determined. Summary of Water Offsite Infrastructure
Estimated Cost of Cost of Completed Total Project Item Project Description Debenture Interest Work Yet to be Work Estimated Cost Completed
1 7 Avenue - 7 Street to 2 Street $ - $ - $ 1,496,000 $ 1,496,000 2 7 Avenue - 2 Street to Tie-in $ - $ - $ 990,000 $ 990,000 3 1 Street - 7 Avenue to 9 Avenue $ - $ - $ 731,500 $ 731,500 4 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 10 Avenue $ - $ - $ 209,000 $ 209,000 5 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 1B (North Entrance) (1B, 4, 7) $ - $ - $ 2,403,500 $ 2,403,500 6 North Interconnect Phase 1B to Phase 4 $ - $ - $ 710,600 $ 710,600 7 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to CNR (1,2,5) $ - $ - $ 225,720 $ 225,720 8 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to 2 street (1b, 4, 7) $ - $ - $ 526,680 $ 526,680 9 South Interconnect - 2 Street to CNR (3,6) $ - $ - $ 919,600 $ 919,600 10 7th Ave - 6 St East to 11 St East (new streets in Industrial area) $ - $ - $ 982,300 $ 982,300 11 7th Ave - 11 Street East to RR 214 $ - $ - $ 668,800 $ 668,800 12 Reservoir (incl Standby Pumps and Distribution Pumps) $ - $ - $ 3,290,000 $ 3,290,000 13 Reservoir (for addn'l 3318m3 capacity) (1B,3,4,5,6,7) $ - $ - $ 5,038,500 $ 5,038,500 $ - $ - $ 18,192,200 $ 18,192,200
B2. Water Offsite Infrastructure Grants & Contributions to Date
The MGA enables the County to allocate the costs of offsite infrastructure to future development, other than those costs that have been provided by way of special grant or contribution (i.e., contributed infrastructure). Thorhild County has/will receive approximately $0 in special grants and contributions for water offsite levy infrastructure as shown in the table below (note, if the County receives other grants or contributions in the future, it will be reflected in one of the annual updates and rates adjusted accordingly). The result is that the total reduced project estimated cost is $18.19 million.
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Special Grants and Contributions for Water Offsite Infrastructure
Developer Total Project Special Provincial Other Reduced Project Item Project Description Agreement Estimated Cost Grants Contributions Estimated Cost Contributions
1 7 Avenue - 7 Street to 2 Street $ 1,496,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,496,000 2 7 Avenue - 2 Street to Tie-in $ 990,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 990,000 3 1 Street - 7 Avenue to 9 Avenue $ 731,500 $ - $ - $ - $ 731,500 4 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 10 Avenue $ 209,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 209,000 5 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 1B (North Entrance) (1B, 4, 7) $ 2,403,500 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,403,500 6 North Interconnect Phase 1B to Phase 4 $ 710,600 $ - $ - $ - $ 710,600 7 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to CNR (1,2,5) $ 225,720 $ - $ - $ - $ 225,720 8 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to 2 street (1b, 4, 7) $ 526,680 $ - $ - $ - $ 526,680 9 South Interconnect - 2 Street to CNR (3,6) $ 919,600 $ - $ - $ - $ 919,600 10 7th Ave - 6 St East to 11 St East (new streets in Industrial area) $ 982,300 $ - $ - $ - $ 982,300 11 7th Ave - 11 Street East to RR 214 $ 668,800 $ - $ - $ - $ 668,800 12 Reservoir (incl Standby Pumps and Distribution Pumps) $ 3,290,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 3,290,000 13 Reservoir (for addn'l 3318m3 capacity) (1B,3,4,5,6,7) $ 5,038,500 $ - $ - $ - $ 5,038,500 $ 18,192,200 $ - $ - $ - $ 18,192,200 *The County anticipates receiving a grant of 63% for Project 2.
B3. Water Infrastructure Staging
The timing of construction is used to determine the impact of inflation on cost, the impact of forecast reserve balances, and the estimate of financial oversizing (described in the Section that follows). The County anticipates construction of offsite infrastructure as outlined in the table below. Note, if this schedule is adjusted in the future, it will be reflected in one of the County’s annual rate/bylaw updates. Water Infrastructure Staging
Construction Start Item Project Description Year
1 7 Avenue - 7 Street to 2 Street 2022 2 7 Avenue - 2 Street to Tie-in 2022 3 1 Street - 7 Avenue to 9 Avenue 2022 4 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 10 Avenue 2044 5 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 1B (North Entrance) (1B, 4, 7) 2044 6 North Interconnect Phase 1B to Phase 4 2044 7 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to CNR (1,2,5) 2022 8 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to 2 street (1b, 4, 7) 2022 9 South Interconnect - 2 Street to CNR (3,6) 2044 10 7th Ave - 6 St East to 11 St East (new streets in Industrial area) 2030 11 7th Ave - 11 Street East to RR 214 2030 12 Reservoir (incl Standby Pumps and Distribution Pumps) 2027 13 Reservoir (for addn'l 3318m3 capacity) (1B,3,4,5,6,7) 2044 *Project costs are inflated by 3% per annum to the year of construction.
B4. Water Offsite Infrastructure Benefiting Parties
The water offsite infrastructure previously outlined will benefit various parties to varying degrees as determined by County’s staff. During this review 2 potential benefiting parties were identified including: Thorhild County – a portion of the water infrastructure which is required to service existing residents. Thorhild County Future Development – all growth related infrastructure (i.e., levyable water infrastructure costs) during the 25-year rate planning period.
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The table below outlines the allocation of water offsite levy infrastructure costs to benefiting parties. Project allocations were determined by County staff. Allocation of Water Infrastructure to Benefiting Parties
Reduced Project Other Stakeholder OSL / Developer Item Project Description Muni Share % Estimated Cost Share Share %
1 7 Avenue - 7 Street to 2 Street $ 1,496,000 31.0% 69.0% 2 7 Avenue - 2 Street to Tie-in $ 990,000 33.0% 67.0% 3 1 Street - 7 Avenue to 9 Avenue $ 731,500 25.0% 75.0% 4 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 10 Avenue $ 209,000 100.0% 5 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 1B (North Entrance) (1B, 4, 7) $ 2,403,500 100.0% 6 North Interconnect Phase 1B to Phase 4 $ 710,600 100.0% 7 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to CNR (1,2,5) $ 225,720 100.0% 8 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to 2 street (1b, 4, 7) $ 526,680 100.0% 9 South Interconnect - 2 Street to CNR (3,6) $ 919,600 100.0% 10 7th Ave - 6 St East to 11 St East (new streets in Industrial area) $ 982,300 100.0% 11 7th Ave - 11 Street East to RR 214 $ 668,800 100.0% 12 Reservoir (incl Standby Pumps and Distribution Pumps) $ 3,290,000 77.0% 23.0% 13 Reservoir (for addn'l 3318m3 capacity) (1B,3,4,5,6,7) $ 5,038,500 100.0% $ 18,192,200 *Allocations were determined by the County. **Some municipalities parse the share allocated to future development into 2 pieces: (1) that portion which benefits development within the 25-year review period, and (2) that portion which benefits development beyond the 25-year review period (called “financial oversizing”). However, in this case the County is forecasting all benefitting lands to develop within the 25-year review period, and so financial oversizing has not been utilized.
B5. Existing Receipts & Adjusted Levy Cost
Using the offsite levy share percentages shown in the previous section and applying those percentages to project costs results in an offsite levy cost of approximately $14.69 million. However, prior to allocating these costs to benefiting areas, existing offsite levy receipts collected from developers need to be considered in determining the residual/net costs to developers. As this is a new bylaw for the County, levies have not yet been collected. This results in an adjusted offsite levy cost of approximately $14.69 million. Offsite Levy Funds Collected to Date & Adjusted Levy Cost
Offsite Levy Offsite Levy Adjusted OSL / Developer Funds Collected Item Project Description Funds Collected Developer (Levy) Cost Starting Jan 1, to Dec 31, 2019 Cost 2020
1 7 Avenue - 7 Street to 2 Street $ 1,032,240 $ - $ - $ 1,032,240 2 7 Avenue - 2 Street to Tie-in $ 663,300 $ - $ - $ 663,300 3 1 Street - 7 Avenue to 9 Avenue $ 548,625 $ - $ - $ 548,625 4 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 10 Avenue $ 209,000 $ - $ - $ 209,000 5 2 Street - 9 Avenue to 1B (North Entrance) (1B, 4, 7) $ 2,403,500 $ - $ - $ 2,403,500 6 North Interconnect Phase 1B to Phase 4 $ 710,600 $ - $ - $ 710,600 7 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to CNR (1,2,5) $ 225,720 $ - $ - $ 225,720 8 Central Interconnect - 1 Street to 2 street (1b, 4, 7) $ 526,680 $ - $ - $ 526,680 9 South Interconnect - 2 Street to CNR (3,6) $ 919,600 $ - $ - $ 919,600 10 7th Ave - 6 St East to 11 St East (new streets in Industrial area) $ 982,300 $ - $ - $ 982,300 11 7th Ave - 11 Street East to RR 214 $ 668,800 $ - $ - $ 668,800 12 Reservoir (incl Standby Pumps and Distribution Pumps) $ 756,700 $ - $ - $ 756,700 13 Reservoir (for addn'l 3318m3 capacity) (1B,3,4,5,6,7) $ 5,038,500 $ - $ - $ 5,038,500 $ 14,685,565 $ - $ - $ 14,685,565
B6. Summary of Water Offsite Levy Cost Flow-through
As shown in the figure below, the total cost for water infrastructure that forms the basis of
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the rate is approximately $14.69 million. The cost allocations to each benefitting party are based on the benefitting percentages shown in Section B4. The offsite levy balance (due from developers) is allocated to various benefitting areas (as described in the next section). Total Water Offsite Levy Costs
= Future Less: Levy = Off-site Development Receipts Balance* (OSL Share) $0.00M $14.69M $14.69M
= Future Development “Financial Oversizing” $0.00M Less: Special Project Grants & = Project = Other Costs Contributions Balance Share $18.19M $0.00M $18.19M $0.00M
= Existing Development (County Share) $3.51
B7. Water Infrastructure Benefiting Areas
Net developer costs for each project have been allocated to multiple benefiting offsite levy area (see tables below). Allocations are denoted with a “1” below applicable area numbers. Benefiting areas were determined by County staff and their engineering advisors. The lands anticipated to develop over the 25-years in each offsite levy benefitting area are used to determine rates. Benefiting Areas for Water Offsite Infrastructure
Developer Item 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 12.1 12.2 12.312.412.513.113.213.313.413.514.114.214.314.414.515.115.215.315.415.516.116.216.316.416.517.117.217.317.417.5 Cost 1 $ 1,032,240 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 2 $ 663,300 11111 111111111111111111111111111111 3 $ 548,625 11111 11111 11111 4 $ 209,000 11111 11111 11111 5 $ 2,403,500 11111 11111 6 $ 710,600 11111 11111 11111 7 $ 225,720 11111 8 $ 526,680 11111 9 $ 919,600 11111 11111 10 $ 982,300 1111111111 11 $ 668,800 1111111111 12 $ 756,700 11111 1111111111111111111111111 13 $ 5,038,500 11111 1111111111111111111111111 $ 14,685,565
B8. Reserve Balance
At December 31st, 2019, the opening balance of the County’s water reserve is $0 as shown in the table below.
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Water Offsite Levy Reserve Balance
Description Dr Cr Balance Offsite Levy Expenditures to December 31, 2019 $ - $ - Offsite Levy Receipt Allocations to December 31, 2019 $ - $ - Debenture Interest Accrued to December 31, 2019 $ - $ - Unallocated Receipts to December 31, 2019 $ - $ - Opening Balance $ -
B9. Development and Water Infrastructure Staging Impacts
Water offsite infrastructure will be constructed in staged fashion over the 25-year review period. We have reviewed the availability of offsite levy funds to meet these construction requirements and found that offsite levy reserve funds will not be sufficient to pay for construction of water infrastructure from time to time—front ending of infrastructure will be required. A front-ender is the party that constructs and pays up front for infrastructure that benefits other parties. To compensate parties for capital they provide in front-ending offsite infrastructure construction, a 3.00%6 interest allowance has been charged to the reserve when it is forecast to be in a negative balance. Further, a 1.00% interest credit has been provided to the reserve when it is forecast to be in a positive balance. The graph and table below outline the forecast water levy reserve balances over the 25-year development period. If necessary, an interest staging adjustment has been applied to rates (slightly positive or slightly negative) to ensure that the forecast reserve balance at the end of the 25-year review period always returns to break-even (i.e., developers are not charged too much thereby providing a windfall to the County, nor are they charged too little thereby placing an unequitable burden on taxpayers). Anticipated Water Offsite Levy Reserve Balances
Water Reserve
$20,000,000 Reserve Balance $15,000,000
$10,000,000 $ $5,000,000
$-
$(5,000,000) 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036 2038 2040 2042 2044 Year
6 The 20-year debenture rate at the Alberta Capital Finance Authority at the time of writing.
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Anticipated Water Offsite Levy Reserve Balances
Opening Balance $ - Year Receipts Expenditure Interest Balance 2020 $ 654,827 $ - $ 6,548 $ 661,375 2021 $ 674,200 $ - $ 13,356 $ 1,348,932 2022 $ 694,426 $ 3,179,056 $ (34,071) $ (1,169,769) 2023 $ 715,259 $ - $ (13,635) $ (468,145) 2024 $ 736,717 $ - $ 2,686 $ 271,258 2025 $ 758,819 $ - $ 10,301 $ 1,040,377 2026 $ 781,583 $ - $ 18,220 $ 1,840,180 2027 $ 805,031 $ 930,646 $ 17,146 $ 1,731,711 2028 $ 829,182 $ - $ 25,609 $ 2,586,501 2029 $ 854,057 $ - $ 34,406 $ 3,474,964 2030 $ 879,679 $ 2,218,940 $ 21,357 $ 2,157,059 2031 $ 906,069 $ - $ 30,631 $ 3,093,760 2032 $ 933,251 $ - $ 40,270 $ 4,067,281 2033 $ 961,249 $ - $ 50,285 $ 5,078,815 2034 $ 990,086 $ - $ 60,689 $ 6,129,590 2035 $ 1,019,789 $ - $ 71,494 $ 7,220,872 2036 $ 1,050,382 $ - $ 82,713 $ 8,353,967 2037 $ 1,081,894 $ - $ 94,359 $ 9,530,220 2038 $ 1,114,351 $ - $ 106,446 $ 10,751,016 2039 $ 1,147,781 $ - $ 118,988 $ 12,017,785 2040 $ 1 ,182,215 $ - $ 132,000 $ 13,332,000 2041 $ 1,217,681 $ - $ 145,497 $ 14,695,178 2042 $ 1,254,211 $ - $ 159,494 $ 16,108,883 2043 $ 1,289,657 $ - $ 173,985 $ 17,572,526 2044 $ 1,294,243 $ 18,866,769 $ - $ -
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APPENDIX C: SANITARY OFFSITE INFRASTRUCTURE
C1. Sanitary Offsite Infrastructure Costs
To support future growth, sanitary offsite infrastructure is required. The estimated cost of this infrastructure is based upon: (a) actual construction costs to the cut-off date, (b) debenture interest associated with financing, and (c) future cost estimates. Total cost is approximately $7.75 million as outlined in the table below. Actual costs, debenture interest (if any), and cost estimates were provided by County engineering staff. It is important to note that these costs represent “gross” costs, of which only a portion will go to support future development during the 25-year review period. The remainder of this section outlines how the “net” costs for future development are determined. Summary of Sanitary Offsite Infrastructure
Estimated Cost of Cost of Debenture Total Project Item Project Description Work Yet to be Completed Work Interest Estimated Cost Completed
1 4 Avenue - LS1 to 2 Street $ - $ - $ 247,000 $ 247,000 2 2 Street - 4 Avenue to 10 Avenue $ - $ - $ 1,387,000 $ 1,387,000 3 2 Street - 10 Avenue to 1B North Entrance $ - $ - $ 2,070,000 $ 2,070,000 4 4 Avenue - LS1 to West Trunk Sewer $ - $ - $ 342,000 $ 342,000 5 Permanent Lift Station (LS) $ - $ - $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 6 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - 4 Avenue to 2 Avenue $ - $ - $ 357,050 $ 357,050 7 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - Temp LS to 4 Avenue $ - $ - $ 219,800 $ 219,800 8 Lagoon Expansion $ 5,608,340 $ - $ - $ 5,608,340 $ 5,608,340 $ - $ 7,622,850 $ 13,231,190
C2. Sanitary Offsite Infrastructure Grants & Contributions to Date
The MGA enables the County to allocate the costs of offsite infrastructure to future development, other than those costs that have been provided by way of special grant or contribution (i.e., contributed infrastructure). Thorhild County has/will receive $2.93 million in special grants and contributions for sanitary offsite levy infrastructure as shown in the table below (note, if the County receives additional grants or contributions in the future, it will be reflected in one of the annual updates and rates adjusted accordingly). The result is that the total reduced project estimated cost is $4.81 million. Special Grants and Contributions for Sanitary Offsite Infrastructure
Developer Total Project Other Reduced Project Item Project Description Special Grants Agreement Estimated Cost Contributions Estimated Cost Contributions
1 4 Avenue - LS1 to 2 Street $ 247,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 247,000 2 2 Street - 4 Avenue to 10 Avenue $ 1,387,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,387,000 3 2 Street - 10 Avenue to 1B North Entrance $ 2,070,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,070,000 4 4 Avenue - LS1 to West Trunk Sewer $ 342,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 342,000 5 Permanent Lift Station (LS) $ 3,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 3,000,000 6 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - 4 Avenue to 2 Avenue $ 357,050 $ - $ - $ - $ 357,050 7 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - Temp LS to 4 Avenue $ 219,800 $ - $ - $ - $ 219,800 8 Lagoon Expansion $ 5,608,340 $ 5,053,258 $ - $ - $ 555,082 $ 13,231,190 $ 5,053,258 $ - $ - $ 8,177,932 *The County anticipates receiving a grant of 50% for Project 1.
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C3. Sanitary Infrastructure Staging
The timing of construction is used to determine the impact of inflation on cost, the impact of forecast reserve balances, and the estimate of financial oversizing (described in the Section that follows). The County anticipates construction of offsite infrastructure as outlined in the table below. Note, if this schedule is adjusted in the future, it will be reflected in one of the County’s annual rate/bylaw updates. Sanitary Infrastructure Staging
Construction Item Project Description Start Year
1 4 Avenue - LS1 to 2 Street 2022 2 2 Street - 4 Avenue to 10 Avenue 2022 3 2 Street - 10 Avenue to 1B North Entrance 2022 4 4 Avenue - LS1 to West Trunk Sewer 2022 5 Permanent Lift Station (LS) 2022 6 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - 4 Avenue to 2 Avenue 2022 7 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - Temp LS to 4 Avenue 2022 8 Lagoon Expansion 2017 **Project costs are inflated by 3% per annum to the year of construction.
C4. Sanitary Offsite Infrastructure Benefiting Parties
The sanitary offsite infrastructure previously outlined will benefit various parties to varying degrees as determined by the County’s staff. During this review 2 potential benefiting parties were identified including: Thorhild County – a portion of the sanitary infrastructure which is required to service existing residents. Thorhild County Future Development – all growth related infrastructure (i.e., levyable sanitary infrastructure costs) during the 25-year rate planning period. The table below outlines the allocation of sanitary offsite levy infrastructure costs to benefiting parties. Project allocations were determined by County staff. Allocation of Sanitary Infrastructure to Benefiting Parties
Reduced Project Other Stakeholder OSL / Developer Item Project Description Muni Share % Estimated Cost Share Share %
1 4 Avenue - LS1 to 2 Street $ 247,000 50.0% 50.0% 2 2 Street - 4 Avenue to 10 Avenue $ 1,387,000 36.0% 64.0% 3 2 Street - 10 Avenue to 1B North Entrance $ 2,070,000 100.0% 4 4 Avenue - LS1 to West Trunk Sewer $ 342,000 100.0% 5 Permanent Lift Station (LS) $ 3,000,000 35.0% 65.0% 6 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - 4 Avenue to 2 Avenue $ 357,050 100.0% 7 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - Temp LS to 4 Avenue $ 219,800 100.0% 8 Lagoon Expansion $ 555,082 65.0% 35.0% $ 8,177,932 *Allocations were determined by the County. **Some municipalities parse the share allocated to future development into 2 pieces: (1) that portion which benefits development within the 25-year review period, and (2) that portion which benefits development beyond
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the 25-year review period (called “financial oversizing”). However, in this case the County is forecasting all benefitting lands to develop within the 25-year review period, and so financial oversizing has not been utilized.
C5. Existing Receipts & Adjusted Levy Cost
Using the offsite levy share percentages shown in the previous section and applying those percentages to project costs results in an offsite levy cost of approximately $6.14 million. However, prior to allocating these costs to benefiting areas, existing offsite levy receipts collected from developers need to be considered in determining the residual/net costs to developers. As this is a new bylaw for the County, levies have not yet been collected. This results in an adjusted offsite levy cost of approximately $6.14 million. Offsite Levy Funds Collected to Date & Adjusted Levy Cost
Offsite Levy Offsite Levy Adjusted OSL / Developer Funds Collected Item Project Description Funds Collected Developer (Levy) Cost Starting Jan 1, to Dec 31, 2019 Cost 2020
1 4 Avenue - LS1 to 2 Street $ 123,500 $ - $ - $ 123,500 2 2 Street - 4 Avenue to 10 Avenue $ 887,680 $ - $ - $ 887,680 3 2 Street - 10 Avenue to 1B North Entrance $ 2,070,000 $ - $ - $ 2,070,000 4 4 Avenue - LS1 to West Trunk Sewer $ 342,000 $ - $ - $ 342,000 5 Permanent Lift Station (LS) $ 1,950,000 $ - $ - $ 1,950,000 6 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - 4 Avenue to 2 Avenue $ 357,050 $ - $ - $ 357,050 7 1 Street East Trunk Sewer - Temp LS to 4 Avenue $ 219,800 $ - $ - $ 219,800 8 Lagoon Expansion $ 194,279 $ - $ - $ 194,279 $ 6,144,309 $ - $ - $ 6,144,309
C6. Summary of Sanitary Offsite Levy Cost Flow-through
As shown in the figure below, the total costs for sanitary infrastructure that forms the basis of the rate is approximately $6.14 million. The cost allocations to each benefitting party are based on the benefitting percentages shown in Section C4. The offsite levy balance (due from developers) is allocated to various benefitting areas (as described in the next section).
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Total Sanitary Offsite Levy Costs
= Future Less: Levy = Off-site Development Receipts Balance* (OSL Share) $0.00M $6.14M $6.14M
= Future Development “Financial Oversizing” $0.00M Less: Special Project Grants & = Project = Other Costs Contributions Balance Share $13.23M $5.05M $8.18M $0.00M
= Existing Development (County Share) $2.03M
C7. Sanitary Infrastructure Benefiting Areas
Net developer costs for each project have been allocated to multiple benefiting offsite levy area (see tables below). Allocations are denoted with a “1” below applicable area numbers. Benefiting areas were determined by County staff. The lands anticipated to develop over the 25-years in each offsite levy benefitting area are used to determine rates. Benefiting Areas for Sanitary Offsite Infrastructure
Developer Item 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 Cost 1 $ 123,500 11111 2 $ 887,680 11111 3 $ 2,070,000 11111 11111 4 $ 342,000 11111 5 $ 1,950,000 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 6 $ 357,050 111111111111111111111111111111 11111 7 $ 219,800 11111 11111111111111111111 11111 8 $ 194,279 1111111111 $ 6,144,309
C8. Reserve Balance
At December 31st, 2019, the opening balance of the County’s sanitary reserve is $(194,278.70), as shown in the table below. This amount takes into consideration expenditures up to end-2019 and assumes that front-ending debts (if any) will be drawn down via a withdrawal of excess cash in the reserve/account.
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Sanitary Offsite Levy Reserve Balance
Description Dr Cr Balance Offsite Levy Expenditures to December 31, 2019 $ 194,278.70 $ (194,278.70) Offsite Levy Receipt Allocations to December 31, 2019 $ - $ (194,278.70) Debenture Interest Accrued to December 31, 2019 $ - $ (194,278.70) Unallocated Receipts to December 31, 2019 $ - $ (194,278.70) Opening Balance $ (194,278.70)
C9. Development and Sanitary Infrastructure Staging Impacts
Sanitary offsite infrastructure will be constructed in staged fashion over the 25-year development period. We have reviewed the availability of offsite levy funds to meet these construction requirements and found that offsite levy reserve funds will not be sufficient to pay for construction of sanitary infrastructure from time to time—front ending of infrastructure will be required. A front-ender is the party that constructs and pays up front for infrastructure that benefits other parties. In order to compensate parties for capital they provide in front-ending offsite infrastructure construction, a 3.00%7 interest allowance has been charged to the reserve when it is forecast to be in a negative balance. Further, a 1.00% interest credit has been provided to the reserve when it is forecast to be in a positive balance. The graph and table below outline the forecast water levy reserve balances over the 25-year development period. If necessary, an interest staging adjustment has been applied to rates (slightly positive or slightly negative) to ensure that the forecast reserve balance at the end of the 25-year review period always returns to break-even (i.e., developers are not charged too much thereby providing a windfall to the County, nor are they charged too little thereby placing an unequitable burden on taxpayers). Anticipated Sanitary Offsite Levy Reserve Balances
Sanitary Reserve
$1,000,000 $- $(1,000,000)
$(2,000,000) 2020 2023 2026 2029 2032 2035 2038 2041 2044
$ $(3,000,000) $(4,000,000) $(5,000,000) Reserve $(6,000,000) Balance $(7,000,000) Year
7 The 20-year debenture rate at the Alberta Capital Finance Authority at the time of writing.
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Anticipated Sanitary Offsite Levy Reserve Balances
Opening Balance$ (194,279) Year Receipts Expenditure Interest Balance 2020$ 246,542 $ - $ 523 $ 52,786 2021 $ 253,711 $ - $ 3,065 $ 309,562 2022 $ 261,322 $ 6,312,387 $ (172,245) $ (5,913,748) 2023 $ 269,162 $ - $ (169,338) $ (5,813,924) 2024 $ 277,236 $ - $ (166,101) $ (5,702,788) 2025 $ 285,554 $ - $ (162,517) $ (5,579,752) 2026 $ 294,120 $ - $ (158,569) $ (5,444,201) 2027 $ 302,944 $ - $ (154,238) $ (5,295,494) 2028 $ 312,032 $ - $ (149,504) $ (5,132,966) 2029 $ 321,393 $ - $ (144,347) $ (4,955,920) 2030 $ 331,035 $ - $ (138,747) $ (4,763,632) 2031 $ 340,966 $ - $ (132,680) $ (4,555,346) 2032 $ 351,195 $ - $ (126,125) $ (4,330,276) 2033 $ 361,731 $ - $ (119,056) $ (4,087,602) 2034 $ 372,583 $ - $ (111,451) $ (3,826,470) 2035 $ 383,760 $ - $ (103,281) $ (3,545,991) 2036 $ 395,273 $ - $ (94,522) $ (3,245,240) 2037 $ 407,131 $ - $ (85,143) $ (2,923,252) 2038 $ 419,345 $ - $ (75,117) $ (2,579,024) 2039 $ 431,925 $ - $ (64,413) $ (2,211,512) 2040 $ 444,883 $ - $ (52,999) $ (1,819,627) 2041 $ 458,230 $ - $ (40,842) $ (1,402,240) 2042 $ 471,976 $ - $ (27,908) $ (958,171) 2043 $ 484,079 $ - $ (14,223) $ (488,315) 2044 $ 488,315 $ - $ (0) $ (0)
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APPENDIX D: RATE COMPARISONS
The table below compares the weighted average offsite levy rate in the County to rates in other municipalities.
Municipality / Area Average Per Ha. Town of Stony Plain (2007) $69,000 Town of Drayton Valley* (in process) (not incl drainage) $70,000 Lac La Biche County* (not incl drainage) $77,400 Thorhild County $79,688 Sturgeon County Industrial Park* (not incl drainage) $80,700 Town of Calmar* (not incl drainage) $95,700 Red Deer County (Gasline Alley) $96,500 City of Fort Saskatchewan (South Fort) $104,140 Town of Redcliff* $109,200 Leduc County* (2009) $106,300 Town of Devon* $119,960 City of Leduc* $117,500 City of Cold Lake* (in process) $140,530 Town of Beaumont* $161,000 City of Red Deer $203,300 City of Lethbridge $249,000 City of St. Albert* $290,000 City of Edmonton +$300,000
*CORVUS Clients. Based on available information on municipal websites end-2019.
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THORHILD COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
Date: January 26th, 2021
From: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
Subject: Proposed Bylaw 02-2021 Water and Wastewater Rates
1.0 PURPOSE
To seek second and third readings of proposed Bylaw 02-2021 Water and Wastewater Rates.
2.0 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
At the January 12th Council meeting Administration brought forth a new Water and Wastewater Rates Bylaw 02-2021 that reflected a new “flow through” cost formula to address rate increases from the Highway 28/63 Regional Water Services Commission (RWSC). Proposed Bylaw 02-2021 received first reading and now Administration is seeking second and third readings.
3.0 ALTERNATIVES
3.1 Council gives second and third readings to proposed Bylaw 02-2021 Water and Wastewater Rates.
3.2 Council directs Administration to amend proposed Bylaw 02-2021 Water and Wastewater Rates per direction of Council and directs Administration to bring the amended Bylaw back to a future Council meeting.
3.3 Council accepts the Proposed Bylaw 02-2021 report for information.
4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Any rate increase from Hwy 28/53 RWSC is a flow through cost of purchasing water and would have a negative affect on the bottom line of the water department if not accounted for in the rates the County sells water back to the public for.
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
5.1 Proposed Bylaw 02-2021 Water and Wastewater Rates.
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6.0 RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends Council gives second and third readings to proposed Bylaw 02-2021 Water and Wastewater Rates.
Prepared By: Janelle Cornelius, Director of Corporate Services
Approved By: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
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WATER AND WASTEWATER BYLAW
BEING A BYLAW OF THORHILD COUNTY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL TO SET RATES CHARGED TO THE PUBLIC FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES SUPPLIED BY THE MUNICIPALITY.
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 Chapter M- 26, and amendments thereof authorize the Council to repeal and amend any bylaw. All resolutions, bylaws and orders pertaining to water and wastewater (sewer) rates, or collection thereof, prior to this bylaw being hereby repealed and rescinded.
WHEREAS the Council of Thorhild County (referred to as the “County”) deems it advisable to establish a set of rates, rules and regulations, and enforcement thereof as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the water and wastewater services and systems supplied by the municipality.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Thorhild County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled enacts and adopts the Schedule of Rates, Schedules “A” and “B” attached to and forming part of this Bylaw which will effect invoices and bills issued after the date of passage of this Bylaw; and
1. Utility account shall mean an account specific to an individual customer (residential, commercial, industrial and other non-residential customer), or as named on a specified service agreement, containing a register of amounts owed for provision of water and wastewater utility service.
2. All rates charged by the County in connection with any utility shall be due and payable on the day on which any bill or invoice for such rates are forwarded or mailed to the person in whose name the utility account appears on the County record.
