A2 NewsLeader Friday, June 24, 2011
CITYPAGE ART IN THE LIBRARY Come see Cliff Milne’s bold abstracts and Antonio Dizon’s streetscapes and portraits, on display in the New Westminster Public Library until June 30.
STRATEGIC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUNDS AGREEMENT UPDATE In 2009, the Province of British Columbia (the Province) and the City of New Westminster (the City) entered into the Strategic Community Investment (SCI) Funds Agreement, whereby the Province agreed to restructure existing Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing (TFRS) grants over the following two years and the City agreed to set out in a plan how the City currently uses the funds to defray the annual cost of providing police services, and report publicly on that plan. Through the restructured arrangement, the City has received the following amounts:
PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED The Public Hearing for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7468, 2011 [a Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 6476, 1998 re: 273 and 275 Sherbrooke Street (Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver)] scheduled for Monday, June 27, 2011 at 6:00 pm in Council Chamber, City Hall, has been cancelled until further notice. For more information, please contact the Development Services Department at 604-527-4568.
STRATEGIC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUNDS
USE
DATE
AMOUNT
TFRS Grants
100% of the TFRS Sci Funds were directed to the police operating budget to offset current operation.
March 2009 September 2009 July 2010
$1,444,675 $696,707 $537,967
Total
$2,679,349
GLENBROOK RAVINE IMPROVEMENTS You are invited to attend a public information session on updates to the Glenbrook Ravine access paths and drainage systems. The Ravine improvements are a part of Onni’s completion of the Victoria Hill community. City staff, development representatives, and consultants will be on-hand to provide an overview of the design improvements and answer questions. Date:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:
Centennial Community Center - River Room 65 East 6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC
QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE OFFICIAL GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY You are invited to the Official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the future expansion to the Queensborough Community Centre on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. Come help us celebrate as we prepare for the city’s first neighbourhood HUB where individuals and families can access a wide variety of community services in one convenient location.
For more information, please contact the City of New Westminster Parks, Culture & Recreation Department at 604-527-4567.
The new 13,180 square foot facility expansion will include space for licensed daycare, an expanded fitness centre, a branch library, police offices and multi-use activity spaces. The project will also feature improvements to the existing community centre.
We look forward to seeing you there.
For additional information, please contact the Queensborough Community Centre at 604-525-7388.
CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER 2011 PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE MONDAY - JULY 4, 2011 2011 Property Tax Notices have been mailed to all registered property owners. If you have not received your property tax notice, please contact the Property Tax Department at City Hall at 604-527-4550. It is the responsibility of the property owner to pay property taxes, by the due date in order to avoid penalty, whether or not a bill is received. New owners who have not received a property tax notice are advised to contact the Property Tax Department. In the event of an interruption in mail service by Canada Post, the property owner is still obliged to pay their property taxes before the July 4 due date in order to avoid penalty. Please do not mail your payment during a postal strike as Mail delivery may be delayed and the payment may arrive after the tax due date. Current property taxes unpaid after July 4 will be subject to a 5% penalty. A further 5% penalty will be charged on current taxes remaining unpaid after September 2. To find out about your account balance: • contact the Property Tax Department at 604-527-4550, or • obtain your account balance online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at: www.newwestcity.ca/mycity Various payment options are provided for your convenience, including: • In person at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue • After-hours payment into “City Hall Mail” located at the north entrance to City Hall • INTERAC Bank Debit Card at City Hall (please ensure your debit card’s daily transaction limit is sufficient before presenting card for use) • At any chartered bank and most trust companies and credit unions • By tele-banking or internet-banking service through your financial institution • At automated banking machines • At authorized agent: • Royal City Drugs 708 – Sixth Street • At the Queensborough Community Centre (Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm). Please be sure to bring your current year Tax Notice with you. You may also pay your electric utility bill at the Queensborough Community Centre. City Hall office hours: • 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays) Extended office hours: • 8:00 am to 6:00 pm • June 20 to July 4 For further information, call the Property Tax Department at City Hall at 604-527-4550.
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER’S 2010 ANNUAL REPORT Monday, June 27, 2011 – to follow 6:00 pm Public Hearing Council Chamber, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 The 2010 Annual Report for the Corporation of the City of New Westminster will be presented at the Regular Council meeting on Monday June 27, 2011, following the Public Hearing in Council Chambers at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC. The public is invited to make submissions or ask questions concerning this matter during the meeting’s Open Delegation forum. Submissions and questions for consideration at the public meeting may be forwarded in writing to the Legislative Service Department by mail, fax 604-527-4594 or e-mail at mslama@newwestcity.ca. Written communications must be received by the Legislative Services Department before 4:30 pm June 24, 2011 to be considered at the Council meeting. Mailing Address: Corporation of the City of New Westminster 511 Royal Avenue New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 Attention: Director of Legislative Services Inspection of Documents: Copies of the 2010 Annual Report are available for public inspection in the Legislative Services Department at City Hall during the office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excluding weekends and statutory holidays, commencing June 13, 2011. The 2010 Annual Report will also be available for public inspection at the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday June 27, 2010, following Public Hearing in Council Chambers at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC. City Contact: Legislative Services Department at 604-527-4523. Public Participation: At the meeting, the public shall be allowed to make representations and submissions or to ask questions respecting matters contained in the 2010 Annual Report. All persons who believe their interest is affected by the Annual Report shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Report. Rick Page, Corporate Officer
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