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THE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF MANITOBA 1144-363 Broadway ▪ Winnipeg, Manitoba ▪ R3C 3N9
February 27, 2015 Honourable Drew Caldwell Minister of Municipal Government Room 301 - Legislative Building Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8 Dear Minister: In accordance with Section 106 of The Municipal Board Act, I am pleased to submit the Annual Report of The Municipal Board for the year ending December 31, 2014. Yours Respectfully, William Barlow Chair
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Page Message from the Chair ...................................................................................... 1 Message du Président ......................................................................................... 2 Organization Chart .............................................................................................. 3 Role, Mission Statement and Goals .................................................................... 4 Board Members and Employees ......................................................................... 5 Summary of Applications, Appeals and Referrals - 2013 and 2014
Consolidated Summary of 2013 and 2014 Activity .................................. 6
Miscellaneous Acts ................................................................................... 7
The Municipal Act ............................................................................. 8 - 14
The Municipal Assessment Act ....................................................... 15 - 16
The Municipal Board Act ................................................................ 17 - 20
The Planning Act ............................................................................. 21 - 23
The Water Rights Act .............................................................................. 24
Capital Borrowing of Local Authorities ..................................................... 25 - 26 Authorized Municipal Borrowing By-laws ................................................. 27 - 29 Statement of Revenue (Unaudited) .................................................................. 30
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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E C H A I R
The complete story of Municipal Board activity is played out with Manitobans presenting argument in hearings hosted in community halls, church basements, and council chambers around the Province, or in the more formal hearing rooms of our Winnipeg office. It is played out with Board panel members considering what they’ve heard and as a panel writing with clarity the Board Orders, framed by the legislation that defines the issue in dispute. The statistics of Board activity that make up this Report, of course, represent only the bare bones of the story. In 2014, the Board’s goals as outlined on page 6 of this Report, remained clearly in the forefront of its governance. With the advice of its Executive Council made up of the Chair, Vice Chair, and four Acting Chairs supported by the Board Secretary and the Board Administrative Officer, the Board continued its review and adjustments to Hearing procedures. Meetings with the executives of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities and Public Utilities Board examined possible efficiencies in the approvals process for municipal infrastructure projects. The Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Administrative Officer were involved variously in:
Presenting to the Manitoba Planning Conference in February and the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Conference in April on “What you need to know about The Municipal Board”.
Establishing an information booth at the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Municipal Officials Seminar in April.
Participating in a Mock Hearing in May at the Assessment Association of Manitoba Conference.
Attending the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual General Meeting in November as observers.
The Board Chair wrote an article for the Fall edition of The Municipal Leader entitled “Don’t Hang Your CAO Out To Dry”. To say that the matters that come before The Municipal Board are complex is an understatement. It is important to report that all Members of the Board meet these challenges with enthusiasm, strong commitment, and timely decision making. The Board’s operation is remarkably efficient and it must be said that the members of the Board staff – General Secretary Rose Gibbons, Administrative Officer Brenda Loewen, Elaine Pociuk, Adrienne Newbury, and Helen Kilborne – are, by any measure, the best. Thanks to all.
William Barlow Chair
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M E S S A G E D U P R É S I D E N T
L’ensemble des activités de la Commission municipale se déroule ainsi : des Manitobains et des Manitobaines font valoir leurs arguments lors d’audiences qui se tiennent dans les salles communautaires, les sous-sols d’église et les salles du conseil dans la province ou dans la salle d’audience plus officielle de nos bureaux de Winnipeg. Les membres du comité de la Commission tiennent compte de ce qu’ils ont entendu et rédigent clairement en tant que comité les ordonnances de la Commission d’après les dispositions législatives qui encadrent les questions en litige. Les statistiques sur les activités de la Commission que contient le présent rapport ne représentent, bien sûr, que les grandes lignes. En 2014, les objectifs de la Commission tels qu’ils sont énoncés à la page 6 du présent rapport sont manifestement demeurés au premier plan de la gouvernance. Avec les conseils de son conseil exécutif constitué du président, de la vice-présidente et de quatre remplaçants soutenus par la secrétaire et l’agente administrative de la Commission, celle-ci a poursuivi son examen et ses ajustements des procédures d’audiences. Les réunions avec les dirigeants de l’Association des municipalités du Manitoba et la Régie des services publics ont permis d’examiner des façons de rendre plus efficace le processus d’approbation des projets d’infrastructure municipale. Le président, la vice-présidente, la secrétaire et l’agente administrative ont participé de manières diverses aux activités suivantes :
présentation d’ateliers informatifs sur la Commission municipale à la Conférence manitobaine sur l’aménagement du territoire en février et à la Conférence de l’Association des administrateurs municipaux du Manitoba Inc. en avril;
mise en place d’un kiosque d’information au séminaire organisé à l’intention des fonctionnaires municipaux par l’Association des municipalités du Manitoba en avril;
simulation d’audience en mai à la conférence de l’Association des évaluateurs du Manitoba;
participation à l’assemblée générale annuelle de l’Association des municipalités du Manitoba en novembre (à titre d’observateurs).
Le président de la Commission a écrit un article intitulé « Don’t Hang Your CAO Out To Dry » pour le numéro d’automne du bulletin The Municipal Leader. Les affaires présentées à la Commission municipale sont complexes, c’est le moins qu’on puisse dire. Il est important de rappeler que tous les membres de la Commission relèvent ces défis en faisant preuve d’enthousiasme et de grande motivation et en prenant des décisions au moment opportun. Le fonctionnement de la Commission est remarquablement efficace. Nous devons souligner que les membres du personnel de la Commission — c’est-à-dire Rose Gibbons, secrétaire générale; Brenda Loewen, agente administrative, ainsi qu’Elaine Pociuk, Adrienne Newbury et Helen Kilborne — sont, sous tous les aspects, les meilleurs qui soient. Merci à tous. Le président, William Barlow
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T H E M U N I C I P A L B O A R D - O R G A N I Z A T I O N C H A R T
Chair
Board Members
Secretary of the Board
Vice-Chair Acting Chairs
Administrative Officer
Administrative Staff
2014
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T H E M U N I C I P A L B O A R D O F M A N I T O B A
ROLE
Section 15(2) of The Municipal Board Act states: “The board shall sit at such times and places within the province as the chairman may designate; and it shall conduct its proceedings in such manner as may seem to it most convenient for the speedy and effectual dispatch of business”.
MISSION STATEMENT
To deal with matters that come before the Board in a fair, impartial and timely manner.
GOALS
To process appeals, applications and referrals as expeditiously as possible. To conduct hearings in accordance with legislative procedures and natural
justice for all parties involved. To render readable, reliable and quality decisions in a timely manner. To communicate with the general public on the role of the Board and the
appeal process. To review and update Board policies and procedures to ensure service is
provided in a timely manner and in accordance with the applicable legislation.
To review and update administrative procedures.
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T H E M U N I C I P A L B O A R D O F M A N I T O B A
William Barlow, Chair
MEMBERS (2014)
William Barlow, Gimli Val Bingeman, Winnipeg John Blewett, Winnipeg Gordon Daman, Niverville Marie Elliot, Winnipeg Ed Hart, Minitonas William Hinther, Winnipeg Douglas Houghton, Beausejour Alexandra Johnson, Winnipeg Leonard Kimacovich, Winnipeg* Sig Laser, Winnipeg Nora Losey, Winnipeg
Herm Martens, Steinbach Monique Mulaire, Winnipeg Jim Neil, Winnipeg Jack Nicol, Winnipeg* Arthur Proulx, Winnipeg Marion Robinsong, Brandon John Rudyk, Fisher Branch Meir Serfaty, Winnipeg* Michelle Smith, Winnipeg* Beverly Sterling, Winnipeg Maurice Tallaire, St. Adolphe Marilyn Walder, Winnipeg
Lori Lavoie, Vice Chair Rose Gibbons, Secretary of the Board
Employees
Administrative Officer Brenda Loewen Administrative Secretary Joycelyn Mendoza Administrative Secretary Adrienne Newbury Administrative Secretary Elaine Pociuk Administrative Secretary Helen Kilborne (Term)
* Appointment expired June 11, 2014
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
C o n s o l i d a t e d S u m m a r y o f A c t i v i t y
A summary of all Applications, Appeals, and Referrals set forth on pages 10 to 26. APPLICATIONS, APPEALS AND REFERRALS RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications, Appeals and Referrals Outstanding as at January 1st *1236 1104 New Applications, Appeals and Referrals Received 518 508
Total 1754 1612
APPLICATIONS, APPEALS AND REFERRALS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Applications Approved and Appeals Allowed/Granted 355 415 Applications Rejected and Appeals Dismissed/Rejected 227 28 Applications Referred Back to Council for Further Consideration 0 0 Reports and Recommendations Submitted 6 3 Orders Revised 1 0 Applications, Appeals and Referrals Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute
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72
Total 651 518
APPLICATIONS, APPEALS AND REFERRALS OUTSTANDING
AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 1103 1094
* Includes one appeal from 2012.
