Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of Shawn Hermans of the Optimist Club regarding a 18 hole disc golf course in the Township of Uxbridge for information; AND THAT staff report back on costing and logistics of hosting an 18 hole disc golf course in the Township of Uxbridge.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge received the Delegation of Martin Field and Angela Schweinitz of SNIP regarding Spay and Neuter initiatives association for information; AND THAT the presentation be

THAT the Council of The Township of Uxbridge adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting of December 2, 2024

THAT correspondence from Durham Region regarding 2025 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy (2024-F-19) be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 be received for information; AND THAT a copy be

THAT correspondence from the City of Guelph regarding Guelph City Council Resolution to Enable Municipalities to Charge Fees for use of Municipal Property by Gas Utilities be received for information.

THAT correspondence items 8.4 to 8.8 regarding Proposed Zoning By-law amendment 2024-08 - King Street Parkette be received for information; AND THAT a copy be forwarded to the Applicant and Township Planner for consideration.

THAT the minutes of the Public Planning Committee meeting of December 2, 2024 be endorsed.

THAT the minutes of the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting of December 2, 2024 be endorsed.

THAT the minutes of the Finance Committee Budget meeting of November 26, 2024 be endorsed.

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Township of Uxbridge Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collected on prop

THAT Report FR-01/24 of Mike MacDonald, Fire Chief be received for information.

THAT Report PWO 17/24 of Ben Kester, Director of Special Projects regarding East Gwillimbury Townline Bridges be received for information; AND THAT Tender U24/17 be awarded to MIANCO Group Inc for $5,209,507 plus HST; AND THAT Council approve contract administration costs to LEA Consulting for $734,654 plus HST; AND THAT third party testing be approved for $40,000, plus HST.

THAT Report RC-14/24 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to apply for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), stream two; AND THAT the application for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), Stream two, focus on a Myrtha/Sprung structure that includes a 8 x 25 metre pool and a 10 x 15 metre therapy /teaching pool and a possible multi-sport space; AND THAT the Township’s contribution to the project receives consent from Treasury to ensure funds are available for this project.

THAT Report DS-69/24 of Cody Morrison, Chief Planning Official be received for information; AND THAT a By-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration and adoption.

THAT Report CL-35/24 of Lara Perroni, Program Manager, Special Projects and Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO be received for information; AND THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the new corporate website replacement project in 2025 based on the quote received from LOOP in the amount of $30 000, including in the 2025 budget; AND THAT website hosting in the amount of $13,575/year be approved for 2025, as included in the 2025 budget.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2024-103 to 2024-106 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2024-103 to 2024-106 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 11:21 a.m. to discuss the following matters: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge rise from In-camera at 12:14 p.m. with business to report.

WHEREAS Township Council approves the confidential Section 24 Agreement made under the Expropriations Act and executed on December 2, 2024 between the Township and the owners of 43, 45 and 47 Brock Street (the “Subject Lands”). AND WHEREAS following the passage of a by-law approving the expropriation of all right, title and interest (fee simple) in and to the Subject Lands, Township staff and legal counsel be directed to take the following steps with respect to the expropriation: A Plan of Expropriation be obtained and registered on title to the Subject Lands; The Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election be served upon the owners of the Subject Lands; An appraisal report be obtained to establish market value of the Subject Lands, and other compensation if applicable; The owners of the Subject Lands be served with an offer in accordance with Section 25 of the Expropriations Act ; Payment of compensation, offered pursuant to Section 25 of the Expropriations Act , be made upon acceptance by the owners of the Subject Lands; All necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the expropriated Subject Lands. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; THAT Council hereby grants authority to the Director of Legislative Services & Township Clerk to execute and register a Certificate of Approval and any and all required plans, documentation and notices under the Expropriations Act , which may be necessary to complete the expropriation and take possession of the Subject

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2024-107 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2024-107 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2024-108, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this regular meeting of Council of December 9, 2024 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2024-108 be now read a third time, finally pass and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of Shawn Hermans of the Optimist Club regarding an 18 hole disc golf course in the Township of Uxbridge for information; AND THAT staff report back on costing and logistics of hosting an 18 hole disc golf course in the Township of Uxbridge.

THAT correspondence items 8.4 to 8.8 inclusive regarding proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-08 - King Street Parkette be received for information; AND THAT a copy be forwarded to the Applicant and Township Planner for consideration.

7 THAT the minutes of the Finance Committee Budget meeting of November 26, 2024 be endorsed.

THAT Report RC-14/24 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; 9 AND THAT Council direct staff to apply for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), stream two; AND THAT the application for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), Stream two, focus on a Myrtha/Sprung structure that includes a 8 x 25 metre pool and a 10 x 15 metre therapy /teaching pool and a possible multi-sport space; AND THAT the Township’s contribution to the project receives consent from Treasury to ensure funds are available for this project.