Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2022 03:01 PM
The City is looking to the public for input on how it will manage its gardens, floral displays and other horticultural assets in the years to come.
After consultation with stakeholder groups and the public City staff have prepared a draft Horticulture Management Plan for presentation to City Council. The plan’s primary goal is to outline directions for improvement and evolution of horticultural assets while ensuring they are maintained in a way that is both financially sustainable and environmentally...
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 02:16 PM
The City of St. Catharines continues to ensure residents can rely on safe, affordable drinking water, balancing investments in infrastructure and a focus on affordability.
On Monday, Council approved 2022 rates for water-wastewater services. The new rates, representing a $53.24 increase over the year for the average ratepayer, come as the Niagara Region resumes a 5.15 per cent increase to its water-wastewater budget, resulting in increased costs charged to the City for both the purchase of water...
Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2022 02:19 PM
The City of St. Catharines is set to receive $50,000 in funding to support climate change adaptation efforts, which will enhance the City's asset management planning.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced more than $3.91 million in funding, from the Government of Canada, on Wednesday for 88 Ontario projects through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP).
“The City’s Asset Management Plan guides our decision-making regarding the building, operating, maintaining,...
Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2022 06:31 PM
Some citizens have contacted the Citizens First team regarding concerning text messages about "rebates" coming from "city council". Please be aware that the City of St. Catharines does not conduct financial transactions by text, these are a scam and should not be trusted.
If you have questions about financial transactions related to the City, please contact our Citizens First team at citizensfirst@stcatharines.ca or 905-688-5600.
Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2022 10:58 AM
Pursuant to Section 291 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 c 25, Notice is hereby given:
That it is Council’s intention to discuss and adopt the City’s 2022 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates at the Council meeting of Monday, February 14, 2022, which is scheduled to commence at 6 p.m.
Due to COVID-19 protocols, this meeting will be an electronic meeting, affording both telephone and electronic participation. Please note that in-person participation is not permitted at this...