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The document outlines several infrastructure, development, and strategic planning initiatives for the City of Brandon, including upgrading the water reclamation facility, developing a commercial and residential area, integrating asset management technology, and improving storm water drainage, sewer systems, and flood protection. It also discusses strategies around affordable housing, economic development, recreation, arts and culture, and organizational sustainability.
RoadmapForGrowth pp
- 3. • Water Reclamation Facility Completion - Brandon’s state-of-the-art Water Reclamation Facility will service the needs of the community until 2035 • Black Farm Development - A development plan and core infrastructure will be created for the 160 acres of city- owned, commercial and residential-zoned land between 1st Street and 18th Street • Cityworks - The integration of asset management with Geographical Information System technology will better track infrastructure issues • North Hill Sewer Servicing - A sewer service plan for the north side of the Assiniboine River will mean development of vacant lands and improved core infrastructure service for existing businesses and residents
- 4. • Diking Upgrades – Enhanced dikes will improve flood protection of lands in the valley area from 1-in-350 year flooding • Storm Water Drainage Plan – The completion of a storm water drainage plan to include “The Flats” will allow for development of a 10-year capital plan for city-wide drainage improvements • Elimination of Combined Sewers – Separate sanitary and storm water collection systems will eliminate the need for combined sewer overflows • Grey Water Recovery Strategy – Grey water from the Water Reclamation Facility will be of very high quality and can be re-used to the benefit of the city
- 5. • Website Upgrades – An enhanced, user-friendly online presence increases the ability to communicate and conduct business with the community • Communications Strategy – A comprehensive communications strategy for both internal and external use allows for greater transparency and will match the City of Brandon’s strategic vision • Branding and Logo Strategy – A standardized communications strategy will present a unified vision across departments
- 6. • Regionalization and Shared Services – Shared services and selective shared purchasing with neighbouring municipalities/cities have the potential to yield cost savings • RMs of Elton, Cornwallis & Brandon Annexation Strategy – Development of an annexation master plan by the Brandon and Area Planning Department will eliminate the time-consuming and sometimes confrontational nature of annexation requests • RM and AMM Annual Conventions – Becoming a larger player in the Association of Manitoba Municipalities builds on Brandon’s central role in commerce, government services, education and healthcare
- 7. • Simplify Affordable Housing – A clear, simplified definition of affordable housing in Brandon builds the foundation needed to address the issue • 350 Units of Affordable Housing – The City of Brandon will work toward a goal of 350 new affordable housing units to address the pressing need in the community • Affordable Housing First Policy – City-owned lands or possibly acquired lands will be considered first for affordable housing uses before anything else • Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw – Investigation and possible implementation of an inclusionary zoning bylaw could result in private developers either constructing or contributing to the construction of affordable housing in Brandon
- 8. • Secondary Suite Bylaw – A bylaw that alleviates some of the restrictions currently placed on the construction of secondary suites will encourage safe construction and help take pressure off the affordable housing situation • Developer/Government Strategy – Engagement of developers will aid in the creation of an updated affordable housing incentive strategy • Derelict Building Strategy – Having a strong process in place to address non-compliance of building safety and property standards will reduce or eliminate Brandon’s derelict properties • City Infill Opportunities – Refining the land database to identify infill residential opportunities will help manage those opportunities and should encourage infill development
- 9. • 2017 Canada Games Bid – A potential bid for the 2017 Canada Summer Games will be evaluated and, if advantageous, carried out • Hotel Tax Strategy – A bylaw requiring an accommodations tax on overnight hotel room stays in Brandon would generate revenue for the enhanced acquisition and retention of events • Economic Development Strategy – A proactive economic development strategy that is easily understood will give the community a clear direction of how the City of Brandon plans to grow the local economy
- 10. • Airport Strategy – The goal of regular passenger service, a full-time training facility or a cargo warehouse lends to economic growth and could allow for capital improvements such as a terminal redevelopment • Highway 10 Lobbying – The twinning of Highway #10 from Brandon to the US border would enable its expansion as a transportation corridor and build on Brandon’s competitive advantage • Smart City Strategy – Strong partnerships between Brandon’s post-secondary institutions and its Regional Health Authority will build an economy fuelled by knowledge • Tourism Strategy – Solidifying a tourism strategy with Brandon Tourism, Brandon First and the Riverbank Discovery Centre will allow for specific tourism outcomes
- 11. • Pedestrian Mall – A seasonal pedestrian mall in the downtown will foster a vibrant, active downtown designed for people • Building Equivalency Standards – Equivalency standards for the redevelopment of pre-building code buildings will encourage developers to redevelop period buildings for residential and commercial use • Renaissance District Secondary Plan – With council’s approval, the multi-decade vision for the Downtown HUB, as presented by Renaissance Brandon and the Planning Department, can move forward • Entertainment Complex Options – The assembly of appropriate lands will better position the city to seek out the private development of an entertainment centre and/or a four-star hotel in the downtown HUB
- 12. • Large Complex Sanitation Strategy – A modified method of refuse/recycling/organics collection within large residential complexes will save money and allow for better delivery of service • Greenspace Master Plan – A new 10-year master plan will be developed to move the City of Brandon forward and ensure adequate greenspace for future generations • Household Hazardous Waste Strategy – Establishment of a permanent household hazardous waste drop-off depot at the landfill will encourage higher levels of public participation
- 13. • City-wide Recycling Strategy – Reducing the amount of contamination found in residential recycling bins reduces costs and adds life to the landfill • Organics/Composting Strategy – A voluntary residential composting program could divert thousands of tonnes of waste from the landfill each year • Green Development Strategy –Standards and guidelines are needed to encouraging developers to develop “green” • Green Purchasing Strategy – As a leader in environment, the City of Brandon needs a concise, comprehensive “green” purchasing strategy
- 14. • Two Cultural Festivals – By facilitating both a winter and summer cultural festival, the City of Brandon will provide two opportunities for cultural immersion to the community • Cultural Resource Centre – The creation of a cultural resource centre will function as a “connector” for the city’s ethno-cultural groups and the community at large • Brandon Museum Permanent Facility – A permanent facility for the Brandon General Museum and Archives will ensure the city’s history can be preserved and accessed by future generations
- 15. • Sculptures On The Streets – The commissioning of public art via the implementation of a Public Arts Policy and an Arts Review Committee will breathe life and culture into the city’s streetscapes • Brandon Arts Council – A partnership between the Brandon Arts Council and the City of Brandon will be fostered to allow for the delivery and management of various arts programs
- 16. • Recreation Master Plan Update – Reviewing the Recreation Master Plan will ensure the city is meeting the community’s recreation and sporting needs • Wheat City Golf Course Strategy – A self-sustaining golf course and a viable plan for the Recreation Centre building will help the Wheat City Golf Course become a golf destination in Southwestern Manitoba • Veterans Way Recreation Plan – Using this flood-prone piece of land to facilitate community sport fields instead of residential and commercial development will help meet a community need and other compatible uses • Establish Department of Recreation – Creating a separate Department of Recreation will ensure unified delivery of recreation to the community
- 17. • Community Centre Strategy – Determining the needs/strengths/weaknesses of the community’s individual community centres will be an important piece for the overall future of community centres in Brandon • School Facilities Use Strategy – A cohesive strategy for community use of Brandon School Division facilities will ensure optimum recreation and cultural use by all community members • Relocate Skating Oval – Relocation of the skating oval and the Manitoba Hydro Power Smart Waterfall of Lights away from the flood plain will allow for the sustainability and enhancement of the public recreation offering • Closed Walkway/Bike Path Loops – A closed loop system of walking and bike paths that ties into the city’s greenspaces and parks lends to a greater quality of life for residents
- 18. • Overhaul Budget Process • Analysis of Permanent • Employee Relations Strategy Facilities for the Arabian • Pay Admin Review Horse Association’s Canadian National • Performance Management Championships Strategy • Brown Block Demolition • Organizational Sustainability • Brandon Inn • Critical Hires • Riverbank Corridor Long- Term Funding