Title
NSWA's Headwaters Alliance Natural Infrastructure Economic Analysis
Proposed Motion
That Council approve the development of an application for funding to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund, to support the economic analysis of the natural infrastructure in the Modeste Watershed.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
The purpose of this presentation is to ask for a Council Resolution on a motion to approve an application for funding to the Green Municipal Fund (GMF). The GMF is only available to Canadian municipalities and cannot be accessed by a not for profit organization.
Summary
Parkland County has been approached by the Headwaters Alliance and ALUS Canada to hold FCM funding for the economic analysis of natural infrastructure in the Headwaters region. Specifically, the project will support and contribute to a number of the high level planning documents that the County is currently preparing and assist the County’s stewardship programs in accessing new funding related to green infrastructure for project implementation.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
2.1 We effectively pursue and manage economic growth to stimulate new opportunities, increase investment, and diversify our long-term economic base.
3.1 We are a regional leader in setting and achieving high standards of environmental preservation and sustainability in both our own practices, and by encouraging and enabling the practices of our partners.
3.2 We responsibly manage growth to protect or region's biodiversity and the natural environment, while supporting a balance of land uses and strategic development.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $0
Source of Funding: Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund