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Town of Bon Accord
AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
October 1, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
Live Streamed on Bon Accord YouTube Channel
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. PROCLAMATIONS
3.1. National Fire Prevention Week (enclosure)
3.2. Small Business Week (enclosure)
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1. Regular Meeting of Council; September 17, 2024 (enclosure)
4.2. Committee of the Whole Meeting; September 19, 2024 (enclosure)
5. DELEGATION
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. Communities In Bloom - Alberta Conference & Celebration (enclosure)
7.2. ATCO Franchise Fees (enclosure)
7.3. ATB High-Interest Savings (enclosure)
7.4. 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project - 49 Street Mill & Overlay (enclosure)
7.5. Golden Gems Funding Request (enclosure)
7.6. Library Cards - Bon Accord Community School (enclosure)
7.7. Sidewalk Repairs (enclosure)
8. BYLAWS/POLICIES/AGREEMENTS
8.1. 2024-11 Fees and Charges Bylaw - 2nd Reading (enclosure)
8.2. Town Issued Electronic Device Policy (enclosure)
8.3. Reward for Reporting Vandalism That Leads to Arrest and Conviction Policy
(enclosure)
8.4. Capital Region Assessment Services Commission - Memorandum of
Agreement (enclosure)
9. WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS/CONFERENCES
10. CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
10.1. Minister Dreeshen - Response to Letter in Support of Regional Municipality of
Wood Buffalo (enclosure)
RESPONSE REQUIRED
10.2. Youth Letter - Class Project Souvenir (enclosure)
10.3. Gibbons Remembrance Day Ceremony Invitation (enclosure)
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Town of Bon Accord
AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
October 1, 2024, 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
Live Streamed on Bon Accord YouTube Channel
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10.4. Email from Resident re: Speeding (enclosure)
11. NOTICE OF MOTION
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Enforcement Issue - FOIP Act Section 17 Disclosure harmful to personal
privacy, Section 24 Advice from officials, and Section 27 Privileged
information
12.2. Landowner Consent Request - FOIP Act Section 17 Disclosure harmful to
personal privacy, Section 24 Advice from officials, and Section 25 Disclosure
harmful to economic and other interests of a public body
13. ADJOURNMENT
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P.O. Box 779, 5025 - 50 Avenue, Bon Accord, Alberta T0A 0K0
Phone: 780-921-3550 Fax: 780-921-3585 Email: [email protected]
NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
October 6-12, 2024
WHEREAS the Town of Bon Accord is committed to ensuring the safety and security of
all those living in and visiting our Town; and
WHEREAS fire is a serious public safety concern, both locally and nationally, and
homes are where people are at the greatest risk to fire; and
WHEREAS residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are
more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and
WHEREAS informing the public about the importance of fire safety awareness and
encouraging prevention serves as an essential step toward increasing the public's
safety from home fires; and
WHEREAS Bon Accord residents are dedicated to public education measures and are
able to take personal responsibility to increase their safety from fire, especially in their
homes; and
WHEREAS this year marks the 102nd Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week and the
2023 Fire Prevention theme is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!"
NOW THEREFORE on behalf of Council, I, Mayor Brian Holden of the Town of Bon
Accord, do hereby proclaim the week of October 6-12, 2024 to be "National Fire
Prevention Week", and urge all residents to participate in fire safety awareness and
prevention.
__________________________________________ _______________________
Mayor Brian Holden
Date
PROCLAMATION
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P.O. Box 779, 5025 - 50 Avenue, Bon Accord, Alberta T0A 0K0
Phone: 780-921-3550 Fax: 780-921-3585 Email: [email protected]
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
October 20-26, 2024
WHEREAS, Small Business Week is a national event held to honour the contributions
that small businesses make to the Canadian Economy; and
WHEREAS, small businesses have navigated unprecedented challenges and are the
drivers of change and positive impact toward sustainable economic growth; and
WHEREAS, we honour entrepreneurs who take a risk on an idea, choose to invest in
our community, and create jobs for others; and
WHEREAS, with approximately 35 current business licenses registered with the
Town of Bon Accord, the Bon Accord business community is a vital contributor to the
economic health and social wellbeing of the community.
NOW THEREFORE, on behalf of Council, I, Mayor Brian Holden, do hereby proclaim
October 20-26, 2024 as "Small Business Week" in the Town of Bon Accord and
encourage all citizens to recognize this week.
__________________________________________ _______________________
Mayor
Date
PROCLAMATION
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Town of Bon Accord
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes
September 17, 2024 9:00 a.m.
Live streamed on Bon Accord YouTube Channel
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COUNCIL
PRESENT
Mayor Brian Holden
Deputy Mayor Tanya May
Councillor Lynn Bidney
Councillor Lacey Laing
Councillor Timothy J. Larson
ADMINISTRATION
Jodi Brown - Town Manager
Jay Nagra - Economic Development and Safe Communities Coordinator
Terry Doerkson - Infrastructure Manager
Jessica Caines - Legislative Services and Communications Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Holden called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
There were no objections to adding item 12.1 Speed Sign Location Change - Mayor
Holden to the agenda.
COUNCILLOR LARSON MOVED THAT Council adopt the September 17, 2024 agenda
as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-362
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Council; September 3, 2024
DEPUTY MAYOR MAY MOVED THAT Council adopt the September 3, 2024 Regular
Meeting of Council minutes as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-363
DELEGATION
Matt Roblin and Susie Pestana - Sturgeon County Enforcement Services
COUNCILLOR LARSON MOVED THAT Council accepts the delegation as information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-364
Jennifer Massig - Magna Engineering
COUNCILLOR LAING MOVED THAT Council accepts the delegation as information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-365
DEPARTMENTS REPORT
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Town of Bon Accord
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes
September 17, 2024 9:00 a.m.
Live streamed on Bon Accord YouTube Channel
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COUNCILLOR LARSON MOVED THAT Council accepts the departments report as
presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-366
Mayor Holden called a short recess at 10:23 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-367
Mayor Holden called the meeting back to order at 10:29 a.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Nature-Based Stormwater Project
COUNCILLOR BIDNEY MOVED THAT Council approves engaging Magna Engineering
Services to work on a Nature-Based Stormwater Park and to continue working on grant
funding opportunities, capital planning, and landowner negotiations as required for this
project.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-368
Council Workshop Proposal
DEPUTY MAYOR MAY MOVED THAT Council directs administration to plan the Council
Annual Workshop on November 25 and 26.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-369
R. Howard Webster Foundation Grant
DEPUTY MAYOR MAY MOVED THAT Council directs administration to proceed as
discussed including contacting Magna Engineering Services for a joint application cost.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-370
NEW BUSINESS
Organizational Meeting
COUNCILLOR LAING MOVED THAT Council direct administration to plan and advertise
an Organizational Meeting on October 1, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. with the Regular Meeting of
Council to follow.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-371
CCBF Memorandum of Agreement
DEPUTY MAYOR MAY MOVED THAT Council directs Mayor Holden and the Town
Manager, Jodi Brown, to sign the CCBF memorandum of agreement.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-372
MSI Capital Allocation
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Town of Bon Accord
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes
September 17, 2024 9:00 a.m.
Live streamed on Bon Accord YouTube Channel
Page 3 of 4
COUNCILLOR BIDNEY MOVED THAT Council maintains the public works truck budget at
$30,000 and approves the allocation of $7,449 of MSI capital funds to the project, with the
remainder to be funded by reserves.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-373
COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILLOR LAING MOVED THAT Council accept the Council reports as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-374
CORRESPONDENCE
2025 NLLS Levy
DEPUTY MAYOR MAY MOVED THAT Council direct administration to reach out to NLLS
to get our current population number added to our budget and that Council approve our
1.5% levy increase.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-375
NOTICE OF MOTION
Speed Limit Sign Location Change - Mayor Holden
CLOSED SESSION
- Arena Phase II - FOIP Act 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental
relations
- Lots 24 & 25, Block 7, Plan 5261BA - FOIP Act Section 24 Advice from
officials and Section 27 Privileged information
- Regional Initiative - FOIP Act 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental
relations
COUNCILLOR LAING MOVED THAT Council enter into closed session to discuss Arena
Phase II - FOIP Act 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations, Lots 24 & 25,
Block 7, Plan 5261BA - FOIP Act Section 24 Advice from officials and Section 27
Privileged information, and Regional Initiative - FOIP Act 21 Disclosure harmful to
intergovernmental relations at 11:17 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-376
DEPUTY MAYOR MAY MOVED THAT Council come out of closed session at 11:48 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-377
Arena Phase II - FOIP Act 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations
COUNCILLOR BIDNEY MOVED THAT Council direct administration to forward a letter to
Sturgeon County to initiate meetings for the planning process for the recreation cost
sharing agreement.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-378
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Town of Bon Accord
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes
September 17, 2024 9:00 a.m.
Live streamed on Bon Accord YouTube Channel
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Regional Initiative - FOIP Act 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations
COUNCILLOR BIDNEY MOVED THAT Council accepts this information as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-379
ADJOURNMENT
DEPUTY MAYOR MAY MOVED THAT the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council
adjourn at 11:50 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-380
Mayor Brian Holden
Jodi Brown, CAO
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Town of Bon Accord
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
September 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
Live streamed on Bon Accord YouTube Channel
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COUNCIL
PRESENT
Mayor Brian Holden
Councillor Lynn Bidney
Councillor Lacey Laing
Councillor Timothy J. Larson - Chair
REGRETS:
Deputy Mayor Tanya May
ADMINISTRATION
Jessica Caines - Legislative Services and Communications Coordinator
Nicole Paproski - Administration and Community Services Assistant
CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councillor Larson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
COUNCILLOR BIDNEY MOVED THAT Council adopt the agenda for September 19,
2024, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-381
DELEGATION - CLOSED SESSION
Susan Berry & Ron Cust - Roseridge Waste Commission - Regional Residential
Curbside Collection Program - FOIP Act Section 16 Disclosure harmful to business
interests of a third party, Section 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental
relations, Section 23 Local public body confidences, and Section 24 Advice from
officials
MAYOR HOLDEN MOVED THAT Council enter into closed session to discuss Susan
Berry & Ron Cust - Roseridge Waste Commission - Regional Residential Curbside
Collection Program - FOIP Act Section 16 Disclosure harmful to business interests of a
third party, Section 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations, Section 23 Local
public body confidences, and Section 24 Advice from officials at 5:02 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-382
COUNCILLOR LAING MOVED THAT Council come out of closed session at 5:47 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-383
NEW BUSINESS
Board/Committee Resignation Thank You Letter Template
The report was reviewed and discussed.
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Town of Bon Accord
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
September 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
Live streamed on Bon Accord YouTube Channel
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Northern and Regional Economic Development Program Funding
The report was reviewed and discussed.
BYLAWS/POLICIES/AGREEMENTS
Reward for Reporting Vandalism Policy
The policy was reviewed and discussed.
Town Issued Electronic Device Policy
The policy was reviewed and discussed.
