TIMMINS - The local services board has started it 2025 budget talks. At the Cochrane District Services Board’s (CDSB) on Nov. 21 meeting, board members were presented with the proposed budget. It includes an overall increase of 2.31 for operating expenditures and 7.5 per cent for capital, for a total hike of 9.82 per cent, or $2.1 million. Each of the member municipalities in the district, including Timmins, pay into the CDSB. The breakdown of what the increase means for municipalities was not included in the presentation. The board deferred the final decision on the budget to a future meeting, but it wasn’t specified it will be approved The budget discussions were centred around managing rising costs, maintaining services, and balancing the needs of municipalities and residents. Board members are waiting for funding announcements that could impact the final numbers, including potential funding for the Wellness Centre of Excellence/HART Hub project, which is not yet included in the budget. RELATED: Funding uncertainties make planning Timmins treatment difficult: Project lead “We serve a significant number of clients,” said Angela Delaurier, director of finance. “We hesitate to suggest dropping any of our services. But maintaining these services requires funding, and that’s the balancing act we have to perform.” Delaurier said the CDSB reviewed multiple budget scenarios before arriving at the current proposal. She noted that a balance had to be struck between rising costs and the expectations of the municipalities the CDSB serves. RELATED: CDSB performing core services preferred by most poll respondents “So what we then arrived at was including a portion of the new MCCSS (Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services) funding to arrive at an operating expenditure increase between two and three percent which is in line with what the municipalities were expecting,” Delaurier said. “So that’s what we ended up with, and that is the scenario of operating expenditures that we are running with for both draft one and draft two.” A major source of financial pressure is the housing portfolio, which includes numerous aging buildings in need of significant repairs. Lindsay Cumming, director of housing, detailed the difficulties of maintaining social housing across the district, especially as CDSB prepares to receive its final round of federal funding for housing administration in 2026. “The burden has fallen on the municipalities to administer and maintain social housing units,” Cumming said. “We can argue the fairness of it, but unfortunately, we are not alone in the province in this. At the time, maybe it was a good idea. Buildings were fairly new and there was funding still attached.” Those buildings, some of which were constructed as early as 1962, are now approaching the end of their useful life, Cumming said. She emphasized the urgency of addressing repairs before the cost of maintaining these units becomes unsustainable. She used the 16-unit Winnipeg Street project in Kapuskasing as an example. “Winnipeg project alone is projecting $876,000 in the next five years in repairs needed, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm systems. It would take 828 years to save if we base it on the $1,000 per unit per year, which we know is not realistic or feasible. But it’s going to reach a critical point that if an increased investment is going, units won’t be habitable and will need to be closed down,” she said. The 24 senior housing units in Smooth Rock Falls need a projected $585,000 in repairs over the next five years, Cumming said. “Cracks in the centre blocks, HVAC, baseboards, heaters, sprinkler systems. What happens to Smooth Rock Falls if we can’t keep these buildings in good repair? That’s the only housing that Smooth Rock Falls has,” she said. The CDSB’s budget faces increased costs in virtually every department. While some services, such as children’s services, are seeing slight reductions in expenditure, overall costs are rising due to inflation, higher labour and construction material costs and the reduction in federal funding, Delaurier said. She pointed out that interest rates, while beneficial for mortgages, are negatively affecting interest revenue. “We’re expecting a reduction in federal funding and in interest revenue that’s due to the interest rates that are decreasing, as we can see,” Delaurier said. “So good for our mortgages, not good for our interest revenue.” As a result of these pressures, the CDSB revised its capital request for 2025. Originally, the board had requested a 132 per cent increase in capital funding to address urgent building repairs. However, after discussions with the audit and housing committees, this request was reduced to a 49 per cent increase, with some external projects deferred. “We reduced it to a 49 percent increase,” Delaurier said. “We did that by removing all external work, so any outdoor work, and we did remove a couple of other capital items.” Despite the reductions, Delaurier emphasized that repairs are still necessary to maintain the safety and habitability of the CDSB’s housing stock. While the budget proposal aims to balance expenditures, it also acknowledges that delaying essential repairs poses a significant risk, Cumming said. “Small issues like cracks and curving or fencing can escalate into larger structural problems and more expensive repairs. Neglected maintenance can also increase the likelihood of accidents or injuries,” she said. “So in the drafts, from option one down to the last option, we’ve reduced anything external fencing, parking lots, and curbs. They’re not necessary if you’re looking in view of having a home to house someone, but there is liability and risk that’s associated with those items as well, and the further we push them off, the more likelihood that it’s going to increase the cost down the road.” Cumming also pointed out that the limited funding available for repairs, combined with the aging housing stock, means that the CDSB will need to request more funding from municipalities to prevent further deterioration. “Unfortunately, the cost of construction materials and labour has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said. “These combined factors make it necessary to request more funding to cover the heightened expenses involved in keeping the facilities in good condition, ensuring that they are there to serve the community effectively.”
