Council Highlights - June 25th, 2025

The Municipality of Kincardine Council Meeting was held in Council Chambers at 1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Kincardine at 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Agenda to see what Council considered or watch the meeting on our YouTube Channel.

Highlights from the meeting include:

Updated 2025 CIP Funding Allocation Report

Council approved the use of the remaining Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget of $40,000 to support the implementation of the Predevelopment Study and Design Program with a priority focus on downtown Kincardine and Tiverton. The Program intake will follow the CIP framework, including defined eligibility criteria, an evaluation matrix, and a formal staff review process. Final approval of applications will be made by Council. Staff aim to launch the program by the end of July 2025, with an application deadline to be announced.

Budget Timelines Report

As set out in the legislation granted by the Province through the Strong Mayor Powers, proposing and adopting a budget is assigned to the Mayor. Through Mayoral Direction MDI-2025-01, Mayor Craig has directed that the draft budget be presented to him by November 17th, 2025, for distribution by the Mayor to Council prior to the end of day November 21st, 2025. A budget timetable was developed to allow for an adoption date of no later than December 19th, 2025..

Core Level of Fire Service Report

Council approved the level of services as presented in the Report. The level of service outlines services to be delivered by the Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services Department, ensuring alignment with provincial regulations, community needs and operational capacity. A by-law outlining these services will be provided at a future Council Meeting for consideration.

Upcoming Meetings

The next Municipality of Kincardine Council Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025. This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre, 1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Kincardine.

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