Council in Committee

THAT Report PDD-07-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment to Facilitate a Mixed-Use Development with Affordable Housing Unit, Dunnville be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2025-009 to amend the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 to rezone the subject lands from “General Industrial (MG)” to “General Commercial (GC) with site specific exemptions, be approved for the reasons outlined in Report PDD-07-2025; AND THAT the application is considered to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024, and the Haldimand County Official Plan, and has sufficient regard for matters of provincial interest under the Planning Act, 1990; AND THAT the easement agreement for use of the Dunnville Memorial Arena driveway access as part of designated fire route and daycare drop-off, attached to Report PDD-07-2025, be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the easement agreement attached to Report PDD-07-2025; AND THAT the by-law attached to Report PDD-07-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.

THAT Report FIN-05-2025 Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Board Appointees for 2024 be received.

THAT Report FIN-06-2025 Applications for Assessment and Tax Adjustments – Sections 357, 358, 359 Municipal Act as of February 2025 be received; AND THAT adjustments of taxes, in accordance with Sections 357, 358 and 359 of the Municipal Act, be approved in the amount of $12,291.38 as detailed in Attachment 1 to Report FIN-06-2025.

THAT Memorandum FDS-M02-2025 Strengthening Local Procurement Strategies in Response to U.S. Tariff Challenges be received; AND THAT staff continue to assess the impacts and risks of tariffs on procurement in Haldimand County and develop procurement strategies that minimize exposure to tariffs, should they remain, including assessing options for alternatives to U.S. sourced goods and services, where possible.

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; AND WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; AND WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; AND WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Haldimand County Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax colle

THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act , 2001, as amended, Council convene in a meeting at 10:26 a.m. closed to the public, to discuss:

THAT Report CLE-04-2025 Committee Member Attendance be received and remain confidential; AND THAT the confidential direction given to staff be confirmed.

THAT Memorandum FIN-M01-2025 BMA Municipal Study Results 2024 be received.

THAT Report EDT-01-2025 Lower Grand River Visitor Experience Strategy be received; AND THAT the Lower Grand River Visitor Experience Strategy 01-2025 be approved; AND THAT the recommendations associated with the implementation and next steps as outlined in Report EDT-01-2025 be approved.

O'Neill THAT consideration of Report FPC-01-2025 Forest Conservation By-law Minor Exception Permit Application for George Street, Dunnville be

O'Neill THAT the following items be received: Presentation from Jim Bruzzese, President, BMA Management Consulting Inc. regarding Report FIN-M01-2025; Presentation from Pat Robitaille, Economic Development Officer, KLB Consulting regarding Report EDT-01-2025; Delegation from the Hagersville Chamber of Commerce - Hagersville 150th Anniversary Committee regarding Report CDS-02-2025; and Delegations from Archie Merigold and Michael J. McLachlin regarding Report FPC-01-2025.

O'Neill THAT this meeting is now adjourned at 1:44 p.m.