Thursday, February 6, 2014

Budget Meeting Recap

The City is looking to raise the daily parking rate fees for 2014.  The Parking Authority's budget includes an increase from just over four dollars to an even five. It's felt that the jump in the daily fee will provide an added 5-thousand dollars in annual revenue from the Waterfront Parkade and an extra 7 thousand dollars at the Victoriaville Parkade. Meanwhile, the City is looking to replace the boiler and relocate the hot tubs and sauna at the Canada Games Complex. The renos are slated to cost 500-thousand dollars. Councillor Joe Virdiramo wants staff to consider finding savings in creating a unisex sauna. Gerry Broere said they will look into savings and come back with information. The repairs are scheduled for 2016 under the enhanced infrastructure fund.