City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

Accomplishments2010 proved to bea year to celebrateKamloops Airport winsaviation awardA $25-million, multi-year, multi-stakeholderinitiative to expand and improve theKamloops Airport, earned the City theWilliam Templeton trophy from the BCAviation Council. Templeton was an aviationpioneer and YVR’s first airport manager.The award acknowledges recipients whoshow outstanding initiative and achievementin the development of a communityairport, regional airport, heliport or floatplanelanding facility. The renovation andexpansion – which included increasing thesize of the terminal building with upgradesthroughout, expanding the runway andadding new navigational aids – was completedin 2010. City Councillor John O’Fee,who served as President of the KamloopsAirport Authority Society, was on hand toaccept the award.City receives top award forNAOSH Week 2010Exceptional efforts by City employeesin the area of occupational health andsafety were recognized with an award forLocal Government Excellence from the BCNorth American Occupational Safety andHealth (NAOSH) Week Steering Committee.City employees participated in NAOSHWeek (May 2-8, 2010) by offering varioustraining courses, educational seminarsand a coordinated emergency drill at theMcArthur Island Sport and Events Centre.Annual NAOSH awards are presented toindividuals, organizations and groups whohave demonstrated outstanding effortand commitment to occupationalhealth and safety.Local firefighting teamsweeps nationalsMembers of the Kamloops Fire Rescue/NewGold FireFit Team showcased their mettle atthe national FireFit Championship, breakingthree world records and placing first overallamong their Canadian peers. Firefightingteams that compete in this physicallydemanding event carry out industryfocusedchallenges such as stair climbing infull gear while carrying a bundle of hose orperforming a victim rescue under perilousconditions. The first place standing earnedthe team a place at the World Championshipsin Myrtle Beach, South Carolina inearly November.6 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

Bloom stays brilliantthroughout the seasonsA combination of “bests” in the Communitiesin Bloom national competition earnedKamloops the prestigious Best BloomingCommunity designation in 2010. The Cityof Kamloops, a participant in the Circle ofExcellence category in the “national edition”of the competition, received a Five-Bloomrating and special mentions for the CommunityGardens Expansion Program, whichjudges noted showed a significant commitmentto local food production. Kamloopsalso received the Outstanding AchievementAward for Urban Forestry, and a top rating inthe Winter Lights competition with a specialmention for the Spirit of Christmas with theKamloops Heritage Railway. Combined, theseawards showcased Kamloops as the best inthe country, not only in terms of beauty, butin how residents of Kamloops work togetherto bring about winning results.Kamloops earns GamesTown medalIt took spirit, pride and a big doseof combined community energy forKamloops to earn a bronze medal and achance to share the podium with the topGamesTown communities from acrossthe province. Gamestown, a healthylivingfocused initiative leading up tothe 2010 Games, was launched to getBritish Columbians excited about hostingthe Olympics. As the bronze winner,Kamloops earned a $25,000 cash awardtoward a sport or healthy living facilityimprovement, two pairs of tickets to the2010 Olympic Winter Games and one pairof tickets to the 2010 Paralympic WinterGames. Princeton and Dawson Creek werenamed gold and silver medal winners,respectively.Meanwhile thousands of people tookadvantage of the GamesTown 2010 WinterOlympic/Paralympic Games contest andentered their names in hopes of winninga chance to attend the games. Five luckyresidents were drawn in January and eachreceived a pair of tickets to an Olympic orParalympic event.City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010 7

One million andcounting at TCCKamloops resident Patrick Schmitz learnedhe was “Mr. One Million” after swiping hisTournament Capital Centre (TCC) card latelast fall – a milestone celebrated by the cityfor the overwhelming response to attendanceand participation at the multi-sportfacility. Schmitz received a TCC free annualpass and a Kamloops Jacket at a November19 celebration where the mayor noted theTCC has captured national and internationalattention as a world-class facility.The Tournament Capital Centre opened itsdoors in 2007 as part of the City’s TournamentCapital Program and visits havesteadily increased across all areas includingfitness operations, the Canada GamesPool, the indoor track, concessions and theKamloops Gymnastics Centre. Hosting ofThompson Rivers University varsity gamesand invitational tournaments have alsocontributed to the success.300 27,726 11.7Contacts made during and followingKamloops Business Delegation to China.Number of participants in 100 varioustournaments hosted in Kamloops in 2010,up from 92 in 2009.Amount in millions of dollars generatedby tournaments hosted in Kamloops, anincrease of $2.6 million over 2009.8 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

