Town of Banff

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New York City follows Banff's Roam Public Transit lead: In a December 9 2009 story, CTV News reports that New York City is following Banff's lead. NYC has purchased three diesel hybrid buses identical to our own ground-breaking Roam buses, and plans to purchase up to 90 more in an effort to clean up its fleet which carries about two million passengers per day.

Corrected information about Banff's 2010 budget: In the Dec. 8 2009 edition of the Banff Crag & Canyon, the article,"Budget passed, taxes to increase by 3.1 per cent" had two inaccuracies we would like to correct:

• Banff Town Council has not yet passed the 2010 budget. There are two budget meetings scheduled in 2010 (Jan. 11 and Jan. 18).
• Councillor Stavros Karlos was misquoted as saying, "Wages have increased from $1 million in total to $6 to $7 million in the last three years." In fact, Karlos said there had been a $1 million change during this time. In 2007, the Town invested $6,111,615 in wages and in 2010 predicted wage costs are $7,140,813, representing a $1,029,198 variance.
  

Outstanding Achievement in Public Transit: On Nov. 14, 2007, Banff Mayor John Stutz received the 2007 Outstanding Achievement for Public Transit Award given by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), in recognition of his work towards converting Banff's bus fleet to environment-friendly hybrid buses, and turning the Town's transit system into an experience rather than a service.

Town of Banff Municipal Census: Starting June 1, our team of census enumerators begins calling door-to-door throughout Banff to count residents and collect demographic information. The information they gather will be used for planning housing, transportation, and services for the community, as well as to ensure that Banff receives appropriate funding from the provincial and federal governments.

Banff refreshing has begun: As of March 19, colorful fencing has gone up along the sidewalks of the Banff Avenue downtown core, and work has begun on Banff refreshing. Pedestrian access will be maintained all through spring and summer as the project proceeds, and businesses along Banff Avenue remain open. Vehicle traffic will be kept open as long as possible, until mid or late April.

Provide input on new Fire Department management plan, inspection and false alarm fees: Deputy fire chief Silvio Adamo is leading an information session and public consultation on March 2, 2 to 4 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Banff Town Hall. He is giving an overview of the proposed new Bylaw 261 that will establish fees for Fire Department services such as third and subsequent safety inspections, fire permitting and third false alarms.

Banff Town Hall exhibiting local art: the 7th annual Home Grown Art Exhibition will fill Town Hall with local artwork from March 16 until April 12. Banff and Bow Valley artists are invited to submit their work for this show, the application for art submissions is available online, and the application deadline is February 16 2007.

Recognize a Winter Samaritan: the Town of Banff is looking for Winter Samaritans, residents who lend a helping hand to neighbours, seniors and people with disabilities during the winter months by clearing snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks. Winter Samaritan nominations are being accepted online until March 15 2007.