Final 2012 annual report (low res) (3 44 mb)

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

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S T O N Y P L A I N , A L B E R T A , C A N A D A

TOWN OF STONY PLAIN2012 Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2012

Prepared by the Corporate Services Department and Corporate Communications

PRINTED IN CANADA ©2013 TOWN OF STONY PLAIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

TOWN OF STONY PLAIN 4905 - 51 Avenue Stony Plain, Alberta Canada T7Z 1Y1 T: 780.963.2151 F: 780.963.2197 E: [email protected] W: stonyplain.com Twitter: @TownStonyPlain

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financial statements

statistics (unaudited)

Message from the Mayor ........................................................................................1Message from the Chief Administrative Officer ............................................2Government Structure .............................................................................................3Vision, Mission and Core Values ..........................................................................3Organizational Chart ................................................................................................5Legislative Highlights ...............................................................................................6 Community Profile ....................................................................................................7Year in Review - Key Highlights and Major Achievements ...................11Financial Officers’ Report ....................................................................................35

Independent Auditors’ Report ............................................................................ 43Management’s Responsibility for Financial Reporting ............................ 44Financial Statements Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ....................................... 45 Consolidated Statement of Operations

and Accumulated Surplus ............................................................................... 46 Consolidated Statement of Changes In Net Financial Assets .......... 47 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ..................................................... 48 Consolidated Schedule of Equity in Tangible Capital Assets ........... 49 Consolidated Schedule of Property Taxes Levied ................................ 49 Consolidated Schedule of Government Transfers................................ 49 Consolidated Schedule of Sales and User Charges ............................... 50 Schedule of Golf Course Revenues and Expenditures ........................ 50 Consolidated Schedule of Segmented Information ............................ 51 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .......................................... 53

Net Financial Assets ...............................................................................................65Consolidated Expenses by Object 2008-2012 ............................................65Town of Stony Plain Consolidated Revenues by Object, Expenses by Function, Annual Surplus .........................................................66Taxation 2007 - 2012 ............................................................................................67Long Term Debt 2007 - 2012 ............................................................................69Consolidated Restricted Surplus 2007 - 2012 ...........................................70Consolidated Accumulated Surplus ................................................................71Consolidated Acquisition of Tangible Capital Assets ..............................71General Statistical Information .........................................................................72

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Message from the Mayor ........................................................................................1Message from the Chief Administrative Officer ............................................2Government Structure .............................................................................................3Vision, Mission and Core Values ..........................................................................3Organizational Chart ................................................................................................5Legislative Highlights ...............................................................................................6 Community Profile ....................................................................................................7Year in Review - Key Highlights and Major Achievements ...................11Financial Officers’ Report ....................................................................................35


On behalf of Stony Plain Town Council, I am pleased to present the Town of Stony Plain 2012 Annual Report.

It has been both a challenging and rewarding year, and we have much to be proud of. We witnessed a strong year of commercial growth and undertook a number of new and ongoing community and infrastructure projects.

Some highlights from 2012

• Commencing the $7-million Boulder Boulevard Reconstruction Project;• Starting the 28 Street/43 Avenue Expansion Project, which, when

complete, will provide convenient access to Highway 16A;• Launching the process of revising the Municipal Development Plan (MDP);• Approving the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan;• Making significant improvements to our residential

garbage and recycling program;• Unveiling two new murals, increasing the collection to 34;• Approving and implementing the Cultural Master Plan (CMP);• Opening the Stony Plain Rotary Spray Park;• Co-hosting the 2012 Alberta Winter Games with our regional partners;• Celebrating the Stony Plain Pool’s 40th birthday; and• Enhancing two-way communication with residents. The value of construction permits issued in 2012 totalled $57,673,619, up from $38,312,048 in 2011. There was significant development in the commercial sector (including the new 24-hour Freson Bros. Fresh Market, the Sawmill Restaurant and Atim Creek Centre), with commercial permit values of $17.3 million more than tripling those of 2011 ($5 million).

Stony Plain has been designated a priority growth area within the Capital Region, and the Town is well-positioned to handle what lies ahead. Although we face challenges in balancing the reality of limited resources with the delivery of services that our residents deserve and expect, it is always our first priority to provide a high quality of life for our growing community. Council and administration are committed to working together to identify and implement innovative solutions, even in the midst of change. Results from a recent External Communications Audit confirm that residents have a high-level of confidence in their local government and are generally satisfied with the quality of municipal services they receive.

This Annual Report is an important way to share the Town’s major accomplishments for the year - and some of its future goals and upcoming projects - with our residents, the business community, our partners in government, other stakeholders and the broader community. Through the audited financial statements, we also demonstrate the fiscal responsibility that we all take great pride in. Most of all, this Report speaks to the high level of service that is our prominent priority as your local government.

My heartfelt thanks go out to Council, Town Administration, our residents and the entire community for making 2012 another successful, positive and prosperous year for Stony Plain.

William Choy, Mayor

MESSAGE FROM THE

MAYOR

WILLIAM CHOYMayor, Town of Stony Plain

“Council and administration are

committed to working together to identify and

implement innovative solutions, even in the

midst of change.”

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THOMAS GOULDENChief Administrative Officer

The Town of Stony Plain consistently strives to improve and strengthen its service-levels in an efficient and effective manner. Part of this process includes transparency and accountability. As the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), I believe it is essential to help our citizenry better understand what its local government is all about and what it does – the services it delivers and the projects and initiatives undertaken – on a regular basis and to keep residents informed and up-to-date about how public resources are used, invested and safe-guarded.

The Annual Report is one such tool; it provides an assessment of the Town’s performance against measurable performance objectives, set in terms of service delivery agreements, identified targets in approved strategic plans and through the directives of Council.

Information in an annual report showcases specific accomplishments, provides an evaluation of the organization’s overall performance toward the attainment of corporate goals and objectives and helps identify opportunities for service improvements. Annual reports also provide a venue for the municipality to communicate the many successes of the corporation to the community and key stakeholders.

I would like to thank Council for its strong leadership and support. As mandated by the Alberta Municipal Government Act, Council plays a number of critical governance roles within the municipality, including a representative role to constituents, a policy-making role to provide direction for municipal operations and a stewardship role to ensure the financial integrity of the municipality and that appropriate policies are in place to implement the decisions of Council.

I also want to express my appreciation to each member of our Administration, whose dedication goes above-and-beyond the normal calls-of-duties that his or her work demands. It is my privilege to work with such a professional and dedicated team.

2012 was certainly an exciting year, and we look forward to what lies ahead in 2013 and beyond.

Thomas Goulden, Chief Administrative Officer

MESSAGE FROM THE

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

“ ...it is essential to help our citizenry better understand what its local government is all about and what it does... ”


VISION

AS OF MAY 14, 2012

Left to Right: Councillor Bruce Lloy, Councillor Dwight Ganske, Councillor Pat Hansard, Mayor William Choy, Councillor Judy Bennett, Councillor Robert Twerdoclib, Councillor Darren Badry

GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

TOWN COUNCIL The Town of Stony Plain provides a wide range of services to the community, including social and recreational programming, protective services, public infrastructure and utilities, household waste and recycling collection and other local services and programs.

The Town is governed by a seven-member Council, which is comprised of one mayor and six councillors, who are elected at-large by the public every four years. Governing in accordance with powers granted under various statutes of the Government of Alberta, Town Council is responsible for establishing policies and regulations, setting strategic priorities and passing annual budgets.

Council provides strategic direction to Administration through a variety of plans, bylaws, policies and other governance processes.

Town Council has one employee – the Town Manager, who serves as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Municipality. The Town Manager oversees approximately 90 staff, who carry out the day-to-day operations of the Organization.

The Organization is divided into several departments, which are headed by directors. These departments are split into various divisions, overseen by managers, officers or coordinators.

VISIONThe Town of Stony Plain is a strong, vibrant community that respects its heritage, embraces its present and is excited about its future.

According to the Alberta Municipal Government Act, the purpose of local government is:

• to provide good government;

• to provide services, facilities or other things that are necessary or desirable for all, or a part of, the municipality; and

• to maintain safe and viable communities.

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MISSION

VALUES

MISSIONThrough a strong belief in community involvement and leadership, we will:

• nurture and preserve pride in our heritage;

• provide excellent service and value through good governance; and

• maintain a strong sense of community, while embracing opportunities for growth that enhance our quality of life.

CORE VALUESAs people who care, we treat each other with respect and act with integrity by fostering:

• collaborative leadership;• safety;• innovation and creativity;• quality and excellence;• partnerships and alliances; and• recognition of achievement. Through these values, we are better able to learn, celebrate and dare to dream.

CORE STRATEGIES

SOCIAL EQUITYTo develop and maintain a community focused on creatively meeting the needs of residents, through the promotion of equality, wellbeing, safety, citizen participation and involvement

ECONOMIC VIABILITYTo promote economic security and equity through the efficient and innovative use of resources that considers the needs of current and future generations

CULTURAL VITALITYTo preserve our culture and heritage, while strengthening our sense of connectedness, by fostering community support, hospitality and harmony

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITYTo protect our natural resources and promote responsible consumption patterns that encourages living within our ecological limits

COMMITMENT TO GOOD GOVERNANCEThe Town of Stony Plain is committed to lead by example through the promotion of good government, strong values and partnerships, which will provide the residents of Stony Plain with quality services. The Town also endeavours to:

• investigate and pursue equitable shared services, enhancing regional co-operation and partnerships;

• provide sustainable municipal services throughout all departments on a daily basis;

• increase the Town’s profile in related political and professional organizations;

• continue to provide in-service leadership development opportunities for Council;

• develop a community volunteer leadership recruitment, development and recognition program; and

• continue an annual review of organizational structure and human resource capacity.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Town Council

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Corporate Communications

Economic DevelopmentCultural Development

Financial ServicesLegislative Services

Human Resource ServicesTechnology Services

Municipal Enforcement Services

PlanningEngineeringOperations

Community Programming

Community FacilitiesFire

Golf Course

Director of Corporate Services

Director of Planning and Infrastructure

Director of Community Services

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAMThe Senior Leadership Team is comprised of the Chief Administrative Officer, all Department Directors and the Corporate Communications Coordinator.

Left to right: K. Neill, Director of Community Services; J. Porteous, Director of Planning and Infrastructure; T. Goulden, Chief Administrative Officer; L. Frostad, Director of Corporate Services; R. Zacharias, Corporate Communications Coordinator

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JANUARY 9Town Personnel Policy

Council approved revisions to the Town Personnel Policy

FEBRUARY 27By-Election Date

Approved May 1, 2012 as the date for the By-Election

MARCH 12 Yellowhead Regional Library

Renewal of the Master Membership Agreement with Yellowhead Regional Library

MARCH 12 Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan

Accepted the Plan for information and directed Administration to prepare an Implementation Plan

MARCH 26 Sale of Public Lands to Alberta Transportation

Approved the sale of lands on the NW corner of 52 Avenue and 48 Street to facilitate widening of 48 Street

MARCH 26 Municipal Police Services Agreement

Entered into the Municipal Police Services Agreement for the period of April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2032

MAY 14Cultural Master Plan

Council accepted the Cultural Master Plan Final Report for information and directed Administration to prepare an Implementation Plan

JUNE 11Tri-Council Memorandum of Understanding

Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Parkland County and the City of Spruce Grove to guide the relationship and collaboration of the three municipalities

JUNE 25Tri-Regional Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Sustainability Initiatives and Planning

Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Sustainability Initiatives with the City of Spruce Grove and Parkland County

JUNE 25 Golf Course Maintenance Shop Construction Tender approval

Approved $1.9-million budget for construction of a new Golf Course Maintenance building

JUNE 25 Tri Leisure Centre Board Governance Review

Approval of Terms of Reference for a Governance Review of the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre

AUGUST 13 Animal Control Bylaw

Amended Animal Control Bylaw to add restricted animal definition tied to the vicious dog designation

AUGUST 13TLC Air-handling Unit

Approved purchase of an air-handling unit for the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre at a maximum cost of $338,250

NOVEMBER 26 Chief Administrative Officers Bylaw

Review and revision of the Chief Administrative Officer’s Bylaw

DECEMBER 10 2013 Operating/Capital Budget, Fees and Charges Schedule and Human Resources Plan

Approved these documents for 2013

LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS

Council provides appropriate policy and legislation for the operation of the Town of Stony Plain. The following highlights are only a portion of the legislative matters Council dealt with in 2012.


COMMUNITY PROFILE

Welcome to Stony Plain, Alberta – a gateway to the past, a portal to the future and a very pleasant place to be in the present. The more than 15,000 people who live here, together with the approximately 70,000 residents in surrounding areas serviced by the town and the thousands of visitors who visit every year, can attest to just how special this place is. Residents enjoy a high quality of life, with excellent services, programs, amenities and attractions.

Located just 17 kilometres west of Edmonton – Alberta’s capital city, Stony Plain is easily accessible from provincial Highways 16 and 16A and perfectly situated for commutes to and from Edmonton’s West End. The municipality covers an area of approximately 3,561 hectares.

OUR HERITAGEStony Plain has a rich heritage, with many fascinating stories entrenched in its past. Settlers arrived in the area in 1881; the first homestead belonged to John L. McDonald, whose settlement would later become the original town-site, located two miles south

of present-day Stony Plain. The area was known as Dog Rump Creek until 1892, when its name was changed to Stony Plain. In 1906, the railway came through the area. One year later, Israel Umbach, Stony Plain’s first sheriff and overseer, set a Canadian precedent when he chained a locomotive to the tracks, forcing the Canadian Northern Railway Company to pay its outstanding taxes. Stony Plain was officially incorporated as a village in 1907 and as a town on Dec. 10, 1908. The community celebrated its Centennial in 2008.

Since its launch in 1989, the Town’s murals collection has helped keep Stony Plain’s heritage alive. Displayed on buildings throughout the community, the 34 (and growing) outdoor paintings, designed by artists from across Canada, attract thousands of tourists each year.

FEATURESSome of the community’s many features:

• excellent location• parks and designated

open green-spaces• abundance of recreational facilities• arts, cultural and heritage amenities• robust and affordable commercial

development opportunities• extensive interlinking trail network• full-service library• 18-hole championship golf course• active downtown core, with unique

shops and services

QUICK FACTS

POPULATION: 15,051(as of May 2011 – Federal Census) Increase of 21.7 per cent since 2006

AVERAGE AGEMedian Age: 37.7 81 per cent aged 15 or older

Source: 2011 Federal Census


OUR COMMUNITYCulture and community have always been integral to life here. Settlers worked together to build the town, and residents foster that same spirit of innovation today, through a host of cultural activities, sporting events, social functions, markets and festivals.

The heart of the community is its downtown core; traditional lampposts and old-style shop-fronts pay homage to the past. Historic Main Street, and the surrounding area, is a hub of activity: locals meet and chat on sidewalks; friends connect in quaint cafés; and visitors stroll through town, enjoying glimpses of a bygone era. One-of-a-kind shops, galleries, independent boutique stores and charming restaurants line the street, while fresh produce, home-made goodies and hand-made crafts are sold at two busy farmers’ markets.

Stony Plain is populated with artists, poets, historians, storytellers and musicians. This wonderfully rich cultural mix unites the community. You see it on the streets, hear it in conversations and experience it everywhere. The place pulses with life.

With beautiful Parkland County surrounding Stony Plain, opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation are endless. Whatever your bliss – golfing, hiking, fishing, sailing, paddling, horseback riding or simply relaxing – you can find it nearby - not that you ever need to leave Stony Plain to explore the great outdoors. The Town’s parks, green-spaces and more than 25 kilometres of asphalt trails make it possible to enjoy nature right here.

Quality education is provided through seven public and private schools and a community college. The community boasts a local RCMP detachment, an active Fire Department, a public hospital and a Provincial court house. Stony Plain’s many impressive, well-maintained recreational facilities contribute to residents’ overall well-being.

