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CITY OF MERRITT

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

CITY HALL 2185 Voght Street

Merritt, B.C.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7:00pm

Mission Statement: The City of Merritt is a progressive, attractive, economically viable City that is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable.

Council Mayor Linda A. Brown

Councillor Mike Bhangu CouncillorKurt Christopherson Councillor.Adam Etchart Councillor Travis Fehr Councillor Tony Luck Councillor Melvina White

CountnJ Music Capital of Canada

For Enquiries Telephone - (250) 378-4224

www.merritt.ca

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

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Page 8-15

ANHART COMMUNITY HOUSING SOCIETY

MLA JACKIE TEGART

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4.2

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CITY OF MERRITT

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 AT7:00P.M.

PRESENT

CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC INPUT (10 Minutes)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Recommendation:

THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 be adopted

Recommendation:

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 be adopted

GENERAL MATTERS - Delegations and Recognitions

Anhart Community Housing Society Presentation; Hansen, Community Engagement Coordinator, Community Housing Society File: 0250

Legislature Update; Jackie Tegart, MLA, Fraser-Nicola File: 0135

Megan Anha1t

Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, March 12, 2019 -2-

MERRITT YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW

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ZONING BYLAW

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FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN

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5.3 Merritt Youth Advisory Council Presentation; Marius Auer File: 0250

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Nil

7. BYLAWS

7.1

7.2

City of Merritt Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2252, 2019 (1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road) File: 3900.2116

City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2253, 2019 (1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road) File: 3900.2187

Recommendation:

THAT City of Merritt Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2252, 2019 (1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road) be adopted

Recommendation:

THAT City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2253, 2019 (1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road) be adopted

City of Merritt Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2255,2019 File: 3900.2232

Recommendation:

THAT City of Merritt Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2255, 2019 be adopted


MERRITT TOURISM ASSET MAPPING INVENTORY

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CAPITAL PROJECTS

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ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT

BACKCOUNTRY CLOSURES

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8. NEW BUSINESS

8.1

8.2

8.3

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Merritt Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory; Tourism & Economic Development Manager February 28, 2019 Report File: 6300

Recommendation:

THAT Council adopt the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory and Report;

AND THAT Council directs staff to update the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory on a regular basis;

AND Further THAT staff use the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory as a working plan for projects in 2019-2021

2018 Capital Project Report; Acting Chief Adminish·ative Officer March 06, 2019 Report File:1700

For Information Only

Acting Chief Administrative Officer Report; Acting Chief Administrative Officer Verbal Report; File: 0112

For Information Only - The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council on the operations of the City

NOTICES OF MOTION

REPORTS FROM COUNCIL

INFORMATION ITEMS

Request for Support of a Resolution for 2019 SILGA -Backcountry Closures; Terry Rysz, Mayor, Dish·ict of Sicamous February 28, 2019 Letter File: 0276


GAS PRICES

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MERRITT AIRPORT

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11.3

Request for Support of a Resolution for 2019 SILGA - Gas Prices; Terry Rysz, Mayor, District of Sicarnous February 28, 2019 Letter File: 0276

First Airplane to Land in Merritt 100 Year Anniversary; June 29, 1919 Photo: H. Priest File: 0250

12. TERMINATION OF MEETING


REGRETS

IN ATTENDANCE

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CITY OF MERRITT

MINUTES

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING BOARD ROOM, CITY HALL

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019 AT6:00PM

1. PRESENT

2.

Mayor L. Brown Councillor M. Bhangu Councillor K. Christopherson Councillor A. Etchart Councillor T. Luck Councillor M. White

Councillor T. Fehr

Mr. S. Thiessen, Acting Chief Adminish·ative Officer Mr. S. Smith, Director of Corporate Services

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m..

3. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING

3.1 Moved, Seconded and CARRIED Pursuant to Section 90 (1) (c) of the Community Charter - labour relations or other employee relations; Section 90 (1) (e) of the Community Charter - the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality and Section 90 (1) (1) of the Comm.unity Charter - discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under Section 98; this Special Council meeting will be closed to the public

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4. RECESS TO CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING

Council recessed to the Closed Council meeting at 6:06 p.m.

5. RECONVENE TO SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Mayor Brown reconvened the Special Council meeting at 9:05 p.m.


Mayor Brown declared the meeting ended at 9:15 p.m.

Certified correct in accordance with Section 124(2) (c) of the Community Charter.

Corporate Officer

Confirmed on the day of , 2019

Mayor

Special Council Meeting Tuesday, Februa1y 26, 2019 -2-

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REGRETS

IN ATTENDANCE

CITY OF MERRITT

MINUTES

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CITY HALL 2185 VOGHT STREET

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019 AT7:00PM

1. PRESENT:

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2.1

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3.1

Mayor L. Brown Councillor M. Bhangu Councillor K. Christopherson Councillor A. Etchart Councillor T. Luck Councillor M. White

Councillor T. Fehr

Ms. S. Thiessen, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

Mr. M. Brodrick, Planning and Development Services Manager Mr. W. George, Tourism and Economic Development Manager Mr. S. Smith, Director of Corporate Services Mr. W. Anderson, Financial Services Manager

21 Members of the Public Q101

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

PUBLIC INPUT (10 Minutes)

Mr. Steve Hagen, representing Quilchena Cannabis Inc. spoke regarding item 8.2 in the agenda. He inh·oduced himself to Council and expressed his desire to see Council make a recommendation to the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch in favour of granting a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Licence for his store at 1937 Quilchena Ave.

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ADOPTION OF MINUTES

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PUBLIC HEARING

GOLD COUNTRY

HIVE CANNABIS

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3.2

4.1

4.2

5.1

5.2

Mr. Irfan Sonawala, representing the developer for the proposed development at 4010 Walters Sh·eet, spoke to Council regarding item 7.1 in the agenda. Mr. Sonawala discussed the project generally and that the goal of the agreement is to ensure that the 19 affordable housing units are provided at cost.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 be adopted

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 be adopted

RECESS TO PUBLIC HEARING

Council recessed to Public Hearing at 7:24pm

RECONVENE TO COUNCIL MEETING

Council reconvened to tire Regular Council meeting at 7:28pm

GENERAL MATTERS- Delegations and Recognitions

Gold Counh'Y Presentation; Marcie Down, Executive Director, Gold Counh'y Communities Society File: 0382

Ms. Marcie Down was unable to make the meeting to present.

Hive Cannabis Presentation; Sean Bruce-Hayes File: 0190

Sean Bruce-Hayes presented on behalf of Hive Cannabis, discussing the company's background, vision and business model, including the signage and the layout for the store.

Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, February 26, 2019 -2-

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GRANT IN AID

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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1 Minutes, February 05, 2019 Special Committee of the Whole -Grant in Aid Meeting Approval of 2019 Grant in Aid Applications; Financial Services Manager February 21, 2019 Report File: 1851

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council approve the Grant in Aid requests listed in Category II A" on the attached Schedule II A", in the amounts and types indicated on the spreadsheet

Councillor Christopherson declared a conflict of interest as a Director of the Merritt Country Christmas and left the meeting at 7:35pm.

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council approve the Grant in Aid request listed in Category 11B" on the attached Schedule II A", in the amount and type indicated on the spreadsheet

Councillor Christopherson returned to the meeting at 7:36pm.

Councillor Luck declared a conflict of interest as a Director of the CommunittJ Futures Development Corporation of Nicola Valley and left tlte meeting at 7:36pm.

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council approve the Grant in Aid request listed in Category 11C" on the attached Schedule II A", in the amount and type indicated on the spreadsheet

Councillor Luck returned to the meeting at 7:37pm.

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council approve the Grant in Aid request listed in Category 11D" on the attached Schedule II A", in the amount and type indicated on the spreadsheet

Councillor White declared a conflict of interest as a Director of the Canadian Country Music Heritage SociehJ and left the meeting at 7:38pm

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council approve the Grant in Aid requests listed in Category 11E" on the attached Schedule II A", in the amounts and types indicated on the spreadsheet

Councillor White returned to tlte meeting at 7:39 p.m.


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MERRITT AERODROME

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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW

1104 & 1132 MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD

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6.2

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council direct staff to bring back a report comparing grant in aid funding amounts in the City of Merritt to other municipalities

Minutes, February 11, 2019 Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Merritt Aerodrome; Planning & Development Services Manager February 14, 2019 Report File: 8410

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council direct staff to undertake an Airport Master Plan in 2019;

AND THAT Council direct staff to include twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars in the 2019 Financial Plan to undertake an Airport Master Plan

7. BYLAWS

7.1 City of Merritt Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2252, 2019 (1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road) File: 3900.2116

City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2253, 2019 (1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road) File: 3900.2187

Returned from Public Hearing

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT City of Merritt Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2252, 2019 (1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road) be read a third time

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2253, 2019 (1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road) be read a third time


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WALTERS STREET HOUSING AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION BYLAW

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FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN

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7.3

City of Merritt Walters Street Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 2254, 2019; Director of Corporate Services February 20, 2019 Report File: 3900.2254

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Walters Street Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 2254, 2019 be read a first time

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Walters Street Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 2254, 2019 be read a second time;

AND THAT Walters Street Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 2254, 2019 be considered at a public hearing

City of Merritt Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2255, 2019; Acting Chief Administrative Officer February 20, 2019 Report File: 3900.2232

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT City of Merritt Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2255, 2019 be read a first time

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT City of Merritt Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2255, 2019 be read a second time

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT City of Merritt Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2255, 2019 be read a third time


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ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT

QUILCHENA CANNABIS COMPANY INC.

45/19

HIVE CANNABIS

46/19

8. NEW BUSINESS

8.1

8.2

8.3

Acting Chief Adminish·ative Officer Report; Acting Chief Administrative Officer Verbal Report; File: 0112

Ms. Thiessen provided an overview of municipal operations over the past weeks, including grant applications to BikeBC, Emergency Management BC to better equip our Emergency Operations Centre, and a Flood Planning grant for $150,000. Applications were made for two enh·epreneurship immigration programs. Ms. Theissen provided an overview of each department and mentioned that a report regarding a Core Service review will be brought forward at the next Council meeting.

Quilchena Cannabis Inc. - Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Licence; Director of Corporate Services February 20, 2019 Report File: 0190

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council recommend to the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch that a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Licence be issued to Quilchena Cannabis Company Inc. to operate at 1937 Quilchena Avenue, with operating hours from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm seven (7) days a week;

AND THAT Council direct staff to submit the recommendation, including any required supporting material, to the LCRB

Hive Cannabis, 1159691 B.C. Ltd. - Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Licence; Director of Corporate Services February 20, 2019 Report File: 0190

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council recommend to the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch that a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Licence be issued to Hive Cannabis 1159691 B.C. Ltd. to operate at 2040 Nicola Avenue, with operating hours from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm seven (7) days a week;

AND THAT Council direct staff to submit the recommendation, including any required supporting material, to the LCRB


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GOLD COUNTRY

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PRIME MINISTER'S YOUTH COUNCIL

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THE CURRENT

SILGA

2019 VISITOR SERVICES NETWROK PROGRAM

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9.

Gold Country Communities Society Annual Tourism Symposium; Tourism & Economic Development Manager February 21, 2019 Report File: 0382

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council sponsor the 2019 Gold Country Communities Society Tourism Symposium (November 08-11, 2019) in Merritt with an in-kind donation of the Merritt Civic Centre valued at $2,250, sponsorship of $2,500 and Council attendance at the Tourism Symposium to be funded from the remaining grant in aid funds

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

10. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL

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11.1

11.2

11.3

Mayor Brown informed Council of Marius Auer' s application to the Prime Minister's Youth Council and made the following motion:

Moved, Seconded and CARRIED THAT Council provide a letter of support in favour of Marius Auer's application

INFORMATION ITEMS

The Current; Highlights from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors' Meeting of Februmy 14, 2019 File: 0480

2019 SILGA Community Excellence Awards - Deadline Extension to March 01, 2019 File: 0276

Signed 2019 Merritt Visitor Services Agreement and Trade-Mark License Agreement File:6300


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The Mayor declared the meeting ended at 9:00 p.m.

Certified correct in accordance with Section 124(2) (c) of the Community Charter.

Corporate Officer

Confirmed on the day of

Mayor

Regular Council Meeting -8-

, 2019

Tuesday, Februaiy 26, 2019

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City of Merritt Youth Advisory Committee Proposal

Mandate:

1. To act as a resource to City Council on issues affecting youth in Merritt.

2. To provide a youth perspective to City Council on community issues.

3. To carry out City Council's requests regarding youth in the community.

4. To encourage youth understanding and participation in municipal government.

5. To encourage the formation of civic pride among youth in the community.

Membership and Advisors:

The Committee will consist of up to ten (10) voting youth members.

The Committee will have one (1) non-voting member (advisor) from City Council.

Committee members shall be residents of the Merritt area and be 13 -19 years old.

Prospective members will be identified by soliciting applications through advertising in local

news outlets and on social media, with additional efforts made to create awareness by

connecting directly with schools and youth-based groups.

Appointment and Term:

Merritt Youth Advisory Committee members will be appointed by council and will serve a one

(1) year term, with a possibility of one (1) re-appointment.

Chair:

The committee will select from among the voting members, one (1) chair and one (1) vice-chair.

Meetings:

The number of meetings of the Merritt Youth Advisory Committee will be determined by the

Committee.

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CITY OF MERRITT BYLAW NO. 2252

A BYLAW TO AMEND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 2116, 2011

WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the City of Merritt has received an application to amend the City of Merritt Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2116, 2011;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Merritt, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

1. This bylaw shall be cited as "CITY OF MERRITT OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2252, 2019".

2. THAT the OCP South Merritt Sector Land Use Designation Map for Lot 1 District Lot 166 Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 26688, PIO: 002-097-966; and Lot 2 District Lot 166 Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 26688, PIO: 005-042-933; 1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road, be changed from "Residential" to "Industrial"

3. THAT OCP policy 5.4.4.2.2 be rescinded and replaced with:

"Promote future development on the lands south of the Houston Street truck route and the Coldwater River for industrial and residential uses".

READ A FIRST TIME THIS

READ A SECOND TIME THIS

PUBLIC HEARING HELD THIS

READ A THIRD TIME THIS

ADOPTED THIS

Linda A. Brown, Mayor

12th day of February, 2019

1ih day of February, 2019



_ day of __ , 2019

Sean Smith, Corporate Officer

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CITY OF MERRITT BYLAW NO. 2253

A BYLAW TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW NO. 2187, 2015

WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the City of Merritt has received an application to amend the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2187, 2015;

AND WHEREAS the zoning amendment conforms to the City of Merritt Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2116, 2011 as amended;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Merritt, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

1. This bylaw shall be cited as "CITY OF MERRITT ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2253, 2019".

2. THAT Schedule A (map) of the zoning bylaw be changed by rezoning Lot 1 District Lot 166 Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 26688, PIO: 002-097-966; and Lot 2 District Lot 166 Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 26688, PIO: 005-042-933; 1104 & 1132 Midday Valley Road, from Future Development (FD) to Light Industrial (M1).



PUBLIC HEARING HELD THIS


ADOPTED THIS

Linda A. Brown, MAYOR


1ih day of February, 2019



_ day of __ , 2019

Sean Smith, CORPORATE OFFICER

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CITY OF MERRITT

BYLAW NO. 2255, 2019

A BYLAW TO AMEND CITY OF MERRITT FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2018-2022) BYLAW NO. 2232, 2018

The Municipal Council of the City of Merritt, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

1. This bylaw shall be cited as "City of Merritt Five- Year Financial Plan ( 2018-2022) Amendment Bylaw No. 2255, 2019".

2. THAT Schedule "A" of City of Merritt Five Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) Bylaw 2232, 2018 is hereby replaced in its entirety with Schedule "A" hereby attached.

