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Regional District of Comox Strathcona Strathcona Regional District Annual Report 2014 Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 | Page 2 Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 | Page 3 Table of Contents Page History and Purpose 5 Mission, Core Values, Vision Goals 6 Elected Officials and Appointed Officers 7 Message from the Chair 8 Message from the Chief Administrative Officer 9 Strategic Priorities and Key Work Projects 10 Functions and Participating Areas 11 2014 Highlights 13 Consolidated Financial Statements 17 Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting 18 Independent Auditor's Report 19 A Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 20 B Consolidated Statement of Operations 21 C Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets 22 D Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 23 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 24 1 Consolidated Schedule of Segment Disclosure by Service 2014 32 2 Consolidated Schedule of Segment Disclosure by Service 2013 33 3 Consolidated Schedule of Tangible Capital Assets 34 4 Consolidated Schedule of Long-term Debt 35 Supplementary Information & Information Pursuant to the Financial Information Act 36 Statement of Financial Information Approval 37 i. Consolidated Summary of Surpluses and Reserves 38 ii. Schedule of Changes in Reserve Fund Balances 40 iii. Schedule of Service Requisition Limits 41 iv. Schedule of Guarantee and Indemnity Agreements 43 v. Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses 44 vi. Statement of Severance Agreements 45 vii. Schedule of Payments to Suppliers 46 Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 | Page 4 Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 | Page 5 History and Purpose The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is a partnership of four electoral areas and five munici- palities providing approximately 43,000 residents with 55 services, including parks, land use planning, water, solid and liquid waste systems, and a full-service sports facility. The geography of the SRD ranges from forested hills and remote inlets to picturesque villages and vibrant urban landscapes. The borders extend from the Oyster River in the south to the southern part of Brooks Peninsula in the northwest, to the Sayward Valley and east to take in Cortes, Quadra and the Discovery Islands, and a portion of the mainland of British Columbia north of Powell River. The SRD was established on February 15, 2008, when the Provincial government restructured the Comox Strathcona Regional District into the Strathcona Regional District and the Comox Valley Regional District. The Strathcona Regional District municipal members include the Villages of Gold River, Sayward, Tahsis, and Zeballos and the City of Campbell River. Its electoral areas, shown on the map below, include Area A (Kyuquot/Nootka-Sayward), Area B (Cortes Island), Area C (Discovery Islands-Mainland Inlets) and Area D (Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake). Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 | Page 6 Mission To provide citizens with a healthy environment and social well being that leads to a vibrant quality of life through responsible economic development and effective delivery of services. Core Values In fulfilling our Mission, we are guided at all levels by the Core Values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Effectiveness, and Accountability as defined by these principles: We work as a committed team in a spirit of collaboration and community. We are caring and respectful in all our interactions and relationships. We are open and honest. We adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct. We deliver effective public service through professionalism and creativity. We are accountable to our constituents and to the region as a whole. Vision Goals People, fish and wildlife thrive in a healthy environment. Residents and businesses are supported by a diverse and resilient economy. High quality health and social care is available regionally. The region is a world-class tourism destination, leveraging our unique ecological, historical and cultural assets. Affordable quality services are delivered in a fiscally responsible way. The District is a leader in regional governance, with diverse jurisdictions including First Nations, working together cohesively and collaboratively. Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 | Page 7 2014 Elected Officials and Appointed Officers Board of Directors as of December 31, 2014 City of Campbell River A. Adams City of Campbell River M. Babchuk City of Campbell River C. Cornfield City of Campbell River R. Kerr City of Campbell River L. Samson Village of Gold River B. Unger Village of Sayward J. MacDonald (Vice-Chair) Village of Tahsis J. Schooner Village of Zeballos J. Colborne Electoral Area A – Kyuquot-Nootka/Sayward G. Whalley Electoral Area B – Cortes Island N. Anderson Electoral Area C – Discovery Islands–Mainland Inlets J. Abram (Chair) Electoral Area D – Oyster Bay–Buttle Lake B. Leigh Officers Chief Administrative Officer R. Hotsenpiller Officer responsible for Financial Administration D. Christenson Officer responsible for Corporate Administration T. Yates \ Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 | Page 8 Message from the Chair On behalf of my colleagues at the Strathcona Regional District, it is my privilege as Chair of the Board to present the 2014 Annual Report. The report is the result of many months of Board and staff collaboration and it is a pleasure to now present it to you for your review. 