2017 Draft Budget Presentation

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1 Green And Growing 2017 Draft Budget Presentation January 23, Draft Budget Presentation

2 AGENDA 1) Introduction 2) 2017 Survey Results 3) 2017 Budget Pressures & Drivers 4) 2017 Budget Highlights 5) 2017 Municipal Taxation 6) Next Steps 7) Questions and Answers

3 2017 Survey Results Completed in November/December responses (638 in 2016) Survey theme: 2017 Municipal Priorities 32 priorities from Council term priorities and Municipal strategic and financial plans Each priority was ranked from 1 to 5 (least to most important) Results available at

4 2017 Survey Results Priorities with more than 51% support Most Important, Very Important, Important Somewhat Important, Not Important 50 0 Note: Items in red font in the Budget Highlights section are projects or programs that correlate to one of the top survey priorities Draft Budget Presentation

5 Budget Pressures & Drivers Overall trend of expenses outpacing revenues Infrastructure gap in Ontario estimated at $60 billion Increasing operating costs: Hydro One (anticipated increase for 2017 of 10.1%) Inflation rate set at 1.8% in 2017 (Consumer Price Index) Carbon tax 2017 Estimated Fuel Price Increases (MOECC): Petroleum 4.3 cents/l Diesel 5 cents/l Natural Gas 3.3 cents/m3 Propane 4 cents/m3

6 Budget Pressures & Drivers Roadwork NOW NEEDS $6.8 million deficit 2017 $3.6 million deficit representing a reduction of $3.2 million of NOW NEEDS PROJECTS in 5 years Slowdown in development / growth (25% decrease) 2016 projected population: 20, actual population: 16, asset management deficit of over $760K for paved roads, bridges/culverts and storm sewers only (AMP vs actuals)

7 Budget Pressures & Drivers If you are unable to view this video in PowerPoint, visit Pre-Budget 2016 Budget Consultation Meetings

8 2017 Budget Highlights Description Amount Municipal Gross Operations and Capital Costs $28,169,982 Funding for Municipal Operations and Capital Costs 1) Municipal Tax Revenue 2) Long Term Financing 3) Reserves/Reserve Funds 4) Water and Sewer User fees 5) Building Department User fees 6) Other Revenues 7) Development Charges 8) Federal and Provincial Grants $13,218,663 $0 $2,211,012 $3,146,324 $505,096 $3,060,275 $1,641,632 $4,386,980 Total Revenue $28,169,982 Current Shortfall $0

9 2017 Budget Highlights General 1) 2% tax rate increase, over and above assessment growth, as stipulated in the 2014 Long Term Financial Plan 2) Operating expenses represent a 1.9% increase from 2016 resulting in an additional $175,628 to be transferred to the Capital and Reserve budgets 3) $5.3 million in capital expenditures (26% increase in capital spending from 2016 an additional $1.1 million) 4) No new borrowing anticipated for ) Transferring $675K to reserves for long term planning purposes 6) Reduction of hospital donation for 2017 of $50K

10 2017 Budget Highlights Operating Revenues 1) Revenues : (77.3%) burial permit [-$17,000] (100%) Library pledge fulfilled [-$31,000] 1.3% Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund grant [$11,700] 85% Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund formulabased grant [$54,275]

11 2017 Budget Highlights Operating Expenses 2) Expenses: 2.5% OPP Contract Police [$59,489] 11.5% South Nation Conservation Authority [$4,891] 4.9% Rideau Valley Conservation Authority [$4,105] 9.1% insurance (including deductibles) [$31,098] 6.4% Library municipal grant [$24,161]

12 2017 Budget Highlights Operating Expenses 3) Energy Costs/Provincial Carbon Tax Program: Hydro (anticipated 10.1% overall) - $52,442 Gas (4.3 cents/l) - $2,691 Diesel (5 cents/l) - $8,465 Natural Gas/Enbridge (3.3 cents/m3) - $6,983 Total impact $70,581 Representing an ~ 0.6% tax increase

13 2017 Budget Highlights Corporate Services 1. Update to the Asset Management Plan to include fleet and facilities As part of the Leaders in Asset Management Program funded through the Green Municipal Fund 2. Update the Long Term Financial Plan to reflect updated population projections 3. Service Delivery Review Using the LEAN transformation process with the first service addressed using this technique being Development Approvals 4. Server replacement increase level of security, provide 24-hour disaster recovery 5. Webcasting allow real-time viewing of Council & Committee of the Whole meetings

14 2017 Budget Highlights Planning & Development 1. Completion of the Official Plan 5-Year Review Initiated in 2016 and to be completed in Completion of the Population Projection Update initiated in 2016 and to be completed in 2017 provides base information for the OP, LTFP, Asset Management Plan, Water Rate Study & DC Study 3. Building Permit Software computerize permit issuance, inspection tracking and reporting, statistical data analysis 4. NW Quadrant Special Area Levy DC Study

15 2017 Budget Highlights Parks, Recreation and Culture 1. Completion of County Road 44 Multi-use Pathway Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program funding of $205k 2. Completion of PTE. Blake Williamson Memorial Building restoration Canada 150 Infrastructure Program funding of $100k 3. Completion of Waterfront Trail Barnes Street along the river to the end of Clothier Street East 4. Installation of new Accessible Play Structure at South Gower Park Community donations and $45k in secured funding 5. Implementation of the North Grenville Trails Promotion Initiative Promote awareness of the trails system 6. Continue to strengthen new programs, NG Geocaching and Skate & Helmet Lending Program