3. THAT Schedule "B" of City of Merritt Five Year Financial Plan (2018 -2022) Bylaw 2232, 2018 is hereby replaced in its entirety with Schedule "B" hereby attached.




ADOPTED THIS

Linda A. Brown, MAYOR




day of

Sean Smith, CORPORATE OFFICER

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CITY OF MERRITT

2018 to 2022 Financial Plan

Schedule "A"

Bylaw 2232, 2018 as amended by Bylaw 2255, 2019

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual

Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget

REVENUE

Taxation, net 8,405,155 7,749,341 8,049,418 8,354,407 8,655,218

Parcel taxes 1,367,050 1,367,050 1,367,050 1,367,050 1,367,050

1% Utility Tax 158,548 158,548 158,548 158,548 158,548

Grants in lieu of taxes 110,770 110,770 110,770 110,770 110,770

Federal government grants 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

Provincial government grants 5,110,635 818,000 1,228,000 628,000 628,000

Regional grants 317,150 322,905 328,775 334,803 334,803

Sales of services and rentals 4,171,622 4,170,641 4,171,842 4,176,341 4,188,811

Licenses, permits and fines 195,540 195,540 195,540 195,540 195,540

Penalties and interest on taxes 180,000 180,000 180,000 180,000 180,000

Return on investments 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000

Other revenue 331,086 331,206 331,370 331,370 331,370

Transfer from Utilities 520,000 520,000 520,000 520,000 520,000

Gas Tax Funds 356,730 356,730 356,730 356,730 356,730

21,450,786 16,507,231 17,224,543 16,940,059 17,253,340

EXPENDITURE

Departmental expenditure

General government 2,134,712 2,131,228 2,158,864 2,184,559 2,210,031

Protective services 4,127,557 4,175,354 4,252,577 4,333,431 4,410,000

Transportation services 2,430,286 2,492,881 2,525,257 2,555,989 2,574,190

Environmental health services 696,733 700,498 704,340 708,257 712,237

Development services 705,201 470,979 476,542 482,214 488,002

Public health and welfare services 115,336 115,771 116,214 116,666 117,127

Recreational and cultural services 3,038,741 3,024,065 3,060,420 3,099,623 3,105,414

Water utility 1,377,991 1,386,424 1,394,978 1,405,253 1,412,610

Sewer utility 1,093,964 1,100,448 1,110,664 1,121,125 1,128,287

Debt servicing costs 411,210 484,172 482,573 480,966 480,628

Bank charges 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000

16,146,731 16,096,820 16,297,429 16,503,083 16,653,526

Surplus (Deficit for the year) 5,304,055 410,411 927,114 436,976 599,814

Adjust for Cash Items

MFA debt principal payments -407,427 -469,016 -470,036 -474,388 -474,387

Short term debt principal payments -185,382 -77,095 -65,057 -67,347 -38,680

Capital expenditures -12,142,515 -2,686,000 -3,744,000 -1,794,000 -1,794,000

Transfer from (to) reserve for future 2,463,872 214,674 219,319

Transfer (to) from reserve funds 271,960 -286,648 660,725 -528,814 -528,817

Transfer from prior years surplus 580,187 687,924 566,185 521,823 330,320

Proceeds from debt 2,209,500 300,000

Amortization 1,905,750 1,905,750 1,905,750 1,905,750 1,905,750

-5,304,055 -410,411 -927,114 -436,976 -599,814

Financial Plan Balance 0 0 0 0 0

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CITY OF MERRITT

2018 - 2022 CAPITAL PLAN

Schedule "B"

Bylaw 2232, 2018 as amended by Bylaw 2255, 2019

GENERAL FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 ADMINISTRATION 445,200 245,200 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 PROTECTIVE SERVICES 3,472,170 2,399,170 696,000 89,000 144,000 144,000 PUBLIC WORKS 5,914,366 3,494,366 830,000 530,000 530,000 530,000 RECREATION AND FACILITIES 700,270 455,270 40,000 205,000 0 0

10,532,006 6,594,006 1,616,000 874,000 724,000 724,000

FUNDING SOURCES ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 General Revenue 4,807,491 1,539,491 946,000 874,000 724,000 724,000 Non-statutory Reserves 2,140,261 2,140,261 0 0 0 0 Statutory Reserves 320,200 140,200 180,000 0 0 0 Grant 754,554 564,554 190,000 0 0 0 Proceeds from Debt 2,509,500 2,209,500 300,000 0 0 0

10,532,006 6,594,006 1,616,000 874,000 724,000 724,000

ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2020 2021

WATER FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS 6,484,453 4,284,453 550,000 550,000 550,000 550,000

FUNDING SOURCES ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Water Revenue 2,543,759 343,759 550,000 550,000 550,000 550,000 Non-statutory Reserves 470,446 470,446 0 0 0 0 Provincial Grants 3,470,248 3,470,248 0 0 0 0

6,484,453 4,284,453 550,000 550,000 550,000 550,000

ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

SEWER FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS 5,044,056 1,244,056 500,000 2,300,000 500,000 500,000

FUNDING SOURCES ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Sewer Revenue 2,500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 Non-statutory Reserves 414,400 414,400 0 0 0 0 Statutory Reserves 1,200,000 0 0 1,200,000 0 0 Provincial Grants 929,656 329,656 0 600,000 0 0

5,044,056 1,244,056 500,000 2,300,000 500,000 500,000

ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 TRANSIT FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS 100,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000

FUNDING SOURCES ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Transit Revenue 100,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000

100,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000

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ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

GRAND TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 22,160,515 12,142,515 2,686,000 3,744,000 1,794,000 1,794,000

ALL YEARS 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 General Revenue 9,951,250 2,403,250 2,016,000 1,944,000 1,794,000 1,794,000 Non-Statutory Reserves 3,025,107 3,025,107 0 0 0 0 Statutory Reserves 1,520,200 140,200 180,000 1,200,000 0 0 Grants 5,154,458 4,364,458 190,000 600,000 0 0 Proceeds from Debt 2,509,500 2,209,500 300,000 0 0 0

GRAND TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 22,160,515 12,142,515 2,686,000 3,744,000 1,794,000 1,794,000

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that Council direct staff to prepare a report requesting Council direction on next steps with the Tourism Asset Inventory.

The Tourism Asset Inventory Report provides 5 recommendations, to be implemented over the immediate term (2019), mid term (2020) and long term (2021).

Immediate term 1. Improve tourism collaboration 2. Provide businesses and potential industry operators with tourism specific training 3. Strategically align with tourism agencies and other government departments

Mid Term 4. Enhance Merritt and the Nicola Valley tourism offerings through tourism product and

experience development Long Term

5. Prioritize and Initiate tourism development and infrastructure enhancements

Financial / Risk Implications:

The Tourism Asset Inventory has been completed by hiring Deborah Kulchiski Consulting. The tourism inventory maintenance can be completed in-house and be used as a "living document". The Tourism Asset Inventory Report recommendations #1 - 4 can be completed in-house within the Economic Development current budget and workplan.

Options / discussion

1. THAT Council adopt the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory and Report, and

THAT Council directs staff to update the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory on a regular base, and

THAT staff use the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory as a working plan for projects in 2019 - 2021.

2. THAT Council adopt the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory and Report for 2019, and

THAT Council directs staff to update the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory on a regular base, and

THAT staff use the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory as a working plan for projects in 2019 and staff bring the plan back in 2020 for review and next steps.

3. THAT Council receives the Tourism Asset Mapping Inventory for information.

Staff is recommending option 1

Strategic Plan Reference:

• TOURISM - Increase the amount of tourism coming to Merritt by increasing the number of events that will lead to an increase in overnight stays.

