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Annual Report for the year ended
December 31, 2005
TO BE A HEALTHY, ATTRACTIVE AND
ECONOMICALLY VIABLE CITY
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Mayor’s Message
City Council
City Organization
Our Focus
City Manager’s Message
Highlights and Achievements
Audit Committee
Report from the Chief Financial Officer
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49 Auditors’ Report
50 Consolidated Financial Statements
Van Christou
TO SERVE OUR RESIDENTS AND
GUESTS, TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP
AND TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY IN
ACHIEVING THE VISION
The City of Lethbridge Acknowledges:
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Balance Sheet
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Statement of Cash Flows
Schedule of Operating Fund Activities
Schedule of Capital Fund Activities
Schedule of Reserves
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Balance Sheet
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Statement of Accumulated Operating Surplus
Statement of Taxes Levied
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76 Utility Fund Financial Statements
76 Balance Sheet
78 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Lethbridge Herald & David Rossiter
for cover picture
City Staff for their contributions
to this report.
This Annual Report has been prepared and
compiled by the City of Lethbridge Financial
Services Department.
http://www.lethbridge.ca
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Population and Building Permits
Schedule of Consolidated Revenues
Schedule of Consolidated Expenditures
Taxation and Assessment
Schedule of Debenture Debt
Capital Expenditures and Reserves
Schedule of Government Transfers
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
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he 2005 edition of the City of Lethbridge Annual Report tells the
story of a mid-sized, vibrant prairie city that is successfully
charting its own course. Whether you measure Lethbridge’s progress in
terms of economic development, stewardship of the environment, social
development, or the strength of our arts and cultural life, 2005 was a blue ribbon
year.
2005 saw new corporate partners open for business and several existing
businesses expand their operations. Since opening a major financial information
centre in the spring, Sun Life has been adding staff as they build toward their
500 employee capacity.
Sunrise Poultry also opened their processing plant and hatchery in the spring,
and both are now in full operation. As well, Pratt & Whitney manufactured a
record number of aircraft engines at their North Lethbridge plant.
Last year also saw construction begin in SunRidge, the first Built GreenTM subdivision in Canada. All single family
houses will be required to meet or exceed Built GreenTM energy efficiency and environmental standards. Multifamily and commercial developments will be expected to be even more innovative in their use of environmental
technology.
Significant progress was made in 2005 on several social development initiatives. The City completed a major
review of its social policy and progress continued on affordable housing projects in the downtown district. A wide
variety of social development agencies and organizations were invited to work with Economic Development Lethbridge
on a community initiative to attract more skilled workers to the community to meet a demonstrated need.
The arts scene was alive and well in 2005. Construction proceeded on the Galt Museum project, with reopening of
the museum on-target for Spring 2006. The Lethbridge Symphony and the Community Band both had successful
seasons in 2005, as did the New West Theatre, the Lethbridge Playgoers and the Bowman Fine Arts Centre. 2005
also saw completion of the City’s first Arts Policy.
And finally, over the last twelve months a number of individuals and organizations have come together to undertake
intensive planning for our 2006 centennial celebration.
I want to express my appreciation to members of the Financial Services team who produced this document. For the
ninth successive year, this team received recognition from their peers for the quality of this Annual Report. I also
want to thank the City of Lethbridge employees who demonstrate each day their commitment to building a better
community.
Yours truly
Robert D. (Bob) Tarleck, M.A., M.Ed., Ako’Tasi
Mayor
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City of Lethbridge
City Council 2004-2007
City Council
Back Row: Alderman Liz Iwaskiw, Alderman Leslie Vaala, Alderman Ryan Parker, Alderman Joanne Weadick
Front: Alderman Tom Wickersham, Alderman Shaun Ward, Mayor Bob Tarleck, Alderman Barbara Lacey,
Alderman Rajko Dodic
A document entitled “Working Together For Tomorrow: An Integrated Strategic Plan For The City of
Lethbridge” was made available to the public in May of 2005. This document is a prioritized and measurable list of
goals and action items for Council’s 2004-2007 term of office.
Accomplishments in 2005
Southern Alberta Cities Initiative - Meetings held with the City of Medicine Hat to ensure that the municipal
needs of both the cities are effectively presented to the Provincial Government.
Budget Process - Council approved the 2006-2008 Operating Budget.
Transit Services - Some upgrades and improvements to the service have been implemented and a more
comprehensive review is currently being undertaken.
Social Policy - The Social Policy was approved which identifies the community needs and social service
priorities and a policy framework has been created to address those needs.
Arts Policy - The Arts Policy has been approved which strengthens the partnership between the City and its
diverse arts organizations in promoting arts activities for the benefit of all citizens and visitors to
Lethbridge.
West Lethbridge Phase II - Council approved an Area Structure Plan which will allow for timely development
of West Lethbridge.
Growth Management Strategy - Through the approval of the Offsite Levy Bylaw, this framework allows for
financially strategic decisions to be made in support of growth to our municipal boundaries.
Planned Priorities:
• Downtown Social Issues
• Downtown Heart of the City Master Plan
• Sustainability Plan
• Infrastructure Deficit/Asset Management
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Transit Services
Affordable Housing
Sports & Recreation Policy
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City Organization
Legislative and Administrative
ORGANIZATION CHART
CITY COUNCIL
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Mayor Bob Tarleck
Barbara Lacey
Alderman
Leslie Vaala
Alderman
Joanne Weadick
Alderman
Rajko Dodic
Alderman
Ryan Parker
Shaun Ward
Liz Iwaskiw
Tom Wickersham
Police Commission
Lethbridge Public Library Board
Museum Board
Other Commissions, Authorities,
Boards
CITY MANAGER
Bryan Horrocks
City Clerk
Dianne Nemeth
City Solicitor
Doug Hudson
Land Development/
Real Estate
Felix Michna
Communications
Eliah Farrell
Corporate Services
Garth Sherwin
Treasury
Financial Reporting & Budget
Long-term Financial Planning
Purchasing & Stores
Payroll
Taxation
Assessment
Fleet Management
Information Technology
Spatial Data Services
Records Management / F.O.I.P
Human Resources
Business Analysis
Risk Management/Insurance
Community Services
Kathy Hopkins
Transit
Open Space & Parkland
Nature Centre
Leisure Services
Family & Community Development
ENMAX Centre
Fire/EMS Services
Cemeteries
Planning
Facility Services
Development Services
Building Inspection
Social Housing
Regulatory Services
Environmental Services
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Economic
Development
Lorna Kurio
Infrastructure Services
Doug Hawkins
Corporate Initiatives
Bonny Bryant-Besharah
Transportation Planning
Public Operations
Water Treatment Plant
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Utilities (Water, Wastewater,
Electric Distribution, Sanitation,
Landfill, Recycling)
Storm Sewer
Fleet Maintenance
Urban Construction
Asset Management
Council Initiatives
Leadership Team Initiatives
Strategic Planning
Business Planning
City of Lethbridge
Our Focus
1. THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE AS A
“SYSTEM”
A system is defined as a set of related
entities that receives INPUTS, adds value to
them through CORE PROCESSES to achieve
a defined purpose (desired OUTCOMES) for
its customers.
CUSTOMERS
Inputs
2. CUSTOMER FOCUSED SERVICES
The purpose of the corporation is to serve
and assist the citizens of Lethbridge in
achieving the vision. Every action must
centre on meeting customer needs.
Core Processes
3. RESULTS ORIENTATION
Improved performance is a continuous
process based on meaningful, results
oriented performance measures.
On May 16, 2005 Council approved the
following documents: “Working Together
for Tomorrow – An Integrated Strategic Plan
for the City of Lethbridge”, and “Community
Visioning Session”, as Council’s commitment
to working toward a future community that
truly expresses the vision and values of the
citizens. These documents strengthen the
ability to govern, provide leadership that
inspires City staff in delivering services to
the community, and to provide citizens with
opportunities to contribute and participate.
In addition, Working Together for Tomorrow
outlines Council’s priorities to be achieved
over the next three years.
Report
Assess
Needs
Plan
Interpret
Information
Monitor
A Citizen Satisfaction Survey was conducted in 2005,
this survey provided valuable information for City Council
when they developed their 2006-2008 Operating Budget.
Develop/
Improve
Maintain
Business Units completed business plans with performance measures to ensure the alignment of services in support
of the corporate goals and objectives. The inclusion of performance measures further strengthened the linkage
between planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluating.
4. SUPPORT
City employees are creative, innovative and skilled. Their involvement in corporate decision making is key in
making improvements to the processes that serve the community. The Corporation is committed to creating an
environment which fosters involvement of all employees in shaping new skills, capabilities and relationships.
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City Manager’s Message
he Corporation of the City of Lethbridge provides the majority of the services citizens count on in their daily
lives. Behind each dollar spent is a different city service, and behind each city service or program is a team
of dedicated professionals delivering that service. Taxpayers have a vested interest in their municipal
government and we recognize the community’s demand for responsible management of their tax dollars and their
entitlement to receive quality services for those dollars. Our commitment to the citizens of Lethbridge is evidenced
in our 2005 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results which revealed that 98% of residents are satisfied with the overall
level and quality of city services and, further, that 98% rate the quality of life in Lethbridge as favourable.
In 2005, the Leaders Team worked closely with the Mayor and members of City Council as One Team with distinct
roles to create an integrated strategic plan which is outlined in Working Together for Tomorrow – An Integrated
Strategic Plan for the City of Lethbridge. Through this document Council has stated their strategic direction and
staff across the corporation are working diligently to achieve the desired results. This organization is relentless in
our pursuit of ways to improve the programs and services we provide, for the benefit all the citizens of Lethbridge.
In 2005, we saw the completion of the Mayor Magrath Drive project and construction started on the Health and
Wellness Centre at the University of Lethbridge. On the environmental side the City launched the One-Tonne
Community Challenge, and introduced the biodiesel pilot project for the school bus fleet. A census was conducted
in 2005, which saw our population increase to 77,202. The City’s transit fleet was increased with the addition of
eight new low floor accessible buses and two accessible mini buses. Another significant accomplishment was the
approval of the 2006-2008 Operating Budget.
Outputs
1. Infrastructure
2. Services
3. By-Laws
Outcome
A Sustainable Community
a) Economic Vitality
b) Social Equity
c) Environmental Quality
In addition to our regular service delivery role, some of the projects that staff will be working on in 2006 include
Council priorities in such areas as: addressing the social issues in the downtown, revitalizing the downtown through
the Heart of the City Master Plan, creating a Community Sustainability Plan, developing a Sports & Recreation
Policy, completing a comprehensive review of Transit services, and developing a Community Asset Management
Plan.
The successes highlighted in this report are a tribute to our community partners and dedicated employees who
care deeply about the programs and services we provide to the public. New challenges will continue to come our
way in 2006 and we believe this organization has the right people and right focus to continue to meet those
challenges. Our committed staff continues to pursue the vision for Lethbridge to be a healthy, attractive and
economically viable City, a place where the residents of Lethbridge can live, grow and prosper.
Bryan Horrocks, P. Eng
City Manager
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Throughout 2005, Galt staff worked diligently from their various temporary locations to maintain a public profile for
the museum and plan for a brand new museum operation as the $8.9 million expansion project continued – exhibitions,
education programs, special events, access to Archives and a fully operational Gift Shop were all successfully presented
without access to the museum proper.
Administrative, Programming and Archives staff were housed
in close quarters in Lethbridge Centre Tower; Collections
staff were temporarily located at the Old Courthouse while
the Collections were stored in a secure offsite location
approved by the Canadian Conservation Institute; the exhibit
designer worked from a shared north-side office; and the
Galt Gift Shop at the Mall provided a full year of operations
at Park Place Shopping Centre.
Exhibitions were offered year-round at the Museum at the
Mall in Centre Court [Park Place] – including Echoes From
the Dust: The Disappearing Grain Elevator and Arctic Life:
Lomen Brothers Photography [circulated by Glenbow
Museum], as well as Inuit Art from The University of
Lethbridge Art Collections, while a look at the history and future of the Galt Museum and Toys From Christmas Past,
organized with Park Place, rounded out the year. The travelling exhibition The People of the Coal Mines: The Italian
Community, developed in 2004 for the Year of the Coal Miner was shown at the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton
during the run of the opera Filomena, Edmonton Public Library and at the Alberta Legislature.
In October, Executive Director Ron Ulrich accepted the Museums Alberta Award for Excellence
for Museums and the Community on behalf of the Year of the Coal Miners partners. The 2005
Alberta Museums and Society Award was presented in Edmonton by the Lieutenant Governor.
The Education Coordinator continued to deliver school programs by working with volunteers to bring activities to
schools in Lethbridge and southern Alberta. School programs were redesigned in time to meet new curriculum
requirements implemented in the fall. Meanwhile, Saturday programs continued in the spring and fall: the Museum
at the Mall was the setting for the weekly family event.
The Archives department remained open to the public Monday through Friday until December 23, and continued
fielding inquiries generated by the successful Archives Online – the world-wide accessible portal to our archival
holdings. Volunteers continued their work in various capacities, including scanning thousands of photographs to add
to the digital database.
The Special Events Coordinator worked hard to secure alternate locations for our annual events. Robbie Burns Day
and Easter Eggstravaganza were both held at Lethbridge Centre, the always popular Beer Tasting at the Genevieve
E. Yates Memorial Centre, and the Halloween Haunted House and Freaky Family Fun day at Fort Whoop-Up Interpretive
Centre. Whoop-Up Days barbecues were also a big hit: the annual Lethbridge Centre BBQ donated all proceeds to
the Galt Museum, while proceeds from the 1st Scenic Plaza Block Party [organized by CBI, Clarica, Community
Savings, Galt Museum, Green Acres Foundation and Tim Horton’s] were donated to local food banks.
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One of the largest publicity-oriented events was
held in the summer in conjunction with the
Alberta International Airshow. The Guinness
World Record attempt of “the most people
wearing Groucho Marx glasses gathered in one
location” aimed to both raise awareness and
funds for the Galt Museum’s expansion project
and Growing Our Legacy Capital Campaign. The
resulting equivalent of $100,000 in provincial
media coverage helped to raise the profile of
the Galt.
While expansion construction and renovation continued through
December 2005 [overseen by Lear Construction and managed
by Reg Areshenko, City of Lethbridge], museum staff began
preparing for the gargantuan task of returning to the official
site: a three-year operational plan for 2006 to 2008 was adopted
after several months of meetings and consultations; new
programs for school groups and general visitors along with
orientation manuals for museum hosts were designed; the
branding strategy updated; policies on facility rental and other
operational policies written; volunteer program details worked
out; equipment and furniture acquisitions determined; and the
return of the cultural and archival collections aptly overseen by
the Collections Manager and the Archives staff.
The Galt will be officially reopened May 6, 2006 in celebration of
the City of Lethbridge centennial, and features a stunning Viewing
Gallery, a Discovery Hall housing the new permanent exhibit
Discover Southern Alberta – designed by Robertson-Weir Ltd. –
expanded Archives and Collections departments, and a new
Education Centre.
The $2.8 million Growing Our Legacy Capital Campaign
was launched publicly in September, with the Buy-A-Brick
portion of the Campaign unveiled in December. A hardworking Capital Campaign team of 15 community volunteers, led by Chair Tim Greenlee and Honorary Co-chairs Don
Young and Hazel Mitchell continues to raise the funds needed to successfully complete the project.
The Board of Directors and staff of the Galt Museum & Archives are very appreciative of the many community
partners, stakeholders and volunteers who have supported their efforts, and they can’t wait to share the new Galt
with everyone!
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HELEN SCHULER COULEE CENTRE
Since 1982, the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre has provided our
community with first-hand opportunities to experience and discover
our local environment through dynamic interpretive programs. During
2005, more than 23,000 visitors attended our interpretive programs
and hands-on exhibits delivered by staff and community volunteers.
The operation of the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre depends upon volunteers
from the community. Volunteer naturalists conduct interpretive programs,
assist visitors in our exhibit room, participate in planning special events
and contribute to the Centre according to their individual time and talents.
Since 1982, over 400 people have become Nature Centre volunteers. In
2005 volunteers donated 1,630 hours of time to the Coulee Centre.
The 14th Annual Family Day Track Trek in 2005 was a great success.
More than 300 people attended the three hour event which
included Nature Walks, historical walks with special guests from
the Galt Museum, crafts and games.
665 people participated in Sunday Nature Walks throughout 2005.
Topics ranged from snakes to prairie grasses.
11,923 people visited the Coulee Centre’s Exhibit Room. Three
displays “Snow”, “Alberta Emblems” and “Simply Snakes” were
exhibited in 2005.
Two interpretive theatre shows were offered in the Galt Gardens
throughout July and August: “Detective Deer Mouse and the Case
of the Slithering Serpent” and “The Alberta Emblem Pageant”.
467 people attended these fun, educational programs about snakes
and Alberta’s provincial emblems.
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2005 marked the first year of our Parkland Interpretation
program. During July and August, Wednesday evening
walks, “Wild Tales on Park Trails” were offered in a variety
of parks throughout the City of Lethbridge. Helen Schuler
Coulee Centre staff also set up temporary interpretive
displays once a week in eight different parks within the
city. 118 people attended these programs throughout the
summer.
37 people attended our annual Christmas Crafts
programs in December of 2005. A wide variety of
Christmas crafts were created out of recycled and
natural materials.
Two adult Natural History courses were offered during the year. Bird Watching for Beginners was offered during the
month of May and 16 people participated in this program. Nature Photography was offered, in cooperation with the
Lethbridge Photography Club, during September and October. 25 people participated in this exciting course.
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ENMAX CENTRE
Lethbridge and southern Alberta have benefited socially and
economically through the ENMAX Centre by attracting a wide variety
of quality events from around the world. The venue has played host
to numerous sporting events, concerts, circuses, banquets, bull riding,
and Alberta arena cross. Plus it is the home of the WHL hockey
(Lethbridge Hurricanes) who have entertained fans for decades and
continues to be a major attraction.
The ENMAX Centre, working collectively with the Lethbridge
Hurricanes, sold its first “friends of the building”
sponsorship. This sponsorship provides a package of
benefits to the sponsor in terms of exposure at special
events and Hurricanes hockey games.
