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i 2-The Canadian Champion, Friday, October 18, 2002 vCountry Heritage Park receives Community Impact Award Countrv H-eritage Park was une of 10 urgani- /Aiioil' t Foundations Communiiy Impact Award September 26. The awards were given to, organizations whose Ontario Trillium Foundation-funded projects made the most significant and lasting impact in iheir communilies in the Iast ihree years. Cressian, genci aI manager ut ihe ITowsn Liiîc park. "Just to be selected was pretty humbling. Is quite an honour and we are humbled by the recognition. There are so many worthwhile organizations worthy of this award." F-arn iusueuniu.atraclosisilou1'and tîi-Ist111511 around the world who are interested in Ontario agriculture history and the evolution of rural life and food production. Over the past year, 13,000 students visited the si? , il, ù iaii I.î t h înîrnIls believes many urban children who visit the park have a better connection with the land, which creates a greater understanding and appreciation for the environment. ae DEVELOPMEN T CHARGE B Y-LA W NON-RESIDENTIAL DISCOUNT POLICY PUBLIC MEETING The Development Charges Advisory Committee has met regularly with staff and consultants since June 2001 ta examine the costs and benefits of providing reductions!exemptiofls for non-residential development charges. The results of the analyses are provided in "The Halton Development Charge Background Study for the Review of the Non-Residential Development Charges Discount Policies." This study wilI be available from Halton Region on October 29"' at the numbers listed below. -lton Regional Couincil recently endorsed a staff recommendatian ta eliminate the 25 per oent retai developmient charge discount and reduce the industrial! commercial discount from 50 per cent to 25 per cent. The reduction ta the non-residential developnent charge discounts requires an amendment ta By-law 117-99. The Develapment Charges Act requires that at least one public meeting be held prior ta the passing of a developmeflt charges by-law, or any amendments ta the by-law. Public Meeting The public meeting wîll be held: Date -- lime Meeting Purpose Wednesday, j1:30 P. M. Administration & To present November 113, Finance Committee amendments to the 2002 Inon-residential development j charge discounts. The meeting will be held in the Haton Room, Haton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1.- Ail interested persans are invited ta attend the public meeting and ta make representatianS. lnterested persans should note that the develapment charge proposais may change as a result of the meeting and any further staff reports. The final proposai and By-law ta amend Develapment Charge By-law il17-99 will be presented ta Administration & Finance Cammittee at its regular meeting of Wednesday, January 15,2003 at 1:30 p.m. in the Haton Room. The final By- law amendment will be presented ta Council for approval on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. in the Counicil Chambers. For Furthr Information Copies of the Halton Development Charge Background Study for the review of the Non-Residential Develapment Charges Discount Policies will be available ta the public on Wednesday, October 29, 2002, and can be obtained at the office of the Regianal Clerkat 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 31-1. Any questions should be directed ta Mark Scinocca (ext. 7043) at 825-6000, Tol Free 1-866-442-5866, Regianal Municipality of Halton, Corporate Services Department, 1151 Brante Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3L1. if you wish ta appear as a delegation at any of the meetings, inciuding thle Public Meeting, please caîl Ms. Pat Crimmins, Deputy Clerk, Ext. 7256, at the same numbers. Be a Part of Halton Region's 202Officiai Plan Review 2"0 This fail, Halton Region is seeking input from the public on (Ykiia( its Officiai Plan. We will be hosting a series of open houses I1ail and workshops throughout the Region, and we look forward NRçî'eu' to hearing your ideas on the future of Halton. What lis the Officiai Plan? Every municipality in Ontario is required to develop an Officiai Plan which outlines a community's vision for its future and guides decisions on development, transportation, environmental protection, and more. Halton Regions Officiai Plan is now under review. This is an opportunity for residents and businesses to play an important part in ensuning Halton Region continues to be a great place to live, work and play. What is important to you about Halton Region? How should we address the challenges our Region is facing? Your participation is vital. Please register for a workshop or visit our website to leam more about the Officiai Plan Review. www.region.halton.ol.Calofficialplafl Officiai Plan Review Event Schedule 1 O te .- Halton's OP Review workshop 8:3Oam ta 12:OOpm. In the Cafeteria, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Rd,e Oakville ;ompleted Open Houses S.pt.mber 23rd ln Burllngton Sept.mber 24th in Milton. Octob.r 2nd ln Georgetownl October Tth ln Milton Octob.r Sth ln Oakvill. October lSth le Burllngton >October 1Mthln Oàkviii 0October lTth ln Actofi An additional evening workshop will be held in November. Details regarding thiswarkshapWill be announced soan. Caîl us or visit aur website at www.region.halton.on.ca/afficialplan ta download a copy of the Directions Report: The Greenng of Halton -Smart Growth. Smart Chaices and othertechnicalpaperS. These documents are a starting point for a public dialogue about the important issues in aur cammunity. For more information contact Isabel Telford at EXT. 7195 /telfordi@region.halton.on.ca An Invitation to Join the Emergeflcy Housing Advisory Group's Second Public Meeting The Emergency Housing Advisory Group was assembled to assist the Region of Halton, The Salvation Army and the Town of Oakville to develop criteria for locating and operating a homeless shelter in Oakville. Part of the group's mandate is to seek input from the community. The first Public Meeting held on Sept. 19' yielded extensive input and direction for the Advisory Group. The resultant report on recommended criteria for locating and operating an emergency shelter in Oakville will be presented at the second Public Meeting on Thursday, October 2e in the Auditorium, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road at 7pm (registration is at 6:30 pm). Individuals interested in attending are invited (but not required) to pre-register by phono at 905-825-6000 () ext. 7998 orby E-mail atadvisorygroup@region.halton.on.ca. 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