Committee of the Whole - Electronic

1. That the presentation provided by Andrea Tang, Manager, Finance and Accounting Services regarding the 2024 Budget Process and Targets be received.

1. That the report entitled 2024 Budget Process and Target dated May 29, 2023 be received; and, 2. That the proposed budget schedule with a target budget adoption date of December 11, 2023, be approved; and, 3. That Council confirm the target for tax-supported operating budget of less than three per cent (3 %) for 2024; and, 4. That endorsement be given to staff to proceed with preparation of the 2024 budgets employing the structure as outlined in this report; and, 5. That the form and timing of budget submissions for all entities accountable to Council be subject to the process outlined in this report; and, 6. That the proposed community engagement plan for the 2024 budget be adopted; and, 7. That the Treasurer be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled Proposed Provincial Planning Statement dated May 29, 2023 be received; and, 2. That Council authorize staff to submit this report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the Town of Newmarket’s comments on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement; and, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled Private Tree Protection By-law Amendment and Update dated May 29, 2023 be received; and, 2. That proposed amendments to the Private Tree Protection By-law adopted; and, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the meeting be adjourned at 2:10 PM.