Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:
2012 surplus allocated
For 2012, the City had an unallocated surplus of $463,153. The majority of this was due to under-spending in the public works operations budget, and an ambitious capital program. Council opted to use $130,000 of that surplus to reduce the increase to 2013 property taxes by one per cent to 3.2% (about $20 to the average residential property owner). The remaining funds were split amongst a number of projects and reserves:
-$156,153 to the Quesnel Works: Capital Reinvestment Program reserve.
-$35,000 for the West Quesnel Land Stability reserve.
-$50,000 towards the public works building relocation.
-$80,000 for early repayment of the City Hall debt.
-$12,000 to Council projects to support community events, including $2,500 for Billy Barker days 40th anniversary.
Other Budget 2013 news
Capital items approved
Council gave early approval to a number of capital projects, including:
-Moffat Bridge - epoxy injection on deck $375,000
-Baker Creek Bridge deck repairs$35,000
-Avery/Avison ground gas passive venting $50,000
-Street paving (locations to be determined) $350,000
-Roddis Street re-build (carry from 2012) $234,000
-Nadeau Street paving - Nason to Nagra $122,540
-Lewis Drive paving– Beaubien to bottom of hill $110,200
-Hydraulic Road paving $206,000
-Dixon Street paving $85,300
-Trail paving $15,000
-McLean Street parking lot catch basins$21,000
-Pickup truck – ¾ ton, 4 x 4 $35,000
-Landfill compactor $480,000
-Retaining wall on Riverfront Trail $32,000
-Upgrade RCMP cells $50,000
-City Hall domestic water filter system $15,000
-City Hall hot water tank $8,000
-Technology hardware $50,000
Council has a new plan
Council approved the 2013 update to the 2012-14 Corporate Strategic Plan. The series of Goals, Objectives and Actions will be the basis for staff’s quarterly progress reporting.
Development updates
Council approved the following developments:
-Husky Oil Limited’s proposal to build a temporary remediation facility at 2272 Maple Drive.
-A development variance permit to develop the retail space at 262-268 Reid Street to a mixed use development, incorporating a professional health practice, fitness facility, and six residential dwellings on the top floor.
-A Water Corridor Development Permit allowing soil deposits on a lot at the corner of Redwing and Hydraulic Roads, subject to a lengthy list of conditions.
Other News
-A public hearing was set for March 25 at 6 p.m. to discuss an application for a secondary suite at 136 Leonard St.
-The 2012 City of Quesnel annual drinking water report is available at www.quesnel.ca/Water.html
-Spring Clean-Up Week will run from April 22 to 26.
-Council provided the Waveriders Swim Club with $500 to run their Olympic Swim Camp.
-The 2013 Miss Quesnel contestants received their official banners. This year’s candidates are: Miss TreSpa Charissa Paras; Miss Quesnel Music Cheyanne Benko; Miss Moose Meadows Farm Danielle Robert; Miss Pen-Y-Bryn Farm Isla Butler; Miss Quesnel Dental Group Megan Swaile; Miss Advanced Aesthetics & Skin Spa Tenille Mackenzie; and Miss Joyful Expressions Tori Watson.
-A new parade route for Billy Barker Days was endorsed. The new route will keep Highway 97 open.
Proclamations
March - Kidney Health Month in Quesnel
Future Meetings:
Next Regular Council Meeting: April 8, 7 p.m.
Next Delegation/Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday March 25, 7 p.m.
Next North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee Meeting: Tuesday April 9, 5:30 p.m.
*All above referred to meetings held in Quesnel Council Chambers - 2nd Floor, 410 Kinchant St*
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