Title
Bylaw 2023-17 Fire Services
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2023-17 receive first reading.
2. That a public hearing be scheduled on November 28, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Parkland County Center, Council Chambers to hear public comment on Bylaw 2023-17.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed that Bylaw 2023-17 receive first reading and that a public hearing be scheduled.
Purpose
To describe the scope and responsibilities of Fire Services in addition to incorporating updates to current rules in the Fire Permit Bylaw 22-2012 and False Alarm Bylaw 2016-24.
Summary
The Fire Permit Bylaw was last updated in 2012 and since that time, Administration has identified opportunities for improvement to streamline process and incorporate resident and business feedback that has been received periodically as well as a part of the formal public engagement process undertaken during this review. The new bylaw incorporates the purpose of the Fire Permit bylaw (22-2012) and the False Alarm (2016-24) under a single bylaw with an expanded scope to describe the scope and responsibilities of Fire Services.
Historical Information:
The Bylaw review has been ongoing since 2022 and both Council and public engagement sessions were undertaken to communicate proposed changes and seek feedback.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Complete Communities: recognize the diversity of Parkland County's communities, while fostering a united and shared vision for Parkland as a whole.
Responsible Leadership: maintain the public's trust through transparent and fair decision-making, superior service delivery, and effective engagement.
Responsible Leadership Goal 1: To ensure that County Council is supported by a robust and current framework of bylaws, policies, and plans
Responsible Leadership Goal 2: To strive for organizational excellence in delivering County services and programs to residents, businesses, and community groups
Financial Impact: n/...
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