3. All utility accounts which remain unpaid after the indicated due date on the invoice or bill described in Section 1 of this bylaw shall be assessed interest charges at the rate of two percent (2.0%) per month until such accounts are paid in full. Any utility account that remains unpaid after the indicated due date shall be deemed to be an account in default.
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a. by action in any court or competent jurisdiction,
b. immediate suspension or discontinuance of service by shutting off the utility being supplied to the consumer,
c. by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the person owing the rates wherever they may be found within the County.
5. Any utility account in default may be assessed for any and all administrative and collection costs relating to the recovery by the County of amounts owed.
6. The Chief Administrative Officer of the County shall exercise the powers of the County specified in Section 3 of this bylaw.
7. In addition to the exercise of the powers specified in Section 3 of this bylaw and subject to Section 553 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, the Chief Administrative Officer may at any time enter, on the assessment of the tax roll of a property the amount or amounts of all utilities in default in respect of any utilities supplied to the subject property.
Bylaw 03-2019, being the previous Water and Wastewater Bylaw of Thorhild County, is hereby repealed.
This Bylaw comes into effect January 1, 2021.
READ A FIRST TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 12th DAY OF January, 2021
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READ A SECOND TIME IN COUNCIL THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2021
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READ A THIRD TIME IN COUNCIL THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2021
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If any portion of this bylaw is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid portion must be severed, and the remainder of the bylaw is deemed valid.
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SCHEDULE A
DEFINITION OF WATER & WASTEWATER RATES AND CHARGES:
Service Charge:
A flat fee charge that is intended to recover costs for such things as: billing and other related charges, customer service, securing supply, energy related charges, communication, facilities, and administration of customer accounts.
Capital Rate Rider:
A flat fee charge that is intended to reflect each customers share of costs of capital program related assets; such as equipment and replacement of defective pipe or installation of new pipe.
Cost of Supply:
A variable charge that reflects the cost of acquiring and providing supply, where applicable, to the County for further distribution to utility (water) account holders.
Hwy 28/63 RWSC is the Highway 28/63 Regional Water Service Commission.
Industrial User:
Not for human consumption purposes. ie: oilfield, construction
SCHEDULE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES AND CHARGES:
Thorhild Water Billing Item Charge Application
Residential and non- $24.00 per billing month per utility Service Charge residential account $3.034 plus the flow through Cost of Supply – Residential and non- per cubic meter consumed cost from Consumption Charge residential during each billing period Hwy 28/63 RWSC
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Page 67 of 158 Residential and non- Per billing month per utility Capital Rate Rider $4.00 residential account
Thorhild Billing Item Charge Application Wastewater Residential $14.00 per billing month per utility Service Charge Other non- $25.00 account residential per 50% cubic meter of water Residential and Consumption Charge $2.17 consumed during each billing other non-residential period
Thorhild Billing Item Charge Application Truckfill $3.034 plus the flow through Resident Cost of Supply cost from per cubic meter consumed Hwy 28/63 RWSC
Industrial User Cost of Supply $8.24 per cubic meter consumed
Radway Water Billing Item Charge Application
Residential and non- per billing month per utility Service Charge $24.00 residential account $3.034 plus the flow through Cost of Supply – Residential and non- per cubic meter consumed cost from Consumption Charge residential during each billing period Hwy 28/63 RWSC
Residential and non- per billing month per utility Capital Rate Rider $4.00 residential account
Radway Billing Item Charge Application Wastewater Residential $14.00 per billing month per utility Service Charge Other non- $25.00 account residential Residential per 50% cubic meter of water Consumption Charge Other non- $2.17 consumed during each billing residential period
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Industrial User Cost of Supply $8.24 per cubic meter consumed
Egremont Water Billing Item Charge Application
Residential and non- per billing month per utility Service Charge $24.00 residential account $3.034 plus the flow through cost Cost of Supply – Residential and non- per cubic meter consumed from Hwy Consumption Charge residential during each billing period 28/63 RWSC
Residential and non- per billing month per utility Capital Rate Rider $4.00 residential account
Egremont Billing Item Charge Application Wastewater Residential $14.00 per billing month per utility Service Charge Other non-residential $25.00 account per 50% cubic meter of water Residential Consumption Charge $2.17 consumed during each billing Other non-residential period
Egremont Billing Item Charge Application Truckfill $3.034 plus the flow through Resident Cost of Supply cost from Per cubic meter consumed Hwy 28/63 RWSC
Industrial User Cost of Supply $8.24 per cubic meter consumed
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Residential and non- per billing month per utility Service Charge $24.00 residential account $3.034 plus the flow through Cost of Supply – Residential and non- per cubic meter consumed cost from Consumption Charge residential during each billing period Hwy 28/63 RWSC
Residential and non- per billing month per utility Capital Rate Rider $4.00 residential account
Newbrook Billing Item Charge Application Wastewater Residential $14.00 per billing month per utility Service Charge Other non- $25.00 account residential Residential per 50% cubic meter of water Consumption Charge Other non- $2.17 consumed during each billing residential period
Newbrook Billing Item Charge Application Truckfill $3.034 plus the flow through Resident Cost of Supply cost from Per cubic meter consumed Hwy 28/63 RWSC
Industrial User Cost of Supply $8.24 per cubic meter consumed
Abee Billing Item Charge Application Truckfill $3.034 plus the flow through Resident Cost of Supply cost from Per cubic meter consumed Hwy 28/63 RWSC
Industrial User Cost of Supply $8.24 per cubic meter consumed
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Page 70 of 158 Opal Billing Item Charge Application Wastewater Residential and per billing month per utility Flat Rate $17.00 Commercial account
Opal Billing Item Charge Application Truckfill per cubic meter consumed Cost of Supply $3.00 during each billing period
Alpen Billing Item Charge Application Truckfill per cubic meter consumed Cost of Supply $3.00 during each billing period
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DEFINITION OF OTHER WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES AND CHARGES
Meter Testing: A flat fee charge that is intended to reflect the cost of removing, testing and re-installation of a meter that the consumer believes is faulty. Should the meter be found to be faulty the consumer will be credited back the Meter Testing charge.
Arrears Administration: A combination of a flat fee charge and variable charge that is intended to reflect the cost of managing and processing the administration and collection of utility accounts that are deemed to be in payment arrears or default.
Re-connection Charge: A flat fee charge that is intended to reflect the cost of re-installing utility service to a consumer that was previously disconnected due to a default in utility account.
Deposit: A onetime flat fee, refundable payment, applicable to new utility account holders with intermit or absent credit history; payable prior to commencement of service. Fee is refundable, less any outstanding amounts owed upon termination of service.
SCHEDULE OF OTHER WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES AND CHARGES:
Charge Application Billing Item Meter Testing $100.00 per request or event Arrears Administration $20.00 per notification or event plus any additional costs that may be incurred Re-connection Charge $75.00 per request or event Deposit $300.00 per utility account, where deemed necessary – applied prior to activation of new service
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THORHILD COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
Date: January 26, 2021 From: Paul Hanlan RPP, Chief Administrative Officer
Subject: Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021
1.0 PURPOSE: To bring forth the Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021 for second and third readings.
2.0 BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Community Economic Development Board put forth recommendations to Council for amendments to the Thorhild Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 1191- 2014.
The CEDAB recommended changes have been incorporated into the Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021, as well as Council’s amendment.
Resolution 11-2021
Moved by Councillor Wayne Croswell that Council gives first reading to proposed Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021 with the following amendment: 4.1.2 A maximum of six public members at large who are residents of Thorhild County.
3.0 ALTERNATIVES:
3.1 Council gives second and third reading to Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021.
3.2 Council gives second reading to Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021 and directs Administration to make changes to the bylaw, as per Council input and bring the bylaw back to a future Council meeting.
3.3 Council defeats the second reading of Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021.
4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None
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5.0 ATTACHMENT:
• Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021
6.0 RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Council gives second and third reading to Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021.
Prepared By: ______Carol Revega, CLGM, CIM, Manager Legislative Services
Approved By: Paul Hanlan RPP, Chief Administrative Officer
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Bylaw 04-2021 Community Economic Development Advisory Board
BEING A BYLAW OF THORHILD COUNTY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, M-26 and amendments thereto, a municipality may pass bylaws in the relation to the establishment and functions of council committees, and to the procedures to be followed by council committees;
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, M-26 and amendments thereto, a council committee may consist of a combination of councillors and other persons;
AND WHEREAS, the Thorhild County wishes to establish a council committee that acts in an advisory role by making recommendations and providing strategic advice to Council on economic and business development matters in Thorhild County;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council for Thorhild County, duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
1.0 BYLAW TITLE
1.1 This bylaw is called the Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw.
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Board means the Community Economic Development Advisory Board. 2.2 Board Member means an individual appointed to the Board by Thorhild County Council. 2.3 Chairperson means the individual elected by the Board. 2.4 Chief Administrative Officer means the administrative head of Thorhild County. 2.5 Council means Thorhild County Council. 2.6 County means Thorhild County.
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2.7 Economic Development Officer means the individual appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer. 2.8 Vice Chairperson means the individual elected by the Board to fulfill the Chairperson’s duties in the absence of the Chairperson
3.0 DUTIES OF THE BOARD
3.1 The Community Economic Development Advisory Board is hereby established.
3.2 The mandate of the Board shall be as follows:
3.1.1 To assist the County in developing a vision for the economic development of the County.
3.1.2 To review and discuss topics relating to the promotion of economic well-being for the County.
3.1.3 Review and forward recommendations to the County on existing or proposed policies and programs affecting economic development for the County.
3.1.4 In conjunction with the County, actively promote the County in general.
3.1.5 The Board will perform its duties in an advisory capacity only and will forward recommendations to the County for further consideration.
3.1.6 Neither the Board nor any Board Members shall have the power to pledge the credit of the County in connection with any matters whatsoever, nor shall have any power to authorize any expenditure charged against the County.
4.0 MEMBERSHIP
4.1 The Voting Membership of the Board shall consist of:
4.1.1 One (1) Elected Official from County Council.
4.1.2 A maximum of six (6) public Members at large, who are residents of Thorhild County.
4.1.3 Preferably, a maximum of two (2) public Members at large shall reside in the same electoral division of the County.
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4.2 The Board Members will be appointed, by resolution of Council during the County’s Organizational Meeting.
4.2.1 Three public Members shall be appointed for a two (2) year term.
4.2.2 Three public Members shall be appointed or a three (3) year term.
4.2.3 Public Members can be appointed for a maximum of three (3) terms at the pleasure of Council, with the exception of the Councill Member, who shall be appointed for a one-year (1) term at the annual organizational meeting of Council.
4.2.4 If a public Member sits out one (1) year they are eligible to be reappointed to the Board.
4.3 The Chair of the Board will be the elected by the Members of the Community Economic Development Advisory Board at the Organizational Meeting of the Board each year.
4.4 The quorum of the Board is the majority of all the voting Members that are appointed to the Board.
4.5 Decisions of the Board shall be decided by majority vote of those present at a meeting, without the need for a seconder.
4.6 The Chairperson will decide on questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Board
4.7 If any Member of the Board is absent three (3) consecutive regular meetings, the Board may declare the office of such Board Member to be vacant and advise the County accordingly.
5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
5.1 The Economic Development Officer of the County, or his designate, shall be the recording secretary for the Board.
5.2 The Economic Development Officer of the County, shall:
5.2.1 Notify all Board Members of the holding of any regular or special meetings.
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5.2.4 Maintain all records and correspondence that are relevant to the Board.
5.2.5 Carry out such other relevant administrative duties as the Board may require, subject to the Chief Administration Officer’s direction.
6.0 MEETING PROCEDURES
6.1 The Board may request individuals or representatives from other organizations to attend meetings of the Board to serve as a resource.
6.2 Meetings of the Board shall be held a minimum of four (4) times per year.
6.3 Meetings of the Board shall be on a regular basis at such time to be set by resolution of the Board.
6.4 Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson.
6.5 Per diems and travel expenses:
6.5.1 For Council Members to attend meetings of the Board shall be paid at regular Council per diem and expenses rates, as approved by Council from time to time.
6.5.2 For public Members at large to attend meetings of the Board shall be paid at the rates in accordance with the policies as established by the County.
7.0 SEVERABILITY
7.1 Every provision of this bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any provision is declared invalid by a Court, then the invalid provisions shall be severed and the remainder provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
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Thorhild Economic Development Advisory Board By-law 1191-2014 is repealed.
This Bylaw comes into effect upon the date of the passing of the final reading.
READ A FIRST TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 12th DAY OF JANUARY 2021
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Chief Administrative Officer
READ A SECOND TIME IN COUNCIL THIS ___ DAY OF ______, 2021
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READ A THIRD TIME IN COUNCIL THIS ___ DAY OF ______, 2021
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THORHILD COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
Date: January 26th, 2021
From: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
Subject: Proposed Parks Bylaw 05-2021
1.0 PURPOSE
To bring forth the proposed Parks Bylaw 05-2021, to seek Council’s consideration of all three readings.
2.0 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
The Parks Bylaw is being amended based on Council 2021 budget decision allowing for Seasonal Site Rentals at Halfmoon Lake Campground. The current bylaw only allows stays to a maximum of 14 days.
In the attached proposed Bylaw the following additions have been made: Highlighted in yellow are the changes. • seasonal site usage; • unsupervised children; and • the ability of the caretaker to issue a suspension notice.
Administration is requesting all three readings of the Bylaw in order to meet advertising timelines for • County residents to apply for seasonal sites. • Non-residents to apply for seasonal sites.
3.0 ALTERNATIVES
3.1 Council gives all three (3) readings to proposed Parks Bylaw 05-2021.
3.2 Council gives first reading to proposed Parks Bylaw 05-2021.
3.3 Council directs Administration to make changes to the proposed Parks Bylaw 05-2021 as per Council input and bring the bylaw back to a future Council meeting.
3.4 Council defeats the first reading of proposed Parks Bylaw 05-2021.
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4.0 ATTACHMENTS
4.1 Proposed Parks Bylaw 05-2021; all changes are highlighted in yellow.
4.2 Parks Bylaw 13-2020
5.0 RECOMMENDATION
Council gives all three readings to proposed Parks Bylaw 05-2021.
Prepared By: ______Carolyn Sedlowsky, Manager of Community Services
Reviewed By: ______Carol Revega, Director of County Services
Approved By: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
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Bylaw: 05-2021
Parks Bylaw
A BYLAW OF THORHILD COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO ESTABLISH OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL COUNTY OWNED MUNICIPAL PARKS. ______
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-226, R.S.A 2000, and amendments thereto, the Council may pass a Bylaw for the purposes of safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; WHEREAS the Parks of Thorhild County are valued assets and protecting their value is high priority to ensure that they remain safe and accessible;
WHEREAS this Bylaw shall apply to all municipal owned Parks in Thorhild County; NOW THEREFORE the Council for Thorhild County, duly assembled, enacts as follows: 1. TITLE
1.1. This Bylaw may be cited as the “Parks Bylaw”.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1. The following words and phrases mean”
2.1.1. “Animal” means a domestic or wild Animal.
2.1.2. “Boat” means any device that floats on the water, which includes but is not limited to; motorized boats, non-motorized boats, kayaks, air inflatable floatable devices, paddleboard, and/or canoe.
2.1.3. “Campground” means a Park or a portion of a park that has been designated by the County where overnight camping is permitted.
2.1.4. “Camping Accommodation Unit” includes but is not limited to; tent, tent trailer, truck camper, van, camper trailer, and/or motorhome.
2.1.5. “Campsite” means a designated or assigned area in a Campground.
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2.1.6. “Cannabis” and “Cannabis Accessory” has the meaning given to it in the Cannabis Act.
2.1.7. “Caretaker” means a Person who is the contractor or employee for Thorhild County for the express purpose of monitoring activities, issuing permits and enforcing the rules and regulations of the Park or Campground.
