File #: 25-G-147    Version: Name:
Type: Item of Discussion Status: Recommended Motion (section B)
File created: 5/21/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/18/2025 Final action:
Title: PILOT PROGRAM - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 1. That the CAO establish a 2-year pilot program in order to pursue programs and services supported by Canadian Owned/Based Artificial Intelligence Companies; 2. That notwithstanding the Procurement By-law in order to address the new and changing landscape of Artificial Intelligence programs and services, the CAO be delegated authority to procure such services and programs during the period of the pilot project; 3. That an annual budget for this program be set at an upset limit of no more than $600k to be funded from the Reinvestment Reserve; and 4. That the CAO report back to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee or by memorandum regarding the programs and services procured, including any efficiencies and return on investment achieved by the City of Barrie. (Item for Discussion 1.5, May 28, 2025) (Sponsor: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson
Attachments: 1. IFD Deputy Mayor Thomson -Pilot Program AI
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
6/11/20252 General Committee recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Meeting details Not available
5/28/20252 Executive Committee recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "A")  Action details Meeting details Not available

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PILOT PROGRAM - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

 

1.                     That the CAO establish a 2-year pilot program in order to pursue programs and services supported by Canadian Owned/Based Artificial Intelligence Companies;

 

2.                     That notwithstanding the Procurement By-law in order to address the new and changing landscape of Artificial Intelligence programs and services, the CAO be delegated authority to procure such services and programs during the period of the pilot project;

 

3.                     That an annual budget for this program be set at an upset limit of no more than $600k to be funded from the Reinvestment Reserve; and

 

4.                     That the CAO report back to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee or by memorandum regarding the programs and services procured, including any efficiencies and return on investment achieved by the City of Barrie. (Item for Discussion 1.5, May 28, 2025) (Sponsor: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson