The City of Parksville’s annual report is now available for public viewing.
Each year, the city produces an annual report which is a snapshot of goals and accomplishments and includes reports from the mayor and chief administrative officer as well as department achievements, permissive tax exemptions and financial statements and information, according to a news release by the city.
The Community Charter requires all municipalities prepare an annual report before June 30 each year and under the provisions of the Community Charter, the annual report is available for public inspection at least 14 days prior to council considering the report.
The annual report includes the following:
• Progress report on the performance of the city compared to established objectives;
• 2024 financial statements and supplemental financial information;
• List of the tax exemptions provided by council and for each exemption, the amount of property taxes which would have been imposed on the property in 2024 if not exempt;
• Report on municipal services and operations.
Residents who wish to submit a comment or question in writing, should do so by 9 a.m. on June 13 by email to council@parksville.ca; by mail to Council, City of Parksville, PO Box 1390, Parksville, V9P 2H3; in person to 100 Jensen Ave East, Parksville (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays); or comment in person at the council meeting on June 16.
Parksville residents wishing to learn more about the city’s activities and finances may view the 2024 annual report, available on the city’s website and in paper copy at the administrative office, located at 100 Jensen Ave. E.
“Council's focus throughout its term to date has been to advance our strategic priorities: advocacy, Official Community Plan review and update, a vibrant and livable downtown, water use planning and management, community engagement, and investment in recreational amenities," Mayor Doug O'Brien said in the report. "These priorities continue to guide our decision-making and policy choices as council balances the needs and desires of the community while maintaining fiscal responsibility. 2024 marked a challenging year in which our priority of advocacy came to the forefront in response to changing provincial legislation and downloading of additional responsibilities onto local governments. This downloading of provincial responsibility onto municipalities represents a significant strain on staff and financial resources and unfortunately serves to delay and defer our community priorities."
O'Brien added 2024 saw a number of successes such as the Mobi-mat installation to provide accessible beach access, the completion of many upgrades in the Parksville Community Park and the start of an agreement for the first phase of the water management and planning study.
