Minutes
City Council
Monday, July 13, 2020
Decision Number: CR332/2020
That the following Communication Items 7.1.1 through 7.1.6, 7.1.8 and 7.1.9, 7.1.11, and 7.1.13 through 7.1.23 inclusive as set forth in the Council Agenda BE REFERRED as noted, and that Items 7.1.7, 7.1.10, and 7.1.12 be dealt with as follows:
7.1.7 Letter to the Premier of Ontario requesting that the Government of Ontario consider providing tax and/or other financial relief to community nonprofit and service clubs and organizations due to their inability to operate as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Moved by: Councillor Kaschak
Seconded by: Councillor McKenzie
Decision Number: CR333/2020
That a letter BE SENT to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario requesting the Province to look into all possible ways of providing tax and/or other financial relief to our community non-profit and service clubs and organizations as a result of those organizations not being able to operate and be open as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and further,
That a copy of this resolution of support BE FORWARDED to local MPPs and all County of Essex municipalities.
Carried.
7.1.10 Letter recommending the creation of a Task Force responsible for envisioning and planning post-pandemic Windsor while also highlighting and suggesting WDLC's involvement
Moved by: Councillor Kaschak
Seconded by: Councillor Gignac
Decision Number: CR332/2020
That the correspondence from Brian Hogan, Windsor and District Labour Council (WDLC), dated June 18, 2020 regarding “Pandemic: Task Force & Municipalities’ Finances” BE RECEIVED; and further,
That this correspondence BE REFERRED to the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for their review and consideration based on initiatives that they are undertaking.
Carried.