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Who Gets Tax Breaks in 2026?
Council is deciding which organizations won't pay municipal property taxes next year - and who picks up the difference.
🏛️ Council will consider adopting Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 2853
📋 The bylaw covers tax exemptions for 2026
📄 This is part of Council's regular policy and bylaw decisions
What are your thoughts on permissive tax exemptions for 2026?
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Council Meeting: Monday, October 20, 2025 at Rossland Council Chambers (1920 Third Avenue)
Council will vote on adopting 2026 Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 2853 during the Policies and Bylaws section.
💰 What You'll Pay for City Services Changes
Rossland Council is set to adopt a new Fees and Charges Bylaw that will update what residents pay for municipal services, programs, and permits across the city.
Fees and Charges Bylaw Update
📋 Council will adopt Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2863, 2025
💰 Sets updated fee structure for various municipal services
📊 Part of regular bylaw maintenance and updates
Fees and Charges Bylaw Update
🏛️ Ensures fees align with current service delivery costs
📖 Full details available in the Request for Council Decision document
📋 Bylaw No. 2863, 2025 requires Council adoption
📄 Request for Council Decision document provides full details
🏛️ Part of municipal governance and service delivery
What are your thoughts on the adoption of the new Fees and Charges Bylaw?
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Council Meeting: Monday, October 20, 2025 at Rossland Council Chambers (1920 Third Avenue) immediately following the Public Hearing. The Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2863, 2025 will be considered for adoption during this Regular Council Meeting.
Who Gets Tax Breaks in 2026? 🏛️
Rossland Council is deciding which organizations will receive property tax exemptions next year - saving them money while other taxpayers cover the difference.
🏛️ Council is adopting the 2026 Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 2853
📋 This bylaw affects tax exemptions for the 2026 tax year
📝 The bylaw requires Council adoption to take effect
🏢 The decision impacts property tax exemptions for organizations
📋 Council will adopt Bylaw No. 2853 for 2026 permissive tax exemptions affecting qualifying organizations.
What are your thoughts on tax exemptions for community organizations?
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Meeting: October 20, 2025 at Rossland Council Chambers (1920 Third Avenue) to adopt Bylaw No. 2853.
New Pet Rules Coming to Rossland?
Council is set to adopt a comprehensive Animal Control Bylaw that will establish new rules for pet ownership, leashing requirements, and enforcement procedures throughout the city. 🐕
Council will consider adopting Animal Control Bylaw No. 2862, 2025 - a comprehensive municipal bylaw that will establish new regulations for animal control within the city limits.
This bylaw will be considered under Policies and Bylaws as a Request for Council Decision, indicating it's ready for formal adoption after the development process.
Should Rossland adopt new animal control regulations?
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Council Meeting: Monday, October 20, 2025 immediately following the Public Hearing at Rossland Council Chambers (1920 Third Avenue). The Animal Control Bylaw is listed under Policies and Bylaws for council decision.
Major Fee Changes Coming to Rossland 💰
Council is voting on Bylaw No. 2863 - a complete overhaul that consolidates ALL city fees into one document.
From building permits to dog licenses, water connections to planning applications - if you use city services, these changes affect you! 🏘️
Several services moving to "cost recovery" pricing.
📋 Currently fees are scattered across multiple different bylaws - confusing for residents and staff
🎯 New bylaw consolidates everything into one user-friendly document
💡 Updates fees to better reflect actual costs of providing services
⚡ Streamlines administration and reduces bureaucratic burden
📈 Introduces cost recovery model where users pay actual costs for utilities
🔌 Utility Connections: No more flat fees - you now pay actual costs of labor, materials & equipment
🏠 Building Permits: Damage deposits removed (but permit fees remain)
💳 Credit Card Fees: New 0.25% convenience fee for online payments
🔄 Refund Processing: $10 fee for refunds under $100
🔧 Building Permit: $50 application + $10 per $1,000 of project value
💧 Water Connection: $2,415 for first 20 meters, then $105/additional meter
🌊 Sewer Connection: $2,800 for first 20 meters, then $125/additional meter
🐶 Dog License: $20 (sterilized) vs $50 (not sterilized)
📝 Planning Applications: $1,150-$2,300 depending on complexity
What do you think about the shift to cost recovery pricing for utilities? Should residents pay actual costs or prefer flat fees for predictability?
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Council Meetings: Staff recommends all three readings happen at the same meeting
Process: Bylaw requires first, second, and third readings before final adoption
Next Steps: If passed, this replaces the current scattered fee structure immediately
Have Input? Contact council before the vote!
🐕 Will Area D Keep Animal Control Services?
Big changes coming to animal control in the Boundary region! 🏛️
After Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Area C all withdrew from the shared regional animal control service, Area D is going it alone with a new local-only service.
The question: Should Area D establish its own dedicated animal control program? 🤔
🏛️ The old shared service operated under 1970s legislation that no longer meets current requirements
📝 All four original participants (Grand Forks, Greenwood, Area C, and Area D) requested to withdraw from the outdated system
🚪 Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Area C have already established their own separate animal control services
🎯 Only Area D wants to continue with regional district-provided animal control services
🏢 Area D will get its own dedicated "Area D/Rural Grand Forks Animal Control Service"
🐕 Same services: dog licensing, stray animal pickup, dangerous dog enforcement
🏠 Facilities: pounds, kennels, and animal containment facilities
👮♂️ Authority to seize, impound, and sell unlicensed dogs and animals running loose
🤝 Can still make agreements with other communities for shared services if needed
💰 What it means for your taxes: Area D residents will now pay the full cost of animal control services instead of sharing costs with other communities. Funding comes from property taxes and service fees.
📋 Approval process: The bylaw needs three readings by the Regional District Board, then approval from the Inspector of Municipalities (4-6 weeks), before it can be adopted.
Do you support Area D establishing its own dedicated animal control service, even if it means Area D residents pay the full cost instead of sharing with other communities?
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📅 What happens next:
August 27, 2025 - Regional District Board meeting where Bylaw 1911 will receive first, second, and third readings
After Board approval - 4-6 week provincial review by Inspector of Municipalities
🎙️ How to participate: Attend the Board meeting or contact your Area D Director to share your views on this service transition.