Council (incl. budget)

THAT pursuant to Municipal Act , 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (b) and (d) Council resolve itself Closed Session, closed to the public to consider: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; labour relations or employee negotiations.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session without reporting.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of January 14, 2020 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT City Council in recognition of Kin Canada's 100th Anniversary hereby declare Saturday, February 20, 2020 as Kin Canada Day and the week of February 16th to 22nd, 2020 Kin Canada Week in the City of Brockville.

THAT the City of Brockville enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario for the William Street Overpass rehabilitation project under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Rural and Northern Stream. For: Mayor Baker, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Wales, and Councillor Wren

THAT Council approve, in principle, the 2020 proposed City Operating budgets for a net levy of $20,099,355, and; THAT staff bring back a finalized 2020 budget and net levy for approval to the March 10, 2020 City Council meeting. For: Mayor Baker, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Wales, and Councillor Wren

THAT staff review and provide funding options (other than the tax rate) for the Incremental Items requested. For: Mayor Baker, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Wales, and Councillor Wren

THAT staff undertake a review of benefits and report to the Finance and Administration Committee. For: Mayor Baker, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Wales, and Councillor Wren

THAT By-laws Numbered 008-2020, 009-2020 and 011-2020 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 010-2020 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on January 28, 2020 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, 2020.