Finance and Corporate Services Committee
Thursday, February 2, 2023
16 motions across 16 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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3.1.b.a
PASSED
it was resolved: "That operating funding for Kitchener Public Library (KPL) in the amount of $12,132,850 be approved."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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it was resolved: "That operating funding for Kitchener Public Library (KPL) in the amount of $12,132,850 be approved."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Kitchener Public Library
it was resolved: "That operating funding for Kitchener Public Library (KPL) in the amount of $12,132,850 be approved."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
3.1.b.b
PASSED
it was resolved: "That operating funding for Centre in the Square (CITS) in the amount of $2,011,601 be approved; and further, That for this term of Council, any year-end operating surplus be retained by CITS and be restricted to help fund its capital projects, and any yearend operating deficit be split 50/50 between CITS and the City."
Motion 1
· moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
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it was resolved: "That operating funding for Centre in the Square (CITS) in the amount of $2,011,601 be approved; and further, That for this term of Council, any year-end operating surplus be retained by CITS and be restricted to help fund its capital projects, and any yearend operating deficit be split 50/50 between CITS and the City."
Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Centre in the Square
it was resolved: "That operating funding for Centre in the Square (CITS) in the amount of $2,011,601 be approved; and further, That for this term of Council, any year-end operating surplus be retained by CITS and be restricted to help fund its capital projects, and any yearend operating deficit be split 50/50 between CITS and the City."
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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
3.1.c.a
PASSED
it was resolved: "That Issue Paper entitled "Option A - Implementing the Housing for All Strategy be provided a one-time funding allocation of $100,000. out of the Affordable Housing Reserve."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor M. Johnston
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it was resolved: "That Issue Paper entitled "Option A - Implementing the Housing for All Strategy be provided a one-time funding allocation of $100,000. out of the Affordable Housing Reserve."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor M. Johnston
Issue Paper - entitled "Option A - Implementing the Housing for All Strategy"
it was resolved: "That Issue Paper entitled "Option A - Implementing the Housing for All Strategy be provided a one-time funding allocation of $100,000. out of the Affordable Housing Reserve."
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Moved by: Councillor M. Johnston
3.1.c.b
PASSED
it was resolved: "That $200,000. of funding be allocated from the strategic investment funding to the options outlined in Issue Paper Option F - Traffic Calming."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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it was resolved: "That $200,000. of funding be allocated from the strategic investment funding to the options outlined in Issue Paper Option F - Traffic Calming."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Issue Paper entitled "Option F - Traffic Calming - Updated"
it was resolved: "That $200,000. of funding be allocated from the strategic investment funding to the options outlined in Issue Paper Option F - Traffic Calming."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
3.1.c.c
PASSED
it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper entitled Option G - Neighbourhood Park Improvements be allocated $400,000 to be funded from the strategic investment funding."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Schnider
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it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper entitled Option G - Neighbourhood Park Improvements be allocated $400,000 to be funded from the strategic investment funding."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Schnider
Issue Paper entitled "Option G - Neighbourhood Park Improvements - Updated"
it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper entitled Option G - Neighbourhood Park Improvements be allocated $400,000 to be funded from the strategic investment funding."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Schnider
3.1.c.d
PASSED
it was resolved: "That Issue Paper entitled Option D - Free Recreational Programming & Leisure Access be allocated $285,000. specifically to fund options #1, 3, 4 and 5 as outlined in the issue paper from the strategic investment funding."
Motion 1
· moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
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3 No
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it was resolved: "That Issue Paper entitled Option D - Free Recreational Programming & Leisure Access be allocated $285,000. specifically to fund options #1, 3, 4 and 5 as outlined in the issue paper from the strategic investment funding."
Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Issue Paper entitled "Option D - Free Recreational Programming & Leisure Access"
it was resolved: "That Issue Paper entitled Option D - Free Recreational Programming & Leisure Access be allocated $285,000. specifically to fund options #1, 3, 4 and 5 as outlined in the issue paper from the strategic investment funding."
