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That the presentation from One Investment under the Municipal Act (Section 418 and 418.1) be received; and That Council direct staff to undertake further due diligence with ONE Investment to explore the Prudent Investor regime through ONE Joint Investment Board and report back to Council with a final recommendation.

Loyalist College is a cornerstone institution in the Municipality of Port Hope, providing quality post-secondary education, training, and workforce preparation to meet the needs of local economies; and Whereas Loyalist College’s contributions extend beyond Belleville, directly benefiting the Municipality of Port Hope and surrounding areas through its programs, graduates, and partnerships that support local innovation, community service, and workforce development; and Whereas the provincial funding model for post-secondary institutions, including rural colleges like Loyalist College, fails to adequately address the unique needs of rural communities, limiting their ability to uphold academic excellence, provide comprehensive student support services, and drive regional economic growth; and Whereas federal and provincial government funding caps negatively impact institutions like Loyalist College by restricting their ability to offer accessible, high-quality education to all students and sustain programs that attract and retain both local and international talent essential for meeting labor market demands; and Whereas the Municipality of Port Hope recognizes that strong support for post-secondary institutions like Loyalist College is vital for ensuring the long-term success of students, the regional economy, and the broader community; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope: Strongly supports Loyalist College as a key educational institutio

That the delegation from Robert Fishlock, Save our Trees, be

That the 11 questions on the sheet provided by the Rural Focus Group delegation regarding annual revenues be

That Consent Agenda items 1 through 4 be received for information.

That Consent Agenda items 1 through 9 be received for information.

That Council receive Report CS-06-25 for information.

That Council receive Report CS-07-25 for information.

That Council receive Report CS-08-25 for information.

That Council receive Report DS-07-25 for information.

at the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 8, 2025 Council considered correspondence from the Intermunicipal Taskforce on Housing and Homelessness regarding Northumberland Housing Solutions Workshop Summary and Recommendations; N ow therefore be it resolved that the Intermunicipal Taskforce on Housing and Homelessness regarding Northumberland Housing Solutions Workshop Summary and Recommendations be r eceived for information.

Whereas at the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 8, 2025 Council considered a presentation by representatives of ICLEI and Report WE-04-25 regarding Port Hope's Sustainable Future - Community Climate Action Plan; Now therefore be it resolved that Council receive Port Hope’s Sustainable Future – Community Climate Action Plan; and Further that Council direct staff to post Port Hope’s Sustainable Future – Community Climate Action Plan for a 30-day review period, with the final plan to be brought back directly to Council for adoption following the public comment period.

at the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 8, 2025 Council considered Staff Report ES-06-25 regarding PHAI Tree Removal / Tree Planting Process; Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipal Tree Planting and Protection Policy be amended to include the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Tree Removal / Replanting process as a new Schedule V, attached hereto as Appendix "A".

Whereas at the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 8, 2025 Council considered Report PS-05-25 regarding the Fire Station 2 Replacement Project; and Now therefore be it resolved that Council receive Report PS-05-25 regarding the Fire Station 2 replacement project; and That Council support and approve the Municipality of Port Hope’s application to the Ontario Government’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant to assist in the partial funding of the Fire Station 2 replacement project; and That staff be directed to report back to Council on next steps following the outcome of the grant application process.

at the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 8, 2025 Council considered Report PS-05-25 regarding the Fire Station 2 Replacement Project; and Now therefore be it resolved that Council receive Report PS-05-25 regarding the Fire Station 2 replacement project; and That Council support and approve the Municipality of Port Hope’s application to the Ontario Government’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant to assist in the partial funding of the Fire Station 2 replacement project; and That Council confirms that the Municipality has the financial capacity for funding the construction costs associated with the Fire Station 2 replacement project starting in 2026, contingent on the funding received from the SDF grant; and That staff be directed to report back to Council on next steps following the outcome of the grant application process.

at the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 8, 2025 Council considered Report DS-06-25 regarding Economic Development Strategic Plan 2024; Now therefore be it resolved that Council receive Report DS-06-25 for information.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 15-2025 to 18-2025 and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws by the Clerk and that 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.

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 Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its regular meeting held on April 15, 2025 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.