Public Notice: Bylaw No. 1980 - 2025 - 2027, Permissive Tax Exemptions

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In accordance with Sections 224, 225 and 227 of the Community Charter, Council of the Town of Smithers intends to adopt “Bylaw No. 1980 - 2025-2027 Permissive Taxation Exemptions”.

The proposed bylaw and relevant background information is available at the links below or at the Town Office (1027 Aldous Street) Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The properties to receive amended permissive taxation exemptions for the 2024- 2027 taxation (calendar) years are detailed in Bylaw 1980. 

The following properties or portions of properties situated in the Town of Smithers, Province of British Columbia, shall be and are exempt from property taxation by the Town of Smithers, for the 2025-2027 taxation (calendar) years; except for Roll Number 410-000 which is exempt from taxation by the Town of Smithers for the 2025 taxation (calendar) year only.

When ownership changes and the property or portions of properties are no longer used for the reason of the permitted exemption, exemption from taxation will cease.

A.        NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS {Section 224 (2) (a)} for the 2025 - 2027 tax years) 

a) Roll #0154-020, Bulkley Valley Museum Society, 3704 First Avenue

Lots 1-2, Block 41, Plan PRP1054, District Lot 5289, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, PID 013-658-123, 013-658-115; Old St. James Church leased by the Bulkley Valley Museum Society and used for cultural and not-for-profit purposes. 100% of the land assessment and 100% of the building assessment is to be exempt.

b) Roll #0238-200, Wet’suwet’en Treaty Office Society, 3873 First Avenue

Parcel E, Block 55, Plan PRP1054, District Lot 5289, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, (See TJ9652), PID 023-115-483; used for cultural and not-for-profit purposes. 100% of the land assessment and 100% of the building assessment is to be exempt.

c) Roll #0411-000, Bulkley Valley Museum Society, 1027 Aldous Street

Lot B (SEE BV380325), Block 74, Plan 1054, District Lot 5289, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, PID 025-742-841; Town of Smithers property leased to Bulkley Valley Museum Society (second floor storage) and used for cultural and not-for-profit purposes. 100% of the land assessment and 100% of the building assessment is to be exempt.

d) Roll #1223-900, Smithers Central Park Building, 1425 Main Street

Lot A, Plan PRP12707, District Lot 865, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan PRP47494, PID 016-275-055; leased by the Central Park Building Society and used for cultural and not-for-profit purposes. 100% of the land assessment and 100% of the building assessment is to be exempt.

e) Roll #7002-195 Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue Society, 6340 Ventura Boulevard 

Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, operated by the Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue Society and used for not-for-profit purposes. 100% of the land assessment and 100% of the building assessment is to be exempt.

f) Roll #7000-800, Wet’suwet’en Treaty Office Society, 7620 Highway 16

Section 11, Township 1A, Plan 4130, District Lot 1, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, PID 011-648-171; used for cultural and not-for-profit purposes. 100% of the land assessment and 100% of the building assessment is to be exempt.

B.    Partnering Agreement {Section 225 (2) (a)} for the 2025 - 2027 tax years

a) Roll #0655-000, Gordon William Park, Cenovus Energy, 3813 Highway 16

Lot 27 Block 107 District Lots 865 and 5289 Range 5 Coast District Plan 1054, PID 011-451-165; Lot 28 Block 107 District Lots 865 and 5289 Range 5 Coast District Plan 1054, PID 011-451-181; and Lot 29 Block 107 District Lots 865 and 5289 Range 5 Coast District Plan 1054, PID 011-451-190 used for park purposes. 100% of the land assessment.

C.          NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS {Section 224 (2) (a)} for the 2025 tax year

a) Roll #0410-000, Smithers Art Gallery Association, 3866 Railway Avenue

Lot A, Plan 8556, District Lot 5289, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, PID 007-495-196; Town of Smithers property leased to Smithers Art Gallery Association and used for cultural and not-for-profit purposes. 100% of the land assessment and 100% of the building assessment is to be exempt.

 

  1. Bylaw No. 1980, 2025-2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions
  2. FIN 23-21 Permissive Tax Exemptions Program Review
  3. FIN-025 Financial Benefits for External Organizations
  4. FIN-018 Permissive Taxation Exemption