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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved an additional funding allocation for the Shaw House renovation during its meeting on June 6, 2022. The resolution, moved by Mayor Foster and seconded by Councillor Zwart, allocated an amount not to exceed $200,000 from the Community Services Building Refurbishment Reserve Fund
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On June 6, 2022, the General Government Committee approved the budget for the construction of Newcastle Community Park. The contract was awarded to Quality Property Services for a bid of $3,217,520.39 (Net HST Rebate), pending a satisfactory reference check. The total funds required for the project amount
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On June 6, 2022, the General Government Committee of Clarington endorsed a resolution to request the Region of Waterloo to consider implementing free public transportation on election days. This resolution was moved by Councillor Neal and seconded by Councillor Zwart. The resolution highlights a consistent decline in voter turnout for
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Monika Machacek, Chief Executive Officer of Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives, provided an overview of the 2021 highlights and 2022 key objectives during a presentation at the General Government Committee meeting on June 6, 2022. In 2021, the library removed late fees as part of its pandemic response. Machacek
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On June 6, 2022, during a General Government Committee meeting, a resolution was passed directing the Director of Public Works to report back on the feasibility of making Clarington a bicycle-friendly community. The resolution, moved by Councillor Jones and seconded by Councillor Hooper, aims to explore potential changes that could
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The 2021 Annual Investment Report for Clarington was presented to the General Government Committee on June 6, 2022. The report was received for information as per Resolution # GG-234-22, moved by Councillor Hooper and seconded by Mayor Foster. The report outlines the financial performance and investment activities of the municipality during
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The Clarington Economic Development Strategy was presented during the General Government Committee meeting on June 6, 2022. Lauren Millier, Senior Strategist from Deloitte, outlined the four stages of the strategy development process: strategic priorities, market analysis and competitive position, stakeholder engagement, and strategy formulation. The strategy aims to address municipal
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On June 6, 2022, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved the Municipality's 2022 Asset Management Plan, as detailed in Report FSD-024-22. The approval was made in principle, pending formatting and branding guideline changes. The committee directed staff to report back to Council in 2023 with options to
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During the General Government Committee meeting on June 6, 2022, a proposal was made to engage a consultant for a comprehensive sign plan for the multi-use path on the Clarington Waterfront Trail. The resolution, moved by Councillor Zwart and seconded by Mayor Foster, highlighted that the Waterfront Trail is heavily
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved the repeal of the current Cemetery By-law and the introduction of a new Cemetery By-law during their meeting on June 6, 2022. The resolution, moved by Councillor Neal and seconded by Mayor Foster, included provisions for staff to provide public notice and signage
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The General Government Committee of Clarington received Report FSD-021-22, which outlines the 2021 Annual Statement for the Development Charges Reserve Funds. The report was moved by Mayor Foster and seconded by Councillor Zwart. The committee resolved that a copy of the report be posted on the Municipality's website.
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On May 9, 2022, the General Government Committee of Clarington received an update from the Truth and Reconciliation Staff Committee as outlined in Memo-025-22. The committee's resolution, numbered GG-214-22, stated that the memo was received for information. This update is part of ongoing efforts to address Truth and