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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
How councillors voted
YES (8)
- A. Clancy
- Jason Deneault
- Bil Ioannidis
- Christine Michaud
- Ayo Owodunni
- Dave Schnider
- Paul Singh
- B. Vrbanovic
ABSENT (0)
- None
3.1.c.e
PASSED
it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper Option C - Annual Paving of Trails be allocated $600,000. of the proposed strategic investment funding."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper Option C - Annual Paving of Trails be allocated $600,000. of the proposed strategic investment funding."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Issue Paper entitled "Option C - Annual Paving of Trails"
it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper Option C - Annual Paving of Trails be allocated $600,000. of the proposed strategic investment funding."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
3.1.d.a
PASSED
it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper Option E - Arts and Culture be allocated $15,000. of ongoing funding through the strategic investment funding and a one-time funding allocation of $100,000. primarily for events from the Economic Development Reserve Fund."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper Option E - Arts and Culture be allocated $15,000. of ongoing funding through the strategic investment funding and a one-time funding allocation of $100,000. primarily for events from the Economic Development Reserve Fund."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Issue Paper entitled "Option E - Arts & Culture - Updated"
it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper Option E - Arts and Culture be allocated $15,000. of ongoing funding through the strategic investment funding and a one-time funding allocation of $100,000. primarily for events from the Economic Development Reserve Fund."
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
3.1.e.a.a
PASSED
it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper BD 02 - RISE and Love My Hood Grants be allocated (Option 2) an additional $50k/year for 2023 & 2024."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor D. Chapman
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it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper BD 02 - RISE and Love My Hood Grants be allocated (Option 2) an additional $50k/year for 2023 & 2024."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor D. Chapman
Issue Paper entitled "BD 02 - RISE and Love My Hood Grants"
it was resolved that: "That Issue Paper BD 02 - RISE and Love My Hood Grants be allocated (Option 2) an additional $50k/year for 2023 & 2024."
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Moved by: Councillor D. Chapman
3.1.e.a.b
PASSED
it was resolved: "That an additional full-time permanent equivalent position (FTE), be approved as outlined in BD 03 - Grand River Park, to address the ongoing development of park facilities and that the funding for the position be allocated from the Parks capital program."
Motion 1
· moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
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it was resolved: "That an additional full-time permanent equivalent position (FTE), be approved as outlined in BD 03 - Grand River Park, to address the ongoing development of park facilities and that the funding for the position be allocated from the Parks capital program."
Motion 1 · moved by Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Issue Paper entitled "BD 03 - Grand River Park"
it was resolved: "That an additional full-time permanent equivalent position (FTE), be approved as outlined in BD 03 - Grand River Park, to address the ongoing development of park facilities and that the funding for the position be allocated from the Parks capital program."
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Moved by: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
3.1.e.a.c
PASSED
it was resolved: "That staff be directed to review policies on the funding for council technology and home office expenses, conferences, training, and community engagement; and, That the funding allocations in the existing council budget envelopes be consolidated into a single budget envelope; and further, That any recommendations for adjustments to this budget be brought back to Council prior to the 2024 budget process."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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it was resolved: "That staff be directed to review policies on the funding for council technology and home office expenses, conferences, training, and community engagement; and, That the funding allocations in the existing council budget envelopes be consolidated into a single budget envelope; and further, That any recommendations for adjustments to this budget be brought back to Council prior to the 2024 budget process."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Issue Paper entitled "BD 07 - Council Home Technology"
it was resolved: "That staff be directed to review policies on the funding for council technology and home office expenses, conferences, training, and community engagement; and, That the funding allocations in the existing council budget envelopes be consolidated into a single budget envelope; and further, That any recommendations for adjustments to this budget be brought back to Council prior to the 2024 budget process."
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
3.1.e.a.f
PASSED
it be resolved: "That $50,000. be allocated from the tax supported operating budget to fund 2 additional full time equivalent staff associated operating costs phased in at end of 2023, as outlined in Issue Paper BD 04 - Enhanced Garbage Collection in Parks and Trails"; and further, That staff be directed to seek funding options within the existing capital balances to fund a new garbage compactor truck to address increased enhanced garbage collection in parks and trails."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
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it be resolved: "That $50,000. be allocated from the tax supported operating budget to fund 2 additional full time equivalent staff associated operating costs phased in at end of 2023, as outlined in Issue Paper BD 04 - Enhanced Garbage Collection in Parks and Trails"; and further, That staff be directed to seek funding options within the existing capital balances to fund a new garbage compactor truck to address increased enhanced garbage collection in parks and trails."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis
Issue Paper entitled "BD 04 - Enhanced Garbage Collection in Parks and Trails"
it be resolved: "That $50,000. be allocated from the tax supported operating budget to fund 2 additional full time equivalent staff associated operating costs phased in at end of 2023, as outlined in Issue Paper BD 04 - Enhanced Garbage Collection in Parks and Trails"; and further, That staff be directed to seek funding options within the existing capital balances to fund a new garbage compactor truck to address increased enhanced garbage collection in parks and trails."
