Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

amended: THAT the 2025 City of Greater Sudbury tax supported base operating budget for municipal operations, inclusive of fees and charges and excluding the City’s share of the Service Partners’ budgets described in Resolutions 2-6 as outlined in the report entitled “Finalization of the 2025 Budget”, and inclusive of operating budget amendments OA1 to OA18, be readopted in the gross expenditure amount of $581,397,243 and the net amount of $272,135,916 subject to the following amendments: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Transit Electronic Technician" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of $17,799. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement Annual Grant for Onaping Falls Recreation Committee" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of $16,000. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement Modern Workplace Efficiencies for Municipal Relocation" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" subject to: THAT the one-time costs of $533,354 in 2025 and 2026 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve resulting in a 2025 net levy impact of $252,962. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement 2025 Sustainable

the municipal share of the Greater Sudbury Public Library 2025 Budget, inclusive of Citizen Services Centres and inclusive of operating budget amendment OA11, in the gross expenditure amount of $10,652,526 and a net property tax levy requirement of $10,089,111, be readopted.

the municipal share of the Nickel District Conservation Authorities (Conservation Sudbury) 2025 budget, inclusive of operating budget amendment OA11, in the gross expenditure amount of $1,372,632 and a net property tax levy requirement of $1,372,632, be readopted.

the municipal share of the Greater Sudbury Police Services 2025 budget, inclusive of operating budget amendment OA11, in the gross expenditure amount of $89,985,422 and a net property tax levy requirement of $83,494,285, be readopted. AND THAT the capital budget for Greater Sudbury Police Services for 2025-2027 in the amount of $14,982,067 be readopted.

the municipal share of the tax supported budget for the Sudbury Airport Personnel 2025 budget, inclusive of operating budget amendment OA6, in the gross expenditure amount of $4,163,011 and a net property tax levy requirement of $0, be readopted.

the municipal share of the Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ 2025 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $9,568,314 and a net property tax levy requirement of $9,568,341, be readopted.

the water/wastewater 2025 operating budget be readopted in the gross expenditure amount of $101,541,106, representing a user rate increase of 4.8%, all in accordance with the Water/Wastewater Long Term Financial Plan; AND THAT the water/wastewater 2025-2027 capital budget, inclusive of capital budget amendment CA7, be readopted in the amount of $207,860,674.

the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Reconstruct Elgin Street (Elm Street to Brady Underpass)" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of zero.

the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Refurbish Tom Davies Square Paris Street Courtyard" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of zero.

staff be directed to pause accessibility work at the Capreol Public Library and Citizen Services Centre included in the Library Refurbishments Project previously approved in the 2024-2025 budget (described on pages 459-460); AND THAT a portion of funds be reallocated, to an upset amount of $40,000, to conduct a feasibility study to move library and citizen service centre operations and existing facility user groups to the Capreol Millennium Centre; AND THAT staff be directed to present a report to the Finance & Administration Committee by the end of 2025 on the potential to relocate services to the Capreol Millennium Centre which includes estimated project costs and information on future capital avoidance.

amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury 2025-2027 tax supported capital budget, inclusive of capital budget amendments CA1 to CA6, be readopted in the gross amount of $642,161,319 subject to the following: Changes approved through other resolutions which affect the capital budget. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Reconstruct Elgin Street (Elm Street to Brady Underpass)" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of zero. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Refurbish Tom Davies Square Paris Street Courtyard" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of zero. Subject to: THAT staff be directed to pause accessibility work at the Capreol Public Library and Citizen Services Centre included in the Library Refurbishments Project previously approved in the 2024-2025 budget (described on pages 459-460); AND THAT a portion of funds be reallocated, to an upset amount of $40,000, to conduct a feasibility study to move library and citizen service centre operations and existing facility user groups to the Capreol Millennium Centre; AND THAT staff be directed to present a report to the Finance & Administration Committee by the end of 2025 on the potential to relocate services to the Capreol Millennium Centre which includes estimated project costs and inform

pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09, this report serves as the method for communicating the exclusion of the following estimated expenses from the 2025 Budget: a) Amortization expense - $80.3 million b) Post-employment benefit expenses - $5.2 million c) Solid waste landfill closure and post-closure expenses - $0.3 million

municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; AND WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; AND WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; AND WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving quality of life for residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collected on prope

As amended: THAT the 2025 City of Greater Sudbury tax supported base operating budget for municipal operations, inclusive of fees and charges and excluding the City’s share of the Service Partners’ budgets described in Resolutions 2-6 as outlined in the report entitled “Finalization of the 2025 Budget”, and inclusive of operating budget amendments OA1 to OA18, be readopted in the gross expenditure amount of $581,397,243 and the net amount of $272,135,916 subject to the following amendments: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Transit Electronic Technician" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of $17,799. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement Annual Grant for Onaping Falls Recreation Committee" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of $16,000. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement Modern Workplace Efficiencies for Municipal Relocation" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" subject to: THAT the one-time costs of $533,354 in 2025 and 2026 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve resulting in a 2025 net levy impact of $252,962. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement 2025 Sustaina

THAT the municipal share of the Greater Sudbury Public Library 2025 Budget, inclusive of Citizen Services Centres and inclusive of operating budget amendment OA11, in the gross expenditure amount of $10,652,526 and a net property tax levy requirement of $10,089,111, be readopted.

THAT the municipal share of the Nickel District Conservation Authorities (Conservation Sudbury) 2025 budget, inclusive of operating budget amendment OA11, in the gross expenditure amount of $1,372,632 and a net property tax levy requirement of $1,372,632, be readopted.

THAT the municipal share of the Greater Sudbury Police Services 2025 budget, inclusive of operating budget amendment OA11, in the gross expenditure amount of $89,985,422 and a net property tax levy requirement of $83,494,285, be readopted. AND THAT the capital budget for Greater Sudbury Police Services for 2025-2027 in the amount of $14,982,067 be readopted.

THAT the municipal share of the tax supported budget for the Sudbury Airport Personnel 2025 budget, inclusive of operating budget amendment OA6, in the gross expenditure amount of $4,163,011 and a net property tax levy requirement of $0, be readopted.

THAT the municipal share of the Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ 2025 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $9,568,314 and a net property tax levy requirement of $9,568,341, be readopted.

THAT the water/wastewater 2025 operating budget be readopted in the gross expenditure amount of $101,541,106, representing a user rate increase of 4.8%, all in accordance with the Water/Wastewater Long Term Financial Plan; AND THAT the water/wastewater 2025-2027 capital budget, inclusive of capital budget amendment CA7, be readopted in the amount of $207,860,674.

THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Reconstruct Elgin Street (Elm Street to Brady Underpass)" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of zero.

THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Refurbish Tom Davies Square Paris Street Courtyard" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of zero.

THAT staff be directed to pause accessibility work at the Capreol Public Library and Citizen Services Centre included in the Library Refurbishments Project previously approved in the 2024-2025 budget (described on pages 459-460); AND THAT a portion of funds be reallocated, to an upset amount of $40,000, to conduct a feasibility study to move library and citizen service centre operations and existing facility user groups to the Capreol Millennium Centre; AND THAT staff be directed to present a report to the Finance & Administration Committee by the end of 2025 on the potential to relocate services to the Capreol Millennium Centre which includes estimated project costs and information on future capital avoidance.

As amended: THAT the City of Greater Sudbury 2025-2027 tax supported capital budget, inclusive of capital budget amendments CA1 to CA6, be readopted in the gross amount of $642,161,319 subject to the following: 1. Changes approved through other resolutions which affect the capital budget. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Reconstruct Elgin Street (Elm Street to Brady Underpass)" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of zero. Subject to: THAT the 2025 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Refurbish Tom Davies Square Paris Street Courtyard" as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report entitled "2025 Annual Budget Update Report" with a 2025 net levy impact of zero. Subject to: THAT staff be directed to pause accessibility work at the Capreol Public Library and Citizen Services Centre included in the Library Refurbishments Project previously approved in the 2024-2025 budget (described on pages 459-460); AND THAT a portion of funds be reallocated, to an upset amount of $40,000, to conduct a feasibility study to move library and citizen service centre operations and existing facility user groups to the Capreol Millennium Centre; AND THAT staff be directed to present a report to the Finance & Administration Committee by the end of 2025 on the potential to relocate services to the Capreol Millennium Centre which includes estimated project costs and

THAT pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09, this report serves as the method for communicating the exclusion of the following estimated expenses from the 2025 Budget: a) Amortization expense - $80.3 million b) Post-employment benefit expenses - $5.2 million c) Solid waste landfill closure and post-closure expenses - $0.3 million

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; AND WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; AND WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; AND WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving quality of life for residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Greater Sudbury formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collected