Discuss proposed infrastructure gap tax increase and public consultation concerns

Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2025 • why there were no requirements for annual reporting; • whether the monies received through the proposed tax increase to address the infrastructure gap would be placed in a separate reserve; • how the gap in infrastructure came to be; • what steps had been taken to eliminate inefficient spending; • whether any public consultation was done regarding the proposed tax increase to address the infrastructure gap; • the number of public survey responses and how many respondents were agreeable to the proposed tax increases to address the infrastructure gap; • why the asset management plan was for a period of 10 years as opposed to a year-to-year basis; • how much of the $32.8 million infrastructure gap was attributed to climate change; • clarification that the Report was identifying the existing infrastructure gap and not increasing taxes as that was only done through the budget process; • clarification that the City was working on the infrastructure gap through ongoing projects; and, • concerns regarding the asset management plan and the proposed tax increase and whether there was a likelihood of reversing the tax increase. Resolution # 737/25 Moved By Councillor Brenner Seconded By Councillor Cook 1. That the 2025 Asset Management Plan, set out in Attachment 1 to this report, be received; 2. That Council endorse the use of the 2025 Asset Management Plan for financial planning purposes as it relates to the development of the Ten Year financial plan; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.