CLOSED SESSION
- Fire Services - FOIP Act Section 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental
relations
- Alberta Industrial Heartland Association - FOIP Act Section 21 Disclosure
harmful to intergovernmental relations
- Enforcement Issue - FOIP Act Section 17 Disclosure harmful to personal
privacy, Section 24 Advice from officials, and Section 27 Privileged
information
COUNCILLOR LAING MOVED THAT Council enter into closed session to discuss Fire
Services - FOIP Act Section 21 Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations, Alberta
Industrial Heartland Association - FOIP Act Section 21 Disclosure harmful to
intergovernmental relations, and Enforcement Issue - FOIP Act Section 17 Disclosure
harmful to personal privacy, Section 24 Advice from officials, and Section 27 Privileged
information at 6:08 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-384
MAYOR HOLDEN MOVED THAT Council come out of closed session at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-385
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCILLOR BIDNEY MOVED THAT the September 19, 2024 Committee of the Whole
Meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION 24-386
Councillor Timothy J. Larson - Chair
Jodi Brown, CAO
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Meeting of Council
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Falon Fayant, Corporate Services Manager
Title:
Communities in Bloom - Alberta Conference & Celebration
Agenda Item No.
7.1
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
The National Symposium for Communities in Bloom is typically held in one of the other
provinces. This year, it is in Prince Edward Island. Because of the location, neither Town
staff nor any volunteers have been able to attend.
This year, the Alberta Communities in Bloom is offering members a conference and
celebration in Red Deer on November 2nd.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
The budget has funds available to send our Community Services Coordinator and to offer
to cover the registration and accommodation of two CiB volunteer members. This
conference and awards celebration is not typical for Alberta, so it would be an interesting
opportunity that may not be available again for the volunteers.
There will be presentations on ecological landscaping, Indigenous plants, and pollinators,
urban forest management, care for volunteers, and the importance of communities in
bloom in the community.
Being able to send two CiB volunteers would match with the Strategic Plan, Priority #2
goal: continue to support and promote Communities in Bloom initiatives by maintaining
annual funding and developing opportunities for collaboration or partnership with the CiB
volunteer group.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Value Statement of Professionalism
- Administration and Council manage the affairs of Bon Accord in a competent,
reliable manner, to maintain a safe and prosperous community to work and live.
Priority #2 Community
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- The residents of Bon Accord live in a safe, connected, and attractive community.
COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
Registration fees are $224.25 each for a total cost of $448.50, which would be covered
by Recreation Memberships & Registrations with an available budget of $1,740 due to
staff not attending a different budgeted conference.
Accommodation and mileage would be approximately $938; this may be less if the
members car-pool, which would be covered by Recreation Mileage and Subsistence
with an available budget of $1,306, again due to staff not attending a different budgeted
conference.
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
THAT...Council directs administration to register and book accommodation for two
Communities in Bloom volunteers for the Alberta Communities in Bloom conference and
celebration.
Or
THAT...Council accepts this RFD as information.
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Meeting of Council
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Falon Fayant, Corporate Services Manager
Title:
ATCO Franchise Fees
Agenda Item No. 7.2
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
The Town has received communication from ATCO regarding the franchise fees for
2025. The franchise fee is collected from customers in the community based on a
percentage of the delivery tariff revenue in the Town. Currently, this percentage is 23%.
If the Town would like to change the franchise fee percentage for 2025, we would need
to contact ATCO to discuss the process. An application would need to be filed with the
Alberta Utilities Commission for approval. ATCO must receive a request for changes in
writing on or before October 15, 2024.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
The revenue from the franchise fees depends on the actual delivery tariff revenue. This
revenue is subject to change as it is impacted by changes in customer operations and
weather. Additionally, the Alberta Utilities Commission has not yet approved ATCO's
forecasted rates.
Year
Delivery Tariff Revenue
Franchise Revenue to the
Town
2025
$394,790 (estimate)
$90,802 (estimate)
2024
$260,122 (to date)
$59,828
2023
$349,435 (actual)
$80,370
2022
$398,701 (actual)
$91,701
The estimated franchise fee revenue for 2024 is $86,679; if the rate is maintained at
23%, it will be $90,802 for 2025.
Maintaining the franchise fee at 23% allows the Town to plan for revenue continuity in
the budget. Utilizing all revenue sources in the best way possible positively impacts the
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Town's budget. Lowering the franchise fee would result in a loss of revenue that would
affect the budget.
Increasing the franchise fee would financially impact residents and is not recommended
at this time.
Administration is recommending that Council support no change of the ATCO franchise
fees for 2025; however, should Council choose to increase or decrease the percentage,
the impacts are as follows: (based on $394,790 of forecasted delivery tariff revenue).
Percentage
Forecasted Franchise
Revenue to the Town
21% (↓ 2%)
$82,906
22% (↓ 1%)
$86,854
23% (no change)
$90,802
24% (↑ 1%)
$94,750
25% (↑ 2%)
$98,698
* 25% is the maximum
The ATCO Franchise Agreement is impacted by the amendments resulting from
Alberta's Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. Per instruction, the Town
advertised the notice of application to be filed for approval of the natural gas distribution
franchise agreement and invited questions or concerns from the residents. No
comments or concerns were received from the public.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Values Statement of Stewardship
- Administration and Council embody the responsible planning and management
of our resources.
Values Statement of Service Excellence
- Administration and Council strive for the highest standard of service delivery and
governance.
COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
The operating budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
THAT...Council supports no change of the ATCO franchise fees for 2025.
Or
THAT...Council directs administration to contact ATCO to change the franchise fee
percentage to [insert rate].
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August 28, 2024
Town of Bon Accord
PO Box 779
Bon Accord, AB, T0A 0K0
Attention: Jodi Brown, Chief Administrative Officer/Town Manager
Re: Natural Gas Franchise Fee Estimate for 2025 - Bon Accord
As per the Natural Gas Distribution System Franchise Agreement between ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.
(ATCO) and the Town of Bon Accord, ATCO pays the Town of Bon Accord a franchise fee. The franchise
fee is collected from gas customers within Bon Accord and is calculated as a percentage of ATCO's revenue
derived from the delivery tariff.
The franchise agreement requires that we provide ATCO's total revenues derived from the delivery tariff
within Bon Accord for 2023 and an estimate of total revenues to be derived from the delivery tariff within
Bon Accord for 2025. The chart below provides this information as well as an estimate of your franchise
fee revenue for the 2025 calendar year.
ATCO's Delivery Tariff
Revenue in 2023
ATCO's Estimated Delivery
Tariff Revenue for 2025
Your Current Franchise
Fee Percentage
Your Estimated Franchise
Fees for 2025
$349,435
$394,790
23.00%
$90,802
Please note that the estimated delivery tariff revenue for 2025 can be impacted by changes in customer
operations and weather. Additionally, ATCO has utilized forecast 2025 delivery rates, however, they have
not yet been approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission. ATCO commits to providing updated franchise
fee revenue forecasts at a future date should there be material impacts related to any update of these
forecast assumptions.
Under the franchise agreement, the Town of Bon Accord has the option of changing the franchise fee
percentage for 2025. If you are considering changing the franchise fee in 2025, please contact us as soon
as possible to learn about the process. We will guide you through the process and will file an application
with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for approval. A request to change the franchise fee must be
made in writing and must be received by ATCO on or before October 15th, 2024.
We trust you will find this information useful. Should you have any questions or require anything further,
please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Yours truly,
Chance Herring
Senior Manager, Edmonton Region Field Operations
ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd.
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Effective May 1, 2024 by AUC Disposition 28848-D01-2024
ATCO GAS AND PIPELINES LTD. - NORTH RIDER "A"
MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE FEE TO ALL RATES AND ANY OTHER RIDERS THERETO
All charges under the Rates, including any charges under other Riders, to Customers situated within the communities listed on
this Rider "A" Municipal Franchise Fee are subject to the addition of the percentage shown. The percentage shown is to be
applied as an addition to the billings calculated under the Rates including charges as allowed under other Riders in effect.
Method A. - Applied to gross revenues*.
Method C. - Applied to gross revenues* and Rider "E".
Municipalities -
Method A
%
Effective
Date
yymmdd
Municipalities -
Method A
%
Effective
Date
yymmdd
Municipalities -
Method A
%
Effective
Date
yymmdd
Alberta Beach
8.00
20/03/01
Grande Prairie
25.00
06/03/07
Ryley
10.00
16/02/01
Alix
12.00
19/01/01
Grimshaw
30.00
12/02/15
Seba Beach
20.00
10/06/03
Amisk
9.10
00/04/18
Hardisty
22.00
18/01/01
Sexsmith
25.00
07/04/24
Andrew
12.00
24/05/01
Hines Creek
30.00
05/08/02
Sherwood Park
22.00
10/07/01
Argentia Beach
0.00
10/07/09
Hinton ***
12.00
23/01/01
Silver Beach
20.00
05/03/24
Bashaw
13.00
23/01/01
Holden
3.50
14/01/01
Slave Lake
29.50
24/01/01
Beaverlodge
11.50
20/01/01
Hughenden
10.98
00/07/18
Spirit River
24.00
01/06/18
Bentley
12.00
20/01/01
Hythe
12.00
18/02/01
Spruce Grove
35.00
23/01/01
Berwyn
22.00
19/01/07
Innisfree
25.00
08/09/08
St. Albert
20.30
19/01/01
Bittern Lake
7.00
18/01/01
Irma
20.00
04/10/15
Stony Plain
35.00
21/02/01
Blackfalds
35.00
10/01/01
Itaska
12.00
04/09/21
Swan Hills
10.00
21/01/01
Bon Accord
23.00
22/01/01
Jasper Muni
19.10
22/01/01
Sylvan Lake
32.00
23/01/01
Breton
15.00
17/01/01
Jasper Ntl Pk
17.10
06/09/01
Thorsby
35.00
23/03/01
Bruderheim
20.00
21/01/01
Kitscoty
15.00
24/01/01
Tofield
10.00
04/05/04
Camrose
27.00
20/04/01
Lacombe
29.75
24/01/01
Vegreville
33.00
04/10/12
Caroline
35.00
21/01/01
Lamont
35.00
04/05/10
Vermilion
22.00
21/01/01
Chipman
0.00
06/05/12
Lavoy
16.61
09/10/23
Veteran
6.00
17/01/01
Clive
17.17
23/01/01
Legal
25.00
22/01/01
Viking
21.51
04/09/26
Clyde
11.00
24/01/01
Lloydminster
26.50
24/01/01
Wabamun
15.00
18/06/01
Cold Lake
15.50
24/01/01
Lougheed
15.00
12/09/17
Warburg
10.00
09/01/01
Consort
22.00
04/05/07
Mannville
25.00
20/01/01
Wembley
25.00
08/07/01
Coronation
10.05
09/07/14
Mayerthorpe
20.20
24/01/01
Wetaskiwin
33.00
21/01/01
Czar
11.84
00/04/27
McLennan
24.00
05/05/19
Whitecourt ***
33.55
24/01/01
Donnelly
30.00
05/09/06
Millet
22.00
08/01/01
Municipalities -
Method C
%
Effective
Date
yymmdd
Drayton Valley***
22.00
04/10/22
Minburn
16.61
16/01/01
Eckville
20.00
16/03/01
Mirror
12.60
06/07/13
Edgerton
15.00
22/01/01
Mundare
23.00
20/04/01
Eaglesham
5.26
05/06/08
Edmonton
35.00
19/01/01
Nampa
16.84
04/04/22
Edson***
22.54
23/01/01
Onoway
10.50
24/01/01
Entwistle
17.32
10/02/22
Oyen
30.00
08/01/17
Fairview
19.31
23/01/01
Peace River
32.00
22/01/01
Falher
18.00
23/01/01
Point Alison
15.00
07/10/12
Fort McMurray
10.00
21/03/01
Ponoka
31.00
24/02/01
Fort Saskatchewan
0.00
04/09/28
Provost
22.00
13/01/01
Fox Creek
15.00
20/01/01
Red Deer
35.00
17/01/01
Gibbons
30.00
05/10/01
Rimbey
26.00
18/01/01
Girouxville
26.00
19/01/01
Rocky Mtn. House
30.00
15/01/01
Golden Days
25.00
04/06/15
Rycroft
30.00
16/02/10
*
Gross Revenues are ATCO Gas total charges, less GST.
***
Includes a $10,000 maximum annual allowable assessment (Max) on any individual metered account.
Franchise Agreement and Rate Rider A with the Village of Andrew
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.
Appendix 2 - North Rate Rider A
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Disposition 28848-D01-2024 (March 14, 2024)
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Meeting of Council
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Falon Fayant, Corporate Services Manager
Title:
ATB High-Interest Savings
Agenda Item No.
7.3
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
The Town holds a high-interest savings account with ATB Wealth, holding funds of
$1,032,747. Our financial advisor with ATB Wealth contacted administration to update
file information and noted that the current interest rate offerings with our ATB Financial
account are higher than those of ATB Wealth, and have maintained being higher for a
while.
Administration is therefore proposing to move (consolidate) the funds into the ATB
Financial account and close the ATB Wealth account.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
The ATB Wealth account high-interest savings is currently at 4.05%.
The ATB Financial interest savings rate is based on the value of funds held in the
account, and the breakdown is currently as follows:
$0.01 $1,500,000 is at 4.55%
$1,500,000 $2,500,000 is 4.65%
$2,500,000 $5,000,000 is 4.75%
$5,000,000 $10,000,000 is 4.85%
$10,000,000 plus is at 4.90%
Given that these rates are all higher than the ATB Wealth rate, it is recommended that
we consolidate the funds from ATB Wealth into our ATB Financial account to increase
interest revenue.
There is no accounting or legislated reason or requirement to hold these funds in a
separate bank or savings account.
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Should interest rates change significantly again in the future, administration can bring
back another RFD to determine the best course of action.
If Council decides to maintain the ATB Wealth account, our financial advisor David
(Dave) Henderson will need the minutes of this meeting to reflect that the Town
Manager and the Corporate Services Manager are authorized as the signing/trading
authority for the account. Dave will also need to follow up by phone with the Mayor and
Councillors to confirm their information and other administrative items.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Values Statement of Stewardship
- Administration and Council embody the responsible planning and management
of our resources.
COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
2024 Operating budget
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
THAT...Council approves moving all the funds in the ATB Wealth account to the ATB
Financial account and closing the ATB Wealth account.
Or
THAT...Council directs administration to maintain the ATB Wealth account and
FURTHER authorizes the Town Manager and the Corporate Services Manager as the
signing/trading authority for the account.
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Meeting of Council
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Terry Doerkson Infrastructure Manager
Title:
2025 Road Rehabilitation Project -- 49 Street Mill & Overlay
Agenda Item No. 7.4
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
Over the past years, the Town has been repairing and resurfacing its hard surfaced
roads. Based on a previous engineer's report recommending a road rehab schedule,
the Town has been following a timeline as consistently as possible to reach a point in
which all paved roads have been addressed. According to this plan, the next road
resurfacing that is slated to be completed in 2025 is 49 Street between 50 Avenue and
53 Avenue. If it is Council's decision to facilitate a timely completion of this project in
2025, some of the analysis and engineering "prep" work should be completed before the
end of 2024. With this work done in advance, a tender work proposal could be out for
bidding early in the new year resulting in a swift contract agreement and a better chance
of earlier project completion.
Capital projects are normally considered during the budgetary deliberations in the
coming months. However, administration is looking to get an early start. Therefore,
administration is asking for Council's approval on this project for 2025 with it to be
funded from the LGFF funds.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
Early planning for a project generally enables quicker execution and an earlier
completion date.
The Harvest Days celebration is annually held in Bon Accord on the second weekend in
August. The Town hosts the parade which generally follows a set route from past
years. This route encompasses the entirety of the section of 49 Street slated for the
resurfacing. Therefore, every concern should be taken to expedite the project to ensure
its completion before August.
It is anticipated that, barring unforeseen events, the 4 block re-surfacing project would
take approximately two weeks to complete.
If preliminary work on the project is not started until 2025, it still would be completed in
the 2025 season, however there are no guarantees to be done by Harvest Days.
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If the work is not completed before Harvest days, the parade route could be altered to
avoid that section of the road.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Value Statement of Professionalism
- Administration and Council manage the affairs of Bon Accord in a competent,
reliable manner, to maintain a safe and prosperous community to work and live.
Value Statement of Stewardship
- Administration and Council embody the responsible planning and management
of our resources.
COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
LGFF funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
THAT Council approves moving forward on the 2025 road re-surfacing for 49 Street
between 50th Avenue and 53rd Avenue with the project funded by LGFF funds.
OR
THAT Council directs administration to ...
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Jessica Caines, Legislative Services & Communications
Coordinator
Title:
Golden Gems Funding Request
Agenda Item No. 7.5
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
2024 marks the 50-year anniversary of the establishment of the Golden Gems. As such,
the Golden Gems have requested funding from the Town for the replacement of their
sign, which will include their establishment date.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
Administration has reviewed the Community Grant Policy, attached, and this request
would not fall under the eligibility requirements for this grant, as it is not a program or
event. However, Council may still wish to contribute funding to this sign replacement as
volunteer recognition for the Golden Gems, who are a long-term fixture in the
community with ongoing programs that contribute to our seniors. This would make this
an eligible FCSS expenditure for the Community Grant funding.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Value Statement: Professionalism
- Administration and Council manage the affairs of Bon Accord in a competent,
reliable manner, to maintain a safe and prosperous community to work and live
COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
Golden Gems is in the process of getting a quote for the sign; administration
recommends that Council could contribute up to $500 towards the cost.
There is $1,500 in the FCSS Community Grants budget.
This funding request could also be added to the 2025 budget deliberations.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
THAT Council directs administration to provide funding up to $500 to the Golden Gems
for their sign replacement.
OR
THAT Council accepts this RFD as information with no further action required.
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Policy 14-131
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Council approved May 20, 2014; Resolution 14-131
Council amended March 15, 2016, Resolution 16-072
Council amended September 3, 2024, Resolution 24-353
COMMUNITY GRANT
SECTION: Administration
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE: May 20, 2014
LAST REVIEWED BY COUNCIL: September 3, 2024
POLICY STATEMENT
Community Grant funds will be allocated by Council, as approved in the annual budget.
Administration will review and approve applications. The Town of Bon Accord is
committed, where resources allow, to providing financial support to non-profit groups,
associations or organizations that offer programs, services and events to enhance the
cultural, social, and economic interests of the community.
PURPOSE
To establish fair and consistent guidelines for eligibility and approval of Applications for
financial assistance from non-profit groups, associations, and organizations.
SCOPE
This policy will apply to Applications submitted to the Town during the eligible intake
periods.
DEFINITIONS
"Application" means the Community Grant Application for financial assistance from the
Town.
"Council" means the elected officials of the Town of Bon Accord.
"Town" means the Town of Bon Accord.
"Town Manager" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Bon Accord or
designate.
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Policy 14-131
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Council approved May 20, 2014; Resolution 14-131
Council amended March 15, 2016, Resolution 16-072
Council amended September 3, 2024, Resolution 24-353
I. COMMUNITY GRANTS FUNDING CATEGORIES
1. Arts and Culture Criteria
a. Strengthen and develop literary, visual, performing, heritage and media arts.
b. Enhance access and annual participation in creative expression through
initiatives that contribute to a vibrant cultural life.
2. Recreation and Sports
a. Bolster healthy living initiatives through development, strategies, programs,
and activities.
3. Community Development (FCSS) & Capacity Building
a. Support development of community enhancement initiatives that provide the
highest level of benefit to Town residents. Please refer to section VIII.
II. ELIGIBILITY
1. To qualify for funding, the non-profit group, association, or organization must
demonstrate in their application how the project, service, or initiative enhances or
supports the cultural, social, or economic well-being for residents, as outlined in
Section I.
2. Requests are limited to once per non-profit per calendar year.
3. Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a first come, first served basis.
4. Applications received after the program has closed will not be considered.
Applicants may reapply the following year.
5. The program or service applied for must not be a duplication of an existing
program or service.
6. Applications must be received in the prescribed form (Schedule "A").
7. Applicants must score a minimum of 13 points in accordance with the Community
Grant Scoring Sheet (Schedule "B") for funding to be administered.
III. INELIGIBILITY
1. Applications for the following will not be approved:
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Policy 14-131
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Council approved May 20, 2014; Resolution 14-131
Council amended March 15, 2016, Resolution 16-072
Council amended September 3, 2024, Resolution 24-353
a. Individuals;
b. For-profit businesses or organizations;
c. Organizations or activities of a political nature;
d. Organizations or activities of a religious nature (unless it is clearly
demonstrated that the program is open to non-members, is not a religious
program, and does not promote the religion);
e. To support an operating budget deficit;
f. Events that are organized in partnership with the Town; or
g. Any activity deemed discriminatory, contrary to Town policies and values,
or unlawful.
IV. APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Successful Applicants are required to acknowledge the Town of Bon Accord in
promotional material. Please contact the Town for branding guidelines prior to
advertisement.
2. Funding requests cannot exceed 50% of the overall project cost.
3. Funds must be utilized for the purpose proposed in the application. If funds are
not used for the purpose proposed in the application, or not used at all, all grant
monies received by the applicant must be immediately returned to the Town of
Bon Accord.
4. If an approved project cannot be undertaken or completed, all grant monies
received by the applicant must be immediately returned to the Town of Bon
Accord.
5. Approved Community Grant projects must be completed within one (1) year of
the date of approval (FCSS Grants: see section VIII).
6. If an approved project is delayed, a progress report must be submitted by
December 31 of that year, accounting for funds spent and outlining the revised
project plan.
7. Future funding will not be available to successful applicants who fail to complete
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Policy 14-131
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Council approved May 20, 2014; Resolution 14-131
Council amended March 15, 2016, Resolution 16-072
Council amended September 3, 2024, Resolution 24-353
and submit a Final Report (Schedule "C"). Eligibility for future funding will resume
only when the Final Report is submitted.
V. TOWN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Each year, the Town will endeavor to allocate funds in the annual budget toward
the Community Grant.
2. The Corporate Services Manager is the deciding authority for Applications, not
exceeding the annual budget allocation.
3. The Town is committed to a transparent application review and approval process.
VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Applications will be notified in writing once a final decision has been made.
2. Appeals for declined Applications will be directed to the Town Manager.
3. If the Town Manager's decision is appealed, the request will be directed to
Council.
4. All decisions of Council are final; no appeals will take place.
VII. NO PRIVILIGES
1. Community Grant recipients will have no special influence on Town decisions.
2. The award of a Community Grant will not be regarded as a commitment for
ongoing support.
VIII. FCSS GRANTS ONLY
1. Applicants applying for funding through Family and Community Support Services
(FCSS) must meet all provincial requirements.
2. Successful FCSS Grant projects must be completed within the same calendar
year in which they are applied for.
3. Data outcomes must be reported by February 1 of the following year.
4. Administration will provide the appropriate data collection survey.
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COMMUNITY GRANT
APPLICATION
ORGANIZATION
Organization Name: _____________________________________________________
Organization Address: ___________________________________________________
Contact Person: ________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ______________________________
Select ONE item in the list below that best represents your organization:
Ad hoc group of citizens
Group of citizens who meet regularly
Registered society
Non-profit group
Registered charity
If your group is registered, please provide:
Date of incorporation: ___________________________
Incorporation #: ________________________________
What is the date of your most recent annual return? (for Alberta Corporate Registry)
________________________________________
EVENT/PROJECT
Name of Event/Project: ___________________________________________________
Project Type:
Event
Project
Date of Event (if applicable): _______________________________________________
Anticipated Event Attendance (if applicable): __________________________________
Total amount requested: $_____________
Funding Category:
Community Grant
FCSS Grant (see www.alberta.ca/family-and-community-support-services-fcss-program)
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COMMUNITY GRANT
APPLICATION
Has your organization received a Community Grant or other funding from the Town of
Bon Accord in the last two (2) years?
Yes
No
If yes, complete the following:
Project Name
Funding Received
_______________________________________ _________________________
_______________________________________ _________________________
WRITE UP CRITERIA
Please complete the following (please attach another sheet).
1. Briefly describe the primary objectives of your organization.
2. Provide as much detail as possible to give a clear idea of what your event/project
will include.
3. Are there any other Town of Bon Accord groups that will contribute to the
event/project? If so, please give a brief overview of their contribution (financial or
otherwise).
4. How will the grant funding be used?
5. Who will be served by your event/project? How many individuals will participate
and directly benefit from your event/project?
6. Are there physical or financial barriers that would prevent anyone from
participating in the event/project?
7. Is the event/project available to all Town of Bon Accord residents? Please provide
details.
8. How many volunteer hours will be contributed specifically to this event/project?
9. The Town of Bon Accord tagline is "Building for Tomorrow". Organizations
receiving grant funding must acknowledge receipt of the grant through project
promotion and advertising and promote the Town's brand where possible.
Describe how your organization and/or event/project plans to promote the Town
of Bon Accord.
I certify that the information provided on this application is correct to the best of my
knowledge.
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Print name
Signature
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Title
Date
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COMMUNITY GRANT
APPLICATION
Complete and attach the following sheets:
REVENUE
Revenue is any money received from a source outside your
organization. This can include donations, grants, participant fees, etc.
List your group's sources of revenue below. Be specific.
Amount ($)
Total Revenue
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COMMUNITY GRANT
APPLICATION
EXPENSES
Expenses are money your organization spends relative to your
event/project. This can include facility rentals, equipment, printing,
advertisements, catering, volunteer costs, signage, operating supplies,
etc. List your group's expenses below. Be specific.
Amount ($)
Total Expenses
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COMMUNITY GRANT
APPLICATION
VOLUNTEERS
List your group's volunteer roles and hours below.
Hours
Total Volunteer Hours
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COMMUNITY GRANT SCORING SHEET
Each category is assessed out of five (5) points. The application must receive a minimum of 13 points to be eligible to receive grant funding.
Points
Justification of points awarded
Benefit to
Citizens
/5
Impact of
Event/Project
/5
% of Funds
Matched
/5
_________%
Accessibility
of
Event/Project
/5
Organization's
Community
Impact
/5
Total
/25
COMMUNITY GRANT SCORING SHEET
SCORING RUBRIC
1/5
2/5
3/5
4/5
5/5
Benefit to
Citizens
Low to no benefit
for citizens in Bon
Accord.
Benefit to a niche
area of the
community in the
non-vulnerable
sector.
Benefits a niche area of
the community in the
vulnerable sector
populations (children
and seniors).
Benefits most citizens,
including vulnerable sector
populations (children and
seniors).
Benefits all citizens in
Bon Accord.
Impact of
Event/Project
Low to no impact
for citizens in Bon
Accord.
Impacts a niche
area of the
community in the
non-vulnerable
sector.
Impacts a niche area of
the community in the
vulnerable sector
populations (children
and seniors).
Impacts most citizens,
including vulnerable sector
populations (children and
seniors).
High impact for all
citizens of Bon
Accord.
% of Funds
Matched
0-20%
21-40%
41-50%
51-80%
81-100%
Accessibility
of
Event/Project
Not accessible
Marginally
accessible
Moderately accessible
Good accessibility
Fully accessible
Organization's
Community
Impact
Organization is
outside the
community and has
not supported the
community in the
past.
Organization
supports a niche
area of the
community in the
non-vulnerable
sector.
Organization supports a
niche area of the
community in the
vulnerable sector
populations (children
and seniors).
Organization supports most
citizens, including vulnerable
sector populations (children
and seniors).
Local organization
that supports all
citizens.
COMMUNITY GRANT
FINAL REPORT
ORGANIZATION
Organization Name: _____________________________________________________
Organization Address: ___________________________________________________
Contact Person: ________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ______________________________
EVENT/PROJECT
Name of Event/Project: __________________________________________________
Grant Amount Received $___________
Amount Spent: $_____________
Amount Remaining*: $____________
*Attach cheque made out to Town of Bon Accord for this amount.
WRITE UP CRITERIA
Please complete the following (please attach another sheet).
1. Were there any other Town of Bon Accord groups that contributed to the
event/project? If so, how were they involved?
2. How many individuals participated and directly benefited from your event/project?
3. Who was served by your event or project?
4. How many volunteer hours were contributed specifically for this event/project?
5. How was the event/project promoted? Was the promotion successful? Please
provide a brief explanation.
6. Was the event/project successful? What went well? Is there anything you would
do differently?
7. Do you plan on hosting this event/project again? Why or why not?
8. What value did your event/project bring to the community?
I certify that the information provided in this report is correct to the best of my
knowledge.
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Print name
Signature
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Title
Date
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COMMUNITY GRANT
FINAL REPORT
Complete and attach the following sheets:
REVENUE
Revenue is any money received from a source outside your
organization. This can include donations, grants, participant fees, etc.
List your group's sources of revenue below. Be specific.
Amount ($)
Total Revenue
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COMMUNITY GRANT
FINAL REPORT
EXPENSES
Expenses are money your organization spends relative to your
event/project. This can include facility rentals, equipment, printing,
advertisements, catering, volunteer costs, signage, operating supplies,
etc. List your group's expenses below. Be specific.
Amount ($)
Total Expenses
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COMMUNITY GRANT
FINAL REPORT
VOLUNTEERS
List your group's volunteer roles and hours below.
Hours
Total Volunteer Hours
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Meeting of Council
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Falon Fayant, Corporate Services Manager
Title:
Library Cards - Bon Accord Community School
Agenda Item No. 7.6
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
Administration has received a request from the Bon Accord Public Library to cover the
cost of library cards for the students at Bon Accord Community School (BACS).
The library has an agreement with Lilian Schick to cover the cost of $200 for student
memberships, and the Town agreed to reimburse those costs under the Donation
Request Policy. No students from LS took out cards, so the Town has not expended the
funds.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
There are 211 students at Bon Accord Community School. Their library cards would
cost up to $1,055, $5 per card.
Council could consider covering the full cost or a portion of the cost to subsidize the
cards for the students. The Town Donations line in the operating budget has $1,946 left
in available funds.
This request is not eligible for the Community Grant Policy. Given that the funding
request is over $500, the Donation Request Policy indicates that the request must come
to the Council for a decision.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Priority #2 Community
- The residents of Bon Accord live in a safe, connected, and attractive community.
Value Statement of Stewardship
- Administration and Council embody the responsible planning and management
of our resources.
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COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
2024 Operating Budget, Town Donations: $1,946 available.
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
THAT...Council approves the total cost of library cards for $1,055 for Bon Accord
Community School students from Town Donations.
Or
THAT...Council approves to subsidize [enter percentage] of the total cost of library
cards for Bon Accord Community School students from Town Donations.
Or
THAT...Council accepts this RFD as information with no further action required.
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Policy 23-396
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Council approved September 19, 2023; Resolution 23-396
DONATION REQUEST
SECTION: Administration
DEPARTMENT: Administration / Finance / Community Services
COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE: September 19, 2023
LAST REVIEWED BY COUNCIL: September 19, 2023
POLICY STATEMENT
The Town of Bon Accord strives to promote activities that will enhance the cultural,
social, and economic well-being of the community and, from time to time, wishes to
demonstrate its support with monetary or in-kind Donations to various non-profit groups,
Informal Groups, associations, and organizations that bolster our community.
PURPOSE
To establish guidelines for eligibility and approval of municipal Donations for non-profit
groups, Informal Groups, associations, and organizations that treat all Donation
requests in a fair and consistent manner.
SCOPE
This policy will be enacted on a case-by-case basis.
DEFINITIONS
"Council" means the elected officials of the Town of Bon Accord.
"Eligible Area" means Sturgeon County, the Towns of Redwater, Gibbons, Bon Accord,
Legal, Morinville, and the Canadian Forces Base in Edmonton.
"Donation" means a contribution of monetary value including, but not limited to, cash or
promotional items, or in-kind assistance including, but not limited to, labour, time or
facility use.
"Informal Group" means a group of individuals that is not associated with an
organization, business, or non-profit that fulfills the eligibility criteria.
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Policy 23-396
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Council approved September 19, 2023; Resolution 23-396
"Town" means the Town of Bon Accord.
"Town Manager" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Bon Accord or
designate.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Donations will be limited to non-profits within the Eligible Area that serve Bon
Accord.
2. Requests are limited to once per non-profit per calendar year.
3. The non-profit group, Informal Group, association, or organization must
demonstrably enhance the cultural, social, and economic well-being for residents
of Bon Accord.
4. Requests for a door prize, silent auction item, or other promotional item are not to
exceed $100.
5. Donation requests will be considered on a first-come first-serve basis.
INELIGIBILITY
1. Donation requests will not be approved for:
a. Individuals;
b. For-profit businesses or organizations;
c. Medical research;
d. Organizations or activities of a political nature;
e. Organizations or activities of a religious nature;
f. Any activity deemed discriminatory, contrary to Town policies and values,
or unlawful; or
g. School bursaries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Town Manager is the deciding authority for Donation requests up to $500,
not to exceed the annual budget allocation.
2. Council will be the deciding authority for Donation requests exceeding $500, as
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Policy 23-396
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Council approved September 19, 2023; Resolution 23-396
well as any requests received after the annual budget allocation has been
reached.
3. The Town is committed to transparent reporting regarding Donation requests.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
4. Donation requests will be notified in writing once a final decision has been made.
All decisions of Council are final; no appeals will take place.
NO PRIVILIGES
5. Donation recipients will have no special influence on Town decisions.
6. A Donation will not be regarded as a commitment for ongoing support.
TOWN FACILITY USE
7. Donation requests for in-kind Donations in the form of a free or discounted rental
of Town facilities will also be considered. Requests of this nature, if approved,
are subject to availability and will be accommodated on a first-come first-serve
basis with paid rentals taking priority to in-kind Donation requests.
ONGOING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
8. The following organizations will receive in-kind Donations for Town facilities:
a. Bon Accord and District Agricultural Society for Harvest Days - Arena and
Sportsgrounds
b. Organizations that provide social development or support programs for
children, youth, or adults.
9. Organizations must complete all appropriate rental agreements and provide
adequate insurance as per Facility Rental Procedures.
10. The Town Manager may approve an insurance waiver for an Informal Group.
11. In-kind Donations may not exceed 80 facility rental hours per calendar year and
are subject to staff availability during normal business hours and shall not include
statutory holidays or arena ice time.
