HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.09.13 Adopted Council PackageCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1600-2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB
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September 13, 2022
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 May 10, 2022
3.0 Appointments
3.1 Public Hearing: Bylaw 1863 Redesignation – Agriculture District to
Country Residential and Recreation District @ 9:00 a.m.
4.0 Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment
4.1 2022 Capital Equipment Purchasing - Trailers
4.2 Water Charges Reimbursement
5.0 Community Services
5.1 Planning
No Report
5.2 Agricultural Service Board & Parks
No Report
5.3 Protective Services
5.3.1 RCMP Reporting on Council’s Priorities, Public Safety Update
5.4 Economic Development
No Report
6.0 Corporate Services
No Report
7.0 New and Unfinished Business
7.1 Bylaw #1861- Repeal of Obsolete Bylaws
7.2 Signing Authority
7.3 Town of Three Hills Intermunicipal Collaboration Agreement
Amendment
7.4 Equity and Mt. Vernon Water Delivery Agreement Amendments
7.5 Three Hills Fire Services Agreement
7.6 Kneehill Regional Partnership – Training and Projects
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8.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business
No Report
9.0 Council and Committee Reports
9.1
10.0 Council Follow-up Action List
11.0 Closed Session
11.1 Intergovernmental Relations (Section 21- FOIPP)
11.2 Personnel (Section 17 & 19- FOIPP)
11.3 Advice from Officials (Section 24- FOIPP)
12.0 Motions from Closed Session
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MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 16, 2022 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, Councillor
Division No. 2 Debbie Penner, Councillor
Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Reeve
Division No. 4 Carrie Fobes, Councillor
Division No. 5 Laura Lee Machell-Cunningham, Councillor
(Video Conf)
Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor
Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Deputy Reeve
ALSO PRESENT:
Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen
Director of Community Services &
Interim Director of Corporate Services Kevin Gannon
ASB and Parks Manager Shelby Sherwick
Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton
Planning and Development Officer Deanna Keiver
Financial Planning Coordinator Marika Von Mirbach
Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil
CALL TO ORDER Reeve Wittstock in the Chair
Reeve Wittstock called the meeting to order at 8:31a.m.
AGENDA 1.0 Agenda
1.1 Additions to the Agenda
Additions under New Business
7.6 Federal Electoral Boundaries Amendments
ADOPTION OF
AGENDA
1.2 Adoption of Agenda
250/22 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MINUTES 2.0 Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2022
251/22 Deputy Reeve King moved approval of the July 19, 2022 Council
Meeting minutes, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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COMMUNITY
SERVICES
5.0 Community Services
PLANNING 5.1 Planning
5.1.1 Bylaw 1828- Keiver’s Lake Road Closure
252/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council provide second reading to
Bylaw 1828 to pursue the road closure and consolidation of the
undeveloped road allowance between the NW 30-31-25 W4 and the
NE 25-31-26 W4 lying north of Keiver’s Lake (legally known as Lake
No. 2).
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
253/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that third and final reading be given to
Bylaw 1828.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.1.2 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting Date Change
254/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council amend the Municipal Planning
Commission meeting date from September 22, 2022, to September 20,
2022, to begin at 8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers with the Committee of
the Whole Meeting to commence at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.1.3 Bylaw 1863 Redesignation; SW 16-30-25 W4
255/22 Councillor Penner moved first reading to proposed Bylaw 1863 for the
purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by redesignating a portion
of the SW 16-30-25-W4 from Agriculture District to Recreation
District and another portion to Country Residential District.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
256/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council schedule the Public Hearing
for Bylaw 1863 as per Sections 230 & 692 of the Municipal
Government Act, to be held on September 13, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AG SERVICES 5.2 Agricultural Service Board and Parks
5.2.1 Policy 2-1, Cemetery Policy
257/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve Policy 2-1, Cemetery
Policy, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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CORPORATE SERV 6.0 Corporate Services
6.1 2022 Second Quarter Variance Report
258/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council approve a contribution of
$206,934 to the Disaster Recovery reserve, received from the Disaster
Recovery Program related to 2018 Overland Flooding.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
259/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve a contribution of
$296,762 to the Revenue Stabilization Reserve, related to PERC credits
received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
260/22 Councillor Christie moved that the Second Quarter Variance Report be
received for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS 7.0 New and Unfinished Business
7.1 Bylaw 1860- Repealing Bylaw
261/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council give first reading to Bylaw
1860 that being a bylaw to repeal obsolete, redundant, and outdated
bylaws.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
262/22 Councillor Christie moved that Council give second reading to Bylaw
1860 that being a bylaw to repeal obsolete, redundant, and outdated
bylaws.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
263/22 Councillor Fobes moved that Council provide unanimous consent for
third and final reading to Bylaw 1860.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
264/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council give third reading to Bylaw
1860.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2 Policy 15-10, Youth Sponsorship- Team Residing Outside
Kneehill County
265/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council approve a Youth Sponsorship in
the amount of $500.00 to the Elnora Eagles U19B softball team.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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7.3 Kneehill County Scholarship Program Review
266/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council direct a review of the Kneehill
County Scholarship Program to take place at the September 20th, 2022
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.4 Kneehill Regional Partnership – Training and Projects
267/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council provide the Kneehill Regional
Partnership with the following idea for potential regional project:
• Critical Stress Management and Preparation for First
Responders Program
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
268/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council provide the Kneehill Regional
Partnership with the following idea for a potential training program:
• Economic Development training for elected officials
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Chair called for a recess at 10:00 a.m. and called the meeting back
to order at 10:12 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
7.5 Broadband Letter of Support
269/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council support the request for a
provincial broadband funding envelope.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.6 Federal Electoral Boundary Review
270/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve the attendance of the
Reeve and/or a designated Councillor representative from Kneehill
County at the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
271/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council direct administration to place
the Federal Boundary Amendments discussion on the September 13,
2022, agenda.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL REPORTS 9.0 Council and Committee Reports
9.1 AQUA 7 – A verbal update was provided by Reeve Wittstock.
272/22 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council receive the Council and
Committee reports for information, as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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COUNCIL ACT LIST 10.0 Council Follow-Up Action List
273/22 Councillor Christie moved that Council receive for information the
Council Follow-Up Action List as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:53 a.m.
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Jerry Wittstock
Reeve
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Mike Haugen
CAO
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Version: 2020-02
Subject: Bylaw 1863 Redesignation – Agriculture District to Country Residential
and Recreation District
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning & Development Officer
Presented By: Brandy Hay-Morgan, Planning & Development Officer
Link to Strat Plan: Pursuing Focused Growth
Background/
Proposal Bejay and Melanie Baerg are looking to create two specific uses on the SW 16-30-
25-W4. They would like to redesignate a portion of their land to Country Residential
District and another portion to Recreation District. The remainder of the land will
continue to be zoned Agriculture District. The property itself is located just over 1
mile south of Linden. But is not located on a thru road so access is from Range
Road 25-4 from the south.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The first use would be an approximate 28-acre country residential development (7-
lots) on lands in the SE corner of the quarter that fall south of a watershed arm that
flows into the Kneehill Creek. This land is currently pasture with some hay land, but
with a CLI rating of 5 is quite poor farmland. This land does fall under a level 5
significant historic site for archaeological reasons. This application will require a
permit from Alberta Culture and Status of Women as well.
They are also wanting to redesignate a 7.2-acre area as a family retreat with some
Airbnb cabins and a common kitchen/assembly hall with potential for a few RV
hookups. They will be utilizing some of the historic looking buildings currently on
this site for this purpose. These buildings will be relocated further to the east on
this property and directly south of the Kneehill Creek. This land is currently
pastureland. The uses that would be allowed with these two proposed designations
have been attached for your information.
Below are the uses that can potentially be introduced on the lands that have been
redesignated to the Country Residential and Recreation.
Country Residential District (CR):
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Recreation District (R):
See attachments
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BYLAW NO. 1863
REDESIGNATION FROM AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
TO COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL AND RECREATION
BEING A BYLAW OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND
LAND USE BYLAW NO. 1808
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 to pass bylaws respecting the municipality;
and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1808 in the manner hereinafter.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, and
under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26,
and amendment thereto, enacts as follows:
1.THAT in PART XIV- LAND USE MAPS, the relevant 160-acres of SW 16-30-25 W4
shown on the sketch below are to be redesignated from AG –Agriculture District
to CR- Country Residential and R-Recreation
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2.EFFECTIVE DATE
(1)This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading.
READ a first time on this 16th day of August, 2022.
Public Hearing Date on this 13th day of September, 2022.
READ a second time on this _____ day of _______________, 2022.
READ a third time and final time of this ______ day of _________________, 2022.
Reeve
Jerry Wittstock
Date Bylaw Signed
Chief Administrative Officer
Mike Haugen
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93. CR – Country Residential District
Purpose
The purpose of this district is to provide for residential development at rural densities.
Permitted Uses
(a) Accessory Building
(b) Greenhouse, Private
(c) Hen License
(d) Home Occupation, Minor
(e) Housing, Modular
(f) Housing, Single-Detached
(g) Public Utility Building
(h) Solar, Private - Ground Mounted
Discretionary Uses
(a) Accessory Use
(b) Bed and Breakfast Establishment
(c) Creative Architecture (per Sec 93(7))
(d) Day Care Facility, Major
(e) Day Care Facility, Minor
(f) Livestock (per Sec 42)
(g) Moved-On Building
(h) Portable Storage Container
(i) Public or Quasi-public Use
(j) Secondary Suite
(k) Sign
(l) Wind Energy Conversion System, Private
(1) Subdivision Regulations
(a) Minimum Lot Area: 0.20 ha (0.5 acres)
(b) Maximum Lot Area: 1.62 ha (4.0 acres)
(c) Density: 5 Country Residential Parcels minimum.
(2) Development Regulations
(a) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40) percent
(b) Maximum Height of a Principal
Building:
The lesser of 10.7 m (35 ft.) or three stories.
(c) Maximum Height of an Accessory
Building:
The lesser of 6.0 m (20 ft.) or two stories.
(3) Siting Regulations
(a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 41.0 m (135 ft.) from a highway.
(b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 30.5 m (100 ft.) from a local road.
(c) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) from a property line for internal
roads in a cluster development.
(d) Minimum Yard, Side Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.)
(e) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.)
(4) Dwelling Regulations
(a) Minimum Gross Floor Area: 93 m² (1000 ft²)
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(5) Special Requirements
(a) Accessory buildings and uses (including satellite dishes) may be erected or placed within
the yard, front at the discretion of the Development Authority.
(b) Holiday Trailer and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Restrictions:
i. Not more than two (2) holiday trailers shall be stored or parked on a parcel at one
time unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority.
(6) Applications to redesignate land to the Country Residential District will be evaluated on their
own merits. Proposals shall be compatible with adjacent uses and agricultural land, (in
particular Canada Land Inventory classifications 1 to 3, shall be encouraged to be preserved
for agricultural purposes). Developers will be required to install services, provide access to
the parcel and the parcel must be suitable for adequate water and sewer servicing.
(7) Creative architecture may be considered in the Country Residential District if all the lots in
the district are designated for creative architecture development.
(8) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part
VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX –
Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part
XI – Sign Regulations.
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104. R – Recreation District
Purpose
The purpose and intent of this district is to provide for a broad range of rural recreational uses.
Permitted Uses
(a) Accessory Building
(b) Cabin
(c) Campground/RV Park
(d) Housing, Employee
(e) Museum
(f) Natural Science Exhibits
(g) Public or Quasi-public Use
(h) Public Utility Building
(i) Recreational, Minor
(j) Retail Store
(k) Solar, Private – Ground Mounted
(l) Temporary Second Dwelling
(m) Tourist Information Services and Facilities
Discretionary Uses
(a) Accessory Use(s)
(b) Country Recreational Lodge
(c) Eating and Drinking Establishment
(d) Golf Course
(e) Housing, Park Model
(f) Portable Storage Container
(g) Private Recreational Facility
(n) Recreational, Major
(o) Recreational Resort
(h) Recreational Trails
(i) Restaurant
(j) Riding Arena, Indoor Private
(k) Sign
(1) Subdivision Regulations
(a) Minimum Lot Area: 1.0 ac (0.4 ha)
(2) Development Regulations
(a) Minimum Gross Floor Area for Housing,
Single-Detached:
74 m² (800 ft.²)
(b) Minimum Gross Floor Area for other uses at the discretion of the Development Authority.
(3) Siting Regulations
(a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the rights-of-
way of a primary highway or as required by
Alberta Transportation:
41.1 m (135 ft.)
(b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the
rights-of-way of a road other than a
primary highway:
30.5 m (100 ft.)
(c) Minimum Yard, Side Setback 7.6 m (25 ft.)
(d) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.)
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(4) Recreation Trails
(a) The Development Authority shall consider development permits for recreational trails on
lands designated as Recreation District and shall be accompanied with a comprehensive
plan, written to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, including but not limited to
the following:
i. access to the site and adjacent lands;
ii. signage;
iii. garbage disposal;
iv. range of activities;
v. maintenance;
vi. insurance and liability; and
vii. public safety.
(b) No permits will be issued until the Development Authority is satisfied that these issues
have been addressed.
(c) The Development Authority may refer any development permit application for
recreational trails or development concerning abandoned railway rights-of-way to the
relevant federal and provincial government departments for comment.
(d) If the Development Authority has a concern regarding the environmental impact of a
proposed recreational trail or development in abandoned railway rights-of-way, the
Development Authority may require the applicant to provide an Environmental Impact
Assessment or report prepared by a qualified professional in a form satisfactory to the
Development Authority.
(5) Special Requirements
(a) The area designated Recreation District shall be only that portion of the site proposed
for recreation development.
(6) Campground/RV Park:
(a) Development permit applications for a campground/RV park shall be accompanied with
a comprehensive site plan, written to the satisfaction of the Development Authority,
including but not be limited to the following:
i. a fully dimensioned and scaled comprehensive site plan that includes the
following information:
total area of the campground/RV park;
park boundary lines;
locations of all proposed buildings, including sizes and uses, road
accesses, proposed campground/RV sites, roads and laneways, parking
areas, landscaping, including the number and type of trees and shrubs
proposed;
ii. detailed building plans, including building elevations; and
iii. detailed servicing plan including drainage and grading.
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(7) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part
VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX –
Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part
XI – Sign Regulations.
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
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Subject: 2022 Capital Equipment Purchasing - Trailers
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure
Presented By: Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council approves a draw of $55,000 from the Capital Equipment Replacement Reserve to
fund Capital Equipment Plan purchases for which the quotes were higher than originally
budgeted.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐
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High Quality
Infrastructure Economic
Resilience Quality of Life Effective
Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- 16-4 Capital Equipment Replacement Plan
Line Item Over Expenditure Process
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Kneehill County Council had approved the replacement purchase of one end dump trailer and the new
purchase of a “Super B” gravel trailer in the 2022 Capital Equipment Plan budget. Quotes have been
received that exceed the original amount budgeted.
The end dump trailer was budgeted for $79,000 and the “Super B” trailer was budgeted for $125,000. The
quoted prices came in at $95,418 for the end dump trailer and $161,530 for the “Super B” trailer.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The unstable nature of the current vehicle and equipment purchasing environment has led to increased
pricing on all aspects of the operations department, including the replacement of equipment and
materials. Pricing increases of this magnitude were not expected and as such, not budgeted for.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
The additional funds required will be allocated from the Capital Equipment Plan Reserve. There are
sufficient funds in this reserve to cover this additional $55,000 expenditure, which is slightly increased to
ensure any unforeseen addons are funded.
There are no staffing implications to the recommended motion.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
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Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council approve the recommended motion as presented.
2. That Council not approve the recommended motion as presented.
3. That Council suggest alternate options for the motion.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
If Council approves the recommended motion, a purchase order will be created and the equipment will be
ordered.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure Approved- ☒
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Subject: Water Charges Reimbursement
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: John McKiernan, Manager of Environmental Services
Presented By: John McKiernan, Manager of Environmental Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council provide a reimbursement of water charges totaling $9,932.87 to the affected
customer.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Routine water meter reading detected a possible water leak on a meter located at 203042A Twp 2-85. As
per procedure a letter was sent to the account holder of the possible leak so that they would be able to
investigate the matter. A utility operator attended the site and determined that two existing water meters
were installed on the same line.
Through the investigation it was found that three houses occupy this yard and that there are water meters
installed within two of the houses. The connection to the water service is through 203042A Twp Rd 2-85
and from this house, private plumbing services the other 2 houses. 203042 does not have a water meter
installed and 203042B has the other meter installed. The private plumbing did not effectively separate the
two water meters resulting in the first meter reading the entire water consumption and the second meter
recorded water which had already passed through the first meter.
Even though there are only 2 meters installed, monthly maintenance fees have been charged for 3
meters, these fees have historically been $25.00 per month per meter. The water consumption fees
charged historically coincided with the water rates as per the Master Rates bylaw at the time.
This system was originally the privately run Churchill Water Co-op. Kneehill County assumed operations
in 2008 and meters were replaced at some point, although no other infrastructure was changed. The
infrastructure in question is private and not County owned other than the water meters.
An email has since been received from a representative of the owner requesting a refund of the excess
water charges. The current landowner has held the title of these properties since July 2003.
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Account Details
Account 060200.00 (Dwelling #1) is the meter that recorded total consumption.
- No reimbursement necessary
Account 060220.00 (Dwelling #2) is the meter that recorded consumption at the second residence.
- Two reimbursement scenarios have been investigated to include the monthly fee and the other
that would not include the monthly fee as an operating meter was in place.
With Monthly fee = $5,882.87
Without Monthly fee = $1,832.87
Account 060240.00 (Dwelling #3) is for a meter that was not present but, the monthly fee was charged.
- Monthly fee reimbursement = $4,050.00
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
As this is an old connection dating back to before the County took over operation of the Churchill Water
Co-op and as the original operator is not available, there is limited information as to the initial reasoning
for this installation or how the County began billing for 3 water meters when two were installed. The
original installer of the plumbing within the yard site is also unknown.
With limited knowledge or documentation on the water service, administration is only able to make a
conclusion based on the utility operators visit to the property and investigating the original issue with
regards to the leak notice. The operator witnessed the water meters operating in tandem when water was
being used in the second house and not in tandem when water was only being used in the first house.
The plumbing was observed and there was no visible connection prior to the water meter to serve the
second house.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
As this is an unexpected event, there was no consideration in the budget. Is recommended that the funds
come from the 2022 Operating Budget
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Kneehill County Utility Account Transaction Journals for the affected accounts
Figure - Layout of farmyard
Email - Customer request
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COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Reimburse account holder $9,932.87 for all charges incurred to account #060220.00 and account
#060240.00.
2. Reimburse account holder $5,882.87 for only water charges on account #060220.00 and
maintenance fees on account #060240.00.
3. Do not reimburse for past charges and put in place changes to address the issue from happening
in the future.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Once a direction is received, administration will contact the owner’s representative to relay the decision
and next steps in the resolution of the billing issue.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure Approved- ☒
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Good morning John,
We spoke recently regarding the water meter issues, billing and possible solutions at the Baumgartner
property. At the time we discussed the duplication of meter readings (confirmed by your technician and
yourself). I am writing to you, rather than calling, so that we have a clear basis on which to proceed.
As there is only one water supply line to the property at the principal residence (as far as I know , this
has always been so), and because there are two additional residences whose water is derived from that
principal residence, only one meter is required at this property ( at the principal residence). I realize you
are aware of this situation and I only reiterate it for clarity.
Before we implement any plumbing changes to bypass the duplicate reading issues and the second meter
( as you suggested), the matter of the overbilling at the farm needs to be addressed.
I have attached an Excel spreadsheet put together using billing information provided by the
Baumgartner's accountants ( the folks who pay their costs at the farm).
Once you have had a chance to review the information, I would like to discuss it with you, either in
person or over the phone.
In speaking with the owners, they are eager to both correct the plumbing so that this does not occur in
the future and to be reimbursed for the overbilling that has been going on for so long. They have asked
me to do what I can to effect those two outcomes before getting involved themselves. (They live in
Germany as you may know, and it has been a challenge for them to make it over to Canada for a few
years, understandably.)
As you can see from the limited data I have, the excess charges for water over the last decade at this
property are considerable. This appears to be the result of two meters being read each billing period as
well as a third charge, for the residence which does not contain a meter, seemingly unrelated to water
consumption. If you are aware of information that would help clarify and justify the charges, please let
me know.
Thankyou for your attention to this matter.
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ATTACHMENT SHEET
AGENDA ITEM #
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Subject: RCMP Reporting on Council’s Priorities, Public Safety Update
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Debra Grosfield, Manager Protective Services
Presented By: Debra Grosfield, Manager Protective Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council accept the RCMP Quarterly Report and Kneehill County Public Safety Report for
information, as presented.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A, Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Kneehill County has 5 RCMP detachments serving our area; Three Hills, Innisfail, Drumheller, Beiseker,
and Olds. Four detachments provide Quarterly Reports that they have based on in relation to Council’s
priorities for our community. Innisfail provides reporting however is not applicable to Kneehill County as
theirs is a very small area.
Kneehill County Council’s priorities were set in
January 2022 as:
• Rural Crime Prevention – enforcement and
education
• Community safety through programs and
workshops
• Presence in Rural Communities, building
relationships and partnerships
• Road Safety
• Working with Kneehill’s CPO’s in delivery of
enforcement and education
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DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
RCMP Reporting April 1 to June 30, 2022:
• As part of their accountability to our community, RCMP are providing Council’s with reporting on
statistics, community engagement, and community priorities, as attached.
• Alberta RCMP and Alberta Justic and Solicitor General 2022-2025 Joint Business Plan has been
added for your information.
• Central Alberta Traffic Services report has been received as well but is targeted efforts for
Blackfalds, Stettler and Rocky Mountain House. This hasn’t been included but is available.
Kneehill County Enforcement Statistics for April 1 to July 31, 2022:
• 58 Citations under Traffic Safety Act: (37 Warnings, 21 Tickets)
• 28 Bylaw and internal department (planning) calls in Kneehill County
• 31 Bylaw calls for other municipalities (Acme, Carbon, Linden, Trochu, Three Hills)
• 20 School visits
Other Activities April 1 to July 31, 2022:
• Hosted a practicum student for 6 weeks, helping mentor into enforcement officer future.
• Set up CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) program, Drumheller Mail
article. Able to conduct inspections to help those in community.
• Targeted Education and Patrols – stop sign initiative, hamlet patrols
• Targeted Patrols in Kneehill County only – over 220 hours
• Transportation, Ag Services, Fire Services and Emergency Management Support events – 16
events
• Community events (above in graph) included Rebooth and Seniors Centre BBQ’s, Car show and
community parades, handing out water through Three Hills boil water advisory.
• School visits and presentations – Bike rodeos, grad parade, mentoring lunches, martial arts
presentation, STRIVE program assistance, vaping and party planning presentations, and Youth
Engagement Committee representative.
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FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
Kneehill County has Enforcement Services Contracts with Three Hills that includes patrol hours, and
contracts with Acme, Carbon, Linden, and Trochu that are on-call basis.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Public Notification Other: Reporting with RCMP
ATTACHMENTS:
For Drumheller, Olds, Three Hills, and Beiseker Detachments each:
- Provincial Policing Report
- Statistical reporting April to June 2022
- Community Letter (included only 1, they were all the same)
- Business Plan
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Approve the recommendation as presented.
2. Amend the recommendation as presented.
3. Administration to come back with other more information.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Continued partnership and collaboration with detachments on reporting to Council.
APPROVAL(S):
Kevin Gannon, Community Services Director Approved- ☒
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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CATEGORY Trend 2019 2020 2021 2022 % Change
2019 - 2022
% Change
2021 - 2022
Avg File +/-
per Year
Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Robbery 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Sexual Assaults 0 1 0 1 N/A N/A 0.2
Other Sexual Offences 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Assault 1 0 5 1 0%-80%0.5
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Extortion 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Criminal Harassment 1 1 0 0 -100%N/A -0.4
Uttering Threats 3 2 1 2 -33%100%-0.4
TOTAL PERSONS 5 4 6 4 -20%-33%-0.1
Break & Enter 21 5 4 3 -86%-25%-5.5
Theft of Motor Vehicle 2 0 1 3 50%200%0.4
Theft Over $5,000 7 1 1 3 -57%200%-1.2
Theft Under $5,000 9 8 7 7 -22%0%-0.7
Possn Stn Goods 4 0 1 0 -100%-100%-1.1
Fraud 4 2 5 5 25%0%0.6
Arson 0 0 1 0 N/A -100%0.1
Mischief - Damage To Property 0 4 6 4 N/A -33%1.4
Mischief - Other 13 1 3 3 -77%0%-2.8
TOTAL PROPERTY 60 21 29 28 -53%-3%-8.8
Offensive Weapons 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Disturbing the peace 0 0 0 1 N/A N/A 0.3
Fail to Comply & Breaches 0 0 1 0 N/A -100%0.1
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 6 2 2 0 -100%-100%-1.8
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 6 2 3 1 -83%-67%-1.4
TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 71 27 38 33 -54%-13%-10.3
Kneehill County - Beiseker Detachment
Crime Statistics (Actual)
April to June: 2019 - 2022
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"August 2, 2022
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CATEGORY Trend 2019 2020 2021 2022 % Change
2019 - 2022
% Change
2021 - 2022
Avg File +/-
per Year
Drug Enforcement - Production 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Drug Enforcement - Possession 1 0 0 0 -100%N/A -0.3
Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Drug Enforcement - Other 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Total Drugs 1 0 0 0 -100%N/A -0.3
Cannabis Enforcement 0 0 1 0 N/A -100%0.1
Federal - General 0 0 2 0 N/A -100%0.2
TOTAL FEDERAL 1 0 3 0 -100%-100%0.0
Liquor Act N/A N/A 2 0 N/A -100%0.0
Cannabis Act N/A N/A 2 0 N/A -100%0.0
Mental Health Act N/A N/A 7 2 N/A -71%1.0
Other Provincial Stats N/A N/A 6 2 N/A -67%0.5
Total Provincial Stats N/A N/A 17 4 N/A -76%1.5
Municipal By-laws Traffic N/A N/A 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Municipal By-laws N/A N/A 2 1 N/A -50%0.5
Total Municipal N/A N/A 2 1 N/A -50%0.5
Fatals 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Injury MVC 3 0 3 1 -67%-67%-0.3
Property Damage MVC (Reportable)N/A N/A 7 6 N/A -14%3.0
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable)N/A N/A 0 1 N/A N/A 0.5
TOTAL MVC N/A N/A 10 8 N/A -20%4.0
Roadside Suspension - Alcohol (Prov)N/A N/A 0 2 N/A N/A 1.0
Roadside Suspension - Drugs (Prov)N/A N/A 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Provincial Traffic N/A N/A 102 36 N/A -65%17.0
Other Traffic N/A N/A 1 0 N/A -100%0.0
Criminal Code Traffic 3 1 0 1 -67%N/A -0.7
Common Police Activities
False Alarms N/A N/A 4 4 N/A 0%2.0
False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act N/A N/A 2 0 N/A -100%0.0
Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property N/A N/A 5 11 N/A 120%5.5
Persons Reported Missing N/A N/A 1 0 N/A -100%0.0
August 2, 2022
Kneehill County - Beiseker Detachment
Crime Statistics (Actual)
April to June: 2019 - 2022
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"
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CATEGORY Trend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
% Change
2018 ‐ 2022
% Change
2021 ‐ 2022
Avg File +/‐
per Year
Offences Related to Death 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Robbery 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Sexual Assaults 20010‐100%‐100%‐0.3
Other Sexual Offences 21000‐100% N/A ‐0.5
Assault 73525‐29% 150%‐0.5
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 02010N/A‐100%‐0.1
Extortion 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Criminal Harassment 11112100% 100% 0.2
Uttering Threats 22117250% 600% 0.9
TOTAL PERSONS 14 9 7 6 14 0% 133%‐0.3
Break & Enter 8 12 11 5 14 75% 180% 0.5
Theft of Motor Vehicle 60314‐33%300%‐0.3
Theft Over $5,000 36110‐100%‐100%‐1.1
Theft Under $5,000 26 20 8 5 8 ‐69% 60%‐5.1
Possn Stn Goods 82313‐63% 200%‐1.1
Fraud 5007620%‐14% 0.9
Arson 10000‐100% N/A ‐0.2
Mischief ‐ Damage To Property 11555400% 0% 1.2
Mischief ‐ Other 18 16 1 3 4 ‐78% 33%‐4.1
TOTAL PROPERTY 76 57 32 28 44 ‐42% 57%‐9.3
Offensive Weapons 01000N/A N/A ‐0.1
Disturbing the peace 13413200% 200% 0.2
Fail to Comply & Breaches 010110N/A900% 2.0
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 31412‐33% 100%‐0.2
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 468315275% 400% 1.9
TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 94 72 47 37 73 ‐22% 97%‐7.7
Drumheller Provincial Detachment
Crime Statistics (Actual)
July 7, 2022
April to June (Q1): 2018 ‐ 2022
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"
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% Change
2018 ‐ 2022
% Change
2021 ‐ 2022
Avg File +/‐
per Year
Drug Enforcement ‐ Production 10000‐100% N/A ‐0.2
Drug Enforcement ‐ Possession 30100‐100% N/A ‐0.6
Drug Enforcement ‐ Trafficking 00100N/A N/A 0.0
Drug Enforcement ‐ Other 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Total Drugs 40200‐100% N/A ‐0.8
Cannabis Enforcement 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Federal ‐ General 10032100%‐33% 0.5
TOTAL FEDERAL 50232‐60%‐33%‐0.3
Liquor Act 43130‐100%‐100%‐0.8
Cannabis Act 02000N/A N/A ‐0.2
Mental Health Act 07382N/A‐75% 0.5
Other Provincial Stats 22 9 14 12 8 ‐64%‐33%‐2.5
Total Provincial Stats 26 21 18 23 10 ‐62%‐57%‐3.0
Municipal By‐laws Traffic 00102N/A N/A 0.4
Municipal By‐laws 04602N/A N/A 0.0
Total Municipal 04704N/AN/A 0.4
Fatals 00001N/A N/A 0.2
Injury MVC 00222N/A 0% 0.6
Property Damage MVC (Reportable)30 24 19 26 13 ‐57%‐50%‐3.2
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable)14544300% 0% 0.6
TOTAL MVC 31 28 26 32 20 ‐35%‐38%‐1.8
Roadside Suspension ‐ Alcohol (Prov)N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 N/A N/A N/A
Roadside Suspension ‐ Drugs (Prov)N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 N/A N/A N/A
Total Provincial Traffic 429 671 244 148 305 ‐29% 106%‐77.1
Other Traffic 00003N/AN/A 0.6
Criminal Code Traffic 7 11 1 3 2 ‐71%‐33%‐1.8
Common Police Activities
False Alarms 82632‐75%‐33%‐1.1
False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 34 40 33 8 12 ‐65% 50%‐7.6
Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 11 19 18 10 13 18% 30%‐0.5
Persons Reported Missing 20100‐100% N/A ‐0.4
Search Warrants 00000N/AN/A 0.0
Spousal Abuse ‐ Survey Code (Reported)454513225% 160% 1.8
Form 10 (MHA) (Reported)00100N/AN/A 0.0
Drumheller Provincial Detachment
Crime Statistics (Actual)
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"July 7, 2022
April to June (Q1): 2018 ‐ 2022
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Promoting inclusion and building trust with diverse communities by addressing the behaviours that threaten their sense of safety and belonging.
Working with partners in an integrated, multi-faceted manner to interrupt the cycle of crime and victimization.
Understanding the drivers of crime and focusing on priority offenders to increase community safety.
Ensuring service delivery models and strategies effectively meet the policing needs of our communities.
Engaging with our communities to collectively develop policing priorities that are community-led and enhancing communication about matters related to local policing services.
PRIORITIES
Strengthening relationships, working together in support of reconciliation, and responding to the needs of Indigenous communities in Alberta.
