Region Plans Operating Agreement With The Working Centre

The Region of Waterloo plans to enter into an operating agreement with The Working Centre, estimated at $2.9 million annually, to assume operations of the A Better Tent City site starting July 20, 2026. This agreement is part of a broader $5.76 million annualized operating plan to transition A Better Tent City into the formal Housing Stability System and enhance person- and system-level stabilization services.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$2.9 million annually (within total $5.76 million operating investment)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Annualized operating agreement; transition operations commencing July 20, 2026

Renewal

Annualized operating funding is projected at $5.76 million, of which $2.9 million is allocated to the operating agreement with The Working Centre; future budgets will formalize ongoing funding and any renewal terms.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Regional Municipality of Waterloo AgendaPacket A Better Tent City Transition and Stabilization Plan 2026-06-24

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Regional Municipality of Waterloo Minutes Special Council 2026-06-24

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Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Canada$5.76 million total operating investment requested, including $2.9 million for A Better Tent City operationsJun 24, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Regional Municipality of Waterloo?

Working Centre was awarded this professional services contract by Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as recorded on June 24, 2026. The contract value is $2.9 million annually (within total $5.76 million operating investment).

How much is the Working Centre contract with Regional Municipality of Waterloo worth?

The Working Centre contract with Regional Municipality of Waterloo is valued at $2.9 million annually (within total $5.76 million operating investment), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Regional Municipality of Waterloo AgendaPacket A Better Tent City Transition and Stabilization Plan 2026-06-24 (AgendaPacket), dated June 24, 2026 from Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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