That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 530/22 Section 7 (4), of the Municipal Act, Council shortens the 30-day period to pass resolutions making an amendment to the proposed budget;
That the period be shortened to December 4, 2023;
That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to increase the transfer to reserve funds for playground equipment by $82,000;
That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $82,000 for Various Parks Upgrades for the replacement of additional playground equipment per the prioritized list of playgrounds;
That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $205,000 to Forestry Services to increase the service level as follows:
- $115,000 to increase the removal of dead trees;
- $15,000 to increase the program offered by LEAF to residents; and
- $75,000 to purchase, approximately 100, additional trees for planting.
That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended by adding $205,000 per year to the tax levy, to fund the additional service level;
That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $650,000 to the capital investments for the addition of air conditioning to the Newcastle Community Hall to be funded by debentures;
That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer be authorized to make application to the Region of Durham for the necessary debentures, such term at the discretion of the Deputy CAO/Treasurer;
That the Newcastle Community Hall be required to fund $325,000 of the principal of the debenture, such terms of payment to be at the discretion of the Deputy CAO/Treasurer;
That streetlights be added to the corner of Nash Road and Bowmanville Avenue;
That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $15,000 to the capital investments to purchase wind screen netting/protection for the Stuart Park pickleball courts; and
That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $15,000 to the tax levy.