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Natural Asset Inventory
First seen: March 17, 2026
Last seen: March 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026Council
Full RecordingOperational Requirements for Establishing a Natural Asset Inventory Program
Staff reported on the costs and steps needed to start tracking the town's natural assets like creeks and forests.
"Staff recommended a 'policy first' approach, maintaining the existing timeline of 2029-2030 for inventory work. Councillor Rogers proposed an alternative motion to accelerate the work to 2027-2028, citing the importance of environmental conservation. Councillor Mattson and others opposed the acceleration, noting staff capacity limits and the lack of established policy and goals. The motion to accelerate was defeated, and the report was received for information."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report titled 'Operational Requirements for Establishing a Natural Asset Inventory Program' be received for information."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Damian Kowalewich
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Formal MotionFailed
"THAT Council direct staff to initiate a natural asset inventory in advance of the scheduled timeline identified in Project Summary N-111 by shifting the program to 2027/28 and authorizing up to $50,000 for qualified professionals."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Sid Tobias
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Gery Lemon
Damian Kowalewich
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie