Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

the City of Greater Sudbury approves the 2025 External Audit Plan as outlined in the report entitled “2025 External Audit Planning Report”, from the Chief Financial Officer, presented at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on January 20, 2026.

the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to apply for funding under the Build Canada Homes Supportive Housing Program Stream; AND THAT Council approve the ongoing operating costs and commits to working with other levels of government to fund the support service component; AND THAT staff returns to the Finance & Administration Committee with a report outlining a capital financing plan once the City’s eligibility for the Build Canada Homes Supportive Housing Program Stream is confirmed as outlined in the report entitled “Housing Revitalization Funding Plan”, from the General Manager of Community Services, presented at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on January 20, 2026.

projected increases in operating costs for Greater Sudbury Police Services and Public Health Sudbury & Districts beyond 2026 are expected to be unsustainable for taxpayers; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury’s 2027 budget outlook anticipates a property tax increase of 6.8%, driven largely by these service partners’ operating budgets; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury is committed to preserving essential services while ensuring fiscal responsibility and minimizing the tax burden on residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to engage with the Chief of Greater Sudbury Police Services, the Chair of the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and the Chair of Public Health Sudbury & Districts to: 1. Identify opportunities for shared services among the City of Greater Sudbury, Greater Sudbury Police Services, and Public Health Sudbury & Districts, particularly in areas such as: • Information Technology (IT) • Human Resources (HR) • Finance and Administrative Support 2. Develop strategies to achieve a net reduction in operating costs for these services. 3. Report back to City Council with recommendations and an implementation plan aimed at reducing the overall tax levy burden on Greater Sudbury taxpayers prior to the preparation of the 2027 budget.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves the 2025 External Audit Plan as outlined in the report entitled “2025 External Audit Planning Report”, from the Chief Financial Officer, presented at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on January 20, 2026.

THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to apply for funding under the Build Canada Homes Supportive Housing Program Stream; AND THAT Council approve the ongoing operating costs and commits to working with other levels of government to fund the support service component; AND THAT staff returns to the Finance & Administration Committee with a report outlining a capital financing plan once the City’s eligibility for the Build Canada Homes Supportive Housing Program Stream is confirmed as outlined in the report entitled “Housing Revitalization Funding Plan”, from the General Manager of Community Services, presented at the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on January 20, 2026.

WHEREAS projected increases in operating costs for Greater Sudbury Police Services and Public Health Sudbury & Districts beyond 2026 are expected to be unsustainable for taxpayers; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury’s 2027 budget outlook anticipates a property tax increase of 6.8%, driven largely by these service partners’ operating budgets; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury is committed to preserving essential services while ensuring fiscal responsibility and minimizing the tax burden on residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury direct the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to engage with the Chief of Greater Sudbury Police Services, the Chair of the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and the Chair of Public Health Sudbury & Districts to: 1. Identify opportunities for shared services among the City of Greater Sudbury, Greater Sudbury Police Services, and Public Health Sudbury & Districts, particularly in areas such as: • Information Technology (IT) • Human Resources (HR) • Finance and Administrative Support 2. Develop strategies to achieve a net reduction in operating costs for these services. 3. Report back to City Council with recommendations and an implementation plan aimed at reducing the overall tax levy burden on Greater Sudbury taxpayers prior to the preparation of the 2027 budget.