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4512 46 Street, Olds, Alberta T4H 1R5
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ANNUAL REPORT
Edmonton
2015
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Olds
For the year ending December 31, 2015
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Olds
The Town of Olds, population 8,617 is centrally located along the busy QEII corridor.
4512 46 Street Olds, Alberta 403-556-6981 T4H 1R5 www.olds.ca
Olds is a major service centre and regional market for over 42,000 people in Mountain View County. The proximity to Red Deer and Calgary contribute to our continued growth and economic stability. 2
CONTENTS Introduction
Mayor & Council 4 Mayor’s Message 5 Message from the CAO 6 Why Choose Olds 6
Municipal Services & Operations Governance Organizational Structure About Governance
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Financial Services 10-11 Major Accomplishments 10 Funding & Expenses 11 Property Taxes 11 Core Services 12-15 Municipal Improvements 12 Infrastructure 13 Asset Management 13 New Parks & Planters 14 Curbside Recycle Program 14 Planning & Development 15 Support Services 16-20 What are Support Services 16 Community Facilitation 16 Community Events 17 Cemetery 17 History, Arts & Culture 18 Sunshine Bus 18 Nu2U 18 Aquatic Centre 19 Sportsplex 19 F.C.S.S. 19 Municipal Enforcement 20 Fire/Emergency Management 21-23 Highlights 21 Events 22 Regional Projects 22 Emergency Management 23 Planning & Budget Process 24 3
MAYOR & COUNCIL
Councillor Wade Bearchell
Councillor Debbie Bennett
Councillor Rudy Durieux
Elected as Councillor in 2010
Elected as Councillor in 2010
Acclaimed as Councillor in 2013
• Assessment Review Board • Community Policig Society (Olds & District) • Emergency Management/Disaster Services • Inter-Municipal Planning Commission • Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
Alternate for: • South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission (SRDRWC) • Red Deer River Municipal Users Group
• Citizens on Patrol (COP) • Community Learning Campus (CLC) • Emergency Management/Disaster Services • Fire Committee • Inter-Municipal Subdivision & Development Appeal Board • Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
Alternate for: • Parkland Community Planning Services (PCPS)
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• Emergency Management/Disaster Services • Fire Committee • Inter-Municipal Subdivision & Development Appeal Board • Library - Olds Municipal • Library - Parkland Regional • Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) • Parkland Community Planning Services (PCPS)
Alternate for: • Chamber of Commerce (Olds & District) • Community Learning Campus (CLC) • Mountain View Seniors’ Housing
Mayor Judy Dahl Elected as Mayor in 2004 • Emergency Management/Disaster Services • Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) • Intermunicipal Cooperation Committee • Media Editorial Board • Mountain View Seniors’ Housing • Municipal Area Partnership (MAP) • Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Alternate for: • Mountain View County - Steering Committee (Hwy. 2/27 Area Structure Plan) • Southern Alberta Energy from Wastewater Association (SAEWA)
On behalf of your Elected Officials, we are pleased to present the 2015 Annual Report for the Town of Olds. This report contains important information related to Town operations, including a financial overview, highlights, accomplishments, and progress made on Council’s strategic goals in 2015. As Olds continued to see steady population and economic growth in 2015, the need for a Community Standards Bylaw was both timely and prudent. We carried out extensive public consultation and engagement with 434 residents both online and through open houses, community cafes and council meetings. The Town website and social media streams reached over 16,000 people and a video highlighting the project had over 7.1 million views.The Community Standards Bylaw presents a long term vision and strategy that embraces all aspects of our community. As you will see in this report, we accomplished many goals in 2015. From vital improvements to our infrastructure, to opening both a Splash Park and an Off Leash Dog Park, revitalizing the Uptowne core - to hosting community events that the public enjoys (both volunteering at, and attending). The Town’s successes would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of many people: our Council, Committee members, volunteers, partners, residents and our Town staff. Please accept my authentic gratitude for all you do to ensure Olds is a great community to call home. It is a tremendous privilege to serve as Mayor and Councillors and we will continue to work together with staff in the best interests of this community and its residents. Mayor Judy Dahl
Councillor Mary Jane Harper
Councillor Mary Anne Overwater
Councillor Harvey Walsh
Elected as Councillor in 2007
Acclaimed as Councillor in 2013
Elected as Councillor in 2001
• Assessment Review Board • Chamber of Commerce (Olds & District) • Emergency Management/ Disaster Services • Inter-Municipal Planning Commission • Inter-Municipal Cooperation Committee (ICC)
• Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) • Emergency Management/ Disaster Services • Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission
Alternate for: • Citizens on Patrol (COP)\ • Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission
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• Assessment Review Board • Assessment Review Board - Local • Emergency Management/Disaster Services • Inter-Municipal Cooperation Committee (ICC) • Mountain View County - Steering Commission (Hwy 2/27 Area Structure Plan) • South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission (SRDRWC) • Olds Institute Technology Committee • Red Deer River Municipal Users Group Alternate for: • Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission • Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
Message from Our CAO
The Annual Report provides an opportunity for the Town of Olds to highlight initiatives undertaken over the course of a year and is a great resource to help citizens gain an understanding of both the Town’s financial position and how the Town operates. In this report you will find an overview of municipal services and operations for the previous year. It also provides a progress report on objectives and measures Ongoing initiatives such as sidewalk bumpouts, heritage lighting and coloured crosswalk markings continue to add vibrancy to our Uptowne core. Continued investment into recreational parks, local festivals and events, and our trails network set Olds apart from other communities and makes it a special place to live and visit. The Town continues to place significant emphasis on less exciting initiatives as well such as improving our aging roads, water and sewer infrastructure. Major projects undertaken in 2015 include completion of infrastructure replacement on 50 Avenue and 53 Street; corner of 57 Avenue and 54 Street, and increasing our sanitary sewer capacity under Highway 27 at 57 Avenue. We have very dedicated staff and valued community partners who are all very proud of Olds and work diligently to make our community a better place. Together with Mayor Dahl and Council we all share a commitment to providing the best possible service to the Citizens of our great town.
Norman McInnis Chief Administrative Officer
WHY CHOOSE OLDS? physican attraction and retention program. • Olds has an expanding parks and trail system and offers a variety of sport and recreation facilities and programs. • Olds has a thriving Uptowne business sector and is home to local retail and service business as well as big box stores including a Walmart Super Centre, Canadian Tire, Shopper’s Drug Mart and Staples. • Olds is home to the Alberta Junior Hockey League Olds Grizzlys hockey franchise. • Olds hosts music and film festivals in the TransCanada Theatre as well as a variety of arts, culture and heritage programs. • Olds is a short drive to the recreational offerings of the Rocky Mountains including Banff National Park • Olds has strong agricultural roots as well as oil and gas service companies, bio-medical facilities and light manufacturers.
WHY CHOOSE OLDS? Olds is one of the most innovative and progressive communities in Canada, widely known as the “Centre for Agriculture and Industry” and “Gateway to the Rockies”. Olds is located in the heart of south-central Alberta. The community’s central location contributes to the continued growth and economic stability of the community. Olds is known for its commitment to sustainable growth and offers many of the amenities of larger centres. Olds is the hub community in Mountain View County with a drawing population of more than 42,000 people. • Olds has strong residential housing sales and is home to a number of residential and commercial contractors. • Adjacent to the QE2 highway, Olds offers easy access to major cities and international airports. • Olds offers access to rail service through our Canadian Pacific Rail Spur. • Olds is high and dry offering highly serviceable land with adequate and expandable water and sewer services. • Olds Regional Exhibition is one of the seven regional exhibitions in Alberta. Olds features a high volume of agricultural production and quality amenities and events. • Olds is home to internationally recognized Olds College. The college is more than agricultural and excels at applied research and entrepreneurial training. • Olds is home to Public, Catholic and Christian Schools as well as supportive learning programs for children and adults with special needs. • Olds has a well equipped hospital with emergency services, surgical suites, obstetrics, long and short term care as well as a strong Primary Care Network. • Olds is home to a variety of health practitioners and has a strong rural
Everything Olds www.everythingolds.ca is a Business and Community Directory developed by the Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development. This mobile guide provides everything you need to know about Olds including listings for the following: • Community Services • Local Businesses • Where to Eat • Where to Sleep • Where to Shop • Education • Lifestyle • Visiting Olds • Investment 6
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE The Town of Olds is a forward thinking and collaborative municipality that is consistently learning and sharing best practices to achieve innovation and excellence within the public sector. Our organizational structure has undergone changes so
that the services we provide are streamlined. Incorporated changes involve better coordination of manpower, knowledge and equipment to serve the public more efficiently and cost-effectively. Our organizational structure is broken down as follows:
Core Services
Governance
Core Services are led by a Chief Operating Officer and maintains and operates all the hard infrastructure within our community. Core Services include the following: Utilities - Water, Wastewater Trail Network Solid Waste Planning & Development Roads Sportsplex Engineering Parks & Sports Fields Building Codes Cemetery Maintenance Facilities Maintenance
The Chief Administrative Officer acts as a liaison for Mayor and Council providing direction and support to all departments and the organization as a whole. Governance include the following: Chief Administrative Officer Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Communications Strategy and Technology Fire & Police
Support Services
Financial Services
Support services are led by a Chief Operating Officer and along with support staff provide education, programming, engagement and facilitation with community user groups. Support Services include the following:
Led by the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Services Department is responsible for the oversight of financial systems and processes. Financial Services include the following: Assessment & Taxation Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Municipal Government Grants/Investment Management Records Management Collection of property taxes, water, sanitary sewer & curbside fees.
F.C.S.S. Arts & Heritage Facilitation/Not for Profit Groups Nu2U Municipal Enforcement
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Aquatics Centre Recreational Programming Cemetery Administration Janitorial Sunshine Bus
GOVERNANCE About Governance
Public Engagement
Organizational changes have taken place in 2015 in a move toward a better functional structure within the organization. The Office of the CAO is now referred to as Governance. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), as the senior staff member, is accountable to the Mayor and Council to provide leadership to the senior management in the development, implementation and administration of all policies and programs. These policies allow for consistent, clear practices and an appropriate level of engagement for all stakeholders. In October 2015, Council met for a governance retreat. During the retreat, Council developed a new annual budget planning process that includes service plan development and organizational service level reviews. This new process will provide guidance to administration that contributes to budget development in an effective and efficient way. The role of Governance is to not only support Council in their new process, but to oversee, update, and manage all corporate strategic documents, including policies and procedures. With the new process Council has agreed upon, service plans for Council and the organization will be tied to levels of service that will be reviewed by Council.
The Town of Olds is committed to finding ways to connect and engage in conversations that matter and are meaningful. This provides our citizens with opportunities to participate and be informed on progress. What began in October of 2013 has led to the development of a Community Standards Bylaw and a Community Handbook. Extensive public consultation and engagement took place online and through open houses, community cafes, and council meetings. Citizens are encouraged to participate in engagement opportunities and provide their insight. Feedback on the proposed bylaw was compiled and presented to Council for review. Council’s approval of the Community Standards Bylaw and the release of a Community Standards Handbook (a new communications tool) will be forthcoming in 2016.
Human Resources Employees are an integral part of the Town of Olds community. Human Resources and Payroll and Benefits under the Manager of Human Resources continue to support staff and fulfill the Town’s mission which supports a positive environment that embrace innovation and empower people to achieve their full potential. We have outstanding staff that form a collaborative community that are Dedicated, Helpful and Knowledgeable. As of December 31, 2015, the town has 63 full-time employees and 32 part-time or casual employees who provide town residents with administration, water, curbside rollout services, infrastructure services, recreation services and community development. Ensuring the Town remains competitive amongst other Alberta municipalities, a bi-annual compensation review took place in 2015 to continue to be an “Employer of Choice”. With a change in financial reporting systems, employees have moved to a paperless timesheet system that also tracks health and safety training records and professional development. Human Resources has also been supporting the Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission through payroll, benefits, recruitment and training.
