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Blueback Community Park Property Addition - Alternative Approval Process

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Consultation has concluded

Updates:

August 15, 2022: The property purchase of 3427 Tyee Cresent as an addition to Blueback Community Park is complete.

February 22, 2022: The property purchase and the Alternative Approval Process for the acquisition of the property at 3427 Tyee Crescent as an addition to Blueback Community Park in the Fairwinds neighbourhood of Electoral Area E is complete.



As funding for this acquisition requires borrowing, affected electors had to approve the following bylaws through the Alternative Approval Process before the new parkland purchase could proceed:

Bylaw No. 803.07 - A Bylaw to Amend Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area E Community Parks Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 803, 1990, and

Bylaw No. 1844 - A Bylaw to Authorize Borrowing for the Acquisition of Parkland in Electoral Area E.

The Alternative Approval Process for these bylaws ran from January 5th to 4:00 p.m. on February 14th. Residents of Electoral Area E who OPPOSED the proposed bylaws submited an Elector Response Form during this time period and residents who SUPPORTED the bylaws did not need to take action. To learn more about the AAP process and for a copy of the Elector Response Form, click here.


How can you learn more or keep informed?

  • Visit the Document Library with the proposed bylaws, staff reports, and other documents to help you learn more about the project.
  • The FAQ's share answers to common questions on both the Alternative Approval Process and about the property purchase.
  • The Latest Updates tab below will highlight important steps in the acquisition process as they unfold.
  • Ask a Question using the tab below.
  • Register at the top of this page to receive direct email communications for updates.

Updates:

August 15, 2022: The property purchase of 3427 Tyee Cresent as an addition to Blueback Community Park is complete.

February 22, 2022: The property purchase and the Alternative Approval Process for the acquisition of the property at 3427 Tyee Crescent as an addition to Blueback Community Park in the Fairwinds neighbourhood of Electoral Area E is complete.



As funding for this acquisition requires borrowing, affected electors had to approve the following bylaws through the Alternative Approval Process before the new parkland purchase could proceed:

Bylaw No. 803.07 - A Bylaw to Amend Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area E Community Parks Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 803, 1990, and

Bylaw No. 1844 - A Bylaw to Authorize Borrowing for the Acquisition of Parkland in Electoral Area E.

The Alternative Approval Process for these bylaws ran from January 5th to 4:00 p.m. on February 14th. Residents of Electoral Area E who OPPOSED the proposed bylaws submited an Elector Response Form during this time period and residents who SUPPORTED the bylaws did not need to take action. To learn more about the AAP process and for a copy of the Elector Response Form, click here.


How can you learn more or keep informed?

  • Visit the Document Library with the proposed bylaws, staff reports, and other documents to help you learn more about the project.
  • The FAQ's share answers to common questions on both the Alternative Approval Process and about the property purchase.
  • The Latest Updates tab below will highlight important steps in the acquisition process as they unfold.
  • Ask a Question using the tab below.
  • Register at the top of this page to receive direct email communications for updates.
Consultation has concluded

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  • Share Please consider installing a community outdoor fresh water shower at Blueback Park. It will be extensively used by scuba divers, kayakers and swimmers. on Facebook Share Please consider installing a community outdoor fresh water shower at Blueback Park. It will be extensively used by scuba divers, kayakers and swimmers. on Twitter Share Please consider installing a community outdoor fresh water shower at Blueback Park. It will be extensively used by scuba divers, kayakers and swimmers. on Linkedin Email Please consider installing a community outdoor fresh water shower at Blueback Park. It will be extensively used by scuba divers, kayakers and swimmers. link

    Please consider installing a community outdoor fresh water shower at Blueback Park. It will be extensively used by scuba divers, kayakers and swimmers.

    Gerianco asked almost 2 years ago

    Thank you for your suggestion. The next step in the development of the park is the removal of the house, which will take place in 2023. There are currently no other improvements planned for 2023. Please watch for the opportunity to get involved in future park improvements at a later date.

