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Addressing Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station
Proposed Motion
That Council receive this report for information and support Administration’s recommendation to include in the 2022 budget deliberations, not to receive metals and electronics at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station for a one-year trial period.
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Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose:
This report provides information to address vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station.
Background:
The Kapasiwin Transfer Station, located on Township Road 533A, west of Range Road 35, is the largest of the rural transfer stations in Parkland County. The Kapasiwin Transfer Station has experienced after hours theft and vandalism for multiple years. The Amisk Acres community has witnessed after hours vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station as well as other illegal activity caused by vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station. Parkland County has taken various actions to address the vandalism, including; engaging with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and with Parkland County Enforcement Services, random after-hours surveillance, video surveillance at trail entrances, removal of valuables and installation of screens on windows at the site trailer, and upgrade the locks at the site entrance.
In 2021, Parkland County and the Amisk Acres Community have worked together, sharing information on the impacts of vandalism on the community, previous actions to address vandalism and collaborated on options to address vandalism at Kapasiwin Transfer Station.
Attachment 1: Options to Address Vandalism at Kapasiwin Transfer Station identifies options and actions, advantages, disadvantages and risks.
Summary:
Addressing vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station by no longer receiving metals and electronics at the transfer station provides the best opportunity for success of the options considered.
Strategic Plan:
Addressing Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station aligns with Parkland County’s...
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