Connections Administrative functions continue to work with provincial and federal organizations such as the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities as they relate to advocacy, programs, and peer-to-peer learning. Ongoing relationships with community partners such as: • The Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development (OICRD) • Mountain View County • Olds College • Olds Regional Exhibition • Olds and District Chamber of Commerce allow for Community and Regional Development collaboration and cooperation of community economic development at the local level. 8
GOVERNANCE Inter-Municipal Collaboration Agreement
For the majority of 2015, representatives from Mountain View County and the Town of Olds met to discuss future benefits for the residents of both the Town and the County as it relates to growth, financial realities, planning, services and infrastructure. Protocols through negotiation have been formalized into a progressive Inter-Municipal Collaboration agreement designed to replace the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Olds and Mountain View County that is set to expire in 2016. The MOA outlines many different facets of inter-municipal cooperation, with the goal of re-defining what we consider community. The MOA also outlines how we will handle negotiations, disputes and opportunities over land development, infrastructure improvements, large capital projects, community economic development and other issues that affect this community. Over the next 18 months, a number of sub-agreements on specific services will be developed. Both municipalities have a significant role to play in the success of our shared region and will ultimately share both the risks and rewards of our cooperative efforts.
Economic Development Through Governance and in collaboration with the OICRD, there is a desire for balanced growth in residential, industrial and commercial zones. These areas are supported through community economic development activities to contribute to a desired quality of life for Olds residents. Through site selection processes, regional and international trade missions including India, China and the USA continue to occur. Opportunities are supported by: • Alberta Agricultural Trade • Central Alberta Economic Partnership • Alberta Advanced Education • Alberta Innovates • Economic Development Alberta • Access Prosperity • National Research Council
Communication Everything that the Town of Olds does is relayed either internally for staff awareness, or externally to visitors, residents and the community of Olds through the communications function. Media/public relations, advertising, social media, graphic design, brochures, newsletters, website content, operational updates and more, keep the citizens of Olds up to date and informed. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit www.olds.ca for updated information. 9
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FINANCIAL SERVICES 2015 Major Accomplishments The Town of Olds Financial Services team provides service to the applied to the proper utility, tax, business license or residents of the Town of Olds in the areas of assessment and taxation; dog license accounts, the way that the internal processes of accounts payable and accounts receivable; government grants; the Town are conducted and even how information is found when investment management; records management and the collection of responding the questions either at the front counter or by telephone. property taxes, and utility fees. It also affects the appearance, accuracy and addressing of the utility invoices sent to the Town customers. Although there has been 2015 major accomplishments include: changes to the internal processes, the challenges of learning how • Working with Council and other Town departments, the property tax to use a new system the transition has gone very well due to the rate was unchanged from that of 2012 and 2013. dedication of commitment of Town staff. There have been a few • Council did approve an addition to the tax rate of 2.25% for a special challenges with a very small number of utility invoices and the requisition for a contribution to the construction of 2015 the Splash Park. Property Tax Revenue Split cooperation and understanding of Town customers that have been • The value of non-residential assessment increased 2.0% 2015 from 2014 TAX REVENUE TOTAL affected is very much appreciated by staff. while the value of residential assessment increased from$1.00 of Property Taxes you pay: For9.6% every • An RFP was issued for the provision of a banking services provider. 2014. Overall, the total assessment value increased 7.4% in 2015 to A vendor was selected which required a transition from the existing 2015 Property Tax Revenue Split $1,323,523,620 from $1,232,672,880 in 2014. vendor to a new vendor. This transition was completed in 2015. 2015 Property Tax Revenue Split 2015 TAX REVENUE TOTAL • The total number of taxable properties in the Town of Olds increased 2015 Property Tax Revenue Split • The Town of Olds entered into an agreement with Mountain View 2015 TAX REVENUE TOTAL For every $1.00 of Property Taxes you pay: to 4,066 in 2015 from 4,007 in 2014. 2015 TAX REVENUE TOTAL Regional Waste Management Commission to provide financial For every $1.00 of Property Taxes you pay: • A Request for Proposals was issued for the provision of a financial For every $1.00 of Property Taxes you pay: services for the period 2015 – 2018. Town staff will be supplying software package. The transition to this new software is still ongoing. financial services to the Commission such as invoicing for services, The financial software used by the Town contains, stores and manages paying invoices received, providing financial reports to the all of the financial data used in every aspect of the Town business. Commission Board and its committees and providing assistance in This means that the change in the financial software used by the the financial processes such as budgets, annual reports and banking. Town impacts how payments received by the Town are recorded and Goes to Public & Separate Schools, $0.30
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2015 TAX$0.68 REVENUE TOTAL For every $1.00 of Property Taxes you pay:
Goes to Public & Separate Goes to Public & Separate Goes to Public Schools, $0.30& Separate Schools, $0.30 Schools, $0.30
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Goes to Senior's Housing, $0.02
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Goes totoSenior's Housing, Goes Senior's Housing, Not Supported by Taxes Goes$0.02 to Senior's Housing, $0.02
Property Taxes levied by the Town of Olds include amounts collected $0.02 Goes to Public &The Separate on behalf of other organizations and comprise roughly 33% of each following programs and services are delivered by the Schools, $0.30 property tax bill: Town through the collection of fees for services: • Water and Wastewater services • Alberta School Foundation Fund (Education Taxes) - $3,363,130 • Solid Waste Collection (Curbside & Recycle Centres) (2013 - $3,429,419) Cultural Programs that are funded through the collection of Natural • Mountain View Seniors Housing - $181,228 (2013 - $91,766) Gas Franchise Fees, including: • Parkland Regional Library - $63,833 (2013 - $59,950) • The Evergreen Centre The Town receives a requisition for the amounts to be collected • Mountain View Museum from each organization prior to setting the tax rates. The requisition • Olds Municipal Library Goes Housing, amounts are collected along with the Town’s municipal taxes andtoareSenior'sThe cost of Street Lighting in the Town of Olds is funded through $0.02 then remitted to the requisitioning organization. revenue received from Electricity Franchise Fees. 10
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What are Property Taxes Used For? The Town of Olds Operations Budget is partially funded by tax dollars. Property taxes are used to finance local programs and services such as: • Education & Seniors’ Housing Approximately one third of all property taxes you pay are collected and distributed directly to the Public Education System, and a small portion supports Seniors’ Housing.
