1) Fernie Summer Downtown Initiatives Committee
The Fernie Summer Downtown Initiatives (known as the Victoria Avenue Summer Initiative Committee – VASIC) is working to increase the volume of residents and visitors using Downtown stores and businesses. The Committee’s objective is to bring more community spirit to the downtown area during the summer months of July – September. Some of the events the VASIC is exploring are the following:
• Wednesday Afternoon/Night Market
• Sunday Truck Treasures Sale
• Pedestrian Friendly 2nd Avenue
• Offering opportunities for Charities to Fund raise
• Entertainment, music, and busk stops
• Showcasing the Library & The Miners Walk
• Outside seating for cafés and restaurants
Upon receipt of a budget detailing programming, infrastructure expenses and anticipated in-kind contributions from both business and the City of Fernie, Council indicated it will allocate up to $10,000 from the Resort Municipality Initiative towards the project, with terms of the partnership to be defined in a Partnering Agreement.
For more information or to get involved please contact the Fernie Chamber of Commerce at (250) 423-6868.
Special Meeting of May 16, 2011
1) 9th Avenue Reconstruction and Utility Upgrades Project
Council awarded the above noted project contract to Demidoff Equipment Ltd. from Kamloops, BC for the tendered price of $3,559,617.60 inclusive of HST.
The reconstruction project will include the addition of a sidewalk on the east side of the road, improvements to storm water management and new water and sewer infrastructure. The sidewalk will be set back from the roadway to improve safety and provide an opportunity for Operations crews to clear snow in the winter, as well there will be improvements to storm water drainage by enhancing the permeability of the shoulders. The plan also incorporates landscaped bioswales designed to remove silts and other pollutants from the surface runoff prior to discharging the water directly into the Elk River.
2) 2010 Financial Statements
Council approved the 2010 Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 21, 2010.