QUICK FACTSArea: 35.61 square km Elevation: 766.3 metres (2,514 feet)

CLIMATEAverage Daily Temperature: January: -11.7 C July: 16.5 C

Average Annual Precipitation: 536 mm

Average Annual Wind Speed: 10.6 NW

Source: Environment Canada

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ECONOMIC CONDITION AND OUTLOOKStony Plain’s proximity to Edmonton, coupled with its outstanding quality of life, helps attract and retain a wide range of small businesses, light-manufacturing industries and government services to the community. Businesses within Stony Plain provide a broad range of products and services to consumers / clients – locally, provincially, nationally and in the global marketplace.

Historic Main Street, in the heart of downtown Stony Plain, features commercial banks and professional services; unique retail shopping; independent businesses and boutique stores; and original restaurants. The community also attracts chain retailers and dining establishments.

The North and South Business Parks are zoned for commercial and light-industrial use and are suitable for all types of business – from manufacturing to service industries. A unique feature of both business parks is the large supply of untreated water available for specialized uses. This, coupled with competitive pricing on lots and land parcels, makes Stony Plain a prime location for new and expanding businesses.

Major resources in Stony Plain and the Tri-Municipal Region include coal, cement, sand, gravel, petroleum and natural gas, fish and agriculture. Stony Plain also has a thriving tourism industry, many recreation and leisure amenities and an emerging arts and cultural scene.

The Town’s growth is spurred by its location and its accessibility to major markets and transportation links. Stony Plain has experienced tremendous residential growth in the last more than 10 years; more commercial and industrial development is required in order to ensure balanced growth and to expand the property tax base in the years to come.

LABOUR FORCEStony Plain is blessed with a low unemployment rate – less than four per cent – and less than the provincial and national averages of 4.5 and 7.4 per cent respectively. Its people are diverse, educated, involved and active. Twenty-five per cent of the labour force works in Stony Plain. Nearly one quarter have a college diploma or specialized certificate, while nine per cent have a Bachelor’s Degree or greater. All this leads to an affluent community, with an average family income of $69,164 per year - $5,176 higher than the provincial average.

QUICK FACTS

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION – NEW BUILDING PERMITS(houses, duplexes, townhouses, apartments)

2012: 177 2011: 124 Source: Town of Stony Plain. Numbers unaudited.

BUILDING / DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION VALUES

Residential 2012: $36,103,619 2011: $28,162,360

Commercial 2012: $17,350,000 2011: $5,010,000

Industrial 2012: $4,220,000 2011: $1,689,688

Institutional 2012: $0.00 2011: $3,450,000

Total 2012: $57,673,619 2011: $38,312,048

Alterations and Additions (residential, commercial, industrial, institutional): 2012: $9,845,939 2011: $6,308,152

(Source: Town of Stony Plain. Numbers unaudited.)

Median Single-family Dwelling Sale Price 2012: $350,000

(Source: REALTORS© Association of Edmonton)


DEMOGRAPHICSThe Government of Canada conducted a federal census in 2011. As of May 2011, the official population of Stony Plain was 15,051 – up 21.74 per cent from 2006 (the year the last federal census was completed), compared to the national average growth-rate of 5.9 per cent during this same time period. The Town uses official census data to access provincial and federal grant-funding. An accurate population number helps Council make informed decisions that strengthen Town services and programs and that benefit the community overall.

Growth in Stony Plain was slow during the first half of the 1900s; by the late 1960s, the population was slightly more than 1,600. The community experienced tremendous growth in the 1970s, with an average annual growth rate of more than 10 per cent, followed by 15 years of modest growth. During the boom-era between 2005 and 2010, Stony Plain faced explosive growth.

The population has increased by nearly 57 per cent in the last decade (since 2011). The community has grown exponentially since 1989, and there are no signs of that progress slowing down. Stony Plain has been identified as a priority growth area within the Capital Region for the next 20 years. The population is expected to more-than-double by 2032; therefore, wise planning is paramount to accommodate this growth.

QUICK FACTSMale: 7,335 Female: 7,715 Source: 2011 Federal Census

AGE/SEX DEMOGRAPHICSMedian Age: 37.7 Percentage of Population Aged 15 and Older: 81

0-910-14

15-1920-34

35-4950-64

65-7980-84

85+940925

510475

540525

15901520

14851570

13701025

665845

145190

20090

Male Female

Source: 2011 Federal Census

15,051*

14,177^

POPULATION GROWTH (1996 - 2012)* indicates Federal Census ^ indicates Municipal Census

2011

2010

2006

2003

2001

1996

1992

1989

10,544^

9,589*

8,274*

7,226*

6,427*

Sources: Federal and Municipal Census Data

12,363*

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2012 YEAR-IN-REVIEW KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

NEW COUNCIL FORMEDStony Plain citizens headed to the polls for a by-election in May 2012 to elect their next Mayor and one additional member of Council. The two seats became vacant after former Mayor Ken Lemke and then-Councillor William Choy stepped down from office. Lemke relinquished his seat in February after a 17.5-year-run on Council (four-and-a-half of which he served as Mayor) to run as the local candidate for the Conservative Party in the 2012 provincial election.

Choy, who was Acting Mayor after Lemke left, resigned approximately one month later to run for Mayor. Choy was elected; and Bruce Lloy, a long-term resident and local REALTOR®, won the open Councillor seat. Unfortunately, voter turnout was low: out of approximately 11,000 eligible voters, only 2,264 (20.58 per cent) cast their ballots, down from the number of constituents who voted in the 2010 and 2007 general elections – 2.65 and 9.89 per cent respectively. Choy and Lloy were formally sworn into office on May 14. With a recent change in provincial legislation, municipal elections in Alberta will be held every four years, on the third Monday in October; the next general election is on Mon., Oct. 21, 2013.

WIPE OUT WASTEThe Town made significant improvements to its Solid Waste Management Program in 2012. The intent is to reduce waste at the source, boost recycling and work towards an 80 per cent diversion rate from landfills by 2022 – a goal set by the Capital Region Waste Minimization Advisory Committee.

The following changes came into effect in April, following an extensive four-month public awareness and communications campaign:

• household garbage collected every two weeks instead of once a week;

• weekly collection reduced from five to four days (no Monday collection);

• automated waste pick-up;• each household received one 65-gallon Waste Cart;• amount of household trash collected reduced to contents

within the Waste Cart (no additional garbage picked up);• Organicarts collected all-year-round (every week from

mid-April to mid-October and every two weeks from mid-October to mid-April); and

• Blue Bag(s) Recycling continued to be picked up every two weeks; no limit to the number of Blue Bags, provided they contain only approved items.

The Town also provided each household that pays for waste / recycling collection services with a complimentary Kitchen Catcher to use for food scraps and to encourage greater use of the Organicart. In fall, Council amended the Solid Waste Management Program slightly to accommodate larger properties and institutions. The combination of these initiatives will help reduce waste at the source, boost recycling and divert the amount of household garbage destined for landfills. Since the launch of the program, there has been a significant decrease in the amount of household waste produced (see statistics on page 27).

More information is available at wipeoutwaste.ca.Wipe Out Waste

WipeOutWaste.ca

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MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - “UNIQUELY STONY PLAIN”In 2012, the Town began its most ambitious long-range planning effort in years: revising the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). The Town is mandated by the Province to have an MDP, which establishes the vision for the community, outlines policies and principles to accommodate growth responsibly and provides direction for managing development.

For the Plan to be effective, everyone who cares about the future of Stony Plain needs to have a chance to provide input into its development. In late-fall of 2012, the Town hosted a series of public conversations and discussions about important issues facing neighbourhoods expected to undergo significant change(s) in the next 20 years. Residents were asked to share their perspectives on what gives these neighbourhoods their unique identities — the type and style of architecture; buildings and new development; land use; amenities; parks, trails and green-spaces; heritage; connectivity; and other aspects they believe should be preserved or included in future development.

These meetings built on seven community parties the Town hosted in various neighbourhoods throughout the summer. These well-attended events gave residents an informal opportunity to socialize with their neighbours, to provide input on what they like about Stony Plain and to share their ideas, opinions, hopes and dreams for the community’s future.

The Town drafted a vision statement, based — in part, on public input provided at these parties. The statement was not drafted lightly, nor does it represent the ideas and ambitions of a narrow few; it is the result of months of consultation and input from hundreds of stakeholders. The vision will form part of the new MDP/CSP, which will be completed in 2013.

For more information, visit uniquelystonyplain.ca.

ABOUT THE MDP & CSPLast revised in 2005, the Town’s MDP incorporates a holistic approach, balancing land use priorities with cultural, social, environmental and economic dimensions of the community — in order to achieve long-term prosperity for present and future residents. While the Plan addresses issues pertaining to land use, it also considers key matters pertaining to sustainability and quality of life. In 2007, Council adopted the Community Sustainability Plan (CSP), a three-year strategy with key action steps in four specific areas. This Plan expired in 2010 and is being updated and integrated into the revised MDP. The new MDP/CSP will be brought to the Capital Region Board and Council in 2013.

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INTERNAL DEPARTMENT NAME CHANGESThe Town renamed two of its internal departments to more accurately reflect the responsibilities these areas have and the services they deliver. The name of the Finance and Administration Department was changed to Corporate Services, while the previously named Corporate Services Department was retitled as Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. There was also a division name change within the new Corporate Services Department: Administrative Services is now Legislative Services. These changes align with best practices in local government.

In most municipalities, Corporate Services refers to those departments that provide services to the rest of the organization and typically contain the finance, legal, human resources and information technology divisions. Previously, Corporate Services was the name of the department that included the Town Manager’s Office, Corporate Communications, Economic Development, Cultural Development and the Executive Assistant to the Town Manager, Mayor and Council. These areas are now within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

MEMORANDUM TO GUIDE COLLABORATION BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIESTo enhance working relationships within the Tri-Municipal Region, the Town signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Spruce Grove and Parkland County in 2012. The MoU provides the Tri-Municipal Council with a regular discussion forum to share and discuss Tri-Municipal projects, opportunities and ideas. Comprised of the three Councils and their Chief Administrative Officers, the Tri-Municipal Council had, in the past, traditionally met on an informal basis – thrice annually – but decided everyone would benefit from a more structured approach.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS A/V SYSTEM UPGRADEThe Town replaced the audio/video system in Council Chambers in 2012. The cost of the $43,572 upgrade was sourced from the Town’s Technology and General Government Reserves. These enhancements not only extend the life of the audio/video system and greatly improve sound quality in the room (with new microphones for each member of Council, Administration and public presenters), they also increase flexibility for covering Council meetings. The new system will easily accommodate future expansion of live web-streaming and recorded video and audio broadcasts for the Town’s website and Social Media platforms and will provide rapid retrieval of information from meetings. It will enhance records management of discussions and decisions made at meetings.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND LOST-TIMELost-time Incidents: 5 Days Lost: 14 First Aid-related Injuries: 20 Frequency Rate: 4.6% Severity Rate: 12.8%

Source: Town of Stony Plain. Numbers unaudited.


48 STREET UPGRADE SUSPENDEDThe Government of Alberta (GOA) announced in spring that upgrading of the Fifth Meridian (48 Street) would not continue in 2012; the project was also removed from Alberta Transportation’s (AT) tentative three-year projects plan. As 48 Street is part of a provincial highway, the responsibility for maintaining it belongs to the GOA. In 2009, AT added the much-needed improvements to its three-year plan. In preparation, the Town completed $3 million worth of underground infrastructure upgrades. AT started work on 48 Street in late-summer 2010, and Phase I (from Highway 16A to the Canadian National Railway tracks) was completed in late-fall of 2011. At press time, AT had not provided any formal notification on the status of this project to the Town, which has dialogued with the Province about this issue for many years and will continue to do so until the work is fully completed.

LED STREETLIGHTS OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENTIn 2012, FortisAlberta conducted a year-long operational assessment of LED street lighting in town; Stony Plain was one of three Alberta communities selected by FortisAlberta and the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) for this project, which launched in 2011. The public was provided opportunity to submit feedback through a survey – online and through the local print media. Results of the assessments of 87 LED lights installed in various neighbourhoods throughout town will be presented to Council in 2013.

DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENTIn 2012, the Town focused on raising awareness about the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. Council adopted Phase I – the Main Street Streetscape Plan – of the 20-year Plan in 2011. Founded on the 2009 Downtown Design Charrette Report, this three- to five-year initiative focuses on proposed underground infrastructure and streetscape improvements to 50 Street.

In 2012, the Town used the Plan as a general communications tool, distributing it to key stakeholders, in order to generate discussion and garner feedback from downtown businesses, area residents, potential investors and the general public. The Main Street Streetscape Plan is intended to guide future improvements to downtown Stony Plain. The project is on hold until the status of 48 Street upgrading is determined and confirmed. Read or download a copy of the Plan at stonyplain.com.


NEW MURALS Two new murals were added to the Town’s outdoor public art collection in 2013, bringing its total inventory to 34. “The Book,” on the exterior of the building that houses the Stony Plain Public Library, celebrates literacy, lifelong learning and the invaluable contributions the Library has made to the community over the past more-than 65 years. A 480-square-foot free-standing mural, unveiled at Heritage Park - in conjunction with the United Nations’ International Year of the Co-operatives, depicts how local co-operatives have enriched life in Stony Plain. Watch for an updated Town of Stony Plain Official Murals’ Guide coming in 2013.

CULTURAL MASTER PLANCouncil approved the Town’s first-ever Cultural Master Plan (CMP) on May 14, 2012. Intended to help shape the cultural development of the community over the next decade, the Plan was developed, in part, with feedback from extensive public input, culminating in a total of 24 recommended actions for several key areas. Implementation started in fall, with the formation of a Community Cultural Roundtable. Comprised of representation from key local cultural stakeholders, the group has a mandate to mobilize the necessary resources to carry out the action steps outlined in the Plan and to support ongoing cultural development in the community. Long-term cultural planning is an integrated approach to local cultural development in a way that includes culture in planning, economic development and communication agendas. Council approved funding for a new Cultural Development Officer position for 2013; this staff member will help guide the implementation of the CMP.

WILLOW PARK NATURAL AREA ENHANCEMENTSThe Town completed Phase III of the Willow Park Natural Area Revitalization Project — a $40,000 venture of carefully planned treatments to preserve biodiversity within this wildland/urban interface. Thanks to a $15,000 grant from TD Green Streets, the Town designed and installed 13 attractive interpretive trail signs throughout the area in 2012. The signs provide awareness about biodiversity within the Willow Park Natural Area.

MUNICIPAL HISTORIC DESIGNATION – ORIGINAL TOWN SITE Council designated a portion of a local farm and farmhouse as a Historic Resource; the land was the original Stony Plain town-site (from 1892 to 1906). A log house was built on the property in 1892 (moved from the present-day town-site in 1908). The current owners intend to restore the house to its original condition and to make other improvements to the site. Jack Schram, the owners’ ancestor, bought the original town-site in 1925 and built a farmhouse on it in three years later. The site and house, which represent a typical farm from that era, have been in the family for five generations.

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GRAND OPENING: STONY PLAIN ROTARY SPRAY PARKOfficially opened to the public with a formal celebration on Aug. 11, the $585,250 Stony Plain Rotary Spray Park boasts 27 unique water structures. The Rotary Club of Stony Plain contributed $100,000 to the project, along with $125,000 in grant-funding that Club received from the Province. Additional funding was sourced from the Town’s Recreation Reserve ($268,000) and from part of a provincial grant from the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) ($93,250). Construction on the park began in 2011 and was completed in the summer of 2012.

PARKS AND TRAILSThe Town invested $65,189 in its public trail system in 2012. Several new asphalt trails were constructed or expanded:

• a 400-metre link from Memorial Composite High School to Westerra;

• a 65-metre trail along the north side of 44 Avenue, in the South Business Park; and

• a 240-metre trail extension along the north edge of 79 Avenue (Highway #628), from Willow Wood Lane to the existing trail on 79 Avenue, close to High Park. This new trail provides access from Willow Park to the Willow Park Natural Area.

