Surplus Lands Development Task Force

The Task Force will meet with City staff to review and approve specifications for the sale of surplus City land for development, as directed by City Council.

The purpose of the Task Force is to position the City of St. Catharines to undertake strong due diligence and develop both business and social impact cases, including financial plans, for the sale of surplus municipal lands for development.

Meetings

The Task Force will meet as required, at the discretion of the Chair. View our meeting calendar and read the Task Force's agendas and minutes to stay informed.

All meetings will comply with the City's Procedural By-law.

Members

The current members are:

  • Mayor Mat Siscoe
  • Councillor Dawn Dodge
  • Councillor Jackie Lindal
  • Councillor Robin McPherson
  • Councillor Bruce Williamson

Composition

The Task Force consists of up to five members, including:

  • The Mayor
  • Four councillors appointed by Council

The term of this Task Force shall be to the end of the term of Council.

Reporting structure

This Task Force will report directly to City Council.

Administrative support to the Task Force shall be provided by the Planning and Building Services Department, which shall assign a Staff Liaison to the Task Force.

Additional staff resources as required from time to time will be provided by the Financial Management Services, Economic Development and Government Relations and Legal and Clerks Services Departments, as required.