Economycommitment to diversity to keepKamloops economically vibrantChina trade mission acontinued successBuilding on past successes of the “FriendlyCity Protocol” with Changping, MayorMilobar, City Council and Venture Kamloopsrepresentatives, members of the localbusiness community and Thompson RiversUniversity participated in a trade mission toChina in 2010. The delegation visited threecities: Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen, andattended an invitation only reception forChinese businesses in the Canadian Pavilionat the World’s Fair in Shanghai. During thevisit, the Kamloops delegation made sixformal presentations to more than 200business people and participated in abusiness trade fair in Xiamen attended byover 10,000. The delegation also agreed tothe mutual exchange of art works fromlocal artists in each country, anarrangement that will be solidified in 2011.City partnership meansnew home for youth soccerAfter several years working from temporarylocations, youth soccer has a permanentplace to call home. The Kamloops YouthSoccer Association cut the ribbon on anew McArthur Island office location in thefall of 2010, which allows the organizationto serve hundreds of youth and familiesin the community – just a stone’s throwaway from the park’s nine full soccer fieldsand one mini field. The volunteer grouppartners with the city to offer local youtha challenging, fun and accessible sport atrecreational and competitive levels and is alarge contributor to promoting Kamloopsas Canada’s Tournament Capital. The KYSAand McArthur Island hosted the BC SoccerAssociation Provincial Finals in July 2010and the organization is actively pursuingopportunities to host other national soccercompetitions.Slo-Pitch Park the finale toTournament Capital ProgramRayleigh Slo-Pitch Park marks the triumphantclose to the Tournament Capitalfunding program for Kamloops sport andrecreation facilities, with Phase 1 of theRayleigh-based park nearing completion.Groundbreaking commenced at the site in2010 following a ceremony with localdignitaries and representatives fromKamloops slo-pitch and rugby clubs. The$9 million project, funded equally throughthe federal, provincial and municipalgovernments, includes eight slo-pitchdiamonds built to national tournamentstandards, three rugby pitches, road andmany onsite facility improvements. Phase2 includes three additional parcels of land,one for crop production, another for a potentialagri-tourism facility and the third foran agri-plex facility and exhibition site. TheTk’emlups Indian Band owns an adjacentparcel of land to develop an RV park.Tournament Capital hostsimpressive lineup of events• 2010 Cactus Classic National BMX Championships• Annual Soccer Mens/Womens Tournament• Kamloops Int’l Bantam Ice Hockey• Canadian Masters Alpine Downhill• Canadian Colleges Athletic Association National Golf• Kamloops Youth Soccer Association May CupCity of Kamloops Annual Report 2010 9

Environmentcommitment to sustainable policies andpractices for the good of our communitySustainable KamloopsOpen House seeks dialogueA public forum to educate and encourageinput on the city’s vision for sustainabilitydrew participation from about 150Kamloops people who identified air quality,energy planning and food security as topissues for 2010 and beyond. The SustainableKamloops Open House provided individualsa chance to voice concerns to City staffand give opinion on community planningacross social, economic, and environmentalperspectives for the next 20 to 50 years.Participants heard presentations and tookpart in group discussions on issues such assolid waste, energy and greenhouse gasemissions, air and water quality, as wellas housing, community safety, recreation,education, arts and culture. The SustainableKamloops video “We Can” was also unveiledduring the day-long event.Advisory committee toguide Airshed PlanDevelopment of an Airshed ManagementPlan for Kamloops moved a step closer in2010 with the formation of a city-appointedadvisory committee to help guide theprocess. The Airshed Plan, which willinclude policy on protecting and improvinglocal air quality, will be developed overthe next two years. The committee hasrepresentation from the Mayor and CityCouncil, along with two members of thepublic as well as representation from theTk’emlups Indian Band and ThompsonNicola Regional District. The state of ourairshed has become a top issue for the cityand the development of a long-term planwill involve further public consultation andultimately, air quality management throughregulation and education. This initiativeis part of the larger SustainableKamloops vision.Multi-family recyclingprogram succeeds to makegreen improvementsBased on the success of the City’s residentialcurbside recycling program, a new pilotinitiative involving 40 multi-family housinglocations across Kamloops made it possiblefor residents to divert up to 40% of theirwaste from the landfill. Previously theseresidents were required to recycle materialsat one of four Kamloops recycling depots.City administration will use these resultsto propose an extension of the programto all multi-family housing locations in thecommunity. Curbside recycling supportsthe long-term goals of the SustainableKamloops Plan, which has a target of a 50%reduction in waste landfilled by 2020. Nextsteps involve a proposal to City Council tolaunch the program fully in fall 2011.10 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

Pesticide management changes promote healthNew citywide policies on pesticidemanagement have been met positivelyby the public, with wide spreadcompliance and heightened interestin alternatives to traditional pesticidespraying. The policy change hasencouraged residents to think moreabout their health in the long term andlook at the benefits of an integratedapproach to landscape managementthrough vegetation choices, planting andwatering trends. City sponsored publiceducation sessions have also helped tosupport the shift. One area of landscapemanagement the city has been pilotingis the planting of white clover in lowtomoderate-use areas. White cloverprovides even coverage, needs less waterthan other common types of grass andcan be mowed infrequently.City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010 11

Kamloops Children’sMuseum a first in BCLocal, provincial and national history andculture – from a child’s perspective – arethe focus of BC’s first interactive Children’sMuseum, now a permanent part of theKamloops Museum and Archives. Thisone-of-a-kind facility, which held itsgrand opening in July 2010, was part of atwo-year, $400,000 museum renovationproject and was designed visually andergonomically to appeal to children ofall ages. Older children may relax with abook in the space-station-themed readingsection, while little ones may be drawn tothe dress up area and puppet theatre. TheChildren’s Museum also features interactivedisplays, a steamship station, hands-onwater table, games and models.Partners in ProtectionThe City of Kamloops partnered with HISVentures Ltd to host the Partners in ProtectionAnnual General Meeting in November,which attracted attendees from BC, Alberta,the Northwest Territories and from as far asOntario and Boston, MA. Partners in Protectionis a multi-disciplinary organizationcommitted to raising awareness, information-sharing,and developing forums forencouraging proactive, community-basedinitiatives. The AGM covered a range of fireprotection topics including a presentationby the Kamloops Interagency FireSmartCommittee on the Kamloops CommunityWildfire Protection Program. The City isrecognized as a model of best practice andhas been invited to present at numerousconferences and workshops including theNational Fire Protection Association (Denver,CO), International Wildfire Conference(South Africa) and Federation of CanadianMunicipalities Sustainable CommunitiesConference (Ottawa).12 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

Livabilitycommitment to healthand sustainability.Olympic Torch Relay aproud time in City historyA string of crowd-pleasing momentsstretched into memorable hours of celebrationas Kamloops residents honoured andcheered for participants along the OlympicTorch Relay route on Jan 27, 2010. TheOlympic spirit was felt throughout much ofthe day and into the evening as celebrationscontinued at Hillside Stadium wherethousands of people turned out to enjoya full line-up of entertainment and eventshosted by the Torch Relay committee, City,Provincial and Olympic representatives. Thenight was highlighted by hometown heroesNancy Greene Raine and Mark Recchi,who served as the final torchbearers for theKamloops-leg of the torch run, and carriedthe flame through the stadium encouragedby cheers from a delighted audience. TheCity also supported Olympic celebrationsthrough Opening and Closing ceremonyevents hosted at City Hall and the InteriorSavings Centre including fireworks, freepublic skating and a chance to take photographswith the official Olympic Torch.Pedestrian patrollerseducate on vehicle safetyOngoing foot patrols through local shoppingareas and face-to-face advice todrivers on preventing vehicle crime, arethe key to two successful safety programsin Kamloops. Project H.E.A.T. and Safe forthe Season are both operated by the City’sCommunity Safety department and KamloopsRCMP. Community Safety volunteersare supported by Auxiliary Constables inproviding proactive information to driverson preventing thefts and break-ins. ProjectH.E.A.T. volunteers focus efforts duringweekends, July through October, patrollinglocal parking lots and strip malls, talking tovehicle owners and leaving crime preventiontip cards on windshields, while Safefor the Season concentrates on educatingshoppers during the holiday season.Theatre BC Mainstagebrings cultural celebrationA theatrical feast of activities, from workshopson costume design to full scaleperformances, kept Kamloops participantsand audiences enthused throughout aweek’s worth of Mainstage 2010. Mainstage– one of the country’s longest runningtheatre events – provides unique educationalopportunities to participants as wellas ongoing theatre presentations that localaudiences can enjoy throughout the week.In addition to nightly performances, ticketholders access a variety of activities includingdaily workshops, adjudicated “coffeecritiques” and plays that run the gamut ofgenres from comedy to musicals.City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010 13

Financial HighlightsTax revenue is invested in services and infrastructure that maintainthe high quality of life Kamloops residents enjoy.Typical Daily Household Tax and Utility Expenditures.City Taxes and City Utilities total $6.71.City Taxes - $4.28Natural GasCity Utilities - $2.43School DistrictPowerCableInternetTelephoneTNRD/HD/BCAA$5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30 $35 $40Income TaxesValuations based on:• Property taxes based on average BCAAassessed value of $328,000 for 2011• 2009 Statistics Canada averagehousehold expenditures in BC used toestimate daily Income Taxes and othertax expenditures• Calculated City taxes exclude the HomeOwners Grant discount• City utility payments include 10%discount for prompt payment• Property taxes and Utility Fees based on2011 budget and rates14 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

Your TaxDollarsat WorkEverydayAverageAnnualHouseholdExpensesCity Taxes $2400Your morning specialty coffee $1460Cellular phone or PDA $752Ski passes for two $1200To operate your vehicle $3860City Taxes: $4.28 per dayPoliceServices - $0.98Fire Services - $0.75Parks, Recreation and Culture - $0.66Infrastructure Projects - $0.50Roads - $0.44Debt Servicing - $0.25Legislative Enforcement - $0.20Community Grants - $0.20Public Transit - $0.17Development Services - $0.07Environmental Services - $0.06$0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 $0.70 $0.80 $0.90 $1.00City Utilities: $2.43 per dayWater - $1.42Sewer - $0.64Garbage - $0.28Recycling - $0.09$0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010 15

Infrastructurecommitment to growth andimprovements to neighbourhoodsA caption could go hereand business areasin this space. Just a few words.Pedestrian and Trails MasterPlan open houseA successful open house and public-surveyconsultation process has helped to shapethe direction of an updated KamloopsPedestrian Master Plan and new TrailsMaster Plan. More than 100 residentsturned out to provide opinion andinput about city park trails, pathways andsidewalks late last fall, while another 350individuals participated in a Pedestrian andTrails Master Plan survey. Results suggestmore than 75% of residents surveyed useexisting trails a few times a month or more,and about 30% would like to see moresidewalks throughout the city. Council willbe requested to discuss and adopt bothplans in 2011 and, once adopted, will guidefuture investment towards pedestrian andtrails projects.Riverbank enhancement atValleyview boat launchA riverbank rehabilitation project along theSouth Thompson River in Valleyview has improvedthe condition of shoreline at one ofthe city’s busiest boat launches. Work at theThompson Drive launch was initiated in fall2010 and involved a “rip-rap” process, wherejagged stone material is introduced to protectagainst erosion. The $150,000 upgradealso involved replanting vegetation nativeto the area along the bank, improving parkingaccess and opening additional car andtrailer bays to recreation enthusiasts.Sewage Treatment Centreundergoes improvementsA commitment to meet provincial liquidwaste management requirements madesignificant strides in 2010. A capital investmentof $4.6 million was made in threeseparate projects to address site and infrastructurepreparation for upgrades to theKamloops Sewage Treatment Centre. In all,the City is investing $40 million to renovateand revamp the site so it complies withprovincial waste management regulations.Work on the majority of the upgrade willprogress in 2011 with completion expectedby the end of 2013. These infrastructure enhancementsare expected to improve waterquality downstream of the treatment plant.Upgrade means betterwater for WestsydeResidents formerly using the Noble Creekwater system in Westsyde are now receivingbetter potable water thanks to a$7 million upgrade that reroutes pipes tothese homes from the Kamloops Centre forWater Quality. Part of the city’s commitmentin building the water treatment centre wasHot-in-Place Asphalt a greener alternativeA City decision to implement “hot-in-place” asphalt recycling – a process that combinesmultiple steps using existing asphalt to upgrade road surfaces – has been met with greatsuccess. In 2010, black top in three areas of downtown were upgraded using the recyclingmethod, a technology that collects and grinds old asphalt, heats it with a small amount ofnew materials and then repaves, all in one pass. This less expensive system has also beenused in other local areas as a replacement to traditional mill and fill processes that requireadditional steps, transportation time and greater public disruption. Streets identified forthe program are based on the quality of the existing asphalt and road structure.16 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

to eventually provide Westsyde residentsliving on north Westsyde Road with higherquality tap water. Construction to completethe upgrade was finished in fall 2010. TheNoble Creek system continues to provideirrigation water to these same residents.North Shore Transitcelebrates expansionA new transit exchange along SydneyAvenue near the Northhills ShoppingCentre improves transit accessibility andeco-friendly transportation options forresidents traveling to and from KamloopsNorth Shore. The transit exchange,completed in August 2010, resulted froma City-led assessment that identified aneed for further transit infrastructure tosupport economic and social activities onthe North Shore. The $1.4 million transitproject, funded through the Public TransitInfrastructure Program and federal Gas TaxFund, also provides an attractive focal pointto the North Shore business area. Local andprovincial politicians as well as representativesfrom BC Transit and the Union of BCMunicipalities were on hand for a grandopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.3.3 10.7Amount in millions from federalgovernment for community worksprojects.Amount in millions from provincialgovernment for capital infrastructureprojects.City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010 17

