Kamloops council to approve start date for two AAP’s Tuesday

Council originally approved a motion to proceed back in September, but placed the votes on hold due to the Canada Post strike which has since been resolved.

“Part of the rationale for undertaking the alternative approval process was that it is a more cost-effective option for seeking public approval. An estimated budget of $20,000 has been allocated to facilitate this process. These costs are already incorporated in the annual budget as a combination of staff time and various supplies. A full referendum is estimated to cost approximately $200,000.,” reads the report to council.

The report to council states that the eligible electors needed to prevent the loans is 8,527 which equates to 10 per cent Kamloops voters.

Staff are advising council to begin the process on April 20, but have given two options for end date, both conforming to the needed 30 day window.

A third AAP for the Kamloops Centre for Water Quality Intake was cancelled with council opting to fund the project through the existing water utility.

A fourth AAP regarding a new RCMP Detachment in the city remains paused at this time.

“However, as the project is on hold, the direction toward seeking public approval will be placed on pause with an expectation that this will be revisited with Council in the future. Given the delay in moving forward with this project, the project budget must be reviewed before further steps can be taken,” reads the report.

by Michael Reeve

Kamloops council to approve start date for two AAP’s Tuesday

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