Grant ‘mystery’ a problem
The planning and finance committee of the Christchurch Transport Board has had difficulty preparing the board’s 1982-83 estimates because of lack of information about a possible $3 million grant from the
Urban Transport Council. Through newspaper reports and “hearsay information” the board believes it may be eligible for the $3 million grant if it can provide, from its own sources of revenue, an inflation factor increase of 15 per cent on its 1981-82 rates.
Board members at their meeting yesterday criticised the lack of information about the grant, and in particular any conditions which might be attached to it by the Canterbury United Council.
Board members agreed to send a letter outlining their problems and asking for information to the Urban Transport Council, with copies for the Urban Transport Council and the Minister of Tran-'
sport. Working on the basis of maximum Government contribution, the committee resolved to recommend a rate levy of $7,409,500 for the 1982-83 financial year.
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