COUNCIL NEWS Water & Sewer Services Bylaw - On January 17, 2012, Council approved new water & sewer rates. As part of a new five year water conservation plan, users will continue to pay a greater share of the cost of operating the County water & sewer system. The bimonthly fee is now $21, supporting the concept that there are day to day costs that stay the same no matter how much water is delivered. The three tiered rate structure for water volumes consumed is related to the price the County pays to buy water from the City of Medicine Hat, plus a component to encourage conservation. Larger water users pay more for their water. Rates are currently $1.2123/m3 for the first 40m3 of water, $1.4623/m3 for the next 80m3 and any amount over 120m3 costs $1.7623/m3. The complete schedule of rates and charges are at the end of the bylaw. View the bylaw. Reeve's Annual Report - The economic downturn affects tax revenue, Council increases the tax rate, water prices increase, floods cause damage, snow ploughing very costly, County building renovations to be completed by spring 2011. View the Report. Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) - In 2007 the Province of Alberta announced a 10 year commitment to provide municipalities with sustainable funding to assist them in meeting the challenges of growth and enhancing their long-term sustainability. There is operational funding and capital funding. In 2007 the County received $2.5 Million and has been allocated $4.67 Million in 2011. Click here to see a detailed list of expenditures or click here to see the provincial program details. Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) - The County has created a long term plan for the future viability of the municipality. The ICSP is required to continue receiving Federal and Provincial grants. While response into the plan from the public was very low, council has completed the plan and included ideas from the community on what the County should look like in the future. A New Dunmore Park - At the December 1, 2009 meeting, council approved a grant guarantee of $3,085.00 for the Dunmore Community Association to construct a tot park playground in Eagleridge. It will be located at the north end of Eagleridge Drive on land donated by Peter Wilde. The Association will now apply to the Community Facility Enhancement Program to complete funding for the $175,000 project. COUNCIL DIRECTORY
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