Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

That the correspondence from Watson & Associates regarding the County of Wellington Development Charges Study for Child Care and Early Years Services be received for information.

That the September 2025 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes be approved.

That the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee approve the County Development application submitted by the Township of Guelph-Eramosa and forward its decision to County Council.

That the Community Anniversary Celebration Grant Request from the Township of Puslinch regarding their 175th anniversary event be received for information; and That the Committee approve the $5000 Community Anniversary Celebration grant request.

That the Corporate Financial Statements for the County of Wellington as of August 31, 2025 be approved.

That the Government Finance Officers Association 2025 Budget Presentation Award be received for information.

That the report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2024 be received for information.

That the County Treasurer’s report re: Cash Holdings and Investment Portfolio as of July 31, 2025, be approved.

That the 2025 Supplementary and Weighted Assessment Report be received for information.

That the County of Wellington pass a by-law pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizing a municipal capital facilities agreement; and That the County of Wellington pass a by-law pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizing the exemption of the 301 Tucker Street, Arthur and the Grand River Non-Profit Housing Corporation premises located at 41 Cuthbert Street, Elora, from municipal and education property taxes effective January 1, 2026; and That written notice of the by-law be provided to the Ministers of Finance, Education and Housing, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Township of Centre Wellington, the Township of Wellington North, the Upper Grand District School Board, and the Wellington Catholic District School Board; and That the 2026 Housing Services Budget and Ten-Year Plan be adjusted to reflect the cost reduction resulting from the property tax exemption; and That the savings resulting from the education portion of the property tax exemption be reinvested in future capital repairs of housing stock through the Housing Capital Reserve.

That the Affordable Rental Housing Subclass for 2026 report be received for information.

That the County of Wellington Committee Report entitled Accounting Standard Update (PSAB 3400) and Fine Revenue be received for information.

That the report titled Recruitment Update - January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 be received for information.

That the report titled The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2025 be received for information.

That the report titled Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan be received for information.

That the County of Wellington adopt a systemic approach to the Health and Safety Programme and That the following positions be added to the Health and Safety Team effective January 1, 2026 to support current and ongoing needs: i. Additional Health and Safety Specialist ii. Health and Safety Trainer

That the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee move into a closed meeting for the purposes of considering personal matters about an identifiable individual.