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Joint CAO for Newmarket/Aurora
Report 2016-09 dated April 28, 2016 regarding Potential Fire Service Merger
Review Process.
The
Chief Administrative Officer, Aurora advised that this report is a summary
of current activities with respect to potential merger discussions with the
Town of Richmond Hill Fire Services. He advised that Terms of Reference
have been drafted and a consultant will be appointed.
Councillor
Thompson queried the timelines associated with the actions. The Chief
Administrative Officer, Newmarket advised that the project is on track for
the fall of 2016 and CYFS-JCC will be kept updated and a follow-up report
will be provided to CYFS-JCC in the fall.
Councillor
Twinney queried the amount of budgeted consultant fees. The Chief
Administrative Officer, Newmarket advised that the costs would be shared
between the three municipalities equally. He further advised that the
source of financing can be from Central York Fire Services operating or
reserves budgets and he will clarify once the proposals are received.
Councillor
Sponga requested clarification with respect to the proposed new fire
station and the synergies with the Richmond Hill training centres. The
Chief Administrative Officer, Newmarket advised that both processes are
moving forward at the same time and the use of facilities will be examined
as part of the new fire station design. Councillor Sponga requested an
information report of details be circulated to CYFS-JCC. The Chief
Administrative Officer, Newmarket advised that reports would be provided at
a future meeting.
The
Chief Administrative Officer, Aurora advised that if there are no benefits
to merging of the two fire services, other areas such as training
arrangements between Central York Fire Services and Richmond Hill Fire
Services could be examined.
Councillor
Abel requested that the Terms of Reference along with timelines be
circulated.
Moved
by: Councillor Mrakas
Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
a) THAT Joint CAO for Newmarket/Aurora Report 2016-09
dated April 28, 2016 regarding potential Fire Service Merger - Central York
Fire Services and Richmond Hill Fire Services - Review Process be received
for information and the process endorsed.
Carried
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