Council

THAT the minutes of the Council Meetings of January 14, 15 and 16, 2025 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT staff be authorized to negotiate a new lease with the current tenant to expand operations into the two westerly finger docks at Blockhouse Island. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson

THAT Council authorize the City to impose its 2025 interim tax levy with a due date of February 28th 2025; and THAT Council establish the due date of August 29th, 2025 for the second and final tax levy for 2025; and THAT the necessary by-law be enacted. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson

THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Agreement with Caber Developments Inc. to require the developer to pay cash-in-lieu of parking for thirty-nine (39) parking spaces in the amount of $5,000 per space, for a total of $195,000; and THAT the Chief Planning Officer be authorized to remove the "H6" Holding Zone provision upon execution and receipt of any funds required in the Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Agreement. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson

THAT the purchase of services from TSI Inc. for detailed condition survey and prescription of remedial actions for bridges and culverts be approved at a cost of $39,401.47. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson

THAT the motion be amended to include approval of the Incremental Item of three fulltime firefighters For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, and Councillor Hobbs Against: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson

THAT the motion to amend the motion to include approval of the Incremental Item of three fulltime firefighters be tabled. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson

THAT the motion be amended to remove the Fire Prevention Truck replacement and that half of the Command Vehicle replacement budget be removed (one of two vehicles). For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson Against: Councillor Deery and Councillor Fullarton

That the motion to amend the original motion to include the approval of the Incremental Item of 3 fulltime firefighters be further amended to include that recruitment of three firefighters take place in July 2025 Page 7 of 12 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 28, 2025 For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, and Councillor Hobbs Against: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson

THAT the motion to be amended to hire one additional fulltime firefighter in 2025. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson

THAT the allocation for tree planting be increased from 30 trees or $8,000 to 60 trees or a maximum of $16,000 to be funded from the tax levy Page 8 of 12 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 28, 2025 For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson

THAT Council approve the net City Department operating budget, before incremental items, of $25,583,261, and; THAT Council approve the following incremental items funded by the Tax Levy:  Brockville General Hospital Health Care Human Resources Campaign - $25,000  Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan - $5,000  One additional Fulltime Firefighter - $86,697  Increase to tree planting budget - $8,000 and; THAT Council approve the following incremental items funded by Building Fees/Building Stabilization Reserve:  Development Guide Software - $24,000  E-Permitting System Enhancements - Inspections - $5,500  E-Permitting System Enhancements - Plans Exam - $28,000, and; THAT Council approve the 2025 Capital Budget of $14,409,131, funded as follows, (including $475,000 previously approved through the Water Rates):  Tax Levy - $982,899  Canada Community Build Fund - $1,465,495  Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund - $1,250,000  Other Grants - $37,800  Reserves and Reserve Funds - $405,312  Debt - $8,956,277  Development Charges - $112,500  Donations - $300,000  Fiscal Policy Reserve - $423,848, and; THAT Council approve the 2025 allocations for the following Mandated Community Partners:  Cataraqui Conservation Authority - $246,169  Brockville Public Library - $971,702  Brockville Police Services - $10,588,422  Aquatarium Page 9 of 12 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 28, 2025 o Operating - $450,000 o Inkind - $207,260 o Off set

THAT By-laws Numbered 009-2025 to 010-2025 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 pursuant to Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 d, Council resolve itself Closed Session at 8:48 p.m., closed to the public to consider: 1. labour relations or employee negotiations;

THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn and the Open Session resume at 8:56 p.m.

THAT Council agrees to and ratifies the terms of the Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 115 as detailed in Report 2025-20.

THAT By-law Number 011-2025 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on January 28, 2025 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 February 11, 2025.