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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1600-2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB
T0M 2A0
January 26, 2021
8:30 a.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
1.0 Agenda
1.1 Additions to the Agenda
1.2 Adoption of the Agenda
2.0 Approval of Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2021
3.0 Appointments
3.1 Delegation- Trochu Housing Corporation, Sam Smalldon and Mayor Barry Kletke
@ 8:35 a.m.
4.0 Transportation
4.1 No Report
5.0 Community Services
5.1 Planning
5.1.1 No Report
5.2 Water/Wastewater/Environment
5.2.1 No Report
5.3 Agricultural Service Board & Parks
5.3.1 No Report
5.4 Protective Services
5.4.1 Capital Replacements for Fire
5.4.2 Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project Change Request
5.4.3 RCMP and Council’s Priorities
6.0 Corporate Services
6.1 Tax Cancellation- Industrial Accounts
7.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
7.1
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8.0 New Business
8.1 Master Rates Bylaw #1831
8.2 Council Remuneration Review
9.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business
9.1 Trochu Housing Corporation
10.0 Council and Committee Reports
10.1 Community Future Wildrose
10.2 December 1, 2020, Kneehill County Committee of the Whole Minutes
11.0 Council Follow-up Action List
12.0 Closed Session
12.1 Personnel Matter (FOIP, Section 17)
13.0 Motions from Closed Session
Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 12, 2021 REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY HELD AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY
OFFICE, 1600- 2ND STREET NE, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA
PRESENT:
Division No. 1 Faye McGhee, Deputy Reeve (Video Conf)
Division No. 2 Debbie Penner, Councillor (Video Conf)
Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Reeve
Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor
Division No. 5 Jim Hugo, Councillor (Video Conf)
Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor
Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Councillor
ALSO PRESENT:
Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen
Director Community Services Laurie Watt
Director Corporate Services Bill McKennan
Director of Transportation Brad Buchert
Protective Services Manager Debra Grosfield
Kneehill County Fire Chief Dan Marcellus
Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton
Economic and Development Officer Jacqueline Buchanan
Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil
CALL TO ORDER Reeve Wittstock in the Chair
Reeve Wittstock called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
AGENDA 1.0 Agenda
1.1 Additions to the Agenda
Deletions
3.2 Public Hearing- Bylaw #1828
Additions under Community Services
5.1.3 Road Closure at Keiver’s Lake – Public Hearing Postponement
ADOPTION OF
AGENDA
1.2 Adoption of Agenda
1/21 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MINUTES 2.0 Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2020
2/21 Councillor King moved approval of the December 8, 2020 Council
Meeting minutes as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPOINTMENTS 3.0 Appointments
3.1 STARS Air Ambulance @8:35 A.M.
Glenda Farnden, STARS Air Ambulance, Sr. Municipal Relations
Liaison, provided an update to Council on how COVID-19 has affected
the program, Kneehill County mission statistics, fleet renewal update
and an update on the H145 intensive care unit.
3/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council receive the presentation
from STARS Air Ambulance for information, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TRANSPORTATION 4.0 Transportation
4.1 Project Amendment for the Torrington Gravel Pit
4/21 Councillor King moved to authorize a budget amendment for the
original amount of $5,250,000.00 to $6,500,000, to the Torrington
Gravel Pit, for the purpose of extracting additional Pit-Run. $650,000,
will be funded through the Gravel Reserve and the additional $600,000
will be funded through the Roads Reserve.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
5.0 Community Services
PLANNING 5.1Planning
5.1.1 Planning and Development Statistical Summary
5/21 Councillor Christie moved that Council accept the Planning &
Development statistical summary as information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.1.2 Municipal Planning Commission- Meeting Cancellation for
January 28, 2021
6/21 Councillor King moved that Council approve the cancellation of the
January 28, 2021 Municipal Planning Commission meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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5.1.3 Road Closure at Keiver’s Lake – Public Hearing
Postponement
7/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council reschedule the public
hearing originally scheduled for January 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. as per
Section 22 and 230 of the Municipal Government Act to February 9,
2021 at 10:00 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ASB & PARKS 5.3 Agricultural Service Board and Parks
5.3.1 Interim Agricultural Fieldman
8/21 Councillor Penner moved that Council appoint Fallon Sherlock as
interim Agricultural Fieldman for Kneehill County.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PROTECTIVE SERV 5.4 Protective Services
5.4.1 Fire Ban Information
9/21 Councillor King moved that Council receive the report on Fire Ban
processes as information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CORPORATE SERV 6.0 Corporate Services
6.1 Bylaw 1830, Short-Term Borrowing
10/21 Councillor Christie moved that Council give first reading to Bylaw
#1830, that being a bylaw to authorize the short-term borrowing of
funds, from time to time, as may be necessary to meet the financial
obligations of Kneehill County.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11/21 Councillor Keiver moved that Council give second reading to Bylaw
#1830.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council give unanimous consent
for third and final reading to Bylaw # 1830.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13/21 Councillor King moved that Council give third reading to Bylaw
#1830.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.2 Policy #16-7, Investment Policy
14/21 Councillor Christie moved that the current policy 16-7 titled
“Investments” dated June 27, 2017 be deleted and the updated
Investment Policy 16-7 dated January 12, 2021 be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Chair called for a recess at 9:24 a.m. and called the meeting back
to order at 9:40 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
NEW BUSINESS 8.0 New Business
8.1 Rural Community Hall Policy #15-13
15/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct administration, for
the 2021 budget year, to provide the same funding level that was
provided to the Rural Community Halls listed in Policy #15-13, in
2020.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.2 Rural Development Network (RDN) Rural Immigration
Project- Central Alberta
16/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council directs Administration to
sign a Letter of Support for use by the Rural Development Network in
application of the Community Capacity for Newcomer Integration
Grant.
CARRIED
8.3 Kneehill Regional Partnership- Partnership Exploration
17/21 Councillor King moved that Council submit the following initiatives to
the Kneehill Regional Partnership as options for exploring
regionalization or regional partnerships:
1. Regional Marketing and Tourism Campaign
2. Review of Doctor Recruitment and Retention Task Force
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.4 Kneehill Regional Partnership- Training Partnerships
18/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council submit the following
initiatives to the Kneehill Regional Partnership as options for exploring
regionalization or regional partnerships:
1. Prospective Councillor Training
2. Purchasing Law
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DISPOSITION OF
DELEGATION
BUSINESS
9.0 Disposition of Delegation Business & Public Hearing Business
9.1 STARS Air Ambulance
19/21 Councillor King moved that Council receive the presentation from
STARS Air Ambulance for information, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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COUNCIL REPORTS 10.0 Council and Committee Reports
10.1 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services-
Minutes were provided from the September 15, 2020 meeting.
20/21 Councillor King moved that Council receive the Council and
Committee reports as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL ACT LIST 11.0 Council Follow-Up Action List
21/21 Councillor Christie moved that Council receive for information the
Council Follow-Up Action List as presented.
CARRIED
CLOSED SESSION 12.0 Closed Session
22/21 Councillor King moved that Council convene in Closed Session to
discuss the following listed below at 10:17 a.m.:
Intergovernmental Relations (FOIP, Section 21)
Third Party Business Interest (FOIP, Section 16 & 25)
Third Party Business Interest (FOIP, Section 16 & 25)
Personnel (FOIP, Section 17)
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The following people were in attendance of the Closed Session to
provide a report and advise Council:
Mike Haugen, CAO
Laurie Watt, Director of Municipal Services
Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
Carolyn Van der Kuil, Recording Secretary
Debra Grosfield, Protective Services Manager
Dan Marcellus, Fire Chief
23/21 Councillor Christie moved that Council return to open meeting at 12:13
p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12:13 p.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public.
12:13 p.m. - meeting resumed.
13.0 Motions from Closed Session
Councillor Hugo excused himself from voting on motions from closed
session as he could not hear the closed session conversation.
24/21 Councillor King moved that Council accept as information the
Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project and direct
administration to come back to January 26th Council meeting with
options.
CARRIED
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25/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council agrees to entering into a
Tax Agreement with Lynx Energy ULC for the payment of 2020 taxes
over an 18- month payment plan, beginning January 31, 2021 and no
penalties will be assessed and that the 2020 penalties be voided.
CARRIED
26/21 Councillor King moved that Council agrees to entering into a Tax
Agreement with Vantage Point Resources Inc. for the payment of tax
arrears and 2020 taxes and that the agreement shall not exceed 27
months, no further penalties will be assessed, and the 2020 penalties be
voided.
CARRIED
27/21 Councillor Christie moved that Council agrees to entering into a Tax
Agreement with Canstone Energy Ltd. for the payment of tax arrears
and 2020 levies and that the agreement shall not exceed 36 months, no
further penalties will be assessed, and the 2020 penalties be voided.
CARRIED
28/21 Councillor King moved that Council agrees to entering into a Tax
Agreement with Perisson Petroleum Corporation for the payment of tax
arrears and 2020 taxes and that the agreement shall not exceed 12
months and no further penalties will be assessed, and the 2020 penalties
be voided.
CARRIED
29/21 Councillor King moved that Council agrees to entering into a Tax
Agreement with High Point Oil Inc., for the payment of tax arrears and
2020 taxes and that the agreement shall not exceed 36 months, for full
re-payment of the tax arrears and 2020 levies, no further penalties will
be assessed, and the 2020 penalties be voided.
CARRIED
30/21 Councillor Penner moved that Council moved to pay the Southern
Alberta Energy for Waste Association invoice for the 2021 budget year.
CARRIED
31/21 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct administration to
request a specific and precise request from the Trochu Housing
Corporation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
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Jerry Wittstock
Reeve
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Mike Haugen
CAO
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Delegation Request Form
Please submit completed form to
carolyn.vanderkuil@kneehillcounty.com
This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act and will be used in scheduling you as a delegation before Council. If you have any questions about the collection of
this information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541.
Regular Council Meeting Date & Time: January 26, 2021 @ 8:35 a.m.
GUIDELINES
Presentations are not to exceed 15 minutes, including questions, unless permitted by Council.
The Delegation Request Form and related documents will become part of the public record and
will be released/published in the agenda and minutes and will be made available to the pubic in
a variety of methods.
Persons interested in requesting a presentation to Kneehill County Council must supply all
pertinent information including handouts, PowerPoint Presentations no later than 4:00 p.m. on
the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Tuesday meeting. If your material is not published in the
agenda, bring ten (10) copies with you to the meeting. Note: distributed documents will
become part of the public record.
The County’s Council meetings are video recorded and live-streamed on the County’s website.
Please submit completed form to carolyn.vanderkuil@kneehillcounty.com
PRESENTER DETAILS
Name: (Person Making
presentation) Sam Smalldon (Maybe Barry Kletke too)
Company or Group Represented: Trochu Housing Corporation
Contact Number:
Email:
Mailing Address: Box 340 Trochu, AB T0M 2C0
MEETING DETAILS
Please Note:
Regular Council Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month unless otherwise
posted. Please see Kneehill County Website or contact Administration for more information.
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Delegation Request Form
Please submit completed form to
carolyn.vanderkuil@kneehillcounty.com
This personal information is being collected under the authority of Section (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act and will be used in scheduling you as a delegation before Council. If you have any questions about the collection of
this information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541.
PRESENTATION TOPIC
Will the presentation require PowerPoint facilities? Yes No
The topic of the discussion is (be specific, provide details, and attach additional information, if
required so that all necessary details may be considered.):
Will forward (via email) a formal request letter as soon as possible.
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION
☐ Information Only ☒ Request Action/Support ☐ Request Funds ☐ Other
Desired Resolution (What is the decision you are asking to make?)
Will be formally written on the formal request letter that will be sent as soon as possible.
Have you included all attachments?
Does your summary contain all pertinent information?
Have you provided enough information to enable Council to make an informed decision?
Have you reviewed your presentation to ensure that it will fit within the specified timelines?
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
5.4.1
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Version: 2020-01
Subject: Capital Replacements for Fire
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Presented By: Debra Grosfield, Manager of Protective Services &
Dan Marsellus, Rural Fire Chief
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council increases the level of service of Tender replacements to purchase a
Tender with pump capability, increasing the purchase from $475,000 to $575,000
on the Capital Equipment Plan (CEP).
That Council increases the level of service for Brush Truck replacements to
purchase Type 6 Trucks increasing the purchase from $100,000 to $200,000 on the
CEP.
That Council recommends the CEP annual contribution be increased by $66,335 in
the 2021 proposed budget.
Background/
Proposal
Torrington Tender 45 is past due in our capital replacement plan, already pushed
back one year into 2021.
Through the ICF negotiations, we have taken on replacement of the Brush Truck in
Carbon, also placed in our capital replacement plan for 2021.
In the November 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting, Administration was to
return to Council with some more research on whether to increase the level of
service by purchasing a Tender Combo Unit instead of only a Tender, and
purchasing a different type of Brush Truck for Carbon, also increasing the level of
service.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
There are many options for fire apparatus. Kneehill County Fire has reviewed what
apparatus could be more advantageous in certain areas to provide different levels
of service.
Options including decreasing the level of service, maintaining the level of service,
and increasing the level of service in regards to fire apparatus on our capital
replacement plan.
Tender Replacement - Torrington Station in 2021 (6 tenders in fleet):
Option 1: Decreasing level of service
• water hauler only in this hall, no pump
• delay the purchase of this tanker until 2022
• $450-475,000
Option 2: Maintaining level of service
• Replacement of tanker with same or slight increase in water capacity,
no pump, and a single use resource.
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Version: 2019-01
• Current water capacity is 1470 imp gal (6682L) and has 14 minutes of
water supply.
• Use of mutual aid to combat fires. A fire doubles in size every 30
seconds. The more proper resources you can get there quicker the
higher the success rate.
