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

Council originally approved a motion to proceed with the AAPs in September, but then put things on hold in October because of 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.

According to that report, a total of 8,527 people – 10 per cent of the 85,273 estimated electors – will have to voice their opposition before the deadline for either AAP to fail.

Staff are advising council to begin the AAP on April 20, though they also presented two options for an end date, as noted below.

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 $150.65 million Kamloops RCMP Detachment 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,” the report added. “Given the delay in moving forward with this project, the budget must be reviewed before further steps can be taken.”

by Michael Reeve

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

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