City Hall VOLUNTEER FOR THE CITY
Citizen positions on Committees of Council provide Kawartha Lakes residents with an opportunity to volunteer their time in various activities associated with local government. There are openings for three members in two different committees: • Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee: Two members for remainder of Term of Council (November 14, 2022). Committee members identify and protect historic properties that are important to our communities throughout the municipality. • Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee: One member for remainder of Term of Council (November 14, 2022). Be involved in open dialogue with Councillors and municipal staff about how we can work together to create a healthier environment. Committee members will discuss waste management programs and contribute ideas for the future. Applicant eligibility • A resident of the municipality (own, rent, live in shared accommodation where you do not pay rent or live in the municipality with no fixed address); or • An owner of property in Kawartha Lakes or a person who rents property in the municipality, or
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February 25, 2022 - The Kawartha Promoter
the spouse of the above; and At least eighteen years of age; and A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. Members of the public interested in serving on either Board or Committee are asked to submit a Citizen Appointment Application Form available online at kawarthalakes.ca/boardsandcommittees, along with supporting material, by email to clerks@ kawarthalakes.ca. Applications must be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, March 4, 2022. • •
RELIEF FUND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE
Created by the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes two years ago, the Bobcaygeon & Area COVID-19 Relief Fund has provided much needed assistance, with the tremendous support from you, our donors and supporters. Operating throughout the pandemic, the funds donated provided essential support to our residents, healthcare workers, and community organizations negatively impacted by COVID-19. At this time the fund has dispersed over $137,000 in food, personal supplies, counselling, emergency shelter and transportation assistance, providing welcomed aid to over 50 families, 233 healthcare workers and the more than 250 seniors who reside at our local senior care homes.
RENOVATION FUNDING NOW OPEN
The 2022 Kawartha-Haliburton Renovates funding is now available for homeowners looking to make repairs like roofing, plumbing, heating, foundations, wells and septic systems. The fund offers a forgivable loan to a maximum of $10,000 for repairs, as well as a grant to a maximum of $5,000 for accessibility modifications. “With the limited housing options we are facing, we know how important it is to help households maintain their homes by supporting them with major repairs,” said Manager of Housing, Michelle Corley. Each eligible application received will be considered for funding on a priority basis. Application forms for the 2022 funding year are now open and can be submitted until March 15, 2022. Applicants must own their home and the market value of their home must be at or below $435,126. The applicant’s household income cannot exceed the limits in the following list: • One bedroom: $34,000 • Two bedroom: $40,500 • Three bedroom: $45,000 • Four or more bedroom: $59,500 Applicants must have adequate home insurance, be current with property taxes and mortgage payments and their home located either in the City of Kawartha Lakes or the County of Haliburton. Applications and further information can be obtained online through the City’s website under Kawartha Lakes Housing Services, Homeowner Assistance.
