Council

THAT pursuant to Municipal Act , 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (e), (f) and (k), Council resolve itself Closed Session, closed to the public to consider: litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session without reporting.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of November 27, 2018 and December 3, 2018 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT Council hereby approve the 2019 Council and Standing Committee meeting dates presented.

THAT Council authorize the execution of a one-year marina lease extension with 3 700518 Canada Inc. (Fuller Marine Services).

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

THAT Council receive Staff Report No. 2018-123-12, 2019 Tall Ships Festival Update for information purposes; and THAT the Tall Ships Committee provide financial reports to the EDRTC in March 2019 and June 2019.

THAT the following allocation of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) be approved ; Funds received from the MAT, as at December 31st each year, will be allocated as follows: 50% to the local Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for increased marketing, support of local festivals and new product development. 50% to the City of Brockville for tourism-related assets and activities. THAT $50,000 of the 2018 MAT receipts, before the formula is applied, is allocated to the Aquatarium as authorized by Council resolution at the Council meeting of Tuesday, July 24th, 2018. Of the balance of the 2018 MAT receipts, the City of Brockville’s 50% shall be allocated to the Aquatarium; THAT the DMO report to EDRTC annually with a costed business plan of how the MAT funds will be spent; THAT the DMO report to EDRTC annually with the outcomes from the money spent; THAT the DMO will provide annual audited financial statements to the City of Brockville related to MAT revenues and expenses; THAT no fee be charged by the City for administration of the MAT.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Corporation of the City of Brockville endorses Cameron Wales, Councillor, for the position of ROM A Zone 7 Representative for the 2019-2023 ROMA Board

THAT By-laws Numbered 087-2018 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 088-2018 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on December 11, 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 January 29, 2019.