City Council Agenda - November 26, 2012 - City of Guelph

October 24, 2012 Page No 3141. Moved by Councillor KovachSeconded by Councillor HoflandTHAT Council approves:1. The proposed efficiency expansion packagereflecting net savings in the amount of $40,000 forCourts;2. The 2013 Court Services Operating Budgets in theamount of $3,644,200; and3. The 2013 Court Services Capital Budget and 2014– 2022 Capital Forecast in the amount of$539,800.VOTING IN FAVOUR: Councillors Bell, Burcher, Dennis,Findlay, Furfaro, Guthrie, Hofland, Kovach, Laidlaw,and Van Hellemond and Mayor Farbridge (11)VOTING AGAINST: (0)Ontario Building CodeCarriedDr. Janet Laird, Executive Director, Planning, Building,Engineering and Environment, presented the OntarioBuilding Code (OBC) administration and capital budgets.She advised that costs are fully funded through buildingpermit fees. She addressed the key budget drivers andthe 2012 accomplishments, noted the 2013 objectives andperformance measures; and the significant changes to theOBC administration budget as outlined within herpresentation. She said they are not increasing buildingpermit fees and anticipate increased activity in 2013.Dr. Laird noted that it is anticipated that the stabilizationreserve fund will reach its maximum limit within seven toten years. She also addressed the three positions beingrequested under the Ontario Building Code Administrationbudget.Staff responded to questions regarding reserves andresponse rates.Water and Wastewater Services BudgetsThe Executive Director of Planning, Building, Engineeringand Environment introduced the Water and Wastewaterbudgets. She highlighted the rate pressures affectingwater and wastewater, outlined the increase to the