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Council Briefs, March 5, 2024

Planning and Development Committee   Parking By-law Fees 

At the January 2, 2024 Planning and Development Committee meeting, a report was presented outlining various increases to parking revenues. The report was tabled until staff could review the issues raised at the meeting which included meter increases, creating a matrix that recognizes the severity of fines based on community safety, and to ensure the PBIA had an opportunity to provide comments. After receiving feedback from the PBIA and also...

City meets with community health agencies

Mayor Ron Gervais and City of Pembroke staff met today with community health agencies to gain an understanding of current strategies and potential future actions to support at-risk populations in the community.

At the call of Mayor Gervais, representatives from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, County of Renfrew Paramedic Service and Ontario Provincial Police were at the table to discuss the current situation of increased overdoses and suspected deaths from overdoses in the area.

The...

Council Briefs, February 20, 2024

Parks and Recreation Committee    Ottawa Valley Tourist Association Annual Budget

 Committee approved the presented budget from the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association.

Bass Fishing Derby – Greater Petawawa Civitan Club Request

Committee approved the request from the Greater Petawawa Civitan Club for the use of space at Centenary Park and waive any other fees associated for their annual fishing derby on August 10, 2024.

Request for Use of Park Space – Krista Johnson Memorial Run for Change

Committee...

Council Briefs, February 6, 2024

Planning and Development Committee Pembroke Curling Centre Presentation

Marking the 150th year anniversary, Pembroke Curling Club President Jake Bailie and member Dave Lemkay presented the City of Pembroke with a proclamation and a book called The Roarin’ Game in Pembroke which features the rich history of the game of curling in the City of Pembroke dating back 150 years.

Ottawa Valley Tourist Association Annual Budget

Melissa Marquardt, County of Renfrew Manager of Economic Development, and Board...

Pembroke Council wraps up 2024 budget process

The City of Pembroke will adopt its 2024 budget at the February 20 meeting of Council.

Following three days of deliberations by the Finance and Administration Committee, the 2024 budget reflects a levy increase after growth of 7.94% and a municipal tax rate increase of 7.9%. While the price of homes has increased significantly in recent years, City property taxes continue to be calculated on a property’s 2016 value as assessed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

The average...