Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

That, pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law (being By-law NO 2022-410), the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approve that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the consideration of the item(s) listed as: RESPONSES TO INQUIRIES ARAC 2024-01 – Warranted Traffic Signals and Funding

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee waive the Rules of Procedure (subsection 83(4)(a)) to receive the presentation from Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, Natural Systems and Rural Affairs regarding an update on the Rural Summit at today’s meeting and dispense with the requirement to provide a separate written report on this presentation.

That the following Motion be added to the Agenda pursuant to Subsection 89 (3) of the Procedure By-law such that it may rise to Council quickly in order to accommodate for early planting season. WHEREAS the Georgina Falls Trust Fund was established for the purposes of funding improvements to the Manotick Arena and Centennial Park; and WHEREAS Bylaw 85-92 of the former Rideau Township governs the administration of this Trust; and WHEREAS in accordance with the Bylaw the amount expended from the Trust shall be limited to the interest earned and the Fund shall not be reduced to less than the bequeathed amount of $65,628; and WHEREAS Financial Services have confirmed that the Trust has a current balance of $70,651.64 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approve an allocation from the Trust Fund of $2,500 to the Manotick Community Parks and Recreation Association for landscaping improvements at the Manotick Arena; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services be delegated to approve further allocations from the Trust Fund that are in compliance with its intended uses, and with the concurrence of the Ward 21 Councillor.