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Chataway Lakes Resort

Douglas Lake Ranch

Coquihalla Lakes Lodge

Corbett Lake Lodge

Paradise Lake Resort

preserved and restored to retain an authentic atmosphere and have been decorated to reflect classic western style. Bedrooms depict the lives of famous Old West characters and provide an educational, restful settinit. Lodge overlooks Chataway Lake and features a recreational room complete with a billiard table and other games.

The Lodge and Cabins are built of logs. Cabins and campsite offer seclusion and a restful view of the lake, nestled among trees. Miles of woodland trails and developed nature walks to enjoy. Historic Douglas Lake Ranch offers numerous options for accommodation and outdoor packages. From rustic to high-end experiences: Various accommodation options: Stoney Lake Lodge (adult-oriented) Salmon Lake Resort - cabins, RV park and 6 yurts Private Camping -campsites within 4 lakeside locations on ranch property. Rental Properties - two full facility properties for larger group/family occupancies Ouilchena Resort - Built in 1908, a historic, small, turn of the century boutique hotel & resort. Licensed bar and grill style restaurant Reservations available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Ooen: Soring through Fall Situated in heart of the Cascade Mtns., ideal location for outdoor activities; atving, boating, fishing, rock climbing, mountaineering, swimming, snowmobiling, etc. 2 night minimum Located 15 minutes east of Merritt on 97C, rustic cabins with amenities, food and beverage. Venue for retreats, reunions & weddings. Cycling, hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing.

Full furnished, individually and privately owned log chalets. 28 sites, half are located on lakefront with own decks.

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Highway 5A PO Box 327

Merritt/Princeton Hwy.

Located approximately 50 km from Merritt,

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9.Buck Lake

10.Cabin Lake

ii.Calling Lake

12.Chataway Lake

13.Clifford Lake

14.Deadman Lake

15.DotLake

16.Elkhart Lake

17.Gillis Lake West

18.Goose Lake

19.Gordon Lake

20.Gwen Lake

21.Gypsum Lake

22.Helmer Lake

23.lsland Lake

24.Johnny Lake

25.Kump Lake

26.Leroy Lakes

27.Lightning Lake

28.Lily Lake

29.Loosemore Lake

30.Lodwick Lake

Rustic location with four-wheel drive vehicle access. Boat launch Activities: fishim!, canoeinlUkavaking, fishing, hunting ATVing Located on First Nations cultural site, sued on occasion for tribal gatherings. Four-wheel drive vehicle access. Activities: hiking, snowmobiling, fishine:, wildlife viewing Quiet lake with rustic access. Activities: fishing, hunting, boatinl;/canoeinl;/kayaking Popular high elevation lake, serves as hub of several mountain lakes. Boat launch Activities: fishing, boating Small fishing lake Activities: fishing, ATVine:. canoeing, hunting, nature studies Located in Deadman Valley. Boat launch Activities: fishing, swimming, canoeing, snowmobiling, ATVing, hunting, wildlife viewing Popular all-season lake, boat launch. Activities: fishine:, canoeing, hikine:, snowmobiling, ATVine:, hunting All-season lake Activities: canoeine:, kayaking, hikine:, snowmobiline:, fishine:. huntine: Located in area known for wildlife viewing and nature studies, boat launch. Activities: fishing, canoeinlUkavakine:, hunting, Located close to several other fishing areas, cartop boat launch. Activities: fishing, huntine:, canoeinlUkavakine: Rustic four-wheel drive access, cartop boat launch. Activities: fishing, hunting, canoeinl;/kayakine: Small lake, rustic road access. Not suitable for large rigs. Activities: fishing, natures studies, canoeinlUkavaking High elevation lake, four-wheel drive vehicle access. Activities: fishing All season lake, boat launch Activities: fishing, canoeing/kayaking, ATVing, hunting, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing, nature studies High elevation lake, boat launch, known for trophy trout fishing. Activities: fishine:, huntine:, canoeinlUkavaking, snowmobiling Popular lake, boat launch. Activities: canoeing/kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing

All season lake, boat launch Activities: fishine:, dirt bikine:, canoeinlUkavakine:, huntine: Two small side-by-side lakes Activities: fishine: Popular all season Jake, boat launch. Activities: fishine:, hikine:, snowmobiling, huntine:, ATVine:. dirt bikine: Rustic access, boat launch. Activities: fishine:, canoeinlUkavakine:. nature viewine:, huntine: Small fishing lake, boat launch, day facilities Activities: canoeinlUkayaking, fishine: Popular all season lake, boat launch, day facilities Activities: canoeinlUkavakine:, fishine:, ATVine:. dirt bikini?:

sitesandtrailsbc.ca 3 sites

Milner Forest Service Road sitesandtrailsbc.ca 4 sites

Located south of Big OK Lake sitesandtrailsbc.ca 4 sites

sitesandtrailsbc.ca 25 sites at resort

Access via Pike Mountain sitesandtrailsbc.ca 5 sites Forest Service Road

Access on Deadman Vidette sitesandtrailsbc.ca 3 sites Road, 4 7 km north of Hwy 1

Located southeast of sitesandtrailsbc.ca 5 sites Chatawav Lake

Paradise Lake Road sitesandtrailsbc.ca 3 sites


Off Hwy. 24 sitesandtrailsbc.ca 6 sites

Off Tyner Forest Service Road sitesandtrailsbc.ca 4 sites

Exit 276 off Comstock Road sitesandtrailsbc.ca 2 sites


Exit 315 off Hwy. 5 sitesa n dtra ilsbc. ca 8 sites

Paradise Lake Road access, sitesandtrailsbc.ca 8sites Elkhart Road Exit

Youngsberg Road (off Pike sitesandtrailsbc.ca 4 sites Mountain Forest Service

Road) Off Hwy. 5A (Pike Mountain) sitesandtrailsbc.ca 7 sites






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31.Mab Lake

32.Missezula Lake North

33.Murray Lake

34.N'kwala

35.Paradise Lake

36.Pimainus Lake

37.Plateau Lake

38.Reservoir Lake

39.Ricky Lake

40.Robertson Lake

41.Roscoe Lake

42.Silver Lake

43.Stony Lake

44.Sussex Lake

45.Thalia Lake

46.Third Lake

47.Tupper Lake

48.Tyner Lake

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1.Boss Lake Recreation Site

Popular fishing lake, boat launch Activities: fishine: Long, narrow and deep lake, day facilities, boat launch Activities: fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, canoeing/kayaking, swimmine: All season lake, boat launch Activities: canoein!Vkavakine:, fishinf!:, huntine: Located beside Nicola River, popular camping location for canoeists and kayakers. Activities: beach, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, nature study Facilities: tables. toilets Popular all season location, boat launch, dock, day facilities. Activities: beach, swimming, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, snowmobiling, huntine: All season location, boat launch Activities: fishing;, canoein!Vkayakine:, snowmobiline:, huntine: Found in the hills west of Stump Lake, rough boat launch. Activities: fishine:. canoeine:/kavakinf!: Four-wheel drive vehicle access, cartop boat launch. Activities: canoein!Vkavakinf!:, fishinf!:, huntinf!: Popular area, cartop boat launch Activities: canoeine:/kavakine:, fishine:. huntine: Boat launch, day facilities Activities: fishing;, canoein!Vkayakine:, huntine: Found within popular recreational area, cartop boat launch, day facilities Activities: fishinf!:. canoeine:/kavakine:. hikinf!:. nature studies, huntine: Small lake, boat launch, day facilities Activities: fishing, canoeing/kayaking, snowmobiling, ATVing, wildlife viewine:, hunting; Located within cluster of fishing lakes in Pike Mountain area, boat launch, day facilities. Activities: fishine:, canoeine:/kavakine:. snowmobiline:, huntinll: All season, four-wheel drive vehicle access, day facilities Activities: fishinf!:. canoeine:/kayakine:. huntinf!: All season, rustic access not recommended for RV's, 2 boat launches, day facilities. Activities: fishine:. canoeine:/kavakine:, huntine: Quiet, all-season retreat, boat launch, day facilities Activities: canoein!Vkavakinf!:, fishine:. huntinf!: Small Lake, in area known for rich mining history, boat launch, day facilities. Activities: fish inf!:, canoeine:/kavakine:, dirt bikinf!:, ATVinf!:, huntinf!: All season, boat launch, day facilities. Activities: fishinll:, canoeine:/kavakinll:. huntine:

Is one of three very popular lakes in the Voght Valley. Good road access and can accommodate RV's of any size. Two docks and a boat launch,


Access hwy 5A via Dillard sitesandtrailsbc.ca 10 sites Creek Forest Service Rd.