  • Share I did not see any information regarding the alternate approval process until January 12, 2022. Can you please provide details regarding where and when the information regarding the process for the expansion of this park was provided to the residents of Nanoose Bay. on Facebook Share I did not see any information regarding the alternate approval process until January 12, 2022. Can you please provide details regarding where and when the information regarding the process for the expansion of this park was provided to the residents of Nanoose Bay. on Twitter Share I did not see any information regarding the alternate approval process until January 12, 2022. Can you please provide details regarding where and when the information regarding the process for the expansion of this park was provided to the residents of Nanoose Bay. on Linkedin Email I did not see any information regarding the alternate approval process until January 12, 2022. Can you please provide details regarding where and when the information regarding the process for the expansion of this park was provided to the residents of Nanoose Bay. link

    I did not see any information regarding the alternate approval process until January 12, 2022. Can you please provide details regarding where and when the information regarding the process for the expansion of this park was provided to the residents of Nanoose Bay.

    IslandGirl35 asked almost 3 years ago

    Notices of this AAP were published in the Parksville Qualicum Beach News and the Nanaimo News Bulletin on January 5th and 12th, 2022 and information can be found on our website at: https://www.rdn.bc.ca/alternative-approval-process-bylaw-80307-and-1844 and at: https://www.getinvolved.rdn.ca/blueback-community-park-aap. On January 5th, 2022 there were also posts on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Share How was the "average home tax requisition increase of approximately $18.56/year" calculated? Assuming this is not a parcel tax, what is the cost per $100,000 of assessment? on Facebook Share How was the "average home tax requisition increase of approximately $18.56/year" calculated? Assuming this is not a parcel tax, what is the cost per $100,000 of assessment? on Twitter Share How was the "average home tax requisition increase of approximately $18.56/year" calculated? Assuming this is not a parcel tax, what is the cost per $100,000 of assessment? on Linkedin Email How was the "average home tax requisition increase of approximately $18.56/year" calculated? Assuming this is not a parcel tax, what is the cost per $100,000 of assessment? link

    How was the "average home tax requisition increase of approximately $18.56/year" calculated? Assuming this is not a parcel tax, what is the cost per $100,000 of assessment?

    IslandGirl35 asked almost 3 years ago

    As indicated in the Board report, borrowing $930,500 over a 20-year term assuming a 3% interest rate will result in $65,267 annual debt payment which is $0.0225 per thousand of assessment. 

    The 2021 Average residential value for Electoral area E is $824,946. The per thousand rate applied to the average residential value of $824,946 results in average home tax requisition increase of approximately $18.56/year. 

    The cost per $100,000 of assessment is $2.25.

  • Share As this area is a fairly exclusive (high land and home prices) area, is it safe to say that this is not generally going to be of use or value to most Nanoose Bay area taxpayers? Fairwinds area is hardly representative of Nanoose Bay, and it seems unrealistic to ask for this funding from the less affluent and privileged majority of Nanoose residents. More to the point, who is actually to benefit from this purchase by the RDN? on Facebook Share As this area is a fairly exclusive (high land and home prices) area, is it safe to say that this is not generally going to be of use or value to most Nanoose Bay area taxpayers? Fairwinds area is hardly representative of Nanoose Bay, and it seems unrealistic to ask for this funding from the less affluent and privileged majority of Nanoose residents. More to the point, who is actually to benefit from this purchase by the RDN? on Twitter Share As this area is a fairly exclusive (high land and home prices) area, is it safe to say that this is not generally going to be of use or value to most Nanoose Bay area taxpayers? Fairwinds area is hardly representative of Nanoose Bay, and it seems unrealistic to ask for this funding from the less affluent and privileged majority of Nanoose residents. More to the point, who is actually to benefit from this purchase by the RDN? on Linkedin Email As this area is a fairly exclusive (high land and home prices) area, is it safe to say that this is not generally going to be of use or value to most Nanoose Bay area taxpayers? Fairwinds area is hardly representative of Nanoose Bay, and it seems unrealistic to ask for this funding from the less affluent and privileged majority of Nanoose residents. More to the point, who is actually to benefit from this purchase by the RDN? link

    As this area is a fairly exclusive (high land and home prices) area, is it safe to say that this is not generally going to be of use or value to most Nanoose Bay area taxpayers? Fairwinds area is hardly representative of Nanoose Bay, and it seems unrealistic to ask for this funding from the less affluent and privileged majority of Nanoose residents. More to the point, who is actually to benefit from this purchase by the RDN?

    The Ent asked almost 3 years ago

    Thank you for your question. Blueback Community Park is a local community park that provides walk-on oceanfront beach access and park space for all residents of the Nanoose Bay area. The proposed park addition will increase the community’s access to the waterfront and will enhance park-user experience by providing a buffer from neighbouring residential development.