2023 City of Kimberley Annual Report by KimberleyBC

For fiscal year ended December 31, 2023

City of Kimberley, British Columbia

2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023

City of Kimberley, British Columbia

Prepared and submitted by: Corporate Administration, Finance Services and Community Development and Communications, City of Kimberley

CITY HALL, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2E8 TEL 250-427-5311 FAX 250-427-5252 www kimberley ca

City Council is pleased to present the 2023 Annual Report highlighting the City's activities during the past year. The report is divided into three sections:

Introductory Section: an overview of the City and departmental updates;

Financial Section: audited reports and financial statements;

Statistical Section: municipal facts and further information.

INTRODUCTORY SECTION

Message from the Mayor Mayor and Councillors

Strategic Focus Areas

Message from Chief Administrative Officer Contacts and Organizational Chart

Official Community Plan: Key Performance Indicators

FINANCIAL SECTION

Canadian Award for Financial Reporting

Message of Chief Financial Officer

Consolidated Financial Statements

STATISTICAL SECTION

Municipal Facts

Population Demographics

Employment Information

Revenue by Source

Grants Information

Expenses by Function

Expenses by Object

Salary Information

Surplus and Net Assets

Tangible Capital Assets

Debt

Property

Introductory Section

Message from Mayor Don McCormick

On behalf of your City Council, our managers, and the entire staff at the City of Kimberley, I am excited to present the City of Kimberley’s 2023 Annual Report.

If 2022 was a year defined by resilience – putting Covid in the rear-view mirror, rebuilding from the arson events of 2021 and rebuilding tourism visitations, 2023 will be remembered as a year of incremental advancement in virtually all areas. Performance indicators can be seen starting on page 14 of this Annual Report.

For many years, Kimberley has struggled to keep housing and services on pace with community growth Our growth is modest at a new 130 or so residents per year However, this fuels a need for 60 or more new places each year for people to live. This past year was a breakthrough year as we added 152 new residences, the majority of which were purpose built rental units.

This residential growth meant another strong year of ‘non-market growth’ – which is the value of construction of all types that ultimately turns into new taxes At $54 77M, 2023 was one of the strongest results in our City’s history This growth enables the City to maintain service levels while keeping taxation reasonable

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Scott Sommerville led staff through this very eventful year. In November, after 10 years as Kimberley’s CAO, Scott resigned, and Chief Financial Officer Jim Hendricks was named Interim CAO

Inflation remains a factor for all municipalities Kimberley managed to keep the 2024 tax increase to 5.33%, virtually all of which is inflation related. This is thanks to our healthy reserves and strong financial position. A huge thank you to management and staff for successfully navigating these challenges.

The purpose of the Annual Report is to summarize the major activities and accomplishments that occurred throughout the preceding year It gives taxpayers, residents and other interested parties information about our activities and financial performance.

2023 was the first full year for your new Council. We look forward to another positive year in 2024

Please do not hesitate to let us know how we are doing!

Don McCormick

Mayor

Photo credit: Meadowsweet Photography

Mayor and Council Members 2022-2026

Kimberley’s Council Members are elected by general election every four years. They have strong ties to the community and are responsible for ensuring that Kimberley’s best interests are considered in decision-making processes.

Should you wish to contact Council, send us an email to council@kimberley.ca

From left to right, back row: Councillors Woody Maguire, Sandra Roberts, Sue Cairns, Kevin Dunnebacke, Front row: Councillor Steven Royer, Mayor Don McCormick, and Councillor Jason McBain.

Photo credit: Meadowsweet Photography

Vision, Values and Strategic Focus Areas

Our Vision

Ensure that Kimberley is a good place to be.

Our Values

THE MAYOR, COUNCILLORS AND CITY EMPLOYEES COMMIT TO:

Being Accountable, Responsive and Transparent Being Progressive, Proactive, and Principled

Ensuring that all City services are Efficient, Effective and Environmentally Responsible

City of Kimberley projects and initiatives align with six interconnected strategic priorities identified by City of Kimberley Council Look for these icons throughout the 2023 Annual Report to see how the work we are doing supports these important goals.

Read more about these priorities in the 2022-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan at kimberley.ca

Infrastructure Renewal Financial Accountability

Environmental Stewardship

Inclusivity and Civility

Economic Resiliency

Risk Management

Message from Chief Administrative Officer Jim Hendricks

June 1, 2024

I am proud to share the City of Kimberley’s 2023 Annual Report with you. The primary purpose of this report is financial accountability, by presenting the City’s audited financial statements for the year Furthermore, it includes measurements related to the delivery of municipal services and operations in 2023, highlighting work that has had the greatest impact on our community Finally, it provides us with the opportunity to share some of our key projects and priorities for 2024 and beyond.

In late 2023, I was honoured to work with Council to finalize the 2022-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan, which defined Council’s six strategic priorities for their term

These priorities are:

Infrastructure Renewal

Financial Accountability

Environmental Stewardship

Inclusivity and Civility

Economic Resiliency

Risk Management

Throughout the 2023 Annual Report, you will see icons that directly connect the projects staff are working on to these six strategic priorities This thread of accountability demonstrates how the priorities of Kimberley residents, through their duly elected representatives at the Council table, are actioned by City staff As Chief Administrative

City of Kimberley

Message from Jim Hendricks

In 2023 we received funding approval for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project will be the largest in Kimberley’s history. Nearly $70 million in federal and provincial grants will fund more than 70% of the total cost of the project City staff have worked for many years assessing the existing Pollution Control Centre, reviewing engineering drawings, conducting environmental design work, and ultimately preparing and submitting thorough project plans through the granting process. . The announcement in December 2023 that our grant application was successful marked the end of an incredible body of work, and the beginning of an exciting new one

This funding announcement serves as a great example of the collaboration our work requires In the pages of this report, you will find updates and forecasts from each of the City’s eight departments. However, within those summaries, you will see that a lot of our work overlaps and intertwines

As a resident of Kimberley, you are also an important collaborator in this work Thank you for your feedback and engagement at the various stages of each major initiative, for attending Council meetings and watching on YouTube. Thank you for creating fun athletic and cultural events, volunteering with our many social service organizations and for being good stewards of the natural environment

The strength of our collaboration is evident in the work highlighted throughout this report It is part of what makes Kimberley a good place to be, and I am excited to think about the impact of the work ahead of us in 2024 and in the longer term

Sincerely,

Jim Hendricks

City of Kimberley - 2023 Annual Report

Management Contacts and Organizational Chart

As at December 31, 2023

Mayor and Councillors

Mayor Don McCormick

Sue Cairns

Kevin Dunnebacke

Woody Maguire

Jason McBain

Sandra Roberts

Steven Royer council@kimberley ca

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Jim Hendricks

jhendricks@kimberley ca

Manager of Community Development and Communications

Pamela Walsh pwalsh@kimberley.ca

Manager of Human Resources

Lindsay Bolton lbolton@kimberley.ca

Senior Manager of Operations

Nik Morissette nmorissette@kimberley.ca

Corporate Officer

Maryse Leroux mleroux@kimberley.ca

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Jim Hendricks jhendricks@kimberley.ca

Manager of Utilities

Rob Topping rtopping@kimberley.ca

Deputy Corporate Officer

Vicki Lucas vlucas@kimberley.ca

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Krista Waite kwaite@kimberley.ca

Project Manager

Shane Castle scastle@kimberley ca

Manager of Roads and Solid Waste

Ryan Reynolds rreynolds@kimberley.ca

Administrative Assistant Jasmine Nelson assistant@kimberley.ca

Manager of Parks and Facilities

Nicole Halasz nhalasz@kimberley.ca

Manager of Information Technology

Dave Hlady dhlady@kimberley.ca

Information Technology Coordinator

Aaron Goos agoos@kimberley.ca

Manager of Planning and Sustainability

Troy Pollock tpollock@kimberley.ca

Official Community Plan

Key Performance Indicators

The Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 2600, guides the City of Kimberley to make decisions that are aligned with the vision for our community, especially decisions related to planning and land use

This section outlines several indicators used to measure the progress and impacts of implementing the objectives and policies identified in the Kimberley Official Community Plan (adopted February 2018) These indicators are a useful tool to monitor and report progress toward achieving the overall vision for the community outlined in the Plan.

INDICATOR: CLIMATE ACTION

Annual corporate GHG emissions (tCO2e), % annual change

TREND TARGET:

Decrease

INDICATOR: CLIMATE ACTION

Annual corporate GHG emissions % change from 2007 baseline TREND TARGET:

Decrease (Goal: 33% Decrease)

INDICATOR: RISK MANAGEMENT

Area of wildfire interface fuels treatment (Fire Department) TREND TARGET:

Increase

INDICATOR: POPULATION GROWTH

Municipal population (Statistics Canada Census) , % change

TREND TARGET:

Increase

1,024 (2023), 4 2% increase

983 tCO2e (2022), 2 8% increase

956 tCO2e (2021), 0 4% decrease

960 tCO2e (2020), 10.3% decrease 1,070 tCO2e (2019), 7.2% decrease

32 2% decrease (2023)

34 9% decrease (2022)

36.7% decrease (2021)

36.5% decrease (2020) 29.2% decrease (2019)

92.1 ha (2023) 41.5 ha (2022) 36.4 ha (2021) 10.0 ha (2020) 15 8 ha (2019)

8,115 (2021), 9.3% increase

7,425 (2016), 11.6% increase 6,652 (2011), 8.3% increase 6,139 (2006) baseline

Official Community Plan

Key Performance Indicators Continued

INDICATOR: POPULATION GROWTH

Annual municipal population estimate (BC Statistics), % annual change

TREND TARGET:

Increase

INDICATOR: HOUSING

Number of private dwellings, % occupied by usual residents (Statistics Canada Census)

TREND TARGET:

Increase

INDICATOR: HOUSING

Housing diversity - % of new units as single-detached housing (BP data)

TREND TARGET:

Decrease

INDICATOR: CLIMATE ACTION

Transit Ridership - all services and % change from previous year

TREND TARGET:

Increase

INDICATOR: TOURISM

Value of Hotel Tax collected and % change from previous year (Finance)

TREND TARGET:

Increase

8,674 (2023), 2 6% increase

8,457 (2022), 1.0% increase

8,376 (2021), 1.7% increase

8,237 (2020), 2.0% increase

8,076 (2019), 0.9% increase

4263, 84 33% (2021) increase

4225, 78 77% (2016)

16% (2023) decrease

60% (2022) increase

40% (2021) increase

36% (2020) decrease

39% (2019) decrease

21,135 (2023), 11.6% increase

18,944 (2022), 8.3% increase

17,493 (2021), 2% increase

17,121 (2020), 34% decrease

25,908 (2019), 5% increase

$225,641 (2023), 38.2% increase

$163,316 (2022), 16 3% increase

$140,457 (2021), 43 3% increase

$98,043 (2020), 35 3% decrease

$151,575 (2019), 16 2% increase

Official Community Plan

Key Performance Indicators Continued

INDICATOR: TOURISM

# of visitors to Visitor Centre; % change from previous year (Tourism Kimberley)

TREND TARGET: Increase

INDICATOR: ECONOMIC GROWTH

Value of construction activity (millions) and % change from previous year (Building Permit data)

TREND TARGET: Increase

INDICATOR: PUBLIC SAFETY

# of total calls for service and % change previous year (RCMP)

TREND TARGET:

INDICATOR: CLIMATE ACTION

Daily average water consumption (Litres) per capita*

TREND TARGET: Decrease

INDICATOR: AFFORDABILITY

Cost per capita* of City services

TREND TARGET:

Decrease

15,522 (2023), 43% increase

10,838 (2022), 130% increase

4,714 (2021), 13% increase

4,170 (2020), 51 5% decrease

8,599 (2019)

$54.77 mil (2023), 54.63% increase

$35.42 mil (2022), 47.7% increase

$23.98 mil (2021), 28.2% increase

$18.7 mil (2020), 41.8% decrease

$32 14 mil (2019), 134% increase

1,833 (2023), 1.5% increase 1,806 (2022), 3.1% increase 1,751 (2021), 10.3% decrease 1,951 (2020), 2.4% increase 1,905 (2019), 3 4% decrease

1,106 l (2022), 0 5% increase 1,101 l (2021), 0 3% increase

1,098 l (2020), 7 5% decrease 1,187 l (2019), 2 4% increase 1,159 l (2018), 7.7% increase

$2,334 (2022), 3.5% increase

$2,256 (2021), 2.5% decrease

$2,315 (2020), 20% decrease

$2,893 (2019), 17 7% increase

$2,458 (2018), 0 3% increase

Official Community Plan Key Performance Indicators Continued

INDICATOR: AFFORDABILITY

Operation and maintenance costs for water per capita* TREND TARGET:

Decrease

INDICATOR: AFFORDABILITY

Operation and maintenance costs for sewer per capita* TREND TARGET:

Decrease

INDICATOR: AFFORDABILITY

Proportion of property taxes collected from residential TREND TARGET:

Decrease

INDICATOR: ECONOMIC GROWTH

Proportion of property taxes collected from commercial TREND TARGET: Increase

INDICATOR: ECONOMIC GROWTH

Proportion of property taxes collected from industrial TREND TARGET:

