Lacombe County council, 24 September 2026

that the County Manager be directed to prepare a report for Council's consideration regarding public consultation on the proposed conditions of year-round fire permitting.

that Council receive the 2026 Environmental Action Plan Update for information.

that Council approve the 2027 Environmental Action Plan as amended.

that the 2020-2025 State of the Environment Report be approved as presented.

that Council direct the County Manager to make application to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas rescinding existing water treatment approval for Lakeview Estates and make an application for a new approval for the use of reverse osmosis units for the treatment of fluoride within Lakeview Estates prior to December 31, 2026.

that Council accept the Success Grows Here! Economic Development Branding presentation for information.

that Council support the Summer Village of Rochon Sands' application under the 2026-27 Alberta Community Partnership - lntermunicipal Collaboration component for the Buffalo Lake Regional Wastewater Feasibility and Action Plan; and further, that Council approve Lacombe County's participation in the project and designate the Summer Village of Rochon Sands as managing partner on behalf of the participating municipalities; and further, that Council acknowledge that, if the ACP application is approved, the five participating municipalities will collectively provide the required $25,000 municipal contribution, with the allocation to be determined following grant approval using an equitable cost-sharing approach, with Lacombe County contributing a maximum of $5,000; and further, that any financial contribution required from Lacombe County be brought back to Council for consideration and approval once the proposed partner allocation is determined; and further, that Administration be authorized to participate in the Administrative Steering Committee, provide available municipal information, review project findings and deliverables, and participate in development of the proposed municipal cost-sharing allocation; and further, that participation in the ACP-funded project does not commit Lacombe County to a specific wastewater infrastructure concept, formation or membership in a regional services commission, mandatory property connections, future capital expenditures, or future infrastructure cost-sharing beyond any municipal contribution separately approved by Council, with any such future commitment to be brought back to Council for separate consideration and approval.

that Council accept the Steering Committee's recommendation to hire Urban Systems as the consultant to complete the Lacombe Lake Management Plan.

that Council adopt the Five- Year Bridge Program; and further, that the County Manager be authorized to tender and award the 2027 bridge projects in the amount of $3,211,412.68, to be funded from the Bridge Reserve and grant funding, where applicable.

that Council direct the County Manager to engage a consulting firm to conduct a crossing safety assessment and whistle cessation study for the CN Rail crossing within the Hamlet of Mirror; and further direct the County Manager to prepare a report and recommendation regarding whistle cessation in Mirror, including the estimated costs of the study and any required crossing improvements, and include the associated costs in the proposed 2027 Operating Budget for Council's consideration.

that Lacombe County Council, pursuant to MGA Section 708.28, determines and agrees that intermunicipal services with the County of Stettler have been and will continue to be adequately provided by means other than an intermunicipal framework, and that the lntermunicipal Collaboration Framework agreement dated February 2020 be concluded.

that the County Manager be directed to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the rescinding of the lntermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks with Red Deer County, Ponoka County, and Clearwater County for Council's consideration at a future meeting.

that Council approve up to $40,000 of in-kind labour, equipment time, and materials toward the site stripping, rough grading and construction of access road and parking lot.

that the presentation from the BRAIN Centre be received for information.

that the Administrative Report dated September 24, 2026 be received for information.

that the Agenda Item Follow-up from the September 10, 2026 Council meeting be received for information.

that the Consent Agenda be received for information.

that the Consent Agenda be received for information.

that the Consent Agenda be received for information.

that the Consent Agenda be received for information.

that the Consent Agenda be received for information.