The tax rate is the amount paid for municipal taxes per $1,000 of assessment. With the exception of two special levies, the Town of Olds Municipal Tax Rate has remained unchanged since 2012. The proposed increase for 2016 is 1.25%. Proposed 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Basic Tax Rate 5.6125 5.5432 5.5432 5.5432 5.5432 5.3870 Additional Levy - 0.1247 0.1663 Total Tax Rate 5.6125 5.6679 5.7095 5.5432 5.5432 5.3870 and the non-residential tax rates have been: Proposed 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Basic Tax Rate 7.6783 7.5835 7.5835 7.5835 7.5835 7.3698 Additional Levy - 0.1706 0.2275 Total Tax Rate 7.6783 7.7541 7.8110 7.5835 7.5835 7.3698 The additional levy in 2014 was to rebuild the snow removal reserve and the additional levy in 2015 was to help provide funding for the Splash Park.
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The other two-thirds of the Property Taxes collected are used to fund three major service areas. They are: • CORE Services Road Construction & Maintenance Parks & Recreational Facilities Planning & Development • SUPPORT Services Recreational Programming Heritage, Arts & Culture, Library F.C.S.S. (Family & Community Support Services) • EMERGENCY Services Fire Policing Bylaw Town Utilities are fully funded through utility rates, program revenues and utility budgets. Utilities are presented separate from the Town Operating Budget and DO NOT USE PROPERTY TAXES. • Utilities - Curbside Rollout Services, Water and Sanitary Sewer Services
CORE SERVICES 2015 Municipal Improvements Program Every year the Town of Olds has a list of infrastructure improvement items that it would like to see completed. Some of these items will include water mains; wastewater lines; storm water lines; curb/gutters; sidewalks; asphalt paving and street lighting. There may be other items that may need to be included as well to make the town more aesthetically pleasing for all residents to enjoy.
Olds, Bowden, Innisfail, Penhold and parts of the Red Deer County are now all tied in and using this regional pipeline. On July 30, 2015 the Town of Olds was running full capacity down the regional line to the Red Deer Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing Town of Olds Wastewater Treatment Plant was taken out of service. Discussions with Alberta Environment will continue over the next several months to determine the best way to decommission and reclaim the land for future use.
These necessary improvements are vital to the maintenance and upkeep of our town’s underground services that over the years deteriorate. Areas that are noted for upgrading or maintenance can be done in stages and completed over a few years as budget amounts allow and take into account the severity of the maintenance requirements.
Water Line Repairs Approximately 40 water lines were repaired in the community. It is necessary to try and fix these breaks as timely as possible to reduce water loss costs.
Areas covered in 2015 were as follows:
Water Leaks and Detection
• 50 Avenue (50 Street to 49 Street) water, wastewater and storm water replacements. • 53 Street (53 Avenue to 55 Avenue) water and wastewater upgrades. • 70 Avenue South road rehabilitation. • 54 Street (57 Avenue Intersection) water and wastewater upgrades. • Highway 27 wastewater line - cased bored at 57 Avenue
Core Services crews are working diligently to find unaccounted for water loss. An aggressive program to locate water loss and infiltration has been budgeted for 2016.
Uptowne Olds Redevelopment Redevelopment in the Uptowne Olds area included completion of underground service upgrades. This project was done in stages that allowed Uptowne merchants to remain open during construction phases. In addition to the underground services and new asphalt, 11 new streetlights were placed along 50 Avenue, sidewalks were repaired and replaced and a new parking lot on the south side of 50 Street and 49 Avenue (across the tracks) was paved. South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Line & Former Olds Wastewater Treatment Plant The Town of Olds Wastewater Treatment Plant located north on 70 Avenue, saw its “last flush” on July 29, 2015. Wastewater is now being transferred through South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission pipeline to the City of Red Deer Wastewater Treatment Plant. The first Olds wastewater treatment plant was installed in the 1950s. Throughout the decades numerous upgrades were made to the wastewater plant in its current location, north on 70th Avenue. In 2005, the Town of Olds, Consultants and Alberta Environment discussed the best way to upgrade the existing, aging wastewater treatment plant. A decision followed in 2006 to move to a regionalized wastewater system. This regionalized system has upgraded three existing lift stations and added four new wastewater lift stations, an odor management system, and just over 80 kilometres of pipeline. 12
CORE SERVICES Infrastructure ‘Hard’ Core Services are responsible for municipal infrastructure which includes roads, water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, solid waste, recycling, parks, trails, Sportsplex, and sportsfields. Their goal is to protect the health and safety of the community and Town assets while being as efficient and cost effective as possible. These works include: • Managing long range planning and replacement programs for water and sanitary sewer. • Collaborating with the Financial Services Department in developing the Town’s Asset Management program. • Approving external deep utility construction. • Approve Planning & Development permits and liase with Developers. • Managing solid waste which includes garbage, recycling, compost and spring clean up. • Operate and maintain the water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems and the related valves, manholes, catch basins, meters, and pump stations. • Maintain roads, sidewalks, streetscapes, curbs, gutters and boulevards. • Manage infrastructure (street lighting, pedestrian signals, trail network, sign and road markings, and street beautification). • Snow, ice removal; Street sweeping. • Manage and maintain fleet of equipment. • Provide 24 hour on-call emergency response.
Asset Management Asset Management is about physical assets and the services they provide to our community. Managing assets is a major objective for municipalities as one-third of our countries municipal infrastructure is in fair, poor, or very poor condition. There is an increasing risk of service disruption and a need to manage our services by responsibly managing our assets. Our list of assets is extensive and includes, but is not limited to, sidewalks, roads, trails, water and sanitary sewer mains, parks, trail networks, community facilities and equipment, etc. To maintain and plan for future growth, we assess assets annually by tracking condition and functionality, demand, current and future capacities and ultimately generate a list of priorities. A cross functional working group is developing policy and strategies revolving around the future picture of Olds infrastructure that include risk, costs and funding, service levels and service delivery. One component that will also be considered in relation to infrastructure is climate resiliency. 13
CORE SERVICES Curbside Bin Program
New Parks & Planters
Full Single Stream Recycling Added To Blue Bin Recycle Program
Residents and visitors alike welcomed the addition of three new parks to the Town of Olds inventory in 2015.
Off Leash Dog Park
In 2015 all plastics and glass were added to the blue bin curbside recyling program - this translates to a SIGNIFICANT DECREASE in all black bins. Prior to 2015 only #1 and #2 plastics were accepted in the Town of Olds blue bin recycling program. On the chart following you can see that there are 7 different kinds of plastic now accepted.
An “off leash” Dog Park facility was opened in August of 2015. The park is located just west of Olds on the north side Highway 27 beside the Ducks Unlimited Wetlands. There is a large gravelled parking lot which feeds into a chained transition area and 16 acres of off-leash park. Doggie bags, garbage containers and a porta-potty enclosure are on-site. This year round park has been very well received and used by both 2 legged and 4 legged friends. Doggie clean-up is the responsibility of ALL pet-owners, while the town maintains the fences, garbage containers, and porta potties. We do ask that users are respectful and clean up after their pet!
A HUGE SHOUT OUT to everyone in our fabulous community for a job well done in recycling! Our single stream (blue bin) recycling continues to increase in tonnage amounts and this means less solid waste is going to the landfill in Didsbury. Over the last 4 years our single stream recycling has increased from approximately 40 tonnes to 436 tonnes. From 2014 to 2015 we have increased this tonnage by almost 100 tonnes. Our solid waste has decreased during this same time frame from 1482 tonnes to 1196, approximately 286 tonnes less.
Horizon School Playground The new Horizon School Playground was a parent-volunteer led fundraising project. Headed by Parent Council President, Kathy Owens the school community raised $110,000 along with a CFEP grant in the amount of $70,000. The inclusive playground was designed for the specific needs of students at Horizon School, but its unique design meets the needs of varying age groups. Wheelchair accessible structures were built on a non-slip flooring that appeals to anyone with mobility challenges. In addition to students at Horizon School, the playground will give 200 adults with disabilities in the community the chance to enjoy outdoor fitness and fun. The Town of Olds provided support and collaboration as well as getting the ground work in place for the new playground structure.
Our compost materials stay fairly constant and can fluctuate with a dry summer season, xeriscaping and mulching of lawns. BLUE RECYCLE BINS NOW ACCEPT ALL PLASTICS #1-7
What do you mean Plastic #1-7?
If you’ve ever turned a plastic ‘anything’ over to see if there’s a little recycle symbol on the container, chances are you’ve seen a little number in the middle of the symbol. We’ll start out by saying that there are different kinds of plastic. Although it’s ultimately all made from petroleum, different additives are used to give plastic different properties. This little number is indicative of the type of plastic used and therefore, what process it must undergo to be recycled.
Splash Park
ACCEPTABLE BLUE BIN ITEMS INCLUDE:
A new Splash Park opened within Centennial Park on July 11, 2015. The Splash Park was a volunteer driven venture that began in 2014. The park was built from a $100,000 CFEP (Community Facility/Enhancement Program) grant along with a tremendous group of volunteers who fundraised money. Those volunteers along with Town employees put in hundreds of hours to reach the opening deadline. The Splash Park provides endless hours of summer entertainment enhanced by local features such as community based replicas such as a “Town of Olds Water Tower”, “Olds Pioneer Grain Elevator” and farm-based animals that shoot and spray water.
• ALL Plastics #1-7 • Cardboard • Boxboard • Mixed Paper • Metal Food Cans • Glass • Aluminum Foil Please be respectful and rinse out all food residue from your containers! Beverage Containers can be recycled at the Bottle Depot.
Highway 27 Planters 12 new self-watering planters were purchased for the medians along Highway 27 at a cost of $400.00 each (including soil & plants). Self-watering planters were chosen specifically for this location for safety reasons along the main corridor. 14
Recycling Centres Co-op Food Store (5330 46 St) 49 Avenue (across from Tracks Pub)
Olds EcoSite
(Waste Transfer Station)
- on 70 Avenue (north of 46 St / Hwy 27 West)
- operated by Can Pak Environmental Inc. - Hours (subject to change) Mon.-Sat. 9 am to 4:30 pm
Questions? About Garbage, Compost , Recycling, or Missed Bin Pick Up? Call Can Pak Environmental Inc. at
403-556-2871
CORE SERVICES Planning & Development The Planning Department is responsible for the implementation of municipal bylaws and policies related to the planning and growth of the community. Primary responsibilities include land use planning and related policy development, building permit and inspection services, subdivision, rezoning, issuance of development and sign permits.
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Planning & Development provide the following services: • Answering inquiries relating to land development, and receiving applications for various permits. • Review subdivision applications. • Review planning and development applications. • Provide recommendations to Council for land use development applications, public hearings and amendments. • Responsible for approving all building and development permits. • Conduct inspections in relation to the issuance of permits for building and demolition. • Issue Town of Olds Business Licenses. • Work with Municipal Planning Commission to approve discretionary uses within the Land Use Bylaw.
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Building Statistics
2015 Monthly BUILDING 2015 Monthly BUILDING PERMIT STATISTICS - Town ofPERMIT Olds STATISTICS - Town of Residential
Single Detached No.
Value
Duplex No. Units
Value
No. Units
Jan
1
$375,000 0
0
$0 0
Feb
5
$1,395,000 0
0
$0 0
Mar
3
$780,000 0
0
$0 0
Apr
5
$1,350,000 0
0
$0 0
May
2
$570,000 0
0
$0 0
Jun
6
$1,790,000 0
0
$0 0
Jul
4
$1,385,000 0
0
$0 0
Aug
2
$640,000 0
0
$0 0
Sep
4
$1,055,000 0
0
$0 0
Oct
5
$1,725,000 0
0
$0 1
Nov
1
$250,000 1
2
$460,000 0
Dec
Residential Industrial Single Detached Duplex Commercial Multi-Unit Acc. Bldg/Other Multi-Unit
0
$0 1
2
$450,000 0
38
$11,315,000 2
4
$910,000 1
No.
Jan
1
Feb
5
Mar
3
Apr
5
May
2
Jun
6
Jul
4
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
5
Nov
1
Dec
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0 3
0
0
3
38
Value
Value
No.
