Social Services Committee

Committee Recommendation: THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association Huron-Perth Addictions and Mental Health Services to deliver the Ontario Works Service Agreement as detailed in the agreement for 2023; THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to execute the agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association Huron-Perth Addictions and Mental Health Services on behalf of the municipal corporation; AND THAT City Council delegates its signing authority to the Director of Social Services or the Chief Administrative Officer to execute future renewal agreements with Canadian Mental Health Association Huron-Perth Addictions and Mental Health Services until 2028, subject to satisfactory contract performance or any amendments to funding identified by the City.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled “One-Time Funding – Additional Ontario Works Caseworker” (SOC23-014) be received for information.

Committee Recommendation: THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an agreement with Festival Hydro Inc. for the Social Services Department to act as the lead agency and intake agency for the delivery of the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) commencing May 1, 2023, and expiring on April 30, 2026; AND THAT the Director of Social Services or the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Corporation. Discussion was held regarding the importance of this program and utilities being the second highest cost that most people have to consider. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Decision: THAT the Social Services Committee meeting adjourn.