Draper flood accommodation and OHV use highlight March 14 Council Agenda

Interested individuals or groups can register as a delegate

Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the Municipality’s plans for Draper flood accommodation and off-highway vehicle (OHV) use in the Fort McMurray urban service area at next week’s Council meeting. The full agenda is now available online at rmwb.ca/council.

Draper flood accommodation update

At the January 23, 2023 meeting, Council asked Administration to bring forward by March 14:

• A household flood risk reduction grant program for eligible properties within the community of Draper.
• possible voluntary buyout option(s) for properties in Draper below the 1-in-200-year flood elevation level for Council’s consideration.

Off-highway vehicle use in Fort McMurray

• Administration will be providing Council with information on the legalities of OHV use in the urban service area.
• The Urban Service Area OHV Strategic Plan was presented to Council in 2022 and includes recommendations related to OHV use in Fort McMurray. One of the key recommendations is to conduct a thorough assessment of OHV use in the urban service area before any changes are made. The information being presented to Council is part of this initial assessment.

Registering as a Delegate

Residents may make a 5-minute verbal presentation to Council by:

• Registering with Legislative Services in advance of the Council meeting using the Request to Speak form, email Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca or call 780-743-7001. Registrations in advance must be received by 12 p.m. on March 14, 2023.
• There will also be an opportunity to register in person at the beginning of the meeting.
• Learn more about Registering to Speak here.

Residents wishing to speak virtually can submit a request to Legislative Services by 12 p.m. on March 14, 2023.

Meeting details

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Residents can attend in person at Council Chambers, Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Avenue, or watch the livestream at rmwb.ca/council/youtube.

For further information or questions, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000, toll-free 1-800-973-9663.