Electoral Area Services Committee Agenda

Electoral Area Services Committee Amended Agenda

April 30, 2020 10:45 am

Members: Director Sosnowski (Chair), Director Clovechok (Vice Chair), Director Doehle, Director Gay, Director Walter and Director Wilkie

Voting Rules: Unless otherwise indicated on this agenda, all Directors have one vote and a simple majority is required for a motion to pass.

Pages

1. Call to Order

2. Addition of Late Items

3. Adoption of the Agenda

4. Adoption of the Minutes

4.1 March 5, 2020 Meeting 3

5. Invited Presentations & Delegations

6. Correspondence

6.1 Development Services - Building Report 6

6.2 Engineering Services Report 7

7. Unfinished Business

8. New Business

8.1 Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - May 9 EA Directors, Weighted

8.2 Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan 16

*8.3 Provision of Dog Control Services to Akisqnuk First Nation – Indian Beach 35 Estates

9. Bylaws

9.1 Bylaw No. 2993 - Spur Valley Water System Regulation and Fee Amendment 36 Bylaw - Introduction

9.2 Bylaw No. 2994 - Elko Community Water System Regulation and Fee 40 Amendment Bylaw - Introduction 10. Late Agenda Items

11. Reports from Directors

12. Adjournment

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MINUTES OF THE ELECTORAL AREA SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

March 5, 2020 Regional District Office, Cranbrook, BC

PRESENT: Committee Vice Chair S. Clovechok Electoral Area F Director M. Sosnowski Electoral Area A Director S. Doehle Electoral Area B Board Chair R. Gay Electoral Area C Director J. Walter Electoral Area E Director G. Wilkie Electoral Area G

STAFF: S. Tomlin Chief Administrative Officer S. Moskal Corporate Officer C. Thom Executive Assistant (Recording Secretary)

Call to Order

Committee Vice Chair Susan Clovechok called the meeting to order at 3:26 pm.

Adoption of the Agenda

MOVED by Director Walter SECONDED by Director Sosnowski

THAT the agenda for the Electoral Area Services Committee meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

Adoption of the Minutes

February 13, 2020 Meeting

MOVED by Director Gay SECONDED by Director Doehle

THAT the Minutes of the Electoral Area Services Committee meeting held on February 13, 2020 be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

New Business

Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - March

49054 MOVED by Director Doehle SECONDED by Director Gay

THAT the following Discretionary Grants-in-Aid be approved:

British Columbia Conservation Foundation – WildSafeBC Elk Valley

• A - $1,000 • B - $500

British Columbia Conservation Foundation – WildSafeBC Kimberley Cranbrook

• C - $1,000

Cranbrook & District 4H Council Association – Cranbrook & District 4-H Show and Sale

• A - $1,000 • B - $1,000 • C - $1,000

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Cranbrook & District 4H Council Association – Open Show – AG for All

• A - $1,000 • B - $500 • F - $500 • G - $500

East Kootenay Volleyball Club – End of Season Awards Banquet and Thank-you

• A - $150 • B - $150 • E - $150

Kimberley Nordic Club – Biathlon Equipment Project

• C - $2,000

Wardner Community Association – Steeplesview Reading Centre

• C - $2,000

CARRIED

49055 MOVED by Director Gay SECONDED by Director Walter

THAT the following Discretionary Grant-in-Aid be denied:

• Moyie Community Association – Ellis Park Upgrades

CARRIED

Community Works Fund - Lazy Lake Water Level Control Diversion Ditch & Culvert

49056 MOVED by Director Walter SECONDED by Director Sosnowski

THAT a Community Works Fund grant of $20,000 be provided for the Lazy Lake Water Level Control Diversion Ditch and Culvert Upgrade.

CARRIED

Community Works Fund - Swift Internet Inc.

49057 MOVED by Director Gay SECONDED by Director Walter

THAT Community Works Funds of $28,000 be granted to Swift Internet Inc. for their Moyie internet upgrade project, subject to the following:

• the project being approved for funding through the CRTC Broadband Fund or the NDIT Connecting BC program; and • project outcomes meeting the definition of High Speed Internet Service in the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

Community Works Fund - Tough Country Communications

49058 MOVED by Director Doehle SECONDED by Director Walter

THAT Community Works Funds of 17% of the cost of their Baynes Lake/Kragmont internet upgrade project, up to a maximum of $44,277, be granted to Tough Country Communications, subject to the following:

CARRIED

Page 4 of 42 Page 2 Electoral Area Services Committee Minutes March 5, 2020 Draft 2020 - 2024 Financial Plan

The Committee reviewed changes to the Five-Year Financial Plan as presented by the Chief Financial Officer.

Bylaws

Bylaw No. 2977 (Crossroads Ball Park Regulation and Fee) - Introduction

49059 MOVED by Director Walter SECONDED by Director Wilkie

THAT Bylaw No. 2977 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Crossroads Ball Park Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 2165, 2009 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2020” be introduced.

CARRIED

Adjourn to Closed

MOVED by Director Gay SECONDED by Director Sosnowski

THAT the meeting adjourn to a Closed Electoral Area Services Committee meeting to consider the following matters:

1. Notice on Title and Bylaw Enforcement – Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter – litigation or potential litigation affecting the RDEK; and 2. Windermere Water Upgrade Project Engineering Services Contract – Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter – information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

The meeting adjourned to closed at 3:43 pm.

