Committee of the Whole - Electronic

That the presentation by Andrea Tang, Director, Financial Services / Treasurer regarding the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets be received.

That the report entitled Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets dated December 2, 2024 be received; and, That the Draft 2025 Operating Budget with expenditures of $ 172,543,441 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: $ 106,881,590 for Town purposes; and, $ 22,908,214 for the Water Rate Group; and, $ 26,789,555 for the Wastewater Rate Group; and, $ 9,958,880 for the Stormwater Rate Group; and, $ 3,143,865 for the Building Permit Rate Group; and, $ 2,218,919 for the Planning Rate Group; and, $ 642,418 for the Development Engineering Rate Group; and, That the Capital Spending Authority of $136,504,909 as outlined in the report be established, being $74,640,606 for 2025, $54,252,303 for 2026, $7,312,000 for 2027 and $300,000 for 2028; and, That the draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets be forwarded to the Council meeting of December 9, 2024 for final approval; and That Council authorize the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to: Make any necessary adjustments within the total approved budget to reflect organizational changes and any other reallocation of costs; and, Accept and adjust the budget for new provincial and/or federal funding provided there is no tax levy impact; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Stormwater Charge Exemption dated December 2, 2024 be received; and, That Council approve exemption of stormwater charge to cemeteries operated by registered charities and non-profit organizations as outlined in the report effective with the 2024 stormwater charge and future years; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Whereas, Christianity is the most followed religion in Canada; and, Whereas, recognizing and celebrating Christian Heritage Month provides an opportunity to honour the contributions of Christians to our region’s past, present, and future, while promoting inclusivity, unity, and respect for all residents; and, Whereas, December is a month marked by significant events and celebrations in the Christian calendar, commencing with the observance of Advent and culminating in the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Now therefore be it resolved: That The Town of Newmarket officially proclaim every month of December as Christian Heritage Month.

That Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matter: Person matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (items 12.2 and 12.3); and, Information (e.g. a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, or financial information) that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value as per Section 239(2)(j) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (item 12.4).

That the meeting be adjourned at 2:14 PM.

1. That the report entitled Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets dated December 2, 2024 be received; and, 2. That the Draft 2025 Operating Budget with expenditures of $172,543,441 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: a. $ 106,881,590 for Town purposes; and, b. $ 22,908,214 for the Water Rate Group; and, c. $ 26,789,555 for the Wastewater Rate Group; and, d. $ 9,958,880 for the Stormwater Rate Group; and, e. $ 3,143,865 for the Building Permit Rate Group; and, f. $ 2,218,919 for the Planning Rate Group; and, g. $ 642,418 for the Development Engineering Rate Group; and, 3. That the Capital Spending Authority of $136,504,909 as outlined in the report be established, being $74,640,606 for 2025, $54,252,303 for 2026, $7,312,000 for 2027 and $300,000 for 2028; and, 4. That the draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets be forwarded to the Council meeting of December 9, 2024 for final approval; and 5. That Council authorize the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to: a. Make any necessary adjustments within the total approved budget to reflect organizational changes and any other reallocation of costs; and, b. Accept and adjust the budget for new provincial and/or federal funding provided there is no tax levy impact; and, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matter: a. Person matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (items 12.2 and 12.3); and, b. Information (e.g. a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, or financial information) that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value as per Section 239(2)(j) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (item 12.4).