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During the General Government Committee meeting on June 1, 2020, the committee discussed the COVID-19 Financial Support Update, specifically focusing on Business Improvement Areas (BIAs). Councillor Hooper declared a direct interest in the report due to its relation to his family business, while Councillor Zwart also declared a direct
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During the General Government Committee meeting on May 11, 2020, a resolution regarding high-speed internet connectivity in rural Ontario was discussed. The resolution, moved by Councillor Hooper and seconded by Councillor Anderson, highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on traditional business operations and the strain on broadband
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During the General Government Committee meeting on May 11, 2020, a communication item from Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton, regarding the regulation and enforcement of odour and lighting nuisances related to cannabis cultivation was discussed. The committee moved a resolution, proposed by Councillor Zwart and seconded by Councillor Anderson, to
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The General Government Committee awarded a contract to Real Landscaping Plus Inc. for roadside protection on Liberty Street during the meeting held on May 11, 2020. The total bid amount accepted was $359,957.77, which was noted as the lowest compliant bid meeting all terms and conditions of tender
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On May 11, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved several community grant requests during their meeting. The following grants were awarded: 1. Newtonville Community Hall - Grant Application #20-01 was approved for $5,000. 2. Kendal Community Centre - Grant Application #20-02 was approved for $3,000. 3.
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the Municipal Business Solution during their meeting on May 11, 2020. Johanna Brown, Account Manager at Vision 33, provided an overview of the Amanda solution, which is designed for Building, Planning, Licensing, and Permitting, as well as Code Enforcement and Inspections for government
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On May 11, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington lifted the matter of Report PSD-12-20 regarding the Cedar Crest Beach Update - Beach Erosion/Property Loss Study from the table. The committee resolved to receive the report and to award the consulting contract to the lowest bidder among
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During the General Government Committee meeting on May 11, 2020, the Council of Clarington addressed the issue of high-speed internet connectivity in rural areas. A resolution was moved by Councillor Hooper and seconded by Councillor Anderson, highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on broadband networks and the
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The Municipality of Clarington has endorsed a resolution regarding fee increases for tourism-oriented destination signage. This decision was made during the General Government Committee meeting on March 9, 2020. The resolution, moved by Councillor Neal and seconded by Councillor Anderson, addresses the doubling of fees announced by Canadian TODS
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On March 9, 2020, the General Government Committee received Report EGD-004-20 regarding the servicing of industrial lands in South Courtice. The Committee approved the use of an additional $130,000 from the Strategic Capital Reserve Fund to cover local servicing costs for two properties that were unable or
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The General Government Committee of Clarington awarded a contract for plumbing services to Brent’s Plumbing Inc. during the meeting held on March 9, 2020. The total bid amount for the initial two-year term is $240,609.48, with a potential contract value of $601,523.70, which includes
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On March 9, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington discussed an amendment to Interim Control By-law 2018-083 concerning the property at 112 Duke Street. The amendment was proposed to exempt the property from specific sections of the by-law related to maximum height and maximum roof pitch.