Committee Vice Chair Susan Clovechok Shannon Moskal, Corporate Officer

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Subject Development Services Monthly Board Report – Building Month May

Building Total monthly inquiries (phone/email/counter): 1,372

March 2020 Year to Date Total Total Permits Dwellings Construction Permits Dwellings Construction Jurisdiction Issued Created Value Issued Created Value Area A 0 0 $0 2 2 $1,015,000 Area B 4 0 $423,000 7 1 $748,000 Area C 10 4 $1,835,000 18 8 $2,837,200 Area E 3 0 $18,500 7 0 $145,500 Area F 8 4 $2,387,900 23 10 $8,328,900 Area G 1 0 $3,000 7 1 $1,281,999 Totals 26 8 $4,667,400 64 22 $14,356,599

Canal Flats 2 1 $493,000 4 2 $587,000 Cranbrook 14 9 $3,873,687 40 17 $26,329,687 Elkford 1 0 $4,500 9 4 $923,500 Fernie 11 6 $3,124,500 19 7 $3,337,500 Invermere 5 4 $883,000 7 4 $893,850 Kimberley 9 7 $2,739,000 26 20 $4,617,303 Radium 2 0 $820,000 5 4 $1,517,872 Sparwood 8 0 $105,500 10 0 $165,499 Totals 52 27 $12,043,187 120 58 $38,372,211

Bylaw Compliance Active compliance files: 42

Columbia Valley Dog Control

Area F Area G Radium Total Complaints 4 2 0 6 Notification/Warning Issued 0 0 0 0 Captured 0 0 0 0 Pound Nights 1 0 0 1 Licenses Sold 0 0 0 0

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Subject Engineering Board Report May 2020 Month May 2020

RUSHMERE WATER SYSTEM Operators completed the annual water filter cleaning which will help to prolong filter life and ensure safe water continues to be produced.

WINDERMERE WATER SYSTEM The Water Quality Advisory remains in place as turbidity is between 0.7 and 1.0 NTU. The Windermere Watermain Upgrades have begun and Marwest Industries has installed watermains in the lane near the Community Hall and Victoria Avenue. Staff continue to coordinate with MoTI’s to delay their paving contractor a few weeks to allow watermain work to be completed.

EAST SIDE LAKE WINDERMERE WATER SYSTEM Timber Ridge and Swansea Road watermain looping construction continues with the watermain installed in Swansea Road, between Timbermont Road and the Chamber of Commerce parking lot, and across the highway. Completion date is anticipated to be May, which will then set up the treated water connection to Windermere in late May. The tender period has closed for the standby generator for the lake pumps and the construction contract is anticipated to be awarded at the May Board meeting. Operators drained and cleaned the tube clarifiers, which is an early process in the treatment system.

A video/teleconference Utility Advisory Commission meeting occurred on April 20 where the Financial Plans, operating and capital reserve status, system metrics, and Projects status was discussed.

HOLLAND CREEK WATER SYSTEM Kinbasket Water and Sewer continue to assess their water capacity to supply future development off reserve. Comments for their draft assessment were passed on to Kinbasket.

EDGEWATER WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS Macaulay Creek continues to flow normal for this time of year. A significant watermain break occurred in the middle of the night on April 5 along Purcell Avenue. Operators and a contractor responded, repaired the break, and restored service at mid-day.

A video/teleconference Utility Advisory Commission meeting is scheduled for April 22 to discuss the Financial Plan, systems operation and maintenance, and water user fees.

SPUR VALLEY WATER SYSTEM Operators removed an airlock in the chlorine injection line that caused chlorine residual to drop although adequate chlorine was maintained in the distribution system during that time.

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FAIRMONT FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE SERVICE The engineering services Request for Proposals will be issued near the end of April for the Cold Spring Creek upgrades and debris trap construction. Proposals are to be submitted by the end of May with construction tentatively scheduled for 2021.

SNOW PACK AND WATER SUPPLY OUTLOOK The snow weather stations in the East Kootenay show that the snow-water equivalent is above normal for April 21. Floe Lake is 105%, Morrissey Ridge is at 100% and Moyie Mountain is at 140% of normal.

LAZY LAKE WATER LEVEL CONTROL Director Walter and Staff video/teleconferenced with the Lazy Lake Environmental Society to discuss the Financial Plan and Community Works Funded creek diversion upgrades.

TIE LAKE WATER LEVEL CONTROL Water level continues to rise at Tie Lake and the level is approximately 10 cm below the weir level or full supply level.

AREA A FLOOD CONTROL The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has not yet approved the revised Hill Road Flood Protection design, however feedback is suggesting that they will likely require an authorization application and offsetting measures (habitat improvements) which will delay the project a minimum 5 months. The DFO authorization application requires a letter of credit to DFO for the offsetting upgrades, potentially more offsetting measures, and potentially additional First Nations consultation. The delay will not allow construction to proceed this year and the grant will require another year extension. The construction tender documents were released March 24 and are to close near the end of April, however construction may not proceed given the DFO authorization. Staff continue to try to reach out to DFO for a more suitable solution to get construction underway this summer.

STAFF Cranbrook Engineering Staff continue to work at home to follow the physical distancing measures. Utility Operators in the Cranbrook area and Columbia Valley continue to complete the required daily to weekly inspections on the essential water and wastewater services and some Operators are working at home when not at the utility work sites. Operators continue to be diligent and ensure all work sites are disinfected regularly to reduce the risk of coronavirus.

Page 8 of 42 Page 2 of 2 Request for Decision

File No: Shj 065 001 Date April 17, 2020 Author Tina Hlushak, Deputy Corporate Officer Subject Discretionary Grant-in-Aid - May

REQUEST To consider a Discretionary Grant-in-Aid application.

OPTIONS 1. THAT the following Discretionary Grant-in-Aid be approved:

The Friends of Fort Steele Society – Wild Fire Forest Health and Wildfire Assessment  C - $5,000

RECOMMENDATION Option 1

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Discretionary Grant-in-Aid (DGIA) applications are reviewed to ensure they meet the criteria established by Board. At the request of the Director, the DGIA application submitted by The Friends of Fort Steele Society is being forwarded directly to the Board without review of the respective Electoral Area Advisory Commission. Attachment

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File No: P 127 402 Date March 9, 2020 Author Kris Belanger Subject Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan

REQUEST Adopt the Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan.