12. Facilities available for in-kind Donations include:
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Policy 23-396
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Council approved September 19, 2023; Resolution 23-396
a. Aurora amphitheater
b. Arena mezzanine
c. Arena cement slab (off-season)
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Meeting of Council
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Terry Doerkson, Infrastructure Manager
Title:
2024 Sidewalk Repairs
Agenda Item No. 7.6
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
In the 2024 approved budget, $20,000.00 was slated for sidewalk repairs and/or
replacement. After reviewing current sidewalk conditions, one critical area on the
corner of 48St. and 51A Ave. was deemed in most need of improvement. This area has
shifted significantly in spots leading to an uneven walking surface. Along with
numerous cracks, chip outs, and breaks, the sidewalk has low spots that prevents
proper drainage thus leading to ice build up in colder weather. It is the opinion of
administration that this location should be repaired. The quote received for the
proposed work was $21080.00 (plus GST). Administration is asking that additional
funds be allotted to complete the work required. The extra funding required would
equate to $1080.00.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
Other areas were quoted as to repairs or replacement of concrete slabs, however those
costs were above the allotted dollar valued approved in the budget. This one was as
well, but only by a small margin.
As of this date, there is a significant amount of budget money available under the Roads
- Contracted Services line in the approved 2024 operating budget. Utilizing funds from
this budget line is not expected to cause any shortages for the remaining portion of
2024.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Value Statement of Professionalism
- Administration and Council manage the affairs of Bon Accord in a competent,
reliable manner, to maintain a safe and prosperous community to work and live.
Value Statement of Stewardship
- Administration and Council embody the responsible planning and management
of our resources.
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COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
$1080.00 to be funded from 2024 budget line 12-3200-240, contracted services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
THAT ... Council approves the use of $1080.00 out of the 2024 budget line 12-3200-
240 to complete the funding of the sidewalk replacement project at the corner of 48
Street and 51A Avenue.
Or
THAT... Council directs administration to...
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Meeting of Council
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Jodi Brown, Town Manager
Title:
2024-11 Fees and Charges Bylaw 2nd Reading
Agenda Item No. 8.1
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
During the May 07th, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council, the following resolution was
passed:
Council directs administration to bring forward a proposed amendment to the Fees and
Charges Bylaw at an upcoming Council meeting to permit the Town Manager the
discretion to waive fees of up to $500. Resolution #24-197
Additionally, it is a good practice to review the Fees and Charges Bylaw annually to
ensure that cost recovery on services provided is current as approved by Council.
Therefore, administration did review the bylaw, and some additional proposed revisions
are included in the proposed draft bylaw for Council review.
At the September 3, 2024, RMC, Council gave first reading to the 2024-11 Fees and
Charges Bylaw.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
Administration is proposing that Council repeal 2023-06 Fees and Charges Bylaw and
replace this bylaw with a new Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024-11, as enclosed.
This process avoids the need for an amending bylaw and instead creates a new, updated
bylaw.
Since the first reading of the bylaw, administration has added back the Arena Meeting
Room rental fees under Schedule "H" Facility Rentals. It was the intention to utilize this
space as community services storage, thereby making it difficult to rent the room.
However, community services has arranged the storage items so that the room can still
be used for storage and also be available as a public meeting space.
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Value Statement: Stewardship
- Administration and Council embody the responsible planning and management
of our resources.
COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
Fees and charges offset the cost-of-service delivery and impact the annual operating
budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
Both of the following:
Resolution #1
THAT Council gives second reading to the Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024-11 as
presented.
Resolution #2
THAT Council directs administration to make the recommended changes and to bring
the Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024-11 back to the next Regular Council Meeting for
third and final reading.
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
BYLAW 2023-064-11
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW
Bylaw 2023-064-11
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A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF BON ACCORD, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TO ESTABLISH RATES, FEES,
AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY.
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, as amended from time to time,
authorizes Bon Accord Town Council to establish and adopt bylaws for municipal purposes
respecting services provided by or on behalf of a municipality and the establishment of fees for
license permits and approvals.
AND WHEREAS, the Safety Codes Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter S-1, as amended or repealed and
replaced from time, authorizes an accredited municipality to make bylaws respecting fees for anything
issued or any material or service provided pursuant to the Safety Codes Act;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of the
Town of Bon Accord, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1. TITLE
1.1. This Bylaw may be referred to as the "Fees and Charges Bylaw" of the Town of Bon Accord.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1. The following terms shall have the following meanings in this Bylaw:
a. "Bylaw" means this Fees and Charges Bylaw established by the municipality.
b. "Council" means the municipal Council for the Town of Bon Accord.
c. "Town" means the municipal corporation of the Town of Bon Accord.
c.d.
"Town Manager" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Bon Accord or
designate.
3. APPLICATIONS
3.1. The fees and charges shall be as detailed in the following Schedules, which are attached to and
form part of this Bylaw:
a. Schedule "A" Administration
b. Schedule "B" Taxation & Assessment
c. Schedule "C" Public Works
d. Schedule "D" Planning & Development
e. Schedule "E" Commercial Electronic Sign
f. Schedule "F" Community Event Sign
g. Schedule "G" Safety Codes Permits
h. Schedule "H" Facility Rentals
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BYLAW 2023-064-11
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW
Bylaw 2023-064-11
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3.2. In the event of a conflict between a Fee set out in this Bylaw and the amount of a fee,
rate or charge in an applicable bylaw, the Fee set out in this Bylaw prevails.
3.3. Despite Section 3.2, in the event a fee, rate or charge referenced in another Municipal
bylaw has not been included in this Bylaw, the Municipality may continue to levy a fee,
rate or charge that is prescribed in that bylaw.
3.4. In the event that the Government of Alberta establishes a fee, rate or charge for a matter
otherwise governed by this Bylaw, the provincial fee, rate or charge shall prevail.
3.5. Safety Code Permit fees shall be prescribed by the Inspections Group Service
Agreement.
3.6. Method of payment for fees, rates, and charges are at the discretion of the Town.
4. SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD REMUNERATION
4.1. Members-at-large remuneration for Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
hearings shall be in accordance with this bylaw.
4.2. Any travel to and from the hearing for members-at-large will be compensated in
accordance with Town mileage rates at the time of the hearing.
4.3. Council remuneration for Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearings shall be
in accordance with the Council Remuneration Policy.
5. SEVERABILITY
5.1. It is the intention of Council that each separate provision of this Bylaw shall be deemed
independent of all other provisions, and it is further the intention of Council that if any
provision of this Bylaw be declared invalid, that provision shall be deemed to be severed
and all other provisions of the Bylaw shall remain in force and effect.
6. Bylaw 2023-06 is hereby repealed.
This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on third and final reading.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS _______3rd day of ___________ September 2024.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS _______day of ___________ 2024.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS _______day of ___________ 2024.
SIGNED AND PASSED THIS _______day of ___________ 2024.
_
Mayor Brian Holden
__
Chief Administrative Officer Jodi Brown
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
BYLAW 2023-064-11
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW
Bylaw 2023-064-11
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Schedule "A": Administration
All prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
PHOTOCOPYING
The Town of Bon Accord will provide free use of photocopying facilities to Bon Accord non-profit
organizations up to a maximum of 500 black and white and/or color copies annually (per calendar
year). A record will be kept, and the organization representative will initial to confirm receipt of these
copies.
Free use will also be provided for mandated FCSS courses, and training programs, and FCSS support
clients as approved by the Corporate Services Manager or designate. An ongoing record will be kept
so the related costs can be charged back to the department at year end.
Charges for photocopying services for the general public and for non-profit organizations that exceed
their annual limit will be as follows:
Copies (colour, black & white; up to 10 pages)
$2.00
Copies - Non-profit (colour, black & white; up to 10 pages)
$1.00
Copies (colour, black & white; 11+ pages
$3.00
Copies - Non-profit (colour, black & white; 11+ pages)
$2.00
Black & white (non-profit) - Letter or Legal
$0.10/page
Black & white (general public) - Letter or Legal
$0.30/page
Colour (non-profit) - Letter or Legal
$0.25/page
Colour (general public) - Letter or Legal
$0.50/page
FAXING
Faxing services will be free for mandated FCSS courses, and training programs, and FCSS support
clients as approved by the Corporate Services Manager or designate. A record will be kept of the
number of faxes so that the FCSS department can be charged back at year end.
Faxing (up to 10 pages)
$2.00
Faxing - Non-profit (up to 10 pages)
$1.00
Faxing (11+ pages)
$3.00
Faxing - Non-profit (11+ pages)
$2.00
Local Fax (non-profit)
$0.60/page
Local Fax (general public)
$1.00/page
Long Distance Fax (non-profit)
$1.10/page
Long Distance Fax (general public)
$2.00/page
Receiving a Fax
$1.00/page
SCANNING
Scan to email
$0.50/page
LAMINATING
Letter or smaller
$2.00/page
Legal
$2.50/page
DOCUMENT COPY FEES
Land Use Bylaw
$40.00/copy
Municipal Development Plan
$50.00/copy
Area Structure Plan
$40.00/copy
Master Servicing Plan
$250.00/copy
Note: All the above documents are available free of charge on our website
MISCELLANEOUS
Penalty on Accounts Receivable
2% per month (net 30 days)
Landfill Permit Replacement
$25 each
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BYLAW 2023-064-11
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Bylaw 2023-064-11
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Processing returned EFT/Returned Cheques
$25.00/transaction (GST exempt)
Fund Transfer (e.g. Utility Account to Tax Roll)
$25.00 each (transfer amount
minimum $35)
Schedule "B" Taxation & Assessment
GST to be added on all items unless otherwise stated.
TAXATION
Tax Certificate
$35.00/property/certificate (GST exempt)
Verbal Tax Search
$15.00/property (GST exempt)
Inspection of the Tax Roll
$35
TAX RECOVERY NOTIFICATION
Registration of Tax Notification
$100/title/occurrence*
Public Auction
$50.00 (GST exempt) + advertising costs**
*All costs for tax recovery notifications will be automatically applied to the tax roll.
**Advertising costs are subject to GST.
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Assessment Complaint Fee
$100.00/per property
Schedule "C" Public Works
GST to be added on all items.
PUBLIC WORKS RATES
Public Works labour charge
$65.00 if required during regular business hours
$100.00 if required outside of regular business hours
Per hour plus any additional costs that may be incurred
in attending to non-emergent issues
Schedule "D" Planning and Development
Costs are GST exempt. Third party costs such as engineering or legal incurred by the Town will be passed
on. No review processes or considerations will commence until all applicable fees are paid in full. Fees up to
$500 may be waived at the discretion of the Town Manager.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Single Family
$110.00250.00
Multi Family
$150.00 plus $50.00 per unit
Laying Hens and Urban Beekeeping
$35.00
ACCESSORY DEVELOPMENT
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BYLAW 2023-064-11
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW
Bylaw 2023-064-11
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Deck/Fence
$5575.00
Garage
$82.50150.00
Basement Development
$93.50
Discretionary Uses
$150.00 plus regular permit fees
Signage
$110.00
Residential/Home Based Business
$150.00
Demolition
$150.00
Compliance Certificate
$110.00
"RUSH" Compliance Certificate (within less
than 48 hours3 business days)
$165.00
Variance Fee
$250.00 plus regular permit fees
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Permitted Use
$220.00200.00
Discretionary Use
$200.00 plus regular permit fees 450.00
Accessory Development/Buildings
$100.00150.00
Temporary Development/Structure
$100.00
Demolition
$150.00
Not for Profit and School Development Permit 50% off regular development permit fee
Signage
$200.00 (includes 3 signs) plus $50 for additional
Compliance Certificate
$110.00
"RUSH" Compliance Certificate (less than 48
hourswithin 3 business days)
$165.00
Variance Fee
$250.00 plus regular permit fees
OTHER FEES
Water during construction
$0.11 per square foot of building size (one time
charge)
Public Property Damage Deposit (New
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and
Institutional)
$440.00 ($350 refundable provided no damage
observed upon inspection. Any damage repaired by
the town shall be taken from this deposit and any
balance is to be refunded. Any charge above $350 to
be added to the tax roll.)
