July 12th, 1976

recently constructed in the City.

‘ "Rec. Fac. Sec- Moved by Alderman Laking:

'urity Iss.B/L
1976 #1454 - Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

- lst 3 rdgs.

That By-law No. 1454 be read a first time. Carried.

Prior to the question being called on the foregoing resolution,
Alderman Laking indicated his pleasure in advising that of the total
cost of the recreational facilities of $2,829,563.00, funds had been
recovered by way of Grants or Labour Forgiveness from Senior Governments
in the amount of $1,569,411.00.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Thompson:

That By-law No. 1454 be read a second time. Carried.

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That By-law No. 1454 be read a third time. Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ald. Thompson Alderman Thompson noted the newspaper articles announcing the
ire Lougheed Hwy.

ender Call

calling of 1 ougheed Highway widening

in view of the recent difficulties between the City and the Provincial
Government and in particular, Coquitlam M.L.A. George Kerster, that a

letter of thanks and congratulations be forwarded to Mr. Kerster at an
early date.

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That a letter of thanks and congratulations be forwarded to Coquitlam
M.L.A. George Kerster and the Department of Highways for their efforts

in having the Lougheed Highway widening put to a Tender Call.

Carried.

‘Ald. Thompson re Alderman Thompson referred to the Fire Department Report with

‘ambulance Services
: specific reference to the ambulance services provided the City and

| suggested that the City is not recovering sufficient funds from the
Provincial Government for the high calibre of service provided and
strongly suggested that additional funds be requested by whatever meai.s
possible. A brief discussion ensued of the inequities between the

municipalities and the services provided and expenses incurred.

Moved by Alderman Traboulav:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That a late resolution be forwarded for the consideration of the