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Financial Services Department www.kitchener.
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: April 7, 2025
SUBMITTED BY: Jonathan Lautenbach, CFO and City Treasurer (519) 783-8890
PREPARED BY: Mark Gallas, Interim Supervisor of Accounting, (519) 783-8067
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Ward(s)
DATE OF REPORT: April 2, 2025
REPORT NO.: FIN -2025-085
SUBJECT: 2024 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses
RECOMMENDATION:
For Information
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to provide an annual itemized Statement of Remuneration
and Expenses for each member of Council as required by the Municipal Act.
BACKGROUND:
Section 284(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that the Treasurer of a Municipality shall, in
each year on or before March 31, provide to the Council of the Municipality an itemized
statement on remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year to:
(a) each member of council in respect of his or her services as a member of the council or
any other body, including a local board, to which the member has been appointed by
council or on which the member holds office by virtue of being a member of council;
(b) each member of council in respect of his or her services as an officer or employee of
the municipality or other body described in clause (a); and
(c) each person, other than a member of council, appointed by the municipality to serve as
a member of any body, including a local board, in respect of his or her services as a
member of the body.
REPORT:
The detailed Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for the year 2024 is attached to this
report. The by-law under which the remuneration or expenses were authorized to be paid is
2023-187.
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM - The 2024 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses report has been posted to the
City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting and will be posted
on the City of Kitchener's Internet site.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• Municipal Act, 2001
• By -Law No. 2023-187
APPROVED BY: Jonathan Lautenbach, CFO and City Treasurer, Financial Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — 2024 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses
Attachment B — 2022-2026 Council Expenditure Tracking
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The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Statement of Remuneration and Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Index Title
Page
Summary Summary Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses 2
Schedule 1 Statement of Remuneration 3
Schedule 2 Conferences, Training and Learning 4
Schedule 3 Meeting Expenses 6
Schedule 4 Home Office and Technology Expenses 8
Schedule 5 Members of Council - Directors of Enova Power Corp. 9
and Enova Energy Corp.
Schedule 6 Honorariums of Council Appointees
Committee of Adjustment
Committee of Property Standards
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Schedule 1
The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Statement of Remuneration
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Note:
Employment benefits consist of costs such as Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employer Health Tax (EHT),
Group Life Insurance benefits, Health and Dental benefits, OMERS and RRSP contributions.
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Taxable
Employment
Members of Council
Remuneration
Benefits
Total
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
$ 113,067
$ 21,581
$ 134,648
Councillor Scott Davey
58,170
13,164
71,334
Councillor Dave Schnider
58,170
14,701
72,871
Councillor Jason Deneault
58,170
14,501
72,671
Councillor Christine Michaud
58,170
11,583
69,753
Councillor AyoOwodunni
58,170
14,604
72,774
Councillor Paul Singh
58,170
12,908
71,078
Councillor Bil loannidis
58,170
9,354
67,524
Councillor Margaret Johnston
58,170
11,847
70,017
Councillor Debbie Chapman
58,170
15,398
73,568
Councillor Stephanie Stretch
53,756
13,479
67,235
Total Remuneration
$ 690,353
$ 153,120
$ 843,473
Note:
Employment benefits consist of costs such as Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employer Health Tax (EHT),
Group Life Insurance benefits, Health and Dental benefits, OMERS and RRSP contributions.
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Schedule 2
The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Conferences, Training and Learning
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show $ 1,520
Calgary, AB, June 6-9, 2024
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Annual Conference 1,680
Ottawa, ON, August 18-21, 2024
Councillor Ayo Owodunni
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show 4,325
Calgary, AB, June 6-9, 2024
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Annual Conference 2,709
Ottawa, ON, August 18-21, 2024
$ 7,034
Councillor Paul Singh
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show 3,219
Calgary, AB, June 6-9, 2024
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$
3,200
Councillor Scott Davey
ALL IN Al Conference
2,178
Montreal, QC, September 11-12, 2024
$
2,178
Councillor Jason Deneault
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Annual Conference
2,659
Ottawa, ON, August 18-21, 2024
$
2,659
Councillor Christine Michaud
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show
4,359
Calgary, AB, June 6-9, 2024
$
4,359
Councillor Ayo Owodunni
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show 4,325
Calgary, AB, June 6-9, 2024
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Annual Conference 2,709
Ottawa, ON, August 18-21, 2024
$ 7,034
Councillor Paul Singh
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show 3,219
Calgary, AB, June 6-9, 2024
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Schedule 2
The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Conferences, Training and Learning
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Councillor Margaret Johnston
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show 3,387
Calgary, AB, June 6-9, 2024
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Annual Conference 2,637
Ottawa, ON, August 18-21, 2024
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Councillor Stephanie Stretch
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show 3,596
Calgary, AB, June 6-9, 2024
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Annual Conference 2,223
Ottawa, ON, August 18-21, 2024
$ 5,819
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Total Conferences, Training and Learning $ 34,492
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The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Meeting Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Boards, Caucuses & Executive Meetings
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Big City Mayors Caucus Meeting $ 755
Ottawa, ON, February 26, 2024
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference - BCMC Meetings 1,521
Calgary, AB, June 6-9, 2024
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Annual Conference - OBCM Meetings 1,680
Ottawa, ON, August 18-21, 2024
Ontario Big City Mayors Fall Meeting 183
Markham, ON, October 17-18, 2024
$ 4,139
Councillor Scott Davey
Ontario Big City Mayors Meeting 158
Burlington, ON, April 19, 2024
$ 158
Advocacy, Meetings & Speaking Engagements
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
THEMUSEUM, The Museum Board Retreat $ 418
Niagara Falls, ON, April 11-13, 2024
July 4th Event 422
Ottawa, ON, July 4-5, 2024
Canadian Apartment Investment Conference, Canadian Housing and Policy Meeting 379
Toronto, ON, September 11, 2024
Ottawa Meetings 1,748
Ottawa, ON, October 29-30, 2024
The National League of Cities, Big Idea For Cities Meeting 1,825
Tampa, FL, November 11-12, 2024
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Schedule 3
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The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Meeting Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic (continued)
Waterloo Region Advocacy Meeting
Toronto, ON, November 18-19, 2024
350
$ 5,142
Total Meeting Expenses $ 9,439
Schedule 3
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Schedule 4
The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Home Office and Technology Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Members of Council
Total
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic $
2,646
Councillor Scott Davey
2,255
Councillor Dave Schnider
2,073
CouncillorJason Deneault
2,280
Councillor Christine Michaud
2,777
Councillor Ayo Owodunni
2,822
Councillor Paul Singh
2,944
Councillor Bil loannidis
4,527
Councillor Margaret Johnston
1,658
Councillor Debbie Chapman
1,617
Councillor Stephanie Stretch
2,174
Total Home Office and Technology Expenses $
27,773
Note:
Home office and technology expenses may include purchases of furniture, laptops,
smart phones, printers, computer and office supplies, monthly cell phone charges,
home phone, home internet etc.
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Schedule 5
The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Members of Council - Directors of Enova Power Corp.
and Enova Energy Corp.
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Members of Council
Directors of Enova Power Corp
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
Directors of Enova Energy Corp.
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
Councillor Dave Schnider
Councillor Bil loannidis
Councillor Margaret Johnston
Councillor Christine Michaud
Councillor Paul Singh
Councillor Scott Davey
Meeting
Remuneration Expenses
Tota I
$ 5,077 $ 2,538 $ 7,615
$ 5,077 $ 2,538 $ 7,615
