Council Connect - August 19, 2026

Council Connect: Highlights from August 19, 2026, meetings of Council

Special Meeting of Council

Emergency Management Plan, August 2026: Council received a report summarizing a number of changes and improvements in the proposed 2026 Emergency Management Plan. The proposed plan is a modernization of emergency management for the Town and aligns with the Incident Management System (IMS) doctrine adopted by the Province, widely utilized by emergency managers across Ontario. Council received the report and approved and adopted the plan.

Vexatious, Frivolous, or Unreasonable Complaints Policy No. 145: Council received this report back at the July 28, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council and motioned to defer consideration until the next meeting. The report recommends a policy for handling vexatious, frivolous, and unreasonable complaints. Council received the report and authorized Administration to prepare by-laws to adopt the policy and establish the administrative monetary penalties for further enforcement when required.

Sylvestre and Desro Drive Trunk Storm Sewer Project – Tender Award (MRSPA CSA): Council received a report summarizing the call for tenders for the Sylvestre and Desro Drive Trunk Storm Sewer Project. The Town received eight (8) tenders on August 14, 2026. Administration, in consultation with Dillon Consulting, recommended the tender award go to Major Construction (2010) LTD. Construction is anticipated to start by October 5, 2026. Council received the report, awarded the tender to  Major Construction (2010) LTD in the amount of $4,057,044.37 (excluding HST), authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Major Construction (2010) LTD, and authorized an increase in funding of $823,400 for a total budget requirement of $4,803,400 for the project.

Next Regular Meeting: The next regular meeting of Council is September 15, 2026. The agenda and livestream will be available on the Town’s website. Follow the Town of Tecumseh on Facebook for news and the latest information.

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