park acquisition opportunities tuesday january 13 okanagan falls seniors centre

Park Acquisition OpportunitiesTuesday January 13

Okanagan Falls Seniors Centre

Establishing a Parks and Recreation Service

• Bylaw 536, 1980 Community Centre construction

• Bylaw 552, 1980 which established the Okanagan Falls Parks Board

• Bylaw No. 1174, 1990 which established the Okanagan Falls & District Recreation Programming, Parks and Facility Maintenance service

• A Parks and Recreation Commission made up of RDOS Board appointed volunteers

• An annual budget serviced by taxation and grants

• Parks and Recreation staffing is provided by the RDOS

Background

Parks and Recreation Service AreaService Area Map

Parks and Recreation Features

Current Parks and Open Spaces

Christie Memorial Park

Kenyon Regional Park

Keogan Community Park

Lions Regional Park

Trail network

Skaha Lake Boat launch

Skaha Lake Dog Park

4 Beach Accesses (Skaha Estates)

4 Beach Accesses (Okanagan Falls)

Community Center

Playgrounds

Water Spray Park

Skate Board Park

Ball Field

Current Amenities and Services

Cricket Pitch

Beach Volleyball

Kenyon House

Recreation programs

Community events

Parks and Recreation Features

Waterfront Park PlanOkanagan Falls

Town Center Revitalization PlanOkanagan Falls

Vintage Views Development PlanHeritage Hills

Park Acquisition Opportunities

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Financing

Funding Formula

Reserves

Electoral Assent

• Bylaw to the RDOS Board– The Board is required to give first three readings to the bylaw(s) and determine method of public assent prior to seeking Inspector of Municipalities approval. Estimated timeline - Board meeting of Feb 5 or Feb 19, 2015.

• Bylaw at Third Reading to the Province– upon third reading, the bylaw(s) are submitted to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval to proceed with public assent process. Estimated timeline - Inspector approval may be 3-8 weeks.

• Assent Vote Process – upon approval of the Inspector, notification and statutory advertising period begins, scrutineer and advance mail in voting opportunity is provided. Estimated timeline – 4 to 8 weeks.

• Bylaw to the RDOS Board – the results of the Assent Vote is returned to the Board and the bylaw(s) are adopted or repealed based on the results of the Assent Vote. Estimated timeline – Board meeting immediately following assent process.

Referendum process

Thank you

Mark Woods – Community Services ManagerPh. 250.490.4132 Fax. 250.492.0063

mwoods@rdos.bc.ca