Council

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of January 26, 2016 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT Council authorize the enactment of a by-law for final acceptance of the work under Plan 388 and to discharge obligations under a Servicing and Development Agreement, as amended, between Kinalea Development Corporation, Kingston Auto Exchange Limited, Hulton’s Outdoor Centre Limited and J.C. Rutherford Holdings Ltd., carrying on business in partnership as Gardiners Road Developments and the Corporation of the City of Brockville, as it applies to Phase 3B described as Lots 78 through 90, inclusive, Plan 388, being Parts 1 through 18, inclusive, on RP 28R-13108 and that portion of Brock Street fronting those lots, save and except Clauses 5.(d), 13.(b), 13.(c), 13.(d), 19., 21., 26., 27. and 28., inclusive.

THAT the operating budget for the arena revenue be increased by $10,000; and THAT the contract with the Brockville Braves for the sale of advertising on rink boards not be renewed and staff take on the responsibility for the advertising.

THAT this matter be referred to the Finance, Administration and Operations committee to permit the discussion of a negotiation strategy.

THAT Council approve the 2016 Operating budget in the net amount of $33,877,631 at a levy increase of 1.59%; and THAT Council approve the 2016 Capital Budget in the net amount of $10,056,037; and THAT Council approve the 2016 water expenses in the amount of $4,389,740; and THAT Council approve the 2016 wastewater expenses in the amount of $5,582,186; and THAT Council authorize the passing of the by-laws to adopt the 2016 user fees to come in effect April 1, 2016.

THAT Council direct that the 2016 budget be reduced by $100,000 (benefit savings) .

THAT Council suspend the rules of procedure as set out in the By-law Governing the Proceedings of Council, as amended , to allow reconsideration of a motion.

THAT Council permit reconsideration of the motion to finance the $1,000,000 deficit of the Aquatarium .

THAT the funding be revised to the following: Fiscal Policy Reserve $ 468,000 debenture to a maximum of $532,000, subject to the 2015 year-end surplus.

THAT Council approve the 2016 Operating b udget in the net amount of $33,777,631 at a levy increase of 1.2 9%; and THAT Council approve the 2016 Capital Budget in the net amount of $10,056,037; and THAT Council approve the 2016 water expenses in the amount of $4,389,740; and THAT Council approve the 2016 wastewater expenses in the amount of $5,582,186; and THAT Council authorize the passing of the by-laws to adopt the 2016 user fees to come in effect April 1, 2016; and THAT Council of the City of Brockville authorize a $1 Million unconditional grant to the Aquatarium Steering Committee, financing thereof as follows: Fiscal Policy Reserve $ 468,000 debenture to a maximum of $532,000, subject to the 2015 year-end surplus.

THAT pursuant to Municipal Act , 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (c), Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, closed to the public to consider: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

THAT Council rise from Committee of the Whole, In Camera and the Chairman report that all recommendations adopted in Committee of the Whole, In Camera, be adopted.

LeSueur THAT By-law Number 008-2016 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on February 9, 2016 be read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

LeSueur THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for February 23, 2016 .