RDCK to pause concept design for new office space in Creston
The Board directed staff to pause its detailed investigation to develop a concept design and estimate the renovation of a new RDCK office space on the upper floor of Rotacrest Hall in Creston. Staff were also directed to finalize the feasibility study for potential office space in Creston, including the investigation of properties not owned or leased by the RDCK, and bring a report back to the Board.
Castlegar & District Community Complex Facility Enhancement Project.
The Board authorized staff to prepare a service establishment bylaw and a loan authorization bylaw in the amount of $15 million for the purpose of construction of a second arena and walking track in the City of Castlegar and Electoral Area J.
The Castlegar & District Recreation Commission and RDCK are actively planning the potential new recreation amenity at the Castlegar & District Community Complex. The proposed project is guided by feedback from the Reimagining Recreation engagement process, which helped identify which amenities were a priority for the community and which areas would be willing to participate in funding the project.
Electoral Area I is not included in the proposed new service bylaw and would not contribute to the construction or asset renewal of the new amenity. However, if the projects moves forward, following voter approval, Electoral Area I would contribute to the ongoing operation and maintenance of the new amenity.
2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan for General Administration and Rural Administration
The Board began discussions on the 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan for General Administration Services (includes corporate administration, finance, information technology, human resources, Chief Administrative Officer, and Municipal and Rural Directors) and Rural Administration Services (bylaw services, Rural Director expenses, and election services). The objective is to provide the Board an earlier review of the budget process to allow for feedback, questions, or requests. The final draft of the budget needs to be ready for adoption at the March 2026 Board meeting for submission to the ministry.
Click here to read the draft financial plan review.
Click here to review the 2025-2029 sub-regional budget presentations.
Permissive Tax Exemptions
The Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw was adopted by the Board. Permissive tax exemptions issued by the RDCK Board, exempt eligible properties from taxation for a specified period of time, as they pertain to specific land uses, prescribed by the Province, in the Local Government Act. Properties eligible for a permissive tax exemption include land owned and held by an athletic or service organization for recreational use by the public, places of worship, agricultural or horticultural societies, halls or venues, and art galleries or museums owned by not-for-profit organizations. Applications are reviewed based on four key areas: land and improvement eligibility, applicant eligibility, regulatory eligibility, and taxation considerations.
For more information www.rdck.ca/taxexempt.
Director’s Reports
RDCK Directors provide monthly reports outlining what they have been working on. Click on the links below for more information.
Direct Graham and Newell report
RDCK Quarterly Report
For the latest RDCK Quarterly Report, which details the current projects and initiatives of the RDCK, please follow the link.