/8. December 15th, 1975

f UBCM r2 proposed From the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, December 1lith,
5-yr.contract-

RCMP 1975, concerning the renewal of Federal R.C.M.P. contracts with municipalities
to provide local police services, and advising that the formula being advanced
by the Federal Government for a five~year period from April 1, 1976 to

March 31st, 1981 will be changed as follows:

Present Formula: 50% for the first five men, 75% for all additional men.

Proposed: On April 1, 1976, 52% for the First five men, 77% for all
additional men.

On April 1, 1977, 53% for the first five men, 78% for ail
additional men.

On April 1, 1978, 54% for the first five men, 79% for all
additional men.

On April 1, 1979, 55% for the first five men, 80% for all
additional men.

On April 1, 1980, 56% for the first five men, 81% for all
additional men.
with the "per capita base rate" being changed annually to reflect the

actual R.C.M.P. cost experience in the preceding year.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Port
Coquitlam advise the Union of British Columbia Municipalities it is

totally opposed to the proposals being advanced by the Federal Government

on which a renewed R.C.M.P. contract with municipalities to provide e

local police services for a five-year period from April 1, 1976 to March
31st, 1981, is based.. Carried.

Mayor Campbell- Mayor Cam
invitation to Premier

W Bennett-Inau- attend the Council's Inaugural Meeting on January 4th, 1976 at 2:30 p.m.
gural Meeting

pbell advised he has invited Premier-elect Wm. Bennett to

in the Hyde Creek Centre.
Ald. Traboulay-- Alderman Traboulay suggested that a congratulatory letter be sent
letter to outgoing
government to the outgoing government for the "open" way in which it had dealt with
matters of concern to the Council and expressing the hope that this will
continue with the newly elected government.
@ Ald. Traboulay- ‘Alderman Traboulay referred to the 20% increase in the provisional
4 20% increase-GVWD
Prov. Budget budget of the Greater Vancouver Water District which is outside the
maximum set by the Anti-Inflation Board's guidelines and stated he felc
that Water District should be requested to supply more detailed information
thereon; however, Mayor Campbell advised that that body can increase or
decrease its provisional budget as required.
1d. Trabovlay- Alderman Traboulay expressed concern at the number of studies
tudies prepared for .

undertaken by the City that were never implemented; however, Alderman

Ranger pointed out that they are useful for reference purposes and in

providing a guide for the future.