The Town is working to ensure developers include trails and parks in their plans and that trails are added in neighbourhoods where they are lacking. More solar lights were purchased for community parks and at various locations along public trails, and these will be installed in 2013. A local dog kennel business donated the construction and installation of a new shelter at the Umbach Off-leash Dog Park in 2012.

JAPANESE TWINNING PROGRAM2012 marked the 27th anniversary of the Town of Stony Plain’s sister relationship with the Town of Shikaoi, located in the Hokkaido district of Japan. It also marked 32 years of the Alberta-Hokkaido twinning program. Since 1985, more than 2,000 residents from both towns have traveled to each other’s communities, nurturing the international friendships that have blossomed over the past nearly three decades. Adult and youth delegations travelled to Shikaoi in 2012 – in May and July, respectively. Sixty-five Grade 10 students, accompanied by nine chaperones, from Shikaoi visited Stony Plain in October and were hosted by local families.

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SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS AND EVENTSThe Town hosted or partnered with community groups and organizations to organize, co-plan or help promote many successful events in 2012, including:

• Alberta Winter Games• Stony Plain-Kinsmen Farmers’

Day and Rodeo Exhibition; • Blueberry Bluegrass Festival; • Cowboy Poetry and Music

Gathering; • Great White North Triathlon; • Canada Day Celebrations; • National Aboriginal Day; • Arbour Day;

• Remembrance Day Service; • Rotary Run for Life; • Pioneer Days and Harvest

Festival; • Outdoor Movie-in-the-Park; • Mini-Monster Bash

(Hallowe’en); • Festival of Trees;• Christmas Light-up; and • Family Fest

(New Year’s Eve Festival).

ALBERTA WINTER GAMESThe Tri-Municipal Region hosted the 2012 Alberta Winter Games in February. The Games allowed the three communities to showcase the region, strengthen partnerships and demonstrate volunteerism and cooperation, while the economic spin-off benefited many local businesses. The Town is proud to have been a part of this event and congratulates everyone involved – athletes, coaches, trainers, officials, parents, spectators, the hundreds of volunteers and the board of directors – for making this event such a tremendous success.

COMMUNITY STREET MARKETThe first-annual Community Street Market attracted a large crowd. The Town partnered with One Man’s Treasure to host this event. The Community Street Market is scheduled to run twice in 2013.

RICK HANSEN RELAYTwenty-five years after Rick Hansen travelled across the country as part of his two-year Man in Motion World Tour, his message of hope and inspiration returned to Stony Plain in 2012 on Day 205 of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay. Stony Plain was one of 600 communities across Canada that welcomed the Relay – a nine-month journey that began in NFLD in August 2011 and wrapped up in Vancouver, BC in May 2012.

COMMUNITY GARDENThe Growing Our Community – Family Garden Project returned for its third consecutive year in 2012. A collaborative venture between the Town, Alberta Parenting for the Future (APFA) and the Stony Plain Multicultural Centre, the garden promotes self-reliance, physical activity and social interaction, enhancing the quality of life for all who participate. In 2012, all 60 plots - 20 more than the number of plots offered in 2011 - were reserved well-in-advance of the growing season.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMSRecord attendance in the Town’s 2012 children’s summer programs confirms the need and demand for this service. The number of registrations for Play Daze — week-long camps designed for children between the ages of five and 11 — increased by 24.1 per cent from 2011.

The Town offered its second year of Play’s Cool, a new program designed specifically for children ages three and four. Sixty-nine children enrolled in the program in 2012 - down 18 from the previous year. Activity leaders were out-and-about at community parks and playgrounds throughout the summer, engaging with youth in the Play Around Town program.

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STONY PLAIN PUBLIC LIBRARYBy working with various community partners, the Stony Plain Public Library offered more than 600 programs in 2012 for more than 6,500 residents of Stony Plain and surrounding areas.

More than 221,310 items were signed out in 2011 - an increase of five per cent from 2011. Children’s books saw the biggest jump in circulation, due, in part, to the large number of participants in the annual Summer Reading Program. Three-hundred-and-sixty-three children read a combined more than 150,000 minutes in July and August. To recognize this accomplishment, the Rotary Club of Stony Plain donated $2,000 to literacy and reading programs in Mexico and Malawi. The Library’s success can be largely attributed to the committed staff and the 128 volunteers who pitched in more than 3,600 hours of service (up from 79 volunteers and 3,000 service hours in 2011). Local businesses, service clubs, community organizations and residents donated $7,000 to the Library in 2012.

For more information, visit stonyplainlibrary.org.

STONY PLAIN PUBLIC OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLThe Stony Plain Public Outdoor Swimming Pool celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2012. To celebrate, the Town hosted a public birthday bash in August, in conjunction with the Grand Opening of the Stony Plain Rotary Spray Park. Pool staff taught swimming lessons to 1,384 participants in July and August – up by almost 200 from 2011 – and to 678 students (down from nearly 750 in 2011) from local schools in May and June. The Pool earned the 2012 Lifesaving Society Alberta/NWT Branch Class 6 Affiliate Member Recognition Award, presented to the affiliate member operating only one outdoor (seasonal) facility and accumulating the highest point-total in conducting Lifesaving Programs during a calendar year. This is the third Lifesaving Society award the facility has received in the last four years.

In November, Council approved an increase to the Pool’s Capital Budget, thanks to $250,000 in additional funding from a grant received from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) – a new program administered by the Government of Canada. The Town received the maximum funding permitted through this program. The grant money will be used to offset costs of the Pool Enhancement Project, an $868,429, three-phase initiative that includes shed renovations and additions and enhancements to the building, including additional changing rooms and a concession stand. Construction of Phase III is expected to be completed in 2013.


STONY PLAIN PUBLIC GOLF COURSEThe 100-year-flood in July had a detrimental effect on Golf Course operations, revenues and its bottom-line in 2012. The Town continues to identify and evaluate options to minimize the impact of flooding on the course in the future. The Golf Course operated its popular and successful Junior Golf Program again in 2012. The program averages between 200 and 250 participants each year.

Construction of a new 9,360 square-foot maintenance building, located along the north-west section of the course - adjacent to a commercial district and serviced by a major artery along Golf Course Road, started in fall. The much-needed new facility will replace the existing shack, which has been used since the Golf Course started operating in 1983. The design aligns with the Town’s architectural guidelines, complementing the architecture of the Town Office, Fire Hall and the new buildings at Heritage Park. Funding for the approximately $1.9-million project, which will be completed in 2013, is sourced from debenture borrowing.

In December, Council approved the Fees and Charges for 2013: while there will be slight increase in season’s passes, rates will stay the same for use of greens, the driving range, cart rentals, game passes and locker storage rentals. The Golf Course fairways, greens and rough are converted into cross-country ski trails in winter; there is no charge to use the trails.

For more information, visit stonyplaingolf.ca.

STONY PLAIN GOLF COURSE – JUNIOR PROGRAM 2012 2011 2010 223 200 280

Source: Stony Plain Public Golf Course. Numbers unaudited.

HANDIBUS SERVICEThe Town of Stony Plain’s Handibus service is designed to help meet the mobility and transportation needs of seniors (65 and older) and residents with physical or cognitive disabilities. Priority service is for medical appointments. Trips for shopping and entertainment are scheduled accordingly. The fleet consists of one 16-passenger Handibus and a handivan. The number of single and group trips completed in 2012 decreased by 133 – or 4.5 per cent – from 2011.

STONY PLAIN HANDIBUS 2012 2011 2010

Singles 2,815 2,948 2,911

Group Trips 779 862 801

Total Kms 29,344.4 30,491.2 28,819.9

Average Route (kms) 10.42 10.34 9.90 (based on mileage divided by single riders only)


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WELLNESS PARK: OUTDOOR GREEN GYM The Rotary Club of Parkland After Dark presented Council with a cheque for $20,000 for the planning and construction of an outdoor Green Gym - a Wellness / Fitness Park - in Stony Plain. The Town supplied the capital funds required for the project, and in 2012, the Club provided the first of three payments to reimburse the Town for funds expended on this initiative. The new public facility will be located south of 44 Avenue, west of Whispering Waters Creek, adjacent to the playground.

TRANSALTA TRI LEISURE CENTRE: 10TH ANNIVERSARY2012 marked the 10th anniversary of the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre (TLC); formal festivities took place in June. Located in Spruce Grove, the facility is jointly owned by the Town, the City of Spruce Grove and Parkland County. The TLC serves more than 70,000 residents in the Tri-Municipal Region and thousands of people who visit the area each year. For the past decade, TransAlta has been the naming sponsor of the facility, in exchange for essential sponsorship dollars. In 2012, TransAlta renewed its sponsorship to the TLC with a 10-year commitment and $1.9-million investment.

For more information, visit trileisure.com.

HERITAGE PARK PAVILION ACOUSTIC PANEL PROJECTThe Town installed a new audio system inside the Heritage Park Pavilion in 2012. Funds for the $57,519 upgrades were derived from the Town’s Heritage Park Capital Reserve.

PLAYGROUNDS AND SPORTS FIELDSA new public playground was installed in Westerra Stage 12 in 2012; the Town will take over this playground from the developer after the neighbourhood is completed. A warming track was developed near baseball diamond #3 at the sports field north of Heritage Estates.

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PROTECTIVE SERVICES

STONY PLAIN FIRE DEPARTMENTComprised of three full-time staff and a contingent of more than 40 volunteer firefighters, the Stony Plain Fire Department is the first responder for Stony Plain and Fire District No. 3 in Parkland County. The Department was dispatched to 434 calls in Stony Plain and Parkland County – 207 and 227, respectively - in 2012. It ran its annual volunteer firefighter recruitment drive in fall and provided regular training to its existing force every Monday evening.

• explore regionalization of fire services with all stakeholders;

• create comprehensive Operating Guidelines for all services that the Department offers, each with clear policy statements and procedures specific to the Department.;

• establish, in policy, training standards for all services;

• implement regular system of fire safety inspections of all public occupancies;

• implement a Working Smoke Alarm program;

• develop succession plan to ensure continuity;

• remain primarily a volunteer fire department with some full-time staff; three full-time firefighters will be hired over the next three years: two in 2013 and one in 2015 (one position will be a prevention officer);

• review NFPA Standards that may be relevant to determine if all, or any part of, the applicable standards are appropriate for adoption; and

• research and adopt Fire Sprinkler bylaws for all new development.

HOURS OF TRAINING 2012 2011 2010 2009

Weekly in-house 2,573 2,416 2,201 2,138

Certificate courses 1,200 1,536 1,324 832

Source: Town of Stony Plain Fire Department. Numbers unaudited.

EMERGENCY CALLS 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Town 207 217 201 197 186

County 227 215 203 255 226

Total 434 432 404 452 412


EMERGENCY RESPONSE HOURS 2012 2011 2010 2009

Firefighting Hours

Town 247 226 224 218

County 335 254 298 358

Total 582 480 522 576

Firefighter hours

Town 2,506 2,185 1,756 1,765

County 3,668 2,774 3,018 3,227

Total 6,174 4,959 4,774 4,992


FIRE PREVENTION 2012 2011 2010 2009

Hall Tours 39 29 34 41

Children 723 473 614 620

Adults 366 217 263 543


FIREFIGHTERS’ YEARS OF SERVICE 2012 2011 2010 2009

10+ 22 22 18 22

5-9 3 5 9 8

0-4 18 15 16 13

Average 11.4 10.7 10.4 10.4


FIRE SERVICES OPERATIONAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION REPORT In November, Council accepted the Stony Plain Fire Services Operational Plan Implementation Report, as prepared by FireWise Consulting. The Report makes several recommendations:

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MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT SERVICES - INCIDENTSJan. 1 to Dec. 31 (2012, 2011, 2010) July 1 to Dec. 31 (2009)

2012 2011 2010 2009

Animal Bylaw / Animal Protection Act 342 299 382 75

Assistance to Fire Department/ 145 141 107 20 RCMP / Other Agencies

Business Licence Complaint 22 11 5 3

Noise Bylaw 47 18 33 6

Nuisance Bylaw 129 102 121 18

Public Behaviour 13 20 16 4

Snow Removal Complaint 71 73 8 N/A

Traffic Bylaw / Traffic Control Act 332 327 343 71

Environment Protection Act 23 20 14 2

Gaming and Liquor Act 2 5 5 N/A

Other 41 57 25 9

Total 1,167 1,073 1,059 202


REVISIONS TO ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW Council approved revisions to the Town’s Animal Control Bylaw, which gives Municipal Enforcement Services greater discernment when determining the suitability of confinement for vicious dogs. The rewritten Bylaw stipulates that an owner of a vicious dog must post a sign at the entrance to his or her property. It also reflects the correct title of the officers and updated fine amounts for violations.

MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT SERVICESIn 2012, the Town added an administrative position to provide support to the Town’s Community Peace Officers (CPOs). The Clerk’s office, which serves as residents’ initial point-of-contact with Municipal Enforcement Services, creates records and dispatches files to CPOs. Duties include gathering statistics, providing support in the preparation of reports, assisting with court-related duties (such as compiling legal documents and court briefs) and providing attendance at court when necessary. The Town also launched one central phone number that residents can call to access Municipal Enforcement Services.

Appointed by Alberta’s Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security to enforce specific municipal and provincial legislation under the Peace Officer Act, CPOs enforce Town bylaws and legislation pertaining to traffic control; animal control and protection; licencing; noise; the environment; and gaming and liquor. They also provide public education about legislation and safety.

The Town conducted a thorough internal review of Municipal Enforcement Services Management in 2012, focusing on four key areas:

• Relevance of the Municipal Enforcement Business Plan (2011 - 2013);

• Enforcement Philosophy;• Physical Location of the Service; and• Organizational Structure and Supervision.The Report, which Council accepted in June, includes 10 recommendations and a proposed timeline for implementation.

INCREASED POLICINGCouncil added one new RCMP position in the budget in 2012 and approved the addition of one new officer for 2013. The Town contracts the RCMP to deliver local policing services and provides the local detachment with a contingent of civilian administrative staff, which the Town employs. The RCMP is Canada’s national police service, providing federal law enforcement services in detachments across the country.

POSITIVE TICKETING PROGRAMRiding on the success of its pilot project in 2011, the Town, together with its neighbouring municipalities and corporate sponsors, brought back the Positive Ticketing Program in 2012. This proactive initiative helps establish and nurture trusting relationships and communication between local authorities, young people, area businesses and residents. The intent is to foster good citizenship by reinforcing positive behaviours and decision-making skills. Residents ‘caught’ engaging in positive behaviours, demonstrating community pride or practicing personal safety were issued ‘citations’ — vouchers redeemable for recreational activities, goods and services from local businesses. Municipal Enforcement Services distributed 650 ‘tickets’ – up 50 from 2011 – throughout the length of the project. A joint-venture between the three municipalities, the Positive Ticketing Program is spearheaded by a local committee, comprised of representation from each municipality, the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP, Stony Plain Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and the Community Policing Advisory Committee.


PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURENew building permit values in Stony Plain totalled $57,673,619 in 2012, nearly doubling the values of $38,312,048 reached in 2011. This impressive increase is largely attributed to significant construction in the commercial sector, with values jumping from $5 million in 2011 to more than $17.3 million in 2012. In addition, there were 53 more new housing starts in 2012 than there were in 2011 – 177 and 124 respectively. Most notable is the increase of semi-detached dwelling units; the Town issued 74 permits for this type of dwelling in 2012, compared to just 23 in 2011.

