THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated June 6, 2023:
1. Platform with Water Tank Tender Award (Communication 134055)
THAT Tender PW1-2023 for the purchase of a new platform with water tank be awarded to Aebi Schmidt Canada Inc. in the amount of $119,216.24 (inclusive of net HST); and
THAT the budget deviation of $4,216.24 be taken from any year end surplus or alternatively from the equipment reserve.
2. Bridge Street Re-Opening (Communication 134052)
THAT Council approves providing $10,000.00 to support the Bridge Street Re-Opening Celebration Event on June 24, 2023, with the cost to be funded from the Bridge Street Construction Contingency Fund.
4. 2023 Community Events (Communication 134053) Part 2
THAT an additional $10,000.00 be allocated for the post-parade event in November 2023 with the budget deviation being funded from any year-end surplus, if any or from the Administrative reserve.
5. Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 2023 Priority Funding Area(s) (Communication 134056)
THAT Council prioritize the $50,000 included in the 2023 budget to Community Improvement Programs for Affordable Housing and/or Accessibility as outlined in the CAO’s report dated May 23, 2023; and
THAT any unused funds at year-end be carried over into the next fiscal year and funded to a level as determined by Council as part of the Town’s annual budgeting process.