Administration Finance Committee

Resolved that the delegation of Benjamin Purkiss with reference to Tax Roll # 2615 010 009 08500 0000 be received.

Resolved that Report FIN 19-21 dated November 5, 2019 with reference to Tax Write-offs be received and that the total write-offs in the amount of $28,844.51 be approved.

Resolved that the delegation of K. Bohar, Manager of Human Resources, with reference to a verbal presentation regarding Staff Agreement, Hourly and Salary be received.

Resolved that Report FCR 19-10 dated November 8, 2019 with reference to the Rogers Communications Tower be received and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Telecommunications Site Agreement with Rogers Communications lncorporated to be installed at Grimsby Fire Station 2,167 Mountain Road, Grimsby.

Resolved that Report FCR 19-11 dated November 8,2019 with reference to the Corporate Emergency Communications System be received and that the recommendations of this report be approved for implementation as follows: 1. That Council approved entry into an agreement with Bell Mobility to complete the supply and install the system/equipment as described in the Statement of Work for Corporate Emergency Communications System at a cost of $ 333,645 excluding taxes; and, Page 3 of 4 Administration & Finance Committee November 11, 2019 2. That the funding for the project be allocated against Corporate Reserves; and revenues generated from the land lease agreements with Bell and Rogers be used to repay the Corporate Reserve Fund; and, 3. That the Fire Chief be authorized to execute the agreement with Bell Mobility.

Resolved that Report TC 19-17 dated November 11, 2019 be received; and, 1. That the Town of Grimsby continue to participate as a member of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC) at an annual cost of $10,000; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement with the participating municipalities and the Herrington Group Ltd. for consulting services for a two year period from 2020 to 2022.

The Administration & Finance Committee recommends to Town Council: 1. That Report FIN 19-22, regarding the 2020 Budget Considerations and Budget Schedule be received; and, 2. That the 2020 budget process be amended so that the budget is reviewed and approved at Committee of the Whole and not through the Town’s standing committees.

Resolved that the 2018 Cemetery Trust Fund Audited Financial Statements be received.