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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON 2008 Annual Report ln conclusion, 2(N8 wqs a yeor of review, initiation and implementatìon in mony oreqs ol our seruice provision and through the process of the review, Vernon Fire - Rescue could meosure our existing copobilities as ø størting point þr loruord progress. Keeping poce wíth the growing community, increasing population, and unique geog¡aphic and topogrophic conditions presents øn ongoing challenge thot Ve¡non Fire - Rescue Seruices met in 2008 and wÍll continue to meet ahead. Public safety and responder safety remain the number one priorities and looking forward in 2009, Vernon Fire - Rescue Services will continue an excellent level of community service and carry forward the Business Plan project, anticipating implementing a number of operational improvements based on Council decisions for service delivery. lncreased staffing will improve capac¡t¡es for Fire Prevention initiatives and ongoing Operational Guideline reviews will ensure response protocols are current, effective and in keeping with industry standards. Emergency Management Planning and Emergency Social Services will continue to build on regional cooperation, disaster preparedness, public education and readiness for all levels of emergencies, in keeping with the protocols and practices within the Provincial Emergency Program. ]lAZMat Training 22lP a ge 36
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON 2008 Annual Report PTANNING AND BUITDING SERVICES planning and Building Services is responsible for the implementation of municipal bylaws and policies related to the planning and susta¡nable grourth of the community. The Division strives to foster a positive public attitude towards planning and the City's approach to growth management, and actively engages the community in the development of neighbourhood plans and other initiatives. The primary responsibilities of the Division include land use planning and related policy development; building permit and inspection services; subdivision, rezoning and development permit applications; environmental planning; community outreach and transportation demand management initiatives. The Division works with all City departments and regional partners in the delivery of these services. Highlights from 2fXl8 o The City's new Official Community Plan was adopted after two and a half years of extensive community participation and consultation. Significant departmental resources were allocated to this process throughout 2007 and 2008. W¡th an original three year project budget of 5548,500, the project came in under budget at 5464,000. o Development act¡v¡ty was very strong with the City recording 5169 million in building permit values, the highest in its history. 424 building permits were issued in 2008, over half of which were for single family homes. However, it is noted that there were slightly more multiple family units constructed (182) than single family units (148) during the year. o The Environmental Management Areas Strategy, which protects highly sensitive ecosystems ¡n the development process, was adopted. o The Environmental Development Review Group was implemented to coordinate approvals from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Ministry of the Environment with the City development approval process. o Community stewardship events including Earth Day, Rivers Day and the Commuter Challenge were all initiated during 2008. These are annual events held in partnership with community groups, agencies, businesses and other stakeholders. ¡ The Planning, Development and Engineering Services Division was restructured to create a Planning and Building Division and an Engineering Division. Planning and Engineering were subsequently relocated to a building near City Hall, while Building remains at City Hall. Outlook for 2009 With the adoption of the Official Community Plan, a number of policy initiatives must be undertaken in 2009 in order to support the new growth strategy. As there is expected to be a drop in development activity arising from global economic circumstances, it is an ideal time to direct departmental resources to policy development. The priority ¡mplementation items include: ¡ Development of neighbourhood plans for the City Centre District, Bella Vista West and Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre. ¡ Development of policies regarding the annual consideration of Annexations, OCP Amendments and ALR Exclusions. 23lP age 37
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