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Minutes
February 8, 2013
Minutes of a meeting of the Special General Purpose and Administration Committee
held on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon arrived at 12:47 p.m.
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
Committee Coordinator, J. Gallagher
Mayor Foster chaired the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
JUDY HAGERMAN, VICE CHAIR, AND EDIE HOPKINS, LIBRARY DIRECTOR,
CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, REGARDING 2013 BUDGET
Judy Hagerman, Vice Chair, and Edie Hopkins, Library Director, Clarington Public
Library addressed the Committee regarding their 2013 budget request, with a verbal
and PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Hagerman outlined the 2013 budget request from
the Library Board, which includes an increase of 2.46% over 2012 for a total of
$2,759,491. She highlighted the non-municipal revenue. Ms. Hagerman noted that the
per capita tax levy is in line with neighbouring municipalities. She explained the need
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for a Courtice Community Library Needs Assessment Study to be undertaken. Ms.
Hagerman noted how the Library plans to use new technologies and existing facilities,
provided the Committee with an overview of statistics on library usage and municipal
monies received and explained the relationships with some of the library's community
partners. She concluded by highlighting some of the comments from Library patrons.
SALLY BARRIE, ADMINISTRATOR— HOME SUPPORT, COMMUNITY CARE
DURHAM, REGARDING 2013 BUDGET
Sally Barrie, Administrator— Home Support, Community Care Durham (CCD),
addressed the Committee regarding their 2013 budget request, with a verbal and
Microsoft Word Document presentation. She thanked the Committee for the continued
support of CCD. Ms. Barrie noted that no other Community Care facility in Durham has
this amount of municipal and community support. She informed the Committee that the
50+ population is increasing, as well as growth in other support areas. Ms. Barrie noted
that, in 2012, there were 2379 registered Clarington clients supported by 505
volunteers. She provided the Committee with various examples of the usage of CCD
services. Ms. Barrie explained some of the types of services which CCD delivers,
including: home support programs, the COPE mental health and specialized geriatric
support, respite services, and Home at Last (HAL) program. She added that CCD is a
critical partner with the Local Health Integrated Network.
STEVE COLES, PRESIDENT, CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION,
REGARDING 2013 BUDGET
Steve Coles, President, Clarington Older Adult Association (COAA) Centre, addressed
the Committee regarding their 2013 budget request, with a verbal and PowerPoint
presentation. Mr. Coles provided the Committee with an overview of the demographics
of the COAA members and a summary of the usage of the COAA Centre. He reviewed
the revenues and expenses for the 2013 budget, including a municipal funding request
of $204,000. Mr. Coles concluded by noting that there are some new uncontrollable
expenses for 2013.
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-064-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 10:57 a.m.
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THERESA VANHAVERBEKE, NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM LIAISON COMMITTEE, REGARDING 2013 BUDGET
Theresa Vanhaverbeke had notified the Municipal Clerk's Department, prior to the
meeting, that she would be unable to attend the meeting.
JAKI MACKINNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BETHESDA HOUSE AND
REPRESENTING THE BOWMANVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(CIP) LIAISON COMMITTEE, REGARDING 2013 BUDGET
Jaki MacKinnon, Executive Director, Bethesda House, representing the Bowmanville
Community Improvement Program (CIP) Liaison Committee, addressed the Committee
regarding their 2013 budget request, with a verbal and PowerPoint presentation. She
explained the history of the Bethesda House building, including the purchase,
devastating fire, and rebuilding. Ms. MacKinnon explained that Bethesda House was
one of the first recipients of a CIP grant. She presented information regarding the value
of the CIP grants, including photos of Bethesda House. Ms. MacKinnon noted the
partnerships and support received throughout the rebuilding process. She urged the
Committee to continue their support of the CIP.
