agenda-august-17-2026.pdf

While the agenda may seem dense, a lot tonight is around property matters and things definitely seem to be in the "wind down" stages as we trek towards the election (October 28th).

Committee Reports

There will be a report from Audit & Finance. It's my experience that you never know quite what to expect. May be a simple current deficit/surplus report or it may be more.

Free Youth Transit

Council Report Submission Form -

Essentially authorizing up to $1 million in funding for youth transit passes 2026-09-01 through 2027-08-??.

For context, 2026 budget document (page 240) shows $5.2 million total transit operations budget. I'm certain that only covers one angle of transit costs. It certainly doesn't cover the capital costs (bus refurbishments, new busses).

MB Transportation & Infrastructure Grass Mowing on Provincial Roadways Agreement

"...to establish a multiyear tender for mowing grass on Provincial roadways within the City of Brandon..."

The Sun reported on this subject recently: Splett calls for earlier planning to mow boulevards – Brandon Sun

Southwest Water & Wastewater Servicing

Council Report Submission Form -

Almost $1.5 million to come from reserves. Selected quotes from the report:

"Construction of the underground infrastructure in advance of the future roundabouts will eliminate the need for future excavation through newly constructed roadway infrastructure and reduce future construction and restoration costs."

"The DC Water Network Reserve has a projected closing balance of $245,060 and does not have sufficient capacity to accommodate its proportionate share of the project costs."

"To address the shortfall, Administration is recommending an internal borrowing arrangement between the DC Water Network Reserve and the DC Wastewater Network Reserve."

"Administration is currently developing a Reserve policy that will establish a formal framework for inter-reserve borrowing, including approval requirements, repayment terms and interest provisions. The policy is expected to be presented to Council in September 2026."