Information Sheet: UPDATE STOP Ferguson Forest Centre Land Disposition Request

https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news/north-grenville-staff-report-on-proposed-ferguson-forest-centre-land-sale-pushed-to-early-fall/article_56462c6f-b23c-5ae2-ab1a-342510029eb7.htmlThe NG Municipal Staff need more time to finish their report on the Ferguson Forest Centre's land request. They want to make sure the council and the public get a complete picture of the situation.

Key Points:

Extended Timeline

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  The report about Ferguson Forest Centre’s land request was supposed to be presented on June 18th, but it has been delayed.
  Municipal staff asked for more time to gather and check all the information.
  This delay will help them provide a thorough look at the land request and its impacts.
  The updated report will be presented to the NG Council in September.
  Additional Documentation from Ferguson Forest Centre
  Ferguson Forest Centre was asked to give extra financial and governance documents.
  These documents were only received about two weeks before the June 18th meeting.
  Including these documents will help the council and the public make informed decisions.
  Public Involvement
  The "Halt the Sale of Ferguson Forestry Nursery" petition is still active.
  This petition has received 690 signatures so far, showing strong public interest and concern.

Purpose of the Delay

• Thorough Analysis: The extra time will help staff do a detailed analysis of the land request and its impacts.
  Better Decision-Making: Having all the financial and governance documents will help the council make better decisions.
  Public Clarity: The delay and extra documents will ensure the public understands the current situation and future plans.
  Next Steps

The updated report will be presented at a new council meeting in September 2024 once all the documents and analysis are done.
Stakeholders and the public are encouraged to read the upcoming report to understand the land request and its impacts.
For more information, and to have your voices heard please contact the NG Municipal Office, and write Letters to the Editors.