OPTIONS 1. THAT the Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan be adopted.

2. THAT the Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan be adopted with the following changes ______.

RECOMMENDATION Option 1

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The RDEK Regional Park Plan calls for individual park management plans to be prepared for each park and trail. The Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan was developed with input from the Friends of Lake Koocanusa Society, informed through site visits and meetings with adjacent property owners and direction from the Environmental Services Department. The primary function of the park is to provide seasonal public access to Waldo Cove and day use of park facilities.

SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS Regional Park Plan As per the RDEK Regional Parks Plan, separate management plans will be prepared for regional parks on an as needed basis. Management plans should address such topics as land acquisition, site planning, facility development, recreation, user groups, access management, public safety, maintenance, control of invasive species, threat from wildfire, funding and partnership agreements. Each management plan will be approved by the Environmental Services Manager and adopted by Board resolution.

Financial The timeline of the possible improvements may change depending on future funding, human resource capacity and community involvement. Page 1 of 2 Page 16 of 42 Request for Decision March 9, 2020 Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan P 127 402

The improvements may require additional tax levies under the Electoral Area B Regional Park Service, community fundraising efforts, and community partnerships/agreements. Potential Capital Improvements

2020 - 2030 Estimated Cost Amend RDEK tenure with MFLNRORD to include commercial tenure area 1,000 upon relinquishment or expiry Regulatory signage as required 2,000 Construct trail from parking area to Sandy Beach 10,000 *Archaeological assessment for outhouse installation (x2) 6,000 **Portable toilet 10,000 Lock box for boat launch payments 1,000 Interpretive area trail and gazebo upgrades 5,000 Interpretive signage TBD Fire Pits 3,000 ***Picnic tables 2,500

Possible Future Improvements Sign kiosk and replacement signage 4,000 TOTAL $44,500

*Outhouse install will be funded through grants received by the FOLKS. **Portable toilet is $1,000/year for supply and pick up. ***Picnic tables budgeted at 1 per year at $250 per table. Costs of interpretive signage are TBD as they will be developed in collaboration with FOLKS fundraising opportunities.

Attachment: Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan

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Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan

March, 2020

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Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 2 1.1 Park Overview ...... 2 1.2 Establishment of Regional Parks ...... 4 1.2.1 Background ...... 4 1.2.2 Waldo Cove Park Planning Process ...... 4 1.3 Existing Infrastructure and Current Uses ...... 5 1.3.1 Existing Infrastructure ...... 5 1.3.2 Current Uses ...... 5 2 CULTURAL HERITAGE ...... 7 3 RELATIONSHIP TO GUIDING DOCUMENTS ...... 8 3.1 Regional Sustainability Strategy ...... 8 3.2 Regional Parks Plan ...... 8 3.3 Baynes Lake Official Community Plan ...... 8 3.4 South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw ...... 8 3.5 Parks and Trails regulation and Fee Bylaw ...... 9 3.6 Lake Koocanusa Recreation Strategy ...... 9 4 Ecosystem and Habitat ...... 10 4.1 Invasive Plants ...... 10 4.2 Wildlife ...... 10 4.3 Upland Vegetation ...... 10 4.4 Natural Hazards...... 10 4.4.1 Alluvial Fans and Flooding ...... 10 4.4.2 Wildfire ...... 10 5 Park Vision ...... 12 5.1 Goal ...... 12 5.2 Key Management Issues ...... 12 5.3 Public Safety ...... 13 5.4 Commercial Tenure ...... 13 5.5 Partnership and Collaboration ...... 13 6 PRIORITY ACTIONS AND COST ESTIMATES ...... 15

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The goal of the Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan is to establish objectives and strategies that will guide the long-term management of the park for the next 15 to 20 years. It is intended to provide strategic direction and guidance for the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), operators, maintenance contractors and stewardship groups in order to achieve a common vision for this important park.

Since 2002, the Province has issued tenure to the Friends of Lake Koocanusa Society (FOLKS) (2002 to 2019) or the RDEK (2019 onward) for the purpose of providing a public recreational access to Lake Koocanusa at Waldo Cove. For many years, Waldo Cove was a hidden gem, used primarily by the residents of Baynes Lake and other South Country locals. Over the years, Lake Koocanusa and Waldo Cove have become increasingly popular recreational destinations for visitors. The increased recreational pressure has created management issues that can impact the ecosystem, cultural resources and influence the visitor experience.

Key management issues are identified in section 5.2 of this Park Management Plan. Priority actions identified in section 6 form a road map for potential improvements to the park that will address key management issues within the purview of local government operations. Some of the management issues, such as the proliferation of mooring buoys, are multijurisdictional in nature and require a strategy developed outside of this Park Management Plan.

One of the great strengths of Waldo Cove Regional Park is the eager volunteer base, primarily made up of members of the FOLKS. With a proven ability to fundraise, secure grants and maintain the park area, a continued partnership with this dedicated group of volunteers will help provide the best possible public service with a lower financial burden to the RDEK.

There is a commercial tenure located on a portion of Crown land in Waldo Cove. This tenure for commercial purposes was established in 2002 to formalize an illegal occupation of Crown land created by several ‘campsites’ along the foreshore. The tenure is set to expire on June 1, 2022 and it is the RDEK’s intention to work with the tenure holder, who is subsequently the owner of the property upland from Waldo Cove Regional Park, to relinquish the tenure and have the land become part of Waldo Cove Regional Park.

The primary function of the park is to provide seasonal public access to Waldo Cove and day use of park facilities.

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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Park Overview Waldo Cove Regional Park became part of the RDEK’s Electoral Area B Parks and Trails Service in 2019.