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M i s c e l l a n e o u s A c t s
The Municipal Board has responsibilities under other Statutes, but under which it has had no applications or active files in 2014.
The Acts are as follows:
City of Winnipeg Charter, S.M. 2002, c.39
The Conservation Districts Act, R.S.M. 1987, c. C175
The Expropriation Act, R.S.M. 1987, c.E190
The Health Services Insurance Act, R.S.M. c.H35
The Heritage Resources Act, S.M. 1985-86, c.10 - Cap. H39.1
The Highway Traffic Act, S.M. 1985-86, c.3 - Cap. H60
The Public Libraries Act R.S.M. 1987, c.P250
The Regional Waste Management Authorities Act, S.M. 1993, c.11 – Cap. R38
The Special Surveys Act, R.S.M. 1987, c.S190
The Water Resources Administration Act, R.S.M. 1987, c.W70
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 - Cap. M225
Applications to amalgamate two or more municipalities or for the annexation by a municipality of land from another municipality: Section 34 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 4 3 Applications Received 2 2
Total 6 5 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Reports and Recommendations Submitted to the Minister of Municipal Government
3 1
Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 1
Total 3 2 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 3 3
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 - Cap. M225
Applications for approval of borrowing: Section 172 et seq. - Includes Leasing and Financial Agreements
APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 0 1 Applications Received 20 28
Total 20 29 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Applications Approved 18 29 Applications Rejected 1 0 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 0 Total 19 29 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 1 0
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 - Cap. M225
Applications for approval of By-laws respecting local improvements: Sections 311 & 320 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 0 3 Applications Received 32 41
Total 32 44 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Applications Approved 29 42 Applications Rejected 0 1 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 0 Total 29 43 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 3 1
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 - Cap. M225
Applications for approval of By-laws respecting Special Services: Sections 312 & 320 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 1 0 Applications Received 37 40
Total 38 40
APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Applications Approved 38 40 Applications Rejected 0 0 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 0 Total 38 40 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 0 0
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 - Cap. M225
Application to review a By-law that divides a Municipality into Wards and establishes ward boundaries or a By-law that eliminates wards or changes the number of wards or ward boundaries: Section 89(1) APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 1 1 Applications Received 0 0
Total 1 1 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Applications Allowed 0 0 Applications Dismissed 0 0 Applications Referred back to Council for further consideration 0 0 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 1 Total 0 1 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 1 0
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 - Cap. M225
Application to review a By-law which amends the Urban and Rural Ward Service Area Boundaries. APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 1 0 Applications Received 0 0
Total 1 0 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Applications Allowed 1 0 Applications Dismissed 0 0 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 0 Total 1 0 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 0 0
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 - Cap. M225
Referral by a Municipality if unable to agree with another Municipality relating to a municipal road, bridge or drain: Sections 295 (5), 312 & 320 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 0 Applications Received 1
Total 1 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2014
Applications Allowed 0 Applications Dismissed 0 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 Total 0 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 1
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Assessment Act, S.M. 1989-90, c.24 - Cap. M226
Appeals respecting the assessment and classification of property in The City of Winnipeg: Section 56(2) APPEALS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Appeals Outstanding as at January 1st 1109 985 *Appeals Received 327 325
Total 1436 1310 APPEALS DISPOSED 2013 2014
**Appeals Allowed 198 251 Appeals Dismissed 208 9 Appeals Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 45 48 Total 451 308 APPEALS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 985 1002 * Includes appeals by the Assessment and Taxation Department as well as by ratepayers. ** Includes all appeals where the assessment has been increased or decreased, or the
classification changed.
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Assessment Act, S.M. 1989-90, c.24 - Cap. M226
Appeals respecting the assessment and classification of property outside The City of Winnipeg: Section 56(2) APPEALS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Appeals Outstanding as at January 1st *104 97 **Appeals Received 73 31
Total 177 128 APPEALS DISPOSED 2013 2014
***Appeals Allowed 58 45 Appeals Dismissed 10 8 Appeals Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 12 11 Total 80 64 APPEALS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 97 64 * Includes one appeal from 2012 ** Includes appeals by the Provincial Municipal Assessor as well as by ratepayers. *** Includes all appeals where the assessment has been increased or decreased, or the
classification changed.
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Board Act, R.S.M. 1987, c.M240
Applications to review, rescind, change, alter or vary a decision or order made by the Board: Section 46(3) APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 1 0 Applications Received 2 3
Total 3 3 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Order Revised 1 0 Applications Rejected 2 1 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 0 Total 3 1 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 0 2
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Board Act, R.S.M. 1987, c.M240
Applications to vary, cancel, or substitute a Building Restriction Caveat: Section 104(1) et seq. APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 3 0 Applications Received 2 1
Total 5 1 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Applications Granted 3 1 Applications Rejected 2 0 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 0 Total 5 1 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 0 0
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Board Act, R.S.M. 1987, c.M240
Complaint that a Local Authority, Corporation or any person has unlawfully done or unlawfully failed to do, or is about to unlawfully do or not to do something relating to a matter over which The Municipal Board has jurisdiction: Section 34 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 0 1 Applications Received 1 0
Total 1 1 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Applications Granted 0 0 Applications Rejected 0 1 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 0 Total 0 1 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 1 0
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 4 )
The Municipal Board Act, R.S.M. 1987, c.M240
Applications for cancellation of plans of subdivision: Section 95(1) APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 0 Applications Received 1
Total 1 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2014
Applications Granted 0 Applications Rejected 0 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 1 Total 1 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 0
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Planning Act, S.M. 2005, c.30 - Cap. P80
Objections to a By-law to adopt and/or amend a Development Plan or Basic Planning Statement filed with the Minister and referred to the Board: Section 30(4) et seq. REFERRALS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Referrals Outstanding as at January 1st 0 0 Referrals Received 3 3
Total 3 3 REFERRALS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Reports and Recommendations Submitted to the Minister of Municipal Government
3 2
Referrals Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 0 Total 3 2 REFERRALS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 0 1
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Planning Act, S.M. 2005, c.30 - Cap. P80
Applications for approval of Zoning By-laws: Section 43(1) et seq. APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Applications Outstanding as at January 1st 2 1 Applications Received 5 5
Total 7 6 APPLICATIONS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Applications Approved 6 2 Applications Rejected 0 0 Applications Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 0 2 Total 6 4 APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 1 2
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Planning Act, S.M. 2005, c.30 - Cap. P80
Appeals from decisions of the Approving Authority (subdivision of land): Section 129(1) et seq. \
APPEALS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Appeals Outstanding as at January 1st 7 6 Appeals Received 10 18
