agenda regular council meeting 5:00 pm, february 26, 2020

AGENDA

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM, February 26, 2020

Council Chambers

446 Main Street, Sicamous, BC

We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the

unceded traditional territory of the Secwepemc First Nation.

Item Description

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1. Call to Order

2. In-Camera (a) Move In-Camera

Recommendation: THAT pursuant to Section 90(1)(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality, of the Community Charter, Council move In-Camera.

Public Session starts at 6:00 pm. 3. Introduction of Late Items

4. Approval of Agenda

(a) Approval of Agenda

Recommendation: THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for February 26, 2020 be approved as circulated.

5. Adoption of Minutes

4 - 8 (a) Adoption of Minutes

Recommendation: THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on February 12, 2020 be adopted.

Minutes 2020-02-12 REG DRAFT 6. Public and Statutory Hearings

7. Public Consultation

8. Delegations

9. Bylaws

10. Unfinished Business

11. Reports of Committees and COTW

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12. New Business 9 - 10 (a) 2020 Backhoe Replacement

Recommendation: THAT Council direct Staff to enter into a purchase agreement with Inland Group, of Vernon, for the purchase of a 2020 Case 590SN Backhoe Loader for the bid price of $167,130 plus GST.

Staff Report - 2020 Backhoe Replacement 11 (b) Borrowing for purchase of 462 and 466 Finlayson Street

Recommendation: THAT the Council of the District of Sicamous authorizes up to $575,000 be borrowed, under section 175 of the Community Charter, from the Municipal Finance Authority, for the purpose of purchasing 462 and 466 Finlayson Street; and that the loan be repaid within five (5) years, with no rights of renewal.

Staff Report - Borrowing for Purchase of 462 & 466 Finlayson Street 12 - 19 (c) December 2019 Financial Report (for information)

Staff Report - December 2019 Financial Report

December 2019 Financials 13. Correspondence

20 - 23 (a) City of Port Moody - Request for Letter of Support

Recommendation: THAT Council provide a letter of support to the City of Port Moody for their quest to create a National Pharmacare program as an extension of Canadian Medicare with the intent to improve health in municipalities and lower costs for municipal government on taxpayers.

City of Port Moody - Request for Letter of Support

14. Resolutions (a) Select Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee

Recommendation: THAT Council authorize the Select Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee to update their members to be comprised of Councillor Bushell, with Staff representation of Joe McCulloch, Darrell Symbaluk, Jeromy Schuetze and Will Phillips with Councillor Mallmes to chair, and that any four members of the Committee shall constitute quorum, with meetings to take place on Tuesdays at 1 pm on an as needed basis.

24 (b) Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) & Union of British Columbia Municiplaties (UBCM) - Employer Health Tax Resolution

SILGA RESO DRAFT 2020

15. Councillors Reports

16. Mayor’s Report

17. Question Period

18. Adjournment (a) Adjourn

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Recommendation: THAT the Regular Council Meeting for February 26, 2020 be adjourned at ___ pm.

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February 12, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

MINUTES Regular Council Meeting

6:00 PM, February 12, 2020

Council Chambers 446 Main Street, Sicamous, BC

Council Present: Mayor Terry Rysz

Councillor Ryan Airey Councillor Colleen Anderson Councillor Gord Bushell Councillor Bob Evans Councillor Malcolm Makayev Councillor Jeff Mallmes

Staff Present: Evan Parliament, Town Manager

Kelly Bennett, Chief Financial Officer Nikoletta Halasz, Deputy Corporate Officer Amanda Passmore, Communications & Public Affairs Officer Joe McCulloch, Operations Manager Lisa Eimer, Development Services Clerk Paul Backs, Bylaw Officer & Building Inspector Jamie Sherlock, Recreation & Events Manager

Gallery:

2 people

1. Call to Order

The Regular Council meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm with Mayor Rysz presiding. 2. Introduction of Late Items

The Chair requested the late additions of Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program be added at 13(c) and Wastewater Treatment Plant at 13(d).

3. Approval of Agenda

(a)

Approval of Agenda Resolution # 20-31 THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for February 12, 2020 be approved as amended.

