THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador advocates for municipalities across the Province to lobby for an increase in the maximum amount of funding allowed for Municipal Capital Works Projects. FURTHER RESOLVED that MNL shall actively engage with relevant government authorities and funding bodies to highlight the challenges municipalities face in executing critical projects with limited funding. FURTHER RESOLVED that MNL shall present evidence, including examples like our own experience, to demonstrate the urgent need for an increase in the maximum funding limit. FURTHER RESOLVED that MNL shall emphasize that these increases are essential to enable municipalities to fulfill their obligations and responsibilities to their communities, as mandated by legislation. FURTHER RESOLVED that MNL shall collaborate with municipalities across the province to collectively advocate for this necessary change to ensure that all communities can address their pressing infrastructure and development needs.