Landscape Deposit (Residential, Commercial,
and Industrial)
100% of estimated landscaping costs with deposit to
be fully refundable if landscaping conforms to
approved landscaping plan and meets the satisfaction
of the development officer.
Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Amendment
$1100.00 plus advertising costs
Area Structure Plan (ASP) Amendment
$1100.00 plus advertising costs
Electric Vehicle Level 3 Charger Fee
$0.45/kWh
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL FEES
Subdivision and Development Appeal Fee
$330.00/appeal
Clerk services - per hour cost to the municipality of the
staff member
Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board Member-at-Large
Remuneration
$220.00/day for a meeting over 4 hours in duration
$110.00/day for a meeting 4 hours or less in duration
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Bylaw 2023-064-11
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GST to be added on the following items.
SUBDIVISION FEES
Subdivision
$750.00 + 350.00 per lot (Lot Fee) + $200 per lot
(Endorsement Fee)
Recirculation
$250.00
Extension
$350.00
Title Search
$15.00
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Storefront
$50.00
Home Occupation
$35.00
Non-Resident Business
$150.00
Non-Resident Contractor
$300.00
Resident Contractor
$150.00
Hawker & Peddlers
$75.00/week
$50.00/day
Student
$0.00 with 1 free revision per year, each revision
thereafter $5.00.
*The fee payable for a business license issued after the 30th day of September in any year shall be
one-half of the fee listed above.
Schedule "E" Commercial Electronic Sign
GST to be added on all items. These fees are in accordance with the Town's Business License Bylaw.
COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC SIGN FEES
Bon Accord business license holder (local or non-local)
Free 2 weeks per month
per year
Local business with valid Bon Accord business license
$50 per week
Non-local business with valid Bon Accord business license
$75 per week
Changes to text or graphics after annual renewal or new license issued
(local or non-local)
$50 per change
Schedule "F" Community Event Sign
GST to be added on all items. These fees are in accordance with the Town's Community Event Sign Policy.
COMMUNITY SIGN RENTAL FEES
Personal messages (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.)
$10 per week
Local* non-profits
Free
Non-local non-profits
$10 per week
Local business
$10 per week
Non-local** business
$20 per week
* Bon Accord and surrounding Sturgeon County
** Outside Bon Accord and surrounding Sturgeon County
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Schedule "G" Safety Codes Permits
GST to be added on all items.
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Schedule "H" Facility Rentals
GST to be added on all items. A damage deposit of $500 is required at the time of booking for
each rental. "Local" refers to a resident of either Bon Accord or Sturgeon County. Weekend is
considered from Friday at 4pm to Sunday at 6pm. Facility rentals must be accompanied by a
contract, adequate insurance, and compliance with all Facility Rentals Procedures. Please be
advised public spaces will remain open to the public during rentals (I.e.: amphitheatre, arena and
sportsgrounds).
TOWN OFFICE
BASEMENT
ARENA MEZZANINE
ARENA MEETING ROOM
Room
Capacity
45 pp
120 pp
25 pp
Local
Non-
Local
Local
Non-
Local
Local
Non-Local
Per Day
$125
$150
$125
$150
$100
$125
Per Hour
$25
$30
$25
$30
$20
$25
Weekends &
After 4pm
$250
includes
Friday
evening
$300
$250
includes
Friday
evening
$300
$200
$250
CENTENNIAL PARK AMPHITHEATRE (50th Street and 59th Avenue)
Local*
$20/hr.
$180/day
$570/weekend+
Local with Power
$25/hr.
$225/day
$712.50/weekend
Non-Profit**
$15/hr.
$135/day
$427.50/weekend
Non-Proft with Power
$20/hr.
$180/day
$570/weekend
Non-Local
$25/hr.
$225/day
$712.50/weekend
Non-Local with Power
$30/hr.
$270/day
$855/weekend
BALL DIAMONDS
Adult (Local or Non-Local)
Minor (Local or Non-Local)
$200 per gameseason
$125 per gameseason
$175 per tournament
$100 per tournament
SOCCER FIELDS
Adult (Local or Non-Local)
Minor (Local or Non-Local)
$200 per gameseason
$125 per gameseason
$175 per tournament/game
$100 per tournament/game
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FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW
Bylaw 2023-064-11
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ARENA ICE RENTAL FEES
Per Hour
Minor CNN Hockey League (Bon Accord or Sturgeon County groups)
$135
Non-CNN Minor Hockey (groups outside Bon Accord or Sturgeon
County)
$195
Adult
$215
Birthday Parties/Non-Profit
$135
Tournament - Minor CNN Hockey League (Bon Accord or Sturgeon
County groups)
$110
Tournament - Non-CNN Minor Hockey (groups outside Bon Accord or
Sturgeon County)
$130
Tournament - Adult
$135
ARENA SLAB RENTAL FEES (APRIL - AUGUST)
Local*
$100/hr.
$750/day
Non-Profit**
$100/hr.
$750/day
Non-Local
$145/hr.
$1,087.50/day
Birthday Parties
$57/hour
* Bon Accord and surrounding Sturgeon County
** Outside Bon Accord and surrounding Sturgeon County
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Jessica Caines, Legislative Services and Communications
Coordinator
Title:
Town Issued Electronic Device Policy
Agenda Item No. 8.2
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
The Council Electronic Devices Policy was first approved in 2011 and reviewed in 2017.
The policy is quite short with an accompanying procedure. As such, the policy has been
reviewed and revised to create a stronger policy that is more enforceable. These policy
provisions will assist in maintaining the security of Town Issued Electronic Devices, limit
Town liability, and help manage costs related to device usage.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
The updated policy applies to both Council and administration. Therefore, the new
name "Town Issued Electronic Devices Policy" has been proposed.
The revised policy includes the following:
- Responsibilities of the Town Manager, Corporate Services, and Designated
Users defined as: individuals who are loaned a Town-owned Electronic Device.
- Electronic device set up and decommissioning once the device is returned.
- Device operation, including use of devices while operating a motor vehicle and
personal communications.
- Travel, including out of province and outside of Canada.
The attached Town Issued Electronic Device Policy includes revisions based on the
feedback received by Council at the September 19, 2024, Committee of the Whole
meeting. Revisions include:
- Clarify which devices must have screen protectors and cases.
Other revisions include:
- Provision requiring Employees to receive permission from the Town Manager
prior to taking their Town-issued laptop to a conference, training, or similar event
to ensure the confidentiality of information, security of the Device, and allow for
full participation in the event.
- Clarify who receives Town-issued devices once decommissioned.
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Value Statement: Professionalism
- Administration and Council manage the affairs of Bon Accord in a competent,
reliable manner, to maintain a safe and prosperous community to work and live
COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
Both of the following:
Resolution #1:
THAT Council approves the Town Issued Electronic Device Policy as presented.
OR
THAT Council approves the Town Issued Electronic Device Policy as amended [list
amendments].
Resolution #2:
THAT Council rescinds the Council Electronic Devices Policy.
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POLICY STATEMENT
SECTION: Council
_____________________________________________________________________
POLICY NO.: 11.260
_____________________________________________________________________
SUBJECT: COUNCIL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
_____________________________________________________________________
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY: Administration Department
_____________________________________________________________________
REVIEWED & APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
November 1, 2011 - Council Meeting - Resolution 11.260
October 24, 2017 - Council Meeting - Resolution 17.211
PURPOSE AND INTENT: To establish guidelines for the use of Electronic Devices for Council
members during the term of their office.
POLICY STATEMENT:
To provide Councillors with Electronic Devices to view digital data
with respect to municipal business. The Town of Bon Accord views technology as being
supportive of municipal governance and a resource to improve communication with the public,
other Councillors, organizations and the Town Office.
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Council approved [date], Resolution xx-xxx
TOWN ISSUED ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
SECTION: Administration / Council
DEPARTMENT: Administration / Public Works / Finance / Community Services
COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE: [date]
LAST REVIEWED BY COUNCIL: [date]
POLICY STATEMENT
Town-issued Electronic Devices are loaned to Employees, Council members and/or the
Town Manager in the course of their duties to allow for ease of internal and external
communications for Town business purposes.
PURPOSE
To establish guidelines for the issuance and usage of Town-owned Electronic Devices
to Designated Users to enhance safety, limit Town liability, and help manage
telecommunications and data costs.
SCOPE
This policy applies to Council members, the Town Manager, and Employees who have
or are responsible for any Electronic Device issued by the Town to conduct business on
behalf of the Town.
DEFINITIONS
"Electronic Device" means a piece of equipment that can make or receive phone calls,
can send and receive text messages, accesses the internet, or allows for the reading of
and responding to email. This includes but is not limited to all cellular phones, tablets,
and notebooks.
"Designated User" means an individual who is loaned a Town-owned Electronic Device.
"Employee" means an individual employed by the Town.
"Town" means the Town of Bon Accord.
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Council approved [date], Resolution xx-xxx
"Town Manager" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Bon Accord or
designate.
I. Electronic Device Set Up
1. The Town Manager will be responsible for determining the best plan and equipment
for Electronic Devices.
2. Phone numbers are pre-assigned to each Electronic Device based on role.
Transfers of existing personal phone numbers to Town-issued Electronic Devices
are not available.
3. All monthly costs associated with Town-issued Electronic Devices will be allocated
to the appropriate department.
4. Monthly itemized bills will be received by the Town and circulated by Corporate
Services for approval, as appropriate.
5. Designated Users who take their Town-issued Electronic Device outside of areas
that are in regular plan limits for any reason are required to ensure that
arrangements are made to amend their plan temporarily to avoid excessive roaming,
long distance, or other charges. Designated Users may be asked to reimburse the
Town for excessive charges.
6. Changes to the Electronic Device's security configuration and content may be
changed at any time as required by the Town's third-party IT service provider.
II. Device Operation
1. Town-issued Electronic Devices must be used appropriately, responsibly and
ethically. Designated Users must ensure the following are observed:
a. All Town-issued Electronic Devices must be locked by requiring a password,
fingerprint ID, facial recognition or another similar security mechanism.
b. Town-issued Electronic Devices are the property of the Town and must be
treated, used, and safeguarded as such. If a Designated User damages or loses
a Town-issued Electronic Device, the Town Manager must be informed
immediately to minimize losses or expenses that could occur.
c. All Town-issued Electronic Devices are to remain solely in the Designated User's
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possession and control. All other individuals, including but not limited to family
members and friends, are prohibited access.
d. All Town-related content, including but not limited to email, calendars, notes, and
messages, are to be considered and treated as confidential.
e. Designated Users are prohibited from using a Town-issued Electronic Device for
the purpose of illegal transactions, criminal conduct, harassment, or obscene
behavior.
f. Designated Users are prohibited from using a Town-issued Electronic Device's
camera or microphone to record confidential information without the consent of
the person(s) being recorded.
g. Designated Users will ensure that the technology related to finding a lost
Electronic Device is activated and accessible, if available.
h. A case and screen protector must be installed on Town-issued Electronic
Devices cellular phones and tablets.
i. Any issues with the Electronic Device's hardware or software must be brought to
the attention of the Town Manager as soon as possible. Any required service will
be performed or arranged by the Town.
j. If Designated Users have any reason to suspect that a Town-issued Electronic
Device, account, or password has been compromised, or if any malware or virus
is suspected, please immediately notify the Incident Manager as per the Cyber
Security Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plan Policy.
