House Government Operations & Military Affairs committee approves H 902 to expand Barrie charter powers and allow larger reserve The committee approved H 902 on April 17, voting to accept charter amendments for the city of Barrie that would permit authorized sale or lease of city property by the city manager or an authorized councilor and allow the city to increase its reserve (sinking) fund from 5% up to 10%.

The House committee has just passed a bill that could transform Barrie's financial landscape by allowing greater local authority and increasing reserve funds to 10%.

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