Halifax regional council is meeting today and will discuss a series of issues on the agenda, including spending on recreational facilities.

One item is the award of a $40 million tender for the four-rink complex in Dartmouth. Council will also discuss the $1.6-million budget increase to the artificial turf project in Cole Harbour, bringing the total bill to $3.9 million.

Council may review impacts of protracted Nova Centre construction activity. City officials say to date, the centre's developer has paid $577,000 in encroachment fees, which allows them to close down streets and sidewalks that give access to nearby business. Merchants say those fees can be reinvested as compensation for business lost.

However, that discussion depends on whether Coun. Waye Mason is able to add it to the agenda.

The CBC's Pam Berman tweeted from Halifax council.