2014 was a year of many changes, including the loss of one of our Board members, Ted Lewis. The former Mayor of Zeballos, and long standing Director of the SRD, passed away after a valiant struggle with cancer. This was a tremendous loss for those of us who knew and worked with Ted and of course for the community of Zeballos. In the past year we have accomplished many noteworthy goals. We took part in numerous Federal and Provincial initiatives that allow our voices to be heard at those levels on the issues that affect constituents every day concerning the environment, the economy and your social well being. We utilized our role on various Boards and committees, such as the Union of BC Municipalities and the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities, to help ensure sustainable and affordable transportation options exist for rural and island communities. We spent a lot of time working through the Quathiaski Cove sewage extension project and the Strathcona Gardens Facility Needs Assessment, as well as other issues in a number of areas. Ultimately, the year 2014 marked the beginning of a renewed Regional Board of Directors following the 2014 Local Government Elections in B.C. While most faces are familiar, there are a few new people at the Board table who bring with them a new perspective and contribute to the renewed energy in our discussions. I'm privileged and honoured to be able to serve the citizens of Electoral Area C once again for the next four years, as well as the entire region in my capacity as Chair for 2015, and I look forward to working with all of my colleagues as we continue to guide the regional district forward into the future. We will continue to work together to accomplish the job of governing this diverse area in the best way possible. Our goal is to ensure that no one is overlooked as we strive to provide good governance to our communities. We are, after all, one large community and our strength is in our constituents. Jim Abram Chair Strathcona Regional District | Annual Report 2014 | Page 9 Message from the Chief Administrative Officer The annual report provides an opportunity for the community and the organization to measure performance, celebrate success and learn from challenges. The 2014 Annual Report indicates that the Strathcona Regional District has a sound financial foundation and an increasing capacity to deliver services as we move forward. Of course 2014 was an election year, a period of change where the Regional Board transferred its goals and achievements to others to carry forward. There remain challenges: management of infrastructure, development of emergency capacity for the region and fiscal restraint, amongst others. Nevertheless, the 2011–2014 Regional Board has put its successor in a strong position for the future. The SRD delivers 55 separate services over a vast area, including engineering, planning, parks, waste management, recreation and transportation. In the beginning of the year we celebrated the installation of the Energy Recovery Loop at Strathcona Gardens, a system that repurposes energy waste from the arena to heat the pools and helps reduce the SRD's carbon footprint. Throughout the year, the SRD negotiated with Transport Canada until an agreement was reached and a divestiture ceremony held for the transfer of ownership and responsibility for three new wharf facilities on Read and Sonora Islands and in Port Neville on Johnstone Strait. The wharves acquisition was accompanied by a federal contribution of $2.89 million to help cover maintenance and operating costs as the Regional District ensures the continued availability of these access points for outer Discovery Islanders. Another significant event was the purchase of park land on Cortes Island known as Whaletown Commons. The Regional District had been engaged in ongoing talks with Island Timberlands to purchase the property for almost five years, and in August an offer of sale for $839,000 was finally accepted. Cortes Island residents spent more than 20 years working to protect this piece of land, and hosted a celebration with the Regional District to mark the occasion. Sadly, the year's successes were marred by the loss of one of our own. The passing of Director Edward (Ted) Lewis, former Mayor of Zeballos, was felt across the organization. Director Lewis' regional perspective was ever present at the Board table, as he saw the benefits of one community as a benefit to all. He was instrumental in helping the SRD build relationships with First Nations and contributed to the process that brought a representative of the Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/ Che:k'tles7et'h First Nation to sit as an associate member of the Board.
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