New Building Permit Values

Year Housing Starts Residential Commercial Industrial Institutional Total Permit Value

2012 177 $36,103,619 $17,350,000 $4,220,000 – $57,673,619

2011 124 $28,162,360 $5,010,000 $1,689,688 $3,450,000 $38,312,048

2010 135 $27,037,339 $2,150,000 $2,125,000 – $31,312,339

2009 89 $22,497,902 $3,173,351 $4,048,400 $21,000,000 $50,719,653

2008 238 $60,857,093 $5,800,000 $4,962,400 $3,075,000 $74,694,493


Commercial, Industrial and Institutional

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Commercial $17,350,000 $5,010,000 $2,150,000 $3,173,351 $5,800,00

Industrial $4,220,000 $1,689,688 $2,125,000 $4,048,400 $4,962,400

Institutional – $3,450,000 – $21,000,000 $3,075,000


COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTThere was a more than 246 per cent increase in commercial development values in 2012 from 2011. In the North Industrial Park, 17 lots of varying sizes were opened for industrial/commercial development. Several exciting commercial developments were completed, or nearly completed, in 2012.

MAJOR LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS IN 2012: Freson Bros. IGA Grocery Store: $7 million

Sawmill Restaurant: $2 million

West Parkland Gas Co-op: $2 million

Atim Creek Centre: $1.58 million

Lake Westerra (residential): $9.8 million

Willow Park (residential): $8.4 million

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTStony Plain continued to experience strong residential growth in 2012. Development started on the west side of town, while a variety of new housing-types is going up in Westerra, Silverstone, South Creek, Willow Park and Genesis-on-the-Lakes. The Town issued 177 permits for new housing starts in 2012, with a total construction value of $36,103,619 – the highest value since 2008 – and up from 124 ($28,162,360) in 2011.

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$28,162,360

$27,037,339

$22,497,902

$60,857,093

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2009

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2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Residential 239 229 261 219 220

Commercial 31 31 24 18 23

Industrial 11 8 5 7 4

Institutional 3 3 5 4 4

Parks / Recreation 5 0 2 0 1

Totals 289 271 297 248 252


ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONSResidential alterations, improvements and additions include construction or enhancements of garages, sheds or decks, basement developments, installation of wood and/or pellet stoves and more. In 2012, the Town issued 289 permits for $9,401,089 worth of renovations or additions to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional or recreational properties.

OTHER PERMITSThe number of electrical, gas and plumbing permits issued increased – from 797 in 2011 to 1,104 in 2012.

PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE (cont’d)

INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTSTo assess the condition of roadways, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, storm water systems and water-mains, the Town follows a 10-year Municipal Infrastructure Plan that identifies and prioritizes the levels-of-needs for infrastructure repairs and rehabilitation.

Boulder Boulevard Reconstruction Project The Boulder Boulevard Reconstruction Project started in May 2012. Constructed in 1981, Boulder Boulevard is the main artery through the North Business Park. Although most Town streets are designed with a 20-year lifespan, Boulder Boulevard only received standard annual maintenance - such as filling of potholes and crack-sealing - over the last three decades. Repairs - on the surface and below the street - were long overdue. Most of the project was completed in 2012, the majority of which was done underground, to ensure efficient removal of storm water; however, due to early ground-freeze, the project was suspended in 2013. The nearly $7-million project features several enhancements, including:

• extension of the existing storm sewer;• repair of underground utilities,

including storm and sanitary sewer;• installation of an asphalt trail, which will

connect to the Town’s existing trail network;• installation of new commercial accesses, where required;• reconstruction of portions of the roadway,

including curb and gutter;• resurfacing of roadway with asphaltic concrete; and• restoration of landscaping. 28 Street / 43 Avenue Expansion The Town is expanding 28 Street, linking it with Highway 16A by constructing right-in/right-out access to the highway. This will provide an alternative route for traffic circulation in and out of the South Business Park, reduce congestion at the intersection of South Park Drive and 43 Avenue and enhance efforts to market prime commercial land on either side of 28 Street. The $2.3-million project started in 2012; early freeze-up postponed completion of this project until 2013.

28 Street / 43 Avenue Expansion

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INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS (cont’d) Parking Lots The Town opened a new downtown parking lot in August, replacing an old house that the Town purchased and demolished to create the much-needed amenity. The surface lot is located adjacent to the Parkland Building on 51 Avenue - less than one block east of Historic Main Street. There is no charge to use the new parking lot, which can accommodate 15 to 20 mid- or small-sized vehicles.

Council amended the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict a small section of land to Urban Service District. The area, a former road right-of-way, is located just south of Whispering Waters Manor on the north side 54 Avenue. This decision, based, in-part, on an independent report, will allow the Meridian Foundation to develop a parking lot on the site. Council considered input received at a public hearing before making its decision.

Storm Sewer Replaced Council approved $35,024 to cover the costs of replacing the storm sewer main under 50 Avenue, west of 52 Street. Funds were sourced from the Town’s Utility Rate Stabilization Reserve. The pipe is located under the new road extension in the Brickyard Subdivision within the Old Town District. The Town is responsible for maintaining or replacing storm mains and for covering all associated costs. Replacing this storm sewer main will enhance the storm management system and reduce potential issues caused by flooding.

2012 MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS• Boulder Boulevard Reconstruction Project:

$6.9 million• 28 Street/43 Avenue Expansion:

$2.3 million• Golf Course Maintenance Building:

$1.9 million• Stony Plain Rotary Spray Park: $615,000• Trail Additions: $65,189• Heritage Park Revitalization Project:

$57,519

MAJOR PURCHASES, RENOVATIONS OR SERVICES• Three-tonne sewer flusher truck:

$189,726.82 (funding: Capital Equipment Reserve)

• Enforcement Services vehicles: $89,426 (funding: Policing and Public Safety Reserve)

• Replace roofing on Annex Building: $110,732.60 (funding: General Purpose Reserve and Common Services Lifecycle Reserve)

• Three-year Weed Control Contract: $60,658.25 (funding: Annual Operating Budgets: 2012-2014)

SNOW REMOVAL Total Total Year / Season Loads Tonnes

Nov. 2012 - April 2013 4,151 43,295.00

Nov. 2011 - April 2012 2,077.5 22,625.03

Nov. 2010 - April 2011 6,505 70,794.81

Nov. 2009 - April 2010 2,694 27,528.47

Nov. 2008 - April 2009 2,618 23,338.67

Nov. 2007 - April 2008 2,154 23,665.27

Nov. 2006 - April 2007 2,457 28,576.20



ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPThe Environmental Stewardship Strategy provides a framework to steer the Town’s environmental priorities in a unified, well-planned way. Specific action plans are detailed for the eight key themes of the Strategy:

1.) Planning and Regulation2.) Energy3.) Air Quality4.) Waste

5.) Transportation6.) Water7.) Procurement8.) Communication,

Education and Promotion


20122011

20102009

20082007

2006

1000 (units)0 2000 (units) 3000 (units)

Garbage (tonnes) Blue Bag(s) (tonnes) Organics (tonnes) E-waste (tonnes) Paint (litres)

SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING: CURBSIDE AND ROTARY RECYCLING CENTRE

In 2012, the Town expanded its recycling program to include dry batteries, fluorescent light-tubes and energy-saving light-bulbs. New bins for these items were set up at the Rotary Recycling Centre.

SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING: LAMPS AND BATTERIES (Oct. 16, 2012 - Jan. 31, 2013)

Fluorescent Lamps 884 ft.

Fluorescent “U” Lamps 27

Ballasts 1 kg

Compact fluorescent Lamps 113

Incandescent Lamps 168

Dry Batteries 114 kg



MY-WASTE® MOBILE APPThe Town launched a Mobile App to help residents track their household garbage, organics and recycling collection. The easy-to-set-up App includes notification services; details about proper recycling/disposal procedures; lists of acceptable/unacceptable items; calendars and maps; answers to Frequently Asked Questions; special events and announcements; recycling tips; and much more. More than 750 people have downloaded the My-Waste® Mobile App since its launch in early-summer. The App is available from the Apple iTunes Store and the Android Marketplace; a BlackBerry-compatible version launched in late-fall. New features will be released in 2013.

Download the App from wipeoutwaste.ca or stonyplain.com.

WATER CONSUMPTIONThe average annual water consumption (per residential metre) decreased by 1.4 per cent from 2011 and by 19.6 per cent since 2006.

Average Annual Water Consumption per Residential Metre

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

169.58 172 180 198 204 201 213


TRI-MUNICIPAL REGION MOU ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITYIn July, the mayors of the Town of Stony Plain, the City of Spruce Grove and Parkland County signed a Tri-Municipal Region Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Environmental Sustainability Initiatives and Planning. The three municipalities, which already had a strong history of working together to promote common interests of the Region, expanded their relationship to include a unified approach to dealing with regional environmental initiatives. Included in the MoU are an Implementation Strategy and Terms of Reference, outlining how the three communities will move forward. With the MoU signed, the Chief Administrative Officers of the municipalities appointed staff members from their respective organizations to form the Tri-Municipal Region Environmental Sustainability Working Group. The Group’s mandate is to explore projects of mutual priorities and interest and to consult and communicate with Councils, Administrations and the public on proposed initiatives.

ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS The Town hosted and promoted several successful environmental events in 2012, including:

• Household Hazardous Waste and E-Round-up; • the Town-wide Annual Treasure Hunt; • Large-item Pickup; • Earth Day; • Arbour Day; • and Pitch-in Canada Week.


CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONSThe Town places a high priority on two-way communications between the Town and its many stakeholders and the public, actively engaging in a variety of communications efforts and incorporating both new and traditional methods. The goal is to have more people both involved and informed. The ever-evolving and expanding Social Media mediums allow for instant interface between the Town and its stakeholders. The Town’s Social Media tools - Twitter, Flickr and YouTube - are updated regularly. Communications through traditional media, such as newspapers, radio and the Town’s website, are well-used.

In 2013, the Town will take a more focused approach to corporate communications, developing both a strategic Master Plan and a formal Public Participation and Citizen Engagement Strategy. More communications vehicles, such as video, audio, podcasting, new media, Mobile platforms and more, will be considered, in order to help residents stay abreast of Town issues and events and encourage two-way dialogue and public participation. Communications and media training, as well as business writing and plain language workshops, will be offered to key personnel within the Organization.

STONY PLAIN STANDARDIn December, the Town launched the debut issue of the Stony Plain Standard — yet another tool to communicate with residents. Published four times per year, the Standard is designed to share highlights about Town news and initiatives and is just one of the many ways the Town connects with residents. The Standard is mailed to all households and businesses within Stony Plain and can be downloaded or read at stonyplain.com. Archived newsletters are also available online.

COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTSIn August, the Town started publishing Council Meeting Highlights, which are posted to the Town’s website, through its Social Media tools and published in the local print media. These highlights briefly describe decisions or actions from Council meetings. Official meeting minutes are posted on the Town’s website.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MASTER PLANThe Town started the process of developing a Corporate Communications Master Plan in 2012, which, once complete, will guide the Town’s communications efforts over the short-, immediate- and long-term. The multi-phased Plan will focus on several areas, including, but not limited to: corporate identity and visual standards; formal communications policies and procedures; external, internal, online (including Social Media, new media, photography, video and audio) and crisis communications; public participation; signage; and issues management. Once approved by Council, the Plan will help facilitate two-way communications between the Town and its many stakeholders - in a strategic, well-planned way.

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BYLAW COLUMNInformation about various Town bylaws was published periodically in the local print media and on the Town’s website throughout the first few months of 2012. The purpose was to explain local government legislation in “plain language.”

COUNCILLORS’ COLUMNA Councillors’ Column was published regularly in the local print media during the first half of 2012, providing each Councillor with opportunities to share his or her views about particular topics with the public. The Town submitted content for the ‘U R with the Mayor’ feature, published in the Stony Plain Reporter.

GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS Corporate Communications developed and implemented several communications strategies and public participation processes for major Town initiatives in 2012, including Wipe Out Waste and Uniquely Stony Plain. It also created news releases, key messages, highlights, publications and other communication pieces or news items throughout the year.

BROADCAST PRODUCTIONA film production crew spent a full-day in Stony Plain, gathering coverage about the community for a professional video that will broadcast in 40 markets across North America in 2013. The five-minute video, which showcases highlights of Stony Plain and includes interviews with local businesses and residents, is hosted by Terry Bradshaw (an NFL Hall-of-Fame quarterback and TV-broadcaster) and will be used for marketing, corporate communications and economic development purposes.

THE NEW STONYPLAIN.COMThe Town launched its new website - stonyplain.com - in early-2012, a much-needed and easier-to-use format than the previous site, which had operated since 2008. Several new and innovative features planned for the site in 2013 will help to improve service-levels.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYCouncil approved the Town’s Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan in 2012. A consulting firm provided research and analysis into the Plan and recommended specific actions for implementation. Input was gathered from more than 100 stakeholders, who provided significant insights into the current health and future growth expectations of local businesses. Aligned with other Town plans, the Economic Development Strategy focuses on six key areas that contribute to long-term economic viability:

1.) Business Engagement Program2.) Improving Investment Readiness3.) Marketing Strategies

4.) Downtown Improvement5.) Enhance Regional Partnerships6.) Building on Cultural Assets

An Economic Development Officer position has been created to drive implementation of the Plan. A copy of the Economic Development Strategy and Implementation Plan is available at stonyplain.com.

BUSINESS RECOGNITION The Town and the Stony Plain and District Chamber of Commerce jointly acknowledged 60 local businesses in 2012, through the Business Recognition Program - an initiative that allows the Mayor and Chamber President to meet with new businesses and to acknowledge those that have reached significant milestones. The businesses are provided with opportunity to discuss business development in Stony Plain, to share information about the products and services they offer and to be profiled in the local print media.

Council presented the Town’s 2012 Ambassador of Action: Sustainable Business Award to Camp’n Class RV Park at the annual Stony Plain and Spruce Grove and Districts Chambers of Commerce Awards Gala in November. The award is presented each year to a local business that demonstrates sustainable actions in social equity, economic viability, cultural vitality or environmental responsibility. Nominations for this award open in August.

BUSINESS LICENCESThe Town issued 911 local business licences in 2012, up 12.9 per cent from 2011. Ninety-one new businesses launched in Stony Plain last year. The number of Tri-Municipal business licences (to operate a business in Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Parkland County) increased from 196 in 2011 to 221 in 2012.

Local Tri-Municipal

Business Licences

20122011

20102009

2008

750500250 0 1000


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SENIORS’ SERVICESIn 2012, FCSS offered many programs, services and workshops to older residents and their families.

Home Support Program

This subsidized service helps residents in need by providing assistance with regular light-housekeeping. In 2012, 50 people were accepted into the program, which is administered by four home-support workers employed on a part-time or casual basis.

Adopt-A-Driveway

Launched in 2007, Adopt-A-Driveway is a volunteer-based service program, consisting of volunteers who commit to removing snow from the driveway of a community resident in need. In 2012, 37 driveways were matched with community volunteers.

Partnerships and Information Sessions

Through a continued working partnership with Spruce Grove FCSS and the Tri-Community Adult Learning Association (Tri-CALA), Stony Plain FCSS offers on-going, relevant information sessions to local residents. The program line-up continued to evolve in 2012. Most programs were offered at no cost to participants.

Art of Aging Seniors’ Conference

One-hundred-and-twenty-one tickets were sold for the fifth annual Seniors’ Conference in 2012. Stony Plain FCSS helped sponsor the event.

Annual Seniors’ Week

Stony Plain FCSS, in partnership with several partners, hosted its popular annual block party and several other community events, as part of Alberta Seniors’ Week in April.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)The mission of Stony Plain FCSS - to support families and individuals through prevention-focused programs that promote and maintain social wellness - is the guiding principle in the development and selection of all of its programs and seminars. To serve the residents of Stony Plain and Parkland County with needed and effective support, Stony Plain FCSS uses historical and statistical data collected through its information and referral service and feedback from community partners; the program-evaluation process also provides valuable feedback. With past experience and observation of trends and needs in the community, Stony Plain FCSS is able to introduce new programs as needed and rest and reintroduce others based on demand.

