Council

Whereas the Council is committed to provide a resident-centered focus to ensure quality and efficiencies of services to taxpayers while streamlining operations and safeguarding the unique character of the town, Council recommends the following to the questions posed by the Regional Government Review: A. Is the decision-making (mechanisms and priorities) of upper and lower-tier municipalities efficiently aligned ?  Council recognizes that there are potential greater efficiencies to be realized in the alignment of the current two-tiered model to benefit the municipalities. B. Does the existing model support the capacity of the municipalities to make decisions efficiently?  Although the current model allows for decisions to be made there is great opportunity to effectively and efficiently increase the decision making proc ess of the municipalities in this two-tiered model. C. Are two-tier structures appropriate for all of these municipalities?  Although two-tiered models may work in certain areas, each area is unique and has its own identity. There are many areas f or Grimsby in which we benefit from the two-tiered model, and there are many areas where the Town of Grimsby would benefit from greater independence. D. Does the distribution of Councillors represent the residents well?  In order to maintain cost efficiencies, having part time Councillors allows for greater value for money and affordability to taxpayers. The four ward system in

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 19-46 read a first time be now read a second and third time and finally passed; and that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same; any rule of Council to the contrary notwithstanding.

Resolved that Information Report SMT 19-01, regarding “Regional Governance Review: Efficiency in Municipal Service Delivery – Position Paper” dated May 15, 2019, be received; and, endorsed; and, That this Information Report be submitted to the Special Advisors undertaking the Provincial Review of Regional Government prior to their consultation deadline of May 21, 2019.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law No. 19-46 and that same be read for a first time.