CHRIS NEWMAN, COORDINATOR, FIREHOUSE YOUTH, REGARDING 2013
BUDGET
Chris Newman, Coordinator, Firehouse Youth, addressed the Committee regarding their
2013 budget request, with a verbal and PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Newman
highlighted the Firehouse Youth successes for 2012, including an Annual Christmas
Dinner, The Great Balls of Fire Golf Tournament, and the Firehouse Fright Night. He
provided the Committee with statistics on usage. Mr. Newman informed the Committee
of the 2012 community partnerships with Firehouse Youth, including the Toronto
Argonauts, Family Safety Day, Durham Regional Police Service, and the Clarington
Eagles. He outlined the 2013 community partnership, events, contests, fund raisers,
outings and programs which are planned. Mr. Newman explained that youth
engagement will be a major focus for 2013. He noted that the moderate increase in
fundraising revenue, which will be directly allocated to projected increases in
programming costs. Mr. Newman thanked Council and the Community Services
Department for their continued support.
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JEAN-MICHEL KOMARNICKI, PRESIDENT, VISUAL ARTS CENTRE OF
CLARINGTON, REGARDING 2013 BUDGET
Jean-Michel Komarnicki, President, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (VAC), addressed
the Committee regarding their 2013 budget request, with a verbal and PowerPoint
presentation. Mr. Komarnicki read correspondence from James Campbell, Executive
Director/Curator. He informed the Committee of the cost savings achieved in 2012, and
their success in applying for and receiving provincial and federal grants. Mr. Komarnicki
explained the recent staff restructuring at the VAC. He highlighted the 2012 exhibits
and explained plans for 2013 exhibits, programs and fundraisers. Mr. Komarnicki
showed the Committee photos of programming, summer camps, Picasso's Picnic
Summer Kid's Art Fest, High School Bursary Presentation, exhibits, and the Mayor's
Recognition Award at the 32nd Annual Juried Show.
MICHELLE SPEELMAN-VINEY, VICE CHAIR, AND JULIA FIELDING, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, CLARINGTON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES, REGARDING 2013 BUDGET
Michelle Speelman-Viney, Vice Chair, and Julia Fielding, Executive Director, Clarington
Museum & Archives, had notified the Municipal Clerk's Department, prior to the
meeting, that they would be unable to attend the meeting.
CATHY ABRAHAM, ACTING CHAIR, NEWCASTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL
BOARD, REGARDING 2013 BUDGET
Cathy Abraham, Acting Chair, Newcastle Village Community Hall Board, made a verbal
presentation to the Committee regarding their 2013 budget request. She explained that,
for the first time in 11 years, the Board is asking for an increase to their budget request.
Ms. Abraham reviewed the various uses and events which take place at the Newcastle
Village Community Hall. Ms. Abraham explained that the reason for the increase is due
to increased costs. She noted that 2013 is the 90th Anniversary of the Hall. Ms.
Abraham reminded the Committee of upcoming events in 2013 and urged the
Committee to support their request.
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-065-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Committee recess for 30 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 12:36 p.m.
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PRESENTATION
Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer made a verbal and PowerPoint
presentation regarding the 2013 Draft Municipal Budget. Ms. Taylor discussed charts
regarding the following topics:
• Financial indicators, including the finalized statistics from BMA Management
Consulting Inc. which is an annual study with 86 Ontario municipalities
participating, representing 84% of the population:
• Net municipal levy per capita comparison with selected municipalities
• Property taxes as a percentage of income
• Comparison of relative taxes and tax burdens
• Comparison of tax rates by population groups, including an historical
review
• 2012 BMA Management Consulting Inc Study— Conclusions on Taxation
• Historical trends — assessment growth history since 2002
• Summary of Clarington's budget increases since 2003
• 2013 Budget Overview with a proposed 2.48% increase after growth has been
applied at 2.2%, including external agencies, without options. 1% is
approximately $403,000
• Estimated tax levy impact of 2.19% ($27 for an average house for Clarington
portion of the tax bill, plus any options selected). It was noted that an increase
on an average house (valued at $276,000) is approximately $11 per each 1%.
