2010 Annual Report

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2010 Annual Report

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2010
Annual
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Prepared by the
Cariboo Regional District,
British Columbia, Canada
Municipalities Quesnel
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100 Mile House
Electoral Areas A. Red Bluff - Quesnel B. Quesnel West - Bouchie Lake
C. Barlow - Bowron D. Wildwood - McLeese Lake E. Esler - Dog Creek
F. 150 Mile House - Horsefly-Likely G. Lac La Hache - 108 Mile
H. Canim Lake - Forest Grove I. Narcosli - Nazko J. West Chilcotin
K. East Chilcotin L. Lone Butte - Interlakes
CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT - 2010 ANNUAL REPORT
A Message from the Chair
On behalf of the Cariboo Regional District, welcome to the Cariboo
Regional District's Annual Community Report. I hope this document
and future ones will help demonstrate to our residents what we
accomplish each year and how we strive to meet your needs.
Looking back over the past year, our region can be proud of its
achievements especially in light of some of the unexpected challenges
that arose along the way. I would like to acknowledge my fellow Board
members and the CRD staff for their successes and hard work
throughout 2010, and I look forward to continuing this momentum
into 2011.
The Cariboo Regional District is currently celebrating its final year as
the 2010-2011 Forest Capital of Canada. Over the past year, the CRD
has been involved in several projects and hosted events which promote industry diversification and key
non-traditional forest industries; non-timber forest products, value-added wood products, bio-energy,
eco-tourism and agriculture.
Creating new partnerships, enhancing services, undertaking capital projects, informing the public and
responding to residents' needs is what building this region is all about. Our organization will continue to
respond to community and residents' needs thereby achieving our goal of Building Communities Together.
I hope you enjoy our 2010 annual report and that it will provide you with information about the regional
district and the services it provides to you.
Sincerely,
Al Richmond
Al Richmond
Chair, Cariboo Regional District
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A Message from the
Chief Administrative Officer
Thank you for taking the time to read our 2010 Annual Report. I hope
that you will find it informative and I welcome any comments you
may wish to offer that would assist us in better meeting your needs.
2010 was a busy and productive year. The Cariboo Regional District
commenced its two year term as National Forest Capital of Canada
under the slogan “Strong Roots, Green Shoots” representing the
strong history and future of the forest land base in all sectors of our
economy, environment and way of life in the Cariboo Chilcotin. In
February, we participated in BC Street, an initiative to showcase the
regions of British Columbia during the 2010 winter Olympics. You'll
see details inside about the tremendous opportunity this event provided to build partnerships with a wide
variety of organizations, private businesses and individuals. It also afforded us the opportunity to represent
the Cariboo Chilcotin to the world and to bring the world to the Cariboo Chilcotin.
The Cariboo Regional District and our four municipal partners continued to work closely together to achieve
regional objectives and to seek out opportunities to streamline processes to ensure taxpayers needs are met
as effectively and efficiently as possible. To that end, collectively we continue to seek out new sources of
revenue to reduce the burden on local taxpayers.
Other significant highlights for the year included:
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Receipt of funding from the Northern Trust to create a grant-writer position to assist community groups
with locating and accessing grant funds to help them complete projects at home in their communities;
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Commencement of our Solid Waste Management Plan review to set direction as to how the region intends
to deal with waste in the next 10-20 years;
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Completion of the new 100 Mile House branch library, a facility that highlights the use of wood as a major
structural component and truly represents the region. This marks the completion of replacement of the
three main flagship library branches in 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Quesnel; the focus will now turn
to the 12 community libraries located throughout the region.
As in 2009, we had a very dramatic fire season in 2010. Many communities and residents were significantly
impacted by these events and there were substantial losses experienced primarily in the form of range
fencing, forage tenures, woodlots, etc. The Regional District continues to lobby senior government for
assistance to those property owners, ranchers and other residents impacted by the wildfires.
Once again, I sincerely hope that this report is enlightening and useful to everyone. On behalf of the CRD Board
and staff, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to serving you in 2011 and in the years to
come.
Sincerely,
Janis Bell
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Janis Bell, CAO Cariboo Regional District
A Message from the
Chief Financial Officer
The 2010 Annual Report for the Cariboo Regional District is
prepared to provide information to tax payers about the functions
and services provided by the Region. The Report will provide a
review of the programs and activities carried out by the Regional
District in 2010, and also take a look at some of the current issues
and opportunities that will help frame the actions of the District
going forward. This report includes a number of graphs showing
financial and statistical information. The financial charts cover the
5 year period from 2006 to 2010, and are presented to show the
major sources and uses of funds for each of the CRD's functional
areas. A copy of the 2010 Audited Financial Statements for the
Cariboo Regional District is included as an appendix to this report.
Services provided by the CRD to area residents are normally a result of requests made by property owners.
Approval of the electorate is required in order for the CRD to have the authority to provide services and tax
residents to cover the costs of providing these services. In 2010, the CRD added a fire protection service
(Phase 2 Williams Lake Rural Fire Protection), and two new Streetlighting functions (Wildwood Westcoast
and Copper Ridge).
The CRD collected taxes amounting to $ 22.5 million in 2010. In addition, $ 2.4 million was provided to the
region by way of grant funding from other levels of government, and $ 4.2 million was collected from fees,
permits, interest, and other sources. Regional Districts are required to account for each service separately,
thereby ensuring that the funds collected for specific services are used only for the provision of that
service. No general revenue fund exists. Additional detail with respect to the funds collected and
disbursed for each of the CRD functional areas is available in the charts presented throughout the report.
Overall, the CRD is financially sound and staff takes pride in ensuring we provide services that are efficient
and cost effective to meet the needs of our constituents. We welcome your feedback and invite you to
contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott Reid
Scott Reid, CFO, Cariboo Regional District
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Our
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Our Values
Honesty
Fiscal Responsibility
Accountability
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Environmental Sustainability
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Table of Contents
CRD Map............................................................6
About the CRD...................................................7
Building Communities Together..................8
Leveraging Your Tax Dollars............................10
Looking Back...................................................12
Looking Forward.............................................15
Communication with our Residents.................17
Cariboo Chilcotin Hospital District...................19
CRD Organizational Chart................................20
2010 Departmental Highlights........................21
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Administration & Governance.................22
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Planning Services....................................24
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Bylaw Enforcement.................................25
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Building Inspection.................................25
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Solid Waste Management........................26
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Invasive Plant Management....................28
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Airports..............................................30
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Protective Services..................................32
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Community Services...........................34
Street Lighting, Grants for Assistance
Economic Development, Transit
Cemeteries, Central Cariboo Victim Services
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Recreation..............................................36
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Community Halls.....................................38
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Library Services.......................................40
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Water & Sewer Utilities............................42
Behind the Scenes...................................44
Audited Financial Statements 2010.................45
Key Contacts - Directors & Management..........67
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Cariboo Regional District Map
Located in British Columbia's Central Interior, the Cariboo is a great place to work, live and play. Breathtaking
landscapes, a wealth of recreational opportunities, and a vibrant economy attract residents and tourists alike to
our region. The Cariboo Chilcotin offers a rich cowboy culture, wilderness adventure, BC heritage including the
Gold Rush Trail, world-class fishing, and more.
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Electoral Areas
A Red Bluff - Quesnel
B Quesnel West - Bouchie Lake - Ten Mile
C Barlow - Bowron
D Wildwood - McLeese Lake
E Esler - Dog Creek
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L Lone Butte - Interlakes
About the CRD
Established in 1968, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is a local government that provides
over 100 services to rural and municipal residents across the region. The CRD boundary spans
over 80,000 square kilometres with a population of just over 60,000 residents.
The CRD consists of 12 Electoral Areas (A thru L) and four member municipalities including the
District of 100 Mile House, City of Quesnel, the District of Wells and the City of Williams Lake.
An elected official from each member municipality is appointed to sit as a member on the
Regional District Board, along with 12 elected Electoral Area Directors.
Regional Districts, as part of British Columbia's system of local government, serve the
following purposes:
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they are the local governments for unincorporated electoral areas;
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they provide the political and administrative framework necessary for
municipalities and electoral areas to collaborate in the delivery of sub-regional
government services; and
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they are responsible for providing regional services and undertaking key strategic
activities on a regional basis.
Each community within the region contributes to the overall viability of the Cariboo Chilcotin
as an economic engine regionally, provincially, and nationally. The structure of the Regional
District provides the capacity to accomplish regional projects to a greater degree than any of
the jurisdictions could achieve working as independent entities.
The Regional District and its municipal partners recognize the advantages of regional
collaboration and the benefits of cooperative government service delivery. It is through our
regional strength, collaboration, and ingenuity that we will reach our ultimate success and
continue Building Communities Together.
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Building Communities Together
Building strong relationships is an important ingredient to the success of service delivery in the
Cariboo Chilcotin. For many years, the CRD has been working hard to develop these partnerships
with community based organizations across the region, member municipalities, First Nations, and
School Districts 27 and 28.
The Cariboo Regional District has a number of formal and informal agreements in place with the
member municipalities of 100 Mile House, Quesnel, Wells and Williams Lake. These agreements
allow the CRD and municipalities to work in collaboration and provide shared service delivery that
recognizes the cohesion that exists within the Cariboo Chilcotin irrespective of jurisdictional
boundaries.
Over the years, the CRD has hosted strategic planning sessions between the four municipal councils,
the board, and their Chief Administrative Officers, to develop strategic positions to guide the future
direction of our region. In 2010, work continued on the development of strategies that were
originally outlined in the “Strong Regions Grow Strong, Sustainable Communities” report written in
2007 and revised in 2008. This document outlines the strategic priorities from a regional perspective
including the reduction of legislative impediments, identifying potential revenue streams to reduce
taxation, and promoting a diversified, robust economy while ensuring environmental sustainability.
Throughout 2010, the CRD's Treaty Advisory Committee Chair participated in First Nations Treaty
negotiation sidetables across the region. The CRD Board also received treaty negotiation updates
throughout the year from the federal and provincial negotiators.
During the fire season of 2010, the CRD's Emergency Operations team, worked with many bands
throughout the region to assist with evacuations and offer Emergency Social Services. Work is
underway with many First Nations in the Cariboo Chilcotin to continue to improve emergency
operations and coordination in the event of future fires or emergency situations.
Good governance is a result of good leadership. Leadership requires collaboration and cooperation
to be effective. Recognizing strengths, developing opportunities to achieve common goals, and
building partnerships allows all participants to bring their individual strengths together and enables
the CRD to continue Building Communities Together.
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CRD Accolades & Recognition
Your staff proved to be one of the best teams we
have interacted with. Because of our lack of
knowledge, they were required to spend
considerable time educating us and this was done
with great patience and assistance. They are
knowledgeable, professional and responsive with
easy going pleasant personalities.
SBA Communications Corporation,
Boca Raton, Florida
My family and I have been summer/fall residents of
Likely for forty years. During most of that time we
have been regular users of the Likely Airport. We do
appreciate the care and upkeep it has been
receiving as of late.
