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The Thunder Bay Public Library is gearing up for discussions this June about its proposed central library location - but says it needs consultants to do some legwork ahead of time. Here's what councillors had to say about the library's request for extra cash as budget deliberations continue.
Tonight's session begins at 5 p.m. with budget ratification scheduled for Monday, Feb. 12.
Council voted in favour of a list of recommendations brought forward by staff, which dropped the figure to 5.48 after growth.
The Thunder Bay Police Service and its oversight board are seeking big increases in this year's municipal budget. Representatives made their cases to city councillors Tuesday night as they explained the pressures they're facing and the resources they need to manage the work ahead of them.
Red River Coun. Michael Zussino suggested adding $150,000 from the capital general reserve fund to hire an outside consultant to look into a potential Intercity mall location for the Thunder Bay Public Library.