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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Minutes - 2019-01-31 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 CITY OF KITCHENER A special meeting of City Council was held at 12:08 p.m. this date, chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present. Notice of this meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code. IN -CAMERA MEETING AUTHORIZATION Mayor B. Vrbanovic advised of an addition item for in -camera discussion this date regarding a labour relations matter regarding the Community Services Department. He further advised a motion to waive notice was required to be approved by 2/3 of the Council members present. Moved by Councillor B. loannidis Seconded by Councillor M. Johnston "That in accordance with Section 25.4.4(f) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Procedure) the notice requirements be waived to add a labour relations matter regarding the Community Services Department being considered at the in -camera meeting being held this date." Carried with the required 2/3 of the Council members present. Moved by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Seconded by Councillor S. Marsh "That an in -camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to consider one land acquisition/disposition matters and two matters subject to Solicitor -Client privilege, one of which is also a litigation/potential litigation matter." Carried. The meeting then recessed at 12:09 p.m. and reconvened at 3:22 p.m. chaired by Mayor B. Vrbanovic with all members present. Councillor P. Singh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the capital projects outlined within Development Services, as referenced: Engineering Capital Projects — Full Reconstruction 'Stirling/Mausser'; 'Fourth Ave — Kingsway to Connaught; 'Second Ave — Kingsway to Connaught'; 'Franklin St — Kingsway to Wilson'; and, 'Connaught St — Third to Fourth', as members of his family own property in the vicinity of subject projects. Accordingly, he did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding those matters. 2019 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Moved by Councillor S. Davey Seconded by Councillor P. Singh "That the report of the special Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting regarding the 2019 Operating and Capital Budgets be adopted." The following items were voted on separately on recorded vote. Capital Budget — Development Services Projects — Carried on a recorded vote. In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. loannidis, C. Michaud, D. Schnider, D. Chapman, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, S. Davey, and M. Johnston. Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -23- CITY OF KITCHENER FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE — 2019 Operating Budget 1. That the general levy of $124,258,929 which results in approximately a 2.25% tax increase, excluding tax policy changes, be approved and assessment growth be budgeted at 2.53%. 2. That the following budgets for municipal enterprises be approved: $ 213,030,016 $ 213,697,880 $ (667,864) 3. That, effective March 1, 2019, the water rate be increased 4.5% to $2.4339 per cubic metre and the sanitary sewer rate be increased 8.0% to $3.0538 per cubic metre; and, That the minimum charge for water and sanitary sewer be calculated as 1/10 m3 per day; and further, The flat rate sewer charge for properties not connected to the municipal water system be based on average annual residential consumption of 204 m3 at the current approved sanitary sewer rate ($3.0538 per cubic metre), billed monthly. Revenue Expense Net Revenue (Expense) • Building Enterprise $ 6,075,017 $ 5,348,483 $ 726,534 • Golf Enterprise 2,895,157 2,891,039 4,118 • Parking Enterprise 5,821,759 5,953,757 (131,998) • Gasworks Utility 76,649,587 78,675,907 (2,026,320) • Water Utility 45,330,763 45,248,088 82,675 • Sanitary Utility 56,415,765 56,172,056 243,709 • Storm Water Utility 19,841,968 19,408,550 433,418 $ 213,030,016 $ 213,697,880 $ (667,864) 3. That, effective March 1, 2019, the water rate be increased 4.5% to $2.4339 per cubic metre and the sanitary sewer rate be increased 8.0% to $3.0538 per cubic metre; and, That the minimum charge for water and sanitary sewer be calculated as 1/10 m3 per day; and further, The flat rate sewer charge for properties not connected to the municipal water system be based on average annual residential consumption of 204 m3 at the current approved sanitary sewer rate ($3.0538 per cubic metre), billed monthly. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -24- CITY OF KITCHENER That, effective March 1, 2019, the storm water utility monthly rates be increased 7.2% to the following amounts: 2019 Monthly Charge Residential Single Detached Small $8.82 Residential Single Detached Medium $14.72 Residential Single Detached Large $19.35 Residential Townhouse/Semi- Detached $10.51 Residential Condominium $5.86 from $11.78 to$29.46 Multi -Residential (2-5 units) Multi -Residential (>5 units) $2.95 per unit er month Non -Residential Smallest $28.16 Non -Residential Small $75.30 Non -Residential Medium -Low $197.30 Non -Residential Medium -High $575.95 Non -Residential Large $1,395.90 Non -Residential Largest $2,996.70 JANUARY 31, 2019 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES -25- CITY OF KITCHENER 5. That the following net revenues/(expenditures) be approved for reserve funds: CAPITAL: Net Change Building Enterprise Capital ($000's) CORPORATE: (396) Arbitration $ 13 Insurance 351 Mediation 1 Sick Leave (840) WSIB (442) Learning & Development (48) DEVELOPM ENT: (2,320) Development Charges (1,276) PROGRAM SPECIFIC: (13) Activa Group Sportsplex 1 Economic Development (4,371) Election 100 Oktoberfest - Public Art (6) Community Loan - Neighbourhood Development (198) STABILIZATION: 205 Building Enterprise Stabilization 881 Gas Utility (Delivery) Stabilization 105 Gas Utility (Supply) Stabilization (1,964) Gas Utility (Transportation) Stabilization Gas Utility (Cap & Trade) Stablization - Golf Enterprise Stabilization (16) Parking Enterprise Stabilization (98) Sanitary Sewer Utility Stabilization 332 Storm Water Utility Stabilization 428 Water Utility Stabilization 152 Tax Stabilization 82 Winter Control 6 CAPITAL: Building Enterprise Capital 2 Gas Utility Capital (396) Gas Cap & Trade Capital - Golf Enterprise Capital 30 Parking Enterprise Capital (4) Sanitary Sewer Utility Capital - Storm Water Utility Capital 1 Water Utility Capital 37 Tax Capital (2,320) DC Recovery (3,300) Auditorium Ticket Sales (13) Technology Infrastructure 119 Equipment (1,511) Federal Gas Tax (1,356) Gas Utility Investment (169) Hydro Investment (1,020) Business Parks 4,414 Land Inventory 896 Recreational Land 205 Total Reserves: $ (11,192) SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -26- CITY OF KITCHENER That the following local board operating budget appropriations be approved: a. Kitchener Public Library Board b. Centre in the Square $11,039,863 $1,853,473 And that approval be granted for additional transitional funding of $146,527 for the CITS to be disbursed from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund at the request of the CITS Board, with Council being notified of the request by email; and further That any year-end operating surplus in 2018 and 2019 be retained by CITS and be restricted to help fund its capital projects, but any deficit be split 50/50 between CITS and the City. That Tier 1 Grants be approved for $1,423,311 as detailed in Appendix A That the following Economic Development Grants be approved: Kitchener -Waterloo Art Gallery $322,071 Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation $320,000 THEMUSEUM $269,207 Kitchener -Waterloo Symphony $248,286 Waterloo Region Small Business Centre $105,918 Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation $90,000 Communitech Technology Association $30,000 Physician & Specialist Recruitment $20,000 Business and Education Partnership $6,086 Junior Achievement $5,967 $1,417,535 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -27- CITY OF KITCHENER 9. That the following items be financed from the Economic Development Reserve A) ITEMS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED THROUGH STAFF REPORTS Landing Pad Grants (CAO -14-011) $ 421,147 Creative Hub Net Operating Costs (DSD -18-019) $ 268,204 MIK - Music, Film and Interactive Media Industry Office (CAO -17-028) $ 130,000 $ 819,351 B) ITEMS APPROVED THROUGH THE BUDGET RESOLUTION MIK - Communitech Grant $ 300,000 MIK - 44 Gaukel $ 83,935 MIK - Two Way GO/High Speed Rail $ 50,000 Artist in Residence $ 5,000 Parking Subsidy due to ION Construction $ 10,000 Parking Subsidy 5 to 6pm in Downtown $ 35,000 Incident Prevention $ 75,000 MIK - Kitchener Economic Development Strategy renewal costs $ 40,000 MIK - DC Exemption Centre Block $ 310,000 MIK - Community Program Support $ 25,000 MIK - 44 Gaukel - Arts Build Ontario $ 10,000 MIK - Placemaking Initiatives $ 10,000 $ 953,935 C) ANTICIPATED ALLOCATIONS SUBJECT TO FUTURE STAFF REPORTS Strategic Land Acquisition $ 2,000,000 MIK - Incubator Capacity $ 500,000 Innovation District Parking - Short to Medium Term $ 450,000 MIK - Digital Kitchener $ 125,000 $ 3,075,000 D) ITEMS TO BE APPROVED BASED ON PURCHASING BY-LAW MIK - Communications, Events and Studies $ 100,000 Grand Total $ 4,948,286 JANUARY 31, 2019 10. 11 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES -28- CITY OF KITCHENER That the following Full Time Equivalent (FTE) additions be approved in core complement: IP Reference Description FTE Approved Start Date Op 05 Forestry Operations Technologist 1 June 1, 2019 Op 06 Knowledge Management Associate 1 June 1, 2019 Op 07 Traffic Project Coordinator 1 January 1, 2019 Op 07 ActiveNet Administrator 1 June 1, 2019 Op 07 Inclusion Support Working 1 January 1, 2019 Op 07 Fire System Specialist 1 January 1, 2019 Op 08 Utilities Planning and Design Technologist 2 January 1, 2019 Op 08 Utilities Engineer 1 January 1, 2019 Op 08 Draftsperson/Recordsperson 1 January 1 2019 Op 09 Sanitary Operations Technologist 1 January 1, 2019 Op 09 Construction & Maintenance Operators 3 January 1, 2019 That the mileage rate per kilometre remain at $0.50 for the first 5,000 kilometres and $0.45 for each additional kilometre and that the per diem rates be aligned with other municipalities at $70/day ($15 for breakfast, $20 for lunch, $35 for dinner). 2019 Capital Budget and 10 Year Capital Budget & Forecast 12. 13. 14. That the Capital Budget & Forecast (2019-2028) be approved, with expenditures for all years totalling $1,184,003,000. That capital out of current funding be included in the Capital Budget & Forecast for the year 2019 totalling $17,224,000 for Tax Supported Operations and $52,973,000 for City Enterprises. That debenture financing of up to $8,500,000 be approved for City Hall Outdoor Spaces project for a term not to exceed 10 years to be issued over the course of the project and further, That a total of $3,512,000 of debenture financing be approved for 2019 as follows, for a term not to exceed 10 years: Iron Horse Trail $ 950,000 Roof - General Provision 712,000 Fire Fleet 500,000 City Hall Outdoor Spaces 400,000 Resurfacing City Streets 350,000 Major Sidewalk Repair 300,000 Playground General Provision 300,000 Total $ 3,512,000 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -29- CITY OF KITCHENER 15. That the following Equipment Additions and Replacements be financed from the Equipment Reserve Fund: 2019 Approved Equipment Additions Number Description Estimated cost Department required 1 Fertilizer Spreader $10,000 INS - Cemeteries 1 Utility Vehicle $15,000 INS - Parks 1 16' Grass Cutting Tractor $90,000 INS - Parks 1 Standard Landscape Crew cab with