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Through innovation and flexibility,
establish standards to successfully
integrate hillside development within
its unique natural context.
Draft Hillside Development
Standards Policy.
Attract &
Maintain
Business Growth
Contract with CEPCO
for economic development.
New business locating in Chilliwack.
Non-market business/industry
assessment increased $6.2 million
in 2012.
Work cooperatively with CEPCO in
setting mutual priorities.
CEPCO contract renewed in 2008
for 5 years. Work continues on
development of the Canada
Education Park. Worked together on
Chilliwack Aviation and Aerospace
Planning Committee.
Encourage redevelopment
in the downtown area.
Revitalization exemptions applied for.
2 new downtown revitalization
exemptions in 2011 and 1 in 2012.
Facilitating an environment for
downtown revitalization.
Final report of the Downtown
Task Force received by Council
in 2011. Implementation
Committee established. Reviewing
recommendations in report.
Create an environment
that is positive to business
creation.
Comparison of taxes and fees, and
timing of service delivery.
Chilliwack remains at the low end of
taxes & fees.
Established a new Industrial
Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw
in 2011.
In 2011, the City was awarded a
National Association of Industrial &
Office Properties (NAIOP) award. In
2012, the City was again awarded
a NAIOP award for the Industrial
Revitalization Tax Exemption
Program.
1 application for Industrial Tax
Exemption made in 2012.
Ensure plans are in place to
facilitate regional growth
predictions.
Regional growth accommodated
in OCP and CMP.
Assisting the FVRD with a new
Regional Growth Strategy. Working
with the ALC.
Attract &
Maintain
Business Growth
Contract with CEPCO
for economic development.
New business locating in Chilliwack.
Non-market business/industry
assessment increased $6.2 million
in 2012.
Work cooperatively with CEPCO in
setting mutual priorities.
CEPCO contract renewed in 2008
for 5 years. Work continues on
development of the Canada
Education Park. Worked together on
Chilliwack Aviation and Aerospace
Planning Committee.
Encourage redevelopment
in the downtown area.
Revitalization exemptions applied for.
2 new downtown revitalization
exemptions in 2011 and 1 in 2012.
Facilitating an environment for
downtown revitalization.
Final report of the Downtown
Task Force received by Council
in 2011. Implementation
Committee established. Reviewing
recommendations in report.
OBJECTIVE
STRATEGY
MEASURE
PROGRESS
objectives, measures & progress
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