Title
PUBLIC HEARING
MR (Municipal Reserve) Disposition Part SW-9-53-26-W4M
Recommendation
That Council approve the disposal of part of Municipal Reserve Lot 2 MR within SW-9-53-26-W4M.
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Purpose
The MR disposition of approximately 5.88 ha (14.5 ac) is required in order to proceed with the construction of the new Acheson fire hall in 2012.
Summary
Construction of a new fire hall in Acheson was included in Council's Operating Budget for 2012 and proposed for the subject location. As requested by Community Services, Planning and Development Services is proceeding with the required MR disposition and redistricting of the lands in order to proceed with construction of the new fire hall.
Administrative Position
Administration supports the MR disposition of a portion of the subject lands in order to construct a new fire hall in Acheson.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Related policies and procedures are Municipal Reserve Disposition Policy C-PD16 and Procedure PD-16-P. Parkland County is the applicant in this case. An encroachment is not involved and the existing MR is not within a multi-parcel subdivision; therefore, a petition of support is not required in order for Council to consider this disposition.
Alternative Options
1. Council could decide not to grant the MR Disposition request and subsequently defeat Bylaw No. 04-2012 at 1st Reading.
2. Council could table the MR disposition and request additional information of Administration.