Lanark County Council Highlights – June 10, 2026

Press Release – Lanark County 

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held June 10, 2026.

Pride Month in Lanark County Proclaimed

Lanark County Warden Richard Kidd (Beckwith Reeve) has declared June to be Pride Month in Lanark County. The proclamation expresses Lanark County’s support for the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination.

“All people, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic characteristics, or disability, have the right to be treated based on their intrinsic value as human beings.”

It states Lanark County accepts and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and believes a diverse population leads to a more vibrant community, and that the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and + (2SLGBTQIA+) communities contribute to the cultural, civic, and economic successes of the Lanark County.

“While our society is slowly embracing new definitions of sexuality and gender, we must also acknowledge that the need for education and awareness remains vital to end discrimination and prejudice.”

Lanark County is displaying the Progress Pride Flag, “representing light, healing, sun, calmness, art, and spirit,” in front of its administration building for the month of June to acknowledge the efforts to bring awareness to the continuing evolution of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride movement. 

“I encourage our residents to reflect on the ongoing struggle for equality members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community face and to celebrate their contributions that enhance our county,” Kidd said.

For more information, contact Jasmin Ralph, Clerk, at 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 1502.

New Fleet Management Program Approved

Lanark County Council has authorized entering into an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. to establish an umbrella fleet services contract that would also give local municipalities the option to enter into their own agreements under the same terms and conditions as the county without needing to meet the minimum fleet size threshold. 

At the recent public works committee meeting, Director Sean Derouin explained the program provides access to competitive fleet management, procurement and financing options. Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. provides a range of service to public- and private-sector organizations with light- and medium-duty vehicle fleets, including analysis and lifecycle planning, vehicle purchase or leasing, financing options, maintenance management and coordination, fuel management programs, safety and telematics supports, and vehicle resale and remarketing at end of life.

Derouin outlined the company’s credentials and competitive procurement processes, noting the arrangement is flexible, limits long-term contractual risk and does not have a fixed fleet size, minimum spend or volume commitment. It would allow the county to access group purchasing power as well. 

He noted their lifecycle replacement approach aims to minimize escalating maintenance and repair costs, reduce service downtime and manage risk as vehicles age, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership over the life of the fleet.

“The maintenance management program is intended for organizations that continue to manage some service work internally, which would apply to public works,” he said.

Enterprise would coordinate repairs if outside service is required, and there is also a full maintenance program for departments that do not employ a mechanic, such as housing. 

“The program provides a structured framework to improve fleet planning, replacement timing and total lifecycle cost management while preserving full council control over fleet size, budgets and ownership decisions,” he said, adding it meets Buy Ontario requirements and can support local dealerships and address seasonal needs.

For more information, contact Sean Derouin, Director of Public Works, at 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3194.

Preparing Climate Adaptation Plan Application

Lanark County Council has asked staff to prepare an application for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Climate Ready Plans and Processes program. The application is expected to be submitted this fall.

Climate and Environmental Coordinator Elizabeth Boldt outlined the program at the recent public works committee meeting. The 2026 budget includes funds to hire a consultant to create a county-wide climate adaption plan that would capture risks and vulnerabilities related to climate change and outline actions to adjust to a changing climate. 

Boldt explained FCM’s program could provide additional funding to complete the vulnerability and risk assessment and adaption planning through a cost-shared grant up to $105,000. The application would include hiring a consultant to do the assessment and mapping, identify interdepartmental county goals to reduce vulnerability to climate impacts (e.g., priority improvements for increased flood and storm intensity, building upgrades, emergency planning), and identify municipality-specific adaptation goals (e.g., flood management system upgrades, building improvements, heating/cooling centres, etc.).

Local municipalities will be invited to participate in and provide letters of support for the application, which could result in accessing expertise and creating municipality-specific goals, costs savings, consistency across local climate planning efforts, and future adaptation funding.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Boldt, Climate and Environmental Coordinator, at 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3105.

Upcoming Meetings

• County Council, Wednesday, June 24, 5 p.m.
• Public Works, June 24 (following County Council)
• Economic Development, June 24 (following Public Works)
• County Council, Wednesday, August 12, 5 p.m.
• Community Services, August 12 (following County Council)
• Corporate Services, August 12 (following Community Services)

Please note there are no regular meetings in the month of July. Watch for details about public access to meetings on agendas and through online notifications. For more information, contact 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 1502. Like "LanarkCounty1" on Facebook and follow "@LanarkCounty1" on Instagram.