RESOLUTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Tuesday, September 13th, 2016

1. Write off Uncollectable Property Taxes for 2015 and 2016 (Finance)

That Council authorize the Treasurer to write off the sum of $147.98 in outstanding 2016 property taxes relative to Folio 70030.190 at 19-848 Hockley Avenue, and the amount of $311.41 in outstanding 2015 property taxes relative to folio 70390.800 at 80-2911 Sooke Lake Rd, subject to the Minister’s approval under Section 315.3 of the Local Government Act.

2. 2017 Permissive Tax Exemptions – Bylaw No. 1653 – Goldstream Masonic Hall (Finance)

That Council approve the 2017 Permissive Tax Exemption request from the Goldstream Masonic Hall located at 679 Goldstream Avenue subject to them allowing the use of their parking lot for City events taking place at Veterans Memorial Park.

2. 2017 Permissive Tax Exemptions – Bylaw No. 1653 (Finance)

That Council approve the following 2017 Permissive Tax Exemption Applications:

i. Juan de Fuca Cadet Youth Society – The society clubhouse is located at 948 Dunford Road and is used by the local branch of the Navy League of Canada and its two Cadet Corps. The organization received a full exemption in 2016.

ii. Langford 50 and Up Club – The 50 and Up clubhouse is located at 2637 Sunderland Road and received a full exemption in 2016.

iii. Metchosin Farmers Institute – The Institute owns several properties known as the Luxton Fairgrounds which received full tax exemption in 2016.

iv. South Vancouver Island Rangers – The Ranger’s property is located at 3498 Luxton Road. The Society notes that they donate annually to various charities and make the grounds available for community events. A full exemption was granted in 2016.

v. Gordon United Church of Canada – The United Church is located at 929 and 935 Goldstream Avenue. The property was fully exempted in 2016.

vi. The Lighthouse Christian Academy – located at 1289 Parkdale Drive. This property was fully exempted in 2016.

vii. Grace Baptist Church – Located at 2731 Matson Road. The property was fully exempted in 2016.

viii. St. Vincent De Paul Society - This registered non-profit society operates a thrift store at 2784 Claude Road. The property was fully exempted in 2016.

ix. West Shore Chamber of Commerce – Even though the Chamber office is located on municipal property at 2830 Aldwynd Road, it is taxable because the Chamber is a taxable occupier of leased municipal land. Therefore, a permissive exemption is necessary. The property was fully exempted in 2016.

x. Bishop of Victoria - This organization owns Our Lady of the Rosary Church at 798 Goldstream Avenue. The property was fully exempted in 2016.

xi. The Forge, formerly “Western Community Baptist Church” – Located at 2610/2612 Sooke Road. The property was fully exempted in 2016.

xii. Royal Canadian Legion – Located at 761 Station Avenue - The Legion provides space for Langford Emergency Social Services and the Food Bank. The property was fully exempted in 2016.

xiii. Westwind Plaza (JV) Properties Ltd. – This property is the Goudy Library at 119-755 Goldstream Avenue. We have also included this property in the bylaw as this is a city initiated exemption. This property was fully exempted in 2016.

xiv. Habitat for Humanity - This property is located at 849 Orono. They are a not-for-profit organization and is a registered charity under the Income Tax Act of Canada. The property was fully exempted in 2016.

xv. Victoria Conservatory of Music – This property is located in the YM/YWCA Building and occupies unit #210-1314 Dumont Ave. The Society provides music activities and education for the residents of Langford. This property was fully exempted in 2016.

xvi. Victoria Association for Community Living – This property is located at 157-2745 Veterans Memorial Parkway. The Association provides support services to children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities, and to their families. The Association is a registered non-for-profit society.

xvii. Island Corridor Foundation – E&N Corridor on Vancouver Island. This property was not exempted in 2016; AND

That Council proceed to give Tax Exemption Bylaw No 1653, 2016 the first three readings at the Regular Council Meeting of September 19, 2016.

3. Monthly Approval of Accounts Payable – March to August, 2016 (Finance)

That Council approve the City of Langford disbursements from March to August 2016 as outlined in the Accounts Payable Report dated September 1, 2016.

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