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Town of Ladysmith. 2012 Financial Plan GENERAL FUND ONLY ~ Preliminary Version ~. CORPORATE SERVICES. Replacement of the town’s obsolete and failing telephone system To ensure uninterrupted service for all telephone communications
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Town of Ladysmith 2012 Financial Plan GENERAL FUND ONLY ~ Preliminary Version ~
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 Telephone System Replacement
Replacement Windows XP with Windows 7 operating System Replace Office 2003 with Office 2010 Server Upgrades Information Technology
Carry-forward project Continue to work towards implementing the Community Visioning Sustainability
Carry-forward project Continue to work towards preparing and marketing the Town-owned lands available for sale Land Agent
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 Zoning Bylaw
.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 Bayview Connector Multi-Use Pathway
Installation of trees and other material to create a high quality cycling environment Bayview Connector lacks landscaping Increased cycling reduces community GHG Bayview Connector - Beautification
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) Hazmat SCBA’s
New Fire Rescue Truck To replace 1986 vehicle New Fire Rescue Truck
Replace 5 sets of firefighting turn-out gear To ensure firefighters are meeting NFPA requirements Firefighter Turn-Out Gear
Portable fire pump Used for marine firefighting and inter-face fires Small Portable Pump
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 Sign boards at 6th Ave/Methuen Kiosk
Provide a functioning drainage system along the west bank of Aggie field This will address ongoing field drainage issues Aggie Field Ditching
Install playground equipment in the final phase of the Kin Park Project Kin Park Phase III
To ensure aging equipment is safe To prevent stoppage of service Costs of repairs comparable to purchase of new equipment Fitness Centre Equipment Replacement
To show case the various awards the Town has earned A Council directive FJCC – Awards Display
Provide proper ventilation from pool area to roof of FJCC This will ensure building is protected from moisture damage Gym Ventilation
To maintain existing ball fields Repairs to storage building at Holland Creek Field Repairs to batters cage at Holland Creek Misc Upgrades to Ball fields
Construction of fencing surrounding the Dog Park at Transfer Beach Rubberize Spray Park at Transfer Beach Various Parks
To maintain floors at Aggie Hall Ensure compliance with Health & Safety best practices Floor Scrubber for Aggie Hall
To construct a regulation size baseball field, in conjunction with the community recreation grant program. Lot 108 Phase II
Washrooms at Aggie ($15,000) Wickham Park Signs ($5,000) FJCC Improvements($4,500) FJCC Emergency Backup($9,688) Continuing Projects
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 Symonds 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 Bertram Storm Sewer
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 Paving
Replace the vehicles per the Public Works Equipment Replacement Plan: Vehicle Replacement
Hardening of ceiling, materials Supply/install approved light fixture Laminated glass barrier between speaker port hole Sound transmission elimination Sound Elimination for Interview Rooms
4 – CCVE cameras supplied and installed Secure benching Perimeter Surveillance System
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 Exterior Fencing
Town of Ladysmith 2012 Preliminary Financial Plan Questions?