Chronology

The firehall was identified as being in serious need of repair and seismic upgrading back in
 
In 2005 they city spent $ 800,000 on seismic upgrades to the building.
 
 
Early 2009 - Council Strategic Planning session following 2008 election identifies the replacement of Firehall #1 as the highest, and only, capital priority for the council term.
 
 
Jan 27,2010 Town Hall Meeting on the firehall replacement
 
Feb 13,2010 Council Meeting
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the results of the public consultation input gathered in January and February 2010 with regard to potential development scenarios, partnership opportunities and funding models for the construction of a new Fire Hall #1 be received. 
 
May 25,2010 Council Meeting:
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff proceed with preparations for a referendum for the assent of the electors on a borrowing bylaw for the replacement of Fire Hall #1.
Voting against: Councillor Dilworth
 
 
 
July 27,2010 Council Meeting:
Moved, seconded
THAT $40,000.00 be allocated from the unallocated operating reserve to conduct voting on a borrowing bylaw for a new Fire Hall #1 on a Saturday in December, 2010, which date will be determined upon 3 readings of the related borrowing bylaw.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the motion be amended by deleting “in December” and substituting “in February 2011” therefor.
 
Jan 25,2011 Council Meeting:
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Fire Hall No. 1 Schematic Design Manual prepared by Johnston Davidson Architects dated January 11, 2011 be approved as the basis for moving forward with a more detailed level of design and planning for the Fire Hall No. 1 replacement project, subject to Fire Hall #1 Construction Project Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2010, No. 2878 being approved through referendum.
 
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2878 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2878 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2878 be now read a third time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2878 be referred to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Colleen Rohde be appointed Chief Election Officer and Kerri Lore be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer;
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
AND THAT Port Moody electors be asked to vote on the following question:

“Are you in favour of Council adopting Bylaw 2878, a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of up to $16,000,000 toward the construction of a new Fire Hall to replace the old Fire Hall #1?”