Council

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of February 11, 2025 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT the Franco-Ontarian Flag be flown from March 17th, 2025 to March 24th, 2025 in recognition of the International Francophonie Day of March 20th, 2025.

THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: Page 3 of 11 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson

THAT a design contract be approved with IN Engineering for a total cost including net HST, not to exceed $22,936 in accordance with the results of the public tender process; and THAT additional expenses of $12,936 required to complete the Phase 1 - Design project be approved and funded by reserves.

THAT this item be referred to staff with a request to provide a detailed comparison between a pre-fabricated and built washroom option; and THAT this information be provided to the General Committee in the fall of 2025. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson Against: Councillor Wales and Councillor Hobbs

THAT the project for Tunnel Lighting Maintenance be approved; and THAT up to $172,350 be funded from the Fiscal Policy Reserve. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson

THAT a new user fee, "Damages to City Property" be established at 100% recovery of costs incurred plus a 2% administration fee, or $50 whichever is greater; and THAT a new user fee, "Refreshment Vehicle" be established at a rate of $750.00 for the initial year plus a subsequent $600.00 user fee charged annually thereafter; and THAT Bylaw 093-2024 General Fees and Service charges be amended accordingly. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson Against: Councillor Deery

WHEREAS it is anticipated that US tariffs will have devastating consequences for the Canadian economy, local jobs and our community, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review and recommend amendments to the City of Brockville’s Procurement Policy to establish a “Canada First” preference in the procurement of goods and services; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to the March General Committee on this request.

Page 7 of 11 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 THAT the motion be amended to replace the term "Canada First" with "Canada Preferred approach". For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson

WHEREAS it is anticipated that US tariffs will have devastating consequences for the Canadian economy, local jobs and our community, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review and recommend amendments to the City of Brockville’s Procurement Policy to establish a “Canada Preferred” approach in the procurement of goods and services; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to the March General Committee on this request. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson

THAT By-laws Numbered 018-2025 to 019-2025 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 s. (3.1), Council resolve itself Closed Session at 6:25 p.m., closed to the public to consider: 1. educating or training members of the council, a local board or committee.

THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn and the Open Session resume at 8:27 p.m.

THAT By-law Number 020-2025 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on February 25, 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 March 11, 2025.