Annual Report - Cariboo Regional District

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2008
Annual
Report
WILLIAMS LAKE • 100 MILE HOUSE • QUESNEL • WELLS
CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 2008
A Message from the Chair
On behalf of the Cariboo Regional District, welcome to our 2008 annual report. I
hope this document and future editions will help to demonstrate to our residents
what we accomplish each year and how we strive to meet your needs. Looking
back over the past year, our region can be proud of its achievements especially in
light of some of the unexpected challenges that arose along the way.
The newly elected officials that make up the CRD's Board of Directors, and staff
members have successfully adapted to the changes over the past year and have
been able to maintain the strategic course for the CRD. 2009 marks my first term
as Chair of the Cariboo Regional District, and I look forward to serving you in this
capacity.
Exploring new and improving existing partnership opportunities, enhancing
services, public consultation and responding to residents' needs is what building
this region is all about. Our organization will endeavour to respond to community
and residents' needs and thereby achieve our goal of Building Communities Together.
We trust you will find the Cariboo Regional District's 2008 Annual Report interesting and informative.
Yours truly,
Al Richmond
Chair Al Richmond
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A Message from the
Chief Administrative Officer
Thank you for taking the time to read our 2008 Annual Report. By
providing both your local elected officials and CRD staff with your insight
and perspective, the Cariboo Regional District will be able to ensure that
the services residents need and want are those that move forward.
2008 was another busy year for the Regional District, which saw the
continuation and development of a series of strategic planning sessions
between the Cariboo Regional District Board and the four municipal
councils. Among its strategic priorities, the joint body adopted a report
entitled “Strong Regions Grow Strong, Sustainable Communities”. That
report sets forward a number of initiatives the elected leaders are
pursuing with senior government to ensure that the Cariboo Chilcotin remains a strong and vibrant region.
The elected officials and staff from the five local governments serving our region are committed to working
together to streamline service delivery and ensure you receive the greatest value for your tax dollar.
2008 also saw a number of new Directors elected to the CRD Board in the November 15 civic elections. The new
and returning elected officials have been working hard to ensure continuity for our residents throughout this
period of political, economic and environmental transition. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation
to the staff for their dedication, support and commitment to working with our elected leaders to deliver the
best possible service to you, our customers.
2008 saw the beginning of perhaps the most substantive economic downturn that many of us will see in our
lives. In the days to come, it will be even more critical that governments at the local level work in cooperation
with our taxpayers, large and small, to ensure that we meet each challenge together and that we have the
commitment and resiliency to adapt quickly to the needs of our constituents, and our communities.
Once again, I sincerely hope that this report is informative and useful to everyone. On behalf of the CRD Board
and staff, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to serving you in 2009 and in the years to
come.
Janis Bell
CAO, Cariboo Regional District
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A Message from the
Chief Financial Officer
The Cariboo Regional District strives to provide relevant, cost effective
services to residents of the region. In 2008 we were able to provide good
fiscal management, ending the year with increases to capital reserves for
future capital purchases and avoid temporary borrowing to get us
through until we received the taxation revenue from the Province in
August.
In general, new services are introduced with the assent of the taxpayers.
Only the residents within the benefitting service area are taxed for the
service. In 2008, several new services were introduced, such as
contributions for the North Cariboo Handy Dart service, North Cariboo
Transit service, North Cariboo Highway Rescue and North Cariboo Search
and Rescue. In addition, two new community hall services were introduced; one for Area F to support the
Likely, Horsefly, Big Lake, Miocene and 150 Mile community halls and the second for the 108 Mile community
hall.
Inflation continues to impact our budgets, however, rather than impose an overall increase to all budgets we
identify specific inflationary factors and apply those to individual line items. In 2008, inflationary factors
included wages, benefits, fuel, insurance, and travel costs. Most budgets are only increased by these minimal
inflationary pressures. However, two budgets experienced higher increases as a result of service delivery
challenges. The first is solid waste management. Costs associated with the management of wood waste,
continue to rise; partly as a result of increased wood waste and higher fuel costs. The second budget is 9-1-1
Emergency Telephone services. In 2008, the boundaries were adjusted to reflect the inclusion of the North
Cariboo in the CRD's service area. Historically, 9-1-1 service to the North Cariboo was provided directly by the
Regional District of Fraser Fort George. With the boundary amendment, the CRD now is responsible for the
service to the whole region. 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone service is provided by a third party through contract
and costs for providing the service increased for 2008. Staff is committed to researching cost effective ways to
provide services to ensure that the tax payers are getting good value for their tax dollars.
This year's annual report provides graphs with three years comparative information. Each graph shows
information for 2006, 2007 and 2008 to demonstrate the trends, both financial and statistical, for our
departments. Also, we have highlighted accomplishments achieved during the year.
We hope you find this annual report easy to read and informative.
Lynn Paterson
CFO, Cariboo Regional District
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Cariboo Regional District Map
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The Cariboo Regional District was established in 1968. It is
comprised of 12 electoral areas; A through L and four member
municipalities; Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and
Wells. The CRD serves an estimated 62,000 residents and
covers an area of 80,000 square kilometers.
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Table of Contents
About the CRD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Building Communities Together. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Leveraging Your Tax Dollars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Looking Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Looking Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Communicating with our Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District. . . . . . . . . . . 16
2008 Departmental Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Administration & Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electoral Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Solid Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Water & Sewer Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Invasive Plant Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Central Cariboo Recreation & Leisure Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
North Cariboo Recreation & Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
South Cariboo Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Community Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
108 Greenbelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Kersley Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Airports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Planning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bylaw Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Protective Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Building Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Other Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Audited Financial Statements 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Our
Mission
Statement
L
SOC
IA
orking in partnership
with communities large
and small, to make the
Cariboo Chilcotin a socially,
economically and
environmentally desirable
region to live, work
and play.
NTAL
ME
W
N
RO
EN
VI
Our Values
Honesty
Fiscal Responsibility
Accountability
Responsive
Environmental Sustainability
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About the CRD
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) was
established in 1968 and currently provides over
100 services to residents across the region.
There are formal relationships that exist between the CRD and its member municipalities.
An elected official from each member municipality is appointed to sit as a member of the
Regional District Board. The Regional District and its municipal partners recognize the
advantages of regional collaboration and the benefits of cooperative government service
delivery.
Regional Districts, as part of British Columbia's system of local government, serve the
following purposes:
They are the local governments for their unincorporated electoral areas;
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They provide the political and administrative frameworks necessary for combinations of
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municipalities and electoral areas to collaborate in the provision of sub-regional
services; and
They are responsible for providing regional services and undertaking key activities on a
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region-wide basis.
The Regional District structure represents a federation, joining together all residents across
the region. It fosters a collective decision making process that requires a collaborative
approach to service levels and delivery. This structure provides the capacity to accomplish
projects regionally to a greater degree than any of the jurisdictions could achieve working
as independent entities.
The Cariboo Chilcotin is indeed a land without limits. Bordered by the wild Cariboo and
Columbia mountains to the east and the forested fjords of the central coast to the west, it is
here that the legendary Wild West lives on - complete with cowboys, cattle drives, more
fishing holes than can be counted, and even a BC Gold Rush Trail. In this diverse region, the
Cariboo Chilcotin shares some common traits, such as; a strong pioneer spirit, friendly
smiles and plenty of open spaces, but offers its own unique scenery and blend of Canadian
hospitality. This is a region with a past rich in the spirit of adventure, a land settled by
entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts, artists and explorers; an enticing and irresistible
place that continues today to lure those with a yen for discovery.
“Kindly extend my
sincere thanks and
appreciation to you
and all the CRD
staff. Each and
everyone of you go
much beyond the
call of duty in
working for and
with the board.
I know over the 17
years I have spent
at the Board table,
many difficult
situations have
arisen beyond the
control of staff and
policies of the
Board.
I congratulate you
on your
professionalism,
respect for all and
your commitment
to the Board and
public of the
Cariboo Chilcotin.
Best wishes to all in
your future
endevours.”
- Donna Barnett,
former Mayor District of 100 Mile
House
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Building Communities Together
Regional District inter-relations are an important ingredient to the success of service
delivery in the Cariboo. The CRD has been working hard over the past few years to develop
partnerships with community based organizations across the region, its member
municipalities, First Nations, and School Districts #27 and #28.
The Cariboo Regional District has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with member
municipalities; the City of Quesnel and the City of Williams Lake, and works in collaboration
on many projects with the District of 100 Mile House and the District of Wells. These
agreements allow the parties to work collectively on service delivery issues that recognize
the cohesive communities in the Cariboo Chilcotin that exist and function irrespective of
jurisdictional boundaries.
The CRD hosted a series of strategic planning sessions between the four municipal councils
and the Board to develop strategic positions to guide the future direction of our region. A
report entitled “Strong Regions Grow Strong, Sustainable Communities” originally
presented to the provincial government in October 2007, was updated to reflect the current
needs of the region and resubmitted in the Fall of 2008. This second edition reflects the
actions taken by the regional district and its member municipalities over the past year to
address governance concerns and the impending economic, environmental and social
challenges facing the Cariboo Chilcotin as a result of the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic.
The CRD actively participates and assists in the organization of Community to Community
forums across the Cariboo Chilcotin. These sessions focus on building relationships
between the Regional District, the municipalities and First Nations. Over the years, the CRD
has participated in Community to Community sessions with the Northern Shuswap Tribal
Council, the City of Williams Lake and the District of 100 Mile House. Some of the key
projects that emerged from these sessions such as planning, environmental services and
transit, are now underway or being explored in a detailed approach. In 2008, the
Community to Community forums continued with the Nazko First Nations in the North
Cariboo and the Xeni Gwetin located in the Chilcotin. These C2C forums are moving forward
with ideas being put into practice. In October, 2008 the first ever First Nations/Local
Government Liaison was hired – a project that is being managed by the CRD, the City of
Williams Lake and the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council. The CRD continues to be an active
participant in treaty negotiation sidetables and has numerous agreements in place with
First Nations throughout the region.
