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The General Government Committee of Clarington endorsed the Friends of Second Marsh's 'Love the Marsh!' campaign during its meeting on October 16, 2023. The campaign aims to raise $500,000 over five years for education and trail development initiatives. This endorsement was part of a delegation
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has decided to lower speed limits in school zones throughout the municipality to 30 km/h. This decision was made during the committee meeting held on October 16, 2023, as part of a broader initiative to enhance traffic safety in areas frequented by children
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved a request for a Noise By-law Exemption from the Region of Durham's Construction Management Services. The exemption is effective from July 24, 2023, to December 31, 2023. This decision was made during the committee meeting held on October 16, 2023, and
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On October 16, 2023, the General Government Committee of Clarington appointed Councillor Zwart as the Municipality of Clarington’s alternate member to Durham Regional Council. This decision was made in accordance with Section 268 (1) of the Municipal Act, which allows local councils to appoint one of their members as
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On September 11, 2023, the General Government Committee approved a resolution regarding the Bowmanville Dog Park solar lighting. The committee authorized the use of $10,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund for the removal of all existing solar lights and poles from the Bowmanville Leash Free Park. Additionally,
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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 CAO/Treasurer
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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 resolution was
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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 is to be
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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 deductible
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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.