Regular Meeting of Council

That the following Minutes of the Council of the City of Kenora be adopted as circulated:- June 24, 2025 - Regular Council July 8, 2025 - Special Council

That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated July 15, 2025 be hereby adopted as recommended.

That Council hereby approves the City of Kenora’s 2023 audited financial statements as presented by MNP.

That Council hereby accepts the premiums for the Corporation’s insurance portfolio for 2025/2026 as: Intact Public Entities (IPE) – Comprehensive Municipal Program - $879,428.00 VFIS – Paid-per-call Firefighter Income Supplement - $6,298.00 CFC – Cyber Liability Insurance - $46,575.00, plus all applicable taxes; and further That Council hereby directs Administration to finalize the 2025 Municipal Insurance Programs for the Policy Term July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026.

That Council hereby approves a total budget amendment of $212,000 of which $166,000 is to be allocated to the Central Community Club green space project and $46,000 be allocated to support completion of the construction of the new outdoor rink and clubhouse to be taken from various parks reserves; and further That in accordance with Notice By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend its 2025 capital budget at its July 15, 2025 meeting for this purpose; and further That Council gives three readings to a By-law to amend the 2025 capital budget for this purpose.

That Council hereby receives the City of Kenora Water and Wastewater Rate Study completed by Watson and Associates; and further That in accordance with O.Reg 453/07 Financial Plans, Council hereby approves the City of Kenora Long Range Financial Plan effective 2025 to 2034 as presented. For (4) A. Poirier, L. Koch, K. Van Belleghem, and G. Chaze Against (2) B. Manson, and L. Moncrief Absent (1) R. Bernie

That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Site Plan Control By-Law to consolidate previously adopted changes to security calculations and incorporate additional administrative and policy refinements that align with Council’s overall direction; and further That bylaw number 47-2025 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.

That three readings be given to a bylaw to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kenora and Lake of the Woods Marina and Service Centre Inc. to lease a portion of 80 Government Road, Kenora, Ontario for the terms and conditions within the Agreement, and for the purpose as outlined within the formal submission as part of a public request for proposal; and further That the Mayor & Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement.

That By-law numbers 101-2025 to 113-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.

That pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorization for Council to move into a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss items pertaining to the following:- - Receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary (1 matter) - Disposition of Land (1 matter - sale of municipal land)

That Council returns from closed session with the following reports: Discussed a settlement agreement Received legal advice That this meeting be hereby adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

That Council hereby approves a settlement agreement with 5901058 Manitoba Ltd. as presented and hereby authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all necessary documents to give effect to the agreement.