Recorded votes on C2024-1045

That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following amendment be adopted: That Council insert the following as a new Recommendation 4: Direct Administration to: Include the costs of Green Line Program wind down in the Mid-Cycle Adjustments so there is transparency for the public on costs associated with termination of the Program by the Government of Alberta; Return to Council by end of Q4 2024 with a legal opinion on how to transfer costs associated with wind down to the Government of Alberta, as their cancellation of the Green Line Program on September 3, 2024 triggered the termination of the project; Return to council with an option to consider first diverting any funds previously allocated to the Green Line towards presently unfunded Route Ahead priority public transit projects, provided any allocated funds remain following wind down; Draft a clear set of criteria by which the City of Calgary will consider engaging with the Government of Alberta on any future LRT project they propose to replace the Green Line Program, including but not limited to: A commitment from the Government of Canada to act as a funding partner; A commitment to a north-south LRT spine from 160th Avenue North to the community of Seton; A station immediately south of the Bow River in downtown Calgary to accomplish the goal of a contiguous north-south LRT spine; Identification of a bridge design to make the connection between north and south legs of the north-south LRT spine; Meaningful connections/stations serving the Beltline communities, the downtown and Red and Blue Line transfers west of Centre Street, and the Culture and Entertainment District; Use of modern low floor trains and stations for optimal accessibility; A maintenance and storage facility; Responsibility for delivery to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and Responsibility for all risks (financial, contractual, other) to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and e. Report back by end of Q1 2025 on the heritage preservation options for Ogden Block in light of the Government of Albertas termination of the Green Line project;