Council Info - December 11, 2018
Council Info – Dec. 11, 2018
Council Info is a summary of discussion and the major items presented at Council meetings. It is circulated immediately following each meeting. You are encouraged to quote from and copy this information. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Update on opioid consumption and treatment services
The effects of the opioid crisis are felt throughout our community by residents, first responders, service providers, and those who use substances or have loved ones struggling with addiction. Preliminary data shows the rate of death due to opioids in our community is decreased in comparison to 2017. However, the rate of opioid-related emergency department visits and paramedic calls continues to climb. Local partners are continuing to develop the Waterloo Region Opioid Response Plan, which builds on the existing work of community partners and details the community’s comprehensive and integrated response to opioid issues. Partners are also working on a model and consultation process for Consumption and Treatment Services under new provincial criteria. A report on this will go to the Community Services Committee in January 2019 with recommendations for next steps.
Region funds 22 environmental projects
Council approved $144,750 be allocated from the Community Environmental Fund to support 22 stewardship and sustainability projects. The approved projects were recommended for funding based on their potential to provide a positive and lasting environmental return; engage citizens and encourage collaboration; seek innovative solutions and/or increase knowledge; and produce measurable and achievable outcomes. The community environmental initiatives to be funded include projects such as tree planting, pollinator gardens, naturalization projects, invasive species control, waste and greenhouse gas reduction, energy conservation and efficiency initiatives, and new this year, projects that will assist with climate change adaptation.
Tenders/Contracts:
The following tenders/contracts were approved by Council:
- $21,138,000 to W.A. Stephenson Mechanical Contractors Ltd. for digester gas cogeneration facilities at the Waterloo, Galt and Kitchener Wastewater Treatment plants.
- $10,685,400 to Neptune Security Services Inc. for a three year contract with option to renew for three more two year periods.
- $1,265,502 to CIMA Canada Inc., for the detailed design and services during construction for the new Cambridge 1 West Pressure Zone (Cam 1W) Booster Pump Station and Trunk Watermain, City of Cambridge.
- $1,202,817 to Viking-Cives Ltd. for three plow trucks.
- $1,192,400 to Strongco Corp. for two Volvo L150 loaders plus seven year/10,000 hour service agreement.
- $1,014,900 to Walker Environmental Group Inc. for chipping/grinding of brush/yard waste at the Cambridge Waste Management Site for a three year period with option to renew for three additional one year terms.
- $590,445.10 to of Dillon Consulting Limited for C2018-32 Regional Official Plan Review.
- $233,100.00 to IBI Group Ltd. to provide engineering consulting services for detailed design, contract administration, and site inspection services for the proposed Conestoga College Station in the City of Kitchener.
- $213,133 to Aardvark Drilling Inc. for monitoring well construction.
Next Council Meeting
January 16, 2019 at 7 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Bryan Stortz, Director, Corporate Communications, 519-575-4408
Regional Clerk’s Office, 519-575-4400