• Looking forward to 2014
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2013 CURRENT AND CAPITAL BUDGET
Resolution #GPA-066-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
1. THAT Report FND-001-13 be received;
2. THAT the 2013 Operating and Capital budgets as outlined in Schedule "A" be
approved, at an estimated tax levy impact of 2.19% (exclusive of tax policy
impacts), as directed in Report FND-001-13;
3. THAT direction be provided on the items listed as optional items for
consideration, as itemized in Schedule "B" of Report FND-001-13;
4. THAT direction be provided on the grants for external agencies per their requests
itemized in Schedule "C" of Report FND-001-13, at an estimated tax levy impact
of 0.29%;
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5. THAT Schedules "D", "E" and "F" of Report FND-001-13 outlining Reserve and
Reserve Fund Contributions and new Reserves/Reserve Funds be approved;
7. THAT approximately $801,000 be drawn from the Rate Stabilization Reserve
Fund to offset the tax rate impact;
8. THAT the financing of Capital projects, as outlined in the documents attached to
Report FND-001-13 be approved;
9. THAT the external agencies, referred to in Schedule "C" of Report FND-001-13
be advised of Council's decision regarding their grant request;
10. THAT the Mayor's Golf Tournament take place in 2013, at no cost to the tax base
with the net proceeds from the Mayor's Golf Tournament to be directed to the
John Howard Society Firehouse Youth;
11. THAT any cash flow shortfall in the Development Charges Reserve Funds be
interim financed from the Municipal Capital Works Program, Impact/Escrow
Reserve Fund and General Municipal Reserve Funds, to be repaid with interest
as cash flow permits;
12. THAT the Orono Library Parking Lot be paved based on Option #1 of report
OPD-010-12 at an estimated cost of $29,900 to be financed from the Municipal
Acquisition of Property Reserve;
13. THAT the communication from the Clarington Tourism Marketing Board dated
December 4, 2012 be received and that they be advised that a summer student
for Tourism is being proposed for the 2015 budget year;
14. THAT Report FND-001-13 be adopted by resolution in accordance with
provisions of Ontario Regulation 284/09 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
15. THAT the appropriate By-laws to levy the 2013 tax requirements for Municipal,
Regional and Education purposes be forwarded to Council for approval, once
final tax policy information is available.
CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE
MEETING
(See following motions)
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Resolution #GPA-067-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Schedule "A" be amended as follows:
THAT Item #36, Actuarial Review of post Employment Liability, in the amount of
$15,000 be funded from the Rate Stabilization Fund;
THAT Item #40, Fire Training Manuals, in the amount of $14,000 be funded from
the Rate Stabilization Fund;
THAT Item #45, MAC Roof Drain, in the amount of $30,000 be funded from the
Rate Stabilization Fund;
THAT Item #50, GPS Phase-In — Final Year, in the amount of $6,100, be funded
from the Rate Stabilization Fund;
THAT Item #57, Grant Program, in the amount of $14,900, be deleted; and
THAT Item #58, Various Other Changes, be deleted."
CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motions)
Resolution #GPA-068-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-067-13 be divided to consider Item #57 and
Item #58 separately.
CARRIED
The first portion of Resolution #GPA-067-13, being Items #36, #407 #45 and #50, was
then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Resolution #GPA-069-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-067-13 be further divided to consider Item #57
and Item #58 separately from each other.
CARRIED
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The portion of Resolution #GPA-067-13 dealing with Item #57 was then put to a vote
and CARRIED.
The portion of Resolution #GPA-067-13 dealing with Item #58 of Resolution
#GPA-067-13 was withdrawn.
Resolution #GPA-070-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #58, of Schedule "A", Various Other Changes, be funded from the
Rate Stabilization Fund."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-071-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #19, of Schedule "A", Salary and Wages Increases, be amended to
reflect salary increases for non-affiliated staff be set at 1.5%."
