Council Info for November 4, 2020
Council Info is a summary of major discussion items presented at Council meetings - circulated immediately following each meeting. You are encouraged to quote from and/or copy this information. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Region moves forward with plans to create new affordable housing
Regional Council is moving forward with plans to use nearly $8.2 million dollars in federal funding to create new affordable housing for vulnerable populations. The Region will enter into an agreement with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation under the Rapid Housing Initiative. As part of the agreement, the Region will provide the CMHC with an investment plan by November 27th. The Region will consider aligning the funding with current and future projects, including the Bechtel alternative housing pilot project and the development of modular supportive housing on surplus lands. The Region can also apply for additional funding under the Rapid Housing Initiative.
Tenders/Contracts:
The following tenders/contracts were approved by Council:
- $1,147,000 to Joe Pace & Sons Contracting Inc. for bathroom renovations at Waterloo Region Housing locations in Cambridge and Kitchener.
- $1,042,784 to 5 Star Paving for upgrades to the multi-use trail from Ottawa to Victoria Streets Kitchener.
- $499,600 to Avia NG Inc. for temporary airport terminal building expansion design.
- $364,083 to Tippet Richardson Records Management for off-site storage and retrieval of Region records for a three-year term.
- $350,000 to Henry Schein Inc. for supply and delivery of dental equipment, with the option to renew for three additional terms at $72,000 a year.
- $261,200 to Harold Stecho Electric for methane blower building electrical service upgrades at the Kitchener Landfill.
Next Council Meeting:
November 25, 2020 at 7 p.m.
For more information contact:
T.J. Flynn, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, 519-575-3301
Regional Clerk’s Office, 519-575-4400