Town councillor Susan Flowers was pushing for an extra $20,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Area (BCCCA) but if they want the funding they'll have to make their case to town council.

Spring adjustments saw increases in three town projects, including the hiring on a term manager to oversee the black fibre expansion, the predesign of the River Heights reservoir expansion and an increase in capacity of equipment required for the water automated compressed air backwash system.

The projects represent an increase of $304,860 in expenditures that will not result in an increase in taxation. The black fibre position is being funded through a provincial government grant, the developers are covering the increase in the predesign voluntarily outside of the off-site levy protocol and the backwash system equipment is being funded by the water reserve fund and off-site levies.

Town administration did not recommend giving the BGCCA an additional $20,000 in operating funds because it falls outside of the approved 2018 budget and would have an impact upon taxes. It would also set a precedent for other operating grant recipients to seek additional funds after the budget has been finalized.

In April, the club gave notice to council that it would be seeking a $40,000 increase in funding for 2019 to help support its proposal to establish "The Club" aimed at giving an inclusive space for teenagers independent of the existing 5th Ave. clubhouse. They intend to lease a separate facility and have been fundraising for the startup.

Councillor Flowers sought the $20,000, selling it as a one-time ask. She also said the club would have applied for one of the community grants, approved earlier in the meeting, if they had not banked on this money.

Council was told the BGCCA project did not meet the criteria to be considered for a community grant and even so, the maximum amount is $2,500.

Mayor Jeff Genung questioned if it could be viewed as a one-time contribution. If the funds were used to finalize a lease it may amount to a commitment for more ongoing funding that won't be discussed until 2019 budget liberations begin.

Councillor Marni Fedeyko pointed out if it's to makeup a shortfall in fundraising it wouldn't be fair to make the contribution when other community groups, like playground committees, are facing the same struggle in meeting their fundraising goals.

A vote never took place and instead Flowers withdrew her motion for the time being. The door, however, has been left open for the club to make their case with council. Budget adjustments for the three other infrastructure projects were approved.