THAT the Condo Garbage Rebate Program continue; AND THAT the rebate be increased to $49.92 per residential unit, consistent with the rate approved through the 2026 budget process, and be subject to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) moving forward.
THAT staff explore options for Condominium Garbage collection and report back.
the r eport from the Chief Paramedic, Report No. 2026-015 , Land Ambulance Service Delivery Agreement, dated August 27, 2026, be received; AND THAT Council approve an extension of the current Land Ambulance Service Delivery Agreement with Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) until such time as consensus is reached on the terms of a new agreement .
THAT the report from the Chief Paramedic, Report No. 2026-015, Land Ambulance Service Delivery Agreement, dated August 27, 2026, be received; AND THAT Council approve an extension of the current Land Ambulance Service Delivery Agreement with Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) until such time as consensus is reached on the terms of a new agreement.
Council return to open session (10:21 pm).
THAT Council return to open session (10:21 pm).
the agenda and any addendum distributed for the April 15, 2026 meeting of Council, be approved as amended.
THAT the agenda and any addendum distributed for the April 15, 2026 meeting of Council, be approved as amended.
Items 10.1 to 10.3 be received, and any recommendations set out below, be approved.
THAT Items 10.1 to 10.3 be received, and any recommendations set out below, be approved.
County Council has a fiduciary responsibility to provide oversight of the long-term financial health, sustainability, and resilience of the County of Dufferin; AND WHEREAS effective financial governance requires Council to have sufficient time and information to consider emerging budget pressures, strategic priorities, and long-term forecasts before formal budget adoption; AND WHEREAS staff financ
WHEREAS County Council has a fiduciary responsibility to provide oversight of the long-term financial health, sustainability, and resilience of the County of Dufferin; AND WHEREAS effective financial governance requires Council to have sufficient time and information to consider emerging budget pressures, strategic priorities, and long-term forecasts before formal budget adoption; AND WHEREAS staf
County Council has a fiduciary responsibility to provide oversight of the long-term financial health, sustainability, and resilience of the County of Dufferin; AND WHEREAS effective financial governance requires Council to have sufficient time and information to consider emerging budget pressures, strategic priorities, and long-term forecasts before formal budget adoption; AND WHEREAS staff financ
residents, builders, and developers in Dufferin County have raised concerns regarding the complexity, timelines, and costs associated with planning and building approvals; AND WHEREAS County Council recognizes that planning and building services are delivered within provincially legislated frameworks and under significant regulatory, operational, and resourcing pressures; AND WHEREAS Council wishe
WHEREAS residents, builders, and developers in Dufferin County have raised concerns regarding the complexity, timelines, and costs associated with planning and building approvals; AND WHEREAS County Council recognizes that planning and building services are delivered within provincially legislated frameworks and under significant regulatory, operational, and resourcing pressures; AND WHEREAS Counc
Council reconsider the Road Network Rationalization implementation framework, including the transfer mechanism and concession model adopted on February 8, 2024.
WHEREAS residents, builders, and developers in Dufferin County have raised concerns regarding the complexity, timelines, and costs associated with planning and building approvals; AND WHEREAS County Council recognizes that planning and building services are delivered within provincially legislated frameworks and under significant regulatory, operational, and resourcing pressures; AND WHEREAS Counc
items 8.1 to 8.6 be received, and any recommendations set out below, be approved.
THAT items 8.1 to 8.6 be received, and any recommendations set out below, be approved.
the report from the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Public Works/County Engineer , Report No. CAO-2025-0 15 , Renovations and Upgrades Edelbrock and 55 Zina Street - Award of Contract , dated November 13 , 2025, be received .
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Public Works/County Engineer, Report No. CAO-2025-015, Renovations and Upgrades Edelbrock and 55 Zina Street - Award of Contract, dated November 13, 2025, be received.
Council dispense with notice as per Section 20.17 of the Procedural By-law.
By-Law 2025-46 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.
THAT Council dispense with notice as per Section 20.17 of the Procedural By-law. For (31): Warden Horner, Councillor Creelman, Councillor Gardhouse, Councillor Gerrits, Councillor Hawkins, Councillor Little, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mills, Councillor Nix, Councillor Post, Councillor Soloman, Councillor Taylor, and Councillor White Against (1): Councillor Rentsch Absent (1): Councillor Hall
THAT By-Law 2025-46 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.
the r eport from the Director of Public Works / County Engineer , Report # Public Works-2025-007, Future-Ready Dufferin: Sustainable Neighbourhood Metrics , dated February 27, 2025 , be received.
County Council invest in additional policing measures to patrol County roads with a focus on speeding enforcement.
THAT the report from the Director of Public Works/County Engineer, Report #Public Works-2025-007, Future-Ready Dufferin: Sustainable Neighbourhood Metrics, dated February 27, 2025, be received.
THAT County Council invest in additional policing measures to patrol County roads with a focus on speeding enforcement.
the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, Report # CAO-2025-02, CAO Evaluation Committee 2025 , dated January 9, 2025, be received; AND THAT the following members be appointed to the CAO Evaluation Committee for 2025: Warden Horner Councillor Little Councillor Mills Councillor Post
the correspondence from Dufferin municipalities regarding the Multi-Jurisdictional Fire Protection and Prevention Plan, be received.
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, Report #CAO-2025-02, CAO Evaluation Committee 2025, dated January 9, 2025, be received; AND THAT the following members be appointed to the CAO Evaluation Committee for 2025: Warden Horner Councillor Little Councillor Mills Councillor Post
THAT the correspondence from Dufferin municipalities regarding the Multi-Jurisdictional Fire Protection and Prevention Plan, be received.
the Agenda and any Addendum distributed for the January 6, 2025 meeting of Council, be approved.
THAT the Agenda and any Addendum distributed for the January 6, 2025 meeting of Council, be approved.
the report from Manager of Corporate Services, Treasurer, Rep ort Corporate Services-2024-00 5 , dated November 28, 2024, be received; AND THAT the necessary by-law be presented to Council; AND THAT By-Law 2015-41 be repe aled.
THAT the report from Manager of Corporate Services, Treasurer, Report Corporate Services-2024-005, dated November 28, 2024, be received; AND THAT the necessary by-law be presented to Council; AND THAT By-Law 2015-41 be repealed.
the Third Quarter Procurement Report, from the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, and the Procurement Manager, dated October 10, 2024, be received.
the report of the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, dated October 10, 2024, regarding appointing auditors, be received; AND THAT the necessary by-law to appoint BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 2024 – 2026, be presented.
THAT the Third Quarter Procurement Report, from the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, and the Procurement Manager, dated October 10, 2024, be received.