With the construction of the Libby Dam in the 1960s and 1970s, the Kootenay River upstream of the dam was transformed into the Koocanusa reservoir, also known as Lake Koocanusa (Fig 1). The name Koocanusa is a combination of Kootenay, Canada and USA. Because the waters of the Koocanusa reservoir would cover the town of Waldo, residents relocated to nearby Baynes Lake and elsewhere.

By the early 2000s, encroachment of RVs from an adjacent campground onto the Crown foreshore limited public access to Lake Koocanusa at Waldo Cove (Fig 2). The encroaching RVs became a galvanizing issue for several residents of Baynes Lake, who formed the FOLKS so they could advocate for the removal of the encroaching RVs and seek a tenure over the land that would restore Waldo Cove as a place where the public could access the foreshore and Lake Koocanusa. In 2002, provincial tenures were awarded to both the FOLKS, for the provision of a public boat launch, picnic area and swimming beach and to a commercial interest who was permitted to provide seven private campsites on the foreshore of Waldo Cove. In 2019, the FOLKS tenures were relinquished and the RDEK received tenure from the province to establish Waldo Cove Regional Park (Fig 3). At the time of drafting this plan, the commercial tenure is still in good standing, however, it is the RDEK’s preference that the commercial tenure holder voluntarily relinquish the tenure when it is up for renewal in June 2022.

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Figure 1: Kootenay River and Lake Koocanusa

Figure 2: Location of Waldo Cove

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1.2 Establishment of Regional Parks 1.2.1 Background The provincial government granted the RDEK authority to establish a regional park function by Supplementary Letters Patent in 1966. The RDEK now operates regional parks and trails under the authority of the Local Government Act.

In the 1970s, the RDEK began development of its regional parks system after having acquired Crown lands at Wycliffe and Tie Lake for park facilities. In 1975, a major study of potential regional park sites was undertaken by the RDEK but no formal park plan was adopted. In 1980, the Elk Valley Regional Park was included in the regional parks system.

In 1990, Extended Service (Regional Parks) Area Establishment Bylaw No. 933 was adopted. This bylaw converted the regional parks function to an Extended Service to enable the RDEK to recover annual operating and servicing costs of parks from taxes levied on properties within the Regional District.

In 2002, the RDEK added the Old Coach Greenway (Columbia Valley Regional Trail) to its services in order to address the absence of a regional park in the Columbia Valley subregion. In 2004, the RDEK adopted Electoral Area Regional Parks and Trails Service Area Establishment Bylaws and the Regional Park Plan to simplify the financing of parks and trails and to administer the expanding parks system.

Electoral Area B Regional Parks and Trails Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1730, 2004 established a service to provide regional parks and trails within Electoral Area B. The capital and operating costs of parks and trails are recovered by monies collected by property tax levied on property within the Electoral Area.

With the regulatory tools in place to administer an expanding park system, a Regional Parks Plan followed. The focus of the Regional Parks Plan is to provide policies to guide the expansion, administration and financing of the regional parks system.

In 2019, the Parks and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 2833 was adopted and outlines regulations and fees related to the use and management of all parks within the RDEK. 1.2.2 Waldo Cove Regional Park Planning Process The RDEK operates regional parks and trails under the authority of the Local Government Act.

As per the RDEK Regional Parks Plan, separate management plans may be prepared for regional parks on an as required basis. Management plans should address topics such as land acquisition, site planning, facility development, recreation, user groups, access management, public safety, maintenance, control of invasive plants, threat from wildfire and funding and partnership agreements.

Each management plan will be approved by the Environmental Services Manager and adopted by Board resolution.

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Consultation for this plan included the FOLKS, residents of Baynes Lake and property owners adjacent to the Waldo Cove Regional Park. 1.3 Existing Infrastructure and Current Uses 1.3.1 Existing Infrastructure Existing infrastructure and amenities at the park include:

 Gravel access road and parking area  Signage: welcome sign, no parking and regulatory sign at boat launch  Interpretive kiosk with signs  Swimming area delineated by log booms (boom approximately 170 m)  Concrete boat launch (approximately 50 m by 5.5 m)  Gate across boat launch  Picnic tables (8)  Rock barriers 1.3.2 Current Uses The park provides seasonal public access to Waldo Cove and day use of park facilities. As one of the few places to launch a trailered boat for free in the area, Waldo Cove is very busy in the summer months. Much of the traffic taking advantage of the free boat launch is trucks with trailered boats. Many visitors also come to the Waldo Cove area via water to enjoy the Sandy Beach at the south side of the park and the adjacent peninsula, sometimes referred to as ‘one tree island’. Mooring buoys have become prevalent in Waldo Cove.

Seven trailers are located in a commercial tenure area in the middle of the park and those occupants enjoy the lake access and park area. In addition to the commercial tenure, the property upland of the park is a commercial campground and hosts a summer camp, which sees the children using the area extensively.

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Figure 3: Waldo Cove Park Tenure area and Commercial Tenure for Private Campsites

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2 CULTURAL HERITAGE The Ktunaxa have inhabited the general area for over 10,000 years. The natural landscape provided food, medicine, shelter and clothing for the first inhabitants as they followed seasonal vegetation and animal cycles throughout their territories.

South Country started seeing development and settlement in the early 1900’s as a result of the completion of the Great Northern Railway (G.N.R.) in 1902 which ran from the United States of America to the coal fields in the Crowsnest Pass. In 1905, W.W. Waldo settled in the area along with two horse ranchers – the area was what would come to be known as the Waldo townsite. That same year the Ross Saskatoon Company established a sawmill just south of Waldo where the Elk River Meets the Kootenay. The Baker Lumber Company also established itself in the area during these early years and the town of Waldo quickly flourished with the establishment of the Krag Hotel, a three room school house and a non-denominational church.