$375,000 $0 0 $1,395,000 $0 0 $780,000 $0 3 $1,350,000 $0 8 $570,000 $0 4 $1,790,000 $0 8 $1,385,000 $0 8 $640,000 $0 4 $1,055,000 $0 5 $1,725,000 $535,000 4 $250,000 $0 5 $0 $0 1 $11,315,000 $535,000 50
No. Units Value
0
0
0
0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2
Value No.
$0 $0
0 $65,000 0 $136,000 0 $76,200 0 $70,000 0 $116,000 0 $30,000 0 $116,000 0 $39,000 2 $57,200 2 $2,500 4 $707,900
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No. Units Value No.
$0 0
0 0 $0 $0 0 0 2 $90,000 $0 0 0 2 $461,852 $0 0 0 1 $1,600 $0 0 0 5 $684,066 $0 0 0 2 $12,750 $0 0 0 0 $0 $0 0 0 2 $68,145 $0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 3 1 $20,000 $460,000 0 0 3 $30,500 $450,000 0 0 $0 $910,000 1 3 18 $1,368,913
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 7
Value Value
Acc. Institutional Bldg/Other No.
$0 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 3 $58,000 $0 8 $0 $0 4 $0 $0 8 $0 $0 8 $0 $0 4 $55,000 $0 5 $15,000 $535,000 4 $502,000 $0 5 $0 $0 1 $0 $535,000 50 $630,000
No.
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
Value Value
Commercial
TOTALS
No.
$0 0 $0 $0 2 $0 $65,000 2 $0 $136,000 1 $0 $76,200 5 $0 $70,000 2 $400,000 $116,000 0 $0 $30,000 2 $35,000 $116,000 0 $0 $39,000 1 $0 $57,200 3 $0 $2,500 $0 $707,900 18 $435,000
No.
1 7 10 14 11 17 12 10 10 14 10 2 118
Value
Industrial
No.
Value $0 0
$375,000 $1,485,000 $461,852 2 $1,364,852 $1,600 0 $1,487,600 $684,066 0 $1,330,266 $12,750 0 $2,272,750 $0 0 $1,501,000 $68,145 1 $828,145 $0 1 $1,186,000 $20,000 3 $2,821,000 $30,500 0 $797,700 $0 0 $452,500 $90,000 0
$1,368,913 7
$15,901,813
Value
No
$0 0
$0 0
$58,000 0
$0 0
$0 0
$0 1
$0 0
$55,000 1
$15,000 0
$502,000 0
$0 0
$0 0
$630,000 2
SUPPORT SERVICES What are Support Services? Town of Olds Support Services promotes active, healthy living through the provision of a wide range of programs, services and facilities. Support Services encourages community engagement in a variety of special events, cultural and social activities to encourage strong community connections. Support Services responsibilities include: • engaging participation through volunteerism and by leading and reaching out to involve members of Olds community. • facilitating programs and services that are accessible for seniors, children, teens, and families. • building awareness and appreciation for the history and heritage of Olds. • the efficient and effective operation and progamming of the Aquatic Centre. • the planning and development of municipal trails, parks, and cemetery. • offers services of the Office of the Public Guardian in support of the broad spectrum needs in our community. • Family & Community Support Services (F.C.S.S.) funding supports local programs that provide preventative and volunteer services. Those organizations such as: Boys and Girls Club of Olds and Area; Chinook Arch Victims Services; Family School Wellness; Mountain View Communities Adult Learning; Olds and District Hospice Society. • operation of Sunshine Bus service for older population and people with disabilities.
Community Facilitation What is Community Facilitation?
Community Facilitators network and connect community members by encouraging participation, facilitating and seeding discussions. They work to make events and community activities engaging and vibrant. Community facilitation includes skills and techniques to ensure that the community is able to participate as much as possible in all stages of program development. Community facilitators commonly have a deep understanding about the issue or problem around which they are facilitating. Effective facilitators use their understanding of the issue, meeting purpose and expected outcomes along with process skills and tools to help the groups they are working with engage in effective dialogue, understand the information and decisions they are considering and develop plans for group action. The facilitator is often seen as the meeting leader, and in fact does provide process leadership. However the facilitator should always stay neutral on content and actively manage process.
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The Battle of Olds Community Standards Bylaw Engagement Anonymous Good Olds Sunshine Bus Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Volunteer Appreciation Spring Clean Up Week Family Movie Night/Jumpstart Parent Tot Fair Canada Day Summer Program Guide Spay/Neuter Program for Cats Seniors Week Breakfast & Events The Tale of a Town Seasonal Bylaw Campaign Nu2U and Miller Fund Grant Applications Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Volunteer Firefighters’ Recruitment/Appreciation Week/Open House Summer Program Guide Olds Splash Park Grand Opening Olds Dog Park Grand Opening Halloween Howl Oldstoberfest Nu2U Thrift Store Communities in Bloom BBQ & Harvest Festival Olds in Motion - Community Directory Guides Hay City Slam - Skateboard Park Event Olds Community Information & Registration Night Celebrating Community Art: Legacy Bench Program Pathways to Sustainability Conference Public Skating Olds Fashioned Christmas Santa Claus Parade of Lights & Santa Run
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Community Events
2015
Events
Cemetery Since its incorporation in 1905, the Town of Olds has owned and operated the Olds Cemetery, located south of town on the west side of Highway 2A. The property includes 13 acres of active cemetery land and 20 acres of land for future development. The future cemetery has been partially developed with roadways, ponds, trees and concrete grave runners. Approximately 70 plots in the old section remain to be sold, and the Town has begun offering interment and pre-need plot sales in the new section. On average, there are 50 interments in the Olds cemetery per year. Cremation rates continue to increase and a variety of interment options are available, from traditional casket burials to cremation burials in regular plots, family cremation memorials or above ground columbaria. 2015 saw the addition of a fifth columbaria unit, and landscaping work dealing with dying and diseased trees was undertaken. Future development plans for the Olds cemetery present an excellent opportunity to create additional, diverse options for families. 17
SUPPORT SERVICES History, Arts & Culture 2015 saw an increased emphasis on Arts, Culture and Heritage in Olds as a means to celebrate our past, enhance our community in the present and contribute to the sustainability of our future. This resulted in our first official work of public art in the form of a painting by local artist, Elsie Archer, depicting four Municipal Historic Resources. The painting “Firm Foundations” is on display at the Town of Olds Administration Office. In a collaborative effort, staff worked with various heritage stakeholders in the community to launch The Battle of Olds play. Written by local storyteller, Mary Hays, and based on an actual event that occurred in Olds in 1907, this production provided a look at local history through theatrical production. As well in 2015, a workshop was facilitated by Alberta Culture Historic Resources Management Branch for local contractors to learn best practices for working on buildings that are designated as Municipal Historic Resources. Revitalization of our historic Uptowne area progressed with the installation of new light standards, trees and Legacy Benches. The “Legacy Bench Program” was conceived as a kick-off initiative for the Town of Olds Open Space and Trails Master Plan. The creation and installation of customized ‘public art’ benches has generated community involvement and awareness of implementation of the plan, as well as enhancing our Uptowne area and trails system.
