Prince George will be getting some financial assistance from the province.
The city has received more than $1.8 million as a reimbursement for the use of municipal properties owned by the BC government.
Mayor Lyn Hall says the grant-in-lieu will go a long way.
“It assists us in sewer, roads, and fire protection. These are all in buildings that the government owns, such as the courthouse, provincial government office buildings, and warehouses.”
Under the Municipal Aid Act, Crown-controlled assets like highways, forests, and parks are excluded from the grant-in-lieu calculation
Historically, the majority of the money will be invested in provincially-owned facilities, Mayor Hall says it could be considered for other branches in the city.
“The $1.8 million will go into revenue, and there’s also an opportunity for us to talk about that money during budget discussions.”
In a statement, Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond says the grant money will provide direct benefits to the city’s residents.