Carried

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4. Adoption of Minutes (a) Adoption of Minutes

Resolution # 20-32 THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 29, 2020 be adopted.

Carried 5. Public and Statutory Hearings - None.

6. Public Consultation - None.

7. Delegations - None.

8. Bylaws

(a) District of Sicamous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009, Amending Bylaw No.

980, 2020 Resolution # 20-33 THAT the District of Sicamous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009, Amending Bylaw No. 980, 2020 be adopted.

Carried 9. Unfinished Business - None.

10. Reports of Committees and COTW - None.

11. New Business

(a) Development Permit - 1610 Maier Road

The Development Services Clerk gave an overview of the development permit for 1610 Maier Road. 6:17 pm: Councillor Mallmes departed the meeting due to a conflict of interest. Resolution # 20-34 THAT Council support the issuance of Development Permit No. 20-010-DP for the lands legally described as Lot 1, Section 19, Township 21, Range 7, W6M, KDYD, Plan 30883, KAP71638 with the civic address of 1610 Maier Road for the purposes of constructing a commercial storage building on the subject property.

Carried 6:18 pm: Councillor Mallmes returned to the meeting.

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12. Correspondence - None. 13. Resolutions

(a) Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) & Union of British Columbia

Municipalities (UBCM) - Employer Health Tax Resolution Resolution # 20-35 WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia implemented changes in 2018 to the Medical Services Plan and introduced a new Employer Health Tax in 2019 to replace the Medical Services Plan premiums; AND WHEREAS the District of Sicamous depends on small business infrastructure to support the local economy; AND WHEREAS the Employer Health Tax is placing an increased financial strain on small businesses in Sicamous; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that SILGA and UBCM petition the province to regulate Employer Health Tax costs in order to bridge the gap and create fairness overall.

Tabled Resolution # 20-36 THAT Staff be directed to table discussions in relation to the Employer Health Tax resolution and revisit this item at the next Regular Council meeting so that revisions can be made to the draft resolution.

Carried (b) Finance Committee

Resolution # 20-37 THAT the Select Finance Committee meet at 9:00 am on February 19, 2020.

Councillor Mallmes opposed. Carried (c) Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program Application

6:32 pm: Councillor Makayev departed the meeting due to conflict of interest. Resolution # 20-38 THAT Council support the current proposal of the Eagle Valley Transportation Society to receive an Honorarium of $1,000 per month over a 4 year period, to fund the Eagle Valley Coordinator volunteer position and continue to provide one of the key priorities identified in togetherBC, and the Poverty Reduction Program, in providing transportation to access health care; AND THAT Council provide overall grant management if successful with the proposed application.

Carried 6:34 pm: Councillor Makayev returned to the meeting.

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(d) Wastewater Treatment Plant Resolution # 20-39 THAT Council endorse the letter dated February 12, 2020 of commitment in principle to allow the D Dutchman Dairy to connect to municipal wastewaster services under specific parameters.

Carried 14. Councillors Reports

Councillor Airey Noted attendance at:

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee meeting; and • Board meeting of Sicamous Eagles Hockey Team.

Councillor Bushell Noted attendance at:

• Shuswap Rail Trail meeting; • Recreation Centre walk through; • Sicamous Eagles Hockey Team meeting; • Wastewater Treatment Plant meeting; and • Spring Clean Up/Earth Day meeting with Deb Heap.

Councillor Anderson Noted attendance at:

• Shuswap Watershed Council Planning Session. Councillor Makayev Noted attendance at:

• Meeting with MLA Greg Kyllo regarding Bruhn Pedestrian Bridge & Solsqua Sicamous Bridge; and

• District of Sicamous Development Corporation meeting. Councillor Mallmes Noted attendance at:

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Committee meeting. Councillor Evans Noted attendance at:

• Parkview Elementary School meeting; • Early Years meeting for Daycare Proposal; and • Stated the planning activities were in the works with the Sicamous Okanagan

Regional Librarian for Spring Break.

