The document is a presentation from the Mayor of Beaumont, Alberta providing an overview and update about the town. It discusses the town's 2010 highlights including the opening of a new aquatic center and public works facility. It also outlines the 2011 budget, major projects planned including infrastructure upgrades and a new reservoir. The presentation provides information on economic development initiatives to attract investment and the town's continued growth and community advantages.

1. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Breakfast with
January 11, 2011
Mayor Bérubé
www.beaumont.ab.ca

2. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Overview
• 2010
• Overview & Highlights
• 2011
• Budget 2011
• Major Projects
• Economic Development
• Future Growth
• Q&A
www.beaumont.ab.ca

3. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
S&D Aqua-Fit Centre
•Opened October 31st, 2009 •Project Cost: $13.7M (on-time, on-budget)
•Operations , to December 16, 2010 •Usage Stats:
•Recovery: 60% •Total Sold of ALL Memberships: 7,918
• Revenue $1,008,000 •Average Pool: 11,835 people / month
•Expenses $1,682,000 •Average Fitness: 6,755 people / month
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4. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
New Public Works Facility
•Completed July 2010 •Shop Area: 9,500 ft2 – 8 Public Works Staff
•Total Cost: $6.2M (on-time, on-budget) •Office Space: 4,300 ft2 – 8 Engineering Staff
•Stored equipment includes: graders, •Potential to expand office space & future shop
loader, backhoe, plow trucks, etc. bays
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5. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
New French Village Design Guidelines
Centre Ville
• Stronger design guidelines to encourage
walk-ability, building orientation,
accessibility to amenity spaces and safety.
Ville de Beaumont
• Maintain required design and façade
elements and ensure site planning
congruent with French Village theme.
Regulates the Town’s “spirit of building”
Approved by Town Council on June 8, 2010
www.beaumont.ab.ca

6. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2010 Development Stats
Lots Availability
• 503 lots available in 11 subdivisions (as of November, 2010)
Subdivision Applications
• 5 new subdivision applications approved
New Businesses
• 87 Builder & General Contractor
• 77 Home-Based
• 10 Commercial Storefront
1. Beaumont Esso 6. Short Stop Sports
2. Tim Horton's on the Run 7. Movie Galore
3. M&M Meat Shop 8. Age of Holistic Health
4. Royal Bank of Canada 9. Rachel’s After School Care
5. Shoppers Drug Mart 10. Place Beausejour Asst’d Living
Municipal Census
• Population: 12,586 (Top 20 Fastest Growing Communities in Canada)
• +35.6% growth in the past four years, since 2006.
www.beaumont.ab.ca

7. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2010 Building Permit Values
Number of Permits Total Value
Commercial 10 $2,282,500
Industrial - -
Institutional 14 $295,729
Residential 249 $61,736,399
Single Family Detached 223
Duplex 20
Duplex Condo 6
Home Renos 259 $1,327,562
Undergrounds etc. 4 $1,931,694
Home Based Business 77 -
Development Permits 18 -
Other (Signs, Demolition etc.) 16 $23,200
Total Value of All Permits 647 $67,597,084
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8. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Revamped Town of Beaumont Website
www.beaumont.ab.ca Launched: August 30, 2010
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9. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Town of Beaumont Communications
Beaumont Communiqué 2009 Report to the Community
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12. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Community Services Initiatives
•Facility Needs Survey
•2010 – Community input received on demand for recreation facilities
•Goal – Indoor and Outdoor Facilities 10 year capital plan based on survey results
•Child Care Review Study
•2010 – 14 recommendations from the study where approved by Council
•Goal – to bring the child care program back on track with our funding policy
•Goal – to encourage child care business opportunities in town
•Uncover Your Assets
•2010 – successful launch of youth development initiative featuring:
•Community BBQ
•Movie night in the park
•New committee of community representatives and one Council member
•Goal – to enhance community support and cooperation for children and youth
www.beaumont.ab.ca

13. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch
•Thousands of students, residents
and Team Canada fans lined the
streets to watch the torch come
through town with a stop at Ecole
J.E. Lapointe
www.beaumont.ab.ca

14. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Town & Country Daze
June 10-13, 2010
September 3-5, 2010 Weekend full of events continues to
Approx. 2,000 people total attendance grow each year!
www.beaumont.ab.ca

15. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Elections 2010
• Elected to Town Council for 3-year terms:
o Mayor Camille Bérubé
o Councillor Jay Archibald
o Councillor Bill McNamara
o Councillor Louise-White-Gibbs
o Councillor John Stewart
o Councillor Jacqueline Biollo
o Councillor Larry Goodhope
• Voter Turnout
o 30% of eligible voters
www.beaumont.ab.ca

16. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 Overview
• Budget 2011
• Major Projects
• Economic Development
• Future Growth
www.beaumont.ab.ca

17. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 OPERATING BUDGET (Excluding Utilities)
Expenses % of Municipal Taxes
Revenues
Municipal Taxes $10,188,200 45%
Sales & Services 5,806,000 26%
Requisition Taxes 4,456,000 20%
Grants 1,364,800 6%
Other Revenues 634,300 3%
Mill Rate Stabilization 249,700
Total Revenues $22,699,000
Expenditures
Requisition Taxes 4,456,000 20%
General 249,900 1%
Legislative Services 471,600 2%
Administrative Services 1,736,000 8%
Protective Services 3,106,700 14%
Services 3,760,900 17%
Equipment Pool 442,500 2%
Public Health Services 2,380,500 10%
Development Services 1,188,300 5%
Recreation Services 2,547,300 11%
Facilities & Parks Services 2,359,300 10%
Total Expenditures $22,699,000
Surplus / (Deficit) $0
www.beaumont.ab.ca

18. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 OPERATING BUDGET (Excluding Utilities)
REVENUES
Requistion Taxes Municipal Taxes
20% 45%
Sales & Services
25%
Mill Rate Stabilization
1% Grants
6%
Other Revenues
3%
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19. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
EXPENDITURES
Facilities & Parks
Services
10% Requisition Taxes
20%
Recreation Services
11%
General
1%
Legislative Services
2%
Development Services
5%
Administrative Services
8%
Public Health Services
10%
Protective Services
Public Works Services 14%
17% Equipment Pool
2%
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $22,699,000 (Excluding Utilities)
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20. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 Budget – Taxes & Utilities
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21. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 Overview
• Budget 2011
• Major Projects
• Economic Development
• Future Growth
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23. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
New Pumphouse/Reservoir
Reservoir Expansion
•Estimated completion: Spring 2011
•Budget: $6,494,000
www.beaumont.ab.ca

24. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 – Major Projects
• 30th Ave Construction (west to 60th St)
• Budget: $2,904,000
o Conditional on repayment agreement with
Developer
• RR 243 Upgrades (north of Hwy 625)
• Budget: $1,612,300
o Potential ly funded 100% by off-site levy & grant
• Pave & cold mix asphalt
• Community Centre
• Budget: $2,164,000
o Conditional on meeting requirements
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25. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Twinning 50th Street North
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26. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 – Major Projects
• Detailed Design 50th Street
• Budget: $1,000,000
North of 41st Ave
collaboration with
City of Edmonton
• Construction 50th Street
• PENDING PROVINCIAL FUNDING
• BUDGET
• Town $ 4,154,100
• Provincial & Federal $18,512,900
• TOTAL $22,667,000
www.beaumont.ab.ca

27. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 Overview
• Budget 2011
• Major Projects
• Economic Development
• Future Growth
www.beaumont.ab.ca

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Economic Development
• Economic Development Plan Review
• Niche Market Study
• Marketing Plan
• Development Incentives
• Non-Residential Developments: Fast-track permitting
• Annual Realtors / Developers Forum
• Commercial Signage discussions
• Networking and liaising with organizations including:
Greater Edmonton Economic Development Team
www.beaumont.ab.ca

29. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Hosted 2010 National Real Estate Investment Network BBQ
•Lunch presentation and Community Tour of Beaumont to over
330 real estate investors from across Canada
• Mini trade show featuring local Realtors, Developers and
Financial Institutions.
• Booth at 2010 REIN National Multi-Family Conference in
Edmonton – with over 600 registered attendees.
www.beaumont.ab.ca

30. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Centre Ville (Downtown)
• Theme to encourage:
o Walk-ability
o French Village Theme development
o Mixed Use (residential and commercial together)
o Urban Edge (promoting downtown feel)
• Budget for downtown revitalization
• Attracting investment / development
• Streetscape:
o Road Design
o Amenities
o Incentives
www.beaumont.ab.ca

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Centre Ville (Downtown) – Mixed Use Development
www.beaumont.ab.ca

32. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Investment Opportunities – Available Land
Commercial & Multi-Family land
that is currently being marketed
as available for sale or lease:
•Multi-Family (RHD1 & TCMU)
•Commercial (CTC & CHC zone)
•Industry (CBP zone)
•Mixed Use (TCMU zone)
Goal: to attract new investment
and development opportunities
for Beaumont and increase
non-residential assessment. Source: Google Maps
www.beaumont.ab.ca

33. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 Overview
• Budget 2011
• Major Projects
• Economic Development
• Future Growth
www.beaumont.ab.ca

34. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Community Advantages
• 2010 Population: 12,586 citizens
o 2010 Growth Rate: +6.7%
o Capital Region Board (CRB) projects Beaumont to be 2nd Fastest Growing
Community in the CRB region for the next 35 years (behind Fort Saskatchewan)
o CRB Projected Population in 2043: 40,671
• One of Canada’s 20th Fastest Growing Communities
o Federal Census 2001-2006: population growth of +27.9%
o Last 4 Years, 2006-2010: population growth of +35.6%
• Population growth in perspective:
o Beaumont’s growth since 2001 +44.5%
o Alberta’s growth since 2001 +20.1%
o Canada’s growth since 2001 +9.6%
www.beaumont.ab.ca

35. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Community Advantages
• Strengths
o 8th Youngest Average Age in Alberta
o Uniqueness – French Village theme
o Proximity
o Edmonton International Airport
o Leduc-Nisku Business Park
o City of Edmonton
• 2010 Median Family Income
o Beaumont $138,850
o Alberta $98,781
o Canada $78,411
• Info Sources
o 2010 Municipal Census; 2001-2006 Federal Census; Capital Region Board
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36. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2011 Additional Municipal Staffing
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37. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Growth-related Projects
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38. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Joint Growth Study
The Town of Beaumont is currently working with
our neighbours in Leduc County to determine the
future growth areas for Beaumont.
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39. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Joint Growth Study – Area Map
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40. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
Capital Region Board
5 Sub-Committees
•Governance – Mayor Camille Bérubé, Chair
•GIS
•Transit – Councillor Jacqueline Biollo, Beaumont Representative
•Affordable Housing
•Land Use Planning – Councillor Larry Goodhope, Beaumont Representative
o *Working on Regional Economic Roadmap (March, 2011)
Final Growth Plan was approved by Minister in 2010
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41. Ville de / Town of Beaumont
2006-2011 Federal Census
• Collection of data: May, 2011
• Release of findings: Feb-Oct, 2012
• Key Trends for Beaumont
o Top 10 Fastest Growing Communities in Canada?
o #1 Average Family Income in Edmonton CMA?
o Top 5 Youngest Average Age in Alberta?
o Surpassing 10,000 population milestone in federal census
o Site selectors use this data in searches to find the ideal community
and location for a business
o Next milestone will be in 2016 with a 15,000 population (or 20,000?)
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Thank you | Merci beaucoup!
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Questions?
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