Sarnia council has endorsed an utility searching for funding help to put in the primary part of servicing into the Sarnia Enterprise and Analysis Park.
In a report back to council, Financial Growth Director Kelly Provost mentioned the Southwestern Ontario Growth Fund helps community-driven initiatives that foster financial development and job creation.
The funding stream is capped at offering 50 per cent of the eligible mission, as much as a most grant request of $1.5 million.
Provost mentioned including servicing to municipally owned enterprise parks is essential to making a aggressive surroundings and attracting new funding. It additionally helps help development of current companies.
Part one would come with a northbound street connection of water, sewer, electrical energy and pure gasoline traces off Wellington Road .
The overall mission is estimated to value practically $3.6 million.
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A $5 million curbside waste assortment contract with Marcotte Disposal has been prolonged for 2 years.
Extending the contract — which incorporates rubbish, yard waste, brush and related gas prices — to 2027 will give employees the power to develop tenders to implement an natural waste program.
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Funding has been accredited to assist refurbish the Ted Leaver Constructing in Canatara Park.
The historic log cabin was constructed within the early 1900s and donated to the Seaway Kiwanis Membership in 1994.
It presently serves as the data centre for the animal farm and surrounding websites.
The proposed refurbishment contains essential inside demolition work and abatement, upgrades to the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical programs of the constructing, in addition to inside enhancements resembling new flooring, drywall, and counters.
The mission, estimated to value $75,000, will likely be funded via the Seaway Campus Reserve and the Parks Constructing Upkeep Working account.
Council additionally accredited the Seaway Kiwanis Membership’s non-exclusive use of the constructing for 5 years.
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E-ONE has been awarded 1,000,000 greenback contract to construct the Sarnia Fireplace and Rescue Service a brand new tanker.
The present equipment has reached the tip of its life.
In his report back to council, Chief Jeff Weber mentioned the brand new car will likely be practically an actual reproduction of what they’ve now.
It is anticipated it might take as much as three years earlier than the brand new equipment is delivered. Council already accredited funds in 2024 and 2025 to pay for it.
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A quote for the provision and supply of three single axle plow vans and one tandem axle plow truck has additionally been accepted.
The overall contract with Viking-Cives Ltd. is valued at practically $1.8 million.
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The ultimate draft of Sarnia’s City Forest Administration Plan (UFMP) has been posted to Communicate Up Sarnia for suggestions.
The plan units out long-term objectives and targets for upkeep, safety and enhancement of timber throughout all the metropolis.
It has been developed to assist information the town and its companions over the following 15 years and past.
The plan outlines what to do when responding to challenges going through the city forest, like growth, local weather change and excessive climate, pests and invasive species.
Sarnia’s city forest covers about 17 per cent of the town and incorporates a mixture of planted and naturally regenerated timber alongside metropolis streets, in parks, on personal properties and in pure forested areas.
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A zoning bylaw modification to permit aquamation at McCormack Funeral House was accredited.
The method is an various to conventional flame cremation.
Proprietor/Funeral Director Cameron McCormack beforehand informed Sarnia Information As we speak the physique is dissolved in an answer that’s 95 per cent water and 5 per cent alkaline — fairly than being consumed in hearth — making it extra environmentally pleasant.
Council deferred its resolution on January 20 and requested extra data from employees.
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A hybrid voting mannequin — which gives each conventional paper ballots and web voting — has been accredited for the 2026 municipal and college board election.
In 2022, practically 22,000 whole votes had been solid. Near 17,000 voted by web and simply over 5,000 voted by paper ballots in individual.
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Metropolis employees have been directed to implement the Victims of Chemical Valley Memorial Venture in Centennial Park.
$150,000 has been accredited from the capital infrastructure reserve.
An in depth design and tender package deal will likely be ready.
It is hoped the contract might be awarded this summer season and the mission accomplished earlier than the tip of this 12 months.
Chief Administrative Officer Chris Carter mentioned he would hold council updated on the mission.
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Council additionally directed its integrity commissioner to research a criticism from Aamjiwnaang First Nation Chief Janelle Nahmabin.
She filed formal complaints following remarks made by metropolis/county councillor Invoice Dennis at a county council assembly final November.