Alberta Provincial Police Service Priorities
Alberta RCMP and JSG Joint Business Plan (2022-2025)
For more information about the Alberta RCMP’s provincial policing priorities, please visit:
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/publications/joint-business-plan-2022-25-plan-d'activites-conjoint-eng.htm
ENHANCING SERVICE DELIVERY
CRIME REDUCTION
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELL-BEING
ENHANCING ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION WITH COMMUNITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS
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Promouvoir l’inclusion et instaurer la confiance avec des communautés diverses en s’attaquant aux comportements qui menacent leur sentiment de sécurité et d’appartenance.
Travailler avec des partenaires de manière intégrée et polyvalente pour interrompre le cycle de la criminalité et de la victimisation.
Comprendre les facteurs de la criminalité et se concentrer sur les délinquants prioritaires pour renforcer la sécurité au sein de la collectivité.
S’assurer que les modèles et les stratégies de prestation de services d’application de la loi répondent efficacement aux besoins de nos collectivités.
Mobiliser les collectivités pour élaborer ensemble des priorités d’application de la loi dirigées par la collectivité et améliorer la communication en ce qui a trait aux services d’application de la loi locaux.
PRIORITÉS
Renforcer les relations, et collaborer pour soutenir la réconciliation et répondre aux besoins des collectivités autochtones en Alberta.
Priorités des services de police provinciaux de l’Alberta
Plan d’activités conjoint de la GRC en Alberta et du ministère de la Justice et du Solliciteur général (2022-2025)
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur les priorités de la GRC en Alberta en matière de services de police provinciaux, voir le site suivant :
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/publications/joint-business-plan-2022-25-plan-d'activites-conjoint-fra.htm
AMÉLIORATION DE LA PRESTATION DE SERVICES
RÉDUCTION DE LA CRIMINALITÉ
ÉQUITÉ, DIVERSITÉ ET INCLUSION
COLLECTIVITÉS AUTOCHTONES
SÉCURITÉ ET BIEN-ÊTRE DES COLLECTIVITÉS
AMÉLIORATION DE LA MOBILISATION DES COLLECTIVITÉS ET DESINTERVENANTS ET DE LA COMMUNICATION
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CATEGORY Trend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
% Change
2018 ‐ 2022
% Change
2021 ‐ 2022
Avg File +/‐
per Year
Offences Related to Death 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Robbery 00100N/A N/A 0.0
Sexual Assaults 00020N/A‐100% 0.2
Other Sexual Offences 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Assault 10 11 5 16 11 10%‐31% 0.7
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Extortion 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Criminal Harassment 51414‐20% 300%‐0.2
Uttering Threats 43721‐75%‐50%‐0.7
TOTAL PERSONS 19 15 17 21 16 ‐16%‐24% 0.0
Break & Enter 13 10 7 9 10 ‐23% 11%‐0.7
Theft of Motor Vehicle 15 11 5 4 9 ‐40% 125%‐1.9
Theft Over $5,000 13111 0% 0%‐0.2
Theft Under $5,000 22 25 12 9 13 ‐41% 44%‐3.4
Possn Stn Goods 27440‐100%‐100%‐0.7
Fraud 67622‐67% 0%‐1.3
Arson 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Mischief ‐ Damage To Property 0 0 8 12 12 N/A 0% 3.6
Mischief ‐ Other 30 25 7 1 5 ‐83% 400%‐7.4
TOTAL PROPERTY 89 88 50 42 52 ‐42% 24%‐12.0
Offensive Weapons 01010N/A‐100% 0.0
Disturbing the peace 64211‐83% 0%‐1.3
Fail to Comply & Breaches 85022‐75%0%‐1.5
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 31721‐67%‐50%‐0.3
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 17 11 9 6 4 ‐76%‐33%‐3.1
TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 125 114 76 69 72 ‐42% 4%‐15.1
Olds Provincial Detachment
Crime Statistics (Actual)
July 7, 2022
April to June (Q1): 2018 ‐ 2022
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"
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% Change
2018 ‐ 2022
% Change
2021 ‐ 2022
Avg File +/‐
per Year
Drug Enforcement ‐ Production 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Drug Enforcement ‐ Possession 00310N/A‐100% 0.1
Drug Enforcement ‐ Trafficking 00002N/A N/A 0.4
Drug Enforcement ‐ Other 00010N/A‐100% 0.1
Total Drugs 00322N/A 0% 0.6
Cannabis Enforcement 00121N/A‐50% 0.4
Federal ‐ General 00011N/A 0% 0.3
TOTAL FEDERAL 00454N/A‐20% 1.3
Liquor Act 54550‐100%‐100%‐0.9
Cannabis Act 05631N/A‐67% 0.0
Mental Health Act 7 15 14 9 12 71% 33% 0.4
Other Provincial Stats 24 16 12 29 14 ‐42%‐52%‐0.7
Total Provincial Stats 36 40 37 46 27 ‐25%‐41%‐1.2
Municipal By‐laws Traffic 10011 0% 0% 0.1
Municipal By‐laws 3449433%‐56% 0.7
Total Municipal 4 4 4 10 5 25%‐50% 0.8
Fatals 10000‐100% N/A ‐0.2
Injury MVC 79651‐86%‐80%‐1.6
Property Damage MVC (Reportable)57 56 29 43 42 ‐26%‐2%‐4.3
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable)5275980%80% 1.1
TOTAL MVC 70 67 42 53 52 ‐26%‐2%‐5.0
Roadside Suspension ‐ Alcohol (Prov)N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 N/A N/A N/A
Roadside Suspension ‐ Drugs (Prov)N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 N/A N/A N/A
Total Provincial Traffic 929 1,222 775 835 354 ‐62%‐58%‐153.7
Other Traffic 28320‐100%‐100%‐1.0
Criminal Code Traffic 13 11 18 13 8 ‐38%‐38%‐0.8
Common Police Activities
False Alarms 15 10 2 2 3 ‐80% 50%‐3.2
False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 118968‐27% 33%‐0.8
Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 46 33 40 31 20 ‐57%‐35%‐5.4
Persons Reported Missing 03011N/A 0% 0.0
Search Warrants 00010N/A‐100% 0.1
Spousal Abuse ‐ Survey Code (Reported)15 11 7 10 9 ‐40%‐10%‐1.3
Form 10 (MHA) (Reported)00001N/AN/A 0.2
Olds Provincial Detachment
Crime Statistics (Actual)
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"July 7, 2022
April to June (Q1): 2018 ‐ 2022
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CATEGORY Trend 2019 2020 2021 2022 % Change
2019 - 2022
% Change
2021 - 2022
Avg File +/-
per Year
Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 1 N/A N/A 0.3
Robbery 0 1 0 0 N/A N/A -0.1
Sexual Assaults 0 2 0 1 N/A N/A 0.1
Other Sexual Offences 6 0 1 0 -100%-100%-1.7
Assault 16 13 4 39 144%875%6.0
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 1 0 2 N/A N/A 0.5
Extortion 0 0 0 4 N/A N/A 1.2
Criminal Harassment 2 1 6 5 150%-17%1.4
Uttering Threats 0 5 4 4 N/A 0%1.1
TOTAL PERSONS 24 23 15 56 133%273%8.8
Break & Enter 11 13 14 31 182%121%6.1
Theft of Motor Vehicle 6 5 3 4 -33%33%-0.8
Theft Over $5,000 5 5 3 6 20%100%0.1
Theft Under $5,000 27 18 16 35 30%119%2.2
Possn Stn Goods 10 9 11 12 20%9%0.8
Fraud 8 8 4 10 25%150%0.2
Arson 2 2 1 0 -100%-100%-0.7
Mischief - Damage To Property 0 20 13 25 N/A 92%6.8
Mischief - Other 26 8 2 3 -88%50%-7.5
TOTAL PROPERTY 95 88 67 126 33%88%7.2
Offensive Weapons 2 3 3 3 50%0%0.3
Disturbing the peace 2 1 0 0 -100%N/A -0.7
Fail to Comply & Breaches 16 14 7 18 13%157%-0.1
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 6 5 5 14 133%180%2.4
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 26 23 15 35 35%133%1.9
TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 145 134 97 217 50%124%17.9
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"July 15, 2022
Kneehill County - Three Hills Detachment
Crime Statistics (Actual)
January to June: 2019 - 2022
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2019 - 2022
% Change
2021 - 2022
Avg File +/-
per Year
Drug Enforcement - Production 0 0 1 0 N/A -100%0.1
Drug Enforcement - Possession 0 2 2 1 N/A -50%0.3
Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 0 1 3 3 N/A 0%1.1
Drug Enforcement - Other 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Total Drugs 0 3 6 4 N/A -33%1.5
Cannabis Enforcement N/A N/A 4 2 N/A -50%0.8
Federal - General N/A N/A 2 1 N/A -50%0.4
TOTAL FEDERAL N/A N/A 12 7 N/A -42%2.7
Liquor Act N/A N/A 3 9 N/A 200%2.0
Cannabis Act N/A N/A 1 0 N/A -100%0.0
Mental Health Act N/A N/A 7 23 N/A 229%3.2
Other Provincial Stats N/A N/A 20 39 N/A 95%9.4
Total Provincial Stats N/A N/A 31 71 N/A 129%14.6
Municipal By-laws Traffic N/A N/A 0 1 N/A N/A 0.3
Municipal By-laws N/A N/A 3 0 N/A -100%-0.6
Total Municipal N/A N/A 3 1 N/A -67%-0.3
Fatals 0 0 1 0 N/A -100%0.1
Injury MVC 5 3 4 2 -60%-50%-0.8
Property Damage MVC (Reportable)N/A N/A 22 28 N/A 27%1.0
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable)N/A N/A 0 2 N/A N/A -2.8
TOTAL MVC N/A N/A 27 32 N/A 19%-2.5
Roadside Suspension - Alcohol (Prov)N/A N/A 0 8 N/A N/A 2.4
Roadside Suspension - Drugs (Prov)N/A N/A 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0
Total Provincial Traffic N/A N/A 171 265 N/A 55%7.2
Other Traffic N/A N/A 0 4 N/A N/A 0.7
Criminal Code Traffic 12 13 17 24 100%41%4.0
Common Police Activities
False Alarms N/A N/A 9 6 N/A -33%0.4
False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act N/A N/A 0 0 N/A N/A -5.9
Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property N/A N/A 0 4 N/A N/A -6.4
Persons Reported Missing N/A N/A 3 3 N/A 0%0.5
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"July 15, 2022
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Crime Statistics (Actual)
January to June: 2019 - 2022
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% Change
2018 ‐ 2022
% Change
2021 ‐ 2022
Avg File +/‐
per Year
Offences Related to Death 00001N/A N/A 0.2
Robbery 00000N/A N/A 0.0
Sexual Assaults 35381‐67%‐88%‐0.1
Other Sexual Offences 46043‐25%‐25%‐0.4
Assault 19 18 13 19 31 63% 63% 2.5
Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 00107N/A N/A 1.4
Extortion 00003N/A N/A 0.6
Criminal Harassment 14 4 12 6 12 ‐14% 100%‐0.2
Uttering Threats 465510150% 100% 1.1
TOTAL PERSONS 44 39 34 42 68 55% 62% 5.1
Break & Enter 9 22 24 25 38 322% 52% 6.1
Theft of Motor Vehicle 10 20 10 12 13 30% 8%‐0.2
Theft Over $5,000 66548 33%100% 0.2
Theft Under $5,000 22 37 22 30 38 73% 27% 2.5
Possn Stn Goods 2 12 14 15 17 750% 13% 3.3
Fraud 5 17 7 11 11 120% 0% 0.6
Arson 02210N/A‐100%‐0.1
Mischief ‐ Damage To Property 0 0 29 22 45 N/A 105% 11.2
Mischief ‐ Other 22 43 10 9 11 ‐50% 22%‐5.6
TOTAL PROPERTY 76 159 123 129 181 138% 40% 18.0
Offensive Weapons 036610N/A67% 2.3
Disturbing the peace 2 9 12 4 3 50%‐25%‐0.3
Fail to Comply & Breaches 9 15 11 15 39 333% 160% 6.0
OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 7 3 8 14 19 171% 36% 3.5
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 18 30 37 39 71 294% 82% 11.5
TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 138 228 194 210 320 132% 52% 34.6
Three Hills Provincial Detachment
Crime Statistics (Actual)
July 7, 2022
April to June (Q1): 2018 ‐ 2022
All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed"
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% Change
2018 ‐ 2022
% Change
2021 ‐ 2022
Avg File +/‐
per Year
Drug Enforcement ‐ Production 00010N/A‐100% 0.1
Drug Enforcement ‐ Possession 00422N/A 0% 0.6
Drug Enforcement ‐ Trafficking 00185N/A‐38% 1.8
Drug Enforcement ‐ Other 10000‐100% N/A ‐0.2
Total Drugs 1 0 5 11 7 600%‐36% 2.3
Cannabis Enforcement 02301N/A N/A 0.0
Federal ‐ General 01120N/A‐100% 0.1
TOTAL FEDERAL 1 3 9 13 8 700%‐38% 2.4
Liquor Act 22565150%‐17% 1.0
Cannabis Act 00120N/A‐100% 0.2
Mental Health Act 18 10 22 14 41 128% 193% 5.0
Other Provincial Stats 20 20 35 45 60 200% 33% 10.5
Total Provincial Stats 40 32 63 67 106 165% 58% 16.7
Municipal By‐laws Traffic 01013N/A200% 0.6
Municipal By‐laws 88572‐75%‐71%‐1.3
Total Municipal 89585‐38%‐38%‐0.7
Fatals 11011 0% 0% 0.0
Injury MVC 1 4 3 18 4 300%‐78% 2.0
Property Damage MVC (Reportable)29 28 16 20 25 ‐14% 25%‐1.6
Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable)10 2 11 4 4 ‐60% 0%‐1.0
TOTAL MVC 41 35 30 43 34 ‐17%‐21%‐0.6
Roadside Suspension ‐ Alcohol (Prov)N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 N/A N/A N/A
Roadside Suspension ‐ Drugs (Prov)N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 N/A N/A N/A
Total Provincial Traffic 213 224 146 203 217 2% 7%‐1.3
Other Traffic 01224N/A100% 0.9
Criminal Code Traffic 6 11 10 18 25 317% 39% 4.5
Common Police Activities
False Alarms 40 15 4 16 8 ‐80%‐50%‐6.3
False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 108420‐100%‐100%‐2.6
Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 37 18 34 0 7 ‐81% N/A ‐7.8
Persons Reported Missing 16166500% 0% 1.0
Search Warrants 01346N/A50% 1.5
Spousal Abuse ‐ Survey Code (Reported)32 31 15 18 22 ‐31% 22%‐3.3
Form 10 (MHA) (Reported)00124N/A100% 1.0
Three Hills Provincial Detachment
Crime Statistics (Actual)
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April to June (Q1): 2018 ‐ 2022
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Central Alberta RCMP Traffic Monthly Reporting - JULY
Blackfalds, Stettler, Rocky Mountain House
Enforcement
Include Date and/or File Number
Occupant Restraint Ops
Date & Location
Distracted Driving Ops
Date & Location
Impaired Driving Ops
Date & Location
1
22-07-01 South of
Saskatchewan River Crossing
on Hwy 93
22-07-01 South of
Saskatchewan River Crossing on
Hwy 93
22-07-01 Saunders River
access Hwy 11, 60 kms west of
RMH
2
2022-07-30 Setup at
Nordegg near the
intersection with Hwy 11
2022-07-30 Setup at Nordegg
near the intersection with Hwy
11
22-07-01 South of
Saskatchewan River Crossing
on Hwy 93
3
22-07-30 South of
Saskatchewan River Crossing
on Hwy 93
22-07-30 South of
Saskatchewan River Crossing on
Hwy 93
2022-07-30 Setup at Nordegg
near the intersection with
Hwy 11
4
22-07-30 South of
Saskatchewan River Crossing
on Hwy 93
IRS Fail or Refusal IRS Other C.C. Impaired Roadside MAS Test
Conducted
1 FAIL -- -- Monthly Total
# Stops = 134
# MAS = 134
MAS % = 100
2 -- CAU/WARN --
3 FAIL -- --
4 -- CAU/WARN --
5 FAIL -- --
6 -- GDL-32mg% --
7 FAIL -- --
8 -- CAU/WARN --
9 FAIL -- --
10 -- CAUTION --
Assist Detachment(s)
1 Assist RMH with MVC (Deer Strike) Hwy 11 west of Rocky
2 Assist Blackfalds – B&E in progress at Gull Lake Veterinary Clinic
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3 Assist Blackfalds – Fatal hit and run in Gas Alley
4 Assist Blackfalds – Two suspicious males on bikes with Fed Ex packages
5 Assist Blackfalds - B&E in progress. Three wire thieves arrested
6 Assist Blackfalds – B&E to residence. Attend – Suspect left the area, but his vehicle was stuck in
the mud at the scene. Same seized. Later arrested.
7 Assist Blackfalds - Fatal hit and run in Gas Alley with a bike/pedestrian.
8 Assist Blackfalds – 911 hang up – Then reported as a Hit and Run complaint
9 Assist Blackfalds – Possible impaired driver asleep in vehicle – No – fight with wife
10 Assist Blackfalds – Semi hauling excavator struck Hwy 2 overpass on Hwy 12
11 Assist Stettler – Shots fired – STARS transported victim to Edmonton hospital
12 Assist Blackfalds – Male walking on driving lane Hwy 815 – Attend - GOA
13 Assist Red Deer – 911 hang up – Cell Tower location – no one found
14 Assist Blackfalds – Male trespassing on commercial property - Arrested
15 Assist Blackfalds – Three vehicle MVC in Gas Alley (following too close)
16 Assist Rocky Mtn House – Armed robbery in progress – 3 suspects arrested
Communications and Public Education
1 July Issue – Red Deer County Newspaper Article – Passing Emergence Vehicles
2 July Issue – Red Deer County Newspaper Article – Aggressive Driving
3 July Issue – RMH Mountaineer Newspaper Article – Passing Emergence Vehicles
4 July Issue – RMH Mountaineer Newspaper Article – Aggressive Driving
5 July Issue – Stettler Independent Newspaper Article – Passing Emergence Vehicles
6 July Issue – Stettler Independent Newspaper Article – Aggressive Driving
7 July Issue – Rimbey Review Newspaper Article – Passing Emergence Vehicles
8 July Issue – Rimbey Review Newspaper Article – Aggressive Driving
9 July Issue – Sylvan Lake News Newspaper Article – Passing Emergence Vehicles
10 July Issue – Sylvan Lake News Newspaper Article – Aggressive Driving
11 July Issue – Blackfalds Town Website Article – Passing Emergence Vehicles
12 July Issue – Blackfalds Town Website Article – Aggressive Driving
13 July Issue - Eckville Echo newspaper – Passing Emergence Vehicles
14 July Issue - Eckville Echo newspaper – Aggressive Driving
15 July Issue - REVIEW, East Central Alberta newspaper – Passing Emergence Vehicles
16 July Issue - REVIEW, East Central Alberta newspaper – Aggressive Driving
17 July Issue – Ponoka News newspaper – Passing Emergence Vehicles
18 July Issue – Ponoka News newspaper – Aggressive Driving
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Alberta. Variety of subjects discussed or participated in that include Road Safety, Impaired
Driving, etc.
Strategic Partnerships and Leveraging Resources (JFO)
Include Date, Location and Agencies
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Assist CPS, EPS and AB and BC RCMP with Motorcycle escort training in preparation for Papal
visit. Escort training in Red Deer and Blackfalds area.
2
Rocky and Blackfalds Traffic Units, roving enforcement on Hwy 11 between Rocky Mtn House
and Nordegg alongside Clearwater County POs over Canada Day Long weekend.
3
Impaired Driving and ATV Compliance Checkstop 22-07-01, with Alberta Conservation Peace
Officer. Hwy 11 at Saunders River access, approx. 60kms west of RMH
4
2022-07-05 Kids/ Kops program with Lacombe PD and Blackfalds RCMP Traffic in Central
Alberta. Variety of subjects discussed and participated that include Road Safety, Impaired
Driving, etc.
5
On July 6, 2022, Blackfalds RCMP received a hit and run call with the death of a
bike/pedestrian. Vehicle description obtained with last known direction of travel. Data 2 Action
put into play to locate the vehicle. GIS, Traffic, General Duty members involved.
6
On 2022-07-08, Report of B&E in progress at a lease site. GD and Traffic members arrived on
Scene. A vehicle with three occupants (2 males – 1 female) were arrested with several stolen
Items, including Copper wire and outstanding warrants.
7 2022-07-24, RCMP, Sheriff’s and Main Roads all assist with a E/B semi on Hwy 12 and hauling a
large excavator, struck the Hwy 2 overpass, damaging 3 beams under the bridge. Several
members involved to divert traffic for several hours.
8 2-22-07-29, Roving patrols on Hwy 11 with Clearwater CPO’s between Rocky Mtn House and
the west end of Abraham Lake.
9 2022-07-30 Back country community relations near Nordegg with Search & Rescue, Alberta
Conservation Officer & SAR to locate and transport injured person to safety.
Prolific Traffic Offender Data 2 Action
1
On 2022-07-06 Patrols near Bashaw where
Traffic member observed a suspicious vehicle.
Same stopped by Traffic and learned the
operator was a Prolific driving offender that
continues to Drive a motor vehicle while
Disqualified.
On July 6, 2022, Blackfalds RCMP received a
hit and run call with the death of a
bike/pedestrian in Gas Alley. Vehicle
description obtained with last known
direction of travel. Data 2 Action put into
play to locate the vehicle. The Search
continues.
2
On 2022-07-06. While on patrol, a suspicious
vehicle was observed. Police stopped the
vehicle and learned the operator was a Prolific
driving offender (Driving while Disqualified).
Charged
On July 6 2022, Sylvan lake RCMP received a
break and enter with the victim getting
stabbed in the process. Vehicle was located
and major efforts were used to intercept the
vehicle.
3
Traffic stop on a vehicle. Driver provided a MAS
Fail. It is noted that he is a Prolific driving
offender and charged 4 times prior for impaired
operation of a motor vehicle. Offender charged
for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
On 2022-07-08 received a report of B&E in
progress at a Canadian Natural Resource
lease site. Arrived on scene – no one
around. Put plan into action and located a
suspect vehicle. Three occupants (2 males –
1 female) were arrested with several pounds
of copper wire and outstanding warrants.
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Traffic stop of a vehicle. Driver provided MAS
sample of a FAIL. It is noted the Driver is a
Prolific Offender that’s been charged twice prior
for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
On 2022-07-08 a B&E was reported. Police
attended. Suspect not on scene, but his
truck was stuck in the mud at the residence.
Data 2 Action put into play because this is a
known Prolific Offender. Truck seized.
Follow up led to the arrest of the suspect.
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Traffic stop on a vehicle. Two Warrants were
executed on a Prolific Offender with an
extensive criminal record and a Prolific driving
history.
Armed robbery in progress. Fled in a vehicle.
Traffic assisted with closing the area,
resulting in three (3) suspects arrested and
weapons located and seized.
Community Partnerships
1
2022-07-04
Email Blackfalds Emergency Management and Protection Services Manager, Ken Morrison who
reports to the Blackfalds Mayor. Plans for JFO’s with Blackfalds CPO’s are in planning stage.
2
2022-07-04
Email communication to Mayor Lucy Henry with the Village of Clive. She contacted writer
regarding their community concerns. Member met with Mayor and council to discuss traffic
safety within the community.
3
2022-07-04
Email communication with Mayor Greg Rathjen for the Town of Bentley. He is aware to contact
writer regarding their community Traffic concerns.
4
2022-07-04
Meeting with County of Red Deer Sr. CPO Irv Heide. Agreement to work together with JFO’s
and common communication.
5
2022-07-04
Email communication to Reeve Barb Shepherd with the County of Lacombe. She will be in
contact with writer regarding their community Traffic concerns.
6
2022-07-04
Email communication to the CAO for the county of Stettler, Yvettte Cassidy. She will be in
contact with any Traffic concerns.
7
2022-07-04
Email communication to Mayor Colleen Ebden for the town of Eckville. She will be in contact
with writer regarding their community Traffic concerns.
8
2022-07-04
Email communication to Mayor Rick Pankiw for the town of Rimbey. He was in contact with
writer regarding their community Traffic concerns regarding Traffic Safety
9
2022-07-04
Email communication to Mayor Debbie Nelson with the town of Caroline. A face to face
meeting was scheduled for 2022-01-05 with RCMP regarding their community Traffic concerns.
10
2022-07-04
Email communication with Mayor Doug Booker for the town of Donelda (Contact to the Deputy
Mayor Richard Nelson). He will be in contact with writer regarding their community Traffic
concerns if the need arises.
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2022-07-04
Email communication to Mayor Doug Francoeur for the community of Gull Lake. He will be in
contact with writer regarding their community Traffic concerns if the need arises.
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2022-07-04
Email communication to Mayor Dan Hiller for the community of Rochon Sands. He will be in
contact with writer regarding their community Traffic concerns if the need arises in the future.
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2022-07-04
Email contacts with Stettler County enforcement (CPO’s) regarding Traffic concerns, upcoming
events and JFO requests
14
2022-07-04
Email contacts with local Paintearth County enforcement with any traffic concerns, upcoming
events and JFO requests
15
2022-07-04
Email contacts with Kneehill County enforcement with any traffic concerns, upcoming events
and JFO requests.
16
2022-07-04
Email contact with Safety Coordinator Colin Inglis at the Joffre Chemical plant regarding traffic
safety at or near the plant site.
17
2022-07-04
Email contact with Fish & Wildlife coordinator Mike Little regarding traffic safety in central
Alberta.
18
2022-07-04
Email contact with Michael SIMPSON CAO of counties in patrol area requesting who to send a
mayor’s report to – Paintearth County
19
2022-07-04
Email contact with Yvette Cassidy CAO’s of counties in patrol area requesting who to send a
mayor’s report to – Stettler County
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2022-07-04
Email contact with Mike Haugen CAO’s of counties in patrol area requesting who to send a
mayor’s report to – Kneehill County
21
2022-07-04
Email contact with Mark Sproule CPO’s of counties in patrol area requesting a mayor’s report
for – Lacombe County
22
2022-07-04
Email contact with Christian Lamoureux in patrol area at the Joffre Nova Chemical Plant – Site
Security
23
2022-07-04
Email contact with Daryl Lougheed with Division Three for Clearwater County in patrol area
requesting a monthly Traffic (Mayor’s) report.
24
2022-07-05
Kids/ Kops program with Lacombe PD and Blackfalds RCMP Traffic in Central Alberta. Variety of
subjects discussed or participated in that include Road Safety, Impaired Driving, etc.
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2022-07-27
Cpl. Alex MacDonald
Acting Detachment Commander
Drumheller, AB
Dear Mr. M. Haugen,
Please find attached the quarterly Community Policing Report that covers the April 1st to June
30th, 2022 reporting period. The attached report serves to provide a quarterly snapshot of the
human resources, financial data and crime statistics for Drumheller, AB.
In addition to the local priorities established collaboratively between your community and our
local Detachment team, the Alberta RCMP has developed broader priorities for the provincial
police service. Also attached as an appendix is the Alberta RCMP/Alberta Justice and Solicitor
General 2022-2025 Joint Business Plan (JBP), which has been finalized and is now in effect.
Created through a united effort between the Alberta RCMP and Justice and Solicitor General,
this three-year plan is focused on ensuring Albertans are safe and protected.
Meetings with subject matter experts from the Alberta RCMP, Justice and Solicitor General, and
community partners were a foundational aspect in developing collective priorities for the next
three years. These meetings, in addition to recommendations from the Interim Police Advisory
Board, helped identify emerging trends and best practices while providing clarity on the needs
of our communities.
The 2022-2025 Joint Business Plan is focused on the following six priorities:
• Enhancing Engagement and Communication with Communities and Stakeholders:
Engaging with our communities to collectively develop policing priorities that are
community-led and enhancing communication about matters related to local policing
services.
• Community Safety and Well-Being: Working with partners in an integrated,
multifaceted manner to interrupt the cycle of crime and victimization.
• Indigenous Communities: Strengthening relationships, working together in support of
Reconciliation, and responding to the needs of Indigenous communities in Alberta.
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• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Promoting inclusion and building trust with diverse
communities by addressing the behaviours that threaten their sense of safety and
belonging.
• Crime Reduction: Understanding the drivers of crime and focusing on priority
offenders to increase community safety.
• Enhancing Service Delivery: Ensuring service delivery models and strategies
effectively meet the policing needs of our communities.
The Alberta RCMP is committed to a transparent and collaborative approach in assessing
performance, including establishing appropriate indicators to track progress in achieving these
goals. As such, the Alberta RCMP has secured an external Consultant to assist in developing
performance metrics with ongoing consultations with the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and
Alberta Municipalities to ensure alignment with the needs and expectations of our
communities.
The result of our collaborative efforts is a plan that is robust, responsive to community needs,
and in alignment with Ministry and partner plans and priorities. You can download a full copy of
the 2022-2025 Joint Business Plan at: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/publications/joint-
business-plan-2022-25-plan-d'activites-conjoint-eng.htm.
As the Chief of Police for your community, please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Cpl. Alex MacDonald
Acting Detachment Commander
Drumheller RCMP
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Version: 2022-02
Subject: Bylaw #1861- Repeal of Obsolete Bylaws
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. That Council give First Reading to Bylaw 1861 that being a bylaw to repeal obsolete,
redundant, and outdated bylaws.
2. That Council give Second Reading to Bylaw 1861.
3. That Council provide unanimous consent for third and final reading to Bylaw 1861.
4. That Council give Third Reading to Bylaw 1861.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)-
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)-
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
As a way to provide good governance, Kneehill County Administration has been actively reviewing the
Bylaw database to ensure the Bylaws that are in place are in order and comply with current legislation.
Kneehill County’s Bylaw database consist of 1958 Bylaws. Upon comprehensive review of the bylaw
database it has been discovered that more than 90 bylaws are obsolete or redundant. Theses bylaws
largely fall into one of four categories:
1. Bylaws that were created for a very specific purpose and once acted upon, have no further effect
or are no longer required;
2. Bylaws that have been superceded by a change in overarching legislation or by another bylaw;
3. Bylaws that were created for a specific purpose or situation that no longer exists; or
4. Bylaws that were created for a specified time period, which has now elapsed.
In the next couple of months, Administration will bring around 10 bylaws per meeting for repealing
Once the review has been completed and the obsolete bylaws have been removed, a four- year review
cycle will be created for the current bylaws, just like we do for our policies we have in place.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
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The Bylaws we are repealing today are:
Bylaw # Short Title Date Passed
469 Sale of lot in Swalwell 1965/05/12
479 Purchase of Land 1965/07/26
529 Purchase of Land 1966/10/24
561 Authorize Lease 1967/08/14
568 Gravel Lease 1967/10/30
589 Authorize Lease 1968/05/27
590 Purchase of Land 1968/07/25
598 Authorize Lease 1968/09/23
602 Authorize Lease (amendment to Bylaw 598) 1968/10/18
651 Purchase Grainger Community Centre to be given to
Grainer Community Society.
1970/09/30
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial and staffing implications if Council passes this bylaw.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Bylaw 1859- Repealing Bylaw
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council pass all three readings
2. That Council pass first reading only
3. That administration bring back further information
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FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Update the Bylaw Database.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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BYLAW NO 1861
REPEALING BYLAW
A BYLAW OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO REPEAL INOPERATIVE,
OBSOLETE, EXPIRED, SPENT AND INEFFECTIVE BYLAWS
WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, CM-26, as amended,
provides Council with the authority to pass bylaws for municipal purposes;
AND WHEREAS, Section 63 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, CM-26, as amended,
empowers a Council of a municipality to pass a bylaw which omits or provides for the repeal of
a bylaw or provision of a bylaw that is inoperative, obsolete, expired, spent or otherwise
ineffective;
AND WHEREAS, the Council of Kneehill County wishes to repeal inoperative, obsolete, expired
spent and ineffective bylaws;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
1. All bylaws identified as inoperative, obsolete, expired, spent or ineffective, as
described in Schedule A, attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw, are
hereby repealed.
