June 1, 2022

Why propose a discretionary LIC option in the new policy if people already look after the public land (like boulevards and greenbelts) around their properties?

It is expected that discretionary LICs would more commonly be property owner-driven where a group of benefiting properties would express interest in a potential project for […]
June 1, 2022

So much effort and consultation went into the 2017 Hillcrest Reconstruction Design. Does this mean the City will be starting over from scratch?

The 2017 Hillcrest design will be the basis point for the upcoming proposed Hillcrest Reconstruction Project with additional consultation planned as the design progresses. The City […]
June 1, 2022

Is there information available on the voluntary loan program? (e.g., years, interest rate, payment schedule)

The City does not have many details about the voluntary loan program at this time. We plan to start developing the details of that program if […]
June 1, 2022

Is it better for me to “Opt In” to the program to install services to my property now? What if I “Opt Out” and choose to postpone replacing my water and sewer lines until I’m ready to do it?

It is a significant cost for some property owners to replace their services, and there is not always all the available information to make a fully […]
June 1, 2022

If I “Opt In” to get my water and sewer services replaced on my property and into my house, how does the LIC program work?

The voluntary infrastructure loan program is similar to other programs the City offers (such as the Urban Electrification program): The amount will be added to your […]
June 1, 2022

I like the “opt in/opt out” option for the private portion. It makes sense to get things done by the City’s contractors while they are there. However, as retired seniors on fixed incomes, our decision will be based on the costs. We may look after our own landscaping in a phased in process.

Thank you for the positive feedback on the “opt-in/opt-out” process. We envision using an expression of interest process to manage the opt-in infrastructure loan program. This […]
June 1, 2022

How do I formally express my support, concerns, or objections to a reconstruction project under the new Local Improvement Policy?

Infrastructure Reconstruction projects will have public consultation and input from property owners taken into consideration during the design process. However, because property owners are not sharing […]
June 1, 2022

How and when might reconstruction of the Hillcrest neighbourhood happen?

The good news for Hillcrest property owners is that much of the preliminary design has already happened with extensive public consultation, and the remainder of the […]
June 1, 2022

For Hillcrest, what would be the estimated 2021 (rather than 2017) LIC costs (average, low and high) given the existing LIC policy?

To estimate the 2021 LIC costs, the City has taken the 2017 rates and added inflation applied over 4 years. The results for the estimated 2021 […]