The Lethbridge Hurricanes, who operate under a partnership relationship with
the ENMAX Centre, had a very successful year. The ENMAX Centre hosted 43
Hurricane hockey games with in excess of 165,000 fans in attendance.
In 2005, the ENMAX Centre was
very proud to attract and host over
95 events with entertainers like
Keith Urban, Blue Rodeo, Bryan
Adams, Kalan Porter, Willie Nelson,
Collective Soul, George Jones,
Ronnie Prophet, Alice Cooper and
Roger Whittaker. These concerts,
along with the other special events,
collectively entertained in excess of
100,000 excited and loyal fans.
To remain modern and meet our customer expectations, the
venue must receive continuous upgrades and during 2005
the following major projects were completed: Ticket Centre
upgrades included computers and software. Suite shutters
were installed, the beer delivery system
replaced, east parking lot paving
program completed, dressing room
flooring replaced, ice resurfacer
replaced, concession #6 upgraded,
landscaping project phase #2
completed and refrigeration ice plant
upgrades completed.
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LA TRANSIT
LA Transit continued to see good things happening within its system
in 2005. The addition of 8 new low floor accessible buses and 2
more accessible “mini buses” to transit’s fleet has brought the
average age of our buses to under 10 years old, up from the former
average of 18 years.
Wheelchair safety restraints inside our
accessible buses are being changed
into a more user friendly model. The
new “Passive Restraint” allows the vast
majority of our accessible customers
the ability to secure their chair without
assistance. Safety and independence
can go hand in hand.
2005 also saw the City of Lethbridge take on the passenger booking
component of Handi-Bus, using a computerized booking program. This
program will assist the City and Handi-Bus in better serving the disabled
community with their transportation needs.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee continues to meet regularly and works on issues and concerns such as service
standards and the accessibility brochure. This committee also lobbies both the municipal and provincial governments.
Routing changes to the Fairmont route in South Lethbridge have expanded
transit’s access to the “Big Box” retail area on the east side of Mayor Magrath
Drive South.
The addition of a new Route 9 to the Hospital/Lakeview area in January of
2005 has improved service to the hospital and access to the downtown
area for many south side residents.
In November of 2005, City Council approved the building of the north side terminal at 13th Street and 26th Avenue
with its completion expected in spring 2006. Planning for the North Side routing alignment has continued throughout
2005 with the implementation of changes to coincide with completion of the terminal.
At The Canadian Urban Transit Association awards ceremony in Vancouver,
the Lethbridge Transit Maintenance Employees were presented with the
2005 National Employee Recognition Award for having achieved 5000
work days (almost 14 years) with no lost time due to injury.
The recipients of the CUTA Employee Excellence Awards were selected by a
national committee of transit professionals. CUTA is the voice for enhancing
the public transit industry in Canada. Association members include public
transit systems, suppliers to the industry, government agencies, individuals
and related organizations in Canada.
In 1991, the City of Lethbridge was the first municipality to participate in the Workers’ Compensation Board, Work
Injury Reduction Program (WIRP) which encouraged employers in partnership with their employees to establish proactive occupational health and safety programs. In 1996 the City of Lethbridge first obtained and continues to
maintain a Certificate of Recognition which is granted to employers that have met provincial standards. In 2003
occupational health and safety management systems were included in city business plans.
Through all these efforts, the City of Lethbridge has experienced a 50% decrease in the frequency of workplace
injuries from 7.3 injuries per 100 workers in 1990 to 3.69 injuries per 100 workers in November, 2005.
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FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
2005, the final year of our three-year strategic plan, raised many challenges for our
department and brought with it new opportunities for us to demonstrate the reliability of
our service to a rapidly growing city. In the interests of better serving our community, we
successfully implemented several new innovations and strategies:
Fire apparatus and crews were equipped with Advanced Life Support capability
in order to maximize deployment of our resources and raise the level of prehospital emergency care.
We partnered with LCC and SAIT
to provide local practicum
opportunities to “paramedics in
training,” a move that has already
resulted in the recruitment of four
new quality team members from
within our community.
Our staff were equipped to deal with the College of Paramedic’s
expanded scope of practice by implementing new methods of training
delivery and developing a training plan capable of sustaining enhanced
skill levels (many personnel from the regional ambulance services
also participated in this training).
Our Disaster Plan was evaluated by conducting a practical drill involving a
mock train derailment. The simulation involved the subsequent release of
a hazardous chemical and required the evacuation of area residents and
treatment/transport of victims. Based on the drill, several aspects of the
Disaster Plan were identified as focus areas going forward.
A mass casualty triage system was
adopted to permit the rapid
assessment of patients for treatment
and transport to hospital. We also
involved regional ambulance services
and fire departments that may require
assistance during a major event.
Sparky with children in the mall
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We supported other city departments in responding to major flood
events in June and September. In addition, we hosted a recovery
centre to assist residents from Lethbridge and the region in applying
for Provincial Flood Disaster relief funding.
The formation of a tornado in June brought the Emergency
Operations Centre to a Level 2 preparedness level.
Fortunately there was no serious damage in the city as
the storm cell passed to the north.
We provided training to several community groups in the operation
of automatic external defibrillators.
The 10-year fleet replacement program was reorganized to better
suit our community growth patterns. This new plan will ensure a
safe and reliable fleet.
We participated in a provincial fire services working group to
develop standards for an Incident Command System (ICS).
This project will set ICS standards and will regulate both the
interaction of emergency services (during a major event in
Alberta) and joint inter-provincial operations, such as those
experienced during the wildfire season of 2003.
We conducted an increased number of evening inspections in coordination with
the Lethbridge Regional Police Service, Health Inspectors, and provincial
agencies. These inspections have improved public safety through the identification
of several life safety issues.
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LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICES
The Lethbridge Regional Police Service re-organized
their response to policing in the downtown area of
the city. The restructuring of this initiative has allowed
for nine uniformed members to police the downtown
area and focus on policing problems associated with
that area of the city. These officers are delivering
their services by foot patrol, bike response and through
traditional motor vehicles. This initiative was made
possible through a partnership with the downtown
businesses and in consultation with the users.
Regional Policing Population
• 83,306
Lethbridge Regional Police Service
• Authorized Strength 131
• Actual Strength 131
Police To Population Ratio
• 1:636
Civilian Employees
• 80
Victim/Witness Service Volunteers
• 47
Operational Budget
• $16,322,500
911 Calls Received
• 36,866
The Lethbridge Regional Police Service is involved in a
number of community projects that help raise funds for
local organizations. Two such events that occurred in 2005
where the Tri-Service Gala which along with The Lethbridge
Fire and Emergency Medical Services and the YWCA
Lethbridge and District was hosted at La Bella Notte. This
event raised money which was donated to the YWCA to
assist in funding their programs within Lethbridge. The
second event that the Police Service was involved with was
the Oldtimers Charity Hockey Game which has been in
operation for 15 years with all money being donated to the
Lethbridge Regional Hospital Emergency Department.
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In 2005, a Blackfoot Tipi was dedicated to the Police Service named
Beavershield Lodge by elders from the Blood and Peigan Reserves.
This tipi has been utilized at various community events throughout
the city and continues to be an important link with the community.
In conjunction with “Big Brothers and Big Sisters” and “ Opokaa’sin”
The Lethbridge Regional Police Service hosted a group of 12 children
who were waiting for Big Brothers or Big Sisters in a summer program
that delivers mock recruit training. This program introduces youth
in the community to the Police Service in a positive manner and
builds bonds between our members and the child. These children
represent the Police Service during the Whoop-up Days parade.
The recruiting of police officers has continued to be a focus of the Police
Service through 2005 and new police officers where attracted to the City
of Lethbridge from as far away as Prince Edward Island while still
employing local citizens as well. This recruitment was accomplished by
recruiting at career fairs and having an interactive web page that allows
potential applicants to explore the benefits of Lethbridge.
The Lethbridge Regional Police Service was
instrumental in the development of the Centre
for Advancement in Community Justice. This
partnership with other Southern Alberta Police
Services and the Lethbridge Community College
has provided the Basic Recruit Training for
constables hired not only by our Service but also
Police Services in Medicine Hat, Taber, Lacombe,
Blood Tribe and CPR Police. The Centre for
Advancement in Community Justice is also
responsible for the ongoing professional
development of members from partner agencies.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION CENTRE
The 911 Call Centre, the Public Safety Communication Centre (PSCC), serving
the City of Lethbridge and surrounding communities provides faster and more
cost-effective response to 911 calls. The call answer area served by the PSCC
centre covers the majority of the southwestern area from County of Lethbridge
west and south from the Municipal District of Willow Creek. By centralizing
emergency communications the City is better able to utilize the skills of the
Communication Specialists and the Paramedics/EMT of the Fire department.
The integrated Centre continues to reach objectives outlined
in the original vision of 2003. Valuable operational experience
combined with two external audits has provided the centre
management with realistic recommendations in improving the
centres performance.
We saw the first group of cross-trained Communications
Specialists actively fulfilling their roles in the final quarter of
the year. These positions have the ability to work in all roles
within the centre allowing for greater flexibility of staffing
and increased call handling capacity.
New trainer positions were created and filled with the objective
being a focus on core training and new hires. Core training
modules are being developed to maximize efficiencies of time
available for trainers.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide a base for
the delivery of city services like the Fire and EMS 911 call
system, land use planning and public consultation processes.
The city’s Information Technology group brought all of this
geographic information together and made it easily
accessible to all City of Lethbridge business units.
GIS supports improved levels of customer service, informed
decision making and ultimately assists the city to better
manage its valuable assets.
In April 2005, the City of Lethbridge was presented with a
GIS Award of Excellence at the ESRI Regional User
Conference in Calgary. In presenting the award, Alex Miller,
President of ESRI Canada, said “Their work is progressive
and their effort in centralizing and sharing data throughout
the city sets an example for other local governments across
Canada - I applaud their efforts.”
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LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
During the Alberta’s Centennial Year the Lethbridge Public Library
celebrated nearly a century of contributions to the community
and set its sights on an exciting future. To develop a “road map”
for library services to the year 2030, The Library Board contracted
with Hirano & Heaton Architects to complete a Needs Assessment
and Facilities Strategic Directions Study. The September
announcement of a new West Lethbridge Multi-Use Centre,
incorporating a Library branch along with a Public and Separate
High School, created momentum.
In 2005, circulation of Library materials, including in-house use, totalled
904,130 items. Public access to technology was enhanced with PC
Reservation software, which facilitates self-serve booking of public
computers. A new print release system features an “Easy Card” payment
system for printing from public computers and two new photocopiers.
Remote access from our website allowed customers to log into their accounts 149,859 times (renewing items and
placing holds). Internet searches of the Library catalogue and databases that the Library subscribes to totalled
445,761. General visits to the homepage were 161,896.
As a civic gathering place, the Library sponsored 208 events and partnered 171 programs attended by 8,433 people.
In-house children’s programs were attended by 14,834 children and parents. An additional 12,125 children were
reached by the Storytellers-At-Large program.
In September the Library Board held its first Connecting People to
Ideas gala for those in the community who are, and have the
potential to be, ambassadors for the Library. The evening included
a showcase of the Library’s services and highlights of its role in our
community. The Board will continue to host this annual event as a
way to recruit and foster “ambassadors”.
The Lethbridge Community Information Directory is available online through our website
www.lethbridgepubliclibrary.ca. This Directory provides a comprehensive indexed, easily searchable, listing
of non-profit community associations and service providers in Lethbridge.
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COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The overall social well-being of Lethbridge citizens continues to be a significant priority within the City of Lethbridge.
The Community & Social Development Committee, the only Standing Committee of Council, is mandated to act as
an advisory board to City Council on issues relating to social policy, services and social program funding.
Community & Social Development is proud to have completed the community social assets and needs assessment
and the subsequent approval of the Social Policy. This policy provides the framework for addressing the social
priorities in Lethbridge and focuses on our strengths as a community. These include the:
• leadership role of the City;
• ability to facilitate collaboration between groups; and
• provision of support to our community partners to deal with complex social issues.
Our Priorities
These priorities include those circumstances that impact individual, family or the community opportunities for healthy
development leading to their social well-being.
Affordable Housing
• Provide leadership in the further development of affordable housing inventory;
• Actively support the Social Housing in Action Committee.
Participation in Community Life
• Access to transportation through the review of the transit system to ensure adequate coverage
and improve accessibility for those who rely most heavily on the system and review specialized
transportation services in order to better meet the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities;
• Access to infrastructure and buildings and a renewed commitment to making Lethbridge a truly
accessible community;
• Access to programs through the identification of service gaps and the development of
community plans aimed at addressing the deficiencies.
Supports for Youth
• Active engagement of youth in order to strengthen
recreational and social opportunities for youth is a priority.
The City of Lethbridge will also continue to strengthen and support:
• Preventive social services (focus on family violence) through FCSS Lethbridge;
• The Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge;
• Information and Referral services.
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Our Work in Community
FAMILY COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between the Province of Alberta and the City of
Lethbridge. FCSS Lethbridge assists the community in identifying need and supports and funds local preventative
social services programming.
The City of Lethbridge, through Family and Community Support Services, collaborates with twenty four contracted
agencies and numerous programs to address social need and further strengthen family and community. Programs
provide services to all age groups and demographics. FCSS Lethbridge funds such programs as:
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Subsidized counselling and education;
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Home support for seniors and persons with disabilities;
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Life skills and social supports to children and youth;
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Out of school care for school age children;
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Emergency and relief child care;
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Support for volunteerism;
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Public education and awareness.
FCSS Lethbridge developed a new objective and consistent funding process that aligned with Social Policy. The
process ensured that funding met City Council priorities, FCSS eligibility, gave opportunity to engage in new initiatives
and identified new community needs.
During the past 4 years, Lethbridge FCSS has been a
provincial leader in evidence based outcome evaluation.
Through this initiative, the effectiveness of services and
the impact to the community are clearly defined. We
were proud to see our first “Making a Difference” 2004
Annual Report receive provincial and national recognition.
Community Substance Abuse Response Team (CSART)
The CSART is an overarching collaborative community based organization focused on developing a community voice,
community awareness and engagement. The purpose of CSART is to coordinate initiatives and resources to reduce
the harm caused by substance abuse and addictions in Lethbridge and in coordination with communities in south
west Alberta.
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Social Housing in Action (SHIA)
SHIA celebrated the Official Opening of the Lethbridge Shelter
& Resource Centre. The Resource Centre is a “one stop shop”
for integrated services for the homeless and those at risk of
being homeless.
SHIA is proud to have completed a Strategic Planning retreat for
the purpose of establishing a foundation for “ending
homelessness” in Lethbridge and the subsequent approval of
“Bringing Lethbridge Home: Strategic Plan to “End Homelessness”
in Lethbridge”. “Bringing Lethbridge Home”, addresses the
direction that is expected to prevail in the community from 20062011. It also assesses the most critical challenges facing SHIA
Mayor Bob Tarleck; Clint Dunford, MLA Lethbridge West;
and incorporates strategies for change.
Minister Yvonne Fritz; David Graham, Service Canada
It is a reinforcement of our commitment to the people in our
community and a tool for decision making and planning.
Furthermore, it provides context and direction for SHIA, the
community, the political and community leaders, funders and
decision makers.
Yvonne Fritz, Alberta Minister of Seniors and
Community Supports; Roland Cotton, President of the
Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Board; Clint Dunford, MLA Lethbridge
West
Mrs Maron Bowie, Dr. Gary Bowie, and Mayor Bob Tarleck
Dr. Gary Bowie was honoured for his long standing
commitment to SHIA.
Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge (ACL)
The Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge is a coalition of organizations
and individuals dedicated to improving social economic conditions of
urban Aboriginal People and the building of bridges with respect to
Aboriginal culture and community. The Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge
is responsible for the implementation of the Aboriginal Opportunities
Initiative Foundation Principles. Lethbridge, through the Aboriginal
Council of Lethbridge, received Urban Aboriginal Strategy funding;
the purpose of which is to improve the socio-economic conditions of
Aboriginal people in the city.
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LEISURE SERVICES
Community Capital Project Grant
Through the Community Capital Project Grant, the City of Lethbridge partners
with community organizations in their efforts to construct, renovate or retrofit
community facilities. The grant allows for the provision of up to one-third of the
project funds to a maximum of $125,000. In 2005, $520,964 was awarded to
the following eleven successful applicants: Lethbridge HIV Connection, Henderson
Stadium Society, Westminster Neighbourhood Association, French Canadian
Society of Lethbridge, St. Paul’s School Playground Enhancement Association,
Fort Whoop-Up Interpretive Society, Henderson Lake Golf Club, Lethbridge Family
Services, Schizophrenia Society of Alberta Lethbridge & District Society, Canadian
Red Cross – Lethbridge Office, Lethbridge & District Japanese Garden Society.
Alberta Spirit 100 Party of the Century
Lethbridge was a host site for the Party of the Century to celebrate
Alberta’s Centennial. A Party in the Park, held on September
1st, was enjoyed by thousands of citizens during a picture perfect
fall evening. Activities included a free outdoor musical show
presented by New West Theatre at the Lethbridge Exhibition,
and a large Jumbotron screen located in Henderson Park that
entertained the audience by showing the variety of entertainment
occurring all across Alberta. The shows were followed by
fireworks over Henderson Park to end the evening celebrations.
Henderson Ice Centre
Lifecycle replacement of the arena rink boards and glass was completed ensuring
the continued integrity of the playing area to accommodate sport activities at
the Henderson Ice Centre. The replacement included improvement and
enlargement of player’s boxes, safety glass and netting improvements along
with the ability to accommodate rink board advertising.
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Yates Memorial Centre
Community volunteers were once again very active in
providing an entertaining season of events at the Yates
Memorial Centre. Lethbridge Musical Theatre presented
Carousel, Lethbridge Playgoers presented “The Odd Couple”
and hosted the Regional One Act Drama Festival, the
Lethbridge Symphony presented the “King and I” and four
Master Series Concerts. The Community Band, New West
Theatre, visiting performers and community variety and
dance shows contributed to the successful season. Also, the
talents of many students were showcased in the dance
competitions, Kiwanis Music Festival, school productions and
Christmas concerts.