Our partnerships range from small community associations to local governments, to
provincial and federal entities, and private sector corporations. These initiatives provide
our constituents with desired services as efficiently and economically as possible while, in
many cases, supporting provincial interests.
Good governance is a result of good leadership. Leadership requires collaboration and
cooperation to be effective. Recognizing strengths, developing opportunities to achieve
common goals, and building partnerships allow all participants to bring their individual
strengths together and enables the CRD to continue Building Communities Together.
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Leveraging Your Tax Dollars
The Cariboo Regional District continues to seek funding opportunities from other sources to
maximize the use of tax payer dollars. Most grants are provided on a cost share basis, requiring
the CRD to match funds. Successfully obtaining grant funding means we can provide a higher
level of service and provide better infrastructure by stretching the tax dollars we raise from
property owners. In 2008, over $1.2 million was accessed directly by the Cariboo Regional
District to support capital projects. In addition, $256,000 was provided to community groups
through various UBCM programs, including tourism and fuel management.
In 2008, the following funding sources were secured and used to complete important local and
regional projects:
Community Works Fund
A federal initiative to provide funding for 'green' projects.
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$26,988 allocated to water services to develop well head protection plans.
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$4,925 allocated to the construction and installation of share sheds in the South
Cariboo
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$340,376 allocated to the new weigh scale facility in the South Cariboo located at the
transfer station
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$22,100 allocated to the Watch Lake Community Hall
$2,191 allocated to the Baker Creek Community Hall
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$5,343 allocated to the 108 Community Hall
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$5,528 allocated to the Nimpo Lake Community Hall
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$6,333 allocated to the Tatla Lake Community Hall
In 2008 the Cariboo
Regional District
received the
Hounourable
Mention Gold Star
Award at the North
Central Municipal
Association’s
Annual Conference.
The resolution that
received the
honours spoke to
the new provincial
carbon tax. In its
resolution and
background
information, the
Regional District
expressed its
concern on the
negative effect
that this new tax
would have on
interior and
northern
communities.
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$9,539 allocated to the Anahim Lake Community Hall
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$3,375 allocated to the Horsefly Community Hall
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$9,107 allocated to the Big Lake Community Hall
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$10,000 allocated to the Bouchie Lake Community Hall
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$3,850 allocated to the Baker Creek Community Hall
Strategic Wildfire Protection Initiatives
Funding support for wildfire prevention initiatives including wildfire protection plans and fuel
management pilot projects. In 2008 approximately $127,000 was allocated to various projects in
the region for these initiatives.
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Leveraging Your Tax Dollars
Community Tourism Funding
A provincial program to promote tourism in the region. In 2008 an additional $251,160 was
allocated to over 25 initiatives throughout the region.
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Area
Area A
Allocation
$38,354
Area B
$25,633
Project
CC Promotional DVD
Hollis Lake CC Ski
Wheelchair Tourism
Kersley Players Theatre
Alexis Creek Tourism Info Ctr
Marmot Lake Campsite
Kersley Communication Assoc.
Resolution No.
07-10A-57
07-11B-85
08-03B-43
08-03B-46
08-07A-104
08-09A-93
08-10B-42
Amount
$ 1,528
$ 5,000
$ 4,000
$ 1,500
$ 5,000
$ 3,000
$18,326
CC Promotional DVD
Wheelchair Tourism
Bouchie Lake trails/signage/
outhouse
07-10A-57
08-03B-43
$ 1,021
$ 2,552
08-07A-39
$22,060
Area C
$ 7,818
CC Promotional DVD
07-10A-57
Wheelchair Tourism
08-03B-43
Barkerville Heritage Trust
08-10B-39
Cottonwood House Historic Site 08-11A-32
$ 311
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 5,507
Area D
$20,498
CC Promotional DVD
Golf Course Marketing
Xats'ulll Heritage Billboard
Wheelchair Tourism
WL Museum & Historical Soc.
Likely Chamber Tourism Video
WL Cross Country Ski Club
07-10A-57
07-11A-61
07-03A-58
08-03B-43
08-06A-25
08-07A-104
08-08A115
08-10B43
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Area E
$31,105
CC Promotional DVD
Thunder Mountain
Wheelchair Tourism
07-10A-57
07-11A-61
08-03A-60
08-03B-43
08-06A-25
08-07A-104
$ 1,239
$ 942
$25,000
$ 2,000
$ 805
$ 1,119
Area F
$30,939
CC Promotional DVD
Horsefly Public Outhouse
Wheelchair Tourism
Horsefly Community Club
Likely Chamber Tourism Video
07-10A-57
07-11A-59
07-11A-61
08-03B-43
08-05A-59
08-06A-25
08-07A-104
08-08A-115
$ 1,232
$ 5,800
$ 937
$ 3,081
$16,140
$ 2,948
$ 500
$ 300
816
621
2,260
2,041
530
3,381
2,200
8,649
Area
Area G
Allocation
$29,551
Project
100 Mile Economic Dev
CC Promotional DVD
Cariboo Challenge Dog Sled
Winter Destinations
Garlic Festival
Wheelchair Tourism
100 Mile Flyers Society
100 Mile Nordics Ski Society
100 Mile Outriders
Resolution No.
07-07A-101
07-10A-57
07-11B-54(6)
07-11B-54(16)
07-11B-60
08-03B-43
08-03B-46
08-04A-32
08-09A-92
Amount
$ 5,000
$ 1,177
$ 882
$ 2,206
$ 1,500
$ 1,000
$ 7,250
$ 5,000
$ 5,536
Area H
$12,356
CC Promotional DVD
Winter Destinations
Garlic Festival
Wheelchair Tourism
100 Mile Outriders
07-07A-101
07-10A-57
07-11B-54(6)
07-11B-54(16)
07-11B-60
08-03B-43
08-03B-46
08-09A-92
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Deserter Creek Trailhead
CC Promotional DVD
Wheelchair Tourism
Nazko Rodeo
Deserter Creek Trailhead
Marmot Creek Campsite
07-07A-103
07-10A-57
08-03B-43
08-06B-41
08-09A-36
08-09A-93
$ 3,500
$ 470
$ 500
$ 3,000
$ 750
$ 3,568
Area I
$11,788
5,000
492
369
922
2,000
1,000
2,500
73
Area J
$ 9,561
CC Promotional DVD
Wheelchair Tourism
07-10A-57
08-03B-43
08-07A-104
$ 381
$ 6,492
$ 2,688
Area K
$ 8,379
CC Promotional DVD
Wheelchair Tourism
07-10A-57
08-03B-43
08-07A-104
$ 334
$ 834
$ 7,211
Area L
$25,078
CC Promotional DVD
Winter Destinations
Garlic Festival
Wheelchair Tourism
100 Mile Nordics Ski Society
100 Mile Outriders
07-04A-101
07-10A-57
07-11B-54(6)
07-11B-54(16)
07-11B-60
08-03B-43
08-03B-46
08-04A-32
08-09A-92
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
999
749
1,872
1,500
500
7,250
5,000
2,208
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Community Development
The CRD continues to work with its rural communities to help them undertake a number of
initiatives to help make their communities a better place to live. Community groups frequently
contact the CRD to help secure funding for these projects from outside sources including
provincial and federal governments.
The Cariboo
Regional
District, along
with its four
member
municipalities
and community
associations,
completed the
Cariboo
Chilcotin
Promotional
DVD which has
been
distributed
worldwide.
DVD footage
was also
included as
part of the BC
Explorer units
during the
2008 Beijing
Summer
Olympics.
Accomplishments in 2008:
Supported 35 Community Tourism projects valued at over $290,000
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Contributed to Community Work Fund energy efficiency improvements at nine community
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halls and water system improvements at two community halls.
Supported tourism information staff at Horsefly, Likely and Williams Lake
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Public transit pilot project in the fringe areas of Williams Lake is currently in progress
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Major goals for 2009
Continue with the Community Tourism and Community Works Fund support programs
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Work towards implementing recommendations of the Wheelchair Accessible Trails Inventory
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and Assessment study
Continue
? to provide public transit service in the Williams Lake fringe areas of Dog
Creek, Commodore Crescent and 150 Mile
Looking Back- 2008
Looking back at 2008 our region can definitely be proud of its achievements. Throughout the year
the Cariboo Regional District celebrated its 40th anniversary with special events in honour of this
milestone held in our four member municipalities; the City of Quesnel, the District of 100 Mile
House, the City of Williams Lake and the District of Wells. Proceeds from all of these events went
back into the communities as part of our way of saying thank you for 40 years of support.
2008 was also a great year for the CRD's participation at both the North Central Municipal
Association (NCMA) and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conventions. At
the NCMA conference in Prince George, the Cariboo Regional District was awarded with a Gold
Star Honourable Mention for its successful Carbon Tax resolution. The CRD also saw success with
resolutions dealing with revenue streams and local governments; the four percent insurance
premium tax and fire protection, the corporate voting category for non-resident business owners
and the expansion to the Cariboo Connector all being endorsed. The CRD struck gold again at
UBCM receiving two Gold Star Awards for resolutions to develop energy efficiency rebates and
another to reinstitute the Corporate Voting category for non-resident business owners. Working
with, and through associations such as NCMA, UBCM and the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM), the CRD continues to ensure the Cariboo Chilcotin has a strong voice at the
provincial and federal levels.
In 2008, the CRD, along with its member municipalities and the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism
Association (CCCTA), the Quesnel Economic Development Corporation and the Central Cariboo
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Looking Back- 2008
continued
Tourism Association, completed production of a DVD to help promote tourism
opportunities, economic development, investment opportunities and the lifestyle of the
Cariboo Chilcotin. Footage of the DVD was purchased by the Vancouver Olympic Secretariat
and was included in the BC Explorer units located in Canada House during the Beijing
Olympic Games, in Robson Square which will be the media hub of the Vancouver 2010
Olympics, and in London England, home of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The Cariboo
Chilcotin promotional DVD, the first of its kind to incorporate the teamwork of public and
private sectors in the Cariboo Chilcotin, is now complete and being distributed around the
globe.
The CRD was successful in securing additional money through various provincial and
federal funding programs in 2008. Under the Western Economic Diversification (WED)
Funding program, the CRD was granted $1.26M for development of the Alexis Creek water
system. Another $1.4M from this fund was allocated to the CRD's 100 Mile House Library
for development of the new facility.
Funding was also secured from a number of other programs such as Northern Trust,
Measuring Up and UBCM Tourism funding. These funds were used for a number of different
projects across the region, including a pilot project for wheelchair accessible trails .
On Saturday, August 9, 2008, the Cariboo Regional District along with the Tatlayoko
Community Association held an official opening of the new Tatlayoko Trails. The
Association designed and completed two kilometres of accessible trail along with an
accessible washroom and a picnic area. The trail is a pilot project under the Measuring Up
program, a larger development of 210 km of wheelchair accessible trails throughout the
Cariboo Chilcotin region by 2010. The surface of the trails is mining belting which was
generously donated by Gibraltar Mines, which was laid on the prepared ground and
connected to create a smooth trail surface. This allows people with disabilities to be able to
enjoy outdoor recreational activities.
In 2008 the Cariboo Regional District Library moved its Quesnel branch into the new facility
located on the first floor of the John Ernst building. The grand opening for the new facility
took place on January 24, 2009. The new Quesnel library was built by North Cariboo
residents, for North Cariboo residents to enjoy with the majority of the work being
completed by local contractor, Vachon Construction Limited. The 12, 000 square feet of
brightly lit space houses over 50 000 items for residents to enjoy now and for years to come.
The new facility features expanded programming services, children’s reading room and
meeting space
Area J Director,
Alex Bracewell
of Tatlayoko
Valley has been
named one of
45 recipients of
the sixth annual
BC Community
Achievement
Awards by
Premier Gordon
Campbell and
Keith Mitchell,
chair of the
British
Columbia
Achievement
Foundation.
Bracewell was
cited for his
work initiating
a project for
wheelchair
accessible
wilderness trails
in the Cariboo
Chilcotin.
As part of the Quesnel library move, the CRD also secured new office space on the same
floor of the library. The new space is home to the North Cariboo CRD staff, providing
meeting space for the North Cariboo CRD Directors and a board room for larger meetings.
By opening sub-regional offices in the north and south Cariboo, residents have increased
access to local CRD information, services and CRD personnel.
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Looking Forward - 2009
Strategic Goals
At a February, 2009 Strategic Planning session, the Cariboo Regional District Directors along with
the Mayors and Councils of 100 Mile House, Quesnel, Wells, and Williams Lake, worked in
collaboration to identify its top five priorities to tackle over the upcoming year. By working
collectively, many of the common concerns and issues relevant to all areas of the region can be
addressed to benefit all residents.
In keeping with
the District of
100 Mile
House's log
home capital of
BC theme, the
new CRD
Library facility
will be a post
and beam
structure fully
faced in log
siding which
will give the
appearance of
a complete log
structure. All
interior trim
will be made of
local Mountain
Pine Beetle
killed wood.
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100 Mile House Library
In early 2010, the CRD 100 Mile House branch library will officially move to its new facility which is
currently under construction. The new facility will be located on the site of the former library and
will more than double the existing space. In staying with the District of 100 Mile House's log home
capital of BC theme, the new facility will be a post and beam structure fully faced in log siding
which will give the appearance of a complete log structure. All interior trim will be made of local
Mountain Pine Beetle killed wood. The CRD has awarded the project to a contractor who will be
using local sub trades people.
Mentoring the Future
Over the next year, the CRD will be a host community for a Local Government Management
Association (LGMA) Intern. The CRD was one of 5 local governments in the province selected to
host an intern position for 2009/2010. LGMA covers the majority of the costs of the intern making
this a rare, exciting opportunity for local governments to recruit new management level
employees. The management interns are post-secondary graduates who wish to pursue a career
in local government administration and the local governments provide them with practical
management experience.
Olympic Torch Relay
The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will be winding its way with stops throughout the country with
numerous stops within the Cariboo. The communities of Lone Butte, the 108 Mile Ranch, 150
Mile House and Kersley will all be stops for the tour. The CRD will be working with the 2010
Olympic Torch Relay Team to coordinate community events to mark this exciting occasion. Staff
will also be working with the municipalities of Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House as
cities as they are also key stops along the route. Further information about the Torch Relay and its
route, are available online at www.carrythetorch.com
Communicating with our Residents
The CRD recognizes that one of its primary functions is to
meet the needs and desires of our constituents. As such,
we continually strive to increase opportunities to consult
with our residents and to be accountable to you for our
actions. Public consultation enhances our ability to
remain focused on and in the development of services
and functions that are desired by you, our residents. This
public input process is attained, in part, through the
annual Town Hall meetings held in each electoral area
and each member municipality.
Every year, the Cariboo Regional District Board of
Directors also holds two of its regularly scheduled
meetings in the communities they serve. In 2008,
Director Jay Vermette (Mayor, District of Wells) hosted the Board at the Wells Community
Hall in June while Director Nate Bello (Mayor, City of Quesnel) welcomed the CRD to the
Gold Pan City of Quesnel in September. On the evening prior to each meeting the Regional
District maintained its tradition of hosting a community barbeque for area residents
providing them with an opportunity to meet and discuss issues with elected officials and
CRD staff. In 2008, we were able to utilize those opportunities to also celebrate our 40th
anniversary of providing local government services within the region.
The CRD is continually seeking ways to communicate with residents throughout the Cariboo
Chilcotin. One of the most effective communication tools that has received tremendous
praise is the bi-annual newsletter – UpFront. The Spring/Summer and the Fall/Winter
editions cover topics such as updates on library events, information on the environmental
services function, land use planning, and protective services. The newsletter is mailed to
every residence throughout the region.
Consultation does not only happen through public events, but also through ongoing
updates following each Board meeting. The CRD's Board Highlights give an overview of
some of the issues discussed during Board sessions. These highlights are distributed to all
Cariboo Chilcotin and provincial media, and to community groups throughout the region.
Board highlights and news releases are also posted on the website at www.cariboord.bc.ca
We are continually developing and updating our website to ensure it is informative and user
friendly for residents.
Throughout the year, the communications department includes news releases as part of its
overall communications strategy. In 2008, the CRD kept the media and community groups
informed with distribution of over 50 news releases, some of which were joint
announcements with municipalities and other government agencies.
At the 2008
UBCM
Conference, the
CRD was the
recipient of
another Gold
Star Award for
the best crafted
resolution as
determined by
the UBCM
Executive
Committee. The
CRD Energy
Efficiency Rebate
resolution
endorsed by the
UBCM delegates, urged the
provincial and
federal governments to ensure
that they and
their Crown
corporations
offer energy
efficiency
rebates based
on
products’
specifications,
rather than on
select manufacturers.
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Cariboo Chilcotin
Regional Hospital District
GR Baker
Memorial Hospital,
Quesnel
The Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors, along with an Electoral Area
Director from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, are responsible for the
governance of the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD).
Cariboo
Memorial Hospital,
Williams Lake
100 Mile & District
Memorial Hospital,
100 Mile House
Regional hospital districts were created to provide funding to hospitals for capital
projects and equipment. Over the years, the delivery of health services has
changed, and hospital districts are now being requested to fund a wide range of
health care facilities and equipment. Generally, hospital districts contribute 40
percent of the funding to eligible capital projects. The CCRHD is unique, as it is the
only hospital district to span two health authorities; the north Cariboo is serviced
by Northern Health and in the central and south Cariboo, service delivery is
provided through Interior Health.
In 2000, the CCRHD board developed a plan to save taxpayers within the region
over $1.5m per year by setting a tax rate to eliminate future debt borrowing. When
the program was established, the CCRHD was paying $1.5m in interest payments,
money that was not going to health care facilities. Since that time, the CCRHD has
avoided borrowing to fund capital projects, saving the taxpayers millions of dollars.
In 2008, as a result of successful debt reduction and strong financial management,
the CCRHD was able to reduce the tax rate from $75/$100,000 of residential
assessment to $69/$100,000.
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CRD BOARD
CAO
ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
FINANCE
COMMUNICATIONS
PROTECTIVE
SERVICES
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
I.T.
DEPUTY CAO
BYLAW
ENFORCEMENT
BUILDING
INSPECTION
LIBRARY
SERVICES
PLANNING
CORPORATE
SERVICES
1
1
1
1
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Departmental Highlights
The following sections highlight each of the departments of the CRD. We have provided a brief
explanation of our services, including a summary of 2008 accomplishments and goals for 2009.
We have graphically illustrated the revenue and expenses allocated for each department. Where
available, statistical information has been incorporated through the use of graphs so the reader
can get a sense of the work that is undertaken at the CRD.
The following graph shows how the tax dollars collected are allocated amongst the various
departments.
2008 Requisition by Function
Recreation
Environmental Services
General
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Building Inspection
& Planning
Water & Sewer
Protective Services
Contributions & Grants
Library
Airports
Administration & Governance
The Cariboo Regional District maintains two administration functions: Administrative Services
and Electoral Area Administration. Electoral Area Administration includes the costs of Electoral
Area Directors to carry out their duties, and all rural taxpayers are levied property taxes to cover
these costs. Administrative Services includes all corporate overhead, including the costs of board
meetings and staffing costs for the main office as well as two sub-regional offices; both rural and
municipal taxpayers are taxed to cover these costs. Services that benefit all functions of the CRD
are allocated to administration, and include financial services, data management, clerical
support, corporate communications, and information technology. Administration is a legislated
function under the Local Government Act.
In 2008, the Cariboo Regional District implemented Area Director's Administrative budgets for
each of the twelve rural electoral areas. Within these budgets two funds have been established the Opportunity Fund and the Special Initiative Fund. The Opportunity Fund is primarily intended
for non-profit organizations for capital projects or special events that provide a demonstrated
benefit to a specific electoral area. They can also be used for operational or capital expenditures
of an emergency nature; but are not intended to replace grants-for-assistance. The Specific
Initiative Fund, is mainly intended to cover the costs of Director's additional travel for special
interest initiatives unique to their electoral area. This could include costs for individual Director's
development other than training offered by NCMA and UBCM. The maximum amount allowed in
each fund is $5,000.
Accomplishments in 2008 include:
Commenced the establishment of a tangible capital assets ledger
?
Established the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture function
?
Identified opportunities to establish a Regional Development function where incorporated
?
into the CRD’s Strong Regions report which is to be reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Major goals for 2009:
?
Commence investigation of a Regional Development function within
the CRD, (this goal was carried forward from 2008)
?
Establish the Cariboo Regional District's 2007 carbon footprint to use as
a baseline to maintain or reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2012
Administration & Governance Revenues
-
Administration & Governance - Expenses
Contract
Services
3,500,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
Salaries &
Benefits
2,500,000
Other
Revenue
2,500,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
Other
Operating
1,500,000
1,000,000
Municipal
Taxation
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
-
Grants
3,500,000
Capital
2006
2007
2008
Electoral
Area
Taxation
500,000
-
2006
2007
2008
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Administration & Governance
Electoral Administration
Directors' Area Administration - Expenses
2500
2000
Special
Initiative Fund
1500
Opportunity
Fund
1000
500
0
2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008
Area A Area B Area C Area D Area E Area F Area G Area H Area I Area J Area K Area L
Directors' Area Administration - Revenues
10,000
9,000
Other Revenue
8,000
Electoral Area
Taxation
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008
Area A Area B Area C Area D Area E Area F Area G Area H Area I Area J Area K Area L
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Solid Waste Management
Solid waste management services are provided throughout the district in accordance with the
CRD's Solid Waste Management Plan. Refuse disposal facilities consist of 14 landfills and 16
transfer stations. Other services include residential garbage collection in the 108 Mile Ranch
subdivision, promoting waste reduction, and reuse and recycling initiatives in cooperation with
our member municipalities.
Completed improvements at the 100 Mile House landfill, including a scale, new public drop ?
off area, share sheds and controlled access
Expanded the Interlakes landfill
?
Improved/expanded wood waste marshalling yards at Watch Lake, Interlakes
?
and Forest Grove
?
Continue investigating the feasibility of establishing a Refuse Derived Fuel plant
?
Conduct a public review of the Solid Waste Management Plan
?
Install ground water monitoring wells at the Puntzi Lake landfill to ensure continued
protection of the local ground water aquifer, (carried forward from 2008)
?
Expand liner and reclaim a portion of the Gibraltar landfill
Rural Landfill Sites - Capacity Used (m3)
Regional Landfill Sites - Capacity Used (m3)
140,000
1,600,000
1,400,000
120,000
2006
1,200,000
2006
100,000
1,000,000
2007
2007
80,000
800,000
2008
60,000
2008
600,000
40,000
400,000
Total
Capacity (m3)
200,000
Total
Capacity(m3)
20,000
-
-
Williams
Lake
Gibraltar
100 Mile
House
Solid Waste Management - Revenues
Solid Waste Management - Expenses
4,500,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
-
Contract
Services
4,500,000
User Fees
4,000,000
3,500,000
Grants
3,000,000
2,500,000
Other
Revenue
2,000,000
Municipal
Taxation
1,500,000
1,000,000
2006
Rural
Refuse
2008 2006 SC 2007 SC 2008 SC
2007
Rural Rural
Solid
Solid
Solid
Refuse Refuse Waste Waste Waste
Salaries
& Benefits
Other
Operating
Capital
Electoral Area
Taxation
500,000
Debt
2006
Rural
Refuse
2008 2006 SC 2007 SC 2008 SC
2007
Rural Rural
Solid
Solid
Solid
Refuse Refuse Waste Waste Waste
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Water and Sewer Utilities
Most rural property owners in the Cariboo are able to provide their own onsite water and sewer.
However, several small lot subdivisions exist in rural areas that require community water and
sewer services in order to comply with health regulations. The CRD currently manages five sewer
systems and six water systems throughout the Regional District, servicing approximately 11,000
residents.
Due to stricter requirements in the Provincial Drinking Water Protection Act and the On Site
Sewage Regulation, more residents are contacting the CRD to either connect to existing utilities or
requesting a take-over of a privately run system to ensure adequate public health through
professional management and operation.
Water Systems
$450
1,600
$400
1,400
$350
1,200
$300
$250
Service
Connections
$200
Annual
User Rate
1,000
800
600
$150
400
$100
200
$50
-
Lac La Forest Alexis
Hache Grove Creek
108
Mile
Horse Canim
Lake Lake
$-
Sewer Systems
2,000
$450
1,800
$400
1,600
$350
1,400
$300
1,200
$250
1,000
$200
800
$150
600
400
$100
200
$50
0
$0
Lac La
Hache
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Land Parcels
In Service Area
Pine
Valley
Wildwood Alexis Red Bluff
Creek
Annual
User Rate
Water and Sewer Utilities
?
Completed Well Head protection plans for the 108 Mile, Lac La Hache
and Forest Grove Water Systems
?
Completed upgrades the the Pine Valley Sewer Treatment System
?
Constructed a new well for the Forest Grove Water System
?
Began construction of the new Alexis Creek Water System
?
Completion of the Alexis Creek Water System
?
Assume ownership and operation of three new water systems at
Canim Lake, Horse Lake and Russett Bluff
?
Undertake capital improvements and odour control strategeies for Red Bluff Sewer System.
Sewer Services - Expenses
Water Services -Expenses
350,000
350,000
300,000
300,000
250,000
250,000
200,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
150,000
50,000
100,000
-
50,000
-
Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating
Capital
Debt
Salaries & Benefits
500,000
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
Debt
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
-
-
User Fees
Capital
Sewer Services - Revenues
Water Services - Revenues
-
Other Operating
Electoral Area Taxation
Other Revenue
Grants
-
User Fees
Other Revenue
Grants
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Invasive Plant Management
The CRD’s Invasive Plant Management Program provides management services directly or
indirectly to all residents across the region. Services include public education and awareness,
landowner assistance programs, and information and advice for landowners. Landowner
assistance programs include spray equipment loans, herbicide dispensing, private property
herbicide treatments, and biological control releases. Invasive plant management services
enable landowners to participate in controlling invasive plants without the substantial financial
investment that would otherwise be required.
Developed an Invasive Plant Regional Strategic Plan in partnership with the
?
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Invasive Plant Committee (CCCIPC)
Top Ten Most Wanted Invasive Plant guidebook undertaken by the CCCIPC
?
Increased
? invasive plant educational tools including new ads and updates to the website
Expanded the public education program to increase public awareness
?
Continued inventory efforts to identify current density and distribution patterns of invasive
?
plants throughout the district
Invasive Plant Control Enforcement Bylaw established
?
Number of Sites Treated
Develop and implement actions to
?
lessen the negative impact the
ornamental horticulture
industry is having on efforts to
reduce invasive plant infestations
Reduce the number of treatment
?
crews
Investigate
? the feasibility of
utilizing goats and sheep to control
invasive plants
700
600
500
400
Sites
Treated
300
200
100
0
2006
Invasive Plant Management - Expenses
400,000
350,000
Contract
Services
300,000
150,000
Salaries
& Benefits
Other
Operating
100,000
Capital
250,000
200,000
50,000
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2008
Invasive Plant Management - Revenues
600,000
450,000
-
2007
2006
2007
2008
500,000
Fees for
Service
400,000
Grants
300,000
Other
Revenue
200,000
Municipal
Taxation
100,000
Electoral
Area Taxation
-
2006
2007
2008
Library Services
The Cariboo Regional District Library (CRDL) offers a variety of services throughout the region,
which include system-wide lending of print, audio and video materials through its fifteen branch
libraries; provision of a special collection of unabridged audiobooks for patrons with visual or
physical disabilities which prevent reading of conventional print materials; participating in the
provincial interlibrary loan network which provides Cariboo residents with access to books from
other BC libraries; and providing outreach services for residents of care homes. Through its
website, CRDL offers free access to a wide range of subscription databases and to virtual
reference help. The Library also offers free access to public internet computers located at all 15
branches, free meeting space for non-profit groups and a variety of programs throughout the
year for children and adults.
Construction of the new library facility in Quesnel was completed and the Area
?
Branch opened to the public at its new location December 2, 2008
Quesnel’s new
CRD library
facility is 12,000
square feet of
brightly lit space
that houses over
50 000 items for
residents to enjoy
now and for years
to come.
Designs for the proposed new library facility in 100 Mile House were completed and in 2009
?
community input will be sought to ensure residents have an opportunity to respond to the
proposed plans for the library before proceeding to tender for construction
Library website redesigned in a more attractive, user?
friendly format which includes a “library news” page
Library Circulation
Children’s library card program carried forward to 2010
?