• Cost per unit $475,000
Option 3: Increasing level of service (RECOMMENDED)
• Multi-use equipment results in quicker fire knockdown/possible loss
reduction (with having pumping capability)
• Combination units increase the capability of the responding
department in the initial intervention stages of fighting fires, Motor
Vehicle Collision scene safety, and on larger mutual aid scenes.
• This will give the best service over the years of service and increase
the safety on scene when an incident commander needs the
resources immediately.
• Reduces firefighter fatigue and increased safety standards, including
decontamination option
• Water capacity to increase to 3000 imp gal (13638L) and has 25
minutes of water supply
• Cost per unit $575,000
Brush Truck Replacement - Carbon Station in 2021 (5 Brush Trucks in fleet):
Option 1: Decreasing level of service
• ICF agreement doesn’t state replacement year, however it is a 2004
truck with a life expectancy of 15 years… putting the replacement at
2019 (assumption of agreement was replacement in 2021).
• Costs unknown/agreement related
Option 2: Maintaining level of service
• Currently a low end Type 6: Ultra high pressure pump with 300 US Gal
(1135L) tank and 19 L foam capacity mounted on a donated pick-up
truck, including 4 wildland backpacks.
• Can make minor improvements to existing set up (cabinets, new
nozzles, scene lighting)
• Cost of $120,000
Option 3: Increasing level of service (RECOMMENDED)
• Purchase a true Type 6: Dual high pressure and normal pressure
pumps
• Cost per unit $200,000
Capital Replacement Plan
Should these recommendations be adopted, the Capital Replacement Plan would
have further impacts:
• Changing all 6 tenders from $475,000 to $575,000
• Changing all 5 brushes from $100,000 to $200,000
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AGENDA ITEM #
5.4.1
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Version: 2019-01
Financial
Implications:
SHORT TERM IMPACTS:
Recommended Changes to 2021 Capital Budget:
• 2021 - Torrington Tender from $475,000 to 575,000
• 2021 - Carbon Brush from $100,000 to $200,000
LONG TERM IMPACTS:
Tenders – useful life 20 years; 6 units
Option Purchase Price Annual
Contribution
per unit
Change in
annual
contribution
per unit
Change in
annual
contribution
on fleet
1 $450,000 $22,500 (1,250) (7,500)
2 $475,000 $23,750 $0 $0
3 $575,000 $28,750 $5,000 $30,000
Brush Trucks – useful life 15 years; 5 units
Option Purchase Price Annual
Contribution
per unit
Change in
annual
contribution
per unit
Change in
annual
contribution
on fleet
1 $100,000 Delay $6,666 $0 $0
2 $120,000 $8,000 $1,334 $5,336
3 $200,000 $13,333 $6,667 $33,335
Council Options:
1. Approve the recommendation as presented.
2. Amend the recommendation by choosing another option.
3. Administration to come back with other options and more research.
Recommended
Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☐ Public Notification
☒ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☒ Other-
Through ICF Agreements on Fire
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Follow-up
Actions:
Changes to the 2021 Budget and Capital Replacement Plan, as per Council
motions.
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director of Community Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Version: 2020-01
Subject: Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project Change Request
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Presented By: Debra Grosfield, Manager of Protective Services &
Dan Marsellus, Rural Fire Chief
Link to Strat Plan: Improving Fiscal Sustainability
Recommended
Motion:
1.That Council change the scope of the emergency communications upgrade
project to AFRRCS instead of Digital System with AFRRCS supplemental.
2.That Council direct Administration to review the ICF Fire Agreements to
ensure whether a clarification/MOU is needed with all contracted
municipalities in regards to the communications system.
Background/
Proposal
August 2019 COUNCIL: The RFP for Emergency Communications System
Upgrade was issued for an assessment on our current situation. The results had
shown areas of poor coverage in all of the fire districts, and countywide problems
with communications on fire scenes, potentially putting our first responders at risk.
The consoles in the tower buildings for 911 emergencies are from 2001 and 2008,
putting some long past their replacement life span of 12 years.
Following the assessment of the system, an RFD was taken to Council in March
2020 to move forward with Request for Proposals for a “Digital Emergency
Communications System with AFRRCS option”.
June 2020 COUNCIL: Results received from April 2020 RFP & Recommendation to
adjust the capital project from $310,000 to $960,250. In order to award the contract,
administration proposed to amend the Budget to purchase system and components
outright:
a)Base funding required $615,000 for our recommended proponent
b)Core Infrastructure Assessment (base stability and fall protection)
required $110,000
c)Repairs to grounding, electrical at all sites $110,000
d)Contingency 15% due to the variables in this system $125,250
TOTAL for Upgrade RFP (no new towers): $960,250
TOTAL in Project #B1943: $310,000 + 650,250 = $960,250
Council decision based on Phase 1 of Communications Upgrade RFP:
June 2020 MOTION: “Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize a
budget amendment for Capital Project #B1943 from $310,000 to $960,250 with
funds to come from the Contingency Reserve with additional funding in the
amount of $300,000 to be placed in the 2021 Capital Budget for potential
purchase/replacement of the Trochu Tower.”
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Impacts to the Digital with AFRRCS Project:
1.Sarcee and Linden tower twists – over-weighted, and unable to support
broadband options
2.Repairs to the tower system, and further impacts to capital replacement
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4. Trochu Tower – not able to co-locate with AFRRCS tower
5. Trochu Tower – not able to purchase RCMP tower on site currently used
6. Original report in Phase 1 did not show impact of the current state of
towers, further assessment now completed
7. Drumheller fire now has access to AFRRCS
8. Financial Sustainability – recognizing these impacts will now not support
financial efficiency
Full report as attached.
Financial
Implications:
2020 Capital Budget $960,000 Digital System with AFRRCS supplemental
2021 Capital Budget $300,000 Trochu Tower in 2021 (NOT YET APPROVED IN
2021 CAPITAL BUDGET)
OPTION 1: Current Digital Contract is $650,000
Plus, IMPACTS identified above = $1,130,800 to 1,294,000
(incl Trochu Tower Replacement 2021)
Plus, annual operating ($44,000)
Plus, capital replacement ($220,000/year to replace 4 towers within 5 yrs)
OPTION 2: AFRRCS Proposal is between $771,077 to 865,077
Plus, annual operating ($12,000)
Plus, operating old system for Operations in 2021 and 22 ($24,000)
Decommission our Tower System in 2022
Council Options:
1. Approve the recommendation as presented.
2. Leave the project scope as Digital with AFRRCS supplemental.
3. Administration to come back with other options.
Recommended
Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☐ Public Notification
☒ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☒ Other-
Fire Chiefs and CAO’s were consulted via phone in regards to the latest impact,
no decisions were made.
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Impact report on Project B1943
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration to confirm the ICF sub agreement for fire reflects the decision made.
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director of Community Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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pg. 1 Emergency Communications System Project B1943 Jan. 26, 2021
Report to Council on External Impacts to Project B1943
Prepared by Deb Grosfield and Dan Marsellus – January 26, 2021
1. RECOMMENDATION
1. Cancellation of Agreement with WestCan for a Digital with AFRRCS supplemented system.
2. Approval of AFRRCS system for Emergency Communications System (with handhelds to be decided).
3. Administration to review the ICF Fire Agreements to ensure whether a clarification/MOU is needed with
all contracted municipalities in regards to the communications system.
2. IMPACTS TO THE ORIGINAL PROJECT
Issued Identified Evidence Impact to Project $ of Impact
1 Sarcee and Linden
Towers twisted
Tower Analysis
by Westcan
- alternative solution to no new towers… $10K
plus $400/month ongoing (Annually $4800)
+ 10K + 4800
annually
2 Repairs to tower system
(Carbon, Wimborne)
Tower Analysis
by Westcan
- maintenance: corrosion, grounding, re-
alignment, tensions
- not in compliance with CSA Standard S37-18
+ $60,000 –
100,000, & capital
replacement within
5 years
3 Security and Risk Tower Analysis
by Westcan &
Known Risk
- Anti-climb for all towers $10K each x 4
- Fencing at Wimborne, Sarcee and Linden
$30,000
- No as-built drawings; no engineer will sign
off on the foundation of any towers unless
further in-depth analysis completed. $0 (no)
+ $70,000
4 Trochu Tower unable to
co-locate with AFRRCS
tower
Emails & Calls
with AFRRCS
- No was received to co-locate on AFRRCS
tower, thus looking at alternative: purchasing
RCMP tower, lease option.
- New tower $300-400K
+ $300,000
(motion in Council
to bring back as a
Capital Budget 21
item)
5 Trochu Tower – RCMP
purchase option
Emails & Calls
with RCMP
- Not available as option - received no to
purchase as a possible solution, as the tower
is out of date.
6 Original report received
in Phase 1 of RFP
(project)
Bearcom
Consulting
- Original report did not identify these issues
with the existing tower system, other than
grounding work and maintenance on all
towers
- This report set us down the path of Digital
with supplemental AFRRCS
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7 Drumheller Fire now
has access to AFRRCS
(partially)
Drumheller
Protective
Services
- When originally taken to Council, a digital
recommendation was that we would not be
able to communicate with Drumheller Fire
Department if we went full AFRRCS, however
they have now set up AFRRCS and will be
moving towards this as well.
8 Financial Sustainability Assessment of
impacts
- Cost of Digital system upfront is now $1.2M
with building Trochu tower
- Cost of AFRRCS upfront is $700-780,000
- Long term impacts with capital replacement
of all towers is substantial at $150,000 each
for Sarcee and Linden, $400,000 each for
Carbon and Wimborne.
1.2M compared to
780,000
Capital needs to
replace 4 towers in
next 5 years =
$1.1M
Objective of Project: To ensure the safety of firefighters through a reliable radio communications system.
Objective of Project: AS IT RELATES TO OUR STRATEGIC PLAN: To ensure fiscal sustainability.
4. AFRRCS OVERVIEW
Following many discussions with the provincial body that manages AFRRCS, they want all first responders
on this provincial system to streamline communications throughout the province. Thus their reluctance
to co-locate equipment, even for just a short while (5-7 years until we transition).
Advantages Disadvantages
Provincial Tower and Repeater System owned and
maintained by Province.
Won’t have broadband capabilities, however may sell
towers to private business.
Licensing $9K/year instead of $20,000 for two systems
(digital with afrrcs), $9,000 currently.
Won’t have system for HAMM radio (current user),
broadband agreements to be terminated (2
companies), and public works would not have access
(grader operators).
Following decommission of tower system, no
insurance, power, security, maintenance, phone lines,
lease agreements (Approx per year $20,000).
Impact to municipalities for replacement of radios (or
additional radios depending on decisions).
NO further capital required for tower infrastructure. Cost of handheld radios increases. See table below.
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5. IMPACTS TO OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
Municipalities:
Fire Chiefs were consulted in spring of 2020 at a Fire Chiefs Committee Meeting where it was decided to recommend to
Council(s) to go ahead with a Digital System with AFRRCS supplemented to slowly transition in 5-7 years into AFRRCS. The
transition was to buy time for handheld radios to come down in price in regards to replacement of these for all members in
our service area.
A letter was sent to the CAO’s describing the project in detail on October 5, 2020.
Fire Chiefs and CAO’s were consulted via phone in December 2020 following the impact report we received in regards to the
tower system infrastructure assessment. The key message was that no decisions had been made, however it was to make
them aware that changes may need to occur in regards to the entire communications system.
Handhelds have historically been operating costs of each municipality, while the tower system and truck radios have been
under Kneehill County.
All Fire Departments involved in providing our fire service are using one of 2 response apps as another layer of notification for
response. Active 911 is used by 4 departments and I Am Responding is used by 2. These apps provide extra information to
the responders for mapping of the incident location and providing a quick view of where members are in relation to the fire
hall or incident. Active 911 has extra features that allow for pre-planning notes such as lock boxes for keys, hydrant locations
and other useful options that have yet to be fully utilized. Currently neither app allows for radio voice transmission to be
heard by responders. These apps allow first responders to be alerted to a call and prepare for quickest routes to the incident
but are still limited in their scope.
Kneehill County Operations:
• Parks & Utilities no longer use in-truck radios
• Utilities (Water) uses the towers for private internet service for wireless monitors on pumphouses and
reservoirs.
• Aqua 7 uses the towers for monitoring.
• Transportation installs radios in new equipment, however use is limited due to changing technologies (cell
phones and 2 way radios).
• Transportation preference would be to delete the radio use in units look at 2 way radios for certain
equipment needs and/or cell phones (annual cost of approximately $10,000).
• Working Alone - We have Fleet Complete in our units that has GPS and it can be set up to alert supervisors
if communication is lost for certain amounts of time.
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6. FINANCIAL IMPACTS
2020 Capital Budget $960,000 Digital System with AFRRCS supplemental
2021 Capital Budget $300,000 Trochu Tower in 2021 (NOT YET APPROVED IN 2021 CAPITAL BUDGET)
OPTION 1: Current Digital Contract is $650,000
Plus IMPACTS identified above = $1,130,800 – 1,294,000 (incl Trochu Tower Replacement 2021)
Plus annual operating ($44,000)
Plus capital replacement ($220,000/year to replace 4 towers within 5 years)
OPTION 2: AFRRCS Proposal is between $771,077 to 865,077
Plus annual operating ($12,000)
Plus, operating old system in 2021 and 2022 ($24,000)
Decommission in 2022
Re-evaluating Project following Tower Assessments
DIGITAL with AFRRCS capabilities AFRRCS
$100,000 Tower System maintenance in 2021
$ 70,000 Tower System security in 2021
$ 14,800 Tower System (Linden and Sarcee alternative
solution, leaving twists)
$660,000 Base cost of contract with WestCan
(incl handhelds and mobile repeaters)
$300,000 Trochu Tower replacement
$ 20,000 Annual costs for insurance, licensing
$ 6,000 Annual costs for AFRRCS licensing
$ 8,000 Annual maintenance costs
$1,178,800
$ 0 Tower System
$ 90,000 Mobile Repeaters to supplement system
$189,000 Truck radios (27x$7K)
$498,750 Handhelds #1* (120 firefighters Acme, Carbon,
Linden, Trochu, Three Hills, Torrington x $3750)
$ 9,000 Annual licensing
$786,750
+ OUT COSTS & ADMINISTRATIVE (78,327)
$38,327 Material costs by Westcan spent to date
$15,000 *Re-shelving fees for digital radios Westcan
$15,000 Engineering, Project Management Westcan
$10,000 Mapping, administrative
$865,077
NOTE: We purchased the Radios ($301,540) from WestCan,
however they are returnable for the re-shelving fee
included above as part of the “out” on the agreement.
ANNUAL OPERATING: DIGITAL ANNUAL OPERATING: AFRRCS
Annual costs include insurance (5K), licensing for Digital
(15K) and AFRRCS (6K), land rentals (8K), tower
maintenance (8K)
Capital replacement of towers (not currently budgeted for…
$220,000 per year to replace in 5 years).
Approx 42K annually
+ $220,000 for 5 years to replace towers by 2025
Annual costs include insurance (3K), licensing for AFRRCS
only (9K), and radio replacements (each municipality would
be responsible for this).
Approx 12K annually
Decommissioning of towers in future operating costs
(~$20K)
*Handheld Radio Options listed below.
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7. RADIO REQUIREMENTS/OPTIONS
Fire Department OPTION #1
Radios by Membership
OPTION #2
Radios by Truck seating
OPTION #3 Truck Seating
plus Officers for Safety
Torrington 19 Handhelds, 4 Mobiles,
1 repeater
17 Handhelds, 4 Mobiles,
1 repeater
1 handheld radio per member
on scene and 1 mobile in each
apparatus, Command has 2 to
monitor dispatch and tactical
network. 1 x mobile repeater
needed for low coverage areas
Trochu 24 Handhelds, 4 Mobiles,
1 repeater
17 Handhelds, 4 Mobiles,
1 repeater
Same as above
Three Hills 21 Handhelds, 6 Mobiles 21 Handheld, 6 Mobiles Same as above but no repeater
needed
Linden 32 Handhelds, 3 Mobiles 17 Handheld, 3 Mobiles Same as above but no repeater
needed
Acme 19 Handhelds, 5 Mobiles 22 Handhelds, 5 Mobiles Same as above but no repeater
needed
Carbon 16 Handhelds, 4 Mobiles,
1 repeater
17 Handhelds, 4 Mobiles,
1 repeater
Same as Trochu
Kneehill County FC
and DEM
2 Handhelds, 1 Mobile 2 Handhelds, 1 Mobile 2 Handhelds, 1 mobile
Totals 133 Handhelds,
27 Mobiles, 3 Repeaters
113 Handhelds, 27 Mobiles,
3 Repeaters
120 Handhelds, 27 Mobiles,
3 Repeaters
Hand held $3750
each (AFRRCS)
$498,750.00 $423,750.00 $450,000.00
Mobile $7000 $189,000.00 $189,000.00 $189,000.00
Repeater $30000 $90,000.00 $90,000.00 $90,000.00
AFRRCS $777,750.00 $702,750.00 $729,000.00
Highlighted is used in calculation above.
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8. COVERAGE MAPS
AFRRCS – Hwy 575
and Hwy 9 area
Digital – Carbon to
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Digital – Torrington and
Wimborne Area
AFRRCS – Torrington and
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Digital – Trochu and Huxley
Area
AFRRCS – Trochu and Huxley
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
5.4.3
Page 1 of 2
Version: 2020-01
Subject: RCMP and Council’s Priorities
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Presented By: Debra Grosfield, Manager of Protective Services
Link to Strat Plan: Preserving Rural Way of Life
Recommended
Motion:
Council move to set their community priorities in regards to RCMP services as the
following:
Background/
Proposal
Kneehill County has 5 RCMP detachments serving our area; Three Hills, Innisfail,
Drumheller, Beiseker, and Olds. All detachments have Annual Reports that they
would like our priorities to be reflected in their yearly plans.
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Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
RCMP serve our communities with the focus of general administration of justice,
preservation of peace, prevention of crime and enforcement of laws (Provincial,
Federal, and Municipal).
As Administration meets with RCMP, we would like to share Council’s priorities with
each detachment. In order to streamline the Annual Reports, we are asking Council
to define these in an effort to strengthen our partnership.
Municipally, these may include:
• Rural Crime Prevention
• Enforcement support for municipal bylaws
• Regional outreach with partners to facilitate collaboration on enforcement
and public education
• Presence in rural communities
• Presence at rural facilities, parks and community events
• Road safety
• Working with Rural Crime Watch area groups
• Community safety through programs and workshops
Financial
Implications:
No additional costs associated with these priorities.
Council Options:
1. Approve the recommendation as presented.
2. Amend the recommendation as presented.
3. Administration to come back with other options.
Recommended
Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☐ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☒ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Follow-up
Actions:
Set up meetings with RCMP detachments to share Council’s priorities.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2020-02
Subject: TAX CANCELLATION – INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTS
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Prepared By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer
Presented By: Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
Link to Strat Plan: Improving Fiscal Sustainability
Recommended
Motion:
That the amount of $12,599.19 in property taxes be expensed and cancelled on
rolls 32240810200 & 32252631410.
That administration is also directed to void any 2021 penalties currently attached to
these rolls.
Background/
Proposal
The ability for the municipality to collect on tax arrears relating to industrial and
linear tax accounts has become extremely difficult based on decisions of the
Courts. The Virginia Hills decision regarding the validity of linear tax arrears has
made it impossible for municipalities to collect any amounts owing. The Redwater
decision has also affected the oil & gas sector due to the expectations of any
monies left from a bankruptcy be paid first to the AER for reclamation purposes.
Municipal collections are no longer a priority as legislation provided for in the past
due to these decisions.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The accounts in this RFD are for a company that went into bankruptcy a few years
ago and we were waiting for final distribution of funds. A Court Order was received
in October indicating that we would receive no funds from the distribution for our tax
arrears.
The County did receive payment of all levies, it was only penalties that accrued and
were not paid.
The amount of 2021 penalties to be reversed is approximately $251.98. By
reversing these amounts in the 2021 general ledger, we are not artificially showing
revenue that will not be collected.
Financial
Implications:
In anticipation of this situation, the County operating budget for 2021 provided for a
$1,100,000 cancellation budget.
The voided 2021 penalties will reduce the revenues indicated to date against the
2021 budget for tax penalties that are being over-inflated by booking revenues that
will not be received by the municipality.
Council Options:
1. Cancel the outstanding taxes and void the current year penalties as
recommended.
2. Accept as information
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Recommended
Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Follow-up
Actions:
Director Approval:
Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Version: 2020-02
Subject: Master Rates Bylaw #1831
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council give first reading to Bylaw 1831, that being a bylaw to establish rates,
fees and charges for various Operations products, permits and services.
That Council give second reading to Bylaw 1831.
Background/
Proposal
The Municipal Government Act allows Council to pass bylaws regarding municipal
services. Kneehill County has consolidated the fees it charges for providing goods
and services into a Master Rates Bylaw that will be reviewed and updated annually
as part of the County’s budgeting process. Administration has reviewed the rates
established in Bylaw 1795 and is proposing the changes summarized below.
• Dust Control Policy 13-4, was amended to offer dust control after the rebate
period at full cost recovery.
• Planning fees are proposed to be added to align with the new Land Use
Bylaw.
• Non-County Residential Connection Rural Waterline water charge fee
added to align with Policy 14-17 that was newly adopted on June 23, 2020.
• Remove the Agricultural Service Board Rental Equipment. Council moved
to discontinue the rental equipment program at the April 9, 2019 Council
meeting.
• Special events fees are proposed to be added to align with the Special
Events Bylaw passed on May 26, 2020.
• Various textual amendments are proposed to better explain and clarify fees.
• Accessory Building fees amended to be more equitable in relation to the
size of the accessory building.
• FOIP charges to align with the maximum amounts that can be charged to
applicants listed in the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Regulation.
• Fire Inspection fees to align with recommendations following the provincial
audit by AB Safety Codes.
• Animal Control, capturing fee charge proposed to move towards full cost
recovery.
• Road permit fee adjusted to align with provincial regulated fees.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The proposed fee changes are outlined in more detail in Attachment ‘A’ of this
report. The fees in Attachment ‘A” that are highlighted in light green are fee
changes that Administration have not presented to Council, all the other fee
changes Council has reviewed prior.
Financial
Implications:
The proposed fee changes align with the proposed 2021 Operating and Capital
budget.
Council Options:
1. To provide First or First and Second readings to Bylaw 1831.
2. To move all three readings to Bylaw 1831.
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3. That Council provide alternate direction.
Recommended
Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Attachment ‘A’- Breakdown of Proposed New Fees and Fee Changes
Bylaw 1831- New Proposed Master Rates Bylaw
Bylaw 1795- Old Master Rates Bylaw
Follow-up
Actions:
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment “A”- Breakdown of Proposed New Fees and Fee Changes
Proposed New Fees
Fee 2020 Rate Proposed
2021 Rate
Rationale
Operations
Dust Control
Calcium Chloride (after
rebate deadline)
N/A (New Fee) $10.47/metre Policy 13-4 was amended on March
24, 2020 to offer dust control after
the rebate period at cost recovery.
Dust Control
Spec Crude (after rebate
deadline)
N/A (New Fee) $39.35/metre Policy 13-4 was amended on March
24, 2020 to offer dust control after
the rebate period at cost recovery.
Planning
General
Land Use Bylaw Amendment
N/A (New Fee)
$1500.00
New fees to align with the new Land
Use Bylaw, currently this was
included with ASP for $2,000.
Council approved this fee Motion
391/2020
Development Permits- Class
1- Minor Development
Hen License
N/A (New Fee) $30.00
One- time fee
New fee to align with new Land Use
Bylaw, Council approved this fee
Motion 391/2020
Development Permits- Class
2- Residential, Minor
Commercial
Stripping and Excavation
Permit
N/A (New Fee)
$200.00
New fee to align with new Land Use
Bylaw, Council approved this fee
Motion 391/2020
Development Permits- Class
3- Institutional, Commercial
and Light Industrial
RV/Storage
N/A (New Fee)
$300.00
New fee to align with new Land Use
Bylaw, Council approved this fee
Motion 391/2020
Health & Public Services
Uses not already considered
in fee schedule
N/A (New Fee) $400.00 New fee to align with new Land Use
Bylaw, Council approved this fee
Motion 391/2020
Cannabis, Micro-Cultivation,
Micro-Processing, Nursery
N/A (New Fee) $400.00 New fee to align with new Land Use
Bylaw, Council approved this fee
Motion 391/2020
Cannabis, Sale License
(Medical)
N/A (New Fee) $500.00 New fee to align with new Land Use
Bylaw, Council approved this fee
Motion 391/2020
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Development Permits- Class
4- Major Commercial,
Industrial and Recreation
Cannabis, Sale License (Non-
Medical)
N/A (New Fee)
$500.00
New fee to align with new Land Use
Bylaw, Council approved this fee
Motion 391/2020
Cannabis, Retail Sales N/A (New Fee) $500.00 New fee to align with new Land Use
Bylaw, Council approved this fee
Motion 391/2020
Cannabis, Standard
Cultivation & Processing
N/A (New Fee) $500.00 New fee to align with new Land Use
Bylaw, Council approved this fee
Motion 391/2020
Development Permits- Class
5- Food Trucks and Mobile
Vendors- Keivers Lake
Campground, Orkney View
Point
Food
No Food
Season
Food- $500.00
No Food-
$350.00
N/A (New Fee)
Removed
$250.00
New fee structure to align with new
Land Use Bylaw, Council approved
this fee Motion 391/2020
Month N/A (New Fee) $100.00
Weekend N/A (New Fee) $50.00
Development Permits- Class
5- Food Trucks and Mobile
Vendors- Braconnier’s Dam
Campground, Swalwell Dam
Campground, Torrington
Campground
Food
No Food
Season
Food- $400.00
No Food-
$200.00
N/A (New Fee)
Removed
$150.00
New fee structure to align with new
Land Use Bylaw, Council approved
this fee Motion 391/2020
Month N/A (New Fee) $75.00
Weekend N/A (New Fee) $50.00
Development Permits- Class
5- Food Trucks and Mobile
Vendors- Horseshoe Canyon
Food
No Food
Season
Food- $1,250
No Food-
$1000.00
N/A (New Fee)
$625.00
New fee structure to align with new
Land Use Bylaw, council approved
this fee Motion 391/2020
Month N/A (New Fee) $150.00
Weekend N/A (New Fee) $50.00
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Development Permits- Class
6- Exceptions
Public Events<= 150 people
N/A (New Fee) $100.00 New fee structure to align with new
Special Events Bylaw passed on May
26, 2020.
Public Events=> 150 people N/A (New Fee) $200.00 New fee structure to align with new
Special Events Bylaw passed on May
26, 2020.
Gas Installations
Grain Dryer Homeowner
N/A (New Fee) $200.00 New fee structure to align with new
Land Use Bylaw, council approved
this fee Motion 391/2020
Gas Installations
Grain Dryer Contractor
N/A (New Fee) $150.00 New fee structure to align with new
Land Use Bylaw, council approved
this fee Motion 391/2020
Utilities and Environmental Services
Water Charges
Non-County Residential
Connection Rural Waterline
N/A (New Fee) $15,000 To align with Policy #14-17, Non-
County Residential Connection Rural
Waterline that was passed on June
23, 2020.
