Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the resolution to establish the Monday, May 10, 2021 Committee of the Whole – Closed Session, we recommend that the following reason be deleted: “labour relations or employee negotiations;” AND THAT the meeting start time be changed to 5:00 p.m.

THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, May 10, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in order to receive information relative to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

WITH RESPECT to the May 10, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2021CLS.010 (Development & Emergency Services - Realty Services), we recommend that the vested City-owned surplus property, described as Part of Lot 292, Registered Plan W-393 Neebing as in TBR401515, municipally known as 1418 Moodie Street East be sold to Jamie Van Amerongen, Robert Van Amerongen, Jeffrey McKnight and Rolene McKnight in an "as is", "where is" condition for the sum of $162,500; PAGE 5 OF 9 Committee of the Whole – May 10, 2021 AND THAT the General Manager of Development & Emergency Services be authorized to execute any and all documentation required in order to finalize the transaction, in a form and content satisfactory to Administration; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report No. 2021CLS.012 (Transit Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 57/2021 (Community Services – Central Support Services), we recommend the Transfer Payment Agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Public Transit Stream and any/all subsequent years agreements between the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (ICIP program administrator) and the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay be approved; AND THAT where necessary that an interest bearing reserve account be used to receive funds related to this program where funds are delivered prior to the actual expense of the funds; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification; AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary agreements or contracts related to this funding program.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 53/2021 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that Contract 6, 2021 - Sewer and Watermain II be awarded to Makkinga Contracting and Equipment Rentals, which submitted the lowest tender in the amount of $3,049,573.94 (inclusive of HST); it being noted that the amount shown is based on estimated quantities; final payment for this Contract will be based on measured quantities for the complete work; AND THAT the General Manager of Infrastructure and Operations report significant variations in the Contract quantities to City Council; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; AND THAT Appropriation Change No. 8 be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report R 56/2021 (Infrastructure & Operations – Engineering & Operations), we recommend that Contract 10, 2021 for Hot In-Place Asphalt Paving be awarded to Bruno’s Contracting Ltd., which submitted the lowest tender in the amount of $781,159.40 (inclusive of HST); it being noted that the amount shown is based on estimated quantities; final payment for this Contract will be based on measured quantities for the completed work; AND THAT the General Manager of Infrastructure and Operations report significant variations in the Contract quantities to City Council; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all documentation related to this matter; AND THAT any necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Mr. J. Paske, Supervisor – Parking Authority, dated April 27, 2021, we recommend the changes to the Parking By-law outlined in the memorandum be approved; AND THAT any necessary by-law be presented to City Council for ratification.

THAT a Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.