Juliet Exit off Hwy. 5 sitesandtrailsbc.ca 12 sites

20 min. drive west of Merritt sitesandtrailsbc.ca 20 sites on Hwy. 8

Paradise Lake Road sitesandtrailsbc.ca 2 sites

Pimainus Lake Road, south of sitesa n dtra ilsbc. ca 3 sites Hie:hland Valley

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Pike Mountain Forest Service sitesandtrailsbc.ca 2 sites Road


Spius Creek Road sitesandtrailsbc.ca 2 sites


Surrey-Sussex Lake Road sitesandtrailsbc.ca 3 sites


Aberdeen Road/Skuhun- sitesandtrailsbc.ca 4 sites Pimainus Forest Service Road


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2.Davis Lake Recreation Site

3.Glimpse Lake North Recreation Site

4.Glimpse Lake Southwest Recreation Site

5.Harmon Lake Recreation Site

6.Kane Lake Recreation Site

7.Lundbom Lake West Recreation Site

8.Lundbom Lake East Recreation Site

9.Marquart Lake Recreation Site

10.Peter Hope Lake North Recreation Site

11.Shea Lake

12.Tahla Lake

day facilities. Activities: fishing, canoeing/kayaking, mountain biking, nature studies, hunting

Considered most popular lake in the Voght Valley. Campsites set in a semi-open forest with good road access, including RV's. Two boat launches. Activities: Fishing on the wharf, canoeing/kayaking, ATVing

Found on the north side of Glimpse Lake, this site is set under a Douglas fir stand. Road access to the site is in good shape and passable by RV. Activities: fishing, hunting, boating, canoeing/kayaking

Located on southwest corner of Glimpse Lake. Rough road access, but still two-wheel drive accessible. Activities: picnic, boating, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, hunting, hiking

Located in Kane Valley, popular site for all-season outdoor enthusiasts. Adjacent to Kane Valley cross country ski trails. Weekend interpretive shows at outdoor amphitheater. Boat launch and children's playground. Activities: fishing, hiking, boating, canoeing/kayaking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, nature studies, wildlife viewing

Lower Kane Lake offers a scenic, but busy site next to the bulrushes on the south side of the lake. Boat launches scattered around lakes. Lakes are RV accessible and busy during summer months. Excellent trail system. Activities: fishing, boating, canoeing/kayaking, cross-country skiing, hiking, ATVing, horse-back riding Site is popular with equine enthusiasts and corrals fill up quickly. Boat launch Activities: picnic/beach activities, swimming, horseback riding, boating, canoeing/kayaking, ATVing, hiking, interpretive trails Wealth of activities offered and includes boat launch and day facilities. Activities: picnic/beach, horseback riding, swimming, nature study and interoretive trails, ATVine:, boatine:, canoeine:, kavakine:. mountain bikine: Located close to the Coquihalla Connector. Sites are suitable for RVs and tenting. Activities: picnic, boating, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, ATVine:, hiking, trails, wildlife viewing Popular site for fishing/camping. Two boat launches, rustic playground, day facilities Activities: fishing, canoeing/kayaking, wildlife viewing Facilities: boat launch, tables, toilets Popular lake in summer, boat launch Activities: picnic, hiking, motor biking, canoeing/kayaking, fishing A quiet lake located in the Voght Valley. Activities: fishing, ATVing, motorized trail riding,

Off Voght Road sitesandtrailsbc.ca 46

Douglas Lake Road off Hwy sitesandtrailsbc.ca 17 5A to Lauder Road

Douglas Lake Road off Hwy sitesandtrails.ca 8 5A to Lauder Road, head

north

sitesandtrailsbc.ca 32 sites at Harmon Lake

East

13 sites at Harmon Lake

West

Kane Valley Road, 10 sites approx .. 9km from Coquihalla

Connector

On west side of Lundbom 26 sites Lake Road

On east side of Lundbom 26 sites Lake

13 units (split between 2

sites)

Approx. 50 km on Hwy 5A sitesandtrailsbc.ca 28sites

Hwy. 5A 10 sites Shea Lake Forest Road

4 sites

signage throughout, trail is for non-motorized traffic, popular for hiking and bird watching. Amphitheatre at start of trail for 50 oeoole.

3.Kane Valley Over 50 km of groomed cross y Cross Country country ski trails, located in Kane Skiing Valley, and Harmon Lake area.

Ideal for Nordic skiing and show shoeing. All trails marked with maos and trail heads.

4.Laurie Guichon Popular site for birders and learn y Lundbom 250.378.4087 4.5 Memorial about the grasslands environment Road Grasslands of the Nicola Hiking and nature Quilchena, Interpretive Site viewing in summer, tobogganing BC

in winter. V0#2RO 5.Mount Henning Coquihalla Summit Snowmobile Snowmobile Club Trails 6.Swakum The natural landscapes and vast Mountain, Iron outdoors make Merritt and the Mountain, Nicola Valley a popular destination Coutlee Plateau for mountain biking. and Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Trails Merritt Mountain Bike Association 7. Spuis Creek Department of Fisheries and y 2857 250.378.2992 pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca 5.0 Hatchery Oceans Salmonid Enhancement Prospect 250.378.3549

Program. Observe production of Creek Road coho, chinook salmon, learn about V1K 1N8 stock conservation, stock assessment and coded-wire tagging. Self-guided tours, guided tours arranged in advance for large groups. Note: not wheel chair accessible Open daily (except Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1)

8.Tom Lacey 4km of a moderately difficult y Trailhead tourismmerritt.com [email protected] Memorial Trail climb, with spectacular views of access on

city of Merritt and surrounding Juniper Drive, valley. before

Pineridge Cemeterv

9.Thynne Merritt and the Nicola Valley N sledmerritt.ca [email protected] Mountain, landscapes and geography make Swakum this region a popular destination Mountain and for sledding enthusiasts. Prospect Snowmobile Merritt Snowmobile Club

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TOURISM HAS MANY SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO MERRITI AND THE OUTLYING NICOLA VALLEY REGION. MOST BUSINESSES DERIVE SOME BENEFIT FROM VISITORS WHO CAN POTENTIALLY PROVIDE A SOURCE OF INCOME FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND THE TOURISM INDUSTRY HELPS TO SUSTAIN LOCAL SERVICES AND PROTECT THE COMMUNITY ASSETS. IN ADDITION, A WELL-MANAGED TOURISM STRATEGY CAN HAVE POSITIVE IMPACTS ON:

o the opportunity to support local employment, not only supporting local businesses but encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit for new and sustainable businesses

o protecting and enhancing the local assets such as places of interest and the natural environment o tourism related projects and improvements to local facilities that can enhance the offer of Merritt and the outlying area for

visitors and locals

The tourism industry in Merritt plays a significant role by enhancing the prosperity of the local business economy, and by raising public awareness that Merritt and the Nicola Valley is an attractive place to live, work, play and visit. Visitor spending contributes greatly towards the financial success of accommodation, retail, commercial, food and beverage, attractions, outdoor activities and the entertainment sector of the local economy.

