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Item Description

"It was moved and seconded that Council

• add 20 new firefighters effective August 2023 and increase the budget for the planned Heavy Rescue Vehicle from $1,157,500 to $1,600,000 to include pumper capabilities to the 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan.

• add 20 new firefighters effective January 2025, add a project to 2024 for $1,224,300 funded from the strategic infrastructure reserve for a new fire engine and a project to 2023 and 2024 for up to $1,451,000 for modifications/renovations to Fire Stations to the 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan with staff to provide updated costing for modifications/renovations for final budget. "

Votes cast ‘In Favour’ are labeled as 'Climate-Positive' for the climate.