Total 17 24 APPEALS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Appeals Allowed 4 5 Appeals Dismissed 3 5 Appeals Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 4 5 Total 11 15 APPEALS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 6 9
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S u m m a r y o f A p p l i c a t i o n s , A p p e a l s , a n d R e f e r r a l s
( 2 0 1 3 & 2 0 1 4 )
The Water Rights Act, R.S.M. 1988, c.W80
Appeals against an order or decision of the Minister under this Act: Section 24 APPEALS OUTSTANDING AND RECEIVED 2013 2014
Appeals Outstanding as at January 1st 3 5 Appeals Received 4 9
Total 7 14 APPEALS DISPOSED 2013 2014
Appeals Allowed 0 0 Appeals Dismissed 1 3 Appeals Withdrawn and/or Closed by Minute 1 3 Total 2 6 APPEALS OUTSTANDING AS AT DECEMBER 31ST 5 8
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C a p i t a l B o r r o w i n g O f L o c a l A u t h o r i t i e s
The 2014 Municipal borrowing activity increased by 42% in terms of the number of applications received but decreased 28% in the dollar amount borrowed. Borrowing purposes for the two years are summarized as follows: NEW APPLICATIONS 2013 2014
New Applications *50 67 Borrowing Authorized
Water and Sewer $28,808,813 $17,853,811 Streets, Sidewalks, Lighting 3,788,585 3,398,138 Municipal Buildings, Libraries, Community Centres, Arenas
7,745,000 8,681,735
Machinery and Equipment 675,000 1,066,885 Natural Gas 0 0 Land Purchases and Development 0 743,000 Other/Multiple Projects 3,094,975 0
TOTAL $44,112,646 $31,743,569
Details of the amounts of borrowing authorized for each individual municipality are shown on pages 27 to 29 (City of Winnipeg borrowing, which is not subject to Municipal Board approval, is not included in the above figures). The amounts of debentures issued and marketed in 2014 as compared to 2013 are summarized as follows: PURCHASER 2013 2014
Credit Unions $ 8,879,050 $ 3,634,512 Banks 15,421,997 15,927,573 General Public 0 200,000 Fiscal Agent 2,140,764 0 Municipal Reserve Funds 920,115 1,152,088 Minister of Finance 21,113,685 5,240,037
TOTAL $48,475,611 $26,154,210
* Three applications not dealt with in 2013.
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The interest rates payable by municipalities on debentures issued in 2014 have decreased with 2013 rates. A comparison of average interest rates, weighted according to each class of purchaser is summarized as follows:
PURCHASER 2013 2014
Credit Unions 3.74% 3.49% Banks 3.72% 3.46% General Public N/A 4.25% Fiscal Agent 2.64% N/A Municipal Reserve Funds 3.88% 3.05% Minister of Finance 3.91% 3.90%
The Municipal Board issued a total of 172 Board Orders with respect to borrowing By-laws, comparable to the 155 in 2013. These Board Orders authorized, but were not limited to, the following:
a) authorization of certain projects and the borrowing of monies; b) the issuance of debentures; c) the reduction or increase of the authorized borrowing; and d) the cancellation of authorized but unissued borrowing.
Municipal Borrowing By-Laws Authorized In 2014
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Local Authority
Board Order No. Rate
Term Years
1
Water & Sewer
2
Municipal Building, etc.
4
Purchase Land
5
Roads/Paving
6
Machinery & Equipment
7
Other Projects
Altona, Town E-14-128 6.00 10
225,000
Arborg, Town E-14-094 6.75 20
916,330
Arborg, Town E-14-095 6.75 15 503,933
Beausejour, Town E-14-067 6.00 15 300,000
Benito, Village E-14-134 6.00 20 200,000
Blanshard, RM E-14-083 4.00 5
150,000
Brokenhead, RM E-14-140 3.88 10
200,000
Carman, Town E-14-098 5.00 5
81,000
Cartwright, Village E-14-106 6.00 20
76,823
Cartwright, Village E-14-135 6.00 15
343,000
Cornwallis, RM E-14-113 6.25 15 187,500
Crystal City, Village E-14-089 5.00 10
186,300
Dauphin, City E-14-151 6.00 20 468,750
Dauphin, City E-14-152 6.00 20 281,250
Dufferin, RM E-14-028 6.50 10 143,500
Dufferin, RM E-14-076 6.50 4
200,000
Dufferin, RM E-14-131 6.50 10 89,850
Emerson, Town E-14-073 5.00 10
400,000
Franklin, RM E-14-139 6.00 20
375,000
Gimli, RM E-14-024 5.50 25 2,165,333
Gimli, RM E-14-104 6.00 25
1,600,000
Glenella, RM E-14-071 2.5 (prime
less ½) 5
90,000
Gretna, Town E-14-017 5.125 5
51,900
Grey, RM E-14-042 6.00 15
340,000
Hanover, RM E-14-041 5.00 10
255,000
Hanover, RM E-14-045 5.00 5
60,000
Hanover, RM E-14-066 5.00 10
2,000,000
La Broquerie, RM E-14-120 5.00 15
2,000,000
Municipal Borrowing By-Laws Authorized In 2014
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Local Authority
Board Order No. Rate
Term Years
1
Water & Sewer
2
Municipal Building, etc.
