City Council

That the Report of the Affordability Committee dated March 11, 2026, be received.

That the Report of the Affordability Committee dated March 25, 2026, be received.

That the Report of the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated March 25, 2026, be received.

That Colin Hassey on behalf of the International Relations Committee, attend the Hannover-Messe Germany Trade Show between April 20, 2026 to April 24, 2026 (tentative travel dates April 17, 2026, to April 30, 2026) to support Invest Barrie, be approved.

That the 2025 Fraud and Wrongdoing Program Activity be received as information. That the 2025 Summary of Internal Audit Activity attached as Appendix “A” to Staff Report CAO-001-2026 to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated March 25, 2026 be received as information. That the 2026 Internal Audit Work Plan attached as Appendix “B” to Staff Report CAO-001-2026 to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated March 25, 2026 be approved.

​That the tax ratios for the 2026 taxation year be established as follows: ​Residential 1.000000 New Multi-residential 1.000000 Multi-residential 1.000000 Commercial 1.433126 Industrial 1.516328 Pipelines 1.103939 Farmlands 0.250000 Managed Forest 0.250000 Landfills 1.067122 Aggregate Extraction 1.233846 That two sub-classes for Farmland Awaiting Development be maintained in each of the multi- residential, commercial, and industrial property classes at the following discounts: Phase I - 25% discount from the residential tax rate; and, Phase II - 0% discount from the applicable property class tax rate. That the City of Barrie (City) continue with its existing Rebates for Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations Program providing a tax rebate at a rate of 40% of the current year’s taxes applicable only to the space occupied by the organization and that the eligible organizations continue to submit an annual application and provide evidence of taxes paid satisfactory to the Treasurer or their designate. That the City Clerk be authorized to prepare all necessary by-laws to establish the 2026 tax ratios.

That staff undertake the direction provided by General Committee on April 1, 2026 concerning the confidential labour relations matter - CUPE Negotiations. (CAO-001-2026)

That staff undertake the direction provided by General Committee on April 1, 2026 concerning the confidential potential litigation matter - Tribunal Matter. (LGL-001-2026)

That pursuant to Section 7.1 of Procedural By-law 2019-100 as amended, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning Request for Proposal – Boat Club.

That notwithstanding motion 25-G-251, staff in the Corporate Facilities Department issue a RFP for a Boat Club, pursuant to the request made by Carefree Boat Club in their correspondence dated March 30, 2026, as soon as possible.

A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 1st day of April, 2026.

That the meeting be adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

1. That the 2025 Fraud and Wrongdoing Program Activity be received as information. 2. That the 2025 Summary of Internal Audit Activity attached as Appendix “A” to Staff Report CAO-001-2026 to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated March 25, 2026 be received as information. 3. That the 2026 Internal Audit Work Plan attached as Appendix “B” to Staff Report CAO-001-2026 to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee City of Barrie Page 3 of 6 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 01, 2026 dated March 25, 2026 be approved.

1. That the tax ratios for the 2026 taxation year be established as follows: a. Residential 1.000000 b. New Multi-residential 1.000000 c. Multi-residential 1.000000 d. Commercial 1.433126 e. Industrial 1.516328 f. Pipelines 1.103939 g. Farmlands 0.250000 h. Managed Forest 0.250000 i. Landfills 1.067122 j. Aggregate Extraction 1.233846 2. That two sub-classes for Farmland Awaiting Development be maintained in each of the multi- residential, commercial, and industrial property classes at the following discounts: • Phase I - 25% discount from the residential tax rate; and, • Phase II - 0% discount from the applicable property class tax rate. 3. That the City of Barrie (City) continue with its existing Rebates for Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations Program providing a tax rebate at a rate of 40% of the current year’s taxes applicable only to the space occupied by the organization and that the eligible organizations continue to submit an annual application and provide evidence of taxes paid satisfactory to the Treasurer or their designate. 4. That the City Clerk be authorized to prepare all necessary by-laws to establish the 2026 tax ratios.

That staff undertake the direction provided by General Committee on April 1, 2026 concerning the confidential labour relations matter - CUPE Negotiations. City of Barrie Page 4 of 6 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 01, 2026 (CAO-001-2026)