Community Groups Providing Services
Leisure Services manages contracts with many organizations which operate
a variety of facilities and deliver many programs and events. The following
groups and accomplishments demonstrate some of the opportunities
organizations provide in Lethbridge. Fort Whoop–Up Interpretive Society
successfully completed a business plan. The Prairie Baseball Academy,
operating the Lloyd Nolan Yard, celebrated their 10th anniversary of
providing a Junior College level baseball program with an impressive
scholarship program. Lethbridge Softball Association added lighting to a
premier ball diamond and parking lots at Softball Valley, and Little League
District # 1 hosted the Prairie Major Little League Championships at the
Canola Harvest Field. A new aquatics contract to deliver services at
Lethbridge pools was negotiated and once again the YWCA successfully
delivered the summer Neighbourhood Play Program.
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Outdoor Soccer & Rugby Complex
Sherring Business and Industrial Park
The Outdoor Rugby/Soccer Field Complex was approved by
City Council with funding for this project at $1,975,000. In
addition, the project has received funding from the Province
of Alberta Legacy Grant, and Community Facilities Expansion
Program (CFEP) through the Rugby and Soccer Organizations
and private donations. Construction commenced in 2004,
the turf and trees were installed in 2005, and play is scheduled
for April 2006. The Complex experienced an official opening
ceremony in September 2005 with dignitaries from the City,
Province and representatives of both sports.
The Outdoor Rugby/Soccer Field Complex located within the Sherring
Business and Industrial Park is 38.9 acres of land dedicated to sport
recreation facilities which are developed to house 6 rectangular sports
fields; 4 soccer & 2 rugby with opportunity to utilize all 6 for any
major special tournament events. The site is completely fenced and
secured; it encompasses a 386 stall, paved, lighted, parking lot, a
public washroom, trees and assigned areas to accommodate future
separate clubhouses for each sport group.
There is an irrigation pump house which pumps water through an
elaborate irrigation system for the entire site. Irrigation water will
be supplied from S.M.R.I.D. from an existing line that feeds the
Uplands Chinook Lake Stormwater facility, through and into our own
combined stormwater / irrigation holding pond. The site benefits
from the untreated water source and reduced water costs as a result
of not having to use treated City water. To obtain access to S.M.R.I.D.,
we were required to purchase the water rights for this property from
the former owner and as such are allotted 48 acre feet per year. A
requirement for the site was that all stormwater must be contained
on site.
The combined stormwater / irrigation holding pond was designed to
accommodate this requirement. It has capacity for a 1:100 storm
event, total pond capacity is approx. 27,000 M3 with 16,500 M3 to the
F.S.L. (full service line) which is irrigation and 10,500 M3 above the
FSL which is the 1:100 storm capacity.
The site was landscaped according to City of Lethbridge
landscape design standards. A berm runs the length of
the west boundary along 28th street to provide sound
attenuation and aesthetic buffering. The berm will also
provide informal spectator seating. Trees have been
planted throughout the site and along the berm.
The anticipated date for turn over of the facility following issuance of a Final Acceptance Certificate for the entire site
is May 31, 2006.
Engineering Consultants: MPE Engineering Ltd. Principle Contractor: Bos Scapes Landscape Contractors.
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PARKS
Qualified volunteer Communities in Bloom judges visited
Lethbridge this summer to evaluate Lethbridge on eight
categories consisting of tidiness, urban forestry, landscapes,
floral displays, turf areas, environmental effort, heritage
conservation and community involvement.
The Communities in Bloom Lethbridge Committee returned
from the National Awards Ceremony with 5 blooms out of
5, total score of 82.6% on the Judge’s Evaluation and an
honourable mention for the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
for their recent improvements.
Lethbridge was also successful in winning the bid to host
the National Symposium and Awards Ceremony in 2008!
City of Lethbridge Gifting Program
The City of Lethbridge Gifting Program was developed in 1995
by what was then known as Leisure and Human Services, as a
means to enhance the opportunity for community giving.
Through this program, individuals and organizations are
encouraged to move toward more community sharing and
involvement by purchasing items that compliment our
community.
By far the most popular items in the Gifting Program are the
Memorial Benches, whereby a park bench is purchased for a
specified location and memorialized with a custom plaque, and
Memorial Trees, where the donor is given a choice of trees to
plant in memory of, or dedication to someone.
Friends of the Trail
32 name recognitions have been purchased since
the program began.
Use of the trail markers as a
measurement of distance for
walkers and runners has
increased substantially with
healthy community initiatives
encouraging people to engage
in healthy lifestyles.
Eleven benches were put into the parks in 2005
for a Gifting Program sum total of 48.
-34 in Henderson Lake Park
-1 in Nicholas Sheran Park
-1 along Scenic Drive regional trail
-4 in river bottom
-1 at Chinook Lake (north side park)
-1 at Blue Fox Park
-1 in Ravine Park (by the Sugar Bowl)
-1 along University Dr. regional trail
-2 in Pavan Park
-2 overlooking Whoop-up Drive by
The Galt museum
One bench and one tree were also donated at
Mountain View Cemetery through the Gifting
Program.
Monument Policy
A Civic Monument Policy was written in 2005, due to an ever
increasing demand to place commemorative monuments in city
parks, green spaces and around City Hall. The purpose of the policy
is to guide City Administration and City Council in the acquisition
and placement of all monument’s located on municipal property, in
an effort to ensure a fair and consistent process for donors.
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Henderson Lake Rip Rap
Before
This project was tendered in 2004 and awarded in 2005 for implementation
for the winter of 2004 to 2005. The work is possible only once the ground
has frozen solid in the winter and quite often there are only narrow windows
of opportunity. The goal of the project is to place large diameter rock (rip
rap) along the shoreline to prevent wave action from eroding the shore
and undermining the pathways and / or creating hazards for park users.
The City has been on a course to protect the entire shoreline of Henderson
Lake through this program since approximately 1990. The average cost
per year has been approximately $40,000.
After
This program is a working example of the need for standards pertaining
to rock size for shoreline protection, to avoid these significant operational
costs when the lake / facility are being constructed. The regulatory
requirement that all stormwater be retained within the subdivisions has
created numerous lake facilities being constructed and not all have been
governed by the standards. As a result, the City will continue to impact
all future budgets for Special Maintenance to protect the deficient ones
(Fairmont & Chinook).
Before
Westminster Play Area
Redevelopment
The Westminster Neighbourhood
Association was successful in
receiving a grant from the
Community Facility Enhancement
Program to enhance the play area
adjacent to their facility. The play
unit had been built in an area
encircled by grass mounds and
large poplar trees and as a result was hidden from the
roadway, an undesirable situation placing the children at risk.
The grass mounds were poorly maintained due to the slope
issues and unreliable watering schedules and tended to be
dry dirt and dust sources, no grass was evident.
The City undertook to assist the Association by using the
tendering process to get a contractor to do the enhancements.
The result was a major improvement and was well received
including accolades from the adjacent Westminster School.
After
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Heritage Point Park
These neighbourhood parks are built to City of Lethbridge
standards. The developer contributes 10% in land or cash value
for park development in the subdivision as part of the Municipal
Government Act (MGA). Most developers are interested in
constructing the entire 10% into green space or parks for
marketing and sales. Subdivisions with attractive amenities sell
faster and are valued higher by the community.
The City of Lethbridge goals in park development are to provide
open space areas for all the community to recreate in each
subdivision. Walking trails, children’s play units and opportunities
for spontaneous recreation are the primary needs of
neighbourhood park development.
The City of Lethbridge cost shares park development with
developer’s on a percentage formula to a maximum of
$75,000 per hectare. Prior to the City of Lethbridge
accepting the constructed park, the developer maintains
the park during a warranty and maintenance period.
A new process that has been recently added to the
developer’s responsibility is play unit inspections. Bi-weekly
inspections for liability protection is now required as part
of the agreement beginning at the Substantial Completion
trigger as per Open Space Agreement. The inspections are arranged and performed through the City of Lethbridge
Amenity Maintenance section. The developer pays for the service for certified inspectors to inspect the play units.
Kodiak Park
The City of Lethbridge maintains the neighbourhood park after the maintenance and warranty period which is
approximately two years after construction of the park.
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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
The Nikka Yuko Centennial Garden located along the shore of
Henderson Lake Park is a beautiful legacy to the community
and monument to the contribution of “Canadians of Japanese
origin” to Canadian culture. This legacy is the result of a project
that began in 1960 as a possibility, then realized, constructed
and opened to help celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday. The official
opening date was July 14, 1967. An impressive list of dignitaries
attended including Japanese royalty.
The garden is managed by the Lethbridge & District Japanese
Garden Society. The operational season is for 6 months and the
garden is not staffed for the balance of the year.
Over the years there have been isolated incidences of acts of
vandalism in the garden. These incidents occur primarily in the
spring and fall when the garden is not in operation. In the fall
of 2005 after closing, the garden experienced one of these acts
and a granite lantern was pushed over and a tier of the pagoda
was pushed over and damaged.
Van Christou
A review of the existing garden security was performed and it was determined that the security system would be
brought up to a higher standard and the perimeter fencing would be improved to make unwanted access more
difficult. Monitoring of the improvements will be ongoing.
The society is building a year round staffed kiosk facility that will assist in the reduction of vandalism.
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Mountain View Cemetery
In June 2005, Mountain View Cemetery had 208
headstone monuments vandalized. All of the
monuments were overturned causing varying
amounts of damage to each. The Police estimate
was approximately $1,200,000 if the monuments
were to be replaced. The cost to repair or replace is
born by the surviving family or friends of the
deceased, in keeping with our Cemetery Bylaw.
City staff time and supplies were spent on putting the monuments right
again in the days following the incident.
An individual was arrested and charged.
2005 Construction saw an unsightly traffic loop at the west end of the cemetery turned into a much needed niche
and ossuary area accomplishing beautification while expanding niche capacity. This area was converted and built
for a cost of $55,000. The niche units alone were an additional $60,000.
Before
After
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Canyon Crest Park (Paradise Canyon)
This neighbourhood park consists of 2.5 hectares of land
and .89 hectares of water area for a total of 3.49 hectares.
Phase 1 is completed and includes a cascading waterfall/
stream and pond area that collects storm water. The pond
feature is the end of the LNID irrigation line prior to the
water returning to the river.
Phase 2 includes an accessible play unit that is barrier free.
RBC Dominion Securities of Lethbridge has received a
provincial grant of $121,000 to go towards the project. It is
scheduled for completion in the spring of 2006
Dryland Mowing
The Parks Department mows approximately 900 hectares of dryland
grass in parkland and along road right-of-ways. The purchase of new
equipment in 2005 resulted in improved efficiency meeting schedules.
Annual Planting
A cool, wet spring delayed Parks crews in the placement of
approximately 35,000 annual plants. Good plant health care resulted
in a colourful display late in the season throughout the city.
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Waste & Recycling Services
Automating waste pick up for another 15,000 homes
will improve the services to the public and will provide a
safer work environment for the employees.
On an average day a sanitation worker is required to
pick up the garbage at about 500 residences. The
average household generates over 30 lbs. of garbage
per week, which means that the worker pitches over
15,000 lbs. of garbage on any given day. The staff of
ten workers will pickup over 35 million lbs of garbage
in a year.
The City of Lethbridge has
three mechanized trucks for
picking up steel bins. These
trucks pick up over 100 bins
each a day. These three
trucks will pickup over 20
million lbs. of garbage
during a year.
The Waste and Recycling department recently had an ergonomic study completed to look at the physical wear on a
sanitation worker from moving these large volumes of weight and is currently implementing many of the
recommendations suggested in this report.
Water & Wastewater Service Repair Crews
These crews repair and install all of the underground
water, sanitary and storm systems to provide minimal
disruption to the services that all residents rely on.
Approximately 600 excavations are undertaken safely
and efficiently each year.
Crews are responsible for ensuring that the sanitary sewer
mains are kept flowing. They clean these mains by
flushing grease and mineral deposits from the pipe lines
and cutting roots. Approximately 100 kilometers of pipe
line is cleaned per year.
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Transportation Operations
Pre-mixing of sand and salt is one of the functions completed in
order to be prepared for the next winter. Approximately 10,000
tonnes of sand is spread throughout the city every winter and in
turn is swept up in the spring, keeping our city safe and clean.
When storms start, a loader loads a sander with the sand/salt mixture
used to control ice on Priority 1 roadways. Priority 1 roadways
include Whoop-Up Drive, University Drive, Bridge Drive,
5th Avenue North Hill, 1st Avenue South Hill (Brewery Garden
Hill), Stafford Drive Overpass, 13th Street Underpass and
Mayor Magrath Drive.
On major roadways, plow trucks and graders will work
as a team to clear all the travel lanes going in one
direction on a road in a single pass.
Mowing & Irrigation
Supporting the motto “Green, Clean and Dependable”, Parks Department mowing and irrigation operations play an
important role in managing over 500 hectares of irrigated turf.
Urban Forestry
This section chips all prunings and uses the mulch in tree and shrub
beds throughout the city. This supports the Integrated Pest
Management program, and adds an aesthetic value as well.
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June Tornados
Storm Cleanup
The City of Lethbridge experienced severe weather in 2005. Tornados, hail, heavy
rains and flooding tested the City of Lethbridge Public Operations Emergency
Preparedness Plan. The Parks Department was involved with monitoring,
evacuating, securing and restoring the parks system during these weather events.
June Flood
Torrential rains resulted in the river swelling its bank causing major silt
deposits on all Indian Battle Park pathways and trails. The boat launch
near the Water Treatment Plant became heavily silted to the point that
the launch is completely inaccessible to the river and must be relocated
to make it usable and to avoid the swirling and depositing action of the
river in the future. Initially it was feared that the river was to rise to near
1995 heights which caused facilities like Fort Whoop Up to evacuate and
remove all their valuable artifacts. Fortunately it fell short of the previous
height and the Fort was spared any damage.
Mucking out and sweeping the trails continued all summer and fall through funding from the 2005 Southern Alberta
Disaster Recovery Program.
September Flood
A park / dry storm pond shown here at Heritage Circle, which was approximately 7 metres in depth completely filled
causing many anxious moments for the residents backing onto the park. The operations staff were able to release
the outlet valve thereby preventing the storm water from rising any further and the pond returned to its dry state
relatively quickly.
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INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
In 2005 Traffic Operations conducted a Downtown Parking Meter
Evaluation Project to answer the question; ‘Should parking
meters be removed from the downtown?’ The study collected
parking usage data for areas with parking meters and two hour
parking zones.
The Downtown Parking Meter Evaluation Project provided
opportunity for businesses, customers, residents and
stakeholders to understand and participate in the evaluation of
parking Meters.
Paradise Canyon Offsite Stormwater Trunk Line
This project involved the design and construction of a
$600,000 stormwater outfall line that would connect
from the Canyon Crest subdivision stormwater
management to the stormwater outfall at the Oldman
River (adjacent to the Paradise Canyon Golf Course).
This Oldman River outfall line will improve the
management of stormwater within the Canyon Crest
subdivision, which will provide improved protection
against flooding to property owners.
Introduction of Roundabouts
The City of Lethbridge introduced a new form of intersection
control in 2005; the modern roundabout. Modern roundabouts
are circular intersections that incorporate Yield signs and vehicle
deflection to improve intersection safety, reduce vehicle delay
and lower vehicle emissions. Six roundabouts were constructed;
two in Legacy Ridge, three in SunRidge and one on University
Drive at 40th Avenue.
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2005 Overlay Program
The 2005 Overlay Program involved pavement rehabilitation of Arterial,
Collector and Local roadways throughout the City. A total of 38 lanekms of city roads were overlayed to maintain our overall road conditions.
This rehabilitation program repairs about 4% of our total road network
annually. The locations for the overlay program are identified in the
annual “What’s in the Works” map. Preventative maintenance testing is
conducted on one third of the city’s road network annually.
2005 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program
The 2005 Sidewalk Program consisted of replacing over 2.5 km of
separate or mono-sidewalks, replacing over 100 para-ramps for
mobility access, mudjacking over 250 locations of sidewalk and
grinding over 4,000 locations to reduce sidewalk faults/edges. The
locations for the sidewalk program are identified in the annual “What’s
in the Works” map. Condition assessment of our sidewalk system is
conducted on one fifth of our sidewalk system annually.
Alec Arms Project - 4th Avenue South & 5th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction
The sidewalk adjacent to the Alec Arms Hotel was originally used to
deliver goods into the basement of the hotel. The sidewalk and
structural support were nearly 95 years old and in an advanced state
of deterioration when the City undertook this $700,000 reconstruction
project. A design-build process was
chosen for the delivery of this project to
encourage innovation and reduce project
costs and risk. The design-build team of
Wesbridge Construction and Earth Tech
successfully filled in the void underneath
the old sidewalk and constructed a new
sidewalk thereby eliminating the risk of
structural collapse.
Bridge Maintenance
The major bridge rehabilitation activities performed this year included:
the strengthening (relining of the floor) of Bridge #34 (Six Mile Coulee
culvert at Highway #5) and Bridge #35 (Six Mile Coulee culvert at
McNally Road), the bin wall repair/replacement on the south side of
Bridge #30P (Whoop-Up Drive pedestrian
underpass), and addressing maintenance
and rehabilitation needs and replacing the
stairs at Bridge #31P (pedestrian overpass
over Crowsnest Trail at 17th Street). City
Council on March 7, 2005 approved the
construction of this bridge rehabilitation
program for $1,043,340.00.
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Whoop-Up Drive Extension
The extension of Whoop-up Drive, including water, storm and sanitary trunks, was constructed to provide access and
services for the development of new communities west of Benton Drive, Copperwood and Benton Crossing. The
project budget was $3.5 million to construct approximately 1.1 km of new arterial roadway.
University Drive Extension
This project was the extension of University Drive between Rocky
Mountain/Grand River Boulevard and Riverglen Link. City Council on August
23, 2004 approved engineering services and on August 8, 2005 approved
the construction of this section of roadway for $1,501,025. This arterial
provided the access required for new developments (SunRidge and
Riverbend). In addition, it will contribute to the construction of an arterial
loop around West Lethbridge as well as to a connection to the proposed
third river crossing.
28th Street North Upgrade
Improvements to the entire length of 28th Street North between 26th Avenue North and the City Limits was required
to access new growth areas and maintain road safety to the City’s landfill. City Council on February 7, 2005 approved
engineering services and on July 25, 2005 approved the construction of this section of roadway for $3,011,546.