Property Tax information goes onlineMore than 2,500 Kamloops property owners registered for the online system “MyCity” in 2010 to access and process property tax information.The City added the property tax section early in the year, making it easy and convenient for residents to access their accounts. The site, which isavailable through www.mycity.kamloops.ca, allows customers to check and update information any time, claim home owner grants, view levyinformation for current and previous years, view assessment information, transactions and verify payments. The MyCity system also gives access toDevelopment and Engineering Services permit applications, business licenses, and dog license accounts.Municipal property salesSales activity levels were up 14% in 2010 compared to the year previous with 40 activefiles versus 35 in 2009. Activity included the sale of the former Scoopz lot on Lorne Streetto Northland Properties for $2.25 million, the sale of the former Mission Flats CentralMaintenance Yard to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District for $450,000, and two smallopen space sales resulting in $44,500. In addition, six road closures and sales to adjoiningproperty owners in 2010 amounted to $151,500. Between 2008-2010 total sales proceedswere more than $6.7 million.18 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

Good Governmentimproving ourorganization andcitizens’ quality of lifeEmergency responseexercises prepare city staffAs an integral partner in facilitating safetymeasures during an emergency situation,the City focused efforts in 2010 on practicingemergency operation proceduresacross various municipal departments.Because of the number of forest fires inthe region in the past few years, the Citytook advantage of funding through theJoint Emergency Preparedness Programto ramp up training protocol and procedures,and to update equipment. Duringa true emergency, various first-respondersand provincial organizations such as theBC Fire Service have an immediate role toplay in an incident itself, while the City’sEmergency Management Program focuseson what comes next. Several departmentsparticipated in a Kamloops Fire and Rescueday-long fire simulation exercise in Erin Valleylast spring, to practice management ofevacuations, communications, and supportservices. This preparation proved valuablewhen an interface wildfire broke out in anearby area a few weeks later.Uji delegation enjoys 20thcelebration with sister cityKamloops has enjoyed more than twodecades of sharing in the benefits ofsocial, cultural and education opportunitieswith its sister city, Uji, Japan. To markthe 20th anniversary, the City hosted agroup of 24 Uji representatives who weretreated to a multi-day cultural celebration.The delegation, including Mayor IsamuKubota, two city councillors and 18 citizens,were involved in a formal presentation atCity Hall, then took part in a tour of theMcQueen Lake Environmental EducationCentre, Tournament Capital Centre, TRUHorticulture Gardens and the SecwepemcMuseum. The group also traveled to SunPeaks and were able to enjoy Canada Daycelebrations at Riverside Park as well as thegrand opening of the Kamloops Children’sMuseum on July 1.Online business licenseprocess increases efficiencyA City move to implement online creditcard payment options for business licensepurchases and renewals has taken whatwas once a multi-day process and boiledit down to minutes. Since November,businesses can purchase or renew licensesthrough the “MyCity” online portal and havetheir payments processed right away. Futureplans for further streamlined improvementsinclude an online business licenseapplication form that can be filled in andsent with the credit card payment.City honours dedicated citizensWhat does it mean to make a positivedifference in our community? For fivespecial people who were honoured atthe Distinguished Service and Freemanof the City Awards in 2010, it coversa scope of kindness and good deeds,from haunted-house fundraising forthe food bank to volunteering timefor hospital and healthy-communityevents to involvement in local serviceclubs, furthering cultural initiatives andsupporting sport and recreation at alllevels. Sue Adams, Jan Cook, Elizabeth(Liz) Lyne and Izzy McQueen were 2010’sDistinguished Service recipients, whilelongtime Kamloops resident and localbusinessman Ron Maguire received theFreeman of the City Award, the highestaward the municipality can bestowon a Kamloops resident. Criteria forDistinguished Service Awards includevolunteer service that contributes tothe well-being of Kamloops citizensand to the growth and developmentof the community, while the Freedomof the City is a designation awardedinfrequently and only with theunanimous support of the Mayor andCouncil Members.City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010 19

