Resolutions play an important role in guiding RMA’s advocacy approach and position development. As part of RMA’s commitment to consistent member reporting on resolution advocacy, RMA is proud to provide continued updates through the Resolution Report Series.
Each report in this series offers a brief, accessible snapshot of an endorsed resolution – its context, its impact on rural municipalities, and RMA’s positions on potential solutions. The series highlights why each resolution matters, including concerns identified, the issues evaluated, and the advocacy efforts advancing solutions.
5-26S Funding to Clean up Contaminated and Derelict Properties identifies two key asks: (1) A legislative review to ensure the differentiation between current and former property owners regarding liability for contaminated and derelict properties; and (2) the creation of a dedicated and adequately funded grant program to help support municipalities with remediation and clean-up costs for contaminated and derelict properties.
This report provides an overview of the issue, including RMA’s past related advocacy and uses a jurisdictional scan approach to explore potential solutions as outlined in the resolution.
For more information, contact RMA’s Policy and Advocacy Team at advocacy@rmalberta.com or 825.319.2383.