Staff Initiatives 2007 > Strategic Priorities

Emergency Plan Improved Municipal Emergency Plan and Training	What staff accomplished: The second draft of the plan is complete and currently under review.
Environment Biosolids Environment Recycling and Solid Waste Community Energy Efficiency	What staff accomplished: The Town of Banff joined with Parks Canada and Alberta Environment to issue a request for proposals for a joint study on biosolids. Grant applications have been submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund and to Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Funding for recycling and solid waste initiatives. An organics diversion trial is underway. Rebate programs have been implemented for residents to claim partial reimbursement for energy audits and toilet replacement.
Late Night Noise Extended Bylaw Hours Late Night Issues	What staff accomplished: A meeting between Bylaw Services, the RCMP, and downtown bars is schedule for the fall or early winter.
Parking	What staff accomplished: A parking structure conceptual design is underway for the 200 block of Beaver Street. A report about the conceptual design is scheduled to go to council in November 2007.
Transit Transit/Transportation	What staff accomplished: Hybrid transit buses are due for delivery in May 2008. An application for funding assistance for the buses has been submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. A new transit operator has been selected. A contractor has been hired to design and build a new transit barn and fleet shop in the operations compound.
Visitor Experience Visitor Experience Plan Executed Bus Wrap	What staff accomplished: The bus wrap program was delayed until the arrival of the new transit buses in May 2008. New Christmas pageantry has been selected.
Wayfinding Wayfinding Town Entrances	What staff accomplished: A Municipal Sponsorship Grant for $92,748 for a wayfinding program was received. A consultant has been hired to complete the wayfinding project.