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On September 11, 2023, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved a resolution to provide a grant of $1,250,000 to Durham Region Hospice – Clarington to support its construction efforts. This decision was made in light of escalating construction costs faced by the hospice. The Municipality has previously supported
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved the allocation of $700,000 from the Fire Equipment Reserve Fund for the procurement of a replacement for Aerial 11. This decision was made during the meeting held on September 11, 2023, as part of the report FSD-034-23. Additionally, the Deputy
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On September 11, 2023, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved a new traffic calming policy that sets speed limits of 40 km/h on residential streets and 30 km/h in school zones. This decision was made during the committee meeting, where Report PWD-007-23 was presented. The
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On September 11, 2023, the General Government Committee discussed the Municipal Law Enforcement Service Delivery Review as outlined in Report CAO-018-23. The committee resolved to receive the report and its related delegations and communication items. The committee endorsed the request for a full-time Clerk II position, which
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The General Government Committee of Clarington confirmed the 2023 DMIP Insurance Renewal with Intact Insurance during their meeting on September 11, 2023. The resolution stated that the general insurance placement, in conjunction with other member municipalities of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool, includes integrated insurance coverages and common self-retention
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Yuri Castillo, Community Partner Liaison, and Allison Schizkoske, Director of Operations and Community Pastor for the Salvation Army, provided an update on the Salvation Army's services in Bowmanville during the General Government Committee meeting on September 11, 2023. Schizkoske highlighted the organization's mission and core values,
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The General Government Committee of Clarington, during its meeting on September 11, 2023, discussed traffic speeds and pedestrian crossings on Scugog Street. A resolution was passed to direct staff to prepare a proposal for extending the sidewalk on the west side of Scugog Street between Rehder Avenue and Wellington Street.
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Linda J. Laliberte, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, presented an overview of the legislative changes to the Conservation Authorities Act during the General Government Committee meeting on September 11, 2023. She provided background on the fundamental principles of Conservation Authorities and outlined the Ganaraska Conservation Program
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On September 11, 2023, the General Government Committee discussed the staffing requirements for the new Municipal Sidewalk Snow Clearing Program. A resolution was moved by Councillor Traill and seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh to approve additional staffing resources outlined in Report PWD-010-23, excluding the Supervisor position. This motion was
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On May 29, 2023, the General Government Committee of Clarington passed a resolution supporting the declaration of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as an epidemic. This decision aligns with the Region of Durham's similar declaration and calls on the Ontario Government to follow suit, as recommended by the Renfrew
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The Newtonville Road Pilot Project, which utilized recycled materials in its reconstruction, was recognized with the Project of the Year Award in Transportation by the Ontario Public Works Association. This initiative reflects Clarington's support for the reuse of materials that cannot be recycled. During the General Government Committee
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During the General Government Committee meeting on May 29, 2023, a resolution was passed to maintain the existing four-ward boundary system for the Municipality of Clarington. The motion was moved by Councillor Traill and seconded by Councillor Zwart. The committee received Report LGS-021-23, which outlined the considerations