RDCK Board Highlights - August 2024
August 29, 2024
Public Notice Bylaw
The Board adopted the new Public Notice Bylaw. Public notices are generally intended to inform of public opportunities to share their views and/or participate in local government decision making. They are formally required by legislation and include informational documents published in advance of matters of public interests, such as public meetings, elections, annual report on RDCK finances, Alternative Approval Process, assent vote, public hearings, facility closure, and disposition of land. The new bylaw states that all official public notices will be printed in a local newspaper for one week, shared electronically on the RDCK website and RDCK’s Facebook page, as well as posted at all RDCK offices.
Collaboration on affordable housing
The Board provided a letter of support to the Nelson Cares society to support their application to BC Housing for a potential affordable accommodation project to be located on the RDCK owned property, between the Nelson and District Community Complex (NDCC) and 824 Front Street. It is the RDCK’s intent to donate the RDCK lands to be assembled into a single parcel in conjunction with the adjacent City of Nelson owned property. Nelson CARES society would develop the new building and it would contain up to 56 units of housing and an expansion of recreational space at the NDCC. The next step is for Nelson CARES to apply to BC Housing for funding. The preliminary application is due this month and a final one on January 31, 2025.
Community Works Fund Agreement
The Board approved an agreement with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) for the provision of funding to the RDCK under the Community Works Fund for the 2024-2034 period. Community Works Fund supports capital works projects associated with improved environmental performance, greenhouse gas reductions, and improved resilience to the impacts of climate change. This fund has provided a significant portion of funding for both internal RDCK projects and those delivered through external recipients. The RDCK will receive $1,550,730 in funding in 2025.
Director’s Reports
RDCK Directors provide monthly reports outlining what they have been working on. Click here to read the August reports in the Board minutes.
RDCK Quarterly Report
For the latest RDCK Quarterly Report, which details the current projects and initiatives of the RDCK, please follow the link.
Click here to view a print-friendly PDF version.
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