?
Complete construction of the new library for
100 Mile House and Area at the present library site,
by early 2010
?
Install the new integrated library software system,
Evergreen, intended to replace the Regional Library's
current automation system by late fall, 2009
?
Complete community libraries road signage
project
?
Upgrade or replace Horsefly Community Library
500,000
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
-
CIRCULATION
HOLDINGS
2006
Library Services - Expenses
2008
Library - Revenues
4,500,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
Library
Materials
Salaries
& Benefits
2,500,000
Other
Operating
Capital
1,500,000
Debt
1,000,000
Grants
Other Revenue
2,000,000
Municipal
Taxation
Electoral
Area Taxation
1,000,000
500,000
500,000
-
2007
2006
2007
2008
-
2006
2007
2008
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Recreation
The Community Services Department administers numerous recreation services in the region.
Three sub-regional recreation services have been established in partnership with municipalities
in the north, central and south Cariboo. The sub-regional recreation services include major
facilities such as ice rinks, swimming pools and multi-purpose spaces in Quesnel, Williams Lake
and 100 Mile House.
Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services
Completion of the Esler Sports Complex wildfire fuel management plan
?
Installation of new flooring throughout the arena side of the Cariboo Memorial Recreation
?
Complex
Establishment of a Joint Use Agreement with the City of Williams Lake, School District #27 and
?
Thompson Rivers University.
Host two meetings including all
?
recreation facility managers across
the Regional District
Replace the chiller equipment in
?
Rink One of the Cariboo Memorial
Recreation Complex, partially using
Community Works grant funding
Contribute to the reconstruction of
?
the Marie Sharpe gymnasium to
create a community use facility
carried forward from 2008
Central Cariboo Recreation
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
Arena
40,000
Swim
lessons
30,000
Pool
20,000
10,000
0
Attendees
in 2008
4,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
Grants
3,000,000
Other
Revenue
2,500,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
500,000
-
2006 NC 2007 NC 2008 NC 2006 CC 2007 CC 2008 CC 2006 SC 2007 SC 2008 SC
Recreation Recreation Recreation Recreation Recreation Recreation Recreation Recreation Recreation
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Attendees
in 2006
Sub- Regional Recreation - Revenues
Sub - Regional Recreation - Expenses
Contract
Services
Attendees
in 2007
Salaries
& Benefits
Other
Operating
Capital
Debt
Servicing
Municipal
Taxation
Electoral
Area
Taxation
Recreation
North Cariboo Recreation and Parks
A successful referendum to borrow funding for the North Cariboo Multi-Centre
?
Major
energy efficiensy retrofit at the swimming pool completed
?
Supported many community clubs and user groups throughout the year
?
Establishment of a North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Commission
?
Removal of Mountain Pine Beetle-killed timber from the
?
North Cariboo Recreation
Parkland Community property
120,000
Continue to pursue external funding and design
?
priorities for the North Cariboo Multi-Centre
C o m p l ete en erg y a n d wate r - u s e eff i c i e n c y
?
improvements at the North Cariboo Arts and Recreation
Centre, including furnace and condenser unit
replacement, partially using Community Works grant
funding
Make improvements to the Bouchie Lake and Parkland
?
trail systems
Arts &
Recreation
Centre
100,000
80,000
60,000
Recreation
programming
40,000
Arena Use
20,000
Attendees
in 2008
Attendees
in 2007
Attendees
in 2006
South Cariboo Recreation – Arena,
Curling Rink & Activity Programming
Establishment of a five-year lease agreement with the District of 100 Mile House for
?
management of the ball fields
Renewal of a five-year agreement with Canlan Ice Sports for management of the South
?
Cariboo Recreation Centre
Identified better areas to reduce energy consumption rather than replacing existing light
?
fixtures
Feasibility study underway for development of a South
?
South Cariboo Recreation
Cariboo aquatic centre
Complete numerous energy and water-use efficiency
?
improvements at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre,
partially using Community Works grant funding
Offer more activity programming targeted for seniors
?
and youth
Complete the South Cariboo Aquatic Society pool
?
feasibility study
Create an outdoor skating oval on the Marsh pond,
?
(carried forward from 2008 goals)
50,000
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Total for
public use &
recreation
programming
Attendees
in 2008
Attendees
in 2007
Attendees
in 2006
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Recreation
Community Halls
Rural community halls and sports fields play an important role in the rural areas, encouraging
healthy activity and improving quality of life. Community hall functions support the operational
and capital plan goals of 11 rural community halls located in Areas F, H, and L, as well as the 108
Ranch and McLeese Lake areas. Community recreation services are established in Kersley,
McLeese Lake, Alexis Creek, Likely, Horsefly, Miocene, Big Lake, 150 Mile, 108 Mile Ranch, Forest
Grove, Interlakes, Watch Lake, and Lone Butte.
108 Greenbelt
The 108 Greenbelt function was established to provide management of parkland areas
surrounding the 108 Mile Ranch community. The area offers many opportunities for public
recreation, including an extensive trail network.
Completion of a Grassland Assessment and Management Report for the 108 Greenbelt lands
?
Implement the recommendations of the Grassland Assessment and Management Report
?
Complete fencing at the 108 Greenbelt to help manage grassland areas
?
Implement the Rangeland Inspection Program
?
Kersley Recreation
The Kersley Recreation function was established to provide management of the Kersley
Community Hall.
Completion of an expansion of the Kersley Community Hall
?
?
Review arena lighting and install more efficient fixtures
?
Resurface the parking area and landscaping
450,000
Community Services - Revenues
Community Halls - Expenses
200,000
400,000
180,000
350,000
160,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
140,000
150,000
100,000
100,000
80,000
50,000
-
60,000
120,000
40,000
20,000
-
Contract
Services
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Salaries
& Benefits
Other
Operating
Capital
Grants
Other Revenue
Electoral Area
Taxation
Airports
The Cariboo Regional District operates three airports throughout the region including the South
Cariboo Regional Airport at 108 Mile Ranch, Anahim Lake Airport in the Chilcotin and the Likely
Airstrip in the central Cariboo. The level of activity and the services offered at each airport vary, as
do their operational goals.
Establishment of a five-year contract for management of the South Cariboo Regional Airport
?
Establishment of a five-year contract for management of the Anahim Lake Airport
?
Completion of major sign replacement and lobby renovations at the South Cariboo
?
Regional Airport
Construction of a take off pad at the Anahim Lake Airport declined by Transport Canada as
?
the current classification of the airport does not provide this project (This goal was deleted
as it was deemed unfeasible)
Installation of an automated fuel system at the South Cariboo Airport was not completed
?
as the cost became prohibited - project deleted.
Road access and parking area improvements at the South Cariboo Regional Airport
?
Replace the outdoor washrooms at the Anahim Lake Airport
?
Determine appropriate insurance requirements for the Likely Airstrip
?
Airports - Expenses
Airports - Revenues
300,000
250,000
250,000
Fuel
Sales
200,000
Other
Revenue
150,000
Municipal
Taxation
100,000
Electoral Area
Taxation
50,000
200,000
Contract
Services
150,000
Salaries
& Benefits
100,000
Other
operating
Capital
50,000
Fuel
-
2006
2008
2006
2007
Anahim Anahim Anahim Likely
Lake
Lake
Lake
South Cariboo Regional Airport
Fuel Sales - Litres
2007
Likely
2008
Likely
2006
2007
2008
South South South
Cariboo Cariboo Cariboo
Anahim Airport
Fuel Sales -Litres
80,000
80,000
70,000
70,000
60,000
60,000
50,000
50,000
40,000
40,000
30,000
30,000
20,000
20,000
10,000
10,000
0
0
2006
2007
AVGas
JetA
2008
2006
2007
AVGas
2008
JetA
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Planning Services
& Bylaw Enforcement
Planning services are provided through Zoning or Rural Land Use Bylaws throughout all Electoral
Areas. The CRD also has Official Community Plans (OCPs) for areas of the Regional District, such
as the South Cariboo (including the Interlakes and Lac La Hache), and the fringe of Quesnel. OCP's
set broad development goals, while tools such as zoning bylaws establish specific regulations.
Completed a draft of the Williams Lake fringe area OCP and the 150 Mile House OCP
?
Commenced joint OCP with Thompson Nicola Regional District pertaining to Watch
?
and Green Lakes in the community of 70 Mile House
Consultant hired to undertake a
?
review of the Quesnel Fringe Area
Planning Applications Processed
OCP
Rezoning
70
Established a Heritage Sub?
Agricuture Land
60
Committee
Reserve
50
40
Complete the Williams Lake Fringe
?
30
Development
Variance Permit
20
Development
Permit
10
Temporary Permit
Area OCP
Complete the 150 Mile House OCP
?
Review
development application
?
Land Use Planning & Bylaw Enforcement - Expenses
Contract Services
600,000
500,000
Salaries &
Benefits
400,000
2006
2007
2008
Land Use Planning & Bylaw Enforcement -Revenues
700,000
Fees
600,000
Grants
500,000
Other
Revenue
400,000
Other Operating
300,000
200,000
Capital
100,000
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Liquor License
0
800,000
700,000
-
Official
Community Plan
300,000
Municipal
Taxation
200,000
Electoral
Area Taxation
100,000
-
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
Bylaw Enforcement was established to ensure compliance with Regional District bylaws such as
those pertaining to land use and building regulations, and is provided to all Electoral Areas. The
service is being provided by a Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by the CRD Board. This officer
travels throughout the entire Regional District to confirm complaints and monitor compliance.
With the exception of building inspection issues, anonymous complaints are not acted on.
Complaints that are received must be legitimate and verifiable.
The majority of complaints relate to land use and zoning matters, followed by unsightly premises
complaints. A smaller number of items relate to building inspection issues.
Measures taken by the bylaw enforcement department range from notification letters sent to
registered property owners, to Provincial and BC Supreme Court actions for more serious
matters.
Completed a new Unsightly Premises Bylaw
?
Created a new complaint policy
?
Implementation of the Bylaw Notice Adjudication Process is underway
?
?
Draft a Notice of Enforcement Bylaw
?
Develop a system to implement the Bylaw Notice Adjudication Process
Bylaw Enforcement - File Status
30
Closed Files
25
Active Files
20
15
10
5
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
2008
2007
2006
0
L
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Protective Services
The Cariboo Regional District Protective Services department handles a variety of services
throughout the region, including the 9-1-1 telephone system, Emergency Planning, Central
Cariboo Search and Rescue, and 13 volunteer fire departments (VFDs). Based on a successful
referendum, beginning in 2009, the number of VFD’s operating under the CRD will increase to 14.
North Cariboo Volunteer Fire Departments include Kersley, Bouchie Lake, Barlow Creek, West
Fraser and Ten Mile. Fire services are provided to the Red Bluff area via a contract between the
CRD and City of Quesnel and to properties in the Wells area through a similar contract between
the CRD and the District of Wells.
In the central Cariboo, Volunteer Fire Departments have been established in 150 Mile House,
Miocene, and Wildwood. Fire services are provided to the Williams Lake rural fringe area via a
contract between the CRD and the City of Williams Lake.
South Cariboo Volunteer Fire Departments include Lone Butte, Deka Lake, Forest Grove,108 Mile
Ranch, Lac La Hache and beginning in 2009, Interlakes. Fire services are provided to the 100 Mile
House fringe area through a contract with the CRD and the District of 100 Mile House.
Some First Nations are also provided fire protection through annual service contracts with the
CRD. Other services provided by the fire departments include First Responder services in
conjunction with the BC Ambulance Service, Ice Rescue, and Highway Rescue.
9-1-1 Calls by Emergency Service
Protective Services - Call Out Statistics
EMS
Fire
Calls
2,000
Fire
1,500
Rescue
Services
Police
1,000
Barlow Bouchie Deka Forest Kersley Lac La Lone Miocene 108
Creek Lake
Hache Butte
Lake Grove
Mile
150
Mile
Ten
Mile
West
Fraser Wildwood
0
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
500
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2,500
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Protective Services
The North Cariboo VFD's and the City of Quesnel Fire Department purchased a mobile
?
sprinkler system which will be used for interface fires
North Cariboo Search and Rescue and Highway Rescue services were established through
?
contribution bylaws
The Interlakes VFD became a CRD service by way of a referendum
?
Forest Grove VFD expanded to include Canim Lake VFD and Wildwood VFD expanded to
?
provide fire protection to the back half of Fox Mountain in the central Cariboo
Work with the City of Williams Lake to further investigate the expansion of fire protection to
?
rural fringe areas not currently protected
Negotiate a new 9-1-1 contract for the Cariboo Regional District
?
Achieve Fire Underwriter Certification for Interlakes VFD
?
Complete construction of the second fire hall for the Forest Grove VFD
?
Volunteer Fire Departments - Expenses
Volunteer Fire Departments R- evenues
250,000
500,000
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
-
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
-
Lease
payments
Firemen's
Operations
Capital
purchases
Other
Operating
Contract
services
Salaries&
benefits
Emergency Operations - Expenses
450,000
Contract Services
400,000
350,000
Salaries & Benefits
300,000
Operations
250,000
Other Operating
200,000
Debt Charges
150,000
Capital
Emergency Operations - Revenues
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
-
Grants
Other
Revenue
Municipal
Taxation
Electoral
Area Taxation
2008 Search &
Rescue
2007 Search &
Rescue
2008 9-1-1
2006 Search &
Rescue
2007 - 9-1-1
2006 - 9-1-1
2008
Emergency
Planning
2007
Emergency
Planning
-
2006
Emergency
Planning
100,000
50,000
Other Revenue
33
Building Inspection
The BC Building Code has been legislated to apply as the minimum standard for construction of
buildings throughout the province. The building inspection service is intended to assist owners
and builders in complying with the health and safety aspects of the code, as well as other regional
district bylaws such as zoning and land use bylaws. When necessary, enforcement measures may
be utilized.
Information on codes and standards is provided to clients. Detailed plan reviews and on-site
inspections of construction are carried out by CRD inspectors. The service is supported both by
building permit revenues and taxation.
Developed policies for issuing building permits in identified “hazardous zones”
?
Updated the Building Inspection Procedures Manual
?
Created a new bylaw for liquor licensing requirements
?
?
Develop a new policy for
geotechnical hazards
?
Investigate amalgamating
the North, South and Central
Inspection Services
?
Review and update the CRD
Building Bylaw 3907
Building Permits Issued
45,000,000
40,000,000
35,000,000
30,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000
15,000,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
-
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008
South Cariboo
Value
Central Cariboo North Cariboo
No. of Permits
Building Inspection - Revenues
Building Inspection- Expenses
800,000
Contract
Services
Fees
700,000
Other
500,000
Salaries
& Benefits
600,000
Electoral Area
Taxation
400,000
Other
Operating
500,000
300,000
Capital
700,000
600,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
200,000
100,000
100,000
-
2006
34
100
-
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
Other Community Services
Streetlighting
Currently, the CRD facilitates streetlights in 13 rural
residential communities. Local residents initiate the service
by canvassing the neighbourhood to determine if interest
exists. The CRD works with the community and BC Hydro to
determine the location of streetlights and applicable costs.
Once a service is established, the CRD taxes area residents to
cover the hydro costs. Only the residents receiving the
benefit of the streetlights are taxed. It is another way the
CRD is working to make our region a desirable place to live,
work and play.
Streetlights - Expenses
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
Grants for Assistance
1,000
-
Operating Costs
Streetlights - Revenues
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
2006 Kersley
2007 Kersley
2008 Kersley
2006 Horsefly
2007 Horsefly
2008 Horsefly
2006 Forest Grove
2007 Forest Grove
2008 Forest Grove
2006 Lac La Hache
2007 Lac La Hache
2008 Lac La Hache
2006 Commodore
2007 Commodore
2008 Commodore
2006 Pine Valley
2007 Pine Valley
2008 Pine Valley
2006 Esler
2007 Esler
2008 Esler
2006 Highway #26
2007 Highway #26
2008 Highway #26
2006 140 Mile
2007 140 Mile
2008 140 Mile
2006 Shaw Road
2007 Shaw Road
2008 Shaw Road
2006 Gun-A-Noot
2007 Gun-A-Noot
2007 Gun-A-Noot
2006 Pacific Road
2007 Pacific Road
2008 Pacific Road
In accordance with the Local Government Act the Cariboo
Regional District provides grant funds to non-profit
organizations that provide a broad benefit to its residents.
Every year between August 1 and September 30, groups
have the opportunity to complete a grant application
outlining the different ways the project is a benefit to the
community. The grant for assistance program does not
provide on-going financing to groups nor does it replace
financial responsibilities of other levels of government.
Through this program, the CRD tries to focus on providing
assistance to special events or capital projects. The criteria
used in the approval process by the Board includes:
?
Purpose for which the funding is required
?
Whether or not all other funding opportunities have
been exhausted
?
Degree of benefit to the taxpayers of the area
?
Amount of grant requested
?
Whether or not the applicant has previously
received assistance from the CRD
?
Whether or not there is an opportunity for
individuals to make direct contributions
Other Revenue
Grants-For-Assistance
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
As grants are funded through taxation, which is collected in
July, successful recipients do not receive their funds until
August of the following year.
30,000
20,000
10,000
-
A
B C I AB D E F D DE DEF G H L G K ALL J
HL
EF FK JK
CI
2006
2007
2008
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Other Community Services
Economic Development
The Cariboo Regional District contains four economic development functions: North Cariboo;
South Cariboo; Area D; and Area F. The service provided by these functions varies greatly,
depending on the need of the local areas involved. In the north and south Cariboo the functions
make a contribution to an existing municipal economic development office, and in Areas D and F
the program responds to project proposals or ideas from local groups.
Transit
The Cariboo Regional District provides transit services to the 108 area through a partnership with
the District of 100 Mile House and BC Transit. In addition, the Regional District provides funding
to the City of Quesnel for the provision of conventional and HandyDart transit services in portions
of the North Cariboo. In 2009, the CRD will continue to provide transit to fringe areas of Williams
Lake on a pilot project basis while determining public support for a long term service.
Cemeteries
CRD residents contribute to both the north Cariboo and central Cariboo cemetery functions
through the Memoranda of Understanding with the City of Quesnel and City of Williams Lake
respectively.
Central Cariboo Victim Services
Central Cariboo residents contribute to the Central Cariboo Victim Services program through the
CRD's Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Williams Lake. The program offers services
to victims of crime in the central Cariboo region.
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2008 NC Transit
2008 NC HandyDart
2008 SC Economic Development
2008 Area F Economic Development
2008 Area D Economic Development
2008 NC Economic Development
2008 CC Victim Services
2008 CC Cemeteries
2007 CC Cemeteries
2008 SC Transit
2007 SC Transit
2006 SC Transit
2008 NC Cemeteries
Other Revenue
Contributions
Other Operating
2007 NC Cemeteries
2006 NC Cemeteries
2007 NC Cemeteries
2008 NC Cemteries
2006 SC Transit
2007 SC Transit
2008 SC Transit
2006 CC Cemeteries
2007 CC Cemeteries
2008 CC Cemeteries
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
-
2006 NC Cemeteries
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
-
2006 CC Cemeteries
Other Services - Revenues
Other Services- Expenses
2008
Audited
Financial
Statements
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TF: 1 800 665 1636
Fax: 250 392 2812
Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
www.cariboord.bc.ca
1.
MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY
The management of Cariboo Regional District is responsible for the integrity and fair presentation of the financial
information contained in this consolidated financial statement. The consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for local governments. The
consolidated financial statements also comply with the accounting requirements of the Local Government Act.
The consolidated financial statements, where necessary, include amounts which are based on the estimates and
judgment of management. It is reasonably possible that circumstances may arise which cause actual results to
differ. Management does not believe it is likely that any difference will be material.
Management has always recognized the importance of the Cariboo Regional District maintaining and reinforcing
the highest possible standards of conduct in all of its actions, including the preparation and dissemination of
statements fairly presenting the financial condition of the Cariboo Regional District. In this regard, management
has developed and maintains a system of accounting and reporting which provides for the necessary internal
controls to ensure that transactions are properly authorized and recorded, assets are safeguarded against
unauthorized use or disposition, and liabilities are recognized. The system is augmented by written policies and
procedures, the careful selection and training of qualified staff, the establishment of organizational structures
providing an appropriate and well-defined division of responsibilities, and the communication of policies and
guidelines of business conduct throughout the Cariboo Regional District.
R.E. Rasmussen, Chartered Accountant, the independent auditor appointed by the Cariboo Regional District, has
audited the consolidated financial statements of the Cariboo Regional District in accordance with Canadian
generally accepted auditing standards, and has expressed his opinion upon completion of such audit in the following
report. In order to provide his opinion on these consolidated financial statements, the auditor reviews the system of
internal controls and conducts his work to the extent that he considers appropriate. The auditor has full and free
access to, and meets with the Board of Directors, to discuss his audit and findings as to the integrity of the Cariboo
Regional District's accounting, financial reports and related matters.
Janis Bell
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipalities Quesnel
Wells
Williams Lake
Lynn Paterson, MBA, CGA
Chief Financial Officer
100 Mile House
Electoral Areas A. Red Bluff - Quesnel B. Quesnel West - Bouchie Lake - Ten Mile C. Barlow - Bowron D. Wildwood - McLeese Lake
E. Esler - Dog Creek F. 150 Mile House - Horsefly-Likely G. Lac La Hache - 108 Mile H. Canim Lake - Forest Grove I. Narcosli - Nazko
J. West Chilcotin K. East Chilcotin L. Lone Butte - Interlakes
R.E. RASMUSSEN
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
(incorporated professional)
2.
AUDITOR'S REPORT
To The Board of Directors,
Cariboo Regional District,
I have audited the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position of the Cariboo Regional District as at December 31,
2008 and the Consolidated Statements of Financial Activities, Changes in Financial Position and Changes in Net
Financial Assets for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Cariboo Regional
District's management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit.
I conducted my audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require
that I plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
In my opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Cariboo Regional District as at December 31, 2008, and the results of its financial activities and the changes in
its financial position for the year then ended in accordance with the accounting principles disclosed in Note 1 to the
financial statements.
R.E. Rasmussen
Quesnel, B.C.
February 20, 2009
223 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2M1
Chartered Accountant
Ph: (250) 991-0940 Fax: (250) 991-0942
Lynn Paterson
CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
4.1
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
2008
BUDGET
(unaudited)
2008
ACTUAL
2007
ACTUAL
REVENUE
General purpose levy
$ 18,347,226
90,000
1,657,501
85,000
41,015
404,942
2,106,563
723,267
3,080,496
26,536,010
$ 18,347,633
95,000
1,738,877
73,271
646,254
488,159
2,252,804
1,181,263
2,818,563
27,641,824
$ 17,510,384
90,000
1,869,885
69,069
617,531
600,690
1,802,839
729,918
2,707,802
25,998,118
EXPENDITURES - page 4.2
32,304,041
26,396,096
23,521,247
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE
OVER EXPENDITURES
(5,768,031)
1,245,728
2,476,871
4,546,200
(1,586,788)
2,959,412
186,937
2,210,324
(1,523,801)
873,460
94,829
(1,485,259)
(1,390,430)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCES
(2,808,619)
2,119,188
1,086,441
FUND BALANCES - Beginning of year
13,784,061
13,784,061
12,697,620
$ 10,975,442
$ 15,903,249
$ 13,784,061
Administration
Federal and provincial grants
Grants in lieu of taxes
Interest income
Permit fees
User fees
Other
Member municipalities MFA debt payments
FISCAL SERVICES
Transfer from MFA debt surplus
Proceeds of District debt
District debt principal payments
FUND BALANCES - End of year to page 3
See accompanying notes.
4.2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
2008
BUDGET
(unaudited)
EXPENDITURES
Member municipalities MFA debt charges
General services
Development services
Environmental services
Area administration
Economic development
Grants-in-Aid
Airports
Protective services
Street lighting
Recreation
Culture, Heritage and Library Network
Sewer
Water
Interest
Capital
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - to page 4.1
$
1,898,993
3,189,998
1,574,047
5,563,835
64,459
167,094
158,940
385,317
2,495,577
40,977
4,509,512
2,425,637
144,298
322,253
589,593
8,773,511
$ 32,304,041
2008
2007
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
$
1,687,547
2,774,947
1,331,425
4,010,652
8,229
160,843
179,326
362,233
2,158,781
39,157
4,233,998
2,145,692
132,963
319,425
1,379,263
5,471,615
$ 26,396,096
$
1,678,596
2,518,069
1,131,908
4,373,354
803,150
129,916
352,754
1,981,143
37,402
3,571,532
2,307,727
140,302
365,371
674,381
3,455,642
$ 23,521,247
5.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION
2008
CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY:
Increase in fund balances
Increase in equity in tangible capital assets
Changes in non-cash operating items
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue
Financing Activities
Long term debt issued
Long term debt repaid
Investing Activities
Increase in prepaid expenses
Tangible capital asset purchases
INCREASE IN CASH AND INVESTMENTS
CASH AND INVESTMENTS - Beginning of year
CASH AND INVESTMENTS - End of year
$
2,119,188
6,417,897
2007
$
1,086,441
5,057,789
262,801
604,450
297,711
9,702,047
(693,659)
679,914
(216,128)
5,852,009
75,000
(3,245,658)
(3,170,658)
3,000,000
(2,387,053)
612,947
(54,392)
(5,467,872)
(5,522,264)
(62,348)
(3,493,329)
(3,555,677)
1,009,125
2,971,627
21,400,711
18,429,084
$ 22,409,836
$ 21,400,711
6.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS
2008
INCREASE IN FUND BALANCES
Capital asset purchases by operations
Capital debt retirement
MFA cash reserves refund net of transfers
Interest on capital funds and capital donations
Increase in prepaid expenses
Capital asset acquisitions
INCREASE IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS
NET FINANCIAL ASSETS - Beginning of year
NET FINANCIAL ASSETS - End of year
$ 2,119,188
2007
$
1,086,441
5,471,615
739,426
(82,753)
289,609
(54,392)
(5,467,872)
3,455,642
1,011,913
391,632
198,602
(62,348)
(3,493,329)
3,014,821
2,588,553
10,275,023
7,686,470
$ 13,289,844
$ 10,275,023
7.1
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements reflect all revenues, expenditures, assets and liabilities of the
Cariboo Regional District. It is the District’s policy to follow accounting principles generally
accepted for British Columbia local governments and apply such principles consistently. The
consolidated financial statements have been prepared incorporating guidelines issued by the Public
Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants as
recommended by Municipal Affairs, Province of British Columbia.
The focus of PSAB statements is on the financial position of the District and the changes thereto.
The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position includes all the assets and liabilities of the
District. Financial assets are economic resources controlled by a government as a result of past
transactions from which future economic benefits may be obtained. Liabilities are present
obligations of a government to others arising from past transactions, the settlement of which is
expected to result in the future sacrifice of economic benefits
Revenues are accounted for in the period in which the transactions or events occurred that gave rise
to the revenues.
Expenditures are accounted for in the period the goods and services are acquired and a liability is
incurred, or transfers are due.
b. Restricted Financial Assets
Restricted financial assets include assets held in trust to be expended only in accordance with the
conditions of the trust, and amounts from reserve funds set aside for future debt retirement or for
future capital expenditures.
c. Tangible Capital Assets
Tangible capital assets purchased or constructed and work in progress are reported as capital
expenditures and are classified according to their functional use. Tangible capital assets donated are
reported at fair market value at the time of the donation. Amortization is not recorded.
d. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in Canada for local governments requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenditure during the
reporting period. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to the
determination of accrued liabilities, collectability of accounts receivable and provisions for
contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Adjustments, if any, will be
reflected in operations in the period of settlement.
7.2
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
e. Accounting policy developments
Commencing with the District’s 2009 fiscal year, the amended recommendations of the Public Sector
Accounting Handbook for recording and reporting Tangible Capital Assets will apply to the District.
The amended recommendations, as set out in Section PS 3150 of the Handbook, establish standards
on how to account for and report tangible capital assets in the District financial statements. The
standards provide guidance on the measurement and amortization of tangible capital assets.
The District has implemented procedures to enable it to comply with the provisions of the amended
recommendations.
