Title
Metro Mayors Alliance Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Proposed Motion
That Council approve the Metro Mayors Alliance MOU, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the recommendation.
Purpose
To approve the Metro Mayors Alliance MOU in alignment with the Edmonton Metro Region.
Summary
At the July 26th Metro Chief Administrative Officers' meeting, it was apparent that all Councils were supportive of moving forward with the non-binding MOU.
The MOU provides the framework to negotiate and develop the tools to implement the cooperation, coordination and potential combination of the Cornerstones of Competitiveness, and the shared investment/shared benefit approach for regionally significant economic development, land use and infrastructure within the Edmonton Metro Region.
The Chief Administrative Officers will be working with the consultant to put together a framework for the Master Agreement that is to be presented to Councils in mid-October. Once the framework is approved, we believe the Master Agreement will be developed within up to 90 days, and be ready for public engagement and Council discussion in early spring 2017. Costs for development of the Master Agreement are within our current budget.
Once all Councils approve the MOU, a signing ceremony with the Mayors will be held in early October.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Regional Strategy: Parkland County strives to meet the service needs of its residents by being a leader in collaboration with regional partners.
Financial Impact:
Cost: n/a
Source of Funding: within budget