Laurie Aikins,
Captain – Southwest Airlines
As you may know, fire rescue organizations from
your communities provided resources to support
fire rescue operations during the 2010 Olympic and
Paralympic Winter Games. On behalf of Emergency
Management BC, and the Office of the Fire
Commissioner (OFC) in particular, I would like to
acknowledge the significant contribution and
exemplary manner in which your communities
were represented through these individuals. The
professionalism and conduct that your firefighters
displayed was first class and we very much
appreciate their efforts.
Rebecca Denlinger,
Fire and Emergency Management Commissioner
I would like to congratulate the CRD and your
(Planning) Department on the tremendous job
and excellent work you have done the Official
Community Plan (Green Lake and Area).
Furthermore, it's wonderful to see that two
regional districts; Thompson Nicola Regional
District and the Cariboo Regional District working
together to develop and prepare a new Official
Community Plan for the Green Lake area. This is a
first in BC.
Laszlo J. Veto, Green Lake resident
Wishing you and your families all the best and to
thank you for your kindness to me...you really
helped me to feel more at ease in dealing with my
situation.
Sue Stephens, Comments to the Manager of Bylaw
Enforcement and Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Appreciate the good relationship that Kersley has
with the CRD. We feel we have had great support
over the years.
Kersley resident,
Area A Town Hall meeting survey comment
With your help, we were able to raise over $4,000
to go towards hall maintenance costs in order to
offer events for residents of Quesnel, McLeese
Lake and Williams Lake... We greatly appreciate
your support... The support of the people and
businesses of the Williams Lake area was beyond
our expectations.
Rhonda Kolcun, Director
McLeese Lake Recreation Society
2010 Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce
Newsmaker of the Year
2010 Province of BC Award for Community
Leadership in Wildfire Prevention
2010 NCLGA Gold Star Award for Best Crafted
Resolution – Palliative Care
2010 UBCM Excellence Award Honourable Mention
in the category of Tourism Partnerships for the
2010 Olympic Games BC Street campaign
2010 Honourable Mention Measuring Up the
North Award (Over 5,000 population) for
Wheelchair accessible trails
2010 UBCM Community Leadership Award
presented by WoodWORKS! BC for construction of
the CRD's 100 Mile House Library
2010 UBCM Excellence Award Honourable Mention
for the CRD's Annual Report in the category of
Financial Reporting
2010 UBCM Gold Star Award for Best Crafted
Resolution – Palliative Care
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Leveraging Your Tax Dollars
Each year, the Cariboo Regional District applies for grant funding from other sources in an effort to stretch the tax
dollars collected from area residents. During 2010, the Cariboo Regional District received grant funding in the
amount of $1.9 million, and was the recipient of Community Works Funding of $1.6 million.
Accessing grant funding allows the CRD to undertake more projects and optimize the funds raised through taxation.
Most funds are provided on a cost share basis, requiring the CRD to provide matching dollars.
Some of the projects for which the Cariboo Regional District received Grant Funding in 2010 are listed
below.
Provincial
Revenue Sharing
Grants
$78,624
Emergency
Services &
Wildfire
Mitigation Grants
$283,030
Water Utility
Infrastructure
Grants
$627,173
Library Program
Funding Grants
$301,898
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Recreation
Building
Infrastructure
Grants
$337,287
Invasive Plant
Program
Grants
$32,000
Regional
Development
Framework
$32,366
General
Revenue
sharing and
other
$278,727
Community Works Funds are forwarded semi-annually to the Regional District. Some of the
projects undertaken using Community Works Funds allocations in 2010 are listed below.
Recreation Major Capital Upgrades
$390,000
“Green” Infrastructure Upgrades at Community
Centres
$53,918
Solid Waste Management Plan
$70,000
Maintenance of Bear fences at Landfill Sites
$25,502
Transit Pilot Project
$17, 572
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Looking Back
2010
Forest Capital of Canada
The year started with a flurry of activity in January,
2010. On January 22, Norfolk County and the
Cariboo Regional District participated in the
handing over ceremony to become the Forest
Capital of Canada for 2010/2011. As February
drew near, the CRD finalized plans to use the 2010
Olympic Games as the launch for its Forest Capital
of Canada campaign by participating in BC Street.
BC Street, an 18,000 square foot venue,
showcased seven major regions of the province at
the Richmond Olympic O Zone – a 66 acre
celebration site. Celebrating its recent designation
as the 2010/11 Forest Capital of Canada, the CRD
partnered with the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Tourism Association to promote and celebrate all
of the recreational benefits our natural
environment provides including, eco-tourism and
wilderness adventure.
In addition to eco-tourism, the display captured
and promoted industry diversification and key
non-traditional forest industries; non-timber
forest products, value-added wood products, bioenergy, and agriculture.
Other partners that played a key role in the success
of the BC Street experience included the Cariboo
Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition and the New
Pathways to Gold Society along with the CRD's
member municipalities of 100 Mile House,
Quesnel, Wells and Williams Lake.
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By the end of the Olympic Games, 475,000
spectators had visited the pavilion and an
estimated 3.4 billion people either heard, read or
saw a feature on BC Street worldwide. For this
effort the CRD was acknowledged with awards
throughout the year including:
– Community Leader
Award;
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2010 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism
Association – Best Tourism Marketing Initiative;
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2010 Union of British Columbia Municipalities
(UBCM) Community Excellence Award –
Tourism Partnerships Honourable Mention;
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2010 Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce
Newsmaker of the Year Award.
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2010 WoodWorks!
Olympic Torch Relay
Five Cariboo Regional District communities were
identified as Route Communities for the 2010
Olympic Torch Relay. The communities selected
included; Lone Butte, 108 Mile Ranch, Lac La
Hache, 150 Mile House and Kersley. CRD member
municipalities of 100 Mile House, Williams Lake
and Quesnel were named as Celebration
Communities. Local committees were formed, and
funding to carry out the local celebrations was
resourced through the Olympic Torch Relay and
administered through the Regional District and the
Ministry of Tourism.
Wildfires
In August and September, our forests were
ravaged by wildfires in many areas of the Chilcotin,
north Cariboo and portions of the central Cariboo.
Our Emergency Operations Team quickly jumped
into action, working with provincial emergency
program officials, municipalities, first nation's
partners and many affiliated agencies such as the
RCMP and the Emergency Social Service (ESS)
teams from Quesnel, 100 Mile House and Williams
Lake. As a result of the efforts of all parties, we
were able to help protect our residents. The area
had not seen fires of this magnitude in a very long
2010
time. To give you an idea of just how big these
events were:
A total of 750 Evacuees were registered with
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Williams Lake ESS;
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186 residents registered with Quesnel ESS;
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Between 1,500 –2,000 residents were on
evacuation alert during the height of the fire
events;
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In total, the CRD's EOC enacted 31 Evacuation
Orders and another 43 evacuation alerts
between July 28 – September 2.
NCLGA and UBCM Conference
In May of 2010, the CRD Directors travelled to
Smithers for the annual North Central Local
Government Association (NCLGA) AGM and
conference. The conference was an extremely
successful event for the CRD and the resolutions it
put forward to the membership were all endorsed.
For the second consecutive year, the Cariboo
Regional District was awarded with the Gold Star
Award. The 2010 award was given to the CRD for its
“Palliative Care in British Columbia” resolution.
During the conference, the CRD was also honoured
with an award as part of the first annual Measuring
up the North Accessibility Awards of Excellence. In
the category of Over 5,000 Population, the CRD was
awarded Honourable Mention for its approach to
wheelchair tourism and trails projects, while
Horsefly received Honourable Mention in the
Under 5,000 category.
In September 2010, the CRD continued its winning
ways at the Union of British Columbia
Municipalities Conference in Whistler. The
Regional District received the following honours:
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Community Leader Award for 2010 as
presented by WoodWORKS! BC for the
construction of the 100 Mile House Branch
Library;
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An Outstanding leadership and achievement
Award in community wildfire prevention
presented by the Minister of Forests and Range,
the Honourable Pat Bell;
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Community Excellence Awards Honourable
Mention in the category of Tourism Partnerships
for the 2010 Olympic Games BC Street
Campaign;
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Palliative Care earned its second Gold Star
award for the best crafted resolution of 2010.
Solid Waste Management Review
The CRD began its Solid Waste Management Plan
Review in 2010. A Public Advisory Committee of 24
individuals was formed from across the region
including independent residents, community
group representatives, local politicians, the
recycling sector, First Nations, local business, local
environmental/sustainability group
representatives, a Ministry of Environment
representative and local professionals from a
number of different fields.
The Advisory Committee helped develop a survey
that was distributed in June and July of 2010 that
helped to:
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Understand the public's perceptions of the
current solid waste management programs and
services;
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Identify issues that the planning process should
address; and
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Identify additional programs or services the
public would like to see in the future.
A total of 869 residents completed the Waste and
Recycling Survey and improvements to the region's
recycling program topped the list of preferences for
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future programs for the CRD's residents.
An efficiency review of the current waste and
recycling systems was performed in the summer
and was included in the Stage 1 Report that was
completed in late fall. The purpose of the Stage 1
Report was to fully understand and quantify the
CRD's existing system and gather input from the
public on their level of satisfaction with the existing
system and identify where the CRD should be
focusing future resources to further improve
service delivery and make the program more
sustainable.
The Solid Waste Management Plan, once
complete, will provide direction for the CRD when
developing future solid waste programs over the
next 10 years to reduce waste going to local
landfills and increase opportunities for residents
and businesses to reduce, reuse and recycle. The
plan will be developed with input from the
Advisory Committee as well as public to ensure it
represents the needs and the interests of our
communities and environment.
CRD's 100 Mile House Branch Library Opens
The Cariboo Regional District celebrated the Grand
Opening of the CRD Library – 100 Mile House
Branch on Thursday, July 8, 2010. The CRDL 100
Mile House Branch was built with financial
contributions from the Canada-British Columbia
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund. Details of the
new 7,000 square foot log post and beam library
include environmentally sustainable appliances
and fixtures, high-efficiency boilers and radiant
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heat, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals, high
efficiency lighting, and low-maintenance
landscaping. The new 100 Mile House library was
built by Cariboo residents, for Cariboo residents.
Bernard Perreten, who originally hailed from 100
Mile House, was the architect, while Mierau
Contractors Limited from Abbotsford, BC was the
general contractor. Throughout this project,
Mierau utilized local sub-trades including Canada's
Log People, M.H. King Excavating, United Concrete,
Carwen Custom Builders and Mainline Roofing relationships they had established in 2002 when
they built the South Cariboo Recreation Centre.
Wheelchair Accessible Trails
In 2010, through the Towns for Tomorrow funding,
the CRD was able to open accessible trails at the
Sisters Creek Recreation site in Kersley,
Cottonwood Historic Site, the Horsefly River
Salmon Spawning Channel, and Sepa Lake at the
108 Mile Ranch. Currently in development is the
Kosta's CoveTrail on Ten Mile Lake in the north
Cariboo. In 2006, the CRD Board passed a
resolution to work towards developing the Cariboo
Chilcotin as a world leader in accessible outdoor
recreation and tap into niche tourism markets for
persons of low mobility. On August 9, 2008, the
Tatlayoko Community Association developed and
officially opened the first Wheelchair Accessible
Trails in the Cariboo Regional District. The
Association built two kilometres of accessible trail,
along with an accessible washroom and picnic
area.
Looking Forward
Fire Chief's 20th Annual Workshop
In 2011, the Cariboo Regional District will be
celebrating its 20th year in hosting the annual
CRD Fire Chiefs' Workshop. Over the years, this
Workshop has developed into a tremendously
successful informative session which has
enabled all the independent, municipal, and
CRD Volunteer Fire Departments in our region to
have the opportunity to attend the sessions and
trades show. Many departments do not have the
funds for their officers to travel to the Provincial
Fire Service Association conferences, therefore,
workshop has been very beneficial.
This annual event features a comprehensive
agenda, special guest presenters, and keynote
speakers in addition to providing a special thank
you to Fire Chiefs and their departments
throughout the region for their unwavering
commitment and dedication to volunteer fire
and emergency responder services.
Climate Action
As a result of Bill 27, the Local Government
(Green Communities) Statutes Act (passed June
2008), by the Province has placed new
requirements on local governments to include
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction
targets, policies and actions in Official
Community Plans (OCPs) and Rural Land Use
Bylaws (RLUBs).
To meet these requirements, the CRD set a
measurable reduction target of 33% by 2020,
and 80% by 2050 from 2007 levels at its
D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 9 B o a rd m e e t i n g a n d
incorporated policies and actions into its OCPs
and RLUBs following public hearings in 2010.
2011
In 2011 the CRD will continue to pursue building
green, sustainable communities by developing a
Climate Action Plan and working towards its goal
of carbon neutrality with respect to its corporate
operations by 2012.
Forest Capital of Canada
In 2011, the Cariboo Regional District will be
celebrating its final year as the 2010-2011 Forest
Capital of Canada. Over the past year, the CRD
has been involved in several projects and hosted
events which promote industry diversification
and key non-traditional forest industries; nontimber forest products, value-added wood
products, bio-energy, eco-tourism and
agriculture.
2011 is sure to be another exciting year for the
Cariboo Regional District. This year the Cariboo
Chilcotin will celebrate with the world while it
commemorates the International Year of
Forests, declared by the United Nations Forum
on Forests Secretariat, under the slogan forests
for people.
In December, the Cariboo Regional District will
pass off its designation to the British Columbia
Forest Service Centenary Society, who is
responsible for the 100 year anniversary
celebrations of the BC Forest Service. In 2012,
the Province of BC will celebrate the Forest
Capital of Canada together.
The CRD’s Forest Capital program is designed to
recognize the environmental, historical and
economic significance of the Cariboo Chilcotin's
surrounding forests; a true celebration of our
forest resources. The Canadian Forestry
Association has identified the Cariboo Chilcotin
as a region where forestry and its affiliated
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Looking Forward cont’d
industries impact almost every community.
Innovation and human ingenuity are creating
new economic opportunities everyday to
ensure our forest economy remains
prosperous while facing the aftermath of the
Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic and the global
economic downturn.
2011 Solid Waste Management Plan
Activities
The CRD's Solid Waste Management Review
Public Advisory Committee will continue to
meet in 2011 to ensure that the Solid Waste
Management Plan meets the needs of CRD
residents.
The first task for the committee will be to
review the proposed contents of the Stage Two
Report which will outline the future service
options and costs for residents. Some of the
major topics included in the Stage Two Report
will be: how to provide improved recycling
services to CRD residents; how to charge for
services; feasibility of regional composting
sites; how to improve education and promote
waste reduction; develop strategies to address
illegal dumping activities; and to develop
waste reduction targets.
Following completion of the Stage Two
activities, public consultation on the future
options will begin. Residents will be presented
with future options for waste and recycling
services with their associated costs and be
asked to comment on and select their
preferred option by completing a short survey.
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Once survey data has been compiled the
Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the
findings and make recommendations on which
services to include in the final Solid Waste
Management Plan.
The final plan will be drafted in 2011 and be
reviewed by Joint Committees and the CRD
Board. Once the plan has been finalized it will
go to the Ministry of Environment for review
and approval.
Communicating with our Residents
The Cariboo Regional District recognizes the
importance of undertaking comprehensive
public consultation efforts to remain focused
on and in the development of services and
functions that are desired by its residents. As
such, we continually strive to increase
opportunities to engage our communities and
residents in consultation, thereby increasing
accountability for our actions and projects. This
public input process is attained, in part,
through a number of different events and
publications undertaken annually including
Town Hall meetings, Board on the Road,
newsletters, and news releases
Each year, through the Town Hall meetings,
CRD Directors and staff meet in all 12 electoral
areas and four municipalities; 100 Mile House,
Quesnel, Wells and Williams Lake, to seek
public consultation before the final budgets
and business plans are adopted in March. The
meetings are an opportunity to explain to the
public the CRD's budgets for the services that it
provides to regional district taxpayers and gives
residents an opportunity to meet with their
elected officials to discuss local issues.
The Cariboo Regional District Board of
Directors also holds two of its regularly
scheduled meetings in the communities they
serve. Last year on June 10 and 11, south
Cariboo Area H Director Art Dumaresq hosted
the first Board on the Road event for 2010 in
Forest Grove at the Community Hall. The Board
and staff hosted a community barbeque on the
evening of June 10 with proceeds of the event
going back into the community association.
The regularly scheduled Board meeting took
place the following day. On September 16 and
17, Area I Director, Jim Glassford welcomed the
Board to the north Cariboo with the
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Communicating with our Residents cont’d
community barbeque and meetings taking
place at the West Fraser Volunteer Fire
Department Hall.
Consultation not only happens through
public events, but also through ongoing
updates following each Board meeting. The
CRD's Board Highlights give an overview of
some of the issues discussed during Board
sessions. These highlights are distributed to
all Cariboo Chilcotin and provincial media,
and to community groups and residents
throughout the region.
Board Highlights and news releases are also
posted on the website at
www.cariboord.bc.ca
The CRD is continually seeking ways to
effectively communicate with residents
throughout the Region. One tool that has
been extremely successful based on
feedback, and well received by our residents
is the bi-annual newsletter – UpFront. The
Spring/Summer and the Fall/Winter editions
cover topics such as updates on solid waste
management, protective services, bylaw
enforcement, land use planning library
services and emergency operations. The
newsletter is mailed to every residence
throughout the region in June and December.
Throughout the year, the CRD also provides
media information about projects, services
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and other Board activities through news
releases and media advisories. Some of these
releases are produced in collaboration with
our member municipalities when involved in
a joint service or project, and at other times
with the provincial and federal governments
and other agencies.
In 2010, the Cariboo Regional District entered
the social media world during the emergency
operations for the wildfires which started in
July. During these times it is vital to be able to
communicate instantly with residents and
provide alternative sources of current and
accurate information. The CRD's Emergency
Operations Facebook page was an instant
success, receiving over 15,000 users within
the first two weeks of its existence. In 2011,
the CRD will continue to investigate and
develop policies regarding this new media for
future applications and opportunities.
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors along
with an electoral area Director from the Thompson
Nicola Regional District are responsible for the
governance of the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital
District (CCRHD).
Regional hospital districts were created to provide
funding to hospitals for capital projects and equipment.
Over the years, the delivery of health services has
changed, and hospital districts are now being requested
to fund a wide range of health care facilities and
equipment.
Generally, hospital districts contribute 40 percent of the
funding to the requested projects. The CCRHD is unique
as it is the only hospital district spanning two health
authorities; the north Cariboo is serviced by Northern
Health and in the central and south Cariboo, service
delivery is provided through Interior Health.
In 2000, the CCRHD board developed a ten year plan to
save taxpayers within the region over 1.5 million dollars
per year by setting a tax rate to eliminate future debt
borrowing. When the program was established, the
CCRHD was paying $1.5m in interest payments, money
that was not going to health care facilities. Since that
time, the CCRHD has avoided borrowing to fund capital
projects, saving the taxpayers millions of dollars.
GR Baker Memorial Hospital, Quesnel
Cariboo Memorial Hospital, Williams Lake
In 2008, as a result of successful debt reduction and
strong financial management, the CCRHD was able to
reduce the residential tax rate from $75/$100,000 to
$69/$100,000.
In 2010, the Board approved a new 10-year plan to
commence in 2011, calling for a reduction in taxation
each year until the residential tax rate reaches
$50/$100,000.
100 Mile & District Hospital, 100 Mile House
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Cariboo Regional District
Organizational Chart
CRD BOARD
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
CAO
DEPUTY CAO
B. Crowe
J. Bell
R. Hodgson
ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
FINANCE
COMMUNICATIONS
PROTECTIVE
SERVICES
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
BYLAW
ENFORCEMENT
BUILDING
INSPECTION
LIBRARY
SERVICES
PLANNING
CORPORATE
SERVICES
Manager
M. Minchau
CFO
S. Reid
Manager
S. Burich
Manager
R. Bastien
Manager
D. Campbell
Manager
Manager
G. Barbour
Manager
G. Barbour
Manager
C. Swift
Manager
R. Brundrige
Manager
A. Johnston
building communities together
DEPARTMENTAL
HIGHLIGHTS
2010 CRD Requisition by Function
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Corporate Administration Overview
The Cariboo Regional District has two major
administration function budgets: Electoral Area
Administration and Administrative Services.
Electoral Area Administration includes the costs
for electoral area directors to carry out their
duties with associated staffing costs and all rural
taxpayers pay property taxes to cover these
costs.
Administrative Services includes corporate
overhead such as the cost of board meetings, and
the costs for all three CRD offices in Williams
Lake, 100 Mile House and Quesnel. Other costs
that benefit all services of the CRD are allocated
to the Administrative Services budget including
finance, general administration,
communications, information technology,
staffing and associated costs. Both rural and
municipal taxpayers pay property taxes to cover
these costs.
Electoral Area Administration
Accomplishments in 2010 include:
?
Completed a framework for regional
collaboration as an initial stage of a Regional
Development strategy
Major goals for 2011:
?
Conduct a general local election in November
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In 2009, the CRD undertook an analysis of the
two administrative functions to ensure an
equitable sharing of costs between municipal
and rural taxpayers. As a result of that review, it
was determined that due to the number of
services offered by the Regional District that
related primarily to rural residents, a proportion
of the corporate overhead costs should
appropriately be charged to Electoral Area
services.
These changes were implemented in 2010,
resulting in a shift of costs from Administrative
Services to the Electoral Area Administration.
While these were not new costs, they did result
in a net increase in taxes to rural taxpayers and a
corresponding decrease in taxes to municipal
taxpayers.
Administration
?
Conducted strategic planning session with
Board and member municipalities
?
Governance cost allocation option
investigated and endorsed by the Board
?
Determine financial and operational impacts
of commitments contained within the Climate
Action Charter to become carbon neutral by
2012
?
Replace computers and services with energy
efficient ones
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Planning
The planning department processes current
development applications including
Development Variance Permits, Agricultural
Land Commission applications, Development
Permits, Official Community Plan and Rezoning
applications, Liquor License applications and
Temporary Permits.
The department also responds to referrals from
agencies regarding subdivisions, mine permits
and use and development of Crown Lands.
Community Plans (OCP's) continue to be
ongoing as they are long term, collaborative
initiatives which ensure compatible
development that complements the social,
economic and environmental goals of the
diverse areas of the Cariboo.
The Cariboo Regional District Heritage Steering
Committee, established in 2008, has now been
trained in writing Statements of Significance
which will increase the numbers of properties
on the Heritage Registry for our region.
The preparation and updating of Official
Planning
Annual Expenditure by Class
Years 2006 - 2010
Planning
Annual Revenue by Source
Years 2006 - 2010
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
Other Revenue
Debt Proceeds
Grants
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
Electoral Area Tax
2006
86,468
46,654
29,724
378,321
2007
136,178
14,965
29,726
420,840
2008
124,147
9,000
27,783
424,123
2009
86,639
31,975
28,000
441,542
2010
97,878
3,700
28,000
452,239
?
Completed Quesnel and Horsefly Lakes
Development Assessment
?
Established target policies and objectives for
greenhouse gas reduction in all OCPs and RLUBs
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$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
2006
Capital
Debt Servicing
392.00
Other-Admin
134,815
Other-Operating
7,957
Contract Services
Salary & Wages
278,839
2007
146,448
7,184
106
332,519
2008
201,074
8,300
320
403,432
2009
163,650
12,218
396,536
2010
131,168
7,017
421,449
?
Complete Quesnel Fringe Area, Williams Lake
Fringe Area, 150 Mile House Area, and Green
Lake Area OCPs (carried forward from 2010)
Building Inspection & Bylaw Enforcement
The BC Building Code has been legislated to
apply as the minimum standard for
construction of buildings throughout the
province. In 2009, Part 10 of the BC Building
Code, which regulates higher energy efficiency
standards, was introduced and in October of
2011 even more stringent requirements for
water conservation will come into effect. The
building inspection service is intended to assist
owners and builders in complying with the
health and safety aspects of the Code, as well
Years 2006 - 2010
as other regional district bylaws such as zoning
and land use bylaws. When necessary,
enforcement measures may be utilized.
Information on codes and standards is
provided to clients. Detailed plan reviews and
on-site inspections of construction are carried
out in the CRD by Certified Building Officials.
The service is supported both by building
permit revenues and taxation.
Years 2006 - 2010
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$800,000
$600,000
$600,000
$400,000
$400,000
$200,000
$200,000
$0
Other Revenue
Debt Proceeds
Grants
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
Electoral Area Tax
2006
268,718
381,220
2007
493,956
408,987
2008
427,819
443,297
2009
348,943
398,511
2010
325,178
473,083
?
Developed policies addressing the issuance of
building permits in hazardous zones
?
Merged the north, central and south Building
Inspection services into one service
$0
2006
Capital
18,936
Debt Servicing
293
Other-Admin
93,748
Other-Operating
1,813
Contract Services 62,351
Salary & Wages
334,664
2007
28,965
246
133,700
2,629
6,677
502,642
2008
32,611
1,320
148,929
6,882
23,751
560,690
2009
352
130,660
5,449
13,085
575,775
2010
146,975
5,960
1,753
623,593
?
Research building permit fees compared to
other jurisdictions in BC
?
Prepare for the introduction of the 2011 BC
Building Code changes
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Solid Waste Management
Solid waste management services are provided
throughout the Regional District in accordance
with the CRD's Solid Waste Management Plan.
Refuse disposal facilities consist of 14 landfills
and 16 transfer stations which are located
throughout the region. Other services include
residential garbage collection in the 108 Mile
Ranch subdivision, the promotion and
education of waste reduction and re-use, and
?
Reclaimed Phase 2A of Central Cariboo Landfill
at Gibraltar Mines
?
Promoted recycling at various waste facilities
throughout region
?
Commenced with 10 year Solid Waste
Management Plan Review
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recycling initiatives in cooperation with our
member municipalities.
Some residents in the south Cariboo are
serviced through the South Cariboo Solid
Waste function while the majority of residents
throughout the region and portions of the
south Cariboo benefit from the CRD's Rural
Refuse service.
?
Complete CRD's Solid Waste Management
Review
?
Construct Phase 2C of Central Cariboo Landfill
at Gibraltar Mines
?
Develop and fund the “Waste Wise” education
program within elementary schools
Solid Waste Management
Years 2006 - 2010
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Other Revenue
1,038,411 1,220,095 1,515,517 1,378,803 1,465,453
Debt Proceeds
Grants
539,679
604,218
352,711
853,898
81,487
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
164,064
176,705
173,460
185,440
233,438
Electoral Area Tax 2,325,250 2,975,468 3,212,690 3,295,710 3,506,326
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Invasive Plant Management
The CRD's Invasive Plant Management Program
provides management services directly or
indirectly to all residents across the region.
Services include public education and
awareness, landowner assistance programs
and information, as well as general advice for
property owners.
?
Reduced operational expenditures by
streamlining shift changes and sharing of
vehicles/equipment
?
Addressed additional public demand for
services and support for public education and
enforcement by hiring an Invasive Plant
Management Technician
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Landowner assistance programs include spray
equipment loans, herbicide dispensing, private
property herbicide treatments and biological
control releases. Invasive plant management
services enable landowners to participate in
controlling invasive plants without the
substantial financial investment that would be
otherwise required.
?
Research alternative methods of treatment for
heavily infested properties (carried forward
from 2010)
?
Host an invasive plant educational seminar on
the use of animals to target graze invasive
plant species
?
Develop invasive plant outreach materials for
youth and adults specific to our region
Years 2006 - 2010
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
Other Revenue
Debt Proceeds
Grants
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
Electoral Area Tax
2006
163,953
23,000
102,639
190,988
2007
121,154
45,243
105,129
191,623
2008
123,446
78,600
102,635
202,083
2009
248,311
33,000
74,073
146,299
2010
184,610
32,000
34,908
142,696
2009
19,114
45,977
148,539
257,717
2010
40,844
75,229
961
203,522
Years 2006 - 2010
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
2006
Capital
19,124
Debt Servicing
Other-Admin
58,225
Other-Operating 127,052
Salary & Wages
206,330
2007
23,413
50,285
103,109
203,459
2008
49,373
131,877
1,500
222,516
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Airports
The Cariboo Regional District operates three
airports throughout the region: the South
Cariboo Regional Airport at 108 Mile Ranch, the
Anahim Lake Airport in the Chilcotin and the
Likely Airstrip in the central Cariboo. The
airports benefit the region by connecting it to
the provincial, national and international air
transportation network; serving industrial and
commercial interests, including those of
numerous tourism operators; and playing a
vital role during emergency situations such as
medical emergencies, flood events and forest
fires.
Portions of Electoral Area J, including the
communities of Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake,
participate in the Anahim Lake Airport service.
The airport is operated under contract by
Aerotech Services. In 2010, the airport had a
total of 1,415 aircraft movements, 19 of which
were medevac flights. Pacific Coastal airlines
offers daily service to Anahim Lake during the
summer months and three days a week during
the winter.
Electoral Areas G, H and L, and the District of
100 Mile House participate in the South
Cariboo Regional Airport service. The airport is
operated under contract by Nick's Rag and
Tube. In 2010, the airport had a total of 1,350
aircraft movements, 70 of which were medevac
flights.
Portions of Electoral Area F situated around the
community of Likely participate in this service.
The airstrip is open during summer months
only as it is not maintained in the winter. In
2010, the Likely Airstrip had a minimal amount
of aircraft movements.
?
Developed GPS approach template to replace
?
Remove obstacles, including trees and power
existing system at South Cariboo Regional
Airport
?
Confirmed size and location for future terminal
building at Anahim Lake Airport
?
Completed vegetation and brush removal at
Likely Airstrip
poles from runway airspace at South Cariboo
Regional Airport
?
Build capital reserves and investigate other
sources of funding in contemplation of
construction of terminal building at the
Anahim Lake Airport
?
Repair fencing and install welcome sign at
Likely Airstrip
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Airports
Years 2006 - 2010
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
Other Revenue
Debt Proceeds
Grants
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
Electoral Area Tax
2006
359,004
17,521
126,292
2007
261,697
14,727
131,584
2008
258,869
12,920
140,045
2009
474,051
19,848
164,653
2010
272,600
19,523
167,238
2009
105,647
6,196
31,107
401,961
154,036
14,573
2010
97,505
5,107
37,148
212,650
167,031
14,940
Airports
Years 2006 - 2010
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
2006
Capital
14,443
Debt Servicing
7,961
Other-Admin
29,987
Salary & Wages
12,628
2007
4,000
4,667
31,926
197,052
110,127
13,650
2008
23,469
5,173
31,758
191,198
124,950
14,328
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Protective Services
The CRD's Protective Services department
provides a variety of services throughout the
Cariboo Chilcotin, including the 9-1-1 service,
Emergency Planning, Central Cariboo Search
and Rescue, and 14 volunteer fire departments
(VFDs).
North Cariboo Volunteer Fire Departments
include Kersley, Bouchie Lake, Barlow Creek,
West Fraser and Ten Mile. Fire services are
provided to the Red Bluff area through an
agreement between the CRD and City of
Quesnel. Properties in the Wells area are
serviced through a similar contract between
the CRD and the District of Wells.
In the central Cariboo, Volunteer Fire
Departments have been established in 150
Mile House, Miocene, and Wildwood. Fire
services are provided to the Williams Lake Rural
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?
Apparatus purchases for the 150 Mile, Lac La
Hache, Deka Lake and Lone Butte VFDs
successfully completed
?
The south Cariboo VFDs jointly purchased a
trailer to equip with sprinkler protection units
to protect structures threatened by interface
fires
Fringe area via a contract between the CRD and
the City of Williams Lake. South Cariboo
Volunteer Fire Departments include Lone
Butte, Deka Lake, Forest Grove, 108 Mile
Ranch, Lac La Hache and Interlakes. Fire
services are provided to the 100 Mile House
fringe area through a contract with the CRD and
the District of 100 Mile House.
Some First Nations lands are also provided fire
protection through annual service contracts
with the CRD.
Other services provided by some fire
departments include First Responder services
in conjunction with the BC Ambulance Service,
Ice Rescue, and Highway Rescue.
?
Produce evacuation planning documents for
CRD communities
?
Build, expand or upgrade fire halls for Red Bluff,
Lac La Hache, Deka Lake, Interlakes, Wildwood
and Miocene VFDs
Volunteer Fire Departments
Years 2006 - 2010
Volunteer Fire Departments
Years 2006 - 2010
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Other Revenue
99,217
114,811
101,184
149,399
170,202
Debt Proceeds
1,061,450
Grants
Parcel Tax
49,390
49,655
50,110
143,935
144,765
Municipal Tax
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
Capital
Debt Servicing
Other-Admin
Other-Operating
Contract Services
Salary & Wages
Other Emergency Services
Years 2006 - 2010
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$500,000
$0
2006
54,603
47,975
154,624
313,149
2007
109,753
74,434
158,030
362,547
2008
146,133
27,488
181,803
457,217
2007
719,933
65,815
327,977
669,900
13,309
296,589
2008
431,290
171,414
324,653
712,670
1,929
303,660
2009
2010
1,220,604 528,046
75,850
131,751
385,589
430,037
800,570 1,000,309
2,257
25,587
376,518
370,929
Other Emergency Services
Years 2006 - 2010
$2,000,000
Other Revenue
Debt Proceeds
Grants
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
Electoral Area Tax
2006
302,039
400,232
303,992
572,628
600
275,624
2009
209,362
84,875
351,149
705,776
2010
450,308
283,030
358,392
740,948
$0
2006
Capital
99,154
Debt Servicing
61,977
Other-Admin
74,588
Other-Operating
53,394
Salary & Wages
173,350
2007
31,761
148,455
79,422
78,316
283,900
222,801
2008
61,984
38,127
80,348
54,641
431,779
114,743
2009
2010
10,405
38,335
40,849
100,163
110,406
99,342
106,284
1,020,489 1,136,019
166,793
245,255
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General - Community Services
Streetlighting
Currently, the CRD facilitates streetlighting
functions in 13 rural residential communities. Local
residents initiate the service by canvassing the
neighbourhood to determine if interest exists. The
CRD works with the community and BC Hydro to
determine the location of streetlights and
applicable costs. Once a service is established, the
CRD taxes area residents to cover the hydro costs.
Only the residents receiving the benefit of the
streetlights are taxed. It is another way the CRD is
working to make our region a desirable place to live,
work and play.
Economic Development
The Cariboo Regional District provides four
economic development functions: North Cariboo,
South Cariboo, and Electoral Areas D and F. The
service provided by these functions varies greatly,
depending on the need of the local areas involved.
In the north and south Cariboo the functions make a
contribution to an existing municipal economic
development office, and in Areas D and F the
program responds to project proposals from local
groups.
Transit
The Cariboo Regional District provides transit
services to the 108 Mile Ranch area through a
partnership with the District of 100 Mile House and
BC Transit. In addition, the Regional District
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provides funding to the City of Quesnel for the
provision of conventional and HandyDart transit
services in portions of the north Cariboo. Following
a successful referendum on September 25, 2010,
the Regional District has partnered with the City of
Williams Lake and BC Transit to provide HandyDart
service for portions of Electoral Areas D, E and F.
Cemeteries
Cariboo Regional District residents contribute to
both the north Cariboo and central Cariboo
cemetery functions through the Memoranda of
Understanding with the City of Quesnel and the City
of Williams Lake respectively. Electoral Areas A, B, C
and I participate in the North Cariboo Cemetery
service, which provides a contribution to the
Quesnel Municipal Cemetery. Electoral Areas D, E
and F participate in the Central Cariboo Cemetery
service, which provides contributions to cemeteries
in Likely, Horsefly, Miocene, Big Lake and Williams
Lake.
Central Cariboo Victim Services
Central Cariboo residents contribute to the Central
Cariboo Victim Services program through the
Regional District's Memorandum of Understanding
with the City of Williams Lake. The program offers
services to victims of crime in Electoral Areas D, E, F,
J and K.
Other Services
Years 2006 - 2010
Includes:
Victims Services
Transit
Streetlighting
Cemeteries
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
Other Revenue
Debt Proceeds
Grants
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
Electoral Area Tax
2006
624
35,275
324,067
2007
867
12,977
233,225
2008
789
32,895
253,665
Other Services
Years 2006 - 2010
2009
258
32,796
279,441
Includes:
2010
199
17,572
50,369
285,404
Victims Services
Transit
Streetlighting
Cemeteries
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
2006
Capital
Debt Servicing
3,002
Other-Admin
310,030
Other-Operating
Contract Services
Salary & Wages
-
2007
2,060
245,936
-
2008
65
315,412
12,270
-
2009
29
297,634
15,560
-
2010
29
325,581
15,470
-
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Recreation
The Cariboo Regional District administers three subregional recreation functions in partnership with the
municipalities of 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and
Quesnel. The purpose of the service is to support
physical activity and healthy living by providing
recreation facilities and leisure programming for
residents in the local service area, including the
municipalities and fringe communities.
North Cariboo
In Quesnel, facilities include the Quesnel and
District Arts and Recreation Centre pool and
multipurpose complex, the Twin Arenas, and Alex
Fraser Park equestrian grounds. Rural community
recreation properties in Bouchie Lake, Barlow Creek
and Parkland (Ten Mile Lake) are also included in the
function. The Regional District has an agreement
with the City of Quesnel for management of the pool
complex and Twin Arenas. The City is also co-owner
of the facilities. The equestrian grounds are
operated by the Alex Fraser Park Society. The rural
community properties are managed by local
commissions established by the Regional District.
Central Cariboo
In Williams Lake, the Cariboo Memorial Recreation
Complex facilities include twin arenas, a swimming
pool complex, and a multipurpose theatre room.
North Cariboo Recreation & Parks
South Cariboo
In 100 Mile House, the South Cariboo Recreation
Centre facilities include an arena, curling rink, ball
fields and equestrian grounds. The Regional District
has a contract with Canlan Ice Sports for
management of the arena and curling rink. The 100
Mile Curling Club operates the curling rink during
the ice season. The ball fields are maintained
through a lease agreement with the District of
100 Mile House and the equestrian grounds are
operated by the 100 Mile and District Outriders
through a Use and Occupancy Agreement.
In addition to the sub regional recreation services,
other programs included under the recreation
budget include South Cariboo Recreations
programming, 108 Mile Greenbelt, Kersley and
McLeese Lake Recreation, Central Cariboo Arts and
Culture and the Heritage Registry.
Central Cariboo Recreation & Leisure Services
?
Design/build RFP package for North Cariboo Multi-
?
Pool boiler system at Cariboo Memorial Complex
Centre completed
?
Accessibility of Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre
improved with installation of automatic door
openers
?
Improvements to Claymine trails at Bouchie Lake
performed
replaced
?
Lobby washrooms at Cariboo Memorial Complex
renovated
?
Feasibility study for development of indoor turf
facility completed
Major Goals for 2011:
?
Install an Ultra Violet Disinfection System for
swimming pools at Arts and Recreation Centre
?
Construct accessible trail at Parkland community
property on Ten Mile Lake
?
Advance Multicentre project toward construction
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The Esler Sports Complex includes minor ball, slopitch and soccer fields. The Regional District has a
contract with the City of Williams Lake for
management of the Memorial Complex, and Use
and Occupancy Agreements with sport associations
for operation of the Esler Complex.
?
Replace arena boilers at Memorial Complex to
improve energy efficiencies
?
Contribute to the installation of an irrigation well for
the Esler Sports Complex slo-pitch fields
?
Development of a wall of fame at the Cariboo
Memorial Complex to recognize achievements of
local sports heroes
Recreation
Years 2006 - 2010
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Other Revenue
131,809
166,664
179,237
34,980
27,879
Debt Proceeds
75,000
Grants
1,964,425 11,458
380,854
145,075
779,784
Parcel Tax
14,710
14,780
14,720
14,700
14,650
Municipal Tax
3,224,713 3,616,917 3,562,264 3,574,783 3,566,308
Recreation
Years 2006 - 2010
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Capital
3,196,019 912,019 1,653,123 1,307,314 1,227,522
Debt Servicing
542,542
675,210
524,763
533,814
534,175
Other-Admin
207,015
207,509
210,905
232,423
228,173
Other-Operating
58,926
76,134
63,910
71,595
105,805
Contract Services 3,131,422 3,204,687 3,735,039 3,571,357 4,353,179
Salary & Wages
36,059
7,968
40,329
40,233
41,241
South Cariboo Recreation
?
Sliding glass entry doors installed at South Cariboo
Recreation Centre
?
2010 Olympic/Paralympic Games community
celebrations
?
Specific activity programs for seniors offered
?
Complete Master Plan for future development of
South Cariboo Recreation Centre property
?
Acquire modular stage for South Cariboo
Recreation Centre and rental useHost provincial
championship tournament in the south Cariboo
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Recreation - Community Halls
Community halls, sports fields and other recreation
opportunities play an important role in rural areas,
encouraging healthy activity and improving quality
of life. Community hall functions support the
operational and capital plan goals of 12 rural
community halls in Watch Lake, Interlakes, Lone
Butte, Forest Grove, 108 Mile Ranch, Likely, Horsefly,
Big Lake, 150 Mile House, Miocene, McLeese Lake,
and Alexis Creek. These services are provided by
means of contribution contracts with local
community associations.
Community recreation functions are established in
Kersley, Likely and the 108 Mile Greenbelt. These
services are overseen by local commissions which
make recommendations to the Regional District
Board for capital improvements and operational
requirements.
?
Wildfire hazard reduction continued at 108
?
Assess opportunities for additional wheelchair
Greenbelt, Russett Bluff rink and Esler Sports
Complex
?
Development of wheelchair accessible trails
continued
?
Installation of kitchen exhaust fan and
replacement of bathroom partitions at Kersley
Community Hall
accessible improvements to 108 Greenbelt trails
and implement as possible
?
Perform maintenance, including landscaping and
minor repairs of public spaces near Likely such as
Bullion Pit, Quesnel Forks and possibly Goat
Island Park
?
Contribute toward new sound system at Big Lake
Community Hall
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Community Halls
Years 2006 - 2010
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Other Revenue
Debt Proceeds
Grants
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
Electoral Area Tax
2006
283
19,987
-
2007
1,037
16,610
72,615
-
2008
10,809
38,205
144,933
-
2009
635
510
145,490
-
2010
566
9,421
145,632
-
2009
166
118,825
13,963
8,706
5
2010
99
126,778
9,421
7,215
8
Community Halls
Years 2006 - 2010
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Capital
Debt Servicing
Other-Admin
Other-Operating
Contract Services
Salary & Wages
2006
6
9,569
7,107
-
2007
65
35,181
19,717
1,699
-
2008
324
132,946
18,658
11,526
-
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Library Services
The Cariboo Regional District's library system
serves all areas of the District, delivering public
library services through its three Area Branches
and twelve Community Branches. The library
system offers a selection of print, audio and
video materials, which can be borrowed from
and delivered to any of the fifteen branches.
Specially tailored outreach services are
available to stay-at-home patrons and to rural
readers at some distance from a local branch
library. A province-wide interlibrary loan
system, another component of traditional
lending services, is accessible through the
library system's web-page. This service
supports patron and branch initiated requests
for materials from other BC libraries.
Go" database offers free access to eBooks and
eAudiobooks, and is of high interest to readers
and travellers wanting to download titles to
their personal computers and e-readers.
The library system's own network as well as a
provincial network of servers support
Sitka/Evergreen; the new integrated library
system installed in 2010. Patrons can renew
items and place holds accessing their own
accounts, and establish reading lists using the
"Book Bag" feature in "My Account".
Information services include free internet
access at all branches as well as free wireless
access within the three Area Branches. The
library system's web-page enables enriched
reference services, free access to a selection of
subscription databases that will appeal to
readers, encourages creative expression, selfhelp projects and much more. The "Library to
?
New CRD 100 Mile House Public Library
completed
40
?
Improve or replace the McLeese Lake Branch
library (carried forward from 2010)
?
Relocate the Nazko Branch library to the Nazko
Valley Community Centre and School
?
Undertake Williams Lake Branch/CRDL survey
Library Services
Years 2006 - 2010
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Other Revenue
65,471
67,764
313,311
60,135
51,068
Debt Proceeds
2,135,324
1,712,787
Grants
402,071
371,873
324,116 2,051,876 301,898
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
798,169
827,561
821,855 1,019,347 1,033,987
Library Services
Years 2006 - 2010
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Capital
195,859
251,479 2,221,962 2,859,195 1,133,390
Debt Servicing
48,628
43,509
71,578
534,161
66,076
Other-Admin
298,530
332,758
321,452
593,593
560,536
386,308
440,765
457,432
874,482
289,051
132
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69
Salary & Wages 1,251,105 1,299,610 1,383,346 1,429,745 1,456,623
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Water & Sewer Utiltities
Most rural property owners in the Cariboo are able
to provide their own onsite water and sewer.
However, several small lot subdivisions exist in rural
areas that require community water and sewer
services in order to comply with health regulations.
The CRD currently manages five sewer systems and
six water systems throughout the Regional District,
servicing approximately 11,000 residents.
?
Replaced the 108 Mile Ranch water reservoir
?
Two lift station pumps and two blowers replaced
in Red Bluff sewer system
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Due to stricter requirements in the Provincial
Drinking Water Protection Act and the On Site
Sewage Regulation, more residents are contacting
the CRD to either connect to existing utilities or
requesting a take-over of a privately run system to
ensure adequate public health through professional
management and operation.
?
Locate additional ground water source for the
Forest Grove water system
?
Undertake capital improvements for Red Bluff
sewer system
?
Retain a part time utility operator for Pine
Valley, Wildwood, Alexis Creek, Russett Bluff
sewer and/or water systems
Water Utilities
Years 2006 - 2010
Water Utilities
Years 2006 - 2010
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$500,000
$0
Other Revenue
Debt Proceeds
Grants
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
Electoral Area Tax
2006
347,071
60,533
191,700
-
2007
366,368
68,923
191,700
-
2008
542,732
26,988
190,890
-
2009
482,174
334,291
1,288,842
224,355
-
2010
427,105
627,173
224,668
-
$0
2006
Capital
2,000
Debt Servicing
142,231
Other-Admin
65,051
Other-Operating
50,890
Salary & Wages
112,879
$600,000
$600,000
$500,000
$500,000
$400,000
$400,000
$300,000
$300,000
$200,000
$200,000
$100,000
$100,000
Other Revenue
Debt Proceeds
Grants
Parcel Tax
Municipal Tax
Electoral Area Tax
2006
122,570
93,972
-
2007
126,157
279,261
94,630
-
2008
123,556
95,664
-
2008
205,365
100,995
71,424
53,467
72,978
121,556
2009
2010
1,596,477 1,010,729
89,899
88,982
81,063
83,900
68,175
80,178
16,854
21,248
160,127
163,710
Sewer Utilities
Years 2006 - 2010
Sewer Utilities
Years 2006 - 2010
$0
2007
2,792
137,921
65,814
46,797
137,017
115,745
2009
120,890
95,100
-
2010
400,482
106,878
-
$0
Capital
Debt Servicing
Other-Admin
Other-Operating
Contract Services
Salary & Wages
2006
62,968
25,723
57,031
20,873
24,048
22,396
2007
304,290
27,073
57,768
31,040
27,268
24,229
2008
229,469
24,998
62,822
15,331
28,286
26,525
2009
22,276
23,079
65,106
24,555
27,875
21,988
2010
24,883
23,023
67,612
70,372
176,112
126,808
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Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes at the CRD is a hard working
team of valued Board members, management and
staff who are the backbone of our organization.
They are a team of individuals who are committed
to our communities ensuring that quality services
are provided in an effective and efficient manner to
our residents.
For many of them, their commitment to their
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communities goes farther than that. Year-in and
year-out, the CRD Board and employees
participate in many fundraising and volunteer
activities as a group and as individuals throughout
the region.
Their volunteer commitments and fundraising
efforts are just another way the CRD continues
building communities together.
2010
Audited
Financial
Statements
45
46
2010-2011
Forest Capital
of
CANADA
Strong Roots, Green Shoots
1.
MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY
The management of Cariboo Regional District is responsible for the integrity and fair presentation of the
financial information contained in this consolidated financial statement. The consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. The
consolidated financial statements also comply with the accounting requirements of the Local Government
Act.
The consolidated financial statements, where necessary, include amounts which are based on the estimates
and judgment of management. It is reasonably possible that circumstances may arise which cause actual
results to differ. Management does not believe it is likely that any difference will be material.
Management has always recognized the importance of the Cariboo Regional District maintaining and
reinforcing the highest possible standards of conduct in all of its actions, including the preparation and
dissemination of statements fairly presenting the financial condition of the Cariboo Regional District. In
this regard, management has developed and maintains a system of accounting and reporting which provides
for the necessary internal controls to ensure that transactions are properly authorized and recorded, assets
are safeguarded against unauthorized use or disposition, and liabilities are recognized. The system is
augmented by written policies and procedures, the careful selection and training of qualified staff, the
establishment of organizational structures providing an appropriate and well-defined division of
responsibilities, and the communication of policies and guidelines of business conduct throughout the
Cariboo Regional District.
R.E. Rasmussen, Chartered Accountant, the independent auditor appointed by the Cariboo Regional
District, has audited the consolidated financial statements of the Cariboo Regional District in accordance
with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, and has expressed his opinion upon completion of
such audit in the following report. In order to provide his opinion on these consolidated financial
statements, the auditor reviews the system of internal controls and conducts his work to the extent that he
considers appropriate. The auditor has full and free access to, and meets with the Board of Directors, to
discuss his audit and findings as to the integrity of the Cariboo Regional District's accounting, financial
reports and related matters.
Janis Bell
Chief Administrative Officer
Scott Reid, CGA
Chief Financial Officer
building communities together
Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
www.cariboord.bc.ca
Electoral Areas
A. Red Bluff - Quesnel B. Quesnel West - Bouchie Lake C. Barlow - Bowron D. Wildwood - McLeese Lake
www.cariboord.bc.ca
Ph: (250) 392-3351 TF: 1 (800) 665-1636 Fax: (250) 392-2812
Municipalities Quesnel Wells Williams Lake 100 Mile House
E. Esler - Dog Creek F. 150 Mile House - Horsefly-Likely G. Lac La Hache - 108 Mile H. Canim Lake - Forest Grove I. Narcosli - Nazko
J. West Chilcotin
K. East Chilcotin
L. Lone Butte - Interlakes
R.E. RASMUSSEN
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
(incorporated professional)
2.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To The Board of Directors,
Cariboo Regional District,
I have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Cariboo Regional District, which comprise the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at December 31, 2010 and the Consolidated Statements of
Operations, Changes in Net Financial Assets and Cash Flow for the year then ended, and a summary of
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control as management
determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. I conducted my
audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that I
comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment
of the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair
presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal
control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the
reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation
of the financial statements.
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit
opinion.
Opinion
In my opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Cariboo Regional District as at December 31, 2010, and the results of its operations,
changes in net financial assets and cash flow for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public
sector accounting standards.
Quesnel, B.C.
March 25, 2011
223 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2M1
RE Rasmussen
Chartered Accountant
Ph: (250) 991-0940 Fax: (250) 991-0942
3.
CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2010
2010
2009
$ 26,118,709
29,766,090
2,422,761
58,307,560
$ 22,138,420
27,216,880
2,254,539
51,609,839
5,825,031
37,320,682
2,422,761
45,568,474
5,456,370
32,139,222
2,254,539
39,850,131
12,739,086
11,759,708
187,312
60,719,691
226,929
61,133,932
265,987
58,942,362
226,929
59,435,278
$ 73,873,018
$ 71,194,986
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Cash and investments (note 2)
Accounts receivable (note 3)
MFA debt reserve
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
District debt (note 4)
MFA debt reserve
NET FINANCIAL ASSETS
NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS
Prepaid expenses
Tangible capital assets - page 7
Other
DISTRICT SURPLUS - page 4.1 (note 5)
Scott Reid
Scott Reid, CGA, Chief Financial Officer
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4.1
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
2010
2010
BUDGET
2009
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
(unaudited)
REVENUE
General purpose levy
Federal and provincial grants
Fees for services
Sewer system
Water system
Interest
Donations
Administration
Rentals
Other
Actuarial adjustment
$
EXPENSES - page 4.2
NET REVENUE FOR THE YEAR
DISTRICT SURPLUS - Beginning of year
RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUS
YEARS' RESULTS
22,312,163
5,219,171
1,887,664
369,784
403,591
120,150
74,500
138,316
42,052
462,236
-
$
31,029,627
22,508,869
2,416,342
2,085,184
371,508
419,047
156,791
17,198
192,707
43,249
763,873
125,814
29,100,582
$
21,158,268
3,927,161
2,034,631
216,325
1,985,960
227,725
12,037
118,999
42,307
960,566
89,490
30,773,469
26,158,481
26,422,550
24,140,495
4,871,146
2,678,032
6,632,974
71,194,986
71,194,986
105,335,939
-
-
(40,773,927)
71,194,986
71,194,986
64,562,012
DISTRICT SURPLUS AS RESTATED -
Beginning of year
DISTRICT SURPLUS - End of year
- to page 3
50
$
76,066,132
$
73,873,018
$
71,194,986
4.2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
2010
2010
BUDGET
2009
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
(unaudited)
EXPENSES
Member municipalities MFA debt charges
General services
Development services
Environmental services
Area administration
Economic development
Grants-in-Aid
Airports
Protective services
Street lighting
Recreation
Culture, Heritage and Library Network
Sewer
Water
Interest
Amortization
TOTAL EXPENSES - to page 4.1
$
2,129,415
3,791,372
1,568,686
5,583,950
85,784
253,999
144,852
428,616
3,611,334
47,244
4,852,290
2,715,644
507,427
396,550
41,318
-
$ 26,158,481
$
2,263,329
3,188,162
1,337,914
4,904,975
6,183
198,116
153,324
431,767
3,243,440
43,775
4,832,424
2,383,713
440,901
349,033
58,614
2,586,880
$ 26,422,550
$
1,642,191
3,019,517
1,297,367
4,508,450
19,934
211,531
134,813
601,675
2,956,489
39,418
4,040,407
2,299,682
139,524
326,218
559,828
2,343,451
$ 24,140,495
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5.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS
2010
NET REVENUE FOR THE YEAR
Amortization
Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets
Increase in other non-financial assets
Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses
Tangible capital asset acquisitions
INCREASE IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS
NET FINANCIAL ASSETS - Beginning of year
NET FINANCIAL ASSETS - End of year
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$ 2,678,032
2009
$
6,632,974
2,586,880
54,000
78,675
(4,418,209)
2,343,451
122,000
(28,713)
(6,961)
(8,358,738)
979,378
704,013
11,759,708
11,055,695
$ 12,739,086
$ 11,759,708
6.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
2010
2009
CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY:
Net revenue for the year
Item not involving cash:
Amortization
Changes in non-cash operating items:
Increase in accounts receivable
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
and accrued liabilities
Capital Activities
Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets
Tangible capital assets purchases
Financing Activities
District debt issued
District debt repaid
Investing Activities
Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses
Increase in other non-financial assets
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND INVESTMENTS
CASH AND INVESTMENTS - Beginning of year
CASH AND INVESTMENTS - End of year
$
2,678,032
$
6,632,974
2,586,880
2,343,451
(2,549,210)
(2,970,612)
368,661
3,084,363
(2,131,549)
3,874,264
54,000
(4,418,209)
(4,364,209)
122,000
(8,358,738)
(8,236,738)
7,980,050
(2,798,590)
5,181,460
6,443,195
(2,316,463)
4,126,732
78,675
78,675
(6,961)
(28,713)
(35,674)
3,980,289
(271,416)
22,138,420
22,409,836
$ 26,118,709
$ 22,138,420
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7.1
STATEMENT OF TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS
COST
BEGINNING
$
ADDITIONS
$
DISPOSALS
$
GENERAL
General government services
Administrative
Planning
Bylaw enforcement
Building inspection
Rural refuse
Solid waste management
Weed control
House numbering
Anahim airstrip
Likely airstrip
108 Airport
Library
54,825
4,454,111
189,050
13,792
80,226
6,736,120
488,790
184,533
12,943
1,527,217
137,338
1,713,812
10,406,067
129,087
92,826
22,529
74,977
1,133,390
-
109,000
871,713
1,303,459
606,971
1,440,604
840,352
472,701
902,054
1,103,572
784,055
709,147
682,397
1,002,845
1,335,302
596,526
278,246
1,229,499
308,836
6,390
63,596
72,572
93,190
322,999
136,005
14,204
21,177
-
-
40,582,493
2,176,552
-
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
100 Mile House
Forest Grove
108 Mile House
Red Bluff
Bouchie Lake
Lac La Hache
Deka Lake
150 Mile House
Lone Butte
Barlow Creek
West Fraser
Miocene
Ten Mile
Kersley
Wildwood
Interlakes
Central Cariboo Search and Rescue
911 Emergency
Electoral Area Emergency Planning
Carry Forward
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ACCUMULATED
COST
ENDING
$
AMORTIZATION
BEGINNING
$
ACCUMULATED
AMORTIZATION
PROVISION
$
NET
54,825
4,454,111
189,050
13,792
80,226
6,865,207
581,616
184,533
12,943
1,549,746
137,338
1,788,789
11,539,457
54,825
2,110,762
179,634
13,792
76,011
404,591
31,078
131,328
12,943
748,181
65,021
1,023,778
2,183,585
107,791
562
328,348
4,222
8,898
56,370
3,268
48,996
199,470
54,825
2,218,553
179,634
13,792
76,573
732,939
35,300
140,226
12,943
804,551
68,289
1,072,774
2,383,055
2,235,558
9,416
3,653
6,132,268
546,316
44,307
745,195
69,049
716,015
9,156,402
109,000
935,309
1,303,459
606,971
1,440,604
912,924
565,891
1,225,053
1,239,577
784,055
709,147
682,397
1,002,845
1,335,302
610,730
299,423
1,229,499
308,836
6,390
87,467
351,429
652,698
406,303
981,679
448,599
305,738
619,352
583,330
557,585
506,966
524,494
548,715
583,875
413,090
9,321
568,288
163,436
6,390
2,266
37,421
37,297
9,780
38,621
21,064
16,704
36,062
21,218
14,241
27,711
17,258
26,378
48,762
12,199
9,527
49,229
30,400
-
89,733
388,850
689,995
416,083
1,020,300
469,663
322,442
655,414
604,548
571,826
534,677
541,752
575,093
632,637
425,289
18,848
617,517
193,836
6,390
19,267
546,459
613,464
190,888
420,304
443,261
243,449
569,639
635,029
212,229
174,470
140,645
427,752
702,665
185,441
280,575
611,982
115,000
-
42,759,045
15,354,284
1,214,063
16,568,347
26,190,698
ENDING
$
CARRYING
AMOUNT
$
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7.2
STATEMENT OF TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS
Brought Forward
RECREATION
South Cariboo
108 Mile Greenbelt
Kersley Arena
South Cariboo Curling Rink
McLeese Lake
Cariboo Memorial Complex
Quesnel Sub-Regional
Area H Community Hall
COST
BEGINNING
$
ADDITIONS
$
40,582,493
2,176,552
-
5,869,197
44,823
966,083
464,935
265,865
15,252,039
12,726,370
5,747
34,786
25,911
571,519
573,771
-
54,000
-
76,177,552
3,382,539
54,000
1,437,010
910,409
907,463
489,420
12,589,397
12,037
12,905
-
16,333,699
24,942
-
1,119,505
629,221
124,884
3,462,398
1,603,470
4,303
77,257
12,554
18,107
703,848
19,542
5,501
68,333
195,397
-
1,010,728
-
8,044,320
99,544,843
4,418,209
54,000
DISPOSALS
$
SEWER
Lac La Hache
Pine Valley
Wildwood
Alexis Creek
Red Bluff
WATER
Lac La Hache
Forest Grove
Alexis Creek
108 Mile
Central Alexis Creek
Russett Bluff
Horse Lake
Canim Lake
7,033,592
TOTAL TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS
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COST
ENDING
$
ACCUMULATED
AMORTIZATION
BEGINNING
$
PROVISION
$
ACCUMULATED
AMORTIZATION
ENDING
$
NET
CARRYING
AMOUNT
$
42,759,045
15,354,284
1,214,063
16,568,347
26,190,698
5,849,983
44,823
991,994
464,935
265,865
15,823,558
13,300,141
5,747
1,243,513
6,053
393,019
207,773
166,854
7,119,981
5,779,858
5,747
129,464
1,316
21,282
9,278
4,861
322,135
421,347
-
1,372,977
7,369
414,301
217,051
171,715
7,442,116
6,201,205
5,747
4,477,006
37,454
577,693
247,884
94,150
8,381,442
7,098,936
-
79,506,091
30,277,082
2,123,746
32,400,828
47,105,263
1,437,010
922,446
907,463
489,420
12,602,302
784,472
373,082
481,393
259,507
6,376,261
28,821
21,910
15,865
9,344
247,659
813,293
394,992
497,258
268,851
6,623,920
623,717
527,454
410,205
220,569
5,978,382
16,358,641
8,274,715
323,599
8,598,314
7,760,327
1,119,505
629,221
142,991
4,166,246
1,623,012
9,804
145,590
207,951
540,134
285,662
70,253
1,130,901
18,572
4,303
744
112
22,511
12,899
2,807
80,441
17,524
137
1,289
1,927
562,648
298,561
73,060
1,211,342
36,096
4,440
2,033
2,039
556,857
330,660
69,931
2,954,904
1,586,916
5,364
143,557
205,912
2,050,684
139,535
2,190,219
5,854,101
103,909,052
40,602,481
2,586,880
43,189,361
60,719,691
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8.1
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements reflect all revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of the
Cariboo Regional District. It is the District's policy to follow Canadian public sector accounting
standards and apply such principles consistently. These consolidated financial statements have
been prepared incorporating guidelines issued by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) of
the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants as recommended by Municipal Affairs, Province of
British Columbia.
The focus of Canadian public sector accounting standards is on the financial position of the District
and the changes thereto. The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position reflects the combined
results and activities of the District's Operating, Capital and Reserve Funds. The purposes of these
funds are:
i.
Operating Funds
Operating Funds are used to record the costs associated with providing District services.
ii.
Capital Funds
Capital Funds are used to account for the acquisition costs of the District's Tangible Capital
Assets, the accumulated amortization thereon, and the funding thereof including related long
term debt.
iii.
Reserve Funds
Under the Local Government Act of British Columbia, the Board of Directors of the District
may, by bylaw, establish Reserve Funds for specific purposes. Money in a Reserve Fund and
interest thereon must be used only for the purpose for which the fund was established. If the
amount in a Reserve Fund is greater than required, the Board of Directors may, by bylaw,
transfer all or part of the balance to another Reserve Fund.
Financial assets are economic resources controlled by a government as a result of past transactions
from which future economic benefits may be obtained. Liabilities are present obligations of a
government to others arising from past transactions, the settlement of which is expected to result in
the future sacrifice of economic benefits.
Revenues are accounted for in the period in which the transactions or events occurred that gave rise
to the revenues.
Expenses are accounted for in the period the goods and services are acquired and a liability is
incurred, or transfers are due.
b. Restricted Financial Assets
Restricted financial assets include assets held in trust to be expended only in accordance with the
conditions of the trust, and amounts from reserve funds set aside for future debt retirement or for
future capital expenditures.
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1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
c. Tangible Capital Assets
Tangible capital assets are non-financial assets having physical substance that:
- Are held for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, for
administrative purposes or for the development, construction, maintenance or repair of other
tangible assets;
- Have useful economic lives extending beyond an accounting period;
- Are to be used on a continuing basis; and
- Are not for sale in the ordinary course of operations.
Tangible capital assets are carried at cost. Tangible capital assets contributed are carried at the fair
market value at the date of contribution.
Amortization is provided using the straight line method over the estimated useful life of the asset
using the following rates:
Buildings
2.50%
Roads and infrastructure
2.00%
Equipment
10.00%
Water system
1.25%
Sewer system
1.25%
d. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting
standards requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period.
Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to the determination of
amortization, accrued liabilities, collectability of accounts receivable and provisions for
contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Adjustments, if any, will be
reflected in operations in the period of settlement.
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS
UNRESTRICTED
2010
$
INTERNALLY RESTRICTED
Statutory Reserves
Feasibility Studies Reserve
18,353,426
2009
$
7,707,878
57,405
7,765,283
$
26,118,709
14,400,008
7,651,270
87,142
7,738,412
$
22,138,420
The restricted amounts may be expended only in accordance with the terms of the reserve funds.
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8.3
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
General
Local governments
Federal government
Provincial government
2010
2009
$
2,009,400
27,232,677
524,013
-
$
3,967,940
22,854,260
391,600
3,080
$
29,766,090
$
27,216,880
$
9,803,396
14,661,852
2,420,166
66,015
8,001,476
34,952,905
$
10,543,927
9,312,956
2,697,288
75,259
6,791,195
29,420,625
4. DISTRICT DEBT
DEBENTURE DEBT
City of Quesnel
City of Williams Lake
District of 100 Mile House
District of Wells
District tangible capital assets
MFA LIABILITY UNDER AGREEMENT
1,316,214
1,763,259
CAPITAL LEASES
Deka Lake fire truck
Repayable in monthly payments of $651
including interest at 2%
37,312
-
-
12,731
150 Mile House fire truck
Repayable in monthly payments of $1,941
112,200
-
Kersley fire truck
Repayable in monthly payments of $1,685
including interest at 1.25%
66,616
86,835
Lone Butte fire truck
Repayable in monthly payments of $839
48,252
-
Quesnel Sub-Regional
Carried forward
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$
36,533,499
$
31,283,450
8.4
4. DISTRICT DEBT (continued)
2010
Brought forward
$
36,533,499
2009
$
31,283,450
SEWER SYSTEM DEBENTURE DEBT
155,589
171,105
WATER SYSTEM DEBENTURE DEBT
631,594
684,667
$
37,320,682
$
32,139,222
Principal repayments required in each of the next five years are approximately as follows:
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
$
1,930,121
1,928,064
1,687,829
1,661,920
1,650,897
5. DISTRICT SURPLUS
Operating
2010
$
17,155,385
2009
$
14,743,833
Capital
48,557,818
48,485,813
Reserve
8,079,999
7,965,340
$
73,793,202
$
71,194,986
6. PENSION LIABILITY
The Cariboo Regional District and its employees contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan (Plan), a
jointly trusteed pension plan. The board of trustees, representing plan members and employers, is
responsible for overseeing the management of the Plan, including investment of the assets and
administration of benefits. The Plan is a multi-employer contributory pension plan. Basic pension
benefits provided are defined. The Plan has about 163,000 active members and approximately 60,000
retired members. Active members include approximately 35,000 contributors from local governments.