Waldo was located approximately 3 km north of the mouth of the Elk River. It was initially a stopping point for river boats travelling upstream from Montana to Galbraith’s Ferry (Fort Steele) and Wildhorse Creek. At its peak Waldo was home to a lumber mill, grocery store, school house, general store/post office, garage and a cable suspension bridge providing access across the Kootenay River. In 1929 the entire town was almost destroyed by a fire which started near the lumber mill. Eventually the location was flooded by the creation of the reservoir for the Libby Dam. In the late 1960s construction of the Libby Dam in Montana started and was officially dedicated in 1975. The dam created Lake Koocanusa in 1973, an international lake created by the flooding of the Kootenay River valley. The damming of the Kootenay River flooded many of the valley bottom agricultural lands and farms resulting in significant property loss for those farmers and residents in the valley. Some of the displaced property owners moved into nearby Baynes Lake.

Figure 4: Waldo Cove Regional Park Picnic Area and Beach

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3 RELATIONSHIP TO GUIDING DOCUMENTS 3.1 Regional Sustainability Strategy The Regional Sustainability Strategy (RSS) provides the RDEK with a wide ranging, long term planning tool. It equips the region with a sustainability lens to guide and evaluate operations and decision-making. The RSS was adopted by the Board on October 3, 2014.

During the RSS public consultation process, it was evident that the environment is a primary concern for the region’s residents. The protection of the natural environment is consistently ranked as one of the most important considerations when decisions are made about development and economic activities. The natural environment is also integral to both the quality of life of individuals for recreational purposes and the provision of economic opportunities for many businesses. 3.2 Regional Parks Plan The purpose of the Regional Parks Plan is to determine the goals and objectives of the RDEK’s regional park and trails system, to set criteria for additions to the regional parks and trail system, to establish policy for the RDEK’s administration of park land or cash-in-lieu from a developer at time of subdivision, to initiate standards for the regulation, administration and operation of park and trail facilities and to identify existing park and trail services and their funding mechanism. 3.3 Baynes Lake Official Community Plan The Baynes Lake Official Community Plan (OCP) was adopted in August of 2011. Waldo Cove Regional Park is located in the Baynes Lake subarea of the plan. The Crown land in the park that was formerly part of the FOLKS tenures is designated Open Space, Recreation and Trails with the remaining land designated Rural Resource. Both designations support the use of the land for greenspace and recreational opportunities. Throughout the engagement process for the OCP, continued access to recreational opportunities was a high priority. The OCP contains policies that support the establishment of additional public access points to Lake Koocanusa, establishing an Area B Regional park between Kragmont and Lake Koocanusa and potentially establishing a service area to support financing new park services. Although Waldo Cove Regional Park is not between Kragmont and the reservoir, it will still service residents of Kragmont, Baynes Lake and points beyond. Although the commercial tenure at Waldo Cove is not part of the park, the RDEK’s preference is that it will be in the future. The land occupied by the commercial tenure is designated Commercial Recreation, which supports recreational vehicle parks, campgrounds and other similar recreation type land uses. 3.4 South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw The South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management bylaw was adopted in August of 2011. The South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw is the regulatory tool used by the RDEK to establish development provisions for individual parcels of land. The zoning bylaw establishes permitted uses, development density and parcel size, and other development controls such as building setbacks, building height and parking.

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Portions of the park formerly under tenure to the FOLKS are zoned P-2, Parks and Open Space with the remainder zoned RR-60, Rural Resource. Both zones support the land being used as a park, as does the remainder of the park area, which is zoned RR-60, Rural Resource. Although the commercial tenure at Waldo Cove is not part of the park, the RDEK’s preference is that it will be in the future. The land occupied by the commercial tenure is zoned RES-1, Recreation Commercial, which is a zone used for commercial campgrounds. 3.5 Parks and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw Adopted in 2019, the Parks and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw outlines regulations and fees related to the use and management of all parks within the RDEK and acts as an enforcement tool if required. 3.6 Lake Koocanusa Recreation Strategy On a typical summer weekend, tens of thousands of people are recreating in the Koocanusa area. As the number of people recreating in the area increases, so do the impacts. The Koocanusa Recreation Steering Committee was established in 2014 to address the broad range of issues related to tourism and recreation on Crown land in Koocanusa. The steering committee, a partnership between the Province of BC, Ktunaxa National Council, Tobacco Plains Indian Band, RDEK and Columbia Basin Trust, commissioned the Lake Koocanusa Recreation Strategy to identify issues and make recommendations to mitigate the most significant impacts related to recreational use of Crown land in the Koocanusa area. The focus on the first phases of the strategy focus on the areas most impacted by recreational pressures. The strategies vision is: Crown land recreation use in the Koocanusa area is respectful of important ecological, cultural and resource values and reflects widespread adoption of a good stewardship ethic among recreation users. Local stakeholders and stewardship groups play a key role in recreation management. Waldo Cove is not one of the most impacted areas and thus not the focus of the initial stages of the strategy; however, creation of an RDEK park on Crown land certainly fits within the strategies vision for Lake Koocanusa.

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4 Ecosystem and Habitat 4.1 Invasive Plants Invasive plants are typically non-native plants that have been introduced to British Columbia without the insect predators and plant pathogens that help keep them in check in their native habitats. For this reason and because of their aggressive growth, non-native plants can be highly destructive, competitive and difficult to control.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development administers the provincial Weed Control Act. As stated in the Weed Control Act, all land owners and occupiers in the Province of BC have a legal responsibility to control provincially and regionally listed invasive plants. The Weed Control Act is enforced within the East Kootenay through RDEK Bylaw No. 2711.

