Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.05.09 Council Meeting Package AdoptedCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1600-2nd Street NE Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0 May 9, 2023 8:30 a.m. Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/@kneehillcounty48 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 April 25, 2023 3.0 Appointments (Public Hearings & Delegations) No Appointments Scheduled 4.0 Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment No Report 5.0 Community Services 5.1 Planning 5.1.1 Subdivision Extension: KNE220179 5.1.2 Subdivision Extension: KNE220180 5.2 Agricultural Service Board & Parks 5.2.1 Seasonal Agricultural Service Board Appointments 5.2.2 ASB Strategic Business Plan 5.2.3 Growing Kneehill Event 5.3 Protective Services No Report 5.4 Economic Development No Report 6.0 Corporate Services 6.1 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw 6.2 2023 Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax 6.3 Policy 16-17, Acceptable Methods of Payment 7.0 New and Unfinished Business 7.1 Procurement Policy 8.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business No delegations/hearings 1 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package May 9, 2023 Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 2 9.0 Council and Committee Reports 9.1 Aqua 7 9.2 Community Futures Wildrose 9.3 Policy Advisory Committee 10.0 Council Follow-up Action List 11.0 Closed Session 12.1 Personnel (FOIP- Section 17) 12.0 Motions from Closed Session 2 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 1 ________ Initials MINUTES OF THE APRIL 25, 2023 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 Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Deputy Reeve ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen Director of Infrastructure Mike Ziehr Director of Community Services Kevin Gannon Director of Corporate Services Kinza Barney Acting Manager of Financial Operations Marika Von Mirbach Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil CALL TO ORDER Reeve Wittstock in the Chair Reeve Wittstock called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. AGENDA 1.0 Agenda 1.1 Additions to the Agenda Additions under Council and Committee Reports 9.3 Town Hall Meeting Assistant Minister 9.4 Drumheller Solid Waste Association 9.5 Councillor Cunningham Report ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 143/23 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MINUTES 2.0 Minutes 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2023 144/23 Deputy Reeve King moved approval of the April 11, 2023 Council Meeting minutes as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 2 _________ Initials INFRASTRUCTURE 4.0 Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment 4.1 Gorr Road Overlay 145/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council follow the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole and approve the installation of an 80mm ACP overlay and maintaining a 9.0m top surface on the proposed Range Road 25-1 overlay project, which would include implementing a seasonal road ban. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMUNITY SERVICES 5.0 Community Services PLANNING 5.1 Planning 5.1.1 Municipal Development Plan Review Process 146/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council appoint the following Councillors and Members-at-Large for each of the sector workshops for the Municipal Development Plan review. Agriculture Residential & Hamlet Councillor Ken King Councillor Jerry Wittstock Councillor Wade Christie Councillor Debbie Penner Councillor Jerry Wittstock Councillor Carrie Fobes Member-at- Large Kendra Donnelly Member-at- Large Mike Keet Member-at- Large Brian Kostrosky Member-at- Large Ruth Purves Smith Environment & Recreation Transportation & Utilities Councillor Ken King Councillor Wade Christie Councillor Carrie Fobes Councillor Debbie Penner Councillor Laura Lee Machell- Cunningham Councillor Faye McGhee Member-at- Large Amy Merrill Member-at- Large Rob Park Member-at- Large Murray Woods Member-at- Large Rick Vickery 4 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 3 _________ Initials Natural Resources & Renewable Energy Economic Dev & Growth Management Councillor Jerry Wittstock Councillor Wade Christie Councillor Laura Lee Machell- Cunningham Councillor Laura Lee Machell- Cunningham Councillor Carrie Fobes Councillor Faye McGhee Member-at- Large Nicole Deschamps Member-at- Large Doug Price Member-at- Large DaVon Baerg Member-at- Large Doug Herman CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.1.2 Renewable Energy Information Session 147/23 Councillor Penner moved that Council direct staff to add Daryl Bennett as an additional presenter at Trochu, June 12th, 2023 renewable energy information session pending availability with reimbursements to come from strategic initiatives funding. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.1.3 Public Engagement Options for the MDP Review 148/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council accept engagement option 2 for the MDP Review as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.1.4 Regarding Potential Intervenor Status for Renewable Energy 149/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council direct Administration to seek County participation in AUC hearings for renewable energy developments occurring within Kneehill County. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 150/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council direct Administration to develop recommended items for AUC consideration during participation opportunities. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Chair called for a recess at 9:36 a.m. and called the meeting back to order at 9:53 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present. 5 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 4 _________ Initials AG SERVICES 5.2 Agricultural Service Board and Parks 5.2.1 Policy Review- 12-3 Commemorative Bench Program 151/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council approves the amendments to Policy 12-3, the Commemorative Bench Policy as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY APPOINTMENTS 3.0 Appointments 3.1 Kneehill Adult Learning, Mary Armendt & Kal Szucs Mary Armendt and Kal Szucs from Kneehill Adult Learning provided Council an overview of the services they provide in Kneehill County. CORPORATE SERV 6.0 Corporate Services 6.1 Fourth Quarter Report- 2022 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget Results 152/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approves reserve contributions of $3,964,964, as detailed in Appendix C. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 153/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council approves $1,961,478 of capital project carry forwards including funding sources, as detailed in Appendix D. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 154/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council approves $445,001 of operating project carry forwards including funding sources, as detailed in Appendix D. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Chair called for a recess at 10:52 a.m. and called the meeting back to order at 11:01 a.m. with all previously mentioned Council members present. CLOSED SESSION 11.0 Closed Session 155/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council convene in Closed Session to discuss Third Party Business pursuant to Section 16 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, at 11:01 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 156/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council return to open meeting at 11:45a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 5 _________ Initials 11:45 a.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public. 11:46 a.m. - meeting resumed. NEW BUSINESS 7.0 New and Unfinished Business 7.1 Bylaw #1881- Repeal of Obsolete Bylaws 157/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council provide first reading to Bylaw 1881 that being a bylaw to repeal obsolete, redundant, and outdated bylaws. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 158/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council provide second reading to Bylaw 1881. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 159/23 Councillor Penner moved that Council provide unanimous consent for third and final reading to Bylaw 1881. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 160/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council provide third and final reading to Bylaw 1881. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.2 Bylaw #1883- Master Rates Bylaw 161/23 Councillor Penner moved that Council provide first reading to Bylaw 1883 that being to establish rates, fees, and charges for various goods, licenses, permits and services. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 162/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council provide second reading to Bylaw 1883. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 163/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council provide unanimous consent for third and final reading to Bylaw 1883. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 164/23 Councillor Fobes moved that Council provide third and final reading to Bylaw 1883. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 6 _________ Initials 7.3 Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations 165/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council approve the following Round One Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations: Three Hills Minor Softball $2,000.00 Softball Equipment for Girls aged 7-13 Three Hills & District Agricultural Society $3,884.00 Purchase Snow Dog Track Setter with Cross-Country Attachment Swalwell Ladies Town and Country Club $1,200.00 To mark the last of the unmarked cemetery plots at the Swalwell Cemetery Kneehill Bow Hunters & Archers Society $1,500.00 New Targets Trochu Golf and Country Club $5,925.00 Replace Three Irrigation Controllers Trochu Pottery Club $3,269.00 Purchase New Kiln CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.4 Bylaw #1882- Tax Exemption Bylaw 166/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council provide second reading to Bylaw 1882 that being a bylaw to pass a tax incentive for the maintenance and development of Community Family Medicine Clinics within the County. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 167/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council provide third and final reading to Bylaw 1882. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.5 Division 7 Ratepayer Engagement The Chair called for a recess at 12:28 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 1:16 p.m. with all previously mentioned members present. 168/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council receive the Division 7 Rateapyer Engagement report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY DISPOSITION OF DELEGATION BUSINESS 8.0 Disposition of Delegation Business & Public Hearing Business 8.1 Kneehill Adult Learning 169/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council receives for information the Kneehill Adult Learning Presentation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 7 _________ Initials COUNCIL REPORTS 9.0 Council and Committee Reports 9.1 Senior Housing Conference- Councillor Cunningham provided a report for Council on the conference she attended. 9.2 Kneehill Housing Corporation- Councillor Cunningham provided the minutes from the March 29th, 2023 meeting. 9.3 Town Hall Meeting-Councillor Christie provided Council an update on the meeting he attended. 9.4 Drumheller Solid Waste Association- Councillor Penner provided Council a report on the Drumheller Solid Waste Association. 9.5 Councillor Cunningham Reports- Councillor Cunningham provided a verbal report on the Division 5 Ratepayer meeting held yesterday, the Golden Hills Lodge Dinner and to thank all volunteers in Kneehill County as it is National Volunteer week. 170/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council receive the Council and Committee reports for information, as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COUNCIL ACT LIST 10.0 Council Follow-Up Action List 171/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council receive for information the Council Follow-Up Action List as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADJOURNMENT Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. ________________________ Jerry Wittstock Reeve _______________________ Mike Haugen CAO 9 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 8 _________ Initials 10 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 9 _________ Initials 11 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 10 _________ Initials 12 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 11 _________ Initials 13 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 12 _________ Initials 14 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2023 13 _________ Initials 15 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.1.1 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Subdivision Extension: KNE220179 Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Prepared By: Deanna Keiver, Planning and Development Officer Presented By: Deanna Keiver, Planning and Development Officer RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council move to grant a 1-year extension to KNE220179 until May 27, 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act, Subdivision & Development Regulations Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Land Use Bylaw 1808 and Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1829 BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: KNE220179 is a subdivision relating to a portion of the SE 13-31-24 W4M. Landowners are given a year from the date of approval in which to meet the conditions of approval. If the conditions are met, the Subdivision Approving Authority is required to endorse the subdivision to allow registration at Land Titles. Several conditions remain outstanding on this specific subdivision, prior to endorsement. The reason for the extension is the landowner’s family members who will be purchasing the proposed subdivision have been in a lengthy process to sell their current home. This has now taken place, however a surveyor is unable to be secured prior to the application deadline of May 26, 2023. This is the first extension request for KNE220179. We are requesting the extension deadline fall on Monday, May 27, 2024, as May 26th of 2024 is a Sunday. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Section 657(4)(6) of the MGA permits Council to extend the one-year approval period whether or not that period has expired. There are no limits set in the MGA for either the number of extensions, or the length of time an extension can be granted for. Landowners – or their agents – may make requests for an extension of the timeframes from the council. Requests for extensions to subdivision approvals can only be issued by the Council of the approving authority. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: Extension fee of $250 paid by applicant. 16 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.1.1 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Choose an item. Tools: Individual Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: KNE220179 Extension Request and Receipt KNE220179 Approval and Site Plan COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Council move to grant another 1-year extension to KNE220179 until May 27, 2024 2. Council move to deny an extension to KNE220179 FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration will ensure appropriate parties are notified of the decision. If approved, administration will ensure that the requirements of the subdivision be met prior to endorsement. APPROVAL(S): Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐ 17 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 18 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 19 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 20 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 21 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 22 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 23 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 24 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 25 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 26 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.1.2 Page 1 of 3 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Subdivision Extension: KNE220180 Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Prepared By: Deanna Keiver, Planning and Development Officer Presented By: Deanna Keiver, Planning and Development Officer RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council move to grant a 1-year extension to KNE220180 until June 24, 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act, Subdivision & Development Regulations Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Land Use Bylaw 1808 and Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1829 BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: KNE220180 is a subdivision relating to a portion of the SE 22-34-23 W4M. Landowners are given a year from the date of approval in which to meet the conditions of approval. If the conditions are met, the Subdivision Approving Authority is required to endorse the subdivision to allow registration at Land Titles. Only a couple conditions remain outstanding on this specific subdivision, prior to endorsement. The reason for the extension is to allow time to coordinate with the surveyor for the survey plan and contractors for the construction of the approach. This is the first extension request for KNE220180. We are requesting the extension deadline fall on Monday, June 24, 2024, as June 23rd of 2024 is a Sunday. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Section 657(4)(6) of the MGA permits Council to extend the one-year approval period whether or not that period has expired. There are no limits set in the MGA for either the number of extensions, or the length of time an extension can be granted for. Landowners – or their agents – may make requests for an extension of the timeframes from the council. Requests for extensions to subdivision approvals can only be issued by the Council of the approving authority. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: Extension fee of $250 paid by applicant. 27 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.1.2 Page 2 of 3 Version: 2022-02 RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Choose an item. Tools: Individual Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: KNE220180 Extension Request and Receipt KNE220180 Approval and Site Plan COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Council move to grant another 1-year extension to KNE220180 until June 24, 2024 2. Council move to deny an extension to KNE220180 FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration will ensure appropriate parties are notified of the decision. If approved, administration will ensure that the requirements of the subdivision be met prior to endorsement. APPROVAL(S): Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐ 28 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.1.2 Page 3 of 3 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS 29 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 30 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 31 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 32 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 33 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 34 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 35 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 36 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 37 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.1 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: ASB Weed and Pest Inspector Appointments Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Prepared By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Agricultural Services and Parks Presented By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Agricultural Services and Parks RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council appoints for the term of their employment with Kneehill County Melanie Vergara, William Hoppins, Kaden Johnson, Danielle Varga and Peyton Johnson as Weed and Pest Inspectors and Soil Conservation Officers for Kneehill County under the Alberta Weed Control, Soil Conservation, and Agricultural Pest Acts STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial Weed Control Act: Municipal Inspectors 7(1) A local authority shall appoint inspectors to enforce and monitor compliance with this Act within the municipality. Agricultural Pest Act Inspectors 9(1) Inspectors may be appointed by a local authority or by the Minister to carry out this Act and the regulations. Soil Conservation Act Municipal officers 15 (1) The local authority of a rural municipality (a) shall appoint at least one soil conservation officer for that Municipality Kneehill County Policy 1-28: Weed Control – Weed Inspection & Enforcement BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: Under the Provincial Weed Control Act, Pest Control Act, and Soil Conservation Act, weed and pest inspectors must be appointed by municipalities to carry out inspections under these respective enactments. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 38 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.1 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 There are no perceived disadvantages or other considerations to this motion, as these Council appointments are required under provincial legislation. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: There are no additional budget or staffing implications to the recommended motion, this is included in the existing seasonal staffing plan for 2023 and the 2023 Operating Budget. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Public Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: N/A COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council appoints for the term of their employment with Kneehill County Melanie Vergara, William Hoppins, Kaden Johnson, Danielle Varga and Peyton Johnson as Weed and Pest Inspectors and Soil Conservation Officers for Kneehill County under the Alberta Weed Control, Soil Conservation, and Agricultural Pest Acts 2. That Council receives as information FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Should any appeals come forward under the Soil Conservation Act, the Kneehill County Agricultural Service Board will serve as the SCA Appeal Board. APPROVAL(S): Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐ 39 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.2 Page 1 of 4 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Agriculture Service Board 2023-2025 Business Plan Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Prepared By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Agriculture Services and Parks Presented By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Agriculture Services and Parks RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council adopts the Agricultural Service Board 2023-2025 Business Plan as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial: Agriculture Service Board Act; Weed Control Act; Pest Control Act; Soil Conservation Act; Animal Health Act County: All ASB Policies and Bylaws BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: As part of the Provincial Agriculture Service Board Grant, applicants must develop and provide an ASB Strategic Business Plan, which outlines the board’s goals and where programing priorities lay. The current business plan has expired and at the July 25, 2022 Agriculture Service Board Meeting a motion was made recommending council approve and adopt the Agriculture Service Boards 2023-2025 Business Plan. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: This plan marries the former 2020-2022 business plan with councils current strategic plan. The plan focuses on 4 key priority areas: • Promotion, Education & Communication of Agriculture in the community and beyond • Support and encourage growth in Local Food/ Agri-tourism • Uphold Legislative Responsibilities • Support responsible management of Environmental Resources for positive ecological, social and economical outcomes. The plan then goes on to outline actions and performance measures for each priority area including measurables necessary for ASB grant reporting. Following approval, the Agriculture Service Board and Agriculture Services Department will continue alignment with the priorities, strategies and programs as outlined within this plan and within council’s Strategic Plan for Kneehill County. 40 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.2 Page 2 of 4 Version: 2022-02 FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: This plan is part of the requirements for the Agriculture Service Board Grant funding. The current grant agreement is for 2020-2024 for a total of $954,215.21 broken down as follows: Year Legislative Stream Resource Management Stream 2020 $123,907 $50,000 2021 $123,907 $50,000 2022 $123,907 $50,000 2023 $166,247 $50,000 2024 $166,247 $50,000 We do not anticipate any changes to the existing staffing levels of the Agriculture Services department to meet the grant proposed business plan requirement. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Choose an item. Tools: Choose an item. Other: ATTACHMENTS: Agriculture Service Board 2023-2025 Business Plan COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Council adopts the Agricultural Service Board 2023-2025 Business Plan as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board. 2. Council adopts the Agricultural Service Board 2023-2025 Business Plan with amendments FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: The Agriculture Service Board 2023-2025 Business Plan will be added to the County website for public access. APPROVAL(S): Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐ 41 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.2 Page 3 of 4 Version: 2022-02 RFD Reminder Check list: □ Have you included all your attachments? □ Have you listed all the attachments? □Have you filled in all sections with information or N/A? □Do you have the proper date and title? (The title used on this RFD will be used on the agenda) □Is your motion written clearly, concisely, and containing all relevant direction? □Have you confirmed that your disadvantages are the disadvantages of following your recommendation? □Do your alternatives clearly explain the other options that were considered and clearly outline the pros and cons of that action? □Have you included all financial implications (current and future) of following your recommendation. □Have you portrayed any future costs that will occur as a result of following your recommendation (eg. Ongoing maintenance, additional equipment required?) □Have you spell checked this document? □Have you proofread the document and found any mistakes that spell check missed (grammar, typos, wrong word, etc.) □Have you consulted with any other required parties/departments? □If you gave this RFD to a member of the public, would they be able to understand the issue, the options, and the solution? If not, what else do you need to explain? □Have you provided enough information to Council to enable them to make an informed decision without entering into the administrative aspects of the issue? □Have you deleted all the instructions in Italic? 42 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.2 Page 4 of 4 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS 43 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 2023-2025 Agricultural Service Board Business Plan 44 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 2 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 History & Background 4 Kneehill Overview 5 Vision, Mission, Values 7 Business Plan Outline 8 Promotion, Education, & Communication 9 Local/ Agri-Food Products 11 Legislative and Directions 13 Environmental 15 45 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 3 The Kneehill County Agricultural Service Board Business Plan involves and requires the participation of Council, the ASB, Agriculture Services Administration, agricultural producers, the Alberta Government and many other stakeholders and partners. The business plan builds on Kneehill County’s strong agricultural backbone and history, which has been critical to the community’s culture, longevity and economy. This Business Plan outlines the key priorities, actions, and strategies that will be adopted through the Kneehill County Agricultural Service Board (ASB) to continue building the community, economy, and our agriculture industry. The values/priority areas focus on the need for positive, fact-based education and promotion of all aspects of agriculture, not only to those involved in it, but to a population increasingly removed from the industry. To assist with this, programming will celebrate the diversity of the agricultural industry, highlighting its innovative spirit and embracing its history while emphasizing the food and products it creates. This Business Plan also underlines the need to assist producers in developing viable, self- sufficient farming practices to safeguard the environment, while advancing agricultural production, profitability and diversity. Finally, this plan will cover those key priorities which are legislated or directed through the provincial government and through Council. Executive Summary 46 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 4 In the spring of 1945, the Alberta Agricultural Service Board Act was passed into law through the Alberta Provincial Legislature. This Act was created to provide for a cooperative and coordinated effort between Provincial Ministries and Alberta Rural Municipalities to work together in developing agricultural policies and programs deemed to be of mutual interest and concern. On July 9th, 1945, the (then named) Municipal District of Kneehill Council motioned for the establishment of the Municipal District of Kneehill Agricultural Service Board (ASB) under the newly created ASB Act. Under the authority of the Agricultural Service Board Act the Kneehill County ASB has powers delegated to it by the provincial government for enforcement of the following Acts: the Weed Control Act, the Soil Conservation Act, the Agricultural Pests Act, the Animal Health Act, and all other agriculture-related legislation. In carrying out the legislated requirements of these acts, and to assist agricultural producers in the County, several programs have been created over the years to help address trends or issues of the day. As agriculture continues to evolve and grow to meet the demands of fluctuating markets place and consumer trends, and as new developments arise the ASB reviews its programming each year. Kneehill County Agriculture Service Board visit Hoary Cress infestation, Acme, 1951 History & Background Source: Glenbow Archives 47 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 5 Situated in the heart of central Alberta, Kneehill County is a progressive rural municipality with a population of 4992 residents. Total private dwellings are 1,912, residents median age is 42 years, and household average income of $87,500. The overall population as of the 2021 census is 10,834, including all enclaves, such as the Towns of Three Hills and Trochu, Village of Acme, Carbon and Linden, the County’s Hamlets (Torrington, Huxley, Swalwell, Wimborne) and other small communities such as Hesketh and Sunnyslope. According to 2021 Agriculture Census data there are 1035 farm operators on the 751 farms in Kneehill County. 106 of these farms employ 495 full time workers, 52 farms employ 120 part-time workers, and 47 employ 159 seasonal or temporary workers. The Market value of farm capital assets (including land, equipment, animals and facilities) is $4,801,606,378 with 2021 revenues reported at $627,350,078 and expenses reported at $511,448,056. Of the total farmland of 381,966 ha, 265,801 ha is cropland and 102,778 ha is pasture land. Cereal, oilseed, and pulse crop production is predominant throughout the County. Livestock also play a critical role on the County’s agricultural landscape with both purebred and commercial beef producers, which are scattered throughout the area with more congregated along the north and west portion of the County. There are also a large number of intensive hog and poultry operations in the County. Other agriculture production includes sheep, goat, elk, bison, bees and green housing. A significant reason why agriculture is so successful in the County is its soils, both dark brown and thin black soils make a diagonal transition from the northeast to southwest through the center of the County (See Appendix 1 Soil Map). It also contains three natural sub- regions: Mixed Grass, Foothills Grass and Dry Mixed Grass, as well as Canadian Badlands. Bisecting all of these regions and feeding into the Red Deer River are 503 km of tributaries; Kneehill Creek, Three Hills Creek, Ghostpine Creek, Lone Pine Creek, and the Rosebud River. Kneehill County Overview 48 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 6 49 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 7 Vision Kneehill County Agriculture Service Board is a supportive leader and dependable resource in the local agriculture community, promoting its value and encouraging its advancement and diversification. Mission To grow, diversify and protect Kneehill County’s strong agricultural roots and valued environmental assets through innovation, promotion and education. Values/Priorities Promotion, Education & Communication Convey the importance of agriculture, facilitating a connection between the public and local agriculture. Share new innovations and practices with local producers to support the advancement of agriculture. Local Food/ Agri-Tourism Work with producers to encourage diversification and growth within their farm and strengthen their connection to the public. Legislative Responsibilities Carry out provincially legislated obligations, as well as duties appointed by directives of the ASB and Council in a way that encourages positive partnerships and responsible resource management. Environmental Resources Provide landowners and residents with the tools, knowledge and aid for responsible management and use of ecological resources that generate positive environmental, social and economic results. 50 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 8 The Agriculture Services Business Plan defines the values/priority areas which have been developed to address current agricultural issues and trends as well as those on the horizon that may have an impact on Kneehill County producers and the region in the future. The Kneehill County ASB will continue to develop its programing by incorporating new initiative that encourage agricultural education for all ages, promoting the importance of agriculture and agri-food and showcasing the entire path from farm to plate. To accomplish this, continued collaborative partnerships and initiatives with individuals, industry, all levels of government, and other stakeholders with common goals that enhance agriculture must be sustained and/or developed. In creating the programing that corresponds with the value/priority areas it is through these partnerships that they will be successful. Defining the values/priority areas, an action plan defines directly related programming for each priority. These are followed by performance measures, which help direct programming needs, uptake, and any potential future modifications to ensure continued success. Values/Priority Areas Listed below are the values/priority areas developed by the Kneehill County ASB. This document further defines these with actions that incorporate strategies, and performance measurables to successfully achieve them: • Promotion, Education & Communication • Local Food/ Agritourism • Legislated Responsibilities • Environmental Business Plan Outline 51 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 9 The Kneehill County Agricultural Service Board understands how critically important promotion and education of the agricultural industry is, and how communicating this is so important in an age increasingly filled with misinformation, and a global population that continues to become further removed from agriculture and food production. Furthering the story of agriculture also includes the continued advancement of the industry and communicating the adoption of those practices and their positive impacts with the public. In addressing this and becoming a municipal leader in telling the agricultural story, the Kneehill County ASB will continue to develop innovative and relevant programming initiatives. These initiatives will promote and encourage agricultural education for all ages, highlighting the importance of agriculture and local food for our community, economy and rural way of life. These initiatives will also help to empower producers to adopt improved practices and share their agricultural story showcasing the entire path from farm-to-plate. It is essential in ensuring the success of our goals, that continued collaborative partnerships and initiatives with individuals, industry, all levels of government, and other stakeholders with common goals be utilized to help tell agriculture’s story and ensure it continues to grow and innovate. Promotion, Education & Communication 52 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 10 Action Performance Measure Develop workshops and events to educate on aspects of, and the importance of agriculture, relevant matters for producers, and agri-food Number of workshops / events held, attendance at workshops / events, and participant feedback as documented Develop programming for school visits to educate on aspects of, and the importance of agriculture Number of schools visited / number of attendees for programs, feedback from participants Assist the Communications Officer in maintaining the ASB web pages on the County website with time relevant information Number of website visits, social media impressions, other web-based metrics Produce agricultural information articles for newsletters, newspapers, advertisements, promotion, webpages, and brochures as required Number of advertisements, newsletters, and site visits Work with Alberta Agriculture & Forestry in promoting agriculture and environmental programs Number of articles / advertisements featured in newsletters and on website Continue with current, and develop new partnerships with stakeholders, organizations or individuals that will help to achieve program goals. Memberships, partnerships and support Promotion, Education & Communication Action Plan 53 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 11 Kneehill County ASB recognizes that the majority of agriculture is for the production of food for human consumption. The ASB also recognizes the growing consumer demand for local food and a desire to reconnect with where food comes from--the stories behind how it is grown/raised and how it reaches the consumers plate. Programs and policy creation will promote and encourage local food producers to grow and develop their operations and markets. Initiatives that will be developed will encourage more locally-sourced food items be incorporated into local food purveyor’s menus and store shelves and to encourage the development of more agri-tourism operations. Incorporating local-first policies and standards will act as an example and will help build, promote and support our local producers and economy. Programming under this Priority will also work hand in hand with the Value/Priority Area of Promotion, Education and Communication, sharing the stories of the people behind the product, local successes and innovations in local food production. Local Food/ Agri-Tourism 54 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 12 Local Food/ Agri-Tourism Action Plan Action Performance Measure In partnership with Economic Development, develop and host workshops and events that promote local food producers and / or educate participants on its production Number of workshops and attendance, participant feedback In partnership with Economic Development, continue with current, and also develop new partnerships with stakeholders, organizations that promote and advocate for local food and agriculture such as Open Farm Days and Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Memberships, partnership and support In partnership with Economic Development, develop and maintain a local food map / directory for local food producers in Kneehill County Number of local food producers, visits to website and other web- based metrics In partnership with Economic Development, showcase local food through culinary events and through developing partnerships with local and regional chefs Events, reach, partnerships, and support 55 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 13 The Agricultural Service Board Act The Agricultural Fieldmen will carry out the agricultural duties and responsibilities assigned to them through Provincial legislation and other agricultural directives requested by the ASB and Council. The Weed Control Act Assisting producers with responsible weed management strategies and enforce control of Noxious and Prohibited Noxious Weeds. Weed Inspections and Enforcement Working with public and private landowners in the prevention and control of Prohibited Noxious and Noxious weeds as set out in the Alberta Weed Control Act & Regulations. Public Land Weed Control Eradicating Prohibited Noxious weeds and control Noxious and other invasive weeds on public land under the control of the County. Private Land Weed Control Assisting in the eradication of Prohibited Noxious weeds and control of Noxious and other invasive weeds on private lands. The Agricultural Pest Act Assisting producers with responsible pest management strategies and enforce control of declared pests. The Soil Conservation Act Recognizes the value of the soils and lands on which agriculture is made possible and will enforce the Act as required. The Animal Health Act Will assist Alberta Agriculture & Forestry in relation to threats of disease outbreaks affecting livestock health Legislative Responsibilities 56 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 14 Legislative Responsibilities Action Plan Action Performance Measure Administer the ASB Act, Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pest Act, Soil Conservation Act, assist as requested with the Animal Health Act, and all other agricultural related Acts as required Administration of Acts In accordance with the Manager of Environmental Services, ensure the maintenance of the collection facility for the return of empty Agricultural Pesticide Containers and twine Site maintained, any issues are addressed in a timely manner Participate as required in Alberta Agriculture & Forestry programming Participation, number of programs Administer the pasture lease rental agreement for Kneehill County Ensure healthy condition of pastures Administer the ASB health and safety program Document meetings and complete safety documentation as required Deliver ASB programs and services in an economical, fair, responsible, effective, efficient and professional manner Conduct annual program reviews The Soil Conservation Act Promote enhancement in the quality and the conservation of soils. Have information and packages available Promote soil conservation methods that encourage the preservation of organic matter and enhancement of soil health within the soils while discouraging burning. Fewer stubble burns, higher organic content in and overall improved soil health Appoint officers and inspect for and enforce the Soil Conservation Act. Number of officers, inspections, and notices The Animal Health Act ASB staff will have available information on the proper disposal of dead animals Resources available ASB staff will assist the federal and provincial government and the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian as requested Number of requests assisted with 57 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 15 Action Performance Measure The Alberta Weed Control Act Weed Inspections and Enforcement Weed inspections & enforcement will be completed in accordance with the Alberta Weed Control Act & Regulations, and Kneehill County Bylaws and Policies Number of notices issued, number of inspections ASB staff may conduct and maintain weed inspection services for urban municipalities within Kneehill County as requested. Number of municipalities requesting this service, number of inspections completed Invasive weed control information packages will be distributed to landowners upon positive identification Number of packages distributed Invasive weeds will be mapped using GPS systems for tracking and management of control and reduction Maps created, number of weed infestations ASB staff will inspect and / or license any seed cleaning plants that operate in Kneehill County Number of plants inspected, number of licenses issued Kneehill County Council will appoint weed inspectors and an Agricultural Services Appeal Board annually Number of inspectors appointed, completed through Council annually Public