2.1.8. “Chief Administrative Officer” means the Chief Administrative Officer of the County or their designate.
2.1.9. “Council” means the Council of Thorhild County.
2.1.10. “County” means Thorhild County.
2.1.11. “Day Use Area” means a portion of a Park designated for use between the hours of 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM and not intended for overnight usage.
2.1.12. “Debris” shall mean scattered pieces of waste or remains such as, but not limited to, construction materials, metal, soil, oversized rocks, rubble, tarps, spoilage, etc.
2.1.13. “Drone” shall mean an unmanned aircraft or ship that can vary in size, shape, form and speed that is guided or operated by remote control or onboard computer.
2.1.14. “Motor Vehicle” means a Motor Vehicle as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.
2.1.15. “Noise” means any sound that will likely disturb the peace of others; including but not limited to; music, tools, voices and vehicles; the type, intensity, and duration of the Noise will be considered.
2.1.16. “Liquor” means Liquor as defined in the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act.
2.1.17. “Off Highway Vehicle” means any Off-Highway Vehicle as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.
2.1.18. “Park” means any developed or undeveloped space owned, controlled, or maintained by the County that is:
2.1.18.1. Dedicated for the common use and enjoyment of the public;
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2.1.18.2. Intended to be used by members of the public for recreation and general enjoyment;
2.1.18.3. Preserved as a natural area;
2.1.18.4. Designated or districted as park or park corridor land;
2.1.18.5. Dedicated as municipal reserve, environmental reserve, or a public utility lot pursuant to the Municipal Government Act RSA 2000 cM26;
2.1.18.6. That portion of a boulevard contiguous with, partially within, or fully within the property referenced in subsections (2.1.17.1) – (2.1.17.5) above;
2.1.18.7. For the purposes of this Bylaw, Parks include sidewalks and trails contained within them, named Parks and green spaces; and
2.1.18.8. For the purposes of this Bylaw, Parks include Campgrounds, Playgrounds and Day use areas.
2.1.19. “Peace Officer” means an individual appointed under the authority of the Peace Officer Act, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in the employment of Thorhild County.
2.1.20. “Permit” means Thorhild County’s expressed written permission to use an area within a Park or Campground, via a formal request.
2.1.21. “Person” includes an individual corporation, firm, partnership, association or corporate body.
2.1.22. “Playground” means any kind of structure or collection of structures which is designed and intended for recreational uses such as climbing, swinging, hanging, crawling, jumping, stepping whether over, under, through, and includes the distinct material in which the structure or apparatus is mounted.
2.1.23. “Projectile Weapon” means a device from which any projectile can be discharged and that is capable of causing serious bodily harm or death to a person or Animal, and includes, but is not limited to:
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2.1.23.1. Devices which project either single or multiple projectiles at high velocity through a controlled explosion including but not limited to; firearms, bows including crossbows, potato canons, sling shots and BB, pellet, airsoft and paintball guns.
2.1.24. “Seasonal Site” means a site that is authorized to be booked by a Person from Mid May thru to September 30 for their usage for the season.
2.1.25. “Suspension Notice” means any notice given to a Person suspending their rights to stay in a Park.
2.1.26. “Vegetation” includes all trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, grass and all ground cover, whether it is wild or has been planted.
2.1.27. “Violation Tag” means a Violation ticket issued under Part III of the Provincial Offences Procedures Act.
2.1.28. “Waste” means articles including but not limited to the following: solid wastes, loose litter, food waste, wastepaper, cardboard, food containers, animal feces or garbage bags.
3. GENERAL
3.1. All Persons visiting a Park area must adhere to all County Bylaws.
3.2. Persons utilizing a Park do so at their own risk.
3.3. Persons shall comply with any lawful order and instructions, prohibitions and directions as posted by signage or notice made or issued pursuant to this Bylaw.
3.4. The County and its agents shall not be liable for loss or damage caused by anything done or omitted to be done in good faith in the performance or intended performance of their functions, duties or powers under this Bylaw.
3.5. No Person shall enter or remain in a Park where travel or access restrictions have been imposed under any legislation.
3.6. Persons venturing onto the ice surface or water at the Radway Fish Pond do so at their own risk.
3.7. All Parks including Day Use Areas and Playgrounds are open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; unless otherwise posted.
3.8. Persons using a Park must collect and dispose of their own waste in the appropriate receptacles on site.
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3.9. No Person shall defecate or urinate anywhere in a Park other than in a washroom designated for use for Persons at a Park.
3.10. No Persons shall bath or clean anything near a body of water, stand pipe, well or pump in any Park unless authorized by the County.
3.11. No Persons shall cause or permit any Noise, use vulgar or insulting language, become disorderly or destructive that, in the opinion of a Peace Officer, disturbs the peace and enjoyment of a Park, Day-Use Area or Campground by others.
3.12. No Person shall remove, destroy, mutilate, deface, or misuse any property in a Park.
3.13. Persons shall not construct or place buildings or other Debris in any Park.
3.14. Persons shall not damage, disturb, destroy, remove, affix signage to, or otherwise interfere with or use for a purpose not intended, as Vegetation in a Park.
3.15. No Person shall leave a child under the age of 16 years unsupervised at the Halfmoon Lake Campground; and furthermore no one shall leave a child under the age of 18 years unsupervised on a Seasonal Site at Halfmoon Lake Campground.
4. PERMITS
4.1. The County may issue Seasonal Site, individual Campsite, Day Use Area, parking, Camping Accommodation Unit and Group Camping Permits under this Bylaw.
4.2. No Person shall remain overnight in a Park except in an area designated for overnight use unless they are authorized by the Caretaker or have a valid Permit under this Bylaw to do so.
4.3. The County may provide designated areas within its Parks and Campgrounds for Camping and Day Use purposes.
4.3.1. The holder of a Permit shall have applicable Permit or proof of payment available for inspection at any time and shall produce it for inspection at the request of a Peace Officer, Caretaker or County staff.
4.3.2. A Camping Permit is considered issued once a Campsite has been paid for.
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4.3.3. A Camping Permit may be revoked at the discretion of the Caretaker and/or Peace Officer.
4.3.4. Any Permit may be amended, varied or revoked at any time by the Chief Administrative Officer.
4.3.5. Upon their expiry, cancellation or exit the Permit holder shall ensure the area being used is vacated and that all Camping Accommodation Unit(s), equipment and other property and persons belonging to them is removed.
4.4. Persons utilizing a Day Use Area shall pay the applicable fee(s) as per the Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
4.5. No Person shall;
4.5.1. Alter a Permit; or
4.5.2. Transfer a Permit to another person; unless otherwise stated on the Permit.
4.6. The Person holding a Seasonal Site/camping permit must be 18 years or older; Day Use Permits can be issued to those 16 years or older.
5. CAMPING
5.1. No Person shall camp or take up temporary overnight residence utilizing a vehicle or Camping Accommodation Unit in any Park that is not designated as a Campground.
5.2. Where a Campground is developed with individual campsites, the maximum allowable combination of Motor Vehicles, Camping Accommodations Units and pieces of towed equipment permitted on an individual campsite is three (3) and of the three (3), no more than one (1) may be a Camping Accommodation Unit, unless the site is designated for more.
5.3. Halfmoon Lake Campground Seasonal Sites can be applied for thru Thorhild County from February 1 thru to March 15 each year at a rate set out in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw; after this any site not allocated by May 1 as a Seasonal Site, will become available for regular daily rental May 10 by contacting the Campground directly at a rate set as out in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
5.3.1. County residents will be given first priority to apply for Seasonal Sites.
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5.4. Thorhild Centennial Park Campground is operated on a first-come, first-serve basis and Persons must register their stay with Thorhild County; and pay fees as per the Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
5.5. The maximum time a camper may stay in one Campsite is fourteen (14) consecutive days; unless it is a Seasonal Site designated at Halfmoon Lake Campground.
5.6. Generators must be turned off between the hours of 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM, unless otherwise authorized by Caretaker.
5.7. Quiet time hours are in effect from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM every day of the week, unless otherwise posted.
5.8. Campsite checkout is 11:00 AM.
5.9. All Persons camping in a group setting shall appoint a representative who shall take responsibility of the respective groups and will be responsible for booking arrangements and payment of Campground fees.
5.10. The County shall not provide public access through Halfmoon Lake Campground from October 15 – May 14 of each year.
5.11. Persons renting a Seasonal Site must remove all property from site by October 10 of the season.
6. ANIMALS
6.1. Persons having the custody or control of an Animal, shall not allow an Animal to enter or remain in a Park unless it is secured and/or restrained.
6.2. Persons shall not allow Animals to bark, howl or make any other loud noise for a continuous period so as to unreasonably disturb the peace and tranquility of the Park.
6.3. Persons having custody or control of an Animal shall not bring into or allow an Animal to enter or remain in an area in a Park that is a public space, designated swimming area, beach area, boat launch or other areas where prohibited by signage.
6.4. Persons whose Animal defecates on Park property shall immediately remove any defecated matter.
6.5. A Peace Officer or Caretaker may refuse to admit or require an Animal to be removed from the area if, in their opinion:
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6.5.1. it is not under the control of a responsible Person; or
6.5.2. may be a nuisance or damage to the life, safety, health, property or comfort of any Person or Animal.
6.6. The Person having custody or ownership that claims an impounded Animal from the Peace Officer, shall pay impoundment and subsistence fees charged for the impoundment of the Animal.
6.7. No person shall feed, hunt, harass, trap, injure, kill, or throw something at any Animal in a Park where it can alarm or cause possible injury to the Animal.
7. FIRE/FIREWORKS
7.1. Where Thorhild County and its agents are of the opinion that a fire hazard exists in a Park, they may, by erecting signs and notices for the purpose of prohibiting the setting, lighting or maintaining of fires in the Park.
7.2. Persons shall not:
7.2.1. Leave a fire unattended;
7.2.2. Deposit or dispose of hot coals, ashes, embers or any other burning or smoldering material in a place other than a fire pit, or other place provided for that purpose by Thorhild County;
7.2.3. Set, light or maintain a fire in a Park or part of a Park, where signs or notices have been erected prohibiting such acts except in a fire pit or other facility designed for that purpose;
7.2.4. Set, light, maintain any type of fire during a fire ban;
7.2.5. Allow a fire to spread;
7.2.6. Burn treated lumber, tires, rubber, plastics, or any other similar material that may emit a noxious gas and/or smell when burned; and/or
7.2.7. Set off fireworks in any part of a Park, unless otherwise authorized by Thorhild County.
8. PROJECTILE WEAPONS AND DRONES
8.1. No Persons shall have in their possession or discharge a Projectile Weapon in a Park area.
8.2. No Person shall operate a Drone in any Park area.
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9. LIQUOR, CANNABIS, VAPING, SMOKING
9.1. The consumption of Liquor is permitted only at Campsites.
9.2. Persons shall not smoke or vape within five (5) meters of a Park building or structure, playground, tennis court, ball diamond, beach area, ski area and pool facility.
9.3. The use of cannabis is prohibited from use in any Park as per Thorhild County’s Consumption of Cannabis Bylaw.
9.4. Persons shall not contravene the provisions of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, or any other federal or provincial regulation pertaining to alcohol and/or cannabis use.
10. VEHICLES
10.1. All Persons visiting a Park must park their Motor Vehicle in a designated area and shall not obstruct the free flow of traffic.
10.2. No Person shall:
10.2.1. Contravene the provisions of the Traffic Safety Act;
10.2.2. Operate a Motor Vehicle within a Park except on a roadway unless they have written authorization from a Peace Officer;
10.2.3. Operate an Off-Highway Vehicle within the Park or any other such specialised means of conveyance, whether driven or propelled by human power;
10.2.4. Operate a Boat on Radway Fish Pond unless expressly allowed to do so by the County; and/or
10.2.5. Moore a Boat to any dock installed by the County, unless otherwise allowed.
11. AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEMENT
11.1. Peace Officers and Caretakers may:
11.1.1. Refuse the entry of any Person to a Park;
11.1.2. Prohibit the entry of a Person into the Campground and Day-Use Area for non-payment of fees;
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11.1.3. Order any Person in a Park to cease or refrain from any action, omission or conduct that in their opinion is an offense, dangerous to life or property or detrimental to the use and enjoyment of the Park by other persons; and
11.1.4. Failure to comply with an order under section 11.1.3. may result in a Suspension Notice being issued for a period of 3 days and up to the remainder of the season.
11.2. Peace Officers may:
11.2.1. Enter on and inspect any land, road, structure in a Park;
11.2.2. Order the removal of any unauthorized structure in a Park; and
11.2.3. Remove any Person or associated company who are in contravention of this or any other County Bylaw associated to Parks or any other legislation.
11.3. Persons shall not:
11.3.1. Fail to comply with a lawful order or request of Peace Officers or Caretaker, and/or
11.3.2. Obstruct a Peace Officer in the execution of their duties.
11.4. Persons who have been:
11.4.1. Ordered removed from a Park, pursuant to this Bylaw, shall vacate the area within one (1) hour of notification and be suspended from all Parks, Playgrounds and Campgrounds for a 72-hour period; and/or,
11.4.2. Suspended from a Park pursuant to this Bylaw, may at the discretion of the Peace Officer, only enter that Park with their accompaniment to pick up belongings left behind.
12. PENALTIES
12.1. Persons who contravene any provision of this Bylaw are guilty of an offence and are liable on summary conviction to a fine or not more than $10,000.00 per occurrence or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both, as specifically detailed in the MGA of in this Bylaw.
12.2. Where a Peace Officer believes persons have contravened any provision of this:
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12.2.1. May serve upon such person a Violation Ticket in accordance with Part 3 of the Provincial Procedures Act;
12.2.2. The specified penalty payable in respect of a contravention of a provision of this Bylaw is the amount shown in the appendix of this Bylaw in respect to that provision;
12.2.3. Where any person contravenes the same section of this Bylaw twice or more within a 12-month period, the specified penalty payable in respect of the second or subsequent contravention shall be double the amount set out in the appendix; and
12.2.4. If a motor vehicle, Off-Highway Vehicle, aircraft, boat, trailer or Camping Accommodation Unit is involved in a contravention of this Bylaw, the registered owner of that property is guilty of an offence.
13. Severability
13.1. Each section of this Bylaw shall be read and construed as being separate and severable from each other section. Furthermore, should any section of this Bylaw be found to have been improperly enacted, that section or part shall be regarded as being severable from this Bylaw and the remaining Bylaw shall be effective and enforceable.
14. Repeals
14.1. The following County Bylaws are repealed:
14.1.1. Parks Bylaw 13-2020
15. Enactment
15.1. This Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon third and final reading.
READ A FIRST TIME IN COUNCIL THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2021.
