Goderich

This document outlines a 10-year strategy for the Town of Goderich to address needs for recreation facilities and programs. It includes a set of recommendations to guide ongoing investments in recreation infrastructure and services, emphasizing collaboration with community partners and volunteers. The plan aims to ensure affordable and inclusive recreation choices while responding to demographic changes, aging facilities, and evolving resident preferences. Key focus areas include governance, ice sports, outdoor recreation, inclusion, community partnerships, communication, tourism, age-friendly opportunities, and sustainability.

The agenda for Meeting #14 of the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force includes approval of the current agenda and adoption of the minutes from Meeting No. 13 held on November 13, 2024. Key discussion points for the design update involve final design drawings, grading and drainage, street lighting, and streetscape elements, including a specific discussion on planter design regarding skateboard deterrents and a proposed design change for the street sign wall to use precast concrete instead of granite. The task force also reviewed updates from stakeholder groups such as Municipal Marine and Heritage, Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee, and Town Operations and Managers. Further items include updates on utility liaison, tendering process, preferred contractor criteria, a probable cost update, wayfinding strategy, and future meetings and milestones.

The 2024-2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan for the Town of Goderich outlines strategies to reduce energy usage, associated costs, and environmental impacts across municipal infrastructure and operations. Key strategic pillars include improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions through various projects, a corporate energy conservation strategy focusing on key facilities, maximizing fiscal resources, and fostering conservation awareness among staff and the community. The plan also details commitments to the Partners in Climate Protection (PCP) Program with corporate and community GHG reduction targets by 2030, and initiatives related to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations and building retrofits to ensure sustainable practices.

This Master Plan for the Town of Goderich's Downtown Core and Court House Park provides an urban design framework to guide future decisions following the 2011 tornado. It envisions a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use center that enhances its unique heritage character through high-quality landscapes, streetscapes, and buildings. Key pillars include reinforcing the Downtown Core's character, prioritizing pedestrian experience, establishing a sustainable urban canopy, and ensuring new development contributes to future heritage. The plan aims to foster economic revitalization, community vitality, and a visually appealing public and private realm.

The by-law sets various fees for the Corporation of the Town of Goderich for 2026. It adopts the fees in the attached Schedules, which include Child Care Fees, Building Department Fees, Plumbing and Sewer Fees, Planning and Related Fees, Airport Fees, Public Works Fees, Maitland Cemetery Fees, Sanitary Sewer Rates, Water Rates, Fire Department Fees, License Fees, Animal Control Fees, Enforcement Fees, Paid Parking - Waterfront, Recreation Fees, Marina Fees, Administration Fees, and Other Fees. Schedules are subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases or specific percentage increases annually. The by-law also addresses payment terms, interest on overdue accounts, and repeals any inconsistent fees in other by-laws.