The Merritt TAI project takes direction from the broader 2013/14 Tourism Plan for Merritt and the Nicola Valley and the Merritt Economic Development Action Plan 2014/2015 and dives deeper within priority 7 .1.1 of the "Destination Experiences" Strategic Priorities identified in the 2013/2014 Tourism Plan:

7 .1.1 Inventory of Destination, Products, Events and Stakeholders

Obiective: Develop and maintain a local destination inventory of unique features, experiences, tourism products, events and stakeholders that can serve as a research base. Rationale: In order to quantify, track and evaluate the tourism industry for trend and gap analysis, communications, industry composition, packaging and marketing, an inventory of tourism businesses and features is required. Within this objective, 4 (of the total 55) strategies were developed:

10. Compile data to create a master inventory of destination and operator information 11. Incorporate completed inventory into the official consumer website for the Nicola Valley 12. Create an additional component that would include all organizations directly or indirectly involved in tourism

development and marketing. This would include government, community clubs, industry groups and individual operators.

13. Develop a maintenance schedule for the tourism inventory. Ensure the inventory is web-accessible so it can be

maintained and updated as a real-time snapshot of the industry.

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All-Season Destinations

Niche Product Offerings

In efforts to remain competitive as well as support accommodators during the shoulder seasons, destinations are focusing promotion tactics on "all-season" activities and experiences.

Identifying niche product offerings connects the destination and its community to visitors who appreciate the experiences that only your place can provide. Examples include: 1. Agri-tourism 2. Astra-tourism 3. Film tourism 4. Equine tourism 5. Luxury eco-lodge accommodation 6. Cannabis tourism

For example: Agriculture, Artisans & Rodeo Tour.

0 Merritt and the Nicola Valley is well positioned to be an ideal destination to outdoor enthusiasts seeking experiences and activities year-round.

0 Support business expansion to include equipment rentals catering to outdoor activities. Ensure Merritt visitor services and stakeholders have up to date information.

0 Encourage and support horse-back riding opportunities and market region to equine target market

0 Identify farm-gate locations and evaluate market readiness for visitors

0 Work with TNFC to identify and promote popular film locations

0 Develop a regulatory framework including policies for the development of cannabis tourism, to be aligned with provincial regulatory framework.

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4.2.3 Best Practices and Organization Reviews

Tourism Dawson Creek and Destination Campbell River

Business Model: Fee for Service contract agreement with municipalities and contractor/service providers Product: Outdoor Adventure (fishing and wildlife viewing), heritage & culture (Alaska Highway corridor, indigenous

product), RV and Touring Location: British Columbia

In 2017, both the City of Campbell River and the City of Dawson Creek pursued opportunities to invite submissions for proposals from qualified proponents for the provision of managing and operating their city's destination marketing and visitor information services. Both municipalities entered in to a Fee for Service contracts that provided a legal framework for the joint strategies of providing services.

The RFP process enabled their Selection Committees to source the most suitable service provider that could meet the strategic objectives of the municipality, be at arms-length of municipal government while offering visitors excellent tourism and visitor services and could market and promote their city's businesses, attractions and events. Proponents were rated on their ability to provide:

o Company history and background in providing similar services;

o Explain how tourism and visitor servicing would be provided; o Identify innovative ways to destination marketing and visitor

servicing; o Staffing complement for the operations;

o Collaborative partnerships with other community organizations; o Method, processes, and standards to be followed; o Amount of assistance and support expected from City staff and

resources; o Draft operating budget with projected costs, operating budget,

proposed fee schedule, sources of revenue, etc.

The five-year Fee for Service contracts include sustainable governance and funding models as well as details to Terms of Reference and Terms of Agreement; funding for the organizations slightly differ. Destination Campbell River receive $250,000 annually from the City of Campbell River and funds from the 3% accommodation tax (approximately $250,000 annually), with the expectation for the service provider/contractor to seek additional funding opportunities and leveraging funding.

The City of Dawson Creek provides Tourism Dawson Creek with approximately $450,000 annually from their general revenue. Tourism Dawson Creek leverages its funding to obtain supplemental program funding while also generates revenue through retail sales.

The municipalities are the governing authority and are guided by their appointed Tourism Advisory Committees.

Destination Campbell River: Service Provider: Destination Think Tourism Dawson Creek: Service Provider: Spectra Comcast Spectator

Approx. Annual Budget: $600,000 Approx. Annual Budget: $450,000


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Gold Country Communities Society

Business Model: Product: Location:

Not-for-Profit, membership based Outdoor Adventure, heritage & culture (Gold Rush Trail, indigenous product), touring British Columbia

Gold Country Communities Society is a not-for-profit sub-regional destination marketing organization (OMO) that represents a current 12-member base; Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Lytton, Merritt, and TNRD Area E (70 Mile, Green Lake, Loon Lake), Area I (Hat Creek, Spences Bridge, Walhachin), Area J (Savona, Tunkwa Lake, Dead man Valley), Area M (Upper and Lower Nicola, Quilchena, Douglas Lake) and Area N (Brookmere, Aspen Grove). Their mandate is to increase economic development and tourism for the Gold Country region. The organization offers services to an area of approximately 9000 sq. miles. The organization recently adjusted their focus and is no longer the managing contractor for the Village of Cache Creek Visitor Centre.

Since its incorporation in 1991, the GCCS has provided a framework for their participating communities and stakeholders that enable national, provincial, regional and local marketing and industry development and has most recently been guided by the adoption and implementation of the Gold Country 2018-2022 Business & Strategic Plan. The organization is funded through several revenue streams that include membership fees, grants and fee-for-service agreements.

Approximate Annual Budget: $175,000

Shuswap Tourism Business Model: Product: Location:

Department within Columbia Shuswap Regional District and Economic Development All-season outdoor Adventure, RV and touring British Columbia

Shuswap Tourism is a department within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and Economic Development. Shuswap Tourism is a community based destination management and marketing organization (OMO) which assists in tourism development and marketing and promotional services for tourism businesses and operators within the geographic boundaries of Chase, South Shuswap, North Shuswap, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, and CSRD Electoral Areas C, D, E, and F. These services promote the long-term development and marketing of the Shuswap region to increase visitation for recreational, leisure, or business purposes.

Shuswap Tourism is primarily funded through the Municipal Regional District Tax (MRDT) at a level of 2% as well as various grants and leveraged opportunities through DBC. Their annual budget is included in the Economic Development annual budget, however, it does not a stand-alone budget for Shuswap Tourism.

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5.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

As part of the stakeholder engagement process, a Tourism Asset survey was distributed throughout the community and the Nicola Valley with a return of 134 respondents. The objective of the survey was to gather perspective and opinions about the status of the tourism industry in Merritt and to capture observations and ideas regarding the future of tourism development opportunities. In additional a workshop and Open house was held in the community on December 6th, 2018. Email invitations were sent to 30 industry stakeholders and social media and newspaper advertising promoted the event. The objective of the session was to seek additional input on the survey results and to identify the community's awareness and support for opportunities in destination development and growth.

In summary, feedback from the sessions determined there is a range of opinions on what motivates visitors to Merritt and the Nicola Valley as well as the extent of the current product and service offerings however, there is support and recognition that tourism can play a vital role in diversifying the local economy; strengthening and growing the local businesses in return. A complete summary of the survey review, including highlights of comments, is captured in Appendix ii. It is important to note that the statements in the summary represent a cross section of individual opinions and not consensus.

In addition to the workshop and Open House, one on one telephone interviews and in-person meetings were held with the following industry stakeholders as sources of information:

City of Merritt TOTA

Destination BC

Indigenous Tourism Association of BC Nicola Valley Community Futures Vision Merritt Gold Country Communities Society Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce Baillie House/Merritt Visitor Information Centre Thompson-Nicola Film Commission Nicola Valley Explorer's Club Ministry of Forests Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development

Will George, Manager of Economic Development & Tourism Ellen Matthews, Vice President, Destination & Industry Development and Simone Carlysle-Smith, Managing Director Heather Boyd, Manager, Remarkable Experiences and Seppe Mommaerts, Manager, Destination Development Sharon Bond-Hogg, Secretary Manuel Olguin, Business Development Officer & Mae Ketter, CEO Coordinator Amber Papou, Coordinator Marcie Down, Executive Director Meagan Preston, Executive Director Sandy Curnow, Manager Victoria Weller, Film Commissioner Tom Reynolds, Member Greg Hodson


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Marketing and promotion of Merritt and the Nicola Valley is generally scheduled year to year. The Baillie House Visitor Centre is funded in part by the City of Merritt, however, the infrastructure may not meet the continuous demands and expectations of the visitor. The municipality's Tourism Merritt has great initiatives such as their social media platforms, Ambassador program and website, however, there are silos of communication that may confuse the visitor and potential visitor. Breaking through silos is a necessary requirement in order for the destination to be competitive and relevant.

Support and Respect The community and region is home to many industry pioneers who have both broken ground in tourism development and have implemented plans for future development. These product and service providers offer many opportunities for alignment and promotion and provide a holistic approach across Merritt and the Nicola Valley as a tourism destination. The available wealth of knowledge and experience of tourism from professional bodies, advocates and successful tourism industry businesses should be embraced and coordinated in an effective manner.

Product Market Readiness

The City of Merritt TAI is guided by Destination BC's Market Ready Standards, however, this report does not include a value ranking system or assessment on the level of standards of the identified assets. In keeping with the future goal of increasing visitation, the length of stay and the ability to encourage increased spending, consideration should be given in identifying the market readiness of the assets, thereby demonstrating future opportunities.

Destination BC's Market Ready Standards are broken down into 3-categories of "readiness" to assist tourism-related business operators: Visitor Ready: Refers to a business that has all their licenses, permits and insurance in place to operate legally. Market Ready: Refers to a business that markets to potential visitors in the planning stages, communicates with potential visitors year-round, and is ready to accept advanced reservations. Export Ready: Refers to a business that markets to and through travel trade distribution sales channels, understands commission or net rate pricing, agrees to trade bookings and a cancellation policy.

A detailed description of the Market Ready Standards can also be found in Appendix ii.

Wayfinding and signage

Visitor-centric wayfinding and signage has been identified as an ongoing challenge and requires improvements and enhancements.


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2. Review Merritt visitor services programs Number of visitors and demographic and access if model including location profiles of visitors to Baillie Visitor Centre and amenities meet the demands of and statistics from seasonal kiosk and visitors and supporting businesses. Ambassador Program.

Number of inquiries and requests from visitors utilizing visitor services Number of online visitor requests for information

3. Identify opportunities to expand or Increased hosting from the community and enhance facilities that support sport, region will increase visibility to Merritt and event and meeting/conference market the Nicola Valley's natural and man-made segments and their ability to attract and assets, generate additional visitor spending host more regional, high quality activity. and create additional employment

opportunities.

* Some planning activities will need to happen prior to 2021.

City of Merritt Historic Baillie House

City of Merritt Local sport associations Local event organizers


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• Be prepared to set up billing arrangements with the tour operator, wholesale agency or receptive tour operator. • If you plan to pursue group business, ensure you are able to accommodate and adapt to the needs of the market (e.g. tour bus

access and parking, washroom facilities, maximum group size, group pricing, and frontline staff that speak the language of your target markets).

• Carry adequate insurance (discuss this with your receptive operator as sometimes they can add suppliers to their existing policies at nominal cost).

• Provide support (free or reduced rates) for international media and travel trade familiarization tours. • Offer currency exchange rates consistent with industry norms.

Comments: This is the highest level of readiness required to reach overseas markets. Meeting this standard means the operator/facility qualifies for a business listing and is entitled to participate in all cost-shared marketing programs including programs directed at overseas markets and/or the travel trade.


Coldwater Avenue

Replacement of utilities, roadway and sidewalks on Coldwater Avenue were fully designed in 2014. Phase 1 (to Wilson St) was tendered in 2014 and completed in 2015. The first phase was done with the annual funding for infrastructure replacement for roads, water and sewer.

Grant funding of $2.3 million was received for Phase 2 (Wilson St to River St) in 2017. As there was still grant funding remaining at the end of Phase 2 application was made to extend the scope of the project to include Phase 3 (River St to Voght St) in 2018. There is some minor landscaping to be completed in 2019.

The amount below pertains to the 2018 budgeted portion only. The overage is related to the usage of contracted project managers in the absence of the Director of Engineering and the Engineering Technician.

Fund 2018 Budget 2018 Expenditure Balance Outstanding

General - Roads $ 631,435 $ 700,030 $(68,595) Water 403,829 403,829 0 Sewer 532,211 532,211 0

Total $1,567,475 $1,636,070 $(68,595)

UV System

Strategic Priorities Grant Funding was obtained in 2016 for the installation of an Ultra Violet Water Treatment System for the City's water supply. The total amount of the grant was $2,280,000. Early in 2017, it became apparent that the project would be significantly delayed with the departure of the contractor before completion. This meant that the City had to obtain legal guidance, grant funding extensions and retender the remaining project tasks in order to complete the project. The City has been able to access the surety bonding to cover the additional cost of completing the project.

Once all the legal and other issues were resolved, the City retendered the remaining portion of the project. Though the project was substantially completed in 2018, there have been some setbacls with the commissioning of the project, due to the issues of the original contractor and relationships and scheduling with suppliers. It is hoped to be able to complete the project in Spring of 2019. The outstanding balance represents what the surety bonding will cover.

2018 Budget 2018 Expenditure

Grant Funding $1,115,551 $1,819,861

Completed Projects

Balance Outstanding

$ (704,310)

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In addition to major projects listed above, there were 45 projects that were completed during 2018. 15 projects were over budget by a total of $34,445, which equates to 7% of these projects. 30 projects were completed on budget or with a surplus, totaling savings of $219,339 or 20% of budgeted expenditures. Overall, with the completed projects savings realized was $184,894 or 12% of the budgeted amount.

With these savings, it was possible to not incur debt for the purchase of the backhoe and avoid the ongoing debt servicing costs.

~:;~-~~---- ~~~------~- _J __ ~~~-8 :;~~~~ \ _____ Expend~ J_ Outs~=~~~=

_QC>IJJJ>~ter lnfrastructur~ _____ /__ 5Q100QJ_ _____ -~Q_,~~4J__ __ J§l1E3Jf3_

City Hall Sprinkler System/Carpet I 50,600 I 52,5281 ______J1 ,928}J - ---------- ---- --------------------------------i------ --

1 I I I CPORamp and lighting I __ _ 5,697 ! _ _ 4,196 L __ __ 1 ,501j

F;re D~gartme~t Misc E<juipment l ·- 53,113 l _ _ . 50:5261 ~- _2:587 ]

_§QBA Cylingers _ _ I _ _ ~2,035 L _ 20,175J _ __ 1t§§Q J

Pager_ Replacements _______ ___ J _______ 8, 175 J _______________ 7,699 L ___________ 4 76_ I I I

CommunityJ/Vildfire Plan _ _ _ I __ _17,0QQL __ _ ___ J-4,871 _I_ Recycling Facility Removal I 45,479 I 45,479 I

___ 2,129_1 0

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Road Corridor Assessment i 27,717 1 24,994 I 2,723

l~~~:i:j3~~;~;r;:;tF~:~k~~~···1_····-···.~~:::::: 1·· ·-· _1::::: I _ ;6~::-- Irrigation Parks Trailer _ __ __ I 5,_Z_?Q I --~t?11 j __ 4Z_§l_J

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II_---___ 250,000 I 167,410 I . 82,590

I ~~:v <:{~n~~;a~ Vehicle- ----- - -- 20,616 111, - _ 9,973111 ____ J_9&1~--I Accessorl·es

11 I 15,000 i 17,374 I (21374) I

_ Snow_ Removal EquipJllent _________ J ________ 35,828 j_ _ ______ 3_6,660_1 (832) I

