Special Council Meeting

That the Agenda for the Open Session of the Special Council Meeting of Tuesday, November 26, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

That the deputation of Gene Balfour, regarding Spending Priorities, be received.

That the deputation of Maggie Braun and Angel Godsoe, regarding Financial and Operational Implications of the City of Kawartha Lakes' Participation in the Partners for Climate Protection, be received.

Special Council meeting November 26, 2024 Page 4 of 8 That the correspondence from Jamie Anderson, CEO/Library Director, Kawartha Lakes Public Library, regarding the Kawartha Lakes Public Library Board Budget Request, be received.

That the correspondence from Steve Ridout, Commander, Municipal Policing Bureau, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), regarding the 2025 Annual Billing Statement from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), be received.

That Report CA2024-005, Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Budgets, be received; That the Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Budgets, consisting of the:  Proposed 2025 Water-Wastewater Capital and Operating Budgets;  Proposed 2025 Tax-Supported Capital Budget;  Proposed 2025 Special Projects Budget; and  Proposed 2025 Tax-Supported Operating Budget; Special Council meeting November 26, 2024 Page 5 of 8 and attached as Appendix A to Report CA2024-005, be received; and That the Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Tax-Supported Operating Budget, be amended throughout as necessary to reflect a revenue increase from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) in the amount of $427,000.00.

That Project 953250117, Fenelon Falls Library Renovation in the amount of $300,000.00, be removed from the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Tax-Supported Capital Budget.

That Project 983250213, Somerville 3rd Concession - Highway 35 to CKL Rd. 121 EA Design in the amount of $300,000.00, be removed from the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Tax-Supported Capital Budget.

That Project 932250203, Tanker Truck Replacement in the amount of $1,439,000.00, be amended to increase debenture financing by $300,000.00 with the reduction of $300,000.00 from the Fire/Paramedic Fleet Reserve through the transfer from the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Tax-Supported Operating Budget; and That the transfer to the Fire/Paramedic Fleet Reserve from the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Tax Supported Operating Budget be reduced by $300,000.00.

That Project 953250103, Development Services Facility Envelope Restoration in the amount of $290,000.00, be removed from the Mayor's Proposed 2025 Tax- Supported Capital Budget to provide additional budget capacity for housing priorities.

That Project 953250102, City Hall, People Services, and Olde Gaol Block Beautification in the amount of $510,000.00, be removed from the Mayor's Proposed Tax-Supported Capital Budget; and That the financing in the amount of $423,000.00 remain in the Asset Management Reserve.

That Staff report back to Council by the end of Q1, 2025 with a proposed terms of reference for an Active Transportation Advisory Committee.

That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, November 26, 2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

That the Council Meeting adjourn at 3:40 p.m.