FinancialsOpen and ResponsibleSpendingConsolidated Statement Of Financial ActivitiesYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010, with comparatives for 2009REVENUE 2010 BUDGET 2010 2009Taxation 84,155,790 84,132,935 81,511,048Development levies utilized 9,739,011 2,118,515 6,749,220Fees, rates and sales of service 61,461,101 53,462,725 50,493,997Grants 30,325,124 23,979,804 23,675,281Investment income 2,923,142 4,596,572 4,408,849Private contributions 612,447 4,586,037 6,692,344Gain on disposal of capital assets 89,000 750,106 456,628189,305,615 173,626,694 173,987,367EXPENDITURESCemetery 605,455 753,307 728,449Community development 4,463,146 4,148,668 4,288,911Corporate administration 9,238,423 8,532,289 7,923,368Environmental services 616,046 410,729 475,169Fire services 13,287,801 13,743,503 13,009,006Infrastructure maintenance 9,253,672 19,734,836 18,235,475Legislative and enforcement 4,265,224 4,406,242 4,232,558Parks, recreation and cultural services 20,840,939 27,807,130 28,203,158Police services 21,627,903 19,566,974 19,904,459Public transit 11,879,236 12,173,649 10,738,121Solid waste 6,199,445 7,378,208 6,425,977Water utility 7,066,894 13,025,208 11,026,404Sewer utility 4,856,161 6,270,729 6,285,688Kamloops Airport Authority Society - 1,671,204 1,501,513Venture KamloopsBusiness Development Society - 492,433 583,077Debt servicing costs 5,688,197 5,529,165 5,736,874119,888,542 145,644,274 139,298,207Increase in accumulated surplus 69,417,073 27,982,420 34,689,16020 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010, with comparatives for 2009Grants Received from Other Governments2010 BUDGET 2010 2009General fund:Federal Government:Policing 1,751,493 1,580,626 1,500,948Community Works Fund 3,290,094 3,290,473 3,340,924Provincial Government:Transit 5,141,718 5,283,326 4,651,792Gaming revenue 2,400,000 2,386,808 2,385,739Victims assistance 60,000 70,960 70,907Traffic fines 461,456 461,456 1,836,828Capital infrastructure 10,690,510 7,466,964 2,400,246Other 628,400 433,798 509,35724,423,671 20,974,411 16,696,741Water fund:Provincial Government:Capital infrastructure 1,609,453 778,175 2,870,546Sewer fund:Provincial Government:Capital infrastructure 4,292,000 2,105,921 -Kamloops Airport Authority Society:Federal Government:Capital infrastructure - 111,731 4,106,465Venture Kamloops Business Development Society:Provincial Government:Other - 9,566 1,529Total $ 30,325,124 $ 23,979,804 $ 23,675,281City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010 23

