DocumentsOtherFeb 4, 2019Pages 23–24
RESOLUTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
Resolutions from the Administration and Finance Committee including approval of accounts payable, recommended 2019 funding requests, and recommendation to consider Election Bylaw No. 1819.
Key facts
- Approved City disbursements from September to December 2018
- Approved multiple 2019 funding requests including Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission ($2,000) and Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society ($1,500)
- New funding request: Victoria Sexual Assault Centre $2,000; trolley costs noted at $135/hour (max $500 in one request)
- Denied requests included Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op ($28,600)
- Committee recommended Council consider first, second and third reading of Election Bylaw No. 1819
RESOLUTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
1. Monthly Approval of Accounts Payable – September to December 2018
- Staff Report (Finance)
That Administration and Finance Committee recommend to Council: That Council approve the City of Langford disbursements from September to December 2018, as outlined in the Accounts Payable Report dated January 23rd, 2019.
CARRIED.
2. Funding Requests for 2019 Budget Year
- Staff Report (Finance)
That Administration and Finance Committee recommend to Council: That Council approve the following 2019 funding requests:
Historically Funded Requests: a) Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission - $2000 to promote the industry
b) Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society - $1500 for Bike to Work Week and that the City send a letter asking that Bike to Work have stations in Langford for both the spring and fall events
c) Royal Canadian Legion - $2500 for Remembrance Day luncheon and $3000 for 2019 Christmas Dinner.
d) Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse - $1500 for Canada Day celebration
e) M’Akola Housing Society - $1500 for Westshore Indigenous Peoples Week, and the use of the Langford Trolley ($135/hr)
f) Goldstream Nature House - Chums sponsorship program $1000
g) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Area - $1000 for mentoring program
h) Open Gate Church - $1250 to provide fresh produce to needy individuals and families in the WestshoreNew Requests: i) Victoria Sexual Assault Centre - $2000 contribution towards maintaining the Sexual Assault Clinic which supports Langford residents (and that the city write a letter to the province requesting that the province fund the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre operating budget on a permanent and ongoing basis).
j) Victoria Real Estate Board - Trolley cost of $135/hour, to a maximum of $500
And deny the following 2019 funding requests: k) Your Literacy Connection - $200 to promote literacy in Langford
- Historical request was not submitted for 2019
l) Lighthouse Christian School - $200 for grad
- Historical request was not submitted for 2019
m) Westhills Neighbourhood Residents Group - $500 funding to create awareness and mitigate bear conflicts
- The Committee recommends Council refer the concerns about wildlife to the Protective Services Committee
n) Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op - $28 600 for a new water line
o) Lions Pride Gymnastics - $500 sponsorship for advertising
p) Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society - $2000 to develop a West Shore Arts and Culture Centre
- The Committee recommends Council refer this request to the West Shore Arts Council.
CARRIED.
3. Elections Bylaw No. 1819
- Staff Report (Finance)
That Administration and Finance Committee recommend to Council:
That Council consider first, second and third reading of the Election Bylaw No. 1819.
CARRIED.