Sunshine Bus The Town of Olds is committed to providing services that benefit our citizens. The Sunshine Bus is just one of these many services. Owned and operated by the Town of Olds, The Sunshine Bus is a wheelchair accessible bus service that provides transportation around town for seniors (age 50 plus) and physically disabled persons of any age. The bus runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and residents must schedule their rides in advance. This service allows community residents with mobility issues to continue to live their lives independently.
Nu2U The Nu2U Thrift store sells gently used donated household items. The profits of the store go to community groups who apply and qualify for funds in the form of grants. The dedicated volunteers at the store re-use and recycle as many of the donations as possible. In 2015 the NU2U grant program gave out $29,740.00. Any items donated that are not usable are broken down, taken apart and recycled by the volunteers. The time and effort to sort, and recycle or dispose of the unusable items should be acknowledged as it is this work that prevents a large amount of waste going to the landfill. 18
SUPPORT SERVICES Aquatic Centre 2015 was a busy year at the Aquatic Centre. Red Cross Swim lessons (preschool through to adult) all surpassed expected enrollment - as well as providing swimming lessons to 5 area schools. Advanced leadership courses included National Lifeguard, Lifesaving Instructor Water Safety Instructor and Principles of Healthy Childhood Development were also offered. New original programming (Boy’s and Girl’s Night Out) was offered for young teenagers as well as Red Cross Babysitter training and Junior Lifeguard Club. Public swim, lane swims and aquafit continue to be popular and excellent participation was recorded in these scheduled programs. Staff are also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the water quality at the new Olds Splashpark which opened on July 11th and closed in September. The OAC finished off the year with their annual shutdown which included resurfacing of the pool deck, cleaning filters and general repairs.
Sportsplex The Sportsplex was a busy place in the late winter of 2015. Olds Minor Hockey hosted the Hockey Alberta Pee Wee AA Provincial Championship. The Sportsplex also hosted zone tryouts for Hockey Alberta’s Pee Wee Prospect cup team and Hockey Alberta’s first ever Pee Wee Prospect Cup Challenge. In the Sportsplex, Spring is all about the Olds Stingers Lacrosse Club. They had 5 minor teams and two Jr teams for the 2015-2016 season which kept our dry floor at the arena busy. In late summer the Sportsplex fills with activities from the Olds Grizzly’s annual hockey school, followed by their fall camp and then straight into main camp tryouts to form 2015-2016 teams. Olds College Broncos Women’s team kicked off an inaugural season as our town’s newest hockey team. Minor Hockey and the Figure Skating Club fill both the ice surfaces throughout the winter. The Sportsplex hosted Hockey Alberta’s zone tryouts for the Alberta Winter Games.
F.C.S.S.
Family & Community Support Services
Family and Community Support Services is a program that funds Social Prevention in our community. The municipality receives funding from the provincial government that is matched 80/20 to ensure that local preventative social programs that meet provincial criteria can be supported locally in Olds and area. The F.C.S.S. Advisory Board, consisting of 7 community members, appointed by Council are tasked with the annual review of grant applications and funding based on project eligibility and need in the community. F.C.S.S. contributes to many programs annually that help various groups such as Seniors, Families, Adults, Youth as well as community information. 19
Animal 29% Other 15%
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Unsightly 22%
Noise 5%
Municipal Enforcement The Town of Olds Municipal Enforcement Department contracts a Bylaw Officer to enforce municipal bylaws and employs a qualified Community Peace Officer who is able to enforce not only municipal bylaws but also various Provincial Statutes and Regulations. Infractions can include parking violations; abandoned vehicles; Incident Types domestic animals at large; unsightly premises; snow removal, and noise complaints. A great deal of time is spent investigating, dealing with and resolving concerns from members of the community. Public Education is a key component of our enforcement strategy. Enforcement staff are also actively involved in various community events. They assist with special permits and legislation for special Incident Types events in Olds. Some events Enforcement Officers participated in: Summer Oldstice Canada Day Event Terry Fox Run Oldstoberfest Olds Fashioned Christmas Parade
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Municipal Enforcement & Compliance Continuum
Education leads to Compliance resorting to enforcement actions such as issuing tickets or seeking The ultimate goal is to obtain stronger legal solutions. The ultimate goal is to obtain compliance by compliance by working with the public working with the public and providing education and outreach to the and providing education and outcommunity. reach to the community. Town staff meet with a citizen to review Town staff may meet with amay citizen to review the nature of thetheviolation the violation to advise and advise options on how to nature achieveofcompliance. In situations where options on how to where achievethe complivoluntary compliance is not achieved, particularly ance with the bylaws. non-compliant behaviour is willful, repetitive, harmful to public health or In situations voluntary safety, harmful to Town infrastructure, or harmfulwhere to the environment, it is notcompliance. achieved, likely one or more enforcementcompliance tools is usedisto gain particularly where the non-compliant Tickets for violations will be issued within the guidelines of penalties. behaviour is willful, repetitive, harmful to public health or safety, harmful to Town infrastructure, or harmful to the environment, it is likely one or more enforcement tools is used to gain compliance.
Pub 3%
Noise 5%
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Traffic 26%
Other 15%
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Specific violations are outlined, co-operation is sought, and a timeframe to comply is awarded.
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Majority of citizens comply when they are made aware of a violation.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT Volunteers Spend Hours Training
April 2015 - “Live” fire training.
Training Summary
• New Apparatus Orientation • Public Relations • Dangerous Goods • Pump Operations • Basement Fires • Fire Attack Action Plan • Blue Card Command System • Medical Kit Inventory, • Foam • Traffic Management • Nozzles & Pumps • Ambulance Familiarization • Pressurized Fuel Fires • Pre-Fire Planning • SCBA Use • Building Construction • Firefighter Survival Skills • CPR • Pump Operations • Ice Rescue • Equipment Familiarization • Hoseline Tactics • Fire Behavior • Sprinkler Wedge • NFPA 1001 Level II • Traffic Management, Vehicle X, Hydraulic Extrication Tools (including staging of) • Orientation and Trouble Shooting Pierce 800’ Platform • Dress - Dress and Deportment Protocol Guidelines • Apparatus Placement (first on-scene)
2015 Highlights Training Extensive training is provided to our firefighters that meets standards established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and the Office of the Fire Commissioner. Theoretical training is facilitated in the training room at the fire hall, while practical training often occurs at our fire training facility, which is accredited by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency to offer certified training for NFPA 1001 (standard for structural firefighters), NFPA 1002 (standard for fire apparatus operators), NFPA 1051 (standard for wildland firefighting training) and NFPA 472 (standards for dangerous goods awareness and operations). Not only is this facility used by members of our local department, it also serves fire departments inside and outside Mountain View County. 21
FIRE DEPARTMENT Regional Projects
2015 Events
2015 - Regional Project Summary
Events Summary
The Mountain View County Fire Chiefs continue to meet every (6) six weeks to discuss regional fire services. In addition to these discussions the chiefs work together to purchase essential safety equipment for their firefighters. This past year, the chiefs, with recommendations from a SelfContained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) committee, consisting of two members from each department in the region, worked on the acquisition of uniform SCBA packs across the county.
When Olds Fire Department members aren’t at their primary occupation or with their families and friends, they are usually at the fire hall volunteering their time, not only to putting out fires, but also to events and activities in our community. • Fire Education to schools and a variety of organizations in our community • Hosted/Organized the 2015 Alberta Firefighters Curling Bonspiel • Tours of Station 6 • P.A.R.T.Y. Program
INCIDENTS
(Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth Program)
• International Firefighters Day • Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks • Amazing Race for Olds High School Grade 10 students (team building) • Organized/Participated in the Terry Fox Run • Fire Prevention Week • Olds Fashioned Christmas Parade
2015 Incidents Incidents 2015 URBAN -- 220 220 Total Total URBAN 80 80 70 70
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Thank You
Olds Fire Department would like to thank the members that retired in 2015 for their years of service and dedication.
Captain David Loshny 1994 - 2015
(Retired as an honorary Deputy Chief)
Lieutenant Greg Piebiak 1997 - 2015
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2015 Incidents Incidents 2015 RURAL -- 105 105 RURAL 40 35
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Incidents: Urban, Urban, Rural, Rural, *Other *Other Total Incidents:
2004 - 2015
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FIRE DEPARTMENT Municipal Emergency Management as a region, we are able to access a variety of resources. Each municipality has a designated Emergency Operations Provincial Legislation requires that municipalities prepare a Municipal Centre (EOC), a facility with capabilities to manage the unexpected. Emergency Plan, or MEP, in order to prepare for a natural or man-made The EOC for the Town of Olds is located in the fire hall at incident that affects the community on such a scale that the municipality 5110 – 65 Avenue. must execute special measures to mitigate the situation. Like fire services, continual training is required for the individuals The MEP, which is updated annually, is also used as a document tasked with operating the EOC. Courses such as Basic Emergency to plan and prepare for incidents such as tornados, extreme weather Management, Incident Command System 100, 200, and 300, and events (heavy rain/blizzard), hazardous materials, and large fires that Alberta Emergency Alert training are just a few. Mock exercises may potentially impact Olds and surrounding area. involving the entire region as well as a variety of community Mountain View County, Olds, Sundre, Didsbury, Carstairs, and the organizations occur on a regular basis to prepare for emergency Incidents – Urban, Rural, *Other Village of Cremona make up the Mountain View Regional2015 Emergency situations where the EOC may be required. Management Agency (MVREMA). By working together and cooperating
Municipal Emergency Management
Incidents 2015 - Urban, Rural, Other (21)
Total - 346 Rescue - Misc. Public Service Call Public Hazard - Power line Public Hazard - Fuel Spill / Cleanup Public Assistance Post MVC Fluid Clean-up (Hazmat minor) Odour - Miscellaneous MVC - Mutual Aid Request Inside County MVC - Mutual Aid Outside County Mutual Aid Request - Outside Fire Mutual Aid Request - Fire Mutual Aid - Outside County Mutual Aid - Inside County Motor Vehicle Collision Medical Response - Echo Medical First Response Medical Assist - Lift Medical Assist - Delta Medical Assist - Charlie Medical Assist - Bravo Medical Assist Investigation - Other HAZMAT (minor) Fire - Vehicle Fire - Structure Fire - Rekindle Fire - Misc. Fire - Machinery/Equipment Fire - Investigation FIre - Illegal Burn Fire - Brush/Grass/Rubbish Controlled Burn Alarm - Misc Alarm - Fire Alarm - C0
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September 2015 Olds Fire Department members volunteer to assist the Grade 10 Olds High School 150 200 250 300 350 400 students with their “Amazing Race” team building activity.
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*Other: indicates mutual aid with other departments inside and/or outside Mountain View County
Annual ‘Revised’
Planning & Budget Process In the latter part of 2015, Town of Olds Council expressed their desire to have more influence in the early stages of annual budget and planning processes. They recognize the budget process as Council’s governance responsibility to provide guidance to Administration at a time and in a form that contributes to budget development in an effective and efficient way.
Annually during the 2nd Quarter (April 1 - June 30) • • • • •
Council will work on updating their annual Service Plan. A Program and Services Review will be had by Council. A macro level Financial Forecast will be presented to Council. Council will provide macro guidance to Administration for Budget development. Council will determine the criteria for the CAO’s annual evaluation.
Annually in September
• Administration conducts a peer review of the Draft Budget.
Annually in October
• Council will review the Draft Budget and provide direction for preparation of the Final Budget.
Annually in December
• Council approval of Final Budget.
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