Re-appoint ADR Chambers Inc. (“ADR Chambers”) as Ombudsman for The Corporation of the City of Burlington (“City of Burlington”) and its local boards pursuant to section 223.13(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for a term of up to six years, with the initial term commencing August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024, and subsequent up to five additional one year renewal terms subject to reaching mutual agreement; and
Approve the award of a single source contract for Ombudsman Services to ADR Chambers for $13,560 (includes 13% HST) plus investigation costs per annum; and
Authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to issue a purchase order and/or sign the service agreement and any associated documents, including contract extensions, between the City of Burlington and ADR Chambers respecting the appointment of ADR Chambers as Ombudsman, subject to the satisfaction of the Clerk as to content and the Executive Director of Legal Services and Corporation Counsel as to form; and
Authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to extend the contract for up to five additional one year terms subject to mutual agreement; and
Enact an appointing by-law to appoint ADR Chambers as the Ombudsman for the City of Burlington and its local boards.