Gravel Roadway Upgrades
In conjunction with the 28th Street and as part of the Upgrading Gravel
Road Program (C-30) the gravel road portion of 43rd Street North was
upgraded to improve geometrics, drainage which improved safety, levels
of service as well as reduce road user costs, travel times, driver anxiety
and public complaints.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
This year, Environmental Services launched the One-Tonne
Community Challenge in Lethbridge. Because individual Canadians
contribute over one-quarter of the country’s total greenhouse gas
emissions, the Challenge asks each Canadian to reduce their emissions
by one tonne. The One-Tonne Challenge was integrated into other
community projects.
In September, Environmental Services promoted the One-Tonne Challenge
at the University of Lethbridge and gave out 120 compact fluorescent
light bulbs to students. Due to the keen response, a city-wide campaign
called BRIGHT IDEAS will begin in early 2006.
More Than Just Bright Minds.....
Environmental Services at the
University of Lethbridge for
New Student Orientation
Environmental Services and Environment Canada co-hosted a Let’s
Drive Green vehicle emissions testing clinic May 30 -31. 169
cars had their emissions tested — one of the best clinic turnouts in
Canada.
The Let’s Drive Green Vehicle Emissions Testing
Clinic… Sue Dakin, Environmental Services
Manager checks the tire pressure on a car during
the clinic held at the end of May
Environmental Services has also worked closely with the
Lethbridge Environment Week Committee to organize a series
of events over the year. Environment Week was held June 7th 10th, 2005.
Some of the activities during the week were:
A Youth Challenge Mow Off as part of the Mow and Go campaign
recognition of Clean Air Day through the Active Transportation/
Commuter Challenge program hosting individuals from the Otesha
Project, and the opening of a water-wise garden at Wilson Middle
School.
Environment Week, Youth Mow Off Competition
Mayor Bob Tarleck presents a grass cycling challenge
certificate to members of a scout troop
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At the end of the year, the committee ran the 12 Days of Green Christmas for the
second consecutive year. This program focuses on the Ecological Footprint (EF) and
how it represents the amount of nature required to produce the food, energy and materials
we use and, also, the amount of nature required to absorb our wastes. Over the 12
days, between December 2nd and 15th, the Lethbridge Environment Committee shared
some fun and festive tips to help individuals reduce their Holiday Season Ecological
Footprint, while celebrating their joyful family traditions. A draw was held for a “12
Days” gift basket filled with environmentally friendly gifts and ideas.
This year, a new newsletter titled Enviroscope was
launched. The newsletter reaches a few thousand citizens
each month and aims to increase environmental
awareness and community involvement. Environmental
Services has developed its online educational
information on the City of Lethbridge website on a
variety of topics: energy efficiency, recycling &
composting, transportation, sustainable communities and
an up to date events calendar.
Environmental Services new newsletter, Enviroscope.
The newsletter was named in a community competition and
the logo design was donated by a local graphic designer
During the Communities in Bloom competition, Environmental Services set up an informative display on water
conservation, pesticide management and xeriscaping practices.
Another exciting venture for Environmental Services was the recent approval by Council of a twelve month biodiesel
pilot project for the City’s school bus fleet.
A Bean and A Bus…
School bus run on Biodiesel—a cleaner, alternative fuel
made from beans, organic material or fat.
Environmental Services also conducted an internal Waste Audit with Waste and Recycling Services within City Hall.
Garbages were left uncollected for one week and only 4 out of 46 wastebaskets audited in City Hall were actually full. The
audit allowed our department to implement a battery recycling depot.
A full wastebasket
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City of Lethbridge
Real Estate and Land Development
RESIDENTIAL
A total of 87 lots in phase 8 RiverStone were released for sale
in June and October 2005. All lots were sold before the end of
the year.
June 2005 was a milestone date for RiverStone. Construction began on the first RiverStone home exactly 5 years
earlier. By the end of 2005, more than 450 homes had been completed and nearly 800 more are expected to be
constructed over the next 10-15 years.
South
Sustainable SunRidge is a new west Lethbridge development initiated by the City of Lethbridge. SunRidge is quite
unique as it is one of the first Canadian communities with specific focus on sustainable design and planning on a
residential scale. In order to meet the guidelines of sustainable development, all building within SunRidge will
incorporate the Built GreenTM Alberta standards.
This program, through a comprehensive checklist based on
the Energuide rating system, awards structure points for
energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and
many other items related to sustainable design.
There are three levels of achievement within the Built GreenTM
system, Bronze the minimum standard allowed in SunRidge,
Silver and Gold. Homes that qualify for Silver or Gold
certification will be eligible for a rebate through the City of
Lethbridge.
East
Completion of major servicing was carried out in 2005
for the initial two phases of the SunRidge community.
A promising beginning was reflected in the first lot
sales which occurred in October. Six demonstration
homes displaying innovative energy system, building
practices and green products will be built in the Spring
of 2006 to showcase the benefits of environmentally
sustainable technologies.
North
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INDUSTRIAL
In September 2005, the official opening of the Sherring Business and Industrial Park took place. In attendance at the
ceremonies were: Mayor Bob Tarleck; Rick Casson, Member of Parliament; Senator Joyce Fairbairn; and Mr. Frank
Sherring, former Mayor of the City of Lethbridge, after whom the park was named.
Servicing work for the new park was soon underway to ensure
an adequate supply of parcels, as Shackleford Phase II was
sold out in 2005.
COMMERCIAL
Work in the Legacy Ridge community by Melcor Developments Ltd. included servicing
of the City’s neighbourhood commercial lands. When developed, the commercial
parcel will provide for many of the retail and service needs of the adjacent residents.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Business Conditions Strong for Lethbridge
A business confidence survey, conducted by the citizen Society Lab at Lethbridge Community College (LCC) in
February, showed that, overall, Lethbridge residents have considerable confidence in the local economy. Highlights
of the study showed:
•
67.3% of Lethbridge residents believe that local
business conditions are currently good, up almost
17% over the previous year. Almost three-quarters of
residents (72.8%) believe that conditions will be good
six months from now.
•
A clear majority of residents (59.3%) believe that
current employment conditions are good, up from
only 46.4% last year. This represents a considerable
improvement from one year earlier, when only 43.4%
responded favourably to that same question.
•
Almost two-thirds of all residents (64.1%) rate their
families’ economic situation as good, essentially
unchanged from last year, while 72.8% of residents
are optimistic that their economic circumstance will
be good over the next six months.
In 2005, Lethbridge continued to see extensive commercial
development. The real Canadian Superstore opened a 182,000 sq. ft.
location with 350 employees. This store represents the latest model
of real Canadian Superstores, displaying the new logo and colour
scheme and is the first store in western Canada to have a drivethrough pharmacy. This facility compliments the existing retail base
already established at the southeast entrance to the city.
Volunteerism, corporate citizenship and community pride demonstrated for CTV Canada AM
Broadcast in Lethbridge!
As a result of a nationwide contest, CTV’s national morning news program, Canada AM, broadcasted a portion of
their program from Lethbridge in October. Economic Development Lethbridge spearheaded the event and brought
the community together to submit an entry and put together an
amazing show highlighting Lethbridge. The opportunity showcased
Lethbridge to the rest of Canada and was an invaluable marketing
opportunity for the city and its citizens.
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In May, a delegation from Anyang China, including the
Executive Mayor of the City of Anyang, and the Chinese
Consul General were in Lethbridge to explore mutually,
beneficial trade opportunities. Working with community
partners, the Mayor and City Council achieved their goal
of bringing the delegation from Anyang China into direct
contact with local producers, manufacturers, service
providers, and institutions.
The Chinese delegation returned to Anyang carrying with them a total of 12 agreements with the City of Lethbridge,
the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Community College, the Chinook Health Region, and Economic Development
Lethbridge. The delegation also signed business agreements with Green Prairie International of Coaldale and HaulAll Equipment Ltd. of Lethbridge. All of these agreements represent firsts for our community in the international
marketplace.
The University of Lethbridge and Iunctus Geomatics Corp.
partnered to create the Alberta Terrestrial Imaging Centre,
which brings world-class SPOT satellite imaging to Lethbridge for
academic and commercial uses. The Alberta Terrestrial Imaging
Centre is unique in North America, as the primary receiving and
distribution station for images taken through a special satellite
technology, called SPOT.
Images collected by SPOT satellites have a higher resolution and
can provide better information about changes taking place on the
land below, making it a useful decision-making tool in areas as diverse
as emergency response, energy pipeline monitoring, pine beetle
containment and watershed research. The industry partner in the
centre, Lethbridge, Alberta-based Iunctus Geomatics Corp.
successfully bid for the North American rights to SPOT satellite
imagery and is the exclusive provider of this data to Canadian clients.
Mayor Bob Tarleck; Premier Ralph Klein; Terry Royer,
Chairman, University of Lethbridge Board of Governors
This Centre is a great example of how the provincial government, the
university and small business can work together to create a research
centre that offers new opportunities and economic benefits for the region
through the commercialization of terrestrial imaging. It is the first location
in North America for this type of technology. Construction of the receiving
station was completed in April, 2005.
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City of Lethbridge
Audit Committee
Lethbridge City Council is responsible for ensuring that the City’s Administration fulfils its responsibilities for financial
reporting, internal control and risk management. To assist City Council in fulfilling these responsibilities, the Audit
Committee has been appointed by City Council to assist Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, primarily to:
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Monitor the integrity of the City’s financial reporting process and system of internal controls regarding
financial reporting and accounting compliance
Monitor the independence and performance of the Auditors
Provide an avenue of communication among the Auditors, Administration and City Council
Identify and monitor the management of the principal risks that could impact the financial reporting
of the City
Oversee risk management including risk identification, analysis and management procedures to
minimize the City’s exposure to loss
The City’s Audit Committee oversees the activities of the external auditors to help ensure Administration’s accountability
to Council. The Audit Committee reviews the audit plan, year-end audit results, summary of audit differences, the
Auditor’s report and the management letter. To fulfil the City’s provincially legislated audit requirements, the Committee
engaged the external auditor, KPMG LLP who carried out the audit of the City of Lethbridge’s financial statements, in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. The external auditors have full and unrestricted access to
the Audit Committee to discuss their audit and related findings, as to the integrity of the City’s financial statements
and related processes.
Other key activities completed by the Audit Committee during the year included:
•
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Considered internal controls and financial risks including information technology systems
Reviewed annual financial statements, discussed these with Administration and Auditors and
recommended approval to City Council
Discussed the appropriateness of accounting principles, critical accounting policies and management
judgments and estimates
Reviewed legal matters with the City Solicitor
Reviewed financial personnel succession planning
Participated in education sessions related to Governance and Control in the Public Sector, the impact
of Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting
Audit Committee membership consists of the Mayor and four Council members, one of whom acts as an alternate.
Audit Committee maintains formal and comprehensive Terms of Reference which it reviews, at a minimum, in April in
the year of a municipal election to ensure they reflect best governance practices.
Shaun Ward
Alderman
Chairman, Audit Committee
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2005
His Worship, Mayor R. D. Tarleck
And Members of Council of the
City of Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge’s 2005 Annual Report provides information to taxpayers and other members of the public
about the City’s 2005 financial performance. In addition, this report describes some of the City’s major financial
policies, provides an assessment of the City’s general economic condition and highlights some of our
accomplishments.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING
The financial statements of the City of Lethbridge and all other information contained in the annual report are
prepared and presented by management, which is responsible for their accuracy, objectivity and completeness. The
responsibility includes presenting the statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
for local governments and in conformance to the requirements of the Municipal Government Act of the Province of
Alberta. The preparation of the statements necessarily involves the use of estimates, which are made using careful
judgment.
Management is responsible for maintaining a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance
as to the reliability of financial information and the safeguarding of assets.
City Council has the ultimate responsibility for these financial statements. City Council oversees management’s
responsibilities for financial reporting through an Audit Committee, which is composed of the Mayor, and four aldermen,
one of whom acts as an alternate. The Audit Committee reviews the financial statements and recommends them to
City Council for approval.
To carry out its duties, the Audit Committee reviews the annual financial statements, as well as issues related to
them. The Audit Committee also assesses the effectiveness of internal controls over the accounting and financial
reporting systems. The Audit Committee’s review of financial reports includes an assessment of key management
estimates and judgments material to the financial results.
KPMGLLP the external auditor appointed by City Council has audited our financial statements. They have full unrestricted
access to the Audit Committee to discuss their findings, including the fairness of financial reporting and the adequacy
of internal controls.
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City of Lethbridge
Report from the Chief Financial Officer (continued)
OPERATING RESULTS
December 31, 2005 marks the completion of the City’s first ever three year operating budget cycle (for the years
2003 - 2005). To accommodate the three-year budget cycle, Business Units were expected to operate within their
approved 36 month budget allocation. As reflected in the Summary of Fiscal Principles, Practices and Policies, if there
was a shortfall after the first two years, Business Units were expected to overcome the deficit by adjusting expenditures
in 2005 and if the first two years experience resulted in a net surplus, the Business Units had the ability to carry over
the surplus to assist their operations during 2005.
The results for 2005 (and for the entire three year period) are extremely pleasing. The General Fund generated a
2005 surplus of $1.6 million (2004 - $605,000). The largest contribution to this surplus was higher than budgeted
property taxes, permit and business license revenues and less than anticipated costs for employee benefits. By
policy, this surplus will be transferred to the Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve. $425,000 has been allocated to fund onetime initiatives approved in the 2006-2008 operating budget.
For 2005, the Utility Fund experienced a surplus of $ 922,000 (2004 - $2,762,000). This surplus was totally attributable
to the Electric Utility operations - mainly due to lower than anticipated transmission costs, depreciation charges and
return on investment charges.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
During 2005, $60.7 million (2004, $35.1 million) was expended on capital. A summary of the most significant
expenditures is as follows:
Sherring Business and Industrial Park
$ 13,676,300
Electric Utility Capital Projects
7,440,000
SunRidge residential development
6,711,500
Galt Museum Expansion
4,923,500
28th Street North Landfill Access
2,884,400
Whoop-up Drive to Blackfoot - West of Benton
2,688,700
Land Acquisition
2,555,400
Mayor Magrath Drive-South of Scenic Drive - 34 Ave S
1,559,000
University Drive - Rocky Mountain to Chinook
1,315,600
Sidewalk Renewal & Boulevard Construction
1,217,500
Arterials
1,136,200
Bridge Rehabilitation
944,200
RiverStone residential development
Southeast Reservoir
Regional Wellness Centre
867,500
923,200
700,000
As shown above, the largest expenditure area was subdivision development ($21.3 million)-Sherring Business and
Industrial Park of $13.7 million and SunRidge/RiverStone residential development of $7.6 million.
In the 1970’s and 1980’s, the City of Lethbridge invested heavily in infrastructure and community service projects to
support the expected expansion of future growth areas. Strategic investment from the previous decades has allowed
this growth to occur without a corresponding investment in additional infrastructure. However, capacity thresholds
are being approached in a number of our systems. The City is now embarking on another strategic investment
program to again ensure that infrastructure and community service projects are available for new residents and
businesses. In 2004, after several months of consultation with homebuilders and the development industry, the City
revised its offsite levy by-law to include a transportation component of $61,000/hectare (which is being phased in
over 3 years 2005-2007). This will allow several important transportation projects to proceed in a timely manner.
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(continued)
FINANCIAL POLICIES
Lethbridge has a proven track record of prudent, yet innovative financial management. Over the past few years
Council has adopted several long-term financial policies necessary to ensure that the City of Lethbridge continues to
offer an attractive tax and utility rate environment to businesses and our citizens. These policies have been included
in a compendium document called “ Summary of Fiscal Principles, Practices, and Policies”.
Debt per Capita
General Fund
Debt Management/Pay-As-You-Go
$600
$500
$400
$300
$200
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
$-
1990
$100
1989
During the period of high growth/investment in
the late 1970’s and 1980’s, the City borrowed
extensively to fund these capital costs. Our debt
peaked in 1989 at a level of $76.9 million. In 1989,
City Council adopted a policy of Pay-As-You-Go
financing for general municipal (non-utility) capital
expenditures. A complementary policy was that
of utilizing City reserves to internally finance larger
capital works. Since these policies were introduced,
no additional tax supported debt has been issued,
and Lethbridge will be free of its tax supported
debt by May 2006.
General - Self Supported
General - Tax Supported
Under this program, the level of capital expenditure is controlled; however, because maintenance is recognized as a
high priority, the City’s existing infrastructure and facilities are not being compromised. During this time frame, the
City has also completed some significant capital projects including a new City Hall, a new Police Station, Indoor
Soccer Complex, Cogeneration facility at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, several significant roadway improvements,
including Mayor Magrath Drive and replacement of the river valley Electrical Substation.
Total Debt
(As at December 31, 2005)
80
70
50
40
30
20
Tax Supported
Utility Supported
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2010
2007
2004
2001
1998
1995
1992
1989
1986
1983
1980
1977
1974
0
1971
10
1968
$ Millions
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Other
City of Lethbridge
INVESTMENT POLICY
The City of Lethbridge maintains a significant
investment portfolio. The size of this portfolio
fluctuates from year to year depending on
requirements for internal financing for capital
projects. Nevertheless, it represents a
significant source of capital for City investment
income. All investment income is credited to
the Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve, which is
used to stabilize the effects of fluctuating
investment revenues on the operating budget.
Average Portfolio Size
$100
$90
Millions
The City of Lethbridge’s investment policy was
recently recertified by the Association of Public
Treasurers of United States and Canada. Our
investment policy provides direction on all
investment matters with overall objectives of
safety, liquidity, return on investment, and
maintaining public trust.
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$80
$70
$60
$50
$40
$30
$20
69
55
47
46
47
51
52
35
$10
$0
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Year
CANADIAN AWARD FOR
FINANCIAL REPORTING
For the ninth consecutive year, the Government
Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United
States and Canada presented a Canadian Award for
Financial Reporting to the City of Lethbridge for its
annual financial report for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2004. The Canadian Award for
Financial Reporting program was established to
encourage municipal governments throughout Canada
to publish high quality financial reports and to provide
peer recognition and technical guidance for officials
preparing these reports.