MOTION WITHDRAWN
Resolution #GPA-072-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the capital project detailed on Page 323 of the Capital Budget, the George
Reynolds Drive Connecting Link, be tabled until the approval of the Hancock
Neighbourhood Plan."
MOTION WITHDRAWN
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Resolution #GPA-073-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the capital project, detailed on Page 323 of the Capital Budget, the
George Reynolds Drive Connecting Link, be approved, but the project not
proceed until a further report is presented to Council."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-074-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #27, of Schedule "A", CAO - Budget Adjustment for Additional Staff
Related Costs, be reduced from $15,900 to $5,000."
CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
Resolution #GPA-075-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak
to the matter of the foregoing Resolution #GPA-074-13 a second time.
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-074-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Resolution #GPA-076-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the capital project, detailed on Page 254 of the Capital Budget, the
installation of security cameras for Station 3 and Station 5 be approved, but the
project be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the current arbitration case;
and
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THAT Staff report back to Council following the conclusion of the arbitration
case."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-077-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #32, of Schedule "A", By-law Staff Development, be reduced from
$8,500 to $4,000."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-078-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the capital project item, detailed on Page 259 of the Capital Budget,
Replace Car 2 (2007 Chevrolet Impala) in the Emergency & Fire Services
Department Capital Budget, be removed from the 2013 budget."
CARRIED
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-079-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 2:03 p.m.
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2013 CURRENT AND CAPITAL BUDGET - Continued
Resolution #GPA-080-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #2, of Schedule B, the Proposed New Staffing (net of Engineering
savings) be amended to add 0.25% or $100,750 to the tax levy, with the funds to
be put aside in the appropriate reserve fund for future fire staffing needs to
support the outcome of the Fire Master Plan currently underway."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-081-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #2, of Schedule B, the Proposed New Staffing (net of Engineering
savings), be approved for the following positions: Financial Analyst, Fleet
Technician and two Crossing Guards."
CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motion)
Resolution #GPA-082-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-081-13 be amended by adding the following at
the end:
"THAT the foregoing positions be approved for fourth quarter hiring."
MOTION LOST
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-081-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
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Resolution #GPA-083-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #2, of Schedule B, the Proposed New Staffing (net of Engineering
savings) be approved, for an Animal Services Manager."
CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motions)
Resolution #GPA-084-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-083-13 be amended by adding the following at
the end:
"THAT the hiring of an Animal Services Manager, be held in abeyance, with
funds approved, pending a report from the CAO regarding supervision options."
CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
Resolution #GPA-085-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak
to the matter of the foregoing Resolution #GPA-084-13 a second time.
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-084-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-083-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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Resolution #GPA-086-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #2, of Schedule B, the Proposed New Staffing (net of Engineering
savings), be approved for an Engineer—funded through cost savings."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-087-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #2, of Schedule B, the Proposed New Staffing (net of Engineering
savings), be approved for an Emergency Services Clerical part-time position."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-088-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #2, of Schedule B, the Proposed New Staffing (net of Engineering
savings), be approved for an Operations Department's Clerical part-time
position."
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-089-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #2, of Schedule B, the Proposed New Staffing (net of Engineering
savings), be approved for an Operations Department's Gardener part-time
summer position."
MOTION LOST
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Resolution #GPA-090-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #3, of Schedule B, Three Summer Students, be approved, one of
whom shall be an Operations Department Gardener, in the amount of $25,500."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-091-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #14, of Schedule B, Ditch Maintenance (this year Trulls Road 50%
funding), be approved, in the amount of $92,000."
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-092-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #10, of Schedule B, Tree Inventory, be approved, in the amount of
$10,000.11
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-093-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #11, of Schedule B, Playing Field Maintenance, be approved, in the
amount of $15,000."
