Shortening Period
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;
Playgrounds
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;
Forestry Services
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;
Newcastle Community Hall Air Conditioning
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;
Streetlights
That streetlights be added to the corner of Nash Road and Bowmanville Avenue;
Pickleball Courts
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;
That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $15,000 to the tax levy;
Rotary Park
Whereas Rotary Park in Bowmanville hosts Concerts in the Park weekly during the summer;
Whereas some patrons have limited mobility and struggle to open the washroom doors;
Whereas the bulletin board is ageing and in need of replacement;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality install barrier-free door operators on both washrooms in Rotary Park;
That the Rotary Park bulletin board be replaced with an electronic message board;
That, if funds are not available within the current budget, Staff bring back the request to Council with further information;
That the Concerts in the Park Committee and all other interested parties be advised of Council’s decision;
Heritage Assets
Whereas Camp 30 and the Beech Avenue Heritage district provides an opportunity to promote tourism and heritage of Clarington; and
That a one-time funding request of $5,000 be added to the Heritage Advisory Committee's existing budget to support promoting heritage assets in Clarington.