Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

the rules of procedure regarding reconsideration be temporarily suspended at the Finance & Administration Committee while dealing with the “Finalization of the 2026-2027 Budget” reports, such that the entirety of the budget deliberations pursuant to such reports be treated as the same meeting requiring only a simple majority for reconsideration.

the rules of procedure regarding automatic adjournment be suspended for the 2026-2027 budget meetings of the Finance and Administration Committee.

the proposed 2026–2027 Budget, presented to the Finance and Administration Committee for upcoming deliberations, includes decisions that would impact a future Council that has not yet been elected; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury has experienced significant senior staff and organizational changes over the past year, leaving limited time for a comprehensive assessment of the City’s operations and financial position; AND WHEREAS Council seeks to maintain flexibility and responsiveness to changing economic conditions and community priorities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to amend the budget resolutions to adopt the 2026 budget only.

the water/wastewater 2026 operating budget be approved in the gross expenditure amount of $108,941,228, representing a user rate increase of 4.8%, all in accordance with the Water/Wastewater Long-Term Financial Plan; AND THAT the water/wastewater 2026-2027 capital budget, inclusive of capital budget amendments, be readopted in the amount of $134,447,466.

the municipal share of the Public Health Sudbury & Districts 2026 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $10,046,730 and a net property tax levy requirement of $10,046,730, be approved, subject to the following: a) An increase in the Public Health Sudbury & Districts 2026 budget of $46,883.

the municipal share of the Conservation Sudbury 2026 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $1,434,047 and a net property tax levy requirement of $1,434,047, be approved, subject to the following: a) An increase in the Conservation Sudbury 2026 budget of $6,250.

the municipal share of the Greater Sudbury Police Service 2026 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $100,579,825 and a net property tax levy requirement of $93,714,662, be approved, subject to the following: a) A decrease in the Greater Sudbury Police Service 2026 budget of $1,699,500. AND THAT the 2026-2027 capital budget for Greater Sudbury Police Service be amended to remove the new Police building and be readopted in the amount of $3,517,031 for 2026 and $3,153,273 for 2027 and be funded from Police related reserve funds.

the municipal share of the Greater Sudbury Public Library 2026 Budget, inclusive of Citizen Services Centres, in the gross expenditure amount of $11,079,485 and a net property tax levy requirement of $10,543,917, be approved, subject to the following: a) An increase in the Greater Sudbury Public Library 2026 budget of $65,142. AND THAT City of Greater Sudbury approve $180,000 from the Library/Citizen Service Centre Reserve Fund for new shelving at New Sudbury Library. AND THAT the 2026-2027 capital budget for Greater Sudbury Library Board of $280,000 for 2026 and $100,000 for 2027 be approved to be funded from Library/Citizen Service Centre Reserve Fund.

the municipal share of the tax supported budget for the Sudbury Airport Personnel 2026 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $4,456,525 and a net property tax levy requirement of $0, be approved.

the amendment be amended to remove business cases #8, #15, #22 and voted on separately.

amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the following business cases with a 2026 net levy impact of zero: #2: Enhance Hazardous Medication Safety; #4: Create Full-Time Senior Accountant Role; #5: Hire Digital Content Specialist; #10: Relocate Municipal Archives to Cultural Hub; AND that the following business cases be included with a 2026 levy impact of zero, subject to: #16: Implement Yellow Box Non-Residential Recycling program (cost to administer the program to be absorbed within the current budget, resulting in ongoing levy impact of zero).

the amendment be amended to direct staff to investigate and report back to implement options to add the cost of culvert replacements as

amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Eliminate Driveway Entrance Culvert Subsidy" as outlined on page 139 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy reduction of $219,367. AND THAT staff be directed to investigate and report back to implement options to add the cost of culvert replacements as

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Increase On-Deck Supervision During Group Swimming Lessons" as outlined on page 143 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Install New Exterior Columbarium Wall at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Chelmsford" as outlined on page 149 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire a Paramedic Wellness Coordinator" as outlined on page 151 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Upgrade Belisle Drive Water/Wastewater Infrastructure" as outlined on page 153 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

the amendment be amended to change the amount of $94,000 of the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General to $69,000 and that the one time cost of $265,000 be reduced by $25,000 for a total cost of $240,000.

amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Create an Outdoor Sports Court at O'Connor Playground" as outlined on page 161 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the one-time cost of $240,000 be funded with previously approved Healthy Community Initiative Funds of $150,000, donations of $21,000, and the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General of $69,000 for a 2026 net levy impact of zero. Rules of Procedure Councillor Benoit moved to defer this resolution to Q1.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement an Advanced Care Paramedic Training and Education Program" as outlined on page 163 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $30,000.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Enhance Corporate Security Operations Software" as outlined on page 167 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the 2026 costs of $86,895 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General for a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire a Food Systems Coordinator" as outlined on page 173 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $103,719. Rules of Procedure Councillor Lapierre moved to defer this resolution to the next budget meeting for more information about the portion. A roll call vote was held on the deferral. YEAS: (12): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Benoit, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbee, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Lefebvre ABSENT: (1): Councillor Leduc

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Additional Driver Certification Instructor" as outlined on page 176 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $134,308.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Develop a Playground in Wanup" as outlined on page 181 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the one-time cost of $162,000 be funded with previously approved Healthy Community Initiative Funds of $83,390 and the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General of $78,610 for a 2026 net levy impact of zero. A roll call vote was held: YEAS: (6) Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Lefebvre, and Councillor Benoit NAYS: (6) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbee, and Councillor Brabant ABSENT: (1) Councillor Leduc

the amendment be amended to include the following wording: “AND THAT staff be directed to bring back a presentation to the Community and Emergency Services Committee with details describing current staffing requirements, CBA obligations and a proposed plan with recommendations of next steps to minimize overtime cost by the end of April 2026.

amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Four Additional Firefighters" as outlined on page 183 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the full-time firefighters be hired on June 1, 2026 resulting in a 2026 net levy impact of $114,347; AND THAT staff be directed to bring back a presentation to the Finance and Administration Committee with details describing current staffing requirements, CBA obligations and a proposed plan with recommendations of next steps to minimize overtime cost by the end of April 2026. A roll call vote was held. YEAS: (9) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Mayor Lefebvre, and Councillor Brabant NAYS: (3) Councillor Sizer, Councillor Labbee, and Councillor Benoit ABSENT: (1) Councillor Leduc

the amendment to the amendment be amended to include the following wording at the end of the second paragraph: AND THAT $15,000.00 be funded from each of the following wards HCI Capital Funding: Wards 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, for a total of $105,000.00; AND THAT the remaining cost of $348, 000.00 be replaced with $268,000.00 A roll call vote was held. YEAS: (3) Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, and Councillor Landry-Altmann NAYS: (9) Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Sizer, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Parent, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Labbee, Mayor Lefebvre, Councillor Benoit, and Councillor Brabant ABSENT: (1) Councillor Leduc

the amendment be amended to include the following wording after the first paragraph: THAT $75,000.00 be funded from Ward 6 HCI Capital Funding and $40,000.00 be funded from Ward 5 HCI Capital Funding; AND THAT the second paragraph be replaced with: AND THAT the remaining costs of $348,000.00 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General for a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Enhance Kalmo Beach Accessibility" as outlined in the 2026 Budget Finalization Report, subject to: THAT $75,000.00 be funded from Ward 6 HCI Capital Funding and $40,000.00 be funded from Ward 5 HCI Capital Funding; AND THAT the remaining costs of $348,000.00 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General for a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Update Parks, Open Space and Leisure Master Plan" as outlined on page 185 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the one-time cost of $450,000 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for a net levy impact of zero.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Two Additional Mechanical Officers for Fire Services" as outlined on page 187 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $233,925.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Housing Security Control Operator" as outlined on page 189 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $300,000.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement Permanent Mobile Security Enforcement Team for Housing Operations" as outlined on page 194 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $320,748.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Enhance Winter Sidewalk Maintenance" as outlined on page 203 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the one-time costs of $694,362 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund General for a 2026 net levy impact of $332,309. Rules of Procedure Councillor Fortin moved to defer the motion until the budget process of 2027.

the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Complete Westmount Outdoor Rink Project" as outlined in the 2026-2027 Budget Finalization Report, subject to: THAT the 2026 costs of $136,000 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General for a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

THAT the rules of procedure regarding reconsideration be temporarily suspended at the Finance & Administration Committee while dealing with the “Finalization of the 2026-2027 Budget” reports, such that the entirety of the budget deliberations pursuant to such reports be treated as the same meeting requiring only a simple majority for reconsideration.

THAT the rules of procedure regarding automatic adjournment be suspended for the 2026-2027 budget meetings of the Finance and Administration Committee.

WHEREAS the proposed 2026–2027 Budget, presented to the Finance and Administration Committee for upcoming deliberations, includes decisions that would impact a future Council that has not yet been elected; AND WHEREAS the City of Greater Sudbury has experienced significant senior staff and organizational changes over the past year, leaving limited time for a comprehensive assessment of the City’s operations and financial position; AND WHEREAS Council seeks to maintain flexibility and responsiveness to changing economic conditions and community priorities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to amend the budget resolutions to adopt the 2026 budget only.

THAT the water/wastewater 2026 operating budget be approved in the gross expenditure amount of $108,941,228, representing a user rate increase of 4.8%, all in accordance with the Water/Wastewater Long-Term Financial Plan; AND THAT the water/wastewater 2026-2027 capital budget, inclusive of capital budget amendments, be readopted in the amount of $134,447,466.

THAT the municipal share of the Public Health Sudbury & Districts 2026 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $10,046,730 and a net property tax levy requirement of $10,046,730, be approved, subject to the following: a) An increase in the Public Health Sudbury & Districts 2026 budget of $46,883.

THAT the municipal share of the Conservation Sudbury 2026 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $1,434,047 and a net property tax levy requirement of $1,434,047, be approved, subject to the following: a) An increase in the Conservation Sudbury 2026 budget of $6,250.

THAT the municipal share of the Greater Sudbury Police Service 2026 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $100,579,825 and a net property tax levy requirement of $93,714,662, be approved, subject to the following: a) A decrease in the Greater Sudbury Police Service 2026 budget of $1,699,500. AND THAT the 2026-2027 capital budget for Greater Sudbury Police Service be amended to remove the new Police building and be readopted in the amount of $3,517,031 for 2026 and $3,153,273 for 2027 and be funded from Police related reserve funds.

THAT the municipal share of the Greater Sudbury Public Library 2026 Budget, inclusive of Citizen Services Centres, in the gross expenditure amount of $11,079,485 and a net property tax levy requirement of $10,543,917, be approved, subject to the following: a) An increase in the Greater Sudbury Public Library 2026 budget of $65,142. AND THAT City of Greater Sudbury approve $180,000 from the Library/Citizen Service Centre Reserve Fund for new shelving at New Sudbury Library. AND THAT the 2026-2027 capital budget for Greater Sudbury Library Board of $280,000 for 2026 and $100,000 for 2027 be approved to be funded from Library/Citizen Service Centre Reserve Fund.

THAT the municipal share of the tax supported budget for the Sudbury Airport Personnel 2026 budget in the gross expenditure amount of $4,456,525 and a net property tax levy requirement of $0, be approved.

THAT the amendment be amended to remove business cases #8, #15, #22 and voted on separately.

As amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the following business cases with a 2026 net levy impact of zero: #2: Enhance Hazardous Medication Safety; #4: Create Full-Time Senior Accountant Role; #5: Hire Digital Content Specialist; #10: Relocate Municipal Archives to Cultural Hub; AND that the following business cases be included with a 2026 levy impact of zero, subject to: #16: Implement Yellow Box Non-Residential Recycling program (cost to administer the program to be absorbed within the current budget, resulting in ongoing levy impact of zero).

THAT the amendment be amended to direct staff to investigate and report back to implement options to add the cost of culvert replacements as

As amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Eliminate Driveway Entrance Culvert Subsidy" as outlined on page 139 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy reduction of $219,367. AND THAT staff be directed to investigate and report back to implement options to add the cost of culvert replacements as

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Increase On-Deck Supervision During Group Swimming Lessons" as outlined on page 143 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Install New Exterior Columbarium Wall at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Chelmsford" as outlined on page 149 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire a Paramedic Wellness Coordinator" as outlined on page 151 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Upgrade Belisle Drive Water/Wastewater Infrastructure" as outlined on page 153 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

THAT the amendment be amended to change the amount of $94,000 of the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General to $69,000 and that the one time cost of $265,000 be reduced by $25,000 for a total cost of $240,000.

As amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Create an Outdoor Sports Court at O'Connor Playground" as outlined on page 161 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the one-time cost of $240,000 be funded with previously approved Healthy Community Initiative Funds of $150,000, donations of $21,000, and the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General of $69,000 for a 2026 net levy impact of zero. Rules of Procedure Councillor Benoit moved to defer this resolution to Q1.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement an Advanced Care Paramedic Training and Education Program" as outlined on page 163 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $30,000.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Enhance Corporate Security Operations Software" as outlined on page 167 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the 2026 costs of $86,895 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General for a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire a Food Systems Coordinator" as outlined on page 173 of the 2026- 2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $103,719. Rules of Procedure Councillor Lapierre moved to defer this resolution to the next budget meeting for more information about the portion. A roll call vote was held on the deferral. YEAS: (12): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Benoit, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor Labbee, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, Mayor Lefebvre ABSENT: (1): Councillor Leduc

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Additional Driver Certification Instructor" as outlined on page 176 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $134,308.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Develop a Playground in Wanup" as outlined on page 181 of the 2026- 2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the one-time cost of $162,000 be funded with previously approved Healthy Community Initiative Funds of $83,390 and the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General of $78,610 for a 2026 net levy impact of zero. A roll call vote was held: YEAS: (6): Councillor Benoit, Councillor Sizer, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (6): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, and Councillor Labbee ABSENT: (1): Councillor Leduc

THAT the amendment be amended to include the following wording: “AND THAT staff be directed to bring back a presentation to the Community and Emergency Services Committee with details describing current staffing requirements, CBA obligations and a proposed plan with recommendations of next steps to minimize overtime cost by the end of April 2026.

As amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Four Additional Firefighters" as outlined on page 183 of the 2026- 2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the full-time firefighters be hired on June 1, 2026 resulting in a 2026 net levy impact of $114,347; AND THAT staff be directed to bring back a presentation to the Finance and Administration Committee with details describing current staffing requirements, CBA obligations and a proposed plan with recommendations of next steps to minimize overtime cost by the end of April 2026. A roll call vote was held. YEAS: (9): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Landry-Altmann, and Mayor Lefebvre NAYS: (3): Councillor Benoit, Councillor Labbee, and Councillor Sizer ABSENT: (1): Councillor Leduc

THAT the amendment to the amendment be amended to include the following wording at the end of the second paragraph: AND THAT $15,000.00 be funded from each of the following wards HCI Capital Funding: Wards 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, for a total of $105,000.00; AND THAT the remaining cost of $348, 000.00 be replaced with $268,000.00 A roll call vote was held. YEAS: (3): Councillor Lapierre, Councillor McIntosh, and Councillor Landry-Altmann NAYS: (9): Councillor Signoretti, Councillor Benoit, Councillor Brabant, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Parent, Councillor Labbee, Councillor Sizer, Councillor Cormier, and Mayor Lefebvre ABSENT: (1): Councillor Leduc

THAT the amendment be amended to include the following wording after the first paragraph: THAT $75,000.00 be funded from Ward 6 HCI Capital Funding and $40,000.00 be funded from Ward 5 HCI Capital Funding; AND THAT the second paragraph be replaced with: AND THAT the remaining costs of $348,000.00 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General for a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

As amended: THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Enhance Kalmo Beach Accessibility" as outlined in the 2026 Budget Finalization Report, subject to: THAT $75,000.00 be funded from Ward 6 HCI Capital Funding and $40,000.00 be funded from Ward 5 HCI Capital Funding; AND THAT the remaining costs of $348,000.00 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund – General for a 2026 net levy impact of zero.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Update Parks, Open Space and Leisure Master Plan" as outlined on page 185 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the one-time cost of $450,000 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for a net levy impact of zero.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Two Additional Mechanical Officers for Fire Services" as outlined on page 187 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $233,925.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Hire Housing Security Control Operator" as outlined on page 189 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $300,000.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Implement Permanent Mobile Security Enforcement Team for Housing Operations" as outlined on page 194 of the 2026-2027 budget document with a 2026 net levy impact of $320,748.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Enhance Winter Sidewalk Maintenance" as outlined on page 203 of the 2026-2027 budget document, subject to: THAT the one-time costs of $694,362 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund General for a 2026 net levy impact of $332,309. Rules of Procedure Councillor Fortin moved to defer the motion until the budget process of 2027.

THAT the 2026 Budget be amended to include the business case entitled "Complete Westmount Outdoor Rink Project" as outlined in the 2026-2027 Budget Finalization Report, subject to: THAT the 2026 costs of $136,000 be funded from the Capital Financing Reserve Fund - General for a 2026 net levy impact of zero.