2. This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading of this bylaw.
READ a first time on this 13th day of September, 2022.
READ a second time on this 13th day of September, 2022.
UNANIMOUS permission for third reading given in Council on the 13th day of September, 2022.
READ a third time and final time of this 13th day of September, 2022.
Reeve
Date Bylaw Signed Jerry Wittstock
Chief Administrative Officer
Mike Haugen
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SCHEDULE “A”
Bylaws to be Repealed
Bylaw # Short Title Date Passed
469 Sale of lot in Swalwell 1965/05/12
479 Purchase of Land 1965/07/26
529 Purchase of Land 1966/10/24
561 Authorize Lease 1967/08/14
568 Gravel Lease 1967/10/30
589 Authorize Lease 1968/05/27
590 Purchase of Land 1968/07/25
598 Authorize Lease 1968/09/23
602 Authorize Lease (amendment to Bylaw 598) 1968/10/18
651 Purchase Grainger Community Centre to be given to
Grainer Community Society.
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Form No.56
Approved by the Department of Municipal Affairs. Municipal Supplies Ltd.—Calgary and Edmonton.
BY-LAW No., 469
By-Law No. 469 of the Municipal District of Kneehil l #4$,_
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
Lots 31 and 32, B1k. 3, Plan Swalwell 5050 A.K.
A By-law concerning the sale of
Quote Land)
pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Recovery Act, Cap. 334 R.S.A. 1955 and amendments
thereto.
WHEREAS an offer has been received from Edward Lamm'e
Swalwell Lots 31 and 32, Blk. 3, Plan Swalwell
of to purchase the
Quote Land) 5050A.K.
for the sum of $4 0.00 cash if terms, give details) ; and
W
Cher e out ull minas and rineralk
BE IT ENACTED that the said offer be accepted subject to the approval of the Minister
of Municipal Affairs, as provided under Section 18 of the above recited Ac`, and that the Reeve
and Secretary-Treasurer be authorized to execute an Agreement for Sale on said terms (or a
Transfer, as the case may be).
Received first and second reading,* and by unanimous consent of the councillors present, a third
reading* and finally passed, this 9th day of April A.D. 19 65
REEVE) __
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SECRETARY-TREASURER)
Approved as and when finally passed.
MAY 1 2 1965 19_
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MIN TER of MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
Received third reading, and finally passed this
day of A.D. 19
REEVE)
SECRETARY-TREASURER)
SEAL)
Strike out if not required.
Use in case where third reading not made at the same meeting as the first and second.
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL 10.48
BY.LAW No. 479
A BY-LA TO PURCHASE LAND
Under the provisions of the Municip41 District Act, the
Council of the Municipal District of Aneehill No. 48
hereby authorizes the purchase of the following described
land from the Board of the Three dills School Division
No. 6o for the sum of $1.00 cash:
All that portion of the N.E.f of Section 21, in Twp. 32,
Rge.22, west of the lith Meridian, in the Province of
Alberta described as follows:
Commencing at the north east corner of said quarter section,
thence westerly along the north boundary of said quarter
section three chains and 75 links, thence southerly
parallel to the east boundary of said quarter section five
chains and 50 links, thence easterly parallel to the said
north boundary three chains and 7 links, plus or minus,
to the said east boundary, thence northerly along the said
east boundary a distance of five chains and 50 links, plus
or minus, to the place of commencement, containing 2.063
acres more or less,
Reserving unto Her Majesty, Her Sucessors and Assigns
all mines and minerals and the right to work the same as
set forth in patent r,Tistered as 7493 C.V. , and also
subject to such other reservations, conditions, rights and
provisions as are contained in the said patent,
The said land to be used as a place to stockpile
gravel and/or for other Municipal use.
ist Reading moved by Counci7lor Loosmore. Carried unan.
2nd Reading moved by Councillor Schmelke. Carried unan.
3rd Reading moved by Councillor Poole. Carried unan.
Done and passed in regular meeting of Council this 26th
day of July, 1965.
Certified Correct :
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By-Law No. 5 29
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL No.48
PURCH SE OF LAND
Under provisions' s' ens of Sec.24E of the Municipal District Act ,
Municipal District of Kneehill No.48
the C•uncll of the p d s-
reb authorizes the purchase of additional lands as e
he•
general municipal purposes,
cribe. below to be used for general mu p p p
inclu.ing storage sheds, workshops, etc.
1. Th: westerly 5.27 acres more or less of property now
by Linden Contractors ,Ltd. of Three Hills, on the
owned y
west -,ide of the C.N.R. in NE-36-31-24-4. Total p rice - S4,000.
Th: , southerly 2.13 acres more or less of the property2. y
noww owned by Mrs. Bertha Edwards west of the C.N.R. in
The pricerice for this is at the rate of '$1000.T
per acre.
The Municipal District further agrees to pay all necessary
costs in respect to transfers, registrations of titles, etc .
The .r1' ` tles are to be consolidated with the 2.6 acres now
owned pdbytheMunicipal District of Kneehill in the south-
west cornerrner of the NE-36--31-24-4 as per Certificate of Title
No. 121 V 33 .
Councillor Schmelke moved 1st Reading to this by-law.
Carried - 6 in favor
1 against
Councillor Loosmore moved 2nd Reading to this by-law.
Carried - 6 in favor
1 against
Councillor Poole moved that 3rd Reading be given to this
by-law at this meeting. Carried unan.
Councillor Church moved 3rd Reading to this by-law.
Carried unan.
Done and assed in regular meeting of Council this
p
124thdayofOctober, 1966.
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL No.48
BY-Law No. 561
Under the authority of the Municipal District
Act , the Council of the Municipal District of
Kneehill No. 48 hereby authorizes the lease to
Harvey K. Toews the portion of the NW-19-30-25-4
lying north of the road diversion and east of the
Kneehill Creek at an annual rental of 'n..00 per
year on condition that no buildings he placed upon
this area, and with the lease to continue from
year to year subject to cancellation by Council or
by r. Harvey K. Toews with reasonable notice.
Councillor Schmelke moved 1st Reading to this by-law.
Carried unan.
Councillor Poole moved 2nd Reading to this by-law.
Carried unan.
Councillor Campbell moved 3rd Reading to this by-law.
Carried unan.
Done and passed in regular meeting of Council this
14th day of August, 1967.
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL # 48
THREE HILL,i, ALBERTA
FY-L # 568
NET LEASE - GARSON
Under authority of the Municipal District Act the
Council of the Municipal District of Kneehill ;14 48 hereby
authorizes p.n agreement with Mr. Victor Garson for gravel
from a portion of the SW-28-30-21-4 and grants authority
to the Reeve and Secretary-Treasurer to sign an Agreement
on behalf of this District in this regard.
Councillor Loosmore moved 1st Reading to this By-Law. Carried unan.
Councillor Church moved 2nd Reading to this By-Law. Carried unan.
Councillor Campbell moved 3rd Reading to this By-Law. Carried unan.
Done and declared rassed in regular meeting of
Council this 30th day of uctober, 1967 .
Certified Correct
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL NO. 48
BY-LAW NO. 589
WHERE S the Municipal District of Kneehill No. 48 is owner of
the S1-NE- 6-32-26-4 and 20 acres of the SE-16-32-26-4, described
as being t e north 6601 of the E13201 of the said quarter.
AND W EREAS the said Municipal District only requires for its
own use ce i twin areas for removal of gravel and access thereto.
AND WI EREAS bids were called for the rental of the remaining
portion of the said lands and one bid only was received, that
being from William D. Peters.
The Council of the Municipal District of Kneehill No. 48
hereby di r:cts the said lands be rented to Mr. William D. Peters
of Three H lls, Alberta, subject to the following terms and
conditions
1. The M nicipal District shall have free access to the gravel
and the ri,ht to remove any quantity which it desires, including
the right io do any necessary stripping, etc. without compensation.
2. The M nicipal District will supply, without charge, old grader
blades or " treated posts to be put one rod apart and barbed wire
for 3 stra ds, all for the fence along the south side of the said
area.
3. That I illiam D. Peters will erect the fence without compensation.
4. That 'he fence will be the property of the Municipal District.
5. That % illiam D. Peters will make cash payment of rental to the
Municipal District as follows :
By Ju e 1, 1968 - $265.00 for the year 1968
By Ma 1, 1969 - $265.00 for the year 1969
By Ma 1, 1970 - $265.00 for the year 1970
FIRST READING moved by Councillor Ferguson. Carried unan.
SECOND READING moved by Councillor Poole. Carried unan.
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THIRD READING moved by Councillor Schmelke. Carried unan.
DONE ND DECLARED PASSED in regular meeting of Council this
27th day o; May, 1968.
CERTIFIED CORRECT
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL NO. 48
BY-LAW NO. 590
Whereas Lot Eight (8) in Block Two (2) Wimborne
Plan 7015 E. F. may be required for community use or as a building
site.
Therefore be it resolved that the said property be
purchased by the Municipal. District of Kneehill No. 48 ,f rom
Harold Be edict and James Meers, both of Wimborne, Alberta,
for the s m of $9. 04 (Nine dollars and four cents) as full
price.
Reserving unto the Hudson's Bay Company all mines and
minerals . s set forth in transfer registered as 435 E. E. ,
FIRST REAPING was moved by Councillor Schmelke. Carried unanimously.
SECOND RE DING was moved by Councillor Peters. Carried unanimously.
THIRD REA)ING was moved by Councillor Church. Carried unanimously.
Done and declared passed in regular meeting of Council
this 25th day of July, 1968.
Certified Correct
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BY-LAW # 598
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL # 4$
LEASE OF LAND
Under the provisions of the Municipal Government
Act the Council of the Municipal District of Kneehill # 48
hereby :uthorizes the leasing of the following described
land to Mr. Peter Baerg of Linden, Alberta :
That portion of the N . W.
71,-
9-30-24-4 which lies
to the i orth and east of the road diversion shown on
Plan 57;0 Q, containing 2.99 acres more or less, all as
describ-d in Certificate of Title Number 90 T 231 , and
subject to Instrument # 3360 J. A . for utility right of
way of anadian Utilities Ltd.
Reserving unto Her Majesty All Mines and Minerals
The term of this lease shall be a period of five
years as and from October 1 , 1968 . This shall be subject
to reneaal if mutually agreed.
The annual cash rental is $20.00 per year, payable
on or sefore December 1st of 1968 and each succeeding year.
F
This land is to be used in conjunction with other
lands .weed by Mr. Peter Baerg, being the SW-16-30-24-4.
1st Re_ding moved by Councillor Brown. Carried unan.
2nd Re. ding moved by Councillor Poole . Carried unan.
3rd Re_ding moved by Councillor Schmelke . Carried unan.
Done and declared passed in regular meeting of
Counci this 23rd day of September, 1968
Certified Correct
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL No.4 8
BY-Law No. 602
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LEASE OF LAND - Pt. N.W. 9 - 30 - 24 -- 4
By-Law No. 598 is hereby amended to change
the annual cost rental from $20.00 per year to
10.00 per year.
All other terms and conditions are to remain
the same.
1st Reading moved by Councillor Schmelke.
Carried unan.
2nd Reading moved by Councillor Church.
Carried unan.
3rd Reading moved by Councillor Peters.
Carried unan.
Done and passed in regular meeting of Council
this 18th day of October, 1968.
Certified Correct:
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL No.48
BY-LAW No, 651
GRAINGER LOT
by
WHEREAS Lot One (1) , Block Four (4) Grainger,
Plan No. 990-A0 is required for Recreation and
Community purposes,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the said property be
purchased by the Municipal District of Kneehill No.48
from Mr. Arthur Becker of Grainger, Alberta for the
sum of $20.00 (Twenty Dollars) as full price, and
that this lot be given to the Grainger Community
a
r.
Society.
Reserving thereout all mines & minerals.
First Reading moved by Councillor Ferguson. Carried
unan.
Second Reading moved by Councillor Church. Carried unan.
Third:'Reading moved by Councillor Poole. Carried unan.
Done and declared passed in regular meeting of Council
this 30th day of September, 1970.
Certified Correct:
Reeve Sec. - Tre. .
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
7.2
Page 1 of 2
Version: 2022-02
Subject: Signing Authority
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council appoint the following individuals, for the term of their employment with Kneehill
County, as an authorized signing authority for Kneehill County.
• Deputy Reeve Kenneth King
• Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐
☐
☒
High Quality
Infrastructure Economic
Resilience Quality of Life Effective
Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)-Policy #16-9, Signing Authorization
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Kneehill County requires two signatures on all cheque created by Kneehill County. In order to have
proper signing authority with Servus Canada, a copy of the minutes with the appointment of signing
authority is to be provided.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Current signing authority is:
Mike Haugen, Jerry Wittstock and Carolyn Van der Kuil
All cheques over $50,000 must be signed by the Chief Administrative officer or Director of Municipal
Services, which has been renamed to Director of Community Services and countersigned by the
Reeve/Deputy Reeve.
All other cheques shall be signed by any two of the authorized signing authorities.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
There are no additional budget or staffing implications to the recommended motion
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Choose an item.
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AGENDA ITEM #
7.2
Page 2 of 2
Version: 2022-02
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Policy #16-9, signing authorization
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council appoint members listed as signing authorities
2. Council amend list of appointed signing authorities
3. Council direct administration to bring back further information
4. Council receive for information.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Fill out the Bank paperwork along with approved minutes to get appointed signing authorities signing
authority.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
7.3
Page 1 of 2
Version: 2022-02
Subject: Town of Three Hills Intermunicipal Collaboration Agreement Amendment
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Mike Haugen
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council authorize the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the 2022 Intermunicipal
Collaboration Framework Agreement with the Town of Three Hills.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐
☐
☒
High Quality
Infrastructure Economic
Resilience Quality of Life Effective
Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Kneehill County and the Town of Three Hills recently held discussions regarding the composition of the
Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) negotiating committee. The municipalities opted to alter the
membership of the committee resulting in a decrease in committee size.
Changes to the composition of the committee require amending the ICF agreement from 2020.
ICF agreements between Kneehill County and its neighbouring municipalities are mandatory under
Provincial legislation.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The current composition of the ICF negotiating committee is four (4) Councillors from each municipality.
The Town and the County have agreed to alter the size of the committee through reduction to two (2)
Councillors from each municipality.
An updated agreement has been prepared by Administration to reflect this change. The attached
agreement would replace the agreement signed in 2022.
In addition to composition, dates in the agreement have been changed accordingly and a statement has
been added to clarify that the attached agreement will replace the 2020 agreement.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
Councillor honorariums will be slightly reduced over time as fewer councillors will be attending these
meetings.
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AGENDA ITEM #
7.3
Page 2 of 2
Version: 2022-02
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Choose an item.
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Town of Three Hills – Kneehill County Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement (proposed)
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council may endorse the new agreement
2. Council may seek further changes to the agreement
3. Council may opt to maintain the current agreement
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will inform the Town of Council’s decision and have the proposed agreement signed
accordingly.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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KNEEHILL - THREE HILLS
INTERMUNICIPAL
COLLABORATION
FRAMEWORK
THIS AGREEMENT made effective _____________, 2020 2022, between:
KNEEHILL COUNTY
BOX 400, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA
T0M 2A0
(the “County”)
and the
TOWN OF THREE HILLS
BOX 610, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA
T0M 2A0
(the “Town”)
(hereinafter called the “Parties”)
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PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, the County and the Town recognize the importance and the responsibility of each
respective municipality to make decisions on behalf of their residents; and
WHEREAS, the parties share common interests and are desirous of working together to provide
services to their residents and ratepayers; and
WHEREAS, the parties are committed to the principle of mutual benefit to deliver some
services within the region effectively, efficiently, and economically; and
WHEREAS, the parties share a common border; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Government Act stipulates that municipalities that have a common
boundary must create a framework with each other that identifies the services provided by each
municipality and the funding arrangements for these services.
NOW THEREFORE, by mutual covenant of the parties hereto it is agreed as follows:
1. PURPOSE
a) The purpose of this Framework is to establish an Intermunicipal Committee and a
collaborative process to direct intermunicipal communication and cooperation to support
services that have mutual benefit.
