Happy Family Day

Posted on by Councillor Brad Clark

Family Day Closure on February 15, 2021 : What’s Open and What’s Closed

HAMILTON, ON – The public is reminded that as part of the Stay at Home Order, City Hall, all Municipal Service Centres, the Animal Services counter, POA Office, Licensing and By-Law Services counters, museums and recreation centres remain closed until further notice.

To view affected City services due to COVID-19, visit hamilton.ca/covidclosures.

For emergencies involving roads, water mains, sewer systems, public health and safety issues, please call 905-546-CITY (2489).

Due to the statutory holiday taking place on Monday, February 15 the following City services will have changes:

Green Cart, Recycling and Garbage Collection

  • Community Recycling Centres and Transfer Stations will be closed.
  • There will be no green cart, blue box, bulk waste, yard waste, or garbage pick-up.
  • Your pick-up will be one day later if it falls on or after the holiday.

To view your collection schedule, visit hamilton.ca/waste.

HSR Bus Schedules

The HSR will be operating on a Sunday/Holiday Schedule onMonday, February 15.

For more information please visit hamilton.ca/hsr or call (905) 527 4441.

ATS-DARTS

DARTS will be operating holiday service hours on Monday, February 15. All subscription trips on DARTS, with the exception of dialysis, are cancelled for Monday, February 15. If passengers need to travel on this day, they must make an advance reservation to do so. ATS customer service will be closed on Monday.

Hamilton Public Library

All HPL branches are closed on Monday, February 15.For information about services available during the Stay at Home Order or to use the HPL Virtual Branch, visit: hpl.ca

Licensing and By-Law Services

The Licensing and By-Law Phone Queue Line 905-546-2782 will be closed on Monday, February 15 and will resume on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  If you have a matter that requires immediate attention such as inadequate heat, vital services, snow and ice that needs to be removed off city sidewalks, matters regarding COVID-19 or a health and safety concern, please call the City’s Customer Contact Centre at 905-546-CITY or 905-546-2489. 

Ontario Works

The Ontario Works Program, including the Special Supports Program, will be closed. The Phone Queue Line 905-546-4800 will resume on Tuesday, February 16at 8:30 a.m. 

Public Health Services

For Public Health matters concerning:

  • For COVID-19 related health info visit hamilton.ca/coronavirus, call the COVID hotline at 905-974-9848, or email phscovid19@hamilton.ca.
  • Reports of suspected reportable diseases and food poisoning, call 905-546-2063
  • Reports of environmental spills, fires or other events that may be a health hazard or safety issue, call 905-546-CITY (2489)
  • Reports of rabies animal exposures, call 905-546-CITY (2489)
  • Safe Water Program issues that may be a health hazard, call 905-546-CITY (2489) or visit hamilton.ca/safewater

City of Hamilton 2021 Budget Continues

Posted on by Councillor Brad Clark

The City of Hamilton has been working through the 2021 Operating Budget process since spring of 2020. Staff compile trends, risks, liabilities, expenditures, expected revenues etc to develop their departmental budgets. Reports are prepared and presented to Council for information purposes and subsequent approvals. Please find below a summary of information reports and budget presentations. You’ll find a more exhaustive list of documentation on the City’s budget page at https://www.hamilton.ca/budget-finance/city-budgets/2021-tax-and-rate-budgets

As of February 11, 2021, we have achieved an overall current residential municipal tax impact of 2.4% with Council still working to find additional savings. Please feel free to provide your suggestions and comments to me at brad.clark@hamilton.ca

2021 Budget Reports and Presentations

2021 Operating Budget Presentations

City of Hamilton Budget 2021 On-Line Resource Page

https://www.hamilton.ca/budget-finance/city-budgets/2021-tax-and-rate-budgets

BACCC Around the Kitchen Table

Posted on by Councillor Brad Clark

Around the Kitchen Table : Discussing Climate Change with Others

Free Virtual Event | Tuesday, March 9th @ 6:30-8pm

The Bay Area Climate Forum is the #1 annual event focused on climate action in the Hamilton-Burlington Bay Area. The theme of this year’s event is “Around the Kitchen Table: Discussing Climate Change with others.”

Hear updates on progress to our region’s climate goals and join the discussion on having better climate conversations.

Our keynote Katharine Hayhoe is an award winning climate scientist, viral TED Talk host and host of the PBS Digital Series Global Weirding. Katharine will be speaking about overcoming the barriers to public acceptance of climate impacts and solutions.

This free virtual event will be held on Zoom – register here. Live Closed Captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided.

Join the conversation @BayArea_Climate #BACCCForum2021

City of Hamilton launches new Placemaking Grant Pilot Program

Posted on by Councillor Brad Clark


January 29, 2021

City of Hamilton launches new Placemaking Grant Pilot Program

HAMILTON, ON – Today, the City of Hamilton is pleased to announce the launch of a new community funding program, the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program.

The program was made possible because of a $100,000 donation from the Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation, the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program will fund community-led placemaking projects that temporarily animate public spaces.

Placemaking is a hands-on approach for making a meaningful change or impact in a neighborhood, city or region. Placemaking interacts with the unique geography, culture, and heritage of a space and is a way for residents to feel ownership of public space and use it in a way that is specific to community need.

Projects funded through the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program are expected to start in the summer of 2021 through 2023 and will help to enliven our public spaces as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Information about the grant program including the funding guidelines which outline the eligibility requirements, the application form, and a placemaking toolkit are available on the City’s website at Hamilton.ca/PlacemakingGrant.

Quick Facts

  • Applications for the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program will be accepted from groups of residents and non-profit organizations.
  • Applicants can apply for funding at two levels:
  • Category 1 – Up to $2,000 per project. Projects are temporary (from a few days up to one year) and may include a physical change to the place (signage, sculpture, garden planters, etc.) or may reimagine a space through repeated action (performances, gatherings, etc.). 
  • Category 2 – $5,000 to $20,000. Projects are temporary (from a few days up to three years) and will include a physical change to the place (seating, sculpture, etc.). 
  • It is expected that the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program will award approximately 24 grants over the 2-year pilot period (approximately 20 grants in Category 1 and 2-4 grants in Category 2).
  • Applications for funding are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. Residents and community groups that miss the April 2021 deadline will have a second opportunity to apply for funding in the fall of 2021.
  • City staff will work with applicants to ensure that any project that receives funding can meet COVID 19 regulations.
  • Residents and groups who want to learn more about placemaking and the Placemaking Grant Pilot Program are encouraged to register for one of two virtual information sessions:
    • Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1 p.m.
    • Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7 p.m.

For more information and to register for the information sessions visit: Hamilton.ca/PlacemakingGrant


Additional Resource

Information Update – Launch of Placemaking Grant Pilot Program (City Wide)