Tuesday, June 19, 2007

What could $250,000.00 CDN do for Windsor?

With Council currently debating whether or not to add a $250,000.00 dollar Communciations department to the City, what else might that money accomplish?

1. Anything from the "What could $80,000 USD do for Windsor" list

2. Sidewalk rehabilitation - currently $950,000.00 dollars budgeted for 2007, $1.65 million is the recommended amount to maintain our sidewalks on a 40 year cycle.

3. Refurbishments for Oakwood, Optimist, AKO, Forest Glade and Malden Park Centre currently scheduled for 2009/2010 ($300,000)

4. Washroom for Alexander Park. The temporary washroom is slated for demolition with no replacement budgeted for the next 5 years

5. Spray pad for Mic Mac Park, Drouillard, Atkinson, Jackson Park or Lanspeary

6. Mackenzie Hall - complete all refurbishments currently scheduled over 3 years ($187,000)

7. Community Centre roof replacement project ($250,000)