Following direction from Council, Town staff issued an RFP to retain a qualified consultant to complete a Building Permit Fees & By-law review. The RFP closed on April 14, 2026. Following the evaluation, the Town awarded the contract to Watson & Associates Economist Ltd. Staff are currently engaging with the consultant for the data collection and reporting stage.
In addition, public engagement sessions will take place at the Meridian Community Centre in early June. A statutory Public Meeting will also take place on June 17, 2026, in council chambers and a final report will be brought to Council on July 8, 2026.