Regular Council

FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Council meeting agenda dated February 23, 2026 be adopted as printed and circulated, with the removal of: Item 6.3. - Report Number CORP-2026-11 40 - Florence Street West Communications Tower - RFT Update

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the following Council meeting minutes be adopted as printed and circulated: Regular Council - January 26, 2026 Planning Council - February 11, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the General Committee meeting minutes dated January 28, 2026 and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated January 27, 2026, and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated.

WHEREAS: the Town-owned 2014 Case Backhoe is scheduled for replacement in 2027; AND WHEREAS: the Backhoe is experiencing mechanical failures requiring early replacement; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approves the early purchase of a replacement for the 2014 Case Backhoe in 2026 at a cost of $241,800 to be funded from the Fleet Capital Reserve.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: "Option 2 as outlined in Report OPS-2026-7" in paragraph 3 be struck out and replaced with "an asphalt sidewalk; AND FURTHER THAT: "up to" be added to paragraph 4 before $1,160,000.

WHEREAS: Council approved funding in the 2025 Capital Budget for the completion of design work associated with the Chaffey Township Road reconstruction project, and $1,000,000 approved project cost in the 2026 capital budget; AND WHEREAS: staff have reviewed options for providing pedestrian access along the corridor to align with the Sidewalk Master Plan objectives and improve pedestrian safety and connectivity; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: staff be directed to proceed with an asphalt sidewalk for pedestrian infrastructure on Chaffey Township Road as part of the road reconstruction design, and to allow completion of the detailed design; AND FURTHER THAT: The additional cost of up to $1,160,000 be funded through the existing roads capital budget funding by reprioritization of capital project.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law Numbers 2026-12 to 2026-21 (inclusive), be reported and passed this 23rd day of February 2026: 7.1. By-law 2026-12 - Municipal Auditor Appointment 7.2. By-law 2026-13 - Amendment to By-law 2025-106 - Fees and Charges 7.3. By-law 2026-14 - Amendment to By-law 2025-66 - Delegation of Authority 7.4. By-law 2026-15 - OSRA - Koncan - 229 Echo Bay Road 7.5. By-law 2026-16 - CPPA - Vandersluis - 159 Ripple & Palette Lake Road 7.6. By-law 2026-17 - CPPA - 17388870 Canada Inc. - 19 Henry Street 7.7. By-law 2026-18 - CPPA - Clark - 343 Rowanwood Road 7.8. By-law 2026-19 - CPPA - Austin - 422 Canal Road 7.9. By-law 2026-20 - CPPA - Marchildon - 1317 Hwy 141 7.10. By-law 2026-21 - Amendment to By-law 2025-16 - Procedural By-law

WHEREAS: the Town seeks to strengthen its financial sustainability and reduce reliance on tax-based revenues by leveraging external funding sources; AND WHEREAS: increasing the frequency and success of grant applications can provide additional resources to support municipal infrastructure, priorities, and community initiatives; AND WHEREAS: enhancing sponsorship opportunities can foster stronger partnerships with local businesses and organizations and provide additional resources to support the ongoing operations of Town programs and services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council directs staff to investigate and report back on options to: Increase the frequency and success rate of grant applications submitted by the municipality; and Enhance sponsorship opportunities to support municipal programs, services, and community initiatives. AND FURTHER THAT: The report should include potential strategies, resource requirements, and timelines for implementation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2026-22 be received and passed this 23rd day of February 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: We do now adjourn at 7:25 p.m.