The RDEK will coordinate the management of invasive plants within Waldo Cove Regional Park as part of annual maintenance activities. 4.2 Wildlife Winters in the valley bottoms around Lake Koocanusa are relatively short and have little snow, making the area an important environment for several kinds of wildlife. American Badger and Long- Billed Curlew are examples of listed species that may be seen in the Waldo Cove area. When the Koocanusa reservoir is drawn down in the late winter and spring, the exposed bed surface of Waldo Cove is important habitat for the Long-Billed Curlew. 4.3 Upland Vegetation The warm and dry valley bottom is characterized by open grasslands and interspersed forested stands dominated by Ponderosa Pine as well as Douglas-fir in cooler aspects with more moisture. The Ponderosa Pine ecosystem has evolved with relatively frequent fire disturbance, which helps to maintain the characteristic open stands and grasslands. With decades of ‘successful’ fire suppression practices, many parts of the landscape are now uncharacteristically covered in denser stands of trees and brush than would normally be seen in an ecosystem historically characterized by a relatively high fire return interval. 4.4 Natural Hazards 4.4.1 Alluvial Fans and Flooding The South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw outlines applicable floodplain regulations for the Waldo Cove area. Siting a building or structure with habitable space is not contemplated within Waldo Cove Regional Park. Siting a picnic shelter or gazebo would be exempt from the floodplain regulations. No alluvial fans or hazard areas are identified at Waldo Cove at the time of drafting this Park Management Plan. 4.4.2 Wildfire Waldo Cove Regional Park is identified as being in an area with high wildfire hazard rating. The RDEK will align vegetation maintenance procedures at the park with FireSmart principles.

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Figure 5: Long-Billed Curlew

Figure 6: Waldo Cove Bed Surface Exposed During Low Water

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5 Park Vision 5.1 Goal Provide seasonal public lake access, interpretive opportunities and day use of park facilities for residents of Baynes Lake, Electoral Area B and beyond. 5.2 Key Management Issues Through consultation with the FOLKS, property owners adjacent to the park and several site visits, key management issues and recommended actions were identified:

• Parking and traffic: The concrete boat ramp is increasingly being used to launch motor boats and the trucks and trailers occupy much of the available parking and can cause safety concerns for the pedestrians using the area. The popularity is attributed to the growing popularity of Lake Koocanusa, as well as the concrete boat launch at Waldo Cove being free, whereas other nearby launch areas are pay for use. Charging a fee for using the boat launch could incentivize boaters to utilize the purpose built RDEK Yaqakxaqⱡamki Regional Park 12 kilometers away. Should fees be charged, a fee system where residents of Baynes Lake and Electoral Area B, who pay into the park and recreation service area which funds Waldo Cove Regional Park, pay less than visitors and others who reside outside of the RDEK is supported.

• Vehicles accessing the drawdown area: During winter months, water that was retained by the Libby Dam during the summer is released and the bed surface of the reservoir at Waldo Cove is exposed. This exposed bed surface is part of a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) meant to protect fledgling Long Billed Curlew. Vehicles are not permitted on the bed surface in accordance with the WMA as they are a threat to the red-listed Long Billed Curlew. Another impact of vehicles on the bed surface is that the hardened ‘crust’ on the surface is broken, making the fine particulate more readily available for uptake by wind, which can contribute to erosion and dust issues. Barrier rock is installed along the road edge and there is a gate across the boat launch that is used to control unauthorized vehicle access of the drawdown area. The effectiveness of the existing rock and gate will be monitored and if required, additional barrier rocks could be added in the future.

• Lack of washroom facilities at Sandy Beach: The south end of the park is aptly known as Sandy Beach. This beach can be accessed via a rustic trail from the parking area or directly from the water. There are currently no washroom facilities at Sandy Beach and adjacent private properties have been impacted. Constructing a trail to Sandy Beach along the historic rail grade will allow the public to access the beach from the main Waldo Cove parking area and serve as a maintenance road that can be used to supply and service portable toilets on a seasonal basis.

• Mooring buoys: Mooring buoys are not regulated in Waldo Cove and an increasing number turn up every spring. At the time of drafting this park management plan, there were approximately 40 buoys in the Waldo Cove. Regulating and enforcing the presence of mooring buoys is a complex project and outside of the scope of normal park operations. Addressing the issue as a stand-alone project or including in another RDEK or Provincial land use planning process is recommended.

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• Interpretive opportunities: There is an opportunity to educate park users about the First Nations history and historic town of Waldo. Partnering with the Ktunaxa Nation and local residents will be critical in developing a relevant and educational interpretive experience.

• Archaeological resources: The Ktunaxa have inhabited and used the land and its resources in the present-day Lake Koocanusa area for thousands of years. Recorded and unrecorded archaeological sites are protected by the Province through the Heritage Conservation Act. Extensive development is not planned for Waldo Cove Regional Park, but some of the capital projects will require a limited amount of soil disturbance. When carrying out these projects, an archaeologist will be retained to observe and advise on archaeological considerations.