$144 (2022), 8.5% increase

$133 (2021), 8.4% decrease

$145 (2020), 8% increase

$134 (2019), 3.5% decrease

$139 (2018), 6 6% increase

$156 (2022), 17.4% decrease

$189 (2021), 39 17% increase

$136 (2020), 7 4% increase

$126 (2019), 8 7% increase

87 28% (2023) decrease 87 38% (2022) increase 84 4% (2021) decrease

(2020) increase 84% (2019) decrease

14 82% (2023) increase 11 02% (2022) decrease

13.9% (2021) no change

13.9% (2020) decrease 14% (2019) decrease

Increase about 1% (no change, 2015 through 2023)

$116 (2018), 7 1% decrease *reporting on this measure requires information from BC Statistics that is not available in time for this report; each year this measure is reported one year behind

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) oversees all departments, guiding and implementing Council’s strategic priorities, policies, programs, and other directions. The CAO bridges communication between elected officials and City staff and advises Council on local government’s operations and affairs

The CAO also serves as a liaison to other levels of government, First Nations, community organizations and neighbouring communities, and is committed to building and continuing existing relationships with these groups.

GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

2023 Highlights

First Nations Government Relations - First Joint Council meeting held, since 2015; Council committed to meeting regularly with ʔaqam with a goal of updating the original 2015 Memorandum of Understanding to make it a more meaningful document, and to gaining a better understanding of the history of our Indigenous neighbours to help build a stronger relationship and advance reconciliation 2022-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan - Brought Council to consensus on the Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Priorities of the Corporation to guide decision-making for the remainder of their term and help shape the future of the community Secured more than $66,000,000 in grant funding for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant - the grant funds combined with a $24 million investment from the City will allow for the construction of a new $90 million facility to replace a plant that was built in 1967 and is located in a flood-prone area The project will result in high-quality, reliable wastewater treatment that minimizes potential environmental impact on the St. Mary River and downstream communities

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer At a Glance

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Continue engagement with the Ktunaxa Nation on projects and initiatives, including the Wastewater Treatment Plant project - Action the items identified in the updated Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration and continue to foster positive community relations

Implement Phase 1 of the Emergency Management and Business Continuity PlanGap analysis completed to identify a path forward for developing a comprehensive emergency plan for the community

Successfully complete 2024 Collective Bargaining - Ratify an agreement that balances fairness and affordability during a time of significant inflationary challenges

Implement Phase 1 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant project - Bring the project team together to work through the validation phase of the project to determine the best path forward with regard to plant design and processing method; Set the stage for commencement of construction in 2025

Hire new Chief Financial Officer

Work with Alberta Conservation Association on Wild Turkey Translocation Project; Work with the G t f B iti h C l bi b d

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024 (continued)

Complete a number of projects to improve communication, engagement and service for residents:

Launch new GIS system for use by realtors, developers, contractors, property owners

Develop major projects story map to inform the public of infrastructure project locations and potential disruptions to traffic

Enhance and regularly update Engage

Kimberley to better inform public of significant projects/events

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Staffing and service level analysis - Review service levels with reference to Council expectations and determine if staff capacity aligns with established goals and objectives

Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) - Continue to work with the WWTP team to commence construction of the new plant Emergency Management and Business ContinuityBegin development of the various components of the Emergency Plan as identified through the gap analysis process

Community Development and Communications

The Community Development and Communications Department facilitates the sharing of information to Kimberley residents and oversees the implementation of community development initiatives It is responsible for engaging with residents so that they can help inform the City’s plans and programs; seeking out and applying to external grant programs for various City programs and projects; administering the Community Grants Program; and supporting local nonprofit organizations and community projects and events.

Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community Award

Kimberley City Council proudly bestowed the 2023 Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community Award on Rotarian Patrick Barclay, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the community of Kimberley over the last forty years.

In his dedicated career as an educator in Kimberley, Mr. Barclay served as Principal at McKim School, Vice Principal at Selkirk Secondary School, then Director of Instruction, and ultimately as the Assistant Superintendent of School District #6.

He has been a devoted member of the Kimberley Rotary Club for over forty years, demonstrating a commitment to the club’s motto, “Service above Self ” His exemplary leadership qualities were evident as he served as the club’s President six times and has been recognized as a four-time Paul Harris Fellow

He has also served the community by participating in a number of community initiatives to promote sport, arts and culture, food security programs, and recreation projects including the Rotary Splash Park. Among these other accomplishments, Mr. Barclay spearheaded the Marysville Falls project, securing a major grant for the refurbishment of the much-loved trail ensuring it is accessible for all.

Congratulations, Pat, and thank you for your lasting impact on our community!

Past Recipients of the Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community Award:

2022: Carol Fergus

2021: Clarence Uhll

2020: Jack Ratcliffe

Inaugural award recipient, Jack Ratcliffe (left), with 2023 recipient, Patrick Barclay (right)

Community Development and Communications At a Glance

The role of the Community Development and Communications department is:

Public Relations

Communications and Marketing

Community Engagement

Media Relations

Grant Coordination (writing, application, and reporting)

This work is completed through:

Communications Planning and Execution

Website and Social Media management

Media Relations

Marketing and Promotions

Community Grants Program

Community Awards

Event Management and Support

Support to non-profits and community groups

2023 Highlights

Successfully applied to several external granting agencies that fully or partially funded City programs and initiatives including the new Wastewater Treatment Plant, Active Transportation projects, the curbside organics collection program, and the Cominco Gardens revitalization. Managed grant administration and final reporting

Managed the implementation of the Community Grants Program including distribution of $424,637 through BC Winter Games Legacy Grants, Standing Grants, Individual Travel Grants, Discretionary Grants, Safe Restart Grants, Regional District of East Kootenay Resident Directed Grants Programs, and others

Developed and implemented communications plans as well as community engagement and consultation programs for City projects, including the Downtown Urban Design Strategy, the Parks and Facilities Master Plan, and Curbside Organics Waste Collection

Relationship-building with local non-profit and community organizations to support major projects and new efficiencies for 2024

Strategic planning for Volunteer Kimberley, an online resource to connect non-profit organizations with prospective volunteers for projects and events, to be launched in 2024

Supported the development of the Kimberley/Cranbrook Food Charter, to be

Community Development and Communications At a Glance

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Launch of the Kimberley/Cranbrook Food Charter, developed in 2023/2024

Launch Volunteer Kimberley, including (Re)Discover Kimberley events to support awareness of non-profits and other community supports

Revisit and revise Communications Plan and departmental strategic priorities for 2024-2025, including development of applicable policies and procedures

Community Grants Policy

Media Relations Policy

Implement Communications Plans for City priorities, including Water Conservation Plan

Continued progress toward improved two-way communication with the residents of Kimberley, including new areas of measurement, such as website activity. Continue to utilize and promote Engage Kimberley to encourage community dialogue

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Evaluate Communications staffing and service level; research possible Communications Department support position

Continued progress toward improved two-way communication with the residents of Kimberley, demonstrated by increases in social and other media engagement, attendance at events, and participation in feedback initiatives, such as Engage Kimberley

Followers

ENGAGEMENT TRENDS IN OTHER MEDIA

e-Newsletters Sent

e-Newsletter Subscribers Twitter Followers Facebook Likes

Press Releases Sent

YouTube Subscribers

Human Resources

Comprised of the Manager of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits Administrator, and casual Payroll Clerk, this department ensures the City has the staff needed to operate effectively

Human Resources’ key responsibilities are:

To ensure the collective agreement is followed in the administration of daily operations, and handle grievances when they arise

To ensure City staff have access to the training and knowledge required to perform their work duties to the best of their ability

To ensure the City is employing a diverse, qualified workforce

To mentor managers in communication, performance management, relationship building

To monitor payroll, benefits, and occupational health and safety functions

To advise on staffing issues, succession planning, and labour and employee relations

To participate in the collective bargaining process

2023 Highlights

Improved Human Resources/IT practices, streamlining new hire processes to improve efficiencies

Awarded $18,330 skills training grant for two employees to obtain Class 1 Drivers’ Licences

Successfully hired seven key positions

Initiated WorkSafeBC’s Certificate of Recognition process to improve workplace health and safety

EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Reduce number of days employees missed work due to work-related injury

Increase percentage of employees returning to work within 4 weeks from work-related injury

Reduce number of instances where employees missed work due to injury

Human Resources

At a Glance

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Successfully complete 2024 Collective Bargaining

Improve Occupational Health and Safety program and awareness within the City of Kimberley

Implement processes and policies to qualify for WorkSafeBC’s Certificate of Recognition program

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Achieve WorkSafeBC Certificate of Recognition

Streamline reporting for health and safety related information

Expand staff capacity for WorkSafeBC’s Certificate of Recognition program

Improve employee satisfaction, demonstrated by progress in key areas (shown in graphs below)

Fill key leadership positions, including Chief Administrative Officer

Continue to improve employee satisfaction, and establish the City of Kimberley as a top employer, demonstrated by continued positive trends in key areas (measured below)

GOAL: REDUCE TURNOVER RATE

GOAL: INCREASE JOB APPLICANTS

Operations Services

The Operations Services Department is responsible for the overall management of all works related to the operation, maintenance and safety of the following infrastructure and City services:

Utilities

Water

Sewer

Storm

Purchasing

Electricians

Roads

Transportation

Solid Waste

Fleet

Parks and Facilities

Engineering, which includes capital project management

In this section, you will find information from the Operations Department, followed by a closer look at the work of each of these divisions

Operations At a Glance

2023 Highlights

New Manager of Implemented new (GIS) to improve internal and exte

Completed Phas Design Strategy

Completed the fo 309th Ave Ac Platzl parking

Organics col Clean BC, an Kootenay

Electrify the M Trails Society

Top Projects and Kimberley Bike P

New Wastewater Increase awaren recycling, composting, and water conservation through an Ambassador Program

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-

Design wash bay at Public Works Yard

Further incorporate risk management management planning

Add natural assets to the City’s asset formalize an asset management plan assets, such as watersheds, nature pa natural drainage courses

Complete Wastewater Treatment Plan by the end of 2027 in line with the gran and project objectives

of grants approved in 2023 to fund major multi-year infrastructure projects, including: $71,078,917 for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant $66,465,370

City of Kimberley

Project Tim Wastewater Treatment Plant

2024 - PRE CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING

01

02 Phase Phase Phase

Building the project team to execute the project, including hiring new staff to manage it and selecting the designer and builder teams

Refine and optimize the design to ensure the project meets community objectives, the schedule and budget requirements as per the grant conditions This will be accomplished through an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model and the design validation phase

Initiate regulatory requirements and approvals for the Provincial Municipal Wastewater Regulation registration

Municipal Wastewater Regulation

Community and Indigenous engagement

2027-2028 - OPERATIONS

Complete construction in 2027 Commission in 2028

Begin operations at the new Wastewater Treatment Plant

2025-2026 - CONSTRUCTION

Construct new Wastewater Treatment Plant

Regularly report on project in line with grant requirements

Keep the project on course and in line with grant conditions and project objectives

Demolish and reclaim land at old plant (not provisioned for in the 2024-2028 Financial Plan)

Operations Services Parks and Facilities

The City of Kimberley Parks and Facilities division offers a wide range of services and facilities to Kimberley visitors and residents The Facilities Team is mechanically responsible for more than twelve buildings such as: City Hall

Primary Fire Hall

Marysville Fire Hall

R.C.M.P. Building

Centre 64

Public Works

The Library and Museum

Centennial Hall

Conference Centre

Curling Club

The Facilities division also oversees the direct operation of the Civic Centre, Marysville Arena, and Aquatic Centre

The Parks division is responsible for the maintenance operations of all City parks, including, but not limited

Spray park

Playgrounds

Outdoor ice surfaces

Tennis courts

Skateboard/ Bike park

Four outdoor washrooms

Platzl

Sports fields

Cominco Garden

Ball diamonds

Green spaces

Horticulture and fl

The Parks division also manages invasive plant and rodent control, upkeep of Kimberley Veterans Memorial Park, all cemetery operations (grounds maintenance and interments), as well as provides support for many events such as July Fest, First Saturdays, and other community events

Parks and Facilities At a Glance

2023 Highlights

Building Condition Assessments (BCAs) for eight facilities were completed by the end of 2023

A number of major maintenance projects were completed:

Aquatic Centre boiler and filter replacement

Big and Lil Coronation Field improvements

Marysville Eco Park

Tennis Court retaining wall repairs

Curling Club brine pump replaced

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Complete four remaining BCAs

Gymnastics Facility reconstruction

Cominco Gardens rejuvenation

Centre 64 bandshell outdoor stage, including seating, landscaping and public washroom

Replace Public Works roof

Develop Ice Facility Strategy to evaluate and determine the best long-term plan for maintenance or replacement of ice facilities

Bike Park revitalization

Plant more street trees

Engage the community to finalize Parks and Facilities Master Plan; prioritize and implement action items

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Continue to implement invasive species management plan