Adult Programs offered in 2012

• Basic Facilitation Skills Workshop• Dealing With Depression and Anxiety• Tools for Purposeful Living• Life by Design

• Relationship Renewal• Anger Management 101• Parenting After Separation

VOLUNTEER CENTREThe Volunteer Centre recruits community volunteers to provide help in a wide variety of areas. In 2012, the Centre processed 205 volunteer referrals to its member agencies, up seven from 2011. The number of people – 1,246 – who participated in these programs in 2012 increased by 26.5 per cent from 2011.

Volunteer Centre

2012 2011 2010

Referrals 205 198 193

Participants 1,246 985 845

Source: Stony Plain FCSS. Numbers unaudited.


I&R Services

2012 2011 2010

Requests 2,415 2,476 2440


INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICESStony Plain FCSS provides Information and Referral Services (I & R) to the community, focusing on specific priorities: gathering, organizing and delivering information to service providers and residents-at-large and delivering one-on-one services as required. In 2012, Stony Plain FCSS received 2,415 requests for I & R services — down slightly from 2,476 in 2011. The 211 data stewards continued to update the Inform Alberta database, as required.

I & R Service Requests - 2013

Housing 153

Counselling 165

Life Coaching/Life Enhancement 12

Mediation 26

Crisis 1

Parenting groups/PAS program 169

Seniors 480

Transportation 36

Financial & Vouchers 58

Income Tax 200

Employment Search 7

Resource info 60

Support groups 40

Other programs 118

FCSS programs 296

Youth Centre 52

Food Bank/Meals on Wheels 36

Donations 46

Misc 49

Phone No 159

Meeting Space 15

Volunteer Centre 237


YOUTH SERVICESThe Stony Plain Youth Centre (SPYC) offers a safe and supportive environment where local youth can receive educational and preventive services that focus on contemporary teen issues. While the number of youth who participated in Centre programs decreased from 2011, SPYC offered 58 more programs in 2012 than it did in 2011. In 2012, Youth Centre staff and volunteers organized 194 drop-in activities, 12 programs and seven special events. An average of 18 participants engaged in SPYC programs or activities each day. Registered attendance in facilitated programs totalled 427 youth, while special events attracted 372 community members. The Youth Centre also operates Back Alley Threadz, a second-hand clothing store.

Participants Drop-in Activities

STONY PLAIN YOUTH CENTRE


20122011

2010

1000750500250 0

The SPYC unveiled its new logo in 2012. The design complements the Town’s corporate logos, branding strategies and initiatives and adheres to its Corporate Identity Policy and Visual Standards. The Stony Plain Youth Team (SPYT) was called upon several times in 2012 to operate concessions at various community events, including the neighbourhood parties held throughout the summer, the Outdoor Movie-in-the-Park in August and the Mini-Monster Bash in October.

GRANTS PROGRAMIn 2012, the Stony Plain FCSS Grants Program supported the following organizations through funding and contracts:

• Tri-Community Adult Learning;• NeighbourLink Parkland; and the• Light-Up-Your-Life Society.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) (cont’d)


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FINANCIAL OFFICERS’ REPORTIt is an honour and privilege for the Town of Stony Plain Corporate Services Department to present the 2012 Town of Stony Plain Financial Report. Financial reporting is required by section 276 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) of the Province of Alberta. This Report satisfies that requirement and meets its purpose of providing a transparent and easily understood financial document for ratepayers and other potential users. It is hoped that users of this Annual Report will see the financial condition of the municipality and understand the results of its annual operations. This will result in increased confidence in the financial management of the Town. Each year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) reviews submitted annual reports and subsequently awards successful municipalities with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting. The Town first prepared such a report for the 2011 year and was pleased to receive an award with that submission. We believe this Report, our second submission to the GFOA, continues to conform to the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program requirements.

Stony Plain has been a town within the province of Alberta since 1908. It is a full-service municipality, providing its residents with a wide-range of municipal services, such as, but not limited to: protective services, utility services, community programming, facilities, infrastructure provision and maintenance. In the course of service provision, all legislated administrative and financial records are also maintained.

In providing the aforementioned services, the Town of Stony Plain enjoys many relationships and partnerships within the Capital Region of the province. The closest relationships exist with the Town’s Tri-Municipal Region partners: the City of Spruce Grove and the Rural Municipality of Parkland County. The Town has many joint-service agreements with these municipalities, mainly for the provision of recreational facilities and community programming. This relationship resulted in the building of the jointly owned Tri-Regional Leisure Centre in 2002. The Town’s proportionate share of that facility’s operations is consolidated in the financial statements provided in this Report. In the greater region, the Town takes part in the Capital Region Board (CRB), a provincial initiative to join 24 member municipalities in the quest for better regional planning and the exploration of possible synergies in future service provision. The Town also has memberships in two regional commissions to facilitate utility services to the residents. The Capital Region Water Services Commission ensures the provision of a clean and healthy water supply, and the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission allows for the provision of wastewater treatment services.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management bears responsibility for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and the integrity, relevance and comparability of the data in the statements. The consolidated financial statements are prepared by management in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), established by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. The external audit firm of Hawkings Epp Dumont LLP is appointed by Council to express an opinion on the audited financial statements based on its audit.

INTERNAL CONTROLS AND FINANCIAL PROCESSESThe Town of Stony Plain strives to maintain a strong system of internal accounting controls to ensure the safeguarding of community assets and the trustworthiness of financial records. Internal accounting controls are monitored and reviewed by management throughout the year. Revisions to internal controls are made as necessary throughout the year and upon recommendation by the external auditor. The following points outline the key financial processes of the municipality:

BUDGET Each year, a budget is prepared by Administration and reviewed for approval by Council.

The budget process begins in the spring, culminating in a draft budget presentation to Council in the fall. Administration begins with updating long-term capital plans and trend reports, in order to provide advice to the budget process. Formal approval of the budget occurs in December, prior to the onset of the new budget year. The Town uses a three-year budget window each year when formulating plans. Council approves the first year and accepts the following two years in principle. The process of looking at all three years is a valuable exercise for Administration, as it requires a longer-term focus. Council is also made aware of the future implications of current decisions through the three-year lens. The Financial Services functional area continues to anticipate increased reliance of management and Council on the three-year budget exercise and the long-term planning documents provided.

ACCOUNTING The Town of Stony Plain has a centralized Financial Services functional group within the

Corporate Services Department. It oversees the preparation of accounting records for all of the Town’s operations, including the publicly owned golf course. Corporate Services is responsible for the selection of the financial software and the required information technology systems to facilitate preparation of financial reporting. The Financial Services area reviews and monitors the data entry provided by other departments and is careful to practice proper separation of duties to minimize the risk of fraud and ensure reliability of data. Financial reporting is provided to management on a monthly basis and to Council on a quarterly basis. The Corporate Services Department works closely with the Town’s auditors to oversee the preparation of the final financial statements of the municipality each year.

AUDIT Appointed by Town Council, the external audit firm carries out its role independent of

management. Coming on-site to Town facilities to perform its work two times within the audit year allows the auditors to gain an understanding of the Town’s business and gain confidence in the Town’s internal control processes. Their work is performed to comply with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. The audit firm provides Council with an Audit Findings Report for its review. Town Council reviews and formally approves the corporate financial statements after they have been presented by the audit firm at a public Council meeting.


SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIESIn 2012, the Town of Stony Plain had two formal written policies of a financial nature:

• Investment Policy – this policy seeks to provide guidance for the investment of funds, in line with the Alberta Municipal Government Act (MGA). Chief among these requirements is the safety of the assets of the community. As a result, investments are limited to securities of a high-grade, acceptable under the aforementioned legislation.

• Capital and Operating Reserve Policy – this policy seeks to outline the purposes for restricted surplus and the various parameters around the restricted funds. The policy is reviewed on a regular basis to determine if categories within the restricted surplus remain relevant and are appropriate for the future needs of the Organization. The goal of the policy is to provide for adequate funding for future projects, so this policy must be reviewed in conjunction with long-term planning analysis to determine if restricted surplus is being adequately funded.

There is currently no formalized policy regarding Debt Management; however, the Town of Stony Plain has a low level of debt in comparison with the permitted level of debt under provincial regulations. The Town is careful to make sure that debt is only undertaken for capital projects and that the life of the debenture does not exceed the useful life of the project. When borrowing funds, the Town ensures that the required public disclosure of potential debt is made and that appropriate time is given for public comment on the obligation as required by the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

In 2013, Council will embark on a Financial Policy Project, with a bid to formalize financial policy thought in several areas. The planned policy discussions will cover the following:

• Cash Management and Investments; • Debt Management; • Revenue and Taxation; • Budget and Long-term Planning;

• Appropriated Surplus;• Accounting and Financial

Reporting; and• Procurement and Expenditures.

Throughout 2013, input sessions will be held with Council, and draft policies will be placed on its agenda for information. At the close of Council’s term in the fall of 2013, a complete suite of Financial Policies is planned to be approved by Council. Further discussion of these policy outcomes will, therefore, be provided in the 2013 Annual Report.

2012 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSThe Town of Stony Plain is in a healthy financial position, with Net Financial Assets of $8,599,123. The Accumulated Surplus of the Municipality is $158,909,543 - $150,102,864 of which represents the equity in Tangible Capital Assets of the Town. Restricted surplus is made up of $15,828,678 in operating and capital reserves earmarked for specific purposes. Long-term debt held by the Municipality is $9,228,368, with the last debenture maturing in 2032. The allowable long-term debt under section 276(2) of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) for the Town of Stony Plain is $42,803,838. This indicates that the Town has borrowed considerably less than the maximum amount allowable.


Operating results in 2012 show an excess of revenues over expenses before other income of $1,366,257. This figure includes total amortization of tangible capital assets in the amount of $3,777,235. The current municipal legislation of the Government of Alberta does not require municipalities to fund amortization within the annual budget. If amortization were not included in this figure, the results from operations would be a surplus of $5,143,492. This amount includes net transfers to reserves in the amount of $1,976,078, to prepare for future needs of the community. With the other income included, the Town’s excess of revenue over expenses was $26,145,700, due - in large-part, to Contributed Tangible Capital Assets of $19,776,762.

As noted elsewhere within this Annual Report, the Town has been pleased to make some progress on capital projects within 2012. Two of the largest projects will be finalized in 2013. The expansion of 28 Street to allow it to link up with Highway 16A was a much-needed project to foster further commercial development in the South Business Park. The Town decided to proceed with building this road using a short-term (five-year) debenture borrow. The plan is to pay this debenture back from land sales the Town will have from the area within the near future. Early freeze-up postponed the final completion of this road, but it should be completed by the middle of 2013. The land has been listed for sale, and there are active inquiries at the time of writing. The other major project to be finalized in 2013 is the reconstruction of Boulder Boulevard. This project involved major underground infrastructure, as well as surface construction and repair. The underground work was accomplished in 2012, and the surface work will be finalized in the summer of 2013. Both of these major capital projects will bring much benefit to businesses in Stony Plain and their customers/clients.

The other project carried out in the 2012 Capital Budget is the construction of a new golf course maintenance facility. This $1.9-million project was mostly completed in 2012. Golf course maintenance staff should occupy that building by the beginning of the 2013 golf season.

As well as approving several capital projects, Council has embarked on many strategic projects in 2012. Renewal of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP), last revised in 2005, resulted in an ambitious community engagement project. Administration and Council engaged the public at all public functions possible, as well as through the use of neighbourhood engagement parties. These summer barbecue events attracted residents to local parks, and the Town provided food and entertainment, while seeking to garner the answers to questions regarding people’s hopes and dreams for the future of Stony Plain. The new MDP will be released to the public in mid-2013. In addition to renewing the MDP, the Town of Stony Plain Council has renewed its focus on Economic Development and Cultural Development within the community. A new Economic Development Strategy seeks to draw businesses to the community and enhance the existing business environment. Out of this Strategy, Council has developed a Growth and Commerce Task Force, with a mandate to identify and advise Council of opportunities that create a successful commercial, industrial and residential climate in Stony Plain. Also adopted in 2012, the Cultural Master Plan (CMP) will seek to develop a focus on cultural industry and help to facilitate the growth of culture, at the grass roots community-level. Cultural planning is still very much an emerging practice in Canada, particularly in smaller communities. The establishment of a Cultural Roundtable will help to fulfill the goals of the CMP and provide for an enhanced presence of culture in the life of the community. Through all of these strategic projects, it is believed that Stony Plain will gain in vibrancy and success as a community, which will undoubtedly provide financial benefit in the future.


LOOKING FORWARDThe Town of Stony Plain is privileged to continue participating within the thriving context of the Alberta economy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase for Alberta year-over-year between 2011 and 2012 was 1.4 per cent. Renewed optimism in the development industry contributes to a healthy growth in the community. Residential development within Stony Plain showed 53 additional housing starts over 2011, totalling 177 starts. The increased value of the 53 starts is stated as $7,941,259. Non-residential growth from commercial, industrial and institutional development was $17,350,000 - an increase of $12,340,000 over 2012. This type of growth is an ongoing goal for the community. It will help to bring a healthier balance between the residential and non-residential tax base, reducing pressure on the residents of our growing municipality. The Province continues to provide grants for capital projects, in the form of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI), but less security is perceived regarding the future of various operating grants. The climate going forward seems to indicate that dollars will be more securely tied to regional cooperation. For this reason, ongoing cooperation with the Town’s regional partners – the City of Spruce Grove and Parkland County - will have increased importance in coming years. Also on the topic of regional cooperation, the Capital Region Board (CRB) continues to be an unknown entity regarding future potential costs to the residents of Stony Plain. Identified as a priority growth area, Stony Plain is poised to be impacted by decisions made at the CRB for some time to come. The prospect for the future of Stony Plain remains strong, however, and there seems to be renewed optimism as we continue to recover from the economic downturn of 2008. The location of the municipality within the greater Edmonton region draws residents seeking the quietness and safety of the smaller affordable community, while still being within satisfactory commuting distance to the capital city. Despite rising property taxes in recent years, Stony Plain still enjoys the lowest property taxes and affordable land prices within the Capital Region.

We conclude by stating that Stony Plain continues to be a vibrant, growing community. Current and future residents and businesses can be confident that the Town’s financial resources are well-managed and used judiciously to provide for quality of life for all. As the community continues to grow, the Organization will be challenged with managing that growth and providing increased professionalization of services and more sophisticated future planning.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSThe Council of the Town of Stony Plain and the Chief Administrative Officer are acknowledged for their commitment to excellence and their support for seeking the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting. It means a great deal to the Corporate Services Department to know that its work is encouraged in this way. The preparation of this Report could not be possible without the concerted effort of the Financial Services and Corporate Communications staff of the Town of Stony Plain. The continued efforts toward professional processes and enhanced internal controls by the Financial Services functional area are greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank all of the employees of various departments of the Town for their assistance in providing the Financial Services staff and the independent auditors with the necessary information to complete this Report.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Louise Frostad, CMA, CLGM Director of Corporate Services April 24, 2013

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Sharleen Horchuk Manager of Financial Services April 24, 2013

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GFOA RECOGNITIONThe Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to the Town of Stony Plain for its annual financial report for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2011. 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 these reports.

In order to be awarded a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting, a government unit must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized annual financial report, whose contents 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.

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Independent Auditors’ Report ............................................................................ 43Management’s Responsibility for Financial Reporting ............................ 44Financial Statements Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ....................................... 45 Consolidated Statement of Operations

and Accumulated Surplus ............................................................................... 46 Consolidated Statement of Changes In Net Financial Assets .......... 47 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ..................................................... 48 Consolidated Schedule of Equity in Tangible Capital Assets ........... 49 Consolidated Schedule of Property Taxes Levied ................................ 49 Consolidated Schedule of Government Transfers................................ 49 Consolidated Schedule of Sales and User Charges ............................... 50 Schedule of Golf Course Revenues and Expenditures ........................ 50 Consolidated Schedule of Segmented Information ............................ 51 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .......................................... 53

financial statements


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

To His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council of the Town of Stony Plain

Report on Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Town of Stony Plain, which comprise the statement of consolidated financial position as at December 31, 2012 and the consolidated statements of operations and accumulated surplus, changes in net financial assets, and cash flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated

financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Town of Stony Plain as at December 31, 2012 and the results of its consolidated operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.

Stony Plain, Alberta, April 22, 2013

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HAWKINGS EPP DUMONT LLP Chartered Accountants

HAWKINGS EPP DUMONT LLP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTSMayfield Square I 10476 Mayfield Road Edmonton, AB T5P 4P4 Telephone: 780 489 9606 Toll Free: 1 877 489 9606 Fax: 780 484 9689 Email: hed@hed edm.com

Stony Plain Office Suite 101, 5300 50 Street PO Box 3188 Stn Main Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1T8 Telephone: 780 963 2727 Fax: 780 963 1294 Email: [email protected]

Lloydminster Office 5102 48 Street PO Box 10099 Lloydminster, AB T9V 3A2 Telephone: 780 874 7433 Fax: 780 875 5304 Email: [email protected]


MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTINGTo His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council of the Town of Stony Plain, Stony Plain, Alberta.

The integrity, relevance and comparability of the data in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of management.

The consolidated financial statements are prepared by management, in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards established by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. They necessarily include some amounts that are based on the best estimates and judgements of management.

To assist in its responsibility, management maintains accounting, budget and other controls to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are appropriately authorized, that assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded, and that financial records are reliable for preparation of financial statements.

Hawkings Epp Dumont LLP, Chartered Accountants, have been appointed by Town Council to express an opinion on the Town’s consolidated financial statements.

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Thomas Goulden Town Manager

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Louise Frostad, CMA, CLGM Director of Corporate Services


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of December 31, 2012 2012 2011

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2) $ 22,054,260 $ 18,940,645

Receivables (Note 3) 2,857,730 3,266,211

Land held for resale 117,990 117,990

25,029,980 22,324,846

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 4) 2,957,677 3,541,476

Deposit liabilities 861,064 730,215

Deferred revenue (Note 5) 3,383,748 3,829,198

Long term debt (Note 6) 9,228,368 6,009,103

16,430,857 14,109,992

NET FINANCIAL ASSETS 8,599,123 8,214,854

NON FINANCIAL ASSETS

Tangible capital assets (Note 7) 150,102,864 124,270,389

Prepaid expenses 120,193 180,561

Inventories for consumption 87,363 98,039

150,310,420 124,548,989

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (NOTE 8) $ 158,909,543 $ 132,763,843

Contingencies (Note 9)

ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN COUNCIL:

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND ACCUMULATED SURPLUS 2012 2012 2011 For the year ended December 31, 2012 (Budget)(Note 18) (Actual) (Actual)

REVENUE

Net taxes available for municipal purposes (Schedule 2) $ 10,569,436 $ 10,541,499 $ 9,936,393

Sales and user charges (Schedule 4) 8,943,261 10,128,884 9,482,706

Fines 814,200 2,091,934 873,037

Government transfers for operating (Schedule 3) 1,673,410 1,626,641 1,398,780

Developer contributions - 1,506,442 230,635

Franchise and concession contracts 1,013,100 1,019,801 935,696

Licenses and permits 564,475 670,299 536,195

Rentals 214,474 261,346 210,935

Interest income 234,090 249,284 235,215

Other 113,945 223,008 614,174

Penalties and costs on taxes 217,500 211,799 214,190

Local improvements 4,955 4,955 4,955

24,362,846 28,535,892 24,672,911

EXPENSES

Parks and recreation 5,436,913 6,621,440 6,403,218

Police 2,867,822 3,301,268 2,272,460

General administration 3,320,206 3,122,793 2,808,634

Roads, streets, walks and lighting 2,952,564 2,944,997 3,143,208

Water supply and distribution 2,577,097 2,502,316 2,409,058

Wastewater treatment and disposal 2,102,022 1,975,686 1,863,267

Waste management 1,313,078 1,358,386 1,302,368

Land use planning, zoning and development 1,605,617 1,202,287 1,294,459

Culture: libraries, museums and halls 1,106,483 1,113,105 730,156

Fire 876,138 884,091 1,217,904

Family and community support 548,255 536,637 536,843

Common and equipment pool 365,756 376,455 336,605

Municipal enforcement 373,647 345,155 297,914

Council and other legislative 342,003 333,109 345,992

Business and strategic services 320,050 272,206 446,343

Storm sewers and drainage 218,008 184,629 204,557

Other transportation 83,384 83,637 78,320

Subdivision and land development - 11,438 -

26,409,043 27,169,635 25,691,306

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE BEFORE OTHER INCOME OVER EXPENSES (2,046,197) 1,366,257 (1,018,395)

OTHER INCOME

Contributed tangible capital assets (Note 10) - 19,776,762 1,690,916

Government transfers for capital (Schedule 3) 7,120,731 4,728,746 6,925,098

Other 317,350 241,287 59,708

Gain (loss) on disposal of tangible capital assets - 32,648 (5,726)

7,438,081 24,779,443 8,669,996

EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES 5,391,884 26,145,700 7,651,601

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 132,763,843 132,763,843 125,112,242

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS, END OF YEAR (NOTE 8) $ 138,155,727 $ 158,909,543 $ 132,763,843


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS

2012 2012 2011 For the year ended December 31, 2012 (Budget) (Note 18) (Actual) (Actual)

EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $ 5,391,884 $ 26,145,700 $ 7,651,601

Acquisition of tangible capital assets (16,348,025) (29,663,894) (11,424,822)

Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets - 86,832 2,199

Amortization of tangible capital assets 3,716,282 3,777,235 3,346,141

Loss (gain) on disposal of tangible capital assets - (32,648) 5,726

(12,631,743) (25,832,475) (8,070,756)

Use (acquisition) of inventory for consumption - 10,676 (6,684)

Use (acquisition) of prepaid expenses - 60,368 (14,251)

- 71,044 (20,935)

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS (7,239,859) 384,269 (440,090)

NET FINANCIAL ASSETS, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 8,214,854 8,214,854 8,654,944

NET FINANCIAL ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 974,995 $ 8,599,123 $ 8,214,854


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended December 31, 2012 2012 2011

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash from operations Excess of revenue over expenses $ 26,145,700 $ 7,651,601

Non cash items included in excess of revenue over expenses:

Amortization 3,777,235 3,346,141

Loss (gain) on disposal of tangible capital assets (32,648) 5,726

Tangible capital assets received as contributions (19,776,762) (1,690,916)

Change in non cash working capital balances related to operations:

Receivables 408,481 450,881

Prepaid expenses 60,368 (14,251)

Inventories for consumption 10,676 (6,684)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (583,799) (30,213)

Deposit liabilities 130,849 309,768

Deferred revenue (445,450) (2,309,402)

9,694,650 7,712,651

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds on long term debt 3,588,246 700,000

Repayment of long term debt (368,981) (446,880)

3,219,265 253,120

CAPITAL ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from sale of tangible capital assets 86,832 2,199

Purchase of tangible capital assets (9,887,132) (9,733,906)

(9,800,300) (9,731,707)

CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS DURING YEAR 3,113,615 (1,765,936)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 18,940,645 20,706,581

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 22,054,260 $ 18,940,645


CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF EQUITY IN TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS

For the year ended December 31, 2012 2012 2011

BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 118,261,286 $ 110,443,650

Acquisition of tangible capital assets 29,663,894 11,424,822

Amortization of tangible capital assets (3,777,235) (3,346,141)

Net book value of tangible capital assets disposed of (54,184) (7,925)

Repayment of capital long term debt 368,981 446,880

Proceeds on long term debt (3,588,246) (700,000)

BALANCE, END OF YEAR $ 140,874,496 $ 118,261,286

Equity in Tangible Capital Assets is Comprised of the Following:

Tangible capital assets net book value (Note 7) $ 150,102,864 $ 124,270,389

Long term debt (Note 6) (9,228,368) (6,009,103)

$ 140,874,496 $ 118,261,286

SCHEDULE 1


TAXATION

Real property taxes $ 16,066,795 $ 16,056,503 $ 14,779,407

Linear property taxes 200,212 200,222 209,678

Government grants in lieu of property taxes 96,233 97,084 141,477

16,363,240 16,353,809 15,130,562

REQUISITIONS

Alberta School Foundation fund 4,857,632 4,873,998 4,353,275

School boards 840,328 842,468 746,929

Seniors Foundation 95,844 95,844 93,965

5,793,804 5,812,310 5,194,169

NET MUNICIPAL TAXES $ 10,569,436 $ 10,541,499 $ 9,936,393

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED

SCHEDULE 2

2012 2012 2011 For the year ended December 31, 2012 (Budget)(Note 18) (Actual) (Actual)

TRANSFERS FOR OPERATING

Provincial government $ 1,323,805 $ 1,261,614 $ 1,112,838

Local governments 349,605 365,027 285,942

1,673,410 1,626,641 1,398,780

TRANSFERS FOR CAPITAL

Provincial government 6,854,106 4,728,746 6,776,195

Federal government 250,000 - 127,122

Local government 16,625 - 21,781

7,120,731 4,728,746 6,925,098

TOTAL GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS $ 8,794,141 $ 6,355,387 $ 8,323,878

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

SCHEDULE 3


CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF SALES AND USER CHARGES 2012 2012 2011 For the year ended December 31, 2012 (Budget)(Note 18) (Actual) (Actual)

Sales and User Charges

Water supply and distribution $ 2,686,114 $ 2,773,073 $ 2,499,329

Wastewater treatment and disposal 2,629,961 2,587,325 2,229,223

Golf course (Schedule 5) 1,796,985 1,563,728 1,503,800

Waste management 1,300,121 1,321,198 1,373,578

Parks and recreation 412,530 1,718,070 1,772,661

Planning and development 73,500 71,863 62,604

Land sales - 46,713 -

Administrative 22,050 27,614 20,725

Other transportation (Handibus) 22,000 19,300 20,786

$ 8,943,261 $ 10,128,884 $ 9,482,706

SCHEDULE 4


REVENUE

Green fees $ 1,187,125 $ 987,975 $ 975,477

Proshop 516,120 485,450 452,113

Food service 62,000 59,624 45,638

Administration fee 18,500 18,500 18,000

Hole signage 8,240 6,547 8,306

Other 5,000 5,632 4,266

1,796,985 1,563,728 1,503,800

EXPENSES

Grounds maintenance 738,313 679,155 701,978

Proshop 460,618 451,343 469,343

Administration 319,237 297,102 258,166

Food service 34,125 44,600 34,616

1,552,293 1,472,200 1,464,103

Excess of Revenue Over Expenses $ 244,692 $ 91,528 $ 39,697

SCHEDULE OF GOLF COURSE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

SCHEDULE 5


General Recreation Protective For the year ended December 31, 2012 Government and Culture Services

REVENUE

Taxation $ 2,956,263 $ 2,683,258 $ 1,497,646

Sales and user charges 27,615 3,277,851 -

All other - 246,494 40,543

Fines - - 2,091,934

Government transfers 247,903 179,435 736,420

Developer levies - 294,322 -

Interest 85,205 81 8,675

3,316,986 6,681,441 4,375,218

EXPENSES

Materials, goods, and contracted and general services 1,212,483 2,618,822 3,079,855

Salaries, wages, and benefits 1,868,372 2,554,336 1,091,959

Utilities 58,866 432,289 30,990

Repairs and maintenance 526 334,277 61,588

Transfers to local boards and organizations - 496,199 21,500

Interest on long term debt 60,890 168,734 70,946

Insurance 115,849 76,784 18,380

Amortization 138,916 996,808 155,297

3,455,902 7,678,249 4,530,515

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $ (138,916) $ (996,808) $ (155,297)

For the year ended December 31, 2011

REVENUE

Taxation $ 2,341,456 $ 2,608,349 $ 1,608,606

Sales and user charges 20,726 3,275,257 -

All other 22,620 196,993 138,967

Government transfers 219,221 152,213 581,064

Fines - - 873,037

Interest 53,244 555 14,118

Developer levies - 47,375 -

2,657,267 6,280,742 3,215,792

EXPENSES

Materials, goods, and contracted and general services 739,402 2,545,341 2,070,235

Salaries, wages, and benefits 1,695,692 2,452,091 977,929

Utilities 55,253 326,797 30,668

Repairs and maintenance - 287,636 29,345

Transfers to local boards and organizations - 479,432 21,500

Interest on long term debt 64,539 155,313 74,557

Insurance 102,381 34,132 11,558

Amortization 154,798 607,923 132,917

2,812,065 6,888,665 3,348,709

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $ (154,798) $ (607,923) $ (132,917)

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF SEGMENTED INFORMATION


Transportation Utilities Development All Other Total

$ 924,772 $ - $ 898,213 $ 1,581,347 $ 10,541,499

19,300 6,681,596 118,576 3,946 10,128,884

7,969 54,736 466,160 1,575,306 2,391,208

- - - - 2,091,934

- - - 462,883 1,626,641

1,004,691 207,429 - - 1,506,442

493 6,552 - 148,278 249,284

1,957,225 6,950,313 1,482,949 3,771,760 28,535,892

404,815 3,896,207 712,356 143,822 12,068,360

635,497 812,964 770,487 439,235 8,172,850

593,099 79,920 - - 1,195,164

269,052 136,971 106 - 802,520

- - - 7,485 525,184

11,416 17,605 - - 329,591

43,346 41,984 - 2,388 298,731

1,632,497 850,737 2,980 - 3,777,235

3,589,722 5,836,388 1,485,929 592,930 27,169,635

$ (1,632,497) $ 1,113,925 $ (2,980) $ 3,178,830 $ 1,366,257

$ 1,915,151 $ - $ 771,048 $ 691,783 $ 9,936,393

20,786 6,102,129 62,604 1,204 9,482,706

- 49,253 373,478 1,734,834 2,516,145

- - - 446,282 1,398,780

- - - - 873,037

369 6,204 - 160,725 235,215

154,734 28,526 - - 230,635

2,091,040 6,186,112 1,207,130 3,034,828 24,672,911

609,312 3,642,562 303,136 1,565,613 11,475,601

601,829 839,607 903,994 421,899 7,893,041

572,655 79,387 - 9,157 1,073,917

293,531 148,019 - 29,636 788,167

- - - 51,916 552,848

- 20,081 - - 314,490

13,713 33,781 - 51,536 247,101

1,413,170 918,725 - 118,608 3,346,141

3,504,210 5,682,162 1,207,130 2,248,365 25,691,306

$ (1,413,170) $ 503,950 $ - $ 786,463 $ (1,018,395)

SCHEDULE 6


1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESThese consolidated financial statements are the representations of management prepared in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards for local governments established by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Significant aspects of these accounting policies are as follows:

(a) Reporting Entity

The consolidated financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures, and changes in fund balances and financial position of the reporting entity which comprises all the organizations accountable for the administration of their financial affairs and resources to the Town and which are owned or controlled by the Town. These include the following:

• The Stony Plain Golf Course; and• Town of Stony Plain, Family and

Community Support Services The Town accounts for government partnerships using the proportionate consolidation method. Under this method, the Town’s proportionate share of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances and financial position are included in the consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements include the Town’s share of the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre. Condensed financial information is provided in Note 14.

(b) Basis of Accounting

Revenues are accounted for in the period in which the transactions or events occurred that gave rise to the revenue.

Funds from external parties and earnings thereon restricted by agreement or legislation are accounted for as deferred revenue until used for the purpose specified.

Government transfers are recognized as revenue in the period in which the events giving rise to the transfer occurred, providing the transfers are authorized, any eligibility criteria have been met by the municipality, and reasonable estimates of the amounts can be made.

Expenses are recognized as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and/or the creation of a legal obligation to pay.

(c) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value with cost determined by the average cost method.

Land held for resale is recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value on a specific item basis. Cost includes costs for land acquisition and improvements required to prepare the land for servicing such as clearing, stripping, and levelling charges. Related development costs incurred to provide infrastructure such as water and wastewater services, roads, sidewalks, and street lighting are recorded as property and equipment under their respective function.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDecember 31, 2012


1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(d) Tangible Capital Assets

Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost, which includes all amounts that are directly attributable to acquisition, construction, development or betterment of the asset. The cost, less residual value, of the tangible capital assets is amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows:

Buildings 10-50 years

Engineered structures:

Roadways 10-40 years

Water systems 45-75 years

Wastewater systems 45-75 years

Storm systems 75 years

Other 20 years

Machinery, equipment, and furnishings 5-45 years

Land improvements 15-45 years

Vehicles 10-25 years

Tangible capital assets received as contributions are recorded at fair value at the date of receipt and also are recorded as revenue.

No annual amortization is charged in the year of acquisition and in the year of disposal. Assets under construction are not amortized until the asset is available for productive use.

The Town does not capitalize interest costs associated with the acquisition or construction of a tangible capital asset.

Works of art for display are not recorded as tangible capital assets but are disclosed.

(e) Prepaid Local Improvement Charges

Construction and borrowing costs associated with local improvements are recovered through annual special property assessments during the period of the related borrowings. These levies are collectible from property owners for work performed by the Town.

Where a taxpayer has elected to prepay the outstanding local improvement charges, such amounts are recorded as deferred revenue. Deferred revenue is amortized to revenue on a straight line basis over the remaining term of the related borrowings.

In the event that the prepaid amounts are applied against the related borrowings, the deferred revenue is amortized to revenue by an amount equal to the debt repayment.

(f) Requisition Over Levies and Under Levies

Over levies and under levies arise from the difference between the actual levy made to cover each requisition and the actual amount requisitioned.

If the actual levy exceeds the requisition, the over levy is accrued as a liability and property tax revenue is reduced. Where the actual levy is less than the requisition amount, the under levy is accrued as a receivable and as property taxes.

Requisitions for tax rate in the subsequent year are adjusted for any over levies or under levies of the prior year.

(g) Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Where measurement uncertainty exists, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared within reasonable limits of materiality. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(h) Pension Expenses

Contributions for current and past service pension benefits are recorded as expenses in the year in which they become due.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDecember 31, 2012


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5. DEFERRED REVENUEDeferred revenue is comprised of the following amounts, which have been received from third parties for a specified purpose. Additions are comprised of both contributions and interest earned during the year. These amounts are recognized as revenue in the period in which the related costs are incurred.

Revenue December 31, 2012 2011 Additions Recognized 2012

Major Community Facilities Program $ 1,371,067 $ 19,025 $ - $ 1,390,092

Basic Municipal Transportation 474,696 856,153 (497,881) 832,968

Affordable Housing 458,661 56,166 - 514,827

Other 275,455 66,059 (50,000) 291,514

Municipal Sustainability Initiative 738,605 2,728,146 (3,258,543) 208,208

Federal Gas Tax Fund 146,226 691,614 (691,728) 146,112

Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program 364,488 3,024 (367,485) 27

$ 3,829,198 $ 4,420,187 $ (4,865,637) $ 3,383,748

2. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

December 31, 2012 2012 2011

Cash on hand $ 3,600 $ 3,600

Bank accounts 3,625,492 3,123,724

Cash equivalents 18,425,168 15,813,321

$ 22,054,260 $ 18,940,645 Cash equivalents are readily convertible to cash, consist of term deposits bearing interest at rates ranging from 1.29% to 1.50%, and maturing during 2013.

3. RECEIVABLES

December 31, 2012 2012 2011

Trade and other accounts receivable $ 1,192,444 $ 1,238,289

Taxes and grants in lieu of taxes 771,172 773,656

Utilities 525,178 1,016,740

Goods and Services Tax rebate 368,936 237,526

$ 2,857,730 $ 3,266,211

4. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

December 31, 2012 2012 2011

Trade and other accounts payable $ 2,627,618 $ 3,222,375

Earned vacation liability 227,607 229,693

Accrued interest on long term debt 102,452 89,408

$ 2,957,677 $ 3,541,476


6. LONG TERM DEBT

December 31, 2012 2012 2011

Supported by general tax levies $ 9,195,026 $ 5,973,059

Supported by special levies 33,342 36,04

$ 9,228,368 $ 6,009,103 Principal and interest payments are due as follows:

Principal Interest Total

2013 $ 896,888 $ 368,324 $ 1,265,212

2014 928,174 337,038 1,265,212

2015 960,978 304,234 1,265,212

2016 995,390 269,822 1,265,212

2017 990,661 233,705 1,224,366

Thereafter 4,456,277 956,521 5,412,798

$ 9,228,368 $ 2,469,644 $ 11,698,012

Debenture debt is repayable to Alberta Capital Financing Authority and bears interest at rates ranging from 1.661% to 10.000% per annum, before provincial subsidy, and matures in years 2016 through 2032.

Interest on long term debt amounted to $329,592 (2011 - $314,490).

The Town’s cash payments for interest in 2012 were $316,547 (2011 - $312,691).

7. TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS 2012 2011 December 31, 2012 Net Book Value Net Book Value

Engineered structures

Roadways $ 28,208,217 $ 22,202,818

Water systems 17,683,672 16,292,065

Wastewater systems 24,164,311 21,642,651

Storm systems 13,903,859 7,514,100

Work in progress 9,429,094 1,482,869

Other 146,220 162,572

93,535,373 69,297,075

Land 23,359,130 21,965,905

Buildings 21,033,715 21,524,747

Machinery, equipment, and furnishings 3,216,660 3,507,882

Land improvements 7,961,925 7,129,101

Vehicles 996,061 845,679

$ 150,102,864 $ 124,270,389




7. TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS (cont’d) Cost Beginning Cost End December 31, 2012 of Year Additions Disposals Transfers of Year


Roadways $ 46,565,887 $ 7,312,453 $ - $ - $ 53,878,340

Water systems 23,515,032 1,759,678 - - 25,274,710

Wastewater systems 25,757,049 2,831,728 - - 28,588,777

Storm systems 9,181,153 6,513,521 - - 15,694,674

Other 327,038 - - - 327,038

Work in progress 1,482,869 7,951,225 - (5,000) 9,429,094

106,829,028 26,368,605 - (5,000) 133,192,633

Land 21,965,905 1,434,938 (46,713) 5,000 23,359,130

Buildings 28,036,536 113,609 (69,102) - 28,081,043

Machinery, equipment, and furnishings 6,120,793 193,150 (55,107) - 6,258,836

Land improvements 8,983,031 1,268,909 - - 10,251,940

Vehicles 2,139,261 284,683 - - 2,423,944

$ 174,074,554 $ 29,663,894 $ (170,922) $ - $ 203,567,526

Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Beginning Current Amortization December 31, 2012 of Year Amortization Disposals Transfers End of Year


Roadways $ 24,363,069 $ 1,307,054 $ - $ - $ 25,670,123

Water systems 7,222,967 368,071 - - 7,591,038

Wastewater systems 4,114,398 310,068 - - 4,424,466

Storm systems 1,667,053 123,762 - - 1,790,815

Other 164,466 16,352 - - 180,818

37,531,953 2,125,307 - - 39,657,260

Buildings 6,511,789 603,206 (67,667) - 7,047,328

Machinery, equipment, and furnishings 2,612,911 478,336 (49,071) - 3,042,176

Land improvements 1,853,930 436,085 - - 2,290,015

Vehicles 1,293,582 134,301 - - 1,427,883

$ 49,804,165 $ 3,777,235 $ (116,738) $ - $ 53,464,662



8. ACCUMULATED SURPLUS

December 31, 2012 2012 2011

Unrestricted surplus $ 2,206,369 $ 1,601,952

Restricted surplus Operating reserves (Note 11) 3,371,521 2,419,526

Capital reserves 12,457,157 10,481,079

Equity in tangible capital assets (Schedule 1) 140,874,496 118,261,286

$ 158,909,543 $ 132,763,843

10. CONTRIBUTED TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS

December 31, 2012 2012 2011

Roadways $ 6,971,798 $ 883,846

Storm systems 6,513,521 136,462

Water systems 2,804,876 109,505

Wastewater systems 1,759,678 96,040

Land 1,210,023 -

Land improvements 516,866 465,063

$ 19,776,762 $ 1,690,916

9. CONTINGENCIES(a) Fire Services Agreement

During 2006, under the terms of an agreement with Parkland County, the Town received $1,000,000 from the County based on the County’s use of 40% of the Town’s new fire hall for a period of 30 years. In the event the agreement is terminated by the Town or the County and the Town no longer provides services to the County described in the agreement, the Town will be required to pay the County an amount calculated as 30 years from the date of the agreement minus the termination date of the agreement multiplied by $33,333. At December 31, 2012, the potential outstanding balance was $766,667.

(b) Alberta Municipal Insurance Exchange

The Town is a member of the Alberta Municipal Insurance Exchange. Under the terms of membership, the Town could become liable for its proportionate share of any claim losses in excess of the funds held by the exchange. Any liability incurred would be accounted for as a current transaction in the year the losses are determined.



11. RESERVES

December 31, 2012 2012 2011

OPERATING

Police and Public Safety $ 1,303,701 $ 820,253

Utility rate stabilization 765,061 498,133

Tax levy stabilization 622,710 440,408

Legacy 513,389 461,517

Safety rebate 66,146 74,389

Snow removal 38,019 37,526

Mural preservation 34,730 59,916

Public arts 21,539 21,238

Japanese twinning 4,955 4,888

Family Fest 1,271 1,258

$ 3,371,521 $ 2,419,526

CAPITAL

Offsite roads $ 4,439,214 $ 3,480,576

Offsite sewer 1,312,527 1,161,559

General purpose 1,019,824 1,071,993

Offsite water 761,743 679,607

Developer contributions recreation 674,724 746,863

Offsite storm sewer 533,931 506,187

Sewer capital 468,111 70,207

Fire truck replacement 390,176 364,482

Life cycle administration building 265,882 222,675

Capital equipment replacement 256,025 169,059

Life cycle arena 248,520 200,481

Water capital 237,497 165,015

Public 203,610 226,975

Life cycle community centre 173,058 170,813

Roads capital 143,060 4,010

Life cycle pool 141,460 109,807

TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre (Note 1 (a)) 136,730 136,730

Trails 123,642 120,213

Golf course capital 121,066 154,292

Life cycle fire hall 108,734 82,475

General government capital 96,987 51,002

Life cycle parkland building 92,131 76,027

Waste management capital 85,626 69,600

Arena ice slab 82,028 80,964

Life cycle library 71,137 30,456

Handibus replacement 67,735 51,948

Fire equipment 53,966 51,085

Highway 16A Safecrossing 42,813 42,258

Life cycle heritage park 35,750 96,682

Technology capital 30,498 48,202

Life cycle youth centre 20,507 362

Life cycle common services building 18,445 38,474

$ 12,457,157 $ 10,481,079



12. SALARIES AND BENEFITS DISCLOSUREDisclosure of salaries and benefits for elected municipal officials, the Town Manager and designated officers as required by Alberta Regulation 313/2000 is as follows:

Benefits and 2012 2011 December 31, 2012 Salary Allowances Total Total

Choy (Mayor) $ 35,756 $ 6,245 $ 42,001 $ 27,305

Ganske 30,001 5,465 35,466 25,618

Hansard 26,093 6,337 32,430 30,025

Twerdoclib 24,808 6,278 31,086 29,341

Bennett 25,808 3,083 28,891 28,665

Badry 21,908 6,108 28,016 28,441

Lloy 13,727 3,909 17,636 -

Lemke 7,178 1,149 8,327 52,532

$ 185,279 $ 38,574 $ 223,853 $ 221,927

Town Manager $ 136,313 $ 32,686 $ 168,999 $ 157,055 Salary includes regular base pay, bonuses, lump sum payments, gross honoraria and any other direct cash remuneration.

Benefits and allowances include the employer’s share of all employee benefits and contributions or payments made on behalf of employees, and the employer’s share of the costs of any additional taxable benefits.

13. LOCAL AUTHORITIES PENSION PLAN (LAPP)The Town is required to make current service contributions to the LAPP of 9.91% of pensionable earnings up to the year’s maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan and 13.74% on pensionable earnings above this amount. Employees of the Town are required to make current service contributions of 8.91% of pensionable earnings up to the year’s maximum pensionable earnings and 12.74% on pensionable earnings above this amount.

Total current service contributions by the Town to the LAPP in 2012 were $536,162 (2011 $505,276). Total current service contributions by the employees of the Town to the LAPP in 2012 were $486,592 (2011 $456,568).

At December 31, 2011, the Plan disclosed an actuarial deficit of $4,639.4 million (2010 $4.635.3 million).



14. GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPSThe Town’s financial statements include its share of operations (24.5%) of the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre. Condensed financial information of the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre is as follows:

December 31, 2012 2012 2011

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Cash and temporary investments $ 942,775 $ 961,762

Receivables 243,983 203,535

1,186,758 1,165,297

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 456,859 349,747

Deferred revenue 555,137 333,402

Long term debt - 9,714

NET FINANCIAL ASSETS 1,011,996 692,863

NON FINANCIAL ASSETS

Prepaid expenses and inventory for consumption 141,123 85,195

Tangible capital assets 1,120,668 1,217,059

1,261,791 1,302,254

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS $ 1,436,553 $ 1,774,688

REVENUE

Pass and program fees and rental $ 4,625,680 $ 5,069,636

Partnership contributions 1,300,033 835,000

Corporate sponsors and donations 225,274 138,552

All other 415,645 442,264

6,566,632 6,485,452

EXPENSES

Salaries and benefits 4,290,419 4,278,666

Utilities 1,113,034 1,109,590

All other 1,501,314 1,254,810

6,904,767 6,643,066

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $ (338,135) $ (157,614)



15. DEBT LIMITSSection 276(2) of the Municipal Government Act requires that debt and debt limits as defined by Alberta Regulation 255/00 for the Town be disclosed as follows:

December 31, 2012 2012 2011

Total debt limit $ 42,803,838 $ 37,009,367

Total debt (9,228,368) (6,009,103)

Total debt limits available $ 33,575,470 $ 31,000,264

Service on debt limit $ 7,133,973 $ 6,168,228

Service on debt (1,265,212) (685,527)

Service on debt limit available $ 5,868,761 $ 5,482,701

16. COMMITMENTS(a) Waste Management Agreement

The Town has agreed to enter into an agreement for the collection and hauling of garbage, compost and recyclable materials, having a term of five years which commenced April 1, 2011 and expires March 31, 2016. The estimated cost of these services for 2012 is approximately $943,000.

(b) Equipment Leases and Maintenance Contracts

The Town is committed to equipment lease and maintenance contracts as follows:

2013 $ 170,549

2014 170,549

2015 94,727

2016 31,302

2017 6,560

$ 473,687

17. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSThe Town’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, deposit liabilities, and long term debt. It is management’s opinion that the Town is not exposed to significant interest, currency, or credit risk arising from these financial instruments.

The Town is subject to credit risk with respect to receivables. Credit risk arises from the possibility that the Town’s customers may experience financial difficulty and be unable to fulfill their obligations. The large number and diversity of customers minimizes the Town’s credit risk.

Unless otherwise noted, the fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values.

18. BUDGET FIGURESBudgeted figures are presented for information purposes only and are unaudited.

19. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

These financial statements were approved by Council.


statistics (unaudited)

Net Financial Assets ...............................................................................................65Consolidated Expenses by Object 2008-2012 ............................................65Town of Stony Plain Consolidated Revenues by Object, Expenses by Function, Annual Surplus .........................................................66Taxation 2007 - 2012 ............................................................................................67Long Term Debt 2007 - 2012 ............................................................................69Consolidated Restricted Surplus 2007 - 2012 ...........................................70Consolidated Accumulated Surplus ................................................................71Consolidated Acquisition of Tangible Capital Assets ..............................71General Statistical Information .........................................................................72


CONSOLIDATED EXPENSES BY OBJECT 2008-2012

(unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

$ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

Materials, Goods, Contracted & General Services 12,068 11,544 9,380 9,918 10,530

Salaries, Wages & Benefits 8,173 7,891 7,397 6,924 6,301

Utilities 1,195 1,074 954 879 692

Repairs and Maintenance 803 766 691 658 569

Transfers to Local Boards & Organizations 525 509 477 477 490

Transfers to other Governments - - - 21 20

Interest on Capital Long-term Debt 329 314 328 348 367

Amortization of Capital Property 3,777 3,346 3,281 3,312 3,132

Insurance 299 247 241 224 199

TOTAL EXPENDITURE BY OBJECT $ 27,169 $ 25,691 $ 22,749 $ 22,762 $ 22,298

* Consolidated Statements include Parkland Ambulance Authority in 2007 and 2008 and the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre for the years represented.

* Financial data that is from the statements in accordance to PS 1200 and PS 3150 is not available for the year 2007. 2008 restated numbers are used when possible, as the new standards came into place Jan. 1, 2009.

NET FINANCIAL ASSETS

(unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 TAXATION

Excess of revenue over expenses $ 26,145,700 $ 7,651,601 $ 6,779,733 $ 9,185,337 $ 4,398,054

Change related to tangible capital assets -$ 25,832,475 -$ 8,070,756 -$ 5,888,289 -$ 8,352,813 -$ 2,555,268

Change related to other non-financial assets $ 71,044 -$ 20,935 -$ 11,619 $ 70,981 -$ 64,815

Increase in Net Financial Assets $ 384,269 -$440,090 $ 879,825 $ 903,505 $ 1,777,971

Net Financial Assets, Beginning of Year $ 8,214,854 $ 8,654,944 $ 7,775,119 $ 6,871,614 $ 5,093,643

Net Financial Assets, End of Year $ 8,599,123 $ 8,214,854 $ 8,654,944 $ 7,775,119 $ 6,871,614


TOWN OF STONY PLAIN CONSOLIDATED REVENUES BY OBJECT, EXPENSES BY FUNCTION, ANNUAL SURPLUS

(unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

REVENUE BY OBJECT $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

Sales and User Charges 10,129 9,483 9,209 8,975 8,928

Net Taxes available for municipal purposes 10,546 9,941 9,328 8,966 8,187

Government Transfers 6,355 8,324 7,513 10,794 5,434

Fines 2,092 873 756 964 1,050

Franchises and Concession Contracts 1,020 936 703 624 441

Licenses and permits 670 536 457 414 742

Other Revenues 464 674 138 458 326

Developers’ Contributions 1,506 231 1,183 274 1,140

Interest Income 249 235 215 237 456

Rentals 261 211 195 196 158

Penalties and costs on taxes 212 214 187 166 133

Gain (Loss) on disposal of Tangible Capital Assets 33 (6) (669) (122) (299)

Contributed Tangible Capital Assets 19,777 1,691 314 - -

TOTAL EXPENDITURE BY OBJECT $ 53,315 $ 33,343 $ 29,529 $ 31,947 $ 26,696

EXPENSE BY FUNCTION

General Government 3,456 3,155 2,956 2,454 2,603

Protective Services 4,531 3,788 2,711 3,346 4,108

Transportation 3,590 3,763 3,069 1,576 1,433

Environmental Use and Protection 5,836 5,575 5,241 4,212 3,761

Family and Community Support 537 537 598 576 492

Planning and Development 1,486 1,741 1,338 1,446 1,388

Recreation and Culture 7,735 7,133 6,836 5,839 5,380

Amortization - - - 3,312 3,132

TOTAL EXPENSE BY FUNCTION $ 27,170 $ 25,691 $ 22,749 $ 22,762 $ 22,298

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES $ 26,145 $ 7,652 $ 6,780 $ 9,185 4,398

Accumulated Surplus, Beginning of Year 132,764 125,112 118,333 - -

Restatement - - - 109,147 104,749

ACCUMMULATED SURPLUS, END OF YEAR $ 158,909 $ 132,764 $ 125,112 $ 118,333 $ 109,147


* Financial data that is from the statements in accordance to PS 1200 and PS 3150 is not available for the year 2007. 2008 restated numbers are used when possible, as the new standards came into place Jan. 1, 2009.


TAXATION 2007 - 2012

(unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

TAXATION (in mills)

Municipal - Residential 0.004622 0.004461 0.004482 0.003804 0.003560 0.005268

Municipal - Non-Residential 0.006391 0.007059 0.007031 0.007292 0.007376 0.008841

Annexed - Residential 0.003326 0.003586 0.003745 0.003399 0.003326 0.004339

Annexed - Non-Residential 0.005264 0.006640 0.006935 0.006265 0.005264 0.006183

School - Residential 0.002634 0.002420 0.002415 0.001935 0.001799 0.002844

School - Non-Residential 0.003155 0.003320 0.003321 0.003252 0.003472 0.004510

Tri-Leisure Centre 0.000120 0.000126 0.000135 0.000123 0.000129 0.000213

Meridian Foundation 0.000046 0.000047 0.000049 0.000037 0.000023 0.000034

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

ASSESSMENT VALUES

$ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

Residential 1,822,787 1,770,941 1,648,827 1,835,662 1,765,694 1,042,620

Commercial 189,122 166,845 157,595 153,899 143,903 106,896

Industrial 83,208 61,937 56,371 52,984 44,908 27,486

Linear 20,610 19,915 19,853 21,108 19,881 21,938

TOTAL ASSESSMENT 2,115,727 2,019,638 1,882,646 2,063,653 1,974,386 1,198,940

2012 ASSESSMENT VALUES

Residential - 86%

Industrial - 4%

Commercial - 9%

Linear - 1%


TAXATION 2007 - 2012 (cont’d)

(unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

TAXATION $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

Real Property Taxes 16,057 14,779 13,818 12,965 11,740 10,407

Linear Property Taxes 200 210 209 227 216 300

Government Grants in Lieu 97 141 140 135 162 169

TOTAL TAXES 16,354 15,131 14,167 13,327 12,119 10,876

REQUISITIONS

Alberta School Foundation Fund 4,874 4,353 4,163 3,654 3,313 3,121

Evergreen Catholic Separate 842 747 600 653 591 561

Meridian Foundation 96 94 91 73 47 39

Total Requisitions 5,812 5,194 4,855 4,380 3,951 3,720

TAXES AVAILABLE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES 10,541 9,936 9,312 8,947 8,168 7,155

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

COLLECTION OF TAXES $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

Current Levy 16,354 15,131 14,167 13,327 12,119 10,876

Current Year Uncollected 521 502 673 362 486 222

More than One Year in Arrears 250 271 159 175 74 17

% OF CURRENT TAX YEAR LEVIED UNCOLLECTED 3.19% 3.32% 4.75% 2.72% 4.01% 2.04%

TAX ARREARS ($000’s)

Current Year Uncollected More than One-year in Arrears

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

1,000

5005 Developers pay 3.37% of the total taxes levied.


LONG-TERM DEBT 2007 - 2012

(In thousands except population and per capita) (unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

LONG-TERM DEBT $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

Tax Supported 9,066 5,818 5,539 6,059 6,554 7,026

Supported by Utilities 129 155 178 199 218 235

Supported by Local Improvements 33 36 39 65 91 115

TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT 9,228 $ 6,009 $ 5,756 $ 6,323 $ 6,863 $ 7,376

POPULATION 15,051 15,051 14,177 12,363 12,363 12,363

LONG-TERM DEBT PER CAPITA $ 613 $ 399 $ 406 $ 511 $ 555 $ 597

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

DEBT LIMIT $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

Total Debt Limit 42,804 37,009 35,557 33,636 35,045 33,780

Total Debt 9,228 6,009 5,756 6,323 6,863 7,376

TOTAL DEBT LIMIT AVAILABLE $ 33,576 $ 31,000 $ 29,802 $ 27,313 $ 28,182 $ 26,404

PERCENTAGE OF DEBT LIMIT USED 21.56% 16.24% 16.19% 18.80% 19.58% 21.83%

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2009

2008

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LONG-TERM DEPT PER CAPITA


CONSOLIDATED RESTRICTED SURPLUS 2007 - 2012

(unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007OPERATING RESERVES $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000sLegacy 513 461 460 354 - - Policing and Public Safety 1,304 820 1,124 1,119 1,067 831 Snow Removal 38 38 266 36 35 34 Tax levy Stabilization 623 440 931 702 687 558 Utility rate Stabilization 765 498 455 196 203 185 Family & Community Support Services - - 36 36 71 78 Mural Preservation 35 60 29 22 9 58 Parkland Ambulance - - - - 58 58 Public Art 22 21 - - - - 100th Anniversary Reserve - - 21 21 30 54Safety Rebate 66 74 60 62 71 55 Japanese Twinning 5 5 - 5 - 5 Farmers’ Day - - 2 2 1 1 Family Fest 1 1 1 1 1 1 $ 3,372 $ 2,419 $ 3,386 $ 2,556 $ 2,233 $ 1,919 Capital Reserves Offsite Roads 4,439 3,481 3,300 2,481 2,434 1,920Offsite Storm Sewer 534 506 508 433 655 556 Offsite Water 762 680 658 584 599 515 Offsite Sewer 1,313 1,162 1,138 2,666 2,645 2,434 Developer Contribution - Recreation 675 747 458 106 116 65 Life Cycle - Admin Building 266 223 176 138 101 68 Life Cycle - Common Services Building 18 38 88 67 46 25 Life Cycle - Arena 249 200 182 160 125 75 Life Cycle - Pool 142 110 69 56 30 9 Life Cycle - Community Center 173 171 168 145 118 94 Life Cycle - Heritage Park 36 97 72 58 28 2 Life Cycle - Parkland Building 92 76 60 49 49 33 Life Cycle - Library 71 30 (10) 77 51 68 Life Cycle - Firehall 109 82 51 25 - - Life Cycle - Youth Centre 21 - - - - - Trails 124 120 63 - - - Fire Truck Replacement 390 364 139 53 106 284 Fire Equipment Replacement 54 51 29 22 43 88 Fire Hall Debenture Repayment - - - 52 111 167 Handi Bus Replacement 68 52 36 92 75 58 Capital Equipment Replacement 256 169 201 79 52 80 Capital - General Government 97 51 52 33 8 18 Capital - Roads 141 4 325 368 242 175 Capital - Water 237 165 771 618 809 652 Capital - Sewer 468 70 285 253 84 42 Capital - Waste Management 86 70 53 50 58 68 Technology Capital 30 48 18 20 2 19 Hwy 16A Safe Crossing 43 42 42 41 40 39 Public 204 227 61 231 303 293 General Purpose 1,019 1,072 956 1,087 1,092 1,375Golf Course 121 154 150 147 137 82 Arena Ice Slab overborrow 82 81 80 108 116 113 Tri Leisure Center 137 137 173 256 376 310 $ 12,457 $ 10,481 $ 10,350 $ 10,556 $ 10,651 $ 9,727 TOTAL RESTRICTED SURPLUS $ 15,829 $ 12,900 $ 13,736 $ 13,112 $ 12,884 $ 11,646

* Consolidated Statements include Parkland Ambulance Authority for 2007 and 2008 and the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre for all of the years shown.


(unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

$ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

Engineered Structures

Roadways 7,312 2,174 1,203 1,659 3,269

Storm System 6,514 437 126 626 -

Water 1,760 714 425 518 365

Wastewater 2,832 983 992 281 8

Buildings 114 4,880 631 360 369

Land 1,435 - - 190 758

Land Improvements 1,269 704 290 510 -

Machinery and Equipment 193 393 655 378 1,028

Vehicles 285 15 89 195 331

Work In Progress 7,951 1,125 5,472 7,073 -

TOTAL TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSET ACQUISITIONS $ 29,664 $ 11,425 $ 9,884 $ 11,790 $ 6,128

CONSOLIDATED ACCUMULATED SURPLUS

(unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

$ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

UNRESTRICTED SURPLUS 2,206 1,602 932 1,232 1,263

RESTRICTED SURPLUS

Operating Reserves 3,372 2,420 3,386 2,556 2,233

Capital Reserves 12,457 10,481 10,351 10,556 10,650

Equity in Tangible Capital Assests 140,874 118,261 110,444 103,988 95,001

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS $ 158,910 $ 132,764 $ 125,112 $ 118,333 $ 109,147


* Financial data that is from the statements in accordance to PS 1200 and PS 3150 is not available for the year 2007. 2008 restated numbers are used when possible as the new standards came into place Jan. 1, 2009.

CONSOLIDATED ACQUISITION OF TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

$158,910 $132,764 $125,112

$118,333 $109,147


GENERAL STATISTICAL INFORMATION

(unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Population 15,051 15,051 14,177 12,363 12,363 12,363

Municipal FTEs 88 86 80 75 72 65

Municipal Employees Per 1,000 Population *2011 Census based on Federal Census 5.85 5.71 5.64 6.07 5.82 5.26

INFRASTRUCTURE 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Municipal Area (in hectares) 3,663 3,663 3,663 3,663 3,663 3,640

Number of Dwellings 6,634 6,423 5,947 5,719 5,550 5,173

Roads (km) 138 134 134 134 132 132

Water Mains (km) 83.26 82 82 81 79 77

Wastewater Mains (km) 85.45 85 85 79 75 73

Storm Drainage Mains (km) 48.8 46 46 43 39 39

PERMIT STATISTICS 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Development and Building Permits Value $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s $ 000s

Residential 36,104 28,162 27,037 22,498 61,657 88,824

Commercial 17,350 5,010 2,150 3,173 5,800 12,402

Industrial 4,220 1,690 2,125 4,048 4,962 1,431

Institutional - 3,450 - 21,000 3,075 -

Alterations/Additions Value 9,401 6,206 4,394 7,890 38,971 4,334

Other Value 445 103 811 233 54 2,030

Electrical 74 52 55 64 86 92

Gas 35 26 25 26 38 54

Plumbing 36 25 28 21 41 61

Private Sewage - 1 - - - -

TOTAL VALUE $ 67,665 $ 44,724 $ 36,625 $ 58,954 $ 114,685 $ 109,227


GENERAL STATISTICAL INFORMATION (cont’d)

NUMBER OF PERMITS 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

New Construction Permits 187 138 142 102 268 597

Permits for Altertation/Additions 289 234 297 248 252 243

Other Permits 76 94 84 97 65 50

Electrical 558 408 438 408 605 818

Gas 322 234 261 258 341 573

Plumbing 224 153 199 129 270 417

Private Sewage - 2 - 1 1 1

Total Number of Permits 1,656 1,263 1,421 1,243 1,802 2,699

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX CHANGE 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Alberta 1.1% 2.4% 1.0% -1.0% 3.1% 5.0%

Canada 1.5% 2.9% 1.8% 3.0% 2.3% 2.2%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

Alberta 4.1% 5.4% 6.5% 6.6% 3.6% 3.5%

Canada 7.1% 7.5% 8.0% 8.3% 6.1% 6.0%

Notes

* Consumer Price Index obtained from Statistics Canada

* 2011 Census based on Federal Census

* Unemployment rates from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Alberta Municipal Affairs’ Statistics Profile


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