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Issue Timeline: reserve_funding

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3 civic action(s) on reserve_funding across 1 meeting(s) (2026-07-13).

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2026-07-13 — Combined Council Meeting - July 13 2026 (Minutes)

Rosedale Line culvert replacement tender (agenda_item; carried)

a.Tender Award – Contract T25-277 – Rosedale Line over King and Whittle Drain Culvert Replacement "That
The tender in the amount of $1,177,087.50 (excluding HST) for the Rosedale Line over King and Whittle Drain culvert replacement be awarded to Henry Heyink Construction Ltd.
A Contract Amendment in the amount of $25,000.00 (excluding HST) for Contract Administration and Inspection Services, be approved for Hrycay Consulting Engineers Inc.
The project be partially funded by a transfer of $223,244.24 from the Lifeamp Bridge Lifecycle Reserve to the Rosedale Line over King and Whittle Drain project account (23ENG3022).
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the recommended agreements."
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

Purchase of land at 55 Forest Street (agenda_item; carried)

i.Purchase of Portion of 55 Forest Street "That
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent purchase an approximate 0.07-acre portion of the property known as 55 Forest Street, Chatham, and legally described as LOT 2 PL 57; PART LOT 15 PLAN 18 AS IN 616113; MUNICIPALITY CHATHAM-KENT (PIN 00542-0639) for $43,000.00 exclusive of HST, plus any associated closing costs.
The Director of Public Works and the Treasurer be authorized to execute any agreements related to the purchase.
This purchase be funded from the Lifeamp ROW Infrastructure reserve (17770)."
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(i)

ARTspace relocation and Chatham Cultural Centre plans (vote; carried (16-0))

MovedCouncillor McDonaldSecondedCouncillor B. McGregor"That
Consulting services be procured in order to undertake a conceptual review and develop cost estimate(s) for potential future renovations to the Chatham Cultural Centre, and that the project be funded by a transfer of $100,000 from the Strategic Development Reserve (#17266).
The relocation of ART Space be paused for up to an additional two years, and alternatives be developed in consultation with a newly developed community advisory group, including various options for updated management models.
A business case be prepared to align the ARTspace operating budget with current operational expenses/revenues, noting the potential for an additional request for one-time, tax-payer funds to cover expenses to address operational items at the rental location."
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor Crew, and Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)