Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks and Intermunicipal Development Plans with Neighbouring Municipalities

1.                  THAT Bylaw No. 18/024, being a bylaw to create an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement with the Municipal District of Opportunity Number 17, be read a first time.

2.                  THAT Bylaw No. 18/024 be read a second time.

3.                  THAT Bylaw No. 18/024 be considered for third and final reading.

4.                  THAT Bylaw No. 18/024 be read a third and final time.

5.                  THAT Administration be directed to file Bylaw No. 18/024 with the Minister of Municipal Affairs within 90 days of its adoption by the Council, in accordance with Section 708.28 (1) of the Municipal Government Act.

6.                  THAT the Mayor be authorized to send letters to the Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting exemptions from the requirements of section 631 of the Municipal Government Act, as it relates to forming Intermunicipal Development Plans with the following municipalities, as the common boundary is composed entirely of federal and/or provincial crown lands:

(a)               The Municipal District of Opportunity Number 17;

(b)               Mackenzie County;

(c)               Improvement District 349.

7.                  THAT Administration be directed to continue discussions with Lac La Biche County on the creation of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement Bylaw and determination of the need for an Intermunicipal Development Plan.

8.                  THAT Administration be directed to continue to work with Mackenzie County and Improvement District 349 to prepare Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement Bylaws.