FinancialsOpen and Responsible SpendingTournament Capital GrantsGrants 2010 Grant $REGIONALKamloops Long Blades $200.00McArthur Island CurlingMens Playdowns $1,000.00TOTAL REGIONAL GRANTS $1,200.00PROVINCIALBC Strong Man Provincial Champs $500.00Provincial Girls Basketball $500.00Provincial Boys Basketball $500.00Sun Rays Jean Peters Provincials $600.00McArthur Island BMX $500.00Kamloops Rugby Club $500.00Viani’s Provincial Tae Kwon Do $500.00Kamloops Classic Swimming AAA $1,132.00Kamloops Track & Field $514.00KYSA Provincial A Cup $500.00Kamloops Minor Baseball $500.00KMB Riverdogs AAA $500.00KMBA $500.00BC Summer Swim Club $1,500.00Kamloops Canoe & Kayak Club $325.00Kamloops CommunityFootball 9 Man $500.00TRU Athletics $500.00BC Wheelchair Basketball $500.00TOTAL PROVINCIAL GRANTS$10,571.00WESTERN CANADIANW. Cdn Age ClassWrestling Tournament $1,500.00Kamloops Storm Keystone Cup $1,500.00TOTAL WESTERN CANADIAN GRANTS$3,000.00NATIONALCdn Pulp & Paper National Curling $1,500.00Sun Peaks Alpine Club $1,500.00Kamloops Collegiate Baseball $1,500.00Gymnastics BC $1,500.00Kamloops Disc Golf Nationals $1,500.00McArthur Island BMX $1,500.00Heffley Creek Gun Club $1,500.00Kamloops InternationalBaseball Tournament $1,500.00TRU Athletics - Golf $1,500.00TOTAL NATIONAL GRANTS $13,500.00INVITATIONALKMHA Midget Tier 2 $360.00KMHA PeeWee Tier 4 $120.00KMHA Midget Tier 3 $280.00KMHA PeeWee Tier 3 $160.00KMHA Bantam Tier 2 $280.00KMHA Bantam Rec 1 $320.00KMHA PeeWee Rec 1 $320.00TRU McDonald’s InvitationalVolleyball $238.00Kamloops Senior Hockey $300.00KMHA Bantam Rec 2 $320.00KMHA PeeWee Rec 2 $280.00KMHA Midget Rec 2 $280.00KMHA Atom Rec 1 Hockey $320.00Kamloops Classics Valentine Meet $410.00Interior BC Women’s Team Tennis $108.00KMHA Atom Rec 2 $160.00SKSS Titans Meltdown Soccer $400.00PNW Masters Womens Hockey $300.00Kam Rec Old Timers Hockey $700.00Kamloops Five Pin Bowling $616.00Rugbyfest $1,500.00KIB Youth Hockey $1,500.00Race the Ranch $600.00Kolle DevelopmentIce Pirates Hockey $1,428.00Kamloops Five Pin Bowling $280.00KMB Best of the West Baseball $480.00Kamloops Sr Mens Slo-Pitch $120.00KYSA May Cup $1,500.00KATTS Gymnastics $190.00Kam Invit Slo-Pitch Tournament $860.00Kamloops Track & FieldCentre May Meet $474.00DFO Hockey / Golf Tournament $400.00Kamloops Sr Mens Slo-Pitch $210.00Kamloops Minor Fastball $640.00Kamloops Classic June Meet $832.00KMB Tournament CapitalInvitational $800.00Kamloops Basketball Academy $800.00Sage Orienteering $370.00Sikh Soccer Tournament $1,500.0024 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

Planning and Development TableKamloops InvitationalCash Tourney $240.00Kamloops Invitational Soccer $1,500.00Kamloops Summer Swim Club $800.002010 Coors Senior Mens Slo-Pitch $300.00Kamloops Open Darts $200.00Kamloops Skating Club $416.00Kamloops Minor HockeyMidget Tier 1 $360.00Kamloops Minor HockeyPeeWee Tier 1 $280.00TRU Baseball Thanksgiving $400.00Kamloops Long BladesNov Interclub $180.00KMHA Female Midget AAA $280.00KMHA Bantam Tier 1 $360.00KMHA Bantam Tier 3 $320.00KMHA Atom Development 1 $240.00KMHA Atom Development 2 $240.00KMHA Female Midget Rec $240.00KMHA Midget Rec 1 $160.00KMHA PeeWee Tier 2 $360.00SKSS Big Kahuna Basketball $600.00TOTAL INVITATIONAL GRANTS$28,232.00FOURTH DAY FREEKMHA - Female Bantam $1,021.65Valleyview Skating Club $1,941.14TOTAL FOURTH DAY FREE $2,962.79TOTAL GRANTS DISTRIBUTED$59,465.79Major Activity201020092008PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONRezoning Applications 35 54 47 34 43 33 50 30 31 23DevelopmentVariance Applications 24 31 38 36 31 34 30 31 23 21DevelopmentPermit Applications 31 38 48 50 37 27 24 19 13 19Board of VarianceApplications 4 21 18 24 14 24 20 31 26 26Preliminary Proposals 1 8 6 21 12 16 13 14 18 18Inter-GovernmentReferrals 4 3 6 3 5 1 2 3 7 5Liquor LicenceApplications 12 6 8 8 4 12 22 5 10 19ALR Applications 1 1 3 3 4 3 4 2 3 2Temporary Use Permits 5 3 6 1 5 2 1 3 2 0Land Use ContractApplications 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 4 2Sign Permit Applications 108 108 114 102 95 65 55 74 74 98Zoning InformationRequests 41 75 65 80 68 77 58 45 50 43New Businesses 819 734 779 714 675 671 579 619 610 544Total Business Licences 5,421 5,263 5,199 4,886 4,717 4,612 4,536 4,432 4,312 4,316LAND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING DIVISIONSubdivision Applications 59 47 75 75 78 71 81 56 36 37Subdivision Lots Created 185 64 364 328 293 409 257 162 17 61Strata Lots Created 142 106 224 190 395 146 74 16 42 43Total New Lots Created 327 170 588 518 688 555 331 178 59 104BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISIONBuilding InformationRequests 1,609 1,731 1,629 2,090 1,577 1,636 1,284 1,165 776 702Building Permits 2,026 1,408 1,850 2,080 2,255 1,884 1,487 1,251 1,142 1,0502007200620052004200320022001City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010 25

