Budget Committee

That the November 17, 2020 Budget Committee Minutes be approved as presented.

Don Hamilton The wholesale component of the 2021 Markham water and wastewater rate be adjusted by the corresponding water and wastewater rate increase approved by the Region of York.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (d) (f) of the Municipal Act, Budget Committee resolve into a confidential session at 10:40 AM to discuss matters pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations and receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That the Budget Committee rise from the confidential session at 11:31 AM and return to open session.

That Council approve an increase in the 2021 operating budget for Animal Services of $120,652 to accommodate the change in service delivery; and, That Council approve a new 2021 capital budget request of $142,464 for the procurement of 2 animal care enforcement vehicles with funding as follows: $124,769 from the Ramp-Up Reserve and $17,695 from donations; and, That staff be authorized to enter into a 3 year contract (plus possible 2 year extension) with the OSPCA for domestic animal sheltering services and CAEC management services, subject to the satisfaction of the City Clerk and City Solicitor; and (Voted on Separately) That staff be directed to continue to explore opportunities with other municipalities, York Region , and private providers for future shared domestic animal services delivery; and, That staff report back on options to increase revenue through user fees to help mitigate the cost; and further, That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That staff be authorized to hire 1 full-time Animal Care Supervisor, 2 full-time Animal Care Officers, and 4 part-time Animal Care Officers at a cost of $390,364 for 2021 and $472,189 annually for 2022 for the delivery of the City’s animal enforcement services, and, that subject to clause 5 of this resolution, that Staff report back after one year regarding the cross training of Officers within the Legislative Services and Corporate Communications Department to determine if further efficiencies can be achieved; and,

The wholesale component of the 2021 Markham water and wastewater rate be adjusted by the corresponding water and wastewater rate increase approved by the Region of York.

1. That Council approve an increase in the 2021 operating budget for Animal Services of $120,652 to accommodate the change in service delivery; and, 2. That Council approve a new 2021 capital budget request of $142,464 for the procurement of 2 animal care enforcement vehicles with funding as follows: $124,769 from the Ramp-Up Reserve and $17,695 from donations; and, 3. That staff be authorized to enter into a 3 year contract (plus possible 2 year extension) with the OSPCA for domestic animal sheltering services and CAEC management services, subject to the satisfaction of the City Clerk and City Solicitor; and 4. (Voted on Separately) 5. That staff be directed to continue to explore opportunities with other municipalities, York Region, and private providers for future shared domestic animal services delivery; and, 6. That staff report back on options to increase revenue through user fees to help mitigate the cost; and further, 7. That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.