Council Highlights - February 26th, 2025

The Municipality of Kincardine Council Meeting was held in Council Chambers at 1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Kincardine at 5:00 p.m.

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Highlights from the meeting include:

9-21 Business Park ASDC Background Charge Report

Council considered an update to the Development Charges By-law for the 9-21 Business Park. The By-law and the Area Specific Development Charges (ASDC) are essential to provide staff a mechanism for cost recovery from the existing servicing works completed by the Municipality to the lands. Council received the ASDC Background Study prepared by Hemson Consulting Ltd. and directed that the proposed By-law be considered at the March 26th, 2025 Council Meeting.

Tiverton Water Supply Report

The report is a summary of the Expansion of the Tiverton Water Supply System Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to date; and identifies the next steps required for moving forward with the issuance of the Notice of Environmental Study Report (ESR) to start the 30-day public review period. Council directed staff to issue the Notice of Expansion of the Tiverton Water Supply System Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Environmental Study Report (ESR) for public review beginning May 1st, 2025.

Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Consideration Report

The Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) is a tax levied on visitors who stay in commercial accommodations within a municipality. The MAT was introduced in Ontario in 2017 as a tool for municipalities to generate additional revenue for tourism-related activities and projects and the Municipality of Kincardine is an iconic tourism destination in Ontario. Council direct staff to implement the process and report back to Council each quarter with an update.

Upcoming Meetings

The next Municipality of Kincardine Council Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday March 12th, 2025.  This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre, 1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Kincardine.

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