Prince George City Council left a good chunk of the Council Contingency Fund unspent last year.
According to a report that will go before Prince George City Council on Monday, the remaining balance of the fund on December 31st was $25,818.
Council contingency was set at $75,000 for 2023.
The Council Contingency Fund may be used at City Council’s discretion to fund one-time expenses that may arise during the year.
The unspent funds will not carry forward into this year, and they will be absorbed into the City’s year-end surplus.
Throughout last year, Council used the money to fund four projects in Prince George.
At the April 24th meeting, Council approved $18,300 for the Northwest Invasive Plant Council for 2023.
On July 24th, Council allocated $7,500 for the Inspiring Women Among Us event at UNBC, the event was held from November 22nd to 29th.
On August 16th, Council approved a $15,000 budget to put a “Home of the Rocky Mountain Rangers” sign at the entrances to the city, however this work was completed for $3,382.
In early November, delegates from the Royal Canadian Legion requested $18,000 to help put on the Remembrance Day Ceremony.
At that time, Council believed there was only approximately $14,000 left in the Contingency, and voted to explore funding options at the following meeting.
However, an anonymous donor stepped up and provided the funding in full for the event.
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