In order to receive a Canadian Award for Financial
Reporting, a government unit must publish an easily
readable and efficiently organized annual financial
report, whose contents conform to program
standards. Such reports go beyond the minimum
requirements of generally accepted accounting
principles and demonstrate an effort to clearly
communicate the municipal government’s financial
picture, enhance an understanding of financial
reporting by municipal governments, and address user
needs.
The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting is valid
for a period of one year only. We believe our current
report continues to conform to the Canadian Award
for Financial Reporting program requirements. As
part of our continuing effort to achieve reporting
excellence, we will submit this 2005 financial report
to the GFOA for review.
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(continued)
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Strong industrial and commercial growth continues to support growth in the residential sector, as people come to the
city to work and stay to enjoy the quality of life in Lethbridge. In 2005, the total value of building permits issued by
the City grew from $138 million to $182 million, up 30% over 2004.
This rise in the value of building permits is an indicator of the strength of our economy. It means we are achieving
our goal of building a development friendly city, while continuing to maintain our quality of life valued by our
residents. The whole of the development and construction industry is inter-related, each contributing to a healthy
community and a healthy economy. Employment opportunities provided by new industry and construction, supports
the demand for services and the housing market. The dollar value of these building permits is an indicator of the
city’s success in attracting its share of the economic boom experience by the Province as a whole.
In 2005, 1352 permits were issued with a total value of just under $92 million for residential construction. The
residential real estate sector saw the average price of homes increase to $163,700 and an increase of 6% in the
number of homes sold. As well, Lethbridge had continued growth in the commercial, industrial and institutional
sectors with 139 permits issued for these sectors and a construction value of $90 million.
The regional unemployment rate continued to be very low with December 2005 at 3.9%; well below the national
average of 6.5%. Vacancy rates in 2005 were 2.7%, down from 3.4% in 2004.
CONCLUSION
As indicated earlier in my report, 2005 marked the end of the City’s first ever three year budget cycle. In addition to
the financial results, the Corporation was able to redirect significant hours of preparation, study and debate of the
budget to planning strategic direction and completing long-term business planning. Also, there now is complete
alignment of the budget cycle, business plans and Council’s term of office.
I am proud to say that, yet again, the combined efforts of City Council, Administration and employees have allowed
the City of Lethbridge to successfully conclude the year 2005. The City’s financial position grew even stronger in
2005, a reflection of Council’s commitment to the prudent, yet innovative long term financial policies that have served
us so well. As we look to the future, it is essential that we do not rest on our past accomplishments. Instead, we
must continue to be innovative in balancing long-term fiscal responsibility with customer needs.
The “infrastructure deficit” and “sustainable funding” are recognized by all levels of government as significant issues
for Canadian municipalities. The federal government through changes to its GST rebate program and the New Deal
for Canadian Cities (gas tax revenue sharing program and the special transit grant) has committed to long-term,
predictable funding towards infrastructure. In addition, the City of Lethbridge received it’s first (of five) instalments
of the Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program Grant. These new partnerships combined with City Council’s
commitment to strategic infrastructure investment will be of great value in helping the City of Lethbridge address its
infrastructure deficit.
In closing, I am confident the City of Lethbridge is well positioned to face any challenge, make the most of its
opportunities, preserve its outstanding quality of life, and generally demonstrate that Lethbridge is THE place to live
and do business.
Respectfully submitted,
Garth Sherwin, CA
Chief Financial Officer
March 23, 2006
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City of Lethbridge
Audited Financial Statements
City of Lethbridge
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Responsibility For Financial Reporting
Management’s Report
The 2005 Annual Report of the City of Lethbridge, including the financial statements, is the responsibility of management.
It has been approved by City Council.
The financial statements are prepared by management, using the accounting principles disclosed in the notes to
these statements. They necessarily include some amounts that are based on the best estimates and judgements of
management. Financial data elsewhere in the report is consistent with that in the financial statements.
To assist in its responsibility, management maintains accounting, budget and other controls to provide reasonable
assurance that transactions are appropriately authorized, that assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded,
and that financial records are reliable for preparation of financial statements.
City Council fulfils responsibility for financial reporting through its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee consists of
the Mayor and four Aldermen, one of whom acts as an alternate, who meet to review financial control and reporting
matters.
KPMG LLP has been appointed by City Council to express an opinion on the City’s consolidated financial statements.
Their report follows.
Garth Sherwin, CA
Director of Corporate Services
and Chief Financial Officer
March 23, 2006
Auditors’ Report
To His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council of
The City of Lethbridge
We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of the City of Lethbridge as at December 31, 2005 and the consolidated
statements of revenues and expenditures and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the municipality’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards
require that we 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 our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
the City of Lethbridge as at December 31, 2005 and the results of its financial activities and cash flows for the year
then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
Chartered Accountants
Lethbridge, Canada
March 23, 2006
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City of Lethbridge
Consolidated Balance Sheet
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
2005
2004
Assets
Financial Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Investments
Short-term Investments
Long-term Investments
Receivables
Land Held for Resale
CentreSite Investment
Loans and Advances
Other Assets
- Note 2
- Note 3
- Note 4
- Note 5
Physical Assets
Inventory Held for Consumption
Capital Assets
- Note 6
$
3,518
$
8,735
51,400
50,797
21,589
15,030
7,359
568
883
39,233
33,224
17,366
14,335
7,375
401
631
151,144
121,300
4,022
784,032
788,054
3,597
737,964
741,561
$ 939,198
$ 862,861
$ 21,586
8,628
32,527
377
3,984
2,814
41,983
$
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Employee Benefit Obligations
Deferred Revenue
Due to CentreSite
Deposits and Other Liabilities
Agreements Payable
Debenture Debt
- Note 7
- Note 8
- Note 9
- Note 10
- Note 11
111,899
15,559
8,132
14,737
416
4,750
3,771
40,272
87,637
M unicipal Position
Fund Balances
Operating Fund
Accumulated Surplus
Unfunded Vacation Pay
Capital Fund
Reserves
Equity in Capital Assets
- Note 13
3,127
9,839
7,359
(5,640)
14,685
3,740
9,145
7,375
(5,294)
14,966
- Exhibit 2
- Note 14
32,009
38,556
85,250
23,981
38,585
77,532
742,049
697,692
827,299
775,224
$ 939,198
$ 862,861
Commitments - Note 18
The accompanying notes and exhibits form an integral part of these Financial Statements
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Consolidated Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
2005
Budget
2004
(Unaudited)
Revenues
Net Taxes
Capital Revenues
Return on Investments
Provincial Unconditional Transfers
Other
- Exhibit 7
- Exhibit 2
Sa le of Goods a nd Se rvice s
Electric
W ater
W astewater
Transportation Services
Solid W aste
General Government Services
Protective Services
Leisure and Human Services
Family Support and Social Services
Total Revenues
$ 55,084
13,599
3,383
2,447
11,095
85,608
$
54,640
13,599
1,700
1,119
11,055
82,113
$
50,112
14,972
2,490
1,120
9,928
78,622
28,711
15,065
11,421
11,545
9,206
9,020
7,679
7,314
2,122
961
103,044
188,652
29,632
14,123
11,045
10,230
8,404
7,401
6,394
5,172
1,929
960
95,290
177,403
27,767
13,904
11,790
11,433
8,839
7,870
6,655
5,807
2,042
965
97,072
175,694
35,281
20,302
15,213
16,017
11,122
9,760
8,015
6,559
2,850
2,556
127,675
34,559
18,808
15,086
15,367
12,273
8,946
7,270
5,701
2,616
2,507
123,133
33,060
17,612
12,440
14,637
10,093
8,526
7,370
6,815
2,579
2,478
115,610
39,391
15,579
54,970
182,645
39,391
15,579
54,970
178,103
29,983
10,960
40,943
156,553
Expenditures
Ope ra ting
Protective Services
Electric
W ater
Solid W aste
W astewater
Ca pita l
General
Utility
- Exhibit 2
Total Expenditures - Note 16
Excess of Revenues over Expenditures
Debenture Debt Issued
Debenture Debt Principal Redeemed
Cha nge in Fund Ba la nce s
Transfer from (to) Accumulated Surplus
Transfers to Reserves from Operations
Transfers from Accumulated Surplus to Operations
Transfers from Reserves to Capital
Change in Capital Fund
Change in Other Operating Funds
Consolida te d Surplus for the Ye a r
- Note 12
$
6,007
6,990
(5,279)
7,718
(700)
6,990
(4,849)
1,441
19,141
1,781
(6,388)
14,534
520
(21,912)
2,621
21,941
(8,028)
(332)
520
(12,346)
223
21,941
(11,549)
-
(180)
(20,385)
3,029
5,926
(591)
1,034
2,528
$
230
$
3,367
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City of Lethbridge
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
2005
2004
Ca sh Flow s From (Use d In):
Ope ra tions
$
Decrease (Increase) in Non-Cash Financial Assets
Receivables
Due from Future Developers
Loans and Advances
Other Assets
6,007
$
(4,223)
(695)
(167)
(252)
Decrease (Increase) in Physical Assets
Inventory for Consumption
Increase (Decrease) in Non-Cash Liabilities
Accrued Vacation Pay
Deferred Revenue
Due to CentreSite
Inve sting
Investments
Fina ncing
Agreements Payable
(1,572)
(2,472)
62
50
34
(425)
58
6,027
496
17,790
(39)
(766)
4,241
557
2,793
15
1,148
23,753
24,055
(29,740)
16
(26,287)
(6)
(29,724)
(26,293)
6,990
(5,279)
(957)
1,781
(6,388)
1,890
754
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of year
- Note 2
Ca sh a nd Ca sh Equiva le nts, e nd of ye a r
$
52
(2,717)
(5,217)
(4,955)
8,735
13,690
3,518
City of Lethbridge
19,141
$
8,735
Consolidated Schedule of Operating Fund Activities
EXHIBIT 1
2005
Budget
2004
(Unaudited)
Revenues
Net Taxes
Sale of Land
Gas Company Franchise
Penalties and Costs
Other
$ 55,084
8,163
2,476
3,383
2,447
404
52
72,009
- Exhibit 7
Electric
W ater
W astewater
Solid W aste
Protective Services
Total Revenues
$
54,640
8,163
2,515
1,700
1,119
330
47
68,514
$
50,112
6,952
2,562
2,490
1,120
366
48
63,650
28,711
15,065
11,421
11,545
9,206
9,020
7,679
7,314
2,122
961
103,044
175,053
29,632
14,123
11,045
10,230
8,404
7,401
6,394
5,172
1,929
960
95,290
163,804
27,767
13,904
11,790
11,433
8,839
7,870
6,655
5,807
2,042
965
97,072
160,722
35,281
20,302
16,017
15,213
11,122
9,760
8,015
6,559
2,850
2,556
127,675
34,559
18,808
15,367
15,086
12,273
8,946
7,270
5,701
2,616
2,507
123,133
33,060
17,612
14,637
12,440
10,093
8,526
7,370
6,815
2,579
2,478
115,610
47,378
40,671
45,112
(20,716)
(21,912)
(5,031)
(281)
(23,989)
(14,744)
(4,849)
(2,911)
(18,941)
(20,385)
(6,302)
(516)
3,740
829
3,222
1,034
3,740
Expenditures
Protective Services
Electric
W ater
Solid W aste
W astewater
Total Expenditures
- Note 16
Net Interfund Transfers
To Capital Fund
To Reserves
Change in Fund Balance
Accumulated Surplus, beginning of year
Accum ula te d Surplus, e nd of ye a r
$
- Note 13
3,740
(332)
3,127
$
$
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City of Lethbridge
Consolidated Schedule of Capital Fund Activities
EXHIBIT 2
2005
Budget
2004
(Unaudited)
Re ve nue s
Provincial and Federal Transfers
Developer Payments
Proceeds from Disposal of Capital Assets
Other
$
6,192
3,782
576
3,049
$
6,192
3,782
576
3,049
$
7,366
4,579
857
2,170
13,599
13,599
14,972
29,742
8,012
6,099
5,616
2,787
1,281
1,433
29,742
8,012
6,099
5,616
2,787
1,281
1,433
22,929
6,441
2,399
4,100
1,065
2,676
1,333
54,970
54,970
40,943
(41,371)
(41,371)
(25,971)
21,941
20,716
6,990
(248)
21,941
23,989
6,990
-
5,926
18,941
1,781
(86)
Cha nge in Fund Ba la nce
8,028
11,549
591
Balance, beginning of year
23,981
23,981
23,390
Ex pe nditure s
Engineering Structures
Subdivision Development
Buildings
Vehicles
Land
Machinery and Equipment
Other
- Note 16
Excess of Expenditures over Revenues
Net Interfund Transfers
From Reserves
From Operating Fund
$
Ba la nce , e nd of ye a r
32,009
$
35,530
City of Lethbridge
54
$
23,981
Consolidated Schedule of Reserves
EXHIBIT 3
2005
Budget
2004
(Unaudited)
$
Ba la nce , be ginning of ye a r
Changes in Fund Balance
Net Transfer from Operating Fund
Net Transfer to Capital Fund
Cha nge in Fund Ba la nce
- Note 14
$
38,585
$
38,585
$
24,126
21,912
(21,941)
14,744
(21,941)
20,385
(5,926)
(29)
(7,197)
14,459
38,556
$
31,388
$
38,585
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City of Lethbridge
DECEMBER 31,2005
1.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial statements of the City of Lethbridge (the “City”) are the representations of management
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for local governments established by
the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Significant aspects of
the accounting policies adopted by the City are as follows:
a. Reporting Entity The consolidated financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures, and changes
in fund balances and in financial position of the reporting entity which comprises all the organizations and
committees that are accountable to City Council for the administration of their financial affairs and resources
and are owned or controlled by the City. Interdepartmental and organizational transactions and balances
are eliminated.
The statement of taxes levied also includes requisitions collected on behalf of and transferred to education
and other external organizations that are not part of the municipal reporting entity.
b. Basis of Accounting Revenues are accounted for in the period in which the transactions or events occurred that gave rise to the
revenues. Expenditures are recognized in the period the goods and services are acquired and a liability is
incurred or transfers are due.
Funds from external parties and earnings thereon restricted by agreement or legislation are accounted for
as deferred revenue until used for the purpose specified.
Government transfers are recognized in the financial statements as revenues in the period that the events
giving rise to the transfer occurred, providing the transfers are authorized, the municipality has met any
eligibility criteria, and reasonable estimates of the amounts can be made.
c. Fund Accounting Municipal funds for both General and Utility Operations consist of the operating, capital and reserve funds.
Transfers between funds are recorded as adjustments to the appropriate equity account. Proceeds from
sales of land are recorded as operating fund revenues.
d. Investments Investments are comprised of investments in qualifying institutions as defined in the City’s investment
policy and consist primarily of money market instruments such as bankers’ acceptances, government bonds
and commercial paper.
Long-term investments which are effectively held to maturity or which have a reduction in market value
which is considered temporary in nature are recorded at cost. Investment premiums and discounts arising
on the purchase of fixed term securities are amortized proportionately over the period to maturity.
e. Inventories Inventories of materials and supplies are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value with cost determined
by the average cost method.
f. Land Held for Resale Land held for resale is recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost includes cost for land
acquisition and improvements required to prepare the land for servicing such as clearing, stripping and
levelling charges. Related development costs incurred to provide infrastructure such as water and wastewater
services, roads and street lighting are recorded as capital assets under their respective function.
City of Lethbridge
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DECEMBER 31,2005
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
g. Capital Assets Capital assets are reported as expenditures in the period they are acquired. Capital assets are reported at
cost.
In years prior to 1974 the acquisition costs of certain capital assets were not capitalized but the balance
shown for capital assets represented expenditures financed by debenture borrowing less debenture principal
repayments. Consequently, the balance shown for capital assets is a composite of two methods of recording
asset additions.
Government contributions for the acquisition of capital assets are reported as capital revenue and do not
reduce the related capital asset’s cost.
h. Depreciation The Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has not established
a depreciation policy for local governments, therefore the City has not established a policy for recording
depreciation as an expenditure for General or Utility Fund operations, with the exception of the Electric
Utility.
The Electric Utility depreciates its capital assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as
follows:
Years
A sse t
14 - 30
Transmission
18
Distribution
12 - 14
General
i. Equity in Capital Assets Equity in capital assets represents the City’s net investment in its total capital assets, after deducting the
portion financed by debentures.
j. Employee Future Benefits The City is a member of defined benefit multi-employer and multiple employer pension plans covering
substantially all of its employees. Pension contributions are accounted for using defined contribution
accounting, wherein contributions for current and past service pension benefits are recorded as expenditures
in the year in which they become due.
k. Reserves Reserves are established at the discretion of City Council to set aside funds for future operating and capital
expenditures.
l. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
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 dates of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenditures during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
m. Over-levies and Under-levies Over-levies and under-levies arise from the difference between the actual levy made to cover each requisition
and the actual amount requisitioned.
If the actual levy exceeds the requisition, the over-levy is accrued as a liability and property tax revenue is
reduced. Where the actual levy is less than the requisition amount, the under-levy is accrued as a receivable
and as property tax revenue.
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City of Lethbridge
(continued)
DECEMBER 31,2005
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Requisition tax rates in the subsequent year are adjusted for any over-levies or under-levies of the prior
year.
n. Landfill Closure and Post-Closure Care The Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act sets out the regulatory requirements to properly
close and maintain all active and inactive landfill sites. Under environmental law, there is a requirement for
closure and post-closure care of solid waste landfill sites. This requirement is being provided for over the
estimated remaining life of the landfill site based on usage (see note 7).
2.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents is comprised of:
2005
$
C a sh
3,518 $
-
Investments with Original Maturities Less Than 3 Months
$
3.
2004
3,518 $
3 ,7 4 0
4 ,9 9 5
8 ,7 3 5
INVESTMENTS
2005
Short-term Investments
$
Long-term Investments
2004
Cost
Market
Cost
51,400 $
5 1 ,4 4 0 $
3 9 ,2 3 3 $
3 9 ,2 3 8
50,797
5 0 ,0 1 1
3 3 ,2 2 4
3 3 ,0 7 3
7 2 ,4 5 7 $
7 2 ,3 1 1
$ 102,197 $
1 0 1 ,4 5 1 $
Market
Investments mature at various dates between January 3, 2006 and October 15, 2017 and have an average
effective annual yield of 3.38%.
Investments include $17,459 (2004 - $1,938) in externally restricted amounts which must be used for specified
capital projects.
4.
Total
RECEIVABLES
General
Trade
$
4,710 $
Utility
11,345 $
2005
2004
16,055 $
1 3 ,4 3 2
Other Governments
4,838
-
4,838
3 ,6 0 2
Taxes
1,668
-
1,668
1 ,4 1 7
11,216
11,345
22,561
1 8 ,4 5 1
968
4
972
1 ,0 8 5
21,589 $
17,366
Allowance for Uncollectable Amounts
$
10,248 $
11,341 $
The City is subject to credit risk through trade receivables. In 2000 the City entered into an agreement with
ENMAX Energy Corporation (“ENMAX”) to provide utility billing and collection services for the City’s utility
customers. ENMAX collects utility revenues (including electric, water, wastewater, and waste services) on
the City’s behalf and subsequently remits these revenues to the City. Accordingly, at December 31, 2005,
amounts receivable from ENMAX accounted for 38% (2004 - 35%) of total accounts receivable. The City
has resumed the utility billing function, and has collected the above noted receivables subsequent to yearend.
City of Lethbridge
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DECEMBER 31,2005
5.
CENTRESITE INVESTMENT
CentreSite is a joint venture between the Province of Alberta and the City, which was formed to develop land
acquired when the Canadian Pacific Railway yard was moved from the Lethbridge City centre. The operations
of CentreSite currently include a long-term lease and the marketing of the residual parcel of land.
The investment in CentreSite is accounted for on the modified equity basis. All equity or refunds and net
income or losses are allocated 60% to the Province of Alberta and 40% to the City.
2005
$
Balance, beginning of year
City Share of CentreSite Net Income
Equity Refund
$
6.
7,375 $
200
(707)
(194)
7,359 $
7,375
Total
General
$
266,940 $
2005
Utility
2004
262,411 $ 529,351 $
4 9 8 ,8 2 9
Buildings
102,513
74,039
176,552
1 7 0 ,6 0 3
Vehicles
37,176
25
37,201
3 3 ,4 7 9
Land
20,773
1,351
22,124
1 9 ,3 3 6
Equipment and Furnishings
18,025
2,757
20,782
2 0 ,3 3 0
Subdivision Development
14,722
4,484
19,206
1 2 ,0 8 7
460,149
345,067
805,216
7 5 4 ,6 6 4
-
21,184
21,184
1 6 ,7 0 0
Accumulated Depreciation
- Note 1h
$
460,149 $
323,883 $ 784,032 $
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Trade Payables
$
1 1 ,1 0 4 $
U tility
2005
6 ,2 2 1 $
Accrued Liabilities
2 ,3 9 2
650
Other Governments
1 ,2 1 9
-
$
737,964
Total
General
(1)
7,369
691
CAPITAL ASSETS
Engineering Structures
7.
2004
1 4 ,7 1 5 $
(1)
6 ,8 7 1 $
17,325 $
2004
1 1 ,3 4 5
3,042
3 ,1 3 7
1,219
1 ,0 7 7
21,586 $
1 5 ,5 5 9
Landfill Closure and Post-Closure Liability
Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities is $650 (2004-$495) of estimated total landfill closure and
post-closure care costs. The accrued liability is fully funded. The liability is recognized over the life of the
landfill using the net present value of the total estimated costs of closure and post-closure care. These costs
have been prorated on the basis of the current capacity in cubic meters utilized over the total estimated capacity
of the site. The present value of the estimated closure and post-closure costs was discounted at the City’s
average long-term borrowing rate.
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(continued)
DECEMBER 31,2005
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (continued)
The remaining capacity of the approved phases is estimated at 3.7 (2004 - 4.0) million cubic meters which will
be reached in approximately 21-23 years. Closure will involve covering the site with topsoil and vegetation,
drainage control, and installing ground water monitoring wells. Post-closure care activities for phases currently
under operation is expected to occur for 25 years and will involve surface and ground water monitoring,
maintenance of drainage structures, monitoring leachate and landfill gas, and landfill cover maintenance.
2005
$
Estimated closure costs
Estimated post-closure costs
Total estimated costs
Amount accrued to December 31
Balance of estimated costs to accrue over the remaining life of the landfill
8.
$
2004
833 $
314
630
523
1,463
837
(650)
(495)
813 $
342
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
2005
$
Vacation and Overtime
S i ck P a y
Post-employment Benefit
$
7,185 $
2004
6 ,7 2 0
420
373
1,023
1 ,0 3 9
8,628 $
8 ,1 3 2
Vacation and Overtime
The vacation and overtime liability is comprised of vacation and overtime that employees are deferring to future
years. Employees have either earned the benefits (and are vested) or are entitled to these benefits within the
next budgetary year.
Sick Pay
The sick pay liability is comprised of sick pay that police employees are deferring to future years. Employees
have either earned the benefits or are entitled to them within the next budgetary year.
Post-employment Benefits
In December 2002, City Council approved the participation of the City of Lethbridge in the APEX PLUS program,
a plan available through the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA). This plan is a supplemental
employee retirement plan (SERP) that provides supplementary benefits to a prescribed class of employees in
excess of the limits of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Total current and past service costs to the City to December
31, 2005 are estimated at $1,023 (2004 - $1,039). This amount changes as a result of interest on the liability,
changes in membership, aging of the employees within the prescribed class, and other demographic experience.
The cost of post retirement benefits earned by employees is actuarially determined using the projected benefit
method prorated on service and management’s best estimate of salary and benefit escalation and retirement
ages of employees. The City makes provision for its accrued SERP obligation by earmarking a portion of its
assets.
City of Lethbridge
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DECEMBER 31,2005
9.
DEFERRED REVENUE
Total
2005
$
Deferred Revenue
1,652 $
928
Provincial Contributions
17,459
1 ,9 3 8
Prepaid Taxes
13,416
1 1 ,8 7 1
32,527 $
1 4 ,7 3 7
$
10.
2004
AGREEMENTS PAYABLE
The City of Lethbridge has entered into agreements to purchase three separate parcels of land for future
residential and industrial park developments. The lands have been recorded in Land Held for Resale.
Total
2005
$
2004
1,286 $
1 ,8 5 6
Agreement 2 - West Lethbridge Residential
1,030
1 ,2 6 3
Agreement 3 - West Lethbridge Residential
498
652
Agreement 1 - North Lethbridge Industrial
$
2,814 $
3 ,7 7 1
Principal and interest repayments are as follows:
Principal
$
2006
428 $
Interest
129 $
Total
557
2007
1 ,6 7 9
111
1 ,7 9 0
2008
434
28
462
2009
273
11
284
$
2 ,8 1 4 $
279 $
3 ,0 9 3
Agreement 1
On November 21, 2002 the City of Lethbridge purchased 468.34 acres of land held for future industrial park
subdivision.
Under the terms of the agreement the balance is due November 21, 2007. The City has the option to extend the
term of the agreement for an additional 5 years. This extension is subject to agreement between the parties at
the interest rate effective during the extended term.
Under the terms of the agreement, the City has the option to accelerate the purchase of specific parcels of land.
To exercise this option, the City is required to subdivide the desired land and pay the amount of the outstanding
agreement payable proportional to the subdivided land.
Agreement 2
On April 26, 2004 the City of Lethbridge purchased 81.13 acres of land held for future residential subdivision in
West Lethbridge. Under the terms of the agreement, payments are made in five annual instalments ending in
2009.
Agreement 3
On April 22, 2004 the City of Lethbridge purchased 80.06 acres of land held for future residential subdivision in
West Lethbridge. Under the terms of the agreement, payments are made in four annual instalments ending in
2008.
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City of Lethbridge
(continued)
DECEMBER 31,2005
11.
DEBENTURE DEBT
2005
General
- Tax Supported
$
- Self Supported
2004
171 $
6,608
Utilities
$
Total
264
2 ,9 7 8
6,779
3 ,2 4 2
35,204
37,030
41,983 $
4 0 ,2 7 2
Principal and interest repayments are as follows:
Principal
$
Interest
T ot a l
4 ,4 7 9 $
2 ,3 3 4 $
6,813
2007
3 ,5 2 4
2 ,0 9 4
5,618
2008
3 ,6 4 2
1 ,9 0 1
5,543
2009
3 ,6 0 6
1 ,7 0 5
5,311
2010
3 ,7 5 0
1 ,5 1 3
5,263
2 2 ,9 8 2
6 ,2 2 4
29,206
2006
2011 to Maturity
$
4 1 ,9 8 3 $
1 5 ,7 7 1 $
57,754
Debenture debt is repayable to the Alberta Capital Finance Authority. Existing debentures mature in annual
amounts to the year 2023. Other than a $172 interest free loan, interest rates on these debentures range from
3.55% to 12.0% per annum. The Province of Alberta rebates part of the interest paid on qualifying debentures.
Debenture debt is issued on the credit and security of the City of Lethbridge at large.
Interest on long-term debt amounted to $ 2,248 (2004 - $2,612).
The City’s total cash payments for interest were $1,901 (2004 - $2,189).
12.
CONSOLIDATED SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR
As is common for municipal governments, the General Fund budget is prepared on a balanced basis, however
the budgets for the individual Utility operations in any year may be prepared to reflect a budgeted surplus or
deficit. Details of surpluses, deficits and corresponding budgets are disclosed as follows:
2005
A ctual
Surplus
(De ficit)
2005
Budgeted
Sur p l us
(Deficit)
2004
A ctual
Sur p l us
(Deficit)
(unaudited)
$
General
1,607 $
- $
605
3
-
(5)
56
-
602
Waste Services
(90)
(96)
149
Electric
952
326
2 ,0 1 6
230 $
3 ,3 6 7
Water
Wastewater
$
City of Lethbridge
62
2,528 $
(continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2005
13.
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS
General
Water
Wastewater
Waste Services
Electric
$
$
Balance
2004
605
(38)
648
509
2 ,0 1 6
3 ,7 4 0
A ppropriations
2005
and
Sur p l us
Balance
A dj ustm ents
(Deficit)
2005
$
(605) $
1 ,6 0 7 $
1,607
40
3
5
(560)
56
144
(90)
419
(2,016)
952
952
$ (3,141) $
2 ,5 2 8 $
3,127
General Fund and Electric Utility surpluses and deficits of the prior year are transferred to the Mill Rate Stabilization
Reserve in the current year. The 2005 General Fund accumulated surplus of $1,607 and the 2005 Electric
Utility accumulated surplus of $952 will be transferred to the Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve in 2006.
14.
RESERVES
2005
2004
OPERATING
$
Budget Appropriations
17,815 $
1 5 ,3 1 1
6,584
1 1 ,8 4 8
Urban Parks
884
441
Insurance
607
542
Snow Removal
545
522
Cemeteries
386
431
83
78
Mill Rate Stabilization (Note 15)
Mayor Magrath Drive Beautification
8
8
26,912
2 9 ,1 8 1
Fleet Services
3,698
4 ,3 1 9
Major Capital Projects
2,407
397
Community Lighting
1,482
1 ,2 8 9
Real Estate Holdings
1,367
1 ,3 6 5
Acquire Off Street Parking
968
812
Central Business District Land Acquisition
734
280
Community Reserve Fund
631
552
Transit Bus
344
306
School Bus
13
84
11,644
9 ,4 0 4
Acquisition of Local Art Work
CAPITAL
$
63
38,556 $
3 8 ,5 8 5
City of Lethbridge
(continued)
DECEMBER 31,2005
15.
MILL RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE
The purpose of this reserve is to stabilize the effects of fluctuating interest revenues and General Fund operating surpluses and deficits on annual taxation requirements. All General Fund and Electric Utility surpluses of
prior years, return on investments, municipal consent and access fee/franchise fee and by-law enforcement
revenue surpluses, CentreSite equity refunds, internal financing recoveries and other allocations from General
Operations are added to the reserve. Any General Fund and Electric Utility deficits of prior years, municipal
consent and access fee/franchise fee and by-law enforcement revenue shortfalls, budgeted allocations to
General Fund operations, one time expenditures and internal financing advances are charged to the reserve.
The transactions affecting the reserve for the year ended December 31, 2005 are as follows:
Balance, begi nni ng of year
Add: Recovery of Internal Fi nanci ng
Allocati on from Electri c C api tal (depreci ati on)
$
Muni ci pal C onsent and Access Fee - Electri c
Return on Investment - Electri c
Investment Income
Pri or Year Electri c Operati ng Surplus
C entreSi te Equi ty Refund
Pri or Year General Fund Operati ng Surplus (Exhi bi t 6)
Uti li ty C ustomer Access Fee
By-law Enforcement Revenue Surplus
ATC O Franchi se Fee Surplus
Electri c Refunds
Other
AESO Electri c Transmi ssi on D eferral
Less: Electri c Wi re Servi ce - Allocati on to General Operati ons
Allocati on to Electri c D i stri buti on C api tal Projects
Allocati on to General Operati ons
Other
D i scounts on Tax Installment Payment Plan
Smi th Street Parki ng
Pri or year C orporate Surplus - C onti ngenci es
St. Paul's & St. Patri cks School Gym development
Informati on Technology System Mai ntenance
Frontend Fi nanci ng:
Transi t Bus Purchase
Internal Fi nanci ng Advances:
Resi denti al Subdi vi si ons
Sherri ng Industri al Park Offsi te Levi es
Museum Expansi on
Poli ce Technology
Museum Expansi on - GST Rebate
Local Improvement - lane pavi ng
Museum Expansi on - fundrai si ng
Radi o Trunki ng System
$
Balance, end of year
2005
11,848 $
6,152
4,990
4,608
4,602
3,355
2,017
707
605
385
337
66
27
2
39,701
8,200
4,990
2004
2 ,6 0 2
7,203
2 ,7 0 9
4 ,5 6 0
4 ,6 1 2
2 ,4 7 9
2 ,6 3 3
194
396
385
157
252
20
94
751
2 9 ,0 4 7
8 ,2 0 0
2 ,7 0 9
3,096
245
218
207
50
-
2 ,9 9 5
203
342
700
165
1,525
-
6,292
6,000
969
450
440
264
171
33,117
6,584 $
444
1 ,4 4 1
17,199
1 1 ,8 4 8
As at December 31, 2005 net internal advances in the amount of $39,500 (2004 - $30,000) are outstanding
from this reserve. These amounts are to be recovered, with interest, in future years.
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16.
$
(unaudited)
2004
71,315 $
7 0 ,4 0 0 $
6 6 ,5 5 4
C ontracted and General Servi ces
26,690
2 4 ,1 5 5
2 1 ,6 9 9
Materi als, Suppli es and Uti li ti es
23,944
2 2 ,3 9 9
2 1 ,2 0 0
Salari es, Wages and Benefi ts
D ebenture D ebt Interest
2,247
2 ,2 0 4
2 ,6 1 3
Grants to Indi vi duals and Organi zati ons
1,822
1 ,7 2 5
1 ,6 9 9
422
376
474
1,235
1 ,8 7 4
1 ,3 7 1
127,675
1 2 3 ,1 3 3
1 1 5 ,6 1 0
54,970
5 4 ,9 7 0
4 0 ,9 4 3
Fi nanci al C harges
Other
C api tal
$
17.
Budget
2005
EXPENDITURES BY OBJECT
182,645 $
1 7 8 ,1 0 3 $
1 5 6 ,5 5 3
DEBT LIMITS
Section 276 (2) of the Municipal Government Act requires that debt and debt limits as defined by Alberta
Regulation 375/94 for the City be disclosed as follows:
2005
2004
Total D ebt Li mi t
$
272,837 $ 251,891
Total D ebt
41,983
4 0 ,2 7 2
D ebt Li mi t Unused
$
230,854 $ 211,619
Service on D ebt Li mi t
$
45,473 $
$
38,660 $
6,813
Servi ce on D ebt (pri nci pal and i nterest payments)
Servi ce on D ebt Li mi t Unused
4 1 ,9 8 2
7,195
3 4 ,7 8 7
The debt limit is calculated at 1.5 times the revenue of the City (as defined in Alberta Regulations 375/94)
and the debt service limit is calculated at 0.25 times such revenue. Incurring debt beyond these limitations
requires approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
18.
COMMITMENTS
a. Contracts As at December 31, 2005 the City has committed funds on various capital projects in progress. The funds
committed by contract and the estimated costs to complete those projects are as follows:
Total (1)
Estim ated
Costs to
Funds
Com plete
Committe d
11,797 $
$
3 3 ,5 7 0
D escri pti on
Sherri ng Industri al Park
Southeast Water Reservoi r
7,048
7,319
Benton C rossi ng - land purchase and planni ng
3,235
3 ,2 3 5
Galt Museum Expansi on
1,464
2 ,4 5 4
Waste Water Treatment Plant Fi ne Bubble Aerati on
1,356
3 ,0 8 4
Backup Power West Lethbri dge Reservoi r
1,105
1 ,1 0 5
SunRi dge
776
1 9 ,8 0 5
Mayor Magrath D ri ve Upgrade
651
651
Ri verStone
644
2 5 ,5 6 0
Mayor Magrath D ri ve - Sceni c D ri ve - 34th Street South
621
621
Hardi evi lle Street Pavi ng
518
1 ,7 8 1
511
28th Street North - Landfi ll Access
$
65
29,726 $
1 ,4 6 9
1 0 0 ,6 5 4
City of Lethbridge
(continued)
DECEMBER 31,2005
COMMITMENTS (continued)
In addition to the above, the City has projects planned in its Capital Improvement Program for which no funds
have been committed by contract as at December 31, 2005.
