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The General Government Committee of Clarington met on September 27, 2021, to discuss the Snow Clearing Services Contract. The committee recommended awarding the contract to GWS Landscaping Inc. for an initial three-year term. The services covered include snow clearing for municipal facilities, parking lots, sidewalks, walkways, crosswalks, laneways, trails,
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During the General Government Committee meeting on June 21, 2021, the council voted to reduce the speed limit on Granville Drive to 40 km/h. This decision was made following a memo from Stephen Brake, Director of Public Works, regarding a three-way stop control investigation at the intersection of
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On June 21, 2021, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved funding for the Bowmanville Creek Fishway Fish Counter. The resolution, moved by Councillor Hooper and seconded by Councillor Zwart, allocated $15,000 for the project. The funding will be sourced from the 2021 Capital Account, which was previously approved
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On June 21, 2021, the Clarington General Government Committee passed Resolution # GG-424-21, directing staff to examine the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action. This resolution was moved by Councillor Hooper and seconded by Councillor Anderson. The resolution acknowledges June as National Indigenous
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On June 21, 2021, the General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the active transportation needs for West Beach Road. The committee received Report PWD-026-21, which outlined recommendations for addressing these needs. The resolution, moved by Mayor Foster and seconded by Councillor Traill, stated that the active transportation needs
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Meera MacDonald, Chair of the Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC), provided an update on the committee's initiatives during the General Government Committee meeting on June 21, 2021. The DAC participated in Orange Shirt Day, which aims to raise awareness about the impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities. Additionally,
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The General Government Committee of Clarington appointed Marsha Carbon and Rita Smith to the Tourism Advisory Committee during its meeting on June 21, 2021. This appointment follows the resignations of Kimberly Demonte and Ann-Marie Harley, which were acknowledged by the committee. The term for the new appointees will end
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On May 31, 2021, the General Government Committee discussed economic development services in Clarington. The committee directed staff to negotiate a renewal contract with the Clarington Board of Trade, which will require Council approval. The terms for this contract are outlined in section 7.4 of the report CAO-003-
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The General Government Committee of Clarington passed Resolution # GG-375-21 on May 31, 2021, directing staff to continue reviewing and implementing ways to improve the Senior’s Snow Removal Program. This includes focusing on enhancing internal working efficiencies and improving the external user interface experience for participants in the
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the permanent closure of the Tourism Information Centre located at 181 Liberty Street, Bowmanville. This decision was made during the meeting held on May 31, 2021, where the committee voted in favor of the closure with a recorded vote of 4 to
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved several changes to parking regulations in downtown Bowmanville, set to take effect on January 1, 2022. The amendments include the discontinuation of the two-hour free parking in municipal lots. New parking rates will be established at $1.00 per hour, with
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has directed staff to commence the demolition process of the former Newcastle fire hall located at 247 King Avenue East. This decision is part of the preparation for the sale of the property. The council also notified Metrolinx, the operator of GO Transit, about