$ 5,077
$ 2,538
$ 7,615
6,833
2,325
9,158
6,833
1,860
8,693
6,833
1,395
8,228
4,175
2,245
6,420
4,175
1,820
5,995
4,175
1,355
5,530
$ 38,101
$ 13,538
$ 51,639
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Schedule 6
The Corporation of the City of Kitchener
Honorariums of Council Appointees
For the year ended December 31, 2024
Council Appointees Honorariums
Committee of Adjustment
Douglas Pateman
$ 1,750
Scott Hannah
1,700
Brian Santos
1,650
Robert McColl
1,650
Marco Gambetti
1,650
$ 8,400
Committee of Property Standards
Michael Pulley $ 1,000
Sharlene Mohlman 900
Cyrus Medina 800
Sean McKelvie 300
$ 3,000
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Council's Home Office & Technology Financial Summary (2022-2026)
Annual Summary as of December 31, 2024
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
199.56
2,181.07
1,626.42
4,007.05
Home phone
112.94
945.76
963.95
2,022.65
Internet
164.84
1,343.16
1,221.00
-
Computer & office supplies
1
309.95
55.89
365.84
Office furniture
708.25
-
Cell phone
1,595.08
-
Printer
-
Monitor
-
Laptop
-
iPad
-
Costs to date
312.50
3,436.78
2,646.26
- - 6,395.54
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
31.18
530.38
930.67
1,492.23
Home phone
71.40
71.40
142.80
Internet
164.84
1,343.16
1,221.00
2,729.00
Computer & office supplies
31.55
31.55
Office furniture
708.25
708.25
Cell phone
1,595.08
1,595.08
Printer
-
Monitor
-
Laptop
-
iPad
-
Costs to date
196.02
4,248.27
2,254.62
- - 6,698.91
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Council's Home Office & Technology Financial Summary (2022-2026)
Annual Summary as of December 31, 2024
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
96.44
608.74
661.82
1,367.00
Home phone
-
Internet
71.59
648.36
648.36
1,368.31
Computer & office supplies
25.39 1
31.55
31.55
Office furniture
-
Cell phone
727.07
695.74
1,422.81
Printer
407.03
407.03
Monitor
-
Laptop
1,862.74
2,875.43
2,875.43
iPad
-
Cellphone/iPad/Laptop Accessories
35.61
35.61
Costs to date
1,302.13
4,132.53
2,073.08
- - 7,507.74
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
52.66
575.46
753.40
1,381.52
Home phone
-
Internet
128.20
1,199.62
1,465.20
2,793.02
Computer & office supplies
25.39 1
60.93
86.32
Office furniture
-
Cell phone
611.02
611.02
Printer
-
Monitor
-
Laptop
1,862.74
1,862.74
iPad
-
Costs to date
2,680.01
1,775.08
2,279.53
- - 6,734.62
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Council's Home Office & Technology Financial Summary (2022-2026)
Annual Summary as of December 31, 2024
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
29.08
233.46
283.75
546.29
Home phone
-
Internet
152.61
1,282.08
1,318.68
2,753.37
Computer & office supplies
1
325.04
95.72
420.76
Office furniture
254.39
254.39
Cell phone
501.38
814.53
814.53
Printer
-
Monitor
264.19
264.19
Laptop
2,738.79
2,738.79
iPad
1,708.55
-
Costs to date
2,920.48
2,094.97
2,776.87
- - 7,792.32
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
57.19
328.82
234.28
620.29
Home phone
-
Internet
99.21
793.68
879.24
1,772.13
Computer & office supplies
25.39 1
30.51
55.90
Office furniture
-
Cell phone
501.38
501.38
Printer
-
Monitor
-
Laptop
3,064.70
3,064.70
i Pad
1,708.55
1,708.55
Costs to date
3,747.87
1,153.01
2,822.07
- - 7,722.95
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Council's Home Office & Technology Financial Summary (2022-2026)
Annual Summary as of December 31, 2024
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
44.86
454.54
511.98
1,011.38
Home phone
-
Internet
149.58
732.60
1,562.88
2,445.06
Computer & office supplies
56.27 1
25.38
1,164.00
25.38
Office furniture
-
Cell phone
510.30
869.03
869.03
Printer
457.91
-
Monitor
-
Laptop
2,035.19
2,035.19
i Pad
1,984.30
1,984.30
Costs to date
194.44
5,232.01
2,943.89
- - 8,370.34
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
105.62
452.34
839.80
1,397.76
Home phone
-
Internet
190.78
1,404.12
1,465.20
3,060.10
Computer & office supplies
56.27 1
594.82
1,164.00
1,815.09
Office furniture
-
Cell phone
510.30
1,057.79
1,568.09
Printer
457.91
457.91
Monitor
-
Laptop
3,122.19
3,122.19
iPad
-
Costs to date
862.97
6,031.38
4,526.79
- - 11,421.14
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Council's Home Office & Technology Financial Summary (2022-2026)
Annual Summary as of December 31, 2024
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
29.92
258.78
234.04
522.74
Home phone
-
Internet
64.02
1,343.16
1,392.00
2,799.18
Computer & office supplies
1
101.64
31.55
133.19
Office furniture
-
Cell phone
428.17
629.33
428.17
Printer
-
Monitor
-
Laptop
1,903.74
1,903.74
iPad
-
Costs to date
522.11
3,607.32
1,657.59
- - 5,787.02
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
30.06
235.26
267.97
533.29
Home phone
-
Internet
137.60
1,009.03
1,100.76
2,247.39
Computer & office supplies
248.69
248.69
Office furniture
-
Cell phone
629.33
629.33
Printer
-
Monitor
-
Laptop
2,186.82
2,186.82
iPad
-
Costs to date
167.66
4,060.44
1,617.42
- - 5,845.52
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Council's Home Office & Technology Financial Summary (2022-2026)
Annual Summary as of December 31, 2024
Home Office & Technology
Category
2022 20231 2024
2025 2026 Term Cost
Cell phone charges
561.32
561.32
Home phone
Internet
1,025.76
1,025.76
Computer & office supplies
25.38
25.38
Office furniture
-
Cell phone
561.34
561.34
Printer
Monitor
-
Laptop
-
iPad
Costs to date
- - 2,173.80
- - 2,173.80