Kawartha Lakes council closes out 2025 books with $62,023 deficit funding
Kawartha Lakes council wrapped up its 2025 financial year on June 23, approving the audited financial statements and directing staff to cover a $62,023.15 general tax levy shortfall from the municipality’s Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. The regular meeting also advanced a youth-services agreement with BGC Kawarthas and sent a pedestrian safety request to staff for review. Other boards and committees met on topics ranging from police reports to heritage designations.
Council approves 2025 financials, deficit funding
Council approved the 2025 audited financial statements and directed that the remaining $62,023.15 general tax levy deficit be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. All items on the agenda were carried.
In other action, council approved a 2026 memorandum of understanding with BGC Kawarthas and authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a multi-year funding agreement for youth services. A request for a pedestrian crosswalk was referred to staff for a report in the 2027 budget process.
O.P.P. Detachment Board (June 22)
The board was scheduled to receive the detachment commander’s 2025 annual report and the first-quarter 2026 report, along with an overview of statistics on fatal motor vehicle collisions. The agenda also listed a presentation on Project Lifesaver and correspondence regarding police service board elections. Minutes have not yet been published.
Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee (June 22)
After electing a chair and vice-chair, the committee was to consider a request from the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives for a further extension on its 2025 grant. A change-of-scope request from the United Way, a financial update, and a review of the online application process for the 2027 grant cycle were also listed on the agenda.
Committee of Adjustment (June 25)
The committee held a public hearing to decide on nine minor variance applications. The properties span multiple wards: 21-23 Cambridge St S in Lindsay; 70 Wilkinson Dr in Somerville; 29 Cedar Dale Dr, 9 Chipmunk Trail, and 1051 North Bay Dr in Bexley; 2628 Elm Tree Rd in Fenelon; 5 Fifth Point in Sturgeon Point; 130-132 William St N in Lindsay; and 48 Suter Dr in Laxton. Decisions will be available once minutes are published.
Municipal Heritage Committee (July 2)
Committee members were scheduled to review a proposed heritage designation for 992 Portage Road in Eldon and two alteration applications—one for City Hall at 26 Francis Street in Lindsay, the other for 6697 Highway 35 in Coboconk. An update on Doors Open planning and options for heritage designation plaques were also on the agenda.
Environmental Advisory Committee (July 2)
The committee met to vote on budget requests for the Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes Team Project and the Eco Passages Pilot Project. Members also received an update on the Tree By-law and held a closed session to discuss nominations for the Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero awards.
Coming up
No public meetings are scheduled in Kawartha Lakes for the next 14 days.
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