Land Weed Control ASB staff will maintain a 3 year spray rotation to control invasive weeds on County road allowances % sprayed each year, mapping, reduction in weed populations ASB staff will respond to all weed inspector and ratepayer requests to control invasive weeds on public lands Number of invasive weed infestations ASB staff will incorporate an integrated weed management approach when controlling weeds in areas frequented by people (transfer stations, bulk water sites, hamlets, parks, cemeteries). This may incorporate techniques such as mowing, mechanical / physical removal, spraying, and other methods Area mowed / sprayed each year, mapping Kneehill County will continue with public land mowing that will assist in control of invasive plants Number of sites mowed, kilometers mowed and reduction of invasive plants All County reseeding of grass due to ground disturbance by equipment or construction shall only use a certified grass seed mixture accompanied by a certificate of analysis Obtain Certificate of Analysis, number of kilometres seeded ASB staff will work closely with Alberta Transportation, Canadian National Railway, and Alberta Trailnet in controlling invasive weeds on public lands under their control Reduction in weed populations on these lands 58 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 16 Action Performance Measure The Alberta Weed Control Act Private Land Weed Control ASB staff will assist private landowners with invasive weed identification and control measures when requested Reduction in weed populations and number assisted ASB staff, on a cost-recovery basis may assist rural private landowners in eradicating Prohibited Noxious and controlling Noxious weeds as set out in ASB Policy #1-28-2 Number of private lands sprayed, number of Prohibited Noxious sites inspected and controlled, reduction in weed populations ASB staff will assemble information packages that include identification and control of invasive weeds to both rural and urban landowners as required or requested Have packages available, track how many are distributed annually ASB staff may offer weed identification services and distribute related information within Kneehill County Have knowledgeable staff and information available The Agricultural Pest Act ASB staff will respond to all pest complaints in accordance with the Alberta Agricultural Pest Act & Regulations. Number of pest complaints ASB staff will visually inspect all Canola fields, and physically inspect those showing symptoms of Clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae) or are at high risk. The ASB will also continue education and awareness activities for Clubroot. Number of fields inspected ASB staff will, as required and available, distribute 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate for control of Richardson Ground Squirrels under approval of PMRA and Alberta Agriculture. Number of bottles distributed and number of landowners ASB staff will assist livestock producers with coyote management strategies and control methods as per ASB Policy #1-29-2, if coyote predation is confirmed. Number of producers assisted ASB staff will participate in the annual provincial grasshopper survey and will have available pesticide application equipment should an infestation occur. Participation in annual survey and available equipment ASB staff will participate in other Provincial pest surveys as requested i.e. Bertha Army Worm, Fusarium Participation in pest surveys and number of fields inspected ASB office will have available information for identification and controlling declared pests and nuisance pests when requested. Provide information, number distributed Kneehill County Council will appoint pest inspectors and an Agricultural Services Appeal Board annually Number of inspectors appointed, and appeal board members 59 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 17 Kneehill County ASB realizes that agricultural activities have a major impact on land and water resources, and will take steps to ensure the industry is viable for future generations. Building on Kneehill County’s long history of participation in and involvement with many provincial & federally sponsored environmental programs since 1989, the County continues to carry on with this legacy through Kneehill Land Care. The continuation of this programing, assisted by the ASB Provincial Resource Management Stream, and our many partners and collaborators, will continue to offer numerous opportunities for producers to learn and implement on- farm adoption of Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) that encourage minimization of environmental impacts and ecological restoration These programs and offerings for BMP adoptions have been incorporated through provincial and federal programs and activities such as: Federal Partnership Funding Programs, Environmental Farm Plans, County programming such as The Riparian Restoration Program, the Water Well Decommissioning Program, riparian/ range/soil/water health programming, farm visits, conferences and workshops for rate-payers, and other related activities. Environmental Resources 60 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package 18 Action Performance Measure Participate in the Provincial ASB Resource Management Grant Program Participation Develop programs and provide information that encourages environmental practices that allow for continued viability of the agricultural industry. Programs developed and uptake Promote enhancement of the quality and the conservation of water. Improved water quality Continued encouragement on ag plastics recycling or methods of disposal. Increase in recycling and proper disposal Encourage & distribute bags for the collection of used plastic bale twine. Have bags available for producers Direct producers to where they can obtain their Farmer Pesticide Applicator Certificate. Number of producers assisted Assist with information on preparing and caring for trees. Provide information /track distribution Farm and one-on-one visits with local producers promote & assist BMP’s Number of visits and BMPs implemented Provide or help direct producers in how they can participate in the Environmental Farm Plan and Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) and/or Similar Programs Number assisted Continue to host and promote Ranching Opportunities and Ladies Livestock Lessons, Septic Sense and Working Well. Number in attendance Kneehill County will use in-house expertise, data from partners, and technological resources to provide mapping information on various environmental parameters and to strategize for increased use of improved agricultural practices in the County Maps and data created Kneehill County will continue delivering programs that promote enhancement of water quality and educate producers about Best Management Practices (BMPs) and available programing. Adoption of BMPs Encourage producers to grass waterways in crop lands; create and maintain buffer zones and to preserve and restore riparian areas. Number of producers worked with to implement change Kneehill County will make an effort to visit crop and livestock producers that are on or near waterways, who have not adopted Best Management Practices (BMPs) or are implementing BMPs and require the support of the Kneehill County ASB. Number visited, number implementing change Continue abandoned water well decommissioning program to help educate or assist producers Number of abandoned wells decommissioned Provide Riparian/ Range/Soil/Water Health workshops Number conducted and attendance Educate on BMP’s for grazing, livestock wintering and livestock manure management Number reached Environmental Resources Action Plan 61 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.3 Page 1 of 4 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Growing Kneehill Event Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Prepared By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Agriculture Services and Parks Presented By: Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Agriculture Services and Parks RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council approves Option 1 as indicated in the report with an increase of $22,200 in the Ag Services Budget for the hiring of a private event contractor to aid in the delivery of the Growing Kneehill Long Table Dinner and Country Market. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: none BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: At the April 18 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council discussed the direction and purpose of the Growing Kneehill Event. Administrations understanding was that Council would like Administration to continue with the Long Table Dinner and Country Market format to promote local food, tourism, and Kneehill County to a broader audience. Administration had expressed that producing a high caliber event each year while maintaining service levels in the Agriculture and Parks department has become increasingly difficult throughout the years. Administration has historically reallocated staffing to successfully support the Growing Kneehill Event while County services are temporarily reduced or delayed so that the team may manage planning, preparing, and delivering of this important event. To mitigate this Administration has prepared options for event delivery. It was also Administrations understanding that Council would like to expand the event, investigate hosting multiple nights and consider partnerships to do so. This is something Administration will continue to explore and bring forward to council later in the year for consideration for future events. Currently, Administration is considering the theme of “Growing Together” for the 2023 event centering around bringing together agriculture, business, and tourism in the Kneehill County area with locals and visitors. 62 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.3 Page 2 of 4 Version: 2022-02 DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Options and considerations: Option 1 Hiring a Contractor for event delivery o Due to the limited timeline, Administration is looking to hire a specific contractor who has worked with us in a smaller capacity on this event and has detailed knowledge of what is needed. o Kneehill County would retain Project Management providing input and direction on themes and important details to retain the local atmosphere of the event. This would include facilitating sponsorship, vendors and participant registration. o The quote we have received from the contractor is $52,000, to which a 10% contingency would be added for a total investment of $57,200. The contractor would be responsible for rentals, chefs, food and beverages, product sourcing, staffing, entertainment and audio set-up, on-site security, and event management. Administration will be seeking opportunities to reduce the costs which may include but not limited to items such as food donations from local producers and locally donated labour by volunteers, as well as sponsoring opportunities. o Because staffing would be less of a limitation both the Long Table Dinner and the Country Market could be held on the same day o This shift would allow staff to maintain service levels throughout the season and reduce internal staffing costs for the event by approximately $28,000. o The current budget for the event is $35,000 which will result in a shortfall of $22,200. Administration will make efforts for revenue opportunities within the event to reduce the impact such as different sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Option 2 Staff delivering the event similar to 2022 o Staff would continue with delivery as before, recognizing the need to divert staff away from regularly scheduled duties and the temporarily reduced or delay County services as has been done historically. The estimated internal cost of this is $30,000 in internal staffing. o Because of the limitations of available staff and hours of service required the event would need to be held over two days as was done in 2022 with the Long Table Dinner on Friday evening and the Country Market on Saturday. Option 3 Country Market only event o Removal of the Long Table Dinner from the event and focus on the Country Market. o The Country Market could be hosted within $10,000 budget FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: Option 1 The existing quote from the contractor is $52,000 plus a contingency of 10% for an estimated cost of $57,200. The current event budget is $35,000 and an additional $22,000 would be necessary to 63 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.3 Page 3 of 4 Version: 2022-02 accommodate hiring a contractor but would reduce the internal staffing for this event by 75% or an estimated $28,000. Option 2 Staff delivery would require temporarily reducing or delaying County services to deliver the event. Option 3 The Country Market could be hosted within a $10,000 budget. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Choose an item. Other: ATTACHMENTS: Food Tourism Strategies Proposal COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council may approve Option 1 Hiring a Contractor for event delivery. 2. That Council may approve Option 2 Staff delivering the event similar to 2022 3. That Council may approve Option 3 Country Market only event 4. Council may request for additional information FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Implement plan from motion. APPROVAL(S): Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐ 64 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.3 Page 4 of 4 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS 65 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.1 Page 1 of 4 Version: 2022-02 Subject: 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Prepared By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer Presented By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council 1. Give first reading to Bylaw #1884, that being a bylaw for the 2023 Tax Rates. 2. That second reading be given to Bylaw #1884. 3. Consideration to hold third reading be given to Bylaw #1884. 4. That third reading be given to Bylaw #1884. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite) - The County is required under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to approve a Tax Rate Bylaw which reflects the revenues as required by the County current year operating & capital budget. Council Bylaw/Policy (cite) – N/A BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: As per the Municipal Government Act, Council must approve the tax rates in the 2023 Property Tax Bylaw. The Property Tax Bylaw authorizes Council to impose a tax in respect of property in the municipality to raise revenue to be used toward the payment of the expenditures, as set out in the County’s Operating Budget. In addition to the monies required to support County operations, the Property Tax Bylaw also references funds required to be collected by Kneehill County and remitted to other parties such as the Alberta School Foundation Fund (Education Requisition) and the Kneehill Housing Corporation to support housing and related services, and the Designated Industrial Property. The combined assessment/taxation notices will be mailed to rate payers on June 15th and taxes are due on or before October 14th, as per the Tax Penalty Bylaw. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: The 2023 Operating and Capital budget, which was passed at the March 28th, 2023 Council meeting requires that $24,474,002 be collected from ratepayers to maintain the municipality’s operations. 66 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.1 Page 2 of 4 Version: 2022-02 The 2023 budget deliberations focused primarily on mitigating the impacts of compounding budget pressures from recent years that impacted revenues collected, inflation rates, and responsible asset management that will ensure core services are not impacted and that our roads and other infrastructure are maintained and renewed in a sustainable manner. Council committed to maintaining both existing levels of service and responsible tax growth. The resulting budget ensured expenditures that are under the control of Council have been restrained, reduced where reasonable, and are well under the general inflation rate. Council’s past practices and prudent financial planning have positioned the County well. The County has not experienced an operating budget deficit, has no reliance on borrowing, has maintained or enhanced service levels, maintained roads and other infrastructure and still will be able to maintain competitive tax burdens in the future. Assessment Changes With an average assessment increase of 7.2%, Council identified mill rate adjustments that ensured alignment with the permissible tax ratio of 5:1 (highest non-residential tax ratio: lowest residential tax ratio), as defined in the Municipal Government Act, and also supported an improved allocation of tax burden across classes. Requisition Changes Once final balances are known for the previous year, any overage or under amounts collected in 2022 are balanced into the requisitions for 2023. These amounts are noted on the Tax Rate Bylaw and taken into consideration when calculating the 2023 tax rates. The requisition for the Alberta School Foundation Fund has decreased by $739,000, however the tax rates remained relatively the same from 2022 due to the increased assessment. The Kneehill Housing Corporation requisition has increased slightly (under $10,000) to a total of $83,013. The Designated Industrial Property requisition is determined by the province, and it is indicated at the rate provided. Summary In efforts to improve allocation of tax burden across classes, ensure alignment with the permissible tax ratio of 5:1 and ensure a reasonable tax burden for rate payers, Council was prudent in their consideration of assessment values and subsequent tax rates. Figure 1 notes the 2023 allocation of tax burden across the four assessment classes. While the average assessment increase was 7.2%, tax rates were adjusted to limit the tax impact on rate payers. Residential tax rates were decreased by 3.73% and non-residential by 6.47%. While the individual impacts on homeowners will be dependent on their assessed values and any changes in assessment; the typical hamlet home will see an increase of $30 annually and acreages an increase of approximately $69. Farmland has regulated assessment (does not change unless the property size changes) and will experience a 20% tax rate increase, resulting in an annual increase per quarter section of approximately $66. Figure 1 67 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.1 Page 3 of 4 Version: 2022-02 In addition, for parcels with a municipal property tax bill that falls below the minimum identified within the Property Tax Bylaw, the increase from $100 to $125 will result in a $25 increase in 2023 municipal property taxes. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The approval of the Tax Rate Bylaw ensures that Administration can issue the tax notices which provide the total taxation revenues as shown in the operating budget for the County. The funds will be expensed per Council policy and Council will receive quarterly reporting throughout the year. There are no additional staffing implications related to this decision. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Individual Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Adopt the 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw. 2. Amend the budget and resulting tax rate. 3. Accept for information. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration will mail out combined taxation/assessment notices as per the approved Bylaw and undertake additional notification/explanation via our communication tools. APPROVAL(S): Kinza Barney, Director of Corporate Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐ 68 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.1 Page 4 of 4 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS 69 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1884, 2023 Property Tax Bylaw Page 1 of 3 BYLAW NO 1884 2023 PROPERTY TAX BYLAW A BYLAW OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AUTHORIZE THE RATES OF TAXATION TO BE LEVIED AGAINST ASSESSABLE PROPERTY WITHIN KNEEHILL COUNTY FOR THE 2023 TAXATION YEAR. WHEREAS, Kneehill County has prepared and adopted detailed estimates of municipal revenue, expenses and expenditures as required, at the Council meeting held on March 28, 2023; and WHEREAS the estimated municipal revenues from all sources other than property taxation total $4,170,442; and WHEREAS the estimated municipal expenses set out in the annual budget for Kneehill County in 2023 total $28,644,444 and the balance of $24,474,002 is to be raised by general municipal property taxation; and WHEREAS the estimated amount required for current and future financial plans to be raised by municipal taxation is $8,352,144, which is included in the total expenditures for 2023; and WHEREAS the County prepares an additional Bylaw for Special Tax Rates as per Division 5 of the Municipal Government Act, being the 2023 Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax Bylaw #1885; THEREFORE, the total amount to be raised by general municipal taxation is $24,474,002. WHEREAS, the requisitions are: Alberta School Foundation Fund · Residential & Farmland $1,739,443.21 · Non-residential $2,862,229.53 · Over/(Under) Levy ($12,065.72) $4,589,607.02 Designated Industrial Property $93,296.50 Seniors Foundation · All Assessment $83,347.11 · Over/(Under) Levy ($335.13) $83,011.98 70 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1884, 2023 Property Tax Bylaw Page 2 of 3 WHEREAS, the assessed value of all property in Kneehill County as shown on the assessment roll is: NOW THEREFORE under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, Kneehill County Council enacts as follows: 1. That the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to levy the following rates of taxation on the assessed value of all property as shown on the assessment roll of Kneehill County: 2. That the minimum amount payable per parcel as property tax for general municipal purposes shall be $125.00. General Municipal Assessment Residential 597,439,800 Farmland 151,695,760 Grants in Lieu of Taxes 226,230 Machinery & Equipment/Power Generation 386,883,560 Non-residential 66,311,540 Non DIP Industrial Property 23,462,030 Designated Industrial Property 78,626,850 Linear Property 806,649,340 2,111,295,110 71 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1884, 2023 Property Tax Bylaw Page 3 of 3 3. The total Tax Rate for each Assessment Category is as follows: 4. This bylaw comes into force at the beginning of the day that it is passed unless otherwise provided for in the MGA or another enactment or in the bylaw. This bylaw is passed when it receives third reading, and it is signed in accordance with S.213 of the MGA. READ a first time on this _____ day of _______________, 2023 READ a second time on this _____ day of ________________, 2023 UNANIMOUS permission for third reading given in Council on the ____ day of ________________, 2023 READ a third time and final time of this _____ day of __________________, 2023 Reeve Jerry Wittstock Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen Date Bylaw Signed 72 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.2 Page 1 of 3 Version: 2022-02 Subject: 2023 Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax Bylaw Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Prepared By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer Presented By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council 1. Give first reading to Bylaw #1885, that being a bylaw for the 2023 Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax. 2. That second reading be given to Bylaw #1885. 3. Consideration to hold third reading be given to Bylaw #1885. 4. That third reading be given to Bylaw #1885. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act, Section 382 Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Bylaw #692 BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: Each year Council approves a levy to be charged against certain properties within a given area as a recreation tax. This tax is collected and forwarded to the Town of Trochu as a payment at year end pursuant to their report to fund 50% of their costs to operate the Trochu pool facility. The original Bylaw #692 was approved by Council after a vote of the people on April 14, 1972. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Over the years, the Trochu Recreation levy amount collected has remained fairly consistent. In 2021, the Town of Trochu had an increase in the pool operation due to higher than anticipated utility costs, more programming as users were staying close to home during the pandemic which increased wages/salaries, and some part replacements such as the water pump. For this coming year, we anticipate the costs to be slightly higher than in 2022 due to inflation. With funds remaining in trust, the requisition has been based on the collection to meet an estimated $65,000 which equals the revenues that the Town of Trochu has estimated will be required to meet their operational costs. The following variables are taken into consideration with this requisition: • Costs of operation, which are not known until year end • 305 Revisions of Assessments throughout the year 73 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.2 Page 2 of 3 Version: 2022-02 These items are inconsistent each year, however any over or under collection is considered in the following year. The suggested tax rate for the 2023 Trochu Recreation Special Levy is 0.000257224 for a total collection of $61,000. There is $4,000 left in trust from previous years. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: As this is a requisition, this is not a budgeted item. It is treated the same as the Provincial School requisition, as an in and out. There are no staffing implications. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Individual Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: Trochu Recreation Special Tax Levy Bylaw #1885 COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Approve the Bylaw with the .000257224 Tax Rate 2. Approve the Bylaw with a different Tax Rate 3. Accept as Information FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: This tax rate will be noted in the individual parcel tax notices that are affected. Administration is also preparing a Tax Insert which will note these requisitions and the increases therein. APPROVAL(S): Kinza Barney, Director of Corporate Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐ 74 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.2 Page 3 of 3 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS 75 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package BYLAW NO 1885 2023 TROCHU RECREATION AREA SPECIAL TAX A BYLAW OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL TAX TO RAISE REVENUE TO PAY ASSOCIATED COSTS OF THE TROCHU RECREATION AREA. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, as amended, Section 382(1), a Council may pass a special tax bylaw for the purpose of raising revenue for a specific service or purpose, including a recreational services tax; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, as amended, Section 382(2), a Council must pass a special tax bylaw annually; and WHEREAS Council deems it appropriate to impose a special tax to raise revenue to pay the costs associated with the Trochu Recreational Services; and WHEREAS a special tax bylaw authorizes the Council to impose the tax in respect of property in any area of the municipality that will benefit from the specific service or purpose stated in the bylaw; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Kneehill County, duly assembled, enacts as follows: PART ONE INTRODUCTION 1. TITLE This Bylaw shall be known as the “2023 Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax”. 2. CONDITIONS (1) This bylaw is enacted for the sole purpose of raising revenue to provide for the agreement between the Kneehill County and the Town of Trochu, established under Bylaw 692. (2) The Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized and directed to levy the rates of taxation, as established in this Bylaw, on the assessed value of the property as shown on the assessment roll of Kneehill County. (3) The area of Kneehill County that is affected by this recreation tax is indicated on the map attached as Schedule “A”. 76 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 2 of 26 (4) The rate of the special tax imposed hereby on the assessment as outlined in Schedule “B” is 0.000257224 for a total revenue amount of $61,000.00 for the 2023 tax year. PART TWO TRANSITION 3. SEVERABILITY (1) If a portion of this bylaw is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the invalid portion will be voided, and the rest of the bylaw remains valid and effective. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This bylaw comes into effect upon third reading of this bylaw. READ a first time on this _____ day of _______________, 2023 READ a second time on this _____ day of ________________, 2023 UNANIMOUS permission for third reading given in Council on the ____ day of ________________, 2023 READ a third time and final time of this _____ day of __________________, 2023 . Reeve Jerry Wittstock Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen Date Bylaw Signed 77 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 3 of 26 SCHEDULE “A” SECTION TOWNSHIP RANGE MERIDIAN 19, 30, 31 32 21 4 19-36 inclusive 32 22 4 19-36 inclusive 32 23 4 31-36 inclusive 32 24 4 34-36 inclusive 32 25 4 6 33 21 4 1-35 inclusive 33 22 4 1-36 inclusive 33 23 4 1-36 inclusive 33 24 4 1-3 inclusive 33 25 4 10-15 inclusive 33 25 4 22-27 inclusive 33 25 4 34-36 inclusive 33 25 4 18-20 inclusive 34 21 4 28-34 inclusive 34 21 4 2-36 inclusive 34 22 4 1-36 inclusive 34 23 4 1-36 inclusive 34 24 4 1-3 inclusive 34 25 4 10-15 inclusive 34 25 4 22-27 inclusive 34 25 4 34-36 inclusive 34 25 4 1-6 inclusive 35 24 4 1 & 2 35 25 4 All properties located within the Hamlet of Huxley 78 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 4 of 26 Schedule “B” Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 32211912000 $3,930 32222542000 $506,480 32211922000 $11,350 32222612000 $34,950 32213022000 $14,800 32222622000 $36,830 32213032000 $5,790 32222632000 $34,570 32213042000 $2,990 32222642000 $33,950 32221910800 $58,700 32222712000 $36,770 32221912000 $37,840 32222720600 $108,220 32221922000 $17,420 32222722000 $34,720 32221931400 $2,980 32222732000 $31,230 32221932000 $22,410 32222742000 $34,980 32221942000 $37,030 32222812000 $36,330 32221943000 $363,530 32222820600 $79,460 32222010800 $89,220 32222822000 $358,910 32222012000 $42,940 32222832000 $36,790 32222022000 $39,380 32222842000 $37,710 32222031400 $4,690 32222910800 $2,850 32222032000 $42,550 32222912000 $41,490 32222041600 $2,260 32222920600 $2,910 32222042000 $203,120 32222922000 $44,010 32222112000 $37,780 32222931100 $175,330 32222120600 $3,830 32222932000 $42,340 32222122000 $37,040 32222942000 $40,800 32222132000 $38,110 32223010800 $3,030 32222142000 $36,720 32223012000 $328,050 32222212000 $30,140 32223013000 $331,560 32222222000 $33,760 32223020600 $3,310 32222231400 $2,930 32223022000 $29,360 32222232000 $36,600 32223023000 $100 32222242000 $34,090 32223032000 $30,450 32222312000 $184,960 32223033000 $10,020 32222322000 $328,200 32223041600 $203,590 32222323000 $185,610 32223042000 $35,530 32222331300 $7,830 32223112000 $36,440 32222332000 $33,840 32223122000 $38,460 32222342000 $17,140 32223132000 $39,570 32222343000 $14,550 32223142000 $38,060 32222412000 $32,170 32223212000 $32,720 32222422000 $24,530 32223222000 $37,200 79 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 5 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 32222432000 $36,630 32223231100 $316,990 32222442000 $294,000 32223232000 $36,260 32222512000 $36,040 32223242000 $29,300 32222520300 $3,710 32223312000 $36,100 32222522000 $35,650 32223320600 $5,550 32222532000 $31,780 32223322000 $35,300 32223332000 $35,360 32232322000 $40,100 32223340900 $2,575,410 32232332000 $36,130 32223342000 $33,760 32232342000 $39,120 32223412000 $32,140 32232412000 $35,660 32223420600 $69,010 32232420600 $148,410 32223422000 $217,660 32232422000 $36,780 32223432000 $31,870 32232432000 $39,490 32223442000 $234,830 32232441000 $2,500 32223512000 $25,470 32232442000 $34,860 32223522000 $33,030 32232443000 $445,060 32223532000 $33,700 32232510800 $285,880 32223541000 $47,290 32232512000 $28,380 32223542000 $30,590 32232522000 $29,520 32223612000 $17,170 32232532000 $37,960 32223622000 $336,900 32232542000 $29,130 32223632000 $27,060 32232612000 $15,150 32223642000 $23,370 32232622000 $43,860 32231912000 $40,920 32232632000 $39,600 32231922000 $11,270 32232642000 $39,190 32231923000 $476,740 32232712000 $31,250 32231931100 $97,810 32232722000 $29,470 32231932000 $10,930 32232731300 $1,446,160 32231933000 $28,770 32232731400 $85,500 32231942000 $31,890 32232732000 $40,200 32231943000 $406,790 32232742000 $39,210 32232012000 $37,240 32232812000 $34,030 32232022000 $39,620 32232822000 $25,320 32232023000 $527,350 32232832000 $220,010 32232032000 $32,270 32232842000 $41,260 32232033000 $1,260,760 32232912000 $12,820 32232042000 $37,910 32232922000 $23,790 32232044000 $309,780 32232932000 $36,100 32232112000 $43,960 32232942000 $31,360 32232122000 $266,610 32233012000 $24,420 32232132000 $38,250 32233013000 $369,620 80 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 6 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 32232142000 $35,620 32233022000 $34,160 32232212000 $36,430 32233032000 $33,910 32232222000 $331,630 32233042000 $38,220 32232232000 $39,760 32233110700 $121,250 32232241600 $5,590 32233112000 $31,750 32232242000 $31,400 32233113000 $256,080 32232243000 $579,400 32233114000 $79,290 32232312000 $38,970 32233115000 $24,780 32232320600 $3,030 32233120410 $192,210 32233122000 $36,060 32243310810 $161,450 32233132000 $34,200 32243312000 $41,910 32233142000 $32,940 32243322000 $43,700 32233143000 $367,680 32243332000 $22,420 32233210700 $89,050 32243333000 $19,920 32233212000 $286,100 32243340900 $1,975,320 32233222000 $35,180 32243342000 $42,650 32233232000 $36,710 32243412000 $39,980 32233241500 $116,740 32243422000 $41,310 32233242000 $40,360 32243432000 $41,160 32233243000 $337,260 32243442000 $36,580 32233312000 $27,860 32243512000 $37,930 32233322000 $38,310 32243520600 $56,760 32233332000 $320,420 32243522000 $33,890 32233342000 $34,530 32243532000 $402,610 32233412000 $34,720 32243542000 $37,640 32233420400 $168,140 32243612000 $41,160 32233422000 $283,710 32243622000 $37,530 32233432000 $38,200 32243632000 $35,440 32233433000 $332,780 32243642000 $36,650 32233442000 $38,920 32253412000 $27,880 32233512000 $38,180 32253422000 $35,380 32233522000 $37,400 32253423000 $386,280 32233532000 $41,550 32253432000 $31,800 32233542000 $39,550 32253442000 $25,760 32233612000 $33,670 32253442500 $281,140 32233622000 $34,650 32253512000 $320,780 32233632000 $33,460 32253522000 $29,030 32233642000 $31,180 32253531100 $243,000 32243112000 $33,670 32253531110 $15,930 32243120600 $1,828,520 32253532000 $28,410 32243120610 $8,940 32253542000 $35,790 81 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 7 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 32243120620 $53,320 32253612000 $40,560 32243120630 $301,860 32253622000 $377,950 32243122000 $30,730 32253632000 $36,240 32243130500 $1,712,360 32253642000 $33,100 32243132000 $29,590 32253643000 $2,730 32243142000 $37,310 33220112000 $4,640 32243212000 $43,900 33220122000 $23,910 32243220600 $7,280 33220132000 $10,540 32243222000 $38,310 33220142000 $2,800 32243232000 $37,360 33220210100 $10,550 32243242000 $32,820 33220212000 $23,670 32243243000 $357,160 33220222000 $27,080 33220222100 $264,890 33221112000 $11,260 33220232000 $24,350 33221120600 $6,630 33220242000 $23,470 33221122000 $21,250 33220312000 $24,020 33221132000 $238,150 33220322000 $34,140 33221222000 $3,390 33220332000 $26,750 33221232000 $3,890 33220342000 $25,260 33221322000 $960 33220412000 $28,100 33221512000 $21,130 33220422000 $33,820 33221522000 $26,150 33220431400 $24,580 33221532000 $31,130 33220432000 $26,670 33221542000 $661,190 33220433000 $264,100 33221543000 $300,870 33220442000 $23,800 33221612000 $31,610 33220510800 $2,710 33221613000 $460 33220512000 $35,510 33221622000 $35,860 33220520300 $2,830 33221632000 $36,180 33220522000 $30,890 33221642000 $32,710 33220532000 $34,240 33221710800 $6,760 33220542000 $493,490 33221712000 $29,870 33220543000 $32,730 33221713000 $377,480 33220612000 $34,950 33221722000 $27,730 33220622000 $30,490 33221723000 $385,400 33220632000 $405,460 33221732000 $35,470 33220642000 $34,990 33221742000 $35,900 33220712000 $26,590 33221812000 $29,310 33220722000 $34,030 33221822000 $38,150 33220732000 $30,970 33221831100 $60,890 33220742000 $24,400 33221831300 $47,940 33220810700 $4,840 33221832000 $580,390 82 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 8 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 33220812000 $30,120 33221840900 $29,820 33220822000 $21,320 33221842000 $36,300 33220823000 $337,800 33221910700 $86,920 33220832000 $26,950 33221912000 $34,860 33220842000 $263,360 33221922000 $40,630 33220912000 $326,950 33221932000 $331,420 33220922000 $36,310 33221942000 $40,060 33220932000 $35,120 33222010700 $76,490 33220942000 $34,820 33222012000 $39,810 33221010800 $18,720 33222022000 $326,420 33221012000 $24,450 33222032000 $293,550 33221022000 $23,770 33222041500 $114,660 33221032000 $25,910 33222042000 $40,090 33221042000 $18,110 33222112000 $12,960 33221110800 $3,140 33222122000 $27,520 33222132000 $31,900 33223342000 $26,680 33222133000 $339,740 33223422000 $318,800 33222141000 $66,060 33223432000 $20,660 33222142000 $24,950 33223532000 $8,710 33222220600 $13,290 33230112000 $33,150 33222222000 $16,960 33230122000 $32,940 33222232000 $5,910 33230132000 $33,990 33222322000 $827,500 33230142000 $30,310 33222332000 $2,050 33230143000 $534,590 33222712000 $1,460 33230210800 $2,340 33222722000 $11,150 33230212000 $31,640 33222732000 $12,820 33230222000 $32,750 33222742000 $890 33230223000 $342,550 33222812000 $28,970 33230232000 $31,600 33222822000 $466,290 33230242000 $24,620 33222823000 $21,250 33230312000 $38,400 33222832000 $133,650 33230322000 $38,910 33222842000 $9,000 33230332000 $37,590 33222910100 $78,530 33230342000 $37,230 33222910700 $47,000 33230412000 $33,850 33222912000 $22,660 33230422000 $32,020 33222922000 $27,460 33230432000 $37,080 33222932000 $32,640 33230442000 $569,310 33222942000 $280,640 33230512000 $34,230 33223012000 $253,720 33230520600 $105,610 33223020400 $299,980 33230522000 $19,950 83 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 9 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 33223022000 $37,320 33230523000 $18,184,120 33223032000 $38,690 33230531400 $103,330 33223042000 $32,970 33230532000 $28,080 33223112000 $35,580 33230542000 $294,410 33223122000 $35,670 33230612000 $35,900 33223132000 $34,330 33230622000 $288,460 33223142000 $302,980 33230623000 $2,296,690 33223212000 $28,890 33230624000 $910,620 33223220300 $127,910 33230632000 $29,770 33223222000 $27,410 33230633000 $369,240 33223231100 $70,000 33230642000 $36,610 33223232000 $18,050 33230643000 $265,620 33223233000 $426,960 33230712000 $36,580 33223242000 $14,690 33230713000 $267,860 33223243000 $152,160 33230722000 $41,180 33223312000 $10,710 33230731100 $418,010 33223322000 $21,320 33230731200 $62,170 33223332000 $14,550 33230732000 $34,920 33230742000 $25,430 33231342000 $31,540 33230812000 $30,290 33231410100 $146,230 33230822000 $30,280 33231412000 $24,520 33230832000 $223,250 33231413000 $134,910 33230833000 $240 33231420600 $105,110 33230842000 $343,480 33231422000 $11,570 33230842500 $309,700 33231432000 $11,110 33230843000 $367,000 33231433000 $310 33230843500 $920 33231441600 $152,800 33230844000 $395,270 33231442000 $31,080 33230844500 $530,120 33231512000 $26,600 33230845000 $337,660 33231522000 $30,580 33230845500 $191,610 33231523000 $302,050 33230846000 $382,840 33231531300 $4,500 33230846500 $642,640 33231532000 $15,110 33230847000 $590 33231542000 $11,760 33230847500 $374,340 33231612000 $331,570 33230848000 $428,650 33231622000 $27,220 33230912000 $36,410 33231623000 $538,420 33230922000 $35,020 33231631300 $127,020 33230932000 $22,670 33231632000 $37,040 33230933000 $504,170 33231641600 $94,070 33230942000 $33,510 33231642000 $31,910 84 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 10 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 33231012000 $29,190 33231732000 $17,170 33231022000 $36,120 33231742000 $12,370 33231032000 $38,070 33231810110 $82,660 33231041600 $2,040 33231812000 $14,420 33231042000 $27,950 33231813000 $14,510 33231112000 $36,120 33231822000 $22,550 33231122000 $31,020 33231823000 $232,370 33231131400 $3,730 33231832000 $392,510 33231132000 $27,460 33231842000 $35,850 33231142000 $34,040 33231912000 $36,510 33231143000 $454,080 33231922000 $36,190 33231210800 $323,180 33231923000 $398,920 33231212000 $33,430 33231931400 $661,340 33231222000 $30,740 33231932000 $9,310 33231232000 $404,990 33231933000 $30,410 33231242000 $25,660 33231942000 $35,620 33231243000 $393,570 33232010700 $111,120 33231310100 $55,170 33232010710 $6,760 33231312000 $36,750 33232012000 $36,030 33231322000 $37,500 33232022000 $33,980 33231332000 $40,160 33232023000 $404,140 33232032000 $35,340 33232812000 $16,770 33232042000 $29,150 33232822000 $14,400 33232043000 $444,210 33232832000 $205,460 33232112000 $28,120 33232842000 $305,190 33232122000 $255,980 33232912000 $31,340 33232131400 $8,410 33232920300 $99,940 33232132000 $27,390 33232920400 $17,820 33232142000 $13,890 33232922000 $324,400 33232212000 $11,760 33232932000 $23,630 33232222000 $11,760 33232941500 $41,070 33232231400 $93,970 33232942000 $27,190 33232232000 $5,880 33233010100 $4,220 33232233000 $5,880 33233010800 $11,330 33232242000 $9,550 33233012000 $28,340 33232243000 $9,780 33233022000 $33,780 33232312000 $298,470 33233032000 $35,010 33232322000 $9,810 33233042000 $24,540 33232332000 $21,860 33233043000 $430,240 33232342000 $25,750 33233112000 $23,290 33232410700 $5,570 33233113000 $413,590 85 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 11 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 33232410800 $65,750 33233120600 $7,200 33232412000 $35,330 33233122000 $29,580 33232422000 $31,510 33233132000 $32,250 33232432000 $38,680 33233133000 $517,890 33232442000 $39,590 33233142000 $29,630 33232512000 $445,010 33233210700 $109,390 33232522000 $37,600 33233212000 $19,410 33232532000 $30,670 33233222000 $17,400 33232533000 $372,500 33233232000 $20,170 33232542000 $31,830 33233242000 $5,900 33232543000 $8,230 33233243000 $7,260 33232612000 $22,630 33233312000 $30,310 33232613000 $5,020 33233322000 $17,480 33232622000 $35,670 33233332000 $25,630 33232632000 $28,150 33233342000 $32,800 33232633000 $264,410 33233410100 $11,360 33232642000 $310,390 33233412000 $27,820 33232710700 $4,760 33233420400 $12,320 33232712000 $36,960 33233422000 $31,980 33232722000 $24,190 33233431200 $5,420 33232732000 $32,930 33233432000 $28,710 33232741000 $5,800 33233433000 $349,370 33232742000 $36,680 33233442000 $29,350 33232810110 $3,320 33233512000 $38,430 33233522000 $33,930 33240642000 $27,760 33233523000 $415,130 33240712000 $39,830 33233531200 $97,100 33240722000 $29,860 33233532000 $41,700 33240732000 $31,710 33233542000 $39,050 33240742000 $31,400 33233612000 $38,980 33240743000 $302,240 33233622000 $39,570 33240812000 $37,370 33233632000 $40,650 33240822000 $37,520 33233642000 $37,650 33240832000 $36,520 33240112000 $35,640 33240841500 $47,050 33240122000 $35,100 33240842000 $36,370 33240132000 $35,980 33240912000 $29,760 33240142000 $32,640 33240913000 $574,990 33240143000 $365,940 33240920600 $101,380 33240212000 $35,990 33240922000 $315,720 33240222000 $32,180 33240932000 $37,120 33240231400 $104,530 33240942000 $32,930 86 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 12 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 33240232000 $32,620 33241010800 $123,550 33240242000 $35,510 33241012000 $29,340 33240310700 $100,710 33241022000 $253,340 33240312000 $687,200 33241032000 $16,700 33240320600 $418,800 33241033000 $17,920 33240322000 $374,390 33241042000 $30,010 33240323000 $35,920 33241112000 $28,580 33240332000 $31,960 33241120600 $2,710 33240342000 $22,300 33241122000 $20,400 33240412000 $35,160 33241123000 $592,000 33240413000 $417,350 33241124000 $1,330 33240422000 $34,200 33241132000 $478,490 33240423000 $406,480 33241133000 $32,510 33240432000 $40,890 33241142000 $206,920 33240442000 $37,560 33241143000 $251,550 33240512000 $20,700 33241212000 $35,630 33240513000 $18,580 33241220500 $105,180 33240522000 $34,210 33241222000 $29,160 33240532000 $35,590 33241232000 $30,700 33240542000 $35,800 33241233000 $468,530 33240610800 $6,840 33241242000 $36,090 33240610810 $11,450 33241310800 $96,050 33240612000 $30,330 33241312000 $34,710 33240622000 $23,870 33241322000 $30,190 33240632000 $21,430 33241332000 $26,520 33240641500 $11,450 33241342000 $248,660 33240641600 $10,470 33241412000 $20,130 33241422000 $31,550 33242110100 $99,460 33241423000 $351,290 33242110200 $121,120 33241432000 $21,370 33242112000 $30,790 33241433000 $150 33242122000 $34,630 33241435000 $436,060 33242132000 $31,450 33241442000 $438,320 33242133000 $377,870 33241512000 $32,850 33242142000 $30,000 33241513000 $334,720 33242212000 $27,190 33241520600 $88,390 33242213000 $279,280 33241522000 $34,320 33242220400 $2,780 33241532000 $35,600 33242222000 $33,940 33241542000 $29,290 33242232000 $30,460 33241612000 $332,280 33242233000 $303,530 33241622000 $31,380 33242242000 $26,770 87 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 13 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 33241623000 $421,970 33242312000 $212,160 33241631400 $104,040 33242322000 $6,370 33241632000 $31,000 33242323000 $9,840 33241642000 $31,960 33242331400 $108,840 33241712000 $35,270 33242332000 $27,960 33241713000 $327,110 33242342000 $37,110 33241722000 $32,420 33242410800 $97,860 33241723000 $423,860 33242412000 $33,240 33241732000 $38,520 33242413000 $254,900 33241741500 $97,130 33242422000 $38,290 33241742000 $31,570 33242432000 $37,810 33241743000 $509,140 33242442000 $36,400 33241812000 $33,100 33242512000 $36,440 33241822000 $30,650 33242513000 $262,410 33241831100 $154,870 33242520400 $97,080 33241831300 $60,290 33242520410 $22,990 33241832000 $29,120 33242520500 $29,270 33241842000 $274,200 33242522000 $30,030 33241912000 $25,740 33242532000 $33,440 33241913000 $293,960 33242542000 $31,830 33241920600 $81,560 33242610200 $25,090 33241922000 $34,010 33242612000 $28,510 33241932000 $32,160 33242622000 $28,670 33241942000 $34,250 33242631100 $33,450 33242012000 $30,490 33242632000 $27,080 33242022000 $27,210 33242641600 $4,990 33242022100 $336,580 33242642000 $28,820 33242031300 $92,780 33242643000 $290,420 33242032000 $30,350 33242712000 $31,880 33242042000 $31,540 33242722000 $364,750 33242732000 $466,980 33243312000 $210,120 33242742000 $31,530 33243322000 $27,470 33242812000 $350,550 33243332000 $35,810 33242813000 $353,480 33243342000 $290,850 33242820400 $96,650 33243343000 $299,540 33242822000 $408,430 33243410100 $21,800 33242832000 $221,590 33243410700 $23,890 33242842000 $29,370 33243412000 $25,540 33242912000 $33,870 33243422000 $27,460 33242920630 $8,120 33243431400 $29,860 33242922000 $29,850 33243432000 $22,260 88 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 14 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 33242932000 $27,430 33243440900 $30,580 33242942000 $29,630 33243441000 $82,070 33243010800 $94,600 33243441010 $31,930 33243010810 $24,560 33243441600 $18,520 33243012000 $261,490 33243442000 $25,880 33243020500 $236,460 33243512000 $28,790 33243020520 $86,560 33243520400 $23,290 33243022000 $30,160 33243520600 $35,840 33243031100 $29,350 33243522000 $32,520 33243032000 $428,410 33243532000 $15,600 33243041000 $25,010 33243533000 $15,010 33243041500 $27,800 33243541000 $87,090 33243041510 $27,210 33243542000 $29,660 33243042000 $24,840 33243612000 $26,870 33243110100 $10,200 33243622000 $24,600 33243110200 $28,250 33243631400 $87,140 33243110800 $26,180 33243632000 $211,980 33243112000 $31,160 33243642000 $364,340 33243122000 $370,300 33250112000 $15,410 33243131200 $50,280 33250113000 $341,320 33243132000 $32,810 33250122000 $42,380 33243133000 $274,650 33250132000 $29,110 33243141500 $54,270 33250141600 $13,360 33243142000 $257,530 33250142000 $16,170 33243210100 $93,760 33250143000 $17,840 33243210800 $788,800 33250212000 $36,750 33243212000 $33,350 33250220400 $1,235,250 33243220600 $109,350 33250220410 $9,200 33243222000 $32,440 33250222000 $31,230 33243232000 $35,870 33250232000 $32,940 33243241600 $2,038,760 33250241000 $3,130 33243242000 $29,290 33250242000 $31,580 33243243000 $275,390 33250243000 $496,610 33250312000 $30,080 33252242000 $28,650 33250322000 $247,240 33252312000 $420,300 33250332000 $13,650 33252322000 $31,030 33250333000 $6,470 33252332000 $29,050 33250342000 $31,490 33252342000 $28,860 33251010800 $93,060 33252412000 $26,020 33251012000 $34,030 33252420400 $10,310 33251022000 $32,210 33252422000 $25,580 89 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 15 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 33251032000 $308,800 33252432000 $319,920 33251042000 $30,660 33252442000 $33,320 33251112000 $33,350 33252512000 $31,180 33251120500 $81,190 33252513000 $254,030 33251120600 $137,270 33252520600 $5,080 33251122000 $30,300 33252522000 $16,940 33251132000 $33,460 33252532000 $20,980 33251142000 $34,230 33252542000 $29,520 33251212000 $22,900 33252612000 $12,710 33251222000 $33,020 33252613000 $890 33251232000 $29,000 33252614000 $227,840 33251242000 $19,660 33252622000 $25,040 33251243000 $65,310 33252632000 $29,060 33251244000 $760 33252642000 $27,630 33251312000 $22,750 33252712000 $34,680 33251322000 $23,990 33252720600 $59,980 33251323000 $292,250 33252722000 $28,470 33251332000 $524,640 33252723000 $182,710 33251342000 $17,480 33252732000 $35,810 33251343000 $164,910 33252742000 $30,120 33251343100 $620 33253412000 $28,790 33251412000 $31,800 33253420500 $7,610 33251422000 $35,540 33253422000 $34,120 33251423000 $390,470 33253432000 $25,830 33251432000 $35,060 33253442000 $20,450 33251442000 $538,090 33253512000 $17,680 33251512000 $38,530 33253522000 $18,600 33251522000 $464,990 33253531100 $133,840 33251532000 $31,760 33253532000 $24,970 33251540900 $3,530 33253542000 $277,580 33251542000 $35,400 33253612000 $13,080 33252212000 $29,930 33253613000 $14,330 33252213000 $147,390 33253620600 $75,550 33252220300 $511,710 33253622000 $19,710 33252222000 $22,940 33253623000 $437,350 33252232000 $192,780 33253624000 $520,840 33253632000 $15,320 34220822000 $32,370 33253633000 $9,140 34220831200 $85,270 33253642000 $31,140 34220832000 $221,310 33253643000 $827,530 34220833000 $250,180 34213033000 $12,570 34220842000 $21,270 90 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 16 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34213122000 $276,030 34220912000 $22,850 34213131300 $135,090 34220922000 $29,230 34213132000 $12,500 34220931100 $111,710 34213142000 $20,020 34220932000 $24,340 34213231300 $5,480 34220942000 $14,990 34213232000 $178,320 34221010800 $21,090 34213240900 $121,640 34221012000 $10,680 34213242000 $20,920 34221020300 $7,390 34213312000 $4,470 34221022000 $8,360 34213332000 $11,170 34221032000 $17,200 34220312000 $305,980 34221042000 $311,460 34220322000 $26,910 34221120300 $18,080 34220333000 $99,690 34221122000 $18,430 34220412000 $31,110 34221132000 $16,170 34220420400 $13,820 34221320500 $103,610 34220422000 $27,560 34221322000 $6,470 34220423000 $203,720 34221332000 $485,470 34220431300 $18,090 34221410200 $42,280 34220432000 $25,350 34221410800 $6,930 34220441600 $42,280 34221412000 $24,110 34220442000 $19,600 34221422000 $23,940 34220512000 $32,490 34221431300 $114,590 34220520600 $87,880 34221432000 $19,070 34220522000 $24,450 34221442000 $21,630 34220523000 $480 34221512000 $93,990 34220524000 $33,110 34221522000 $259,800 34220532000 $33,080 34221532000 $350,380 34220542000 $28,440 34221542000 $25,270 34220610200 $15,820 34221612000 $24,840 34220612000 $31,690 34221622000 $22,780 34220622000 $35,410 34221631400 $15,360 34220632000 $33,840 34221632000 $21,740 34220642000 $34,070 34221642000 $28,480 34220710700 $111,910 34221712000 $22,600 34220712000 $36,990 34221720600 $80,720 34220722000 $31,440 34221722000 $29,780 34220732000 $36,650 34221732000 $33,280 34220742000 $32,820 34221742000 $26,160 34220812000 $25,090 34221812000 $34,980 34221820400 $9,110 34222732000 $27,710 34221822000 $35,010 34222742000 $19,570 91 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 17 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34221832000 $33,870 34222810200 $4,400 34221841000 $3,100 34222812000 $26,590 34221841610 $15,100 34222822000 $27,710 34221842000 $33,200 34222823000 $300 34221912000 $30,590 34222832000 $29,570 34221920400 $6,880 34222842000 $26,830 34221922000 $22,790 34222922000 $3,731,780 34221932000 $33,040 34222932000 $21,920 34221942000 $31,930 34222942000 $10,030 34222010800 $10,400 34223012000 $229,490 34222012000 $14,690 34223022000 $30,660 34222022000 $30,130 34223031300 $527,060 34222031200 $116,240 34223032000 $31,540 34222032000 $22,700 34223042000 $23,650 34222042000 $7,080 34223112000 $22,810 34222112000 $30,350 34223122000 $30,780 34222122000 $29,760 34223132000 $29,050 34222132000 $17,800 34223142000 $96,800 34222142000 $23,030 34223212000 $21,290 34222210800 $14,740 34223222000 $18,640 34222212000 $29,970 34223232000 $12,480 34222222000 $30,910 34223241600 $95,310 34222232000 $24,480 34223242000 $15,310 34222242000 $27,080 34223312000 $26,960 34222312000 $29,140 34223320400 $54,760 34222322000 $25,820 34223322000 $23,130 34222332000 $29,420 34223332000 $10,140 34222342000 $28,000 34223342000 $267,730 34222422000 $15,450 34223412000 $15,710 34222431300 $9,700 34223422000 $255,400 34222432000 $14,820 34223431400 $85,840 34222512000 $21,870 34223432000 $19,780 34222522000 $225,120 34223433000 $340,910 34222532000 $18,490 34223442000 $26,370 34222542000 $26,280 34223512000 $250,100 34222612000 $27,730 34223522000 $10,950 34222622000 $27,550 34223532000 $266,380 34222623000 $318,660 34223542000 $17,720 34222632000 $16,420 34223543000 $274,570 34222642000 $14,890 34223610100 $10,320 34222712000 $26,970 34223612000 $16,570 92 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 18 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34222722000 $27,150 34223620400 $8,300 34223622000 $15,490 34230842000 $306,260 34223632000 $19,940 34230912000 $26,270 34223641000 $172,760 34230922000 $38,790 34223641600 $8,960 34230932000 $34,680 34223642000 $203,130 34230942000 $29,410 34230112000 $34,360 34230943000 $166,400 34230122000 $33,970 34231012000 $29,710 34230132000 $30,980 34231022000 $204,400 34230142000 $25,860 34231032000 $33,740 34230143000 $1,060 34231042000 $35,780 34230212000 $39,500 34231112000 $25,710 34230220400 $157,360 34231120600 $57,780 34230222000 $39,060 34231122000 $276,090 34230223000 $510 34231132000 $33,410 34230232000 $374,790 34231142000 $112,540 34230242000 $19,760 34231210100 $4,930 34230312000 $33,310 34231210700 $99,260 34230322000 $33,210 34231212000 $24,230 34230332000 $27,060 34231222000 $23,980 34230342000 $28,500 34231232000 $28,180 34230410700 $7,980 34231242000 $28,680 34230412000 $37,530 34231312000 $30,280 34230422000 $273,440 34231322000 $28,160 34230432000 $34,790 34231332000 $202,130 34230442000 $37,440 34231333000 $516,140 34230512000 $252,580 34231342000 $24,830 34230522000 $21,760 34231412000 $29,020 34230532000 $21,590 34231420400 $87,540 34230542000 $4,960 34231422000 $253,580 34230543000 $31,690 34231432000 $24,630 34230612000 $25,470 34231442000 $212,940 34230613000 $305,230 34231512000 $213,190 34230622000 $290,570 34231522000 $34,400 34230632000 $21,590 34231532000 $29,380 34230641600 $93,220 34231533000 $223,160 34230642000 $20,940 34231542000 $29,170 34230712000 $673,270 34231612000 $34,290 34230722000 $21,720 34231622000 $34,560 34230732000 $7,380 34231623000 $332,900 34230733000 $10,790 34231632000 $270,590 93 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 19 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34230742000 $219,940 34231633000 $249,440 34230812000 $33,240 34231642000 $31,140 34230822000 $22,990 34231712000 $33,460 34230832000 $33,440 34231722000 $19,103,010 34231732000 $6,970 34231737000 $101,570 34231732200 $359,370 34231737100 $82,220 34231732400 $26,350 34231737200 $84,620 34231732500 $195,440 34231737300 $98,400 34231732600 $19,750 34231737400 $70,650 34231732700 $142,330 34231737600 $80,300 34231732800 $147,640 34231737700 $25,410 34231732900 $28,110 34231737900 $87,940 34231733000 $302,350 34231738000 $42,480 34231733100 $20,580 34231738100 $146,820 34231733200 $25,410 34231738110 $476,020 34231733300 $387,530 34231738120 $198,490 34231733400 $63,460 34231738200 $59,970 34231733500 $135,760 34231742000 $26,020 34231733700 $379,330 34231742200 $81,440 34231733800 $20,780 34231742300 $29,750 34231733900 $20,780 34231742900 $159,400 34231734000 $14,870 34231743000 $25,410 34231734110 $188,970 34231743200 $41,900 34231734400 $103,670 34231743300 $331,160 34231734500 $28,040 34231812000 $34,230 34231734600 $23,050 34231820600 $105,020 34231734700 $60,460 34231822000 $687,610 34231734800 $353,750 34231823000 $360,120 34231734900 $80,670 34231832000 $9,190 34231735000 $32,670 34231842000 $30,150 34231735100 $126,930 34231910800 $255,080 34231735200 $109,100 34231912000 $26,520 34231735300 $29,950 34231922000 $20,890 34231735400 $63,050 34231932000 $16,420 34231735500 $54,250 34231942000 $25,780 34231735600 $105,620 34232012000 $35,050 34231735700 $77,580 34232022000 $32,890 34231735800 $27,290 34232024000 $268,430 34231735900 $73,470 34232025000 $22,690 34231736000 $48,930 34232032000 $32,890 34231736100 $38,100 34232042000 $24,390 94 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 20 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34231736200 $157,710 34232044000 $2,140 34231736300 $143,070 34232112000 $32,160 34231736410 $64,290 34232122000 $31,630 34231736600 $85,340 34232132000 $27,150 34231736700 $116,300 34232142000 $17,380 34231736800 $169,650 34232212000 $25,020 34231736900 $15,580 34232222000 $25,540 34232232000 $28,050 34233032000 $317,380 34232242000 $30,830 34233042000 $17,730 34232312000 $26,240 34233112000 $30,480 34232320400 $935,440 34233120600 $95,090 34232322000 $27,020 34233122000 $28,260 34232332000 $349,820 34233132000 $18,150 34232342000 $287,310 34233142000 $29,720 34232412000 $13,720 34233210800 $98,460 34232422000 $16,920 34233212000 $24,830 34232431100 $119,980 34233222000 $282,950 34232432000 $24,890 34233232000 $29,830 34232442000 $193,840 34233233000 $631,750 34232512000 $33,720 34233242000 $27,440 34232522000 $296,460 34233312000 $25,300 34232532000 $25,580 34233320600 $120,520 34232542000 $29,490 34233322000 $27,420 34232612000 $19,080 34233331400 $112,140 34232622000 $29,320 34233332000 $25,370 34232632000 $13,550 34233341500 $2,830 34232633000 $14,260 34233342000 $21,740 34232642000 $290,220 34233343000 $162,810 34232712000 $28,040 34233412000 $24,640 34232722000 $26,000 34233422000 $240,250 34232723000 $331,560 34233432000 $348,270 34232732000 $19,750 34233442000 $21,020 34232742000 $23,310 34233512000 $16,850 34232812000 $304,980 34233522000 $26,640 34232822000 $25,280 34233532000 $332,060 34232831300 $107,130 34233542000 $8,900 34232832000 $20,860 34233610800 $16,740 34232841600 $92,390 34233612000 $18,390 34232842000 $336,780 34233622000 $15,490 34232910700 $74,270 34233632000 $14,300 34232912000 $20,690 34233642000 $13,210 95 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 21 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34232920400 $857,340 34240112000 $28,360 34232920410 $164,170 34240122000 $28,570 34232922000 $30,810 34240132000 $27,940 34232932000 $329,630 34240142000 $27,620 34232942000 $18,760 34240212000 $14,140 34233010100 $1,582,700 34240220500 $101,240 34233012000 $18,850 34240222000 $31,140 34233013000 $408,910 34240232000 $349,360 34233020600 $96,160 34240242000 $26,050 34233022000 $22,180 34240310100 $1,210,380 34240310200 $26,880 34240940900 $15,550 34240312000 $24,220 34240941000 $97,490 34240322000 $29,500 34240942000 $30,800 34240331100 $85,010 34241010700 $251,850 34240332000 $31,480 34241012000 $28,830 34240342000 $30,630 34241020500 $13,330 34240412000 $36,660 34241022000 $306,280 34240422000 $36,210 34241031100 $33,560 34240432000 $32,440 34241032000 $33,040 34240441000 $119,130 34241042000 $29,570 34240442000 $32,780 34241113000 $27,330 34240512000 $33,870 34241114000 $303,240 34240522000 $31,480 34241120500 $100,820 34240523000 $442,690 34241122000 $25,190 34240531400 $29,930 34241123000 $330,930 34240532000 $25,920 34241132000 $32,590 34240533000 $352,440 34241142000 $274,600 34240541600 $98,780 34241212000 $27,470 34240542000 $33,730 34241213000 $329,990 34240612000 $29,310 34241222000 $24,140 34240613000 $294,350 34241232000 $288,700 34240622000 $36,390 34241241600 $101,720 34240623000 $980 34241242000 $19,560 34240632000 $35,550 34241312000 $12,040 34240633000 $161,870 34241322000 $27,780 34240641500 $140,920 34241332000 $20,850 34240641600 $72,400 34241341600 $109,260 34240642000 $35,010 34241342000 $12,380 34240712000 $34,370 34241410200 $148,160 34240722000 $35,230 34241412000 $31,620 34240731300 $122,990 34241420610 $30,940 96 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 22 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34240732000 $37,940 34241422000 $280,280 34240742000 $36,330 34241432000 $30,640 34240810100 $21,620 34241442000 $201,660 34240810800 $8,020 34241512000 $19,580 34240812000 $31,640 34241520500 $97,340 34240822000 $34,630 34241522000 $217,770 34240831100 $102,320 34241531300 $15,790 34240832000 $33,050 34241532000 $28,620 34240842000 $30,070 34241541500 $27,860 34240912000 $28,750 34241542000 $197,850 34240922000 $30,530 34241612000 $27,970 34240931200 $13,850 34241620600 $99,380 34240932000 $324,230 34241622000 $26,390 34241623000 $312,970 34242222000 $27,900 34241632000 $226,020 34242231200 $2,516,280 34241642000 $23,080 34242232000 $27,680 34241712000 $32,500 34242242000 $26,800 34241720500 $163,190 34242243000 $361,770 34241720510 $6,210 34242312000 $28,130 34241720600 $1,027,350 34242322000 $33,170 34241720610 $3,487,670 34242332000 $28,230 34241722000 $31,880 34242342000 $296,350 34241732000 $27,700 34242412000 $22,450 34241741000 $99,170 34242422000 $17,580 34241742000 $229,940 34242432000 $21,240 34241810200 $109,170 34242440900 $234,360 34241812000 $255,530 34242442000 $17,320 34241820600 $27,080 34242510700 $88,240 34241822000 $33,870 34242512000 $26,550 34241823000 $365,150 34242522000 $24,210 34241831100 $20,650 34242532000 $24,790 34241831400 $27,860 34242542000 $347,780 34241832000 $35,300 34242612000 $21,530 34241842000 $35,630 34242613000 $244,240 34241912000 $768,500 34242622000 $32,680 34241920400 $20,900 34242632000 $31,310 34241920500 $17,740 34242642000 $27,010 34241922000 $35,360 34242710800 $30,650 34241931200 $24,880 34242712000 $28,120 34241932000 $305,450 34242720400 $102,890 34241941000 $9,560 34242720600 $29,540 97 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 23 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34241942000 $32,250 34242722000 $30,230 34242012000 $28,210 34242732000 $23,570 34242020600 $119,480 34242741000 $26,760 34242022000 $230,530 34242741500 $24,820 34242032000 $30,680 34242741600 $138,750 34242041000 $137,450 34242742000 $32,110 34242042000 $28,930 34242810700 $111,030 34242112000 $213,700 34242812000 $21,830 34242122000 $29,570 34242822000 $4,820 34242132000 $252,170 34242823000 $254,610 34242141000 $96,280 34242832000 $18,300 34242142000 $29,180 34242842000 $16,820 34242210200 $25,850 34242912000 $27,390 34242210700 $26,050 34242922000 $33,050 34242212000 $23,010 34242931200 $97,020 34242220500 $141,730 34242932000 $26,210 34242940900 $17,160 34243643000 $13,300 34242942000 $22,690 34250112000 $32,400 34243010200 $111,950 34250120600 $79,100 34243012000 $36,930 34250122000 $368,060 34243022000 $37,400 34250132000 $35,500 34243032000 $31,510 34250142000 $36,710 34243042000 $33,080 34250212000 $30,850 34243112000 $29,700 34250213000 $326,740 34243122000 $362,510 34250220610 $97,580 34243131300 $140,360 34250222000 $26,930 34243132000 $27,060 34250231100 $32,010 34243142000 $30,000 34250232000 $29,780 34243212000 $28,560 34250240900 $26,240 34243222000 $474,930 34250241500 $27,540 34243231100 $87,950 34250242000 $31,270 34243232000 $29,250 34251012000 $30,310 34243242000 $213,490 34251031400 $88,070 34243243000 $210,060 34251032000 $244,390 34243310200 $171,060 34251041600 $46,080 34243312000 $26,560 34251042000 $31,750 34243320300 $352,710 34251110200 $22,350 34243320400 $5,330 34251112000 $26,500 34243322000 $25,820 34251120400 $129,430 34243331200 $141,630 34251122000 $28,390 34243332000 $28,990 34251132000 $28,360 98 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 24 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34243342000 $27,960 34251142000 $342,490 34243412000 $277,890 34251143000 $275,020 34243422000 $25,360 34251212000 $36,370 34243432000 $31,610 34251222000 $33,550 34243441500 $1,303,110 34251232000 $427,420 34243442000 $27,750 34251242000 $32,180 34243510100 $13,890 34251312000 $333,410 34243512000 $15,340 34251322000 $18,430 34243522000 $297,360 34251323000 $16,790 34243532000 $18,070 34251332000 $17,080 34243540900 $56,560 34251333000 $16,380 34243541000 $97,230 34251342000 $34,560 34243542000 $19,100 34251410100 $83,890 34243610700 $265,530 34251410200 $25,530 34243612000 $16,690 34251412000 $285,760 34243613000 $15,520 34251422000 $26,420 34243622000 $18,630 34251432000 $27,640 34243632000 $21,950 34251441000 $27,470 34243642000 $13,500 34251441600 $15,060 34251442000 $21,670 34252733000 $6,870 34251512000 $197,880 34252742000 $24,750 34251513000 $197,230 34252743000 $337,670 34251522000 $210,470 34253412000 $29,440 34251531200 $96,510 34253422000 $34,700 34251532000 $34,260 34253432000 $27,730 34251542000 $30,300 34253442000 $11,290 34252212000 $30,570 34253512000 $34,900 34252222000 $29,480 34253522000 $187,720 34252232000 $152,600 34253523000 $12,660 34252234000 $164,150 34253532000 $26,030 34252242000 $33,220 34253533000 $311,560 34252310100 $17,740 34253541600 $91,250 34252310800 $20,170 34253542000 $31,960 34252312000 $17,890 34253612000 $34,310 34252320600 $106,750 34253620600 $93,960 34252322000 $26,120 34253622000 $31,780 34252332000 $28,750 34253631100 $17,150 34252340900 $23,570 34253632000 $28,340 34252342000 $26,140 34253633000 $362,630 34252412000 $33,840 34253641500 $110,890 34252422000 $33,670 34253642000 $365,400 99 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 25 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment Roll Annual Assessment 34252432000 $36,280 35240110200 $100,110 34252441000 $3,530 35240112000 $20,730 34252442000 $33,890 35240122000 $18,820 34252512000 $33,490 35240131400 $7,470 34252513000 $313,090 35240132000 $25,030 34252520400 $171,700 35240142000 $26,170 34252522000 $31,510 35240210800 $97,340 34252523000 $341,270 35240212000 $20,540 34252532000 $32,940 35240222000 $311,030 34252540900 $98,460 35240232000 $20,340 34252542000 $34,120 35240242000 $259,930 34252612000 $30,260 35240312000 $27,660 34252622000 $27,350 35240320300 $138,980 34252623000 $280,290 35240322000 $288,580 34252624000 $471,370 35240332000 $25,210 34252632000 $23,490 35240342000 $27,540 34252633000 $4,300 35240412000 $21,520 34252642000 $34,540 35240413000 $4,900 34252712000 $34,440 35240414000 $333,010 34252722000 $3,370 35240422000 $297,250 34252723000 $16,760 35240432000 $33,890 34252732000 $427,470 35240442000 $30,880 35240512000 $266,580 35250213000 $505,890 35240522000 $31,250 35250214000 $404,620 35240523000 $306,930 35250222000 $28,080 35240532000 $32,240 35250232000 $27,890 35240542000 $35,860 35250242000 $26,810 35240610700 $19,870 50000000021 $42,740 35240612000 $24,620 50000032629 $8,920 35240613000 $24,430 50000032853 $18,330 35240620400 $16,880 50000032876 $7,990 35240620600 $114,140 50000033271 $26,200 35240622000 $17,490 35250213000 $505,890 35240632000 $32,570 35250214000 $404,620 35240633000 $301,190 35250222000 $28,080 35240642000 $35,260 35250232000 $27,890 35250112000 $29,410 35250242000 $26,810 35250122000 $28,050 50000000021 $42,740 35250132000 $224,180 50000032629 $8,920 35250142000 $31,550 50000032853 $18,330 35250212000 $23,250 50000032876 $7,990 100 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Bylaw No. 1885, Trochu Recreation Bylaw Page 26 of 26 Roll Annual Assessment 50000033897 $4,200 50000036282 $7,840 50000037760 $9,450 50000038922 $260 50000170001 $16,910 50000780018 $25,050 50000787317 $360 50000850218 $6,380 50000930116 $2,870 50000940001 $12,810 50000950007 $12,470 Total 2023 Assessment $237,147,100 101 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.3 Page 1 of 3 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Policy Review – 16-17 Acceptable Methods of Payment Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Prepared By: Kinza Barney, Director of Corporate Services Rajeana Nyman, Former Accounting Technician Presented By: Rajeana Nyman, Former Accounting Technician RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council approve the amendments to the Acceptable Methods of Payment Policy, as presented. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- 16-17 Acceptable Methods of Payment BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: This policy is being presented as part of an ongoing regular policy review to ensure it remains relevant and aligns with the direction of Council. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: The Acceptable Methods of Payment policy provides direction on acceptable forms of payment and establishes limits by payment type. The perimeters defined within this policy are intended to enable ease of payment for a payer while also containing costs for the organization and ensuring proper controls are in place to mitigate risks. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The fees borne by the County relating to the acceptance of payment via credit and debit cards are incorporated into existing operating budgets. There are no relevant staffing implications. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Public Notification Other: Once approved by Council, the updated policy will be made publicly available via the County’s website. 102 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.3 Page 2 of 3 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS: Policy 16-17 Acceptable Methods of Payment COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Council approve the policy as presented 2. Council approve the policy with amendments 3. Council maintains existing policy FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration will continue to administer the requirements relevant to acceptable methods of payment, as outlined within the Acceptable Methods of Payment policy. APPROVAL(S): Kinza Barney, Director of Corporate Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐ 103 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.3 Page 3 of 3 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS 104 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package POLICY Section Policy No. Page Financial 16-17 1 of 2 Policy Title Date: Motion No. Acceptable Methods of Payment May 9, 2023 Purpose: To provide direction on the forms of payment accepted by the organization (both online and in person) and set limits by payment type. The County recognizes the need to expand services by making payment availability easier and expedite cash received, while at the same time be aware of the costs and controls required. Definitions: Third Party Cheque: Any cheque made payable to someone other than Kneehill County, and that has been endorsed by the payee and then made payable to Kneehill County. Irrevocable Letter of Credit: A product banks offer to their corporate customers to provide business financing. It is used to secure payment between a buyer and a seller. Policy Guidelines: 1) Credit Card Acceptance (online and in person) Visa and Mastercard only Credit cards shall not be processed for more than the amount of the transaction (ie. no cash back) Credit cards will not be accepted as payment for the following revenue sources:  Property taxes  Refundable/Security/Bond deposits  Any fees or charges collected by Kneehill County on behalf of third party  Transactions/Invoices/Agreements over $10,000, inclusive of tax  No partial payments will be accepted for transactions/invoices/agreements over $10,000, inclusive of tax. 2) Debit Card Acceptance – Point of Sale Terminal/Online Banking There are no limitations with this payment form. 3) Cheques, Money Orders and Bank Drafts (Canadian or U.S. only) For services provided by Kneehill County, all cheques, money orders or bank drafts may only be accepted when made payable to Kneehill County. If Kneehill County is accepting payment for a third party the cheque, money order, or bank draft may only be accepted by direction of the individual/company for which they would like to make payment on behalf of. Kneehill County does not accept third party cheques. NSF or returned payment fees will be assigned an administration fee as per Master Rates Bylaw. 105 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package POLICY Section Policy No. Page Financial 16-17 2 of 2 Policy Title Date: Motion No. Acceptance of Payments May 9, 2023 4) Cash Only Canadian or U.S. currency will be accepted. 5) Direct Deposit/EFT There are no limitations with the acceptance of direct deposit/EFT transfers. However, if the County were to incur service fees as a result of accepting these payment forms, the cost will be billed back to the account holder. 6) Irrevocable Letter of Credit Irrevocable Letters of Credit may be accepted for road and development security/bonds and for no other services. 7) New Services/Revenue Sources The Director of Corporate Services or designate has the authority to determine whether credit or debit card payments will be accepted for any new services/revenue sources. 8) Bank Deposits At a minimum, Kneehill County will deposit cash and other payment forms once a week. 9) Preauthorized Payment Plan This applies to both tax and utility accounts. No payment amount restrictions apply. Any amounts returned from the bank will be assigned a per account administration fee, as per the Master Rates Bylaw. Jerry Wittstock, Reeve Mike Haugen, CAO Approved: May 9, 2023 Review Date: May 2027 106 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 7.1 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Procurement Policy Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Prepared By: Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Presented By: Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council approves in principle the new Procurement Policy as presented. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: 1. the Municipal Government Act; 2. the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; 3. the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); 4. the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); 5. the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA)any successor federal or provincial legislation, regulations, or agreements governing municipal procurement; BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: Through an internal review, Administration recognized a need to update the current procurement policy to ensure procurement continued to be performed ethically in a manner that is fair, open, transparent, and competitive to uniformly balance the interests of the taxpayers with the fair and equitable treatment of vendors. The purpose of the policy is: 1. To provide direction and guiding principles for the procurement of goods and services by the County. 2. To encourage competition and ensure vendors are treated consistently and fairly throughout the procurement process. 3. To avoid conflicts between the interests of the County and those of the County’s employees and vendors and to prevent corrupt practices. 4. To assign roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of individuals throughout the procurement process. 5. To ensure the County’s procurement of goods and services complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: The proposed policy was drafted with the aid of the team at Brownlee LLP and designed to incorporate or realign policy 16.19 Purchasing and Procurement, 11.17 W.C.B. Policy Re: Contractors, and 11.19 Signing of Agreements into a singular policy. 107 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 7.1 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Once the draft policy is approved by Council in principle it will allow administration to commence with the creation of administrative directives. The administrative directives are required to capture the more detailed processes and individual requirements within the organization, provide clarity to staff, and meet our financial audit requirements. Once the administrative directives are completed Administration will return to Council requesting for the approval of the Procurement Policy. Administration made significant effort to ensure that the document could be interpreted by everyone who would require it. The document clearly indicates the requirement Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, Directors, Managers, Employees, and those whom procure goods and services from and the methods of procurement which we utilize. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Choose an item. Tools: Public Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: BLLP Draft Procurement Policy May 4 23 COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Council may approve the Procurement Policy in principle. 2. Council may deny the Procurement Policy in principle. 3. Council may request for additional information. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration to prepare the required Administrative Directives APPROVAL(S): Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☐ 108 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package {B5147908.DOC;1} POLICY NO.: [INSERT POLICY NUMBER] POLICY TITLE: PROCUREMENT POLICY APPROVAL DATE: [INSERT APPROVAL DATE AND RELEVANT COUNCIL RESOLUTION] EFFECTIVE DATE: [INSERT EFFECTIVE DATE] REVISION DATE: [INSERT ANY REVISION DATES] SUPERSEDES: [LIST ANY POLICIES THAT ARE SUPERSEDED/REPLACED BY THIS POLICY] REVIEW DATE: [INSERT REVIEW DATE, IF ANY] POLICY STATEMENT Kneehill County (the "County") is committed to acquiring goods and services of the appropriate quality and at the best value for the County while treating all vendors equitably. The County is committed to creating and maintaining a high level of confidence in its procurement of goods and services, by ensuring integrity, transparency, accountability, efficiency and consistency in its procurement process, and acting within its authority under the federal and provincial legislation, regulations and trade agreements governing municipal procurement. It is important that in the expenditure of public funds, the County maximizes the benefit to the County and, therefore, the public. All employees shall pursue procurement activities which promote the principles of economy, efficiency, effectiveness and equity. 109 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -2- {B5147908.DOC;1} Table of Contents 1.0 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................3 2.0 Definitions.................................................................................................................................3 3.0 Guiding Principles ....................................................................................................................6 4.0 Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................8 5.0 Procurement Authority............................................................................................................11 6.0 The Procurement Process ........................................................................................................12 7.0 Specifications ..........................................................................................................................16 8.0 Advertising and Notifying Potential Vendors .........................................................................17 9.0 Bid Opening (Formal Competition) ........................................................................................17 10.0 Acceptance or Rejection of Irregular Bids (Formal Competition) .......................................17 11.0 Best Value Considerations ....................................................................................................19 12.0 Award Considerations ...........................................................................................................19 13.0 Notification of Successful Vendor ........................................................................................20 14.0 Unsuccessful Vendor Notification/Debriefing .....................................................................21 15.0 Emergencies and Other Exceptions to Competition (Single/Sole Sourcing) ........................21 16.0 Contingencies ........................................................................................................................22 17.0 Purchase of Additional Goods or Services ...........................................................................22 110 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -3- {B5147908.DOC;1} 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 To provide direction and guiding principles for the procurement of goods and services by the County. 1.2 To encourage competition and ensure vendors are treated consistently and fairly throughout the procurement process. 1.3 To avoid conflicts between the interests of the County and those of the County’s employees and vendors and to prevent corrupt practices. 1.4 To assign roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of individuals throughout the procurement process. 1.5 To ensure the County’s procurement of goods and services complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: (a) the Municipal Government Act; (b) the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (c) the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); (d) the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); (e) the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA)any successor federal or provincial legislation, regulations, or agreements governing municipal procurement; and (f) all County bylaws, policies and procedures governing County expenditures and standards of conduct of employees. 2.0 DEFINITIONS 2.1 “Alternate goods or services” means a choice between two goods and/or services. The same evaluation criteria must be used to assess each good or service. 2.2 “Bid” means for the purposes of this document only, a tender, proposal, quotation, an offer or submission received from a vendor in respect of an request to tender, request for proposal, request for quotation, or other form of solicitation. 2.3 “Buying group” means a group of two or more members that combines the purchasing requirements and activities of the members of the group into one joint procurement process. Buying groups include cooperative arrangements in which individual members administer the procurement function for specific contracts for the group, and more formal corporate arrangements in which the buying group administers procurement for group members. Buying groups may involve a variety of entities, including public sector, private sector and not-for-profit organizations; 111 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -4- {B5147908.DOC;1} 2.4 "Chief Administrative Officer" or “CAO” means the Chief Administrative Officer of the County appointed by Council pursuant to section 205 of the Municipal Government Act. 2.5 "Council" means the duly elected council of the County. 2.6 "County" means Kneehill County. 2.7 “Conflict of interest” means a situation where the independence or impartiality of an employee's, or a member of County Council’s, decisions or actions are impaired or may reasonably be expected to be impaired because of outside employment, political, business, family or other personal interests. 2.8 “Construction” means a construction, reconstruction, demolition, repair or renovation of a building, structure or other civil engineering or architectural work and includes site preparation, excavation, drilling, seismic investigation, the supply of products and materials, the supply of equipment and machinery if they are included in and incidental to the construction, and the installation and repair of fixtures of a building, structure or other civil engineering or architectural work, but does not include professional consulting Services related to the construction contract unless they are included in the procurement. 2.9 “Contract” means a commitment by the County for the procurement of specified goods or services from a vendor, which may be evidenced by an agreement executed by the vendor and the County or a purchase order issued by the County to the vendor. 2.10 “Director” means any individual appointed to the position of Director of one of the operating departments within County administration from time to time. 2.11 “Direct purchase” means the acquisition of Goods or Services without competition; 2.12 “Emergency” means an unforeseeable situation of real urgency and the goods or services cannot be obtained in time by means of an open procurement process. 2.13 “Employee” means an employee of the County. 2.14 “Equivalent goods or services” means having the same quality, the same performance or providing the same benefit. The same evaluation criteria must be used to assess each good or service. 2.15 “Evaluation criteria” means criteria set out in the procurement documents which are to be used to evaluate a bid. 2.16 “Formal competition” means the acquisition of goods or services governed by competitive bidding law with formal public advertising utilizing an request to tender, a request for proposal, an expression of interest, etc. 2.17 "Goods" means moveable property (including the cost of installing, operating, maintaining or manufacturing such moveable property) and includes supplies, materials, 112 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -5- {B5147908.DOC;1} raw materials, products, equipment and other physical objects of every kind and description whether in solid, liquid, gaseous or electronic form. 2.18 “Informal competition” means the acquisition of goods or services which requires a minimum of three quotes from vendors, without formal public advertising. 2.19 “Manager” means any individual appointed to the position of Manager of one of the operating departments or divisions within County administration from time to time as well as the County Planner, Economic Development Officer, 2.20 “Prequalification” means the process of short-listing potential vendors. 2.21 “Procurement” means the acquisition by any means, including by purchase, rental, lease or conditional sale, of goods or services, but does not include: (a) any form of government assistance such as grants, loans, equity infusion, guarantee or fiscal incentives; or (b) government provisions of goods and/or services to persons or other government organization. 2.22 “Procurement activity” includes any activity, process, or procedure initiated or undertaken as part of procurement, including but not limited to drafting specifications; completing any procurement forms; receiving and evaluating bids; issuing the purchase order or contract (as applicable); and forwarding documents for filing as municipal records. 2.23 “Procurement authority” means the authorization enabling an employee to engage in the procurement of Goods and Services on the County’s behalf; 2.24 “Procurement value” means the estimated total financial commitment resulting from a Procurement (refundable GST excluded) taking into account all forms of remuneration including premiums, fees, commissions and interest and the total values of options if the procurement provides for the possibility of options. 2.25 “Purchase order” means the County’s written document issued by an authorized employee, which is the County's commitment to the vendor for the purchase of goods or services at an agreed upon price, terms, conditions and delivery date (including change orders). It is also the Vendor's authority to ship and charge for goods or services specified in the purchase order. 2.26 “Purchasing card” means a credit card provided by the County that can be used by authorized employees to acquire low dollar value items as outlined in the applicable policies and procedures for the purchasing card. 2.27 “Quotation” means a vendor's submission in response to a request for quotation. 2.28 “Request for Information (RFI)” means a request, issued by the County, for 113 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -6- {B5147908.DOC;1} information regarding vendors, goods or services for prequalification assessment. 2.29 “Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI)” means a request by the County to determine the interest of potential vendors to provide goods or services. 2.30 “Request for Proposal (RFP)” means a request, issued by the County, for vendors to submit proposals for assessment. 2.31 “Request for Quotation(RFQ )” means a request, issued by the County, for vendors to submit quotations for assessment. 2.32 “Request to Tender (RFT)” means a public request to submit a bid in response to a call for tenders. 2.33 "Services" means all services to be supplied, including construction and consulting. 2.34 “Single Sourcing” means awarding a procurement opportunity to a vendor without competition for reasons specific to the situation (i.e. an emergency), even though competitive bids may be available. 2.35 “Sole Sourcing” means awarding a procurement opportunity to a vendor without competition because that vendor is predetermined to be the only source capable of providing the goods or services. 2.36 “Tender” means an offer in writing to provide specified goods or services at a certain price, in response to an request to tender. 2.37 "Vendor" means a person carrying on the business of providing goods or services and includes an individual, firm, partnership or proprietorship, supplier, contractor, architect, consultant, bidder or proponent. 3.0 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 3.1 These guiding principles apply to all procurement activities and all employees involved with procurement activities. 3.2 Procurement is a complex process involving a number of persons therefore it is difficult to outline a prescriptive guideline for use for all circumstances. The guiding principles in this policy are to be used to guide employees involved in procurement activities where the Policy may be silent, ambiguous or unclear. 