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.
Posted inCity Hall News
Council Moving Legal and Risk Offices to Renovated Old Court House
Staff state moving from leased space to City-owned space will incur a debt-financed capital renovation cost, but will be paidback from savings of approximately $446,000 per year starting in year three of the move.
Posted inCouncil Standing Committees
Council Gives RHLI Time to Deploy Auchmar Plan
Council nudges RHLI towards partnerships with other interest parties, gives wide berth to Regimental Senate to find sustainable business plan.
Posted inCouncil Standing Committees
Council Votes to Phase Out Commercial/Industrial Vacant Property Rebate
Council was divided on a motion by Matthew Green to put the savings from the program into the affordable housing budget.