Protective Services
Fire Safety Codes Inspection
Services
Inspection (Licensing, onsite
pre and during construction)
N/A (New Fee)
$100.00 per
hour
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Occupancy Load Certificates
N/A (New Fee) $100.00 per
hour
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Fire Code Plan Review
N/A (New Fee) $150.00 per
hour
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Re-inspections N/A (New Fee) $175.00 per
hour
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Mileage N/A (New Fee) $.75/km To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Special Events Floor Plan
Review and Inspection
N/A (New Fee) $150.00 per
hour
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Inspections done by Third
Party Contractor
N/A (New Fee) At Cost To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council. and to
move towards cost recovery.
Fire Safety Codes
Investigation Services
N/A (New Fee) $150.00 per
hour
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
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Fire Investigation Services
(each officer)
Witness/Litigation Services
N/A (New Fee) $150.00 per
hour
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Lab Reporting
Administrative, Imagery
N/A (New Fee) $150.00 per
hour
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Investigations done by Third
Party Contractor
N/A (New Fee) At Cost To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council. and to
move towards cost recovery.
Mileage N/A (New Fee) $.75/km To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Animal Control
Capturing Fee
N/A (New Fee) At Cost Move towards Cost Recovery.
Proposed Changes to Existing Fees
Fee 2020 Rate Proposed
2021 Rate
Rationale
Operations
Dust Control
Calcium Chloride (During
scheduled time for rebate)
$5.24/metre $5.24/metre Policy 13-4 was amended on March
24, 2020. No change to rate, but
change to title to show the
difference between rebate cost and
cost recovery rate.
Dust Control
Spec Crude (During
scheduled time for rebate)
$34.11/metre $34.11/metre Policy 13-4 was amended on March
24, 2020. No change to rate, but
change to title to show the
difference between rebate cost and
cost recovery rate.
Road Permit
Fixed Fee Road Permit
$25.00 $20.00 New fee structure to align with
provincial regulated fee.
Services to Other
Municipalities
Equipment/Services
Same Include “or as
per
agreement”
To align with the ICF agreements
with neighbouring municipalities
that were put in place in 2020.
Road Product
*Sand and Salt Mixture will
not be sold to private
individuals or businesses
Kneehill County
Cost
Kneehill
County Cost
Policy #13-24-1 was deleted on
August 18, 2020. Rate didn’t
change but the statement from the
deleted policy moved to Master
Rates.
Planning and Development
General $2000.00 $2000.00 To align with new Land Use Bylaw,
fee didn’t change just the title as
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ASP/LUB Amendment
Review – ASP Review
the Land Use Bylaw Amendment is
on its own now listed under new
fees.
Development Permits- Class
1- Minor Development
Alternative Energy
$100.00/each Removed Removed- captured through safety
codes. Council approved this
change 391/2020.
Accessory Buildings 200-499
Sq Ft
Accessory Buildings > 500 sq
ft
Accessory Buildings 200-
1000 sq ft
Accessory Buildings 1001-
2500 sq ft
Accessory Buildings > 2500
sq ft
$50.00/each
$100.00/each
Removed
Removed
$50.00/each
$100.00/each
$200.00/each
Due to the variety of sizes within
accessory buildings, the Planning
Department is recommending fees
that will be equitable in relation to
those sizes.
Development Permits- Class
4- Major Commercial,
Industrial and Recreation
Solar Farm Solar Generation
for Distribution
$500 +
$50/acre
$500 +
$50/acre
To align with new Land Use Bylaw,
fee didn’t change, just the title.
Council approved this change
391/2020.
Gas Installation
Propane Tank Sets
Propane Tank Set and Swap
Out (Includes Connection)
$100.00 $100.00 To align with new Land Use Bylaw,
fee didn’t change, just the title for
better clarification.
Agricultural Service Board
ASB Rental Equipment
Cattle Scale (free to 4-H)
$100.00 per
day
Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
Brillion Grass Seeder $175.00 per
day
Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
Hayland/Pasture Float $225.00 per
day
Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
No Till Drill $20/acre-
$400/day
Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
Pasture Sprayer $150.00 per
day
Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
Portable Loading Chute $100 per day Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
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Solar Watering System $150.00 per
week
Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
Spreaders $30.00 per day Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
Hand Crank Spreader Free use
Agreement
Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
Livestock Tag Reader Free- Use
Agreement
Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
Ag Plastic Recycling Roller $50.00 per day Removed April 9, 2019, Council moved to
discontinue the rental equipment
program. All equipment sold.
Administration and Finance
FOIP Services
Searching for, locating and
retrieving a record
$7.50 per ¼
hour
$6.75 per ¼
hour
To align with the maximum
amounts that can be charged to
applicants listed in the Alberta
Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Regulation.
Paper copies color up to 8
1/2” X 14”
$.50 per page $.50 per page Amended for better clarification
Paper copies, Black and
White up to 8 ½” X 14”
$.25 per page Added for better clarification
Preparing and handling a
record for disclosure
$7.50 per ¼
hour
$6.75 per ¼
hour
To align with the maximum
amounts that can be charged to
applicants listed in the Alberta
Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Regulation.
Protective Services
Inspections for Licensing
and Insurance
Small Business
Multiple Occupancy
All Other Occupancies
$75.00
$150.00
$150.00
Plus travel @KC
Rates)
Removed
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
Occupant Load Calculation
Report
Small Business
Multiple Occupancy
All Other Occupancies
$75.00
$150.00
$150.00
Plus travel @KC
Rates)
Removed
To align with recommendations
made following the provincial audit
by AB Safety Codes Council.
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BYLAW NO 1831
MASTER RATES BYLAW
BEING A BYLAW OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO ESTABLISH
RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR VARIOUS GOODS, LICENSES, PERMITS AND SERVICES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000,
as amended, a Municipal Council has authority to govern and the authority to pass Bylaws respecting
the municipality, including services provided by or on behalf of the Municipality; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000,
as amended, a Municipal Council has authority to govern and the authority to pass Bylaws respecting
the municipality, including establishing fees for licenses, permits and approvals that are higher for
persons or businesses who do not reside or maintain a place of business in the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council deems it appropriate to establish rates, fees and charges for the
various licenses, permits, goods and services, provided by Kneehill County; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as
follows:
1. This bylaw shall be cited as the Master Rates Bylaw.
2. The annual rates, fees, and charges for various goods, licenses, permits and services shall be
established as per Schedule “A”, attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
3. Master Rates Bylaw 1795 is hereby repealed
4. That this bylaw shall take effect at third reading.
READ a first time on this Xth day of January, 2021.
READ a second time on this Xth day of January, 2021.
READ a third time and final time of this Xth day of January, 2021.
Reeve
Jerry Wittstock
Date Bylaw Signed
Chief Administrative Officer
Mike Haugen
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Schedule ‘A’
Master Rates
** MOST GOODS AND SERVICES LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO GST **
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Aerial Photos
Description Fee
Land Owners No Fee
Others $0.25 each
Geo-Referenced Photos
Description Fee
Set up fee & first ¼ $50.00
Additional quarters $25.00
Kneehill County Maps
Description Fee
24 inch – regular $10.00 each
32 inch – regular $15.00 each
32 inch – laminated $35.00 each
42 inch – regular $20.00 each
42 inch – laminated $40.00 each
60 inch – regular $30.00 each
On CD $10.00 each
Map Book $25.00 each
Mailing Tube $10.00 each
Shipping Charges $10.00 each
Custom Plotter (Scanned)
Description Fee
24 inch $50.00 each
32 inch $75.00 each
42 inch $100.00 each
60 inch $150.00 each
Map scanned and put on CD $75.00 each
Fax Charges
Description Fee
Alberta(Local) $0.50 per page
Out of province $1 per page
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Flags
Description Fee
County $70 each
Photocopies
Description Fee
Ratepayers/Non- staff $0.50 per page
Staff $0.10 per page
Late Penalty Charges
Description Fee
Account Receivable Billings 1.5% per month
NSF Returned Cheque
Description Fee
NSF Returned Cheque $30.00 each
Tax Certificates
Description Fee
Tax Certificate $20.00 each
Tax Registration $100.00/file
Well Drilling Equipment Tax
Description Fee
As per Municipal Government Act http://www.qp.alberta.ca
Assessment Sheets
Description Fee
Assessment Summary or Detail Sheet (Free to
Landowner) $5.00 each
Additional pages $1.00 each
Assessment Appeal Fees
Description Fee
Residential & Farm (Refundable if Successful) $50.00 each
Non-Residential (Refundable if Successful):
Assessment Value of $1.00 to $500,000 $100.00 each
Assessment value of $500,001 to $5,000,000 $200.00 each
Assessment value of $5,000,001 and above $500.00 each
Reports/Details/Photocopies $5.00 each
Election
Description Fee
Nomination Paper Filing Fee $100.00
FOIP Services
Description Fee
Searching for, locating and retrieving a record $7.50 $6.75 per 1/4 hour
Producing a copy of a record:
Paper copies color up to 8 ½” X 14” $0.50 per page
Paper copies Black & White
up to 8 ½” X 14” $0.25 per page
Electronic copies (i.e. USB) Cost
Large Format (i.e. maps) Cost
Preparing and handling a record for disclosure $7.50 $6.75 per 1/4 hour
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Supervising the examination of a record $7.50 $6.75 per 1/4 hour
Shipping a record or a copy of a record Cost
AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD
ASB Rental Equipment
General
Description Fee
Cattle Scale (Free to 4-H) $100.00 per day min.
Brillion Grass Seeder $175.00 per day min.
Hayland / Pasture Float $225.00 per day min.
No Till Drill - 15' $20/acre - $400/day min
Pasture Sprayer $150.00 per day min.
Portable 12" Loading Chute (Free to 4-H) $100.00 per day min.
Private Land Weed Control $75.00/acre plus chemicals
Solar Watering System (First Time Users; Free 2 Week
Trial) $150.00 per week min.
Spreaders (skid mount pneumatic, mechanical) $30.00 per day min.
Hand Crank Spreader Free- use agreement
Livestock Tag Reader Free- use agreement
AG. Plastic Recycling Roller $50.00 per day
Urban Weed & Pest Inspection Fee $30.00/hr + $0.55/km
Pasture Land Lease Tendered
* There will be an additional cleaning fee of $75 for any rental equipment returned
unclean subject to Management discretion
Gopher Poison
Description Fee
2% Liquid Strychnine Current market price plus 10%
OPERATIONS
Residential
Approaches
Description Fee
Residential/Farm No Fee
Grader
Description Fee
Grading Private Laneway/Snowplowing Services per half
hour $75.00 per half hour
Grading Private Laneway Snowplowing Services exceeding
½ hour $135.00 exceeding ½ hour
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Dust Control
Description Fee
Calcium Chloride (During Scheduled Time for Rebate) $5.24/metre
Spec Crude (During Scheduled Time for Rebate) $34.11 /metre
Calcium Chloride (After Rebate Deadline) $10.47/metre
Spec Crude (After Rebate Deadline) $39.35 /metre
Road Development Assessment Fee
Description Fee
Road Development Assessment Fee $750
Industrial/Commercial
Road Bonds
Description Fee
Road Bonds As per Agreement
Temporary Right of Way Water Line Agreement
Description Fee
Temporary Right of Way Water Line Agreement $300.00
Approaches/Crossings
Description Fee
Pipeline Crossing Application $300.00 each
Approaches $300.00
Road Inspection/ Rig Moves
Description Fee
Inspections $300.00
Road Permit
Description Fee
Fixed Fee Road Permit $25.00 $20.00
Road Development Assessment Fee
Description Fee
Road Development Assessment Fee $750
Services to Other Municipalities
Equipment/Services
Description Fee
Equipment/Services 25% less of Alberta
Roadbuilders and Heavy
Construction Ass’n during
business hours any
Overtime required will be
subjected to 100% of ARHCA
fee applies,
Or as per agreement
Hydro Vac Fee $206.25 this includes two
staff members
Dust Control
Description Fee
Calcium Chloride $10.47/ meter
Spec Crude $39.35/ meter
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Road Product
Description Fee
Road product Kneehill County Cost
*Sand and Salt Mixture will not be sold to private
individuals or businesses
PARKS & CEMETERIES
Braconnier Campground Fees
Tenting per night $15.00
RV/Trailer per night $20.00
Torrington Campground Fees
Tenting per night $15.00
RV/Trailer per night $20.00
Swalwell Campground Fees
Tenting per night $15.00
RV/Trailer per night $20.00
Keiver’s Lake Campground Fees
Tenting per unit per night (non-reservable stalls) $20.00
Un-serviced sites per unit per night (non-reservable stalls) $25.00
Serviced Sites per unit per night (non-reservable) $30.00
Serviced Site (reservable) $30.00
Group Site- RV/Trailer Group per night (minimum of 4 @
$25/unit per night) $25.00
Reservation Deposit for RV Group Site(minimum of 4 units
@ $25/unit per night) $100.00
Group Site- Tents per night (minimum of 4 units @
$20/unit per night) $20.00
Changes to campsite reservations (no charge for
address/name changes-non-refundable) $5.00
Reservation for Day Use Area (not including playground
area) $50.00
* Prepayments and deposits only refunded with 72 hours’ notice.
