New fire hall can be rented to “suitable” groups – November 1, 1886
Tait & Co allowed to rent space behind Fire Hall for Carriage House at a cost of $12.50 per month. Fire Engineer allowed $100 to build a small dwelling behind Fire Hall. Fire Hall allowed to be rented to Lodges and other “suitable” groups.
Vancouver city hall, fire hall, lockup will be built right away for $2,000 – August 30, 1886
City will build Fire Hall & Lockup ($743) and a City Hall ($1,280). Council will meet in the office of David Oppenheimer on Powell Street until City Hall is complete. Proposal to build a slaughterhouse on the south side of False Creek refused on grounds of public health.
Four lots donated for Vancouver City Hall by D. Oppenheimer – August 2, 1886, 7:30 pm
Four building lots accepted as a gift from Mr. David Oppenheimer as the site for City Hall and Civic offices. C. M. Morris decided on as City Engineer. Salary fixed at $60 per month plus room in the Fire Hall.
Vancouver Fire Hall plans to be drafted at once – July 26, 1886
Plans for a 2 storey Fire Hall to be drafted at once, and budget of $100 set for purchase of a Fire Bell. A roadway at the foot of Carrall Street is being constructed for the Steam Fire Engine. Special Police salaries of $282 authorized for payment.