THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Council Agenda

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

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Report No. OI-2024-0006


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2024-0006 prepared by Fleet Services, Operation & Infrastructure Department, dated November 20, 2024, regarding the joint fire fleet services update;
  2. That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to finalize and sign the Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury; and,
  3. That Council direct staff to provide future updates, if necessary, through the annual budget process.

Report No. DCAO-2024-0017


Recommendation(s):


1.   That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0017 prepared by the Taxation and Revenue Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated November 20, 2024 respecting the 2025 Interim Property Tax Levy.

2.   That Council authorize the following regarding the 2025 Interim Property Tax Levy:

a.  That an Interim Tax be levied on all rateable real property in the Town of Georgina which has been assessed according to the last revised assessment roll; and

b.  That the 2025 Interim Tax Levy be set at 50% of the total 2024 taxes payable on each property; and

c.  That for new properties added to the assessment roll for 2025 taxation, interim tax rates would be equivalent to 50% of the 2024 tax rate as listed in Attachment “1”; and

d.  That the Interim Tax Levy for these realty taxes be paid in two relatively equal installments and the installments shall be due Tuesday, February 25, 2025 and Friday, April 25, 2025; and

e.  That the Treasurer and/or Tax Collector be authorized to amend in whole or in part any billing in order to comply with any provincial legislation which may be introduced or passed by the Province of Ontario prior to or after the issuance of the billing.


3.  That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

Report No. CSD-2024-0018


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0018 prepared by the Community Services Department dated November 20, 2024, respecting the Memorandum of Understanding for the Georgina Community Food Pantry, Community Fridge.
  2. ​That Council authorize Mayor and Clerk to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Georgina and the Georgina Community Food Pantry, Community Fridge for a five-year term, expiring on October 31, 2029. ​
  3. That Council approve a Bylaw to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgina Community Food Pantry for the operation of the Community Fridge located at the Georgina Ice Palace.  

Report No. SI-2024-0022


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0022, prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated November 20, 2024 respecting the Climate Change Action Plan - Status Update; and
  2. That Council direct staff to apply for a funding opportunity from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative for the Climate Change Action Plan development.

(Advisement:  Presentation to be provided by staff)

Report No. SI-2024-0023


Recommendation(s):

1.    That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0023 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated November 20, 2024 respecting the 2025 Non-Profit Organization Grant Program Intake.


2.    That Council allocate $140,000 to the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture for the 2025 program year, which was allocated in principle by Council in Resolution No. C-2024-0270.


3.    That Council allocate the remaining $215,250 for the 2025 program year as follows:

-Georgina Chamber of Commerce- $ 67,460


-Routes Connecting Communities Inc.- $ 35,000


-Learning Centre for Georgina - $ 10,000


-Ontario Water Centre (ClearWater Farm)- $ 20,000


-Georgina Military Museum - $ 29,500


-Georgina Feral Cat Committee - $ 8,000


-Georgina Farmers Market - $ 10,000


-Undisbursed amount- $ 35,290


4.    That Council direct staff to set aside the undispersed amount of $35,290 for the Skills Training Centre until the    provincial funding decision is made, and if the provincial funding application is successful, that $35,290 be dispersed to the Skills Training Centre after review and approval by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer of their updated budget and financials.

5.  That the above allocations be contingent on the overall budget of $355,250 in grant expenditures being approved through the 2025 Budget process.


6.  That staff be directed to notify all grant recipients and finalize the funding agreements prior to the disbursement of funds and designate the Deputy CAO/Treasurer to act as signing authority for these agreements.

Report No. OID-2024-0018


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2024-0018 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, regarding the Mossington bridge study results and implementation plan;
  2. That Council receive the attached letter of opinion prepared by LHC Heritage Planning & Archaeology Inc., regarding the cultural heritage aspects of the proposed safety measures for the Mossington Bridge; and
  3. That Council, acting as the Town’s Heritage Advisory Committee, deem the proposed safety measures as acceptable from a cultural heritage standpoint.

Report No. CSD-2024-0019


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0019 prepared by the Facilities Division, Community Services Department dated November 20, 2024 in regards to the provision of a new permanent back up generator at the Georgina Ice Palace.
  2. That Council approve the reallocation of $260,000 from the approved Capital Project No 23-CI-CS-07 - Generator Overhaul Project at Georgina Ice Palace, to the supply and installation of a new backup generator at the Georgina Ice Palace.
  3. That Council amend the 2025 Proposed Budget by approving an additional $190,000 of funding to provide a total budget of $450,000 incl HST ($260,000 + $190,000) for the provision of a new backup generator installation at the Georgina Ice Palace.
  4. That Council approve the single source procurement process to permit the supply and installation of a new replacement generator, all associated and required work as well as all relevant professional services required to provide the installation of a new backup generator at the Georgina Ice Palace
  5. That Council authorize the Manager, Procurement Services, to execute all necessary documents, agreements and purchase orders in relation to the award of all aspects of the work required for the provision of the new back up generator installation.

Report No. SI-2024-0021


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0021 prepared by the Capital Projects Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated November 20, 2024 respecting the potential use of the existing Civic Centre as an option for affordable housing; and,
  2. That Council approve that the Building Faster Fund of $1.52M be utilized in another manner that is more cost effective and impactful to address affordable housing, and that the existing Civic Centre be demolished as previously approved by Council and required in the existing contract between the Town of Georgina and Maystar General Contractors Inc.

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Motion to move into Closed Session of Council

 

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A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; land donations

 

2.
Motion to reconvene into Open Session of Council and report on matters discussed in Closed Session