| September 10, 2009 MORE THAN $1.4 MILLION FOR SAFER NORTH SHORE WEST VANCOUVER – The provincial government is providing $1,407,803 to communities on the North Shore to increase community safety. “These funds are vital to the residents of the North Shore,” says West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan. “Through the Strategic Community Investment Fund, the community has the means to create safer neighbourhoods to live, work and raise a family.” “During these difficult economic times, our government continues to provide significant investments in public safety,” says West Vancouver- Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre. “Since 2004, every cent of net traffic fine revenue has gone to local government, allowing them to make important public safety choices, such as hiring additional police officers.” “Thanks to the recent restructuring of provincial grant programs our government is able to provide these funds sooner giving communities greater certainty and improved financial flexibility,” says North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite. “These funds make a direct contribution to safe, family friendly environments on the North Shore.” “Public safety is a key issue for individuals and families on the North Shore,” says North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto. “That is why these funds are so important because they go directly to crucial public safety programs.” The North Shore communities receiving Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing are: • District of North Vancouver – $534,947 • District of West Vancouver - $467,866 • City of North Vancouver – $404,990 This is the second payment from the Strategic Community Investment Fund, a two-year, $232-million initiative consisting of the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Program and Small Community and Regional District Grants. Communities received a first payment in Spring 2009 and will receive a third payment in early 2010. Through the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Program, the province has provided 100 per cent of net traffic fine revenues to local government since 2004. Traffic fine revenue comes from fines on violation tickets, with a municipality receiving an amount based on its contribution to total municipal policing costs. The Small Community and Regional District Grant allocation is calculated based on population and assessment. -30- | |
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