| September 10, 2009 PROVINCE CONTINUES SEA TO SKY SUPPORT WITH MORE THAN $1 MILLION SQUAMISH – The provincial government is providing $1,029,730 to communities throughout the Sea to Sky corridor assisting communities to provide vital services and public safety. “I am pleased to see this substantial investment in the communities of the Sea to Sky corridor,” says West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre. “These funds go directly to providing the services and public safety programs that residents in communities with comparatively small tax bases need. During these difficult economic times our government continues to support communities through the Strategic Community Investment Fund, helping to create a more secure environment for individuals and families.” Communities receiving Small Community Grants are: • Municipality of Bowen Island - $188,531 • The Village of Lions Bay - $138,954 • Village of Pemberton - $172,891 • District of Squamish - $100,470 • Resort Municipality of Whistler - $178,694 Communities receiving Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing are: • District of Squamish - $136,258 • Resort Municipality of Whistler - $113,932 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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