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS
UNRESTRICTED
2008
$
RESTRICTED
Statutory Reserves
Feasibility Studies Reserve
12,859,974
2007
$
9,432,082
117,780
9,549,862
$
22,409,836
12,230,807
8,991,326
178,578
9,169,904
$
21,400,711
The restricted amounts may be expended only in accordance with the terms of the reserve funds.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
General
Local governments
Federal government
Provincial government
$
2,527,095
21,314,452
146,141
258,580
$
454,472
23,727,717
326,880
-
$
24,246,268
$
24,509,069
7.3
4. DEFERRED REVENUE
2008
Community Works Fund
Balance - Beginning of year
Received during year
Interest
Expended on eligible projects
Administration
$
271,638
823,346
19,251
(460,418)
-
2007
$
523,742
729,457
27,045
(966,423)
(42,183)
Balance - End of year
653,817
271,638
Library Technology Grant
Library Equity Grant
Province of BC Equity Grant
All other
74,000
16,000
10,970
37,000
15,600
12,000
19,868
$
754,787
$
356,106
$
11,249,090
8,937,681
815,998
84,062
6,219,210
27,306,041
$
12,569,070
9,563,546
1,240,230
92,446
6,713,417
30,178,709
5. DISTRICT DEBT
DEBENTURE DEBT
City of Quesnel
City of Williams Lake
District of 100 Mile House
District of Wells
District tangible capital assets
MFA LIABILITY UNDER AGREEMENT
75,000
-
CAPITAL LEASES
Wildwood fire truck
Repayable in monthly payments of
$823 including interest at 5.25%
31,371
38,746
28,263
46,355
-
125,059
Quesnel Sub-Regional
Repayable in monthly payments of $1,611
including interest at 3.25%
Deka Lake fire truck
Carry forward
$
27,440,675
$
30,388,869
7.4
5. DISTRICT DEBT (continued)
2007
2008
Brought forward
$
27,440,675
$
30,388,869
SEWER CAPITAL DEBENTURE DEBT
185,885
200,598
WATER CAPITAL DEBENTURE DEBT
385,930
593,681
$
28,012,490
$
31,183,148
Principal repayments required in each of the next five years are approximately as follows:
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
$
1,462,747
1,458,552
1,346,039
1,343,221
1,102,210
6. TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS - AT COST
GENERAL
General government services
Administrative
Planning
Bylaw enforcement
Building inspection
Rural refuse
Solid waste management
Weed control
House numbering
Anahim airstrip
Likely airstrip
108 airport
Library
2008
$
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
100 Mile House
Forest Grove
108 Mile House
Red Bluff
Bouchie Lake
Lac La Hache
Deka Lake
150 Mile House
Carry forward
54,825
4,432,030
179,634
13,792
80,226
5,695,380
488,790
165,419
12,943
1,499,841
137,337
1,635,542
7,546,871
2007
$
94,000
685,895
1,177,667
606,970
1,440,605
840,351
472,701
901,451
$
28,162,270
54,825
4,406,643
179,634
13,792
80,226
5,629,970
201,066
165,419
12,943
1,499,841
137,337
1,612,074
5,077,752
79,000
685,895
1,167,004
601,846
1,229,861
693,865
434,254
891,912
$
24,855,159
7.5
6. TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS - AT COST (continued)
Brought forward
Lone Butte
Barlow Creek
West Fraser
Miocene
Ten Mile
Kersley
Wildwood
Central Cariboo Search and Rescue
911 Emergency
Electoral Area Emergency Planning
$
RECREATION
South Cariboo
108 Mile Greenbelt
Kersley Arena
South Cariboo Curling Rink
McLeese Lake
Cariboo Memorial Complex
Quesnel Sub-Regional
Area H Community Hall
SEWER
Lac La Hache
Pine Valley
Wildwood
Alexis Creek
Red Bluff
WATER
Central Alexis Creek
Lac La Hache
Forest Grove
Alexis Creek
108 Mile
TOTAL TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS
2007
2008
28,162,270
688,931
784,055
709,146
679,808
1,002,845
1,119,873
596,526
1,219,094
308,836
6,390
$
5,681,323
44,823
938,099
464,934
265,865
14,990,361
11,896,594
5,747
24,855,159
671,404
781,361
701,810
679,808
1,002,845
1,119,873
596,526
1,207,110
258,836
6,390
5,598,287
44,823
638,247
464,934
265,865
14,487,718
11,145,740
5,747
$
69,565,520
$
64,532,483
$
1,437,003
889,635
907,463
489,420
12,587,904
$
1,426,587
889,635
822,633
489,420
12,453,681
$
16,311,425
$
16,081,956
$
127,715
1,099,746
623,350
124,884
3,455,464
$
1,099,746
545,699
124,884
3,455,464
$
5,431,159
$
5,225,793
$
91,308,104
$
85,840,232
7.6
7. EQUITY IN TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS
2008
2007
BALANCE - Beginning of year
Tangible capital assets paid by operating funds
Debt retirement
Interest income and capital donations
MFA cash reserves refund
MFA cash reserves transferred to operating funds
$ 83,014,793
5,467,871
743,173
289,609
104,184
(186,940)
$
77,957,004
3,455,642
1,011,913
198,602
486,461
(94,829)
BALANCE - End of year
$ 89,432,690
$
83,014,793
8. PENSION LIABILITY
The Cariboo Regional District and its employees contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan (the plan), a
jointly trusteed pension plan. The Board of Trustees, representing plan members and employers, is
responsible for overseeing the management of the pension plan, including the investment of the assets
and administration of benefits. The pension plan is a multi-employer contributory pension plan. Basic
pension benefits provided are defined. The plan has about 144,000 active members and approximately
51,000 retired members. Active members include approximately 35,000 contributors from local
governments.
Every three years an actuarial valuation is performed to assess the financial position of the plan and the
adequacy of plan funding. The most recent valuation as at December 31, 2007 indicated a surplus of
$438 million for basic pension benefits. The next valuation will be as at December 31, 2009 with results
available in 2010. The actuary does not attribute portions of the surplus to individual employers.
9. COMMITMENTS
a. In its normal operating activities, the District leases certain equipment from various financial
institutions. Aggregate annual payments are approximately as follows:
2009
2010
2011
$
9,158
6,998
2,268
b. Community Works Fund:
The District is a participant under the Community Works Fund that provides for the District
receiving Federal gas taxes transferred under the New Deal for Cities and Communities signed by the
Union of BC Municipalities, the Province of BC, and the Government of Canada.
7.7
9. COMMITMENTS (continued)
b. Community Works Fund: (continued)
Although the District has some latitude in determining which projects to pursue, the agreement
provides that projects should address the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner air, and
cleaner water.
The District is scheduled to receive the following benefits:
2009
$ 1,873,291
c. Co-ownership Agreement with the City of Quesnel
The District and the City of Quesnel have entered into a co-ownership agreement for the new Quesnel
Library housed in the John Ernst Building in Quesnel.
Under the agreement, the District has purchased a 1/5 undivided fee simple interest in the building
which has enabled the occupation by the District of the first floor for use as a regional library. The
price for this 1/5 interest was $1,100,000. The City of Quesnel is committed to expend an estimated
$450,000 on prescribed base building upgrades. The District shall be responsible for the first
$2,200,000 of costs incurred to develop the library facility.
The City of Quesnel will participate to the extent of 50% on any cost overruns in excess of
$2,200,000, to a maximum of $2,600,000, incurred by the District in constructing the library facility.
The City of Quesnel has purchased the existing library site from the District for $122,000.
If the City of Quesnel opts out of the library function within 10 years, it will repurchase the District’s
interest for $1,100,000, together with tenant improvements incurred by the District. If the City opts
out of the library function after 10 years, the repurchase price will be determined by an independent
appraiser but will not exceed the original purchase price of $1,100,000.
d. Library Expansion Project in the District of 100 Mile House
The District has committed to the expansion of the library facility in the District of 100 Mile House.
Construction costs are estimated to be $3,200,000.
In a press release dated January 10, 2008, the Government of Canada and the Province of British
Columbia announced that $1,400,000 will be provided, under the Canada-BC Municipal Rural
Infrastructure Fund, to assist in the library expansion project. The remaining financing will be
provided by the District’s financial institutions and cash resources.
7.8
10.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The District is involved in various litigation, regulatory and environmental matters in the ordinary course
of business. In management’s opinion, an adverse resolution of these matters would not have a material
impact on financial position or financial activities.
11.
SANITARY LANDFILL
The Cariboo Regional District operates 17 landfill sites throughout the region. The Cariboo Regional
District Solid Waste Management Plan and the Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks (MoELP)
govern the operation of the landfill sites. The future closure and post-closure care of the sites is also
under the direction of MoELP.
The current engineered plans for the landfill sites have a combined estimated capacity of 2.37 million
cubic metres and are expected to reach capacity between 2021 and 2045. The three largest landfills are
located in Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and the Gibraltar Mine site and account for 75% of the total
capacity.
The costs associated with the landfill closure and post-closure care are determined as outlined in Section
PS3270 Solid Waste Landfill Closure and Post -Closure Liability of the PSAB Handbook.
The landfill closure liability has a balance of $1,031,513 at December 31, 2008 ($672,698 - 2007).
12. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
The District’s financial instruments consist of cash and investments, accounts receivable, accounts
payable and accrued liabilities and District debt. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that
the District is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial
instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless
otherwise noted.
The District is exposed to financial risk that arises from the credit quality of the entities to which it
provides services. Credit risk arises from the possibility that the entities to which the District provides
services may experience financial difficulty and be unable to fulfill their obligations.
Central Cariboo - Williams Lake
North Cariboo – Quesnel
South Cariboo – 100 Mile House
Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
Phone: (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636
Fax: (250) 392-2812
#102 - 410 Kinchant Street
Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5
Phone: (250) 992-7400
Fax: (250) 992-7414
175 Airport Road
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
Phone: (250) 395-3838
Fax: (250) 395-4898
www.cariboord.bc.ca

Annual Report - Cariboo Regional District

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