The Council discussed an update on the Municipal Energy Manager Program, specifically focusing on Project Implementation Funding (PIF) and financial recovery milestones. Approval was granted for the updated Grants to Organizations Policy. Council authorized the payment of the Town's share for a rail crossing warning system at the 100th Avenue crossing. Additionally, funding was reallocated from the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade project to complete a Sanitary Sewer Management Master Plan, and the emergency replacement of the Uninterruptible Power Supply system at the Water Treatment Plant was approved.
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Peace River Town Council Governance And Priorities Committee Meeting
The committee discussed capital projects, including updates for the Baytex Energy Centre-Canadian Natural Field House, and reviewed transportation options, such as the Taxi Pass Program and potential transit models. A proposed Housing Development Grant Program was introduced to encourage residential development, alongside a Residential Development Tax Incentive Bylaw to provide property tax exemptions for new residential builds. The meeting also included preparations for the upcoming 2026 Organizational Meeting of Council, including the review of committee appointments and the process for appointing a Deputy Mayor.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Peace River Town Council Governance and Priorities Committee Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed proposed updates to the Grants to Organizations Policy, including adjustments to intake periods. Additional discussion items included an update on the Wayfinding Project, the results of the auction of tangible capital assets, residential development incentive options, and a proposed amendment to the staffing structure regarding the Assistant CAO position. The committee also received reports on protective services, development, and capital projects, and prepared for a closed session regarding the MMSA Level of Service Report and regional intermunicipal collaboration framework negotiations.
