April 26, 2005 Agenda
ORDERS OF THE DAY
FOR TUESQA ~ APRIL 26. 2005 - 9:00 A.M.
ORDEB.
1 st Meeting Called to Order
Adoption of Minutes - meeting March 22, 2005
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General
Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
DELEGATION
9:00 A.M. Douglas Robertson, Sr, Planner, and Joe Rothfischer, P. Eng
Conestoga Rovers, with update on Green Lane Landfill
Optimization Environmental Assessment (Attachment)
9:45A.M. Jenny Phillips and Sylvia Hofhuis, Annual Municipal
Accessibility Plan (Attachment)
Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Counci
Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff
Council Correspondence - see attached
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OTHER BUSINESS
Statements/Inquiries by Members
Notice of Motion
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the Committee Of The Whole
n-Camera
Recess
Motion to Rise and Report
Motion to Adopt Recommendations from
Consideration of By-Laws
ADJOURNMENT
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CONESTOGA-ROVERS
& ASSOCIATES
Reference No. 000721-10
February 28, 2005
Mr. Mark G. McDonald, CAO,
County of Elgin,
450 Sunset Dr.,
St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1
Mr. McDonald:
Green Lane Landfill Optimization Environmental Assessment
Draft Environmental Assessment Revort
Dear
Re:
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) is the Technical Consultant to Green Lane Landfill, a
division of St. Thomas Sanitary Collection Service Limited Partnership, in connection with
Green Lane's waste management environmental assessment planning process leading to the
optimization of the landfill located on parts of Lots 21, 22 and 23, Concession III, Southwold
Township, County of Elgin.
We have completed a draft Environmental Assessment Report. It is now released for public and
review agency comment and for that purpose you will find enclosed 2 copies of the following
documentation, one copy for your review and one which we ask that you make available for
public viewing at an appropriate location in your offices:
February 2005 Draft Environmental Assessment for the Optimization of the Green Lane
Landfill, Volume I - Text, Figures and Tables, issued by Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
(CRA) in February 2005;
.
the Green Lane
February 2005 Draft Environmental Assessment for the Optimization of
Landfill, Volume II - Appendices, issued by CRA in February 2005;
.
the same purposes during
Two copies of the following documents will be forwarded to you for
the next few days:
Design and Operations Report for the Optimization of the Green Lane Landfill Site, issued
by CRA in November 2004;
.
Site
Hydrogeologic Investigation Report for the Optimization of the Green Lane Landfill
Volume 1 of 2 - Text, Figures and Tables, issued by CRA in November 2004; and;
.
Hydrogeologic Investigation Report for the Optimization of the Green Lane Landfill Site
Volume 2 of 2 - Appendices, issued by CRA in November 2004.
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Reference No. 000721-10
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February 28, 2005
The last three mentioned volumes, issued in November 2004, were prepared in support of an
Environmental Protection Act application for amendment to Green Lane's Certificate of Approval
for the proposed optimization. That application was submitted to the Ministry of the
Environment (MOE) in December of 2004.
As part of the public consultation process contemplated by the terms of reference approved
under the Environmental Assessment Act for this stage of Green Lane's environmental assessment
planning process, an open house is to be held at the Proponent's offices across the Third Line
Road from the landfill. The open house will be held on March 23, 2005 between 4:00 to 8:00 pm
and you are invited to attend.
In addition to having this material made available at your offices, copies of all of this
documentation will also be made available for public review at the following locations during
normal business hours throughout the review period:
and
The Proponent's offices,
The Shedden Public Library,
The municipal offices of the Township of Southwold,
The municipal offices of the Township of Middlesex Centre,
The municipal offices of the County of Middlesex.
web site
& Associates'
A copy of the Draft EA Report is also available on the Conestoga-Rovers
(hi : www.craworld.com/news events.aso).
We ask for public and agency comments as soon as possible and hope to have all comments and
suggestions by April 29th.
and for your co-operation in providing these materials for public
Thank you for your comments
viewing.
truly,
Yours
Worldwide Engineering, Environmental, Construction. and IT Services
DJR/mw/7
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JOINT ELGIN/CENTRAL ELGIN
ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
2004-2005
To
Elgin County Council
and
Municipality of Centra
Elgin Council
Submitted by
Jenny Phillips, Chair and Sylvia Hofhuis, Vice-Chair
Joint Elgin/Central Elgin Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) is to improve opportunities for
persons with disabilities and to provide for their involvement in the identification, removal and
prevention of barriers to their full participation in the life of the province. To this end, the ODA
mandates that each Municipality with a population over 10,000 form a committee to identify
accessibility barriers with membership composed of a majority of persons with disabilities and to
prepare and publish accessibility plans annually.
This is the second annual plan (2004-2005) prepared by the Elgin/Central Elgin Joint Accessibility
Advisory Committee (JAAC). The report describes (1) the measures/achievements ofthe County of
Elgin and the Municipality of Central Elgin (Elgin/Central Elgin) over the past year, and (2) the
measures committed to be taken during the current year (2004-2005), to identify, remove and
prevent barriers to persons with disabilities who use the facilities and services of Elgin/Central
Elgin, including employees, volunteers, visitors, and other members ofthe community.
This year, Elgin/Central Elgin committed itself to the continual improvement of access to
municipally-owned or leased premises, facilities and services for employees, volunteers, and
visitors with disabilities; the participation of persons with disabilities in the development and
review of its annual accessibility plan; and the provision of quality services to all members with
disabilities within its jurisdictional community.
The accessibility working group, in its first annual plan, identified 70 barriers to persons with
disabilities. The most significant findings were that Elgin/Central Elgin facilities are not fully
wheelchair/visionlhearing accessible. Over the next several years, budgets need to be set to include
funds to eliminate these barriers. For 2005, the JAAC recommends removing 14 barriers in Centra
Elgin and 11 barriers in the County of Elgin.
MISSION STATEMENT
The JAAC adopted the following as its Mission Statement:
"To identify, remove and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities who use the facilities and
services of the County of Elgin and the Municipality of Central Elgin, including employees,
volunteers, and all members of our Community."
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AIM
This report describes (1) the measures that Elgin/Central Elgin have taken in the past, and (2) the
recommendations from the JAAC for measures to be undertaken by Elgin/Central Elgin during the
year (2004-2005), to identify, remove and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities who use the
facilities and services of Elgin/Central Elgin, including employees, volunteers, visitors, and other
members of the community.
OBJECTIVES
the process by which Elgin/Central Elgin can identify, remove and prevent
barriers to persons with disabilities.
Reviews earlier efforts to remove and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities.
Lists the facilities, policies, programs, practices, and services that JAAC recommends
Elgin/Central Elgin to review in the corning year to identify barriers to persons with
disabilities.
Describes the measures Elgin/Central Elgin should undertake in the corning year to identify,
remove and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities.
Describes how Elgin/Central Elgin would make this accessibility plan available to the
public.
This report:
1 Recommends
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DESCRIPTION OF COUNTY OF ELGIN AND MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL ELGIN
COUNTY OF ELGIN
The County of Elgin shore of Lake Erie and encompasses more
187,966 Ha. with a population citizens (2003). The County is an "upper
municipality, which includes seven constituent "lower-tier" municipalities within the County
structure, and one separated City. Each of these has their own separate system of governance.
Corporate headquarters is located at the County Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive, St.
Thomas partway between the City of St. Thomas and the Village of Port Stanley.
than
tier'
is situated along the north
of 45,065
Areas of jurisdiction under the County corporate structure include responsibility for:
Council directives, by-laws, policies and procedures; County Libraries (11 branches plus 1
office); design and construction of the County Road System; emergency services (emergency
response, policing for 6 municipalities, 9-1-1, land ambulance); protection of County assets and
expenditures; operation of 3 Homes for Seniors; Human Resources services to over 300
employees; Ontario Court of Justice/Traffic Ticket Payment Centre; Ontario Works/Social
Services (administered through the City of St. Thomas) protection of County forest cover; and
severing of land.
County
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municipality, located
krns. of municipal
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL ELGIN
The Municipality of Central Elgin is a progressive, dynamic urban and rural
on the shores of Lake Erie in the heart of southwestern Ontario connected by 370
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roads. The Municipality of Central Elgin encompasses 325 square kms. in area and has a
population of 12,360 citizens.
The Municipality of Central Elgin is a "lower tier" municipality with its own separate system of
governance within the County of Elgin structure. The Administration Office for the Municipality of
Central Elgin is located at 450 Sunset Drive, North Wing, St. Thomas.
Areas of jurisdiction under the Municipality of Central Elgin structure include: Council by-laws,
policies and procedures; protection of Central Elgin assets and expenditures; Human Resources;
Strategic Planning; Building Inspection; By-law Enforcement; Zoning/Committee of Adjustment;
Municipal Roads System; Sanitary Sewer; Storm Sewers and Municipal Drains; Potable Water;
Parks and Recreation; and Solid Waste.
THE ACCESSIBILITY WORKING GROUP
Establishment of the Joint Accessibilitv Advisorv Committee
In accordance with the ODA legislation, the Councils for the County of Elgin and the Municipality
of Central Elgin formed an optional joint accessibility advisory committee in 2002, known as the
Elgin/Central Elgin Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC). The Committee is comprised
of five persons representing all geographic areas of the County of Elgin with the majority of
membership being persons with disabilities. One position is currently vacant.
The responsibilities of the JAAC are as follows:
· Identify barriers to persons with disabilities in all facilities, regulations, policies, programs,
practices and services offered by Elgin/Central Elgin.
· List facilities, regulations, policies, programs, practices and services that cause or may cause
barriers to persons with disabilities.
. Identify barriers that are to be removed or prevented in the coming year.
· Describe and recommend how these barriers should be removed or prevented in the coming
year.
· Prepare a report on these activities, for approval by the Councils of the County of Elgin and
the Municipality of Central Elgin, and make the plan available to the public.
Coordinators
The Deputy Clerk positions for the County of Elgin and for the Municipality of Central Elgin were
appointed by the respective Councils as the Co-Ordinators of the JAAC to provide support and
assistance.
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Members of the JAAC
Elgin/Central Elgin appointed the following members to the JAAC
Working Group Municipality/Agency Department Telephone/E-Mail
Member
Ms. Jenny Phillips Chair JAAC (519) 762-2862
tcrier olden.net
Ms. Sylvia Hofhuis Vice-Chair JAAC (519) 782-354l
representing Elgin and shofhuis 13@yahoo.ca
Central El in Councils
Ms. Linda Vank Member JAAC (519) 762-6120
lea261 hotmai1.com
Ms. Becky Marks Non-voting Member JAAC (519) 886-6330
bmarkskin hotmai1.com
Vacant position Non-voting Member JAAC
Ms. Dianne Wilson Municipality of Central Administration
El in
Ms. Sandra Heffi.en County of Elgin Administrative
Services
ELGIN/CENTRAL ELGIN COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING
The Councils for the County of Elgin and the Municipality of Central Elgin adopted an
Accessibility Plan on September 23, 2003 to identify and eliminate accessibility barriers to disabled
persons. Elgin/Central Elgin is committed to:
. The continual improvement of access to Elgin/Central Elgin premises, facilities, and
services for employees, volunteers, visitors, and other members of the community with
disabilities.
. The participation of persons with disabilities in the development and review of its annual
access plans.
. The provision of quality services to all employees, volunteers, visitors, and other members
of the community.
The Councils of Elgin/Central Elgin authorized the JAAC to prepare an accessibility plan that will
enable Elgin/Central Elgin to meet these commitments.
ACHIEVEMENTS FROM 2003-2004
The JAAC prepared the 1 st Annual Joint Elgin/Central Elgin Municipal Accessibility Plan which
was adopted by both Councils.
Awareness and resolution of accessibility barriers has been promoted throughout the various
departmental staff with the importance of addressing these barriers emphasized. Departments are
budgeting towards elimination of barriers over the next several years.
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The JAAC reviewed several site plans for Elgin/Central Elgin and made recommendations to
improve accessibility to the new or renovated facilities, which were incorporated into the plans for
the County Administration Building 2nd floor washrooms; Land Ambulance base stations; Terrace
Lodge; Belmont Arena; C.A. Bell Medical Centre access ramp; The Hub; and Pt. Stanley arena.
These recommendations included, but were not limited to:
. front and rear entrances widened to 36 inches or greater
. power assist doors at front and rear entrances or provision for power assist doors
. rotational light to activate in conjunction with any fire alarm system required to be installed
under applicable Codes
. Braille or routed signage at a height of no more than 4 ft.
. grab bars located in washrooms
. wheelchair ramp to be a least 36 inches unobstructed width between railings with a 5 ft.
turning radius on wheelchair ramp
. Sit/stand workstation to accommodate disabled persons.
RESPONSE TO A COMPLAINT - COUNTY OF ELGIN TELEPHONE SYSTEM
A complaint was received regarding low volume/muffled voice on the automated answering for the
County of Elgin telephone system. Investigation showed that the hard drive on the system is
becoming fatigued and, due to the age of the technology, required upgrading or replacement. An
estimate was received for replacement of the telephone system and has been forwarded to Elgin
County Council for consideration to include this project in its 2005 Capital Budget. This
information was conveyed to the person who made the complaint.
BARRIER IDENTIFICATION METHODOLOGIES
The Working Group used three barrier-identification methodologies:
Methodolo Descri tion Status
The JAAC working group wrote a letter to Letters were sent to 8 agencies.
various service agencies throughout the County One responded with no
L tt t . describing the JAAC mandate, requesting input concerns. No agencies accepted
e er 0 servIce 'bT b . . El 'n/C 1 El . the offer to attend a meeting.
. on acceSSI IIty amers In gI entra gIn
agenCIes :5 T' d . d . d h Letters would again be sent with
aCI ItIes an servIces an 1 eas to remove tern.
The agencies were also requested to attend a a response deadline of
meetin to discuss an concerns. November 15,2004
The Working Group used materials from the Exercise done at meetings on
Brainstorming Accessibility Directorate of Ontario and from October 14th and November 2nd,
exerCIse the Accessibility Conference held in Sault Ste. 2004.
Marie in Se tember 2003.
Staff inspected various premises and identified Letters were sent out in
Staff reviewed accessibility barriers. A letter was forwarded to November 2004 for posting at
accessibility local libraries for posting on bulletin boards the local libraries requesting
barriers in all requesting the public to voice concerns about input from the public with a
facilities barriers in County and Central Elgin facilities, return date of February 28,2005.
services, and olicies, and wa s to remove them.
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BARRIERS IDENTIFIED
The JAAC identified 70 barriers in 2003. The Councils of Elgin and Central Elgin adopted the
recommendations of the JAAC to begin eliminating these barriers. As well, when new or renewal
Leases are discussed, (e.g. Libraries and vehicles) consideration would be given to eliminate
accessibility barriers as previously identified.
The Barriers were prioritized into categories as follows:
#1 - High Importance - measures to be undertaken to address the barrier as soon as possible
#2 - Medium Importance - measures to be undertaken to address the barrier within the next five
years
#3 - Low Importance - measures to be undertaken to address the barrier when renovations occur.
ATTITUDINAL BARRIERS
CATEGORY BARRIER AND RESOLUTION STATUS STATUS
ELGIN COUNTY CENTRAL ELGIN
1 Attitudes towards persons with Planned for 2005 - Planned for 2005 -
disabilities requires education and in joint Elgin/Central joint Elgin/Central
service sessions to train employees Elgin training Elgin training
how to recognize disabilities and
appropriately deal with residents, co-
workers and the public
INFORMATION/COMMUNICATION BARRIERS
CATEGORY BARRIER AND RESOLUTION STATUS STATUS
ELGIN COUNTY CENTRAL ELGIN
1 Signage throughout all buildings to be Planned for 2005- Planned 2005 -
in Braille or raised letters no higher 2006 - all of Admin. Belmont Arena new
than 48" from the floor, and placed in Building, Bobier addition. Other
standardized location Villa, County Garage, areas and buildings
Libraries. Health ongomg
Unit front door,
emergency slgnage,
and washrooms.
Other areas and
buildings ongoing
1 Elevator floor buttons and selection Planned for 2005- Planned for 2005 -
panel to include Braille and be 2006 signage in Signage for Port
positioned no higher than 48" from the Admin. Building and Stanley Arena
floor. Emergency telephone to be Terrace Lodge
positioned no higher than 48" from the buttons lowered.
floor Other areas and
buildings ongoing
1 Investigate acquiring TTY device at Cost is $400-$500 Cost is $400-$500
main reception front service counter
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1 Create website version for visually Ongoing Under discussion
im aired
1 Re-mark appropriately sized disabled Planned 2005 - Ongoing
parking spaces and install suitable Health Unit as well as
slgnage redesigned ramp.
Other areas and
buildin s on oin
2 Fire pull station and extinguishers to Planned 2005 - Eng. Under discussion
be lowered to no higher than 48" from Serv., Main Library,
floor IT. Other areas and
buildin s on oin
2 Investigate computers to communicate Planned 2005 - n/a
with hearing/visually impaired Libraries. Other
particularly at Libraries areas and buildings
on om
2 PCs available for public use are to be Under discussion Under discussion
compatible for Braille translation
software. Purchase screen readers
(e.g. JAWS Job Access With Screen
Reading). Purchase Braille keyboard
and software (e.g. Dragon Dictate),
which allows a person to dictate
information and it writes it down, for
any PCs available for public use.
Install Braille embosser, which is used
like a printer. Install soundtrack on
narrative for hearin im aired
2 Human Resources and Health & Ongoing Ongoing - is
Safety reading material to be in multi- available in large
format font
3 Voice enunciators for floor positions Planned 2010 for Ongoing
to be installed in elevators Admin. Bldg. Other
areas and buildings
on om
POLICIES AND PRACTICES BARRIERS
CATEGORY BARRIER AND RESOLUTION STATUS STATUS
ELGIN COUNTY CENTRAL ELGIN
1 Hiring policies to be codified in Ongoing Complete
writing, that hiring is by equal
opportunity based on non-
discrimination of Human Rights Code
2 All policies, warnings and notices to Material is available Ongoing
be available in multi-formats in large print. Other
formats will be
provided over the
next few years
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PHYSICAL/ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS
CATEGORY BARRIER AND RESOLUTION STATUS STATUS
ELGIN COUNTY CENTRAL ELGIN
General
1 All interior exit doors require panic Ongoing Planned 2005 -
bars Belmont Arena new
addition. Other
areas and buildings
ongoing
1 Library book trucks (dollies) require Ongoing nla
wheels that spin freely
1 Investigate book drop off zones for Planned 2005 nla
libraries
1 Lower shelves in Libraries or supply Planned 2005 nla
suitable extender arm to assist patrons
1 Portion of bars/rods in coat closets and Planned 2005 - Planned 2005 -
hooks in lockers to be lowered Admin. Bldg., Belmont Arena new
County Garage. addition. Other
Other areas and areas and buildings
buildings ongoing ongoing
1 Vertical difference in elevation not to Ongoing Ongoing
exceed 12mm (sidewalks)
1 Require extenders on fans and mini Ongoing Ongoing
blinds to allow for adjusting
1 Dining tables in Homes for Seniors Completed with nla
should be wheelchair or geri-chair construction of new
height building
1 Chairs in Homes for Seniors require Completed with nla
arms to assist Seniors in standing construction of new
building
1 Disabled parking space(s) to be Ongoing Ongoing
identified, signed and promoted for all
buildings, shopping and beach areas
1 Provision of accessible viewing area at nla Planned 2005
Port Stanley Arena
1 Beach wheelchair to be purchased in nla Complete
2003 for Port Stanley Beach
2 Install power door operators on Planned 2008 - Planned 2005 -
exterior main entrance doors Bobier Villa smoke interior and exterior
room and server of Belmont Arena
room doors, Terrace new addition.
Lodge smoke room. Other areas and
2010 - County buildings ongoing
Garage. Other areas
& buildings ongoing
2 Power door operator control button to Under discussion Under discussion
be located a distance of 3 ' -4' from the
doorway to allow for safe opening
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2 All access ramps and washrooms to Ongoing Planned 2005 -
have a minimum turnaround radius of Belmont Arena new
5' addition. Other
areas and buildings
ongoing
2 All access ramps to be a minimum Planned 2020 - C.A. Bell Medical
unobstructed width of36" inside Admin. Bldg. Other Centre complete.
railings areas and buildings Other areas and
ongoing buildings ongoing
2 All door widths to be a minimum of Planned 2005 - Planned 2005 -
36" Ambulance buildings. Belmont Arena new
Other areas and addition. Other
buildings ongoing areas and buildings
ongoing
2 All turn-type knobs to be replaced Planned 2007 - Planned 2005 -
with lever style Prosecutor Office. Belmont Arena new
Other areas and addition. Other
buildings ongoing areas and buildings
ongoing
2 Medication/treatment carts require Keypad locks at all n/a
keypad lock and be height adjustable Homes. Not aware of
height-adjustable carts
2 Lower section of concession counters n/a Ongoing
2 Paths to be constructed to provide n/a Research in 2005
access to playgrounds and sports fields
3 Playground equipment to be barrier n/a Research in 2005
free or add on barrier free section
3 Remove shelving in Administrative Ongoing n/a
Services vault along one side
3 Mailroom in Administration Building Planned 2006 Ongoing
to be rebuilt. Mailroom in Central
Elgin to be redesigned
3 Installation of non-glare/indirect Ongoing Ongoing
lighting in offices and work stations
3 Workstations to be adjustable Being tested Being tested
3 Curb cuts and sidewalk ramps to be Done as required Done as required
included in new construction and
others to be retrofitted
3 Water coolers to be barrier free Ongoing Ongoing
3 Lifts and/or elevators to be installed if Ongoing Ongoing
necessary
3 Provide accessible scooter/storage Ongoing Ongoing
locations in Senior Homes and non-
profit housing
3 All thresholds to be level with flooring Planned 2005 - Eng. Ongoing
or entrances Serv; 2007 - Bobier
Villa; 20 I 0 - County
Garage. Other areas
& buildings ongoing
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3 All light switches to be lowered to no Ongoing Planned 2005 -
higher than 48" from the floor Belmont Arena new
addition. Other
areas and buildings
ongoing
3 Storage of parts and chemicals to be Planned 2006-2007 Ongoing
moved to an accessible area
3 Should an employee with physical Ongoing Ongoing
limitations require the use of a leased
vehicle to perform duties, a vehicle
will be leased that is accessible
3 Hair salons in Homes for Seniors Ongoing nJa
require ad1ustable sinks and dryers
3 Power control panels to be lowered Ongoing Ongoing
(access to fuses/breakers)
Kitchens
2 Lower section of counter, provide Planned 2012 - Main Planned 2005 -
accessible sink and cupboard area, and Library. Other areas Belmont Arena new
sufficient space for wheelchair access and buildings addition. Other
in kitchens available for public or ongomg areas and buildings
employee use ongoing
3 Microwaves to be at an accessible Planned 2004 - Main Planned 2005 -
height and placement Library. Other areas Belmont Arena new
and buildings addition. Other
ongomg areas and buildings
ongoing
Office
En!:onomics
1 Office furniture to be repositioned to Planned 2005 - IT Ongoing
allow clear access and Libraries; 2007-
Archivist. Other areas
& buildings ongoing
2 Equipment stands (fax, printers, etc.) Planned 2005 - Ongoing
to be at accessible height or be Libraries. Other
adjustable areas and buildings
by 2012.
2 Reception desks to have lower section Planned 2005 - Complete
or be adjustable Libraries; 2006-
Eng. Servo Other
areas and buildings
ongoing
2 Mailing machines to be at accessible Planned 2006 - Ongoing
height or be adjustable Admin. Bldg. Other
areas and buildings
ongoing
3 Replacement desks to be adjustable Ongoing Ongoing
and with rounded comers
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3 Computer workstations - desks and Planned 2004-2005 - Ongoing
chairs to be adjustable Libraries. Other
areas and buildings
ongoing
3 Photocopiers to have controls at Copiers are Upon new purchase
accessible height accessible
3 Filing cabinets to be no higher than 4 No file cabinets are Ongoing
drawers or purchase revolving side file more than 4 drawer
cabinets high
3 Lower bookshelves and informational Planned 2005-2007 - Ongoing
material Libraries, County
Garage. Other areas
& buildings ongoing
3 Grates in floor to be level with Ongoing Ongoing
flooring material
3 Lower control buttons for garage Ongoing Ongoing
doors and wash bay
Washrooms
2 Provide barrier free washroom Planned 2007 - Planned 2005 -
facilities as per the Ontario Building Warden's Office. Belmont Arena new
Code Other buildings and addition, Port
areas ongomg Stanley Arena.
Other buildings and
areas ongoing
3 Showers require a bench, well- Ongoing Planned 2005 -
anchored grab bars, and handheld Belmont Arena new
showerheads. All controls to be addition, Port
within easy reach Stanley Beach.
Other areas and
buildings ongoing
TECHNOLOGICAL BARRIERS
CATEGORY BARRIER AND RESOLUTION STATUS STATUS
ELGIN COUNTY CENTRAL ELGIN
2 Purchase headsets for visually Planned 2005 - Ongoing
impaired computer access Libraries. Other
areas and buildings
ongoing
3 Install rotational lighting on fire alarm Ongoing Ongoing
systems
3 Outfit telephones with volume Upon new purchase Upon new purchase
controllrotationallight and large
keypad
3 Relocate or lower heat thermostats no Ongoing Ongoing
higher than 48" from the floor
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FOCUS FOR 2005
By-Laws, Policies, Practices, Services to be Reviewed
The JAAC will review various by-laws, policies, practices, and services in 2005 to determine their
effect on persons with disabilities as follows:
. Ability Awareness Training programs would be researched and training provided to staff.
. Human Resources policies are to include text to indicate "equal opportunity" employer. Hiring
and interviewing policies are to include accommodation procedures for persons with disabilities.
. Planning, building practices, subdivision policies, and a criteria list.
. Disabled parking spaces in core business areas.
. Review of input from public consultation (buildings, policies and services).
REVIEW AND MONITORING PROCESS
The JAAC will meet monthly to review progress and staff would be reminded, through personal
contacts or bye-mail, about their roles in implementing the Plan. The Chair/Vice-Chair will request
to attend meetings with Senior Management Teams to review the progress of accessibility barrier
elimination.
COMMUNICATION OF THE PLAN
Copies of this plan are to be available at the County of Elgin Administrative Services front counter,
Municipality of Central Elgin front counter, County Libraries, local municipal offices, and on the
County of Elgin and on the Municipality of Central Elgin websites. On request, the report can be
made available on computer disk, or in large print.
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the Elgin/Central Elgin Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends to the Council
for the County of Elgin and to the Council for the Municipality of Central Elgin that the following
barriers to persons with disabilities be addressed during 2005:
1. Ability Awareness Training is to be provided to all front counter personnel and Department
Heads to assist staff to recognize various types of disabilities and to respond to the situation
appropriately, as recommended in the first year plan.
2. Human Resources Policies are to include text in hiring policies to indicate that the County of
Elgin and the Municipality of Central Elgin carry out hiring by equal opportunity based on non-
discrimination ofthe Human Rights Code
3. Human Resources Policies are to include written practices to determine how persons with
disabilities would be accommodated in the Hiring and Interviewing processes.
4. Designation of disabled parking spaces in core business areas to be investigated.
5. All items identified by departmental staff for barrier elimination in 2005, which are detailed
on Pages 6-11, are to be scheduled for completion during 2005, within budgetary limitations.
Respectfully Submil1~
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REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
APRIL 26.2005
Staff Reports - (ATTACHED)
18 Tree Commissioner - Application for Minor Exception - Lot 19 Concession 11,
Municipality of Bayham
22 Manager of Road Infrastructure - Erie Shores Wind Farm - Agreement in Principle
27 Director of Engineering Services - Belmont Road Slope Stabilization
29 Manager of Road Infrastructure and Purchasing Co-Ordinator - Tender Awards (Hot Mix
Asphalt Paving, Roadway Crack Sealing, Polymer Modified Slurry Seal Type 2)
31 Purchasing Co-Ordinator - Preventative Maintenance
33 Human Resources Co-ordinator - Attendance Statistics
34 Human Resources Co-ordinator - Volunteer Criminal Check
37 Ambulance & Emergency Management Coordinator - Rapid Community Emergency Alerts
42 Ambulance & Emergency Management Coordinator - Emergency Management Media
Training for Mayors via County Council
48 Ambulance & Emergency Management Coordinator - Request for Council Support of
EMS Amendments to Employment Standards Act
52 Financial Analyst - 2005/2006 Community Support Services Proposed Budget
55 Director of Financial Services - Budget Comparison -February 28, 2005
Director of Financial Services - Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (to be sent out
on Friday Fax)
58 Director of Financial Services - P.O.A. Default Revenue Split
62 Financial Analyst, Collections Officer and Director of Financial Services - Collections
Protocol - Certificates of Default
65 Director of Library Services - Engaging Community - Building Community (Southwold)
67 Manager of Library Services and Director of Library Services - Belmont Library Branch
Capital Project Completion Report
69 Director of Senior Services (ElM) - MedicallDiagnostic Equipment Funding
71 Director of Senior Services (ElM) - Annual Compliance Review - Elgin Manor
73 Director of Senior Services (ElM) - Engaging Community - Building Community, United
United Way
Chief Administrative Officer - The Impact Of The Ontario Municipal Partnership
Fund
Chief Administrative Officer - Draft Press Release - Province "Slams" Elgin
County Ratepayers By Withdrawing Funds
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Rob Lindsay, Tree Commissioner
DATE: 12 April 2005
SUBJECT: Application for Minor Exception - Lot 19 Concession 11, Municipality of Bayham
INTRODUCTION:
The Tree Commissioner has received an application for Minor Exception from Mr. Brian R.
Graydon to clear 0.22 hectares of woodlands from Lot 19, Cone. 11, Municipality of Bayham.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed clearing involves 0.22 hectares of woodland to infill a ravine area to increase the
size of an industrial building lot.
Tree species located within the woodland area are hardwoods consisting of white ash,
bitternut hickory, hard maple, basswood and black cherry. A field inventory conducted on
March 16, 2005 did not reveal the presence of any rare or significant tree species.
All abutting landowners have been contacted regarding the clearing and have no objections to
the proposal. LPRCA and MNR have responded with no environmentally significant concerns.
The applicant is aware of the required replanting of trees and is proposing to replant a .22 ha
area within a woodlot on another farm within the Municipality of Bayham in the County of Elgin
and with the assistance of the LPRCA.
CONCLUSION:
This application meets the goals of the forest management program within the County of Elgin.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT, the Application for Minor Exception to the Trees Act from Mr. Brian R. Graydon, Part
Lot 19, Cone. 11, Municipality of Bayham, to clear .22 hectares of woodlands to create an
industrial building lot be approved, subject to 1700 trees being replanted or an equivalent
donation being made to a local conservation/heritage association.
Rob Lindsay,
Tree Commissioner.
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Chief Administrative Officer.
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Peter Dutchak, Manager, Road Infrastructure
DATE: April 11, 2005
SUBJECT: Erie Shores Wind Farm - Agreement in Principle
Introduction
As Council is aware, AIM PowerGen Corporation will be erecting 66 wind turbines in the
southern parts of the Townships of Malahide and Bayham as part of the Erie Shores
Wind Farm Project to be completed in 2006. The most significant challenge for the
project is to gather and distribute the collected energy to the Ontario hydro grid in
Tillsonburg.
AIM PowerGen Corporation has requested to enter into an Agreement in Principle with
Elgin County to formalize and approve some project parameters so that they may
proceed with preparing construction documents and securing contractors.
Discussion
The most significant challenge in the Erie Shores Wind Farm Project is to gather the
generated electricity and distribute it to the Ontario hydro grid. County Road #42
(Nova Scotia Line) County Road #55 and Glen Erie Line (soon to be assumed as a
County Road) will be used to form part of the main transmission corridor for the
produced electricity.
At the July 13, 2004 session of County Council, the following resolution was passed:
THA T the County of Elgin approve in principle the placement of power
distribution lines on Elgin County Road property where the proposed
infrastructure does not conflict with the County's corridor control philosophy and
where the installation of distribution lines coincides with existing infrastructure
(to avoid the development of duplicate utility poles); and,
THA T the Minister of Energy be petitioned to allow these wind turbine
transmission lines to be erected on existing Ontario Hydro transmission lines at a
reasonable cost; and further,
THA T the County of Elgin is prepared, under these conditions, to enter into
discussions with AIM PowerGen Corporation and other companies to determine
the location of power distribution lines on County Roads.
Discussion (continued)
Further to a meeting held on April 4, 2005 with AIM and municipal officials, it was
revealed that although Hydro One is willing to co-operate with AIM to develop a single
pole line, that the physical construction of a joint use pole line may not be practical.
AIM has stated that discussions with Hydro One indicate that excessively tall poles are
required to accommodate four AIM circuits plus Hydro One circuits and communications
lines on the same pole. The poles also need to carry heavy loads and would therefore
have to also be spaced closely together. Numerous support guys would be required
with private property intrusions. The proposed AIM pole line has been designed to
carry the proposed Phase 2 of the wind farm project.
In light of this new information, staff has re-assessed our restrictions regarding twin
pole lines on the County Roads involved so that a new AIM hydro pole line can be
accommodated. Staff understands the pole construction constraints and also realizes
that the entire landscape in the southern parts of Malahide and Bayham will be very
different with 66, 20 storey tall wind turbines erected, thereby reducing the visual
impact of a secondary hydro pole line.
Although staff recommends accommodating AIM PowerGen's request to install another
hydro pole line on the opposite side of the road from existing Hydro One pole lines,
minimum offset distances to the new pole line will be enforced to comply with the
Roadside Safety Manual.
It appears from the preliminary drawings received from AIM that minimum offset
distances can be achieved on County Roads #42 and #55, however, Glen Erie Line
offers some unique challenges. Glen Erie Line has a Right of Way width of only 66' and
the steep banks of the Hemlock Creek are threatening the roadway in some areas. In
addition, the South Otter Creek Bridge will be replaced in the near future and this area
will be significantly changed.
AIM has also suggested that once their pole line has been constructed that it is their
preference that the infrastructure be transferred to Hydro One (currently under
discussion). The implication of this arrangement to the County is that any costs
associated with future County requests to relocate the pole line will be shared with the
County and Hydro One. If the pole line remains under private ownership, our road user
agreement would stipulate that any relocation costs would be borne by the owner
entirely and at no cost to the County. With this possible transfer of ownership in mind,
it is imperative that new infrastructure be installed to accommodate any anticipated
future County work.
Conclusion
AIM PowerGen has requested that the County of Elgin enter into an agreement in
principle to permit the placement of a secondary pole line on County Roads.
Although it is possible to construct a single pole line, staff understands the
impracticalities of such an option and is therefore recommending the acceptance of
their proposal.
Exact pole line locations and offsets from the roadway will be determined at a later date
and ensuring that the Roadside Safety Manual and known future projects are not
compromised.
A road user agreement will be entered into with AIM PowerGen with the County
Solicitor's input.
The County's Tree Commissioner will be consulted with respect to vegetation removal
and replacement.
Recommendation
THAT the County of Elgin enter into an Agreement in Principle with AIM PowerGen
Corporation to permit a new hydro electricity pole line on the opposite side of the road
from the existing Hydro One pole lines, and;
THAT a Road User Agreement, similar to the one entered into with private gas utility
companies be entered into with AIM PowerGen prior to physical construction and with
the County solicitor's approval, and;
THAT AIM PowerGen consult with the Elgin County Tree Commissioner before any
vegetation is removed to discuss tree replacement options and to achieve a no net loss
of trees at AIM powerGen's cost, and;
THAT the new AIM PowerGen pole line be located at minimum offsets from the
travelled roadway and to accommodate future projects as determined by County staff.
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Manager, Road Infrastructure
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PARTIES: The following is an Agreement in Principle between Erie Shores Wind Farm
(ESWF of AIM POWERGEN CORPORATION) and The County of Norfolk, the County
of Elgin, and the Municipality of Bay ham and the Township of Mala hide.
PURPOSE: To formalize approval for the use of designated road easements that would
permit the construction of the 34.5kV distribution electric and fibre optic cable pole lines
for the delivery of generated power to the Ontario grid.
CONSIDERATIONS: Discussions with Hydro One indicate that excessively tall poles
are required to accommodate four AIM circuits plus Hydro One circuits and
communication lines on the same pole. The pole would need to carry heavy loads and
would therefore have to also be spaced closely together. Nwnerous support guys would
be required with private property intrusions.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. That the Agreement In Principle permit a new pole line on the opposite side of
the road from the existing Hydro One pole lines.
. That AIM PowerGen follow the municipal replacement of tree program on
non road easement areas
. That where one or two AIM circuits are required AIM would undertake to
accommodate the addition of Hydro One circuits on the AIM poles if
requested
. That a joint agreement with Hydro One would be fmalized, subject to mutual
agreement with Hydro One (currently under discussion)
ROAD EASEMENTS: (See revised mapping of proposed tower locations and road
usage)
ELGIN COUNTY: Nova Scotia Line from Jones Road to the end. Continuing east
along Glen Erie Line (to be a County Road) to County Line # 55.
TOWNSHIP OF MALAHIDE: The plan calls for the use of road segments for
power distribution running north and south as per the map. (e.g. Jones Road, Springfield,
Sawmill, Carter, Richmond)
MUNICIPALITY OF BA YHAM: Again road segments will be required. e.g.
Saxton, Woodworth, Orchard Lane across Big Otter Creek to Plank Road, StafiTord Road
and Godby Road)
NORFOLK COUNTY: The distribution line plan calls for the use of Lower Side
Road from Elgin County Road # 55 east to Norfolk Road # 23 ( Gore Road) Concession'
"A", 1st Concession and 2nd Concession Roads to West Quarter Line Road. There are
also small segment of # 42 at the intersection of Concession @ and Lake Road # 42
and Concession 5 and Lake Road # 42, Concession '" and Road # 23 ( Gore Road).
Desigtiated segments of north /south roads including # 55, North Road, Concession 2,
Regional Road # 28, 5th Concession and 8th Concession.
ROAD! SERVICES SURVY: AIM PowerGen and MacViro have made requested
survey drawings, of the jurisdictions that show all primary road easements, existing road
locations, property lines as well as serVices of gas, water, communication, and existing
and proposed electric lines. Updated maps of AIM towers and distribution lines and pole
designs.
CONCLUSIONS: AIM PowerGen appreciates the cooperation and assistance received
from all those who have helped to make this unique project a reality.
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Clayton Watters, Director Engineering Services
DATE: April 11, 2005
SUBJECT: Belmont Road Slope Stabilization
INTRODUCTION
On the week of April 4, staff for the Municipality of Central Elgin noticed shoulder
instability on Belmont Road (County Road #74), adjacent to the Catfish Creek and
approximately 300 metres south of Ron McNeil Line. Staff from Central Elgin contacted
the County of Elgin who immediately reviewed the situation.
DISCUSSION:
Since the slope movement on Belmont Road has been discovered, staff is monitoring and
measuring this location. Movement appears to have ceased within the last week,
however, further slope movement is inevitable.
As this has been deemed as an "emergent" situation, staff has obtained the services of
geotechnical and an engineering consultants to gather information, survey the area and
provide recommendations. Services that have been completed include: topographical
survey, drill boreholes and assessment of soil conditions. Repair work cannot be initiated
until a solution has been designed.
Since the instability of the area comprises the safety of the road users, staff has
completed the installation of temporary concrete jersey barriers at the site. The cost of
renting 120m of concrete barrier until the end of the project is $9,400 or approximately
half what it would have cost to purchase the barrier. The same contractor, who provided
the lowest price for the Plank Road concrete barriers, Mclean Taylor Construction Ltd.
installed the barriers.
The barrier has been placed along the edge of pavement to protect the motoring public
from the existing edge of pavement drop off. The Municipality of Central Elgin assisted the
installation by providing traffic control and additional services to reduce the potential of
further sliding.
The long term solution to stabilize the roadside slope would incur placing engineered fill to
flatten the steep slope, moving the creek away from the slope and placing riprap at the
toe on the new slope.
It is anticipated that this project will require 8 to 10 months to complete: engineering,
government approvals and construction. Staff has estimated the cost of the project at
approximately $350,000. Therefore, this project will be included in the 2006 Capital
program.
CONCLUSION:
Belmont Road immediately south of Ron McNeil Line and directly adjacent to the Catfish
Creek is experiencing some slope movement. Once an analysis of the area has been
completed, a design and approvals will be initiated.
Temporary safety measures including signage and concrete barriers have been installed.
Weekly monitoring will also be performed to ensure movement is not progressing and if
further movement occurs the road can be reduced to one lane.
Although not anticipated, it is possible that the roadway may experience substantial
movement and may necessitate emergency construction activities and the closure of the
road for a period of time.
Because this is an unanticipated, priority project, monies required in 2005 will be used
from efficiencies found in other capital contracts.
RECOMMENDATION:
For County Council's information.
Respectfully Submitted
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Clayton D. Watters
Director of Engineering Services
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Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Peter Dutchak, Manager, Road Infrastructure
Sonia Beavers, Purchasing Co-Ordinator
DATE: April 15, 2005
SUBJECT: Tender Awards (Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Roadway Crack Sealing, Polymer Modified Slurry
Seal Type 2)
Introduction:
As part of the approved 2005 Capital Budget, tenders were advertised as per the County's Purchasing
Policy and were received until Wednesday, April 13, 2005 for Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Roadway Crack
Sealing and Polymer Modified Slurry Seal Type 2.
Discussion/Conclusion:
The tenders was publicly advertised as per the County's Purchasing Policy.
Three companies submitted bids for the Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Tender as follows:
COMPANY TENDER BID
Walmsley Brothers Limited $1,076,109.70
TCG Asphalt & Construction Inc $1,138,661.90
Towland (London) 1970 Limited $1,453,237.62
Walmsley Brothers Limited submitted the lowest bid for the Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Tender at a total price
of $ 1,076,1 09.70(including taxes) to complete work on a number of County Roads included in the
approved 2005 Capital Budget. Four (4) separate capital projects are wholly or partially represented within
.. this tender and collectively their capital budget allocations total is $1,250,000.00 therefore, the lowest
submitted bid is within budget estimates.
Four companies submitted bids for the Roadway Crack Sealing Tender as follows:
COMPANY TENDER BID
788893 Ontario Limited
Nia ara Crack Sealin $ 117,742.80
Roadmaster Road Construction & Sealin Ltd. $ 126,474.00
1005428 Ontario Limited R&N Maintenance $ 144,706.80
Road Savers 2000 Ltd. $ 165,636.00
788893 Ontario Limited (Niagara Crack Sealing) submitted the lowest bid for the Roadway Crack Sealing
Tender at a total price of $117,742.80 (including taxes) to complete work on a number of County Roads
included in the approved 2005 Capital Budget. The capital budget allocations total is $ 150,000.00
therefore, the lowest submitted bid is within budget estimates.
Two companies submitted bids for the Polymer Modified Slurry Seal Type 2
as follows:
COMPANY TENDER BID
Duncor Enterprises Inc. $ 597,060.00
MSO Construction Limited $ 625,950.00
Duncor Enterprises Inc. submitted the lowest bid for the Polymer Modified Slurry Seal Type 2 at a total
price of $ 597,060.00 (including taxes) to complete work on a number of County Roads included in the
approved 2005 Capital Budget. Nine (9) separate capital projects are wholly or partially represented within
this tender and collectively their capital budget allocations total is $ 620,000.00 therefore, the lowest
submitted bid is within budget estimates.
Recommendation:
THAT, Walmsley Brothers Limited be selected to provide Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Contract No. 6220-05 at
their submitted price of $ 1,076,109.70 inclusive of all taxes; and
THAT, 788893 Ontario Limited (Niagara Crack Sealing) be selected to apply Asphalt Crack Sealing at their
submitted price of $ $117,742.80 inclusive of all taxes; and
THAT, Duncor Enterprises Inc. be selected for the application of Polymer Modified Slurry Seal Type 2 for
the identified roads and quantities at their submitted price of $ 597,060.00 inclusive of all taxes; and also,
THAT, the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into an agreement for Hot Mix
Asphalt Paving No. 6220-05, Asphalt Crack Sealing, Contract No. 6090-05-01, and Polymer Modified Slurry
Seal Type 2, Contract No. 6250-05.
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Manager, Road Infrastructure
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Sonia Beavers, Purchasing Co-Ordinator
DATE:
April 18, 2005
SUBJECT: Preventative Maintenance - Mechanical Lifts and Tubs
Introduction;
Arjo Canada is the Homes sole source vendor for equipment such as mechanical lifts
and medical tubs. All equipment requires annual preventative maintenance and
therefore the Homes have consistently renewed the annual preventative maintenance
agreement with Arjo Canada. The annual preventative maintenance agreements were
due for renewal in January 2005.
Discussion:
Over the last couple of years, there has been an increased emphasis on risk
management issues related to transferring residents and mechanical lift devices. The
Ministry has provided additional one-time funding for equipment with a focus on safety
and prevention.
When equipment is no longer covered under warranty, for liability, health and safety
concerns as well as Ministry of Health and Long Term Care requirement, preventative
maintenance is performed. Arjo Canada enters into an annual agreement with the
County facility with certification taking place on or about April 1. An Inspection
Certificate itemizing each piece of equipment that was examined by a qualified
technician is issued to the facility. Each Home anticipated maintenance agreement
costs in the 2005 operating budget.
The quotes for preventative maintenance were received as follows:
County Agency Total number of Bid Price per year (taxes extra)
equipment being
serviced
19 ieces $ 9,120.00
2 ieces $ 960.00
18 ieces $ 6,240.00
2 ieces $ 960.00
22 ieces $ 9,120.00
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The preventative maintenance fee includes:
a) one preventative maintenance service, includes inspection and adjustment of each
system with specific focus on safety and complete functional review of internal
mechanical systems,
b) includes all replacement parts required during the annual maintenance inspection,
c) includes all remedial return visits(parts, labour and travel),
d) written report and certificate provided confirming test results.
Conclusion:
Arjo Canada is the sole source vendor for mechanical lifts and medical tubs. For staff
and resident safety as well as being a Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
requirement, Preventative Maintenance must be provided on all equipment no longer
covered under warranty. Therefore to ensure maximum safety and reliability, thereby
extending the life of the equipment and enhancing the return on the investment, it is for
this reason that the recommendation would be renew the agreements with Arjo Canada
so the extensive inspection, adjustment and service is expedited in a timely manner.
Recommendation:
THAT the Warden and CAO be authorized and directed to sign the agreement with Arjo
Canada to provide preventative maintenance in 2005 on all Arjo Equipment in each of
the Long Term Care Homes.
Respectfully Submitted
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Sonia Beavers
Purchasing Co-Ordinator
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Chief Administrative Officer
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Linda Veger ur
Director, Financial Services
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Joanna Vernon, Human Resources Co-ordinator
DATE:
March 29,2005
SUBJECT: Attendance Statistics
INTRODUCTION
Council approved the re-activation of the Attendance Management Policy
effective January 1, 2005. During that meeting, Council requested a break down
of absences by union.
DISCUSSION:
Listed below are the average days missed per employee in 2004.
SEIU has the highest average days missed per employee at 13.86. The average
for CUPE and ONA is 6.5 days missed and the non-union staff has an average of
3.53 days missed per employee.
CONCLUSION:
These statistics confirm that it is imperative that the County monitor attendance
on a regular basis.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT this report be received and filed.
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Human Resources Co-ordinator
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Joanna Vernon, Human Resources Co-ordinator
DATE:
April 5, 2005
SUBJECT: Volunteer Criminal Check
INTRODUCTION:
We require that all new volunteers submit to a criminal check in order to protect
the Corporation and the public. We recognise that it can be difficult for some
volunteers in the rural areas to travel to the OPP station to submit their criminal
check.
DISCUSSION:
We are able to assign 2 or 3 employees as designates. A designate is an
employee who is able to accept a criminal check from a volunteer and fax it to
the OPP. This would prevent the volunteer from having to travel to the OPP
station to submit their check.
To qualify to be assigned as a designate, the OPP must receive a letter from The
County of Elgin appointing this person as a designate and they must also submit
to an updated criminal background check.
We recommend that the CAO and the Warden sign the letter to the OPP
appointing an employee as a designate. Please see the attached draft of this
letter.
CONCLUSION:
Our volunteers are a vital part of The County of Elgin. By assigning 2 or 3
designated staff to be able to assist in the processing of the criminal checks, this
will be very beneficial for the volunteers and the County.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report titled Volunteer Criminal Check dated April 5,2005 be approved
by County Council and that the Warden and CAO be authorised to sign the
required letter for criminal record checks for vulnerable sector screening.
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Chief Administrative Officer
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Human Resources Co-ordinator
HARLEY J. UNDERHILL
Director of Human Resources
450 SUNSET DRIVE
ST. THOMAS, ON N5R 5V1
PHONE (519) 631-1460
FAX (519) 633-7785
Ontario Provincial Police
Elgin County
42696 John Wise Line
81. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 389
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: Jane Doe
We are appointing Jane Doe as a designate to assist us with criminal record checks for
vulnerable sector screening.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact The Human Resources
Department at 631-1460 Ex1. 111.
Yours truly,
Mark McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
Jim Mcintyre
Warden of Elgin County
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Larysa Andrusiak, Ambulance and Emergency Management Coordinator
DATE: April 15, 2005
SUBJECT: Rapid Community Emergency Alerts
INTRODUCTION:
There are various public alerting systems available and they have become of greater
interest to government bodies and municipalities particularly in the last several years.
Recently correspondence was received asking for Council support for Pelmorex's All
Channel Alert CRTC application. This is a television broadcast messaging service of
impending local emergencies.
DISCUSSION:
There are telephone,fax, cell phone text, pager and satellite phone alerting systems such
as REACH Alert, which advertise no up front charges and no monthly subscription fees.
When the system is needed and used there is a cost per completed alert message. This is
being marketed to municipalities.
Another example is Voice Gate, which provides the ability to reach people through pre-
recorded voice messaging via telephone or e-mail messaging.
Pelmorex Communications Inc. is a Canadian company which owns The Weather
Network and MeteoMedia. They have put forth a proposal to the CRTC to provide an
emergency warning system for Canadians that would alert communities of impending local
emergencies threatening life or property with a television broadcast message. This would
be a text message in moving text across the bottom of the screen or full page messaging,
both with an audio component linked to a 1-800 phone number for the visually impaired.
The proposed All Channel Alert service would notify television viewers immediately if an
emergency situation was fast developing in their community no matter what channel they
were watching on cable or satellite. Only messages from authorized government
agencies, such as Environment Canada or local municipalities would be broadcast. Only
viewers in the affected community would be notified.
They are requesting approval of a monthly fee of $.08 per television subscriber to offset
capital and operational costs, similar to the 911 fee. There would be no cost to authorized
users, such as municipalities, to use the service.
Staff has viewed support letters from municipal bodies, some specifically support
Palmorex's proposal, some generally support any measure to aid in quick notification of
the public in an impending or actual emergency.
CONCLUSION:
The benefits of warning communities of impending or actual emergencies in their area and
providing useful information is clear.
In the U.S. , the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires cable companies to
participate in a National Emergency Alerting System. Palmorex's All Channel Alert is
proposing to act in Canada, nationally, in a similar capacity.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council support in principle any proposal, not exclusively Pelmorex's, which
enhances the emergency response system in our local area and send a letter of support to
the CRTC.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for
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Ambulance and Emergency
Management Coordinator
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Chief Administrative Officer
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Monday, March 7, 2005
Mr. Mark G. McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ON
N5R 5V1
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Dear Mr. McDonald:
Re: Pelmorex's All Channel Alert (ACA) proposal
CRTC Application #2004-1260-2
I am writing to seek your support for Pelmorex' s All Channel Alert service, an
emergency warning system for Canadians that would alert communities of impending
local emergencies threatening life or property with a television broadcast message.
ACA will provide a vital tool in every municipality's emergency preparedness strategy.
The federal broadcast regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC), will soon be initiating a public proceeding to consider our
proposal. I urge you to seek your Council approval to support our application now, so
that you can respond quickly when the CRTC calls for public input.
How ACA works
The ACA service will notify television viewers immediately if an emergency situation is
fast developing in their community, no matter what channel they are watching on cable or
satellite. Only messages from authorized government agencies, like Environment Canada
or local municipalities, will be broadcast. And only viewers in the affected community
are notified. An "emergency" is defined as an imminent or unexpected threat to life and
property such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, hailstorms, earthquakes, forest fires,
acts of terrorism, and chemical spills. Please see www.allchannelalert.com for details.
We have submitted our ACA proposal to the CRTC, requesting an amendment to our
broadcast licence and approval of a monthly fee of 8i per television subscriber to offset
capital and operating costs. This funding approach is similar to the 911 emergency
telephone service.
Pelmorex first applied to provide this service in 2000, and while the CRTC recognized
the important public policy need for an ACA service, it turned down our application
because of certain implementation concerns. It acknowledged strong support from
government and emergency agencies and set out criteria for a successful application, to
which we have now responded.
1 Robert Speck Porkwoy, Suite 1600
Mississougo, Ontorio l4Z 4B3
Tel.ITe!. : 905.566.9511
Fax/Telee. : 905.566.5905
www.pelmorex.ca
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Stakeholders support ACA
The current CRTC process is well underway and it will soon call for public comment. We
had more than 100 letters of support last time from municipalities across Canada, as well
as dozens of other letters of support from such groups as the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation Quebecoise
des Municipalites, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Canadian Emergency
Preparedness Association. However some municipalities who wanted to endorse our
proposal in 2000 ran out of time to bring a supporting motion to Council in the comment
period allowed by t~e CRTC.
We urge you to take steps today within your municipality for approval to send a
letter of support. I invite you to visit our ACA website at www.allchannelalert.com.
If you have any questions or need further information, please send us an email at
aca2005@on.pelmorex.com or call me personally at 905-566-9511 ext 271. We will let
you know when the CRTC Public Notice is issued calling for public input on our ACA
application.
Your support is essential to the approval of this application which will provide
municipalities with a rapid, automated way to reach its citizens in times of emergency.
Sincerely,
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Paul Temple
Sr. Vice President, Corporate Development
Pelmorex Communications Inc.
Pelmorex is best known as the owner of The Weather Network and MeteoMedia, and we
are leaders in providing customized weather-related content and services to business and
consumer markets in Canada.
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All Channel Alert backQrounder for municipalities
The ACA (All Channel Alert) is an emergency warning service that would allow
authorities to alert communities of impending local emergencies threatening life or
property with a message on their television screens. No matter what television channel
you are watching on cable or satellite, you will be notified in seconds if an emergency
situation is developing that affects your area.
An "emergency" is defined as an imminent or unexpected threat to life and property
caused by a severe weather disturbance, natural disaster or other similar type of
emergency situation. Examples are tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, hailstorms,
earthquakes, forest fires, acts of terrorism, chemical spills and nuclear waste accidents.
What are the benefits of the ACA service?
It is quick, efficient and reaches a large number of people in seconds; it delivers the
message unaltered from the authorized government agency, and therefore is not subject
to interpretation; it is available in both official languages; it targets the message only to
the local viewing area affected by the emergency.
Who will be authorized to send emergency alerts besides Environment Canada?
In conjunction with federal, provincial and territorial authorities Pelmorexproposes to
make this service available to local government authorities such as municipalities. While
Pelmorex will control the transmission of the emergency messages, authorized
government agencies will determine their content and identify to whom they are directed.
What will it cost municipalities?
There is no charge for ACA authorized users. Pelmorex has applied to the CRTC for a
monthly fee of 8/,t per cable or satellite subscriber to offset capital and operating costs,
including user training and public education. This funding approach is similar to the 911
emergency telephone service.
Who is Pelmorex?
Pelmorex Communications Inc. is the Canadian company behind the ACA technology.
We own and operate The Weather Network and MeteoMedia, which are distributed to
more than 10 million Canadian households and businesses. Pelmorex is a leader in
providing customized weather-related content and services to business and consumer
markets in Canada, including www.theweathernetwork.com and www.meteomedia.com.
What is the timetable for approval?
The CRTC process is underway with a public comment period expected soon and a final
decision expected by fall. The CRTC takes public support into account in its decisions.
How can we support ACA?
Please write to the CRTC. To see what others have said about the ACA service, and for
tips on preparing your letter of support, visit our website or e-mail us. Thank you!
For more information about ACA,
please visit www.aUchannelalert.com
or e-mail aca2005@on.pelmorex.com
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Larysa Andrusiak, Ambulance and Emergency Management Coordinator
DATE: April 15, 2005
SUBJECT: Emergency Management Media Training for Mayors via County Council
INTRODUCTION:
The County and Lower Tier Municipalities have completed the Essential Level of the
Community Emergency Management Program mandated by legislation. In 2005, the
Essential Level must be maintained and work done to achieve the Enhanced Level.
To this end, the CEMC's within Elgin County would like to facilitate Media Training for
Mayors and Deputy Mayors. These are the officials that would be in the public eye and
would be called upon to face the media in the event of an emergency or pending
emergency.
DISCUSSION:
Mayors and Deputy Mayors would have a major function in dealing with the media and the
public in a major event. Indeed, it plays an important part in your everyday political life.
Training in this area would enhance and help prepare you for a major emergency event
and also in you everyday dealings with the media and public.
This training would fulfil a Training component and using a common community hazard
which may occur in all communities within the County in that training, such as severe ice
or winter storm or power outage, would also fulfil a Public Education component of the
Enhanced Plan.
Jim Stanton & Associates, Consultants in Communications & Training have been
contacted. They are well known and respected in this field. They offer One, Two and
Three-Day Workshops.
Costs for a One-Day Workshop for 18 participants is $4400 plus GST if applicable. This
would allow each Council Member and their Senior Administrator to participate at a cost of
$244.45 per participant. This is for three instructors with 6 individuals per class. It is
suggested that this cost be taken from Council Budget. The County would also supply the
training location and obtain the necessary IT requirements for the course.
A Two-Day Workshop cost is $5700 for 18 participants ($316.67 each) and a Three-Day
Workshop is $6600. In speaking with Jim Stanton, he realized that councils' preference
may be for the one-clay workshop, but he highly recommended the 2- day workshop
indicating that participants overwhelmingly benefit more in the second day and that there is
a multi pier effect.
Workshop agenda's are attached for your review.
CONCLUSION:
Public perception is critical during a major event or emergency. Knowing how to deliver
key messages and information and how to deal with difficult questions and situations is
vital in dealing with emergency situations and very helpful in every day public life.
Training is offered to enhance your skill and comfort level in this area. If Council would like
to proceed, please indicate some dates in which this training could occur. Preferred dates
from Management Team were September 21st and 22nd .
Some suggested dates which are available:
June 2,3 -Thursday, Friday
September 21, 22,23 - Wednesday - Friday
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council and Senior Administrators participate in a One Day Media Training
Workshop as referenced in the report, and that this training be funded from the Council
Budget.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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Lary AndrUSiak
Ambulance and Emergency
Management Coordinator
Emergency Public Information
Two Day Workshop
Workshop Objectives:
The world changed on September 11, 2001.
To create an atmosphere that encourages the preparation necessary for
capitalizing on crises and creating achievement out of adversity, inspiration
out of confrontation, and opportunity out of danger.
With proper advance planning, there can be a positive side to a crisis. The
Chinese have embraced this concept for centuries. The symbol for their
word "Crisis" - called wei-ji - is actually a combination of two words,
"danger" and "opportunity."
This is a dynamic and intensive, two-day seminar that will see all
participants intensely involved in the program - they will work in teams and
as individuals.
They will be able to identify issues before they become critical, learn how to
be preemptive in their planning and will know what to do when the
unexpected occurs, as well as how to prepare a crisis plan check list for their
organization.
They will participate in a number of exercises designed to test their
emergency public information skills.
A workbook is also provided.
Teaching Objectives:
Participants will learn about the importance of having a Emergency Public
Infonnation Plan and their role in its success. They will learn how to:
. recognize areas of vulnerability
. identify the various types of potential crises
. recognize the various phases of crises
. prepare for handling internal and external reactions
. manage the gap between perception and reality
. be part of a crisis management team,
. work with key personnel in a crisis
. recognize how infonnation flows in a crisis
. meet the media and public's needs
. prepare media advisories and news releases
. conduct interviews in confrontational situations
. conduct news conferences
. monitor the reactions of their "publics"
. manage the "after-crisis" phase
. prepare a crisis management checklist
. turn "breakdowns" into ~'breakthroughs"
0830-0845
0850-0930
0935-1015
1030-1200
1200-1300
1300-1315
1315-1320
1320-1500
. Break
1550-1615
1615-1630
Emergency Public Information
Day One Agenda:
Introductions and outline of course. Expectations.
Common sense communications policy, what's in it for
us who are the media, how the media operate, preparing
for an interview - the essentials.
Three Phases of a Crisis. Learning how to work with
each stage and anticipate their unique demands and
needs. Role of elected officials. Working with other
levels of government
First on-camera interviews. Review critique and
observations.
Lunch.
What the media needs, what you need, your rights, your
"bullets" and bridging phrases
Participants prepare for second interview.
Conduct and critique second interview.
The importance of Public Service Announcements
(PSAs).
The importance of the 3 P's: Recap day. Questions and
answers.
0830-0845
0850-0930
0935-1015
1015-1030
1030-1200
1200-1300
1300-1540
1540-1615
1615-1630
Emergency Public Information
Day Two Agenda
Introduction and outline for second day. Review Day
One.
Importance of proactive crisis management programs.
Essentials of an Emergency Public Information plan.
Working with crisis communications teams, establishing
a Media Center, Call Center, the role of PI Os at the scene
of the incident, PIOs in EOCs, communications flow in a
CrISiS
Essentials of briefings, preparing for a news conference.
Break.
Prepare, conduct & conduct Exercise # 1.
Lunch.
Prepare, conduct & conduct Exercise #2
Why post-crisis management is critical to the overall
plan.
Recap workshop. Questions and answers. Evaluation.
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Larysa Andrusiak, Ambulance and Emergency Management Coordinator
DATE: April 15, 2005
SUBJECT: Request for Council Support of EMS Amendments to Employment Standards
Act
INTRODUCTION:
The Association of Municipal Emergency Medical Services of Ontario (AMEMSO) has
forwarded correspondence to the Minister of Labour requesting an amendment to the
Employment Standards Act (ESA) respecting Hours of Work and Meal Periods which
came into effect March 1, 2005.
AMEMSO is requesting a resolution of support from municipal councils supporting the
above request.
DISCUSSION:
On the issue of hours of work, legislation has been enacted that requires Ministry consent
for employees to work more than 48 hours per week. Though this affects some
ambulance services, it does not affect Elgin-St. Thomas EMS as no paramedic is
scheduled to work more than 48 hours per week.
With respect to Meal Periods, the ESA reads that "an employer shall give an employee an
eating period of at least 30 minutes at intervals that will result in the employee working no
more than 5 consecutive hours without an eating period." An Exception reads "Subsection
(1) does not apply if an employer and employee agree, whether or not in writing, that the
employee is to be given two eating periods that together total at least 30 minutes in each
consecutive five-hour period."
Ambulance services are emergency services. Emergency calls cannot be predicted and
require immediate response as directed by the Ministry of Health ambulance
communication centre.
Although experience shows that most paramedics get an opportunity for meal breaks
within the designated time period and often in excess of 30 minutes, this cannot be
guaranteed and some ambulance services have been cited with MOL orders and fines
regarding this issue.
A costing has been done for Elgin-St. Thomas EMS to estimate the cost of sending one
replacement vehicle to each station to relieve crews for lunch. The minimum annual cost
at the current wage rate of $24.08 (not a newly negotiated wage rate expected soon) was
e~Jimated at $1,092,265. It was noted that it is highly unlikely all vehicles would be at
base so the cost is likely to be higher or one would still be subject to a fine.
Clearly, this is untenable. AMEMSO, in its correspondence, points out that EMS is similar
to fire services and in fact responds to more life threatening emergency calls than any
other first responder service and therefore should have the same exemptions.
CONCLUSION:
Emergency services are by nature unpredictable. There may be the occasional
occurrence, due to one large single event or a multitude of emergency calls during a
period of time that may preclude an employee from receiving a meal break within the
allotted time frame. There may also be considerable periods of time of no activity.
Common sense needs to prevail and an exemption granted to the EMS sector on these
issues.
RECOM MENDA TION:
That County Council support by resolution to the Minister of Labour support of
AMEMSO's request for amendments to the Employment Standards Act exempting
Emergency Medical Services respecting the Hours of Work and Meal Periods sections of
the Act reflecting the emergency ( and therefore unpredictable) nature of the work.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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Larys Andrusiak
Ambulance and Emergency
Management Coordinator
Mark~
Chief Administrative Officer
President
Richard J. Armstrong
Durham Region EMS
4040 Anderson St.
Whitby, ON t.1R 3P6
Tel: (905) 665-6313 Ext. 2250
Vice President
Brian Bildfell
County of Essex
360 Fairview Ave. West
Essex, ON N8M W6
Tel: (519) 776-6441 Ext.300
Treasurer
Denis Merrall
Director of Transportation &
Emergency Services
County of Middlesex
399 Ridout Street North
t.ondon, ON N6A 2P1
Tei (519) 434-7321 Ex!. 228
Directors
Jocelyn Bourgoin
City of Thunder Bay, Superior
North Emergency Medical
Services
500 Donald Street E.
2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5V3
Tel (807) 625-3271
Dan Chevrier
EMS Divisional Chief,
Administration & Property
25 Central Avenue W, Suite 100
Brockville, Ontario
K6V 4N6
Tel: 613-342-3840 ex! 2404
John Cunnane
Regional Niagara Public Health
Department
573 Glenridge Ave.
St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2
Tel: (905) 688-3762 Ext. 366
Jim King
land Ambulance Services
Regional Municipality of Halton
1151 Bronte Road
Oakville, ON t.6M 3L 1
Tel (905) 825-6060 Ext 7988
John Prno
Director, Emergency Medical
Services
Region of Waterloo
120 Maple Grove Rd..
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4R6
Tel: (519) 650-8295 x8710
Steve Trinier
Manager of Ambuiance Services
Cochrane District Social Services
Administration Board
Timiskaming District Social
Services Administration Board
38 Pine Street North, Unit 120
Timmins, ON P4N 6K6
Tel (705) 268-7722, Ext. 262
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Association of Municipal Emergency Medical Services of Ontario
March 28, 2005
Honourable Christopher Bentley
Minister of Labour
400 University Ave, 14th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 1T7
Re: Employment Standards Act EMS Amendments
Dear Minister:
I am writing on behalf of the Association of Municipal Emergency Medical
Services of Ontario (AMEMSO) in respect to requesting amendments to the
Employment Standards Act (ESA) respecting Hours of Work and Meal Periods.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are the responsibility of the Upper Tier
Municipalities (UTMs) and District Social Services Administration Boards
(DSSABs) across the province. They are certified by the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care (MOHL TC) to deliver land ambulance and pre-hospital medical
care services to the residents of Ontario. They are governed primarily by the
Ambulance Act and Regulations and to a lessor degree by other legislation
such as the Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety
Act, Coroners Act etc.
The workload for EMS is randomized and is beyond the control of the employer.
The MOHL TC operates the majority of ambulance communications centres
throughout the province. These centres dispatch the ambulances operated by
the UTMs and DSSABs. The Ambulance Service Patient Care and
Transportation Standards issued by the MOHL TC states:
Each emergency medical attendant and paramedic shall:
(a) ensure that each emergency medical attendant and paramedic
follows every direction or instruction issued by a communications officer
with respect to the assignment of calls to ambulances or emergency
response vehicles.
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Phone: (905) 444--2050 or 1.877.999-4336 Ext.2250 Fax: (905) 444-2045
"COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES"
Honourable Christopher Bentley
ESA Amendment Request
March 28, 2005
Page 2
Calls for emergency assistance come in during all hours of the day and night and
the ambulance must respond immediately, as time delays could mean the
difference between life and death. Failure to respond as directed by the
ambulance communications centre would also place the ambulance provider in
conflict with the standards issued by the MOHL TC.
The majority of paramedics work on a 12-hour platoon schedule very similar to
that of the fire services in Ontario and like the fire services we cannot delay
responding to emergency calls.
We understand the need for our employees to receive nourishment during their
shift and paramedics are allowed to take time between calls to get a meal. EMS
providers also have provisions in their policies and procedures to deal with
circumstances when the paramedics have not had an opportunity to get a meal
within a reasonable time after reporting to work and this has even been included
in many Collective Agreements.
It has been our experience that most of the paramedics get an opportunity for a
meal break within the designated time period and often it is in excess of 30
minutes_
EMS services respond to more life threatening emergency calls than any other
service. We believe EMS should at least be treated the same as other
emergency services under the ESA and be exempted from the hours of work and
meal provisions stated in the ESA. It is in the public interest to do so. We cannot
just take our ambulances out of service so they can have their lunch and leave
the public unprotected. This could result in the loss of life. To provide additional
coverage for the lunch periods would cost millions of dollars unnecessarily and
place a huge financial burden on the UTMs and DSSABs.
EMS is very similar to fire service as previously stated and should have the same
exemptions under the ESA.
We trust you will give our request serious consideration and look forward to an
early response.
f.'(;:~~
Richard J. Armstrong
President
cc: Hon. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
Paavo Kivisto, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Labour
AMEMSO Executive
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Jennifer Ford, Financial Services
DATE: 14 April 2005
SUBJECT: 2005/2006 Community Support Services Proposed Budget
INTRODUCTION
The County of Elgin receives funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term
Care, through a program known as Community Support Services, more
commonly known as the Adult Day Program, for elderly clients in East and West
Elgin. These funds are dispersed to the programs at Terrace Lodge and Bobier
Villla.
As well, the City of St. Thomas, who heads up the program at the Valleyview
Home for the Aged, receives funding from the County program to provide
services for the residents of St. Thomas and the Central Area of the County.
