Item No. 8.18

Committee Matters: SCM 91/2020

Subject: The Boer War Monument Repairs

Moved by: Councillor Gignac

Seconded by: Councillor McKenzie

Decision Number: CSPS 110

THAT the report from the Manager of Cultural Affairs on the Request to Utilize Pre-committed Funds to complete the needed repairs of the Boer War Monument BE RECEIVED; and further,

THAT $150,000 BE APPROVED as a pre-commitment of funds from the years 2022, 2023, from the Capital project account: Monument Maintenance #REC-001-18; and further,

THAT up to $105,000 BE APPROVED as a pre-commitment of funds from the year 2023 from Capital Project PFO-005-19 – Parks Service and Infrastructure for the repair of the Boer War Monument which was approved in principle in the 2020 Capital Budget; and,

THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign a contract with the Heritage Architect and any related agreements not to exceed the total capital funding for the project in the amount of $255,000 which includes the above mentioned accounts satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor, in technical content to the Corporate Leader of Parks, Recreation & Culture and Facilities and in financial content to the City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.

Carried.

Report Number: S 109/2019

Clerk’s File: SR/13529

Clerk’s Note: the recommendation of the Standing Committee and Administration are the same.