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The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)- Small Project Component provides funding for projects that make Canadian communities and workplaces more accessible for persons with disabilities. EAF aims to create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs and services, or access employment.

The small projects component provides grant funding for small-scale construction and communication technology projects that improve accessibility in communities and workplaces. Grants can be up to $100,000 per project.

Project examples may include:
building ramps, accessible doors and accessible washrooms
installing screen reader devices and hearing loop systems
constructing a universally designed office
creating an accessible playground.

For more information please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-small-projects.html

NOTICE
MEETING: St. Mary’s Municipal Council
Special Council Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
TIME: 7:00 pm
PLACE: St. Mary’s Municipal Office
Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Items of Business:
a. Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw – Second Reading
Adjournment

NOTICE
MEETING: St. Mary’s Municipal Council
Public Hearing
PURPOSE: Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw Public Hearing
DATE: Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
TIME: 6:00 pm
PLACE: St. Mary’s Municipal Office
Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw – Public Feedback
Adjournment

NOTICE
MEETING: St Mary’s Municipal Council
Committee of the Whole
DATE: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
TIME: 4:00pm
PLACE: St. Mary’s Municipality
Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes from Committee of the Whole Meeting held October 5th, 2022
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Other Matters of Business
a. Tech Savvy Seniors Equipment Purchase
b. Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) Policy
c. Asset Management Policy
d. Municipal Government Act Review Survey
e. St. Mary’s Fish & Game Non-Profit Property Tax Exemption
f. In Camera – Tax Sale & Land Matters
Adjournment