Since the two programs share similar goals and a Program Co-ordinator, the
delivery of this much needed service to the residents is enhanced by our joint
arrangement.
With the help of the Program Co-ordinator, information is obtained for the
completion of quarterly forms and the County's annual funding request. The
ability to cut costs and to ensure that services are not duplicated remains a
primary goal of the partnership that meets on a regular basis throughout the
year.
DISCUSSION:
In consultation with the Program Co-ordinator, the Directors of Terrace Lodge,
Bobier Villa, and Elgin Manor, the budget for the 2005/2006 Adult Day program
has now been formulated. This program is funded 100% through Provincial
funding and client revenues with no additional cost to the County.
A request for additional funding for Elgin Manor, Bobier Villa and Terrace Lodge
has been included in the budget package. If additional funds are found, and this
request is granted by the Ministry, enhancements to existing programs and a
new day program at Elgin Manor could be established which will offer different
services to clients that do not conflict with those services already provided by
Valleyview.
Transportation for clients to and from our Terrace Lodge facility constitutes a
large part of our budget for that end of the County. The Director of Terrace
Lodge wishes to explore alternative arrangements for transportation in an
attempt to offset this large budget item. Bobier Villa continues to rely on the
services of volunteers who offer transportation to our clients and are paid based
on mileage only for their services.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed budget must now be forwarded to the Province for their approval
with the appropriate official signatures attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the 2005/2006 Community Support Services Budget be approved; and
THAT the Warden, the Chief Administrative Officer and, the Director of Financial
Services be authorized to sign the Budget and forward same to the Ministry of
Health and Long-Term Care.
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Chief Administrative Officer
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Linda Veger
Director of Financial Services
@ Ontario
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Ministere de la Sante et des Soins de longue duree
Recipient Number Service Provider Name
100931 Corp. ofthe County of Elgin
Type of Budget: ~ Base
IDI Expansion
2005 FUNDING REQUEST
BUDGET SUMMARY
TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST (Includes All Services to be Funded)
MINISTRY PROJECTED FISCAL ANNUALIZED
APPROVED BUDGET ACTUAL 2005 2005
EXPENDITURES/REVENUES 2004 2004
(A) (B) (C) (D)
1. EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND WAGES $ 91,880 $ 91,880
(FORM 4)
2. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 25,817 25,817
(FORM 5)
3. STAFF TRAINING 500 500
4. BOARDNOLUNTEER TRAINING & 400 400
RECOGNITION
5. TRAVEL 2,476 2,476
6. BUILDING OCCUPANCY 11,000 11,000
7. OFFICE EXPENSES 2,800 2,800
8. PURCHASED CLIENT SERVICES 121,160 121,160
(FORM 9)
9. MEALS (Food Costs) 12,600 12,600
10. CLIENT SERVICE SUPPLIES/MEDICAL 11,000 11,000
SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (FORM 7)
11. PURCHASED ADMINISTRATION SERVICES - -
(FORM 8)
12. CENTRAL AGENCY CHARGES 1,000 1,000
(FORM 10)
13. OTHER OPERATING - -
14. OTHER 750 750
15. EXPENDITURE RECOVERIES - -
16. TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ - $ - $ 281,383 $ 281,383
(Sum of Lines 1 through 15)
19. CLIENT FEES 17,600 17,600
20. REVENUES - OTHER - -
(FORM 11)
21. MINISTRY BASE SUBSIDY REQUESTED $ - $ - $ 263,783 $ 263,783
(Sum of all 2(a) line 21)
22. ONE-TIME/NON-RECURRING SUBSIDY 69,000
(FORM 12)
23. TOTAL SUBSIDY REQUESTED $ - $ - $ 332,783
(Total lines 21 and 22)
ANNUALIZED. An annualized budget Is one that relates to a level of approved services and related recurring
operating costs for a full twelve month period of operation.
FISCAL - A fiscal budget Is one that relates to a level of approved services and related operating costs, including
one-time costs, Incurred during the twelve month period under review. The fiscal budget will be different from
the annualized budget only when an agency expands or reduces approved services, introduces new services,
Is approved for a one-time project, or Incurs one-time costs such as retro wage settlement, equipment
replacement, office relocation, etc.
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Linda B. Veger, Director of Financial Services
DATE:
April 5, 2005
SUBJECT:
Budget Comparison - February 28, 2005
Introduction:
Attached is the budget comparison to February 28, 2005 for the County operating
departments.
Discussion:
With the approval of the budget, departments are in the process of purchasing items that
were included in the budget. Wage lines show a positive variance. However, since March
contains three pay periods these positive variances will decrease.
Corporate Expenditures - positive variance - 24,328. Auditors billing received in April
($7,000). Other lines under budget at this time.
Overall the three Homes are in a positive position. The three pay periods in March as well
as the start of vacation season will reduce this variance.
Library - negative variance - (16,926) - the provincial grant for the Library will not be
received until much later in the year.
Ambulance Services - positive variance 84,632 - Elgin St. Thomas EMS will enter into
contract negotiations shortly. Until the contract is settled, payments to the provider should
show a positive variance along with reduced invoicing back to the City.
All other departments are reasonable.
Recommendation:
THAT the report titled Budget Comparison - February 28, 2005 and dated April 5, 2005 be
received and filed.
~~
Linda B. Veger .
Director of Financial Services
Respectfully Submitted
Mark "".
Chief Administrative Officer
Warden & Council
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Administrative Services
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Financial Services
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Human Resources
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Administration Building
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Corporate Expenditures
Insurance
Telephone
Legal & Professional
Retiree Benefits
Other Expenditures
Total
Engineering
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Maintenance
Total
Agriculture
Operations
Total
Elgin Manor
Revenues
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Terrace Lodge
Revenues
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
COUNTY OF ELGIN
Departmental Budget
Comparisons
For The 2 Periods Ending February 28, 2005
Total YTD YTO Variance % OF
Bud9Elt .l3ucfget Actual () Budget
168,274
7,573
70,175
28,046
1,262
18,904
13,614
1,105
19,945
14,432
157
(1,041)
246,022 48,212 34,663-----13~549 14.U9%
249,750
52,448
14,700
41,625
8,741
2,450
31,096
9,181
1,641
10,529
(439)
809
316,898 52,816 41,918 10,898 13.23%
281,000
67,440
17,151
46,833
11,240
2,859
35,297
10,988
2,037
11,537
252
821
365,591 60,932 48,322 12,610 13.22%
322,279
68,000
19,550
53,713
11,333
3,258
11,692
(640)
1,997
42,021
11,973
1,261
409,829 6-8~305-------55,255.u n 13,050 13.48%
116,600
30,300
74,300
19,433
5,050
12,383
14,499
4,308
13,002
4,935
742
(618)
221,200 36,867 3-1,8U9 5,058--1.1[38%
206,500
33,000
87,000
41 ,000
76,515
197,345
5,500
14,500
6,833
12,752
916
2,205
6,946
1,150
13,111
196,430
3,295
7,554
5,683
(359)
444,015 236,931 212~603 L4,328-----47.88%
245,000
53,000
82,000
2,276,259
40,833
8,833
13,667
547,240
12,837
171
(2,515)
o
27,996
8,663
16,181
547,240
2,656,259 610,573 600,080 10,493 22:59%
31,876
5,313
4,191
1,121
31,876 5,313 1,121 4,191 3.52%
(4,169,961) (694,994) (673,682) (21,312)
3,823,594 637,266 443,151 194,115
1,005,216 167,536 168,006 (470)
911,144 151,857 78,207 73,650
1,569,993 261,666 15,682 245,983
(4,627,251 ) (771,209) (727,938) (43,271 )
3,928,883 654,814 506,234 148,580
993,613 165,602 173,125 (7,523)
917,741 152,957 80,046 72,911
1,212,986 202,164 31 ,468 170,696
1.00%
2.59%
Bobier Villa
Revenues
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Pioneer Museum
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Library
Wages
Benefits
Collections
Operations
Total
Archives
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Land Division
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Emergency Measures
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Information Technologies
Grants
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Provincial Offences
Grant
Fines Revenues
Shared Revenues - Municipal
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Ambulance Services
Province of Ontario
City of St. Thomas
Contractor Payments
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
Collections
Revenue
Wages
Benefits
Operations
Total
(2,650,555) (441,759) (429,228) (12,531)
2,611,848 435,308 336,906 98,402
608,993 101,499 98,221 3,278
653,058 108,843 62,730 46,113
1,223,344 203,891 68,630 135,261 5.61%
56,553 9,426 9,351 74
11,672 1,945 2,450 (505)
57,249 9,542 11,046 ~1 ,505~
125,474 20,912 22,847 1,935 18.21%
1,028,272 171,379 134,530 36,848
227,986 37,998 37,474 524
227,500 37,917 74,282 (36,365)
126,856 21,143 39,076 ~17,933~
1,610,614 268,436 285,362 16,926 17.72%
135,568 22,595 12,289 10,306
27,606 4,601 3,569 1,032
45,900 7,650 1,219 6,431
209,074 34,846 17,077 17,768-- 8.17%
54,345 9,058 6,491 2,566
10,925 1,821 1,489 332
(65,2703 (10,8783 (10,862~ ~6j
(2,882 2, 8 0.00%
5,000 833 833 0
1,300 217 217 0
11,800 1,967 946 1,020
18,100 3,017 1,996 1,020 11.03%
000 0
184,622 30,770 22,957 7,814
48,002 8,000 6,343 1,657
318,862 53,144 28,830 24,314
551,486 91,914 58,130 33,785 10.54%
(75,900) (12,650) 0 (12,650)
(650,000) (108,333) (105,109) (3,225)
323,355 0 0 0
159,000 26,500 22,341 4,159
33,500 5,583 6,121 (538)
180,350 30,058 13,210 16,848
(29,695) (58,842) (63,436) 4,595 213.63%
(1,658,846) (276,474) (277,620) 1,146
(1,752,254) (292,042) (236,583) (55,460)
5,828,740 971,457 832,409 139,048
63,650 10,608 7,880 2,728
16,549 2,758 2,422 336
32,500 5,417 8,582 ~' 165J
2,530,339 421,723 337,091 4,63 13.32%
(380,000) (63,333) (46,197) (17,136)
42,259 7,043 5,237 1,806
10,565 1,761 1,705 56
221,669 36,945 1,564 35,381
(105,507) (17,585) (37,691) 20,106 35.72%
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Linda B. Veger, Director of Financial Services
DATE:
April 11, 2005
SUBJECT:
Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
Introduction:
The Province has replaced the CRF (Community Reinvestment Fund) with a new,
unconditional grant titled the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). As indicated by
the Province in previous correspondence, the County will receive at least as much funding
in 2005 as was received in 2004. That amount is $5,841,000.
Discussion:
The Province has now released some information regarding this new grant. It appears that
the County is only eligible for a stabilization grant. This grant has been calculated on the
basis of 2005 funding levels and will be maintained at this level in future years.
Unfortunately, this grant amounts to only $2,133,588 however, the Province has softened
the blow by providing additional funding and one time funding:
Stabilization Grant $2,133,588
Stable Fundinq Guarantee Adjustment $3,707,412
Subtotal $5,841,000
One-time Fundinq $2,100,482
Total for 2005 $7,941,482
The Province will forward the funds, as indicated in the 2005 Cash Flow Notice (copy
attached), with a slightly different split:
2005 Quarterly Payments $5,192,203
One-time Fundinq $2,749,280
Total $7,941,482
There is the expectation that $648,797 of the one-time funding will be utilized to make up
the difference between the $5,841,000 and the $5,192,204 as indicated in the cash flow
notice. Also, after a discussion with the Ministry of Finance, the County's starting point for
the 2006 OMPF grant will be $5,099,518 ($741,482 less than 2005).
Starting In 2006 the $3,707,412 will be phased out in a program that runs for three years.
In those three years the reductions will be limited to: $250,000 in 2006, $500,000 in 2007,
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and $1,000,000 in 2008. At this time there is no provision for phase-out in 2009 and
beyond. Therefore, the County could lose approximately $2M in 2009. The $3.7M would
equate to a 20% increase in our levy and matching 20% increase to the tax rate based on
2005. Aylmer and Dutton/Dunwich will receive additional grant monies while Bayham,
Central Elgin and Southwold will fewer.
For 2006, the County will lose an estimated $247,000 for the first year of the phase-out.
Council already committed $175,000 of an increase to CRF to the 2005 budget thereby
reducing the levy. A calculation worksheet is attached for your information. The 2005 one-
time funding, if reserved, will decrease very quickly to the end of 2006 in order to maintain
revenues:
One time Fundin - er cash flow
Less: Utilized to stabilize 2005 fundin
Less: Increase committed to 2005
Subtotal - December 31, 2005
Less: Utilized to stabilize 2006 fundin
Less: Phase-out for 2006
Less: Utilized to in 2005, same for 2006
Balance December 31,2006
Within the geographic area of the County, the total loss in grants will be:
Phase in,
There is an expectation by the Province that municipalities will utilize a portion of the
transition funding to limit the impact in 2006 - copies attached.
Conclusion:
The Western Wardens will be discussing this issue at their meeting on April 22, 2005.
Other organizations will also be presenting additional information as it becomes available.
It would appear that the County must begin planning for this loss of revenue.
Recommendation:
J
THAT the report titled Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund, dated April 11, 2005 be
received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted
~~+
Linda B. Veger
Director of Financial Services
if
County of Elgin
Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
April 19, 2005
2005 Funding
1 From reserve to equal 2004 CRF
2 From reserve as utilized in 2005 budget
Total
2006 Funding - as suggested by Ministry of Finance
3 From reserve to equal 2005 starting point
4 From reserve as above
5 From reserve to replace phase-out
Total
Reserve
2005
Reserve balance - if Council reserves one time funding
Less (1) above
Less (2) above
Balance December 31, 2005
2006
Less (2) above for 2006
Less (3) above
6 Less (4) above
Balance December 31,2006
Calculation of phase-out - line (6) above
Maximun 2006 - 250,000 - $1 O/household
Maximum 2007 - 500,000 - $25/household
Maximum 2008 - 1,000,000 - $50/household
2004 residential assessment
2004 weighted multi-residential assessment
7 Total
Total weighted assessment - all classes
8 Total (7) as a percentage of total weighted assess.
9 Households -18,533 X $10/household
Phase-out (8) divided by (9) 185,330/75% - approx.
5,192,203
648,797
5,841,000
175,000
6,016,000
4,852,518
741 ,482
5,594,000
175,000
247,000
6,016,000
2,749,280
(648,797)
(175,000)
1,925,483
(175,000)
(741,482)
(247,000)
762,001
2,307,492,582
44,003,760
2,351,496,342
3,143,720,394
75%
185,330
247,000
The above calculation along with the starting point for 2006 funding was supplied by the
Ministry of Finance - Chris Broughton (416) 314-3801
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Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
2005 OMPF Allocation
County of Elgin
2005 Allocation Notice
IA. CRF Payments in 2004 (21105StableFlJrldirlgGulIrllntee) _ ----- -- --------- . -----$5-;-841,0001
B. 2005 OMPF Allocation Plus Phase-in Adiustment
$5,841,000
1. Social Programs Grant
2. Equalization Grant
a. Assessment Equalization
b. Farmland and Managed Forest
3. Northern and Rural Communities Grant
a. Rural Communities
b. Northern Communities
c. Northern and Rural Social Programs
d. Stabilization
$2,133,588
4. Police Services Grant
5. Phase-in Adjustment
Stable Funding Guarantee Adjustment
$3,707,412
Ic. 2005 Increase over 2004 CRF Payments -
D. Other Provincial Initiatives
$37,704
1. Projected Public Health Net Benefit
2. 2005 Gas Tax Allocation
$37,704
I E. Total 2005 OMPF Allocation with Public Health and Gas Tax . . _ $5,878,70.11
I F. Total 2005 Increase over 2004 CRF Payments (Total 2005 Includes Public Health and Gas Tax) $37,7041
G. One-time Fundin
$2,100,482
1. 2003 Reconciliation
2. 2004 Reconciliation
3. Stable Funding Guarantee One-time Payment (Included in B5)
4. Remainder of Transition Funding
$581,000
$778,000
$865,063
$741,482
1. Total Municipal Social Program Costs
2. Households
3. Total Assessment per Household
4. Policing Costs per Household
5. Rural and Small Community Measure
$3,739,497
18,533
$185,014
85.6%
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ONTARIO MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP FUND
2005 CASH FLOW NOTICE
County of Elgin
A. 2005 Stable Funding Guarantee (CRF Payments in 2004) 5,841,000
B. 2005 OMPF Allocation plus Phase-in Adjustment (1 +2) 5,841,000
1. Total 2005 Quarterly Payments (line C) 5,192,203
2. Net One-Time Stable Funding Guarantee Payment (line D3 ) 648,797
C. 2005 Quarterly Payments (1 +2+3+4) 5,192,203
1. 1 st Quarter Payment (January 2005) 1 ,460,250
2. 2nd Quarter OMPF Payment (April 2005) 1,243,984
3. 3rd Quarter OMPF Payment (July 2005) 1,243,984
4. 4th Quarter OMPF Payment (October 2005) 1,243,984
D. Total 2005 One-Time Payments (1+2+3+4) (March/April2005) 2,749,280
1. 2003 Reconciliation Adjustment 581,000
2. 2004 Reconciliation Adjustment 778,000
3. Net One-Time Stable Funding Guarantee Payment (line E5) 648,797
4. Remainder of Transition Funding 741,482
E. Net One-Time Stable Funding Guarantee Payment:
1. Stable Funding Guarantee Adjustment 865,063
2. Quarterly OMPF Payment 1 ,243,984
3. 1 st Quarter Payment (paid January 2005) 1 ,460,250
4. Stable Funding Guarantee Payment included in Q1 Payment (2-3) (216,266)
5. Net One- Time Stable Funding Guarantee Payment (1 +4) 648,797
Ontario Ministry of Finance
Provincial Local Finance Division
44000
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County of Elgin
Reserve Balance
Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
Opening Balance - 2005
Less $'s to maintain - per discussion
with Ministry of Finance
Total
Note:
2005
2007
2008
2006
2,749,280 2,100,483 1,112,001
612,001
(648,797) (741,482) (500,000) (1,000,000)
(247,000)
2,100,483 1,112,001
612,001 (387,999)
Funds are exhausted in 2008 by the middle of July
With the 2005 budget, Council expected a CRF reconciliation and included $175,000
as a revenue figure to offset the budget increase. This amount is not included in the
above calculation.
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If the $175,000 is included each year, the reserve will be exhausted in January 2008.
FROM: Linda B. Veger, Director of Financial Services
TO: CAO's and Treasurers, Municipalities of Elgin
Treasurer, City of S1. Thomas
DATE: March 2, 2005
SUBJECT: P.O.A. Default Revenues through Collections
INTRODUCTION:
The Province transferred the responsibility for Provincial Offences to the County of Elgin in
February 2001. Prior to that transfer, the Municipalities agreed to a certain apportionment
of the revenues received from fines. Schedule "B" Revenue Sharing states:
"Each Municipality shall receive gross revenues generated from POA activity within its
municipal boundaries, less expenses and a 10% administration fee payable to the County
Elgin."
"POA revenues from January 1998 to the date of transfer, January 1, 2001, will be retained
by the County of Elgin and the City of S1. Thomas, in accordance with the CRF formulas
provided by the Province."
DISCUSSION:
At the time of transfer, there were approximately $2.7million in outstanding fines. The
Province had not taken any action to collect these fines other than reminder letters. In
other words, these potential revenues were neglected and not actively pursued by the
Province.
In 2003, Council agreed to hire a Collections Officer to pursue fines that had moved
through the regular process and had defaulted. This occurs at the ninety-first day after the
offence. Council determined that it would take the risk on this project and did not request
any funding from the Municipalities. There was the chance that the amount of funds
collected would not cover the cost of the position. The full year cost to run collections is
$67,202 for 2004.
This new position required considerable start-up time and revenues started flowing in late
2003. The position proved successful in 2004, collecting not only fines that had recently
moved into default but also pre transfer fines( prior to 2001). The pre-transfer (pre 2001)
revenues collected in 2004 were $139,240 and the post-transfer revenues were $193,074.
It is important to note that the original agreement signed by the Municipalities did not
speak to or envision the distribution of fines pursued in default. In order to disperse these
revenues, a separate agreement is being recommended by the County Solicitor.
Since the County had taken the risk in this first full year, Council determined that, if
agreeable to the Municipalities, the revenues would remain with the County for the first full
year and that the municipalities would be approached in 2005 for their input and
agreement as to how to share the revenues on defaulted fines thereafter.
As mentioned earlier, a method was developed by the County and reviewed by the County
Solicitor. His recommendation is to approach the Municipalities with a separate agreement
that speaks to these revenues as it is not directly referred to in the original local side
agreement.
The following is presented for your consideration:
For 2004:
. All net revenues over the budgeted collections net revenue ($235,395) be disbursed to
the Municipalities based on the same percentage split as determined by identifiable
fines. The unaudited figure above the budget is currently $29,616.
For 2005 and thereafter:
. All pre-transfer fines collected by the County will be maintained as County and City of
St. Thomas revenues. This is in keeping with the original revenue agreement. The
County will deduct expenditures and a 10% administration fee prior to the revenue split
calculation.
. All post- transfer fines collected by the County will be shared with the Municipalities
based on the revenues generated within its municipal boundaries. The County will
deduct expenditures and a 10% administration fee prior to the revenue split
calculation. The revenue split will be based on the same percentage split as
determined by identifiable fines.
Prior to the revenue calculation for each municipality, the expenditures and 10%
administration fee will be divided between pre and post transfer in the same ratio as gross
pre and post transfer revenues and will be deducted from the revenue split calculation.
CONCLUSION:
The County has taken the initiative and associated risks to collect fines that have moved
into default. This includes approximately $2.7 million transferred by the Province.
Collections have proved successful. The above report sets out a method to share those
fines with the municipalities within the geographic area of Elgin.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the participating municipalities, including the City of St. Thomas, agree with the
method of disbursement of fines collected in default as indicated in the report entitled
P.D.A. Default Reveunes through Collections and dated March 2, 2005; and,
THAT the County be instructed to prepare the necessary agreement.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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Director of Financial Services
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Jennifer Ford, Financial Analyst
Carol-Noele Butler, Collections Officer
Linda Veger, Director of Financial Services
DATE: 19 April 2005
SUBJECT: Collections Protocol - Certificates of Default
INTRODUCTION
In 2003, the County began the process of collecting the backlog of overdue Provincial
Offences fines. Collection activities included more than 15,000 notifications to defendants
and the assignment of files to a Collection Agency. To date, these activities have resulted
in more than 3900 cases being paid in full and closed. There are still more than 7,000
cases remaining that require more indepth investigation and aggressive measures in order
to collect those fines.
DISCUSSION:
Outstanding fines can be categorized into four areas:
. Fines over $10,000 and within two years of their default date. The filing of
Certificates of Default and a Writ of Seizure and Sale on these matters must be
done in Superior Court. This process has begun and is necessary to secure our
interest. As per Superior court protocol, these matters may not be handled by
County staff.
. Fines owing between $500 and $9,999 and within two years of their default date.
Again, Certificates of Default and a Writ of Seizure and Sale are necessary to be
filed in Small Claims Court to protect our interest, and this process has also begun.
These matters may be worked by County staff and there are particular procedures
necessary in achieving successful collection on these matters. Fines over $2,500
may be reviewed by the County Solicitor. Staff have not pursued any files through
Small Claims other than anchoring our position.
