HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-19-027 - Execution of Documentation with Federal and Provincial Government
REPORT TO: Special Council
DATE OF MEETING: May 13, 2019
SUBMITTED BY: Lesley MacDonald, Director Legal Services & City Solicitor
519-741- 2200 ext. 7267
PREPARED BY: Lesley MacDonald, Director Legal Services & City Solicitor
519-741- 2200 ext. 7267
WARD (S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: May 8, 2019
REPORT NO.: COR-19-027
SUBJECT: Execution of Documentation with Federal and Provincial Government
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the CAO, Deputy CAO or Department Head be authorized to execute any
documentation with a Department, Ministry, or agency of the Federal Government of
Canada or the Province of Ontario to facilitate the business of the City of Kitchener,
provided however if such documentation requires a financial commitment in excess of
$50,000 or in excess of that which may have been authorized in the budget, then Council
approval of such expenditure is required before said documentation is executed; said
documentation to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor
BACKGROUND:
City staff deal with various departments, ministries, or agencies of both the federal and provincial
governments as part of the operation of the City for which applications, permits, agreements and
other such documentation need to be executed.
REPORT:
Delegated authority to the CAO, Deputy CAO or the Department Heads (currently known as
General Managers but in the event those titles change using a generic reference) would facilitate
execution by authorized signing representatives and in some cases, proof of such authority is
required. This resolution would clearly establish the authorized signing representatives.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation outlined in this report supports the achievement of the C
vision through the delivery of core service.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This may vary depending on the nature of the business but it could include application or permit
fees which would be paid for out of the operating budget of the division involved. If the
in excess of $50,000 or in excess of a
be sought before the documentation is executed.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM This report has been posted
Special Council meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services