TAMRMS#: B06
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Fire Hall #4
Notice given by: Mayor Heron
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BUDGET POSTPONED MOTION:
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Firehall #4 - Motion to proceed with land acquisition for $2.5 million in 2020 and delay design, construction and all related mobile equipment by one year to commence in 2022.
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POSTPONED MOTION ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUNDER
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Administration’s Understanding of Intent Motion:
That the land acquisition proceed for $2.5 million for Firehall #4 but the design and construction of fire hall #4 and all the related mobile equipment be delayed by one year from the original schedule. The entire project budget will remain as presented in the proposed budget for approval by Council so that an overarching borrowing bylaw can be secured with the understanding that each project will proceed based on the timelines indicated in the motion and in the chart below.
2020 2021 2022 2023
FH#4 2,500,000 1,477,000 12,364,000
Tanker 779,000
Aerial 2,469,800
Engine 1,540,500
*Note escalation estimations described under the financial implications section are not included in the chart above but rather the existing charter values have just been shifted by 1 year. At the time of procurement, a budget adjustment may be required.
If this motion passes and Council approves the entire project as recommended, the 10 year growth capital plan for 2021 will not include items related to Firehall #4. Should Council wish to amend timelines on the various components of the project, a Council motion will be required.
Operational or Organizational Impacts if Motion is Approved:
Service levels could be impacted through increased response times
Financial Implications of Motions:
Tax impacts from debt for design and construction and related mobile equipment will be delayed by one year. Utilizing the Hanscomb Escalation Watch (based on the non-residential Building Construction Price Indices - Stats Canada) the estimated increase for construction for building...
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