Corporate Services Committee

That Report CSD 53-2023, dated December 6, 2023, respecting the 2023 Q3 Financial Update, BE RECEIVED; and the following recommendations, BE APPROVED: 1. That the September 30, 2023, year to date actual results and forecast to December 31, 2023, representing the Q3 Financial Update of the Regional Municipality of Niagara (“the Region”) BE RECEIVED for information; 2. That staff BE AUTHORIZED to use the Water and Wastewater Stabilization Reserves to offset the rate-supported program forecasted deficit for 2023; and 3. That staff BE AUTHORIZED to use the Taxpayer Relief Reserve to offset the levy-supported programs forecasted deficit for 2023.

That Report CSD 52-2023, dated December 6, 2023, respecting Corporate Non-Competitive Procurement Activities Exceeding $100,000, BE RECEIVED for information. Councillor Information Request(s): Provide additional information and rationale respecting the 16 identified purchase orders that have increased substantially in value through change orders. Councillor Redekop.

That Confidential Report CSD 56-2023, dated December 6, 2023, respecting A Matter of Litigation Affecting the Municipality under section 239(s)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal regarding St. Catharines OPA 36, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED.