Title
Public Transportation Utility Bylaw No. 2015-36
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw No. 2015-36 receive first reading.
2. That the public meeting for Bylaw 2015-36 be opened.
3. That the public meeting for Bylaw 2015-36 be closed.
3. That Bylaw No. 2015-36 receive second reading.
4. That Bylaw No. 2015-36 be presented for third reading at this meeting.
5. That Bylaw No. 2015-36 receive third and final reading.
Body
Administration Recommendations
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
Bylaw No. 2015-36 authorizes Parkland County to collect a fee from serviced properties as identified in the bylaw to offset the cost of transit service in the Acheson Industrial Area.
Summary
The net cost of transit service to Acheson Industrial Area will be offset by the collection of a fee from the serviced properties as identified in the proposed bylaw. The fee will be imposed based on assessed value of the properties zoned for industrial and commercial land uses as identified on Schedule A of Bylaw No. 2015-36. Council is authorized by the Municipal Government Act to prepare a bylaw for the collection of fees for public utilities as public transportation is identified as a public utility.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
A review of this bylaw was completed by two legal firms prior to first reading.
This Policy aligns with Strategic Policy Section 5.5, Developing appropriate services levels for growth.
Financial Impact:
Cost: 0
Source of Funding: N/A
Other
The Acheson Business Association has been notified of the intention to pursue the fee through this bylaw.