Councillors were very supportive of the work plan and the goals of reconciliation.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees
Deeply Divided Farmers’ Market Board Votes to Enforce Market Hours
Vendors will be expected to remain open until 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays. Board authorizes Market Manager to enforce hours.
Posted inCity Council Meetings
Farmers' Market Reports $107,510 Deficit in 2016, Beyond $151,419 City Budget Allocation
The financial statements show the Farmers’ Market ran a $107,510 deficit in 2016. Lower than expected revenues account for ~$80,000 of this deficit. Heavy than expected employee and contractual costs add up for the reminder of the deficit. The Market received $151,419 from the municipal levy in the 2016 budget.
Posted inNews
City's New Procurement System Will Decrease Bid System Fees
The City will continue to charge anywhere from $35 to hundreds of dollars for businesses to access bid documentation.
Posted inCity Hall News
Council Committee approves $520K annual for Native Women's Centre Shelter, $200K one-time for Notre Dame House
CHIP funding grants to address female and youth homelessness.
Posted inCity Hall News
YWCA Asked for $300,000 for Transitional Housing, Council Cmte Approves $24,500
Denise Christopherson, YWCA Chief Executive Officer, said today’s funding was a “good first step” and that work continues with the City to find more funding sources.
Posted inHamilton City Council
Councillor Rings Pass Another Rung, AFA Votes 4-2 in Favour of Rings
In a tight budget year, on a hot day that saw families without use of public splash pads due to that tight budget, City Councillors voted to protect another one of their perks.
Posted inCommunity Events, Videos
Useful Knowledge Society: Women and the City
The Useful Knowledge Society of Hamilton hosted a discussion on Women and the City on June 6, 2017.
Posted inPlanning and Development
"Affordable Housing" Pitch Proposes Rents 20% Above CMHC Market Rates
Councillor Farr praises plan, says it will help the affordability crisis in Hamilton. Councillors vote for report on developers request for City incentives.
Posted inHamilton City Council
Council Votes to Restructure Municipal Telecom to Compete Against Private Biz in Other Cities
Council’s move to compete with private businesses in other municipalities would trigger a $300-million tax liability if HUC is not split.