______Reeve
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______Chief Administrative Officer
READ A SECOND TIME IN COUNCIL THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2021
______Reeve
______Chief Administrative Officer
READ A THIRD TIME IN COUNCIL THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2021
______Reeve
______Chief Administrative Officer
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SECTION OFFENSE: PENALTY 3.3 Fail to obey instruction, prohibitions or direction by sign, notice $200.00 3.5 Occupying/entering an unauthorized Park $250.00 3.8 Fail to use proper waste facility $250.00 3.9 Defecate or urinate in a park $300.00 3.11 Causing or permitting Noise that disturbs the peace of others $250.00 3.12 Remove, destroy, mutilate, deface or misuse property $500.00 3.13 Construct or place any building or Debris $500.00 3.14 Interfere with any Vegetation $100.00 3.15 Leave a child unsupervised First Offence Suspension Notice 1 week Second Offence Suspension Notice 90 Days Third Offence Suspension Notice Season
4.2 Patron remains in Park, Playground, Day Use after authorized hours $150.00 4.3.1 Fails to have Permit or proof of payment available for inspection $150.00 4.3.5 Fail to remove property $150.00 4.4 Entering a Park without payment $150.00 4.5.1 Alter a Permit issued $150.00 4.5.2 Transfer Permit to another person $150.00 5.1 Camping or setting up temporary residence $150.00 5.2 Excessive number of Camping Accommodation Units in a Campsite $150.00 5.5 Remain longer than 14 days in Campsite $150.00 5.6 Allow generator to be operated during restricted hours $250.00 5.9 Failure of Permit holder to properly allocate responsibility for the campsite? $100.00 5.11 Failure to remove property by October 10 $250.00 6.1 Fail to keep an Animal properly secured or restrained $300.00 6.2 Allow an Animal to bark, howl or other noises excessively $250.00
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6.3 Have an Animal in a prohibited area $150.00 6.4 Fail to remove Animal defecation $150.00 6.5.1 Failure to control an Animal $150.00
6.7 Feed, hunt, harass, trap, injure, kill or throw something at an animal $500.00 7.2.1 Leave a fire unattended $500.00 7.2.2 Improperly dispose of hot coals or ashes in none approved appliance $500.00 7.2.3 Light a fire in other than an approved receptable or location $500.00 7.2.4 Lighting a fire during a fire ban $1000.00 7.2.5 Allow a fire to spread $500.00 7.2.6 Burn material that emits a noxious gas and/or smell $300.00 7.2.7 Unauthorized discharge of fireworks within a Park $300.00 8.1 Possession or Discharge Projectile Weapon in a Park $500.00 8.2 Fly a Drone in a Park $250.00 9.1 Possess open Liquor when not in an approved area $500.00 9.2 Smoke or vape within 5 meters of a Park building or structure, playground, $250.00 tennis court, ball diamond, beach area, ski area and pool facility
9.3 Use of prohibited products in a public space $500.00 9.4 Contravene the Gaming and Liquor Act $250.00
10.1 Unauthorized parking or obstruction of traffic $150.00 10.2.2 Operate a vehicle in an unauthorized area of a Park $250.00 10.2.3 Operate prohibited means of conveyance in a Park $250.00 10.2.4 Operate a Boat on Radway Fish Pond $100.00 10.2.5 Moore a Boat to a dock $100.00 11.3.1 Fail to comply with order issued by Peace Officer $500.00 11.3.2 Obstruct a Peace Officer $500.00 11.4.1 Fail to comply with suspension notice $250.00
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THORHILD COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
Date: January 26th, 2021 To: Council From: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
Subject: Proposed Bylaw 06-2021 Schedule of Fees
1.0 PURPOSE
To seek Council direction on proposed Bylaw 06-2021 the Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
2.0 BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The current Schedule of Fees Bylaw 10-2020 includes fees for the provision of various services provided for by the County.
During the 2021 budget deliberations Council wished to move to seasonal sites at the Half Moon Lake Campground. For Council’s consideration, Administration has provided recommendations to the Bylaw to accommodate the seasonal site rental fee and other related fees. These are:
Section Item Current Revise To Campgrounds Use of Campground Facilities
i) Seasonal Site *NEW* $2,000.00 Rental
ii) Seasonal Site *NEW* $50.00 Rental Application Fee
iii) Seasonal Site *NEW* $200.00 Rental Damage Deposit
iv) Seasonal Storage *NEW* $200.00 Site Rental
v) Seasonal Site Refund Administration Fee *NEW* $50.00
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vi) Camping Stall with 30.00/night no change Power (includes boat launch)
vii) Camping Stall $20.00/night no change without Power (includes boat launch)
viii) Extra Tent on Site $20.00/tent no change
ix) Group Use Site $100.00/night REMOVE
Campsite Deposit *NEW* Equal to One Night Rental Fee
x) Day Use $10.00/ no change vehicle $5.00/person (walk in, bicycle in)
xi) Day Use with Boat $20.00/ no change Launch vehicle
xii) Annual Pass for $45.00/ no change Day Use vehicle
xiii) Annual Pass for $100.00/ no change Day Use with Boat vehicle Launch
xiv) Annual Commercial $350.00 no change Pass (includes Day Use with Boat Launch and up to 2 vehicles per visit)
3.0 ALTERNATIVES
3.1 Council gives first reading to proposed Bylaw 06-2021.
3.2 Council gives first, second and third readings to proposed Bylaw 06-2021.
3.3 Council provides directions for amendments to proposed Bylaw 06-2021.
3.4 Council accepts for information.
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4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Fees must be established in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw in order to charge customers for seasonal lots.
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
5.1 Draft Bylaw 06-2021 Schedule of Fees
6.0 OTHER COMMENTS
Other than under the “Campgrounds” section of the Schedule of Fees Bylaw, no other changes are being recommended at this time.
7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
Council gives first, second and third readings to proposed Bylaw 06-2021.
Prepared By: Janelle Cornelius, Director of Corporate Services
Reviewed By: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
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Bylaw: 06-2021
Schedule of Fees Bylaw
BEING A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE THORHILD COUNTY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE PROVISION OF VARIOUS SERVICES AS WELL AS INFORMATION SERVICES THAT DO NOT FALL WITHIN THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROECTION OF PRIVACY ACT.
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter M-26 as amended, Council may pass a bylaw for services provided by or on behalf of the municipality;
NOW THEREFORE under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of Thorhild County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1.0 This Bylaw may be cited as the “Schedule of Fees Bylaw”
2.0 That Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this Bylaw, is adopted as the Schedule of Fees.
Bylaw 10-2020 of Thorhild County is hereby repealed.
This Bylaw comes into effect on the day of final reading.
Read a first time this _____ day of ______2021.
______Reeve, Kevin Grumetza
______Paul Hanlan, CAO
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______Reeve, Kevin Grumetza
______Paul Hanlan, CAO
Read a third and final time this _____ day of ______2021.
______Reeve, Kevin Grumetza
______Paul Hanlan, CAO
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Schedule of Fees
The amount which the Thorhild County may charge for the supply of information, goods and services, shall be the amounts set out opposite the section number and/or description below, plus Goods and Services Tax (GST) where applicable:
SECTION DESCRIPTION FEE (after GST) Administration
1(a) County Map i) Picked up at office $17.50
ii) Mailed (flat) $20.00
iii) Mailed (rolled) $17.50 + cost of postage
1(b) Faxing – sending within a sixty-mile radius (including City of Edmonton) i) for first page $2.00
ii) for each page thereafter $1.00
1(c) Faxing – sending long distance (further than sixty-mile radius) i) for first page $5.00
ii) for each page thereafter $1.00
1(d) Faxing – sending out of province/out of country i) for first page $10.00
ii) for each page thereafter $5.00
1(e) Faxing – receiving i) for first page $2.00
ii) for each page thereafter $0.50
1(f) Photocopies (black & white) i) for first copy $0.50
ii) for each copy thereafter $0.25
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1(h) Color Photocopies $1.00/copy
1(i) NSF Charge $20.00
1(j) Locating & retrieving information or for supervising the $25.00/hr examination of a record (minimum charge of ¼ hour - $6.25)
1(k) Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Refer to Request Bylaw 1150-2011
1(l) Budget Presentation Package $25.00/pkg (unbound) $30.00/pkg (bound)
Planning and Development
2(a) Land Use Bylaw Amendment $1,000.00
2(b) Municipal Development Plan Amendment $1,000.00
2(c) New Area Structure Plan Application, Development Concept $1,000.00 Plan or Outline Plan
2(d) Area Structure Plan Amendment $1,000.00
2(e) Encroachment Agreement Application $200.00
2(f) Development Permit i) Permitted use, when no relaxation or variance any $70.00 regulation of the Land Use Bylaw is being requested
ii) Discretionary use, or for a permitted use when a relaxation $200.00 or variance of any regulation of the Land Use Bylaw is being requested
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iii) Discretionary Use – Natural Resource Extraction Under 5 $1,500.00 Hectares
iv) Discretionary Use – Natural Resource Extraction Over 5 $2,500.00 Hectares
v) Demolition or Removal $15.00
vi) Development prior to Development Permit Double the fee in i) and ii) above; not applicable to iii), iv) & v)
2(g) Subdivision Fees – First parcel out (i.e. first-time property subdivision – 10 acres out of 160 acres) i) Application Fee $500.00
ii) Endorsement Fee (per lot) $150.00
2(h) Subdivision Fees – Two lots (i.e. first-time property subdivision – 80/80 acre split) i) Application Fee $600.00
ii) Endorsement Fee (per lot) $150.00
2(i) Subdivision Fees – Three or more lots (i.e. two lots with a remaining parcel) i) Application Fee $400.00
ii) Per lot with Application Fee $250.00
iii) Endorsement Fee (per lot) $150.00
2(j) Subdivision Extensions $250.00
2(k) Subdivision Approach Deposits i) Deposit – includes one inspection $2,000.00
ii) Inspection fee for each additional inspection as required $100.00
2(l) Compliance Certificate i) Simple $100.00
ii) Complex $100.00
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iii) Express (within 3 business days) $150.00
2(m) Development Appeal Hearing $200.00
2(n) Development Agreements i) Major: Multi-lot residential, commercial or industrial $1,000.00
ii) Minor: Commercial or industrial $500.00
2(o) Application for Road Closure $450.00
2(p) Municipal Addressing Signs $42.00 Rural (large 30x60) $21.00Hamlet (small 30x20)
2(q) Building Permit Fee – Residential Installations i) New Construction a. Main level $0.40/sq. foot b. Additional storeys $0.30/sq. foot c. Developed basement (if developing at time of $0.20/sq. foot construction)
ii) Relocation of a building (on crawlspace or basement) $0.30/sq. foot $150.00 (min)
iii) Garage, addition, renovation, basement development $0.25/sq. foot
iv) Manufactured/mobile home (on blocking or piles) $150.00
v) Decks, solid fuel burning appliances, demolition $150.00
2(r) Building Permit Fee - Commercial/Industrial/Institutional/Oil & Gas i) New, renovation, addition $5.50 per $1,000 of Project Value $300.00 (minimum)
ii) Change of occupancy (no structural changes) $150.00
iii) Demolition $150.00
Page 6 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 117 of 158 2(s) Electrical Permit Fee Schedules i) Residential Installations:
Single Family Dwellings, Additions
Square Footage Permit Fee SCC Levy* Total Fee Up to 1200 $130.00 $5.20 $135.20 1201 – 1500 $150.00 $6.00 $156.00 1501 – 2000 $170.00 $6.80 $176.80 2001 – 2500 $190.00 $7.60 $197.60 2501 – 3500 $250.00 $10.00 $260.00 Over 3500 $250.00 plus $0.10 per square foot
Homeowner Permits - add $50.00 Other than New Single Family Residential (basement development, garage, renovation, minor work)
Installation Cost Permit Fee SCC Levy* Total Fee
$0 - $500 $100.00 $4.50 $104.50 $501 - $1000 $130.00 $5.20 $135.20 $1001 - $2000 $150.00 $6.00 $156.00 $2001 - $3000 $160.00 $6.40 $166.40 $3001 - $4000 $170.00 $6.80 $176.80 $4001 - $5000 $180.00 $7.20 $187.20
Homeowner Permits - add $50.00 Installation costs greater than $5,000 use the square footage fee schedule above
Description Permit Fee SCC Levy* Total Fee Permanent Service $85.00 $4.50 $89.50 Connection Only Temporary Power/Under- $85.00 $4.50 $89.50 ground Service
* SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00
Page 7 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 118 of 158 ii) Commercial, Industrial, Institutional:
Installation Permit SCC Total Installation SCC Permit Fee Total Fee Cost Fee Levy* Fee Cost Levy* 38,000.01 - 0 - 1,000.00 $75.00 $4.50 $79.50 $310.00 $12.40 $322.40 39,000.00 1,001.00 - 39,000.01 - $80.00 $4.50 $84.50 $320.00 $12.80 $332.80 1,500.00 40,000.00 1,500.01 - 40,000.01 - $85.00 $4.50 $89.50 $330.00 $13.20 $343.20 2,000.00 41,000.00 2,000.01 - 41,000.01 - 2,500.00 $90.00 $4.50 $94.50 $340.00 $13.60 $353.60 42,000.00
2,500.01 - 42,000.01 - 3,000.00 $95.00 $4.50 $99.50 $350.00 $14.00 $364.00 43,000.00
3,000.01 - 43,000.01 - 3,500.00 $100.00 $4.50 $104.50 $360.00 $14.40 $374.40 44,000.00
3,500.01 - 44,000.01 - 4,000.00 $105.00 $4.50 $109.50 $370.00 $14.80 $384.80 45,000.00
4,000.01 - 45,000.01 - 4,500.00 $110.00 $4.50 $114.50 $380.00 $15.20 $395.20 46,000.00
4,500.01 - 46,000.01 - 5,000.00 $115.00 $4.60 $119.60 $390.00 $15.60 $405.60 47,000.00
5,000.01 - 47,000.01 - 5,500.00 $120.00 $4.80 $124.80 $400.00 $16.00 $416.00 48,000.00
5,500.01 - 48,000.01 - 6,000.00 $125.00 $5.00 $130.00 $410.00 $16.40 $426.40 49,000.00
6,000.01 - 49,000.01 - 6,500.00 $130.00 $5.20 $135.20 $420.00 $16.80 $436.80 50,000.00
6,500.01 - 50,000.01 - 7,000.00 $135.00 $5.40 $140.40 $430.00 $17.20 $447.20 60,000.00
7,000.01 - 60,000.01 - 7,500.00 $140.00 $5.60 $145.60 $440.00 $17.60 $457.60 70,000.00
7,500.01 - 70,000.01 - 8,000.00 $145.00 $5.80 $150.80 $465.00 $18.60 $483.60 80,000.00
8,000.01 - 80,000.01 - 8,500.00 $150.00 $6.00 $156.00 $590.00 $23.60 $613.60 90,000.00
8,500.01 - 90,000.01 - 9,000.00 $155.00 $6.20 $161.20 $630.00 $25.20 $655.20 100,000.00
9,000.01 - 100,000.01 - 9,500.00 $160.00 $6.40 $166.40 $655.00 $26.20 $681.20 110,000.00
9,500.01 - 110,000.01 - 10,000.00 $165.00 $6.60 $171.60 $680.00 $27.20 $707.20 120,000.00
10,000.01 - 120,000.01 - 11,000.00 $170.00 $6.80 $176.80 $705.00 $28.20 $733.20 130,000.00
11,000.01 - 130,000.01 - $175.00 $7.00 $182.00 $730.00 $29.20 $759.20 12,000.00 140,000.00 12,000.01 - 140,000.01 - 13,000.00 $180.00 $7.20 $187.20 $755.00 $30.20 $785.20 150,000.00
13,000.01 - 150,000.01 - 14,000.00 $185.00 $7.40 $192.40 $780.00 $31.20 $811.20 160,000.00
14,000.01 - 160,000.01 - 15,000.00 $190.00 $7.60 $197.60 $805.00 $32.20 $837.20 170,000.00
15,000.01 - 170,000.01 - 16,000.00 $195.00 $7.80 $202.80 $830.00 $33.20 $863.20 180,000.00
16,000.01 - 180,000.01 - 17,000.00 $200.00 $8.00 $208.00 $855.00 $34.20 $889.20 190,000.00
17,000.01 - 190,000.01 - 18,000.00 $205.00 $8.20 $213.20 $880.00 $35.20 $915.20 200,000.00
18,000.01 - 200,000.01 - 19,000.00 $210.00 $8.40 $218.40 $905.00 $36.20 $941.20 210,000.00
19,000.01 - 210,000.01 - 20,000.00 $215.00 $8.60 $223.60 $955.00 $38.20 $993.20 220,000.00
Page 8 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 119 of 158 20,000.01 - 220,000.01 - 21,000.00 $220.00 $8.80 $228.80 $1,005.00 $40.20 $1,045.20 230,000.00
21,000.01 - 230,000.01 - $225.00 $9.00 $234.00 $1,055.00 $42.20 $1,097.20 22,000.00 240,000.00 22,000.01 - 240,000.01 - 23,000.00 $230.00 $9.20 $239.20 $1,105.00 $44.20 $1,149.20 250,000.00
23,000.01 - 250,000.01 - 24,000.00 $235.00 $9.40 $244.40 $1,155.00 $46.20 $1,201.20 300,000.00
24,000.01 - 300,000.01 - 25,000.00 $240.00 $9.60 $249.60 $1,205.00 $48.20 $1,253.20 350,000.00
25,000.01 - 350,000.01 - 26,000.00 $245.00 $9.80 $254.80 $1,280.00 $51.20 $1,331.20 400,000.00
26,000.01 - 400,000.01 - 27,000.00 $250.00 $10.00 $260.00 $1,355.00 $54.20 $1,409.20 450,000.00
27,000.01 - 450,000.01 - 28,000.00 $255.00 $10.20 $265.20 $1,470.00 $58.80 $1,528.80 500,000.00
28,000.01 - 500,000.01 - 29,000.00 $260.00 $10.40 $270.40 $1,545.00 $61.80 $1,606.80 550,000.00
29,000.01 - 550,000.01 - 30,000.00 $265.00 $10.60 $275.60 $1,620.00 $64.80 $1,684.80 600,000.00
30,000.01 - 600,000.01 - 31,000.00 $270.00 $10.80 $280.80 $1,720.00 $68.80 $1,788.80 650,000.00
31,000.01 - 650,000.01 - 32,000.00 $275.00 $11.00 $286.00 $2,070.00 $82.80 $2,152.80 700,000.00
32,000.01 - 700,000.01 - 33,000.00 $280.00 $11.20 $291.20 $2,170.00 $86.80 $2,256.80 750,000.00
33,000.01 - 750,000.01 - 34,000.00 $285.00 $11.40 $296.40 $2,270.00 $90.80 $2,360.80 800,000.00
34,000.01 - 800,000.01 - 35,000.00 $290.00 $11.60 $301.60 $2,370.00 $94.80 $2,464.80 850,000.00
35,000.01 - 850,000.01 - $295.00 $11.80 $306.80 $2,520.00 $100.80 $2,620.80 36,000.00 900,000.00 36,000.01 - 900,000.01 - $300.00 $12.00 $312.00 $2,670.00 $106.80 $2,776.80 37,000.00 950,000.00 37,000.01 - 950,000.01 - $305.00 $12.20 $317.20 $2,820.00 $112.80 $2,932.80 38,000.00 1,000,000.00
For installations greater than $1,000,000.00 please contact Superior Safety Codes for a quote.
* SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00
iii) Annual Electrical Permits:
SCC Description Permit Fee Total Fee Levy* Annual Electrical $350.00 $14.00 $364.00 Maintenance
* SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00
Page 9 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 120 of 158 2(t) Gas Permit Fee – Residential Installations: Permit Number of Outlets SCC Levy* Total Fee Fee 1 $75.00 $4.50 $79.50 2 $85.00 $4.50 $89.50 3 $95.00 $4.50 $99.50 4 $105.00 $4.50 $109.50 5 $125.00 $5.00 $130.00 6 $135.00 $5.40 $140.40 7 $150.00 $6.00 $156.00 8 $180.00 $7.20 $187.20 9 $190.00 $7.60 $197.60 10 $200.00 $8.00 $208.00 Over 10 $200.00 plus $10.00/outlet over 10
Permit Description SCC Levy* Total Fee Fee Propane Tank Set (does not include $100.00 $4.50 $104.50 connection to appliance) Temporary Heat $100.00 $4.50 $104.50
* SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00
2(u) Gas Permit Fee – Commercial, Industrial, Institutional: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional (Contractors Only) Permit SCC BTU Input Total Fee Fee Levy* 0 to 150,000 $75.00 $4.50 $79.50 150,001 to 250,000 $100.00 $4.50 $104.50 250,001 to 350,000 $130.00 $5.20 $135.20 350,001 to 500,000 $175.00 $7.00 $182.00 500,001 to 750,000 $200.00 $8.00 $208.00 750,001 to 1,000,000 $225.00 $9.00 $234.00 $275.00 plus $5.00 per 100,000 Over 1,000,000 (or portion of) over 1,000,000 BTU
Page 10 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 121 of 158 Propane Tank Sets (does not include connection to appliance) Permit SCC Description Total Fee Fee Levy* Propane Tank Sets $100.00 $4.50 $104.50 Add $50.00 for each additional tank set Propane Cylinder Refill $175.00 $7.00 $182.00 Centre Grain Dryers $250.00 $10.00 $260.00
Temporary Heat Permit SCC BTU's Total Fee Fee Levy* 0 to 500,000 $85.00 $4.50 $89.50
5000,001 to 1,000,000 $125.00 $5.00 $130.00 $125.00 plus $10.00 per 100,000 Over 1,000,000 BTU (or portion of) over 1,000,000 BTU
* SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00
2(v) Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule i) Residential & Non-Residential Installations: Number of Permit Fee SCC Levy* Total Fee Fixtures 1 $75.00 $4.50 $79.50 2 $85.00 $4.50 $89.50 3 $95.00 $4.50 $99.50 4 $100.00 $4.50 $104.50 5 $105.00 $4.50 $109.50 6 $110.00 $4.50 $114.50 7 $115.00 $4.60 $119.60 8 $120.00 $4.80 $124.80 9 $125.00 $5.00 $130.00 10 $130.00 $5.20 $135.20 11 $135.00 $5.40 $140.40
Page 11 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 122 of 158 12 $140.00 $5.60 $145.60 13 $145.00 $5.80 $150.80 14 $150.00 $6.00 $156.00 15 $155.00 $6.20 $161.20 16 $160.00 $6.40 $166.40 17 $165.00 $6.60 $171.60 18 $170.00 $6.80 $176.80 19 $175.00 $7.00 $182.00 20 $180.00 $7.20 $187.20 Over 20 $200.00 plus $5.00 per fixture over 20 Homeowner Permits - add $50.00 for greater than 5 fixtures
* SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00
Property Tax and Assessment
3(a) Tax Certificate $25.00
3(b) Tax Certificate with detailed statement of arrears $50.00
3(c) Tax Notification $50.00
3(d) Assessment Appeal per tax roll # $25.00
3(e) Appraiser/Realtor Queries $25.00
3(f) Tax Penalty Refer to the Tax Penalty Bylaw
Public Works
4(a) Driveway Snow Plow Flag i) Regular Rate $35.00
ii) Senior’s Rate (65+) $20.00
Page 12 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 123 of 158 4(b) Custom Work with Public Works Equipment i) Grader $150.00/hr (min. charge $75.00)
ii) Tractor $100.00/hr (min. charge $50.00)
iii) Other or Multiple Pieces of Equipment Cost Recovery – Estimate to be provided to customer prior to commencing work
4(c) Dust Control – Oil Product i) New applications per 100 lineal meters (before cutoff date) ii) Maintenance applications per 100 lineal meters (before Rates Set cutoff date) Annually per iii) New applications per 100 lineal meters (after cutoff Policy 919 date) iv) Maintenance applications/100 lineal meters (after cutoff date)
4(d) Dust Control – Calcium Product i) Application per 100 lineal meters (before cutoff date) Rates Set Annually per ii) Application per 100 lineal meters (after cutoff date) Policy 919
4(e) Gravel i) ½” Minus (reject) - County residents $3.00/tonne
ii) ½” Minus (reject) - Non-County residents $5.00/tonne
4(f) Refrigerator, Freezer, Water Cooler, Air Conditioner Disposal at Refer to the Transfer Station (not showing a certified contractor ticket) Collection and Disposal of Waste and Recycling Bylaw
Page 13 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 124 of 158 4(g) New Driveway Inspections i) First inspection of a completed driveway Free
ii) Each additional inspection on the same driveway $100.00 per (deficiency reviews) visit
Utilities
5(a) Water and Wastewater Rates Refer to the Water and Wastewater Services Bylaw
5(b) Natural Gas Rates Refer to the Natural Gas Services Bylaw
5(c) Waste Collection Fee in Specified Hamlets Refer to the Collection and Disposal of Waste and Recycling Bylaw
5(d) Container Replacement Fee Refer to the Collection and Disposal of Waste and Recycling Bylaw
5(e) Custom Work Rates i) Service/Tool Truck $80.00/hr
ii) Labour Rate (serviceman only, equipment added as $45.00/hr required) regular $68.00/hr overtime
iii) 5500 Dump Box/Pipe Truck $182.00/hr
iv) Backhoe (1400 JCB) $102.00/hr
v) Ditchwitch (RT115 Track) $186.00/hr
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vi) Vermeer Walk Behind Trencher $84.00/hr
vii) 4500 Ditchwitch $144.00/hr
viii) Trencher – Ditchwitch ($300.00 minimum) $6.55/m
ix) Trencher – Vermeer ($300.00 minimum) $5.50/m *All above rates include an operator
x) ATV Quad – Tracked Side by Side $26.00/hr
xi) Small Equipment Trailer $9.00/hr
xii) 5th Wheel Goose Neck 8 Wheel Trailer $44.00/hr
xiii) Flush/Water Truck $89.00/hr
xiv) Mileage Mileage to and from site to be added to cost of custom work performed for items i) to xii); only one round trip mileage fee to be charged per day
5(f) Other Service Charges i) Non-Emergency After Hours Call Out (includes after hours $80.00/hr + Gas &/or Water turn on) Mileage
ii) Air Detection Test and Pressure Test $80.00/hr + Mileage
iii) Materials Cost (Sale of materials restricted to individual customers (non- Recovery businesses) within the Thorhild County franchise area)
iv) Fusion – at County shop $45.00/hr + Materials
Page 15 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 126 of 158 v) Fusion – on site $80.00/hr + Materials + Mileage
vi) Riser Install $175.00 (includes installation) + Mileage*
vii) Meter Install $170.00 (includes installation) + Mileage* * If riser and meter are installed on the same day, only one mileage charge would be applied.
viii) Hot Tap – Polyethylene (PE) Pipe $250.00 + Mileage
ix) Hot Tap – Steel Line Cost Recovery (contractor costs + County staff + Mileage)
x) Sewer Camera $45.00/hr + Mileage (no charge applied if issue is found to be on County property)
Note: Mileage rate is at the current Provincial Government rate
5(g) North Parkland Power (NPP) Loyalty Program 10% discount A 10% discount off the cost recovery materials pricing for any low pressure gas system materials will be applied to individual customers within the Thorhild County franchise area upon presentation of the NPP Loyalty Program Card
Page 16 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 127 of 158 Agriculture, Emergency, & Community Services
6(a) Bylaw Fines Per Relevant Bylaw
6(b) Emergency Services Responses Refer to the Emergency Services Bylaw
6(c) Burn Barrel Covers $110.00
6(d) Richardson Ground Squirrel Control Cost Recovery
6(e) Magpie Trap Cost Recovery
6(f) Go Getter Foam Cost Recovery
6(g) Beaver Dam Removal on Private Lands Cost Recovery
6(h) Summer Programs Cost Recovery
6(i) Adult Learning Programs Cost Recovery
6(j) Seniors’ Shopping Excursions Fees based on $0.505/km
6(k) All Other Seniors’ Excursions Cost Recovery
6(l) Rural Women’s Conference Cost Recovery
6(m) Use of Community Services Van $0.505/km
6(n) Program Refunds i) Cancellation Fee for Programs Under $100.00 $10.00
ii) Cancellation Fee for Programs $100.00 or More $25.00
Page 17 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 128 of 158 Swimming Pool
7(a) Swim Pass Fees – Single Admission i) Tots (Under 2) Free
ii) Child (2 – 12) Free
iii) Youth (13 – 17) Free
iv) Adult (18 – 64) Free
v) Senior (65+) Free
vi) Family Free
vii) Aquasizes Free
7(b) Swim Pass Fees – Monthly Pass i) Tots (Under 2) Free
ii) Child (2 – 12) Free
iii) Youth (13 – 17) Free
iv) Adult (18 – 64) Free
v) Senior (65+) Free
vi) Family Free
7(c) Lessons i) Toddler Splash/Drop-in Free
ii) Preschool Free
iii) Levels 1 – 4 Free
iv) Levels 5 – 10 Free
v) Adult & Teen Free
vi) Private – per half hour $20.00
7(d) Private Rental $80.00/hr (Minimum of two hours or as organizational requirements/staffing permits)
Page 18 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 129 of 158 Long Lake Ski Area
8(a) Lift Tickets – Full Day (10 am – 4:30 pm) i) Adults $30.00
ii) Students (6 – 17) $25.00
iii) Child (Under 5) Free
iv) Senior (65+) $10.00
v) Family (4 members) $95.00
vi) Family (5 or more) $10.00 per additional Student
8(b) Lift Tickets – Half Day (1 pm – 4:30 pm) i) Adults $24.00
ii) Students (6 – 17) $18.00
iii) Child (Under 5) Free
iv) Senior (65+) $5.00
v) Family (4 members) $75.00
vi) Family (5 or more) $9.00 per additional County residents that provide the County issued Student Identification Card along with government photo identification will receive free lessons and use of the Ski Hill Facility (excluding ski equipment rental fees).