Firewood
Description Fee
Firewood per bundle $10.00
Mowing
Description Fee
Mowing (per unit per hour) Per Province of Alberta Rates
Commemorative Bench Fee
Description Fee
Commemorative Bench $2,000.00 per bench
Cemetery Plot (2 plot limit)
Description Fee
Resident, Property Owner, former County resident $500.00 each
Non-County Resident-Outside geographic area $1500.00 each
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Cemetery Maintenance
Description Fee
Trochu Catholic $200.00 per year
Roman Catholic Cemetery $200.00 per year
Torrington Trinity Lutheran Cemetery $200.00 per year
Trochu St. John’s Lutheran $200.00 per year
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Burn Permit
Description Fee
Burn Permit No Fee
Inspections for Licensing and Insurance
Description Fee
Small Business $75.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
Multiple Occupancy $150.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
All Other Occupancies $150.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
Occupant Load Calculation and Report
Description Fee
Small Business $75.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
Multiple Occupancy $150.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
All Other Occupancies $150.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
Fire Safety Codes Inspection Services
Description
Inspection (Licensing, onsite pre and during
construction) $100.00 per hour
Occupancy Load Certificates $100.00 her hour
Fire Code Plan Review $150.00 per hour
Re-inspections $175.00 per hour
Mileage $.75/Kilometre
Special Events Floor Plan Review and
Inspection $150.00 per hour
Inspections done by Third Party Contractor At Cost
Fire Safety Codes Investigation Services
Description
Fire Investigation Services (each officer) $150.00 per hour
Witness/Litigation Services $150.00 per hour
Lab Reporting, Administrative, Imagery $150.00 per hour
Investigations done by Third Party
Contractor At Cost
Mileage $.75/Kilometre
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Fireworks
Description Fee
Fireworks Discharge Permit No Fee – In Burn Permit Process
Fire Investigation Services
Description Fee
Each Safety Codes Officer $75.00 per hour (plus travel @KC rates)
Witness Services- Each Safety Codes Officer $100.00 per hour (plus travel @KC rates)
Witness - Civil Litigation $100.00 per hour
Fire Services Fees
Motor Vehicle Collision Rate - Equipment
Charges
Current AB Infrastructure Rate Per unit
Per Hour
Fee for Service Recovery – Per Unit Per Hour AB Infrastructure Rates
Fee for Service Recovery- Materials Actual Expenses/Costs
Mutual Aid Responses- Equipment, Manpower or Other Resources
Description Fee
Mutual Aid Responses- Equipment,
Manpower or Other Resources Pursuant to Mutual Aid Agreements
Animal Control
Description Fee
Annual License Fee - Unaltered or Altered
Dog No Fee each
Replacement Tag $2.00 each
Impound Fee Cost
Boarding Fee Cost
Veterinarian Fee Cost
Kennel License Fee $100.00
Capturing Fee Cost
Peace Officer Bylaw Enforcement
Description Fee
Peace Officer Bylaw Enforcement As per Agreement
Unsightly Properties – Cost of Ordered
Clean-Up As per Municipal Government Act
Mowing Properties (per unit per hour) Per Province of Alberta Rates
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
General
Description Fee
Appeal Fees- owners/adjacent $300.00 each
ASP - New Specific Proposal $5000.00 each
ASP/LUB Amendment /Review ASP Review $2000.00 each
Land Use Bylaw Amendment $1,500.00 each
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Outline/Concept Plan $2500.00 each
Outline/Concept Plan Amendment $1000.00 each
Municipal Development Plan Amendment $2000.00 each
Inter-municipal Development Plan Amendment $2000.00 each
Caveat Discharge $100.00 each
Rural Address Sign $250.00 each
Request For File Search (1/2 hr. min.) $50.00 per hour
Land Use By-Law $20.00 each
Land Use By-Law Maps $25.00 each
Municipal Development Plan $15.00 each
Area Structure Plan - electronic copy $25.00 each
Area Structure Plan – supportive reports electronic $25.00 each
Certificate of Compliance- $100.00 each
Rezoning / Re-designation $900.00 each
Rezoning Direct Control $1,200.00 each
Road Closure Request Application $1,000.00 each
Contravention to Land Use By-Law $1600.00
Development Permits- Class 1 – Minor Development
Description Fee
Additions to Buildings <500 sq. ft $75.00 each
Additions to Buildings >500 sq. ft $100.00 each
Porches $75.00 each
Fences $40.00 each
Signs $75.00 each
Accessory Buildings 200 – 499 1000 sq. ft. $50.00 each
Accessory Buildings >500 sq. ft.1001-2500 sq. ft. $100.00 each
Accessory Buildings >2500 sq. ft. $200.00 each
Temporary Buildings $75.00 > 200 sq. ft. each
Minor Home Occupation $100.00 one-time
Portable Storage Container(s) per Application $50.00 each
Revision to Active DP (Discretionary use/already
permitted) $75.00 each
Alternative Energy Residential $50.00 each
Alternative Energy Non-Residential $100.00 each
Hen License $30.00 one-time fee
Unlisted Similar Use $75.00 each
Development Permits- Class 2- Residential, Minor Commercial and Change in Land Use
Description Fee
Major Home Occupations $200.00
Single Family Dwelling Unit $250.00 Discretionary
Single Family Dwelling Unit $150.00 Permitted
Duplex (2 dwelling units) $250.00 flat fee
Multi-Attached Dwelling (3 or more dwelling units)
$300.00 flat fee plus
$50.00/dwelling
Maximum $15,000.00
Bed and Breakfast $150.00 plus $50.00/unit
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Change in use of land or intensity of use,
where a permit is required $150.00
Livestock Development Permit $100.00
Agricultural Business Use $200.00
Telecommunication towers $300.00
Single wind turbine $400.00
Kennels $300.00
Stripping and Excavation Permit $200.00
Unlisted Similar Use $200.00
Filming Fee – Minor $200.00
Filming Fee – Major $500.00
Development Permits- Class 3- Institutional, Commercial and Light Industrial
Description Fee
RV/Storage $300.00
Compressor Stations, Oilfield Buildings $400.00
Greenhouse (Not include cannabis production) $400.00
Private Schools and churches $400.00
Machinery repair and/or sales $400.00
Restaurants, service stations, hotels, retail and service $400.00
Health & Public Services Uses not already considered in
fee schedule $400.00
Cannabis, Micro-Cultivation, Micro-Processing, Nursery $400.00
Cannabis, Sale License (Medical) $500.00
Unlisted similar use: Refer to following range based on
construction cost (in $)
<500,000 $500.00
500,000 – 2,000,000 $1,000.00
2,000,001 – 5,000,000 $2,000.00
>5,000,000 $4,000.00
Development Permits- Class 4- Major Commercial, Industrial and Recreation
Description Fee
Cannabis, Sale License (Non-Medical) $500.00
Cannabis, Retail Sales (Medical & Non-Medical) $500.00
Cannabis, Standard Cultivation & Processing $500.00
Sand or gravel extraction $750.00 each
Wind Farm Towers $500.00 each
Golf Courses $500.00 each
Campsites (Campgrounds) $500.00 each
Work Camp $500.00 each
Alternative Energy $500.00 each
Unlisted Similar Use $500.00 each
Major Industrial or Processing $1000.00 each
Solar Farm Solar Generation for Distribution $500 + $50/acre
Unlisted similar use: Refer to following range based on
construction cost (in $)
<500,000 $500.00
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500,000 – 2,000,000 $1,500.00
2,000,001 – 5,000,000 $2,500.00
>5,000,000 $5,000.00
Development Permits- Class 5- Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
Description Annual Fee
Keiver’s Lake Campground, Orkney Viewpoint
Food $500.00
No Food $350.00
Season $250.00
Month $100.00
Weekend $50.00
Braconnier’s Dam Campground, Swalwell Dam Campground, Torrington Campground
Food $400.00
No Food $200.00
Season $150.00
Month $75.00
Weekend $50.00
Horseshoe Canyon
Food $1,250.00
No Food $1,000.00
Season $625.00
Month $150.00
Weekend $50.00
Development Permits- Class 6- Exceptions
Description Fee
Non-profit public or community buildings No Fee
Public utility buildings No Fee
Fee For Development Permit After the Fact Double Permit Fee
Variance/Relaxation to Development Application $75.00
Mobile Business License - Resident $100.00
Mobile Business License – Non - Resident $150.00
Public Events <= 150 People $100.00
Public Events > 150 People $200.00
Subdivision Fees
Description Fee
One Parcel $650.00 for 1st parcel
Two Plus Parcels $250.00 Per ea. additional parcel
Time Extensions $250.00
Endorsement Fees
Description Fee
For Each Parcel Created $300.00 For each parcel
Additional Fees
Description Fee
Development Agreement Preparation $500.00
External Engineering Review $25/acre (max = $5000)
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SAFETY CODE FEES
General
Description Fee
Minimum Fee (Will be charged if not a specific fee
for permit) $100.00
Penalty for no Safety Code Permit Double applicable fee
Project Cancelled Prior To Inspections 75% Refund
Building Permit Fees
Description Fee
New Single Family Dwellings- Floor Area Sq. Ft.
(Does not include attached garages)
$0.40 per sq. ft.- total of main, 2nd
and additional floors does not
include basement.
Garage - detached/attached Less than 800 sq. ft. $120.00
Garage - detached/attached Greater than 800 sq.
ft. $160.00
Mobile/Manufactured Homes includes Move-on
and RTM's $100.00
Homes With Basement $0.25/ft2- min $100
Basement Development .20¢/ft² - min $95.00
Additions .40¢/ft² - min $100.00
Decks greater than 2 ft. above grade or 100 ft² $100 flat fee
Fire places/Wood Burning Stove $100.00
Small Accessory Building 100 – 200 ft² $90.00
Non-Ag. Building <2500 ft² $250.00
Non-Ag. Building >2500 ft² $500.00
Commercial/Industrial
Commercial - hotels, warehouses, stores, etc.
Industrial - waste transfer buildings, water
treatment plants, etc.
Description Fee
$1 - $1 million project value $5.00 /$1,000 - min $150.00
Over $1 million project value
$4.00/$1,000 project value
Portion over $1 million project
value $4/$1000
Oilfield - compressor stations, dehydrator,
separator $5.00/$1000
bldgs., motor control center office/bldg. min. $250.00 max SCC fee $500.00
Demolition Permit - use building permit (not
needed if replacing) $95.00
SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 & maximum of $560.00
Electrical-Plumbing-Gas-PSDS Permit Fees- Homeowner Fee Schedule
Electrical Installations- New Residential Installations Only
Description Fee
Less than 1500 sq. ft. $190.00
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1501-3000 sq. ft. $215.00
3001-5000 sq. ft. $230.00
5001+ sq. ft. $250.00
with attached garage add $50.00
Detached garage $150.00
Mobile Home Connection $105.00
Temporary Service $90.00
Electrical Installations- Small Electrical Installations- Value of Material
Description Fee
$0 - $250 $90.00
$251 - $500 $150.00
$501 - $1000 $175.00
$1001 - $2000 $190.00
$2001 - $3000 $210.00
$3001 - $4000 $230.00
$4001 - $5000 $240.00
$5001 - $6000 $250.00
$6001 - $7000 $260.00
$7001 - $8000 $270.00
$8001 - $9000 $280.00
Add $5 fee for every $1000 installation cost over $9000
Sewer Systems- Private Sewer Disposal System
Description – Homeowner Fees Fee
Open Discharge $300.00
Disposal Field $300.00
Treatment Mound $300.00
Septic Tank Only $200.00
Holding Tank or modification to system $150.00
Plumbing Installations
Description Permit Fee
1-6 fixtures $100.00
7-12 fixtures $175.00
13-20 fixtures $250.00
20+ fixtures $250.00 + $10/fixture over 20
Gas Installations
Description Permit Fee
1 Outlet $110.00
2 Outlet $110.00
3 Outlet $120.00
4 Outlet $130.00
5 Outlet $140.00
$10 per additional outlet
Propane Tank Sets (includes connection)
Propane Tank Set & Swap Out (includes connection) $100.00
Gas Furnace Replacement- No Permit unless
Replacing Meter then $90.00
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Gas Fire Place- Permit needed if venting & piping
has changed
Grain Dryer Homeowner $200.00
Grain Dryer Contractor $150.00
Contractor Fee Schedule
Electrical Permit Fees
Installation Costs Permit Fee
$0-$1000 $80.00
$1001 - $2000 $100.00
$2001 - $3000 $120.00
$3001 - $4000 $140.00
$4001 - $5000 $160.00
$5001 - $6000 $170.00
$6001 - $7000 $180.00
$7001 - $8000 $190.00
$8001 - $9000 $200.00
$9001 - $10000 $210.00
$10001 - $11000 $220.00
$11001 - $12000 $230.00
$12001 - $13000 $240.00
$13001 - $14000 $250.00
$14001 - $15000 $260.00
$15001 - $16000 $270.00
$16001 - $17000 $280.00
$17001 - $18000 $290.00
$18001 - $19000 $300.00
$19001 - $20000 $310.00
$20,000 + Add $5 fee for every additional $1000 installation cost (Example $100,000 cost
fee= $310+400=$710.00
Mobile Home Connection $80.00
Temporary Service $70.00
Annual Electric Permit and $10.50 SCC levy on each
application $300.00
SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 & maximum of $560.00
Plumbing Installations
1-10 fixtures $100.00
11-20 fixtures $150.00
20+ fixtures $150.00 + $5.00/fixture over 20
Gas Installations
Description Permit Fee
1 Outlet $90.00
2 Outlet $90.00
3 Outlet $100.00
4 Outlet $110.00
5 Outlet $120.00
BTU Input Permit Fee
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10,000 -150,000 $75.00
160,000 - 190,000 $85.00
200,000 - 300,000 $95.00
350,000 $105.00
400,000 $110.00
450,000 $115.00
500,000 $120.00
550,000 $125.00
600,000 $130.00
650,000 $135.00
700,000 $140.00
750,000 $145.00
800,000 $150.00
850,000 $155.00
900,000 $160.00
1,000,000 $165.00
Add $6 /100,000 BTU over 1,000,000
Other Gas Installations
Description Permit Fee
Man. Home on Basement $130.00
Man. Home w/o Basement $100.00
Propane Tank Set (includes connection) $80.00
Temporary $100.00
Gas Line (Gas Provider) $80.00
Gas line Retest $75.00
Alternative Energy
Residential $3.50 per $1000 construction cost
Industrial/Commercial $5.00 per $1000 construction cost
Private Sewage Disposal Fees
Description Fee
Open Discharge (includes tank) $250.00
Disposal Field/Treatment Mound (includes tank) $250.00
Septic Tank Only $150.00
Holding Tank or modification to system $100.00
SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 & maximum of $560.00
UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Service Charges & Installation
Description Fee
Meter Installation: More than one meter Meter Cost plus $40.00
Meter Accuracy Test $40.00 per meter
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Additional Meter Read $20.00
Service Charge to Attend a Premise $40.00
After Hours Call $40.00/hr with 3 hr min
Disconnection Service Charge - Customer Request $30.00
Reconnection Service Charge - Customer Request $30.00
Disconnection Service Charge - Breach $30.00
Reconnection Service Charge - Breach $30.00
Transfer From Utility to Tax Account $30.00
Damaged Meter Replacement Meter Cost plus $40.00
Late Payment Penalty 1.50% monthly
Temporary Service Meter Cost plus $40.00
Contractor Operator Call Out Rates and Mileage As per agreement
Water Charges
Description Fee
Flat Maintenance Rate – All Service/Future Connections $50.00 bimonthly
Bulk Water Stations $4.50 / cubic meter
minimum $10 fee per
monthly bill
Base Rate for Hydrant Service/ Maintenance $ 9.75 per month
Account Administration Reactivation Fee (Bulk Water) $25.00
Riser Fee $10,000.00 / riser