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Moved by: Councillor B. Ioannidis
3.1.g
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the Capital Budget & Forecast (2023-2032) be approved, with expenditures for all years totalling $1,613,535,000."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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it was resolved: "That the Capital Budget & Forecast (2023-2032) be approved, with expenditures for all years totalling $1,613,535,000."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
2023 Capital Budget
it was resolved: "That the Capital Budget & Forecast (2023-2032) be approved, with expenditures for all years totalling $1,613,535,000."
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
3.1.h
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the following budgets for municipal enterprises be approved: Revenue Expense Transfer to/(from) Reserve Building Enterprise $ 3,381,720 $ 6,784,056 $ (3,402,336) Golf Enterprise $ 2,517,463 $ 3,004,567 $ (487,104) Parking Enterprise $ 5,402,245 $ 6,933,439 $ (1,531,194) Gasworks Utility $ 102,785,810 $ 103,044,210 $ (258,400) Water Utility $ 51,053,977 $ 51,903,942 $ (849,965) Sanitary Utility $ 63,872,278 $ 67,324,760 $ (3,452,482) Storm Water Utility $ 26,402,226 $...
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor P. Singh
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it was resolved: "That the following budgets for municipal enterprises be approved: Revenue Expense Transfer to/(from) Reserve Building Enterprise $ 3,381,720 $ 6,784,056 $ (3,402,336) Golf Enterprise $ 2,517,463 $ 3,004,567 $ (487,104) Parking Enterprise $ 5,402,245 $ 6,933,439 $ (1,531,194) Gasworks Utility $ 102,785,810 $ 103,044,210 $ (258,400) Water Utility $ 51,053,977 $ 51,903,942 $ (849,965) Sanitary Utility $ 63,872,278 $ 67,324,760 $ (3,452,482) Storm Water Utility $ 26,402,226 $...
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor P. Singh
Enterprise Operating Budgets
it was resolved: "That the following budgets for municipal enterprises be approved: Revenue Expense Transfer to/(from) Reserve Building Enterprise $ 3,381,720 $ 6,784,056 $ (3,402,336) Golf Enterprise $ 2,517,463 $ 3,004,567 $ (487,104) Parking Enterprise $ 5,402,245 $ 6,933,439 $ (1,531,194) Gasworks Utility $ 102,785,810 $ 103,044,210 $ (258,400) Water Utility $ 51,053,977 $ 51,903,942 $ (849,965) Sanitary Utility $ 63,872,278 $ 67,324,760 $ (3,452,482) Storm Water Utility $ 26,402,226 $...
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Moved by: Councillor P. Singh
3.1.i
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the general levy of $146,507,227 which results in approximately a 4.84% tax increase, excluding tax policy changes, be approved including assessment growth of 1.89%."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Clancy
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it was resolved: "That the general levy of $146,507,227 which results in approximately a 4.84% tax increase, excluding tax policy changes, be approved including assessment growth of 1.89%."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Clancy
Tax Supported Operating Budget
it was resolved: "That the general levy of $146,507,227 which results in approximately a 4.84% tax increase, excluding tax policy changes, be approved including assessment growth of 1.89%."
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Moved by: Councillor A. Clancy
3.1.j
PASSED
it was resolved: "That the balance of the recommendations related to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets be approved, as outlined in the draft resolution sheet circulated to members of the Council this date."
Motion 1
· moved by Councillor A. Clancy
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it was resolved: "That the balance of the recommendations related to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets be approved, as outlined in the draft resolution sheet circulated to members of the Council this date."
Motion 1 · moved by Councillor A. Clancy
Resolutions
it was resolved: "That the balance of the recommendations related to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets be approved, as outlined in the draft resolution sheet circulated to members of the Council this date."
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Moved by: Councillor A. Clancy