III. Use of Electronic Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle
1. Use of a Town-issued Electronic Device while driving is prohibited, except for when
used with a hands-free device. See the Town Employment Policy for details.
2. Designated Users are solely responsible for any fines and/or charges laid by traffic
authorities for illegal use of Town-issued Electronic Devices while operating a
vehicle. Individuals who violate the policy will face disciplinary measures up to
termination, or face personal legal responsibility if, in the course and scope of their
duties, they are involved in a car accident and there is evidence that they were
using their Town-issued Electronic Device while driving and the Town is sued.
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Policy xx-xxx
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Council approved [date], Resolution xx-xxx
IV. Travelling Outside Canada
1. When travelling outside of Canada, it is recommended to leave Town-issued
Electronic Devices at the Town office or in a secure location at home prior to
leaving the country to ensure all measures are taken to avoid unnecessary charges
and the risk of a security breach.
2. All Town-issued Electronic Devices should be placed in 'Airplane Mode' if no
cellular access is necessary.
V. Use of Town-Issued Electronic Devices
1. In accordance with the Town's Employment Policy, Town-issued Electronic
Devices may be subject to monitoring and searches. To protect individual privacy,
the Town does not permit Town-issued Electronic Devices to be used for personal
communications. This includes, but is not limited to messages, contacts, calendars,
photographs, videos, and music.
2. Town-issued Electronic Devices have a limited amount of data available each
month. To help mitigate data-related overcharges, Designated Users should:
a. Ensure their Town-issued Electronic Device is properly connected to their
home-based and/or other frequented venues' internet Wi-Fi connection.
b. Refrain from using their Town-issued Electronic Device as an access point or
'Personal Hotspot', where possible.
3. Employees must have permission from the Town Manager to bring Town-issued
laptops to conferences, training, or similar events to ensure the confidentiality of
information, security of the Device, and allow for full participation in the event.
VI. Device Decommissioning
1. Each Employee will promptly return the Town-issued Electronic Device and all
Town-issued accessories to their manager. Council members will return these items
to the Town Manager.
2. The Town Manager will initiate a full reset which erases all data and returns the
device to its original factory condition and to be repurposed as required.
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Council approved [date], Resolution xx-xxx
REFERENCES
- Cyber Security Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plan Policy
- Employment Policy
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Jodi Brown, Town Manager
Title:
Reward for Reporting Vandalism That Leads to Arrest and
Conviction Policy
Agenda Item No. 8.3
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
The Reward for Reporting Vandalism That Leads to Arrest and Conviction Policy was
first approved in 1996 and most recently reviewed in 2019. The purpose of the policy is
to reward anyone who provides information on vandalized property that leads to arrest
and conviction.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
Administration has reviewed this policy and would like Council's feedback on whether to
keep or rescind the policy.
Considerations:
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The policy has not been utilized in at least 5 years.
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The annual budget should include an amount for rewards.
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The policy does not indicate how to payout rewards for more than 1 person who
comes forward for 1 instance of vandalism.
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The policy indicates the purpose is to "curb incidents of vandalism", indicating a
proactive approach, however, the reward factor indicates it is a reactive policy.
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Alternative methods of crime prevention and their efficacy.
The Reward for Reporting Vandalism That Leads to Arrest and Conviction Policy is
enclosed for Council's review.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Value Statement: Professionalism
- Administration and Council manage the affairs of Bon Accord in a competent,
reliable manner, to maintain a safe and prosperous community to work and live
COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
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THAT Council rescinds the Reward for Reporting Vandalism That Leads to Arrest and
Conviction Policy.
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
POLICY STATEMENT
SECTION: ADMINISTRATION
_____________________________________________________________________
POLICY NO.: 96.396
_____________________________________________________________________
SUBJECT: Reward for reporting vandalism that leads to arrest and conviction Policy
_____________________________________________________________________
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY: Administration Department - Communications
_____________________________________________________________________
REVIEWED & APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
Regular Meeting of Council - October 1, 1996
Resolution #96-396
Regular Meeting of Council - October 3, 2006
Resolution #06-196
Regular Meeting of Council - December 3, 2019
Resolution #19-399
PURPOSE AND INTENT:
To establish a policy that endeavours to curb incidents of vandalism in the Town of Bon Accord.
DEFINITIONS:
"Vandalism" is an act that damages, defaces, or destroys any piece or part of public or private
property.
POLICY STATEMENT:
1.
The Town of Bon Accord will pay up to $1000.00 to anyone providing information on
vandalism that leads to the arrest and conviction of a perpetrator(s).
2.
The amount of the reward will be based on the value of damaged property as follows:
Damage Value
Reward
$0 - $249
$50
$250-499
$75
$500-749
$100
$750-$999
$250
$1000 - $4999
$500
$5000 and up
$1000
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TOWN OF BON ACCORD
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Meeting:
Regular Meeting of Council
Meeting Date:
October 1, 2024
Presented by:
Falon Fayant, Corporate Services Manager
Title:
Capital Region Assessment Services Commission -
Memorandum of Agreement
Agenda Item No.
8.4
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
The current memorandum of agreement with Capital Region Assessment Services
Commission (CRASC) expires on December 31, 2024.
CRASC has forwarded a new memorandum of agreement for 2025-2027. This
agreement details the member (the Town) and the commission's administrative and
financial services relating to assessment and assessment review boards.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES
The benefits of continuing our agreement with CRASC include:
- Property assessments - CRASC works with a team of professional assessors to
provide assessments based on market value. Assessments are conducted using
standardized methods, which ensures consistency and accuracy. CRASC has
negotiated the best value for services from local assessment companies.
- Research and data collection - CRASC collects and maintains a comprehensive
database of property information to support assessments and other services.
- Assessment reviews and appeals - CRASC provides a fair, transparent, and
responsive appeal process.
Should the Town discontinue the agreement with CRASC, we would need to negotiate
our assessment services and coordinate our assessment reviews and appeals without
CRASC's support.
The main elements of the new agreement are the same as those of the previous
agreement. There have been a few changes as follows:
Section 6: Legal Expenses--This section is new and outlines that if circumstances arise
where the assessment review board requires legal counsel to support its role in the
complaint/hearing/decision process, those legal invoices will be billed back to the
municipality at cost.
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Schedule "A" Fees and Expenses has some fees increased from the previous
agreement.
Schedule "A" Section 2(b) - Panelist:
- $193 per Panelist for each hearing and associated travel time that do not exceed
four (4) hours. (Previously $175).
- $330 per Panelist for each hearing and associated travel time that exceed four
(4) hours and do not exceed eight (8) hours. (Previously $300).
- $495 per Panelist for each hearing and associated travel time that exceed eight
(8) hours. (Previously $450).
Schedule "A" Section 2(c) - Presiding Officer:
- $248 per Presiding Officer for each hearing and associated travel time that do
not exceed four (4) hours. (Previously $225).
- $440 per Presiding Officer for each hearing and associated travel time that
exceed four (4) hours and do not exceed eight (8) hours. (Previously $400).
- $660 per Presiding Officer for each hearing and associated travel time that
exceed eight (8) hours. (Previously $600).
The "Note" following Schedule "A" Section 2(d) is new and reads - Note: If panel
deliberations take place on a date other than the Hearing Date, additional charges will
apply as per the hearing rates above.
Schedule "A" Section 4--This section is new and outlines that if there is a complaint
appeal, Clerk Services are offered at a rate of $125 per hour, which includes responding
to the complaint appeal and other administrative tasks.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Value Statement of Professionalism
- Administration and Council manage the affairs of Bon Accord in a competent,
reliable manner, to maintain a safe and prosperous community to work and live.
COSTS/SOURCES OF FUNDING
2025 to 2027 operating budgets.
RECOMMENDED ACTION (by originator)
THAT...Council directs the Town Manager to sign the Capital Region Assessment
Services Commission 2025-2027 Memorandum of Agreement.
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CAPITAL REGION ASSESSMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
11810 Kingsway, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0X5
TEL: 780 297 8185 EMAIL: [email protected]
____________________________________________________________________________________
Sept 16, 2024
Dear CRASC ARB MEMBER:
Please find attached an electronic copy in PDF format of CRASC's Service Agreement to
continue to provide Assessment Review Board Services to your municipality(ies) for the
years 2025 to 2027.
We have made some changes from the expiring 2022-2024 agreement, primarily to better
clarify the obligations of the Commission and the Members; also, to adjust the fees that
CRASC will charge.
For each CRASC ARB MEMBER that you administer, would you please follow the instructions below:
1.
Print out a copy of the Agreement.
2.
Complete the following sections of the Agreement:
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Page 2, Print the Name of your municipality on the line immediately above (the "Member").
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Page 7, Complete all sections under the heading: THE MEMBER
Please ensure an authorized signer completes this section
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Page 10, Complete all information lines under MEMBER'S SERVICE ADDRESS.
3.
Scan and email a copy of the completed Agreement to [email protected]
On receipt of your signed Agreement, the Commission will sign Page 7 to complete a fully executed
Agreement. CRASC will scan and email a copy to you for your records.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and we look forward to serving your ARB needs
for a further 3-year term.
Sincerely,
Gerryl Amorin, CPA | Manager, Finance Officer
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MEMBER
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
2025 - 2027
LOCAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARDS
and
COMPOSITE ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARDS
1 January 2025
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Member or Participant
Municipality: _________________
Received: ___________________
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
made between
CAPITAL REGION ASSESSMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
(the "Commission")
and
_____________________________
(the "Member")
WHEREAS the Commission will provide specific administrative and financial services relating
to Assessment Review Boards to the Member.
AND WHEREAS the Commission and the Member have reached agreement with respect to the
terms and conditions under which the Commission will provide such administrative and financial
services to the Member.
NOW THEREFORE the Commission and the Member agree as follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS
a.
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Capital Region Assessment
Services Commission.
b.
"Commission" means the Capital Region Assessment Services Commission.
c.
"Fiscal Year" means 1st of January to 31st of December.
d.
"Member" and "Municipality" mean a municipal authority listed in the
Appendix to Alberta Regulation 77/96, as amended from time to time.
e.
"Panelist" means an individual who is accredited by the Alberta Land & Property
Rights Tribunal ("LPRT") to hear Assessment Complaints.
f.
"Assessment Review Board" and "ARB" mean either the Local Assessment
Review Board ("LARB") or the Composite Assessment Review Board
("CARB").
g.
"Assessment Clerk" means an individual who is accredited by the Alberta LPRT
to perform assessment clerk services.
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h.
"Term" means the term of this agreement as set forth in Section 2.
2.
TERM
The term of this agreement is as specified in Schedule "A" hereto. The Term may be
extended by an agreement in writing between the parties hereto before the end of the
Term, failing which the agreement shall terminate at the end of the Term without notice
by either party to the other and without additional compensation from the Member to the
Commission.
3.
