City Council Meeting Highlights - Dec. 15, 2025

Brandon, MB – At its regular meeting on Mon, Dec. 15, Brandon City Council discussed a range of community initiatives, policy updates, and operational matters. Key highlights are summarized below. View the full agenda at brandon.ca/media/lrxniewo/agenda-december-15-2025.pdf.

Memorials In The Right-of-Way Policy

Council approved the Memorials in Right-of-Way Policy, which provides a consistent and respectful process for the request, approval, installation and maintenance of memorials that commemorate victims of fatal motor vehicle collisions.

2026 Fee Schedule

Council approved the 2026 Annual Fee Schedule, which outlines the fees for a variety of services and good provided. Fees are reviewed as part of the annual budget process. The proposed revisions to fee schedule reflect costs associated with delivering municipal services and aim to uphold principles of fairness and sustainability.

Review of Agreements with the Brandon School Division

City Council directed administration to review election and School Resource Officer agreements, with report due by Jan. 19, 2026.

Quotation - Supply and Delivery of Rapid Response Trucks

Council approved the bid for two new fire department units: a Brush Truck and Rescue Unit. The total bid price was $942,086 and is cost-shared between the City, the RM of Elton, and the RM of Cornwallis.

1000 - Block of McTavish Avenue Closure

Council approved a partial road closure plan for Brandon Police Service parking lot.

Residential Auger-Installed Steel Piles Regulation

Council amended Building By-Law No. 7258 to include exceptions to engineering requirements for small projects, such as sheds, decks and ramps. City inspectors will ensure compliance, making the process more efficient.

FCM Green Canada’s Community Canopies  Fund Application

Council supported an application to the Growing Canada's Community Canopies—Urban Forestry Plans and Studies program to improve Brandon’s tree inventory in 2027. The project is estimated at $245,000, with FCM funding up to $175,000 (80%). If approved, the City's share will be around $70,000.

Organic Diversion Pilot Program for Multi-Unit Dwellings

Council will consider a 12-week, $50,000 pilot program for multi-unit residences during the 2026 budget deliberations. This program would involve 120 participants from multi-family units using electric food recyclers.

Underground Utility Dig Restoration Update

Council received an update on 2025 work and approved expanded restoration for 2026. At the end of the 2025 season, crews completed 117 asphalt restorations, 114 cement restorations, and 103 landscape restorations.

By-Laws:

• Council gave first reading to By-Law No. 7442 to borrow funds for stormwater infrastructure in southeast Brandon.
• Council gave first reading to By-Law No. 7441 to rezone 1445 – 8th Street for a six-unit residential development.

The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Mon, Jan. 5, 2026, at 7 p.m.

View all Council Agendas and Minutes on brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes.

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