• Invasive plants are a concern of local area residents and is an ongoing priority for all RDEK public facilities. Invasive plant management is considered as a regular maintenance item and accounted for in the annual operating budget. 5.3 Public Safety The RDEK prides itself on the quality of services provided to the public including the condition of RDEK parks in relation to public safety. To reduce the risk of liability associated with park use by the public, the RDEK has developed a detailed park inspection policy which includes frequency and content of inspections and encompasses all aspects of park use in relation to public safety. 5.4 Commercial Tenure A commercial tenure exists within the park area. From research and interviews with local residents familiar with the matter, it appears the original FOLKS and commercial tenures were granted as a compromise of sorts. The commercial tenure was applied for to formalize an illegal occupation of Crown land created by several ‘campsites’ located along Waldo Cove, while the FOLKS tenure was applied for as an attempt to preserve public use and access to Waldo Cove in perpetuity. Rather than grant one tenure over the other, each interest was granted some rights to use the area. The current commercial tenure is set to expire on June 1, 2022 and it is the RDEK’s intention to work with the current commercial tenure holder to voluntarily relinquish this tenure. The seven private recreational vehicles currently benefiting from occupying the commercial tenure could be moved to the upland property owned by the tenure holder, a portion of which is zoned for and currently used as a commercial campground, and the Crown land can then be included in the RDEK’s tenure area for the park and would be available for the use and enjoyment of the public. 5.5 Partnership and Collaboration The FOLKS were formed with the mission of preserving public access, recreational opportunities and promoting the history of Waldo Cove in perpetuity. Two tenure areas were eventually secured in favour of the FOLKS and with the help of dedicated volunteers and creative fundraising, managed these areas for approximately 18 years. The FOLKS no longer hold tenure in Waldo Cove, but continue to be an active group with an interest in Waldo Cove. The FOLKS have a proven ability to fundraise, secure grant funding and maintain the park area. Continuing the partnership between the FOLKS and the RDEK is encouraged in order to provide the best possible public service with the

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lowest financial burden to the RDEK and local residents. FOLKS provide a strong volunteer base for park maintenance and operation and have fundraising capacity which can be leveraged for future capital projects. Should the RDEK one day resolve to relinquish their tenure and interest in managing a park at Waldo Cove, the RDEK will support the FOLKS with an application to the Province for a transfer of the tenure or an application to acquire a new tenure over Waldo Cove to ensure public enjoyment of Waldo Cove in perpetuity.

Figure 7: Off-Road Vehicle Use on Bed Surface of Koocanusa

Figure 8: Mooring Buoys in Waldo Cove (June 21, 2018)

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6 PRIORITY ACTIONS AND COST ESTIMATES The following is a list of potential improvements to Waldo Cove Regional Park. It is a guideline and does not commit the RDEK to any particular course of action or investment in park infrastructure. The proposed timeframe for the improvements may change depending on future funding, human resource capacity and community involvement. The improvements could be funded through allocating funds through the annual budgeting process. Should a community or stewardship group be interested in performing maintenance or enhancement activities at the park, alternative funding mechanisms could include community fundraising efforts or working with the Electoral Area Director to secure discretionary grant-in-aid funding. The Waldo Cove Regional Park Management Plan will be periodically reviewed by the RDEK. The plan will also be considered during the preparation of five-year financial plans.

Basic operational and maintenance items such as removing danger trees and invasive plant control are not included in the following list as they are considered to be regular maintenance items included in the annual operating budget.

Possible Future Improvements Sign kiosk and replacement signage 4,000 TOTAL $44,500

*Outhouse install will be funded through grants received by the FOLKS.

**Portable toilet is $1,000/year for supply and pick up.

***Picnic tables budgeted at 1 per year at $250 per table.

Costs of interpretive signage are TBD as they will be developed in collaboration with FOLKS fundraising opportunities.

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File No: Ahl 066 001 Date April 27, 2020 Author Holly Ronnquist, CFO Subject Provision of Dog Control Services to Akisqnuk First Nation – Indian Beach Estates

REQUEST To amend the agreement with Akisqnuk First Nation to include the provision of dog control services to Indian Beach Estates.

OPTIONS 1. THAT the Chair and CAO be authorized to sign an amendment to the agreement with the Akisqnuk First Nation for the provision of RDEK services to Non-First Nation Leased Land Interests in the Reserve to include dog control services.

2. THAT the Akisqnuk First Nation be advised that the RDEK is unable to provide dog control services to Non-First Nation Leased Land Interests at this time.

RECOMMENDATION Option 1

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The Akisqnuk First Nation Council met on April 22, 2020 and authorized the addition of dog control services for Indian Beach Estates, which is leased land on the Reserve. Development Service Manager, Sanford Brown, has indicated that the RDEK is able to provide the service. The Akisqnuk First Nation does not currently require dog control services on their First Nation Interest lands.

SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS Financial – Budget The provision of dog control services to Indian Beach Estates would be added to the Akisqnuk First Nation Non-First Nation Leased Land Interests requisition starting in 2020 and will generate an estimated $816 in revenue, which would be applied to the Animal Control Service.

Page 1 of 1 Page 35 of 42 Request for Decision UWgh 611 001

Date April 8, 2020 Author Brian De Paoli, Engineering Technician Subject Spur Valley Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw Amendment

REQUEST To increase the water system monthly base rate and consumption rate in the Spur Valley Water System Service Area on July 1, 2020, July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022.

OPTIONS 1. That Bylaw No. 2993 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Spur Valley Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 2639, 2015 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2020” be introduced.

2. That Bylaw No. 2993 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Spur Valley Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 2639, 2015 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2020” be amended by ______; and further, that Bylaw No. 2993 be introduced.

3. That Bylaw No. 2993 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Spur Valley Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 2639, 2015 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2020” not proceed.

RECOMMENDATION Option 1

BACKGROUND Consumption-based billing was introduced to Spur Valley in 2018 and the community responded by notably reducing water usage. This reduction in consumption, while desirable, reduced revenue. Based on increased operating costs and revised consumption and revenue projections, the proposed fee increases are warranted. The proposed water fee increases equate to approximately $3/month or 4% annually in each of the three years (base fee increases average roughly 2.5% and consumption fee increases average roughly 10%). Even with the proposed 2020-2022 fee increases, approximately 65% of users in Spur Valley will still pay less than the original $95/month fee implemented in 2015 when the RDEK took ownership of the system. Water fees in Spur Valley were last revised in 2018 when Board approved the introduction of consumption-based billing. The fee increase schedule was reviewed and supported by the Spur Valley Utility Advisory Commission. The fee increases were discussed during budget meetings with Director Wilkie.

