TAMRMS#: B06
10.3
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Enhancing St. Albert’s “Botanical Arts”
Notice given by: Councillor Korotash
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PROPOSED MOTION(S):
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That administration brings forward a report to Council outlining options, operational implications, and associated budget considerations to enhance St. Albert's “Botanical Arts” identity through high-impact horticultural and beautification initiatives downtown and at other high traffic vehicle or pedestrian areas of the city.
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ADMINISTRATION’S UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTENT OF THE MOTION
Administration understands that if approved, this motion directs Administration to prepare a report for Council that contains options, including operational implications and applicable budget and resourcing required to supplement existing horticultural and beatification amenities in the downtown area as well as other high vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas in the City.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present a motion for which Councillor Korotash gave notice on September 30, 2026.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The existing horticultural and beautification elements that exist within the City are defined within the City’s Municipal Engineering Standards or through projects or initiatives that have been directed by Council to occur, leading to amenities that may exceed the amenity definitions that are contained within the standards.
Similarly, the City’s external service levels provide the direction to Administration of what services are to be provided for the City. The service levels and Municipal Engineering Standards seldom differentiate between specific locations such as downtown or high traffic areas in the areas of horticultural or beautification amenities.
Administration’s understanding is that this Motion intends to provide options to Council that would supplement what is contained within the existing Municipal Engineering Standard...
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