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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFSD-006-22Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Joint Committees Date of Meeting: February 7, 2022 Report Number: FSD-006-22 Submitted By: Reviewed By: File Number: Report Subject: Trevor Pinn, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer By-law Number: [If applicable, enter File Number] Resolution#: 2021 Annual Leasing Report Recommendation: 1.That Report FSD-006-22 be received for information. Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report FSD-006-22 Report Overview This report complies with the Municipal Act, 2001 annual reporting requirements on leasing under Regulation 653/05. The Municipality did not have any material leases in 2021. 1. Background 1.1 Under Ontario Regulation 635/05, the Treasurer is required to report annually to Council the details of existing material leases including the following: a. Confirmation of compliance with the lease policy; b. Summary of material leases; c. Estimated costs of material leases; d. Impact of the leases on the financing arrangements and the debt servicing levels. 1.2 As required by the Municipal Act, 2001, Council adopted a Statement of Lease Financing Policies and Goals in report FND-021-03, on September 8, 2003. To date Clarington has typically chosen to purchase or debenture (if necessary), rather than use financial lease agreements. There is no impact on long-term financing or debt servicing levels of the Municipality. 2. Lease Summary 2.1 The Municipality of Clarington did not have any material leases in 2021. 3. Concurrence Not Applicable. 4. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that this report on annual leasing for 2021 be received for information in compliance with Ontario Regulation 653/05. Staff Contact: Michelle Pick, CPA, CGA, Accounting Services Manager/Deputy Treasurer, 905-623-3379 ext.2605 or mpick@clarington.net. Attachments: Not Applicable Interested Parties: There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.