C103-2026

Background

Funds were budgeted for wetlands connectivity.  This is good, however, the stretch of Heart Lake Road should never have been developed as much as it has.  

Source: City of Brampton

Item Description

1. That the report from Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the City Council Meeting of May 6, 2026, re: Budget Amendment – Heart Lake Rd Wetlands Connectivity Project: Ontario Grant Transfer Payment Agreement – Ward 2, be received;
2. That Council approve the establishment of a new capital project activity under account 257490 in the total amount of $1,190,345.35 for the Heart Lake Rd Wetlands Connectivity Project, with funding in the amount of $1,190,345.35 to be recognized from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) under the Wetlands Conservation Partnership Program (WCPP); and
3. That Council approve budget transfers in the amounts of $200,000 from capital account 257490-001 (Road Ecology Program) and $260,000 from capital account 244941-003 (Stormwater Asset Management Program) to the new project activity to support the City’s contribution requirement for this initiative.
4. That the proposed “Laing Family Wildlife Passages” and “Laing Eco Passages” signage be approved.

Source: City of Brampton

Proposed by

Councilllor Palleshchi