COUNCIL AGENDA

That the Council minutes dated December 12, 2022, be accepted as presented.

That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented.

That Staff be directed to explore an appeal process to address overnight parking tickets issued during Winter Parking Restrictions under a specific set of criteria; and that a Staff Report be brought back to the Council meeting of January 16 for further discussion and consideration.

That Council direct Staff to release a Request for Proposal for the Edward Street Bridge Project as outlined in Staff Report 02-2023.

That By-Law 02-2023, being a by-law to authorize temporary borrowing for the year 2023, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

Whereas the temporary Ontario Staycation Tax Credit was introduced in 2022 for leisure stays between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022; and Whereas the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit encourages Ontario families to explore the province, while helping the tourism and hospitality sectors recover from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and Whereas the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) has found that the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit has encouraged visitors to stay in Ontario, book trips where they had never visited before, and spend more on a visit than normal thus supporting local economies; and Whereas the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit has had a positive impact and showcases the breadth of local tourism experiences and incentivizes visitor spending; and Whereas the domestic spending supports our local industries and keeps dollars earned in Ontario, in Ontario; and Whereas the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) supports the extension of the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit through 2023 and that the credit be expanded to include transient boating in order to encourage Ontarians to visit waterfront communities. Now therefore, The Corporation of the Town of Prescott supports the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) request to the Minister of Finance to extend the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit until at least December 31, 2023. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP, Minister of Finance, the Hon

That Council of the Town of Prescott support the Corporation of the Township of McGarry resolution regarding the Removal of Councillors Ability for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner.

That the meeting be extended. (Time: 8:53 p.m.)

That Council reconvene in open session.

That the meeting be adjourned to Monday, January 16, 2023. (Time: 9:43 p.m.)