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Edson Town Council holds annual budget workshop
Public information session with Council being planned in the coming weeks
Release Town of Edson Under this plan, the average household can tax increases and other inflationary pressures.
expect an increase of about $2.00/month to This is a proposal only and both
Edson Town Council held their annual budget their utility bills, plus the additional $9.00 for Administration and Council will continue to
workshop on October 19, 2019. Administration recycling. Commercial recycling fees will be work on possible adjustments and
presented Council with departmental $15/month. recommendations prior to the finalization of
operational budget requests, a capital budget the budget in December.
plan, reserve fund updates, and a number of Capital
optional items for review. Council is Several capital projects were discussed for Public Engagement
considering a plan with the equivalent of a 5% the 2020 budget including: Residents will have a chance to have a say in
tax increase for 2020. Some of that will be - $1,200,000 towards starting a road re- the budget process through the budget
collected through taxation, with other portions capping project. engagement tool being launched at the end of
coming through utilities. Highlights of the - $850,000 for provincially mandated ground the month. This will be available at
proposed changes are listed below. monitoring and performance assessments on www.edson.ca/budget.
the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The engagement tool will take residents
Utility Rates - $1,150,000 for the Vision Park Well and through the budget, provide information, and
- Water and Sewer Fees – An increase in Washroom Facility. allow taxpayers to indicate their preferred
water rates (2.2%) and sewer rates (4.4%) is - $200,000 for General Vision Park allocation of tax dollars. There is also
being recommended for 2020. The new Asset Upgrades opportunity to provide general feedback for
Management Plan suggests an annual increase - $645,000 towards the Snow Dump each department. That information will then be
to utility rates to set aside funds for future - $50,000 for fencing for a new dog park compiled and presented to Council prior to
infrastructure needs. location. final budget approval
- Waste Collection Fees - The waste A full list can be found in the information A public information session with Council is
collection charge will be increased $0.50 per package from the meeting at also being planned in the coming weeks to
month to reflect the agreed upon inflationary https://edson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInfor answer questions and hear feedback on the
contract increase with GFL for curbside mation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=335 proposed budget.
pickup. In the meantime, the Budget Workshop is
- Recycling Fees – It is being recommended Taxation available to view on our website, our YouTube
that the cost of recycling is moved from The proposed budget uses a 2.05% Channel or the Town of Edson FB page.
taxation to utility bills. Recycling is considered municipal tax increase; however, individual tax
a part of Waste Management. As such, the levies will be dependent on property
recycling costs should be reflected in Town assessments. Without moving recycling to
utilities rather than being funded through utilities, this increase would be closer to 5%. See Pages 12-13
taxation. This will also ensure all properties in This increase allows the Town to maintain
town are contributing to the costs of recycling, current service levels, as well as includes costs for our Small Business
including those that are tax exempt. associated with the anticipated federal carbon Week Coverage!
Thank You The Edson and District Chamber of
Commerce would like to thank the following
businesses and people:
Thank you to all the volunteers and the nominees of the 2019 Small Business Awards.
This year was a huge success because of you.
Thank you to the following Sponsors: Century 21, Contour Construction, Eagle River Casino, GFL Environmental, Holiday Inn
Express and Suites, IG Wealth Management, In Focus Optical, Nova Inn Edson, Scotiabank Edson, Servus Credit Union Edson,
Town of Edson, Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd, Apex Predator Brewing, CIBC Edson, Manna Restaurant, Poop'd Out, RBC Edson,
Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing, Ricky's Family Restaurant
Also, Thank you to Jim Eglinski, Mayor Kevin Zahara, County Mayor Sandra Cherniawsky, and Councilman Gean Chouinard
standing in for MLA Martin Long. The Edson and District Chamber of Commerce President Darlene Chouinard, Executive,
Directors and staff, Trail Printing, Holy Redeemer Travel Club, Kattrina Brown, Doris Sinclair, Mike Derricott, Caleb Tanner,
and the staff of the Legion.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners:
Small Business of the year - Kore Konditioning
Medium Business of the Year - Studio on 4th
Large Business of the year - Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing
Employer of Choice - Gary and Dorothy Kowalchuk
Service Superstar - Gil Belcourt
Taste of the Community - Rocky Mountain Big Horn Distillery
Pioneer Award - Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing
Beautification (Exterior) - Landmark Cinemas
221-55th Street, Centennial Park, Edson, AB T7E 1L5
edsonchamber@gmail.com
Phone 780-723-4918
Edson Town Council holds annual budget workshop
Public information session with Council being planned in the coming weeks
Release Town of Edson Under this plan, the average household can tax increases and other inflationary pressures.
expect an increase of about $2.00/month to This is a proposal only and both
Edson Town Council held their annual budget their utility bills, plus the additional $9.00 for Administration and Council will continue to
workshop on October 19, 2019. Administration recycling. Commercial recycling fees will be work on possible adjustments and
presented Council with departmental $15/month. recommendations prior to the finalization of
operational budget requests, a capital budget the budget in December.
plan, reserve fund updates, and a number of Capital
optional items for review. Council is Several capital projects were discussed for Public Engagement
considering a plan with the equivalent of a 5% the 2020 budget including: Residents will have a chance to have a say in
tax increase for 2020. Some of that will be - $1,200,000 towards starting a road re- the budget process through the budget
collected through taxation, with other portions capping project. engagement tool being launched at the end of
coming through utilities. Highlights of the - $850,000 for provincially mandated ground the month. This will be available at
proposed changes are listed below. monitoring and performance assessments on www.edson.ca/budget.
the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The engagement tool will take residents
Utility Rates - $1,150,000 for the Vision Park Well and through the budget, provide information, and
- Water and Sewer Fees – An increase in Washroom Facility. allow taxpayers to indicate their preferred
water rates (2.2%) and sewer rates (4.4%) is - $200,000 for General Vision Park allocation of tax dollars. There is also
being recommended for 2020. The new Asset Upgrades opportunity to provide general feedback for
Management Plan suggests an annual increase - $645,000 towards the Snow Dump each department. That information will then be
to utility rates to set aside funds for future - $50,000 for fencing for a new dog park compiled and presented to Council prior to
infrastructure needs. location. final budget approval
- Waste Collection Fees - The waste A full list can be found in the information A public information session with Council is
collection charge will be increased $0.50 per package from the meeting at also being planned in the coming weeks to
month to reflect the agreed upon inflationary https://edson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInfor answer questions and hear feedback on the
contract increase with GFL for curbside mation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=335 proposed budget.
pickup. In the meantime, the Budget Workshop is
- Recycling Fees – It is being recommended Taxation available to view on our website, our YouTube
that the cost of recycling is moved from The proposed budget uses a 2.05% Channel or the Town of Edson FB page.
taxation to utility bills. Recycling is considered municipal tax increase; however, individual tax
a part of Waste Management. As such, the levies will be dependent on property
recycling costs should be reflected in Town assessments. Without moving recycling to
utilities rather than being funded through utilities, this increase would be closer to 5%. See Pages 12-13
taxation. This will also ensure all properties in This increase allows the Town to maintain
town are contributing to the costs of recycling, current service levels, as well as includes costs for our Small Business
including those that are tax exempt. associated with the anticipated federal carbon Week Coverage!
Thank You The Edson and District Chamber of
Commerce would like to thank the following
businesses and people:
Thank you to all the volunteers and the nominees of the 2019 Small Business Awards.
This year was a huge success because of you.
Thank you to the following Sponsors: Century 21, Contour Construction, Eagle River Casino, GFL Environmental, Holiday Inn
Express and Suites, IG Wealth Management, In Focus Optical, Nova Inn Edson, Scotiabank Edson, Servus Credit Union Edson,
Town of Edson, Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd, Apex Predator Brewing, CIBC Edson, Manna Restaurant, Poop'd Out, RBC Edson,
Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing, Ricky's Family Restaurant
Also, Thank you to Jim Eglinski, Mayor Kevin Zahara, County Mayor Sandra Cherniawsky, and Councilman Gean Chouinard
standing in for MLA Martin Long. The Edson and District Chamber of Commerce President Darlene Chouinard, Executive,
Directors and staff, Trail Printing, Holy Redeemer Travel Club, Kattrina Brown, Doris Sinclair, Mike Derricott, Caleb Tanner,
and the staff of the Legion.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners:
Small Business of the year - Kore Konditioning
Medium Business of the Year - Studio on 4th
Large Business of the year - Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing
Employer of Choice - Gary and Dorothy Kowalchuk
Service Superstar - Gil Belcourt
Taste of the Community - Rocky Mountain Big Horn Distillery
Pioneer Award - Jensen's Lifestyle Clothing
Beautification (Exterior) - Landmark Cinemas
221-55th Street, Centennial Park, Edson, AB T7E 1L5
edsonchamber@gmail.com
Phone 780-723-4918
