Hebert To Ask For Postponed Vote

City Council will hear from their staff about ways they can help reduce the property tax on a Victoria Avenue building. Habib Enterprises wants to create an affordable housing unit at that property but requires from the City reduced property taxes or a grant. Councillor Larry Hebert says he hopes council votes in favour of the project Monday night. The project has Social Services Board approval and can only receive funding from the Provincial Government's Affordable Housing Program if the City helps. Meanwhile, City Councillor Larry Hebert is asking to put off a vote on the Event Centre Monday night. Hebert says he wants to hear about budget priorities and how much the water treatment plant will cost the city before they vote on whether to proceed with the Multiplex. Hebert says there may not be a need to take a breather on the Event Centre; he just wants to ensure there are no surprises when it comes to the water treatment plant and budget.