Bnranews November 2021

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by Ron Skibbens

Hi Valerie, Over the weekend I’ll take a walk over to get more details for you. However, I’d be happiest to meet you there so you can confirm for yourself that this site is in fact dangerous and unsightly. Please let me know your availability. Ron Skibbens 902 453 5186 On Nov 5, 2021, at 1:00 PM, Support, By-Law <bylawsupport(a)halifax.ca<mailto:bylawsupport@halifax.ca>> wrote: Hello Ron, Thank you for your inquiry to HRM. I have received your concern regarding the Bloomfield school and would like to clarify some information. Can you advise as to where the openings are? Are these openings where potentially people have gained access to the building? The broken windows, are they on the main level? Where people could get into the building? I look forward to hearing from you to ensure we can resolve any public safety concerns. Thank you Valerie Burke SHE/HER Customer Service Representative Bylaw Standards BUILDINGS AND COMPLIANCE | PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT H?LIF?X _______________ <image001.png>The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people. The municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People. This communication may contain privileged or confidential information and is intended for the addressee(s) only. Any copying, distribution, or other use or disclosure of the information in this communication by person(s) other than the addressee is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies of this communication, including from your deleted items folder.

2 years, 6 months

Fwd: Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing says Airbnbs amount to commercial enterprises

by lavellcampbell

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Neighbours Speak Up <neighboursspeakup(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Nov 4, 2021 at 6:28 PM Subject: Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing says Airbnbs amount to commercial enterprises To: Hi everyone, It was encouraging to see Minister Lohr and his department commit to looking at short-term rental properties as ''commercial enterprises". Please see the article on CBC.ca here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/airbnbs-nova-scotia-commercial-p… Thanks to everyone and those in your networks for keeping attention on this issue. As noted in the article, the 'commercial' aspect is important to level the playing field for those in the tourist accommodation industry. However, it is also a key element in protecting housing stock in residential areas. At present, property owners, who do not reside in the property, can rent their properties on a short-term basis and still only pay a 'residential' property rate. This provides a substantial financial incentive for owners to rent short-term rather than making their properties available to those seeking long-term residency. A change in this area would be helpful to municipalities around the province as they struggle to house their residents and balance their budgets. As indicated in the article the Minister is looking at next Fall before legislation is brought in to address the matter. As such we should pay close attention to policy consultation and development as we move into the new year. We also need to continue efforts to ensure short-term rental accommodations are registered. All the Best Bill Stewart for Neighbours Speak Up -- You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in being updated regarding the short-term rental issue. If you do not wish to receive further messages please let us know.

2 years, 6 months

Dangerous and unsightly premises in the neighbourhood

by Ron Skibbens

Hi Councillor, I had a walk around the Bloomfield school site the other day and was quite disturbed to see the sorry state it’s fallen deeper into. There’s broken pavement, fallen bricks, rubble, many smashed windows, what look like openings pried into at least one building and more. It clearly falls into what would be considered ‘dangerous and unsightly’. Would you please provide some information on expected actions by the owner to remediate or rebuild the site? And in the meanwhile, would it be appropriate for me to call HRM by-law control about the danger and unsightliness there? Your counsel would be appreciated. Ron Skibbens

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