16 2017 Budget Highlights Emergency & Protective Services 1. Heckston Water Fill Site dry hydrant for firefighting purposes 2. Rescue Pumper Replacement initiated in 2016, to be completed in Oxford Mills Fire Station Multi-year project 4. By-Law Service vehicle replacement exceeds fleet life cycle 5. Emergency Management Telecommunication (EOC Radio) 6. Fire Prevention & Fire Officer vehicle replacement exceeds fleet life cycle 7. Firefighting Bunker Gear 10-year life cycle replacement & new hires in Ice Water Rescue Fortuna Boat defective and beyond repair 9. Computerized IT Apparatus Project assists vehicle response GPS

17 2017 Budget Highlights Public Works Roads Division 1. Pavement (asphalt, surface treatment and preventative sealing) of 15.1 km of roadway ($1.3m) including but not limited to: River Road (Colonel to Muldoon) full rebuild complete with paved shoulders for active transportation linkage Hurd Street- full rebuild with Multi-Use Path Bennett Road (Pit to Boundary) Acton Corners Road (CR43 to River Road) Craig (Guy to Todd School) Harmony Way (River Road to Link) Pioneer (River Road to Link) French Settlement (CR22 to Boundary) Bedell (Pavement to Dennison)

18 2017 Budget Highlights Public Works Roads Division 2. Conversion of 4 km of gravel road to hard surface ($284K) including: Whitney Road Townline (CR20 to Tompkins) McGovern Road East (CR44 to Townline) 3. Rehabilitation (gravel rebuild) of 5.1 km of roadways ($470K) including: Bedell (CR18 to Dennsion) Visiting (French Settlement to Arcand) Arcand (CR22 to Boundary)

19 2017 Budget Highlights Public Works 1. Bridges and culvert rehabilitation and maintenance including: Placement of guardrails on Edward Scott Road as identified in the site assessment 2016 Placement of guardrails on multiple structures as identified in the 2016 Ontario Structure Manual Report 2. Fleet Replacement including: a sidewalk machine 2009 Chev 1 ton 2009 Chev ½ ton Once replaced, these vehicles will be assessed for useful life and reassigned, if possible, within the Department or other departments as needed to reduce the need for additional resources Draft Budget Presentation 19

20 2017 Budget Highlights Public Works 3. Completion of the design for the upgrade of the gravel portion of Wellington Road including the installation of underground water, sanitary and storm sewers, sidewalks and streetlights 4. On-going partnership with the Ferguson Forest Center to upgrade some of the gravel roads 5. Start the 5-year shouldering program to rebuild all shoulders within the roadway network 6. Downtown beautification through the rehabilitation of 8 crosswalks (multi-year program) 2017 Draft Budget Presentation 20

21 2017 Budget Highlights Public Works 7. Decorative streetlight conversion program replace all the High Pressure Sodium bulbs with LED energy efficient units. This multiyear program will endeavor to convert one subdivision at a time over the next decade. 8. City of Ottawa collaboration North Grenville has joint use assets with the City of Ottawa and we are working on a capital replacement program which will see the replacement of culverts and upgrade of roadways in the north-east corner of North Grenville. This is a multiyear project with two culverts planned for replacement in Dog Park Road 1.2 km of rehabilitation and ditching on the existing seasonal road would be required to upgrade it to a limited use, year-round roadway in order to service the proposed dog park Draft Budget Presentation 21

22 2017 Municipal Taxation Tax Calculation Municipal Rates Property Taxes Property s Assessed Value (MPAC) = X Education Rates UCLG Rates

23 Tax rate comparison Draft Budget Presentation

24 2017 Municipal Taxation Proposed Residential Tax on $100,000 Assessment Year Municipal County School Total 2016 $561.81??? 2017 (Proposed) $573.05??? $ Change $11.24??? % Change 2%??? 2017 Draft Budget Presentation

25 2017 Municipal Taxation Proposed Residential Tax on Average Assessment Year Municipal County School Total 2016 (avg. assessment = $316,189) 2017 (avg. assessment = $319,109) $1,776.41??? $1,828.67??? $ Change $52.26 $4.36/month??? % Change 3%??? 2017 Draft Budget Presentation

26 2017 Municipal Taxation Cost of Service Per Month for Residential Taxpayer (Municipal Taxes Only) Municipal Service Monthly Cost Per Average Residential Taxpayer: Annual Taxes of $1, = $152.39/Month Monthly Cost Per $100,000 Assessment: Annual Taxes of $573.05= $47.75/Month Corporate Services (CAO, Clerk, Treasury, Council) $8.06 $2.52 Police Services (OPP Contract) $27.62 $8.65 Fire Services (Suppression and Prevention) $10.68 $3.35 By-Law Services (Animal Control, Parking) $1.37 $0.43 Planning & Dev. Services (Land Use, Heritage) Economic Development $3.11 $0.97 $2.64 $ Draft Budget Presentation

27 2017 Municipal Taxation Cost of Service Per Month for Residential Taxpayer (Municipal Taxes Only) Municipal Service Monthly Cost Per Average Residential Taxpayer: Annual Taxes of $ = $152.39/Month Monthly Cost Per $100,000 Assessment: Annual Taxes of $573.05= $47.75/Month Library Services $4.95 $1.55 Parks, Recreation and Culture Services $27.42 $8.59 Waste Management Services (Transfer Station & Recycle) $6.38 $2.00 Public Works Services (Road Maintenance, Engineering) $23.70 $7.43 Transfer to Reserves or Capital projects $36.46 $11.43 TOTAL $ $ Draft Budget Presentation

28 Next Steps Detailed budget will be posted on the Municipal website on Tuesday morning (Jan. 24) Council review of 2017 Draft Municipal Budget Budget Deliberations - Public January 25 th at 6:30 pm February 1 st at 3:30 pm February 2 nd (if required) Determine the impact of any changes as considered by Council Final Budget Adoption Target Date of March 13 th

29 Green And Growing QUESTIONS? 2017 Draft Budget Presentation