. Fines less than $500.00. Staff have begun to assess these fines to determine if
further attempts to collect are warranted. It may be necessary to write off some of
this debt. It had been determined in a prior report to Council that staff would not file
a Certificate of Default on these fines.
. Fines that are past their two year default date. These fines are forwarded to the
outside Collection Agency. The County Solicitor has indicated that a Judgment
Summons can be issued for the defendant to appear before a Justice of the Peace.
Should the defendant appear, a Justice of the Peace can order the defendant to pay;
may grant an extension of time to pay; create an alternate payment schedule; or
commit the defendant to jail. Should the defendant fail to appear, the Justice of the
Peace may issue an arrest warrant.
Staff suggest that the County Solicitor deal with matters over $10,000 through Superior
Court. The County Solicitor will be provided with all relevant information. These files
represent a significant potential loss in revenue if not pursued.
Staff are able to proceed on cases filed in Small Claims Court. The services of a Process
Server and the County Solicitor will at times be required. A Process Server is necessary
to serve summons'.
There are files that are under $500 or that are too old to be pursued within Small Claims
Court. These files will have been sent to the Collection Agency for further action. Staff
suggest that some of these cases could be written off and that the Director of Financial
Services be authorized to determine which files are "uncollectible".
Various recoverable costs for enforcement include:
Certificate of Default is $25
Issuance of a Writ of Seizure and Sale $135 -$150
Process Server - per attempt and location $50 - $80
Garnishments $50 to $100
Notice of Examination $35
Certificate of Judgement $10
Transfer of Jurisdiction $10
CONCLUSION:
Over the past year and a half, staff have actively been pursuing defaulted fines with
favourable results. Approximately nine months ago, increased efforts resulted in cases
being assigned to a Collection Agency. However, staff feel additional revenue may be
collected with a more aggressive approach and are prepared to move in that direction with
the assistance of the County Solicitor and Process Server.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT all matters over $10,000 be referred to the County Solicitor for further investigation
as to their eligibility for further collection and further process; and,
THAT the County Solicitor be allowed to request warrants as required; and,
THAT staff enlist the services of a process server on an as needed basis; and,
THAT any costs that may arise from such process become part of the Collections
expenses; and,
THAT any revenues that may arise from the activities of the County Solicitor with regards
to the collections of old fines become part of Collections revenues; and,
THAT the Director of Financial Services be authorized to determine files ready for write off;
and,
THAT these recommendations be reviewed at the end of one year to ensure their cost
effectiveness.
Respectfully Submitted
(]MAMatM
Carol-Noele Butler
Collections Officer
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Linda Veger
Director of Financial Services
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: Cathy Bishop
Director of Library Services
DATE: April 11, 2005
SUBJECT: Engaging Community - Building Community (Southwold)
INTRODUCTION:
Elgin-St. Thomas United Way has launched a very important community consultation
initiative called Engaging Community - Building Community. It is the goal of Engaging
Community - Building Community to include a diverse spectrum of stakeholders from
many walks of life in this process. In addition to community consultations, volunteers
and staffwill also look at statistical research on demographics and social and economic
trends in Elgin and St. Thomas. The information will be synthesized and reviewed by a
Steering Committee Engaging Community - Building Community will culminate in a
report to Elgin-St. Thomas United Way Board of Directors and to each municipality
across Elgin. The result of the report will become vital information for the United Way
and other local organizations.
Ontario Trillium Foundation is funding consultation processes in 17 smaller United Ways
across the province and Trillium will be using the findings of the consultations as a
guideline for funding priorities over the next few years.
DISCUSSION:
As Director of Library Services, United Way has invited me to take part in a group
consultation session for Southwold, on April 19, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Warren Masonic
Lodge, in downtown Fingal.
The session will focus on two important sets of questions as follows:
Part 1: Issues
a) How would you describe this community?
b) What do you like/not like about this community?
Part 2: Activities/Services/Strategies/Resources
a) What is your vision of this community in 5 years?
b) What is happening now to make this vision come true?
c) What can United Way do to make this vision come true?
d) What can you do to make this vision come true?
CONCLUSION:
As Director of Library Services, United Way has invited me to take part in a group
consultation session for Southwold, on April 19, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Warren Masonic
Lodge, in downtown Fingal.
RECOMMENDATION:
For Council's information
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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Director of Library Services
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Dianne Palmer, Manager of Library Services
Cathy Bishop, Director of Library Services
DATE:
April 11, 2005
SUBJECT: Belmont Library Branch Capital Project Completion Report (FYI)
INTRODUCTION
In 2004, County Council approved the sum of $22,000 for painting, carpeting and
furnishings for the Belmont branch. The work was undertaken during the Autumn
of 2004 and has now been completed.
DISCUSSION
The following chart is a breakdown of the expenses incurred by the renovation
project:
Total
Cost
$ 520.
$3,550.
$3,910.
$3,596.
$1,763.
$8,902.
$22,241.
& electrical
CONCLUSION
Staff thank Council for their interest in our branch libraries which is reflected in
such activities as the approval of funds to keep our branches in a very
presentable state of repair. The branch improvements have provided a very
attractive and inviting environment for staff and library users to carry out their
activities.
RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and filed.
Rrz~,CtfUIIY SUl?fn,O
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Manager of Library Services
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Director of Library Services
Mark Mc9o.o.akL
Chief Administrative Officer
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REPORT TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT
FROM:
Melissa Lewis, Elgin Manor
Director of Senior Services
DATE:
March 21,2005
SUBJECT:
Medical/Diagnostic Equipment Funding
INTRODUCTION:
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provided one-time funding in the first quarter
of 2005 for medical and diagnostic equipment.
DISCUSSION:
Long-term care homes were allowed to purchase equipment in a number of key areas:
. Diagnostics & Treatment
. Stroke/Rehabilitation
. Fall Prevention
. Skin & Wound Care
The initial funding announcement was limited to replacement equipment only, and could
not be utilized to purchase equipment the facility did not already have on the premises.
Through advocacy efforts of the provincial associations, the eligible equipment definition
was expanded to include new equipment.
Funding allocations for each of the Homes are as follows:
Home
Funding
$29,782
$47,024
$52,249
$129,055
Bobier Villa
Elgin Manor
Terrace Lodge
Total:
CONCLUSION:
Medical/Diagnostic equipment funding was utilized in the three Elgin County Homes to
purchase a number of items for the care and comfort of residents. Examples include
bed and chair alarms for fall prevention, therapeutic mattresses, vitals units, wound
measurement devices, weights and pedal exercisers for restorative care.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report entitled Medical/Diagnostic Equipment Funding be received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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Me issa Lewis, Elgin Manor
Director of Senior Services
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Rhonda Roberts, Terrace Lodge
Director of Senior Services
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Pat Vandevenne, Bobier Villa
Director of Senior Services
Manager of Resident Care
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Ontario
Ministry
of
Health
Ministere
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Nursing
Homes
Branch
Compliance Review Findings reflect the Ministry of Health's flndings based on Ministry Standards and criteria for
resident care and nursing home services. Compliance Plans reflect the home's corrective action plans to reach
compliance with the Ministry's standards.
Compliance
Plans
Direction des
maisons de
soins infirmiers
Plans de
conformite
Les resultats de l'inspection de conformite sont tires de Itlli8llllllllillJll'lllP llflzinistere de la Sante en fonction
des normes et criteres du ministere pour les soins dispe~Jl}"'t!{fJn~s et fl!J ervices offerts dans les maisons
des soins infirmiers contient les mesures correctives que l'etablissement entend adapter pour se conformer aux normes
du ministere
Name and address of Nursing Home/Nom et addresse de la maison de soins infirmiers
Elgin Manor, Elgin County
39262 Fingal Line, RR #1
St. Thomas ON N5P3S5
B1.6
Standars and Criteria
Normes et criteres
B2.3
B2.4
B2.7
2611-52(89/12)
Plan submitted by /Plans soumis par Plan Receipt date
11-Apr-05
Nursing Homes Compliance Plan
Plan des mesures correctives de la maison de soins infirmiers
Compliance Review Date/Date de I'inspection de conformite
March 17, 18,23 & 24, 2005
Type of Review/Genre d'inspction
Annual
Ministry's Compliance Review findings
Resultats de I'inspection du ministere
Each resident's care and service needs shall be reassessed
at least quarterly and whenever there is a change in the
resident's health status, needs or abilities.
i.e. Activation have not completed quarterly reviews
An organized, documented interdisciplinary team conference
shall be held with the residenUrepresentative if able and wish
to attend within 6 weeks following admission, to review and
further develop the written plan of care.
i.e. All disciplines are not represented at these conferences,
administration, dietary, activation, environmental services.
Each resident's plan of care shall reflect his/her current
stengths, abilities, preferences, needs, goals.
i.e. Activation has not completed the resident integrated
care plan.
An audit to assess the status of activation quarterly reviews will be completed.
All quarterly reviews will be completed.
Responsibility: Manager of Programs Target Date: April 29, 2005
We have the Dietary (Registered Dietitian), Pharmacist, Health Care Aide, Registered
Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and residenUfamily (if willing and able) attend care
conferences on a routine basis.
The tracking tool for care conferences will be revised to include tick lists for
completion of all disciplines (dietary, activation, nursing).
Responsibility: Director of Senior Services Target Date: May 1,2005
An education session will be held for all disciplines to review the purpose and
importance of multidisciplinary care planning. Participation promotion will be included
in monthly departmental meetings.
Responsibility: All Managers Target Date: June 1, 2005
An organized, documented interdisciplinary care team A care conference evaluation will be introduced as part of the quality program
conference shall be held annual with the representative if to capture future improvements from the residenUfamily perspective.
they are able and wish to attendto reassess the resident's Responsibility: Director of Senior Services Target Date: May 1,2005
care and service needs, to revise and review the plan of care.
i.e. Currently these are not attended by administration,
dietary, activation or environmental services.
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REPORT TO MANAGEMENT
FROM:
Melissa Lewis, Elgin Manor
Director of Senior Services
DATE:
April 13, 2005
SUBJECT:
Annual Compliance Review - Elgin Manor
INTRODUCTION:
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is responsible to conduct an annual
inspection of all long-term homes in the province. Annual inspections, combined with
follow-up inspections, specialized referals and compliant investigations, form the basis of
the Ministry's compliance system.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION:
Standards and criteria are detailed in the Long-Term Care Facilities Program Manual,
and include close to 500 requirements regarding the care and services provided to
residents. During the Annual Compliance Review our policies, procedures and practices
within the home are evaluated in the context of these Ministry standards by a
Compliance Advisor. Our Compliance Advisor for Elgin is currently Lorell Jones, RN.
The annual review for Elgin Manor was completed over four separate days during a two
week period, ending in a debriefing meeting March 24, 2005. The debriefing meeting
was open to all staff, who were encouraged to attend as part of the process. The
Compliance Advisor left four findings of unmet standards related to multidisciplinary
participation in care planning. The team at Elgin Manor have drafted an action plan,
which is attached for your information.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report titled Annual Compliance Review - Elgin Manor be received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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. eliss ewis, Elgin Manor
Director of Senior Services
Mark G.
Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO COUNCIL
FROM:
Melissa Lewis, Elgin Manor
Director of Senior Services
DATE:
April 18, 2005
SUBJECT:
Engaging Community - Building Community, United Way
INTRODUCTION:
As described in the Director of Library Services report to County Council, Engaging
Community - Building Community is an Elgin-St. Thomas United way initiative. The
Ontario Trillium Foundation is funding the consultation process in a select number of
smaller United Way branches across the province and results will be utilized to
determine future funding priorities.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION:
As Director of Senior Services for Elgin Manor, United Way has extended an invitation
for us to take part in a group consultation session for Southwold community on April 19,
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Warren Masonic Lodge, downtown Fingal.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report entitled Engaging Community - Building Community, United Way be
received and filed for Council's information.
Respectfully Submitted
Approved for Submission
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elissa WIS, Elgin Manor
Director of Senior Services
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM:
Mark G. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer,
on behalf of the Management Committee
DATE:
April 21,2005
SUBJECT: THE IMPACT OF THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP FUND
Introduction:
The purpose of this report is to apprise Council of the devastating effect of the newly
announced Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund on County finances. In short, the Province
will be cyphering off more than $3.7M in grants to Elgin County over the next three years.
That represents more than a 20% increase in property taxes.
Discussion:
The Director of Financial Services, in a separate report, has provided the factual
information regarding the newly announced fund. It should be noted that the Government
of Ontario claims that the loss in funds should be at least partially offset by gas tax
revenue (that went to municipalities with public transit), and by the Province gradually
picking up more of the costs of public health programs (from 50% to 75% of the costs over
time). It is interesting to note that with the continued expansion of mandatory health
programs and the associated costs, public health units are hard pressed to pass all of the
benefits onto municipalities. In other words, the health units must by necessity retain
some of the provincial contribution to meet provincial standards - the County for example
will not likely see a direct dollar for dollar reduction in its contribution to the Health Unit's
budget.
All this is to say, that the "so called" Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund" represents a
huge blow to County finances and those of Bayham, Central Elgin and Southwold. What
kind of partnership removes close to $4M out of municipal coffers in Elgin? As we know,
program costs continue to climb and the government's commitment continues to dwindle.
The partnership in ambulance funding is a prime example.
As mentioned in the Director of Financial Services report, the Western Ontario Warden's
Caucus met on April 22nd, 2005, to compare notes and strategies, as many counties have
lost significant revenue due to the new funding model. We will report on the outcome of
that meeting at Council on April 26th, 2005.
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In addition, there is the federal gas tax revenue allocation that should be passed along this
year, according to a yet to be determined formula. The speculation is that it may be
divided on a per capital basis starting at $18 per person and gradually increasing to $60
per capita. That would mean approximately $800,000 in 2005 (50% of which would be
apportioned to the lower tier) and $2.7M in 2009 or $1.35M for the upper tier. However,
there will be "strings attached" to that funding which may limit Council's ability to apply
these funds to different purposes.
The Impact:
Obviously the new formula solved some long-standing inequities in the Community
Reinvestment Fund but created other problems for many municipalities. The loss in
operational grants is significant in Elgin, as the County will lose more than 60% of its
provincial grant allocation. With a limited tax base and lower than average assessment,
this withdrawal of funds seems unconscionable and patently unfair in comparison to the
losses being experienced elsewhere.
As a first response, Senior Staff recommend that the Warden and Council issue a
statement on the devastating financial effects of this policy and schedule a meeting with
our local M.P.P. as soon as possible. It is important to note that County ratepayers have
been coping with increased costs for many years and the County has all but exhausted
creative approaches to meeting Ministry demands with reduced resources. Frankly, the
Elgin County taxpayer cannot be expected to absorb the lost revenue. As such, staff has
prepared the attached "draft" press release for Council's consideration. Efforts should be
focussed on educating the Province of the impact on local taxpayers, coupled with the fact
that Elgin is running out of innovative ways of coping with provincial standards and
cutbacks.
Furthermore, while we await the disposition of the federal gas tax and the government's
response to our plight, staff recommend that the Management Team be directed to
conduct a comprehensive review of staffing patterns, internal processes and structures
with a view to developing a plan to mitigate the expected loss in revenue and report back
to Council with options. Additionally, a reserve should be established for the one-time
funding in the amount of $2.1 M.
Conclusion:
The County of Elgin, perhaps inadvertently, appears to be one of the hardest hit
municipalities, suffering a huge financial loss under the auspices of the new Ontario
Municipal Partnership Fund. By apparently fixing some of the inequities in the former
Community Reinvestment Fund, the Provincial Government has created other problems.
Elgin County must react swiftly and prudently to this unwelcome news.
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Recommendation:
THAT the Warden on behalf of Elgin County Council arrange a meeting with Mr. Steve
Peters, M.P.P., to explain the impact on County taxpayers of removing $3.7M from the
very limited tax base in Elgin County; and,
THAT the draft press release be approved for immediate distribution; and,
THAT staff be directed to review structures, processes and staffing complements in an
effort to develop a strategy to mitigate the expected loss in revenue and report back to
Council with options; and further,
THAT the one-timing funding from the province be set aside in reserve.
ALL of which is respec
Ma~
Chief Administrative Officer
on behalf of the Management Team.
DRAFT
Press Release
COUNTY OF ELGIN
Tuesday, April 26th, 2005
For Immediate Release
Province "Slams" Elgin County Ratepayers By Withdrawing Funds
Central Elgin, Ontario - Elgin County Council is both shocked and appalled with the
recent announcement of the so-called Ontario Municipal "Partnership" Fund. The Fund will
effectively remove $3.7M in provincial contributions to shared programs over the next three
years. That represents more than a 20% increase in local property taxes. This loss does
not include reductions being experienced by the Municipalities of Bayham, Central Elgin
and the Township of Southwold, whose combined reduction equates to more than $1.2M.
The Province is quick to point out that there is no loss in grants in 2005 but they fail to
report on the long-term implications of robbing ratepayers of $3.7M by 2008.
Municipalities have been dealing with revenue shortfalls by employing creative solutions
for years. However, taxpayers are "tapped out". They are tired of picking up the tab and
Elgin County Council plans to defend the ratepayer.
As James Mcintyre, Warden of Elgin County remarked, "The withdrawal of funds is
unconscionable and patently unfair in a County with a limited tax base. County residents
and businesses are unable to absorb this tremendous financial loss."
The Warden stated that "enough is enough - County ratepayers are not going to rollover
and take the heat because the Province fails to meet its "partnership" obligations.
Everytime they have thrown us a curve ball, we have responded by solving the problem -
this time they have gone too far! After years of restructuring and absorbing provincial
costs, our municipal creativity and resources can no longer respond to this level of
devastation.
County Council will be arranging a meeting with M.P.P. Steve Peters as soon as possible,
to urge reconsideration. Otherwise the County will be forced to pass along the provincial
shortfall directly to taxpayers. ''The tax bill for 2006 will clearly identify to Elgin ratepayers
who is responsible for the hefty increase in property taxes, the Warden further remarked."
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For further information contact:
James Mcintyre,
Warden,
(519) 631-1460 ext. 161
OR
Mark G. McDonald,
Chief Administrative Officer,
(519) 631-1460 ext. 161
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CORRESPONDENCE - APRIL 26. 2005
Items for Consideration
1 . Helen LeFrank, General Manager, Elgin Community Futures Development
Corporation, with information concerning the concept of an Elgin County newsletter
produced through a partnership between the County of Elgin and the Elgin
Community Futures Development Corporation. (ATTACHED)
2. Township of Huron-Kinloss;
Debbie Robertson, Municipal Clerk Municipality of Grey Highlands;
Regional Municipality of Niagara;
County of Huron; with resolutions concerning the development of Grain Market
Disaster Relief and stabilization program for Ontario grain and oilseed producers and
the implementation of suitable programs to address the farm income crisis and
protection for the farmers from legislation and regulations. (ATTACHED)
3. Anna M. Knowles, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury, with a resolution
requesting the Province of Ontario to provide financial assistance of $705,000 for the
2005 fiscal year. (ATTACHED)
4. Larysa Andrusiak, Ambulance & Emergency Services Coordinator, with registration
information for Provincial Teams Awareness Workshop, May 31,2005. (ATTACHED)
5. Brenda Edmonds, Elgin County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society,
requesting Council's approval and input on an appropriate location and date of
commemoration for the monument acknowledging the cemetery on the grounds of
the old Elgin Manor. (ATTACHED)
6. County of Prince Edward, with a resolution advising that the County would not be
setting the 2005 budget until the Province announces the level of funding the County
of Prince Edward would be receiving through the Community Reinvestment Funding.
(ATTACHED)
7. Barbara A. Leamen, County Clerk, County of Huron, with a resolution of support for
the City of Toronto's effort to allow Upper Tier Municipalities to invoice for the $45.00
ambulance co-payment fee. (ATTACHED)
ELGIN
Community Futures Development Corporation
Mr. James Mcintyre,
Warden of Elgin County
Administratiqn Building
450 Sunset IDrive
St. Thomas, ION
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COUNlY QF ELGIN
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Dear Jim
It was a plea~ure to meet with you and Mark on January 14. We at Elgin CFDC wish you
well as you move into your role as Warden of Elgin County.
Our discussion of countywide issues was most interesting. The idea of an Elgin County
newsletter was particularly intriguing and thought provoking. We have discussed the
concept since that meeting; following are some ideas of how this might evolve:
We see it as a partnership between the County of Elgin and Elgin Community Futures
Development Corporation. Support would come from both partners in the way of dollars
and/or in kind contributions. For example, Elgin CFDC could contribute staff time to
research and write articles as well as provide expertise in the way of desktop publishing.
Content needs to be discussed in detail but might feature articles about countywide
programs and services as well as issues such as tourism and economic development.
Special features focusing on issues and events happening in the municipalities might be
another source of material. Elgin CFDC and the County would both contribute articles.
I suggest that we explore the concept as a pilot project. This would give us an idea of
how much time is required to produce such a neWsletter and what the required
resources might be. Middlesex County and Norfolk County have produced excellent
newsletters and might offer information and advice about such a production.
I hope you and County Council find the idea of an Elgin County newsletter of interest
and approve our proposed partnership for development.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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March 11, 2005
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Box 130 21 Queen Street
Ripley, Ontario
NOG 2RO
Ph: 519-395-3735
Fax: 519-395-4107
WHEREAS there has been an unprecedented collapse in the prices for Ontario
grain and oilseeds'
AND WHEREAS current prices for harvest 2005 delivery are far below the cost of
production;
NOW THEREFORE the Township of Huron-Kinloss supports the representative
Marketing Boards and Association in their call for;
1) An immediate infusion of $300 million through a "Grain Market Disaster"
payment
2) An adequately funded effective program for Market Revenue Insurance for
the 2005 crop year and beyond;
3) Refinements to the Canadian Agriculture Income Stabilization Program
(CAISP) that make it a far more effective stabilization program for Ontario
grain and oilseed producers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township of Huron-Kinloss request all
Ontario municipalities to endorse this request and provide confirmation of said
support to Premier Dalton McGuinty; Steve Peters, Minister of Agriculture, your
local MPP and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
206 Toronto Street South, Unit 1,
Community Services Centre, P.O. Box 409,
Markdale, ON NOC 1 HO
Telephone: 519-986-2811
Fax: 519-986-3643
www.greyhighlands.ca
Gre~
Hignlands
March 24, 2005
All Municipalities in Ontario
Re: Resolution supporting Ontario Farmers and the Ontario Grain & Oilseed Group
Council of the Municipality of Grey Highlands adopted the following resolution at their March 14th, 2005 meeting:
WHEREAS Grain and Oilseed Producers make up about 50% of all Ontario farm families who are critical to
the health of rural communities everywhere;
AND WHEREAS Grain & Oilseed Producers are a key supporting sector for other areas of agriculture that all
rely on grain and oilseed for feed and other factors of production;
AND WHEREAS grains and oilseeds grown in Ontario are critical inputs for our food processing industries,
and the availability of these locally-grown commodities is a key anchor and attraction for food processing
investment and employment in Ontario;
AND WHEREAS a healthy grains and oilseeds sector is critical to the development of the alternative fuels
industry - a key element in Ontario's evolutionary environmental strategy;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario ended the Market Revenue Insurance (MRI) program after the
2003/04 crop year - a program designed to support incomes in the grain and oilseed sector and a new
federal-provincial program (CAIS) was put in place to address agricultural income stabilization but this
program does not meet the needs of the grain and oilseed sector;
AND WHEREAS grain and oilseed prices are experiencing a drastic collapse with prices at 25-year lows,
while energy and other input costs continue to soar. Ontario producers face prices far below the cost of
production for the 2005/06 Crop, thereby without public support programs such as the MRI the viability of
Grain and Oilseed Producers is seriously in question and the negative impacts throughout the rural and
urban economy will be staggering.