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LITTLETON, Colo. , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CONX CORP. (OTC: CNXX) ("CONX") today announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Red Technologies SAS ("RED Technologies"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, RED Tech US, LLC, for a maximum purchase price of approximately EUR 18.6 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. CONX acquired approximately 68% of RED Technologies' outstanding share capital at closing, with the remainder of the shares to be acquired in future installments based on the achievement of certain milestones. The executive team of RED Technologies, Pierre-Jean Muller (Co-Founder and CEO) and Michael Abitbol (Co-Founder and COO), will continue to manage the operations of RED Technologies, aimed at establishing the company as a viable alternative in the CBRS market. "The acquisition of RED Technologies by CONX is a pivotal milestone on our path to serve as a viable alternative to the current duopoly in the SAS space," said RED Technologies CEO P.J. Muller . "This partnership strengthens our ability to innovate and enhance the CBRS ecosystem for the benefit of all operators and stakeholders. With support and investment from CONX, we are poised to accelerate the development of cutting-edge features, such as GAA coexistence, Network Planner, and AI-based CBRS analytics, that align with our mission to support the FCC's vision and empower rural broadband and the nascent Private Network industry." "CONX was formed to invest in next generation connectivity opportunities and their supporting infrastructure assets," said CONX CEO Jason Kiser . "Through RED's unique opportunity as a technology enabler for spectrum allocation, we have positioned CONX to create long term value across multiple sectors. We look forward to RED becoming a best-in-class Spectrum Access System (SAS) operator with potential to grow throughout the United States and internationally." CONX also announced Marc Rouanne will join the RED Technologies board. Marc is the Co-Founder, Chairman and CTO of Edgescale AI, a SaaS developer focused on connecting cutting-edge AI with data and devices in physical systems. Most recently, he was the Chief Network Officer for DISH Wireless responsible for designing DISH's 5G Network. In addition, Marc has more than 20 years of international management experience in the telecommunications industry, having held executive positions in R&D, customer operations and product management in the U.S., France and Finland , including as President of Mobile Networks at Nokia and Chairman of the Board of Alcatel-Lucent. About CONX Corporation (OTC: CNXX) CONX is a diversified operating entity seeking opportunities to power the next generation of innovators in communications and connectivity. CONX's mission is to partner with emerging companies with quality management and strong and differentiated business models with the ability to scale quickly. About RED Technologies Established in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France , RED Technologies SAS ("RED Technologies") specializes in spectrum-sharing technologies and services. The company offers scalable, cloud-based solutions for Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and Television White Space (TVWS), catering to operators across various sectors, and provides operated 5G connectivity solutions that democratize access to 5G technology for companies aiming to modernize their communications infrastructure in both the U.S. and European markets. RED Technologies has been a pioneer in spectrum sharing technologies and actively contributed to the CBRS regulatory and standard developments. RED Technologies' team is constituted of first-class engineers coming from top tier telecom vendors and operators. Important Notice The description contained herein is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell securities of CONX. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements which may constitute "forward-looking statements." Actual results could differ materially from those projected or forecast in the forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following: the possibility that the parties may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies pursuant to the transaction within the expected timeframes or at all and to successfully integrate Red Technologies' operations into those of CONX ; such integration may be more difficult, time consuming or costly than expected; revenues following the transaction may be lower than expected; operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, customers, clients or suppliers) may be greater than expected following the transaction; the retention of certain key employees at Red Technologies; the parties' ability to meet expectations regarding the accounting and tax treatments of the transaction; CONX and Red Technologies are subject to intense competition; Red Technologies' products must remain compatible with, and its product development is dependent upon access to, changing operating environments; we may become dependent upon large transactions; customer decisions are influenced by general economic conditions; third parties may claim that RED Technologies' products infringe their intellectual property rights; fluctuations in non-U.S. currencies could result in transaction losses; acts of war and terrorism may adversely affect CONX's and RED Technologies' business; the volatility of the international marketplace; and the other factors discussed in "Risk Factors" in CONX's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 29, 2024 (as amended), and in other reports we file with the SEC, which are available at http://www.sec.gov . CONX expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in CONX's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/conx-corp-announces-acquisition-of-red-technologies-sas-302324446.html SOURCE CONX Corp.Wang Chuqin, known for his powerful shots and strategic gameplay, has consistently impressed fans and critics alike with his remarkable abilities on the table. His partnership with Sun Yingsha, a rising star in the world of women's table tennis, has been nothing short of extraordinary. 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