Burnaby council approved a $1.2-million capital reserves bylaw to finance a re-roofing project for the Eileen Dailly pool and fitness centre at its April 8 meeting.
The roof at Eileen Dailly has had small leaks and has reached the end of its service life, according to an engineering report.
The 2013 provisional financial plan includes plans for replacing aging building components, the report states, and the pool's roof has been prioritized.
Chum signage
Eagle Creek Streamkeepers received council approval to put up 25 lawn signs to be placed around an upcoming chum salmon release site.
On April 27, the stream-keepers will be releasing 50,000 chum salmon fry with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grants approved
Council approved grants for the Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society and Scouts Canada at the April 8 council meeting.
The outreach society was awarded $3,000 towards its peer counselling and outreach programs, according to a staff report.
Scouts Canada received $5,000 to support programs for beavers, cubs, scouts, venturers and rovers.