AND WHEREAS the Grain & Oilseed Price Collapse is a temporary phenomenon - but without provincial
action, the harm to Ontario could be permanent.
AND WHEREAS Ontario Farmers and members of the agricultural sector are rallying together to demonstrate
the seriousness and devastation being experienced by this sector without the much needed government
support;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Grain & Oilseed Group is negotiating with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food for income support for the 50% of Ontario farm families who are struggling with the drastic price
collapse;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That Council of the Municipality of Grey Highlands gratefully support
the efforts of Ontario Farmers and the Ontario Grain & Oilseed Group in their petition to the Ontario Ministry
of Agriculture and Food and the Government of Ontario for:
· a one-time injection of $300 million dollars to get the industry through the disastrously low-prices of
2005-2006 (this is significantly less money than the discontinued MRI program would have generated for
Ontario farmers).
. Co-operation between the Grains & Oi/seeds Group and the Minister of Agriculture and Food to find a
longer term support mechanism that will be affordable to the Province in the worst years and that - in most
years - will involve little or no pay-outs as our industry competes effectively.
AND FURTHER That a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Agriculture
and Food, local MPP's and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association for endorsement and support.
We seek your endorsement of this resolution, which should be forwarded to Premier of Ontario, Minister of Agriculture and
Food, local MPP and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association.
Yours truly,
~~
Debbie Robertson AMCT
Municipal Clerk
Resolution - Regional Municipality of Niagara - March 3, 2005
Lonq Term Viability of Ontario Farmers
Moved by Councillor Hildreth
Seconded by Councillor Zimmerman
WHEREAS The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has called on the
Provincial and Federal Governments to act in order to solve the problem
of farm viability; and
WHEREAS many issues that promote farm financial uncertainty are as a
result of arbitrary changes to farm safety net programs by the Provincial
and Federal Governments; and
WHEREAS many more as yet unclear regulatory and administrative rules
and requirements have the potential to be cost prohibitive and
unworkable; and
WHEREAS programs supporting long standing rural infrastructure have
been eliminated or reduced;
THEREFORE be it resolved that the Regional Municipality of Niagara
recognize the real threat to the long term viability of Ontario farmers and
request that the governments of Ontario and of Canada to;
a. ensure that the implementation and application of nutrient
management rules are done in a way that addresses the concerns the
farm community has repeatedly raised.
b. Recognize that environmental benefits provided by farmers offset any
need for administrative charges on water taking permits.
c. Restore confidence of government/farmer partnership by re-
establishing long-term investment in drainage infrastructure.
d. Immediately implement an action plan to address the farm income
crisis.
And further be it resolved that this resolution be circulated to all
municipalities in Ontario, all members of Parliament in Ontario, all
members of Provincial Parliament and to the Ontario Federation of
Agriculture, requesting their support and further that the municipalities that
endorse this resolution ask their local Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Committees to do the same.
Carried.
For further information on this resolution contact Pam Gilroy, Regional
Clerk/Associate Director of Corporate Strategy, Regional Municipality of
Niagara, 2201 St. David's Rd., Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 - (905) 685-1571,
ext. 3226 - oam.gilroy@regional.niagara.on.ca
Corporation of the
COUNTY OF HURON
ClllEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1 Court House Square, Goderich, Ontario N7 A 1M2
(519) 524-8394
Fax: (519)524-2044
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HURON
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Dated: March 15, 2005
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MAR 2 ~ 2005
COUNTY Of ELGiN
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WHEREAS the Ontario Federation of Agriculture has called upon the
Provincial and Federal Governments to act in order to solve the problem of
farm viability;
Moved By: B. Dykstra
Seconded By: J. Seili
AND WHEREAS many issues which promote farm financial uncertainty
are a result of arbitrary changes to the farm safety net programs instituted by
the Provincial and Federal Governments;
AND WHEREAS many more as yet unclear regulatory and administrative
rules and regulations have the potential to be cost prohibitive and
unworkable;
AND WHEREAS many programs supporting long standing rural
infrastructure have been eliminated or reduced;
AND WHEREAS the County of Huron has been described as the
"Breadbasket of Ontario" as shown on the attached "Huron County at a
Glance" information summary produced from the 2001 Census of
Agriculture and Policy and Programs Branch, OMAF, out producing any
one of the Atlantic Canada Provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island,
New Brunswick or Newfoundland.
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of
the County of Huron recognizes the real threat to the long term financial
viability of Ontario farmers and hereby requests that the governments of
Canada and Ontario to:
a. delay the implementation of Ontario's Nutrient Management Act
and define more clearly any Regulations and enforcement duties or
responsibilities of the Province or municipalities thereof, and
b. immediately implement an action plan to address the farm income
crisis by ensuring that the CAIS program delivers real income
support and administratively flows in a timely manner, and
c. provide an immediate cash payment of new money to Ontario's
grains and oilseed farmers of $300 million to allow the planting of
crops this year, and
d. commit to extending the Self-Directed Risk Management Program
for horticulture farmers until a suitable program is developed, and
e. delay any new legislation and regulations that will economically
burden farmers until these outstanding issues are resolved.
AND FURTHER be it resolved that this resolution be circulated to The
Prime Minister - The Honourable Paul Martin; Federal Minister of
Agriculture - The Honourable Andy Mitchell; Huron-Bruce M.P. Paul
Steckle and all members of Parliament in Ontario; The Premier of Ontario -
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty; Ontario Minister of Agriculture and
Food - The Honourable Steve Peters; Ontario Minister of Environment -
The Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Huron Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell and
all members of Provincial Parliament, all municipalities in Ontario and the
Ontario Federation of Agriculture requesting their support.
AND FURTHER that all municipalities endorsing this resolution request
their respective local Federations of Ontario Agriculture Committee's to do
the same.
I, Barbara A. Learnen, County Clerk of the Corporation
of the County of Huron, do hereby certify that this is
a true copy of a resolution passed by the Session of
County Council on March 15, 2005.
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Date . County Clerk
EaOstO! Gwillimbury
Corporate Services Department
Town of East Gwillimbury
19000 Leslie Street
Sharon, Ontario LOG 1 VO
905-478-4282 x 240
aknowles@eastgwillimbury.ca
March 16, 2005
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
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Attention: Municipal Clerk
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Dear Sir/Madam:
Town of East Gwillimbury Resolution
Request for Provincial Funding Assistance
For your information and records, at its regular meeting of Committee of the Whole Council on
February 21,2005, Town of East Gwillimbury Municipal Council adopted Resolution CWC
2005-46FIN as follows:
"Moved by: "Councillor C. Morton"
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced an additional $45 million in business and
TTC subway assistance to the City of Toronto in 2005, including a one-time payment of
$20 million towards improvements to the TTC and $25 million in one-time assistance to promote
a competitive business climate by offsetting a proposed 1.5 per cent property tax rate increase on
its business tax classes;
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced that the total transit and budget assistance
flowing to Toronto in 2005 is $217 million;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has provided Toronto with unprecedented and
substantial assistance to address the City's budget pressures since 2003;
AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has identified that all
Ontario municipalities suffer an infrastructure deficit that affects the health and safety of our
residents and the economic competitiveness of our communities;
AND WHEREAS certain local municipal cost increases are directly attributable to meeting
provincial program standards and requirements;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury is alarmed by escalating
budgetary pressures and the affordability of necessary property tax rate increases;
AND WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of York and each of its nine local municipalities,
including the Town of East Gwillimbury, have achieved the lowest property tax ratios in Ontario;
"Our town, Our future"
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AND WHEREAS Provincial legislation prohibits the Region of York and its nine local
municipalities from increasing property tax ratios, eliminating any opportunity to subsidize the
residential property tax burden through the tax burden of the business community, a practice
continued in the City of Toronto;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Vaughan has requested the Province of Ontario to
provide financial assistance to the City of Vaughan in the amount of$5.6 million;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury
respectfully requests the Province of Ontario to provide financial assistance to the Town of East
Gwillimbury in the amount of $705,000 for the 2005 fiscal year, to prevent both a potential
property tax increase in excess of the average rate of inflation and a reduction in the Town's level
of service to its businesses and residents;
And further, that this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
and to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario;
And further, that this resolution be sent to the Provincial Minister of Finance, Greg Sorbara;
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, John Gerretsen, and to the Federal Minister of State
(Infrastructure and Communities), the Honourable John Ferguson Godfrey.
Carried.
"Signed on Original"
James R. Young, Mayor"
Also attached, please find a copy of a Town of East Gwillimbury Press Release issued on
February 21,2005, entitled East Gwillimbury Requests Provincial Funding Assistance.
If you have any further questions with regard to the above, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned.
Yours truly,
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Anna M. Knowles
Deputy Clerk
Attach.
c.c. Hon. G. Sorbara, Min. of Finance, Province of Ontario
Hon. J. Gerretsen, Min. of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Province of Ontario
Hon. J. Godfrey, Federal Minister of State (Infrastructure and Communities)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (A.M.O.)
All Municipalities in the Province of Ontario
EasrfOwillimbury
February 21,2005
Media Release
For Immediate Release
East Gwillimbury Requests Provincial Funding
Assistance
East Gwillimbury - During their Committee of the Whole session, Council passed a
resolution to submit a request to the Province of Ontario for funding assistance of
$705,000. This is in response to Toronto receiving $217 million in transit and budget
assistance from the Province.
Councillors made the request based on the fact that municipal property taxes are increasing
greater than the average rate of inflation, in part due to Provincial standards and
requirements. Currently, the Province prohibits the Region of York and its municipalities
from increasing property tax ratios for commercial and industrial properties. High property
tax ratios for the business classes continue in Toronto. Part of the Province's funding in
Toronto includes $25 million is to promote that city's competitive business climate by
offsetting a 1.5 percent tax rate increase to Toronto's business class. East Gwillimbury and
the other eight municipalities of York Region have the lowest tax ratios in Ontario.
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has identified that the health and
safety of residents and their economic competitiveness is being affected by an
infrastructure deficit in all of Ontario's Municipalities. Since 2003 the Government of
Ontario has provided unprecedented substantial budgetary aid solely to the City of Toronto.
The City of Vaughan has made a similar request, asking for $5.6 million from the Province.
East Gwillimbury's appeal is realistic and made in relation to the Town's needs. The
requested funding would prevent a tax increase higher than the rate of inflation and would
maintain the level of service residents have come to expect from their Town.
East Gwillimbury's funding request for $705,000.00 has been sent to the Provincial
Minister of Finance, Greg Sorbara; Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, John
Gerretson; and to the Federal Minister of State (Infrastructure and Communities), the
Honourable John Godfrey.
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Contact: Licinio Miguelo, Executive Assistant to the C.A.O. and Director of Corporate Services
(905) 478-4282 ext. 273
E-maillmiguelo@eastgwillimbury.ca
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 6, 2005
TO: COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: LARYSA ANDRUSIAK, AMBULANCE & EMERGENCY MGT
COORDINATOR
SUBJECT: Provincial Teams Presentation
The attached correspondence was received and this presentation may be of benefit to
Mayors and Community Control Group members among others.
Brantford has requested that registration information be faxed to them by May 6th.
Please indicate your interest in attending on the attached registration form, provide the
form to me at County Council scheduled for April 26th. I will combine the information and
fax it to the appropriate party.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
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FREE OF CHARGE
Tuesday May 31, 2005
9:OOam-lpm
Location: Civic Centre - 69 Market St, Brantford
You are invited to attend a . Each
team will do a 30-40 min presentation with a question period to follow.
This workshop will give you an opportunity to understand each teams
response capability during an emergency, how the teams can assist your
community and much more. It will also give you a chance to ask questions
and view demonstrations from HUSAR and PERT.
Who would benefit by this workshop:
CEMC's. First Responders, CCG members, Mayors
You must register by May 6 2005.
Spaces are limited so please register early
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I Workshop Agenda I
8:30am-9:00am
9am-9:15am
9: 15am - 9:50am
9:50am - lOam
10am-10:35am
10:35am-10:45am
10:45- 11am
11am- 11 :35am
11:35am-11:45am
11:45am- 12:20pm
12:20pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm-1pm
Arrival
Opening remarks- Commissioner of EMO
CBRN - Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear
CBRN question period
HUSAR - Heavy Urban Search and Rescue
HUSAR question period
Break
EMAT - Emergency Medical Assistance Team
EMAT question period
PERT - OPP Provincial Emergency Response Team
PERT question period
DEMO's - PERT and HUSAR (outside)
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Provincial Teams Awareness Workshop
Brantford, Ontario
May 31, 2005
Registration Form
Municipality:
Attendee & Title Address
(Include nhone, fax and e-mail)
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3.
4.
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Please fax or e-mail this registration form to Brantford Fire by May 6, 2005.
Fax (519) 75'-7083
e-mail 1"5?-'- +v<l3
Spaces are limited so please register early.
For additional information
Contact Gina Scott at 519-752-4346 ext 252 or
*******You will only be contacted if you are unable to be registered*******
Elgin County Branch
Ontario Genealogical Society
Box 20060, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 4H4
RECEIVED
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MAR 3 1 2005
COUNTY Or ELGIN
ADM1~llS1RA liVE SERVICES
March 31, 2005
Warden James Mcintyre and Elgin County Council
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON
N5R 5V1
Dear Warden Mcintyre and Members of County Council:
The members of the Elgin County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society are pleased to
report that the monument to mark the cemetery on the grounds of the former Elgin County
House of Industry will be completed shortly. We are therefore ready to proceed with a
ceremony for its commemoration pending Council's approval and input on an appropriate
location. We hope that a ceremony can take place sometime this spring. We would like to
suggest possibly a Sunday in late Mayor early June.
Although the exact site of the cemetery remains uncertain, we nevertheless wish to commend
County Council for your efforts in trying to determine its location and for helping to acknowledge
and dignify the deaths of those individuals listed on the monument.
We will gladly assist Council with any planning involved for this important event.
Sincerely,
~~
(Mrs.) Brenda Edmonds
Elgin County Branch of the
Ontario Genealogical Society
Home address: 43931 Southdale Line, 81. Thomas, N5P 3S6
631-1061 - email addressbrenda41@primus.ca
Cc: James McCallum, Chair, Elgin OGS
Brian Masschaele, Archivist, Elgin Co. Archives
The Corporation of the
County of Prince Edward
332 Main Street, Drawer 1550
Picton, Ontario KOK 2TO
Phone (613) 476-2148
Fax (613) 476-5727
March 30, 2005
Mayors, Reeve and Members of Council
Municipalities of the Province of Ontario
Dear Members:
The Council ofthe County of Prince Edward at a Special Council meeting on March 23,2005
considered the impact of a decrease in Provincial funding under the Community Reinvestment
Fund on its 2005 and subsequent year's budgets.
In 2005 the new funding formula for municipalities would cost the Prince Edward County
Ratepayers $2,100,000 equating to a 13% budget increase. This increase, of course would be
over and above any increase necessary for operating departments budgets.
The funding issue relates to services downloaded to municipalities in 1998 which includes high
cost programs such as Social Assistance, Child Care, Public Health, Ambulances, Social Housing
and Policing. At the time of downloading the Province agreed to fund these programs at full
costs, it has not done so since 2002, freezing payments to municipalities in 2003 and 2004 at
2002 levels.
The Council of the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward passed the following resolution,
for which support by municipalities in the Province is respectfully requested:
"THAT County of Prince Edward not set the 2005 budget until the Province of Ontario
announces the level of funding that it will be forwarding specifically to the County of
Prince Edward through the Community Reinvestment Funding;
That staff be directed to advise the Premier and the Minister of Finance; and
That this resolution be circulated to AMO, OSSUM, M.P.P. Ernie Parsons, and M.P. Daryl
Kramp and other rural municipalities in Ontario."
Corporation of the
COUNTY OF HURON
COUNTY CLERK
1 CourtHouse Square, Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2
(519) 524-8394
Fax: (519) 524-2044
April 8, 2005
CEIVED
To:
All Upper Tier Municipalities and District Social Services Administrative
Boards in the Province of Ontario
APR 1 4 2005
COUNTY OF ELGIN
SERVICES
The Council of the County of Huron approved the following resolution at their Agriculture,
Public Works and Seniors Committee meeting of March 9, 2005. We would request that this
resolution be presented to your Council for their consideration and endorsement.
Moved by Councillor J. Bezaire
Seconded by Councillor B. Van Diepenbeek
WHEREAS the City of Toronto is seeking approval from the Ontario Provincial Government to
collect the ambulance co-payment fee of forty-five dollars ($45);
AND WHEREAS designated hospitals currently bill the user of ambulance service for each
ambulance response where a co-payment is able to be submitted but do not provide or render any
ambulance service;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently indicates that the co-payment is the sole
responsibility of the hospital as indicated in the Health Insurance Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the County of Huron support the
actions of the City of Toronto in their efforts to seek a change to the invoicing of the co-payment
by allowing Upper Tier Municipalities to invoice for this co-payment.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
municipalities province wide.
Yours truly,
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Barbara A. Leamen
County Clerk
CORRESPONDENCE - APRIL 26. 2005
Items for Information (Consent Aaenda)
1. Ann MacLean, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, thanking the County
for its membership renewal and advising of the $600 million in gas-tax revenue the
$700 million GST refund totaling $1.3 billion in new revenue, to be shared by every
municipal government in Canada. (ATTACHED)
2. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation MPACNews April 2005 Vol. 2 Issue 1.
(ATTACHED)
3. St. Thomas-Elgin G~neral Hospital Media Release March 29, 2005 - STEGH Takes
Steps to Balance Budget. (ATTACHED)
4. AMO Member Comnjlunication "For Your Information": 1) Ontario Trails Strategy
Consultants; 2) MOE Releases Report on Regulation 170 Smaller Private Systems;
3) Federal Budget Bill Must Be Adopted Quickly (ATTACHED)
1) AMO "ALERT", Ontario Fire Services Grant;
2) Member CommulJication "ALERT" - AMO Report to Members on April Board
Meeting. (A TT ACHE;D)
5. Premier Dalton McGl.Jinty, acknowledging Council's resolutions concerning:
1) funding for conservation authorities; 2) proposed changes to current value
assessment.
6. Ken Loveland, Clerk Ifreasurer Administrator, Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich;
Phyllis Ketchabaw, Town of Aylmer;
supporting Council's resolution concerning economic adversity faced by farmers.
(ATTACHED)
7. Marlene Pink, Executive Director and Maureen Vandenberghe, Communications &
Development Coordi~ator, Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service Centre, thanking
Council for the 2005 grant. (ATTACHED)
8. Hon. Steve Peters, ~.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with copy of correspondence to
the Hon. David Chaplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal and the Hon. Jim
Bradley, Minister of Tourism & Recreation, concerning the level of funding for the
Elgin County Pionee~ Museum. (ATTACHED)
- with correspondenc~ acknowledging Council's support for the Ontario farmers.
(ATTACHED)
9. Association of Municipalities of Ontario, AMO Key Messages: "Allocation of Federal
Gas Tax Revenues. ,(ATTACHED)
10. Kate Wood, President and Pierre Duplessis, Secretary General, Canadian Red Cross
Society, Ottawa; and; Eleanor Ryder, Branch President, St. Thomas and Elgin and Angie
Woodcock, District Branch Manager, London/Middlesex and St. Thomas/Elgin, Canadian
Red Cross, thanking County Council for the donation to the Tsunami Relief Appeal.
(ATTACHED)
11. MPAC NEWS, April 2005, Vol. 2, Issue 1. (ATTACHED)
12. Hon. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure and Renewal, thanking the
Warden for meeting with him at the OGRA/ROMA Conference. (ATTACHED)
13. R. Millard, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, Township of Malahide, with a resolution
concerning the report P.O.A. Default Revenues through Collections, dated March 2,
2005. (ATTACHED)
14. Hon. John Godfrey, Minister of State (Infrastructure and Communities), regarding the
distribution of gas tax revenues to municipalities. (ATTACHED)
15. Roger Anderson, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, with an update
on the federal gas tax revenue sharing for municipalities. (ATTACHED)
16. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, MEMBERS' ADVISORY, Urgent MP's To
Pass The Federal Budget. (ATTACHED)
17. Mayor Dan Mathieson, City of Stratford, announcing the Civic Night In Stratford -
Thursday, June 16th, 2005. (ATTACHED)
Item in Minutes -StatementsllnQuiries bv Members -
Warden Mcintyre announced the application submitted under the Canada-Ontario
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) Intake One, received full funding to
complete the Sunset Road project. (see attached)
Federation of
Canadian Municipalities
Federation canadienne
des municipalites
March 17,2005
VED
Warden Dave Rock
and Members of Council
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1
MAH 2 1 2005
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Dear Warden Rock and Members of Council:
Thank you for renewing your membership with FCM for 2005-
2006. Now is a crucial time for municipal governments, as we want to
ensure the federal New Deal benefits all Canadian Communities.
We had an extremely successful year. The $600 million in gas-
tax revenue in this year's budget, combined with last year's $700 million
GST refund, delivers $1.3 billion in new revenue to be shared by every
municipal government in Canada.
We were successful because we were united and we spoke with
one voice. Each FCM member strengthens our voice.
Your support is important, and we will call on you and all other
municipal elected officials across Canada. We can work together to
keep the municipal issues front and centre on the federal agenda.
Sincerely,
~~~
Ann MacLean
President
AM:jh
Mission Statement
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has been
the national voice of municipal governments since 1901. FCM
is dedicated to improving the quality of lift in all communities by
promoting strong, effective and accountable municipal government.
Enonce de mission
La Federation canadienne des municipalites (FCM) est La voix
nationale des gouvernements municipaux depuis 1901. La FCM
est vouee a ameliorer La qualite de vie dam toutes les collectivites en
ftvorisant des gouvernements municipaux forts, efficaces et respomables.
Mayor Ann Maclean
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
President
Presidente
Mayor Michael G. Coleman
Duncan, British Columbia
First Vice President
Premier vice-president
Councillor Gloria Kovach
Guelph, Ontario
Second Vice President
Deuxieme vice-presidente
Councillor Gord Steeves
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Third Vice President
Troisieme vice-president
Maire Yves Ducharme
Gatineau (Quebec)
President sortant
Immediate Past President
James w: Knight
Chief Executive Officer
Chef de la direction
24 rue Clarence Street
Ottawa, Ontario KIN 5P3
"B' (613) 241-5221
Q!!J (613) 241-7440
(Events and membership)
(Evenemenrs speciaux et adhesion)
Q!!J (613) 241-2126
federation@fcm.ca
Web site/site Web: www.fcm.ca
Centre for Sustainable
Community Development
Centre pour Ie developpement
des coIlectivites viables
Q!!J (613) 244-1515
communities@fcm.ca
International Centre for
Municipal Development
Centre international pour Ie
developpement municipal
Q!!J (613)241-7117
international@fcm.ca
Policy, Advocacy and
Communications Department
Service de politiques, promotion
des interets et communications
Q!!J (613) 241-7440
policy@fcm.ca
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SERVICE · ACCURACY · INNOVATION · EXPERIENCE
mpacneWSCEIVED
APRIL 2005 VOL, 2 ISSUE 1 APR -1 2U05
COUNTY OF ELGiN
ADMlNlSTRA l\VE SERViCES
--4Jj MPAC INTRODUCES THE MUNICIPAL STATUS REPORT
MPAC is pleased to introduce the Municipal Status Report, a new product developed to assist municipal
customers in their planning and decision-making process.
