Title
Update on addressing Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station
Proposed Motion
That Committee of the Whole receive this report for information, as presented.
Body
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Administration supports not receiving metals and electronics at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station for a one-year trial basis, effective January 01, 2022, in order to address vandalism.
Purpose:
This report provides updated information to address vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station.
Background:
At the September 28, 2021 Council meeting, Council carried a motion that the addressing Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station agenda item be tabled to a Council or Committee of the Whole meeting in Mid-November, 2021.
Following the September 28, 2021 Council meeting, Administration continued researching options to address the vandalism as well as further engaged with rural municipalities on strategies to address vandalism.
Attachment 1: Preferred Options to Address Vandalism at Kapasiwin Transfer Station identifies the preferred options, as well as advantages, disadvantages and risks.
Attachment 2: Alternatives to Address Vandalism at Kapasiwin Transfer Station identifies alternative actions, as well as advantages, disadvantages and risks.
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.
Parkland County has taken various actions to address the vandalism, including; engaging with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and with Parkland County Enforcement Services. Actions include random after-hours checks, video surveillance at trail entrances, removal of valuables and installation of screens on windows at the site trailer, an...
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