Middlesex County Council - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The Middlesex County Council meeting held on September 22, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on infrastructure and policy development. The council reviewed the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocations, noting an increase in funding from $620,000 in 2021 to $1.4 million in 2026, and passed a resolution supporting advocacy for continued funding. The council also approved the inclusion of Highway 81 in the draft 2027 capital budget. Additionally, a motion was passed directing staff to develop an intersection control policy to standardize criteria and improve safety measures across the county's 1,800 intersections, with an emphasis on data-driven prioritization and potential technology enhancements. Another significant discussion involved improving public access to notifications of county planning decisions, with council members debating the best approach to enhance communication and coordination between the county and local municipalities; staff were encouraged to continue working collaboratively on this issue. The meeting also featured a presentation from the Medical Officer of Health on community health data, but this did not involve procurement actions. Several bylaws were read and passed, and future meeting dates were announced.