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Issue Timeline: contract_extension

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3 civic action(s) on contract_extension across 2 meeting(s) (2026-04-13 to 2026-05-11).

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2026-04-13 — Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes)

Public transit operator contract extension (vote; carried (16-0))

MovedCouncillor AndersonSecondedCouncillor Storey"That
The Public Transit Service Operator contract resulting from R20-294 with InTouch Connection be extended two years from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, for a value estimated at $7,110,554 (excl. HST).
The Mayor and Clerk sign the required amending agreement.
Additional funding of $94,589 be transferred from the Provincial Gas Tax reserve to bridge the 2026 funding gap in the Transit operational budget and additional area-rated funding of $198,372 be referred to the 2027 budget update."
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor C. McGregor, and Councillor ThompsonMotion Carried (16 to 0)

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

Waste collection contract extension (vote; carried (15-0))

MovedCouncillor StoreySecondedCouncillor Harrigan"That
The waste collection contract with Waste Connections of Canada Inc. arising from R22-117, be extended for a two-year period, to December 31, 2030, to realize annual savings estimated at $400,000 to the Waste Management operating budget.
The waste collection contract with Waste Connections of Canada Inc. arising from R22-117, be extended from December 31, 2030, to December 31, 2032, as a single-source to realize annual savings estimated at $750,000 to the Waste Management operating budget.
The Mayor and Clerk sign the necessary amending agreement(s)."
Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Wright, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (3)Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor AllinMotion Carried (15 to 0)

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(b)

2026-05-11 — Council Meeting - May 11 2026 (Minutes)

Animal Control and Pound Services contract extension (agenda_item; carried)

"That
PAW Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) be awarded a two-year extension to the existing contract for Animal Control and Pound Services for all of Chatham-Kent at a cost of $2,716,143 (HST not applicable) for the period of April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029.
The lease agreement with PAWR for the animal shelter located at 405 Park Avenue East, Chatham, be extended from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029.
The lease agreement with PAWR for the animal shelter located at 113 Arnold Street, Wallaceburg, be extended from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029.
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreements as reviewed by Legal Services."
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - May 11 2026 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)