park acquisition opportunities tuesday january 13 okanagan falls seniors centre
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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• Bylaw to the RDOS Board – the results of the Assent Vote is returned to the Board and the bylaw(s) are adopted or repealed based on the results of the Assent Vote.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