WHEREAS there are circumstances where local government requires a lease agreement with the Province of British Columbia; AND WHEREAS the provincial government has a standard agreement which is very one sided for the Province and local governments are left with a take it or leave it situation it makes it very difficult to protect the interests of the local government for example, the lease agreement might not allow for an escape clause for the local government: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM work with the Province of British Columbia to produce lease agreements which would be fair for both the provincial government and local government.
Ministry of Technology, Innovation Citizens Services Shared Services BC SSBC, representing the Province of British Columbia, negotiates with property owners utilizing a standard lease document. This document seeks to provide the flexibility and financial value required by the government in order to meet the needs of the citizens of British Columbia. SSBC would welcome the opportunity to meet with representatives of UBCM to discuss lease agreements between the Province and local governments so that each party may gain a clearer understanding of the requirements of the other.