Recognizing that climate change represents the greatest challenge to the future of humanity and the life support systems that make the earth habitable, Dauphin city council kicked off its Apr. 13 regular meeting by proclaiming Apr. 22 as Earth Day.
The proclamation notes municipal governments have a firsthand understanding of community needs and are capable of “greater agility to take swift, concrete measures, with effects that ripple well beyond local spheres.”
Council also proclaimed Apr. 19 to 25 as Invasive Species Awareness Week as a way to increase public knowledge of invasive species, including Dutch elm and emerald ash borer beetles and zebra mussels, which can result in the loss of Manitoba’s unique ecosystems and native species.
Added to taxes
Councillors opted to add one outstanding water account to the tax rolls in the amount of $194.22 owing at 113 Johnson Street after the owners did not pay current water bill.
Celebration dollars
Council received correspondence from Canadian Heritage informing them they will receive a $5,000 grant under the Celebration and Commemoration Program, Celebrate Canada Component to help finance local Canada Day celebrations.
Right of way
Council received word from CN that it will be conducting vegetation management activities in the area, between April and October. Vegetation management is a crucial component of railway safety and regulatory compliance. Management through both chemical and mechanical methods is conducted in accordance with Transport Canada’s requirements.
Prairie Park Place
In her report to council, city manager Sharla Griffiths indicated the Prairie Park Place early learning centre project is progressing.
Although many of the details remain confidential, Griffiths shared the tender to bid on construction closed, Mar. 5, and Sternberg Architecture, reviewed all the bids for validity and reported on them to the City
She added the City is now working with the Province to get the project awarded so construction can begin late spring.
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