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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the amendment to By-law 2012-045, which governs exotic animals, to allow for backyard hens during its meeting on October 19, 2020. The discussion was prompted by several delegations and communications expressing both support and opposition to the amendment. Emily Allison, representing
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The General Government Committee of Clarington awarded a contract for electrical work related to the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. Ferguson Electric Company Ltd. was selected as the lowest compliant bidder with a total bid amount of $75,135.51, which includes the Net HST Rebate. The total
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed waste management initiatives during their meeting on October 19, 2020. A significant focus was on the collaboration with Durham Region regarding the waste management strategy. The committee received a report regarding the Energy from Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee, which included a resolution
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the proposal for a new off-leash dog park in North Bowmanville during their meeting on October 19, 2020. Councillor Traill moved a resolution noting that 57% of Canadian households own pets and that the existing Dave Boyd Memorial Off Leash Dog Park
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On October 19, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington received Report FND-035-20, titled 'COVID-19 Cash Flow Update.' The report was presented to provide information regarding the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the municipality's cash flow. The resolution to receive
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On October 19, 2020, the General Government Committee received Report CAO-020-20, which provided an update on Clarington's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was received for information without further discussion. Additionally, the Finance Department presented Report FND-035-20, which included a cash
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The Health Benefit Programs for Clarington have been renewed with Sun Life, effective until November 1, 2021. The renewal reflects an overall net decrease of 4.4 percent. The realized surplus from the current year will remain in the Municipal reserve fund. Additionally, the local library will continue to be
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The General Government Committee of Clarington awarded a contract to Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. for cultural heritage consulting services during their meeting on October 19, 2020. The contract, valued at $10,328.64 (net HST rebate), was awarded based on the company's submission, which provided the lowest hourly
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On September 28, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington endorsed the Uxbridge Municipal Park and Trail System Linkage Proposal. The resolution, numbered GG-326-20, was moved by Councillor Hooper and seconded by Councillor Zwart. The motion was carried, indicating support for the proposal which aims to enhance the
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On September 28, 2020, the General Government Committee approved the allocation of $750,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund for whistle cessation work at the Cobbledick Road and Bennett Road crossings. This decision was made in response to Report FND-029-20, which outlined funding options for whistle
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The General Government Committee meeting on September 28, 2020, included discussions regarding the proposed anaerobic digestion facility. Andrew Evers, Manager of Environmental Assessment Services at the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, provided a communication regarding the proposed facility. This communication was referred to the consideration of unfinished business concerning
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The General Government Committee meeting held on September 28, 2020, included significant financial updates and contract awards. A contract for the design and build of the Newcastle Skate Park was awarded to Transition Construction and Scatliff + Miller + Murray. Their proposal was the highest-ranked, with a bid of $290,016.