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City council will consider a recommendation to renew the centennial botanical conservatory on Monday. (File photo)
THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay’s city council will consider a recommendation to approve the renewal of the centennial botanical conservatory on Monday, putting $1.4 million on the table and looking to upper levels of government to cover at least another $2.5 million.
The project’s total cost is now estimated at between $3.96 and $4.67 million, up from a previous estimate of $3.1 million, said city parks and open spaces manager Cory Halvorsen.
That investment would allow the city to renovate and reopen the conservatory’s long-shuttered side wings, replace glass panels and a boiler, and introduce an event room that could be booked for meetings and events including weddings.
City councillors discussed how to move forward on a proposed indoor turf facility at a special meeting Thursday. (File photo)
THUNDER BAY – A divided city council groped for a way forward on a proposed indoor turf facility at a special meeting Thursday, putting everything from a new location and reduced scope to partnerships with the private sector on the table.
Several councillors raised the possibility of locating the facility beside the Canada Games Complex, hoping to find cost savings and build a “recreational hub.”
Others expressed frustration over the possibility of going back to the drawing board after two years of work, and pointed to a municipal election less than 18 months away as a limiting factor.
Thunder Bay City Council to consider awarding tender for construction of multi-sport turf facility
Thunder Bay City Council will consider a motion to award a tender for construction of a proposed multi-use, all-season turf sports facility at its Monday meeting.
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Posted: Mar 08, 2021 7:00 AM ET | Last Updated: March 8
Thunder Bay city administration is recommending council award the tender for construction of a proposed indoor turf sports facility to Tom Jones Corporation on Monday.(Matt Prokopchuk/CBC)
Thunder Bay City Council will consider a motion to award a tender for construction of a proposed multi-use, all-season turf sports facility at its Monday meeting.
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The Municipal Tax Levy remains below the starting point of 2% heading into February.
Wednesday’s third session of budget deliberations saw the levy increase to 1.98% before growth and 1.75% after growth thanks to a few increases.
In the six hour session, the elected body earmarked $67,900 to freeze transit fares for the remainder of 2021 and added $15,000 each towards the Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy, Age Friendly Thunder Bay and Poverty Free Thunder Bay.
Council also approved a recommended one-time cut from administration of $12,000 for outside boards but soundly defeated three other suggestions for reductions totaling $147,200. They included $109,000 towards the CEDC Reserve Fund, $100,000 for the Clean Green and Beautiful Reserve Fund and a total of $38,200 for CEDC cleaning related expenses.