City Council

That Council appoint Councillor Victor Pietrangelo as Chair of this Special City Council Meeting.

Recommendations: That Council approve the desired 2022 net operating budget of $84,424,468. That Council approve the use of reserves of $6,519,816 as part of the 2022 operating budget. That Council approve a 2022 operating tax levy increase of 2.9% and apply a new multi-year capital tax levy of 1%, for a total tax levy increase of $2,924,236, bringing the total 2022 tax levy to $77,904,652. That Council direct Staff to bring a report to Council at a future date outlining the reserve funds that will be consolidated and utilized to fund the $6,519,816 required to fund the 2022 budget.

That Council approve 2022 funding levels for organizations as presented on attachment 1 for a total increase over 2021 funding levels of 1.70% or $138,932. That Council direct Staff to review and obtain 2022 contracts for those Fee for Service organizations listed in attachment 1, where the contract is expired.

That Council begin discussions and initial outreach to the organizations listed in recommendation two F2022-07 around a potential reduction of funding from the City of Niagara Falls over the course of the next three years starting in 2023 and have staff provide Council with a report with its findings at an appropriate time later in 2022.

that by-law 2022-17 be read a first, second and third time and passed.

That Council adjourn the meeting at 6:25 PM.