Dump $56,000 INS - Parks 1 Rubber Tire Excavator $340,000 INS - Roads Traffic 1 Vactor Truck $400,000 INS - Roads Traffic 1 Full-size Van $49,000 INS - Utilities 1 Full-size Van $49,000 INS - Utilities 1 Full-size Van $49,000 INS - Utilities Total $1,058,000 2019 Approved Equipment Replacements Unit Description Estimated cost Department 7002 JLG Commander CM2033 Scissor Lift $24,000 CSD - Auditorium 4530 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup 44 $60,000 CSD - Fire 4448 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid SUV $55,000 CSD - Fire 4015 2010 John Deere TC1200A Sand Rake $27,000 CSD - Sport- Golf 276 2005 Chevrolet CK25903 Pickup 44 $50,000 CSD - Sport- Golf 769 2010 Lastec 721XR Rotary Gang Mower $27,000 CSD - Sport- Golf 737 2007 Brister CW11 Utility Vehicle $15,000 CSD - Sport- Golf 770 2010 Lastec 721XR Rotary Gang Mower $27,000 CSD - Sport- Golf 774 2010 Toro 5410 Fairway Lawn Mower $48,000 CSD - Sport- Golf 4005 2007 John Deere TC1200A Sand Rake $27,000 CSD - Sport- Golf 773 2010 Toro 5410 Fairway Lawn Mower $48,000 CSD - Sport- Golf 4004 2007 John Deere TC1200A Sand Rake $27,000 CSD - Sport- Golf 635 2011 Nilfisk Advance CS7000 48LP Sweeper $65,000 INS - Facilities Mgmt. 239742 2003 JLG CM2033 Scissor Lift $28,000 INS - Facilities Mgmt. 2 Shop Equipment $19,000 INS - Fleet 3 Going Green (propane conversions, electric $70,000 INS - Fleet vehicles, electric charging, etc.) 1 Small Equipment Replacement i.e. Concrete $160,000 INS - Fleet Saws, Line Trimmers, Card Swipes, Radios, etc. 462 2009 GMC 350OHD Crewcab Dump $56,000 INS - Parks 503 2005 GMC 3500 Pickup 44 Dump $55,000 INS - Parks 483 2009 Ford F350 Crewcab $56,000 INS - Parks 481 2009 Ford F350 Crewcab $56,000 INS - Parks 478 2010 Ford F350 Crewcab $56,000 INS - Parks 474 2009 Ford F350 Crewcab $56,000 INS - Parks 463 2009 GMC 3500 Crewcab Dump $56,000 INS - Parks 281 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Crewcab Utility Dump $60,000 INS - Parks 238 2008 Dodge Dakota Pickup Compact Ext. Cab $30,000 INS - Parks 234 2008 Dodge Dakota Pickup Compact Ext. Cab $30,000 INS - Parks 506 2006 GMC C7500 Dump Truck Single $120,000 INS - Parks 696 2009 MacLean Eng. MV Municipal Tractor $157,000 INS - Parks 465 2009 GMC 350OHD Crewcab Dump $56,000 INS - Parks 613 2006 Trackless MT5T Municipal Tractor $157,000 INS - Parks 614 2006 Trackless MT5T Municipal Tractor $157,000 INS - Parks 695 2009 MacLean Eng. MV Municipal Tractor $157,000 INS - Parks 753 2009 Kubota F3680 Rotary Mower $28,000 INS - Parks 754 2008 Kubota F3680 Rotary Mower $28,000 INS - Parks 6079 2009 Kubota F3080 Line Painter Ride -On $120,000 INS - Parks 202708 2000 Dairon RD150 Soil Renovator $40,000 INS - Parks 996415 1999 GMC TF8042 Water Truck Single $60,000 INS - Parks 530 2009 Sterling Acterra Aerial Truck $180,000 INS - Parks 694 2009 MacLean Eng. MV Municipal Tractor $157,000 INS - Parks 228 2009 Ford F150 Pickup $30,000 INS - Roads Traffic 288 2011 Chevrolet 2500 Pickup Ext. Cab 44 $55,000 INS - Roads Traffic SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -30- CITY OF KITCHENER 480 2009 Ford F350 Crewcab $60,000 INS - Roads Traffic 464 2009 GMC 3500HD Crewcab Dump $58,000 INS - Roads Traffic 472 2009 Ford F550 Super Duty Crewcab $105,000 INS - Roads Traffic 336 2006 Ford E250 Cargo Van $48,000 INS - Utilities 347 2008 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo Van Ext. $49,000 INS - Utilities 470 2009 Ford F550 Super Duty Crewcab $86,000 INS - Utilities 638 2007 John Deere 410J Backhoe $195,000 INS - Utilities 639 2007 John Deere 710G Backhoe $240,000 INS - Utilities 362 2009 Ford E350RV Cube Van $90,000 INS - Utilities 218 2007 Ford Ranger Pickup Compact $32,000 INS - Utilities Total $3.753.000 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -31- CITY OF KITCHENER 16. That the following projects be specifically identified from general provision capital accounts Stormwater $ 225,000 Parks & Cemeteries $ SWM Infrastructure Implementation Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ Playground General Provision SWMF 61 Outlet, SWMF 16&7 $ 452,000 Kiwanis Park $ 165,000 SWMF 61 Retrofit $ 400,000 Safety Surfacing Upgrades $ 159,000 Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ 852,000 Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ 324,000 Roof General Provision Watercourse Improvement Program Victoria Park Pavilion $ District Park Rockway Community Centre Shoemaker Creek -Construction $1,375,000 Breithaupt Park Lighting $ 550,000 Montgomery Creek- Design $ 450,000 Other $ 46,000 Other $ 450,000 Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ 596,000 Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ 2,275,000 Central Area Park Rehab Uniroyal Goodrich $ 150,000 KOF Maintenance Other $ 20,000 Hydronic System $ 225,000 Other $ 187,000 Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ 412,000 Aud Dehumidification - Kinsman/Kiwanis $ 120,000 Other $ 72,000 Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ 192,000 Roof General Provision Victoria Park Pavilion $ 443,000 Rockway Community Centre $ 210,000 Other $ 59,000 Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ 712,000 Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ 170,000 Pedestrian Bridges Iron Horse Trail Trestle Bridge $ 425,000 Other $ 44,000 Total (matches to 2019 budget) $ 469,000 JANUARY 31, 2019 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES -32- CITY OF KITCHENER 17. That the following projects included in the Capital Forecast for 2019 be financed from the Development Charges Reserve Fund: $ (000's) NON ENGINEERING PROJECTS Huron Brigadoon Community Centre 1,305 Community Centre South End 658 Equipment Acquisitions/Upgrades 464 Community Trails 454 Neighbourhood Park Development 361 Mill Courtland CC Addition 338 District Park Development 233 Planning Studies 117 Fire Technology from Master Plan 110 DC Study 95 Development Process Review 90 Technology Upgrade 22 Neighbourhood Park Rehab 17 Victoria Park Redevelopment 12 Heritage Impact Assessments 10 Huron Natural Area Redevelopment 2 McLennan Park Development 1 Total 4,289 ALl CC] ILlIAANILl Eel azlem*"&I City Share of Subdivisions 861 Intensification Allowance 184 Engineering Studies 183 Monitor & Update Upper Blair 122 DC Study 110 Miscellaneous Creek Rehab 110 Masterplan/Feasibility Studies 74 SCADA 32 Total 1,676 Grand Total 5,965 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -33- CITY OF KITCHENER 18. That the following 2019 recoveries for specific oversized works be financed from the Development Charges Reserve Fund: $ (000's) Library Recovery 917 Kitchener Operations Facility Recovery 507 Equipment Acquisitions Recovery 99 Charles & Benton Garage Recovery 222 Civic District Garage Recovery 405 Total 2,150 Administrative 19. That pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09, Council approves the exclusion of amortization expense and post -employment benefit expense for the purposes of the 2019 budget. 20. That the City of Kitchener 2019 Business Plan Project List outlined in Appendix 'B' to Chief Administrator's Office report CAO -19-001 be approved, as amended, with the understanding that future amendments to the business plan would be permissible. SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -34- CITY OF KITCHENER APPENDIX A 2019 Tier 1 Grants Minor Sport Group Organizations 2019 Grant Recommendation Asahi Judo Club $6,634 Conestoga Sailing School $1,582 Excelsior Fencing Club $3,780 Kitchener Minor Baseball Association $28,421 Kitchener Minor Girls Softball Association $8,230 Kitchener Soccer Club $19,507 K -W Bos Minor Softball Association $9,408 K -W District Special Olympics $2,786 K -W Diving Club $3,846 K -W Gymnastics Club $31,359 K -W Inline Hockey $3,261 K -W Minor Lacrosse Association $14,473 K -W Olympic Hockey $1,579 K -W Rowing Club $4,253 K -W Sertoma Speed Skating $3,529 K -W Synchronized Swimming $11,912 K -W Track & Field Association $6,409 K -W Waterpolo Club $6,034 K -W Youth Basketball Association $5,651 Waterloo Region Nordic Sports Club $2,165 Region of Waterloo Swim Club $14,101 Track 3 Ski School $3,792 Tsuruoka Kai Karate $5,697 Twin Cities Minor Tackle Football* $3,489 Waterloo Regional Boxing Academy $3,016 Minor Sport Provision $12,663 2019 Tier 1 Grants - Minor Sport Groups Total $217,577 Community Groups/Organizations 2019 Grant Recommendation 80 KW Spitfire Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron $1,567 African Women's Alliance (Afro Festival) $4,040 Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Canada (World Religions Conference) $204 Arts Awards Waterloo Region $13,000 Association des Francophones de Kitchener -Waterloo (Franco -Fete) $2,084 Bring on the Sunshine $4,254 ($2,525 cash, $1,729 in kind Button Factory Arts $2,110 CAFKA-Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener & Area $35,872 Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program $7,609 Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener -Waterloo $7,119 Community Support Connections $12,254 DaCapo Chamber Choir $6,330 Downtown East Project, Highland Stirling Community Group $15,000 Flush Ink Productions $3,953 ($3,121 cash, $832 in kind) Grand Philharmonic Choir $11,700 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -35- CITY OF KITCHENER Community Groups/Organizations (continued) 2019 Grant Recommendation Homer Watson House and Gallery $229,048 House of Friendship, Chandler -Mowat Community Program $53,354 House of Friendship, Kingsdale Community Program $52,961 India Canada Association of Waterloo Region (Meta Festival) $6,206 ($3,206 cash, $3,000 in kind Inter Arts Matrix $7,240 Kitchener Blues Community Inc. $67,253 Kitchener Chess Festival $7,188 Kitchener Horticultural Society $240,720 Kitchener Musical Society Band $20,873 Kitchener's Festival of Neighbourhoods $22,669 Kitchener -Waterloo Chamber Orchestra $1,689 Kitchener -Waterloo Chess Club $11,960 (in kind) KW Children's Drama Workshop (actOUT) $2,034 Kitchener -Waterloo Community Orchestra Inc. $1,953 Kitchener -Waterloo Drum Corps Association $31,359 Kitchener -Waterloo Little Theatre $1,530 Kitchener -Waterloo Multicultural Centre (Multicultural Festival) $42,896 ($5,000 cash, $37,896 in kind Kitchener -Waterloo Oktoberfest Inc. $29,083 Kitchener -Waterloo Weavers' and Spinners' Guild $1,447 Kitchener -Waterloo Woodworking & Craft Club $55,403 Kiwanis Club of Kitchener -Waterloo (Kiwanis Festival) $5,803 ($5,000 cash, $803 in kind KW Poetry Slam $3,103 ($2,595 cash, $508 in kind LINK Picnic Festival $7,913 ($2,690 cash, $5,223 in kind Lost & Found Theatre $7,200 Neruda Arts $19,107 ($14,107 cash, $5,000 in kind New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale $374 (in kind) Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound $12,462 Our Place (Family Resource and Early Years Centre) $6,460 Our World Festival of Music $5,803 Pat The Dog Theatre Creation $8,316 Ray of Hope - Youth Addiction Services $5,000 (in kind) Schneider Male Chorus $3,134 Social Development Centre Waterloo Region $11,187 Steckle Heritage Farm $2,395 Strong Start Charitable Organization $2,069 Tamil Cultural Association of Waterloo Region $1,630 MT Space $24,354 The Renaissance Singers $1,500 Wellington Wind Symphony $2,400 The Working Centre $21,889 tri -Pride Community Association Inc. $4,420 ($1,230 cash, $3,190 in kind Volunteer Action Centre of Waterloo Region $24,500 ($19,500 cash, $5,000 in kind SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2019 -36- CITY OF KITCHENER Community Groups/Organizations (continued) 2019 Grant Recommendation Waterloo Chamber Players $1,796 ($846 cash, $950 in kind Waterloo Regional REACT $1,457 WMB Church $7,500 2019 Tier 1 Grants — Community Groups/Organizations Total $1,205,734 2019 Tier 1 Grants — Grant Total $1,423,311