Council Meeting

[057-26] THAT the new budget adjustments that amount to a net decrease of $7,018,398 to approved capital projects, including the transfers to/from reserves and reserve funds as summarized in the Financial Impact section of report ES-015-26 (Council, 13 Apr 2026), be approved; AND THAT the capital projects identified as pending closure in Appendix B, with an approved budget totalling $87,201,887 be closed; AND THAT a budget amendment be approved on previously closed capital project C30010923 – Transportation Master Plan to increase budgeted expenditures by $7,689, funded from project variance reserve and development charges. AND THAT a new capital project C56012426 Non-Fixed Route Bus (6M) – Replacement be established in the amount of $1,043,049, funded from the Equipment Replacement Reserve and Federal Gov Transfer Reserve to replace capital project C56012226 Specialized Transit – 8 Metre Bus – Replacement which will be eliminated, resulting in a net neutral impact within the entire capital program. AND FURTHER THAT $3,000,000 be transferred from the Project Variance Reserve with $2,000,000 to the Infrastructure Renewal – Stormwater Reserve and $1,000,000 to the Infrastructure Renewal – Roads and Structures Reserve.

[057-26] THAT the 2025 Financial Statements be prepared on the basis of the year-end transactions set out in report ES-016-26 (Council, 13 Apr 2026); AND THAT staff be directed to transfer $1,000,000 from the Legal and Insurance Reserve to the WSIB Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare accounting entries to transfer the surplus, estimated at $4,129,919, from the operating fund to the following: $3,000,000 to the Growth Capital – Other Reserve $1,129,919 to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve

[059-26] THAT the updated Tax and Assessment Base Management Policy (Policy No.111) that is attached as Appendix A be approved.

[060-26] THAT Council approve the budget amendments and related funding sources, as outlined in Schedule A; AND THAT Council approve the budget amendment for Boyne Limestone Trails in the Greenlands System (East of 16 Mile Creek- JSP), as outlined in Schedule B; AND THAT the tender award for the 2026 Asphalt Overlay Program to D. Crupi & Sons Limited in the amount of $3,188,889 (exclusive of HST), be approved as outlined in Schedule C; AND THAT the proposal award for Electric Ice Re-surfacer to Zamboni Company Ltd. in the amount of $239,605 (exclusive of HST), be approved as outlined in Schedule D; AND THAT the single source award for the Supply & Install of Vortex Splashpad Equipment at Coates Park to ABC Recreation Ltd. for the in the amount of $28,865 (exclusive of HST), be approved as outlined in Schedule E; AND THAT the single source award for the Wireless Communication Services to Telus Mobility in the amount of $67,100 (exclusive of HST), be approved as outlined in Schedule F; AND THAT the delegated authority to award the Reconstruction of Appleby Line Phase 3 in the estimated amount of $4,703,038 (exclusive of HST), be approved as outlined in Schedule G; AND THAT the contract extension for Banking Services to Scotiabank, be approved as outlined in Schedule H; AND THAT the contract renewal for the design and contract administration for the 2027 Asphalt Overlay program in the estimated amounts of $578,310 and $577,320, as well as the designand contract administration for the Cra

[061-26] THAT the necessary by-law amendments regarding boulevard maintenance regulations, included on the April 13, 2026 Council Meeting agenda, be considered for approval.

[062-26] WHEREAS maintaining residential properties, through lawn care, yard maintenance, snow removal and other similar activities can be physically and financially challenging for some seniors and persons with disabilities with low income; an Outdoor Maintenance Subsidy Program would provide financial assistance to eligible residents to help recoup the cost of outdoor maintenance service fees; AND WHEREAS this program would support the upkeep of neighbourhood aesthetics and property standards, while also reducing potential by-law issues related to property maintenance; contributing to aging in place, enhancing community safety, ensuring property standards compliance, and improving the overall quality of life for residents; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) provides funds to the Town of Milton through the Municipal Contribution Agreement (MCA), and such contributions are intended to support community improvements and programming that benefits the residents of Milton for the broader public good; AND WHEREAS funding for this program could be sourced from the Town of Milton’s OLG reserve, with an estimated annual program cost of $125,000 plus administrative expenses, without affecting the municipality’s existing 10-year operating or capital budget. The proposed program would offer a subsidy of $500 per eligible resident, with a cap of 250 applicants per year; AND WHEREAS the OLG reserve fund is currently projected to vary between approximately $9.5 million and

[064-26] WHEREAS school trustees have existed in Ontario since 1816 and have long played an essential role in delivering accountability, reflecting local priorities and ensuring that the students they represent are receiving the resources and education they need and deserve. This role has been central to the operation of Ontario’s schools since before confederacy, enshrining democratic representation as a key principle at the heart of our publicly funded education system; AND WHEREAS the residents of the Town of Milton rely on these representatives to advocate for students and reflect the priorities of the Town’s diverse communities. Trustees are responsible for maintaining accountability, transparency and local representation for parents and students in the publicly funded education system; AND WHEREAS with the passing of Bill 33, which received Royal Assent in November 2025, which grants the province overriding authority over school boards – authority which the Minister signaled may be used to eliminate the role of trustees in Ontario’s education system in part or in whole; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Milton Town Council express its support for the role of locally elected trustees in ensuring accountability, representing local priorities and advocating for the needs of students; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Milton Town Council request that the Province of Ontario first initiate a robust, province-wide consultation on school board governance models before considering any decision t

[065-26] THAT the motion be deferred until all parties including the Town of Halton Hills are consulted and there is a consensus.

[066-26] THAT the recommendations contained in Staff Report COMS-003-26 (Council, 13 Apr 2026) be approved.

[067-26] THAT By-law Numbers 017-2026 through to and including Bylaw 020-2026 be READ, PASSED AND NUMBERED; AND THAT the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign the said By-laws, seal them with the seal of the Corporation and that they be engrossed in the By-law Book.

[054-26] BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules of Procedure By-law 014-2024, be waived to permit the addition of delegations for Item 9.9: Hisham Mohammed (Seeds of Leadership) Donna Danielli

[055-26] THAT Consent Items 5.1 to 5.3 be approved.

[056-26] THAT Report DS-029-26 (Council, 13 Apr 2026) regarding the Milton Official Plan review be received for information for the purpose of a Statutory Public Meeting

[058-26] THAT report ES-017-26 (Council, 13 Apr 2026) be received for information.