town of ladysmith 2012 financial plan general fund only ~ preliminary version ~
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Town of Ladysmith
2012 Financial Plan
GENERAL FUND ONLY
~ Preliminary Version ~
CORPORATE SERVICES
Telephone System Replacement
• Replacement of the town’s obsolete and failing telephone system
• To ensure uninterrupted service for all telephone communications
• Risk of full system failure; lack of parts for repairs due to age of current system
Project Cost $65,730
Funding from:
Taxation $65,730
Information Technology
• Replacement Windows XP with Windows 7 operating System
• Replace Office 2003 with Office 2010
• Server Upgrades
Project Cost $29,300
Funding from:
Reserves $29,300
Sustainability
• Carry-forward project• Continue to work towards
implementing the Community Visioning
Project Cost $48,105
Funding from:
Reserves $48,105
Land Agent
• Carry-forward project• Continue to work towards
preparing and marketing the Town-owned lands available for sale
Project Cost $11,200
Funding from:
Reserves $11,200
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Zoning Bylaw• To review, update and modernize
the Town’s Zoning Bylaw(s) to provide clarity and consistency with land use regulations and ensure alignment with the OCP and community’s vision
• Hire consultant/consulting team to work with Town staff
• Zoning regulations will continue to be out-dated and legal issues may ensue
• Objective of the new bylaw is to emphasize environmentally friendly development in support of the community’s widely supported sustainability goals
Project Cost $130,000
Funding from:
Gas Tax Grant
$130,000
Bayview Connector Multi-Use Pathway
• .75 km separated bike path which will be 1.6-3.0 wide
• To create high quality cycling facilities to increase the cycling mode share
• Shifting mode share to cycling will result in reduced GHG emissions
Project Cost $79,780
Funding from:
Grant (Bike BC)
$39,780
Reserves $40,000
Bayview Connector - Beautification
• Installation of trees and other material to create a high quality cycling environment
• Bayview Connector lacks landscaping
• Increased cycling reduces community GHG
Project Cost $15,000
Funding from:
Grants (BC Hydro)
$10,000
Operations $5,000
FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
Hazmat SCBA’s
• 4 MSA SCBA one hour packs and spare cylinders
• Hazmat response• Restricts our hazmat
operations for air supply when firefighters are using Level B Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Project Cost $24,000
Funding from:
Taxation $24,000
New Fire Rescue Truck
• New Fire Rescue Truck
• To replace 1986 vehicle
Project Cost $455,000
Funding from:
Reserves $40,000
Borrowing $415,000
Firefighter Turn-Out Gear
• Replace 5 sets of firefighting turn-out gear
• To ensure firefighters are meeting NFPA requirements
Project Cost $10,000
Funding from:
Taxation $10,000
Small Portable Pump
• Portable fire pump• Used for marine
firefighting and inter-face fires
Project Cost $3,000
Funding from:
Taxation $3,000
PARKS RECREATION & CULTURE
Sign boards at 6th Ave/Methuen Kiosk
• Installation of vandalism proof sign holders
• For displaying informative information and photographs of flora & fauna at Holland Creek
• Working with volunteers, members of Ladysmith Sportsman Club and retired educator, to ensure accurate information
Project Cost $2,500
Funding from:
Taxation $2,500
Aggie Field Ditching
• Provide a functioning drainage system along the west bank of Aggie field
• This will address ongoing field drainage issues
Project Cost $10,000
Funding from:
Taxation $10,000
Kin Park Phase III
• Install playground equipment in the final phase of the Kin Park Project
Project Cost $10,000
Funding from:
Amenity Fund $10,000
Fitness Centre Equipment Replacement
• To ensure aging equipment is safe
• To prevent stoppage of service
• Costs of repairs comparable to purchase of new equipment
Project Cost $15,000
Funding from:
Taxation $15,000
FJCC – Awards Display
• To show case the various awards the Town has earned
• A Council directive
Project Cost $2,000
Funding from:
Taxation $2,000
Gym Ventilation
• Provide proper ventilation from pool area to roof of FJCC
• This will ensure building is protected from moisture damage
Project Cost $10,000
Funding from:
Taxation $10,000
Misc Upgrades to Ball fields
• To maintain existing ball fields
• Repairs to storage building at Holland Creek Field
• Repairs to batters cage at Holland Creek
Project Cost $20,000
Funding from:
Taxation $20,000
Various Parks
• Construction of fencing surrounding the Dog Park at Transfer Beach
• Rubberize Spray Park at Transfer Beach
Project Cost $67,000
Funding from:
Taxation $52,000
Grant $15,000
Floor Scrubber for Aggie Hall
• To maintain floors at Aggie Hall
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety best practices
Project Cost $8,000
Funding from:
Taxation $8,000
Lot 108 Phase II
• To construct a regulation size baseball field, in conjunction with the community recreation grant program.
Project Cost $1,204,000
Funding from:
Grants (unconfirmed)
$400,000
DCC Parks $100,000
Real Property Reserve (funding unconfirmed)
$704,000
Continuing Projects
• Washrooms at Aggie ($15,000)
• Wickham Park Signs ($5,000)
• FJCC Improvements($4,500)
• FJCC Emergency Backup($9,688)
Project Cost $34,188
Funding from:
Prior Year Funding
34,188
TRANSPORTATION
Symonds Storm Sewer
• Upsizing the storm sewer on Symonds from 2nd Ave to 4th Ave from 200mm to 375mm
• To ensure adequate storm sewer size to handle runoff from a 25 year storm event
• Any heavy intensity storm event may damage road system
Project Cost 250,000
Funding from:
DCC $167,500
Taxation $82,500
Bertram Storm Sewer
• To construct a storm sewer on Bertram from the cul-de-sac to Arbutus
• To reduce the liability of icing in the cul-de-sac from underground springs that surface at that location
• Crew will ensure that the area is on the priority list for salting during the winter months to ensure safety
Project Cost $50,000
Funding from:
Taxation $50,000
Paving
• Overlay on 4th Ave from Belaire to Methuen
• To ensure the integrity of the road is maintained and eliminate the need for complete rebuild in the future
• Overlay 4th Ave to ensure that moisture does not get into the base
Project Cost $100,000
Funding from:
Taxation $100,000
Vehicle Replacement
Replace the vehicles per the Public Works Equipment Replacement Plan:
Project Cost $363,000
Funding from:
Reserve $363,000Flail Mower $ 25,000
Sand Spreader 13,000
Ford Tractor 55,000
Ford F150 Pickup 27,000
Sandpro 19,000
Ford F150 Pickup 27,000
Ford F150 Pickup 27,000
Ford 4x4 30,000
Ford F350 4x4 40,000
580 Case Backhoe 100,000
RCMP
Sound Elimination for Interview Rooms
• Hardening of ceiling, materials
• Supply/install approved light fixture
• Laminated glass barrier between speaker port hole
• Sound transmission elimination
Project Cost $23,830
Funding from:
Reserve $23,830
Perimeter Surveillance System
• 4 – CCVE cameras supplied and installed
• Secure benching
Project Cost $8,400
Funding from:
Reserve $8,400
Exterior Fencing
• Supply/install 3 strands barb wire on existing fence and 4’ high fence plated on wall
• Install anti-intrusion bases inside 5 grills of HVAC
Project Cost $5,300
Funding from:
Reserve $5,300
Town of Ladysmith
2012 Preliminary Financial Plan
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