Committee of the Whole

With respect to the September 24, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

With respect to the motion relative to Report on the Program and Service Review from Administration, we recommend that the first paragraph be amended by adding ‘and the greatest value to residents,’ after ‘associated timelines’.

With respect to the City of Thunder Bay’s Program and Services Review - Phase 2 report received by Grant Thorton, we recommend that Administration be directed to provide a report that offers an assessment of the recommendations that provides information on the financial impacts, associated timelines and the greatest value to residents, and information about potential implementation opportunities in the following areas: • IT Modernization • Human Resources & Corporate Safety • Enhanced customer service initiatives PAGE 5 OF 6 Committee of the Whole – September 24, 2020 • Operational efficiencies • Community partnerships • Facilities rationalization • Minimizing competition with existing private sector and non-profit organizations • Service level reductions/enhancements • Enhanced revenue generating opportunities • Cost recovery policies for municipal programs, services and facilities AND THAT this report identify required costs and expected savings/efficiencies as well as the timelines associated with the implementation of the recommendations; AND THAT this report be received in advance of the 2021 Budget; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.