OBLIGATIONS of the COMMISSION
The Commission will provide a full ARB administration service from receipt of
Complaint forms through to distribution of the hearing decisions, including, but not
limited to:
a.
receiving Complaint forms from the Member, acknowledging their receipt, setting
up hearings, preparing and distributing Notices of Hearings, attending each
hearing and distributing the decision.
b.
maintaining a Panelist pool sufficient to respond to the Member's requirements
for Assessment Review Board hearings.
c.
annually providing the Member with:
i.
a list of Commission approved Panelists from which the Commission can
draw to fill its hearing needs;
ii.
the name of the chair of the LARB and CARB;
iii.
the name of the Assessment Clerk of the LARB and CARB.
d.
apprising the Member of such information relevant and necessary for the
performance of its legislated duties and responsibilities with respect to
Assessment Review Boards.
e.
providing an Assessment Clerk at Assessment Review Board hearings, unless the
Member informs the Commission of its wish to provide its own Assessment
Clerk.
f.
assisting the Panelists to prepare a written decision from each hearing and
distributing the decision to the appropriate parties. NOTE - The decisions,
reasons therefore and the writing of the decision are the responsibility of the
hearing panelists. The clerk will provide only administrative and clerical
assistance to this function.
g.
preparing, and distributing to the Member appropriate administrative and
operating policies and procedures relating to Assessment Review Boards.
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h.
annually meeting with the Panelists to review activities and ensuring that the
Panelists are current with respect to Assessment Review Board hearing
information.
Panelist Nominations:
From time to time the Commission will contact Members seeking nominations of suitable
individuals who may be appointed as potential Panelists so that an acceptable pool of
accredited Panelists can be maintained. The determination of the Panelist pool rests
solely with the Commission.
Should the Commission decide to accept the Member's nominee, the Commission will
contact the Member's nominee to outline the requirements for being considered as a
Panelist and inform the nominee of pending training and accreditation requirements and
opportunities. Upon successful accreditation, the nominee will be entered on the
Commission's Panelist pool registry as maintained by the Commission.
4.
OBLIGATIONS of the MEMBER
The Member will cooperate with the Commission to ensure the smooth running of the
Commission's ARB practices and procedures, including, but not limited to:
a.
annually appointing to the LARB and CARB the list of Commission Panelists, the
name of the chair and the name of the Assessment Clerk, provided to the Member
by the Commission each year. NOTE - The Commission draws from only its own
designated pool of Panelists to sit on Commission administered hearings.
b.
providing the Commission with immediate notification by email when an
Assessment Review Board Complaint has been filed with the Member.
c.
for each complaint, promptly scanning and emailing the following to the
Commission: (IMPORTANT - Where the following documentation contains
colour, the document should be scanned in colour.)
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Assessment Review Board Complaint form
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Assessment Complaints Agent Authorization form - if appropriate
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Proof of payment of applicable complaint fee
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All other documentation provided by the complainant accompanying the
ARB Complaint form
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Copy of the assessment notice or combined assessment/tax notice that is
the subject of the complaint
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Confirmation of the date that the complaint was received by the Member
and that the complaint was received within the deadline for submission of
complaints.
d.
when requested by the Commission, providing a suitable meeting room or other
means of facilitating a hearing (e.g. setting up, providing and hosting suitable
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videoconference and/or teleconference facilities) for the Assessment Review
Board hearing without charge to the Commission. The decision regarding how
the hearing will take place, e.g in person, by video/teleconference or by other
means will be at the sole discretion of the Commission.
5.
FEES and EXPENSES
Each year the Board will review the budget for Assessment Review Board services and
will establish such fees as it deems appropriate. Annually, the Member will be informed
as to what the forthcoming year's fees will be. Effective at the commencement of this
Agreement, these approved fees and expenses are as shown in Schedule "A", and they
will remain in effect for the remaining years of this agreement unless changed by the
Board.
The Commission will invoice each Member for the applicable fees and expenses listed in
Schedule "A" and the Member will pay those invoices in a timely manner.
Should the Board change the fees in Schedule "A", the Member has the option to
withdraw from this agreement within 30 days from the latter of the date of the change(s)
coming into effect and the Member being informed of the change(s).
6.
LEGAL EXPENSES
The Assessment Review Board (ARB) is a quasi-judicial board established in accordance
with the Municipal Government Act and your municipal bylaw. The Board is
independent from your municipality and is comprised of citizen members appointed by
Municipal Council.
The ARB makes decisions in an impartial manner and applies the principles of natural
justice and procedural fairness, which includes the right to legal counsel.
In some circumstances the ARB will request legal counsel to support its role in the
complaint/hearing/decision writing process; the Municipality is solely responsible for the
cost to retain sufficient legal services. It is normal protocol for the legal account to be
opened in CRASC's name to maintain genuine independence. The legal invoices will
then be billed back to the municipality at cost for reimbursement.
7.
MEMBER INFORMATION
All Member information relating to the Assessment Review Board complaints is deemed
the property of the Member.
Other than for the proper functioning of the Assessment Review Board process, the
Commission will not disclose or make known to any person the Member information or
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any matter or thing which comes to the knowledge of or is disclosed to the Commission
by reason of this Agreement and shall retain all such knowledge as confidential, unless
the Commission is required by law, or is expressly authorized by the Member in writing,
to disclose or make known the knowledge.
Where Member information, whether paper or electronic, is in the temporary possession
or control of the Commission, the Commission will ensure the security and safety of all
data and allow only authorized access to the Member information.
8.
TERMINATION
A Member shall be entitled to terminate this agreement upon six (6) months written
notice together with payment of the annual fees for the balance of the Term.
The Commission reserves the right to terminate this agreement upon six (6) months
written notice to the Member.
9.
SURVIVAL
The provisions of this agreement, which by their context are meant to survive the expiry
or earlier termination of this agreement, shall so survive for the benefit of the party
relying upon the same.
10.
NOTICE
Whether or not so stipulated herein, all notices, communication, requests and statements
required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing.
11.
ASSIGNMENT
This agreement or any rights arising out of this agreement shall not be assigned by either
party hereto without the other party's prior written consent, which consent shall not be
arbitrarily withheld.
12.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof.
13.
AMENDMENTS
This agreement can be modified, amended or assigned only by a written instrument duly
executed by the parties.
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OTHER:
14.
Judicial Review of an ARB decision:
Judicial reviews of the Board's decisions are governed by section 470 of the Municipal
Government Act.
If the municipality is considering an application to the Court of King's Bench it is
mandatory that legal counsel is consulted. Please note this is beyond the scope of this
contract.
The ARB Members and Clerk are not able to offer any legal advice, suggestions, or
guidance with respect to such inquiries. The CRASC Clerk may assist in securing legal
representation if requested.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this agreement by the
hands of their respective, properly authorized officers, on their behalf.
THE COMMISSION:
CAPITAL REGION ASSESSMENT SERVICES
COMMISSION
Per:
__________________
Authorized Signature Name Date
THE MEMBER:
Name of Member Municipality
Per:
__________________
Authorized Signature Name Date
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SCHEDULE "A"
TERM of AGREEMENT
The Term of this agreement is for the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027.
FEES and EXPENSES
The compensation payable by the Member to the Commission for its performance of this
agreement is as follows:
1.
Annual Fees per Member - Per Fiscal Year
a.
Core fee of $400, plus;
b.
Per parcel fee of $0.15, based on the number of Member's parcels on file with the
Commission as at 1 January of each year of the Agreement.
2.
Hearing Fees - Per Hearing
Assessment Review Board Hearing Fees are chargeable to the Member for each hearing
and depend on the services provided to the Member for each hearing. Not all fees may be
chargeable for every hearing.
a.
Hearing:
$800 for each LARB hearing
$800 for each CARB hearing
b.
Panelist:
$193 per Panelist for each hearing and associated travel time that
do not exceed four (4) hours.
$330 per Panelist for each hearing and associated travel time that
exceed four (4) hours and do not exceed eight (8) hours.
$495 per Panelist for each hearing and associated travel time that
exceed eight (8) hours.
c.
Presiding Officer:
$248 per Presiding Officer for each hearing and associated travel
time that do not exceed four (4) hours.
$440 per Presiding Officer for each hearing and associated travel
time that exceed four (4) hours and do not exceed eight (8) hours.
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$660 per Presiding Officer for each hearing and associated travel
time that exceed eight (8) hours.
d.
Assessment Clerk:
$800 for each hearing where the Commission provides an
Assessment Clerk.
Note: If panel deliberations take place on a date other than the Hearing Date, additional charges
will apply as per the hearing rates above.
3.
Hearing Expenses
Travel and subsistence expenses are chargeable to the Member for each hearing. These
are based on the rates established from time to time by the Government of Alberta for its
Boards, Agencies and Commissions.
4.
Judicial Review
If a complaint is appealed, CRASC offers Clerk Services at a rate of $125 per hour. This
would include but is not limited to responding to "Notice to Obtain Record of
Proceedings" and any other administrative tasks that the ARB Clerk has jurisdiction to
perform.
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COMMISSION'S SERVICE ADDRESS
The Commission's address for service of notices is:
Capital Region Assessment Services Commission
11810 Kingsway
Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5
Telephone:
780-451-4191
Email:
[email protected]
MEMBER'S SERVICE ADDRESS
The Member's address for service of notices is:
Name of municipality______________________________________
Contact name
Address 1_______________________________________________
Address 2_______________________________________________
City/Province____________________________________________
Postal Code_____________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
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Royal Canadian Legion
Gibbons Branch #226
Box 309
Gibbons, Alberta
T0A 1N0
September 24, 2024
email:
Town of Bon Accord
Box 68
Gibbons, Alberta
T0A 1N0
Dear Mayor Holden:
Remembrance Day is fast approaching and the Gibbons Legion will be holding their service at the Gibbons Community
Cultural Centre 5111 - 51 Street at 10:50 on November 11, 2024.
We would like to invite you or your delegate to participate in our Service of Remembrance by laying a wreath on behalf
of the Town of Bon Accord. We also invite you to be on the reviewing stand. We request that you please be at the
Legion Hall 5027 - 50 Street, Gibbons at 10:30 a.m. and you will be escorted to the reviewing stand. After the service
you are invited to the Legion for refreshments. Entertainment is being provided during the afternoon for your
enjoyment.
Please notify me if you are available to participate in our Remembrance Day activities. My number is 780-996-1202.
Yours truly,
Louise Bauder
Louise Bauder
Poppy & Remembrance Chairman
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From:
Jessica Caines
To:
Jessica Caines
Subject:
FW: Speeding
Date:
September 27, 2024 12:12:08 PM
From:
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:04:44 PM
To: cao <[email protected]>
Subject: Speeding
Hi, my name is
. I recently moved to Bone accord in june. My little one goes to the
Bon accord montessori. We live on
.
I was wondering if it's possible to get a crosswalk sign for the crosswalks going towards
the play school or of reduced speeding limit just for that area. I have almost been hit
twice in the last week with people speeding and not stopping for children that are
crossing the crosswalk.
One incident happened this morning. I was holding my two-year-old daughter. I was
about to cross the crosswalk and this silver car was quite far away (before the speed
sign) and decided to gun it. At least going 60. Probably closer to 80. I had to backtrack
my steps. Because they would have hit us. They did not stop.
If I wasn't carrying my daughter this would have been a very bad accident.
I've also started asking other parents of the daycare if they've had any issues similar to
this. It's has been confirmed they have. Some of them have made mention that they will
be reaching out to you as well.
What would be your next step for making this safer for a children?
You can reply to this email or my phone number is
if you have any
questions for myself.
Thank you for your time.
FOIP Act S. 17
S. 17
S. 17
FOIP Act S. 17
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