Administration and Operations Committee

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum of September 16, 2025, be approved, as amended. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (2): Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of July 15, 2025, be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (2): Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Coleman

THAT the County of Brant (the County) enter into a multi-year agreement with the City of Guelph through the Grand River Purchasing Co-Operative Group (GRCPG), with the supplier being Compass Minerals Canada Corp. for the supply of treated and coarse salt, from the Fall of 2025 to the Spring of 2031. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT CPS-RFT-25-07 -Arlington Meadows Subdivision Park Construction be awarded to 39 Seven Inc. to construct Arlington Meadows Subdivision Park, 7 Becker Street at a cost of $2,294,490.50 plus HST. AND further, that the balance of funds required to cover park construction costs be funded from development charges at $225,000 and $25,000 from the Community Services Capital Reserve for PRT-183 (Grandville Phase 3/Arlington Meadows Park and Splashpad). Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT the tax ratio for the property class New Multi-Residential (tax code NT) be set at 1.1; AND THAT the following tax rates for the New Multi-Residential property class be approved: Property Tax Class Municipal Special Levy Class Tax Rate Tax Rate New Multi- NTEP, 0.0176120 0.0001666 Residential NTES, NTFP, NTFS AND THAT the amending by-laws to implement these recommendations be forwarded to Council for consideration. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT the following items be received as information:  RPT-0275-25 - OPS-RFT-25-12 Paris WPCP ESA Compliance Upgrades Award Update  RPT-0342-25 - Update on Strong Mayor Powers  Fire Prevention Activity Report - July 2025  Fire Prevention Activity Report - August 2025 Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT Staff Report RPT-0333-25 “Update to Corporate Finance Policies – Capital Budget Process and Financing & Debt Management” be received as information; THAT CPS-2025-03 – Debt Management Policy be adopted; AND THAT CPS-2025-04 – Capital Budget Process and Financing Policy be adopted. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT Staff Report RPT-0343-25 “2026 Budget Direction” be received as information and adopted as the process and timelines for the delivery of the 2026 County of Brant Budget; AND THAT the Long Term Financial Plan Review Council Session be scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. at the County Council Chambers. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

Whereas the County of Brant declared a climate emergency in 2019 and made a commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and balancing them through carbon removal activities; And whereas over 500 municipalities across Canada have made similar commitments and have joined the Partners for Climate Protection program which provides support to members to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life for residents in their community; And whereas the Partners for Climate Protection membership is free and provides its members access to tools, networking venues, events, case studies, coaching, and technical assistance to help implement local climate action plans and learn from other municipalities; Therefore, that RPT-0331-25 “Partners for Climate Protection Membership” be received as information; That the County of Brant become a member of the Partners for Climate Protection program; Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT Councillor Lukas Oakley be named as one of the County of Brant contacts for the Partners for Climate Protection program. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT CPS-RFT-25-03 North Paris Fire Station be awarded to Lanca Contracting Limited for the submitted price of $5,989,000.00 (excluding HST). AND THAT the capital project budget for the North Paris Fire Station be increased by $850,350 to be funded from Development Charges. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT the Brant Heritage Committee Report and Minutes of September 4, 2025 be approved, including the following recommendation: 1. THAT the Brant Heritage Committee supports the Heritage Coin Search as part of Culture Days 2025 Events design platform in principle, including a base number of 200 coins for distribution. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT the Brant Connects Committee Minutes of September 3, 2025 be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss:  RPT-0288-25 – Biggars Lane Landfill – Business Case Considering the Proposed Land Acquisition of Adjacent Land at Part Lot 14 Concession 2 Cockshutt Road, Brant – S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.  RPT-0347-25 – Brant Community Healthcare System – Input on New Hospital Site Identification Draft Evaluation Criteria – S.239(2)(i) A trade secret, or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman

THAT County of Brant (County) Staff be authorized to develop and negotiate a draft Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Part Lot 14 Concession 2 Cockshutt Rd, currently listed as MLS Listing X12025152 (Attachment One (1)); THAT the draft Agreement of Purchase and Sale be presented to Council for approval at a future meeting. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Coleman