September 27, 2024 Update

September 23, 2024 - Oceanside Services Committee carries four motions related to Expansion

On September 23, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Parksville City Hall, the Oceanside Services Committee received a presentation from FaulknerBrowns Architects on the Updated Design and Class B Costing for the Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion. To view the presentation, visit the presentations folder in the background documents or click here.

The following motions were carried:

It was moved and seconded that staff be directed to proceed with preparations for a Spring 2025 referendum on borrowing up to thirty million ($30,000,000) for an expansion to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

It was moved and seconded that a contribution of 1.3 million dollars to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre capital reserve fund be reinstated in 2025 to support the expansion project and continued capital maintenance of Ravensong Aquatic Centre. Opposed (2): Director Rogers and Director Salter CARRIED

It was moved and seconded that the 2024-2028 Financial Plan be amended to move $365,098 of reserve spending from 2025 to 2024 for the Class B costing fees from FaulknerBrowns Architects in the Ravensong Expansion project budget to support resolution #24-172. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

It was moved and seconded that a grant application be prepared and submitted to the Federal Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program in support of the Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion project, and the financial plan be amended accordingly if the grant is successful. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY