Having Ottawa offering dollars for a wide range of infrastructure projects would be so good for Canadian municipalities, says a Red Deer city councillor.
Paul Harris issued a notice of motion on long-term infrastructure needs of municipalities.
The federal government has committed to having a new long-term infrastructure plan prior to the conclusion of the current plan in 2014. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has been working with Ottawa on ensuring this new plan fits the needs of municipalities.
“Infrastructure funding needs to be a little more flexible,” said Harris during a break in Monday’s council meeting. “That way we can use it for pools and schools and whatever else is needed.”
Typically, the funding is used for things like bridges, sewers and pipes, and roads.
A number of municipalities across the country have passed similar resolutions.
This notice of motion will be considered at the next council meeting on Aug. 20.