The Municipal Status Report will be customized for every Ontario municipality. Initially it will provide the
in-year status, at the municipal level, for building permit activities, Supplementary/Omitted assessments,
Requests for Reconsideration, and Notice~ of C:;omplaint. The Report will be issued quarterly and will include
more data in subsequent r13l13apf3$.
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All of the inforrTl~Ficlf1().clQt9i[113.qintheRep6rtwlll beextr~8ti3dfr6rfl.ry1FD~9d~F~/$PYgq.EJ~ with the exception
of the assessllOOl~n~complaint data. This data will be provided to MPAC frornt9f3,ApP13ssment Review Board.
In developiIl9tgeReport, MPAC sought the input and advice of a cross-section of municipalcLlst9rrJers to
ensure ittn~ets municipalities' needs. MPAC would like to acknowledge and extend its thanks to/aU.
municipaliti13s that particippted.int013pilot,
sPS\rTlbre iflT;()rmation about the Municipal Status Report, please contactYlJtJrryltJpiciPSiI.Relations
Bepresentati\I:13' .
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The updated property codes will. enable MPAC to more precisely identify homogeneous property types,
resulting ihbetter data managernent and analysis. This will enable us to provide municipalities with
information'isuch as more detailed mEwket change reports, to better meet their scheduling, planning, zoning
and economic development needs.
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PROPERTY CO~Ei~~~~g~$
MPAC recentIY'SElyiEJ%V139itsinventory of property codes, with the goal
property tyPEFs.) Apa result; MPAC began phasing in new and revised property
effective forrt8132006 taxation year.
MPAC will also be better able to managEF changes resulting from Court rulings and Assessment Review
Board (ARB) decisions. . Finally, the new codes will assist the ARB in scheduling pre-hearings and appeals by
more narrowly identifying similar property types and issues. Please note, this is a label change only and is
not a valuation or classification change.
Information about these changes, along with the complete list of new and revised property codes, was sent
to municipalities in early March. The list is also posted in the "Municipalities" section of MPAC's web site at
www.mpac.ca.
Please contact your Municipal Relations Representative for more information.
SERVICE' ACCURACY' INNOVATION. EXPERIENCE
m pacnews continued
NEW VICE-PRESIDENT OF CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Carl Isenburg, President and Chief Administrative Officer of MPAC, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Rosalie Penny as the new Vice-President of Customer Relations.
Rosalie has over 25 years' experience in the public sector in education, health and property assessment,
with 10 years' senior management experience in strategic public affairs and stakeholder management.
Rosalie has an undergraduate degree in Administrative Studies and a Master of Business Administration
with a specialty in Public Relations and Communications Management. Rosalie was formerly the
Vice President, Public Affairs and Community Alliances for the William Osler Health Centre, and prior to
that appointment, was Director, Public Relations and Quality Improvement for Markham Stouffville
Hospital. Earlier in her career, Rosalie was a member of the management team in the Toronto office of
the Property Assessment Division [predecessor to MPAC) and previously held an administrative position
at the Metropolitan Separate School Board.
In her career, Rosalie has led organizational change through branding and continuous quality
improvement; developed highly effective strategies in crisis and issues management, and has been a
strategic leader in enhancing stakeholder relations.
Together with the Customer Relations team, Rosalie will focus on the continuous improvement of the
assessment products and service provided to all MPAC stakeholders.
2004 ANNUAL REPORT
MPAC's 2004 Annual Report will be mailed to municipalities in April. In addition to reporting financial
information the report highlights MPAC's activities and accomplishments during 2004 including improving
service delivery, the quality of its products and communication to all stakeholders.
Municipalities who wish to receive additional copies can call 905 837-6945 or
1 877 635-MPAC [extension 6945). The Report can also be viewed online at www.mpac.ca.
CONFERENCES
MPAC participated in the Ontario Good Roads Association and Rural Ontario Municipal Association Combined
Conference in Toronto from February 20-23.
We look forward to meeting with municipal representatives at the Northern Ontario Municipal Association
Conference at the Lakeside Inn, Kenora, from April 27-30.
~ St. Thomas-Elgin
~ General Hospital
Media Release
March 29, 2005
STEGH Takes Steps to Balance Budget
51. Thomas, On - St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is taking steps effective April 1st to reduce its
annual operating deficit without closing beds or eliminating programs. Theses steps were recommended in
last fall's Balanced Budget Plan submitted to Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
"We have been providing additional funds to support some services at STEGH but can no longer afford to
continue to do so," says STEGH President and CEO Paul Collins.
The Ministry directed STEGH to proceed with the following measures:
· In keeping with other hospitals in Ontario, STEGH will be strictly adhering to Ministry guidelines for room
co-payments for Complex Continuing Care patients and for patients in the rest of the hospital who are
"waiting placement in another care facility."
· STEGH has been providing additional funds to subsidize costs for home oxygen services and
rehabilitation out-patient services and can no longer continue to provide these subsidies.
· Diabetes Education will be restructured to deliver service at STEGH that matches the Ministry funding
level.
· Two management positions have been eliminated.
· The hospital is also exploring potential savings from a partnership model with the private sector for the
delivery of all hospital food services.
Patients directly impacted by any of these budget steps have been contacted. "We are working with our
patients and clients who will be affected to support them through the transition," explains Linda Millard, Vice
President Patient Services. For more information about these balanced budget steps please visit the STEGH
website at www.steqh.on.ca.
"Like all Ontario hospitals, we are still expected to balance our budget next year and we continue to look for
efficiencies," Collins explains. "We are working closely with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care officials."
In the summer of 2004 the Ontario legislature passed into law Bill 8, the Commitment to Medicare Act. It included
the requirement for all Ontario hospitals to balance their budgets by March 31, 2006.
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For more information contact:
Cathy Fox, Communications and Public Relations Specialist
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
(519) 631-2030 Ext. 2191, cfox@2steqh.on.ca
Member Communication
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Association of
Municipalities
of Ontario
For Your
Onformation
393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tei: (416) 971-9856 . fax: (416) 971-6191
amaH: amo@amo.on.ca
To the attention of the Clerk and Council.
March 24, 2005 - FYI 05/012
Ontario Trails Strategy Consultations
Issue: The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation is developing an Ontario Trails Strategy with a
goal of identifying key directions and priorities for trails in Ontario.
Background:
The Ministry has stated "trails comprise an important part of Ontario's recreation and tourism
infrastructure, which supports economic development, physical activity, environmental protection,
cultural heritage conservation and enhanced quality of life. Some benefits of trails include
promoting physical activity, enhancing environmental appreciation, contributing to the protection
of green space and environmental and cultural/heritage resources and offering an alternative to
traditional emissions-intensive transportation models."
Minister's Advisory Committee on Trails was created and is composed of representatives from
trail organizations and other interested stakeholders.
The Ministry posted a notice on the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Registry
(http://www.ene.Qov.on.ca/envreqistrv/024689ep.htm) on March 18 to provide 30 days for the
public to comment.
AMO is fully supportive of the Ministry's goal to develop a trail system as well as the ACTIVE
2010 principles to develop a healthier Ontario. The Association's members have also clearly and
repeatedly stated that they support trails as a practical means of rural economic development and
diversification. In fact, trails currently inject more than $2 billion into the Ontario economy
annually.
However, Section 20 of Line Fences Act makes municipalities who have purchased federal or
provincial railway lines in their entire width responsible for "constructing, keeping up and repairing
the fences that mark the lateral boundaries". Although the Line Fences Act permits municipalities
to write by-laws setting out the fees, procedures and details of fences provided under the Line
Fences Act for disputes between neighbours, the Municipal Act, s. 98, specifically prohibits a by-
law that sets out the same for railway lands.
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These rules mean that the municipality must absorb all costs related to maintaining existing
fences that existed to protect property owners from active railways, and recent court rulings have
interpreted the legislation to require new fences where none existed before. While there may be
some necessary protection from damage to agricultural properties from trail uses on railway
lands, it is unclear why the municipality should pay 100% of the costs for a fence that was not
necessary while an active railway line existed.
Without changes, the Line Fences Act is acting as a deterrent to municipal governments who are
considering purchasing railway lands for recreational and/or tourism use due to the high costs
imposed by Section 20. AMO was unsuccessful in attempting to persuade landowners of the
need to reduce this burden on municipalities during its recent dialogue with the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture (OFA).
AMO believes the costs of fencing (Construction and Maintenance) should be borne jointly by
both abutting landowners if they are concerned about protecting their personal interests, that the
Line-Fence Viewer's Award and Referee's Award (Form 10 O. Reg 666/79) should be made
enforceable and associated costs recoverable. The Ontario economy stands to lose as
municipalities will not purchase railway lines (and build trails) if the costs are prohibitive.
Action:
AMO asks its members to pass a resolution at Council conveying support for trail development
and concern over the continued burden that Section 20 of the Line Fences Act places on
municipalities attempting to develop abandoned railways into usable trails. Please send
resolutions to the Ministers of Tourism and Recreation and Municipal Affairs and Housing as well
as a copy to AMO.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca
For more information, please contact: Scott Vokey, AMO Policy Advisor, at 416-971-9856 ext. 334.
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Municipalities
of Ontario
For Your
Onformation
393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1E6
Tel: (416) 971-9856' fax: (416) 971-6191
smail: amo@amo.on.ca
To the attention of the Clerk and Council.
March 24, 2005 - FYI 05/013
MOE Releases Report on Regulation 170:
Smaller Private Systems
Issue: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has released the Advisory Council on Drinking
Water Quality and Testing Standards Report and Advice on Ontario Regulation 170/03 for
Smaller, Private Systems.
Background:
Ontario Regu/ation 170/03 sets out the provisions that owners and operators of drinking water
systems must take to ensure they protect human health and prevention of drinking-water health
hazards through the control and regulation of drinking-water systems and drinking-water testing as
laid out in the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
The Advisory Council's Report contains 22 recommendations for the government's consideration.
The following are among the highlights of those recommendations:
· A risk-based, site-specific approach for the non-residential systems
· Transferring responsibility for administering safe drinking water programs to Public Health
Units (this would attract a cost)
· The creation of a Public Health Water Inspector within Public Health Units
· Development of a set of protocols to guide health units in undertaking site-specific risk
evaluations
· Suggestion that Non-Municipal Year-Round Residential Systems fall under municipal
responsibility (which would continue significant implications for municipal governments)
· Use of validated alternate testing methods and posting options in remote locations
Regulation 170/03 has been amended by Regulations 249/03, 269/03, 18/04, 126/04, 165/04,
408/04, and has been subject to several extension of deadlines. For more information see the
AMO Alert of May 12, 2004 as well as the AMO Regulation 170 Task Force's submission from
October 2004. The Regulation and other related material including amendments to the Regulation,
technical updates and other supporting documents for different water systems can be found on the
Ministry Website under Water: http://www.ene.Qov.on.ca/envision/water/sdwa/dwsr.htm. The
Advisory Council's Report is available on its website: http://www.odwac.Qov.on.ca
Action: The AMO Regulation 170 Task Force will provide input to the Minister on this report and
other aspects relating to the implementation of Regulation 170. These comments will be shared
with the membership as soon as possible.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca
For more information, please contact: Scott Vokey, AMO Policy Advisor, at 416-971-9856 ext. 334.
For Your
Onformation
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393 University Avenue. Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel: (416) 971-9856' fax: (416) 971-6191
email: amo@amo.on.ca
To the attention of the Clerk and Council.
For Immediate Attention
April 14, 2005 - FYI 05/015
Federal Budget Bill Must Be Adopted Quickly
Issue: Parliament has before it Budget legislation that can put millions of dollars to work for all
our communities and we expect it to be adopted quickly.
AMO, like other associations want to have the federal "New Deal" secured and that can only
happen if the Budget legislation is passed. Together, associations and municipalities across
Canada have worked hard to have the Federal Government provide greater help in ensuring the
financial sustainability of our communities, large and small. With this Budget Bill, we stand on the
verge of securing significant new revenue tools and investments. All we need is the nod from
Parliament.
Failure to pass a Federal budget will cripple hundreds of investments in vital community
infrastructure systems such as water and waste water systems, public transit systems and local
transportation networks, among other service areas.
When communities thrive, the nation benefits. Ontario municipalities are counting on
Parliamentarians of all political stripes to ensure that Ontario's communities and others across the
country receive the Federal gas tax revenue and infrastructure investment contained in the Bill.
MPs are strongly urged to quickly pass the Budget Bill. In Ontario, municipal governments are
doing their part. What we need is for Parliament to make this happen quickly so that we can get
on with the important job of strengthening this nation through the success of its communities.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section ofthe AMO website at www.amo.on.ca
For more information, please contact 416-971-9856:
Pat Vanini, AMO Executive Director, at ext. 316 or
Brian Rosborough, AMO Senior Policy Advisor, at ext. 318
Mem bEk Communication
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393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1E6
Tel: (416) 971-9856 . fax: (416) 971-6191
email: amo@amo.on.ca
To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council
March 24, 2005 - Alert 05/025
Ontario Fire Services Grant
Issue: On March 22nd, 2005 the province announced a one-time grant program in the amount
of $30 million to assist municipalities with the costs of training and buying equipment.
Background:
This program is not application based. Municipalities will receive a cheque from the province
by the end of March 2005. The program is designed to look like an unconditional grant except
the funds will need to be spent on fire prevention, training or suppression activities. There will
be a provincial reporting requirement by way of a letter to be submitted within six months
reporting on how the funds will be spent. There is no requirement for them to be spent within
the current municipal fiscal year.
The province in its news release recognized that 95% of fire departments in Ontario are made
up of volunteers or have a volunteer component. To address the unique needs of these
departments, of which many are in small or rural communities, 70% of the funds available will
go to communities of a population of 50,000 or less. Allocation of the funds favours smaller
municipalities over larger communities while still ensuring all municipalities receive funds. It
should be noted that only municipalities with a fire department will receive funding. For those
municipalities who provide fire services to other communities, their funding allocation has been
adjusted to account for the population of all residents served - i.e. the population of their
municipality combined with the population of other communities it serves. Allocation is as
follows:
Population Range # of Municipalities Amount per recipient
0-10,000 243 $50,000
10,001 - 20,000 70 $70,000
20,001 - 30,000 22 $90,000
30,001 - 50,000 13 $155,000
50,001 -150,000 25 $178,000
150,001 - 500,000 9 $300,000
500,001 - 1,000,000 2 $400,000
1,000,000 + 1 $1,000,000
Additional information can be found at www.mpss.Qov.on.ca. Questions about the program
should be directed to the Ontario Fire Marshall's office.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca
For more information, contact: Sherri Hanley, AMO Senior Policy Advisor, at 416-971-9856 extension 315.
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393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel: (416) 971-9856' fax: (416) 971-6191
email: amo@amo.on.ca
To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council
April 8, 2005 - Alert 05/028
AMO Report to Members on April Board Meeting
Issue: As part of its commitment to keep members informed, AMO will update members on important
matters considered at regular meetings of the AMO Board of Directors.
· Federal Gas Tax Allocation:
The Board unanimously adopted the position that federal gas tax revenues should be allocated among
Ontario's 445 municipalities based solely on population and, in the case of two-tier municipal
governments, the allocation would be divided 50:50 between the upper and lower tiers.
The Board agreed that allocation by population was fair and equitable, ensuring that people in
municipalities of all sizes, in every part of Ontario, will benefit equally. The Board also agreed that
population data was the most reliable, verifiable and predictable source of data upon which to base a
revenue sharing formula.
The Board considered its unanimous position on the gas tax allocation to be an important step in moving
forward as quickly as possible on the gas tax initiative. The Board's unanimous position sends a strong
and clear signal to the Federal Government that AMO members are unified and looking forward to
investing federal gas tax revenues in priority infrastructure projects without delay.
A letter outlining the Board position has been forwarded to each Head of Council. AMO will keep
members informed on all developments regarding the federal gas tax.
Contact: Brian Rosborough, Senior Policy Advisor, email: brosborough@amo.on.ca; ext. 318
· Municipal Council Term and Related Matters:
Prompted by Provincial democratic reform initiatives and the requests of some of our members, AMO
recently undertook a review of the municipal election term and related matters, such as timing and
voting age. In addition to consulting with our members, we consulted with the Association of Municipal
Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) as well as the Public and Catholic School Board
Associations.
The Board confirmed the following position based on the input from the membership:
i. That the term of municipal council be changed to four (4) years, effective beginning with the
election in 2006. (Therefore, the 2006 election would be a four (4) year term. This requires an
amendment to the legislation so that proclamation would effect this change in time.)
ii. That School Board elections continue to coincide with the municipal election.
iii. That the November date for election not be changed.
iv. That the voting age not be changed at this time.
The Board supported the direction offered by the majority of the membership as outlined above, and has
requested that the Province make the associated legislative changes.
Contact: Scott Vokey, Policy Advisor, email: svokey@amo.on.ca; ext. 334
· Transfer of the Social Housing Mortgage Renewal Function to the Social Housing Services
Corporation (SHSC)
At the June 18, 2004 AMO Board of Directors meeting, a resolution on the transfer of the mortgage
administration function from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) to the SHSC was
brought forward. The Board received the resolution and recommended that the resolution be referred
back to the Municipal Services Managers and their councils with the recommendation that a business
case analysis be conducted on this proposal. The Board requested that the analysis be brought back to
the AMO Board for review.
Subsequently, the MMAH's Social Housing Branch conducted an independent analysis of the possible
transfer of this function to the SHSC. The project would assist the MMAH to objectively evaluate all
aspects of the contemplated transfer of the Province's mortgage renewal administration function. The
study's results were shared and contained good information on process and issues related to the
transfer of mortgage renewals to SHSC. The study lacked critical financial analysis. The Board has
recommended that a substantive cost-benefit analysis be conducted to determine whether municipalities
can benefit in meeting the objectives of the social housing program from the transfer of the mortgage
renewal responsibility to the SHSC and succeed in real cost savings and reduced subsidy payments
and impacts on the property tax base as has been contended. In addition, if the transfer of this function
to SHSC results in additional costs to municipalities in any proportion, the transfer of this function to
SHSC should not be considered without a cost offset.
Contact: Petra Wolfbeiss, Senior Policy Advisor, email: pwolfbeiss@amo.on.ca; ext. 329
· Source Separated Organics Background Paper:
The Ministry of the Environment first initiated discussions around source separated organics in its White
Paper on Ontario's 60% Waste Diversion Goal released in June 2004. More recently the MOE held a
workshop session on March 30-31 for the province, municipalities, private sector, and members of the
public to provide input on the organics position paper findings.
Aiming to advance municipal interests in a proactive manner, the AMO Waste Management Task Force
has produced a position paper that examines why municipalities should divert organics from landfill,
marketing of compost products, capital funding of composting infrastructure, overall cost implications
composting technologies and approaches, and the current regulatory environment in Ontario.
The Board adopted this position paper and forwarded it to the Ministry of the Environment for
consideration.
Contact: Milena Avramovic, Senior Policy Advisor, email: Milena@amo.on.ca; ext. 342
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca
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Dear Mrs. Heffren:
Thank you for your letter providing me with a copy of council's resolution regarding
funding for conservation authorities. I appreciate your keeping me informed of council's
activities.
I note that you have sent a copy of your resolution to my colleague, the Honourable
David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources. I trust that the minister will also take
your views into consideration.
Thank you again for the information.
Yours truly,
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Premier
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Dear Mrs. Heffren:
Thank you for your letter providing me with a copy of council's resolution regarding
proposed changes to current value assessment. I appreciate your keeping me informed
of council's activities.
I note that you have sent a copy of council's resolution to my colleague the Honourable
Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance. I trust that the minister will also take council's views
into consideration.
Thank you again for the information.
Yours truly,
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Elizabeth Kornaker
1 Lions Road, Box 214
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DEPUTY MAYOR
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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
House of Commons
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Dear Minister:
The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of DuttonlDunwich passed the following
resolution:
MOVED by Kornaker and SECONDEI) by McWilliam THAT the Council of the
Municipality of DuttonlDunwich supports the motion of the county of Elgin requesting the
two upper levels of government take immediate action to support the difficult economic
adversity facing Ontario Farmers.
CARRIED
B.Vowel,
Chairperson
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April 7, 2005.
Honourable Andrew Mitchell
Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food,
House of Commons,
OTTAWA, ON K1A OA6
Honourable Steve Peters,
Minister of Agriculture & Food,
Room 331, Main Legislative Building.
TORONTO, ON M7A1A4
Dear Minister:
Re: Ontario's Farmers
Please be advised of the following resolution passed by Aylmer Town Council on
March 14,2005:
IIThat Aylmer Town Council endorse the resolution of the County of Elgin
regarding the difficult economic adversity facing Ontario's farmers, and
that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federal and Provincial
Ministers of Agriculture, AMO and the Council of the County of ElgIn,"
We appreciate your serious consideration of Council's resolution.
Yours truly,
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C.C. AMO
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450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V 1
Dear Warden Mcintyre and County of Elgin Council and Staff:
On behalf of the Multi-Service Centre, we vv'ould like to extend a sincere thank you for the grant of
$4,200.00 (to be received in December 2005). Your donation will support the Adult Basic literacy
program. We continue to be grateful for your positive response to our yearly grant appeals.
The Multi-Service Centre has been providing community services since 1978 - 27 years of
operation! We have moved and grown over the years from the house on Rolph Street to our
current location in The Livingston Centre. One thing has not changed however - and that is our
commitment to providing community based services and our gratefulness to the supporters and
volunteers that have made that happen.
Our primary focus remains providing needed client services. While we do receive regular funding in
some of our programming areas and actively fundraise, we encourage, need and appreciate
donations/gifts such as you have provided. These funds/gifts allow us to commit to programs that
require community support in order to meet budget requirements. They also allow us to plan for
future needs.
Our agency meets the Better Business Bureau Standards for Charitable Solicitations. Please call if
you have any questions or require any more information.
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Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal
Mowat Block, 6th Floor
900 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M7A IC2
Honourable Jim Bradley
Minister of Tourism & Recreation
Hearst Block, 9th Floor
900 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M7A 2EI
Dear Ministers:
Please find enclosed a letter and a related editorial that was recently published by the St. Thomas
Times-Journal from his Worship Jim McIntyre, Warden of Elgin County. As you may recall, I
sent you a letter on this matter on December 4, 2004 with an enclosed briefing note from Elgin
County Archivist, Mr. Brian Masschaele.
As you will read in his letter, Warden McIntyre and Mr. Masschaele recently met with me to
discuss their concerns with the delay in the processing of this application. The County is
continuing their lobbying efforts for our government to apply the original funding levels under
the former Sport, Culture and Tourism Partnership Secretariat program to county council's new
application for capital funding for renovations to the fourth floor of the Elgin County
Administration Building as the future location of the Elgin County Pioneer Museum.
Contained in Warden McIntyre's letter are the many health and safety issues this project will
address. As you can appreciate, this project is of the utmost importance for the County and its
successful completion may very well lead to many partnerships that would greatly benefit the
cultural fabric of Elgin County.
Ministers, as this matter becomes more urgent with each passing week, I would appreciate your
reviewing this matter as soon as possible and giving full consideration to the County's request
and application. I would also appreciate your responding directly to Warden McIntyre.
As always, thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
S-c:.. \k.
Steve Peters, M.P.P.
