Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that Report RC- 04/25 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be brought forward for consideration.

THAT Report RC-04/25 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that Report CL- 14/25 of the New Animal Shelter Steering Committee and Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be brought forward for consideration.

THAT Report CL-14/25 from the New Animal Shelter Steering Committee and Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the Class C estimated Budget of $3.8 million for the New Animal Shelter Project which takes into account appropriate contingency for the construction of the new shelter and additional contingency to address potential tariffs that may be imposed; AND THAT Council direct the Steering Committee, Project Manager and Staff to continue to seek cost savings by adapting finishes to ensure that the construction of the shelter remains within the parameters of the budget; 6 AND THAT the Steering Committee, Project Manager and Staff work to investigate additional funding sources to assist with costs of the shelter; AND THAT the Steering Committee, Project Manager and Staff be directed to proceed to the next steps and produce permit construction drawings in order to acquire project costing for the construction of the New Animal Shelter; AND THAT final costing be brought back to Council for consideration including the award of the project to a general contractor; AND THAT Council approve the Treasurer to fund up to $80,650 in development charges collected towards this Project and/or be applied to fund future debenture payments related to this Project; AND THAT Council authorize the Treasurer to request the Region of Durham to issue debentures in an amount not to exceed $1 million over a period of 10 years for the

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the delegation of Michael Banh, Rotary Club regarding a request for approval of a 7 new Mini Forest project on the vacant lot at Toronto Street North and Dominion Street; AND THAT staff be directed to work with the Rotary Club of Uxbridge on the proposed site; AND THAT a copy of presentation be

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of Kim Baker, Environment and Sustainability Committee on Nesting Birds Act Risk Mitigation; AND THAT a copy be

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of February 24, 2025 be approved.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of March 3, 2025 be endorsed.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of March 17, 2025 be endorsed.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2025-010 to 2025-017 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2025-010 to 2025-017 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 12:15 p.m. to discuss the following matters:  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality - Items 1 and 2  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality

THAT the Council rise from In-camera at 1:10 p.m. with business to report.

THAT Council support the recommendation in Confidential Report CL-15/25 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2025-018, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this regular meeting of Council of March 24, 2025 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2025-018 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.