Title
10:30 a.m. Public Hearing Bylaw 2024-15 - Road Closure - Sale - Portions of Sections 20, 28, 29, and 30, 53-4-W5M
Proposed Motion
1. That Bylaw 2024-15 receive first reading.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion to receive first reading. Following the completion of the public hearing and first reading, the bylaw will be forwarded to Alberta Transportation for review and approval.
Purpose
To close a portion of road allowance for the purpose of sale and consolidation into adjacent lands.
Summary
This closure application has been made by TransAlta Corporation and allows for the closure of undeveloped sections of Township Road 534, Range Road 45, and Range Road 44, as identified in Bylaw 2024-15.These road allowances are located within the Whitewood mine area and are a part of TransAlta's reclamation plans for the area as identified in the Whitewood Conceptual Scheme approved by Council in March 2018. TransAlta's intent is to close the undeveloped road allowances and consolidate them into adjacent parcels. By doing this, TransAlta will be able to establish larger connected parcels for planned donation to the Alberta Conservation Association for future recreational use.
An internal Parkland County circulation has been completed with no concerns identified. Additional notifications have been distributed to Alberta Transportation and Alberta Environment for comment.
Historical Information:
A bylaw for the closure of these road allowances previously received first reading in December 2023. Due to an administrative error, the advertising of the public hearing did not meet the Municipal Government Act requirements for road closures and necessitated a new bylaw and public hearing. There have been no changes to the previous Bylaw other than updates to this current date and presentation to Council.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
This request complies with Section 22 (4) and Section 606 of the MGA as well as the County's Road Allowance and Diversions - Sales, Lease or Permitting Policy EN 009.
Financial Impact:
Revenue: Market value for the sale of the road allowances.
Source of Funding: N/A