A report at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market Corporation AGM informs City Councillors the Market needs work to replace “loading dock lifts, freight elevator, and some of the power transformers.
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City of Hamilton Says $1-Million Fraud Forensic Audit An "Employment-Related Matter", Denies Freedom of Information Request
The City of Hamilton’s freedom of information office – rated worst municipal office in Canada – is claiming the forensic audit of resulting from a $1-million plus fraud discovered in 2013 is exempt from freedom of information. City manager Chris Murray’s office claims the audit is exempt from freedom of information as a “meetings, consultation, […]
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees
Hamilton Cycling Committee Agenda for June 2016
The Public Record wasn’t able to cover this meeting due to the lengthy standing committee meetings during this week. The agenda for the June 2016 Hamilton Cycling Committee is available here in the DOCX format provided by the City.
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List of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and City of Hamilton Shared Properties
A useful list of properties shared by the public school board and City including information about acreage, facilities, and use agreements. Provided by the City of Hamilton on June 1, 2016 in PDF format.
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Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee for June 2016 – Cancelled
The City Clerk states in an email to members of the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee that the June meeting is cancelled.
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Council Debate Ward Boundaries as Consultant Promises To Release Proposal in June
Hamilton City Council, with the exception of Matthew Green, does seem particular keen on completing a 1999 recommendation of the Transition Board to review the City’s 15 ward boundaries.
Posted inOpinion
Municipalities and Regulating Unsolicited Sellers, Building Public Awareness
Sam Merulla’s motion to regulate door-to-door sales is popular motion, but it is limited in implementation.
The province must strengthen customer protection. (And bonus: Great Aussie awareness vid on door-to-door sales)
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Hamilton City Council GIC for June 1, 2016
Hamilton City Council meets to debate St. Mark’s, Poverty Reduction, Ward Boundary Review, and the Gore Buildings.
Live video at 9:30am
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Ted McMeekin Remarks on LRT at McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ted McMeekin offered opening remarks at the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics research presentation “Benchmarking, Planning and Promoting Transit-
Oriented Intensification in Rapid Transit Areas”.
The presentation was held on May 31, 2016 at the Hamilton Waterfront Conference Centre.
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Hamilton Planning Committee for May 31, 2016
Live video of City Council’s Planning Committee.