Budget Committee

That the report entitled Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program from the Transportation and Engineering Department, dated November 16, 2021, be received.

That the report entitled Bulk Loose Leaf Collection Program - Proposed Improvements from Roads and Works Operations, be received.

That the report entitled Park Enforcement Pilot Program from Municipal Enforcement Services, be received.

That the report from entitled Heritage Grant Program – Proposed Budget Increase from Planning Services, be received.

That the report entitled COVID-19 Winter Recreation Strategy and Commercial Recovery Initiative, be received.

1. That the staff report dated December 7, 2021, entitled 2022 Operating and Capital Budget Deliberations from the Finance Department, be received. 2. That the recommendations contained in Appendix A of this report, as revised below, be approved: 1. That the 2022 recommended operating budget as presented in the 2022 Budget and Business Plans document be approved, subject to the following adjustments: a. That an increase to the Heritage Grant Program annual budget from $90,000 to $120,000 be approved; b. That the 2022 Budget Committee approve the following service level improvements for the Town’s Bulk Loose Leaf Collection Program commencing in 2022: 1. Provide bulk loose leaf collection service to areas/roadways adjacent to mature woodlots; 2. Provide bulk loose leaf collection to areas with increasing service levels based on the following area age matrix: i. Area age: 25 years -> Initial 1 service pass provided ii. Area age: 40 years -> additional 2nd service pass provided iii. Area age: 60 years -> full 3 pass service provided 3. Removal of the spring loose leaf collection program in favour of an ad-hoc spring pick-up if/when the fall program service level is not met; 4. Increased communications/marketing efforts; c. That $2,300 be added to the 2022 operating budget as set out within the November 16, 2021 staff report entitled Bulk Loose Leaf Collection Program – Proposed Improvements to support the proposed service level change; 2022 Budget Committee Minutes December 14,

That the report from entitled Heritage Grant Program – Proposed Budget Increase from Planning Services, dated November 16, 2021, be received.

The report 2022 LDD Management Program, dated November 16, 2021 from the Parks and Open Space department, be received.