Arnprior council hears wish lists from tourism, public works

Posted Feb 9, 2012 By EMC News

Arnprior council has received a number of requests for expenditures during its budget deliberations this month.

The Community Improvement and Tourism Advisory Committee has asked for a downtown revitalization co-ordinator at a cost of $50,000, a tourist information booth at $25,000, a community improvement fund of $35,000, and a tourism marketing strategy that would cost $20,000.

Some of the buildings that requires work include the police building, which needs new carpet at $5,500, and the museum (windows costing $25,000).

The landfill could use weigh scales and other items totalling about $169,000, but staff are not recommending it for this year.

Public works is looking for four vehicles, including a five-ton plow, at a sum of $375,000.

The waterworks department is interested in new watermains and other items totalling $595,000.

Council was expected this week to decide which projects make the 2012 budget.

Councillors met Wednesday to discuss the many issues facing it.

The budget is expected to be finalized in time for approval Feb. 21.