The Town of Ajax is soliciting bids from qualified civil engineering consultants for its Sidewalk Infill Program. The work includes detailed design, preparation of construction-works and geotechnical-services tenders, and cost estimates. The awarded consultant may also provide contract administration and inspection services; the stated contract duration is six months.
The Town of Ajax and Ajax Public Library are soliciting bids for an upgrade to the existing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. The work includes supplying, delivering, installing, configuring, integrating, testing, commissioning, and providing training for the system to support library circulation, security, tracking, and inventory management. The bid is open for online submissions, and the contract duration is 13 months.
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The committee discussed several items, including the final update on the 2022-2026 strategic plan, the business engagement and support strategy bi-annual report, and the additional dwelling units incentive program. Key topics included the current registration numbers for the 'Powered by Ajax' initiative, the progress and outcomes of international trade mission efforts, the impact of inflationary costs on local businesses, and the tracking of additional dwelling units to meet housing pledges. Furthermore, the committee reviewed a report on various grant submissions and their ongoing status with provincial and federal funding bodies.
Community Affairs & Planning Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the inclusionary zoning project for the town. The focus was on reviewing proposed official plan and zoning bylaw amendments, which were shaped by feedback from stakeholder consultations. The discussion highlighted that prevailing market conditions currently do not support an active set aside rate, leading to the recommendation of a 0% set aside rate as a flexible, market-responsive approach. The framework is designed to allow for future revisions to the set aside rate as market conditions and financial feasibility improve.
The council meeting addressed a petition regarding the Hartrick House property, with discussions centering on transparency, heritage status, and environmental concerns, including tree canopy assessments. Additionally, the council heard a delegation concerning the General Government Committee report, which raised questions regarding the recruitment policies for the library board, the administrative burden of new governance models, and the cost implications for taxpayers.
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