County Council

THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

THAT the Minutes of the February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting be approved as presented; AND THAT the recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole as set out in the Minutes of the February 10, 2026 meeting be adopted.

THAT the appraisal and notice requirements of the County Disposal of Land By-law #6891 be waived pursuant to Sections 6 and 10 of same respectively; AND THAT a by-law be introduced to at the March 10, 2026 meeting of County Council to: (a) Authorize and approve the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the disposition of the property described as Part Lot 24 North of the Longwoods Road, Part 1, 33R21190; Together with an Easement as in 939204, being PIN 08549-0200(LT); (b) Authorize the Warden and County Clerk to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale; (c) Authorize the CAO to approve and execute all other documents or instruments reasonably necessary for the completion of the sale of the Subject Lands in accordance with the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

THAT County Council convene as the Committee of Management at 1:05pm.

THAT Schedule E (Declaration of Compliance) of the Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement (L-SAA) be approved, and that Warden Clarke be authorized to sign Schedule E on behalf of the County of Middlesex.

THAT the Award of RFP # MC-2026-03 – Middlesex County Archives Feasibility Study report be received for information; THAT Council Award RFP # MC-2026-03 to TCI Management Consultants in the amount of $90,360.00+HST; AND THAT the County Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement with TCI Management Consultants in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT the Award of RFP # MC-2025-16 - Transit Operator Services Report be received for information; THAT Council Award RFP #MC-2025-16 to Voyago at an hourly rate of $99.70/Hour plus HST; AND THAT a by-law be introduced at the March 24, 2026 meeting of County Council to authorize the Warden and County Clerk to execute the agreement with Voyago.

THAT the Debt Management Policy report be received for information; AND THAT Finance Policy 17.01 - Debt Management Policy be approved.

THAT the Middlesex County Governance & Administration Centre Financing Report be received for information; THAT staff be directed to continue utilizing short-term internal financing, to be funded through County reserves until such time as the sale proceeds from the Promissory Note are received and long-term financing is secured; THAT the cost of the Middlesex County Governance & Administration Centre, in the total amount of $14,782,270, be funded using a combination of 50% sale proceeds from the Promissory Note associated with the 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street transaction and 50% long-term debenture financing; AND THAT staff be directed to: 1. Pursue long-term debenture financing through Infrastructure Ontario based on a 15-year term at prevailing rates for Council consideration; 2. Apply 50% of the proceeds from the Promissory Note associated with the 50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street transaction to the project once received.

THAT the County Forest Woodland Acquisition Policy report be received for information; THAT Planning and Development Policy 2.01 – County Forest and Woodland Acquisition Policy be approved. THAT administration utilize the County Forest Woodland Acquisition Policy to guide the consideration and analysis of any future County Forest Woodland Acquisition; AND THAT any proposed woodland acquisition be subject to a future report to Council outlining evaluation results, financial implications, and identified funding sources.

THAT the Middlesex County Connect – 2025 Year in Review Report be received for information.

THAT the Middlesex County Broadband Update Report be received for information.

THAT the Housing & Homelessness Services Overview Report be received for information; AND THAT staff be directed to advance the Attainable Housing Review Report Strategic Actions through existing service areas, including procedural, workflow, coordination, and information-sharing enhancements, as opposed to establishing a Housing Advocate Role.

THAT the Build-Ready Housing Design Program Report be received for information; THAT staff be directed to proceed with the Build-Ready Housing Design Program; AND THAT if the Build-Ready Housing Design Program is not approved for HAF2 funding, staff be directed to confirm County funding source in the 2026 Fourth Quarter Performance Report.

THAT Award of Tender # MC-2026-09 – Hot Mix Asphalt Report be received for information; THAT Council Award Tender # MC-2026-09 to Brantco Construction in the amount of $5,872,450.50 excluding taxes; AND THAT the County Engineer be authorized to execute the agreement with Brantco Construction in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT Award of Tender # MC-2026-08 - Curb and Gutter, Gutter Outlets, and Sidewalks Report be received for information; THAT Council Award Tender # MC-2026-08 to Chad Hartman Construction in the amount of $155,065.00 excluding taxes; AND THAT the County Engineer be authorized to execute the agreement with Chad Hartman Construction in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT Award of Tender # MC-2026-10 – Cold Asphalt Recycling Report be received for information; THAT Council Award Tender # MC-2026-10 to Lavis Contracting Co. Limited in the amount of $1,888,541.00 excluding taxes; AND THAT the County Engineer be authorized to execute the agreement with Lavis Contracting Co. Limited in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT Award of Tender # MC-2026-11 – Installation of Steel Beam Guide Rail Type M20 and Energy Attenuating End Treatments Report be received for information; THAT Council Award Tender # MC-2026-11 to Royal Fence Limited in the amount of $549,935.00 excluding taxes; AND THAT the County Engineer be authorized to execute the agreement with Royal Fence Limited in a form satisfactory to the County Solicitor.

THAT Items 10.d.1 to 10.d.11 be received for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole rise at 2:13pm.

THAT the By-Laws be given a first and second reading.

THAT the By-Laws be given a third and final reading.

THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:14pm.