Bylaws, Permits and Policies
City of Kimberley Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2799, 2026, for consideration of first three readings
CFO Krista Waite requested and received first three readings of the Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw. This bylaw allows the City to establish a line of credit with its financial institution to ensure funds are available if the operating account balance becomes temporarily low before property taxes are collected on July 2, 2026. The City adopts this bylaw each year as a precaution, although it rarely needs to use the line of credit.
New Business
Kimberley Transit System Fare Review
Following the BC Transit delegation, Planning staff recommended that Council approve the proposed phased approach to updating transit fares. The last fare review was conducted in 2013, and the new rates will bring Kimberley’s fares in line with those of comparable municipalities across the province.
Under the phased approach, single‑ride fares will increase by $0.50 to $3.50 in 2026, along with the introduction of a monthly pass priced at $80 (set at 23 times the updated single‑ride fare). A second increase in 2028 will raise single‑ride fares by an additional $0.50 to $4.00, with the monthly pass rising to $92—again, 23 times the fare.
After some discussion, Council approved the recommendation. The changes will take effect in late Spring 2026.
Regional District of East Kootenay Referral - Bylaws 3446 and 3447
The Regional District of East Kootenay recently requested that the City of Kimberley provide comments on a proposed rezoning taking place on rural land adjacent to the eastern municipal boundary and outside City limits.
Council approved the Manager of Planning’s recommendations, that while the City’s interests are not directly affected by the development, the City recommends that the proponent conduct a wildfire hazard assessment certified by a qualified professional, and complete any required mitigation work to reduce the hazard rating prior to subdivision.
Individual Travel Expense Grant Applications
Two Kimberley residents and members of Kimberley Curling Clubs U18 'Team Reynolds' requested and received Individual Travel Expense Grants to support their trip to the U18 National Curling Championships in Timmins, Ontario taking place February 8-14, 2026.
2026 AKBLG Convention Attendee Authorization
Mayor McCormick and Councillors Cairns, Fox, Maguire, and Roberts, received authorization to attend the 2026 Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) Convention scheduled to take place in Trail, BC from April 16 - 19.
