TAMRMS#: B06
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Principles of Off-Site-Levy Front-Ending Policy
Presented by: Abram Iskander, Off-Site Levy Specialist, Engineering Services
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That the following proposed principles for the City's Off-site Levy (OSL) Front-ending policy to guide consultation with the development community and policy development be endorsed:
1. The City prioritize front-ending OSL infrastructure in areas that align with the MDP.
2. Apply City front-ending funding limits for OSL infrastructure to reflect the debt servicing ability of the OSL Recovery Fund.
3. Provide a delineation between the types and/or scale of infrastructure the City will consider for front-ending and what the development community is expected to front-end.
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SUMMARY
Initial research has been done into front-ending principles and policies used in municipalities across Alberta (see ATT 1 Front-End Policy Report). Based off that research and aligning practices with St. Albert's situation, Administration is seeking endorsement of the proposed principles for the City's front-ending policy.
With guidance and endorsement from Committee members, Administration will further explore the front-ending policy principles and consult with Developers before drafting the policy by Q2 2026.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On December 3, 2024 Council passed the motion (CM-24-018) that by Q2 2026, Administration:
* draft or amend a Council Policy for Council's approval related to the City's position on front-ending the costs of development;
* outline the circumstances under which the City will consider front-ending costs of development;
* explore solutions to enable and encourage developers to front-end costs of development, including by researching what is done in other municipalities in Alberta.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Historically, the City has been a major front-ending party to finance off-site levy project...
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