Every 3 years an actuarial valuation is performed to assess the financial position of the Plan and the
adequacy of Plan funding. The most recent valuation as at December 31, 2009 indicated an unfunded
liability of $1,024 million for basic pension benefits. The next valuation will be as at December 31,
2012 with results available in 2013. The actuary does not attribute portions of the unfunded liability to
individual employers. The Cariboo Regional District paid $277,399 for employer contributions to the
plan in fiscal 2010.
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8.5
7.
COMMITMENTS
a. In its normal operating activities, the District leases certain equipment from various financial
institutions. Aggregate annual payments are approximately as follows:
2011
$
2,394
b. Community Works Fund:
The District is a participant under the Community Works Fund that provides for the District
receiving Federal gas taxes transferred under the New Deal for Cities and Communities signed by
the Union of BC Municipalities, the Province of BC, and the Government of Canada.
Although the District has some latitude in determining which projects to pursue, the agreement
provides that projects should address the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner air, and
cleaner water.
c. Co-ownership Agreement with the City of Quesnel
The District and the City of Quesnel have completed a co-ownership agreement for the Quesnel
Library housed in the John Ernst Building in Quesnel.
Under the agreement, the District purchased a 1/5 undivided fee simple interest in the building which
enabled the occupation by the District of the first floor for use as a regional library. The price for this
1/5 interest was $1,100,000. The City of Quesnel expended an estimated $450,000 on prescribed
base building upgrades. The District was responsible for the first $2,200,000 of costs incurred to
develop the library facility.
The City of Quesnel participated to the extent of 50% on any cost overruns in excess of $2,200,000,
to a maximum of $2,600,000, incurred by the District in constructing the library facility.
If the City of Quesnel opts out of the library function within 10 years, it will repurchase the District's
interest for $1,100,000, together with tenant improvements incurred by the District. If the City opts
out of the library function after 10 years, the repurchase price will be determined by an independent
appraiser but will not exceed the original purchase price of $1,100,000.
d. Proposed North Cariboo Multi-Centre
On November 15, 2008, qualified electors within portions of Electoral Areas A, B, C and I approved
the adoption of Loan Authorization Bylaw 4396 that authorizes the borrowing of up to $15,000,000
to provide for the construction of a new arena, theatre and multipurpose event space.
Construction of the multi-centre will not commence until funds matching the loan amount have been
raised by the other participants in the project.
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8.6
7.
COMMITMENTS (continued)
e. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
The Province of British Columbia has enacted the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act. The Act
sets targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 33% below 2007 levels by 2020. The
Act requires that local governments comply with the Act commencing in 2010.
Management has taken the necessary steps to comply with the Act. Costs of compliance will be
recorded in the years such costs are incurred.
8.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The District is involved in various litigation, regulatory and environmental matters in the ordinary
course of business. In management's opinion, an adverse resolution of these matters would not have a
material impact on financial position or financial activities.
9.
SANITARY LANDFILL
The Cariboo Regional District operates 16 landfill sites throughout the region and contributes to the
closure and post-closure care liability of the City of Quesnel. The Cariboo Regional District Solid
Waste Management Plan and the Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks (MoELP) govern the
operation of the landfill sites. The future closure and post-closure care of the sites is also under the
direction of MoELP.
The costs associated with the landfill closure and post-closure care are determined as outlined in Section
PS3270 Solid Waste Landfill Closure and Post-Closure Liability of the PSAB Handbook.
The current engineered plans for the landfill sites have a combined estimated capacity of 2.72 million
cubic metres and are expected to reach capacity between 2021 and 2050. The three largest landfills are
located in Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and the Gibraltar Mine site and account for 75% of the total
capacity. The remaining capacity is estimated at 2.34 million cubic meters.
The District estimates that post-closure care will be provided over a period of 25 years after closure.
2010
Liability for landfill closure and post-closure care
$
653,535
2009
$
1,065,439
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10. EXPENSES BY OBJECT
Salaries, wages and benefits
Materials and supplies
Contracted services
Rent, maintenance and utilities
Directors' remuneration and travel
Insurance
Grants
Debt charges
Amortization
All other service delivery costs
2010
2009
$
5,000,058
1,477,166
10,814,867
1,450,757
372,024
668,972
299,509
2,321,941
2,586,880
1,430,376
$
4,741,136
1,172,058
9,556,958
709,273
349,655
635,449
325,465
2,185,482
2,343,451
2,121,568
$
26,422,550
$
24,140,495
11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
The District's financial instruments consist of cash and investments, accounts receivable, accounts
payable and accrued liabilities and District debt. Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that
the District is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial
instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless
otherwise noted.
The District is exposed to financial risk that arises from the credit quality of the entities to which it
provides services. Credit risk arises from the possibility that the entities to which the District provides
services may experience financial difficulty and be unable to fulfill their obligations.
The District is exposed to interest rate risk arising from fluctuations in interest rates on its cash and
investments and does not hold any financial instruments that mitigate this risk.
12. RESTATEMENT OF 2010 BUDGET
The budget amounts presented throughout these financial statements are unaudited and represent the five
year financial plan bylaw approved by the Regional District Board on March 26, 2010.
The financial plan anticipated use of surpluses accumulated in previous years to provide for current year
expenditures in excess of current year revenues. Another significant variance is that the financial plan
anticipated capital expenditures rather than amortization expense, and changes in District debt.
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12. RESTATEMENT OF 2010 BUDGET (continued)
The summary below reconciles the 2010 adopted financial plan to the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Budgeted Consolidated Net Revenue for the Year
$
Budgeted Amounts for:
Tangible Capital Asset Acquisitions
District debt principal repayments
Net transfers to reserves
District debt proceeds
Budgeted Consolidated Net Revenue, as restated
(5,333,775)
9,582,595
2,331,053
204,060
(1,912,787)
$
4,871,146
13. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Cariboo Regional District is a diversified local government providing a wide range of services to
approximately 62,000 residents, including planning and development, environmental services, parks,
recreation centres, community halls, fire protection, and water and sewer services. As a requirement of the
Local Government Act, separate financial records must be kept for each service providing detailed allocations
of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, information concerning reserve funds, and other pertinent
financial details. For each reported segment, revenues and expenses represent amounts that are directly
attributable to the segment as well as amounts that are allocated on a reasonable basis.
Segmentation has been determined on a functional basis with consideration to service delivery and
departmental accountabilities. The accounting policies used in these segments are consistent with those
followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements as disclosed in Note 1. The segments
include:
General Services which provides for services to member municipalities, electoral area governance, general
administration and feasibility studies.
Development Services which provides planning, bylaw enforcement and building inspection services.
Environmental Services which provides for management of the District's solid waste and plant management.
Area Administration which provides for special services administered by the Board of Directors.
Economic Development and Contributions which provides support to the various electoral areas in their
economic development activities.
Grants-in-Aid which provides grants to assist local not-for-profit organizations.
Airports which provides airport services.
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13. SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued)
Protective Services which provides emergency and protection services related to fire fighting
and search and rescue.
Street Lighting which provides street light services.
Recreation which provides recreation facilities, parks and community halls.
Culture, Heritage and Library Network which provides library, cultural and heritage services.
Sewer Systems which provides sewer services.
Water Systems which provides water services.
14. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Regional District's objectives when managing capital are:
1.
2.
To safeguard the District's ability to operate as a going concern; and
To maintain a flexible capital structure.
The District reviews its credit facilities annually to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet
operational needs.
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CRD Board of Directors - Contact Us
Area A
Area B
Area C
Area D
Director Ted Armstrong
Director Roberta Faust
Director John Massier
Director Deb Bischoff
tarmstrong@cariboord.bc.ca
rfaust@cariboord.bc.ca
jmassier@cariboord.bc.ca
dbischoff@cariboord.bc.ca
Area F
Area G
Area H
Director Steve Mazur
Joan Sorley
Chair Al Richmond
Director Art Dumaresq
smazur@cariboord.bc.ca
jsorley@cariboord.bc.ca
arichmond@cariboord.bc.ca
adumaresq@cariboord.bc.ca
Area E
Area I
Area J
Area K
Area L
Director Jim Glassford
Director Alex Bracewell
Director Rick Mumford
Director Bruce Rattray
jglassford@cariboord.bc.ca
abracewell@cariboord.bc.ca
rmumford@cariboord.bc.ca
brattray@cariboord.bc.ca
City of Williams Lake
City of Quesnel
District of 100 Mile House
Mayor Kerry Cook
Mayor Mary Sjostrom
Mayor Mitch Campsall
Mayor Jay Vermette
kcook@cariboord.bc.ca
msjostrom@cariboord.bc.ca
mcampsall@cariboord.bc.ca
jvermette@cariboord.bc.ca
District of Wells
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CRD Offices - Key Contacts
Main Offices
Central Cariboo - Williams Lake
Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
Phone: (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636
Fax: (250) 392-2812
General E-Mail: mailbox@cariboord.bc.ca
Hours of Operation:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
North Cariboo – Quesnel
#102 - 410 Kinchant Street
Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5
Phone: (250) 992-7400
Fax: (250) 992-7414
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm &
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
South Cariboo – 100 Mile House
175 Airport Road
South Cariboo Recreation Centre
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
Phone: (250) 395-3838
Fax: (250) 395-4898
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm &
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Management Staff
Administration
Janis Bell, Chief Administrative Officer
jbell@cariboord.bc.ca
Rick Hodgson, Deputy CAO
rhodgson@cariboord.bc.ca
Bernice Crowe, Executive Assistant
bcrowe@cariboord.bc.ca
Corporate Administration / Elections /
Freedom of Information
Alice Johnston, Corporate Officer
ajohnston@cariboord.bc.ca
Graham Barbour, Chief Building Official
gbarbour@cariboord.bc.ca
Community Services / Recreation / Airports
Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services
dcampbell@cariboord.bc.ca
Protective Services / Emergency Services / Fire
Protection / Central Cariboo Search and Rescue
Rowena Bastien, Manager of Protective Services
rbastien@cariboord.bc.ca
Computer Services - IT
Manager of Information Technology
Corporate Communications
Shelly Burich, Manager of Communications
sburich@cariboord.bc.ca
Finance / Grants for Assistance
Scott Reid, Chief Financial Officer
sreid@cariboord.bc.ca
Library System
Colleen Swift, Manager of Libraries
cswift@cariboord.bc.ca
Planning Services
Rick Brundrige, Manager of Planning Services
rbrundrige@cariboord.bc.ca
Environmental Service – Utilities/Solid Waste
Management/Invasive Plant Management
Mitch Minchau, Manager of Environmental Services
mminchau@cariboord.bc.ca
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Central Cariboo - Williams Lake
North Cariboo – Quesnel
South Cariboo – 100 Mile House
Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
Phone: (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636
Fax: (250) 392-2812
#102 - 410 Kinchant Street
Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5
Phone: (250) 992-7400
Fax: (250) 992-7414
175 Airport Road
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
Phone: (250) 395-3838
Fax: (250) 395-4898
www.cariboord.bc.ca

2010 Annual Report

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