Committee - Operations

"THAT the Operations Committee approves the minutes of the meeting held on March 20, 2025."

“THAT is consideration of the deputation provided on April 17, 2025 from GSS Engineering Consultants Ltd. respecting 32nd Street East – East Bayshore Road to 9th Avenue East – Watermain Replacement, the Operations Committee recommends that City Council receive the deputation for information purposes.”

“THAT is consideration of the deputation provided on April 17, 2025 from Hemson Consulting Ltd. respecting City of Owen Sound Rate Study, the Operations Committee recommends that City Council receive the deputation for information purposes.”

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CR-25-043 respecting 2025 Water Rate and Sewer Surcharge Update, the Operations Committee recommends that City Council: 1. Approve the financial plan as presented; 2. Direct staff to bring forward an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law which includes: a. A five percent (5%) increase to water rates in the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law, effective July 1, 2025; and b. Maintaining the wastewater surcharge at 124% of the water rate; and 3. Direct staff to provide notice of the water rate increase and continued wastewater surcharge in accordance with the City’s notice provisions."

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report OP-25-018 respecting Circular Materials Eligible Community Recycling Calendars Agreements, the Operations Committee recommends that City Council: 1. Direct staff to bring forward a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement for Eligible Communities with Circular Materials for 2026, as outlined in the report; and 2. Direct staff to bring forward a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Amending Agreement for Eligible Communities with Circular Materials for the remainder of 2025 as outlined in the report. "

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report OP-25-012 respecting Product Care Association of Canada – Municipality Services Agreement, the Operations Committee recommends that City Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Services Agreement with Product Care Association of Canada for the collection and processing of hazardous and special products as outlined in the report."

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report OP-25-017 respecting Drinking Water Standard of Care, the Operations Committee recommends that City Council receive the report for information purposes."