"Community Facilities Capital Projects Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2024, No. 10027"

The District of Saanich is undertaking an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to obtain elector approval for "Community Facilities Capital Projects Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2024, No. 10027".  This bylaw authorizes the District to borrow a sum not exceeding $3,215,000, repayalble over a maximum of 15 years, to fund the construction of improvements to community facilities, including the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre climate retrofits and green and inclusive upgrades, Saanich Commonwealth Place waterslide replacement, Municipal Hall Annex HVAC upgrades, Les Passmore Centre and Cedar Hill Golf Course maintenance building electrification retrofits.

Under the AAP, Council may adopt Bylaw No. 10027 unless at least 10% of electors in the District of Saanich submit written opposition.  If fewer than 10% oppose, the bylaw will proceed to adoption.  This AAP applies to the entirety of the District of Saanich.  With 87,353 eligible electors in the District of Saanich, at least 8,735 valid Elector Response Forms must be returned to prevent adoption of the bylaw, without elector assent.