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Notes from City Hall
The following is an update from Kimberley City Hall.
Fuels Management Update
The Nordic Centre Spruce Trail project has been delayed for completion due to the category 2 and 3 fire bans. The project will continue in the fall.
Two projects in the Kimberley Nature Park are under way at Myrtle Mountain and Duck Pond. Both projects are signed as active falling and people are asked to stay away from the area while work is being completed.
Unsightly Premises Bylaw
Under this bylaw, no owner or occupier of a property within the City of Kimberley shall permit or allow his/her property to become, or remain, untidy or unsightly. Every owner or occupier of property shall remove any accumulations of filth, discarded materials, rubbish, brush or other growth cuttings of any kind. The city may, by its employees or contractors, enter the property and affect the removal of the offending material at the expense of the person defaulting. Please see the ‘City of Kimberley Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1872, 1995’ at www.kimberley.ca/city/bylaws.
Be Bear Smart
Please remember that the bears are coming out and they are hungry! The biggest attractant for bears in our community is garbage. Properly secure your garbage, and keep it indoors until pick-up, or until you can take it to the transfer station. Everyone likes the smell of a barbeque, bears included! Please remember to properly clean your BBQ after using it.
Building Permits & Inspections
Planning a renovation or addition to your home? Dreaming of a new deck or garage? Remember to first obtain a Building Permit before starting your project. The permit and inspection process helps to ensure compliance with health, safety and zoning requirements. Building Permit application forms may be obtained at City Hall or the website. The Building Inspector can help you navigate the application process and discuss the relevant building code and other municipal requirements. If you have questions about the permit and inspection process, please contact the Building Inspector at 250-427-5311 or [email protected].
Arena Ice Allocation Meeting
All organizations/groups requesting to utilize the City of Kimberley Civic Centre and/or Marysville Arena’s ice for the 2015-2016 season are to attend the ice allocation meeting. This will be held on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. in the Aquatic Centre meeting room. If you have any questions, please call the Operations Desk at 250-427-9660 or email to [email protected].
Cardboard Boat Race
Don’t forget about Kimberley Aquatic Centre’s third annual Cardboard Boat Race happening on Friday, June 26! We challenge you to build a boat out of only cardboard and duct tape and race it in our Lap Pool! Lots of fun and prizes! Register now. For more information, please call the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983.
2015 Home Owner Grants and Property Taxes are due July 2
For your convenience, payment can be made through online or telephone banking or at City Hall. Eligible homeowner grants must also be claimed before Thursday, July 2, by submitting your completed form to City Hall or claiming the grant online at www.Kimberley.ca/services/online. If you don’t wish to use the online feature and can’t make it in to the office during our regular hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. please use our after-hours drop box or send it through regular mail (post marks are not accepted).
Third Call for Resort Municipality Projects
Kimberley is one of 14 B.C. communities eligible to participate in the Resort Municipalities Initiative, a provincial program that provides small, tourism-based municipalities with funding to invest in tourism related infrastructure and amenities to grow their visitor economies. The city is accepting proposals for 2016 and 2017 resort infrastructure projects until July 31. For more information visit: http://www.investkimberley.com/news/RMI.
Water Smart Ambassador
To receive a free water shut off timer or rain sensor, book a free landscape and outdoor water audit by contacting Paige, our Water Smart Ambassador, at 250-427-9660, or email [email protected].
Hot weather reminder
Watering should be done between the hours of 4 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. Residents of properties with odd numbered addresses should water only on odd numbered days. Residents of properties with even numbered addresses should water only on even numbered days.
Free Family Swim
Come out and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre for a free family swim Wednesday, June 17 from 6-7 p.m. Sponsored by the Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary.
ElectroRecycle
This Sunday, June 14 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Civic Centre, ElectroRecycle will be coming to Kimberley to collect small appliances and power tools for recycling. They will also be hosting a free BBQ! Over 300 appliances are accepted, you can find a list of these items at http://www.electrorecycle.ca/recycle/#products.
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