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MattersUtilities & InfrastructureBYLAW NOS. 2039; 2041; 2043First seen Jul 18, 2022Last discussed Dec 6, 2022

Centre Mountain water and road borrowing

Adopted

The City authorized borrowing for water service and residential and business roadworks serving properties in the Centre Mountain local service areas. The borrowing is to be repaid through parcel taxes on the benefiting properties, not by general taxpayers.

Where it stands: Temporary borrowing bylaws adopted Dec 6, 2022.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Feb 7, 2022

    Centre Mountain local services

    The report considered water and roadway local area services for Centre Mountain, including possible establishment and loan authorization bylaws. These services would support local infrastructure, though the record does not provide costs or financing details.

  2. Feb 7, 2022

    Centre Mountain water service

    Bylaws would establish Centre Mountain water service and residential and business-park roadway local area services, with a separate loan authorization for water works. They provide a framework for local infrastructure and financing; the record gives no cost details.

  3. Feb 6, 2024

    Centre Mountain Business Park civil works

    Hazelwood Construction Services received a $4,408,940.67 contract for civil works at Centre Mountain Business Park, plus GST. Local service area funds will pay for the work supporting development of the business park.

  4. Nov 5, 2024

    Centre Mountain civil works

    The City awarded a contract for interim civil works in Centre Mountain Residential Work Packages 2B and 6. The $3,698,571.95 contract, plus GST, is funded through local service area funds.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. December 6, 2022· Council

    Temporary borrowing bylaws adopted for water and roadworks

    Adopted 7–0

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. December 6, 2022·Public comment
    • Robert James (Fiskard Street)Supports · Center Mountain servicing bylaws
      Urges approval of the servicing bylaws to deliver Center Mountain Business Park benefits and continue reconciliation with Beecher Bay.
    • Chief Russ Chips (Beecher Bay)Supports · Center Mountain servicing bylaws
      Urges approval of the bylaw to sustain the Center Mountain partnership and advance reconciliation, housing, and community needs.
    • Lisa Foxlawall (Players Drive)Concerned · Strategic plan and public engagement
      Raises concerns about council meeting transparency and seeks meaningful public engagement through the strategic plan.

  3. July 18, 2022· Council

    Centre Mountain loan authorization bylaws listed for adoption

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.