Discussion has been mounting in recent weeks regarding a court of appeal ruling affecting the application of municipal off-site levies. The AAMDC recognizes that our members have a vested interest in this issue and want to assure members that we will be representing those interests.

The Minister of Municipal Affairs has directed his staff to work with the AAMDC, AUMA and Urban Development Institute (UDI) to discuss management of new development costs, and develop recommendations on the identified issues.

To inform this process, the AAMDC will be relying on Resolution 4-11S that seeks an expanded scope for off-site levies to include capital costs for essential service facilities, such as fire halls. Additionally, the paper entitled Building a Highway Network: Who Pays for Highway Improvements as a Result of Development examines a related issue regarding the application of off-site levies for highway access. The AAMDC is also looking at the legalities identified by this recent ruling and how that will shape potential solutions going forward. Progress and updates will be communicated as they become available.

For more information on the Town of Okotoks issue, click here. 

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02 01 12 Developments Concerning Municipal Application of Levies (2).pdf