Squamish

This document outlines the District of Squamish's Ten-Year Financial Plan for 2026-2035. It details projected revenues from taxation, fees and charges, and other sources, alongside comprehensive expenses across municipal services including general government, protective services, transportation, and utilities. The plan also includes a statement of objectives and policies related to funding sources and criteria for permissive tax exemptions, emphasizing monitoring revenue proportionality, sustaining service levels, and maintaining stable tax and user fee increases.

This document presents the District of Squamish's inaugural 2026-2035 Ten-Year Financial Plan, designed to serve as a roadmap for financial strategy and capital prioritization. Guided by existing long-term financial principles and aligned with the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, the plan details the 2026 operating budget, tax revenue requirements, special operating projects, capital projects (including climate change initiatives), utility funds, and reserve continuity. The overarching goal is to ensure long-term financial sustainability while effectively addressing both immediate and future needs of the District.

The council report discusses the 2026-2035 Financial Plan, addressing motions and requests for information from previous workshops. It covers the General Fund Operating Budget, Utility Funds Operating Budget, Special Operating Projects, and Capital Projects. Key topics include pre-committed changes, service level changes, asset management reserve funding strategy, and tax impacts. The report also addresses specific council motions regarding budget items, park plans, and the Council Remuneration Policy.

The meeting included discussions and motions related to the Privacy Management Program. Council received the program for information and considered amendments to the District of Squamish Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 2257, 2015. Council directed staff to provide additional clarity regarding fees associated with the work and its relation to provincial legislation before future readings.

The Mount Garibaldi Cemetery Master Plan provides comprehensive guidance for the planning, design, and financial management of the cemetery's expansion. Driven by rapid population growth and increasing interment needs, the plan addresses national and provincial trends, including the rise of cremation and green burial practices. It outlines a financial analysis to ensure sustainability and proposes a phased concept plan to expand services, enhance existing facilities, and introduce new interment options such as green burial and a scattering garden. The plan concludes with an implementation strategy focused on improving service delivery and managing capital projects.