REGULAR COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request for a financial contribution to Good Food Markets be considered during the 2025 budget deliberations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2024-45, being a by-law to set fees and related charges set out by Council be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Volunteer Recognition Policy adopted October 16, 2019 be rescinded.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Funding Application to the Ontario - Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (2nd intake) for the Rehabilitation of the French River Wastewater System Project for an amount of $1,043,750 (one million forty-three thousand, seven hundred fifty dollars); Minutes of the REGULAR COUNCIL Meeting of November 6, 2024 Page 2 of 7 AND FURTHER that the sum of $281,812.50 (two hundred and eighty-one thousand, eight hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents) which represents 27% of the Ontario - Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund be committed to this project by the Municipality and resolves to cover any project-related cost overruns, should they be incurred.

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and Minutes of the REGULAR COUNCIL Meeting of November 6, 2024 Page 3 of 7 WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality of French River formally requests the

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council agrees to issue a letter of support to Better Beginnings Better Futures for their funding application to the Grow Grant for Good Food Markets.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council agrees to the annual donation of $500 towards the Comité des paniers de Noël for Christmas Food Baskets.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Items of the Consent Agenda under Section 8.1 and receives the Items under Sections 8.2. & 8.3.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as presented: Regular Council Meeting held October 16, 2024

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: French River Public Library Board held September 17, 2024 Public Health Board Sudbury & Districts held October 17, 2024

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2024-46, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of French River at a meeting held on November 6, 2024 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 6:52 p.m.