THE TOWN OF OKOTOKS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, November 27, 2023

8:00 A.m. - 9:00 A.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBER

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

3.

2024 ANNUAL BUDGET UPDATE OVERVIEW

Chief Administrative Officer Elaine Vincent and Chief Financial Officer Ralph Ettenauer will provide a verbal update and overview of the 2024 Annual Budget.

4.

CLOSED SESSION

(This portion of the meeting may be closed to the public if a matter to be discussed is within one of the exceptions to disclosure in Division 2 of Part l of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.)

4.1

Human Resources (FOIP s. 24(1)(d))

4.2

Capital Project (FOIP s. 16(1), 24(1), 25(1)) (verbal report)

5.

BUSINESS

5.1

Capital Budget

The 2024 Capital Budget and Capital Financial Forecast planning tools are presented to Council for approval.

5.1.1

Capital Budget Debate

5.1.2

Capital Forecast Debate

5.2

One-Time Operating Budget

The 2024 One-Time Operating Budget and the One-Time Operating Financial planning tools are presented to Council for approval.

5.2.1

One Time Operating Budget Debate

5.2.2

One Time Operating Forecast Debate

5.3

Okotoks Public Library On-Ramp

New funding requisitions from the Okotoks Public Library are presented as on-ramps to the 2024 Budget.

5.4

Bylaw 36-23 - Natural Gas Franchise Fees

The purpose of Bylaw 36-23 is to provide natural gas franchise fees for 2024 as outlined in the terms of the Town’s existing franchise agreement.

This Bylaw is ready for second reading.

5.5

Bylaw 09-24 - Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw

The purpose of Bylaw 09-24 is to establish fees, rates and charges for services provided by the Town of Okotoks in 2024.

This Bylaw is ready for second and third readings.

5.6

Integrated and Accessible Transportation Policy Amendment

The Integrated and Accessible Transportation Policy PS-A-2.4 requires an amendment to include updated maps and documentation of service levels for the 2023-2024 winter season.

5.7

Arterial Fencing

Arterial and primary collector fencing is aging infrastructure and in need of maintenance and repair to meet the community standards.

5.8

Community Life Policy Amendment

Amendments to Community Life Policy PS-A-2.2 are provided to Council for approval.

5.9

Operating Budget Including Salary and Wages

The 2024 Operating Budget including salary and wages is provided to Council for approval.

6.

ADJOURNMENT