Continue to plant more street trees

Implement key projects identified in the 2024 I

275+ hours

2023 FACILITY USAGE BY THE NUMBERS of ice time booked at the Marysville Arena

776+ hours

58,142 of ice time booked at the Civic Centre

total number of swim visits to the Kimberley Aquatic Centre

Operations Services Utilities

The City of Kimberley Utilities division is responsible for all works related to the operation, maintenance and safety for the following systems and services:

Water disinfection and distribution system that provides safe potable water throughout our community. This is accomplished through two water supply-disinfection facilities and a complex distribution network

Wastewater collection via sanitary sewer pipe network to a city treatment facility

Wastewater treatment to remove solids and produce an effluent that can be safely returned to the environment

Storm water collection, control and dispersal to mitigate erosion and/or flooding. Overall responsibility to manage storm water is shared with the Roads division

Electrical systems throughout the City including all equipment, facilities, and City-owned lighting All functions relative to maintaining an adequate supply inventory in order to assist the Operations Services department in completing tasks quickly and efficiently

City of Kimberley

Utilities At a Glance

2023 Highlights

Completed reconstruction of 900m of Jim Ogilvie Way, including replacement of all underground utilities, improvements to storm drainage, and active transportation connection to Rails to Trails

Completed capital infrastructure project in the lane of the 400 block on 2nd and 3rd Avenues, replacing 385m of old sanitary sewer main running through private property with 200m of new main located in the City’s road right of way

Completed 816m of cured-in-place sanitary sewer main lining on Alpine Crescent

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Design new Lois Creek pressure reducing valves (PRV) station to replace the current aging and undersized station

Complete 560m cured-in-place sanitary sewer main lining on McKim trail

Replace aging and obsolete bar screen and improve aeration blower piping at Pollution Control Centre to increase efficiency and maintain compliance

Complete Phase 1 of the Marysville Industrial Park Servicing project

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Complete Lois Creek PRV station project

Repair micro turbine and outlet valve at Mark Creek Dam for increased monitoring and security and to ensure proper operation of low level outlet valves

JIM OGILVIE WAY BY THE NUMBERS

500m

of water main replacement

500m

440m of sewer main replacement of storm sewer and culvert replacements

Operations Services Roads

The City of Kimberley Roads division’s role is to:

Improve and maintain roads, laneways, bridges, trails, sidewalks and parking, including snow removal, road repairs and street sweeping

Manage and maintain equipment and fleet

Solid Waste management

Garbage collection

Organics collection

Stormwater management

Recycle collection (contracted collection) Bin management

Surface runoff and erosion control

Roads Right of Way (ROW) maintenance

Roads At a Glance

2023 Highlights

Rollout of automated c including new carts an Jim Ogilvie Way impro of roadway reconstruc drainage and pedestri

Platzl parking lot revita resurfacing of parking drainage and new side

Completed 2023 Pavi 308th Street

302nd Street 305th Avenue

303rd Street

Fleet renewal, includin

Active Transportation improvements

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Realign Knighton Road to improve traffic movements, provide better sightlines for Rails to Trails pedestrian crossing, and allow for up to 4 developable lots

Continue Active Transportation maintenance and improvements

New multi-use pathway connection on Knighton Road

Steel stairway condition assessments

New pedestrian-activated rapid flashing beacons on Rotary Drive at Rails to Trails trailhead

Continued sidewalk replacement and repairs

Fleet renewal, including motor grader for Roads

Annual road rehabilitation projects, guided by the Pavement Condition Assessment Report

Rehabilitate Swan Hill retaining wall, improve pathway and extend sidewalk

Update Pavement Condition Assessment

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Resurface and/or reconstruct roads with reference to Paving Condition Assessment

Continued work toward Active Transportation Plan

Continued fleet renewal

average age of vehicles and equipment in fleet

Corporate Administration

The Corporate Administration Department works closely with the Chief Administrative Officer, Mayor and Council to ensure that Council’s decisions are carried out. It is responsible for the preparation and dissemination of Council agendas and minutes, maintenance and access to corporate records, including bylaws, policies and contract administration. It also administers local government and school district elections. The department provides legislative services and support with legal matters.

In addition, Corporate Administration oversees bylaw enforcement and animal control

This team is comprised of the Corporate Officer, Deputy Corporate Officer, Administrative Assistant and Bylaw Enforcement/ Animal Control Officer.

Support for Council & Committee of the Whole Meetings

The Corporate Administration team plays a key role in connecting the community to City Council. Items that require Council’s attention are funneled to the Corporate Administration team, triaged according to timeliness, and presented with the appropriate context and professional expertise to empower Council to make sound decisions Here is what Council Meetings looked like in 2023:

21 Regular Council Meetings

Kimberley City Council meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month

Committee of the Whole Meetings

Committee of the Whole meetings are held when items require a lot of discussion before being placed on a Regular agenda

23 Delegations presented to Council

Delegations are formal presentations from organizations or groups at a Council Meeting

1 Petition was received

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2598, 2017 governs petitions presented to Council.

13 Special Council Meetings

When additional business requires it, a Special Meeting is scheduled.

26 Closed Meetings

Closed meetings are held when a level of confidentiality is required, in accordance with the

212

Items of Correspondence were included on Council agendas

Correspondence includes emails and letters from residents and others

Public Hearings were held

Public Hearings are governed by the Local Government Act, and are usually related to land use.

212

Reports were prepared for Council in 2023

Reports are prepared by staff to provide professional expertise and context that helps Council make a decision.

568

Resolutions were considered by Council

Resolutions are the formal decisions of Council Community Charter. Local Government Act

Corporate Administration At a Glance

The role of Corporate Administration is to:

Support City Council

Provide administrative support to Council and the Chief Administrative Officer

Provide legislative and policy support to Council and other departments

Ensure the City is in compliance with relevant legislation and City policies

This work is completed through: Records management

Business licensing

Liaise with RCMP detachment

Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests

Custody of City bylaws and agreements

Bylaw enforcement and animal control

Managing Council and committee meetings

2023 Highlights

Established the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Entered into a Sale and Purchase for the former Townsite Garage property on 4th Avenue

Multi-Year Records Management digitization project: all folio files scanned; progress made on scope of work to implement Electronic Records Management software

Public Hearings held for Bylaws 2732 (OCP) and 2733 (Zoning) for 1006 – 304th Street and 361315 Avenue

Hosted the Rocky Mountain / West Kootenay

Boundary Local Government Management

Association to foster relationships and collaboration with regional local government professionals

Public education initiatives related to Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control

Online payment option available for dog licences fees and Municipal Information Tickets

Court process for payment hearing and disputes fully implemented

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT AND ANIMAL CONTROL

2023 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS

135

YouTube subscribers GOAL: IMPROVE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF COUNCIL MEETINGS

