J.1 Regional Fire Service
That Council adopt the following motion:
WHEREAS the consolidation of Aurora and Newmarket fire services into Central York Fire Service has resulted in efficiencies through enhanced levels of fire service and cost efficiencies;
WHEREAS a Regional Fire Service may achieve further operating efficiencies, improved department structure, increased service level(s), and cost avoidance opportunities;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Clerk share this motion with local municipal Councils requesting a resolution by May 29, 2020 indicating whether they support proceeding with a study on the potential creation of a Regional Fire Service.
A recorded vote on the motion was:
For: Barrow, Bevilacqua, Emmerson, Ferri, Grossi, Hackson, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Quirk, Taylor, Vegh (13)
Against: DiPaola, Hamilton, Jones, Scarpitti (4)
Absent: Heath, Jackson, Li, Rosati (4)