4
Purchase Land
5
Roads/Paving
6
Machinery & Equipment
7
Other Projects
Louise, RM E-14-090 5.00 10
77,700
Miniota, RM E-14-044 7.25 20 182,500
Morris, RM E-14-112 3.00 4 8,753
Morris, RM E-14-112 3.875 10 206,060
North Norfolk, RM E-14-153 6.00 10 112,950
Oak Lake, Town E-14-124 6.00 15 328,607
Park, RM E-14-117 4.50 20
63,702
Park, RM E-14-141 6.00 20 1,793,921
Pinawa, LGD E-14-091 4.75 20 1,050,000
Pinawa, LGD E-14-092 2.00 5 181,876
Pinawa, LGD E-14-093 3.00 3
150,000
Pipestone, RM E-14-029 8.00 15
34,411
Pipestone, RM E-14-032 8.00 15
137,617
Pipestone, RM E-14-100 8.00 15 1,106,000
Portage la Prairie, RM E-14-099 5.00 10
187,579
Portage la Prairie, RM E-14-126 7.00 10 625,136
Rapid City, Town E-14-070 6.50 15 275,000
Rhineland, RM E-14-109 5.00 10
732,500
Roblin, RM E-14-145
Denied
Roblin, RM E-14-155 4.50 7
94,012
Rossburn, Town E-14-115 6.00 10
125,000
St. Andrews, RM E-14-097 3.00 30 157,325
St. Clements, RM E-14-125 4.625 20 838,200
Ste. Anne, Town E-14-101 6.00 15
228,000
Sifton, RM E-14-123 6.00 15 467,232
Somerset, Village E-14-085 5.50 15 350,000
Stanley, RM E-14-031 4.00 10 121,500
Stanley, RM E-14-136 3.88 10 181,500
Swan River, RM E-14-072 4.40 15
300,000
Municipal Borrowing By-Laws Authorized In 2014
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Local Authority
Board Order No. Rate
Term Years
1
Water & Sewer
2
Municipal Building, etc.
4
Purchase Land
5
Roads/Paving
6
Machinery & Equipment
7
Other Projects
Teulon, Town E-14-009 3.50 4
140,000
Thompson, City E-14-129 7.00 10
160,000
Thompson, RM E-14-107 6.00 15
1,500,000
Virden, Town E-14-055 5.125 10 2,000,000
Wawanesa, Village E-14-005 4.00 5
75,000
Wawanesa, Village E-14-084 6.00 20 1,700,000
West St. Paul, RM E-14-065 4.625 20 1,017,135
Whitehead, RM E-14-037 4.50 15 180,000
Whitehead, RM E-14-038 6.00 20 630,000
Whitewater, RM E-14-105 4.40 3
333,885
Total $17,853,811 $8,681,735 $400,000 $3,398,139 $1,066,885 $343,000
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Revenue for the 12 Month Period Ending
December 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
REVENUE 2013 2014
The Municipal Act The Municipal Assessment Act
$ 33,970.00 29,823.00
$ 26,119.00 122,103.00
The Planning Act 700.00 2,566.00 Miscellaneous Acts 525.00 750.00 Distribution of Board Orders, Xerox Recoveries, etc. 302.30 3,048.00 GST 10.12 152.40
Total Revenue $ 65,330.42 $154,738.40 *Less Refunds (41,511.40) (43,222.00)
Net Revenue $ 23,919.02 $111,516.40
* This revenue is subject to Section 57(4) of The Municipal Assessment Act which requires the refund of fees to successful Appellants.
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