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Highlights from the June 2 Special and Regular Council Meetings

Highlights from the June 2, 2020 Special and Regular Council meetings 

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Acknowledgement of Indigenous Peoples
The Town of Rocky Mountain House wishes to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is Treaty 6 Territory and a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including the Blackfoot, Cree, Saulteaux, Stoney and Métis.


Special Council Meeting
The Town of Rocky Mountain House held a Special Council Meeting at 5 p.m. for the purpose of receiving the Rocky Agricultural and Stampede Association (RASA) as a delegation to discuss the North Saskatchewan River Park (NSRP) annual event lease agreement. 

The Town of Rocky Mountain House consulted with RASA and other user groups in the fall of 2019 to review the current agreement and improve the booking/managing process of the NSRP. In response to this and community calls for a professionally-managed facility with consistent booking procedures, the Town of Rocky Mountain House will resume control of the park on July 15, 2020. 

The Town and RASA agreed to discuss a draft North Saskatchewan River Park Annual Event Lease Agreement with the provincial Ministry of Culture to ensure it meets provincial CFEP grant guidelines. RASA, as the named recipient of a 2019 $375,484 Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant, is required to have guaranteed usage of the facility for a minimum of five years. 

If the ministry is satisfied with the content of the agreement, Town and RASA will both sign the agreement and RASA will release the $375,484 grant funding to the Town, for expenses already incurred in the construction of the covered grandstand. 

Related media and documents:
Special Council Meeting agenda package
Video: Special Council Meeting
Grant Funding Agreement between the Province and RASA
North Saskatchewan River Park Annual Event Lease Agreement (DRAFT)


Late fee relief during COVID-19
The Town of Rocky Mountain House will continue to waive late fees and penalties on accounts receivable, including utilities, until Sept. 1, 2020. Council had previously suspended late fees on March 15 for a period of 90 days in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, any utilities in arrears will not be transferred to property taxes until Sept. 1, 2020, rather than the current 90-day practice.

Council also reviewed a forecast of the financial impact of COVID-19 on the Town of Rocky Mountain House. Overall, the current forecast projects a deficit of $393,000 for the 2020 fiscal year, related directly to the pandemic. The situation continues to change, and as new information becomes available it will be incorporated into the forecast.

Related documents:
Administrative Report on late fees
Municipal COVID-19 relief and response  
Administrative financial forecast

 

Municipal Emergency Plan
Council approved the Municipal Emergency Management Plan that will guide the Town’s response in the event of a municipal emergency. The plan meets legislative requirements for municipalities, as outlined in the provincial Emergency Management Act.

Related documents:
Administrative Report
Municipal Emergency Management Plan  

 

AUMA resolution in support of linear taxation reform
Council will submit a resolution to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) for the consideration of member municipalities. The resolution would see the AUMA call on the provincial government to develop a fair and equitable regional linear tax revenue sharing funding model that removes disparity and minimizes conflict and between urban and rural communities

Related documents:
Administrative Report

 

Other items of note

 

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