Committee of the Whole

That report CAOR-CW-01-24 be received for information; and That a by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration to authorize the Warden and Clerk to sign a contribution agreement with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) for a $445,600 grant from the Codes Acceleration Fund that will support and enhance the Green Development Standards project in partnership with Wellington County and Dufferin County.

That Report CAOR-CW-02-24 be received regarding an update on the Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network Partnership project now called Rural Recharge; and That staff be directed to work with the successful third-party implementation company (Ivy Network) on applying for funding through the MTO’s ChargeON process to add a Level 3 fast charger on the Grey Gables site (206 Toronto Street South, Markdale); and That an agreement be brought forward for Council’s consideration should the funding be received through the MTO’s ChargeON program.

That the Committee of the Whole does now go into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss: Labour relations or employee negotiations (HRR-CW-01-24 - OPSEU – Grey Gables & Lee Manor Bargaining Upset Limit Request). Labour relations or employee negotiations (Service Level Reductions). A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land (CSR-CW-01-24 - Motel Purchase for Emergency Shelter).

That the Motel Purchase for Emergency Housing report CSR-CW-01-24 be received; and That staff be directed to finalize the agreement of purchase and sale between Grey County and 2367529 Ontario Inc. in the amount of $3,050,000 for the purchase of the Diamond Motel located at 713 9th Ave East in Owen Sound, legal description: PT LT 3 E/S GARAFRAXA ST AND S/S UNION ST PL OWEN SOUND AS IN R450663; OWEN SOUND, PIN 37064-0007, which shall include the land, building, guestroom furnishings, and all supplies necessary for the operation of the facility as a short-term residential; and That staff be directed to prepare a by-law for Council’s consideration, authorizing Grey County to enter into the Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and That the purchase be funded from the Affordable Housing Fund.