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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.
Engage the
Community
Provide community forum
venues on major issues
under consideration.
Public Meetings.
Held Open House on DCC’s in
conjunction with the Development
Process Advisory Committee. Held
public meetings in Ryder Lake,
Yarrow, Rosedale and Greendale
for the Rural Issues Advisory
Committee. Held meetings for the
Eastern Hillsides Comprehensive
Area Plan. Held community focus
groups meetings in late 2012 to
provide input for Parks, Recreation
& Culture Strategic Plan.
Staff attended Canadian
Homebuilders Association functions
regularly; liaised and continued to
build relationships with members of
our development community.
Provide relevant
information through the
City website, Greenheart
News and the Leisure
Guide.
Leisure Guide, Greenheart News,
Annual Report, Tax Insert made
available. Updated website regularly.
All done to satisfaction. Met
statutory deadline for presentation
of Annual Report.
Work closely with
Committees of Council.
Committees meet regularly, have
Council representation and provide
feedback to Council.
All Committees active during year.
Work cooperatively with
senior government elected
officials.
Meet regularly with MLA’s and MP to
review mutual issues.
Unable to coordinate a joint group
meeting in 2012; however, met
individually for specific issues.
Ensure timely and accurate
information to the
community.
Information provided.
Established social media presence
in 2011 and continued to provide
timely updates in 2012.
Meet regularly with
Ratepayer groups.
Meetings undertaken.
Met with Promontory Ratepayers,
Yarrow Ratepayers and BIA groups.
Develop and
Maintain a First
Rate Work Force
Have recruiting strategies
that
attract the brightest and the
best.
Qualified applicants.
Successfully filled 65 posted
positions to date for 2012 with
qualified employees, including 31
new employees to the organization.
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