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On June 22, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington passed Resolution # GG-246-20, which directs staff to develop a protocol to prohibit symbols of hate and racial intolerance within the community. The resolution was moved by Councillor Anderson and seconded by Councillor Hooper. The vote was unanimous, with
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved several grant applications for various community centers and organizations during its meeting on June 22, 2020. The following grants were approved: * Tyrone Community Centre: $5,000 (Grant Application #20-06). These approvals are part of the municipality's efforts to support local
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The Municipality of Clarington has declared itself an 'Unwilling Host Community' regarding the proposed Anaerobic Digestion Facility. This declaration was made during a General Government Committee meeting on June 1, 2020. The committee expressed concerns about the proximity of the facility, citing significant risks of exposure to residents
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The Municipality of Clarington awarded two contracts for asphalt services during the General Government Committee meeting on June 1, 2020. Innovative Surface Solutions received the contract for High Performance Cold Mix Asphalt with a total bid amount of $128,107.85 (Net HST Rebate) for the initial one-year term.
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The General Government Committee meeting on June 1, 2020, included a report from Christopher Schueler, Project Manager at AECOM, regarding the Highway 401 Bridge Rehabilitations in Clarington. The report outlined the detail design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for the rehabilitation project. The involved parties include the Municipality of Clarington
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The General Government Committee received Report FND-016-20, which outlines the annual statement for the Development Charges Reserve Funds for the year ended December 31, 2019. The report was approved for posting on the Municipality’s website. The significance of this report lies in its role in informing residents
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved several sponsorship applications for community events during its meeting on June 1, 2020. The following applications were approved: 1. Epilepsy Durham - $2,000, with the condition that the amount must be returned if the event is deferred to 2021. 2. Newtonville Community Hall
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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.