Annual Reports 2015 | Page 47

Community Services

2016 Objectives

Community Services

Official Community Plan ( Terms of Reference )
Measure
Target
Develop a Terms of Reference for an update to the Official Community Plan .
Develop Terms of Reference
2016
Glenmore Industrial Lands Development Strategy
Measure
Target
Develop a Terms of Reference for industrial lands near the Glenmore transportation corridor
Develop Terms of Reference
2016
Okanagan Rail Corridor Land Strategy
Measure
Target
With the purchase of the Okanagan Rail Corridor lands through Lake Country , Council will be looking to identify and dispose of non-core areas / excess lands .
Identify excess lands to be sold
2016-2017
Blasting Bylaw
Measure
Target
Council is looking to create a new Blasting Bylaw for the District in order to minimize community risk , and to ensure that any blasting occurs in a safe and responsible manner
Develop Blasting Bylaw
2016
Short Term Rentals Policy Review
Measure
Target
Council is exploring options to appropriately provide short term rentals in the community . Staff will provide a review of policy options for consideration .
Implement needed changes
2016
Tourism Strategy
Measure
Target
Staff will be developing a new Tourism Strategy for Lake Country , recognizing the role that tourism plays in the local economy . The project will engage stakeholders , and provide a solid direction to expand this sector .
Develop a Tourism Strategy
2016
Visitor Information Centre Contract Renewal With the Visitor Information Centre contract up for renewal , staff will negotiate a long term contract for Council consideration to deliver this important service .
� Engage in contract 2016
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