Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Does Vernon have a servicing Plan Updated on a regular Basis ??

City Of Kelowna
20 Year Servicing Plan and Financing Strategy City Council is considering changes to the Development Cost Charge Bylaw to reflect current costs for the provision of arterial roads, water and wastewater services as well as for parkland acquisition. Development cost charges are payable by new developments to assist in these community infrastructure requirements. An Open House will be held on Wednesday November 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers with presentations to stakeholders and the general public at 5:00 p.m.

City Of Kelowna 20 year servicing plan 2005-2020
CITY OF KELOWNA UPDATED 20 YEAR SERVICING PLAN AND FINANCING STRATEGY Effective Jan 1, 2006.


Don Quixote Note:* City Councillors in Kelowna were told Monday that the servicing plan carries a total cost of $753 million up from the $607 million in the present Plan. This translates into a 30% potential rise for development cost charges (DCC's). A single family residential property would see fee increases to $16,300 from $12,331.

The largest components of the $753 million required over the next 20 years are:
Roads $490 million
Parks $103 million
Upgrade of wastewater Plant $80 million Water Distribution System $46 million.

About 60% of the total required ($753 million )comes from DCC's, 20% from direct taxation and 20% from utility charges and provincial grants.

*Most of these figures come from a great article in the Daily Courier on Nov.7 by Ron Seymour on Page A3. http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/ (article not yet web-posted)

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