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Financial Plan and Associated Projects
First seen: April 8, 2025
Last seen: April 8, 2025
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April 8, 2025Council
Full Recording2025 Draft Financial Plan
Discussion and disposition of new capital and non-core projects planned for 2025 and 2026, including IT upgrades, protective services vehicle replacement, infrastructure maintenance, and accessibility improvements.
"Council debated the high proposed tax increase (11.25%), questioning the necessity of specific projects (e.g., permits portal, Parks Master Plan) and the ongoing cost of consultants. Councillor Mattson and MacKenzie pushed for a formal review of service levels to identify permanent cost savings, which led to a motion. Mayor Tobias emphasized that capital projects are typically funded by reserves and grants, not taxation, and deferring them often leads to higher costs later. The discussion provided the context for the later tax rate reduction motion (COW-17-25)."
Staff 2025 DRAFT FINANCIAL PLAN (Staff Report)AppendProject Summary: Secondary suites online renewalAppendProject Summary: Permits and Licensing Portal (C-185)AppendProject Summary: Permits and Licensing Portal (N-130)AppendProject Summary: Parks and Trails Master PlanAppendProject Summary: Bylaw office reconfigureAppendProject Summary: Secure outdoor storageAppendProject Summary: ESS Vehicle replacementAppendProject Summary: Fire Dept Rescue ToolAppendProject Summary: Truck canopyAppendProject Summary: Indigenous engagement requirements NEWAppendProject Summary: Town Hall Partial Roof and Gutter ReplacementsAppendProject Summary: Bridge Rehabilitation ProgramAppendProject Summary: Island Hwy and Prince Robert Drive realignmentAppendProject Summary: Traffic Signal Renewal ProgramAppendProject Summary: GPS Unit ReplacementAppendProject Summary: Sewer SCADA Pack UpgradesAppendProject Summary: Speed Limit Reduction Implementation ProgramAppendProject Summary: Invasive Species Removal Program - Portage ParkAppendProject Summary: Parks Shed Electrification UpgradeAppendProject Summary: DCC UpdateAppendProject Summary: Traffic Count Data Collection - Various NeighbourhoodsAppendProject Summary: Sanitary Sewer Master Plan UpdateAppendProject Summary: Accessible Entrance Town HallAppendProject Summary: Accessibility - Council Chambers Exterior RampAppendProject Summary: Website refreshAppendTOWN OF VIEW ROYAL DRAFT 2025-2029 FINANCIAL PLANAppendAppendix B: Public Engagement survey and commentsPresenDRAFT 2025-2029 FINANCIAL PLAN Presentation
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Permits and licensing portal project (C-185 and N-130) be tabled until such time as Council has considered an options analysis report."
Moved by: Sid Tobias
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Island Highway and Prince Robert Drive realignment (C-175) capital project be moved from 2025 to 2026."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Formal MotionWithdrawn
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Speed Limit Reduction Implementation Program (N-125) project be deferred to 2026."
Moved by: Don Brown
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that a report be prepared that reviews the Town's service levels and potential cost-savings in advance of preparing the 2026-2030 operational budgets."
Moved by: Sid Tobias
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
Formal MotionFailed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Parks and Trails Master Plan (N-129) project be removed from the 2025-2029 Financial Plan."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Traffic Count Data Collection - Various Neighbourhoods (N-126) non-core project for $25,000 be removed from the 2025-2029 Financial Plan."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Sid Tobias
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Accessibility - Council Chambers exterior ramp (C-188) capital project be deferred to 2026 due to its connection to the Parks Shed Electrification Upgrade (C-191) capital project identified for 2026."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that, in reference to a portion of the Intersection Improvements - Helmcken Road at Watkiss Way (C-128) capital project, a report be provided on traffic signal modifications at that intersection."
Moved by: Sid Tobias
Seconded by: John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers