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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF TIMMINS Budget Council Meeting Agenda Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall 220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins, Ontario |
COUNCIL: |
Mayor Michelle Boileau Councillor S. Black Councillor J. Curley Councillor L. Feldman Councillor B. Gvozdanovic Councillor A. Marks Councillor K. Murray Councillor C. Robin Councillor R. Whissell |
1. |
CALL TO ORDER |
2. |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL LANDS OF THE MATTAGAMI FIRST NATION |
3. |
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF |
4. |
PROPOSED COUNCIL AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET |
a) |
House of Kin - Councillor Gvozdanovic BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs Administration to have $10,000.00 set aside for House of Kin contingent on them receiving NOHFC grant. |
b) |
Pickleball - Councillor Gvozdanovic BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby directs administration to have $500,000.00 set aside for a pickleball centre at the location chosen by resolution of Council; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct Administration to apply for any applicable grants. |
c) |
Cricket - Councillor Gvozdanovic BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Administration to remove $500,000.00 from the Budget for cricket. |
d) |
City of Timmins Baseball Fields - Councillor Gvozdanovic BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Administration to set aside $20,000.00 for each baseball field (total of $140,000.00 for 7 fields) to apply black muck to level the outfield surface. |
e) |
Skate Park - Councillor Black WHEREAS no amount has been set aside for the construction of a skate park, and Council is not proceeding with construction in the 2026 budget; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the skate park budget item be removed from the budget; AND FURTHER THAT any geotechnical work and future planning for a skate park be deferred to the next Council |
f) |
Library Budget - Councillor Black BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the reduction in the Library budget, resulting in an increase of no more than five percent (5%). |
g) |
Canada Day - Councillor Black BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves an additional $50,000 to be allocated to Canada Day events to ensure continuous activities throughout the day and to enhance free activities and entertainment options. |
h) |
Northeastern Public Health Budget - Councillor Black BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council requests that the Northeastern Public Health (Porcupine Health Unit) limit the budget increase to no greater than 5%; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs Administration to submit a letter to Northeastern Public Health, addressed to all Board members and senior staff, formally making this request as official correspondence. |
i) |
Fire Department Budget (Radio System) - Councillor Black BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves splitting the $800,000 budgeted for the Fire Department radio system, with 50% approved in this budget and the remaining 50% allocated in the next budget, pending a detailed plan for the system’s replacement. |
j) |
Water and Sewer Rebate Change - Councillor Black BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the increase to the low-income water and sewer rebate by $100. |
k) |
Senior Transit Fares - Councillor Black BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves reducing the seniors transit fares to $2.00. |
l) |
Playgrounds - Councillor Black BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves allocating $250,000 toward upgrading existing playgrounds and/or purchasing and installing new playground infrastructure. |
m) |
Timmins Police Budget - Councillor Black BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Timmins Police Service budget reflecting a 7.5% increase over the previous year. |
n) |
Melview Park re: Playground Area - Councillor Curley BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves $40,000.00 towards an asphalt pad for the Melview Park playground area. |
5. |
ADJOURNMENT |