1 I -_-2_,4 __ 651 1 Downtown Tree Replacement i 101 000 L 7,535 l

I Bridge Repairs - ~- r~ - :::::: I :::::: I- --- -:~:: I , ~::::::;~:lnJ~ove.=ts. I-= ~oCoQol ..... 20~

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___________ (250)1 I j i I [ Garbage angRecycljrig Cans I 101 2561 8,391 I 1,865 1

Fir Retainir,g Wall _

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lrrjga:~~mprovements ···- --T _-·W:7~~r .. ··- ······- 10,472 ~ _ --· 28(i

.. Mobile Information Kiosk ____ . __ I.~ _ 20,000 i~· . ~- 27,086 _ . 17,086)

Recreation Software _j .... .. 24,806 ~ . .. J0,653 r---- 4, 153

i I I ~~=~~~Jn°J~~~~~ement _ [.___ 16,89.21-~ __ 1.4.,054 __ . _ 2,838

_ Central -··---~-- ----·------·~1._ _______ 169,644.,-·~--· _ 170,74J ________ (1,099)_

::::::::a:~::::o:·-- -1 ---:::~~( --- :!~!1.··-·-···-·· _(2:~~~

~~:c~~~::i:~;:::::~~:enLL .... !~::-1~ _ --::::~~t-~~~:~~: Civi~.Q~r:itr~_Carpeti11_gf"()yer _ L 4_Q1QQQJ __ _?6.,§6~J _J~A31

.- ~~~ij~~~~~sn --~----- ~-- __ J________ 15,0991_~ ________ J 3,414 J ___________ 1,685 ' NVMA Under Floor Heat I I J

Exchanger I . .. 18,798 I . . .. .. 23,145 (4,347)

~~~~ ~~~~~i~tt;1~;~f §ystem -1-~- 14,000 I _ ~- _ 13, 159 I~ -~ 841_

_R~pairs/Upgrades __ J J3, Qf3_7 /_ 141?.2QJ (1, 1§~)

_ Cadet_HaU- Improvements __ I 5,000 I 7,950 I _ (?,9501_] Transit 6 bus benches / 20,000 I 2,895 I 17,105 I

. ::~~~!~~~:~:~l:provements 1---:~~~ ·- ... .2::::: 1-·-· _@,

5:::1 . ljy_(i_rct1J1B~Plcl_c~l"Yl~l}t__ _ _ _ __ J --· ~§19QQJ _ ?0,5Jtl ... ___ 4,4891

I Hospital lsolationValves . . . J . 29,?25 [ 29,634 I (409) I

~~t::~~~~~~~~:~~~i -· •. [ · ... 10:000 r _ ~: 709 1

_ 1.291~

I Program [11

15,000 I 9,923 I 5,077

WWTP Water Service 5,1821 4,9731 209 _____ )__ .. I ,. '' I

57,000 / 51,520 I

1A~7,30!> 1 1131214t1 I WWTP Misc E=quipm~nt . 5,480

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District of Sicamous

446 Main Street P0Box219 Sicamous, BC VOEZVO

February 28, 2019

Chairs of SILGA

T: 250 836 2477 F: 250 836 4314 E: [email protected]

sicamous.ca

Re: Request for support of resolution for 2019 SILGA - Backcountry Closures

Your Worship:

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The District of Sicamous is requesting support for a Council resolution that has been submitted for consideration at the 2019 SILGA convention.

The District of Sicamous Council endorsed the attached resolution on February 27, 2019 regarding Backcountry Closures. Council is concerned that the Province of British Columbia, heavily dependent on our industry, tourism and local economies and ask that these stakeholders be properly consulted prior to any further closures.

Please consider showing your support for this resolution. See you in Penticton!

Regards, DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS

Mayor, Terry Rysz

Attachment - Certified Resolution 19-057

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District of Sicamous T: 250 836 2477 446 Main Street F: 250 836 4314 PO Box 219 E: [email protected]

sicamous.ca Sicamous, BC VOE ZVO LIVE MORE

Certified Resolution 19-057

It was moved and seconded: WHEAREAS the Province of British Columbia depends heavily on Summer and Winter backcountry access to support our industry, tourism and local economies;

AND WHEAREAS flora, fauna and habitat are declining globally, and acknowledging current Federal and Provincial plans that provide an aspiration for recovery;

AND WHEAREAS without a united approach through meaningful consultation and the inclusion of First Nations, all backcountry users, businesses and local municipalities, these efforts will not be successful;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that SILGA request Federal and Provincial governments to place a moratorium on all backcountry closures. Carried {Opposed - Councillor Airey)

Certified a true and correct copy of a resolution endorsed by the Council at its Regular Council Meeting held on February 27, 2019.

Dated this 2ast day of February 2019.

Evan D. Parliament, Corporate Officer

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February 28, 2019


sicamous.ca

The Honourable John Horgan, tvl.L.A. Premier of British Columbia West Annex Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC VBV 1X4

Re: Request for Public Consultation Regarding Backcountry Closures

Dear Premier,

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It is of great concern that the Government of BC has not provided adequate consultation opportunities regarding the closures in the backcountry that relate to the issues surrounding species at risk. Industry stakeholders and the general public deserve a say to their government about this very important issue. Backcountry access is crucial for those who own industry-based businesses, tourism-based businesses, and taxpayers and homeowners in rural BC. The ripple effect of these potential closures could be catastrophic to our economy and to our lifestyle. It is for this reason that I am asking that Government engage with the stackholders about an issue that could deeply affect all British Columbians.

The preservation of healthy wildlife populations is a goal worthy of pursuit, yet a fine a balance must be achieved with concern for the livelihoods of many citizens. Please give British Columbians the consultation that they deserve about this very important issue. Backcountry access fuels our economy and provides immeasurable cultural and social benefits. tvlany opportunities for community building and quality family time are found in the great outdoors, providing mental and physical health benefits to those who answer the call of the mountains.

Please let us work together with this government to explore the best ways to address the challenges that we are facing.


Terry Rysz, tvlayor

cc: Greg Kyllo, M.L.A. Shuswap Mel Arnold, MP North Okanagan - Shuswap Splatsin

SILGA Chairs


446 Main Street P0Box219 Sicamous, BC VOE2VO

February 28, 2019

Chairs of SILGA


sicamous.ca

Re: Request for support of resolution for 2019 SILGA- Gas Prices

Your Worship:

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The District of Sicamous is requesting support for a Council resolution that has been submitted for consideration at the 2019 SILGA convention.

The District of Sicamous Council endorsed the attached resolution on February 27, 2019 regarding Gas Prices. Council is concerned that the entire Okanagan and Shuswap region, heavily dependent on the tourism industry is being negatively impacted by higher gas prices.

Please consider showing your support for this resolution. See you in Penticton!


Mayor, Terry Rysz

Attachment - Certified Resolution 19-056

District of Sicamous T: 250 836 2477 446 Main Street F: 250 836 4314 PO Box 219 E: [email protected] Sicamous, BC VOE2VO

sicamous.ca

It was moved and seconded:

Certified Resolution 19-056

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WHEAREAS the Province of British Columbia has the highest retail fuel prices in Canada;

AND WHEAREAS the entire Okanagan and Shuswap region depends on the tourism industry to support our businesses and local economies;

AND WHEAREAS the District of Sicamous has researched the cost of fuel across Canada, finding when combined, the excise taxes ($0.10 per litre), the provincial taxes ($0.13-$0.15 per litre), and the carbon taxes ($0.0778 per litre and $0.0673 per litre respectively), the difference between BC and Alberta is ONLY approx. $0.025/litre;

AND WHEAREAS at the pump the average retail fuel cost in BC is $1.24/litre. The average retail fuel cost in Alberta is $0.94/litre. That's a difference of $0.30/litre;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that SILGA petition the Province to regulate fuel costs in BC to better be in line with the fuel costs across Canada. Carried

Certified a true and correct copy of a resolution endorsed by the Council at its Regular Council Meeting held on February 27, 2019.

Dated this 2sst day of February 2019.

Evan D. Parliament, Corporate Officer

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