Approve stormwater management study for Frenchman's Bay area

best practices for advancing stormwater management, particularly in relation to Frenchman’s Bay; • the recommended frequency for conducting stormwater management plans; • the need for the study in light of Pickering’s growth; • whether 16 years was too long to go without conducting a study; and, • concerns about the high cost of the Study and the lack of supporting statistics to justify its necessity. • Resolution # 843/25 Moved By Councillor Butt Seconded By Councillor Brenner That the proposal submitted by Aquafor Beech Limited, in response to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-11 for the Frenchman’s Bay Watersheds Stormwater Management Master Plan Update, in the amount of $481,782.72 (net HST) or $534,998.50 (HST included) be accepted; 1. That the total gross project cost of $616,748.00 (HST included), including the fee amount and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $555,401.00 (net HST) be approved; 2. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost of $555,401.00 as follows: The sum of $499,861.00 to be funded by a transfer from the Development Charges – Stormwater Management Reserve Fund as approved in the 2025 Current Budget; a. The sum of $55,540.00 to be funded from Property Taxes; b. 3. That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to enter into and execute the Form of Agreement with Aquafor Beech Limited pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-11; and, 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. 5. Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025