Title
10:30 a.m. Appointment - Climate Adaptation Plan Overview
Presenters: Stephanie Chai, Policy Planning Lead, ISL
Shafraaz Kaba, Senior Climate Risk and Adaptation specialist, STOK
Proposed Motion
That the Climate Adaptation Plan Overview be received for information, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the motion as presented.
Purpose
To provide an overview of the Climate Adaptation Plan project and provide an opportunity for questions/discussion.
Summary
In June 2024 (RFD 24-177) Council directed administration to apply to a grant opportunity through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to develop a Climate Adaptation Plan. The application was successful and the grant was awarded in late 2025. After a public procurement process, ISL was contracted to develop the Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the County. This item provides an overview of the proposed process and expected outcomes.
Historical Information:
RFD 24-177 Climate Change Action Project - June 2024
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
This project aligns with the Sustainable Growth, Land and Legacy and Community Impact drivers from the 2026 - 2029 strategic plan.
Financial Impact:
N/A