Notice of Public Hearing – Bylaw No. 24/015 – Municipal Development Plan – Sept. 10, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Jubilee Centre Council Chamber located on the 1st Floor at 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, regarding the following matter:

Bylaw No. 24/015 – Municipal Development Plan

The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is a high level, long-term statutory plan that guides growth over the next twenty years to create a flourishing region. Developed with significant input from the community, the MDP outlines a path forward to harness and build on the region's abundant opportunities and natural resources. Various growth scenarios in the MDP allow the Municipality to manage varying levels of growth in the region and ensure an increase in population can be accommodated in a responsible way while still providing a high quality of life and respecting the natural environment.

The MDP also proposes policies to encourage economic development, business growth, and investments in the region by building on local skills and knowledge, activating tourism, supporting local innovation, and diversifying the regional economy. It also allows the Municipality to respond more effectively to calls to action under Truth and Reconciliation.

A copy of all related documents may be inspected between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday by contacting:

• Planning and Development Services (1^st Floor, Jubilee Centre, Fort McMurray); or
• Legislative Services (7th Floor, Jubilee Centre, Fort McMurray)

• Viewing on the Municipality’s website at rmwb.ca/hearings.

You can also view the documents here:

Council Report Bylaw No. 24/015 – Municipal Development Plan 2024-2044

Participating in the Public Hearing:

• If you would like to appear in-person before Council during the Public Hearing:
  • You may register with Legislative Services prior to 12:00 noon, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 or prior to the start of the Public Hearing in the Council Chamber:   
    • Email Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca; or
    • Call Legislative Services at 780-743-7001.
• Your registration must include your full name, organization name (if required), address, telephone number, email address and clearly indicate support or opposition to the bylaw.
• If you would like to make a written submission for Council’s consideration at the Public Hearing:
  • You must submit any written materials to the Chief Legislative Officer prior to 12:00 noon, Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
  • Email Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca. 
• Your submission must include your full name, organization name (if required), address, telephone number, email address and clearly indicate support or opposition to the bylaw.
• It is at Council’s discretion to accept submissions from those who have not submitted a request prior to the above noted timeline. Subject to Council’s consent to speak at the Public Hearing, anyone who wishes to also distribute written material at the time of their presentation should bring 15 copies of their material for distribution.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.  If you require an accommodation to participate, please include the details in your request to participate.  Advanced notice is required as some accommodations can take time to arrange. 

Please note written submissions are considered public documents, any information and materials you submit to Council for their consideration at the Public Hearing is added in its entirety to the agenda package, which is made available to the public and posted on the Municipality’s website. Verbal submissions will have a maximum of 5 minutes to address Council.  All submissions to the Public Hearing must be received prior to, or during, the Public Hearing.  Submissions cannot be made following the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

DATED at Fort McMurray, Alberta this 7th day of August, 2024.

Jade Brown
Chief Legislative Officer
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
9909 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4
Phone: (780) 743-7001
Fax: (780) 743-7028
Email: Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca 

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