(1)
Total estimated costs to complete includes funds committed as at December 31, 2005 plus estimated costs
to complete the project which are not yet committed by contract. These costs may be funded by both the City
and external sources.
b. Regional Water Agreement As approved by City Council on June 14, 1999, the City has entered into an agreement to supply water to
the County of Lethbridge No. 26 and the Town of Coaldale. Under the terms of the agreement in effect, as
amended, until January 31, 2030 the City has agreed, subject to specified events deemed to be beyond the
control of the City, to supply a maximum of 18.5 million litres per day at a pressure of 55 pounds per square
inch at the point of delivery to the water feedermain.
c. Fee for Service Contracts The City has entered into various contracts whereby third party agencies provide services to the community
on behalf of the City of Lethbridge. These fee for service contracts vary in their length, terms and conditions.
i) Recreation Excellence On September 12, 2005, the City entered into a six year contract with Recreation Excellence to provide
aquatic programs, office operations, water quality system management, general maintenance, repair
and replacement for interior facility maintenance, related aquatic services, and lifeguarding requirements
on behalf of the City. The contract expires on September 5, 2011 and includes the operation of Nicholas
Sheran, Stan Siwik, Fritz Sick, and Henderson swimming pools. Both parties have agreed to open the
contract for negotiation of rates for the period from September 2009-2011.
ii) BFI Canada Inc. On December 16, 2003, the City entered into a five year contract with BFI Canada Inc. to operate the
Lethbridge Regional Landfill. The contract is from December 1, 2003 to November 30, 2008 with an
option for the City to extend the contract for an additional two years. Under the contract for 2006, the City
has committed to pay a charge of $102 per month. In addition, the City will pay a charge of $1.42 (one
dollar and 42 cents) per tonne of all materials received at the landfill to a maximum of 150,000 tonnes
per year and $6.52 (six dollars and 52 cents) per tonne in excess of 150,000 tonnes per year. The
contract includes an annual escalator of 3% on the monthly and tonnage charges.
iii) 850090 Alberta Limited –
On February 1, 2000 the City entered into a contract with 850090 Alberta Limited to operate the Lethbridge
Regional Landfill Scale House. The initial contract has been extended for an additional two years (for the
period February 1, 2005 to January 31, 2007). Under the terms of the contract, the City is to pay $152
annually.
iv) Other The City has entered into various other contracts in the normal course of operations.
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19.
PENSION PLANS
Employees of the City qualify to belong to one or more of the following defined-benefit pension plans:
a. Local Authorities Pension PlanEmployees of the City, with the exception of police officers, participate in the Local Authorities Pension Plan
("LAPP"), a multi-employer plan covered by the Alberta Public Sector Pension Plans Act. The Plan serves
about 153,000 people and 404 employers in Alberta. The plan is financed by employer and employee
contributions and investment earnings of the LAPP funds.
At December 31, 2004 the LAPP disclosed an actuarial deficit of $1,289 (2003 - $1,453).
The City is required to make current service contributions to the LAPP of 7.4% of pensionable earnings up
to the Canada Pension Plan Year's Maximum Pensionable Earnings ("YMPE") and 10.14% for the excess.
Employees are required to make current service contributions of 6.4% of the YMPE plus 9.14% of any
portion of pensionable salary over the YMPE. Effective January 1, 2006 both employer and employee
contribution rates will increase by 0.35%.
Total current and past service contributions by the City to the LAPP in 2005 were $3,504 (2004 - $2,792).
Total current and past service contributions by the employees of the City were $2,893 (2004 - $2,393).
b. Special Forces Pension PlanPolice officers employed by the City participate in the Special Forces Pension Plan ("SFPP"), a multiemployer plan covered by the Alberta Public Sector Pension Plans Act. The plan serves about 4,700 people
and 7 employers in Alberta. The plan is financed by employer and employee contributions and investment
earnings of the SFPP funds.
At December 31, 2004 the SFPP disclosed an actuarial deficit of $208 (2003 - $227).
The contribution rates for 2005 were 11.11% (2004 - 11.11%) of pensionable earnings for the City and
10.01% (2004 - 10.01%) of pensionable salaries for police officers. Total current and past service contributions
by the City to the SFPP in 2005 were $969 (2004 - $972). Total current and past service contributions by the
police officers to the SFPP were $863 (2004 - $874).
c. APEX Supplementary Pension PlanThe APEX supplementary pension plan, an Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) sponsored
defined benefit pension plan covered under the provisions of the Alberta Employment Pension Plans Act,
commenced on January 1, 2003 and provides supplementary pension benefits to a prescribed class of
employees. The plan supplements the Local Authorities Pension Plan.
Contributions are made by the prescribed class of employees and the City. Employees and the City are
required to make current service contributions to APEX of 2.5% and 3% respectively of pensionable earnings
up to $106.
Total current service contributions by the City to APEX in 2005 were $225 (2004 - $204). Total current
service contributions by the employees of the City were $188 (2004 - $170).
The cost of post-retirement benefits earned by employees is actuarially determined using the projected
benefit method prorated on service and management's best estimate of salary and benefit escalation and
retirement ages of employees. The cost of post-retirement benefits are fully funded.
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20.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Disclosure of salaries and benefits for elected municipal officials, the chief administrative officer and designated
officers as required by provincial regulation is as follows:
Num ber
of
Persons
Benefits &
A llowance
Salary
T ot a l
2005
Total
2004
Mayor:
1
R. Tarleck
$
49
$
31
$
80
$
78
Aldermen:
1
R. D odi c
13
28
4
27
27
30
3
L. Iwaski w
1
16
12
B . L a ce y
1
15
12
R. Parker
1
16
13
29
27
L. Vaala
1
16
13
29
26
S. Ward
1
15
12
27
26
J. Weadi ck
1
15
12
27
4
T. Wi ckersham
1
17
12
29
32
D . Heatheri ngton
-
-
-
-
18
J. Mauro
-
-
-
-
24
B. Pastoor
-
-
-
-
23
C i ty Manager
D esi gnated Offi cers
(1)
17
(1)
8
$
1
4
99
$
226
$
214
$
21
$
172
$
163
$
80
$
490
$
460
127
$
$
151
$
410
Designated Officers include the City Assessor, City Clerk, City Solicitor, and Chief Financial Officer.
Aldermen who perform the duties of Deputy Mayor on a rotational basis have their salaries adjusted accordingly.
Salary includes regular base pay, per diem amounts and any other direct cash remuneration.
Benefits and allowances include the employer’s share of all employee benefits, contributions or payments
made on behalf of employees, and the employer’s share of the costs of any additional taxable benefits.
21.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Unless otherwise noted, the fair value of financial instruments approximates their carrying value. It is management’s opinion that the City is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risk arising from financial
instruments.
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22.
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVABLE
Contributions receivable are reflected in amounts due from other governments in Receivables, Note 4.
a. Alberta Centennial Legacies Program
The City of Lethbridge has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1,300 from the Alberta Government’s
Centennial Legacies Grant Program, under a contribution agreement dated March 29, 2004 as amended. The
grant funds and corresponding monthly interest have been allocated by the Alberta Government to their
Consolidated Cash Investment Trust Fund exclusively for the purpose of the Sir Alexander Galt Museum
Expansion Project.
As of December 31, 2005, $275 of these funds were released to the City of Lethbridge in accordance with the
agreement and recognized as revenue. The remaining $1,025 plus interest revenue of $49 has been recognized
as revenue and recorded within accounts receivable based on eligible expenditures. These funds will be
forwarded to the City upon certification that the project milestones, key dates and activities have been completed
as described in the Sir Alexander Galt Museum Expansion Project Capital Plan.
Sir Alexander Galt Museum Expansion Project:
Alberta Centennial Legacies Grant
Funding Received and Expended:
Property Acquisition
Interest Earned
$
Alberta Centennial Legacies Grant Funding receivable end of year
$
1 ,3 0 0
(275)
49
1 ,0 7 4
The City of Lethbridge has been awarded a grant in the amount of $600 from the Alberta Government’s Centennial
Legacies Grant Program, under a contribution agreement dated March 3, 2005. The grant funds and
corresponding monthly interest have been allocated by the Alberta Government to their Consolidated Cash
Investment Trust Fund exclusively for the purpose of the Sherring Soccer Complex Project.
As of December 31, 2005, $600 plus interest of $27 has been recorded as a contribution receivable. These
funds will be forwarded to the City upon certification that the project milestones, key dates and activities have
been completed as described in the Sherring Soccer Complex Capital Plan.
Sherring Soccer Complex Project:
$
600
$
627
27
Interest Earned
Alberta Centennial Legacies Grant Funding receivable end of year
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DECEMBER 31,2005
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVABLE (continued)
The City of Lethbridge has been awarded a grant in the amount of $250 from the Alberta Government’s Centennial
Legacies Grant Program, under a contribution agreement dated April 6, 2005. The grant funds and corresponding
monthly interest have been allocated by the Alberta Government to their Consolidated Cash Investment Trust
Fund exclusively for the purpose of the Galt Gardens Project.
As of December 31, 2005, $250 plus interest of $4 has been recorded as a contribution receivable. These
funds will be forwarded to the City upon certification that the project milestones, key dates and activities have
been completed as described in the Galt Gardens Project Capital Plan.
Galt Gardens Project:
$
250
4
Interest Earned
Alberta Centennial Legacies Grant Funding receivable, end of year
$
254
b. Minister of Canadian Heritage Cultural Spaces of Canada
The City of Lethbridge has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1,900 from the Federal Government’s
Cultural Spaces of Canada Grant Program, under a contribution agreement dated March 31, 2004. The grant
funds have been allocated by the Federal Government for the purpose of the Sir Alexander Galt Museum
Expansion Project.
As of December 31, 2005, $1,710 of these funds were released to the City of Lethbridge in accordance with the
agreement and recognized as revenue. The remaining $190 has been recorded as revenue and recorded
within accounts receivable based on eligible expenditures. These funds will be forwarded to the City upon
completion of the project and receipt of final reporting requirements in 2006.
Sir Alexander Galt Museum Expansion Project:
$
Cultural Spaces of Canada Grant
1 ,9 0 0
(1,710)
Funding Received and Expended:
Cultural Spaces of Canada Grant Funding receivable, end of year
$
190
c. Minister of Canadian Heritage Museum Assistance Program
The City of Lethbridge has been awarded a grant in the amount of $160 from the Federal Governments
Museum Assistance Grant Program, under a contribution agreement dated December 21, 2005. The grant
funds have been allocated by the Federal Government for the purpose of the Sir Alexander Galt Museum
Expansion Project Kainai Exhibit.
As of December 31, 2005, $55 of these funds were recognized as revenue and recorded within accounts
receivable based on eligible expenditures. The remaining $105 will be expended prior to March 31, 2006.
Sir Alexander Galt Museum Expansion Kainai Exhibit:
Federal Museum Assistance Grant funding receivable, end of year
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$
160
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DECEMBER 31,2005
23.
COMPARATIVE FIGURES
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the financial statement presentation adopted
in the current year.
24.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These financial statements were approved by City Council.
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City of Lethbridge
General Fund Balance Sheet
EXHIBIT 4
2005
A SSETS
Financial Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Investments
Short Term Investments
Long Term Investments
Receivables
Loans and Advances
Other Assets
- Note 2
- Note 3
- Note 4
- Note 5
Physical Assets
Inventory held for Consumption
Capital Assets
- Note 6
LIA BILITIES
Due to Utility Fund
Deferred Revenue
Due to CentreSite
Agreements Payable
Debenture Debt
- Note 7
- Exhibit 8
- Note 9
- Note 10
- Note 11
$
3,518
2004
$
8,735
51,400
50,797
10,248
15,030
7,359
568
883
39,233
33,224
10,826
14,335
7,375
401
631
139,803
114,760
1,218
460,149
461,367
1,147
425,023
426,170
$ 601,170
$ 540,930
$ 14,715
7,727
3,483
32,527
377
3,699
2,814
6,779
$ 11,800
7,354
6,413
14,737
416
4,471
3,771
3,242
72,121
52,204
1,607
9,839
7,359
(5,173)
13,632
24,471
37,576
75,679
605
9,145
7,375
(4,882)
12,243
16,741
37,961
66,945
M UNICIPA L POSITION
Fund Balances
Operating Fund
Accumulated Surplus
- Exhibit 6
Capital Fund
Reserves
City of Lethbridge
72
453,370
529,049
421,781
488,726
$ 601,170
$ 540,930
General Fund Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
FOR THE YEAR END ED D EC EMB ER 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars )
E XHIB IT 5
2005
GE NE RA L M UNICIPA L RE V E NUE S
Net Tax es
- E x hibit 7
Return on Inves tm ents
P rovinc ial Unc onditional Transfers
Gas Com pany Franc his e
P enalties and Cos ts
S ale of Land
Other
Total Revenues
FUNCTIONA LIZ E D OPE RA TIONS
General Governm ent S ervices
Counc il and Other Legis lative
General A dm inis tration
$ 55,084
3,383
2,447
2,476
404
8,163
52
72,009
P rotec tive S ervic es
P olic e
Fire
Dis as ter S ervic es
A m bulanc e
P rotec tive Ins pec tions
Other P rotec tion
Trans portation S ervic es
E ngineering S ervic es A dm inis tration
Fleet S ervic es
Roads , W alk s , Lighting, P ark ing
S torm S ewers
Trans it
Fam ily S upport and S oc ial S ervic es
Fam ily and Com m unity S upport S ervic es
Cem eteries
Other P ublic Health
$
Leis ure and Hum an S ervic es
A dm inis tration
Rec reation Fac ilities and P rogram s
Cultural Fac ilities and P rogram s
Total Net E x penditures
E x c es s of Revenues over E xpenditures
A lloc ation from Utility Fund
Net Trans fers from (to) Reserves
Net Trans fers from Capital
P rovis ion for Capital A s s ets
Debenture Debt P rincipal Redeem ed
73
$
54,640
1,700
1,119
2,515
330
8,163
47
68,514
$
50,112
2,490
1,120
2,562
366
6,952
48
63,650
(4,608)
9,803
5,195
(5,381)
7,922
2,541
15,102
9,304
2
2,550
(1,333)
1,982
27,607
14,874
9,721
2,165
(644)
2,052
28,168
14,121
9,243
(36)
2,043
(1,010)
2,050
26,411
(120)
(2,844)
2,931
214
4,334
4,515
198
(2,598)
3,314
168
4,071
5,153
(75)
(2,828)
2,632
289
3,203
3,221
385
296
39
720
405
148
16
569
457
946
144
1,547
218
1,295
1,513
869
9,004
3,814
13,687
50,598
743
9,210
4,392
14,345
55,128
700
8,002
3,761
12,463
46,718
21,411
13,386
16,932
1,626
(7,778)
2,717
(15,376)
(606)
(387)
1,479
82
978
(15,461)
(464)
-
1,491
(5,558)
1,608
(14,315)
(565)
1,012
263
1,339
(7)
1,595
- E x hibit 6
2004
(5,661)
8,092
2,431
440
276
47
763
Developm ent S ervic es
P lanning
E c onom ic Developm ent
P ublic Hous ing
S URP LUS FOR THE YEAR
Budge t
(Unaudited)
1,607
$
-
$
605
City of Lethbridge
General Fund Statement of Accumulated Operating Surplus
EXHIBIT 6
2005
$
Ba la nce , be ginning of ye a r
Less: Appropriation to
Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve
- Note 15
Add:
- Exhibit 5
Surplus for the Year
- Exhibit 4
City of Lethbridge
74
605
2004
$
(605)
(396)
1,607
$
1,607
396
605
$
605
General Fund Statement of Taxes Levied
EXHIBIT 7
2005
Total Taxes Levied
Real Property Taxes
Special Assessments and Local Improvements
Business Taxes (BRZ)
Grants in Lieu of Taxes
Federal
Provincial
$ 77,640
2,438
161
Less Special Requisition Transfers
Alberta School Foundation Fund
Holy Spirit RCSRD 4
Green Acres Foundation
Taxation for Municipal Purposes
Less Special Levies
Local Improvements
Street Maintenance Frontage Taxes
75
$
72,492
2,410
155
156
1,446
81,841
157
1,510
76,724
19,673
3,998
650
24,321
19,532
4,026
644
24,202
57,520
52,522
565
1,871
2,436
559
1,851
2,410
- Exhibits 1 & 5 $ 55,084
Net Taxes
2004
$
50,112
City of Lethbridge
Utility Fund Balance Sheet
EXHIBIT 8
WATER
2005
WASTEW ATER
2005
2004
2004
ASSETS
Financial Assets
Receivables
Due from (to) General Fund
- Note 4
$
- Exhibit 4
Physical Assets
Inventory for consumption
Capital Assets
- Note 6
2,443
1,225
3,668
$
1,917
(37)
1,880
$
1,857
(583)
1,274
$
1,641
315
1,956
328
98,888
99,216
320
93,943
94,263
69
106,525
106,594
29
103,535
103,564
$ 102,884
$ 96,143
$ 107,868
$ 105,520
$
$
$
$
LIABILITIES
Debenture Debt
- Note 7
1,605
201
8
11,132
12,946
- Note 11
1,588
179
8
10,260
12,035
536
191
271
6,807
7,805
811
162
265
8,728
9,966
M UNICIPAL POSITION
Fund Balances
Operating Fund
Accumulated Surplus (Deficit)
5
(201)
(196)
2,118
260
2,182
- Note 13
Capital Fund
Reserves
144
(191)
(47)
(143)
535
345
648
(162)
486
190
71
747
87,756
89,938
83,683
84,108
99,718
100,063
94,807
95,554
$ 102,884
$ 96,143
$ 107,868
$ 105,520
City of Lethbridge
(38)
(179)
(217)
385
257
425
76
Utility Fund Balance Sheet
WASTE SERVICES
2005
2004
$
828
924
1,752
$
560
1,243
1,803
ELECTRIC
2005
$
TOTAL
2004
6,213
1,917
8,130
$
2005
2,422
4,893
7,315
$ 11,341
3,483
14,824
2004
$
6,540
6,414
12,954
21,041
21,041
20,989
20,989
2,407
97,429
99,836
2,101
94,474
96,575
2,804
323,883
326,687
2,450
312,941
315,391
$
22,793
$ 22,792
$ 107,966
$ 103,890
$ 341,511
$ 328,345
$
1,290
75
17,265
18,630
$ 1,135
71
18,042
19,248
$
$
$
$
419
(75)
344
43
387
$
509
(71)
438
159
597
3,440
434
6
3,880
592
6
598
952
952
5,563
142
6,657
2,016
2,016
6,665
137
8,818
6,871
901
285
35,204
43,261
1,520
(467)
1,053
7,538
980
9,571
4,126
412
279
37,030
41,847
3,135
(412)
2,723
7,240
624
10,587
3,776
4,163
2,947
3,544
97,429
104,086
94,474
103,292
288,679
298,250
275,911
286,498
22,793
$ 22,792
$ 107,966
$ 103,890
$ 341,511
$ 328,345
77
City of Lethbridge
Utility Fund Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
EXHIBIT 9
WATER
2005
2004
REVENUES
Sale of Goods and Services
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Municipal Consent and Access
Transmission Credits
Regional
Street Lighting and Traffic Signals
Other
$
9,002
5,222
733
11
14,968
$
WASTEWATER
2005
2004
8,677
4,715
431
15
13,838
$
6,367
3,673
1,441
51
86
11,618
$
6,304
3,686
1,832
54
61
11,937
Functionalized Revenues
Capitalized Recoveries
Provincial Conditional Transfers
Other
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Net Operations
Administration
Purification and Treatment
Engineering, Metering and Inspection
Transmission and Distribution
Collection Systems
Solid Waste Recycling
Clean-up Campaign
Landfill
Debenture Financing
Customer Services
Fiscal Services
Total Expenditures
283
14
6
15,271
211
36
9
14,094
7
1
11,626
14
28
11,979
1,202
3,767
560
2,628
572
295
1,092
10,116
1,068
3,438
509
2,644
742
282
200
8,883
894
3,462
262
1,381
437
76
190
6,702
826
3,333
239
1,234
564
74
672
6,942
5,155
5,211
4,924
5,037
(1,197)
(719)
(1,732)
(1,527)
23
(1,106)
(718)
(735)
(2,667)
10
(1,692)
(1,084)
(2,121)
29
(847)
191
(1,451)
(2,340)
12
Allocation to General Fund
Transfer from Accumulated Surplus
Net Transfers from (to) Reserves
Net Transfers from (to) Capital
Provision for Capital Assets
3
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR
Accumulated Surplus (Deficit), beginning of year
Transfer from (to) General Reserves
Transfer from (to) Utility Capital
Transfer from Utility Operations
Accumulated Surplus (Deficit), end of year
City of Lethbridge
(38)
40
5
$
78
(5)
$
(163)
130
(38)
56
$
648
(560)
144
602
$
46
648
WASTE SERVICES
2005
2004
ELECTRIC
2005
2004
2005
TOTAL
Budget
2004
(Unaudited)
$
8,521
637
9,158
$
$
6,834
5,493
4,214
5,196
4,492
1,001
124
27,354
$
6,681
5,445
4,245
5,125
4,470
981
114
27,061
$ 30,724
15,025
5,655
5,196
4,492
784
1,001
221
63,098
$
29,892
11,760
7,740
5,266
5,739
880
1,162
208
62,647
$
29,898
14,426
6,077
5,125
4,470
485
981
190
61,652
28
62
9,248
2
59
8,877
1,903
613
29,870
1,259
547
28,867
2,214
21
682
66,015
1,736
22
326
64,731
1,472
50
643
63,817
440
2,526
850
336
3,686
30
147
8,015
388
2,283
857
344
3,310
29
159
7,370
2,172
565
11,122
1,064
292
15,215
1,264
414
9,400
1,112
252
12,442
4,708
7,229
1,387
13,750
3,907
850
336
3,686
1,009
1,465
1,721
40,048
3,599
6,353
1,682
14,390
3,427
950
435
3,158
999
1,355
1,098
37,446
3,546
6,771
1,162
12,044
3,517
857
344
3,310
1,306
1,497
1,283
35,637
1,233
1,507
14,655
16,425
25,967
27,285
28,180
(9,217)
(4,485)
(1)
-
(10,040)
(4,369)
-
(1,626)
(11,513)
(4,471)
(3,066)
(4,425)
55
(1,479)
(12,205)
(5,413)
(3,573)
(4,385)
-
(1,491)
(50)
(11,798)
(4,178)
(2,186)
(5,737)
22
(429)
115
14
(249)
(777)
3
$
8,236
580
8,816
(385)
(50)
(193)
(730)
-
(90)
149
509
419
310
50
509
$
952
2,016
(2,016)
$
952
2,016
$
2,633
(2,633)
2,016
79
921
3,135
(2,016)
(520)
$ 1,520
230
$
3,135
(2,016)
(520)
829
2,762
$
2,826
(2,633)
130
50
3,135
City of Lethbridge
Statistics
(unaudited)
City of Lethbridge
80
Population and Building Permits
Population By Location
80,000
66,035
64,938
77,202
72,717
68,712
70,000
60,000
Population
50,000
26,197
40,000
30,000
21,745
20,000
10,000
16,996
18,546
Total
26,407
22,429
19,764
22,911
22,347
21,821
21,301
27,884
27,941
27,127
26,188
South
North
West
0
1994
1997
1999
2002
2005
Census Year
Population By Age Group
National Average
30
Lethbridge
25
Percentage
Age
Group Population
< 15
12,279
15 - 24
16,626
25 - 44
20,320
45 - 64
17,315
65 - 74
5,245
> 75
5,417
77,202
35
Percentage
National
Lethbridge Average
15.9
17.7
21.5
13.6
26.3
29.5
22.4
26.2
6.8
6.9
7.1
6.1
100.0
100.0
20
15
10
5
0
< 15
15 - 24
25 - 44
45 - 64
65 - 74
> 75
Age Group
Building Permits Issued
Permit Value
Number of Permits
1,500
$160,000
138,155
129,511
Number of
Permits
Permit Value
(thousands)
$120,000
138,001
136,858
$100,000
$80,000
1,491
1,400
182,157
$140,000
1,445
1,428
1,300
1,303
1,349
2001
2002
1,200
1,100
1,000
900
$60,000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Year
800
2003
2004
2005
Year
81
City of Lethbridge
Schedule of Consolidated Revenues
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 - 2005
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
55,084
13,599
3,383
2,447
11,095
85,608
$ 50,112
14,972
2,490
1,120
9,928
78,622
$ 45,656
11,337
2,262
1,766
10,837
71,858
$ 41,076
18,506
2,358
1,766
7,171
70,877
$ 37,914
13,380
1,684
1,766
8,871
63,615
28,711
15,065
11,421
11,545
9,206
9,020
7,679
7,314
2,122
961
103,044
188,652
27,767
13,904
11,790
11,433
8,839
7,870
6,655
5,807
2,042
965
97,072
$ 175,694
27,232
14,137
10,902
10,829
7,435
6,692
6,139
5,468
1,946
823
91,603
$ 163,461
25,151
13,009
10,205
8,753
6,989
4,682
5,586
5,230
1,710
910
82,225
$ 153,102
22,583
13,698
10,017
8,729
6,594
5,745
5,332
5,183
1,441
765
80,087
$ 143,702
Revenues
Net Taxes
Capital Revenues
Other
$
Electric
W ater
W astewater
W aste Services
Protective Services
Total Revenues
$
2005 Gross Revenues
Leisure and Human
Services
Other
3.9%
10.6%
Transportation
Services
6.1%
Waste Services
4.9%
Wastewater
6.1%
General Government
Services
Water
4.8%
8.0%
Protective Services
4.1%
City of Lethbridge
82
Net Taxes
29.1%
Capital Revenues
7.2%
Electric
15.2%
Schedule of Consolidated Expenditures
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
$ 33,060
17,612
12,440
14,637
10,093
8,526
7,370
6,815
2,579
2,478
29,983
10,960
$ 156,553
$ 30,793
16,319
12,113
14,035
10,607
8,760
7,098
6,249
2,437
1,894
22,320
23,870
$ 156,495
$ 28,300
15,136
13,958
11,306
10,065
7,973
6,147
5,808
2,023
1,758
26,603
20,905
$ 149,982
$ 27,401
14,922
12,568
11,485
8,910
7,490
6,028
5,627
1,708
1,558
19,972
23,562
$ 141,231
Expenditures by Function
$
Protective Services
Electric
W ater
W aste Services
W astewater
General Capital
Utility Capital
Total Expenditures by Function
$
35,281
20,302
15,213
16,017
11,122
9,760
8,015
6,559
2,850
2,556
39,391
15,579
182,645
2005 Gross Expenditures by Function
Other
3.0%
2005 Gross Expenditures by Object
Other
1.9%
Electric
8.2%
Salaries, Wages
and Benefits
39.0%
Water
5.3%
Capital
30.1%
Capital
30.1%
Protective Services
19.3%
General
Government
Services
6.1%
Transportation
Services
8.8%
Contracted and
General Services
14.6% Debenture Debt
Interest
1.2%
Wastewater
3.6%
Waste Services Leisure and Human
Services
4.4%
11.1%
2005
Materials, Supplies
and Utilities
13.1%
2004
2003
2002
2001
$ 66,554
21,200
21,699
2,613
1,699
474
1,371
115,610
40,943
$ 156,553
$ 61,493
21,323
21,484
2,454
1,729
408
1,414
110,305
46,190
$ 156,495
$ 56,055
21,484
18,790
2,855
1,522
547
1,221
102,474
47,508
$ 149,982
$ 53,385
20,491
16,687
2,960
1,496
444
2,234
97,697
43,534
$ 141,231
Expenditures by Object
Salaries, W ages and Benefits
Materials, Supplies and Utilities
Contracted and General Services
Debenture Debt Interest
Grants to Individuals and Organizations
Financial Charges
Other
Capital
Total Expenditures by Object
$
$
71,315
23,944
26,690
2,247
1,822
422
1,235
127,675
54,970
182,645
83
City of Lethbridge
Taxation and Assessment
Property Tax Levy
2005
Real Property
Municipal
Education
Other
Total Real Property
S pecial Assessments
Business Taxes (BRZ)
Total Current Year Levy
$
$
Current Taxes Collected
% of Current Taxes Collected
$
53,904
23,094
642
77,640
2,438
161
80,239
2004
$
$
79,252 $
98.8%
48,779
23,077
636
72,492
2,410
155
75,057
2003
$
2002
44,126
22,442
636
67,204
2,296
147
69,647
$
74,165 $
98.8%
$
40,158
20,689
487
61,334
1,972
145
63,451
$
68,734 $
98.7%
2001
$
36,775
20,453
310
57,538
1,707
145
59,390
$
63,004 $
99.3%
57,897
97.5%
The ten largest corporate taxpay ers account for $4,567 (5.7% ) of the 2005 total property tax levy .
Allocation of Residential Property Tax Dollars
Other
1.1%
Police
13.2%
Education
34.1%
Fire & Ambulance
10.5%
Community Services
17.6%
Debt & Pay-as-yougo Capital
6.5%
Corporate Services
4.6%
Governance and
Community
Development
1.7%
Infrastructure
Services
10.6%
Taxable A ssessm ent
Residential
Apartments
Commercial and Industrial
Total Taxable Assessment
City of Lethbridge
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
$ 3,718,770
243,930
1,069,983
$ 3,376,495
220,231
984,102
$ 3,146,391
204,718
901,666
$ 2,924,610
203,383
878,039
$ 2,756,867
192,273
851,622
$ 5,032,683
$ 4,580,828
$ 4,252,775
$ 4,006,032
$ 3,800,762
84
Schedule of Debenture Debt
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2001 - 2005
(in thousands of dollars, except per capita)
2005
GENERAL
Tax Supported
Highways
Municipal Buildings
Land
$
Self Supported
Industrial Park Servicing
Lethbridge Health Unit
Lethbridge and District Exhibition
Lethbridge Softball Valley Complex
Local Improvements
75
96
171
2004
$
128
136
264
2003
$
175
52
172
399
2002
$
461
99
204
764
2001
$
839
283
233
1,355
4,200
995
172
1,241
6,608
151
1,074
1,753
2,978
164
1,148
1,901
3,213
176
1,273
2,084
3,533
181
186
1,390
2,503
4,260
6,779
3,242
3,612
4,297
5,615
UTILITIES
Water
Wastewater
Solid Waste
11,132
6,807
17,265
10,260
8,728
18,042
11,926
10,569
18,772
10,059
12,357
10,846
10,798
13,572
11,433
Total Utilities
35,204
37,030
41,267
33,262
35,803
40,272
$ 44,879
$ 37,559
$ 41,418
72,717
72,717
68,712
68,712
Total General
Total General and Utilities
$ 41,983
77,202
Population
Debenture Debt Per Capita
General - Mill Rate Supported
General - Self Supported
Utilities
Total Debenture Debt per Capita
Mill Rate Supported Debenture Debt:
Annual Debt Charges
% of Gross General Revenue
% of Gross General Expenditures
Debt Limit:
Total Debt Limit
Total Debt (above)
Debt Limit Unused
$
$
2
86
456
$
5
44
568
$
11
49
457
$
20
59
521
$
38
34
488
$
544
$
617
$
517
$
600
$
560
$
121 $
0.11%
0.11%
$ 272,837
41,983
$ 230,854
85
$
$
448 $
0.48%
0.49%
251,891
40,272
211,619
679 $
0.86%
0.86%
$ 234,270
44,879
$ 189,391
1,325 $
1.71%
1.74%
$ 208,530
37,559
$ 170,971
1,966
3.31%
3.33%
$ 201,581
41,418
$ 160,163
City of Lethbridge
Capital Expenditures and Funding Sources
Schedule of Capital Expenditures
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Engineering S tructures
Buildings
Machinery & Equipment
Vehicles
S ubdivision Development
Land
Other
$ 29,742
6,099
1,281
5,616
8,012
2,787
1,433
$
22,929
2,399
2,676
4,100
6,441
1,065
1,333
$
28,307
7,870
1,530
4,063
3,520
760
140
$
36,257
1,722
639
1,895
5,243
979
773
$
33,724
871
1,281
3,026
2,574
184
1,874
Total
$ 54,970
$
40,943
$
46,190
$
47,508
$
43,534
Schedule of Funding Sources for Capital Expenditures
FOR THE Y EARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 - 2005
2005
Capital Budget
Operations
Reserve
Provincial Grant
Over Expended
Prior Year's Credits
Developer Levies
Federal Grant
Debentures
Other
Return on Investment
S ale of Fixed Assets
Total
City of Lethbridge
$ 15,721
11,334
8,468
4,841
4,836
4,588
1,820
1,351
1,021
959
31
$ 54,970
86
2004
$
$
8,208
10,571
7,258
6,082
1,411
3,861
146
1,097
1,727
308
274
40,943
2003
$
$
4,858
12,274
7,111
4,656
214
2,434
114
1,606
11,726
152
45
45,190
2002
$
$
8,066
12,415
6,532
11,688
2,091
1,586
1,571
1,810
1,094
559
85
11
47,508
2001
$
$
3,471
11,023
9,952
6,183
1,157
2,274
1,116
616
7,034
309
198
201
43,534
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2001 - 2005
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Operating
Budget Appropriations
Mill Rate Stabilization
Urban Parks
Insurance
Snow Removal
Cemeteries
Mayor Magrath Drive Beautification
Acquisition of Local Art Work
$ 17,815
6,584
884
607
545
386
83
8
$
15,311
11,848
441
542
522
431
78
8
$
14,597
2,602
198
431
394
326
73
8
$
10,781
407
45
399
394
195
68
8
$
7,128
32
75
346
394
86
62
8
26,912
29,181
18,629
12,297
8,131
3,698
2,407
1,482
1,367
968
734
631
344
13
4,319
397
1,289
1,365
812
280
552
306
84
2,500
187
942
319
665
310
238
332
4
4,603
521
1,045
148
544
528
226
317
108
4,383
1,770
745
91
407
565
166
302
228
11,644
$ 38,556
9,404
38,585
5,497
24,126
8,040
20,337
8,657
16,788
Capital
Fleet Services
Major Capital Projects
Community Lighting
Real Estate Holdings
Acquire Off Street Parking
Central Business District Land Acquisition
Community Reserve Fund
Transit Bus
School Bus
87
$
$
$
$
City of Lethbridge
Schedule of Government Transfers
2005
Provincial Federal
Total
2004
2003
2002
2001
Unconditional
Unconditional Transfers
Municipal Assistance
Transit
Urban Parks
Ambulance
Payments in Lieu of Taxes
$
430
202
487
1,328
2,447
1,446
3,893
$
156
156
$
430
202
487
1,328
2,447
1,602
4,049
$
430
202
487
1,119
1,667
2,786
$
430
202
487
1,119
1,659
2,778
$
430
202
487
1,119
1,549
2,668
$
430
202
487
1,119
1,491
2,610
Conditional Operating
General
Police
Family and Community Support Services
Basic Capital Transportation - Operations
Lethbridge Public Library
Infrastructure Canada Ab. Program -Interest
Alberta Mainstreet Program
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Program
SHIA - Community Social Housing
Victim / Witness Services Unit
Adult Literacy Program
Library - Miscellaneous
Museum - Miscellaneous
ALERT Program
STEP Program
Police - Miscellaneous
Canada Day Celebrations
Other
Museum Freeman Exhibit
Disaster Recovery (2002 Flood)
Community Facility Enhancement Program
Regional Response Improvement Program
1,163
1,540
112
312
90
82
100
59
13
22
19
50
88
180
19
3,849
11
5
4
131
151
1,163
1,540
112
312
90
82
100
59
13
11
22
19
55
4
219
180
19
4,000
1,163
1,505
382
312
131
125
83
80
57
56
48
29
20
10
8
2
164
4,175
647
1,447
165
337
106
76
770
54
63
22
32
20
15
40
2
19
40
1
3,856
647
1,307
281
277
78
74
500
50
42
48
12
20
14
71
12
10
162
357
6
3,968
647
1,005
322
277
45
101
36
16
43
87
14
177
5
85
57
57
80
3,054
22
22
-
22
22
50
50
75
75
97
97
117
117
3,871
151
4,022
4,225
3,931
4,065
3,171
990
2,362
1,213
206
70
4,841
753
598
1,351
990
2,362
1,966
804
70
6,192
3,904
1,728
820
537
226
125
20
6
7,366
3,893
665
1,077
1,195
6,830
9,942
3,620
13,562
5,646
10
1,231
6,887
4,841
$ 12,605
1,351
$ 1,658
6,192
14,263
7,366
$ 14,377
6,830
$ 13,539
13,562
$ 20,295
90
6,977
$ 12,758
Utility
Interest Rate Stabilization
Conditional Capital
General
City Special Transportation (MM Dr. S.)
Basic Capital Transportation
Galt Museum Expansion
SHIA - Homeless Shelter, Resource Centre
Galt Gardens
CFEP - Sportsfield Development
Library Expansion
Other
Infrastructure Canada Alberta Prog. (ICAP)
Utility
Water Weir
City of Lethbridge
88
$

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