Desirée LeBlanc

This bylaw adopts the District of Hudson's Hope's Five-Year Financial Plan for 2026-2030, which details revenue and expenditure forecasts. The plan outlines objectives and policies regarding funding sources, aiming to increase revenue from user fees and utilize Peace River Agreement funding for capital projects while actively pursuing grant opportunities. It also focuses on optimizing property tax rates to align with municipal averages and ensuring a progressive increase across all property classes. Furthermore, the plan includes policies for continuing permissive tax exemptions for non-profit societies that provide community benefits.

This document outlines a strategic plan to enhance community wildfire resiliency by assessing risks and developing mitigation strategies within the Firesmart BC framework. The plan focuses on four phases: education and awareness, supporting residents in taking action on their properties, extending mitigation efforts to district infrastructure and green spaces, and integrating long-term policies. Key priorities include protecting critical emergency response infrastructure, addressing vulnerabilities in community values, and prioritizing fuel treatment in high-risk areas like Barrel Prairie.

This document is an amendment to the District of Hudson's Hope's Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 956, 2025. It updates the financial projections for operational revenues and expenditures (Schedule A) and capital revenues and expenditures (Schedule B) for the period spanning 2025 to 2029, reflecting the current financial strategic direction of the District.

The agenda for the meeting included several key discussions and actions. Delegations involved presentations from the RCMP regarding their Annual Performance Plan and the Lions Club concerning a Grant Application. Significant items included the adoption of three bylaws: the Growing Communities Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 938, the Annual Financial Plan Bylaw No. 936 for 2023-2027 (which included an amendment to fund a new combined Deputy Fire Chief and Bylaw Enforcement Officer position), and the Tax Rate Bylaw No. 937. Staff reports covered a Water Treatment Plant Change Order request to finalize UV Reactor and Rental Clarifier installation costs, an update on the Love Hudson's Hope business directory program, and monthly updates from Public Works, Protective Services, and Recreation. Correspondence addressed receiving information on infrastructure grants, supporting a grant application for the House of Hope Community Church, and referring land transfer documents to legal counsel for the HH Health Care & Housing Society. Old business included updates on the Recreation Facilities Committee and the Water Treatment Plant installation schedule. New business involved approving a grant for the Hudson's Hope Radio Amateur Club.

The agenda for the Council meeting included addressing delegations regarding road maintenance and the RCMP. Key business items covered the adoption of the agenda and the minutes from the October 28, 2019 Regular Council Meeting. Discussions involved the 2019 Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training Grant Application, Bylaw 911 regarding the DA Thomas Road Closure, and various correspondence items. Correspondence included community events concern, updates on Emergency Management Legislation modernization, responses to NCLGA resolutions concerning FireSmart funding and wildfire policies, an application for a retail cannabis outlet, matters related to the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Technical Advisory Committee appointment, acknowledgment of the Go Fund application, receipt of a Certificate of Appreciation from the RC Legion, and communication regarding Caribou awareness month. New business involved following up on the November 2, 2019 Planning Meeting and the Permissive Tax Exemption Request for the Hudson's Hope Health Care and Housing Society, which could not meet the deadline. The meeting concluded with an in-camera session concerning land acquisition/disposition and labour relations.