Council Highlights - February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026
University of Guelph Planning Practice Municipal Project
Council received a report regarding the Town’s proposal entitled ‘Settlement Area Expansion: Town of Saugeen Shores Community Needs Assessment’ has been selected by students from the University of Guelph as a topic for a group project for the winter 2026 semester.
This was carried.
2025 Annual Investment
Council received a report regarding an annual update on the Town’s investment activities for 2025, including detailed portfolio composition, performance, and compliance with the Town’s Investment Policy and applicable legislation. As of December 31, 2025, the Town held cash of $40,461,979.23 and non-cash investments worth $6,976,921.62.
This was carried.
2025 Saugeen Shores Building Statistics
Saugeen Shores experienced a decline in the total construction value between 2024 and 2025. The total construction value decreased from $144,237,780 in 2024 to $104,716,835 in 2025. Despite this overall reduction, single-family housing starts showed positive growth, increasing from 60 units in 2024 to 71 units in 2025, indicating continued strength in this segment of the residential market.
This was carried.
2025 Annual Fire Services
In 2025, Saugeen Shores Fire Services saw a 13% increase in emergency response calls. For 2026, priorities include launching a new records management system, starting the Administrative Compliance System Pilot, and planning a fire hall replacement for Station 60.
This was carried.
Sale of Centennial Pool
On October 27, 2025, Council authorized the Director of Development Services to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Bluewater District School Board for the sale of the parcel of land and portion of the Saugeen District Secondary School building that contain the Centennial Pool. The next step in the sale process is for Council to adopt By-law 16-2026, which is included in the By-law section of the Agenda.
This was carried.
Annual Legal Services Summary (2025)
Council received a report regarding a high-level summary of the Legal Services provided by the Municipal Solicitor in 2025.
This was carried.
Communication endorsed by Council:
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Municipality of Magnetawan Resolution – Site Ready Funding
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City of Peterborough Resolution- Sustainable Funding for Police
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