Special Council

That the deputation by Philip Goldsmith be received for information.

That the deputation by Chris Wallace be received for information.

That the deputation by Bruce Bowden on behalf of ACO Port Hope be received for information.

That the main motion be amended by adding the words "elements of" before "subject property" in the third sentence of the motion.

WHEREAS Council considered Report PS-06-24 regarding the Heritage Demolition Permit Application - 121 Cavan Street (Block 2); and WHEREAS the issuance of the heritage demolition permit for this property aligns with the recommendations of a structural assessment report provided by the Owner and peer reviewed by the Municipality through D.M. Wills & Associates; and WHEREAS elements of the subject property on Block 2 of 121 Cavan Street poses immediate safety concerns; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the issuance of a heritage permit for the demolition of Block 2 of the structure at 121 Cavan Street as identified in Attachment 4 of PS-06-24 AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to include provisions in the heritage permit that a municipally contracted engineer be authorized to supervise the demolition in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of the demolition permit issued for Block 2, with a commitment to ensure that the demolition does not exceed the immediate threat to public safety as determined by a municipally contracted structural engineer.

That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its special meeting held on March 19, 2024 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.