Ramara
Upcoming
Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission
The Commission will hear a deputation from the Invasive Species Centre on the Water Soldier invasive plant recently found in Lake Simcoe. They will also receive accounts and budget reports, and discuss forthcoming staff reports on weed management and private beach security. The meeting will move into closed session for a litigation update on the Bertrand et al. case.
- Deputation from Invasive Species Centre regarding Water Soldier in Lake Simcoe
- Accounts voucher dated June 30, 2026
- Budget to actual report dated June 30, 2026
- Forthcoming staff report on weed management and spraying program and CleanFlo treatment
- Forthcoming staff report on Lagoon City private beach security
Last 30 days
Council Information Package
This is an information package with no decisions or votes. It includes correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment directing conservation authorities on budget and apportionment during transition to a regional model, and several resolutions from other municipalities on topics like property reassessment and shelter funding.
- Ministry direction to conservation authorities on 2027 budget deadlines
- June 2026 building report: 33 permits issued, $5,019,726 total value
- City of Mississauga requests provincial review of shelter standards for women and children
- Town of Caledon motion seeking support for tick-borne disease plans
- North Stormont resolution calling for return to regular property tax reassessment cycle
Special Council Meeting regarding Ongoing File Updates and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Progress
The Township of Ramara Council is reviewing a progress report on its 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, covering infrastructure, finance, and community services. Staff will present ongoing file updates from development, emergency services, finance, and human resources. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss confidential legal matters and a confirmation bylaw to formalize the proceedings.
- Secured $30 million in provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure.
- $1.5 million MISA grant awarded for ice storm recovery efforts.
- Construction updates on Wastewater Treatment Facility 202 (Bayshore) and Facility 201.
- Water Distribution Network 104 expansion in South Ramara will require resident infrastructure payments.
- Updated Procurement Bylaw to modernize spending thresholds and transparency rules.
Council Information Package
This agenda is an informational package for review rather than active decision-making. Council will examine the 2025 development charge financial statement, receive updates on the Sportsklub flag football program, and review Atherley Community Centre meeting minutes. Staff also provided correspondence on provincial policy updates and inter-municipal requests.
- Development Charges 2025 Statement: $3,941,464 closing reserve balance, $213,072 collected, $171,928 refunded, with no capital projects funded.
- Sportsklub Flag Football Program: Inaugural spring season hosted 98 participants across the region.
- Atherley Community Centre Minutes: Board requests township insurance funding for the Harvest Festival and approves a composite bench design for the Memorial Bench Program.
- Armour Stone Project: Quarry owner Bill Sisson confirmed free material provision; transport/installation suppliers are being sourced.
- Provincial Correspondence: Updates on Strong Mayor powers, Ontario Land Tribunal reviews, and municipal fiscal framework requests.
Economic Development Committee
This meeting of the Ramara Economic Development Committee primarily consists of receiving informational updates. Key updates include a partner update from the County of Simcoe covering workforce development, investment attraction, and a tariff action plan. The committee will also hear verbal updates on the Economic Development Strategy update and CIP sub-committees, Teeny Tiny Summits planning, and tourism video/photography filming.
- County of Simcoe update on talent attraction campaigns, skilled trades fair, agritourism study, and tariff action plan
- Verbal update on Economic Development Strategy update and CIP sub-committees
- Verbal update on Teeny Tiny Summits sub-committee
- Verbal update on tourism video/photography filming
- Adoption of previous meeting minutes
Regular Council
Ramara Council will authorize $200,000 for financial and governance reviews and terminate its funding contribution with Rogers Communications. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding a councillor communication matter and the adoption of a new Traffic Calming Policy.
- Authorize $200,000 for financial system and water/wastewater reviews
- Terminate funding contribution with Rogers Communications Canada Inc.
- Adopt new Traffic Calming Policy effective July 15, 2026
- End unstaffed after-hour rentals of Township-owned facilities
- Receive Ramara Township Public Library 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
Council Information Package
The council is reviewing various administrative reports including public health warnings regarding cooling towers and flooding recovery updates. The agenda also includes notices for a zoning by-law update open house and several pieces of inter-municipal correspondence.
- Notice of Open House for Zoning By-law Update
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit advisory on cooling towers and Legionellosis
- Flooding Recovery Update from the Fire Chief
- Correspondence regarding Development Charge Reduction Programs
- Correspondence regarding Northern Ontario Policing Grants
Special Council re Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program
The Township of Ramara is deciding whether to apply to the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program, which offers grant funding for infrastructure in exchange for reducing development charges by 30-50% for three years. Staff present two potential projects: a $275.4M Rama Road water/sewer expansion enabling 3,567 units, and a $51.7M Brechin/Lagoon City sewer upgrade enabling 1,890 units. Council must decide by the June 19 application deadline.
- $275.4M Rama Road water and sewer project with potential $175.7M DCRP contribution
- $51.7M Brechin/Lagoon City sewer project with potential $10.8M DCRP contribution
- 3,567 new housing units enabled by Rama Road project, 1,890 by Brechin project
- DC reduction options: 30% or 50% on rates ranging from $10,465 to $42,919 per unit
- Annual DC revenue loss estimated at $74,000-$123,000 for three years