Recorded votes on PFC2021-1347
Main motion at the Combined Meeting of Council, September 13, 2021. Carried 12–0.
Resolution
That with respect to Notice of Motion PFC2021-1347, the following be adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2021 property taxes for the Métis Urban Housing Corporation and Métis Capital Housing Corporation properties be cancelled for the Municipal portion of $ 280,378.57 representing the 12 months in 2021. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City Council request that the Mayor write a letter to the Government of Alberta requesting that the provincial requisition portion of the property taxes on Métis Urban Housing Corporation and Métis Capital Housing Corporation properties be cancelled for the 2021 tax year, with City Administration following through on this request with the Ministry of Seniors and Housing, the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City Council advocate for MGA reforms to exempt Métis Urban Housing Corporation and Métis Capital Housing Corporation properties, and other applicable non-profit affordable housing providers facing similar challenges, from both municipal and provincial property taxes, working through Intergovernmental Affairs, and other avenues. ROLL CALL VOTE:
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Naheed Nenshi | Yes |
| Ward 1 | Ward Sutherland | Yes |
| Ward 2 | Joe Magliocca | Yes |
| Ward 3 | Jyoti Gondek | Yes |
| Ward 4 | Sean Chu | Yes |
| Ward 5 | George Chahal | Yes |
| Ward 7 | Druh Farrell | Yes |
| Ward 9 | Gian-Carlo Carra | Yes |
| Ward 11 | Jeromy Farkas | Yes |
| Ward 12 | Shane Keating | Yes |
| Ward 13 | Diane Colley-Urquhart | Yes |
| Ward 14 | Peter Demong | Yes |
Recorded votes on PFC2021-1347
| Meeting | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|
Sep 7, 2021 Priorities and Finance Committee | Main motion That Notice of Motion PFC2021-1347 be forwarded to the 2021 September 13 Combined Meeting of Council for consideration. | Carried 8–0 |
Sep 13, 2021 (this vote) Combined Meeting of Council | Main motion The 2021 property taxes for the Métis Urban Housing Corporation and Métis Capital Housing Corporation properties be cancelled for the Municipal portion of $ 280,378.57 representing the 12 months in… | Carried 12–0 |