Title
Agriculture and Community Sustainability Update
Proposed Motion
That the Agriculture and Community Sustainability Update presentation be received for information, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
The purpose of the presentation is to give an overview of the services provided by the department, as well as current projects, key issues in the community, local opportunities and potential challenges.
Summary
The Agriculture Services Department provides a wide array of community services including vegetation and pest management; weed inspection; horticulture; environmental compliance; agricultural and sustainability planning, policy, and extension programming and ALUS.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Agricultural Services Policy: C-AG001
Community Sustainability policies: C-ES01-07, C-CS01
The Integrated Community Sustainability Plan 2017
The Municipal Development Plan 2017-14
Financial Impact:
Cost: $0
Source of Funding: N/A