Consultant says City must spend more to make escarpment safe for road accesses.
Deeply Divided Farmers’ Market Board Votes to Enforce Market Hours
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Vendors will be expected to remain open until 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays. Board authorizes Market Manager to enforce hours.
Farmers’ Market Reports $107,510 Deficit in 2016, Beyond $151,419 City Budget Allocation
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The financial statements show the Farmers' Market ran a $107,510 deficit in 2016. Lower than expected revenues account for ~$80,000 of this deficit. Heavy than expected employee and contractual costs add up for the reminder of the deficit. The Market received $151,419 from the municipal levy in the 2016 budget.
Council Committee approves $520K annual for Native Women’s Centre Shelter, $200K one-time for Notre Dame House
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CHIP funding grants to address female and youth homelessness.
YWCA Asked for $300,000 for Transitional Housing, Council Cmte Approves $24,500
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Denise Christopherson, YWCA Chief Executive Officer, said today's funding was a "good first step" and that work continues with the City to find more funding sources.
Councillor Rings Pass Another Rung, AFA Votes 4-2 in Favour of Rings
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In a tight budget year, on a hot day that saw families without use of public splash pads due to that tight budget, City Councillors voted to protect another one of their perks.
“Affordable Housing” Pitch Proposes Rents 20% Above CMHC Market Rates
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Councillor Farr praises plan, says it will help the affordability crisis in Hamilton. Councillors vote for report on developers request for City incentives.
Council Votes to Restructure Municipal Telecom to Compete Against Private Biz in Other Cities
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Council's move to compete with private businesses in other municipalities would trigger a $300-million tax liability if HUC is not split.
Council Moving Legal and Risk Offices to Renovated Old Court House
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Staff state moving from leased space to City-owned space will incur a debt-financed capital renovation cost, but will be paidback from savings of approximately $446,000 per year starting in year three of the move.
Council Gives RHLI Time to Deploy Auchmar Plan
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Council nudges RHLI towards partnerships with other interest parties, gives wide berth to Regimental Senate to find sustainable business plan.
Council Votes to Phase Out Commercial/Industrial Vacant Property Rebate
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Council was divided on a motion by Matthew Green to put the savings from the program into the affordable housing budget.