Approved Increase For Rural Water Volume $10,000.00 / riser
Non-County Residential Connection Rural Waterline $15,000.00
Hamlet Utility Service For Un-serviced Lots $2,500.00
"Hamlet" means the communities of Huxley, Swalwell, Torrington and Wimborne
Water Modeling
Description Fee
Adjacent to Line $750.00
Non-Adjacent to Line $1,000.00
Non-Adjacent to Line for Multiple Developments $1,000.00 per request
Water Rates
Description Fee
Huxley $2.00 per cubic metre
Swalwell $3.50 per cubic metre
Torrington $3.50 per cubic metre
Wimborne $2.00 per cubic metre
Sunnyslope WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Churchill Water Co-op $3.50 per cubic metre
Equity WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Gamble WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Grainger/Hesketh $3.50 per cubic metre
Kirkpatrick WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Mt. Vernon Co-op $3.50 per cubic metre
Selkirk WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Sewage Charges
Description Fee
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Huxley $2.33 per house/month
Swalwell $6.12 per house/month
Torrington $3.45 per house/month
Mobile Home Parks
$3.45 per occupied
lot/month
Wimborne $14.54 per house/month
Garbage
Description Fee
Residents – Waste Disposal Site Drop-Offs No Charge
Non-Resident/Commercial Tipping Fee -1/2 Ton Truck $20.00 each
Non-Resident/Commercial Tipping Fee -1 Ton Truck $40.00 each
Non-Resident/Commercial Tipping Fee- Trailer 8-20 feet $50.00 each
Non-Resident/Commercial Tipping Fee -Loads larger than
specified $80.00 each
All Users - Freon Appliance $15.00 each
Hamlet Residential Pick Up
$50.00/bimonthly per
residence
"Hamlet" means the communities of Huxley, Swalwell,
Torrington, Wimborne & Sunnyslope
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** MOST GOODS AND SERVICES LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO GST **
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Aerial Photos
Description Fee
Land Owners No Fee
Others $0.25 each
Geo-Referenced Photos
Description Fee
Set up fee & first 1/4 $50.00
Additional quarters $25.00
Kneehill County Maps
Description Fee
24 inch - regular $10.00 each
32 inch - regular $15.00 each
32 inch - laminated $35.00 each
42 inch - regular $20.00 each
42 inch - laminated $40.00 each
60 inch - regular $30.00 each
On CD $10.00 each
Map Book $25.00 each
Mailing Tube $10.00 each
Shipping Charges $10.00 each
Custom Plotter (Scanned)
Description Fee
24 inch $50.00 each
32 inch $75.00 each
42 inch $100.00 each
60 inch $150.00 each
Map scanned and put on CD $75.00 each
Fax Charges
Description Fee
Alberta(Local) $0.50 per page
Out of province $1 per page
MASTER RATES BYLAW #1795
SCHEDULE “A”
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Flags
Description Fee
County $70 each
Photocopies
Description Fee
Ratepayers/Non- staff $0.50 per page
Staff $0.10 per page
Late Penalty Charges
Description Fee
Account Receivable Billings 1.5% per month
NSF Returned Cheque
Description Fee
NSF Returned Cheque $30.00 each
Tax Certificates
Description Fee
Tax Certificate $20.00 each
Tax Registration $100.00/file
Well Drilling Equipment Tax
Description Fee
As per Municipal Government Act http://www.qp.alberta.ca
Assessment Sheets
Description Fee
Assessment Summary or Detail Sheet (Free to
Landowner) $5.00 each
Additional pages $1.00 each
Assessment Appeal Fees
Description Fee
Residential & Farm (Refundable if Successful) $50.00 each
Non-Residential (Refundable if Successful):
Assessment Value of $1.00 to $500,000 $100.00 each
Assessment value of $500,001 to $5,000,000 $200.00 each
Assessment value of $5,000,001 and above $500.00 each
Reports/Details/Photocopies $5.00 each
Election
Description Fee
Nomination Paper Filing Fee $100.00
FOIP Services
Description Fee
Searching for, locating and retrieving a record $7.50 per 1/4 hour
Producing a copy of a record:
i) Paper copies $0.50 per page
ii) Electronic copies (i.e. USB) Cost
iii) Large Format (i.e. maps) Cost
Preparing and handling a record for disclosure $7.50 per 1/4 hour
Supervising the examination of a record $7.50 per 1/4 hour
Shipping a record or a copy of a record Cost
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AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD
ASB Rental Equipment
Description Fee
Cattle Scale (Free to 4-H) $100.00 per day min.
Brillion Grass Seeder $175.00 per day min.
Hayland / Pasture Float $225.00 per day min.
No Till Drill - 15' $20/acre - $400/day min
Pasture Sprayer $150.00 per day min.
Portable 12" Loading Chute (Free to 4-H) $100.00 per day min.
Private Land Weed Control $75.00/acre plus chemicals
Solar Watering System (First Time Users; Free 2 Week
Trial) $150.00 per week min.
Spreaders (skid mount pneumatic, mechanical) $30.00 per day min.
Hand Crank Spreader Free- use agreement
Livestock Tag Reader Free- use agreement
AG. Plastic Recycling Roller $50.00 per day
Urban Weed & Pest Inspection Fee $30.00/hr + $0.55/km
Pasture Land Lease Tendered
* There will be an additional cleaning fee of $75 for any rental equipment returned
unclean subject to Management discretion
Gopher Poison
Description Fee
2% Liquid Strychnine Current market price plus 10%
OPERATIONS
Residential
Approaches
Description Fee
Residential/Farm No Fee
Grader
Description Fee
Grading Private Laneway/Snowplowing Services per half
hour $75.00 per half hour
Grading Private Laneway Snowplowing Services exceeding
½ hour $135.00 exceeding ½ hour
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Dust Control
Description Fee
Calcium Chloride $5.24/metre
Spec Crude $34.11 /metre
Road Development Assessment Fee
Description Fee
Road Development Assessment Fee $750
Industrial/Commercial
Road Bonds
Description Fee
Road Bonds As per Agreement
Temporary Right of Way Water Line Agreement
Description Fee
Temporary Right of Way Water Line Agreement $300.00
Approaches/Crossings
Description Fee
Pipeline Crossing Application $300.00 each
Approaches $300.00
Road Inspection/ Rig Moves
Description Fee
Inspections $300.00
Road Permit
Description Fee
Fixed Fee Road Permit $25.00
Road Development Assessment Fee
Description Fee
Road Development Assessment Fee $750
Services to Other Municipalities
Equipment/Services
Description Fee
Equipment/Services 25% less of Alberta
Roadbuilders and Heavy
Construction Ass’n during
business hours any
Overtime required will be
subjected to 100% of ARHCA
fee applies.
Hydro Vac Fee $206.25 this includes two
staff members
Dust Control
Description Fee
Calcium Chloride $10.47/ meter
Spec Crude $39.35/ meter
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Road Product
Description Fee
Road product Kneehill County Cost
PARKS & CEMETERIES
Braconnier Campground Fees
Tenting per night $15.00
RV/Trailer per night $20.00
Torrington Campground Fees
Tenting per night $15.00
RV/Trailer per night $20.00
Swalwell Campground Fees
Tenting per night $15.00
RV/Trailer per night $20.00
Keiver’s Lake Campground Fees
Tenting per unit per night (non-reservable stalls) $20.00
Un-serviced sites per unit per night (non-reservable stalls) $25.00
Serviced Sites per unit per night (non-reservable) $30.00
Serviced Site (reservable) $30.00
Group Site- RV/Trailer Group per night (minimum of 4 @
$25/unit per night) $25.00
Reservation Deposit for RV Group Site(minimum of 4 units
@ $25/unit per night) $100.00
Group Site- Tents per night (minimum of 4 units @
$20/unit per night) $20.00
Changes to campsite reservations (no charge for
address/name changes-non-refundable) $5.00
Reservation for Day Use Area (not including playground
area) $50.00
* Prepayments and deposits only refunded with 72 hours’ notice.
Firewood
Description Fee
Firewood per bundle $10.00
Mowing
Description Fee
Mowing (per unit per hour) Per Province of Alberta Rates
Commemorative Bench Fee
Description Fee
Commemorative Bench $2,000.00 per bench
Cemetery Plot (2 plot limit)
Description Fee
Resident, Property Owner, former County resident $500.00 each
Non-County Resident-Outside geographic area $1500.00 each
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Cemetery Maintenance
Description Fee
Trochu Catholic $200.00 per year
Roman Catholic Cemetery $200.00 per year
Torrington Trinity Lutheran Cemetery $200.00 per year
Trochu St. John’s Lutheran $200.00 per year
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Burn Permit
Description Fee
Burn Permit No Fee
Inspections for Licensing and Insurance
Description Fee
Small Business $75.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
Multiple Occupancy $150.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
All Other Occupancies $150.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
Occupant Load Calculation and Report
Description Fee
Small Business $75.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
Multiple Occupancy $150.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
All Other Occupancies $150.00 (plus travel @KC rates)
Fireworks
Description Fee
Fireworks Discharge Permit No Fee – In Burn Permit Process
Fire Investigation Services
Description Fee
Each Safety Codes Officer $75.00 per hour (plus travel @KC rates)
Witness Services- Each Safety Codes Officer $100.00 per hour (plus travel @KC rates)
Witness - Civil Litigation $100.00 per hour
Fire Services Fees
Motor Vehicle Collision Rate - Equipment
Charges
Current AB Infrastructure Rate Per unit
Per Hour
Fee for Service Recovery – Per Unit Per Hour AB Infrastructure Rates
Fee for Service Recovery- Materials Actual Expenses/Costs
Mutual Aid Responses- Equipment, Manpower or Other Resources
Description Fee
Mutual Aid Responses- Equipment,
Manpower or Other Resources Pursuant to Mutual Aid Agreements
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Animal Control
Description Fee
Annual License Fee - Unaltered or Altered
Dog No Fee each
Replacement Tag $2.00 each
Impound Fee Cost
Boarding Fee Cost
Veterinarian Fee Cost
Kennel License Fee $100.00
Peace Officer Bylaw Enforcement
Description Fee
Peace Officer Bylaw Enforcement As per Agreement
Unsightly Properties – Cost of Ordered
Clean-Up As per Municipal Government Act
Mowing Properties (per unit per hour) Per Province of Alberta Rates
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
General
Description Fee
Appeal Fees- owners/adjacent $300.00 each
ASP - New Specific Proposal $5000.00 each
ASP/LUB Amendment /Review $2000.00 each
Outline/Concept Plan $2500.00 each
Outline/Concept Plan Amendment $1000.00 each
Municipal Development Plan Amendment $2000.00 each
Inter-municipal Development Plan Amendment $2000.00 each
Caveat Discharge $100.00 each
Rural Address Sign $250.00 each
Request For File Search (1/2 hr. min.) $50.00 per hour
Land Use By-Law $20.00 each
Land Use By-Law Maps $25.00 each
Municipal Development Plan $15.00 each
Area Structure Plan - electronic copy $25.00 each
Area Structure Plan – supportive reports electronic $25.00 each
Certificate of Compliance- $100.00 each
Rezoning / Re-designation $900.00 each
Rezoning Direct Control $1,200.00 each
Road Closure Request Application $1,000.00 each
Contravention to Land Use By-Law $1600.00
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Development Permits- Class 1 – Minor Development
Description Fee
Additions to Buildings <500 sq. ft $75.00 each
Additions to Buildings >500 sq. ft $100.00 each
Porches $75.00 each
Fences $40.00 each
Signs $75.00 each
Accessory Buildings 200 – 499 sq. ft. $50.00 each
Accessory Buildings >500 sq. ft. $100.00 each
Temporary Buildings $75.00 > 200 sq. ft. each
Minor Home Occupation $100.00 one-time
Portable Storage Container(s) per Application $50.00 each
Revision to Active DP (Discretionary use/already
permitted) $75.00 each
Alternative Energy Residential $50.00 each
Alternative Energy Non-Residential $100.00 each
Unlisted Similar Use $75.00 each
Development Permits- Class 2- Residential, Minor Commercial and Change in Land Use
Description Fee
Major Home Occupations $200.00
Single Family Dwelling Unit $250.00 Discretionary
Single Family Dwelling Unit $150.00 Permitted
Duplex (2 dwelling units) $250.00 flat fee
Multi-Attached Dwelling (3 or more dwelling units)
$300.00 flat fee plus
$50.00/dwelling
Maximum $15,000.00
Bed and Breakfast $150.00 plus $50.00/unit
Change in use of land or intensity of use,
where a permit is required $150.00
Livestock Development Permit $100.00
Agricultural Business Use $200.00
Telecommunication towers $300.00
Single wind turbine $400.00
Kennels $300.00
Unlisted Similar Use $200.00
Filming Fee – Minor $200.00
Filming Fee – Major $500.00
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Development Permits- Class 3- Institutional, Commercial and Light Industrial
Description Fee
Compressor Stations, Oilfield Buildings $400.00
Greenhouse (Not include cannabis production) $400.00
Private Schools and churches $400.00
Machinery repair and/or sales $400.00
Restaurants, service stations, hotels, retail and service $400.00
Unlisted similar use: Refer to following range based on
construction cost (in $)
<500,000 $500.00
500,000 – 2,000,000 $1,000.00
2,000,001 – 5,000,000 $2,000.00
>5,000,000 $4,000.00
Development Permits- Class 4- Major Commercial, Industrial and Recreation
Description Fee
Sand or gravel extraction $750.00 each
Wind Farm Towers $500.00 each
Golf Courses $500.00 each
Campsites (Campgrounds) $500.00 each
Work Camp $500.00 each
Alternative Energy $500.00 each
Unlisted Similar Use $500.00 each
Major Industrial or Processing $1000.00 each
Solar Farm $500 + $50/acre
Unlisted similar use: Refer to following range based on
construction cost (in $)
<500,000 $500.00
500,000 – 2,000,000 $1,500.00
2,000,001 – 5,000,000 $2,500.00
>5,000,000 $5,000.00
Development Permits- Class 5- Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
Description Annual Fee
Keiver’s Lake Campground, Orkney Viewpoint
Food $500.00
No Food $350.00
Braconnier’s Dam Campground, Swalwell Dam Campground, Torrington Campground
Food $400.00
No Food $200.00
Horseshoe Canyon
Food $1,250.00
No Food $1,000.00
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Development Permits- Class 6- Exceptions
Description Fee
Non-profit public or community buildings No Fee
Public utility buildings No Fee
Fee For Development Permit After the Fact Double Permit Fee
Variance/Relaxation to Development Application $75.00
Mobile Business License - Resident $100.00
Mobile Business License – Non - Resident $150.00
Subdivision Fees
Description Fee
One Parcel $650.00 for 1st parcel
Two Plus Parcels $250.00 Per ea. additional parcel
Time Extensions $250.00
Endorsement Fees
Description Fee
For Each Parcel Created $300.00 For each parcel
Additional Fees
Description Fee
Development Agreement Preparation $500.00
External Engineering Review $25/acre (max = $5000)
SAFETY CODE FEES
General
Description Fee
Minimum Fee (Will be charged if not a specific fee
for permit) $100.00
Penalty for no Safety Code Permit Double applicable fee
Project Cancelled Prior To Inspections 75% Refund
Building Permit Fees
Description Fee
New Single Family Dwellings- Floor Area Sq. Ft.
(Does not include attached garages)
$0.40 per sq. ft.- total of main, 2nd
and additional floors does not
include basement.
Garage - detached/attached Less than 800 sq. ft. $120.00
Garage - detached/attached Greater than 800 sq.
ft. $160.00
Mobile/Manufactured Homes includes Move-on
and RTM's $100.00
Homes With Basement $0.25/ft2- min $100
Basement Development .20¢/ft² - min $95.00
Additions .40¢/ft² - min $100.00
Decks greater than 2 ft. above grade or 100 ft² $100 flat fee
Fire places/Wood Burning Stove $100.00
Small Accessory Building 100 – 200 ft² $90.00
Non-Ag. Building <2500 ft² $250.00
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Non-Ag. Building >2500 ft² $500.00
Commercial/Industrial
Commercial - hotels, warehouses, stores, etc.
Industrial - waste transfer buildings, water
treatment plants, etc.
Description Fee
$1 - $1 million project value $5.00 /$1,000 - min $150.00
Over $1 million project value
$4.00/$1,000 project value
Portion over $1 million project
value $4/$1000
Oilfield - compressor stations, dehydrator,
separator $5.00/$1000
bldgs., motor control center office/bldg. min. $250.00 max SCC fee $500.00
Demolition Permit - use building permit (not
needed if replacing) $95.00
SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 & maximum of $560.00
Electrical-Plumbing-Gas-PSDS Permit Fees- Homeowner Fee Schedule
Electrical Installations- New Residential Installations Only
Description Fee
Less than 1500 sq. ft. $190.00
1501-3000 sq. ft. $215.00
3001-5000 sq. ft. $230.00
5001+ sq. ft. $250.00
with attached garage add $50.00
Detached garage $150.00
Mobile Home Connection $105.00
Temporary Service $90.00
Electrical Installations- Small Electrical Installations- Value of Material
Description Fee
$0 - $250 $90.00
$251 - $500 $150.00
$501 - $1000 $175.00
$1001 - $2000 $190.00
$2001 - $3000 $210.00
$3001 - $4000 $230.00
$4001 - $5000 $240.00
$5001 - $6000 $250.00
$6001 - $7000 $260.00
$7001 - $8000 $270.00
$8001 - $9000 $280.00
Add $5 fee for every $1000 installation cost over $9000
Sewer Systems- Private Sewer Disposal System
Description – Homeowner Fees Fee
Open Discharge $300.00
Disposal Field $300.00
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Treatment Mound $300.00
Septic Tank Only $200.00
Holding Tank or modification to system $150.00
Plumbing Installations
Description Permit Fee
1-6 fixtures $100.00
7-12 fixtures $175.00
13-20 fixtures $250.00
20+ fixtures $250.00 + $10/fixture over 20
Gas Installations
Description Permit Fee
1 Outlet $110.00
2 Outlet $110.00
3 Outlet $120.00
4 Outlet $130.00
5 Outlet $140.00
$10 per additional outlet
Propane Tank Sets (includes connection) $100.00
Gas Furnace Replacement- No Permit unless
Replacing Meter then $90.00
Gas Fire Place- Permit needed if venting & piping
has changed
Contractor Fee Schedule
Electrical Permit Fees
Installation Costs Permit Fee
$0-$1000 $80.00
$1001 - $2000 $100.00
$2001 - $3000 $120.00
$3001 - $4000 $140.00
$4001 - $5000 $160.00
$5001 - $6000 $170.00
$6001 - $7000 $180.00
$7001 - $8000 $190.00
$8001 - $9000 $200.00
$9001 - $10000 $210.00
$10001 - $11000 $220.00
$11001 - $12000 $230.00
$12001 - $13000 $240.00
$13001 - $14000 $250.00
$14001 - $15000 $260.00
$15001 - $16000 $270.00
$16001 - $17000 $280.00
$17001 - $18000 $290.00
$18001 - $19000 $300.00
$19001 - $20000 $310.00
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$20,000 + Add $5 fee for every additional $1000 installation cost (Example $100,000 cost
fee= $310+400=$710.00
Mobile Home Connection $80.00
Temporary Service $70.00
Annual Electric Permit and $10.50 SCC levy on each
application $300.00
SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 & maximum of $560.00
Plumbing Installations
1-10 fixtures $100.00
11-20 fixtures $150.00
20+ fixtures $150.00 + $5.00/fixture over 20
Gas Installations
Description Permit Fee
1 Outlet $90.00
2 Outlet $90.00
3 Outlet $100.00
4 Outlet $110.00
5 Outlet $120.00
BTU Input Permit Fee
10,000 -150,000 $75.00
160,000 - 190,000 $85.00
200,000 - 300,000 $95.00
350,000 $105.00
400,000 $110.00
450,000 $115.00
500,000 $120.00
550,000 $125.00
600,000 $130.00
650,000 $135.00
700,000 $140.00
750,000 $145.00
800,000 $150.00
850,000 $155.00
900,000 $160.00
1,000,000 $165.00
Add $6 /100,000 BTU over 1,000,000
Other Gas Installations
Description Permit Fee
Man. Home on Basement $130.00
Man. Home w/o Basement $100.00
Propane Tank Set (includes connection) $80.00
Temporary $100.00
Gas Line (Gas Provider) $80.00
Gas line Retest $75.00
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Alternative Energy
Residential $3.50 per $1000 construction cost
Industrial/Commercial $5.00 per $1000 construction cost
Private Sewage Disposal Fees
Description Fee
Open Discharge (includes tank) $250.00
Disposal Field/Treatment Mound (includes tank) $250.00
Septic Tank Only $150.00
Holding Tank or modification to system $100.00
SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 & maximum of $560.00
UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Service Charges & Installation
Description Fee
Meter Installation: More than one meter Meter Cost plus $40.00
Meter Accuracy Test $40.00 per meter
Additional Meter Read $20.00
Service Charge to Attend a Premise $40.00
After Hours Call $40.00/hr with 3 hr min
Disconnection Service Charge - Customer Request $30.00
Reconnection Service Charge - Customer Request $30.00
Disconnection Service Charge - Breach $30.00
Reconnection Service Charge - Breach $30.00
Transfer From Utility to Tax Account $30.00
Damaged Meter Replacement Meter Cost plus $40.00
Late Payment Penalty 1.50% monthly
Temporary Service Meter Cost plus $40.00
Contractor Operator Call Out Rates and Mileage As per agreement
Water Charges
Description Fee
Flat Maintenance Rate – All Service/Future Connections $50.00 bimonthly
Bulk Water Stations $4.50 / cubic meter
minimum $10 fee per
monthly bill
Base Rate for Hydrant Service/ Maintenance $ 9.75 per month
Account Administration Reactivation Fee (Bulk Water) $25.00
Riser Fee $10,000.00 / riser
Approved Increase For Rural Water Volume $10,000.00 / riser
Hamlet Utility Service For Un-serviced Lots $2,500.00
"Hamlet" means the communities of Huxley, Swalwell, Torrington and Wimborne
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Water Modeling
Description Fee
Adjacent to Line $750.00
Non-Adjacent to Line $1,000.00
Non-Adjacent to Line for Multiple Developments $1,000.00 per request
Water Rates
Description Fee
Huxley $2.00 per cubic metre
Swalwell $3.50 per cubic metre
Torrington $3.50 per cubic metre
Wimborne $2.00 per cubic metre
Sunnyslope WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Churchill Water Co-op $3.50 per cubic metre
Equity WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Gamble WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Grainger/Hesketh $3.50 per cubic metre
Kirkpatrick WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Mt. Vernon Co-op $3.50 per cubic metre
Selkirk WSA $3.50 per cubic metre
Sewage Charges
Description Fee
Huxley $2.33 per house/month
Swalwell $6.12 per house/month
Torrington $3.45 per house/month
Mobile Home Parks
$3.45 per occupied
lot/month
Wimborne $14.54 per house/month
Garbage
Description Fee
Residents – Waste Disposal Site Drop-Offs No Charge
Non-Resident/Commercial Tipping Fee -1/2 Ton Truck $20.00 each
Non-Resident/Commercial Tipping Fee -1 Ton Truck $40.00 each
Non-Resident/Commercial Tipping Fee- Trailer 8-20 feet $50.00 each
Non-Resident/Commercial Tipping Fee -Loads larger than
specified $80.00 each
All Users - Freon Appliance $15.00 each
Hamlet Residential Pick Up
$50.00/bimonthly per
residence
"Hamlet" means the communities of Huxley, Swalwell,
Torrington, Wimborne & Sunnyslope
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
8.2
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Version: 2020-02
Subject: Council Remuneration Review
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
The Council direct Administration to prepare draft policies governing Council
remuneration.
Background/
Proposal
The purpose of this discussion is for Council to provide direction to Administration
for possible policy amendment changes pertaining to Council Remuneration.
Following the discussion, Administration will start to prepare draft policy changes for
Council approval should any be required.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The first discussion regarding Council Remuneration took place during the
December 8th, 2020. During that meeting, the following motion was approved.
Council moved to direct administration to prepare a draft policy proposal
regarding Councillor remuneration for further public debate.
Please see Attachment “A” for further discussion on the following topics:
1. Base Pay Inclusions
2. Base Pay
3. Per-Diem Amount
4. Ad Hoc meeting without Council Approval
5. Mileage
6. Meals
7. Communication Pay
8. Divisional Meetings
Financial
Implications:
Council Decision
Council Options:
1. Provide Administration possible policy amendments pertaining to Council
Remuneration.
Recommended
Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification ☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other- ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
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Page 2 of 2
Version: 2020-01
Attachments:
Attachment “A”
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration will propose policy amendments as needed.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment “A”
Council Base Pay and Per Diem Discussion January 26, 2020
The one principle that Council established at the December 8th meeting is that that they still want to be
paid Base Pay and Per Diems as opposed to a flat rate. The rates still need to be decided as does what
will be included in the base pay.
1. What is included in Base Pay?
Before Council sets a Base Pay fee, it is best to determine what is included in base pay.
Council may want to take in consideration when making a decision that:
• There is a clear transparent definition of what base pay is in the policy.
• That mileage still gets covered for functions that Council lists as base pay.
Below are a few snippets from other municipalities regarding Base Pay.
Mountain View County
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Municipality of Crowsnest Pass
Lac La Biche County
Cypress County
2. Base Pay
Council may want to take in consideration when making a decision that:
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• Does Council still want to receive annual Market Adjustment? A large percentage of
municipalities have the COLA adjustment in their policy. Some pay per market. A
disadvantage to this is that you have to find municipalities that are comparable and
figure out median rate. This may prove difficult as most municipalities pay differently
and what is included in pay is different as well.
• Administration has created a spreadsheet (like the one finance used for tax rate) to plug
in percentage of deduction and it will calculate annual savings.
Morinville
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3. Per Diem Amount
Council may want to take in consideration when making a decision that:
• Council meetings be considered to be ½ days when the meeting is less than 4 hours.
• When should the per-diem hours start?
o Include travel time to and from residence
o When you arrive at meeting
• What should be done with multiple meetings, workshops, seminars, functions or events
conducted or occurring on the same day?
i. considered as one activity and shall be paid one daily rate?
ii. or possibility anything over 8 hours will be compensated at a 1.5 daily rate.
(should this rate apply to conferences)
4. AD Hoc Meetings without Council Prior Approval.
• The Reeve gets invited to spur of the moment ad hoc meetings. Either with RMA,
Ministers or even local community groups. When this happens the approval for the
Reeve to attend has to go to Council for approval. Would Council consider a
statement written in the policy that the Reeve would be automatically approved for
these meetings? Council could consider how many he can attend automatically or
perhaps an email with approval from at least 4 Councillors?
5. Mileage
Council may want to take in consideration when making a decision that:
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• Mileage gets paid while on Kneehill County business.
• Consider a reduced rate after accumulation of 5000 kilometres. Mountain View County
and Stettler County pay .5 cents less after 5000 km and Red Deer County pays .5 cents
less after 2500 kilometres. All surrounding Counties pay the CRA rate. Below is a list of
Kilometres that each Councillor submitted for payment.
6. Meals
7. Communication Pay
Kneehill County $200.00
Mountain View County $80.00
Rocky View County $200.00
Starland County $50.00
8. Divisional Meetings
Council may want to take in consideration when making a decision that:
• Some Councillors may want to have a divisional meeting annually. Council could
consider to budget $500.00 per division for this expense. This would allow each
Councillor to host one meeting per year.
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Committee of the Whole Minutes
1600- 2ND Street NE
Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0 December 1, 2020 8:30 a.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT:
Division No. 1 Faye McGhee, Deputy Reeve
Division No. 2 Debbie Penner, Councillor
Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Reeve (Video Conf)
Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor
Division No. 5 Jim Hugo, Councillor
Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor
Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Councillor
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT:
Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen
Director of Community Services Laurie Watt
Director of Corporate Services Bill McKennan
Director of Transportation Brad Buchert
Manager of Planning & Development Barb Hazelton
Manager of ASB & Parks Bowen Clausen
Manager of Environmental Services John McKiernan
Manager of Protective Services Debra Grosfield
Communications Officer Christine Anderson
Financial Planning Coordinator Marika Von Mirbach
Economic Development Officer Jacqueline Buchanan
Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil
CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Reeve McGhee called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
1.0 AGENDA
CW041 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as presented.
CARRIED
2.0 APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 2020 COW MEETING MINUTES
CW042 Councillor Keiver moved approval of the November 17, 2020 Committee of the Whole
minutes as presented.
CARRIED
3.0 BUDGET 2021
3.1 BUDGET BOOK OVERVIEW & PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services, provided Council an overview of the
Budget Book and the presentation.
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3.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bill Mckennan, Director of Corporate Services, provided Council a presentation on the
2021 Budget which included the following:
Environmental Scan
An overview of the County’s fiscal condition and comparatives
Provincial and Economic Pressures
2021 Operating Budget Overview
Multi Year Outlook
The Chair called for a recess at 9:20 a.m. and called the meeting back to order at 9:26
a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
The Chair called for a recess at 10:25 a.m. and called the meeting back to order at
10:44 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
3.3 OPERATING BUDGETS
All department heads presented to Council their achievements for 2020 and their goals
for 2021.
The Chair called for a recess at 12:00 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at
1:01 p.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
The Chair called for a recess at 3:44 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 3:54
p.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
3.4 CAPITAL BUDGETS
Bill McKennan provided Council a report on the 2021 Capital Budget.
3.5 RESERVES
Bill McKennan reviewed with Council page 75 in the 2021 Budget Book, which is a report
regarding Reserves.
CW043 Councillor Christie moved that the Committee of the Whole provide unanimous approval
to extend the Committee of the Whole meeting past 4:30 p.m. as per Procedural Bylaw
#1821.
Time: 4:28 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.6 DEBT
Bill McKennan reviewed with Council page 76 in the 2021 Budget Book, which is a report
regarding Debt.
11.0 CLOSED SESSION
CW044 Councillor Christie moved that the Committee of the Whole convene in closed session to
discuss privileged information pursuant to Section 27 & 24 of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act, at 4:52 p.m.
CARRIED
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The following people were in attendance of the closed session to provide a report and
advise Council:
Mike Haugen, CAO
Laurie Watt, Director of Community Services
Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
Brad Buchert, Director of Operations
Carolyn Van der Kuil, Recording Secretary
CW045 Councillor Penner moved that Council return to open meeting at 5:07 p.m.
CARRIED
5:07 p.m.- Meeting recessed to allow return of public.
5:08 p.m. - Meeting resumed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
11.0
Page 1 of 1
Version: 2020-01
Subject: Council Follow-up Action List
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council receive for information the Council Follow-up Action List as presented.
Background/
Proposal
To request Council’s acceptance of the Council Follow-Up Action List.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Please find attached the Council Follow-Up Action List. The Council Follow-up
Action list is a list of items from Council meetings that require follow-up. This
document is regularly updated after each Council meeting.
Financial
Implications:
N/A
Council Options:
1. Receive the report regarding the Council Follow-up Action List for information.
2. Council provide further direction or required changes/amendments.
Recommended
Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
January 26, 2021 Council Follow-Up Action List
Follow-up
Actions:
Update Action List and provide updated Council Follow-Up Action List at the next
Council meeting.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
14-Jan-20 27/20
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the
funds realized from the sale of surplus equipment located on
the property located at SE 15-28-22 W4M be transferred to
the Building Reserve.Laurie Watt
Obtaining quotes on
removing the leg from the
bins
24-Mar-20 169/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct
administration to bring back the Procedural Bylaw for revision
immediately following the conclusion of the COVID-19 event.Carolyn Van der Kuil
On hold until COVID-19 is
over
23-Jun-20 280/2020
Councillor King moved that Council directs Administration to
actively pursue further details on a partnership opportunity
with the Province for Bleriot Ferry Campground and Tolman
West Campground.Laurie Watt
Waiting on announcement
from Province
21-Jul-20 302/2020
Councillor Christie moved that Council move first reading of
Bylaw 1823 to pursue the road closure and consolidation of a
portion of Township Road 28-4, which is an undeveloped road
allowance adjacent to the south end of Horseshoe Canyon
(more specifically the SW-27-28-21-W4), and road plan 834 LK
into descriptive plan 091 0342, Block 1, Lot 2.Barb Hazelton
Waiting for Minister
Approval; In Progress
08-Sep-20 353/2020
Councillor King moved to suspend the pay parking and the day
use washroom facility projects at Horseshoe Canyon, and
directs administration to work with the focus group to identify
gaps that private industry may not be able to fill.Laurie Watt
Pay parking discussion
coming to the February
9th, Council meeting.
13-Oct-20 392/2020
Councillor Penner moved that Council direct Administration to
include these fees in the next update of the Master Rates
Bylaw.COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil
Master Rates Bylaw
coming to Council in
January 2021
13-Oct-20 395/2020
Councillor Penner moved that Council direct Administration to
engage with the residents within the defined area east of
Three Hills to gauge the interest in a municipal water supply
system.John McKiernan
Correspondence to the
ratepayers within the
specified area will be
drafted and sent with a
targeted date of the first
quarter in 2021
27-Oct-20 479/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct
Administration to take the necessary steps to transfer Lot: 1ER
Block 2 Plan: 8210253 to the Province. Mike Haugen
AB Transportation has
been notified. Waiting
reply!
10-Nov-20 502/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct
administration to bring back further information regarding fire
risk management solutions and fire bans to a future Council
meeting.COMPLETED Deb Grosfield
RFD coming to Council
January 12, 2021
08-Dec-20 524/2020
Councillor Penner moved to schedule the Public Hearing for
Bylaw 1829, as per Section 692 of the Municipal Government
Act, on February 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.Barb Hazelton
On the Council agenda for
February23, 2020
08-Dec-20 533/2020
Councillor King moved that Council authorize administration
to enter into a gravel extraction agreement with the
Valleyview Hutterian Brethren Church for extraction on SE 16-
32-26 W4 based on a rate of $1.75 per cubic meter aggregate
and revenue sharing of water access.Brad Buchert
Waiting final agreement
from lawyers.
08-Dec-20 534/2020
Councillor King moved that Council direct administration to
prepare a draft policy proposal regarding Councillor
remuneration for further public debate.COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil
On the January 26th, 2020
Council Agenda
12-Jan-21 3/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council receive the
presentation from STARS Air Ambulance for information, as
presented.COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 4/21
Councillor King moved to authorize a budget amendment for
the original amount of $5,250,000.00 to $6,500,000, to the
Torrington Gravel Pit, for the purpose of extracting additional
Pit-Run. $650,000, will be funded through the Gravel Reserve
and the additional $600,000 will be funded through the Roads
Reserve.COMPLETED Bill McKennan
Council Action Items
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
12-Jan-21 5/21 Councillor Christie moved that Council accept the Planning &
Development statistical summary as information.COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 6/21
Councillor King moved that Council approve the cancellation
of the January 28, 2021 Municipal Planning Commission
meeting.COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 7/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council reschedule the
public hearing originally scheduled for January 12, 2021 at
10:00 a.m. as per Section 22 and 230 of the Municipal
Government Act to February 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.Barb Hazelton
On the February 9th, 2021
Agenda
12-Jan-21 8/21
Councillor Penner moved that Council appoint Fallon Sherlock
as interim Agricultural Fieldman for Kneehill County.COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 9/21 Councillor King moved that Council receive the report on Fire
Ban processes as information.COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 10/11/12/
13/21
Council moved all three readings to Bylaw #1830, that being a
bylaw to authorize the short-term borrowing of funds, from
time to time, as may be necessary to meet the financial
obligations of Kneehill County.COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 14/21
Councillor Christie moved that the current policy 16-7 titled
“Investments” dated June 27, 2017 be deleted and the
updated Investment Policy 16-7 dated January 12, 2021 be
adopted.COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 15/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct
administration, for the 2021 budget year, to provide the same
funding level that was provided to the Rural Community Halls
listed in Policy #15-13, in 2020.COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 16/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council directs
Administration to sign a Letter of Support for use by the Rural
Development Network in application of the Community
Capacity for Newcomer Integration Grant. COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 17/21
Councillor King moved that Council submit the following
initiatives to the Kneehill Regional Partnership as options for
exploring regionalization or regional partnerships:
1. Regional Marketing and Tourism Campaign
2. Review of Doctor Recruitment and Retention Task Force Mike Haugen
Next meeting is scheduled
for February 17th
12-Jan-21 18/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council submit the
following initiatives to the Kneehill Regional Partnership as
options for exploring regionalization or regional partnerships:
Prospective Councillor Training
Purchasing Law Mike Haugen
Next meeting is scheduled
for February 17th
12-Jan-21 19/21
Councillor King moved that Council receive the presentation
from STARS Air Ambulance for information, as presented.COMPLETED
12-Jan-21 24/21
Councillor King moved that Council accept as information the
Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project and
direct administration to come back to January 26th Council
meeting with options. COMPLETED
On the January 26th, 2021
Agenda
12-Jan-21 25/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council agrees to entering
into a Tax Agreement with Lynx Energy ULC for the payment
of 2020 taxes over an 18- month payment plan, beginning
January 31, 2021 and no penalties will be assessed and that
the 2020 penalties be voided.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
12-Jan-21 26/21
Councillor King moved that Council agrees to entering into a
Tax Agreement with Vantage Point Resources Inc. for the
payment of tax arrears and 2020 taxes and that the
agreement shall not exceed 27 months, no further penalties
will be assessed, and the 2020 penalties be voided.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
12-Jan-21 27/21
Councillor Christie moved that Council agrees to entering into
a Tax Agreement with Canstone Energy Ltd. for the payment
of tax arrears and 2020 levies and that the agreement shall
not exceed 36 months, no further penalties will be assessed,
and the 2020 penalties be voided.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
12-Jan-21 28/21
Councillor King moved that Council agrees to entering into a
Tax Agreement with Perisson Petroleum Corporation for the
payment of tax arrears and 2020 taxes and that the
agreement shall not exceed 12 months and no further
penalties will be assessed, and the 2020 penalties be voided.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
12-Jan-21 29/21
Councillor King moved that Council agrees to entering into a
Tax Agreement with High Point Oil Inc., for the payment of tax
arrears and 2020 taxes and that the agreement shall not
exceed 36 months, for full re-payment of the tax arrears and
2020 levies, no further penalties will be assessed, and the
2020 penalties be voided.COMPLETED Marika Von Mirbach
12-Jan-21 30/21
Councillor Penner moved that Council moved to pay the
Southern Alberta Energy for Waste Association invoice for the
2021 budget year.COMPLETED
Received invoice and is
being processed for
payment.
12-Jan-21 31/21
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct
administration to request a specific and precise request from
the Trochu Housing Corporation. COMPLETED
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
Council Meeting Date: January 26, 2021
Purpose:
The purpose of the Amendment Summary is to explain the differences from the original package that
was presented at the Council meeting compared to the amended version.
Agenda:
Deleted from Agenda
5.4.2 Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project Change Request
Package:
Deleted from Package
5.4.2 Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project Change Request
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