Council Highlights - Monday March 13, 2023

Committee of Whole and Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of holidays. Committee of Whole is a committee consisting of all members of Council that recommends an item for approval by Council. The item still requires Council's final approval, which typically takes place at the next Council meeting held in two weeks’ time. Visit www.SaugeenShores.ca/Meetings to see all meeting dates, agendas, minutes and webcasts.

Committee of Whole Meeting

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Lease Agreement Renewal

Council passed a By-law to authorize a 54-month Lease Agreement with Bruce Area Solid Waste recycling for the property located at Lot 12, Concession 14.

Aquatic Wellness Centre Management and Operating Recommendation Summary

Council approved the recommendation that the Aquatic and Wellness Centre be managed and operated by the municipality.

To learn more, view the Committee of Whole meeting agenda.

Council Meeting

Committee of Whole Report

Council approved the Municipal Budget for the year 2023, as follows:

	Operating	Capital	Total 2023 Budget
Expenses	32,359,996	32,825,150	65,185,146
Net Reserve Contributions	10,027,049	-15,349,179	-5,322,130
Revenues & Other Funding	21,397,584	17,475,971	38,873,555
Total Municipal Taxation	20,989,461	0	20,989,461

The Town of Saugeen Shores Tax Levy for 2023 is set at $20,989,461

The BIA levies for 2023 are set at $33,000 for the Port Elgin BIA and $29,350 for the Southampton BIA.

Council passed the Tax Levy By-law establishing the 2023 Tax Rates at the March 13, 2023 Council meeting.

Council received the 2022 Annual Fire Services report for information.

Carried

Government Relations Aquatic and Wellness Centre Build Summary

Council received the Government Relations Aquatic and Wellness Centre Build report for information.

Carried

To learn more, view the Council meeting agenda.