Finance and Budget Committee

THAT the ad hoc Budget Advisory Committee convenes in Open Session at 4:00 p.m.

That the Agenda as presented for December 12, 2022 be adopted.

THAT Report COR 2022-34, outlining feedback from the 2023 Pre-Budget Consultations be received for information purposes; and further, THAT staff be directed to incorporate feedback from the 2023 Pre-Budget Consultations within the draft 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets.

THAT the Ad hoc Budget Advisory Committee refer this report back to staff to be reviewed at the next ad hoc Budget Advisory Committee meeting, ideally with a lower target levy.

THAT Council approve a Dedicated Infrastructure Levy Adjustment of 2.80% to be included within the 2023 Municipal Budget; and further THAT the proceeds from the Infrastructure Levy be allocated directly to the Township’s Infrastructure Reserve Funds; and further THAT the use of these funds be dedicated to achieving sustainability within the Township’s long-term capital forecast and Asset Management Plan.

THAT the Ad Hoc Budget Advisory Committee recommends to Council the Fees and Charges report dated December 12, 2022 be adopted, and further; THAT the Water and Sanitary Rates By-Law and Fees and Charges By-Laws be updated accordingly.

THAT the Ad Hoc Budget Advisory Committee approve the Municipal Grant Program as per Appendix A, excluding allocations to the Wilmot Family Resource Centre, of Report COR 2022-037 (as determined by committee); and further THAT $32,310 in Municipal Grants be incorporated within the 2023 draft operating budget.

THAT the Ad Hoc Budget Advisory Committee approve the Municipal Grant Program allocation to the Wilmot Family Resource Centre and Firebirds as per Appendix A, of Report COR 2022-037 (as determined by committee); and further THAT $40,212 in Municipal Grants be incorporated within the 2023 draft operating budget.

THAT the ad hoc Budget Advisory Committee endorse a target special levy adjustment of 2.20% for additional service levels, which will be monitored throughout the 2023 budget process.

THAT staff be directed to seek pre-budget approval to incorporate $375,000 plus applicable taxes into the 2023 Capital budget for replacement of the two (2) ice resurfacers at the Wilmot Recreation Complex (WRC), and further, THAT staff recommend to Council the contract for supply and delivery of two (2) electric ice resurfacers be awarded to Zamboni Company Ltd. by means of The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada.

THAT the Community Services Department Affiliation Policy be recommended to Council for approval; and further, THAT subject to Council approval of the Affiliation Policy, the historically discounted uses of Township Facilities be grandfathered for a minimum of one calendar year from the implementation date; and the historical discounts to The Community Players (TCP) be continued until such time as the Anchor Tenancy Agreement is brought to Council for approval; and THAT staff be directed to implement the Council approved Affiliation Policy effective April 1, 2023.

THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.

THAT the Ad Hoc Budget Advisory Committee approve the Municipal Grant Program allocation to the Wilmot Family Resource Centre and Firebirds as per Appendix A, of Report COR 2022-037 (as determined by committee); and further 7 THAT $40,212 in Municipal Grants be incorporated within the 2023 draft operating budget.