TAMRMS#: B06
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Utility Corporation Considerations
Presented by: Kate Polkovsky, Director, Utilities and Environment
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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1. That Request for Proposals to complete a comprehensive Business Plan and Market Analysis is awarded by the end of May 2019, contingent of funding approval by Council. The Business Plan and Market Analysis would be provided to Council by the end of Q3, 2019 for review and contemplated next steps.
2. That Administration commence partnership discussions with sub-regional partners on a waste-to-energy pilot scale operation commencing in Q3, 2019 and that a Request for Proposal for a pilot scale waste-to-energy plant, consisting of one-year operation and associated reporting, be awarded for end of June 2019 conditional of any required funding approval to support the program.
3. That Administration continue to evaluate broader alternative servicing technologies, consistent with the Corporate Business Plan, and prepare any required business cases for Council’s investment consideration.
4. That Administration prepare a Municipal Utility Services Bylaw for Council’s consideration no later than end of Q3, 2019.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
A major component of Administration’s 2018 work plan was the examination of a Municipal Utility Corporation and possible waste-to-energy technologies that could be contemplated at a pilot scale to support complete waste minimization.
This corporate project provided a holistic examination of the long-term support and ability to support the financial stability of the City. These considerations of providing what could be described as the “utility of the future” may have the potential to provide a long-term revenue source, position the City as a leader in waste minimization/reduction, and provide additional opportunities for environmental stewardship for the region.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Priority #2: Economic Develop...
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