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SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS Communications Community will be apprised of fee increases by way of newsletter, email and social media. Process Following introduction, the Bylaw will be presented to Board for 3 readings and adoption. Attachment

Page 2 of 2 Page 37 of 42 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY

BYLAW NO. 2993

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2639.

WHEREAS Bylaw No. 2639 sets regulations and fees for the Spur Valley Water System;

AND WHEREAS the Board wishes to amend the fee schedule of Bylaw No. 2639;

NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Regional District of East Kootenay enacts as follows:

1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Spur Valley Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 2639, 2015 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2020.”

2. Schedule B of Bylaw No. 2639 is hereby repealed and replaced with Schedule A attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.

READ A FIRST TIME the day of READ A SECOND TIME the day of READ A THIRD TIME the day of

ADOPTED the day of

CHAIR CORPORATE OFFICER

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SCHEDULE A

BYLAW NO. 2993

FEES Spur Valley Water System

1. METERED WATER USER FEES

Each metered Water Connection will be charged a monthly base rate and consumption rate as set out in the tables below:

(a) Metered Water Connections

Monthly Base Consumption Rate Effective Rate per Cubic Meter Date

(i) $ 76.00 $ 2.00 April 1, 2018

(ii) $ 78.00 $ 2.20 July 1, 2020

(iii) $ 80.00 $ 2.40 July 1, 2021

(iv) $ 82.00 $ 2.60 July 1, 2022

The above rates are applicable regardless if the respective Water Connection is Turned On or Turned Off.

2. UNMETERED WATER USER FEES

Each metered Water Connection will be charged a monthly flat fee as set out in the table below:

Effective April 1, 2018

Monthly Flat Fee (a) Unmetered Water Connections $ 275.00

The above rates are applicable regardless if the respective Water Connection is Turned On or Turned Off.

3. TURN ON/TURN OFF FEES

Once Per With Two Working With Less Than Two Calendar Year Days Notice Working Days Notice No (a) Turn On Fee $ 25.00 $ 50.00 Charge No (b) Turn Off Fee $ 25.00 $ 50.00 Charge

This is Schedule A referred to in Bylaw No. 2993 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Spur Valley Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 2639, 2015 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2020”.

Chair

Corporate Officer

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File No: UWba 611 001 Date April 22, 2020 Author Brian De Paoli, Engineering Technician Subject Elko Community Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw Amendment

REQUEST To increase the monthly water system fee in the Elko Community Water System Service Area on July 1, 2020, July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022.

OPTIONS 1. THAT Bylaw No. 2994 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elko Community Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 1640, 2002 – Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2020” be introduced.

2. THAT Bylaw No. 2994 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elko Community Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 1640, 2002 – Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2020” be amended by ______; and further, that Bylaw No. 2994 be introduced.

3. THAT Bylaw No. 2994 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elko Community Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 1640, 2002 – Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2020” not proceed.

RECOMMENDATION Option 1

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The water fee increases equate to approximately 9.5% in 2020, 8.7% in 2021, and 8% in 2022 and are warranted by increased operating costs. Water fees in Elko were last revised in 2017. The fee increases were discussed during budget meetings with Director Doehle.

SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS Communications Community will be apprised of fee increases by way of newsletter, email, and social media. Process Following introduction, the Bylaw will be presented to Board for three readings and adoption.

Attachment

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY

BYLAW NO. 2994

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 1640.

WHEREAS Bylaw No. 1640 sets regulations and fees for the Elko Community Water System;

AND WHEREAS the Board wishes to amend the fee schedule of Bylaw No. 1640;

NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Regional District of East Kootenay enacts as follows:

1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay - Elko Community Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 1640, 2002 - Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2020.”

2. Schedule C of Bylaw No. 1640 is hereby repealed and replaced with Schedule A attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.

3. This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on July 1, 2020.

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ADOPTED the day of

CHAIR CORPORATE OFFICER

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SCHEDULE A

BYLAW NO. 2994

FEES Elko Community Water System

1. WATER RATES

Effective Effective Effective July 1, 2020 July 1, 2021 July 1, 2022 Monthly Monthly Monthly (a) Private residences, duplexes, trailers or houses containing one or more suites – per dwelling unit $ 46.00 $ 50.00 $ 54.00

(b) Apartments - per unit 46.00 50.00 54.00

(d) Campgrounds (serviced) - Cabins - per unit 23.00 25.00 27.00 - Campsites - per campsite 23.00 25.00 27.00 - RV Pads - per unit 23.00 25.00 27.00

(e) Restaurant, Pubs 46.00 50.00 54.00

(f) Store, Retail/Wholesale 46.00 50.00 54.00

(g) Church, Service Club Buildings 46.00 50.00 54.00

(h) Laundromat 124.00 135.00 146.00

(i) Schools - per classroom 11.50 12.50 13.50

(j) Fire Halls 46.00 50.00 54.00

(k) Community Halls EXEMPT EXEMPT EXEMPT

2. METER RATES

(a) The charge for the quantity of water used each month shall be calculated at the following rate: Effective Effective Effective July 1, 2020 July 1, 2021 July 1, 2022

Per 1 cubic metre $ 0.80 $ 0.85 $ 0.90 Monthly minimum 46.00 50.00 54.00

(b) Where a Meter is found not to register, the charge shall be computed on the basis of the amount of water used during the time the Meter was working or from any other information or source which can be obtained.

3. TURN ON/TURN OFF FEES

Once per With Two Working With Less Than Two Year Days Notice Working Days Notice (a) Turn On Fee Free $ 25.00 $ 50.00 (b) Turn Off Fee Free $ 25.00 $ 50.00

4. The rates under Sections 1 and 2 of this Schedule are applicable regardless of whether the respective service is turned on or off.

This is Schedule A referred to in Bylaw No. 2994 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elko Community Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 1640, 2002 – Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2020.

Chair

Corporate Officer

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