THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay’s city council tackled next steps on a proposed indoor turf complex, approved a plan to offer free menstrual products at city facilities, and contemplated new restrictions to open air burning rules Monday, in a meeting that stretched nearly until midnight.
Council welcomes proposals for indoor turf facility
The city will make a call for open-ended proposals from outside entities to build a multi-use indoor turf facility, after a previous version of the project proved too expensive to win majority support at council.
The expression of interest process will come with no parameters on cost, location, or design – a feature Coun. Mark Bentz, who suggested the step, said could unearth more affordable options to build capacity for sports like soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, and more.
The Victoriaville Centre is planned for demolition in 2022. (Ian Kaufman, tbnewswatch.com)
THUNDER BAY – The City of Thunder Bay is eyeing federal funding to help cover the costs of redesigning Victoria Avenue following the demolition of the Victoriaville Centre, planned for 2022.
City administration proposes to seek funding through the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI), which offers grants of up to $250,000 for small-scale infrastructure projects that “adapt spaces and services to respond to immediate and ongoing needs arising from COVID-19.”
City council will vote on whether to approve the application on Monday.
A memo from Karen Lewis, general manager of development and emergency services, said the CHCI funding could be used to support design work and pilot projects associated with the reconstruction of Victoria Avenue.
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Council hears feedback on 2021 budget
Councillors hear few complaints as they prepare to ratify budget with lowest tax levy hike in decade Monday
Feb 4, 2021 11:01 PM By: Ian Kaufman
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Poverty Free Thunder Bay urged city council to prepare for bold moves like free transit, which it promoted with a proportional fare ride in November. (Photos by Ian Kaufman, tbnewswatch.com)
THUNDER BAY – City councillors heard few complaints as they received public feedback on the 2021 municipal budget Thursday evening.
Council tentatively passed the budget on Tuesday, approving a tax levy increase of 1.83 per cent (1.6 per cent after growth) without major service reductions. It s the lowest levy hike in a decade, with councillors heeding public calls to spare residents and businesses additional financial strain during the pandemic.