Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Bylaw 2005 Non-Residential Tax Incentives

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF FORT MACLEOD

IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 2005

NON-RESIDENTIAL TAX INCENTIVE BYLAW

7:00 p.m. August 25th, 2025 Town of Fort Macleod Council Chambers 410 20th Street, Fort Macleod, AB

 

What is this notice about?

The Town of Fort Macleod is proposing to adopt Bylaw No. 2005, a new Non-Residential Tax Incentive Bylaw. If approved, this bylaw would replace the existing bylaw for non-residential tax incentives.

 

The purpose of this bylaw is to support the development and revitalization of non-residential properties in Fort Macleod by offering property tax incentives to eligible projects.

 

What is changing?

The proposed changes from the previous bylaw include:

• The $100 application fee is now non-refundable
• Section 4.3 updated to clarify that application deadlines are March 31 of the year construction will appear on the property’s assessment
• Section 5.4 updated to clarify construction timeline expectations
• Section 6.2 updated to confirm that Council will review submissions only, not full applications

 

How can I participate?

You can share your thoughts on the bylaw in two ways:

• Submit a presentation – Contact the Chief Administrative Officer by August 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
• Attend the public hearing – Speak in person at the meeting on August 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
• Make arrangements with Town staff to attend virtually.

Both written and verbal presentations are accepted.

 

Where can I find more information?

The full draft of the proposed bylaw and potential changes is available at the Town Office during regular business hours. You can also view it online here:
Draft Bylaw 2005: Non-Residential Tax Incentives

For questions or to submit a presentation, contact:

Anthony Burdett, Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Fort Macleod, Box 1420, Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0

403-553-4425

cao@fortmacleod.com

Dated: July 18, 2025