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Regional Councillor Report
Submittted by: Colleen Jordan, Regional Councillor, Wards 3
& 4
December 8, 2005
Regional Council - Nov. 30, 2005
Regional Council approved a motion to provide funding in the total amount of $61,000.00 to be allocated amongst the three hostels in Durham and to consider redirecting funds in 2006 of $65,000.00 to provide a $2.00 increase, (100% Regionally funded), for occupied beds at the three shelters, as well as, provide some stable funding for each of the shelters in 2006.
T.R.C.A. - Sustainable Communities Board - Dec .2, 2005
Y.D.S.S. Projects
The T.R.C.A. Sustainable Communities Board received for information an update on the York Durham Sanitary Sewer Projects. The Committee endorsed a resolution that
T.R.C.A. staff continue their involvement to ensure that the environmental impacts associated with the planning, design and construction of all
Y.D.S.S. projects in T.R.C.A.’s jurisdiction are minimized. This report will be presented to the full authority on January 6, 2006.
Municipal Tool Kit for Sustainable Development
The Sustainable Communities Board received for information a report regarding this tool kit that is designed to aid municipal leaders with their green building design projects and allow them to encourage green building design for projects within their jurisdiction. Phase 1 involves a step by step approach to assist local governments in building policies and programs for their own building projects. Phase 2 will assist municipalities once they have committed to green building projects in bringing them to successful completion by making changes to their internal building processes which requires a rethinking of established policies and procedures and staff training on green building policies. Phase 3 will be an important step in advancing sustainable building practices by the private sector.
T.R.C.A. staff are recommending that TRCA work with all municipalities in their jurisdiction to review and participate in the new Municipal Tool Kit for sustainable development.
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