ROADMAP:
Upgrading Municipal Facilities Understanding this important community issue.
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How We Got Here
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The Problem:
Aging Municipal Facilities As a first step, the District identified key challenges: 75% of municipal facilities are at end-of-life Some buildings date back to 1970 (Public Works) Aging facilities cost more to run every year There aren’t enough reserve funds (savings) Creative funding solutions are needed
In 2011, the District of Squamish began tackling pressing issues that had been postponed for decades for various reasons, including lack of investment in planning and budgeting. These issues simply could not wait any longer.
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The Solution: A Master Plan
The District has commenced an unprecedented period of facility analysis, design and construction through development of the Real Estate and Facilities Strategy, and then Master Plan, between 2017 and 2019. This included public engagement on the future of Brennan Park Recreation Centre, fields and lands, which continues to inform that project’s work.
View archive Council meetings: squamish.ca/facilities-planning
What is the REFMP?
Flood hazard management
Technology transformation
infrastructure Aging municipal renewal facilities
The Real Estate and Facilities Master Plan outlines: • What facilities and land investments are needed • When those investments are recommended • Funding strategies to support the investments
How Does This Impact Residents? Squamish residents rely on municipal buildings for safety, day-to-day life, and community activities. We need facilities that are more functional and effective to meet growing needs.
Learn more about the project and see your tax dollars at work.
Prioritizing Needs
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Every facility in the REFMP is important—but we can’t do them all at once. Priorities are assessed by community safety, urgency (building end-of-life) and funding availability. External funding is required to close the funding gap. Facilities that could attract grants, partnerships, sponsorships (Brennan Park facilities, Library, transit) can advance once external funding is secured.
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Day-to-day operations, community safety, emergency response, and legislated services needed to run the town. The first three projects are under construction or in the design phase. • Two Fire Halls (underway) • Public Works Facility (in development) • Municipal Hall
Climate Action Targets
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In 2030, emissions in the District of Squamish will be reduced by at least 45% from 2010 levels, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. New and upgraded municipal buildings will be energy efficient to meet these needs. Learn more: climateactionsquamish.ca
Important community services that the District (or contracted third-parties) must deliver. Engagement with end-user groups, funding exploration and scenario modellng are underway.
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Actioning the Plan
5-Year Financial Plan 2022 and Beyond.
Every year, the District develops a Five-Year Financial Plan that forecasts capital projects, including facility investments. Public engagement on the fiscal plan runs each fall.
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A 10-Year Capital Plan is also now developed to map out projects and funding sources even further out.
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Projects 1-2 years out are mostly finalized
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Municipal Energy and Emissions Plan
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Projects 2-5 years out are accounted for, with room for adjustments based on community input and funding opportunities (like grants and partnerships.)
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Our Funding Reality
Tough decisions, trade-offs, and flexibility are needed—especially with many other major projects outlined in the 10-Year Capital Plan. We must use a combination of sources to fund the REFMP: Phasing, borrowing and external funding will be required.
Total estimated costs: $200M Reserves and land sales: $60M = $140M funding gap (in 2022 dollars) TAX
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• Brennan Park Recreation Centre • Library
Reserves
Borrowing
Land Sales
Taxation
Partnerships
Grants
Sponsorships
Leasing
3.Support
Based on wants and needs, but not directly within the District’s mandate. • Arts, culture and heritage needs • Transit exchange hub or maintenance facility
STAY IN THE KNOW
External
• Stay informed via our social channels and at squamish.ca • Learn about public engagement opportunities at letstalksquamish.ca • Reach out: buildbetter@squamish.ca and council@squamish.ca • Receive weekly e-news: squamish.ca/enews