Title
Regional Trails Widening and Lighting Project - Funding Options
Recommendation
The Transportation Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board:
1. That the Regional Trails Widening and Lighting Project be accelerated by the inclusion of the Project in the 2024-2028 Financial Plan and that project funds be secured by way of debt; and
(WP - All)
2. That staff continue to develop partnerships, pursue grant opportunities and report back to the Regional Parks Committee at the September 27, 2023 meeting with options to generate additional funds through non-tax revenue.
(NWA)
[At the July 19, 2023 Transportation Committee meeting, the following motions arising were carried:]
3. That the CRD Chair and CRD staff work with the province including a letter to the Minister of Transportation to secure opportunities for supporting the work identified in the Trails Widening and Lighting Project; and
4. That going forward the project be referred to as the regional trestle renewal, trails widening and lighting project.
(NWA)