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15. Mayor’s Report The Mayor noted attendance at:

• Shuswap Roundtable Municipal & Regional District Tax meeting; • Rail Trail funding meeting; • District of Sicamous Development Corporation meeting; • Hockey Academy meeting; • Meeting with MLA Greg Kyllo regarding Bruhn Pedestrian Bridge & Solsqua Sicamous

Bridge; • Stated he was elected to the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust Board; and • Stated Winter Carnival is taking place Saturday, February 15, 2020.

16. Question Period

An opportunity was provided for the gallery to ask questions regarding matters discussed during the current meeting.

17. Adjournment

(a) Adjourn

Resolution # 20-40 THAT the Regular Council Meeting for February 12, 2020 be adjourned at 6:54 pm.

Carried

Corporate Officer

Chair

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COUNCIL MEETING

DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS

Action Report

REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT:

February 21, 2020 Mayor and Council Joe McCulloch, Operations Manager 2020 Backhoe Replacement

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council direct staff to enter into a purchase agreement with Inland Group, Vernon, for the purchase of a 2020 Case 590SN Backhoe Loader for the bid price of $167,130, plus GST. PURPOSE: The Invitation to Tender closed February 3, 2020. In order for the project to proceed, it must be awarded. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The District of Sicamous received four bid submissions. District staff carefully reviewed the bids received. Each bid was ranked based on price, trade-in value (2007 CAT 420E), availability of parts, local service and support, fulfillment of spec requirements, warranty and references. Modifications are required to be able to utilize existing front/rear attachments. Two bidders included these modifications into their bid price. One bidder included the rear modifications into their bid price and provided a separate cost for the front attachments. And one bidder did not provide options or pricing for modifications. We assumed a cost based on the other three. The following table summarizes the bid price.

*Estimate based on other 3 units. Based on a thorough review by staff, the Case 590SN ranked the highest. Therefore, District staff recommend entering into a purchase agreement with Inland Group for the purchase of a new Case 590SN.

Company and Machine Proposed

Bid Price Budget: $165,000

Trade-in Price 2007 CAT 420E

5600 hours

Modifications For existing

attachments Rollins Machinery Ltd. New Holland B110C

$167,600 $40,000 $15,000*

Brandt Tractor Ltd. John Deere 410L

$189,900 $27,500 Built into Bid Price

Finning Canada Caterpillar 440

$195,500 $30,000 Built into Bid Price

Inland Group Case 590SN

$167,130 $35,000 $8,400 Front, Rear built into Bid Price

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Respectfully submitted,

Joe McCulloch Operations Manager

Approved By: Status: Nikoletta Halasz, Deputy Corporate Officer None

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COUNCIL MEETING


Action Report

REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: FILE NO:

February 20, 2020 Mayor and Council Kelly Bennett, Chief Financial Officer Borrowing for purchase of 462 & 466 Finlayson Street

RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Council of the District of Sicamous authorizes up to $575,000 be borrowed, under Section 175 of the Community Charter, from the Municipal Finance Authority, for the purpose of purchasing properties located at 462 and 466 Finlayson Street; and that the loan be repaid within five (5) years, with no rights of renewal. PURPOSE: A Council resolution is required to support the authorization of borrowing under Section 175 of the Community Charter in order to secure financing through the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) of BC. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The 2020 budget deliberations are complete, and it has been agreed to include the capital purchase of properties located at 462 and 466 Finlayson Street within the 2020-2024 Financial Plan Bylaw, which is scheduled for first, second and third readings on March 25, 2020. These lands are to be used for the construction of a 36 unit affordable housing complex. The Financial Plan has the land acquisition being funded by way of short-term borrowing, to be repaid over a five year term with interest at the MFA daily floating rate (which is currently 2.45%). The District of Sicamous currently has sufficient availability within its liability servicing limit to authorize a loan of $575,000 with MFA. The repayment and interest of this loan are to be funded from general taxation revenue, and will result in approximately a 1% tax increase starting in 2021. This debt payment is replacing another short term debt that will be fully repaid in the 2020 year (which is also funded from general taxation revenue). If you have any question please contact me, and I would be happy to provide additional clarification. Respectfully submitted,

Kelly Bennett, CPA, CA Chief Financial Officer

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COUNCIL MEETING


Information Report

REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: FILE NO:

February 20, 2020 Mayor and Council Kelly Bennett, Chief Financial Officer December 2019 Financial Report

RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the report for information purposes. PURPOSE: To provide Council with a summary of the District's Operations for the year ending December 31, 2019 and Financial Position as at December 31, 2019. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Financial Position

• Highlights related to balance sheet accounts at December 31, 2019:

o Cash/term deposits of $1.8 million in unrestricted funds and $11.7 million in restricted reserve/DCC funds;

o Property taxes receivable of $720,290; o Infrastructure grants receivable of $973,097 – this represents receivables from the Province for

the bridge replacement and narrows flood mitigation funded through the Strategic Priorities Fund and sewer meters through the Small Communities Fund;

o Accounts payable of $738,556; o Loan payable balances of $7,582,324 – this represents $100,814 of short-term borrowing for the

purchase of 200 Main Street, $3,415,638 of long-term borrowing for Phase 2 of the sewer collection system extension and $4,065,872 of borrowing for the construction of the water treatment plant.

Attached are summaries of the operating activities for each fund for the year ending December 31, 2019. Overall the revenues and expenditures are in-line with expectations. General Fund Revenues

• Property taxes (net) – This revenue was recorded in May and has been substantially collected. Actual revenue is slightly different than budgeted, due to changes in assessed values received from BC Assessment after the revised roll was complete.

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• Grants – provincial – This grant revenue is mainly comprised of the strategic community investment fund of $382k, the economic opportunity fund of $50k, the Sicamous Narrows flood mitigation grant of $222k along with various other smaller provincial grants.

• Sale of services – This represents various miscellaneous items such as permit and development fees,

library rent, recreational programs, cemetery and other items. Balance is lower than prior year due to a larger than usual revenue of $109k for the use of the fire trucks in other jurisdictions in 2018, with no comparable billing in 2019.

• Licenses permits & fines – This revenue is greater than budget due to additional revenues for building permit fees, parking fines and penalties on late taxes.

• Return on investments – This revenue is consistent with expectations.

• Cost-sharing functions – This revenue was received in August from the CSRD related to various shared

functions.

• Transfer from reserves – This represents amounts transferred from the operating reserve to cover one-time operational expenses.

Expenditures

• General government services – This includes all legislative, administrative, financial and municipal office costs. Overall costs are in line with budget and prior year actual.

• Protective services – This includes bylaw, fire, disaster and building inspection costs. Overall costs are in line with budget and less than prior year. Decrease over prior year is a result of a one-time cost of $130k related to the purchase fire department gear in 2018 with no comparable purchase in 2019.

• Transportation services – This includes all transportation costs related to public works, snow removal,

tree-topping, street sweeping, storm sewers and various other items. Overall costs are slightly higher than budget due to higher snow removal costs, general public works labour, IT costs and road patching. Environmental health – This relates to Mosquito control, in which the expense fluctuates from year to year. Overall costs are in line with budget

• Public Health/Welfare – This relates to cemetery costs which the actual expenses are less than originally budgeted however in line with prior year actual.

• Environmental and development services – This includes all planning and community development

costs. There are multiple projects budgeted to be completed that have just started, resulting in a larger decrease when compared to budget.

• Recreation services – This includes all recreation, parks and special event costs. These costs increased

over the summer months, when most of the events took place and when the District had additional staff working on park maintenance. Increase over budget as a result of increased efforts in these areas during the 2019 year. Some of these additional costs were offset by additional revenues.

• Economic development and marketing– These costs relate to running the Visitor Information Center,

paying for services from the DOSDC and the purchase of branding and marketing materials. Costs are in line with budget.

• Debt repayment – This debt relates to the purchase of 200 Main Street. The debt payments are made

twice a year, in May and November 2019. Last year of debt payment is 2020.

• Transfer to reserves and other funds – The transfers represent amounts to general capital ($74k), general reserves ($690) and water and sewer funds ($485k) to cover debt payments.

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Capital

• General government – Capital expenditures under (over) budget for the 2019 year are as follows:

Building - generator prep $ 4,068 Webcams $ 15,555 Computer equipment $ 5,061 Presentation equipment $ 25,000 Level 3 charging station $ 100,000 Biofuel Facility $ 885,000 TOTAL $ 1,034,684

The generator for the building is substantially complete, with installation to occur in 2020. Several computer upgrades also took place, with the remainder of the projects being moved forward to the 2020 year.

• Land – Capital expenditures under (over) budget for the 2019 year are as follows::

Industrial lot $ 0 Other land $ 248,015 TOTAL $ 248,015

During the year there were 2 land acquisitions. The industrial lot was acquired for $125k and 425 Main Street was acquired for $352k, both within budget.

• Protective services – Capital expenditures under (over) budget for the 2019 year are as follows: Training props $ 4,452 Response trailer & equipment $ 1,718 Building – generator prep $ 20,000 TOTAL $ 26,170

Approximately $17k has been spent on the acquisition of fire training props and $13k on response trailer equipment.

• Transportation – Capital expenditures under (over) budget for the 2019 year are as follows: Public works equipment $ 6,363 Public works service bay $ 175,200 Paving & sidewalks $ 249,040 Solsqua Sicamous Bridge $ 3,799,070 Old Town Bay landscaping $ 15,000 TOTAL $ 4,244,673

A replacement for the 2006 Ford ranger was made in the year. Approximately $190k has been spent on paving, while $610k has been spent on planning and engineering for the Solsqua Sicamous bridge replacement. The remaining items will be moved forward to the 2020 year. of 24

• Parks and recreation – Capital expenditures under (over) budget for the 2019 year are as follows: Beach Park – Floatation Structure $ 36,000 Pathways, trails & parks $ 30,000 Tennis court & multi use area $ 200,000 Entrance sign lighting $ 20,000 Cenotaph $ ( 5,809) Beachpark washroom improvements $ 348,950 Curling rink upgrades $ 350,000 Finlayson waterfront upgrades $ 200,000 TOTAL $1,179,141

Tennis court and curling rink upgrades are waiting for grant announcements, while planning work has begun for Finlayson waterfront upgrades and beachpark washroom improvements. The cenotaph is complete with total project costs of $15,809, which is $5,809 over budget. All other projects will be moved forward to the 2020 year. Water Fund Revenues

• Water revenue – This includes utility and connection fees. Balance is greater than prior year due to an increase in water rates, however less than originally budgeted; therefore, consumption rates will need to be increased to ensure there is enough funds within the utility in order to be self-sustaining.

• Transfer from general fund – This represents amounts transferred from the general fund to cover long term debt costs.

Expenditures

• Maintenance services – This includes administration, Mara system maintenance, hydrant costs and the operational costs of the water treatment plant. Actual costs for the water treatment plant for the year were $307k ($284k – 2018) and in line with budget and prior year actual.

• Long-term debt – Relates to payments on the loan for the water treatment plant and is consistent with expectations.

• Transfer to reserves – This represents amounts transferred to water reserves at year-end.

Capital

• Minimal expenditures occurred in 2019. Sewer Fund Revenues

• Sewer revenue – This includes user and connection fees. Balance is consistent with expectations and less than prior year due to the change in rate structure.

• Provincial grants – These are funds to cover 2/3rds of the costs of installing sewer meters at marina sani-dumps.

• Transfer from general fund – this is to cover debt payments.

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Expenditures

• Sewer services – This includes administration, collection system maintenance and operational costs. Actual costs are higher than budget and prior year due to increased chemical costs for treatment.

• Special projects – This is the cost purchasing 5 sewer meters and installing 3 of them at marina sani-dumps.

• Long-term debt – Principal and interest payments are in-line with expectations

• Transfer to reserves – This represents amounts transferred to sewer reserves at year-end.

Capital

• Minimal expenditures occurred to date for 2019. If you have any questions or would like more detail on the above noted items please contact me, and I would be happy to provide additional clarification. Respectfully submitted,

Kelly Bennett, CPA, CA Chief Financial Officer Attachments: December 2019 Financial Statements

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District of Sicamous

General Fund - Operations

31-Dec-19

Year Year Year

2018 Actual 2019 Actual 2019 Budget Variance %

Property taxes (net) 4,704,581$ 4,811,904$ 4,809,773$ 2,131$ 0.04%

Grants-in-lieu 79,734 103,366 82,482 20,884 25.32%

Grants - provincial government 680,655 700,417 912,650 (212,233) -23.25%

Sale of services 597,805 478,725 403,598 75,127 18.61%

Licenses permits & fines 130,095 121,833 96,138 25,695 26.73%

Penalties and interest on taxes 81,220 90,344 72,651 17,693 24.35%

Return on investments 37,526 32,914 40,000 (7,086) -17.72%

Cost-sharing functions 75,658 92,325 90,635 1,690 1.86%

Transfer from reserves 168,199 138,384 204,000 (65,616) -32.16%

Total Revenue 6,555,473$ 6,570,212$ 6,711,927$ (141,715)$ -2.11%

General Government Services 1,346,435 1,348,519 1,372,028 (23,509) -1.71%

Protective Services 712,659 544,273 588,329 (44,056) -7.49%

Transportation Services 1,169,882 1,210,625 1,147,276 63,349 5.52%

Environmental Health (Mosquito control) 124,273 108,834 121,260 (12,426) -10.25%

Public Health/Welfare (Cemetery) 12,775 14,024 18,222 (4,198) -23.04%

Environmental and Development Services 539,953 668,966 908,576 (239,610) -26.37%

Recreation Services 804,345 798,409 730,470 67,939 9.30%

Economic Development and Marketing 196,748 212,655 213,000 (345) -0.16%

Interest and bank charges 16,494 17,383 9,451 7,932 83.93%

Debt repayment 100,815 100,815 101,000 (185) -0.18%

Transfer to reserves and other funds 1,452,764 1,249,275 1,502,315 (253,040) -16.84%

Total Expenditures 6,477,143$ 6,273,777$ 6,711,927$ (438,150)$ -6.53%

Surplus(Deficit) 78,330$ 296,435$ -$


General Fund - Capital Expenditures

31-Dec-19

Year Year

2019 Actual 2019 Budget Variance %

General Government 55,316 1,090,000 (1,034,684) -94.93%

Land 476,985 725,000 (248,015) -34.21%

Protective services 30,830 57,000 (26,170) -45.91%

Transportation 845,227 5,089,900 (4,244,673) -83.39%

Parks and recreation 16,859 1,196,000 (1,179,141) -98.59%

1,425,217$ 8,157,900$ (6,484,668)$ -79.49%

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Water Fund - Operations

31-Dec-19

Year Year Year


Water revenues 814,892$ 867,955$ 935,617$ (67,662)$ -7.23%

Transfer from general fund 253,828 253,828 253,828 0 0.00%

Interest and penalties 6,293 5,294 8,500 (3,206) -37.72%

Total Revenue 1,075,013$ 1,127,077$ 1,197,945$ (70,868)$ -5.92%

Maintenance services 880,430 760,106 701,662 58,444 8.33%

Long term debt 253,828 253,828 253,828 - 0.00%

Transfer to reserves - 130,000 242,455 (112,455) -46.38%


Surplus(Deficit) (59,245)$ (16,857)$ -$


Water Fund - Capital Expenditures

31-Dec-19

Year Year


Generators - Bayview & CPR Hill (initial works) 3,292 35,000 (31,708) -90.59%

Silversands/Hillier Rd Looping 10,837 100,000 (89,163) -89.16%

Waterline extension - 2 mile 9,011 30,000 (20,989) -69.96%

Chlorine mixer - Owlhead Phase I 12,295 30,000 (17,705) -59.02%

35,435$ 195,000$ (159,565)$ -81.83%

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Sewer Fund - Operations

31-Dec-19

Year Year Year


Sewer revenues 861,961$ 738,916$ 828,043$ (89,127)$ -10.76%

Transfer from general fund 231,435 231,435 231,435 - 0.00%

Provincial grants - 45,905 65,000 (19,095) -29.38%

Interest 7,351 7,231 9,500 (2,269) -23.88%

Total Revenue 1,100,747$ 1,023,487$ 1,133,978$ (91,396)$ -8.06%

Sewer services 487,228 563,848 496,199 67,649 13.63%

Special projects - 68,857 65,000 3,857 0.00%

Long-term debt 231,435 231,435 231,435 (0) 0.00%

Transfer to reserves 450,000 190,000 341,344 (151,344) -44.34%


Surplus(Deficit) (67,916)$ (30,653)$ -$


Sewer Fund - Capital Expenditures

31-Dec-19

Year Year


Pump replacements 62,162 60,000 2,162 3.60%

SCADA upgrades - 42,000 (42,000) -100.00%

Wastewater upgrades - Phase I 6,000 614,280 (608,280) -99.02%

68,162$ 716,280$ (648,118)$ -90.48%

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Moved seconded and CARRIED

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

February

To All BC Municipalities,

On January 14, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of Council, Port Moody City Council passed thefollowing resolution:

WHEREAS the City of Port Moody has recognized and has demonstrated over the pastyears its commitment to the importance of healthy citizens as the foundation of ahealthy, engaged, and economically vibrant community;

AND WHEREAS the over 3 million Canadians, including many in our local communities,don’t take medicines prescribed by their doctors because they can’t afford them;

AND WHEREAS Canada is currently the ONLY country with a National MedicareProgram that does not have a National Pharmacare Program;

AND WHEREAS the risk of having no insurance for medicines is high among lowerincome Canadians which includes the service industry, precarious working, andseasonal workers;

AND WHEREAS studies show that adding a National Pharmacare Program to ourNational Health Care System would lower costs to businesses by over $8 billion peryear, providing Canadian companies competitive advantages in international trade;

AND WHEREAS recent research confirms that these gains can be achieved with little orno increase in public investment;

AND WHEREAS municipal government expenses for employee benefits would besignificantly reduced by a National Pharmacare Program;

AND WHEREAS a national prescription drug formulary would support better qualityprescribing, including reducing dangerous and inappropriate prescribing to Canadianseniors;

AND WHEREAS a National Pharmacare plan is a sound policy, both economically andsocially, the City of Port Moody express its support for the creation of a NationalPharmacare program as an extension of Canadian Medicare, since health andeconomic studies now show that such as policy would improve health in municipalities,give local businesses a competitive advantage in the global marketplace, and lowercosts for municipal government on taxpayers;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Port Moody call on the FederalGovernment to work with the provinces and territories to develop and implement a

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ANDWHEREAS a national prescription drug formulary would support betterquality prescribing, includin reducing dangerous and inappropriate prescribinto Canadian seniors;

ANDWHEREAS a National Pharmacare plan is a sound policy, both economicallyand socially, the City of Port Moody express its support for the creation of aNational Pharmacare program as an extension of Canadian Medicare, since healthand economic studies now show that such as policy would improve health inmunicipalities, give local businesses a competitive advantage in the globalmarketplace, and lower costs for municipal government on taxpayers;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Port Moody call on the FederalGovernment to work with the provinces and territories to develop and implement aUniversal Public National Pharmacare program as one of the first orders ofbusiness after the 2019 election;

AND THAT this letter be fowvarded to all BC municipalities asking to write theirsupport as well.

With the costs of housing, food, and livabilityincreasing daily, having the expense ofmedications adds another burden to peoples ?nancial means. This can mean hard choicesbetween medications and other needs and/or improper use of medications, especially for folksworking in precarious employment sectors. ‘

A recent study found that over 300,000 people had additional doctor visits, 93,000 had to go tothe emergency department and 26,000 people were admitted to hospital - all because theycou|dn’t pay for their medications. That creates a significant burden on the health care system,one that we can alleviate with a national drug plan.

