Council

THAT the Brockville Railway Tunnel Project Audit presentation as prepared by KPMG be received.

THAT the Aquatarium Review Committee Report be received.

THAT Council authorize funding in the amount of $200,000 ($150,000 to be funded from the 2019 budget Aquatarium allocation and $50,000 in funding to be considered from the Transient Accommodation Taxes collected in 2018); and THAT monthly passes be sold for the St. Andrew Street parking lot to increase parking revenues; and THAT the Aquatarium financial reports be submitted to council quarterly for as long as additional funding is required.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of June 26, 2018 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Retired Teachers of Ontario District 48 - Leeds & Grenville that the flag be flown at Tunnel Bay from July 30 to August 6th, 2018.

THAT Council proclaim Saturday, August 18, 2018 as Electric Vehicle Day in Brockville; and THAT King Street East (between Market Street East and Garden Street) be recognized as "Electric Avenue" for the day.

THAT Council authorize the appointment of Jay Batu and Amund Christensen to the Downtown Brockville Board of Management (terms to expire November 30, 2018); and THAT Daria Egan be removed from the Brockville Museum Board. THAT the necessary by-law be enacted.

THAT Council support National Public - Rail Safety Week to be held from September 23 to 29, 2018.

THAT Council receive the presentation long term financing options for the Railway Tunnel project, the contribution to the BGH redevelopment and the Twin Pad Arena Project.

THAT City Council reconfirm the funding commitment to the Brockville General Hospital Redevelopment Project in the amount of $4,760,000 to be paid by August 2020.

THAT the Mayor and Treasurer are authorized to secure financing up to a maximum of $2,100,000 to fund the Railway Tunnel Project deficit; and THAT any funds received as a result of additional fundraising be applied to the cost of borrowing.

THAT Council authorize the continuation of the annual incremental increase to the funding for the Twin Pad Arena Project until a balance of $4,000,000 is achieved.

THAT Council hereby amend the Approved 2018 Municipal Budget to include the following revenue and expenses related to the Economic Development Strategy: Revenue (Grant): Communities in Transition Funding $220,000 Expenditure: Economic Development Strategy $220,000 Net impact to the 2018 Approved Budget $0

THAT the following items, as listed on the Finance, Administration and Operations Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda

THAT Council receive the Aquatarium Financial Review report as prepared and presented by the Aquatarium Review Committee.

THAT unsold prime time ice be marketed at a reduced rate of $75/hr for the 2018/2019 arena season.

THAT Council authorize the Brockville Railway Tunnel Committee to conduct fundraising using the VIA Rail Vouchers as described in Report 2018-083-07.

THAT By-laws Numbered 051-2018 to 056-2018 be introduced and the same be now read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

THAT By-law Number 057-2018 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on July 24, 2018 be read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for August 28, 2018.