Average number of viewers per meeting

Number of public meetings

Corporate Administration At a Glance

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Coordinate September 2024 by-election to f vacant position on Council

Assist Council with adoption of a City Counc Code of Conduct; training on responsible conduct

Support Accessibility Advisory Committee in preparing the Accessibility Plan

Coordinate and facilitate Indigenous education and relationship building activities

Records Management projects

Scan vital records for business continuity

Implement file analysis software in collaboration with IT Services

Workplan for implementation of Electronic Document Management System Agreement registry

Business Continuity Plan for Corporate Administration

Short-term accommodation bylaw; implement provincial compliance program

Implement Bylaw Notice Enforcement

Safe Work Procedure for Bylaw Enforcement Officer position under Occupational Health & Safety Program

Privacy compliance requirements for addition of body camera to Bylaw Enforcement Officer uniform

Streets and Traffic Bylaw Review

Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw amendments

Host the Resort Communities Collaborative Forum

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Host 2025 Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments

Local government elections and new Council orientation in 2026

Records Management projects: Active management implemented

Ongoing conversion of records to electronic format

Electronic Records Management Software selected and implementation initiated

Continue work related to short-term accommodation bylaw, increase compliance

Improve bylaw compliance and resident awareness of municipal regulations

Increase number of bylaw education initiatives

Automate processes for business licence and patio licence applications; integrate with Business Directory

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act compliance gap assessment; complete gap assessment, Personal Information Bank (PIB) completed, Breach Reporting Protocol reviewed, updated and implemented; Review of Privacy Policy

Financial Services

The role of the Financial Services Department is to account for what has happened at the City through accounts management, recording and reporting; to plan for what will happen through asset management and the budget process; and to manage risk of what might happen through insurance, liability, and cyber security management

Led by the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Services Department provides finance leadership to the City. This team carries out statutory responsibilities related to the receipt and expenditures of funds, investments, asset management, financial reporting, and preparation of annual long-term operating and capital budgets; setting and collecting tax and utility rates and fees; front counter services to residents who visit City Hall; inventory control; and information technology.

2023 Highlights

Competitive process undertaken to renew expiring agreements:

External Audit Services for a five-year term from 2023 – 2027

Municipal Banking Services for a five-year term from 2024 – 2028

New IT Coordinator position filled; reduces operational and liability risk exposure, allows for system enhancements, implementation of backlogged projects, and IT support coverage

New Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw adoptedrenewed exemptions for non-profit organizations for a new 4-year term; Over $200,000 in municipal property tax foregone, freeing up operating funds

2023 Highlights (continued)

Completed a number of major IT projects to improve security and efficiency: Improved cybersecurity through investments in training, hardware and software upgrades, power systems

Migrated on-premises Exchange email server to Office 365 cloud support for on-premises Exchange discontinued by Microsoft

Implemented IT support ticketing system; allows for online issue tracking and prioritization of actioning by the IT Department

Complete project to allow for remote maintenance of iPhones and iPads by IT Department

Completed a number of major projects to improve efficiency for Financial Services team and citizens: Implemented EFT vendor payments; improved departmental efficiency by reducing manual processing

Enhanced the service offering in 2023 to allow for the online payment of municipal tickets by credit or debit card, reducing number of payments processed at front counter

Acquired the necessary software enhancement and configured the City’s financial system to accommodate eBilling for Property Taxes and Utilities - implement in 2024

The City of Kimberley 2022 Annual Report and Financial Statements was recognized by Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting

Reviewed and updated user fees bylaws, water and sewer connection bylaws to ensure sufficient fee

Financial Services At a Glance

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Prepare for construction and commissioning of new WWTP - Update Five-Year Financial Plan to incorporate adjusted project timeline Draft ShortTerm Borrowing Bylaw for Council’s consideration of adoption to provide funding for Phase 1

GOAL: IMPROVE STAFF COMPLIANCE WITH CYBER SECURITY TRAINING

2023: ESTABLISH BASELINE - 44.9%

Continue to refine the budgeting process by research and implementation of dedicated budget software to facilitate working with the management team and better engage citizens

Maintain efforts to realize operational and IT system efficiencies; Monitor continually emerging IT trends and cybersecurity threats and implement system upgrades accordingly

Asset Management (AM) Initiatives

Asset Management Committee created to drive implementation of AM initiatives

City’s legacy mapping system replaced Parks and Facilities Master Plan approved

Building Condition Assessment reports completed on primary municipal facilities

Establish Reserve Funds Policy - Growing Communities Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw adopted

Continue to improve cybersecurity through investments in training, hardware and software upgrades, power systems; Increase staff compliance with cybersecurity training; Refresh wireless access points and bridges

Municipal financial software migration to the cloud, reducing on-site hardware requirements

Update Travel and Expenses Policy to ensure proper reimbursement of expenses while minimizing costs to the municipality

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Establish Reserve Funds Policy - Policy to be established to set minimum and maximum balances and annual contribution levels with a goal of reaching recommendations of the Asset Management Investment Plan

Consider Development Cost Charge programAdditional funding source for major capital projects impacted by new development; Would help to ensure that developers, not the existing tax base, are paying for infrastructure upgrades that are a direct result of new development

Continue to improve cybersecurity through investments in training, hardware and software upgrades, power systems; Increase staff compliance with cybersecurity training

Receive the GFOA Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by exceeding minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles as established by the Public Sector Accounting Board

2023 Tax Exemptions

000

11311 and 13347, KLD located at NAD83, UTM Zone 11, UTM Zone Northing 5502507, UTM Easting 575802

Avenue Owned by Kimberley Health Centre Societythe unleased area of the Kimberley Health Centre; the area occupied by the Interior Health Authority and commonly known as the IH Urgent Care Clinic; the area occupied by the Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary for the purpose of operating a medical equipment loan cupboard; the area occupied by Healthy Kimberley (Kimberley Wellness Foundation) for the purpose of operating a food recovery program

005 All those parcels or tracts of land being the surface of mineral claim lots 2993, 5632, 13800, 13810, 13811, 13812, 13813, 13814, 13815, 13818, 13819, 13820, 13821, 13822, 13823, 13824, 13825, 13949, 13974, 13975, and 14282

2023 Tax Exemptions

DL 2999, KLD, except Plan 1673, 1907, 2131, 2359, 3043, 3094, 4043, 4349, 4368,5128,6496, 6579, 7329, and except Plans 8783, 8932, except Parcel A;

City of Kimberley - 2023

Photo Credit: Todd Larsen

Planning Services

The Planning Services Department, led by the Manager of Planning and Sustainability, is responsible for the development of Kimberley’s built environment and stewardship of the natural environment Supports include two Building Inspectors and two Planners who work together to ensure the community is aligned with the Official Community Plan and other municipal strategies, policies and bylaws as well as statutory requirements of the Provincial and Federal governments

Planning Services contributes to enhancing the quality of life for residents and the experience of visitors by supporting improvements in the safety, quality and livability of the community

Key functions include:

Land use, subdivision and development review

Building permits and inspections

Support short-term rental and business licence review

Municipal lands: disposition, acquisition, encroachments, covenants, statutory rights-of-way

Transit and trails

Climate action planning, tracking, reporting

Planning Services At a Glance

The Planning Services Department manages the work in a number of key areas, which are reported on the following page as well as in the Official Community Plan Key Indicators on page 13

Development Approvals

Construction Investment

Housing Supply and Diversity

Climate Action, with the goal to reduce carbon emissions

2023 Highlights

Development Approvals:

Kimberley Crossing - 66 m

long-term rentals

Jim Ogilvie Way – 39 mixe apartment rentals

Fernie Street – 17 multi-un

Forest Crowne Phase 4 –

Warren Avenue – two four

M-2 industrial zoning upd facility

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BY THE NUMBERS

32.2% decrease in carbon emissions from 2007 baseline

65.5%

BC Transit, with the goal to increase ridership in development approved

Gymnastics Centre redevelopment

Marysville Daycare

Helping Hands Food Bank renovation

These approvals equate to a significant increase in construction investment, as well as housing supply and diversity, as indicated in the charts on the following page:

2023 CONSTRUCTION INVESTMENT

BY THE NUMBERS

$54.8 million

152 units of housing, mostly multi-unit increase in Winter Shuttle riders over 2022

Planning and Sustainability

By the Numbers

The Planning Services Department leads the work in the majority of areas related to housing and construction permitting, environmental sustainability initiatives and community planning Check out the Official Community Plan Key Performance Indicators on page 13 for more interesting trends

Planning Services At a Glance

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Building Code

Building Bylaw updates – Building Code changes

Construction compliance – section 57 Notice on Titles

Radon awareness

Short-term rental compliance

Transit expansion implementation

Downtown Design Strategy

Policy/regulatory review: Drive-throughs and gas stations

Update Zoning Bylaws 1850 and 2016 to incor rate small-scale, multi-unit housing requirements

Development Approvals Bylaw review, delegation of decision authority

Update Housing Needs Report (current and 20-year outlook)

Climate Action Plan refresh

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Short-Term Rental bylaw and procedure updates

Development Approvals bylaw update

Subdivision and Development Servicing bylaw update

Climate Action Plan refresh

Update Official Community Plan (OCP) to align with updated Housing Needs Report

Update zoning bylaws to align with updated OCP and Housing Needs Report

Fire Department

In 2023, the City of Kimberley Fire Department (KFD) consisted of one full-time Fire Chief, three Assistant Fire Chiefs and 22 paid-oncall firefighters. The core function of the Kimberley Fire Department is to save lives, protect property, and protect the environment This is achieved through prevention activities, education, fire suppression, and rescue services The department provides integrated emergency response services with staff trained in firefighting and technical rescue, allowing crews to respond to a variety of incidents.

City of Kimberley

Fire Services At a Glance

2023 Highlights

Mutual aid agreements used between Kimberley Fire Department and Cranbrook Fire Department during ʔaqam Fire

Received new Fort Gary Class 1 Fire Engine Launched multi-year project to develop Emergency Management and Business Continuity plans

Instituted new Fire Code inspection technology to increase compliance

Continued to implement Next Gen 911

Top Projects and Priorities for 2024

Develop long-term KFD Facilities Master Plan with locations, timelines and budget

Complete Phase 1 of Emergency Management and Business Continuity Plans gap analysis

Provide call-force training for KFD members and work toward completion of call-rank 1001 training program

Review policies, procedures, and guidelines for relevance and effectiveness to ensure safety and efficiency

Top Projects and Priorities for 2025-2026

Guide project development of the KFD Facilities Master Plan

Continue to implement phases of the Emergency Management and Business Continuity Plans

Continue aggressive fuel mitigation of the surrounding forests

Police Services

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) provides protective services to Kimberley and surrounding areas including Meadowbrook, Wasa, Skookumchuck, St. Mary Lake and parts of Wycliffe.

The Detachment has one Sergeant (Detachment Commander), one Corporal and eight Constables The office staff consists of two Municipal based Police Services Assistants and one 0 6 Public Service Employee. Collectively they ensure the safety and protection of our community. A Victim Services Program provided by Summit Community Services works in conjunction with the RCMP.

Police Services At a Glance

2023 Key Objectives

Traffic Enforcement/Road Safety

Youth

Social/Chronic Offenders - Property Crime

Traffic Enforcement/Road Safety

The Kimberley RCMP receive more traffic complaints than any other call for service This issue is addressed by education, awareness and enforcement

239 violation tickets were issued in 2023, with road checks conducted randomly throughout the year

Speed Watch in 2023 was able to provide 5 deployments with a total of 12 hours of visibility

Youth

The Kimberley RCMP is engaged with local youth through school presentations and attending school events with the hope of building a level of trust and respect between youth and police that will benefit all involved in the future, where youth feel comfortable speaking to officers should traumatic or stressful events occur

Social/Chronic Offenders - Property

Crime

The Kimberley RCMP aims to reduce property c ime f om the p e io s ea b ta geting

RCMP ACTIONS

2022/2023 COMPARISON

PoliceInformationChecksIssued

RoadChecks-#VehiclesStopped

ImmediateRoadsideProhibitionsIssued

TicketsIssued

RCMP CALLS FOR SERVICE

2022/2023 COMPARISON

Alarms and False Alarms/Animal/Bylaws

Assaults/Sexual Assaults/Threats/Harassment

Assiﬆing other detachments and the public

Breach/Diﬆurbance/Keep the Peace

Break and Enter/Thes Drugs/Liquor

Fraud/ Firearms/Property /Mischief

Mental Health Issues

Financial Section

In this section you will find the City of Kimberley’s consolidated financial statements, which have been audited by an independent auditor.

Canadian Award for Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to the City of Kimberley for its annual financial report for fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program was established to encourage municipal governments throughout Canada to publish high quality financial reports and to provide peer recognition and technical guidance for officials preparing the report

In order to be awarded a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting, a government unit must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized annual report, including contents that conform to program standards. Such reports should go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles and demonstrate an effort to clearly communicate the municipal government’s financial picture, enhance an understanding of financial reporting by municipal governments and address user needs

A Canadian Award for Financial Reporting is valid for a period of one year only We believe our current report continues to conform to the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award

Message from Chief Financial Officer Jim Hendricks

June 01, 2024

I am pleased to provide the City of Kimberley’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 The financial statements are the responsibility of the City of Kimberley’s management and have been prepared in compliance with Section 167 of the Community Chart and in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards which are based upon recommendations of the Public Sector Accounting Board (“PSAB”). The City maintains a system of internal accounting controls, including policies and procedures, designed to safeguard the assets of the corporation and provide reliable financial information The financial statements have been audited by BDO Canada LLP, who have expressed that in their opinion these statements present fairly, in all material aspects, the financial position of the City as at December 31, 2023.

To comply with the public sector accounting standard PS 1300.07, the government reporting entity should comprise of government components and those organizations that are controlled by the government As the City has the ability to exercise significant control over the Kimberley Public Library and the Kimberley Health Centre Society their financial results have been included as part of the consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2023, the City and its related entities adopted accounting standard PS3280 – Asset Retirement Obligations The standard requires the reporting of legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible capital assets The establishment of this new liability has resulted in significant changes to key financial indicators. To ensure comparability, the corresponding figures for the 2022 fiscal year have been restated.

Message from Chief Financial Officer -

Over and above the newly reported asset retirement liability, the City’s financial position continued to strengthen in 2023 with net financial assets increasing to $15.0 million (2022 - $11.6 million). This was largely the result of increases to both Cash and Cash Equivalents and Deferred Revenue.

The City acquired capital assets totalling $11 3 million in 2023 which was $6 5 million more than the annual total of amortization resulting in a net increase in tangible capital assets for the year to $101 5 million (2022$95.1 million). Contributing significantly to capital asset additions was the Jim Ogilvie Way infrastructure replacement and paving project as well as the reconstruction of the gymnastics facility at 2015 Warren Avenue

The accumulated surplus grew in 2023 to a total of $117 5 million (2022 - $107 6 million) The surplus is comprised of equity in physical assets of $84.7 million, restricted surplus (reserves) of $29.9 million and an operating and capital fund balance (primarily unrestricted surplus) of $2.9 million. The primary driver of the accumulated surplus growth was the increase in physical assets representing the City’s investment in infrastructure replacement The continued contribution to reserves also added to the accumulated surplus thereby improving the City’s ability to undertake renewal of municipal infrastructure as well as leverage senior government grants, when available, which ultimately reduces taxpayer contributions to the future cost of major capital projects.

To complement the information provided by the consolidated financial statements, the Statistical Section of the 2023 Annual Report provides five-year comparisons of several key measurables as indicators of the City’s overall financial health. This supplemental

management by staff and a growing property assessment base stemming from strong construction activity are all contributing factors to the continued strengthening of Kimberley’s financial position.

For 2022, the City’s Annual Report was once again recognized with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the sixth straight year This achievement reflects Council and City staff’s commitment to accountability and transparency through the presentation of timely and relevant financial information in the Annual Report. For 2023 the Annual Report will again be submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association as the City strives to continue to meet the stringent reporting criteria required to be considered for the award

Jim Hendricks Chief Financial Officer

City of Kimberley Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Financial Statements

Statistical Section

Learn more about who the residents of Kimberley are and how the projects that impact them are funded.

Municipal Facts

City of Kimberley

Incorporated on March 29, 1944

Population 8,115 (2021 Census, Statistics Canada)

61 6 square km

8 square km of urban park (Canada's largest)

79 km of Paved Roads

18 km Unpaved Roads

120 km Water Infrastructure

78 km Sewer Infrastructure

50 km Storm Utilities

2023 Operating Budget: $32.5 M (including $4.3M depreciation)

2023 Capital Budget: $17 M

Council: 1 Mayor, 6 Councillors

82 Full-time employees

Rocky Mountain School District No 6

Financial Institution: RBC Royal Bank

Auditors: BDO Canada LLP

Solicitor: Lidstone & Company

Statistical Section Population Demographics

HOUSEHOLD INCOME BANDS

AGE CHARACTERISTICS

Under$5,000

$5,000to$9,999

$10,000to$14,999

$15,000to$19,999

$20,000to$24,999

$25,000to$29,999

$30,000to$34,999

$35,000to$39,999

$40,000to$44,999

$45,000to$49,999

$50,000to$59,999

Source:

$60,000to$69,999

$70,000to$79,999

$80,000to$89,999

$90,000to$99,999

$100,000to$124,999

$125,000to$149,999

$150,000to$199,999

$200,000andover

Statistical Section Employment Information

EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY KIMBERLEY

Healthcareandsocialassiﬆance

Retailtrade

Accommodationandfoodservices

Conﬆruion

Educationalservices

Publicadminiﬆration

Manufauring

Professional,scientiﬁcandtechnicalservices

Arts,entertainmentandrecreation

Mining,quarrying,andoilandgasextraion

Otherservices(exceptpublicadminiﬆration)

Adminandsupport,waﬆemanagementandremediation

Tranortationandwarehousing

Agriculture,foreﬆry,ﬁshingandhunting

Wholesaletrade

Financeandinsurance

Realeﬆateandrentalandleasing Utilities

Informationandculturalinduﬆries

Managementofcompaniesandenterprises

Unaudited Statistical Information

Source: Statistics Canada

Statistical Section Revenue by Source

TOTAL ANNUAL GRANTS

Source: City of Kimberley Finance Department GRANTS FROM OTHER AGENCIES 2019-2023

$3,028,893 $4,829,982 $2,542,275 $2,886,087 $7,433,730

Unaudited Statistical Information

Statistical Section Expenses by Function

2023 EXPENSES BY FUNCTION

BY FUNCTION 2019-2023

Statistical Information

Source: City of Kimberley Finance Department

Statistical Section Salary Information

2023 SALARIES, WAGES AND BENEFITS

SALARIES, WAGES AND BENEFITS 2019-2023

$10,000,000

$8,000,000

$6,000,000

$4,000,000

$2,000,000

$120,000,000

$100,000,000

$80,000,000

$60,000,000

$40,000,000

$20,000,000

$25,000,000

$20,000,000

$15,000,000

$10,000,000

Statistical Section Tangible Capital Assets

ACQUISITION OF TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS PER CAPITA

ACQUISITION OF TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS 2019-2023

Statistical Section Debt

Statistical Section Debt Servicing Limit

Statistical Section Property Taxes Levied

Statistical Section Taxable Assessment

Statistical Section

Statistical Section Principal Corporate Taxpayers

PRINCIPAL CORPORATE TAXPAYERS

Statistical Section

Kimberley Aquatic Centre

Statistical Section Development Activity

Statistical Section

Non-Market Assessment Change Analysis

Source: City of Kimberley Finance Department