Special Meeting of Council

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the October 24th, 2024 Special Meeting of Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 2:08 p.m. p.m., pursuant to Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, to deal with a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 4:15 p.m.

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has created the Ontario Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) for water infrastructure projects to protect communities and build more housing; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago recognizes the unique role that the Town of Parry Sound plays in the growth of the area and how the amenities and services provided by the Town attract new economic opportunities that contribute to the success of the area; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago recognizes the need for additional affordable and attainable housing for the area and recognizes that the Town of Parry Sound is well suited to help address those area housing needs; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is deeply committed to our mandate of environmental stewardship and sustainability of the area and Georgian Bay watershed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago will partner with The Town of Parry Sound in the submission of a Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) Intake 2 Application, requesting that the Province allocate approximately $13 million in infrastructure funding to the Town for the replacement of the Town’s Sewage Pumping Station No. 2, which will result in the remediation of brownfield lands, eliminate a sanitary sewer bypass feature that directs untreated sewage into Georgian Bay and will contribute to the construction up to 1751 additional dwelling units by 2031; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the

That By-law 2024-42 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council Held on October 24, 2024, be read and finally passed on the 24th day of October, 2024,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Special Meeting of Council held on October 24, 2024 be adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has created the Ontario Housing- Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) for water infrastructure projects to protect communities and build more housing; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago recognizes the unique role that the Town of Parry Sound plays in the growth of the area and how the amenities and services provided by the Town attract new economic opportunities that contribute to the success of the area; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago recognizes the need for additional affordable and attainable housing for the area and recognizes that the Town of Parry Sound is well suited to help address those area housing needs; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is deeply committed to our mandate of environmental stewardship and sustainability of the area and Georgian Bay watershed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago will partner with The Town of Parry Sound in the submission of a Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) Intake 2 Application, requesting that the Province allocate approximately $13 million in infrastructure funding to the Town for the replacement of the Town’s Sewage Pumping Station No. 2, which will result in the remediation of brownfield lands, eliminate a sanitary sewer bypass feature that directs untreated sewage into Georgian Bay and will contribute to the construction up to 1751 additional dwelling units by 2031; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of th