Port Coquitlam city council will lobby senior governments for a better split on an infrastructure grant program.
On Monday, council passed a motion to have the federal government pay for half the costs of infrastructure projects approved by Build Canada, with the province contributing 40%.
The balance would come from municipal coffers.
PoCo Mayor Greg Moore said the current cost-sharing structure of one-third for each level of government isn't fair given that the federal government collects 52% of its revenues through taxation and the province 40%.
And he said municipalities, which only receive 8%, are struggling to pay for the ever-increasing amount of infrastructure downloaded onto them.
Coun. Mike Forrest said he'd also like to see the feds give more money to the western provinces.
The city's motion will be sent to all B.C. municipalities for endorsement as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Union of BC Municipalities. As well, Coquitlam-PoCo MP Ron McKinnon and PoCo MLA Mike Farnworth will also receive copies.
Other PoCo news:
GIVE AN AWARD
More than 100 people volunteer for programs in Port Coquitlam and the city wants you to help thank them for a job well done.
Nominations are now open for the 2016 PoCo Volunteer Recognition Awards to honour citizens who have made a difference in one of seven categories: Arts, Heritage & Cultural Awareness; Caring & Safety; Environmental Protection & Enhancement; Sports & Recreation; Youth Programs; U21 (youth under age 21); and Lifetime Volunteer.
Visit portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer by March 8. The winners will be announced on April 14 at the PoCo recreation complex during National Volunteer Week.
CALLING PRINCESSES
Elementary students in Port Coquitlam are invited to be part of this year's Royal Party for the May Day Festival.
The city will accept applications until Jan. 29 and make its selection for flower girls, princesses and lancers at a tea on April 12. Flower girls are in grades 1 and 2 while princesses and lancers are in grades 4 and 5.
The May Day banquet and opening ceremonies are on April 29 while the parade is May 7. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/mayday.