3.3 This policy does not apply to the acquisition or disposal of any real property (i.e. land) or fixtures or to any lease, right or permission relating to the use or occupation of real property. 3.4 This policy will guide all procurements undertaken by the County whether individually or in partnership with another entity. 114 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -7- {B5147908.DOC;1} Open and Fair Competition 3.5 The objective of this Policy is to ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a manner that is fair, open, transparent and competitive to uniformly balance the interests of the taxpayers with the fair and equitable treatment of vendors. 3.6 In accordance with the County’s trade agreement obligations, the County does not have a local preference policy. 3.7 All procurement activities shall be conducted in a manner that promotes and maintains the integrity of the process and protects the County, County Council, employees and vendors involved in the process, by providing clear direction and accountability. 3.8 All procurement activities by the County shall be fair and impartial with no impropriety or appearance of impropriety, ensuring that all qualified vendors have access to the County's business, that no source is arbitrarily or capriciously excluded, and that there is competition for the County's business ensuring that the County receives best value in all of its procurement activities. 3.9 All procurement activities shall be open, transparent and accessible and the County will fairly and equitably address vendor complaints, provide unsuccessful vendors with feedback upon request, and maintain records on vendors' performance under contracts. Ethically Bound 3.10 The County is committed to acting ethically in all its procurement activities. 3.11 It is the responsibility of employees involved in procurement activities to establish a relationship of mutual confidence between the County and its vendors, within the confines of applicable policy and law. employees shall: (a) ensure that specifications are clear; (b) maintain consistent buying practices; and (c) remain free of any obligation to any vendor or potential vendor. 3.12 Employees are to exercise caution when dealing with vendors or potential vendors where there is the possibility or perception of a conflict of interest, either through a direct or indirect relationship of any kind and must declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise at any time in the procurement process to their supervisor. 3.13 Employees must not use their public role to influence or seek to influence a County procurement decision which could further a personal and/or business interest of the employee or the employee’s family. 3.14 Procurement documents will require vendors to declare that there are no conflicts of interest or provide details of any actual or potential perception of conflicts of interest with employees or members of County Council. Vendors will not necessarily be disqualified 115 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -8- {B5147908.DOC;1} due to the existence of a conflict of interest provided that it is identified, recorded and acknowledged at the outset and proper precautions are exercised to limit any such conflict of interest. Vendors Acting in Good Faith 3.15 The County may refuse to do business with vendors who do not act in good faith towards the County, whether by failing to live up to the terms and conditions of their agreement or contracts, or by entering into litigation with the County without valid justification. Privacy and Confidentiality 3.16 Pursuant to the County's obligations and duties under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act the County commits to protect confidential information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, especially information of a confidential nature that is clearly marked as such. 3.17 Subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, information which may create an unfair advantage shall remain confidential and shall not be released to the public or a single potential vendor. Further, the County is committed to ensuring that: (a) subject to the requirement for a public opening as set out in this policy, any and all information provided by a potential vendor during either the informal or formal competition process shall remain confidential pending bid analysis and award; (b) pricing and costs of competing vendors and the names of vendors shall not be released prior to award, or prior to public opening; (c) information made available to potential vendors shall be limited to the list of potential vendors and total contract price; and (d) information made available to a potential vendor must be made available to all potential vendors. 4.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General 4.1 County departments and employees exercising procurement authority are responsible for ensuring that all procurement activities are carried out in accordance with this Policy and all other applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and legal requirements. Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to: (a) ensuring efficient, effective, economic and prudent use of public funds in procurement activities; (b) identifying specific needs for goods and services; (c) planning appropriately for the procurement of budgeted goods and services; 116 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -9- {B5147908.DOC;1} (d) defining requirements and drafting clear specifications for procurement opportunities; (e) maximizing competition in procurement activities; (f) completing the procurement cycle (e.g. attending the public tender opening, completing the evaluation, awarding the contract, issuing the purchase order or contract, justifying the award, managing the contract); and (g) ensuring all procurement activities are appropriately and completely documented for records retention purposes. 4.2 Failure to comply with the requirements of this Policy may lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. County Council 4.3 Council is responsible for adopting the budget, including approving projects and their scope, through the annual operating and capital budget process. Formal approval of the budget constitutes approval for County administration to proceed with the acquisition of goods and services, including the subsequent award of contracts in accordance with this policy and subject to the procurement value being within the budget previously approved by Council. 4.4 Procurement of any goods or services not otherwise approved in the budget is strictly prohibited, except in case of emergency as outlined in this policy, unless the expenditure has been authorized by County Council. 4.5 Council is responsible for approving the award of contracts where: (a) the total value of the contract exceeds the budget approved for the particular goods or services; (b) the acquisition is prescribed by statute to be made by County Council; (c) the award is for a Single Source contract and the total cost of the contract exceeds $250,000.00; (d) the term of the commitment under contract exceeds 5 years; or (e) recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer. 4.6 In order to maintain the integrity of the County’s procurement activities, members of Council will not be involved in specific procurements, including not receiving any related information or documents from the time those procurements have been advertised or solicited until the contract has been awarded, except in the specific circumstances described in section 4.5 above. 4.7 If a member of Council or an employee receives an inquiry from a vendor related to any specific procurement, they will advise the vendor to communicate with the contact person 117 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -10- {B5147908.DOC;1} listed in the procurement document, if any, or with the applicable Director. Chief Administrative Officer 4.8 The Chief Administrative Officer is accountable to Council and is responsible for exercising general control and management of the affairs of the County for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the County, in accordance with section 207 of the Municipal Government Act. 4.9 Where any authority has been granted to any officer or employee of the County pursuant to this policy, such authority may be exercised by the Chief Administrative Officer. 4.10 The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to: (a) award contracts in accordance with this policy and within the limits of the delegated authority assigned to the CAO in Section 5; (b) instruct employees not to award a particular contract and submit a recommendation to Council for approval of the contract award; (c) adopt additional restrictions concerning a particular procurement where such action is considered necessary or desirable and in the best interest of the County; and (d) establish administrative procedures and directives to facilitate the carrying out of Procurement Activities by employees in accordance with this policy. 4.11 The Chief Administrative Officer will ensure that Council receives: (a) a report, for information, setting out the details of the award of any Single Source or Sole Source contract at the next regular meeting of the Council; (b) a quarterly report, for information, that outlines the awarding of any contracts under this policy in the reporting period in excess of $75,000.00, including any purchase of additional goods or services pursuant to Section 17 of this Policy. Directors 4.12 Directors are accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer and are authorized to award contracts in accordance with this policy and within the limits of the delegated procurement authority assigned to Directors in Section 5 for the procurement of goods and services within the Director’s respective department. Managers 4.13 Managers are accountable to their respective Directors and are authorized to award contracts in accordance with this policy and within the limits of the delegated procurement authority assigned to Managers in Section 5 for the procurement of goods and services within the Manager’s respective department. 118 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -11- {B5147908.DOC;1} Employees with Purchasing Authority 4.14 Any employee who has been authorized to procure and/or to use a purchasing card may purchase low-value goods and services in accordance with this policy and within the limits of the delegated procurement authority as assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer. 5.0 PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY 5.1 Unless otherwise approved by County Council, all procurement of goods and services must be approved in the annual budget. Formal approval of the budget constitutes approval for County administration to proceed with the procurement activity. 5.2 All applicable taxes and duties shall be excluded in determining the procurement limit of authorized delegates in the table below. 5.3 Council hereby delegates procurement authority to employees within County administration as follows: DESCRIPTION PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT Employees with Procurement Authority As per the delegated procurement authority approved by Chief Administrative Officer N/A N/A Managers Up to $75,000 N/A N/A Directors Up to $150,000 N/A N/A Chief Administrative Officer Any amount approved in the budget Max $250,000 (subject to reporting to Council per s. 4.11(a)) Max $250,000 (subject to reporting to Council per s. 4.11(a)) 5.4 An employee who has been delegated procurement authority may sign any procurement documents, invoices, or purchase orders within the limits of their delegated procurement 119 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -12- {B5147908.DOC;1} authority necessary to complete the procurement and must ensure that the expenditure is within the approved budget or a spending resolution approved by Council. 5.5 The Chief Administrative Officer will maintain an effective system of written procedures and controls, including monitoring and reporting, to ensure that all procurement authority is being properly executed. 5.6 All purchasing transactions must be approved by employees charged with the delegated procurement authority for the County. 6.0 PROCUREMENT PROCESSES 6.1 Procurement activities, regardless of the nature or value of the goods or services being acquired, create legally binding relationships between the County and vendors. Employees must ensure appropriate documentation is created to reflect the nature and substance of the relationship being established. 6.2 Procurement methods reflect the relative value of the goods and/or services being acquired. Procurements are to be conducted in accordance with the following values and processes: Procurement Value Procurement Process up to $7,500 Direct Purchase $7,501 to $74,999 for Goods and/or Services (excluding Construction) $7,501 to $199,999 for Construction Informal Competition $75,000 or greater for Goods and/or Services (excluding Construction) $200,000 or greater for Construction Formal Competition 6.3 No Procurement may be divided in order to avoid the requirements of this policy or the County's obligations pursuant to applicable trade agreements. 6.4 Where goods or services of a similar type are to be supplied on a repetitive basis from one or more vendors either over a period of time, in a calendar year or over the course of a season, those goods or services shall be procured in accordance with the procurement process applicable to goods or services having a procurement value equal to the total estimated cost of all such similar goods or services to be supplied in the term of contract, whole calendar year or during the course of the entire season as the case may be. The appropriate procedure above will be utilized according to the total dollar value. 6.5 The County may participate in joint procurement initiatives with other entities where such initiatives are determined to be in the best interests of the County. 120 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -13- {B5147908.DOC;1} 6.6 The County may procure goods and services directly through a buying group to which the County has access to, in lieu of conducting an informal competition or formal competition under this policy. Direct Purchase 6.7 Direct purchase is reserved for low value/incidental purchases and is intended to expedite the acquisition of goods and services and reduce administrative costs. 6.8 The Chief Administrative Officer shall have authority to establish petty cash funds in such an amount to meet the requirements of a department for the acquisition of goods or services having an individual total acquisition cost of $500 or less. All petty cash fund disbursements shall be evidenced by vouchers and shall be available for auditing purposes through the finance department. 6.9 Direct purchases may be made using petty cash (up to $500), a purchasing card (up to the employee’s authorized spending limit) or properly authorized purchase order. 6.10 Employees using direct purchase must be able to demonstrate that fair market value was achieved in the procurement. 6.11 Cardholders are responsible for reconciling their purchasing card activity. 6.12 Employees issuing purchase orders are responsible for forwarding all completed purchasing and procurement documentation to accounts payable for processing. Informal Competition 6.13 Informal competition is a competitive process intended for low to medium dollar value procurements in which invited vendors are given a reasonable and equal opportunity to provide the County with goods and/or services in response to identifiable needs. 6.14 Quotes may be received by documented telephone call, facsimile, email or written proposal in response to a request for quotation depending on the nature and complexity of the procurement opportunity. 6.15 All information provided to vendors is to be identical. 6.16 The initiating employee may elect to follow the formal competition process if deemed appropriate. 6.17 The initiating employee shall be responsible for conducting all necessary procurement activities. 6.18 If the initiating employee requires assistance with procurement activities, the employee may consult with the Chief Administrative Officer who may, in turn, obtain legal or other professional advice as required. 121 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -14- {B5147908.DOC;1} Formal Competition 6.19 Formal competition is a competitive process in which the relative value of the procurement opportunity is such that all interested vendors must be given equal opportunity to provide the County with goods or services in response to an identified need. 6.20 Opportunities shall be posted electronically to the Alberta Purchasing Connection or to another approved online portal such as Merx, as applicable, by the designated employee. 6.21 The selection of the appropriate method of procurement (i.e., request for quotation, request for proposal, request to tender, etc.) is to be determined on a case-by-case basis by the initiating employee, based on the nature of the procurement opportunity and level of risk exposure. 6.22 The initiating employee shall be responsible for conducting all necessary procurement activities. 6.23 If the initiating employee requires assistance with procurement activities, the employee may consult with the Chief Administrative Officer who may, in turn, obtain legal or other professional advice as required. Methods of Procurement: Formal Competition 6.24 When selecting the appropriate method for formal competition procurement in a given case, the initiating employee must consider the following characteristics of each method: (a) Request for Quotation (RFQ) • Appropriate for medium value procurements for known goods and/or services; • Requirements and technical specifications are detailed and provided in the document; • Unless otherwise specifically stated in the procurement documents, it is a legally binding document between the County and all potential vendors, in accordance with the terms and conditions attached to the procurement documents and which forms the awarded contract; and • Lowest priced response that best meets the specifications will be accepted unless evaluation criteria are used in which case the highest ranked bid will be accepted. (b) Request to Tender (RFT) • Commonly used for major construction projects and other high value procurements; • Used when the County knows what it wants to do and how to do it; 122 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -15- {B5147908.DOC;1} • Used primarily when price or cost is the sole award factor, however, it may also be used when evaluation criteria other than price are the deciding factor; • Contains very detailed requirements and technical specifications; • Terms and conditions are considered mandatory requirements that must be met; • It is a legally binding document between the County and all potential vendors, in accordance with the terms and conditions attached to the procurement documents and which forms the awarded contract; • It is intended to accept the lowest priced (or highest scoring based on the evaluation criteria, if applicable), compliant Bid without negotiations; • It should be used when a tight market requires security from the potential vendors. (c) Request for Proposal (RFP) • Appropriate where a need is identified, but how it will be achieved is unknown at the outset; • Allows vendors to propose solutions or methods to arrive at an end product or solution; • Provides vendors with an opportunity to bid on goods and/or services using their unique skills; • Specifications are general in nature; • Vendor selection is based on evaluation criteria other than only price; • The County may negotiate specific terms and conditions of the contract with the selected vendor(s) following the closing of bids; • Used when the County wants to take advantage of the flexibility that the request for proposals offers with negotiation options; • Is not legally binding on either party until the contract is executed. Prequalification 6.25 Prequalification reduces legal risks, as qualification takes place without worrying about possible contract lawsuits from disqualified vendors. It cuts the workload by reducing the number of Vendors at an early stage. At the same time, it enforces the CFTA, CETA, and NWPTA requirements for open and fair competition, having it available to all vendors. 6.26 Prequalification is recommended when: (a) the complexity of the procurement requires better knowledge about the potential 123 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -16- {B5147908.DOC;1} vendors that may compete; (b) a large number of responses are expected and the County's intention is to short-list and approach only short-listed vendors; and (c) the County does not have sufficient information about the vendors’ market. 6.27 Prequalification can take the form of an expression of interest, request for information or request for qualification. If the County intends to proceed with the procurement opportunity, prequalification must be followed by either the informal competition or formal competition process, as applicable. 7.0 SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 Preparation of the requirements, technical specifications or scope of work for the goods or services is the responsibility of the initiating employee. 7.2 Employees must fully consider the "purpose" of the goods or services when developing the requirements for the goods or services. 7.3 Technical specifications are to be set out in terms of performance and function rather than design or descriptive characteristics and be based on standards, if applicable. 7.4 Employees are to avoid using technical specifications that require or refer to a particular brand name, trademark, trade name, or manufacturer. Such references may only be used for the purpose of indicating quality, character and compatibility and must not denote preference. Specifications should include, but not be limited to: quality, performance, availability of parts or service and any other characteristics as necessary. 7.5 Specifications must contain: (a) clear, accurate and complete requirements of the goods or services; (b) minimum standards expected of potential vendors; (c) requirements that will permit fair and equitable evaluation to select the successful vendor; (d) legal requirements that will protect the County by ensuring suitability and acceptability of potential and actual offerings of potential vendors including financial security and insurance requirements; (e) all mandatory standards that are required of the goods or services; and (f) any desirable technical standards that are preferred of the goods or services. 7.6 The acceptability of alternate or equivalent goods and/or services must be identified where possible. It needs to be very clear to all vendors that the specifications establish minimum requirements only. If substitutions or equivalencies are not acceptable, a 124 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -17- {B5147908.DOC;1} statement to this effect must be included in the specifications. 8.0 ADVERTISING AND NOTIFYING POTENTIAL VENDORS 8.1 Every effort must be made to ensure the County's requirements are known to the broadest market possible and to all potential vendors in the acquisition of goods and services. The County is committed to the following practices: (a) all procurement opportunities over the applicable threshold for formal competition will be posted on Alberta Purchasing Connection or another approved online platform such as Merx, as applicable, for public advertisement of procurement opportunities; and (b) if required by the initiating employee, other advertising options may include the County website, regional newspapers, and professional associations. 9.0 BID OPENING: FORMAL COMPETITION 9.1 All bids received in response to an Request to Tender will be subject to public opening if price or cost is the sole award factor and no other evaluation criteria were included in the RFT. Where additional evaluation criteria beyond price are set out in the RFT a public opening of the bids will not be held. 9.2 The time, location and conditions of the public opening must be made known in advance and must be contained in the procurement documents provided to potential vendors. 9.3 Only the name of the vendor and the total cost or price in the bid is to be released during a public opening. 9.4 All vendors are to be instructed that there will be no award at the public opening and all bids will be subject to further review and analysis prior to award. 9.5 All other aspects of the bids are to remain confidential prior to award. 9.6 At least two employees are required to attend all public openings for the purpose of reading aloud the bids received and recording the results. 10.0 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF IRREGULAR BIDS: FORMAL COMPETITION 10.1 The County, in exercising its discretion to waive a minor or non-substantial irregularity in a bid, will follow the guidelines provided below: IRREGULARITY RESPONSE 1 Late bids (submitted after (e.g. 2:00:00 pm local time on the tender closing day)) Automatic rejection, do not open the bid 125 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -18- {B5147908.DOC;1} 2 Unsealed bids Automatic rejection, do not open the bid 4 Incomplete bids - partial bids - all items not bid upon Automatic rejection except where the Tender form clearly states that an award may be made for individual items or where the irregularity is trivial 5 Qualified bids (condition or restriction on the bid) Automatic rejection except where the change is requested by the County, or where the change is trivial 6 Financial security not submitted or insufficient (bid bond, surety or other) Automatic rejection 7 Bid not properly executed (signature or corporate seal, if applicable) Automatic rejection 8 Mathematical errors May be accepted if corrected in the checking/review procedure. Unit prices shall be used to correct extensions. 9 Corporate seal or signature of authorized agents of bonding company missing Automatic rejection 10 Bids received on documents other than those provided in the Tender Automatic rejection unless the matter is trivial 11 Erasures, overwriting, corrections, or strikeouts not initialed: a) Changes which are minor (i.e. address, clerical error) May be accepted, time limit given to initial change b) Unit prices have been changed but not initialed and the bid totals are consistent with the price as amended May be accepted, time limit given to initial change c) Unit prices have been changed but not initialed and the bid totals are not consistent with the prices as amended Automatic rejection 126 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -19- {B5147908.DOC;1} 12 Minor clerical errors May be accepted, time limit given to correct and initial 13 Other minor irregularities The Chief Administrative Officer shall have the authority to waive irregularities deemed to be minor and immaterial, using a consistent approach to fair practices. 11.0 BEST VALUE CONSIDERATIONS 11.1 All procurement shall be at the best value to the County. The County encourages the consideration of overall cost in the procurement of goods and/or services, and will consider and evaluate the relevant price and non-price factors prior to commencing the competitive process. 11.2 All factors need to be fully considered in determining best value. These include, but are not limited to: (a) quality of the goods and services; (b) supplier experience and performance history; (c) life cycle costs, i.e. the total cost from the time of acquisition of the goods through disposal (including, but not limited to, price, acquisition costs, operating costs, salvage value); (d) availability; (e) serviceability; (f) warranties; (g) delivery (manner and timing of deliver, and delivery/freight cost); and (h) method of purchase/payment, with the intent that the most appropriate method be used for the value of the procurement to reduce internal processing across all County departments. 11.3 Payment terms on large dollar purchases or contracts may be aggressively negotiated for additional discounts or payment installments/terms. 11.4 Delivery of goods directly to the job site or workplace should be encouraged to reduce internal handling, warehouse and inventory, where appropriate. 11.5 Applicable taxes will not be included in cost comparisons. 11.6 Purchases outside of Canada are subject to duty, customs/brokerage charges, freight and 127 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -20- {B5147908.DOC;1} exchange on the dollar, all of which are required to be included in cost comparisons. 12.0 AWARD CONSIDERATIONS 12.1 For procurements that do not have evaluation criteria established, the lowest bid meeting specifications will normally be accepted subject to the specific wording in the procurement documents. If a bid other than the low bid is recommended by the initiating employee, written justification must be submitted to the Chief Administrative Officer prior to award. Normally, the only reasons acceptable for selecting other than the lowest bid are where: (a) the lowest bid does not meet specifications materially; (b) the vendor submitting the lowest bid cannot deliver within the time required; and (c) acceptance of the lowest bid would result in a higher overall or end cost. 12.2 Where the recommended vendor is other than the lowest acceptable vendor, the award for the procurement must be approved by the Chief Administrative Officer in writing. When price is not the sole awarding factor, evaluation and vendor selection shall be based on evaluation criteria which must be identified and included in the procurement documents provided to potential vendors. The evaluation criteria shall be assigned weighting for analysis of bids. 12.3 Evaluation criteria may include, but are not limited to: (a) Project Understanding: the degree of response to the published terms of reference will be of major importance in scoring this criterion. Vendors showing creativity and innovative approaches will score higher; (b) Project Experience: previous experience on similar projects is an important selection criterion; (c) Staff Allocation: experience of staff allocated and the assignment to specific project components will form the basis of this criterion; (d) Estimated Time Required for Project: the importance of this criterion will vary with the particular project; (e) Litigation: is the vendor currently in litigation with the County; (f) Amount of Work Completed for the County in the Past: the County strives to provide for more or less of an equitable distribution of available County business among qualified vendors; (g) Past Performance of County Contracts: The quality and performance of previous contracts, goods and/or services; (h) Specifications met; and 128 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -21- {B5147908.DOC;1} (i) Cost of ownership/serviceability. 13.0 NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL VENDOR 13.1 The successful vendor shall be notified by the initiating employee as soon as possible after evaluation and selection. A contract or purchase order must be issued to confirm the award. 13.2 The initiating employee shall provide all procurement documentation to the County employee responsible for records management. 14.0 UNSUCCESSFUL VENDOR NOTIFICATION/DEBRIEFING 14.1 Upon completion and award of all procurements where a request for quotation, request for proposal or request to tender has been used, the unsuccessful vendors in the competition are to be notified that a successful vendor has been selected. Copies of submitted bids and/or scoring evaluation matrices will not be provided. 14.2 An unsuccessful vendor may file a complaint with the County for any alleged wrongdoing in the informal or formal competition process or recommendation of award. All vendor complaints are to be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for review and determination, in consultation with the County’s legal advisors. 15.0 EMERGENCIES AND OTHER EXCEPTIONS TO COMPETITION (SINGLE/SOLE SOURCING) 15.1 The County requires that Procurement be done on a competitive basis and must strictly comply with the CFTA, CETA, and NWPTA. However, a competitive Procurement process is not required or even possible in all procurements. Procurement without competition may only occur if one or more of the following conditions apply and a process of negotiation is undertaken to obtain the best value in the circumstances for the County: (a) Low value/incidental procurements subject to direct purchase; (b) Emergency: `Emergency' purchases should not be the result of poor planning or incorrect allocation of resources. However, single sourcing an acquisition is appropriate where the lack of immediate action could jeopardize County operations or the safety or health of the County's people or property. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be notified immediately of any emergency procurements and a written report detailing the circumstances shall be provided to the Chief Administrative Officer, with a report to Council if required. (c) Sole sourcing an acquisition where goods or services are only available from one vendor by reason of: 129 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -22- {B5147908.DOC;1} (i) a statutory or market-based monopoly; (ii) scarcity of supply in the market; (iii) existence of exclusive rights (i.e. patent, copyright or license); or (iv) need to avoid violating warranties or guarantees. Sole source acquisitions are not permitted simply because there is a preference for a particular brand or vendor. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be notified immediately of any intended sole source procurements, in writing, detailing the circumstances of the intended procurement, with a report to Council if required. (d) Exempt Procurements: (i) from philanthropic institutions, prison labour or persons with disabilities; (ii) from a public body or a non-profit organization; (iii) financial services respecting the management of government financial assets and liabilities (i.e. treasury operations), including ancillary advisory and information services, whether or not delivered by a financial institution; (iv) of goods purchased for representational or promotional purposes, and services or construction purchased for representational or promotional purposes outside the County; (v) of health services and social services; (vi) of services provided by lawyers and notaries; (vii) of goods intended for resale to the public; (viii) when the procurement is of a confidential or privileged nature and disclosure through an open bidding process could reasonably be expected to compromise confidentiality, cause economic disruption or be contrary to the public interest; (ix) in the absence of a receipt of any bids in response to the Formal Competition process; and (x) any other exceptions included in Chapter 504.11 of the CFTA or Part V of the NWPTA, as applicable. 16.0 CONTINGENCIES 16.1 Where the purchase of goods or services has been authorized under this Policy, the Chief Administrative Officer may authorize disbursement of additional funds, provided that such additional funds shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total cost of the original contract, and provided that the additional funds are required to complete the 130 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package -23- {B5147908.DOC;1} work set out in the original contract and there are sufficient funds within the approved budget to cover the incremental costs, irrespective of the total cost of the original contract. 17.0 PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL GOODS AND SERVICES 17.1 Where goods or services have been acquired under this policy, no similar, additional or related goods or services shall be purchased from the same vendor, whether by way of contract extension, renewal or separate purchase, unless: (a) the contract extension or renewal was expressly provided for in the initial contract awarded to the vendor; (b) the procurement procedures set out in this policy are complied with as if the additional purchase is a new contract; (c) the total cost of the additional goods or services does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total cost of the original contract and there is sufficient budget flexibility available to cover the incremental costs; or (d) the total cost of the additional goods or services is to be paid in full by a third party, and security to ensure payment is in place, to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer. 17.2 Any amount authorized under this section may be expended in addition to any contingency allowance authorized under Section 16 of this policy, and may be authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer irrespective of the total cost of the original contract. 17.3 A report shall be submitted quarterly to Council, for information, advising of any expenditures made under this section of the Policy. 131 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 9.0 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Council & Committee Reports Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 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) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ 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: 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. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The recommended motion does not have any financial implication. 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): Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 132 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 10.0 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Council Follow-up Action List Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 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) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ 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: 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: The recommended motion does not have any financial implication. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Individual Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: 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 FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: N/A APPROVAL(S): Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 133 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Meeting Date Motion # Description/Motion Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status 15-Nov-22 397/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council continue the Horseshoe Canyon facility fee (formerly called the parking fee) program for 2023.Fallon Sherlock Planning for 2023 season in progress 15-Nov-22 416/22 Councillor Fobes moved that Council directs Administration to continue with the Horseshoe Canyon Branding Pilot Program. Fallon Sherlock Planning for 2023 season in progress 28-Feb-23 48/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council direct Administration to organize a landowner education event regarding renewable energy development, to be held in the spring or early summer pending the availability of a speaker. Barb Hazelton Planned for June 12th 28-Feb-23 49/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council move to adopt the engagement process for the Municipal Development Plan review as presented.Barb Hazelton In Progress 28-Mar-23 93/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council set the Renewable Energy Information Session on either June 12, 2023 or June 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.Completed Planned for June 12th, 7:00 p.m. , Trochu Hall 28-Mar-23 97/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council approve first reading to Bylaw 1882 that being a bylaw to pass a tax incentive bylaw to provide tax incentives for the maintenance and development of Community Family Medicine Clinics within the County pursuant to section 364.2 of the Municipal Government Act with amendments. Completed Kevin Gannon Second and Third reading provided at the April 25th meeting. 11-Apr-23 133/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council direct staff to amend the Master Rates Bylaw to include these rates.Completed 11-Apr-23 139/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approves to host Ratepayer Evenings in Wimborne and Swalwell in 2023. 25-Apr-23 145/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council follow the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole and approve the installation of an 80mm ACP overlay and maintaining a 9.0m top surface on the proposed Range Road 25-1 overlay project, which would include implementing a seasonal road ban. 25-Apr-23 146/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council appoint the following Councillors and Members-at-Large for each of the sector workshops for the Municipal Development Plan review. AgricultureResidenƟal & Hamlet CouncillorKen KingCouncillorJerry WiƩstock CouncillorWade ChrisƟeCouncillorDebbie Penner CouncillorJerry WiƩstockCouncillorCarrie Fobes Member-at-LargeKendra DonnellyMember-at-LargeMike Keet Member-at-LargeBrian KostroskyMember-at-LargeRuth Purves Smith Environment & RecreaƟonTransportaƟon & UƟliƟes CouncillorKen KingCouncillorWade ChrisƟe CouncillorCarrie FobesCouncillorDebbie Penner CouncillorLaura Lee Machell-CunninghamCouncillorFaye McGhee Member-at-LargeAmy MerrillMember-at-LargeRob Park Member-at-LargeMurray WoodsMember-at-LargeRick Vickery Natural Resources & Renewable EnergyEconomic Dev & Growth Management CouncillorJerry WiƩstockCouncillorWade ChrisƟe CouncillorLaura Lee Machell- CunninghamCouncillorLaura Lee Machell- Cunningham CouncillorCarrie FobesCouncillorFaye McGhee Member-at-LargeNicole DeschampsMember-at-LargeDoug Price Member-at-LargeDaVon BaergMember-at-LargeDoug Completed Council Action Items 134 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package Meeting Date Motion # Description/Motion Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status Council Action Items 25-Apr-23 147/23 Councillor Penner moved that Council direct staff to add Daryl Bennett as an additional presenter at Trochu, June 12th, 2023 renewable energy information session pending availability with reimbursements to come from strategic initiatives funding. 25-Apr-23 148/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council accept engagement Option 2 for the MDP Review as presented. 25-Apr-23 149/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council direct Administration to seek County participation in AUC hearings for renewable energy developments occurring within Kneehill County. 25-Apr-23 150/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council direct Administration to develop recommended items for AUC consideration during participation opportunities. 25-Apr-23 151/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council approves the amendments to Policy 12-3, the Commemorative Bench Policy as presented. Completed 25-Apr-23 152/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council approves reserve contributions of $3,964,964, as detailed in Appendix C. Completed 25-Apr-23 153/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council approves $1,961,478 of capital project carry forwards including funding sources, as detailed in Appendix D. Completed 25-Apr-23 154/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council approves $445,001 of operating project carry forwards including funding sources, as detailed in Appendix D. Completed 25-Apr-23 157-160/23 Council moved all three readings to Bylaw 1881 that being a bylaw to repeal obsolete, redundant, and outdated bylaws.Completed 25-Apr-23 161-164/23 Council approved all three readings to Bylaw 1883 that being to establish rates, fees, and charges for various goods, licenses, permits and services.Completed 25-Apr-23 165/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council approve the following Round One Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations: Three Hills Minor SoŌball$2,000.00SoŌball Equipment for Girls aged 7-13 Three Hills & District Agricultural Society$3,884.00Purchase Snow Dog Track Setter with Cross-Country Attachment Swalwell Ladies Town and Country Club$1,200.00To mark the last of the unmarked cemetery plots at the Swalwell Cemetery Kneehill Bow Hunters & Archers Society$1,500.00New Targets Trochu Golf and Country Club$5,925.00Replace Three Irrigation Controllers Trochu PoƩery Club$3,269.00Purchase New Kiln Completed 25-Apr-23 166-167/23 Council provided second and third reading to Bylaw 1882 that being a bylaw to pass a tax incentive for the maintenance and development of Community Family Medicine Clinics within the County.Completed 25-Apr-23 168/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council receive the Division 7 Rateapyer Engagement report for information.Completed 25-Apr-23 169/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council receives for information the Kneehill Adult Learning Presentation.Completed 135 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package AMENDMENT SUMMARY Council Meeting Date: May 9, 2023 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 Council and Committee Report 9.1 Aqua 7 9.2 Community Futures 9.3 Policy Advisory Committee Additions Under Closed Session 11.1 Personnel (FOIP- Section 17) Package: No additions were made to the package 136 2023.05.09 Adopted Council Package