The Pharmacare Program has been an initiative supported by the majority of Canadians.but ithas yet to come to pass despite support from at least three federal parties. Health and wealthinequalities are growing across Canada and impact Port Moody residents, including a growingelder population; British Columbians may be hardest hit by lack of universal coverage, despiterecent changes to provincial drug coverage, as demonstrated in a 2018 cross-institutionalstudy

Port Moody City Council is calling on the Canadian Minister of Health, for the second time, tocreate a Universal Public National Pharmacare program.

Regards

Mayor Rob ramovCity of Port Moody

CC: British Columbia Municipalities

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557Attachment 2

Report to CouncilFrom the Of?ce of Councillor Amy Lubik

Date: December 17, 2019Subject: Supporting Universal National Pharmacare

PurposeTo ask that the City of Port Moody Write to the Federal Government in support of theimplementation of a national pharmacare strategy as a priority following the 2019 election

RecommendationWHEREAS, The City of Port Moody has recognized and has demonstrated over the pastyears its commitment to the importance of healthy citizens as the foundation of ahealthy, engaged and economically vibrant community; and

WHEREAS, The over 3 million Canadians, including many in our local communities, don't

take medicines prescribed by their doctors because they can’t afford them; andWHEREAS, Canada is currently the ONLY country with a National Medicare Program thatdoes not have a National Pharmacare Program; and

WHEREAS, The risk of having no insurance for medicines is high among lower incomeCanadians which includes the service industry, precarious working and seasonalworkers; and

WHEREAS, The studies show that adding a National Pharmacare Program to our NationalHealth Care System would lower costs to businesses by over $8 billion per year,

providing Canadian companies competitive advantages in international trade; andWHEREAS, The recent research confirms that these gains can be achieved with little orno increase in public investment; and

WHEREAS, Municipal government expenses for employee bene?ts would be significantly

reduced by a National Pharmacare Program; and

WHEREAS, A national prescription drug formulary would support better qualityprescribing, including reducing dangerous and inappropriate prescribing to Canadian

seniors; and

WHEREAS, A National Pharmacare plan is a sound policy, both economically andsocially, the City of Port Moody express its support for the creation of a NationalPharmacare program as an extension of Canadian Medicare, since health and economic

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"The time for universal, single-payer, public pharmacare has come,” writes Dr. Eric Hoskins, theCouncil's chair. “This is our generation’s national project: better access to the medicines weneed, improved health outcomes and a fairer and more sustainable prescription medicinesystem.”

This is the unfinished business of medicare, as envisioned by the late Tommy Douglas. AsSaskatchewan’s seventh premier, Mr. Douglas pioneered North America’s first universal, single-payer health care system. Itwould become a cornerstone of Canada’s social safety net and akey pillar of our nation.

We know that a fair society must be one in which every person has the opportunity to succeedand to thrive... we believe that universal, public pharmacare is a necessary step towardsgreater fairness.

The new report demonstrates that every family will save, on average, $350 per year onmedications. It also points out that the average business owner willsave about $750 peremployee. That willopen up capacity for businessesto increase wages, or expand other typesof coverage, including for dental and vision care. It also supports small businesses that ?nd itdif?cult to compete for workers when they can’t afford to offer drug coverage.

Other Option(s)THAT the report dated November 12, 2019 from Councillor Amy Lubik regarding Supporting

Universal National Pharmacare be received for information.

Financial ImplicationsThere are no financial implications related to this report.

Communications and Civic Engagement InitiativesThere are no communications or civicengagement initiatives required by the recommendations

in this report.

Attachment(s)1. Delegation Application regarding Pharmacare from May 15, 2018 City of Port Moody

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As have shown, millions of Canadians are struggling to afford to pay fortheir prescription medications. One study found that nearly a millionCanadians sacrificed basicneeds such as food, and close to a quarter of a million people gave up heating their homes.This lack of affordability is hurting not only peop|e’s health and well-being, but the economic

There willbe an upfront cost, specifically at the outset, but as time goes on, the money ourprovincial health care systems willsave will be signi?cant. A found that over300,000 people had additional doctor visits, 93,000 had to go to the emergency department and26,000 people were admitted to hospital — all because they couldn’t pay for their medications.That creates a signi?cant burden on the health care system, one that we can alleviate with anational drug plan.

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