Vancouver City Council

MOTION ON NOTICE

Submitted by Councillor Ladner for consideration at the Regular Council meeting on
November 16, 2004.

2. Traffic Fine Revenue Allocation

MOVER: Councillor Ladner
SECONDER:: Councillor

WHEREAS the B.C. government has given the City of Vancouver $7.8 from traffic fine revenue, intended for specific purposes such as community policing, crime prevention and neighbourhood safety;

AND WHEREAS these are top-ranking concerns of the citizens of Vancouver, according to the city's most recent budget survey of public opinion;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver allocates this $7.8 million to balancing the budget for 2004 fiscal year, with the remaining funds, and further traffic revenue funds in future years, directed to public safety initiatives.

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