CARSTAIRS - Council has approved amendments to the rates and fees bylaw as it relates to mobile homes.
The changes came by way of motion at the Feb. 13 council meeting, with Town of Carstairs Mayor Lance Colby and all councillors in attendance.
Chief administrative officer Rick Blair said the change to Bylaw No. 2035 involved schedule C, which outlines rates that apply to both new building and structures and alternatives and repairs to existing buildings and structures.
Development permit fees under the bylaw are based on the prevailing fair market value of construction/project costs (excluding land) and are non-refundable.
Regarding the type of building and/or project, the manufacture/modular home without attached garage building permit fee changes from a flat rate of $225 to $5 per $1,000 construction value up to $1,000, and thereafter $4.20 per $1,000, with a minimum charge of $110.
The manufacture/modular home with attached garage fee changes from a flat rate of $300 to $5 per $1,000 up to $1,000, and thereafter $4.25 per $1,000 with a minimum charge of $110.
Residential garage or accessory building over 144 square feet fee changes from a flat rate of $110 to $5 per $1,000 construction value up to $1,000, and thereafter $4.25 per $1,000, with minimum charge of $110.
“These were amendments to reflect the value of construction instead of a flat fee,” said Blair.
Federation thanks council for RCMP support
In other news from the recent council meeting, council received a letter from the National Police Federation (NPF) thanking mayor Lance Colby for recently sending a letter to the provincial government seeking more information on the proposed formation of an Alberta Provincial Police Service.
“We greatly appreciate yours and council’s ongoing support for the RCMP members that serve your community,” Maryanne King, NPF policy advisor said in the letter.
“It concerns us greatly to see that when the Minister of Justice and Minister of Public Safety’s mandate letter were released in Nov. 2022, both referred to the launch of an APPS, indicating the government’s intent to move forward without due consultation.
“Hopefully the government will be responsible to the concerns and questions raised by municipalities and Albertans as a result of our cumulative efforts.”
Council received the NPF letter as information.
In his recent letter to the province, Colby posed a number of questions, including regarding the hiring of officers with experience in forensics, major crimes, traffic investigations, tactical and general duties.
“From where does the government expect to recruit the 4,139 officers and civilian members,” said Colby, a former police officer.
