# Audit, Finance and Administration Committee splits 5-2 on Christmas matinee concert to Sinfonia Ancaster (2023) Inc. be funded from the Ward 12...

Ward 12 funding was proposed for Ancaster Village Christmas decorations and free children’s tickets to a 2026 Christmas matinee concert.

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## Record

Meeting: Audit, Finance and Administration Committee
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Item: Motion
Result: Carried 5-2

## Report

Costs associated with the purchase and installation of decorations for An Ancaster Village Christmas to Ancaster Village Church were proposed to be funded from the Ward 12 Non-Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609612 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $4,000. Costs associated with the provision of free children’s tickets to a 2026 Christmas matinee concert to Sinfonia Ancaster (2023) Inc. were proposed to be funded from the Ward 12 Non-Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609612 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $2,000.

The motion, as recorded in the minutes:

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(j) That costs associated with the purchase and repair of baseball equipment and facility maintenance to Ancaster Baseball be funded from the Ward 12 Non-Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609612 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $4,000; (k) That costs associated with the purchase and installation of decorations for An Ancaster Village Christmas to Ancaster Village Church be funded from the Ward 12 Non-Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609612 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $4,000; (l) That costs associated with the provision of free children’s tickets to a 2026 Christmas matinee concert to Sinfonia Ancaster (2023) Inc. be funded from the Ward 12 Non-Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609612 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $2,000; (m) That costs associated with the girls’ soccer program to Ancaster Legacy Football Club be funded from the Ward 12 Non-Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609612 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $4,000; (n) That costs associated with the annual Heritage Days event to Ancaster Heritage Days be funded from the Ward 12 Non-Property Tax Revenue Account #3301609612 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $4,500; (o) That any funds allocated and distributed through the Ward 12 Community Grants Program be exempt on a one-time basis and not be counted toward any formula that restricts regular funding from the City including the City Enrichment Fund (e.g. the City's 30% formula); and (p) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
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Every figure above comes from the [official minutes](https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=499858) and the recorded vote they contain. The roll call shows how each member voted.

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## Sources

[1] AFA Minutes 26-008 (Please refer to the June 24, 2026 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters.): Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, Thursday, June 18, 2026 — https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=499858
[2] Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, Thursday, June 18, 2026 (City of Hamilton eSCRIBE meeting record) — https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ad7e99fe-b9ab-4988-a6ad-c57ddcefacff&lang=English