CARRIED
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Resolution #GPA-094-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #13, of Schedule B, Tree Trimming and Brushing, be approved, in
the amount of $9,000."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-095-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #4, of Schedule B, Staff Recognition, be approved, in the amount of
$5,000."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-096-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #5, of Schedule B, Comm/Tourism Branding Items, be approved, in
the amount of $5,000."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-097-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #7, of Schedule B, Clerks — Office Renovations, etc., be approved, in
the amount of $10,000."
CARRIED
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Resolution #GPA-098-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #9, of Schedule B, Fire — Chemical Foam, be approved, in the
amount of $5,000."
CARRIED
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-099-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 3:44 p.m.
2013 CURRENT AND CAPITAL BUDGET - Continued
Resolution #GPA-100-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #19, of Schedule B, Holiday Train Safety, be approved, in the
amount of $1,500."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-101-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT no other items be added to the 2013 Budget from Schedule B, other than
Item #1, Tax Levy Contribution to Capital."
MOTION LOST
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Resolution #GPA-102-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #15, of Schedule B, Sidewalk - Herbicide, be approved, in the
amount of $7,000.
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-103-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #22, of Schedule B, Clarington Insider— 4 Editions, be approved, in
the amount of $5,000.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-104-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #17, of Schedule B, CIP, be approved, in the amount of $7,000.
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-105-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #16, of Schedule B, BIA Garbage Bins - Phase-In, be approved, in
the amount of $10,000.
CARRIED
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Resolution #GPA-106-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #27, of Schedule B, Heritage Grant Incentive, be approved, in the
amount of $5,000.
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-107-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #24, of Schedule B, Electronic Agendas — hardware, software,
electrical, be approved, in the amount of $50,200.
MOTION WITHDRAWN
Resolution #GPA-108-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #24, of Schedule B, Electronic Agendas — hardware, software,
electrical, in the amount of $10,000, be approved, for future implementation.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-109-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT Item #1, of Schedule B, Tax Levy Contribution to Capital, be approved as
follows:
A. $213,470 be funded from the Tax Levy Contribution to Capital;
B. $50,000 be funded from the Impact Escrow Reserve Fund;
C. $46,000 be funded from the Rate Stabilization Fund; and
D. $42,000 be funded from the Rate Stabilization Fund."
CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motions)
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Resolution #GPA-110-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-109-13 be divided to consider the four
paragraphs separately.
CARRIED
Section A of Resolution #GPA-109-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Section C of Resolution #GPA-109-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Section D of Resolution #GPA-109-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Section B of Resolution #GPA-109-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Resolution #GPA-111-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT $100,000 for additional high-float resurfacing be approved from the Tax
Levy."
MOTION LOST
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-112-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 4:44 p.m.
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General Purpose and Administration Committee
Minutes
February 8, 2013
2013 CURRENT AND CAPITAL BUDGET - Continued
Resolution #GPA-113-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT $100,000 for additional high-float resurfacing be approved from the Rate
Stabilization Fund."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-114-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the Community Care budget request, be approved, in the amount of
$28,110."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-115-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the Clarington Older Adult Association budget request, be approved, in
the amount of $204,000."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-116-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the Clarington Public Library budget request, be approved, in the amount
of $2,759,491."
CARRIED
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General Purpose and Administration Committee
Minutes
February 8, 2013
Resolution #GPA-117-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the Courtice Branch Study budget request, be approved, to be funded
from the Rate Stabilization Fund, in the amount of $5,000."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-118-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the Clarington Museums budget request, be approved, in the amount of
$258,702."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-119-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the Visual Arts Centre budget request, be approved, in the amount of
$192,901."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-120-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the Newcastle Community Hall budget request, be approved, in the
amount of $18,000."
CARRIED
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General Purpose and Administration Committee
Minutes
February 8, 2013
Resolution #GPA-121-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the Orono Cemetery Board budget request, be approved, in the amount
of $10,000."
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-122-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 be amended as follows:
"THAT the Firehouse Youth budget request, be approved, in the amount of
$55,000."
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-066-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-123-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the meeting adjourn at 5:07 p.m.
CARRIED
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