Special Council Meeting

“That staff be directed to report and/or take appropriate action on the following matters arising from the November 15, 2021 Special Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting relative to the 2022 Operating budget, as outlined in the chart below: Division/Area Topic Action Stormwater Stormwater Rates Provide additional information on the stormwater rates not currently being collected from school board properties. Building Building Fees Provide additional information on possible rate increases that would reduce the projected deficit of $1.4M in 2022. Planning Heritage Planning – Full Time Equivalent Staff Provide additional information on the financial impacts resulting in the hiring of one additional Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Heritage Planner to further advance the heritage planning work plan. Parks & Cemeteries Snow Removal Provide information on the financial implications related to snow removal near the Kitchener Market from King Street to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) stop. Neighbourhood Programs & Services Neighbours Day Provide additional information on ways for the City to enhance Neighbours Day in 2022 as a result of enhancing connections beyond the global pandemic, and whether the budget could be increased on a permanent basis from $25k to $50k.

“That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-law for three readings and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, and finally be passed and numbered serially by the Clerk.”