Modernization of Section 644 of the Local Government Act

Whereas Section 644 of the Local Government Act is outdated and fails to include modern communications servicessuch as cellular, broadband, fiber-optic, and satellitethat increasingly rely on municipal rights-of-way; And whereas municipal infrastructure costs are soaring while revenues under Section 644 have stagnated, failing to keep pace with inflation or the technological growth of the utilities industry: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the Province of British Columbia to modernize Section 644 of the Local Government Act by including all modern communications services and adjusting the 1 revenue cap to ensure fair, sustainable, and predictable funding that reflects true municipal infrastructure costs.