Official statement on the development and demolition permit process for 50 McRae St

The information below provides an update on the development and demolition permit process for 50 McRae Street.

 

Following a review of communications related to the potential purchase of the property, the Town recognizes that the information conveyed through those exchanges was not as clear as it should have been and may not have accurately reflected the Town’s intent. This lack of clarity contributed to confusion regarding the status of discussions.

 

As part of our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, the Town has updated the information on its website and revised the related Questions and Answers to more accurately reflect the situation. These updates clarify that earlier communications did not constitute a formal offer, and that the Town’s intent was not clearly communicated at that time. To provide clarity moving forward, the Town has since provided the property owner with a formal written offer for consideration.

 

As this matter involves an ongoing process and continued interactions with the property owner, the Town will not be responding through media or social media channels at this time.

 

For context, the following timeline outlines key milestones related to this matter:

Find more information, including updated FAQs at: okotoks.ca/heritagedesignation