Finance and Labour Relations Committee

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Proposed 2024 Budget Process and Tentative Schedule” (FIN23-025), be received for information; THAT staff proceed to schedule four budget meeting dates for Finance Committee as outlined in the report; AND THAT Council provide staff with any specific known initiatives to be considered at this time, changes or additions to capital projects identified in the 10-year capital forecasts, and changes in service levels or activities to advance the approved strategic priority goals they wish to be considered for the 2024 fiscal year at this time. Committee Discussion: A member spoke against the motion as they believe a target should be set as has been done previously. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Finance and Labour Relations Committee Minutes 3 July 24, 2023 Councillor Hunter left the Chair to take a position on this matter. Councillor McCabe assumed the Chair at 8:04 p.m. Discussion continued regarding early set targets forcing an adjustment of services that are not open and accountable. Councillor Hunter resumed the Chair at 8:05 p.m. Discussion continued regarding:  the staff recommendation requesting the identification of changes or additions and the need for direction from Council if there is a desire to achieve a given target at this time;  the budget coming forward with departmental input to maintain services as is and anything above that or changes proposed being expansion initiatives;  th

Committee Decision: THAT the Finance and Labour Relations Committee meeting adjourn.