RICHMOND
| Stat | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 209,937 | 2021 |
| Population | 198,309 | 2016 |
| Tax revenues | $0.644 billion | 2022 |
| Tax revenues | $0.575 billion | 2021 |
| Tax revenues | $0.579 billion | 2020 |
| Tax revenues | $0.581 billion | 2019 |
| Property tax | $0.524 billion | 2022 |
| Property tax | $0.496 billion | 2021 |
| Property tax | $0.413 billion | 2020 |
| Property tax | $0.463 billion | 2019 |
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financecommunity
The City Council approved a $209 million capital budget for 2024, including a $520,000 upgrade to the Brighouse Park baseball diamond infield funded from the Council Community Initiatives Account. The Council also discussed potential improvements to the rugby change room facilities at King George Park, ultimately referring the matter to staff for further investigation.
Key Highlights:- 2024 Capital Budget: Approved at $209,084,335, including $520,000 for the Brighouse Park Baseball Diamond Infield Upgrade
- Brighouse Park Baseball Diamond: Upgrade to include artificial turf infield that will connect with adjacent natural turf field, funded from Council Community Initiatives Account
- King George Park Rugby Change Rooms: Potential for a fully upgraded East Richmond change room facility, referred to staff for further investigation
- Brighouse Park Baseball Diamond: Upgrade to be incorporated into the Parks Services schedule
- King George Park Rugby Change Rooms: Staff to investigate budget, current facility status, and use by various sport user groups, and report back
community
Proposal for extending Alderbridge Supportive Housing's lease with PRHC until December 31, 2027, includes authorizing staff to negotiate and execute the amendment. The motion prompted discussion on local concerns like public drug use, homelessness, safety, and the fate of current residents, with suggestions for creative solutions and increased accountability from BC Housing and RainCity. Plans to reconvene the Community Advisory Committee, disbanded due to low attendance, were also discussed.