Negotiations continue between the RM and the City of Dauphin on Joint funding for Dauphin Rec Services.
The RM presented a proposal on December 11th that addressed concerns raised by both parties throughout the negotiation process. It proposed per capita funding and a new board.
According to a news release today, the City unanimously rejected the proposal at a meeting on December 13, providing no insights as to what elements of the proposal they had concerns with.
This Joint Service Proposal laid out a few key points. It meets the city's request for per capita funding but caps it at $50,000. It also seeks to dissolve the current DRS board and construct a new one with representation from the city and the RM.
As part of the per capita basis, the RM proposed splitting the funding for the Dauphin Fire Department 25% RM / 75% City to align more closely with that goal.
Reeve Ernie Sirski notes that “The RM proposed a structure that would have the City and RM be true partners in recreation and we are disappointed that the City rejected this concept so quickly.”
The RM & City will have until April 30, 2025, to finalize details of any required agreements, pass resolutions to enter into the agreements and execute the agreements.
