Title
Bylaw 2021-11 Public Transportation Utility
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2021-11 receive first reading.
2. That Bylaw 2021-11 receive second reading.
3. That Bylaw 2021-11 be presented for third reading at this meeting.
4. That Bylaw 2021-11 receive third and final reading.
5. That Council approve authorization of electronic signature for Bylaw 2021-11 in accordance with Section 213 of the Municipal Government Act.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
To set the utility charge rate to recover 50% of the net costs to deliver transit service to Acheson Industrial Area.
Summary
The Public Transportation Utility Bylaw 2021-11 collects utility charges from serviced lots in Acheson Industrial Area. Following Council's decision made on June 12, 2018 that Parkland County will share the Public Transportation utility costs by 50%, the utility charge in this bylaw are set to collect 50% of the net costs to deliver transit service. The transit service includes one commuter route from Edmonton and an on-demand shuttle service within Acheson. The estimated net cost to deliver the service in 2021 is $439,000. This value accounts for ticket sales projections. The total 2021 Utility Charge is $219,500. This sets the rate at $0.09697 for each $1,000 of assessed value. The remainder of the net costs for transit service in 2021 will be funded through taxation to support the existing businesses in Acheson.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Parkland County Strategic Plan: Pillar 1 - Complete Communities - We recognize the diversity of Parkland's communities, while fostering a united and shared vision for Parkland as a whole.
Guiding Principle 1.2 - We are a region of connected communities, through infrastructure, transit, recreation facilities, trails and technology.
Broad Objective - Investing in, owning, and maintaining infrastructure that supports access to technology, improving quality of li...
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