Message fromRandy Diehl, CAODelivering public services atthe local government level isextremely complex and hasbeen largely influenced byland use and amalgamationdecisions made more than30 years ago.Kamloops land use planning historyevolved in the early 1970s when sevendistinct municipalities were amalgamatedinto one, which is now known as the Cityof Kamloops. Generally, this was a gooddecision due to the obvious cost savings ofone governing body. However, it came withchallenges as citizens and neighbourhoodsswitched their allegiances from a smalltown to a larger city identity. One of theCity’s main goals today is to reverse theunsustainable trend of sprawl created bypoor land use decisions of the past, and byfocusing on infill and higher density developmentopportunities throughout the coreareas of the city.The amalgamation also required hugeinvestment over the past three decadesfor improved sewer and water delivery,upgrades to the City transit systems androad networks, as well as police, fire, parksand recreation services.As a result, Kamloops municipal taxes toprovide these services are marginally higherthan the BC Average. For this investment,citizens enjoy more parkland per capitathan the provincial average, some of thebest sport and recreation facilities in theprovince and country, and a low crime ratethat has been decreasing annually over thepast several years.We, as a City, are also national leaders in theprovision of affordable housing, our culturalfacilities and groups are some of mostwidely respected in Canada, we have thehighest ridership for transit in the province,and we are three-time Communities inBloom Champions – all factors that havetransposed our City from a resource-based,mill town image to a beautiful oasis inthe desert.Today our surveys inform us that citizensare proud to say they are from Kamloopsand they have an extremely high quality oflife. Kamloops has 85,000 citizens who relyon the City to invest and improve on thesequality of life expectations.We believe that Kamloops has arrived centrestage to become a preferred place tolive in British Columbia, and we are proudto say that we have a great staff who arecommitted to building this beautiful city,while serving the needs of all neighbourhoodsand citizens.RANDY DIEHL, Chief Administrative Officer26 City of Kamloops Annual Report 2010

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The City of Kamloops appreciates the contribution ofphotos from the following sources:City of Kamloops7 Victoria Street West,Kamloops, BC V2C 1A2phone: 250.828.3311email: info@kamloops.cawww. kamloops.caPhoto Credits – Courtesy of theThompson-Nicola Regional DistrictPg. 2 – Art GalleryPhoto Credits – Tourism KamloopsPg. 13 – Farmer’s MarketPhoto Credits – Peter OlsenCover – Dawn Breaks Over City of KamloopsPg. 2 – KYSA Tourney at Mac IslandPg. 9 – World Masters TCC March 2010Pg. 10 – Sunny Afternoon by the Rivers Trailin Riverside ParkPg. 11 – Hiking in Peterson Creek ParkPg. 12 – Waterpark - McGowan ParkPg. 13 – International Students Attending TRUPg. 17 – Jogging at Sunrise Over ThirdAvenue OverpassPg. 20 – City Vista From the Top of Rose HillPg. 23 – Hot Nite in the City 2010 (from top ofPlaza Hotel)Pg. 27 – A Warm Summer’s EveningOverlooking The City Framed Beautifullyby Mount Peter and Paul; Farmers Market,Saturdays, DowntownAll other photos courtesy ofthe City of KamloopsPg. 2 – Pedestrian StreetscapePg. 3 – Kamloops City CouncilPg. 6 – Kamloops Airport; 2010 CanadianNationals; GamesTown 2010 WinnersPg. 7 – City PlantersPg. 8 – Mr. One MillionPg. 9 – Slo-Pitch Ground Breaking in RayleighPg. 10 – Environmental Education;ECO Smart KidsPg. 13 – Torch Relay Festivities;Kamloops Farmers’ MarketPg. 16 – Hot-in-Place Asphalt RecyclingPg. 17 – North Shore TransitPg. 18 – Bike Park; City CouncilPg. 21 – Kamloops Baseball Park;Music in the Park; Outdoor Track EventsPg. 26 – Randy DiehlPg. 27 – Sagebrush Theatre; City in Bloom© 2011 City of KamloopsProduced by: www.solutiongroup.caCover photography: www.olsenphotography.ca