Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

RESOLUTION #2026-115 That the agenda be approved, as amended.

Page 4 of 7 RESOLUTION #2026-116 That the Minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council Meeting held on June 15 2026, be adopted.

RESOLUTION #2026-117 WHEREAS the Town of Kapuskasing entered into a Sports Palace Skate Shop Concession Agreement with Mike Foden for the provision of skate shop services at the Sports Palace; Page 5 of 7 AND WHEREAS the Committee reviewed the matter at its meeting held on June 15, 2026 and recommended that the existing agreement be extended for a one-year period; AND WHEREAS the Town wishes to maintain uninterrupted skate shop services at the Sports Palace for the 2026–2027 season; AND WHEREAS the Concessionaire has advised the Town of his intention to retire following the 2026–2027 season; AND WHEREAS the one-year extension will provide the Town with additional time to evaluate future service delivery options and develop an appropriate succession plan for the continued operation of the Sports Palace Skate Shop; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve a one-year extension of the Sports Palace Skate Shop Concession Agreement with Mike Foden, effective August 1, 2026 and expiring July 31, 2027; AND FURTHER THAT all other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in full force and effect, except as amended by the one-year extension; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the one-year extension agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing.

RESOLUTION #2026-118 THAT Council approve the Brunetville Road Intersection Upgrades project as a 2026 capital expense, increasing the 2026 capital budget expenditures by approximately $189,000; and THAT Council approve the postponement of the Niagara Street and St. Clair Avenue Resurfacing Project from 2026 to 2027; and THAT the associated 2026 construction budget allocation of $235,000 for the Niagara Street and St. Clair Avenue Resurfacing Project be removed from the 2026 capital budget, resulting in an estimated net reduction in 2026 capital expenditures of approximately $46,000.

RESOLUTION #2026-119 WHEREAS Highway 11 is a critical transportation corridor for Northern Ontario, supporting residents, emergency services, commercial transportation and key economic sectors including mining, forestry and energy; AND WHEREAS the Town of Kapuskasing has received correspondence from Whelton Hiutin LLP, legal counsel for Murray OK Tire, requesting that the Cochrane, Kapuskasing- Longlac Greenstone Highway 11 Northern Corridor be designated as a Restricted Towing Zone under the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021; Page 6 of 7 AND WHEREAS the correspondence identifies concerns regarding the absence of a formal towing protocol along Highway 11 North, including longer wait times, duplication of towing efforts, roadside solicitation, inefficient response and increased safety concerns; AND WHEREAS many sections of Highway 11 in Northern Ontario are single-lane highways in each direction, and delays in clearing disabled vehicles or collision scenes can create significant safety risks, traffic disruptions and impacts to emergency response; AND WHEREAS a regulated towing framework may assist in promoting faster and safer highway clearance, ensuring appropriate training and equipment standards, supporting transparent and fair towing practices and reducing the time emergency personnel are required to remain on scene; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Kapuskasing receive the correspondence from Whelton Hiutin LLP regarding the reque

RESOLUTION #2026-120 WHEREAS Council reviewed the report regarding the addition of Cyber Security Insurance coverage to the Town’s existing insurance program; AND WHEREAS Cyber Security Insurance will provide additional financial protection against cyber-related incidents and technology-based risks; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve proceeding with the addition and purchase of Cyber Security Insurance coverage obtained through the Town’s insurance broker, BrokerLink, with a liability amount of $2,000,000;

RESOLUTION #2026-121 That By-Law No. 4709, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of council, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-Law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.

RESOLUTION #2026-122 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:51pm.