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MARCH / 25

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I invite you to my upcoming Town Hall meeting, where we will have the opportunity to connect directly and discuss the important issues affecting our community.

 

This event is designed to facilitate open discussions, allowing you to voice your opinions, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions that shape the future of Ward 10.

 

I encourage you to bring your neighbours along to join the conversation!

 

CONTENT OVERVIEW:

  • What's New?
    • Fluoride Reintroduction
    • Short-Term Rentals
    • GamePLAN
    • Notice of Motion - Capital Conservation Grant Top Up Funding
  • Assessment Customer Review Period
  • Green Calgary Rain Barrel Sales
  • Extended Producer Responsibility
  • Upcoming Construction: Marlborough Park
  • Ongoing Engagement
    • Big Marlborough Park Master Plan

 

WHAT'S NEW?

Fluoride Reintroduction

In the 2021 General Election, Calgary voters supported reintroducing fluoride into the municipal water supply, with 62% in favour.

 

Fluoride was previously in Calgary's water supply from 1991 - 2011.

 

After completing infrastructure upgrades to Calgary's two water treatment plants, fluoride will be reintroduced started mid-April 2025.

 

For more information and FAQs, visit calgary.ca/water/drinking-water/fluoride

 

Short-Term Rentals

Starting April 1, 2025, there will be several changes to Calgary's short-term rental (STR) regulations as part of the City of Calgary's commitment to adapt to the evolving short-rental market.

 

These changes aim to balance housing affordability, safety, community impact and enforcement, while continuing to support property owners and the economic benefits STRs bring to Calgary.

 

To review the changes, visit calgary.ca/str

 

Game PLAN

On Feb. 25, City Council approved the "Making Waves" scenario from GamePLAN, a significant step to address Calgary's growing population by renewing and expanding recreation facilities.

 

Requiring an annual investment of $200M to $250M, this plan will:

  • Increase the availability of swimming lessons by 40% per capita
  • Increase bookable hours at ice sheets by 25%
  • Increase bookable hours at indoor fields by 2.5x
  • Ensure that 86% of Calgarians live within 5km of an aquatic facility

Next steps include developing an implementation plan and a funding strategy to minimize reliance on municipal taxes.

 

Learn more at calgary.ca/GamePLAN

 

Notice of Motion

 

Capital Conservation Grant - Top Up Funding

I proposed a Notice of Motion to provide one-time capital funding to support Community Associations and Social Recreation Organizations facing financial and operational challenges.

 

On Feb. 25, City Council approved a $15 million capital budget increase to provide immediate support to address rising life-cycle costs and aging facilities. 

 

This funding is coming from surplus funds from previous years, and supports critical projects that ensure safe and healthy environments for community services, like replacing roofs, HVAC systems, floors, etc.

 

ASSESSMENT CUSTOMER REVIEW PERIOD

The deadline to review and potentially appeal your property assessment is March 21, 2025.

 

During this period, you can

1. Visit calgary.ca/assessment to:

  • Access details used to determine your property's assessed value
  • Compare your assessed value to similar properties
  • Review real estate market trends
2. Call 403-268-8888 to discuss or update your property information. If changes affect your assessment value, you'll receive an updated notice.

 

3. If you believe your assessment is incorrect based on comparisons to similar properties or other evidence, you can file an appeal to the Calgary Assessment Review Board for a $50 fee. For more information on the appeal process, visit calgaryarb.ca

GREEN CALGARY RAIN BARREL SALES

Green Calgary partners with the City of Calgary to offer locally made rain barrels from recycled materials at a discounted rate to Calgarians.

These barrels help capture rainwater that can be used to water the plants in your yard.

 

With the City's rebate program, rain barrels are $75 for a limited time (regular price $125).

 
Pre-orders start April 1, 2025, with both pick-up and delivery options available.

 

Visit greencalgary.org for details on all sales event dates and locations.

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY

Starting April 1, 2025, the Provincial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy will shift waste management responsibility from municipalities to manufacturers.This change aims to create a more efficient recycling system and reduce the City's costs and result in lower fees paid by Calgarians.

  

What Calgarians Can Expect

  • Reduced blue cart fee: Savings of $7.17/month on your ENMAX bill
  • Continued quality service: No changes to blue cart collection, community recycling depots, or hazardous waste drop-offs
  • Improved recycling: A more streamlined and effective system

Visit calgary.ca/epr for more information.

UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION: MARLBOROUGH PARK

The City will be inspecting and cleaning the Penbrooke sanitary trunk between Big Marlborough Park and Hubalta Road S.E., beginning March 10, 2025.

 

What you need to know:

- Work is expected to take 3 weeks to complete. Timing may vary depending on the conditions and weather.

- Assessments will begin in the north and move south.

 

Sites in Ward 10 include:

- Big Marlborough Park

- 4 Avenue N.E. and 59 Street N.E.

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Construction impacts:

- Regular hours will be 7PM to 7AM, Monday to Saturday

- Residents may notice an increase in construction noise, vibrations, possibility of temporary minor odour releases

- Temporary street parking restrictions and/or closures may occur.

- Additional traffic and congestion

 

Residents and pedestrians are reminded to watch for detour signs and please obey all temporary speed limit reductions that may be in place.

 

For more information about this project please call 311.


Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

ONGOING ENGAGEMENT

Big Marlborough Park Master Plan🌳

 

Summary:

The Big Marlborough Park project aims to enhance the existing park space, creating a stronger sense of community and inclusiveness.

Image: drawing concept by a Cappy Smart student

Important Dates:

March 20 - Town Hall Pop Up

📍Crossroads Community Association

⏰6:30PM-8:30PM

 

March 24 - Online survey opens

 
April 3 - Open House

📍Marlborough Park Community Association

⏰5PM-8PM

 

April 21 - Deadline for online survey

 

Website:

engage.calgary.ca/

BMPmasterplan

 

 

Ward 10, Office of the Councillor

Office of the Councillors P.O. Box 2100, Stn. M Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2M5 Mail code: 8001

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