The Committee received updates on Durham Region policing and governance, including community safety statistics and strategic priorities, and an annual update from Lakeridge Health regarding hospital improvements, wait times, and planning for growth. The Committee also reviewed and endorsed the Draft Cultural, Museum, and Art in Public Spaces plans, as well as the 2026-2030 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Additional actions included the termination of lease agreements for Brougham Hall, approval of the 2027 meeting schedule, authorization of a tender for Fire Station #2 asphalt resurfacing, enactment of traffic by-law amendments, and authorization of a license agreement for overflow parking at Brock Ridge Community Park.
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The committee received updates on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy and the Anti-Black Racism Taskforce, including the approval of upcoming community events. The committee accepted proposals for consulting services for a new animal shelter and for pond cleanout projects. It authorized the execution of a memorandum of understanding for the Durham Meadoway Design shared services. Furthermore, it approved a contract extension for the School Crossing Guard program and endorsed the preferred concept design for the City Centre Park. The committee also accepted the purchase of a dump truck, endorsed a development application fee review, and moved to participate in the Durham Greener Buildings Challenge program while receiving a sustainability year-in-review report.
