AUMA Digest -- Updated Guide for Municipal Leaders on Canada’s and Alberta’s Economic Response to COVID-19

November 26, 2020

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Upcoming Town Hall: Interactive Budget Session for municipal leaders

Join us on December 3 and your municipal peers to share information on key considerations for 2021 municipal budgets.

Update from the Legislature - Nov 25

Provincial budget submission
Government of Alberta’s online budget survey
Fall 2020 Legislation Status

More answers to your questions on Alberta’s 2020 budget

In February 2020, AUMA hosted a webinar to report on our preliminary analysis of the 2020 Budget and its impact on Alberta’s municipal governments and communities. We are pleased to share that we have now received answers from the Province to all of the questions brought up in the webinar.

ACP grant applications open until Jan 5, 2021

Applications are now open for the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grants for 2020/21. ACP enables municipalities to collaborate with their neighbouring municipalities on local and regional priorities. This important work will help boost Alberta’s economic recovery and emergency preparedness.

Save the date: December 10 workshop with Alberta Health Services

AUMA is pleased to announce that we have partnered with RMA and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to deliver a workshop on the future of healthcare in Alberta. AHS has developed an implementation plan for the recommendations arising from the AHS performance review released earlier this year.

Trends, examples, and lessons learned: Streamlining local governments in Alberta

Municipalities must submit concrete actions to reduce red tape and encourage private sector investment as part of the Municipal Stimulus Program in early 2021. On December 9, join the AUMA and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce for a webinar highlighting some best practices for municipal government in Alberta.

CASUAL LEGAL: Section 534 Limitation Periods

Section 534 of the MGA sets out land owner’s exclusive rights to claim compensation for damages arising from the construction of a public work abutting the land when there is no expropriation or access closure at play.

Rebates are available to help your municipality analyze and implement energy-efficient retrofits in recreation facilities

Municipalities are supporting the energy efficiency industry and stimulating economic development in communities across Alberta with the Recreation Energy Conservation Program. To date, this program has catalyzed $8.2M of investment and supports over 100 full-time equivalent energy efficiency jobs. It’s easy to apply! Start by submitting an Expression of Interest today.

Rocky Mountain House decreased their environmental footprint while taking advantage of energy efficiency technology. Apply for funding with the Recreation Energy Conservation Program, like Rocky Mountain House did, to implement energy-efficient measures in your community.

The Municipal Energy Champions Program helps small municipalities manage energy use by providing free support for municipalities interested in delegating a staff member to become a municipal energy champion. Join us on December 3 to hear from Sandra McIntosh, Climate Adaptation Specialist for Brazeau County. She'll talk about her experience in the Municipal Energy Champions Program, lessons learned, and initiatives Brazeau is moving forward with.

GOOD TO KNOW

Be snow and winter ready! The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) has pulled together several resources along with an infographic on their website. As well, the Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association is also hosting a Winter Ready webinar on November 26.

The Municipal Internship Program is accepting applications to host an intern in the 2021 program until December 15, 2020.

The program provides support to municipalities and planning service agencies to develop and support recent post-secondary graduates pursuing careers in municipal administration, finance, or land-use planning. Host organizations receive grant funding to assist with costs and are supported in their efforts to train and mentor their interns by a team of ministry staff.

Details on how to apply to the internship program are available on the program website, or via phone, by calling 310-0000, then 780-427-2225, or via email, at amainternship@gov.ab.ca.

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