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Lacombe County Council discussed an amending agreement for the wastewater trunk line funding agreement, Lakeview Estates water fluoride system testing, and local growth and sustainability grant funding during the Nov. 14 regular meeting.
Here are the meeting highlights:
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) funding 2024/25 allocations:
Council approved funding for the following community programs in 2025 and ongoing annual funding, pending the yearly review of each program to ensure that the program is operational and continues to be a valuable resource to the community and there is sufficient funding available.
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Alix Family and Community Support Society - $1,500
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Alix Mirror Wellness Supports Society - $18,355
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Bentley Community Services - $13,690
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District - $6,000
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Blackfalds Abbey Centre Camp Curious - $4,000
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Blackfalds FCSS – Seniors Programs - $4,000
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BGC Wolf Creek Lacombe - $2,500
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Eckville and Community Youth Society - $2,000
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Eckville Recreation Board – Summer Camp - $2,000
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Eckville & Area Children’s Playgroup - $2,500
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Friends of Mirror Library Society - $5,400
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Lacombe and District FCSS - $26,125
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Lacombe FCSS (Clive, Mirror, Tees) - $4,000
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Youth Unlimited Central Alberta - $6,000
Council approved funding, on a one-time basis, to the following community organizations:
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Alix Mirror Wellness Supports Society - $10,000
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Bentley Community Services - $2,950
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BBBS - $1,000
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Blackfalds Abbey Centre Camp Curious - $400
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Blackfalds FCSS – Seniors Programs - $1,000
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BGC Wolf Creek Lacombe $1,000
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Clive FCSS - $2,000
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Eckville & Area Children’s Playgroup - $1,000
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Eckville Recreation Board – Summer Camp - $1,000
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Friends of Mirror Library Society - $400
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Lacombe and District FCSS - $2,000
Birch Bay Boat Club Lease of County Municipal Reserve
The staff report regarding the Birch Bay Boat Club Lease Agreement of County Municipal Reserve was received for information. A public hearing regarding the Birch Bay Boat Club’s proposed lease of a portion of Lacombe County Municipal Reserve described as Plan 1320431, Block 8, Lot 9MR (Birch Bay Marina) for a 24-year term was set for 9:00 am on December 12, 2024.
Tees Reservoir Project – Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Grant Application
The County Manager was authorized to submit an application for funding under the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership Grant for the Tees Bulk Fill Station and Reservoir Project.
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Amending Agreement for Wastewater Trunk Line Funding Agreement
The County Manager was authorized to enter into an amending agreement with the Town of Blackfalds for the Wastewater Trunk Line Funding Agreement. The County’s share of this project, $1,321,685.28, will be funded from the Aspelund Wastewater Offsite Levy Reserve.
Lakeview Estates Water Fluoride System
The County Manager was directed to hire Hydrogeological Consultants to complete the drilling of a test well and subsequent studies at Lakeview Estates at an estimated cost of $95,000, to be funded from the Water/Wastewater Reserve.
Local Growth and Sustainability Grant – Blackfalds Broadway Avenue Reservoir Expansion
Lacombe County will provide support to the Town of Blackfalds in its application for Local Growth and Sustainability Grant funding for the Town of Blackfalds/Lacombe County Intermunicipal collaborative and cost-shared Broadway Avenue Water Reservoir Expansion project.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference Attendance
The County will send letters to the FCM with copies to Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), Wheatland County, and MP Blaine Calkins, to express concern with how well the FCM’s focus aligns with the unique needs and challenges of rural municipalities, specifically citing concerns related to the shipment of horses for live slaughter, clean oil, carbon capture, Bill 293, and the beef industry.
Agriculture Service Board Town Hall
Council attended the Agriculture Service Board Town Hall virtually to receive updates related to initiatives of the Provincial Agriculture Service Board and the Assistant Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.
The next regular Lacombe County Council meeting is scheduled for Nov. 28 at 9 a.m.
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