8(c) Rentals – Full Day (10:00 am – 4:30 pm) i) Adults $19.00
ii) Students (6 – 17) $17.00
iii) Child (Under 5) $12.00
iv) Senior (65+) $12.00
v) Family (4 members) $62.00
Page 19 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 130 of 158 vi) Family (5 or more) $7.00 per additional Student
8(d) Rentals – Half Day (1:00 pm – 4:30 pm) i) Adults $15.00
ii) Students (6 – 17) $11.00
iii) Child (Under 5) $9.00
iv) Senior (65+) $9.00
v) Family (4 members) $45.00
vi) Family (5 or more) $4.00 per additional Student
8(e) Season Passes i) Adults $320.00
ii) Students (6 – 17) $270.00
iii) Child (Under 5) Free
iv) Senior (65+) $270.00
v) Family (4 members) $670.00
vi) Family (5 or more) $40.00 per additional Student
vii) Season Pass – if purchased by December 15 10% off
viii) Next Season Pass – if purchased by March 31 15% off
8(f) Season Rentals i) Adults $175.00
ii) Students (6 – 17) $100.00
iii) Child (Under 5) Free
iv) Senior (65+) $100.00
Page 20 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 131 of 158 v) Family (4 members) $300.00
vi) Family (5 or more) $20.00 per additional Student
vii) Season Rental Pass – if purchased by December 15 10% off
viii) Next Season Rental Pass – if purchased by March 31 15% off
8(g) Private Lessons (per hour) i) Adults $20.00
ii) Students (6 – 17) $20.00
iii) Child (Under 5) $20.00
iv) Senior (65+) $20.00
8(h) Group Lessons (per person per hour) i) Adults $15.00
ii) Students (6 – 17) $15.00
iii) Child (Under 5) $13.00
iv) Senior (65+) $13.00
8(i) Group Package – Full Day (10:00 am – 4:30 pm) (per person) i) Adults (10 – 30 people) • Lift and rentals $35.00 • Lift only $20.00 Adults (30+ people) • Lift and rentals $30.00 • Lift only $15.00
ii) Students (6 – 17) (10 – 30 people) • Lift and rentals $30.00 • Lift only $15.00 Students (6 – 17) (30+ people) • Lift and rentals $25.00 • Lift only $12.00
8(j) Birthday Package – Full Day (10:00 am – 4:30 pm) i) Birthday Discount applied to individual with birthday • Lift and rental $26.00
Page 21 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 132 of 158 • Lift only $15.00
8(k) Ski School (Kindergarten to Grade 12 prices per student) i) Rentals, lift ticket & lesson $20.00
ii) Lift ticket & lesson $15.00
iii) County resident for equipment only $5.00
iv) Homeschool per student $20.00
v) School supervisors 1 free supervisor per 15 students
vi) Homeschool supervisor 1 free supervisor per family
8(l) Chalet Rental i) Damage/Cleaning Deposit (refundable) • Events without alcohol $200.00 • Events with alcohol $500.00
ii) Cleaning Charge $25.00/hr
iii) Full day or evening meeting (no kitchen facilities) $65.00
iv) Full day or evening function (kitchen facilities $120.00 included)
v) Two day weekend rental (Friday night to Sunday $250.00 afternoon)
vi) Three day weekend rental (Friday night to Monday $300.00 afternoon)
8(m) Special Events i) 1st Sunday of the Month 2 for 1 lift passes and rentals
ii) Holidays (when hill is open): Half price • Boxing Day rentals • New Year’s Day
Page 22 of 24 Bylaw 06-2021 Initials: Reeve ____ CAO ____ Page 133 of 158 • Family Day • Good Friday • Easter Sunday • Easter Monday
iii) Special Events/County Initiatives (with CAO approval) 2 for 1 lift passes and rentals
Campgrounds
9(a) Use of Campground Facilities i) Seasonal Site Rental $2,000.00
ii) Seasonal Site Rental Application Fee $50.00
iii) Seasonal Site Rental Damage Deposit $200.00
iv) Seasonal Storage Site Rental $200.00
v) Seasonal Site Refund Administration Fee $50.00
vi) Camping Stall with Power (includes boat launch) $30.00/night
vii) Camping Stall without Power (includes boat launch) $20.00/night
viii) Extra Tent on Site $20.00/tent
ix) Campsite Deposit Equal to One Night Rental Fee
x) Day Use $10.00/ vehicle $5.00/person (walk in, bicycle in)
xi) Day Use with Boat Launch $20.00/ vehicle
xii) Annual Pass for Day Use $45.00/ vehicle
xiii) Annual Pass for Day Use with Boat Launch $100.00/ vehicle
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xiv) Annual Commercial Pass (includes Day Use with Boat $350.00 Launch and up to 2 vehicles per visit)
Medical Clinic
10(a) Medical Clinic Charges i) Driver’s Medicals $80.00
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THORHILD COUNTY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION
Date: January 26th, 2021
From: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
Subject: Policy 1011 Recreational Facility Use
1.0 PURPOSE
To bring forth the Recreational Facility Use policy for Council’s consideration.
2.0 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
This Policy is to set practicable and transparent guidelines with a fair approach to those utilizing a municipally operated Recreational facility in the County.
This Policy is to address: • Seasonal and storage Site Rental guidelines; • Seasonal Passes at recreational facilities; • Campsite booking procedures; • Guidelines on the issuance of refunds; and • Maximum capacities of facilities
3.0 ALTERNATIVES:
3.1 Council approves Policy 1011 Recreational Facility Use as presented.
3.2 Council directs Administration to amend Policy 1011 Recreational Facility Use as per discussion of Council.
4.0 ATTACHMENTS:
4.1 Proposed Policy 1011 Recreational Facility Use 4.2 Proposed procedure 1011 Recreational Facility Use
5.0 RECOMMENDATION:
Council approves Policy 1011 Recreational Facility Use as presented.
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Prepared By: ______Carolyn Sedlowsky, Manager of Community Services
Reviewed By: ______Carol Revega, Director of County Services
Approved By: Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
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Policy 1011 Recreational Facility Use
THORHILD COUNTY
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Adopted by Council:
Supersedes: New
POLICY STATEMENT
PURPOSE AND INTENT:
To establish guidelines regarding the usage of Thorhild County municipally operated Recreational Facilities:
A) Seasonal site and storage rentals; B) Day use, boat launch and campsite use; C) Deposits; D) Refunds; and E) Capacity limits
POLICY STATEMENT:
Thorhild County will ensure practicable and transparent guidelines are set with a fair approach for those visiting or using a municipally operated recreational facility in the County.
______Kevin Grumetza, Reeve Date
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Procedure 1011 Recreational Facility Use
THORHILD COUNTY
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Approved by:
Date:
PROCEDURE
Applicant - shall mean any person applying to rent a Seasonal Site.
Seasonal Site - shall mean a site that is authorized to be booked by an applicant from Mid May thru to September 30 for their usage for the season.
1. Rentals 1.1. Seasonal Sites Rentals
1.1.1. The County may choose to allocate all or a percentage of sites at a campground as Seasonal Sites.
1.1.2. Seasonal Site applications will be accepted:
1.1.2.1. For Thorhild County Residents from February 1 to March 15 of each camping season and must be accompanied by a non- refundable application fee as per the Schedule of Fees Bylaw; and
1.1.2.2. Thorhild County Residents must place on the application form their County Resident Card ID number otherwise the application will not be processed.
If Sites are still available
1.1.2.3. For non-County residents March 20 to April 10 of each camping season and must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee as per the schedule of Fees Bylaw.
1.1.3. All applications received will be placed on a list to be reviewed and assigned:
1.1.3.1. County Resident applications by March 20 of each season;
1.1.3.2. Non-county Residents application by April 15 of each season.
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1.1.4. Should requests exceed the number of campsites available a draw will be conducted, and all applicants will be notified of outcome.
1.1.5. Deadline for paying Seasonal Site Rental fees shall be as follows:
1.1.5.1. County Residents:
1.1.5.1.1. A non-refundable deposit of at least fifty percent (50%) of the Seasonal Site Rental fee must be paid by April 15 of each season and returned with a signed copy of the rental agreement.
1.1.5.1.2. Balance of Seasonal Site Rental fee as set out must be made prior to May 1 of each season.
1.1.5.1.3. Damage deposit as identified in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw must be paid by May 1 of each year and will be returned at season end once an inspection of site has been performed and no damages have occurred.
1.1.5.2. Non-County Residents:
1.1.5.2.1. A non-refundable deposit of at least fifty percent (50%) of the Seasonal Site Rental fee must be paid by April 30 of each season and returned along with a signed copy of the rental agreement.
1.1.5.2.2. Balance of Seasonal site rental fee as set out must be made prior to May 15.
1.1.5.2.3. Damage deposit as identified in the schedule of fees bylaw must be paid prior to May 15 of each year and will be returned at season end once an inspection of site has been performed and no damages have occurred.
1.1.5.3. Failure to meet the above deadlines and conditions will result in the forfeiture in the allocation of a Seasonal Site.
1.1.6. All camping units and belongings of a Seasonal Site must be removed from campsite by October 10 as per the Parks Bylaw.
1.1.7. If Seasonal Sites are not assigned, they become available for rental as per the Parks Bylaw.
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1.2 Seasonal Storage Rental
1.2.1. Limited sites will be available to Seasonal Site Renters to rent a Seasonal Storage spot.
1.2.2. These Storage Sites will be assigned on a first come first served basis and completed in conjunction or applied for with Seasonal site allocations.
1.2.3. Seasonal storage rental fee as identified in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw shall be paid up in full by April 15 for residents and April 30 for non- residents, failure to pay by this date will result in forfeiture of seasonal storage spot.
1.3. Campsite Rentals
1.3.1. Campsite reservations:
1.3.1.1. Centennial Campground must register with Thorhild County at the main Administration Building and pay applicable fees as per Schedule of Fees Bylaw;
1.3.1.2. Halfmoon Lake Campground registrations available by calling the campground if sites are not all fully allocated for Seasonal then they are available for reservations as per the schedule of fees Bylaw;
1.3.2. When booking a reservable site at Halfmoon Lake Campground a deposit equivalent to one night’s rental, as set out in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw, must be paid at time of booking.
1.4. Long Lake Ski Hill Lift Tickets and Rentals
1.4.1. Currently all lift tickets and rentals at the Ski Hill can be booked by calling or emailing the Ski Hill directly; and must provide;
A) Full Name B) Phone Number C) Date you would like to reserve D) How many Adults, Students and Children you are booking for E) How many require rentals; and F) Where you are visiting from or are a County Resident
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1.4.2. Upon showing up for a booking you must:
A) Pay fees as set out in the Schedule of Fees Bylaw B) Sign liability forms C) As per Policy 339 based on county issued identification cards, and County residents, provided a government photo identification is produced, will receive free lessons and use at the Long Lake Ski Hill facility. 2. Fees
2.1. Day Use
2.1.1. Day use permit may be issued per vehicle or per person depending on mode of arrival.
2.1.2. Once a day use fee is paid it is good for up to one re-entry and permit holder must obtain a pass from the Caretaker to be able to re-enter for free.
2.1.3. Day use season passes are issued to a family; a family is defined as the applicant, spouse and dependant children under the age of 18.
2.2. Boat Launch
2.2.1. Boat launch day fee includes the day use area and is issued per boat.
2.2.2. Boat launch day fee is only good for one time use and re-entry of boat will not be permitted.
2.2.3. Boat launch season pass is issued to a family, as defined above; and per boat id number.
2.3. Anyone utilizing a season pass must have the pass at time of entry; otherwise they will be charged the day fee as per the Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
3. Refunds
3.1. No refunds will be issued for daily or season passes issued for day use or boat launch usage.
3.2. Should a person be suspended or evicted from any Park any fees paid will not be refunded; and
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3.4. Deposits
3.4.1. Once a Seasonal Site deposit has been received it is deemed as non-refundable. Refunds will only be considered by the CAO or designate in the event of a death of the renter, spouse, or dependant.
3.4.2. Campsite deposits of one-night fee is non-refundable and guarantees your booking unless you cancel prior to the guidelines in 3.4.3.
3.4.3. If you have booked a campsite and paid for in advance and cancel:
3.4.3.1. Prior to 7 days of the arrival date, you will be refunded all rental fees pre-paid and the campsite deposit;
3.4.3.2. Prior to 72 hours of the arrival date, you will be refunded all rental fees less the campsite deposit;
3.4.3.3. The day of or do not show up all fees prepaid will not be refunded.
3.5. Any fees refunded after consideration of CAO or Designate will be subject to an Administration fee as per the Schedule of Fees Bylaw.
3.6. Lift tickets and ski/snowboard rentals once paid are considered final sale; however; if you rent for your child (0-5 years of age) to try and they decide they cannot or do not want to do this within the first ½ hour of rental we will refund the fees paid less a cleaning and restocking fee as set out in the Schedule of Fees.
4. Capacity
4.1. Indoor facilities and the outdoor swimming pool have capacities that are set as per provincial legislations.
4.2. Halfmoon Lake Campground Day Use – Capacity will be set at 150/day excluding Seasonal Site renters.
4.3. Long Lake Ski Hill – Capacity will be set at 225/day excluding staff members.
4.4. All capacities are subject to change based on any Municipal or Provincial legislations.
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Approval
Paul Hanlan, Chief Administrative Officer
Date January 26th, 2021
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December, 2020 Release Submitted by Sgt. Jeff Sehn Redwater RCMP Detachment Reporting Period: Dec. 6, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020.
Over the month of December, the Redwater Detachment has been a very busy place ensuring that a Merry Christmas could be had by all despite the very naughty COVID-19 pandemic. The detachment responded to a total of 155 calls for service ranging from our normal animal calls, to break and enters, to assaults. During the later part of this month detachment members were called to a gas station for a report of an adult male who entered the store, uttered racial slurs to the employee and then pulled down his mask and spit on the employee. This disgusting act resulted in an immediate response by members who were able to quickly locate and arrest the male who had fled to a nearby residence. The 37-year-old male from Thorhild County was charged with two counts of failing to comply with a probation order and one count of assault. A bail hearing was conducted and the male was remanded in custody to appear in court at a later date. In addition, the male was issued a ticket for contravening an order of the medical officer of health which carries a $1000 fine with an additional $200 victim fine surcharge. There is a provincial wide mask mandate in the province of Alberta and masks are required when indoors. Despite your feelings in relation to this mask mandate, being human and treating each other with respect during this time is something that should be on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Now to move on from the “Naughty” list and over to the “Nice” list. As I stated earlier, the Redwater Detachment and Integrated Traffic Unit has been a very busy place this month to spread as much Christmas cheer and spirit as possible. The first item on the list was “Christmas Nominations”. During the month of November and first part of December the detachment encouraged youths to write in about special people in their community that they felt deserved to be recognized. The detachment received numerous entries where youth identified some very amazing people and the positive roles that the nominees played in their lives and their communities. The first nominee was a grandmother in Newbrook who is retired teachers aid and is always around to help. She is also a board member for the Newbrook Library and helps to keep the library running for the community. She also volunteers at the Newbrook hall for events. These are the people that are very important in a community and make a community home. Keep up the great work.
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The second nominee, a pair, was Steve and Joyce from Thorhild Fellowship Church. They were nominated because they have helped out numerous families and children in their community. They also “run fun kids programs through the church and connect with seniors”. They spend countless hours around Thorhild and Redwater with the youth groups and give a lot of their time. During the pandemic they had made weekly deliveries to individuals who cannot get out. “Their hearts are like how the Grinch’s grew in the Jim Carrey movie, but of course they are not Grinchy”. Another youth wanted to wish Jenilya a big “Welcome to Radway” as she is new to Radway and his parents have told him that it is important to welcome new people to your community and show some Christmas spirit. I took the time to let this awesome kid know that people like him and his family are what truly makes a community great. Three other youths, living in a rural area near Abee, took the time to write in and nominate their “Baba”. They informed me that she is not their “real Baba”, she is their neighbor, but she treats each of them like her real grandkids. I was informed that she was a “very special lady” and has had a very rough year and “could really use a break”. The youth wanted to purchase her a grader pass, a snow shovel, or even a snow blower to help Baba with her large driveway. These three youths aged 7,5, and 3 were able to present a very compelling case for their Baba to be one of the selected nominees. Over the previous few months the Redwater Detachment was able to raise some funds and received some donations and as a result the Redwater RCMP was able to team up with Thorhild County Enforcement services and visit Baba and deliver her with some grader passes for a grader to clear her driveway over the coming winter months. The three youth also received “snow tubes” for taking the time to nominate a deserving community member. The final nomination was a 10-yr-old from Radway who wanted to nominate a couple, Marcie and her husband Monte. I was told that Marcie is “always very kind to everyone, helps people, is very involved in the community watch, coffee time for seniors, and always helps kids in town sell stuff for fundraisers”. When you are new to town and you don’t know anyone, Marcie helps you feel welcome. Her husband Monte helps shovel walks for people in town, and helps keep yards and driveways clear of snow. Monte has also been known to help people when their vehicles are not working. This 10-yr-old wanted to say thank you by sending Marcie and Monte out for a dinner. The Redwater detachment was able to use some more of the raised and donated funds to purchase a gift card for a local restaurant and send Marcie and Monte out for a dinner in the future. The young person from Radway that took the time to nominate them also received a visit and was given a “snow tube”.
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The second item on our list was our “Christmas Project”. The Redwater Detachment and Integrated Traffic Unit was able to raise some funds and received some donations and identified 2 struggling families that totaled four adults and nine children. The detachment was able to purchase each of the children a couple of gifts off their wish list which ranged from lego, nerf guns, art supplies, sleds, and a number of other items. We are fairly confident the kids will have a great Christmas morning. Each family was also given a gingerbread house, advent calendars, a board game, and an ACHTIS’ gift card. We also included a massive (it took three of us to lift it) box of groceries for each family which included all the supplies needed for a successful Christmas dinner along with toiletries and household cleaning supplies. We all hope these families have an extra special Christmas.
