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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes – August 11, 2010 

Communications/Reports

The Director of Purchasing and Materials Management recommends that the Bid Committee grant authority to award the following contracts in accordance with the Contract Details set out in the appendices of this report:

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the competitive procurement calls issued by the Purchasing and Materials Management Division and to recommend contract awards as outlined in this report.

See attached Appendices for Financial Impact details for each contract award.