City Council Advances on Financial Transparency, STR Compliance, and Tax Adjustments - 14-07-24
By GPT-4 & Parth on 2024-07-14, City: Kingston,
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1. Administrative Policies Committee Meeting Overview:
- Agenda approved and the previous meeting's minutes confirmed.
- No disclosures of interest, delegations, or briefings were noted.
ROC Crest Home Board Of Management:
- Transitioned into the ROC Crest Home Board of Management.
- Ms. Keys reported: 97% occupancy, a waitlist of 510 people, 13 reportable incidents, two compliance issues addressed, added staff positions, and underbudget due to staffing delays.
- Budget impacts received additional care funding.
- Questions on operations, staffing, and funding were answered.
- Motion to rise from the ROC Crest home Board:
- Mover: Councillor Glenn
- Seconder: Councillor OS
- Carried.
Audited Financial Statements for 2023:
- Presented by Ms. Huber and Ms. Cox, revealing a municipal equity increase to over $1.8 billion.
- New accounting standards led to a $24 million liability for asset retirements.
- Audit findings included a miscalculation correction and acknowledgment of minor misstatements to be adjusted in 2024.
- Audit approach and independence confirmed.
- Motion to approve financial statements:
- Mover: Councillor Glenn
- Seconder: Councillor Assan
- Carried.
Short-Term Rental (STR) Bylaw Amendments:
- New regulations introduced for STR brokerages and updates on increased licensed STRs and MAT revenue.
- Proposal for data-sharing agreements to improve STR compliance.
- Tiered fee structure proposed to ensure STR compliance, with Administrative Monetary Penalties set at $300.
- Motion to approve proposed fees and compliance measures carried.
Tax Write-Offs:
- Reported write-offs for properties affected by changes, totaling $139,925.72, with the city's portion at $93,571.82.
- Motion to approve tax write-offs carried.
Meeting Conclusion:
- Next meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024.
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