Finance Committee

THAT all Budget Reports, Items for Consideration and Consent Items (5.1 to 5.3) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. YES: (4): Mayor Davis, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Carpenter

THAT all Budget Reports, Items for Consideration and Consent Items (5.1 to 5.3) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 5.1 BUDGET REPORTS 5.1.1 2022 City Budget – Public Engagement Campaign [Financial Impact: none], 2021-602 Maria Visocchi, Director of Communications and Community Engagement provided a presentation on this item. THAT the staff recommendations outlined in Report No. 2021-601 entitled “2022 City Budget – Public Engagement Campaign” BE APPROVED and funded from remaining funds in the approved Asset Management Plan Community 3 Consultation Campaign capital project (CE2001) with the purpose of engaging the community in the 2022 Budget Estimates Process as follows: i. Using the City’s established online engagement platform, Let’s Talk Brantford to offer a host of virtual opportunities for the public to be involved in the 2022 budget process, including a budget simulator where residents can prioritize their own City budget; ii. Working in partnership with Laurier Brantford Research to improve the validity of the measures used for the 2022 Budget Priorities survey; iii. Distribution of Media Releases, advisories and coordinated interviews to promote each stage of the City Budget process; iv. A paid media campaign including print and digital media.