Title
Lake Wabamun Boat Launch Petition Report
Proposed Motion
That the Lake Wabamun Boat Launch Petition Report be received for information, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
To fulfill the Chief Administrative Officer's (CAO) responsibility to report to Council on the sufficiency of the petition.
Summary
A petition was received by Administration on July 6, 2017, requesting that the plan to construct a new boat launch on the south shore of Wabamun Lake be reconsidered for the benefit of the environment, the Sundance Meadows community, and the taxpayers of Parkland County. The Lake Wabamun Boat Launch Petition is insufficient due to deficiencies in the requirements of Sections 223, 224(1), 224(2)(a), 224(2)(c), 224(2)(d), 224(3)(a), 224(3)(b) and 224(4) of the Municipal Government Act.
Petition Policy C-AD09 allows petitions that do not meet the requirements of the Municipal Government Act to be considered a Petition or Statement of Support that reinforces public participation and communicates the opinions of residents. Under this policy the CAO can direct Administration to take an action on a Statement of Support if they desire. The CAO can confirm Parkland County will not be moving forward with the Sundance Meadows Boat Launch.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Section 224 of the Municipal Government Act provides the legislated requirements for a petition. Section 226 of the Municipal Government Act requires the Chief Administrative Officer to make a report to Council on the sufficiency of a petition.