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HIGH FIVE® Registered Municipality

Aurora Town Council approved a report confirming the Town’s intent to pursue HIGH FIVE® registration, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in children’s recreation and sport programming. HIGH FIVE® is Canada’s only national accreditation program that promotes quality standards for children’s sports and recreation. After two to three years of being a Registered HIGH FIVE® municipality, the Town would have the option to move towards full accreditation. Accredited organizations gain access to resources, tools, and ongoing support from HIGH FIVE® National, empowering continuous improvement and innovation in programming.

Water Meter Replacement Program Contract

Aurora Town Council approved a five-year, $1.9 million contract with WAMCO to continue replacement of residential water meters, ensuring optimal meter performance and accurate billing. WAMCO, the designated distributor for Sensus meters – the only brand used by the Town – will support the ongoing program which has replaced 11,000 of 18,000 meters over the past decade. Upgrading aging meters not only maintains infrastructure quality but also positions the Town to enhance service levels for residents through technological advancements.

Community Partner Reserve Management Policy

Aurora Town Council approved the Community Partner Reserve Management Policy establishing financial guidelines for administering Community Partner reserves. The policy ensures proactive financial management, requiring partners to maintain no more than 12 months of operating reserves before it potentially impacts the amount of their grant from the Town. Grant payments will account for any excess reserves, with only the net amount disbursed. This framework helps assess the financial health and annual grant needs of Community Partners.

Aurora Forest Study Policy Updates

Aurora Town Council approved a report directing staff to review and propose updates to the Private Tree Protection By-Law, compensation policies and boulevard tree planting practices to support the goal of achieving 40 per cent urban canopy coverage by 2034, as recommended in the 2024 Urban Forest Study. The Town will seek community and partner feedback through Engage Aurora and assess resource needs to implement priority recommendations over the next five to ten years. Updates will focus on improving tree protection, compensation and maintenance policies, with detailed proposals to be presented in a future report.

New registration By-law for Additional Residential Units in a Single Family Dwelling Unit

Aurora Town Council approved an update to the Registration By-law to align with Bill 23, which permits up to three residential units per lot. The revised bylaw will replace the existing 2012 Registration By-law expanding registration requirements to include two Additional Residential Units (ARUs) per single family dwelling and incorporating inspection and compliance measures. This update aims to ensure ARUs are created in compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting their growth as an affordable housing option. The Building Division will continue administering the registration program and enforcing provincial compliance.

Motion to Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities

A motion put forward by Mayor Tom Mrakas and supported by Council requests the Provincial Government to share part of the Land Transfer Tax and the Federal Government allocate a portion of GST from property sales with municipalities. This would provide stable funding for better long-term planning and investment in local infrastructure projects, ensuring municipalities receive their fair share to address critical needs.