TOs Members of Council DATE: October 29, 1973

FROM: Mayor L.B. Scott

OCT 297977

RE: Fire Department

I am sure that all members of Council are aware of the motion that has been
adopted regarding the consolidation of our Fire Department with that of the
District of Coquitlam.

Once again this is the adopted motion:

February list, 1974;

I am exercising my prerogative as Mayor to once again bring this matter to Council’s
attention.

I feel strongly that not all Members of Council are absolutely clear on the intent
of the motion, a feeling also expressed to me by our Administrator.

yet another when the sane motion gives
S to our staff to draw up an agreement,

Several Members of Council have stated that they have no objection to approval
"in principle" at this time, as now a "study" will take piace that would show the
merits or demerits of departmental consolidation. I submit that this is not so
with the motion that has been adopted. Many facts have been brought to light in
discussing this issue f major importance to the future of our
community. th municipalities that more fire fighting

rth east section of our communities.

he costs involved to both municipalities.

perative fire hall constructed on the northern side of

our City, it is long overdue, but I cannot and will not condone the rushing into
a total consolidation at this time to bring this about.

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