Administrative error could see second AAP for $48.5m public works facility borrowing
NANAIMO — Funding for a modern public works facility in central Nanaimo is again up in the air, due to a clerical error.
The City of Nanaimo will potentially run a second Alternative Approval Process (AAP) in January to attempt to borrow up to $48.5 million dollars for phase one of the project after an administrative error was discovered by the City from their initial AAP which concluded in early November.
“Although staff followed the requirements outlined in the City of Nanaimo Public Notice Bylaw 2022 No. 7325, and ran the AAP for an additional seven days (37 days instead of the required 30 days), the timing of the advance notice did not meet the Province’s legislative requirements,” the City said in a statement.
After being made aware of the error, City staff recommended a second AAP proceed “to ensure an open and transparent process.”