Declaration of Surplus Land – Margaret Avenue (Robb Township)

WHEREAS pursuant to City of Timmins By-Law No. 2023-8855 which sets out policies and procedures for the sale and disposition of municipal land.

AND WHEREAS Section 6.0 – Accountability, Transparency and Public Notice Requirements, requires that in considering a sale of City owned land, the land must be declared surplus to the needs and requirements of the municipality and prior to the land sale, notice of the disposition of the surplus lands posted on the City’s website and advertised in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. The purpose of such notice is to secure any comments from the public respecting this proposed land sale to be considered by Council so that Council may consider, and if applicable, incorporate into an implementing by-law.

AND WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of the City of Timmins considers it desirable and expedient that the described land, located on the Margaret Avenue road allowance and identified as Plan M-105-C, Lot 55, Pcl 17484 SEC (Roll No. 5627-010-130-24400), surplus to the needs of the municipality, and that Council approves the direct land sale of City land north of 100 Leclair Avenue to Kyle Sauve and Payten Martel (hereinafter referred to as the “Purchasers”), subject to the following conditions:

• That the subject land be sold for $12,925.00 (plus HST). This includes an appraised value of $12,500.00 (plus HST) and an appraisal price of $425.00 (plus HST);
• That the Purchasers shall be required to consolidate the subject land into one property with the abutting property at 100 Leclair Avenue (Roll No. 5627-010-130-22500). This shall require the Purchasers to submit a deeming by-law application to the City of Timmins, which shall require Council approval;
• That all expenses for both the municipality and the Purchasers related to this land purchase, including, but not limited to, the legal and registration costs, shall be the responsibility of the Purchasers;
• That the Purchasers shall have six months to finalize this transfer, otherwise this land sale shall be null and void; and
• That this direct land sale shall be approved by Council by-law.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins does hereby declare the following described land as being surplus to the Corporation’s requirements.

Plan M-105-C, Lot 55, Pcl 17484 SEC
Robb Township
City of Timmins
District of Cochrane

COMMENTS

Letters of support or concern with regard to this land sale will be received by the undersigned up until Thursday, July 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m. and will be presented for Council’s consideration.

Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), all written submissions, documents, deputations, correspondence, emails or other communications (including name and address) provided for public consultation are considered part of the public record. Please note that by submitting any of this information, consent is being provided to use and disclose this information.

Please contact the undersigned if you require further details.

Dave St.Onge, Community Development Planner
Corporation of the City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, ON P4N 1B3
705-360-2600 Ext. 3347 / [email protected]

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of Water Main Test Shutdown within the following area:

• Riverside Dr. from 1136 Riverside Dr. to Shirley St. also including up to 52 Clifford

Date and Time of Disruption:

• June 18, 2026 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water during the schedule water maintenance and/or low water pressure. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is changing the street sweeping schedule for the week of June 07, 2026.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas:

Connaught Hill Area:
*See maps for locations

South Porcupine:
*See maps for locations

Date Disruption:
• June 15, 2026 – July 15, 2026

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish the activity. Once the flushing is completed and the work crew has left the area, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Services Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process.

Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is changing the street sweeping schedule for the week of June 07, 2026.