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Annexation presentation September 2013

Annexation presentation September 2013. Purpose of this information session. Outline the annexation process Review City of Grande Prairie’s position Outline County of Grande Prairie’s position Questions. Map of proposed annexation area. Background.

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Annexation presentation September 2013

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  1. Annexation presentation September 2013

  2. Purpose of this information session • Outline the annexation process • Review City of Grande Prairie’s position • Outline County of Grande Prairie’s position • Questions

  3. Map of proposed annexation area

  4. Background • City has filed an annexation application with the Municipal Government Board. • The Board will be holding a preliminary hearing on September 20, 2013. • Hearing will be at 10:00 AM at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Center (GP Inn).

  5. Background • The City is proposing to annex 15,608.98 acres (6,316.73ha or approx. 97 quarter sections) of land from the County. • In 2010-2012 the City consumed 157.58 gross acres of land, which averages out at approx. 52.53 gross acres consumed per year.

  6. Background • As per the end of 2012, the City had 6218.80 remaining developable acres within their existing boundary. • The City maintain these 15,608.98 acres, plus the existing 6218.80 acres within their boundary (total of 21,827.78 acres), will be a 30 year land supply.

  7. Background • This annexation represents a very long term land supply for the City • This makes this annexation special and unique and therefore the conditions must reflect the special nature of the annexation

  8. Annexation application process No General Agreement (landowners and or/ large number of public do not agree Preliminary hearing process Merit hearing process Documentation preparation (done by MGB) Cabinet Approval Process

  9. Application process • There are 3 parties to this annexation that all have equal standing: • City • County • Ratepayers

  10. Application process Preliminary Hearing • A preliminary hearing will be held by the MGB on 20 September, 2013 at 10am. • Meeting will be held in the Salon Ball Room in the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, 11633 – 100th Street, Grande Prairie. • Purpose is to identify those persons wishing to make submissions about the proposed annexation, determine the issues to be raised, establish a document exchange timeline, and set a date for the start of a merit hearing.

  11. Application process • MGB may also issue directives respecting the type of information it expects to receive from the affected parties. • The merits of the proposed annexation will not be argued at the preliminary hearing. • If you plan to attend the preliminary hearing and/or make an oral or written submissions to the MGB, you MUST advise the MGB office by 4.30pm on Friday, September 13, 2013.

  12. Application process • If you have any concerns regarding this proposed annexation, you MUST participate at the preliminary hearing and merit hearing stage. • The MGB will consider a lack of objection or participation from affected landowners as an approval.

  13. Municipal Affairs Contact Richard (Rick) Duncan Case Manager Municipal Government Board (780) 422 8652 Richard.duncan@gov.ab.ca

  14. Annexation process Questions?

  15. Review of City and County Positions • City sees this as meeting their land needs for the next 30 years • County views this as a very long term annexation (special and unique) • The County is looking for conditions that reflect their position that the annexation will give the City land that meets their needs for 80+ years (special and unique)

  16. Taxation transition for non-farmland properties

  17. Taxation transition for farm properties

  18. Triggering Events

  19. Transportation

  20. Transportation

  21. Landfill

  22. Business License

  23. Debentures

  24. Revenue recovery to the County

  25. Other issues • Board orders do not include other issues such as: • Lifestyle issues • Service delivery

  26. Lifestyle

  27. Service delivery

  28. Service delivery

  29. What next… • If you as a landowner supports all or part of the County’s position, your involvement in this process is of utmost importance. • Submit letters to the MGB. • Attend the preliminary hearing. • Attend the merit hearing.

  30. Annexation QUESTIONS?

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