RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receive report FIRE 2024-001 regarding Shared Fire Services Management Agreement and Budget Amendment;
THAT Council of the Town of Minto approve the addition of three (3) full-time positions for Fire and Emergency Services;
THAT Council of the Town of Minto approve an amendment to the Fire and Emergency Services 2024 Operating Budget with expenditure increases of $416,700 and revenue increases of ($438,800) for a net impact of ($22,100);
THAT Council of the Town of Minto approve an amendment to the Fire and Emergency Services 2024 Capital Budget in the amount of $70,000 with funding provided from the Fire and Emergency Services Reserve ($28,000) and a recovery from Wellington North and Mapleton ($42,000); and
THAT Council of the Town of Minto authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the Shared Fire Service Management Team agreement with Wellington North and Mapleton.