2. SIGNATORIES
a) The signatories to this Framework are the Reeve, Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officers of
each municipality.
b) The terms “Signatory”, “Party”, “Partner”, and “Municipalities” may be used
interchangeably in this agreement.
3. DEFINITIONS
a) In this Agreement:
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“Arbitration” means a process to resolve disputes outside the courts. An arbitration decision is
legally binding on both sides and enforceable in the courts.
“Chief Administrative Officer” means the Chief Administrative Officer for each municipal
jurisdiction party to this agreement or their designate(s) thereof. “Chief Administrative Officer”
or “CAO may be used interchangeably in this Agreement.
"Committee" means Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee as defined in Section 5 of this
Framework.
“Dispute Resolution Process” includes a wide range of processes, including mediation and
arbitration or various forms of, with each being an alternative to litigation, designed to meet the
unique needs of the parties involved or the dispute at hand.
“Final Offer Arbitration” refers to arbitration in which both parties submit their final offer to the
arbitrator, and the arbitrator will choose one offer as the resolution to the dispute. The process
gives each party an incentive to make a reasonable offer. The arbitrator’s decision is final and
binding on the parties.
"Framework” or “Agreement" may be used interchangeably in this document and means this
agreement including all Appendices hereto.
“Intermunicipal Service Provision” refers to municipal services provided through a shared or
joint agreement with another municipality to residents and ratepayers. This includes services
where a formal or an informal arrangement with another municipality is in place to access,
administer, or deliver a civic service or function.
“Lead” refers to the municipality or organization assigned to organize or administer the
day-to-day operations of a specific intermunicipal initiative.
“Mediation” means a process involving a neutral person as a mediator who assists the parties to
a matter and any other person brought in with the agreement of the parties to reach their own
mutually acceptable settlement of the matter by structuring negotiations, facilitating
communication and identifying the issues and interest of the parties.
“Mediator” refers to the person or persons appointed to facilitate by mediation the resolution of a
dispute between the parties.
“Municipal Service Provision” refers to municipal services provided directly by a municipality
to residents and ratepayers. This includes services where the municipality has direct control
over the service contract along with the authority to directly hire contractors to perform services
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or address a civic function on behalf of the municipality.
“Mutual Benefit” means equality and respect within the relationship between the partners and
agreements in which both parties gain value.
“Notice of Dispute” means a formal motion that approved by Council providing notification from
the initiating municipality to the other municipality that a dispute is substantial and requires
collaborative action to resolve.
“Rights-based Process” focuses on respect for human dignity. This approach holds that our
dignity is based on our ability to choose freely how we live our lives, and that we have a moral
right to respect for our choices as free, equal, and rational people, and a moral duty to respect
others in the same way. This approach asks us to identify the legitimate rights of ourselves and
others, in a given situation, as well as our duties and obligations. When confronted with
conflicting or competing interests or rights, the parties need to decide which interest has greater
merit and give priority to the right that best protects or ensures that interest.
"Service delivery agreement" means a legally binding agreement such as a Contract,
Agreement, or Memorandum of Understanding that outlines cost-sharing and management of
new arrangements, and is signed by both parties.
“Services” or “In Scope Services" means services that both parties may consider for joint
cost sharing or management and are identified in this Agreement.
"Signatory”, “Party", “Partner”, or “Municipalities” means the Reeve, Mayor and Chief
Administrative Officers for each municipality.
“Third-Party Service Provision” refers to municipal services provided through an agreement
with a non-municipal independent entity. This refers to those services that are offered through
agencies, boards, commissions, and current or former publicly-owned corporations (also known
as crown or government-owned corporations that manage major infrastructure and associated
services) in a region.
"Year" means the calendar year beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st.
4. TERM AND REVIEW
Effective Date and Duration
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a) In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, this is a permanent Agreement and
shall come into force on the passing of resolutions adopting the ICF by the Municipalities.
Review
b) It is agreed to by the parties that the Intermunicipal Committee shall meet at least once
every four years commencing no later than 2023 to review the terms and conditions of the
agreement, or upon request by either party.
Amendments
c) This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of both parties unless specified
otherwise in this Agreement.
d) Amended copies of this Agreement shall come into force on the passing of
resolutions by both municipalities.
5. INTERMUNICIPAL COMMITTEE
a) The County and the Town agree to create a recommending body known as the
Kneehill – Three Hills Intermunicipal Committee (hereinafter referred to as the
Committee).
b) The Committee will meet on an as required basis and will develop recommendations to the
councils on the strategic direction of matters related to collaboration and cooperation
affecting residents of the Municipalities, except matters where other current operating
structures and mechanisms are operating successfully.
c) The Committee shall be comprised of four (4) two (2) members from each municipal council.
d) The CAOs will be advisory staff to the Committee and responsible to develop agendas and
recommendations on all matters. CAOs will be responsible for forwarding all
recommendations from the Committee to their respective councils.
e) The Committee will promote a consistent and shared flow of information from intermunicipal
meetings from a set of common notes that will be established. The common notes will be
confidential and regarded as privileged until released by mutual consent of the Chief
Elected Officials.
f) Parties will give 30 calendar days of a notice for a meeting. Meeting requests will be
directed to the CAO for the respective municipality.
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g) "Services” or “In scope services" to be considered in this agreement for potential future
joint cost sharing or management include:
i. Transportation;
ii. Water and Wastewater;
iii. Solid Waste;
iv. Emergency Services;
v. Recreation; and
vi. Other services that benefit residents.
6. FUTURE SHARED SERVICES, INITIATIVES AND AGREEMENTS
a) When either municipality seeks to pursue a new shared service or initiative with the
other party, the initiating CAO or designate will notify the other CAO.
b) The initial notification will include a general description of the service, scope of the service,
estimated costs, and timing. The receiving municipality will advise the initiating municipality
if they support or object in principle and provide reasons.
c) The Committee will meet to discuss the service within 30 days, if requested by either
partner, and may schedule subsequent meetings as needed.
d) The following criteria may be used when assessing the desirability of new shared services:
i. The nature of the service;
ii. Proposed efficiencies the shared service will realize and why the service would be better
positioned as a shared model;
iii. The level of community support including the demonstrated effort by volunteers, if
applicable;
iv. Relationship to a proposed capital project, and the associated proposed operating
costs;
v. Projected benefit by residents of both municipalities.
e) The Committee will review and negotiate the terms related to the new shared service
including the cost sharing arrangement of the service. The Committee will provide a
recommendation for approval to the councils of the partners.
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f) In the event that the Committee or municipal councils are unable to reach an agreement
within 90 days, and do not jointly agree to extend the time period, then any unresolved issues
shall be dealt with through the dispute resolution process as referenced in this agreement. If
urgency is needed, the initiating municipality must note this in the initial notice, and the
receiving municipality will make best efforts to accommodate a compressed timeframe.
g) A proposed list of future shared services or initiatives to be explored by the Committee are
included in Appendix A of this Agreement. This list may be updated from time to time as
agreed to by the Committee.
h) The Municipalities recognize that the decision to participate in or not participate in a shared
service ultimately lies with the respective municipal councils, who in turn must rely on the
support of the electorate to support the shared service.
i) Should a municipality proceed on their own without consultation of the other municipality,
with the enhancement or expansion in some capacity of an existing shared service, the
other municipality will have no obligation of participation or financial support for the new or
enhanced portion related to the shared service.
7. SERVICE AGREEMENTS
a) Any change to the shared services provided by the municipalities will include a
schedule for implementation of the change. This will include the following:
i. The start date that the change will take effect.
ii. A plan to phase out the existing service delivery and to initiate the new service delivery
methods.
iii. A plan for the phasing in or out of cost sharing, or other arrangements.
iv. A review date to evaluate the efficiency of the shared service delivery and funding
strategy.
b) Where the Committee desires a joint cost sharing or management agreement, a service
agreement shall be developed on that specific item.
c) When developing service agreements, the Committee shall:
i. Clearly identify which municipality will lead service delivery for the service(s).
ii. Determine the appropriate funding for the service(s) discussed.
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iii. Set out a time frame for the delivery of the service(s) discussed including the start and
end date of the service delivery.
iv. Set out a process for discontinuing the service provided if one or both
municipalities wish to discontinue in the service delivery.
8. THE ROLE OF COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION
a) Each council retains the ability and responsibility to make decisions on behalf of their
residents. By approving the Framework, each council is affirming a commitment to
increased collaboration, cooperation, and to provide direction to their administration and
the public for the importance of increased communication at all levels of the organization.
b) Together the Councils will seek opportunities to develop and sustain healthy relationships
between the two municipalities and professionally communicate to the public the
successes, opportunities and challenges being addressed together.
c) Annually, each municipality will jointly communicate through newspaper, social media,
website and other methods to their respective residents the services that the two
municipalities cooperate in the delivery of and the respective monetary value of these
contributions to their municipality.
d) Administration, through the direction of the CAO, will be the mechanism through
which the Framework is formalized, maintained, delivered, and made durable.
i. Administration will be responsible to ensure the requirements of the Framework are
carried out operationally and can initiate communication on an as needed basis.
Quarterly reports will be provided between the CAOs for distribution to Council on
how services party to the agreement have proceeded, as well as any other
municipal updates that may be valuable as information or supportive to future
discussions.
ii. Municipal counterparts will work together to address issues that arise within the
scope of their authority and mandate and be accountable for informing the
appropriate levels of authority about matters that require attention for the mutual
benefit of the municipalities.
iii. To assist in fostering and sustaining a healthy relationship and as a proactive
measure to minimize disputes, regular scheduled joint meetings to keep each other
updated on current and upcoming issues and events should take place. The
Meetings may take different forms (administration to administration, joint councils,
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ICF Committee, etc.). At minimum, the Councils and the established ICF Committee
will each meet once per year.
e) Regarding the handling and communication of day to day decisions, each of the parties
should assume the best of each other and follow up to clarify any concerns and issues.
Additionally, each party commits to the following Social Media Guidelines:
Social media refers to freely accessible, interactive web-based technologies used to produce,
post and interact through text, images, video and audio to inform, promote, and collaborate.
Social media can complement traditional communications and marketing mediums. It is
recognized that the use of social media as a communication tool to achieve strategic
communication goals will be undertaken by the parties and their representatives from time to
time.
It is acknowledged that the use of social media can create instances or environments that
may negatively impact the relationship of the parties. As both parties are seeking a positive
and respectful relationship, the following guidelines should be adhered to when utilizing social
media platforms:
i. Use should adhere to organizational standards that the respective parties may have
in place.
ii. Should not do anything to harm the reputation of the County or the Town whether or
not they are authorized users of social media sites.
iii. Attacks, badmouthing, or negative statements directed to any of the parties, their
representatives, or their employees should not be made.
iv. Unauthorized posting of personal information (names, address, phone number,
email etc.) of other users should not occur.
v. Material which defames, abuses, or threatens others should not be posted.
vi. Use should refrain from personal opinion and deal only with facts and official
positions of the parties.
vii. Information that is private and confidential shall not be shared.
viii. Comments and conversations on social media sites will not be deemed as official
correspondence.
ix. The parties will not speak on behalf of the other party.
x. Communication should be respectful.
xi. Material that contains vulgar, obscene or indecent language or images should not
be posted.
It is acknowledged by the parties that the use of social media platforms to address
disagreements or issues is neither appropriate nor effective. Concerns about the use of
social media will be officially addressed to the Council of the other party.
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9. OVERVIEW OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES
a) The County and the Town have both reviewed the services offered to residents.
b) Based on the review, it has been determined that each party desires to continue to
provide services through the various arrangements that are in place independently with
their respective municipal partners and third-party bodies.
c) The following listings indicate which services are provided independently by each
municipality, intermunicipally, or via a third-party provider, to residents and
ratepayers in each municipal jurisdiction, (as of the date of the signing of this
agreement).
Service Provision in the County
The County delivers the following services to its’ residents:
• Agricultural Services;
• Bylaw Enforcement (municipal Peace Officers);
• Cemetery Services;
• Family and Community Support Services (through Kneehill Regional FCSS);
• Fire and Emergency Management Services;
• Library Services (through the Marigold Regional Library System);
• Planning and Development Services;
• Safety Codes;
• Recreation and Parks services;
• Seniors’ housing (through the Kneehill Housing Corporation);
• Solid Waste and Recycling: (through the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Commission);
• Transportation Services;
• Water Services (through AQUA 7, the Town of Three Hills, the Town of Drumheller);
• Wastewater Services.
Service Provision in the Town
The Town delivers the following services to its’ residents:
• Cemetery Services;
• Bylaw Enforcement;
• Family and Community Support Services (through Kneehill Regional FCSS);
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• Fire and Emergency Management Services;
• Library Services (through the Marigold Regional Library System);
• Planning, Development and Safety Code Services;
• Recreation and Parks services;
• Seniors’ housing (through the Kneehill Housing Corporation and Three Hills Housing
Corporation);
• Solid Waste and Recycling;
• Transportation Services;
• Water Services;
• Wastewater Services.
10. EXISTING COOPERATION
a) The County and the Town have a history of working together to jointly provide the
following municipal services to their residents, either directly, or indirectly to their
residents:
Service Area Delivery Method Service Shared Funding
Arrangement
Transportation Intermunicipal
Collaboration Certain streets maintained
by County as per
agreement. Other
services provided on cost
recovery
As per agreement
Water and
Wastewater
Intermunicipal
Collaboration The County purchase
water for the Equity and
Mt. Vernon systems from
the Town.
As per agreements
Solid Waste and
Recycling
No Intermunicipal
Collaboration NA
Emergency Services Intermunicipal
Collaboration Fire Services,
Emergency Management
(KREMA), Mutual Aid and
Regional Live Burn
Training Facility
As per agreements
Recreation Intermunicipal
Collaboration Funding for recreation in
the Town is provided by
the County.
As per agreement
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Planning &
Development
Intermunicipal
Collaboration Consultative discussion
on certain planning and
development activities
around shared boundary
As per Intermunicipal
Development Plan
Agriculture Intermunicipal
Collaboration Town appoints the County
as weed inspector
As per agreement
Enforcement
Services
Intermunicipal
Collaboration The Town contracts
enforcement services
from the County
As per the
Enforcement
Agreement
Family and
Community Support
Services
Via 3rd party The County and Town are
both members of a
Regional FCSS program
As per the Regional
FCSS Agreement
Kneehill Regional
Partnership
Intermunicipal
Collaboration The County and Village
Town are both members
of the Kneehill Regional
Partnership
As per the
Partnership
Agreement
Kneehill Seniors
Housing
Via 3rd party The County and Town are
both members of Kneehill
Seniors Housing
As per Agreement
Library Services Via 3rd party The Town and the County
are both members of the
Marigold Library System
As per Agreement
b) Where any of the above agreements have lapsed, the Committee may desire to review
and renew agreements.
11. INDEMNITY
a) The County shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its employees and agents from
any and all claims, actions and costs whatsoever that may arise directly or indirectly out of
any act or omission of the Town, its employees or agents in the performance of this
Agreement.
b) The Town shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its employees and agents from
any and all claims, actions and costs whatsoever that may arise directly or indirectly out of
any act or omission of the County, its employees or agents in the performance of this
Agreement.
12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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a) It is the desire of the Town and the County to promote public confidence in the leadership of
both municipalities by encouraging intermunicipal cooperation and self-directed dispute
resolution processes; and
b) The Town and the County have a mutual commitment to resolve any disputes brought
forward and shall make a good faith attempt at resolving perceived disputes prior to
mediation; and
c) Any matter of Intermunicipal concern between the municipalities shall first be informally
discussed by relevant administrative officials employed by the Town and County,
culminating with discussions between the Chief Administrative officers with the goal of
resolving the concern.
i. Chief Administrative Officers will report the dispute and resolution to their respective
Council on a regular basis as well as through a formal quarterly report.
d) Should the Chief Administrative Officers fail to resolve the dispute, the Chief Administrative
Officials and Chief Elected Officers will meet to attempt resolution.
e) If the matter of Intermunicipal concern is not resolved at the administrative and Chief
Elected Official level, the initiating municipality shall provide a Notice of Dispute to the other
municipality, and request that a confidential review by the Intermunicipal Committee be
scheduled. All requests to the Committee shall include supporting resolution from the
Council of the initiating municipality authorizing the request. Neither Council will impede
progress towards meeting, and will initiate consultation with each other within 14 days.
i. The Committee shall review the matter in closed session and may recommend
action to both Council’s to resolve the matter, or refer the matter to Administration
with recommendations to resolve.
ii. Every effort will be made to attempt resolution at this stage prior to engaging third
party mediation.
f) If the matter of Intermunicipal concern is not resolved, the Committee shall recommend to
the Councils of the Town and the County that a third party mediation, focused on interest
based negotiation and mutual success, be commenced within sixty (60) days.
i. The Committee shall appoint a mutually agreeable mediator.
ii. The Committee will provide the mediator with an outline of the dispute and any
agreed statement of facts.
iii. The Town and the County will provide the mediator access to all records,
documents and information that the mediator may reasonably request.
iv. All proceedings involving a mediator are confidential and without prejudice.
v. The costs of such third party mediation will be shared equally between the Town
and the County.