The final item on our list was to take the time to recognize and do something nice for a very special part of our community. These people look out for ALL of us every day of the year and have been working extremely hard over the last year since the COVID-19 pandemic decided to rear it’s ugly head. This group of people have been non-stop working to ensure we are all as safe as we can be and that they are ready to help us when and if we need it. I am speaking of the great team of health care workers at the Redwater Health Centre. This team continues to put themselves in the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 and leave their loved ones each day to go to work to ensure everyone in our communities stays as safe and healthy as possible. They work long hours and sometimes see no end in sight, but they continue to keep battling on. The members from the Redwater Detachment and Redwater Integrated Traffic unit donated some funds to put together a holiday care package for the health care workers working over the holidays. This care package
Page 147 of 158 Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Redwater Detachment consisted of energy drinks, some chocolates and candy, and a couple of Tim Horton’s gift cards. To help with dry skin from the constant hand washing and wearing of face masks, we also threw in some hand lotion and hydrating spa facemasks. I ask that we all remember that these people are putting aside their safety to help us with ours. Take the time to thank them
On behalf of all the members and staff at the Redwater Detachment and Integrated Traffic Unit I would like to wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The Redwater Detachment is seeking community feedback. In the current world of COVID-19 community engagement events have become a challenge due to social distancing requirements. In order to seek important input from all stakeholders, the Redwater RCMP will be completing monthly police briefs (like this one) in order to keep the public aware of our activities in the communities. In addition we encourage interaction and anyone with any inquiries, questions, comments can contact us at [email protected] . All email submissions will remain anonymous. During each monthly police brief, members of the detachment will answer a few of the questions asked. We look forward to hearing from you.
Page 148 of 158 2020 vs. 2019 EAD Provincial Crime Gauge January to December
Criminal Code Offences 6% -10% -4% 6% 10% 4% Increase Persons Decrease Property Other CC Decrease Crime Crime 6% 10% 4% Increase Decrease Decrease
Total Decrease Criminal Code When compared to Offences: 6% January to December, 2019 -6% Select Property Crime
19% 11% 24% Decrease Decrease Decrease
Break Theft of Theft and Enter MV Under $5k 490 174 694 Fewer Fewer Fewer Instances Instances Instances
Decrease 19% -19% Decrease 11% -11% Decre24% -24% Fewer Insta 490 -490 Fewer Insta 174 -174 Fewe 694 -694
Page 149 of 158 2020 vs. 2019 Redwater Provincial Crime Gauge January to December
Criminal Code Offences -0.06369 -0.32132 -0.284482759 6% 32% 28% Decrease Persons Decrease Property Other CC Decrease 10 Crime 205 Crime 33 6% 6% 32% 32% 28%28% Decrease Decrease Decrease
248 27% Decrease Total Decrease Criminal Code When compared to Offences: 27% January to December, 2019 -0.272228321 Select Property Crime
33% 18% 47% Decrease Increase Decrease
Break Theft of Theft and Enter MV Under $5k 50 10 67 Fewer More Fewer Instances Instances Instances 33% 18% 47% Decrease Increase Decrease Decrease 33% -0.33113 Increase 18% 0.175439 Decre47% -0.471830986 Fewer Insta 50 50 More Insta 10 -10 Fewe 67 67 NOTE: If in both 2019 and 2020 a category had fewer than 20 offences, a percent change is not shown. All numbers without a '%' beside them represent counts. Page 150 of 158 Redwater Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to December: 2016 - 2020 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" January 4, 2021
% Change % Change Avg File +/- CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 - 2020 2019 - 2020 per Year
Homicides & Offences Related to Death 6 4 2 1 1 -83% 0% -1.3
Robbery 4 3 2 7 2 -50% -71% 0.0
Sexual Assaults 12 14 14 10 6 -50% -40% -1.6
Other Sexual Offences 3 13 4 3 2 -33% -33% -1.2
Assault 86 84 95 70 68 -21% -3% -5.0
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 3 5 3 6 2 -33% -67% -0.1
Extortion 1 1 1 1 1 0% 0% 0.0
Criminal Harassment 4 25 27 31 26 550% -16% 5.0
Uttering Threats 37 53 44 28 39 5% 39% -2.1
TOTAL PERSONS 156 202 192 157 147 -6% -6% -6.3
Break & Enter 150 138 137 151 101 -33% -33% -8.5
Theft of Motor Vehicle 59 68 76 57 67 14% 18% 0.5
Theft Over $5,000 16 29 23 16 12 -25% -25% -2.1
Theft Under $5,000 156 153 153 142 75 -52% -47% -17.3
Possn Stn Goods 48 51 57 71 35 -27% -51% -0.6
Fraud 27 29 34 31 43 59% 39% 3.4
Arson 17 4 6 12 3 -82% -75% -2.0
Mischief To Property 157 170 119 158 97 -38% -39% -13.2
TOTAL PROPERTY 630 642 605 638 433 -31% -32% -39.8
Offensive Weapons 23 10 7 15 17 -26% 13% -0.7
Disturbing the peace 4 6 6 12 5 25% -58% 0.8
Fail to Comply & Breaches 57 58 46 52 33 -42% -37% -5.4
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 39 13 37 37 28 -28% -24% 0.2
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 123 87 96 116 83 -33% -28% -5.1
TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 909 931 893 911 663 -27% -27% -51.2
Page 151 of 158 Redwater Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to December: 2016 - 2020 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" January 4, 2021
% Change % Change Avg File +/- CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 - 2020 2019 - 2020 per Year
Drug Enforcement - Production 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Drug Enforcement - Possession 17 11 11 13 12 -29% -8% -0.8
Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 2 8 9 9 3 50% -67% 0.3
Drug Enforcement - Other 1 0 0 0 0 -100% N/A -0.2
Total Drugs 20 19 20 22 15 -25% -32% -0.7
Cannabis Enforcement 0 0 0 0 1 N/A N/A 0.2
Federal - General 6 10 6 3 3 -50% 0% -1.3
TOTAL FEDERAL 26 29 26 25 19 -27% -24% -1.8
Liquor Act 19 10 24 13 11 -42% -15% -1.3
Cannabis Act 0 0 3 12 12 N/A 0% 3.6
Mental Health Act 57 65 78 43 60 5% 40% -1.6
Other Provincial Stats 162 173 176 156 178 10% 14% 1.5
Total Provincial Stats 238 248 281 224 261 10% 17% 2.2
Municipal By-laws Traffic 1 2 5 4 9 800% 125% 1.8
Municipal By-laws 37 17 43 43 51 38% 19% 5.4
Total Municipal 38 19 48 47 60 58% 28% 7.2
Fatals 4 4 3 1 10 150% 900% 0.9
Injury MVC 45 41 45 21 31 -31% 48% -4.8
Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 284 296 293 277 193 -32% -30% -20.1
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 36 35 58 39 52 44% 33% 3.6
TOTAL MVC 369 376 399 338 286 -22% -15% -20.4
Provincial Traffic 826 653 3,609 3,877 2,558 210% -34% 668.8
Other Traffic 20 17 25 33 18 -10% -45% 1.2
Criminal Code Traffic 61 53 76 68 51 -16% -25% -0.5
Common Police Activities
False Alarms 125 147 95 65 55 -56% -15% -22.2
False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 184 182 144 120 67 -64% -44% -29.6
Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 162 163 220 282 239 48% -15% 27.3
Persons Reported Missing 19 19 12 16 20 5% 25% -0.1 Search Warrants 2 2 3 0 6 200% N/A 0.6 Spousal Abuse - Survey Code (Reported) 164 106 105 103 86 -48% -17% -15.9 Form 10 (MHA) (Reported) 0 0 0 0 8 N/A N/A 1.6
Page 152 of 158 Redwater Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) December: 2016 - 2020 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" January 4, 2021
% Change % Change Avg File +/- CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 - 2020 2019 - 2020 per Year
Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Robbery 0 0 0 7 0 N/A -100% 0.7
Sexual Assaults 1 2 3 1 0 -100% -100% -0.3
Other Sexual Offences 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Assault 10 6 8 7 5 -50% -29% -0.9
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 2 0 0 1 0 -100% -100% -0.3
Extortion 0 1 0 0 0 N/A N/A -0.1
Criminal Harassment 0 1 0 9 0 N/A -100% 0.8
Uttering Threats 6 3 2 1 1 -83% 0% -1.2
TOTAL PERSONS 19 13 13 26 6 -68% -77% -1.3
Break & Enter 17 8 12 13 12 -29% -8% -0.5
Theft of Motor Vehicle 5 4 5 4 6 20% 50% 0.2
Theft Over $5,000 1 2 3 0 1 0% N/A -0.2
Theft Under $5,000 18 17 9 11 3 -83% -73% -3.6
Possn Stn Goods 1 2 3 10 1 0% -90% 0.8
Fraud 2 6 5 4 2 0% -50% -0.2
Arson 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Mischief To Property 9 8 8 8 7 -22% -13% -0.4
TOTAL PROPERTY 53 47 45 50 32 -40% -36% -3.9
Offensive Weapons 0 0 1 4 3 N/A -25% 1.0
Disturbing the peace 0 0 1 1 0 N/A -100% 0.1
Fail to Comply & Breaches 7 4 4 7 4 -43% -43% -0.3
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 2 1 4 0 2 0% N/A -0.1
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 9 5 10 12 9 0% -25% 0.7
TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 81 65 68 88 47 -42% -47% -4.5
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% Change % Change Avg File +/- CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 - 2020 2019 - 2020 per Year
Drug Enforcement - Production 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Drug Enforcement - Possession 1 1 2 2 1 0% -50% 0.1
Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 0 0 0 0 1 N/A N/A 0.2
Drug Enforcement - Other 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Total Drugs 1 1 2 2 2 100% 0% 0.3
Cannabis Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Federal - General 0 1 0 0 0 N/A N/A -0.1
TOTAL FEDERAL 1 2 2 2 2 100% 0% 0.2
Liquor Act 0 2 1 4 0 N/A -100% 0.2
Cannabis Act 0 0 1 1 0 N/A -100% 0.1
Mental Health Act 2 5 7 5 0 -100% -100% -0.4
Other Provincial Stats 11 8 10 8 14 27% 75% 0.6
Total Provincial Stats 13 15 19 18 14 8% -22% 0.5
Municipal By-laws Traffic 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Municipal By-laws 2 0 2 1 5 150% 400% 0.7
Total Municipal 2 0 2 1 5 150% 400% 0.7
Fatals 0 0 0 1 1 N/A 0% 0.3
Injury MVC 7 2 2 0 0 -100% N/A -1.6
Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 19 27 40 34 23 21% -32% 1.5
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 3 4 11 2 4 33% 100% 0.0
TOTAL MVC 29 33 53 37 28 -3% -24% 0.2
Provincial Traffic 40 61 444 256 238 495% -7% 59.1
Other Traffic 1 0 2 4 5 400% 25% 1.2
Criminal Code Traffic 4 2 10 5 2 -50% -60% -0.1
Common Police Activities
False Alarms 7 7 8 7 0 -100% -100% -1.4
False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 12 12 16 6 7 -42% 17% -1.6
Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 7 9 13 30 18 157% -40% 4.3
Persons Reported Missing 1 2 1 2 1 0% -50% 0.0 Search Warrants 1 1 0 0 0 -100% N/A -0.3 Spousal Abuse - Survey Code (Reported) 14 9 10 10 6 -57% -40% -1.5 Form 10 (MHA) (Reported) 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Page 154 of 158 Redwater Provincial Detachment Crime Statistics (Actual) January to December: 2016 - 2020 All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" January 4, 2021
Category Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 FLAG
Theft Motor Vehicle (Total) 59 68 76 57 67 Within Norm
Auto 6 1 8 4 7 Within Norm
Truck 31 32 44 33 39 Within Norm
SUV 2 6 3 7 1 Within Norm
Van 0 1 1 2 0 Within Norm
Motorcycle 1 4 1 3 1 Within Norm
Other 15 20 10 7 17 Within Norm
Take Auto without Consent 4 4 9 1 2 Within Norm
Break and Enter (Total)* 150 138 137 151 101 Within Norm
Business 43 37 52 68 40 Within Norm
Residence 62 43 42 31 30 Within Norm
Cottage or Seasonal Residence 16 14 6 15 12 Within Norm
Other 24 42 33 35 14 Within Norm
Theft Over & Under $5,000 (Total) 172 182 176 158 87 Within Norm
Theft from a motor vehicle 22 25 19 22 24 Within Norm
Shoplifting 3 1 1 8 0 Within Norm
Mail Theft (includes all Mail offences) 5 4 2 1 0 Within Norm
Theft of bicycle 2 2 3 2 2 Within Norm
Other Theft 141 150 152 125 61 Within Norm
Mischief To Property 157 170 119 158 97 Within Norm
Suspicious Person/ Vehicle/ Property 162 163 220 282 239 Within Norm
Fail to Comply/Breach 57 58 46 52 33 Within Norm
Wellbeing Check 22 34 34 35 38 Within Norm
Mental Health Act 57 65 78 43 60 Within Norm
False Alarms 125 147 95 65 55 Within Norm
Traffic Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 FLAG
Roadside Suspensions - alcohol related - No grounds to charge* 5 1 3 9 1 Within Norm Occupant Restraint/Seatbelt Violations* 8 3 56 66 20 Within Norm Speeding Violations* 222 170 2028 2109 1434 Within Norm Intersection Related Violations* 23 19 32 36 36 Within Norm
Other Non-Moving Violation* 143 106 574 632 341 Within Norm Pursuits** 0 0 5 4 7 Issue Other CC Traffic** 17 17 15 7 8 Within Norm *"Actual" **"Reported"
Categories flagged with "Issue" only indicate that the current number of offences are higher the statistical norm based on previous years.
Page 155 of 158 Redwater Provincial Detachment - Break and Enters (includes unlawfully in a dwelling place)
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" January 4, 2021 2019 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 6 5 5 10 13 10 14 29 18 14 14 13 Running Total 6 11 16 26 39 49 63 92 110 124 138 151 Quarter 16 33 61 41 2020 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 13 7 11 5 6 9 7 6 4 15 6 12 Running Total 13 20 31 36 42 51 58 64 68 83 89 101 Quarter 31 20 17 33
Year over Year 117% 82% 94% 38% 8% 4% -8% -30% -38% -33% -36% -33% % Change
Redwater Provincial Detachment - Theft of Motor Vehicles (includes taking without consent) All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" January 4, 2021 2019 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 1 3 3 2 3 7 8 11 7 5 3 4 Running Total 1 4 7 9 12 19 27 38 45 50 53 57 Quarter 7 12 26 12 2020 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 6 3 4 4 10 7 6 4 2 8 7 6 Running Total 6 9 13 17 27 34 40 44 46 54 61 67 Quarter 13 21 12 21
Year over Year 500% 125% 86% 89% 125% 79% 48% 16% 2% 8% 15% 18% % Change
Page 156 of 158 Redwater Provincial Detachment - Theft Under $5,000
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" January 4, 2021 2019 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 10 11 4 8 15 11 21 19 9 14 9 11 Running Total 10 21 25 33 48 59 80 99 108 122 131 142 Quarter 25 34 49 34 2020 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 6 5 4 2 4 7 7 3 15 14 5 3 Running Total 6 11 15 17 21 28 35 38 53 67 72 75 Quarter 15 13 25 22
Year over Year -40% -48% -40% -48% -56% -53% -56% -62% -51% -45% -45% -47% % Change
Redwater Provincial Detachment - Theft from Motor Vehicles All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" January 4, 2021 2019 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 3 8 0 2 2 0 2 3 0 1 0 1 Running Total 3 11 11 13 15 15 17 20 20 21 21 22 Quarter 11 4 5 2 2020 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actuals 2 1 1 0 2 0 4 0 4 5 4 1 Running Total 2 3 4 4 6 6 10 10 14 19 23 24 Quarter 4 2 8 10
Year over Year -33% -73% -64% -69% -60% -60% -41% -50% -30% -10% 10% 9% % Change
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