1) Partnering Agreement with the Trans-Rockies Challenge Society
Council approved the Partnering Agreement between the City of Fernie and the Trans-Rockies Challenge Society, for the provision of municipal services to host the 2011 Trans-Rockies Challenge. The City will provide payment to the Trans-Rockies Challenge Society the sum of $6747.44 for services as outlined in the agreement.
Trans-Rockies Challenge in Fernie – August 5-10, 2011
2) Partnering Agreement with the Fernie Chamber of Commerce
Council approved the amended Partnering Agreement between the City of Fernie and the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, for municipal services for the provision of sani-dump facilities at 102 Commerce Road. This will allow the Chamber to collect and retain a fee not to exceed $2.00 per use (inclusive of HST) for services as outlined in the agreement.
3) Fuel Management Program – Ridgemont Area
Council was advised the fuel management work previously scheduled for the area above Ridgemont will not proceed at this time. The Tri-Regional District JOP Funded Program has been withdrawn due to an accounting short fall to cover unanticipated costs associated with the HST.
Fuel Treatment in James White Park
In 2010 a survey was completed of all forested Crown Lands within the City of Fernie that might represent a fire hazard. In the opinion of the Registered Professional Forester conducting the survey, James While Park is considered at low risk for wild fire and presented minimal hazards to the residences and structural proximal to the park. As such, fuel treatments will not occur in the park at this time.
4) Fernie Fire Fighters Annual Muscular Dystrophy Canada- Hamburger Days – Wednesday, June 22
Stop by the Fire Hall and show your support!
5) Resort Municipality Initiative Application – Fernie Writers’ Conference Society
Council approved a request from the Fernie Writers’ Conference Society for $4,000 to assist with hosting the Fernie Writers’ Conference. Funding from the City to support the event will come from the Provincial Resort Municipality Initiative.