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Contacting City Hall
City Hall and all public facilities remain closed to the public. Staff continue to work hard to ensure all City of Kimberley services are running smoothly. To contact City Hall, call 250-427-5311 or email [email protected].
Planning Department Contacts
All building, planning and development applications are still being accepted and processed. Application forms are available at www.kimberley.ca/services/planning-development. All building permit applications, inquiries and inspection requests should be directed to [email protected]. All planning, zoning and development applications and inquiries should be directed to [email protected] or [email protected]. If you are unable to submit by email, paper copies may be submitted using the deposit box beside the front door of City Hall. Cheques for payment of application and permit fees must be submitted using the deposit box or please contact reception at [email protected] or 250-427-5311 for electronic payment instructions.
Backyard Fire Ban
All backyard fires in Kimberley have been banned until further notice. This ban has been put in place to ensure local air quality is a high as possible out of concern for those with respiratory concerns. The ban will also limit unnecessary calls to the fire department. We appreciate your cooperation.
Transit Updates
The bus stop near Townsite Grocery will be temporarily relocated to 7th Ave, near Ymir St., in front of the Lindsay Park School playfield effective Tuesday, April 14 and until completion of the 4th Avenue rehabilitation project.
Kimberley-Cranbrook Health Connections (route 21), KC Commuter (route 22) and local on-request service within Kimberley continue to operate on regular schedule. Zero fare is required and there is extra cleaning, limiting passenger capacity to support physical distancing until further notice. Check bctransit.com/kimberley for updates or call 250-427-7400 between 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Utility Payment Deferral Bylaw
At a Special Meeting of Council held Monday, March 30, Kimberley City Council adopted the Utility Rates Penalty Deferral Bylaw that will see the penalty date for second quarter utility payments deferred by two months from June 10 to August 10. This will provide some financial relief for property owners who may be affected by current events by giving them two extra months to pay their utility bill. Property owners who wish to pay by the original due date are encouraged to do so. The current bylaw places a 10% penalty on any unpaid balance after the payment due date. Residents that pay utilities by auto-pay who wish to temporarily suspend their monthly payments, can complete and submit a form to City Hall. The form can be found HERE.
Other Financial Relief Measures for Businesses and Residents
The city continues to seek ways to support residents and businesses. In addition to the Utility Payment Deferral Bylaw, the city is implementing temporary termination of water, sewer, and solid waste fees for vacant commercial and residential property. Please contact City Hall at 250-427-5311 or email [email protected] for more information and to request an application form. The city continues to monitor both provincial and federal initiatives including the province allowing property tax deferral for residents that qualify, reducing school tax by 50% for businesses and light-industrial property and allowing businesses with a payroll exceeding $500,000 to defer Employer Health Tax payments until September 30.
Bears are Waking Up, Protect Your Garbage
There have been several bear sightings in the last few days as they wake up from hibernation. Bears are looking for a quick meal and if garbage is not stored and secured properly, they will find it. Please ensure the safety of our community by keeping garbage inside until collection day or take it to the transfer station. If you cannot keep it inside, please secure your cart with a strap or lock mechanism until it is set out for pickup. Let’s work together to keep our community safe.
Annual Spring Clean-up
Annual spring clean-up is scheduled to begin the week of May 4. Crews will be collecting yard waste including grass, leaves, sod, plants, branches (under 4 feet) and hedge clippings. Check out this link for the complete schedule or visit our Facebook page.
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