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The Municipality of Clarington has applied to the Inclusive Communities Grant Program to install charging stations for mobility devices in public spaces. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility along trails, paths, and parks, particularly as more residents engage in outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program, administered
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On November 30, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington adopted the Municipal Law Enforcement Policy as outlined in Report LGS-005-20. The motion was moved by Mayor Foster and seconded by Councillor Zwart. The resolution (GG-447-20) was carried with a recorded vote of 4 in favor
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The General Government Committee meeting held on November 30, 2020, included discussions regarding the Municipal Wide Development Charges (D.C.) By-law. Sean-Michael Stephen from Watson & Associates presented an overview of the D.C. By-law, detailing the study process, rate structure, and development forecasts for both residential
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved an extension of the lease agreement with the John Howard Society for their space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville. The lease extension is set for the term from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022. The current annual rent of $16,248.38, excluding
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At the General Government Committee meeting held on November 30, 2020, a resolution was passed urging Durham Region to initiate an extensive promotional campaign for its On Demand bus service. This request was made in light of the discontinuation of GO Bus Route 90, which many residents of Clarington relied
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved additional funding for the Orono Town Hall Elevator Project during its meeting on November 9, 2020. The resolution, moved by Councillor Zwart and seconded by Councillor Anderson, stated that the report CSD-012-20 be received and that the additional funds as indicated
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The General Government Committee of Clarington awarded a contract to Pomax Consulting Inc. for the update of the Fire Master Plan. The decision was made during the meeting held on November 9, 2020, as detailed in Report FND-040-20. Pomax Consulting Inc. submitted the lowest bid of $69,400.
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the updating of tourism-oriented directional signage during their meeting on November 9, 2020. A report titled CSD-011-20 was presented regarding this matter. Initially, a motion to receive the report for information was withdrawn. Subsequently, a resolution was passed to refer
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The Municipality of Clarington has resolved to support the Municipal Finance Officers Association's (MFOA) letter to the Ministry of Infrastructure, requesting a one-year extension of deadlines under O. Reg. 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure. This decision was made during the General Government Committee meeting
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the extension of the Bowmanville Trail, with a total project cost of $1,560,757.75 (Net HST Rebate). This amount includes construction costs of $1,260,376.26 (Net HST Rebate) awarded to CSL Group Ltd., which was the lowest compliant
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During the General Government Committee meeting on November 9, 2020, Simon Langer, National Manager of Government and Strategic Partnerships for the National Diabetes Trust, presented a proposal for a textile diversion program in Clarington. Langer requested the municipality's participation in developing this program, which aims to reduce waste
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On November 9, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington passed a resolution to freeze Council Members' salary, travel allowance, and benefits for the years 2021 and 2022 at the approved 2020 rates. This decision was made in light of the ongoing economic challenges posed by the COVID-19