1. 2018 – 2020 Budget| Presented by: Larry Randle
Community Services
2018 – 2020 Budget| Presented by: Larry Randle

2. Department Mission
To provide leadership and direction for the long term environmental, economic, and social sustainability of Lethbridge County.
The County’s Strategic Plan guides all department activities in our efforts to foster strong relationships within the region, create a vibrant economic environment, carefully manage growth, minimize risk associated with disasters and communicate and promote County initiatives and successes.
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3. Community Services Community Services Planning & Development
Larry Randle, Director
Planning & Development
Hilary Janzen, Senior Planner
Economic Development
Martin Ebel, Officer
Emergency Services
Darryl Beaton, Coordinator
Communications
Mattie Elliot, Coordinator
Larry Randle
Director of Community Services
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4. Community Services Planning & Development
Oversees and manages day-to-day planning matters for the County
Assists with the responsibilities of the Development Authority pursuant to the Municipal Government Act
Processes development applications and agreements; provides
interpretation, explanation and guidance to members of the general public, developers and landowners, administration, council and related boards
Responsible for initiating changes, interpretation and enforcement of the Land Use Bylaw
Lethbridge County is now an accredited municipality with Municipal Affairs and has the authority to administer the Safety Codes Act for the building, plumbing, electrical and gas disciplines.
Hilary Janzen
Senior Planner
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14 September 2018

5. Economic Development Officer
Community Services
Economic Development
Implements the County’s Economic Development Action Plan
Identifies and pursues strategic business development opportunities
Develops effective working relationships with a wide variety of external agencies
Ensures the County has a vibrant commercial/industrial sector and is well-positioned for strategic and sustainable growth
Martin Ebel
Economic Development Officer
McCain’s – obviously. Monsanto, Headwater Equipment
14 September 2018

6. Emergency Services Coordinator
Community Services
Emergency Services
Responds to day-to-day emergencies through the management of Fire and Rescue Services agreements
Educates citizens and provides enforcement of municipal, provincial and federal laws
Prepares for, mitigates, responds to and recovers from disasters
Darryl Beaton
Emergency Services Coordinator
Nobleford, 2012 County wildfire, Picture Butte,
14 September 2018

7. Communications Coordinator
Community Services
Communications
Plans, develops, implements and monitors internal/external communications, public engagement and special event functions
Prepares, develops, organizes numerous communication materials including public service announcements, media releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, community newsletters, annual reports, pamphlets, brochures, staff newsletters, website content and advertisements.
Mattie Elliott
Communications Coordinator
Coalhurst playground grand opening, Malloy Drain project groundbreaking, parade
14 September 2018

8. Successes
Organized the County’s first ever international exchange trip to China
Received the 2017 SouthGrow Award for Excellence in Business Retention, Growth, and Expansion
Received the Economic Developers of Alberta Award of Excellence for Business and Investment Attraction
Implemented internal Building Permitting system under the Safety Codes Act
Created a Lethbridge County App for improved communication
Updated the entire Lethbridge County website
EDA Conference and Award 2017, China visit 2017, Southgrow Award
14 September 2018

9. Challenges/Opportunities
Communicate County successes, initiatives and current events
Work with other County departments to create a fire pond policy
Complete the CPR land sale project
Ensure the County has an IDP and an ICF with each of its 11 municipal neighbours in accordance with the new MGA
Balance economic development, managed growth and protection of agriculture
Agriculture
Economic Development
Managed Growth
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14 September 2018

10. Questions ???
14 September 2018