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vi. The municipalities support that mediation creates a cooperative framework for the
resolution of future conflict that can be resolved in a positive way that is mutually
acceptable to both municipalities, and within the scope of their joint authority.
g) If the matter of Intermunicipal concern is not resolved through third party mediation, the
Committee shall recommend to the Councils of the Town and the County that a rights-
based process be pursued, including but not limited to binding arbitration.
h) When all other opportunities for successful resolution have been exhausted, either
municipal Committee may recommend to their respective Council to pursue arbitration.
i. The Committee shall appoint a mutually agreeable arbitrator, or have one appointed
through Municipal Affairs.
ii. The Committee will provide the arbitrator with a report containing a list of the
matters agreed upon and those on which there is no agreement between the
municipalities.
iii. The municipalities may consider final offer arbitration to resolve the dispute.
iv. Direct costs incurred by both municipalities pertaining to the arbitration process
shall be determined by the arbitrator.
13. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Written notice under this Agreement shall be addressed as follows:
i. In the case of the County to:
Kneehill County
Box 400
1600 – 2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB
T0M 2A0
Attention: Chief Administrative Officer
ii. In the case of the Town to:
Town of Three Hills
Box 610
Three Hills, AB
T0M 2A0
Attention: Chief Administrative Officer
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14. AUTHORIZATIONS
In Witness whereof Kneehill County has hereunto affixed its corporate name and seal this ____
day of __________ 2020 2022 and the Town of Three Hills has hereunto affixed its corporate
name and seal this ____ day of ___________ 2020 2022.
This agreement replaces the 2020 Kneehill – Three Hills Intermunicipal Collaboration Agreement.
Kneehill County Town of Three Hills
_________________________ _________________________
Reeve, Jerry Wittstock Mayor, Tim Shearlaw Ray Wildeman
________________________ _________________________
CAO, Mike Haugen CAO, Alan Parkin Ryan Leuzinger
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Appendix A POTENTIAL SHARED SERVICES, OR AGREEMENTS
1. The Municipalities have identified that the following items will be explored in further detail
after the adoption of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework:
a) Negotiation of the County’s purchase of the Mt. Vernon Booster Station from the Town with
understanding of the following principles:
• The County acknowledges the age of the facility and understands that wear and tear
from normal use is present; and,
• The Town commits to rectify any outstanding maintenance, repairs, and
replacements that would reasonably have been expected to be done prior to the sale.
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AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2022-02
Subject: Equity and Mt. Vernon Water Delivery Agreement Amendments
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. That Council authorize the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Mt. Vernon
Water Delivery Amendment Agreement as presented.
2. That Council authorize the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Equity Water
Delivery Amendment Agreement as presented.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐
☐
☒
High Quality
Infrastructure Economic
Resilience Quality of Life Effective
Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Kneehill County and the Town of Three Hills recently met to discuss several agreements and proposed
changes to those agreements.
The included minor changes to the Mt. Vernon and Equity water delivery agreements. Specifically, that
the clause mandating a review of the agreements every 18 months be removed.
A copy of the Mt. Vernon Water Delivery Agreement has been attached for Council’s reference. The Mt.
Vernon and Equity agreements are identical excepting names and specific quantities.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The Town and County were in agreement that the clause mandating a review every 18 months is
unnecessary and that should either party request a meeting regarding either agreement, a meeting could
be held.
The was viewed as a more efficient process.
Section 13.1 of the Agreements currently states that:
13.1 This agreement shall be for a period of twenty years commencing on January 1, 2020. The
County and Town shall review this agreement every 18 months.
The proposed wording is:
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13.1 This agreement shall be for a period of twenty years commencing on January 1, 2020. The
County and Town shall review this agreement upon the request of one of the municipalities.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
There are no additional budget or staffing implications to the recommended motion
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Choose an item.
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2020 Mt. Vernon Water Delivery Agreement
2. Proposed Mt. Vernon Water Delivery Amendment Agreement
3. Proposed Equity Water Delivery Amendment Agreement
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council may authorize the Reeve and CAO to sign the agreements
2. Council may opt to propose further amendments to the agreements
3. Council may opt to not approve the proposed agreements
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will inform the Town of Three Hills of Council’s decision and will arrange for the
agreements to be signed accordingly.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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AGREEMENT TO AMEND
MT. VERNON WATER DELIVERY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT signed in duplicate this ____ day of ____________, 2022.
BETWEEN:
KNEEHILL COUNTY, a municipality, in the Province of Alberta,
AND:
THE TOWN OF THREE HILLS, a municipality, in the Province of Alberta,
WHEREAS Kneehill County and The Town of Three Hills entered into the Mt. Vernon Water
Delivery Agreement on the 23rd day of March, 2020;
AND WHEREAS Kneehill County and The Town of Three Hills both desire to amend the “Mt.
Vernon Water Delivery Agreement” signed on the 23rd day of March, 2020;
NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That Section 13.1 of the March 23, 2020 agreement be amended to read:
This agreement shall be for a period of twenty years commencing on January 1, 2020. The
County and Town shall review this agreement upon the request of one of the
municipalities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF Kneehill County and the Town of Three Hills have hereto caused this
agreement to be executed the day and year just above written.
KNEEHILL COUNTY THE TOWN OF THREE HILLS
_____________________________ ________________________________
Reeve, Jerry Wittstock Mayor, Ray Wildeman
_______________________________ ________________________________
CAO, Mike Haugen CAO, Ryan Leuzinger
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AGREEMENT TO AMEND
EQUITY WATER DELIVERY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT signed in duplicate this ____ day of ____________, 2022.
BETWEEN:
KNEEHILL COUNTY, a municipality, in the Province of Alberta,
AND:
THE TOWN OF THREE HILLS, a municipality, in the Province of Alberta,
WHEREAS Kneehill County and The Town of Three Hills entered into the Equity Water Delivery
Agreement on the 23rd day of March, 2020;
AND WHEREAS Kneehill County and The Town of Three Hills both desire to amend the “Equity
Water Delivery Agreement” signed on the 23rd day of March, 2020;
NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That Section 13.1 of the March 23, 2020 agreement be amended to read:
This agreement shall be for a period of twenty years commencing on January 1, 2020. The
County and Town shall review this agreement upon the request of one of the
municipalities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF Kneehill County and the Town of Three Hills have hereto caused this
agreement to be executed the day and year just above written.
KNEEHILL COUNTY THE TOWN OF THREE HILLS
_____________________________ ________________________________
Reeve, Jerry Wittstock Mayor, Ray Wildeman
_______________________________ ________________________________
CAO, Mike Haugen CAO, Ryan Leuzinger
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
7.5
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Version: 2022-02
Subject: Three Hills Fire Services Agreement
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. That Council authorize the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the 2022 Fire
Services Agreement as presented.
2. That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Town of Three Hills depicting the roles of the Town and County
regarding the joint purchase of a new Engine.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐
☐
☒
High Quality
Infrastructure Economic
Resilience Quality of Life Effective
Leadership Level of Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- NA
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Kneehill County and the Town of Three Hills each own an Engine housed in the Three Hills Fire Station.
Both of these units are due for replacement.
The municipalities recently met to discuss several agreements and the idea of jointly purchasing one unit
instead of separately replacing two nearly identical units was agreed upon.
The joint purchase of a single unit will result in several hundred thousand dollar of costs savings for the
two municipalities.
Updates to the Fire Service Agreement with the Town of Three Hills have been made. Other elements of
the agreement have also been proposed for update in order to clarify parts of the agreement, update
dates, and propose a more efficient method of sharing insurance costs (a flat fee versus a yearly
calculation).
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The Town of Three Hills owns an Engine stationed in the Three Hills Fire Station that the department
uses for in Town responses. Kneehill County owns a similar unit stationed in the Three Hills Fire Station
that is used for responses in the County. Both units are due for replacement.
As the units will be nearly identical and used for the same purpose, a joint purchase of a single unit was
proposed. The County would cover 70% of the cost which is identical to other Fire Agreements entered
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into by the County. The estimated cost saving to the County is above $200,000. A Specific number will
not be known until the time of purchase.
The ability to jointly purchase a unit is enhanced as the new Tender stationed in the Three Hills Fire
Station has pumping capabilities.
To facilitate the joint purchase, the Administration is also proposing a Memorandum of Understanding be
entered into. The MOU would outline the roles of the parties, state the need for collaboration regarding
specifications, and clarify that the County will handle the financial aspect of the purchase and bill the
Town at the conclusion of the purchase.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
The joint purchase of an Engine is expected to result in savings in excess of $200,000.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Choose an item.
Tools: Public Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed 2022 Fire Service Agreement
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council may authorize the Reeve and CAO to sign the proposed agreement
2. Council may opt to pursue additional changes to the proposed agreement
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will inform the Town of Council’s decision and arrange for signing of the agreement
accordingly.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Intermunicipal
FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT
2022 to 2024
THIS AGREEMENT signed in duplicate and effective on the _____ day of September, 2022,
BETWEEN:
KNEEHILL COUNTY, a municipality in the
Province of Alberta, hereinafter known as, KNEEHILL or COUNTY
And
THE TOWN OF THREE HILLS, a municipality in
the Province of Alberta, hereinafter known as, THREE HILLS or TOWN
Kneehill County and the Town of Three Hills have jointly entered into an Intermunicipal
Collaboration Framework Agreement (ICF);
The ICF expresses the intent, common elements, and broad parameters applicable to
this agreement;
Whereas the Town operates a fire department within the Town and provides fire services
to the residents of the Town and a portion of the County surrounding the Town referred
to as the Three Hills Fire District #5.
And Whereas working together the municipalities will provide more cost effective fire
services, supporting these principles:
• The costs to provide independent fire services would be significantly higher to
both municipalities.
• Jointly we can better equip the fire department which benefits both municipalities
as well as the larger region.
• Access to volunteer firefighters due to large geographical base, provides both
partners greater access to firefighting resources.
And Whereas both the Town and the County recognize that there is a broader
community for which both municipalities share responsibility.
• Residents of the County see themselves as being part of a larger community of
the Town, and this applies to the citizens of the Town as well.
• Municipalities share the responsibility of developing and maintaining safe and
viable communities.
• Joint fire services enhance the quality of life of our citizens, both urban and rural.
And Whereas the Town and County agree to apportion the cost of such services under
the terms and conditions as set forth in this agreement.
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SECTION 1 – DEFINITIONS
1. “County” means the municipality of Kneehill County
2. “Fire Chief” means the fire chief appointed by the Town, or Kneehill County for
their own fire chief.
3. “Fire Services” means the provision of fire protection, prevention, inspection, and
investigation, as well as rescue work and providing emergency care for those
injured in connection with incidents such as traffic accidents.
4. “Members” means a person employed or otherwise retained primarily to provide
or facilitate the provision of firefighting and fire services
5. “Town” means the municipality of the Town of Three Hills
6. “Three Hills Fire District” means the area designated by the County as shown on
Schedule A, attached to this agreement
SECTION 2 – FIRE SERVICES GENERAL
The Town and County shall jointly provide Fire Services in the Three Hills Fire District in
accordance with the terms and conditions hereof. The Fire District Map is included as
Schedule A of this agreement.
SECTION 3 – COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The County will be responsible to ensure all units and equipment under their
ownership are kept in proper working order and in a state of readiness.
2. The County will submit an annual report to the Town on fire services according to
the District Map in Schedule A within the Three Hills Fire District.
3. As majority share owner, the County will retain title and ownership to Engine 52,
Tender 55, and Squad 56 and will be responsible for the replacement of said fire
apparatus. The joint purchase Engine will be named Engine 51, and the County
will also retain title and ownership of that unit. For all County units this includes
the responsibility of safety inspections, repairs to pumps or the trucks, and
maintenance of the radios installed in the trucks.
4. The County will be responsible for their proportionate share of insurance coverage
as per the established ownership percentage on apparatus identified in Schedule
B on Town owned units in the annual amount of $________. The Town and
County agree to adjust this number, should there be a change in annual insurance
cost for these units of at least 20%.
5. The County will be responsible for their proportionate share of rental equipment, if
necessary, coverage as per the established ownership percentage of apparatus
identified in Schedule B.
6. The County will provide a safety and maintenance program in regards to County
owned trucks, as per Alberta Transportation requirements, for all department
Members to operate under.
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7. The County shall maintain a communications tower and radio system for the
betterment of emergency communications in our region.
8. The County will be the managing partner for E-911 call dispatch services, with the
Town paying the amount as described in Schedule B. With this, the County is the
main contact with the chosen contractor, and will be a recipient of all
documentation, including run reports. The Town will also receive incident reports
and run reports through their own records management system with their fire
chief. The Town will pay the County their per capita portion for this service as
outlined in Schedule B.
9. The County shall appoint Fire Guardians annually, in accordance with the Forest
and Prairie Protection Act, to carry out provisions of that Act and the County Fire
Services Bylaw within the boundaries of the County.
10. The County shall provide a system for fire permitting and have discretion on
issuing a Fire Ban Level appropriate as set out in the County Fire Services Bylaw.
11. The County shall provide the Town with copies of fire services applicable bylaws,
policies, and any future amendments, during the entirety of the Term of this
agreement.
12. The County will reimburse the Town for the County’s proportionate share of
maintenance costs including safety inspections, repairs to the pumps or trucks,
and maintenance of radios installed in the trucks. The proportionate share will be
the same as the ownership share of each unit as depicted in this agreement.
13. The County will contribute its share of maintenance costs. The Town and the
County acknowledge that the addition of apparatus, any capital or operational
equipment additions or replacement, the unnecessary upgrade of equipment or
components, aesthetic elements (decorative rims, decals, etc.) or administrative
costs, are not considered maintenance.
SECTION 4 – TOWN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Town shall approve their own fire department members and incident
commanders, including designations within their fire command structure.
2. The Town shall have the authority, in any circumstance deemed necessary, to call
upon mutual aid resources, to respond to an emergency in the Three Hills Fire
District.
3. The Town shall have the authority to decide how resources will be deployed
should two occurrences happen at or near the same time in either of the
municipalities, and that mutual aid for manpower and equipment will be put in
motion.
4. The Town shall be responsible to ensure that the apparatus and equipment are
kept in good condition, and meet NFPA standards where applicable.
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5. As majority share owner, the Town will retain title and ownership to the Rescue
54, Command 50, and Engine 51 (1998 Freightliner) and will be responsible for all
required safety inspections, repair of said trucks, and maintenance of the radios
installed in the said trucks. The Town will also be responsible to coordinate the
replacement of said truck Rescue 54 and Command 50 vehicles.
6. The Town will be responsible for their proportionate share of insurance coverage
as per the established ownership percentage of apparatus identified in Schedule
B on County owned units in the annual amount of $________. The Town and
County agree to adjust this number, should there be a change in annual insurance
cost for these units of at least 20%.
7. The Town will be responsible for their proportionate share of rental equipment, if
necessary, coverage as per the established ownership percentage of apparatus
identified in Schedule B.
8. The Town agrees that the County will be the managing partner for E – 911 call
dispatch services and they will pay to the County their proportionate share of the
service as outlined in Schedule B.
9. The Town will assume full and complete responsibility for the manning and
operation of their fire department and will ensure there is sufficient manpower,
equipment, supplies and training available to provide protection to the Three Hills
Fire District. The Town will ensure that all members operating vehicles have the
necessary licensing to do so.
10. The Town will provide apparatus storage for all units as described in Schedule B.
11. The Town will carry life and/or accident insurance for all of their firefighter
members.
12. The Town will be responsible for Worker’s Compensation Board coverage for their
own fire fighters and/or volunteer fire fighters. The Town may have their own set
of administrative compliances with respect to Occupational Health and Safety,
however all Members will comply with OHS AB Regulations.
13. The Town shall ensure that their fire department members are adequately and
properly trained to and will strive to operate within the Kneehill County Standard
Operating Guidelines while providing fire protection services within the rural fire
protection areas of the County.
14. The Town will make use of all fire apparatus and any of the equipment, supplies
and manpower that the Fire Chief or a designate deems necessary to provide fire
protection to the area outlined on the Map in Schedule A.
15. The Town shall cover all costs of water.
16. The Town will be responsible for fuel used in the provision of fire services.
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17. The Town will maintain the engine, tender, and any other fire apparatus assigned
to their municipality in a reasonable condition.
18. Starting in 2021 2023, the Town will invoice the County in January each year for
the provision of maintenance in the previous year on shared equipment. A record
of maintenance/accounting backup will accompany the invoice and the County
shall be under no obligation to pay the invoice until these records are received.
Should the Town incur significant maintenance costs during the year that would
unduly affect the Town’s ability to meet its normal financial obligations, the Town
may request reimbursement from the County on a one-off basis during the year.
19. Prior to incurring maintenance costs over $3000, the Town will seek approval from
the County CAO or their designate.
20. The Town agrees to contribute a proportionate share of costs related to CVIPs
and yearly pump testing. The proportion shall be based on the ownership share
outlined in Schedule B.
21. The Town will provide quarterly reports for all known incidents occurring within the
County to the County’s CAO or designate and provide copies to the County of all
billings for incidents to which their Fire Department respond on behalf of the
County.
22. The Town shall carry sufficient general liability coverage to protect their respective
municipality in the event a claim is made because of any negligence on the part of
their respective fire department members, or because of the operation of their fire
department.
23. The Town will be responsible for setting their own level of service for medical first
responses within their own municipality.
SECTION 5 – FIRE SAFETY CODES
1. The County is the managing partner of the Quality Management Plan for Fire
Safety Codes for Acme, Carbon, Linden, Trochu and Kneehill County.
2. The Town of Three Hills operates under its own Quality Management Plan for Fire
Safety Codes, however for incidents within the County responded to by Three
Hills, the Fire Chief or designate must report as soon as reasonably possible to
Kneehill County CAO or designate to ensure compliance with the Safety Codes
Act for reporting fire investigations and inspections.
3. All fires requiring reporting under the Safety Codes Act of Alberta and its
Regulations shall be reported in a manner outlined within the Safety Codes Act to
the Office of the Fire Commissioner. Upon completion of a fire investigation, the
Fire Safety Codes Officer, QMP designated, shall ensure a copy of the report
submitted to the Office of the Fire Commissioner be provided to the County.
4. The Fire Safety Codes Officer shall submit all required documents to the County
and Town within thirty (30) days of an incident involving the conducting and
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coordinating of fire investigations, required as a result of death, injury, measurable
damage or loss of property.
5. The County will be responsible for investigations and reporting of all fires
occurring within the rural district areas of the County to the Fire Commissioners
Office.
SECTION 6 – FIRE CHIEFS COMMITTEE
1. The County will coordinate the Fire Chiefs Committee (FCC) consisting of area
fire chiefs and the Kneehill County Fire Chief. The FCC shall recommend to their
respective municipal Councils, policy changes to the service, and/or equipment,
training recommendations for the betterment of the fire service as a whole.
2. The Town will provide two members to sit as voting members on the FCC.
3. The County shall administer this committee as a collaborative-based committee.
Agendas and minutes shall be available to the Town as requested.
SECTION 7 – MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS
1. The Town and County may enter into other mutual aid agreements as their
municipality deems necessary.
SECTION 8 – DISCHARGE OF FUTURE ACTION
1. The County and the Town hereby covenant and agree with each other that each
party will at all times hereafter indemnify, defend and save harmless the other
from all claims, demands, suits, actions or claims which may be made or brought
against the other party as a result of either party responding to emergency
incidents, or the use of or inability to use the other party’s vehicles or equipment
within the geographic jurisdiction of the other.
2. This agreement shall, in no event, confer a right of action for damages on any
property owner of the County, the Town or any person for operation or failure to
operate thereunder.
3. This agreement shall, in no event, confer a right of action for damages caused by
failure of an apparatus or a pumper unit to work on arrival, or a breakdown of the
said apparatus or pumper unit, or failure of any kind.
SECTION 9 – SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
1. If there is an operational dispute, the respective municipal Fire Chiefs shall endure
to settle the matter at an operational level between the two parties.
2. Should 9.1 not be possible, Chief Administrative Officers will be notified by both
party Fire Chiefs and deliberate to find a solution. Barring none, the dispute
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resolution process outlined in the Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework shall be
honored.
SECTION 10 – TERMS OF AGREEMENT
1. The term of this agreement shall be in effect from September _____, 2022 to
December 31, 2024.
2. Any of the parties may terminate this Agreement, or any renewal thereof at the end
of any calendar year, by giving written notice to the other party prior to June 30 of
that calendar year.
3. This agreement may be amended at any time through mutual written consent of
the Parties.
4. A dispute arising out of one or more clauses, words or phrase will not render the
whole agreement null and void.
5. A dispute arising between the Parties will not render the whole of this Agreement
null and void.
6. This agreement replaces the Fire Services Agreement of March 23, 2020.
In witness whereof Kneehill County has hereunto affixed its corporate name and seal this
____ day of __________ 2022 and the Town of Three Hills has hereunto affixed its
corporate name and seal this ____ day of ___________ 2022.
KNEEHILL COUNTY TOWN OF THREE HILLS
_______________________ __________________________
Reeve Mayor
_______________________ __________________________
Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer
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Schedule A – Map of Fire District #5
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Schedule B – Cost Sharing Schedule
Operational Funding Provided by Kneehill County
Base Funding $52,000 annually beginning January 2020
The ownership share of each unit is depicted in the table below:
Capital Ownership of Fire Apparatus
Capital Equipment Year Lifespan
KC
%
Three Hills
%
KC $
Annual
Three Hills
$ Annual
KC-Tender 55 2002 20 Years 100 0 23,700 0
KC-Engine 52 2004 20 Years 100 0 26,200 0
KC/TH Engine 2022 2023 20 years 70 30
TH-Command 50 2004 15 Years 0 100 0 5,333
TH-Rescue 54 2020 20 Years 20 80 2,545 13,565
TH-Engine 51 1998 20 Years 0 100 0 27,500
THKC-Squad 56
(Brush) 2009 15 Years
100 0 6,667 0
59,112 46,398
NOTE: To justify the ownership of each unit going forward, the following consideration
will take place effective January 1, 2020:
Kneehill County will purchase 100% of the Brush Truck for $26,667 (4 year life
expectancy)
Kneehill County will purchase 20% of the Rescue Truck for $50,870 (20 years life
expectancy)
In 2022, a shared ownership Engine will be ordered to replace both Engines 51 and 52 in
2023/2024, at the percentage above.
The Town and County will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding outlining roles
and process associated with this replacement.
Capital Replacement:
Kneehill County and Three Hills shall budget annual contributions to their own capital
replacement plan at the percentage of ownership as stated above.
Insurance
Each municipality will be responsible for their proportionate share of insurance premiums
as per the ownership schedule above, however the municipality who owns the majority
share shall be responsible for insuring said unit, with the propotional share as above.
Units will be insured at replacement value to the extent possible.
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Insurance claim submission/processing will be handled by the municipality who owns the
majority share of the unit.
Insurance claim “payouts” will be paid to each municipality as per their proportionate
share of units as indicated above and will be used for replacement purposes, unless
otherwise agreed to by the parties.
Dispatch Services
2020: $2.56 per capita
2021: $2.65 per capita
2022: $2.74 per capita
2023: $2.84 per capita
2024: $2.94 per capita
Billable Services
The Town will receive 100% of the revenue for provincial highway response billable
services and shall be responsible to issue all invoices for provincial highway response
billable services carried out by the fire department.
Each municipality may have the ability for billable fire services beyond provincial highway
response under each jurisdiction’s bylaws. Each municipality will be responsible for the
invoicing of these services, if deemed necessary as per each jurisdiction’s bylaw and will
be entitled to receive that revenue.
Other
Base Costs (each municipality, no compensation)
• Administration and staff
• Training and development
• Freight and postage
• Communications
• Advertising and subscriptions
• Memberships and medical registrations
• Officer development
• Firefighters remuneration
• Small equipment
• Fire prevention program
Variable Costs (each municipality, compensation other means)
• Fire Safety Codes Investigations (Quality Management Plan)
• Costs related to insurance claims
• Costs related to calls for service
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
7.6
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Version: 2022-02
Subject: Kneehill Regional Partnership – Training and Projects
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1. That Council provide the Kneehill Regional Partnership with the following ideas for
potential regional projects:
a. Regional Economic Development
b. Regional Fire Safety Codes
c. Regional Recycling Hub
d. Regional Asset Management Program
e. Regional Recreation Study
2. That Council provide the Kneehill Regional Partnership with the following ideas for
potential training programs:
a. Municipal Enforcement (Land Use Bylaw, Community Standards)
b. Planning Training
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- NA
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- NA
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
Each year the Kneehill Regional Partnership asks member municipalities for potential regional projects
and training ideas.
The Partnership has altered its process in order to request these projects and ideas earlier in order to
allow members to better accommodate them within their municipal budgets.
Project being put forward should be of regional interest and not specific projects between individual
members and all projects identified for consideration by the Committee must be accompanied by a
resolution of Council from at least one Regional Partner.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Above are the ideas that have been brought forward by Council and Administration.
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Administration notes that potential training projects and partnerships can be put forward at any time, even
though the Partnership only formally requests them once per year.
FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
NA
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Choose an item. Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. Council may provide potential topics/projects
2. Council may provide opt to not provide any addition projects or topics.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Administration will notify the Kneehill Regional Partnership accordingly.
APPROVAL(S):
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Version: 2022-01
Subject: Council & Committee Reports
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council accepts for information the Council & Committee Report, as presented.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
The purpose of the Council and Committee Reports is to provide each member with the opportunity to
bring forward any matter of general interest to Council or the County.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Council reports will be included on the agenda when requested by Council and reports may be either in
writing, or verbally, or a combination of both.
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
Council & Committee Reports
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. That Council accepts the Council and Committee Report.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
N/A
APPROVAL(S):
Choose an item.
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Version: 2022-01
Subject: Council Follow-up Action List
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Council receive for information the Council Follow-up Action List as presented.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply)
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒
Improving Fiscal
Sustainability Preserving Rural
Way of Life Pursing
Focused Growth Ensuring Comms
& Engagement Providing Good
Governance Level of
Service
RELEVANT LEGISLATION:
Provincial (cite)- N/A
Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A
BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL:
To request Council’s acceptance of the Council Follow-Up Action List.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
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 & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT:
Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication
Tools: Individual Notification Other:
ATTACHMENTS:
July 19, 2022 Council Follow Up Action List
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
1. To receive the report regarding the Council Follow-up Action List for information
2. Council provide further direction or required changes/amendments
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Version: 2022-01
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:
Update Action List and provide Council Follow-up Action list at the next Council meeting.
APPROVAL(S):
Choose an item.
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
23-Mar-21 139/21
Councillor Penner moved that Council direct administration to
cancel the current agreement with R&D Pilot Truck Ltd for the
hauling of gravel to the Hiller Stockpile and enter into an
agreement to sell the remainder of gravel located at the Delia
pit at a cost recovery.Mike Ziehr
The first of two
agreements has been
concluded. The second
will take place in late
2022.
20-Jul-21 288/21
Councillor King moved that Council direct administration that
once the County has the financial background regarding the
Three Hills East Water Delivery Options, that the County then
complete a public engagement with the residents.
Christine Anderson
Will take place in 2022
following presentation of
options/feasibility and
subsequent direction from
Council. Additional
information will be
brought to COW meeting
for Council discussion
22-Mar-22 97/22
AUMA Energy Audit- Deputy Reeve King moved that Council
request Administration to provide additional information for
the proposed projects as presented.
Mike Haugen/Director of
Community Services
24-May-22 185/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve the presented
Horseshoe Canyon branded materials for sale by staff or by
third party operators as a pilot branding program for 2022.
Shelby Sherwick
MOU in place with Third
Party Operator selling
branded merchandise,
and a report will be
provided to Council at the
end of the 2022 season
along with the 2022 Pay
Parking Program Summary
19-Jul-22 242/22
Councillor Cunningham moved that Council direct
Administration to bring back the topics of ministerial concern
discussion to the Committee of the Whole.Mike Haugen
On the September 20
COW Meeting Agenda.
16-Aug-22 252-253/22
Council provided second and third reading to Bylaw 1828 to
pursue the road closure and consolidation of the undeveloped
road allowance between the NW 30-31-25 W4 and the NE 25-
31-26 W4 lying north of Keiver’s Lake (legally known as Lake
No. 2). COMPLETED
16-Aug-22 254/22
Councillor Penner moved that Council amend the Municipal
Planning Commission meeting date from September 22, 2022,
to September 20, 2022, to begin at 8:30 a.m. in Council
Chambers with the Committee of the Whole Meeting to
commence at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers.COMPLETED
16-Aug-22 255/22
Councillor Penner moved first reading to proposed Bylaw 1863
for the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 1808 by
redesignating a portion of the SW 16-30-25-W4 from
Agriculture District to Recreation District and another portion
to Country Residential District.COMPLETED
16-Aug-22 256/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council schedule the Public
Hearing for Bylaw 1863 as per Sections 230 & 692 of the
Municipal Government Act, to be held on September 13, 2022,
at 9:00 a.m.Barb Hazelton
On the September 13
Agenda
16-Aug-22 257/22 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve Policy 2-1,
Cemetery Policy, as presented.COMPLETED
16-Aug-22 258/22
Deputy Reeve King moved that Council approve a contribution
of $206,934 to the Disaster Recovery reserve, received from
the Disaster Recovery Program related to 2018 Overland
Flooding.COMPLETED
16-Aug-22 259/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve a contribution
of $296,762 to the Revenue Stabilization Reserve, related to
PERC credits received.COMPLETED
16-Aug-22 260/22 Councillor Christie moved that the Second Quarter Variance
Report be received for information.COMPLETED
Council Action Items
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
16-Aug-22 261-264/22
Council provided all three readings to Bylaw 1860 that being a
bylaw to repeal obsolete, redundant, and outdated bylaws.
COMPLETED
16-Aug-22 265/22
Councillor Penner moved that Council approve a Youth
Sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to the Elnora Eagles
U19B softball team.COMPLETED
16-Aug-22 266/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council direct a review of the
Kneehill County Scholarship Program to take place at the
September 20th, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Carolyn Van der Kuil
On the September 20th
COW Agenda
16-Aug-22 267/22
Deputy Reeve King moved that Council provide the Kneehill
Regional Partnership with the following idea for potential
regional project:Critical Stress Management and Preparation
for First Responders Program COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil
16-Aug-22 268/22
Councillor Penner moved that Council provide the Kneehill
Regional Partnership with the following idea for a potential
training program:Economic Development training for elected
officials COMPLETED Carolyn Van der Kuil
16-Aug-22 269/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council support the request for
a provincial broadband funding envelope.COMPLETED Mike Haugen
16-Aug-22 270/22
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approve the
attendance of the Reeve and/or a designated Councillor
representative from Kneehill County at the Federal Electoral
Boundaries Commission for Alberta.
16-Aug-22 271/22
Councillor Penner moved that Council direct administration to
place the Federal Boundary Amendments discussion on the
September 13, 2022, agenda.
On the September 13th
Agenda.
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
Council Meeting Date: September 13, 2022
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:
Additions under New Business
7.6 Kneehill Regional Partnership- Training and Projects
Package:
7.6 RFD Kneehill Regional Partnership RFD
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