Elgin-Middlesex-London
Cc: Warden Jim McIntyre, County of Elgin
Mr. Brian Masschaele, Manager, Elgin County Archives
Mr. Joe Preston, M.P. Elgin-Middlesex-London
542 Talbot Street, St. Thomas. ON N5P IC4
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COUNTY
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Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren
Manager of Administrative Services
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
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Dear Mrffren:
Thank you for your letter of March 3, 2005 expressing council's support for Ontario's
farmers. I appreciate the many letters, faxes and e-mail messages I have received on this
important matter;
, Both Premier Dalton McGuinty and I have met with the leaders of commodity and farm
organizations. I value the suggestions I receive from the agricultural community and will
continue to work with my Cabinet colleagues and stakeholders to help to ensure the viability of
agriculture.
The provincial government is doing its part by providing up to $79 million in funding to the
Ontario Market Revenue Program (MRP), to ensure that eligible grain and oilseed producers
receive provincial funding prior to spring planting. This new funding supplements the $88
million delivered during March, 2005 to grain and oilseed producers who are participating in
the 2004 MRP.
We recognize that the Ontario Tobacco Strategy, designed to improve the health of Ontarians
by reducing tobacco use in the province, will negatively affect both tobacco growers and their
communities by reducing demand for their product. As promised, this government is
introducing the $50-million Tobacco Community Transition Fund. This fund will provide $35
million to the Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board to assist tobacco growers who
want to exit the industry. A further $15 million will be administered by existing Community
Futures Development Corporations to encourage long-term, sustainable economic development
in tobacco growing regions.
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It is important to recognize that the negative effect of severely depressed commodity prices on
the agricultural community is a national issue, and I appreciate the recent federal
announcement of financial assistance to Canadian producers under the Farm Income Payment
Program. I look forward to working with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to ensure that
Ontario receives its fair share of these federal funds as quickly as possible.
Ontario is delivering much-needed funding to assist the ruminant livestock sector with its
recovery from the fallout of the discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in
Canada. The provincial government has committed to provide as much as $138.5 million in
financial assistance. When combined with federal funding, as much as $410 million could be
delivered to Ontario's ruminant livestock sector.
On January 4, 2005, the US Department of Agriculture published a trade rule designating
Canada as a minimal risk jurisdiction for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Under that rule,
young Canadian slaughter and feeder cattle would be permitted to enter the US market under
specific conditions. I am disappointed that the scheduled implementation of this rule has been
delayed. I remain optimistic that science will prevail when all the facts have been considered
by the US courts, and that there will be no further delay in re-opening the border to Canadian
cattle.
I recognize that farm incomes are declining. With that in mind, I have appointed an advisory
committee to evaluate the existing business risk management programs. I am asking this group
to propose a long-term approach to business risk management that better meets the unique and
diverse needs of Ontario's farmers while reflecting the goals of the Agricultural Policy
Framework.
The provincial government takes producers' concerns very seriously and is striving to find
solutions that are fair and equitable to all citizens of Ontario. We are firmly committed to
continuing to work with the agri-food sector to create a stronger, more sustainable future for
our farmers, food processors and rural communities.
Thank you, once again, for writing.
Sincerely,
&
Steve Peters
Minister
Huron County at a Glance
Percent of
Huron Province province
Item
Percent of
Huron Province province
Item
Fanns, 2001 Census (number)
Total....................................
Reporting under 130 acres ..............
Reporting 130 to 399 acres .............
Reporting 400 acres and over .........
.2,880 59.728
1,280 29,638
1,162 21,279
438 8,811
585.050 9,035,915
280 35,175
29,342 m.650
17.987 1,314,335
86,407 2.348,282
719.066 13,507,357
513,472 9,373,178
182,433 3,629,128
Land Use, 2001 Census (acres)
Cropland ..........................................
Summerfallow
Improved pasture
Unimproved pasture ........................
Other land ........................................
Total area of fanns ..........................
Area owned .....................................
Area rented ......................................
Hired Fann Labour, 2001 Census (weeks)
Year round ....................................... 55,536
Seasonal......................................... 26,085
Total................................................ 81,621
1,376,166
911,030
2,287,196
Fann Capital Value, 2001 Census ($ million)
Machinery and equipment ............... 372
Livestock and poultry ....................... 240
Land and buildings .......................... 2,578
Total .....................h.hmh 3,190
6,564
3.067
40,898
50,530
Total Gross Fann Receipts, 2001 Census (fanns reporting)
Under $2,500 ................................... 63 4,636
$2.500 to $4.999 ............... ...... .... 81 3.360
$5.000 to $9.999 ............................. 155 7,374
$10.000 to $24,999 ......................... 429 11.378
$25,000 to $49.999 ......................... 422 7.862
$50.000 to $99.999 ......................... 478 6,542
$100.000 to $249,999 ..................... 639 9.587
$250.000 to $499,999 ..................... 363 5,493
$500,000 and over .......................... 250 3,496
Fanns (with sales> $2,500)
by Major Product Type, 2001 Census (number)
Total with sales> $2,500 ................ 2.817
Dairy ................................................ 282
Cattle (beef)..................................... 590
Hog .................................................. 335
Poultry and egg ............................... 172
Wheat ...................................... 23
Grain and oilseed (except wheat) ... 970
Other field crops .............................. 48
Fruit ................................................. 19
Vegetable ........................................ 30
Miscellaneous specialty ............... 164
Livestock combination .................. 144
Other combination ....................... 40
55.092
6,414
13.669
2,454
1.609
395
12.863
4.531
1,733
1,233
7.301
1,617
1,273
Share of Farm Cash Receipts by Commodity,
Ontario, 2002
Com
5.7"/0
FruilS&
Vegetables
10.5%
Eggs
2.5%
Total = 58.47 billion
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Sources: 2001 Census of Agriculture and Policy & Programs Branch. OMAF
5.67
7.84
6.30
6.31
1.36
2.41
2.10
3.n
5.37
7.31
6.67
6.61
7.15
5.11
4.40
4.32
13.65
10.69
5.82
7.54
1.06
1.10
2.43
2.25
8.91
3.14
Dairy
16.()%
4.82
4.32
5.46
4.97
Major Field Crops, 2001 Census (acres)
Winter wheat ................................... 58,714
Oats for grain ................................... 3,376
Barley for grain................................. 18.265
Mixed grains .................................... 12,999
Com for grain .................................. 183,411
Com for silage ................................. 21.759
Hay.................................................. 68.394
Soybeans ........................................ 175,967
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Potatoes .......................................... 1,130
6.47
0.80
3.79
1.37
3.68
5.32
5.48
5.03
Major Fruit Crops, 2001 Census (acres)
Apples ............................................. 281
Peaches .......................................... 20
Sour Cherries............................. 2
Raspberries... ...... ... ...... .............. 11
Strawberries .................................... 55
Grapes ............................................. 4
Total fruit crops ................................ 398
4.04
2.86
3.57
Major Vegetable CroPS. 2001 Census (acres)
Sweet com ...................................... 2,979
Tomatoes ........................................ x
Green peas ...................................... 1.856
Green or wax beans ........................ 1,035
Total vegetables .............................. 8,146
Livestock Inventories, 2001 Census (number)
Dairy cows ....................................... 17,746
Beef cows ........................................ 18.320
Steers .............................................. 38,809
Total cattle and calves .................... 147.535
Total pigs ......................................... 630.316
Total sheep and lambs .................... 20.531
545.380 10.n
101,670 3.32
308,728 5.92
218,265 5.96
2,003,025 9.16
319.364 6.81
2,504.026 2.73
2.248,466 7.83
58,559 29.71
58,333 0.00
43,396 2.60
24,252 1.16
6,616 0.30
2,314 0.09
1.299 0.85
5,003 1.10
18,206 0.02
65,On 0.61
49,019 6.08
21.201
23,308 7.96
13,035 7.94
170.147 4.79
363,544 4.88
376,020 4.87
332,215 11.68
2.140,731 6.89
3,457.346 18.23
337,625 6.08
Poultry Inventories, 2001 Census (number)
Total hens and chickens .................. 5,030,978 43.624,696 11.53
Total turkeys .................................... 231.365 3,402.697 6.80
Farm Cash Receipts for Main Commodities,
Huron, 2002 (Total = 5633.6 millon)
Cattle & Cah-es
Hogs
Dairy
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Com
Soybeans
Wheal
0.0
40.0
80.0
S millions
120.0
160.0
Allocation of Federal Gas Tax Revenues
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
AMO Key Messages:
Canada's commitment to gas tax revenue sharing is a key feature of its New Deal for
municipalities.
Federal gas tax revenues will result in new funding for Ontario's municipalities of $224
million for 2005-06, growing to $746 million a year in 2009/10.
AMO and the government of Ontario applauded the Federal Government for its decision
to adopt a fair and equitable national allocation formula based on population.
When AMO's Board of Directors met on April 1, 2005, it considered the issue of how the
federal gas tax should be allocated among all 445 municipalities in Ontario.
AMO's Board unanimously adopted the position that federal gas tax revenues should be
allocated among Ontario's municipalities based solely on population and, in the case of
two-tier municipal governments, the allocation would be divided 50:50 between the
upper and lower tiers.
Based on Statistics Canada's current population estimates of about 12.4 million
Ontarians, this formula would provide approximately $18 per resident in 2005-06,
growing to approximately $60 per resident in 2009-10 and onwards.
The per capita allocation formula was recommended to the Board by staff-level Advisory
Committee of about 30 municipal CAOs and Treasurers from across Ontario, and staff
from key municipal staff associations.
The Board agreed that allocation by population was fair and equitable, ensuring that
people in municipalities of all sizes, in every part of Ontario, will benefit equally.
The Board also agreed that population data was the most reliable, verifiable and
predictable source of data open which to base a revenue sharing formula.
The Board also endorsed the commitment of the Fegeral Government that the gas tax
funding should be invested in a range of sustainable infrastructure projects including:
transit, water and wastewater systems, waste management, the rehabilitation of roads
and bridges, community energy projects and capacity building, with additional flexibility
in smaller communities.
The Board considered its unanimous position on the gas tax allocation to be an
important step in moving forward as quickly as possible on the gas tax initiative.
The Board's unanimous position sends a strong and clear signal to the Federal
Government that AMO's members are unified and looking forward to investing federal
gas tax revenues in priority infrastructure projects without delay.
April 4, 2005
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The Canadian Red Cross would like to sincerely thank you for your gracious
donation to the Asia Earthquake and Tsunamis Relief Appeal. Every donation, and every
dollar, is important to help save and rebuild lives in the devastated areas.
Red Cross and Red Crescent workers and local volunteers have assisted with
sheltering and basic first aid, and conducting assessments to provide aid where it is
needed most. For now, funds raised with your help for the relief effort are being used to
provide items such as tents, blankets, water purification tablets, food, medical supplies,
and generators - the basics for human survival.
This is one ofthe largest relief operations to which the International Federation of
the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has ever responded. The Red Cross will be
providing aid in the affected areas for many years to come. We thank you again for your
donation, and look forward to your continued support of the Canadian Red Cross.
Sincerely,
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President
Pierre Duplessis
Secretary General
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450 Sunset Dr.
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St. Thomas Branch
March 31, 2005
Dear Red Cross Supporter:
Thank you for helping Red Cross help so many people whose lives were devastated
by the South Asian tsunami. Your generosity is truly making a difference in the 12
countries where hundreds of relief workers are hard at work.
The ravages of nature have brought great tragedy but also elicited the best in
human nature as you and so many other Canadians have responded with generous
gifts. The St. Thomas & Elgin communities raised almost $200 000.00 and overall
the Canadian Red Cross raised over 1.6 million dollars.
Your response to this staggering disaster has helped the Red Cross in Canada and
around the world mobilize aid and relief workers during the immediate relief effort
and is now paving the way for long term rebuilding. Experienced aide workers are
tackling the complex problem of immediate recovery from the devastation that
claimed more than 280,000 lives. An international team of Red Cross people and
supplies are making life tolerable and safe from disease for the survivors.
It is clear that rebuilding efforts will take many years and many different forms of
assistance will be needed, ranging from construction to psychological assistance. As
the media spotlight moves on to other news and issues, the tsunami survivors will
benefit from the gifts of donors like yourself whowere moved to action.
Red Cross will report regularly on progress in the 12 affected countries with updates
available on the Canadian Red Cross website at www.redcross.ca or the
international Red Cross at www.ifrc.org. Please visit these sites to see how your
contribution is keeping a pipeline of assistance open for millions of people whose
future is being shaped by donors. Hope is on the way thanks to you and others who
cared. You are helping us make a difference for those most in need.
Sincerely yours,
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Branch President
St. Thomas & Elgin
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District Branch Manager
London/Middlesex and St. Thomas/Elgin
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COUNTY OF ELG~N
March 15, 2005
Mr. Jim Mcintyre
Warden
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1
Dear Warden Mcintyre:
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to have dinner with me at the
Ontario Good Roads Association and Rural Ontario Municipal Association (OGRA/ROMA)
joint conference here in Toronto in February. I am not able to travel to South Western
Ontario as often as I would like, so I felt it was important that we find time to meet in person
and discuss the issues that are directly affecting your communities.
I thought the theme of this year's conference, Municipality Matters, to be right on topic.
Through my meetings with delegations, in having dinner with you and your colleagues and
at the Minister's Forum, I heard additional feedback about the needs and successes of
municipalities across our province.
I will take your concerns back to my Cabinet colleagues.
Again, thank you for taking the time to meet with me. I found our conversation to be
very enjoyable, productive and informative.
Yours sincerely,
David Caplan
Minister
Township of
MALAHIDE
87 John Street South,
Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2e3
Telephone: (519) 773-5344
Fax: (519) 773-5334
Email: malahide@township.malahide.on.ca
www.township.malahide.on.ca
April 8,2005.
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County of Elgin,
450 Sunset Drive,
St Thomas, Ontario.
N5R 5Vl
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Dear Sirs:
RE: P.O. A.
Malahide Township Council passed the following Resolution on April 7,2005:
THAT Malahide Township Council agree with the method of disbursement of fines
collected in default as indicated in the report entitled P.O.A. Default Revenues through
Collections and dated March 2, 2005; and
THAT the County be instructed to prepare the necessary agreement.
Yours very truly,
TO\Y1-JSHIP OF MALAHIDE
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R. MILLARD, C.A.O./CLERK
RANDALL R. MILLARD
C.A.O./Clerk
Email: clerk@township.malahide.on.ca
SUSAN E. WILSON
Treasurer
Email: treasurer@township.malahide.on.ca
Minister of State
(Infrastructure and Communities)
Ministre d'Etat
(Infrastructure et Collectivites)
Ottawa, Canada K1A OA6
APR 0 7 2005
RECEIVE
Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren
Deputy Clerk
The Corporation of the County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5V1
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Dear Mrs. Heffi"en:
Thank you for your correspondence regarding the distribution of federal gas tax revenues
to municipalities that was forwarded to me by the Prime Minister's Office.
I am pleased to say that Budget 2005 has delivered long-term, stable and predictable
funding as part of the Government of Canada's commitment to a New Deal for Cities and
Communi.ties. Over the next five years, we will provide $5 billion to municipalities, large
and small, to support environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects such as public
transit, water and wastewater treatment, community energy systems and the handling of
solid waste. Starting this year, Canada's cities and communities will receive a share of
the federal gas tax revenues worth $600 million. This funding will increase until it
reaches $2 billion annually by 2009-10, and will continue at that rate thereafter.
We have chosen a balanced approach to allocating gas tax funds which is comparable to
that recommended by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and which will benefit
cities and communities, large and small. By providing a targeted allocation for
Prince Edward Island and the territories, we have recognized the need for less populated
jurisdictions to have sufficient funds for significant infrastructure investments.
Negotiations are underway with the provinces and territories on the bilateral agreements
that will allow funds from the gas tax to flow to municipalities.
Gas tax funding complements, but does not replace, existing infrastructure programs.
Over the last decade, the Government of Canada has committed close to $12 billion in
new funds for infrastructure projects across the country. This funding supports public
infrastructure in areas such as water and wastewater treatment, urban transit, roads and
highways and other priority needs. Budget 2005 committed to renewing the Canada
Strategic Infrastructure Fund, the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund and the Border
Infrastructure Fund.
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Over the past few months, I have had substantial input on the New Deal for Cities and
Communities and on the allocation of federal gas tax revenues. In meeting with mayors
and municipal representatives, provincial and territorial ministers and the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities, we have managed to establish goodwill and cooperation around
the New Deal. This goodwill and cooperation, I feel certain, will benefit all Canadians
by helping us all ensure Canada's communities, towns and cities are great places to live.
The combined efforts of municipal governments, businesses, organizations, and
provincial and territorial governments all contribute to Canada's success. Thank you for
taking the time to share your views.
Yours truly,
Honourable John Godfrey, P.C., M.P.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
April 4, 2005
Warden Jim Mcintyre
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Dr.
St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1
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Dear Warden Mcintyre and Council: CO ~l\'"I"~"~. ii:'f:q~u\CE5
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I am writing to you today to provide important information on federal gas tax revenue sharing for
municipalities.
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Canada's commitment to gas tax revenue sharing is a key feature of its New Deal for
municipalities, which includes last year's announcement of a full GST refund for municipalities
and $298 million in federal funding for the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure
Program.
In February of this year, the Federal Government announced its national allocation formula for
gas tax revenues based on population. For Ontario's municipalities, this formula will result in
gas tax funding of $224 million for 2005-06, growing to $746 million in 2009-10.
AMO applauded the federal government for its decision to adopt a fair and equitable allocation
formula based on population.
The Government of Ontario alsosuppdrted the national allocation fornlula, indicating that
allocation by population treated Ontario fairly. Ontario' also indicated that it would not playa role
in negotiating a formula for the allocation of federal gas tax revenues among Ontario
municipalities. It asked the Federal Government to work directly with municipalities to
determine how best these revenues should be distributed within Ontario.
When AMO's Board of Directors met on April 1 , 2005, it considered the issue of how the federal
gas tax should be allocated among all 445 municipalities in Ontario. Every municipal
government has some infrastructure deficit as part of Ontario's estimated $4 billion municipal
infrastructure gap. While the federal gas tax will make an important contribution to the
sustainability of Ontario's communities, it will not solve Ontario's municipal infrastructure deficit.
That is why, in developing an allocation approach for Ontario's municipalities, the Board turned
its mind to fairness, equity, flexibility, and accountability.
AMO's Board unanimously adopted the position that federal gas tax revenues should be
allocated among Ontario's municipalities based solely on. population and, in. the case of two-tier
municipal governments, the allocation would be divided 50:50:between the upper and lower
tiers.
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A per capita distribution is fair and equitable, ensuring that people in municipalities of all sizes,
in every part of Ontario, will benefit from this important New Deal initiative. Based on verifiable
population data, a per capita distribution is also objective, predictable and reliable.
Based on Statistics Canada's current population estimates, this formula would provide
approximately $18 per resident in 2005-06, growing to approximately $60 per resident in 2009-
10.
In adopting this position, the Board accepted the advice of AMO's staff-level Federal Gas Tax
Advisory Committee. The Committee included approximately 30 municipal CAOs and
Treasurers from across Ontario, and staff from the Municipal Finance Officers Association
(MFOA), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)
and the Ontario Municipal Administrators Association (OMAA). I would like to take this
opportunity to thank the Committee members for their efforts and their sound advice.
The Board also adopted the advice of the Committee that municipalities should be able to bank
gas tax revenues toward future investment priorities, use stable gas tax revenues to leverage
investment and financing in eligible projects, and to be able to use gas tax revenue in
combination with other federal or provincial investment. Accountability and reporting
mechanisms are similarly important to how the gas tax fund can be structured. AMO, like many
provinces and territories, agrees that this is not like previous or current infrastructure programs,
which were application based or managed through a contribution agreement basis, where
invoices are paid on completion. These matters will be an important part of AMO's negotiations
with the Federal Government.
The Federal Government has stated that gas tax revenues for municipalities are intended to
help municipalities to invest in environmentally sustainable infrastructure in our communities
including: transit, water and wastewater systems, waste management, the rehabilitation of
roads and bridges, community energy projects and capacity building. It has also stated that
additional flexibility will be needed in smaller communities. AMO's Board has endorsed these
priority areas for investment in infrastructure recognizing that cleaner water, cleaner air and
reduced greenhouse gas emissions are shared interests.
The Board considered its unanimous position on the gas tax allocation to be an important step
in moving forward as quickly as possible on the gas tax initiative. The Board's unanimous
position sends a strong and clear signal to the Federal Government that AMO members are
unified and looking forward to investing federal gas tax revenues in priority infrastructure
projects without delay.
We will keep you posted of all developments in this important matter. On behalf of the Board, I
want to thank you for your continued support.
Yours truly,
~~~~
Roger Anderson
President
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April 15, 2005
Please Distribute to All Members of Council
MEMBERS' ADVISORY
URGE MPs TO PASS THE FEDERAL BUDGET
Events are moving quickly in Parliament. During this time of political uncertainty, we hope to
persuade all Members of Parliament that the federal Budget legislation must be passed quickly.
All the progress we have made toward a New Deal for cities and comm unities is at risk if the
Budget legislation falls victim to an ear1y election call. Funds committed in the Budget and
destined for municipal governments could be delayed or even lost.
I have written to all Members of Parliament, urging them to consider the Budget legislation with
due diligence and to pass it quickly. I am asking you to communicate with your Members of
Parliament and let them know how important this Budget is to your community. Tell them your
community and others, large and small, are counting on them.
We believe there is all-party support for fixing our cities and communities. Dwing the 2004
federal election campaign, all parties acknowledged the need to deal quickly with the $60-billion
municipal infrastructure deficit. Although prescriptions varied, all parties reflected the national
consensus supporting help for cites and communities.
The Budget tabled last February promised a much-needed financial boost to municipal
governments. The $2 billion in gas-tax revenue committed over five years can be used to help
fix our streets and bridges, upgrade water-treatment plants, improve and expand public transit,
and provide much-needed services to people.
The Budget also strengthened FCM's Green Municipal Funds, recognizing their environmental
successes in our communities. During their first four years, the Funds used $250 million in seed
money to leverage more than $1.3 billion in investment and deliver significant environmental
benefits.
And, since Budget day, federal-provincial/tenitolial negotiations have moved fO/ward, with the
first agreement on gas-tax sharing signed today in British Colum bia. Agreements with othe I'
provincial and tenitorial govemments are expected soon, allowing money to flow to our
comm unities.
All of this progress is now at risk. Should the Budget legislation die on the order paper, all of our
efforts over the last two years, along with the successful federal-provincial negotiations, could
be for nothing. Our problems will remain, and the sense of hope in our sector and in our
comm unities will be dashed once again.
We have made great strides over the past year but much remains to be done. It's a big job, and
we need this Budget to get started. Urge your Members of Pat1iament to pass the Budget.
Ann MacLean, President
For more information contact Robert Ross at (613) 241-5221 ext. 399.
04/13/05
16:42
CITY of
STRATFORD
Ql1ke Q/'the Mayor
Hi8 Wamhip DcmMathieson
City Hall, P.O. Box 818
Sttad'ord ON N5A 6Wl
(519) 271-0250 Ext. 234
Fax: (519) 271-2783
dmaihieson@dty.stratfordoTl.ca
www.cil)..sl:fallord.on.ca
Coundllors:
George Br.own
Kei lh Culliton
Sam Dinicol
Howard Famme
Dave Hunt
Lloyd Lichd
Frank Mark
Kathryn Rae
Chris Rickett
Che.r.yl R~lby
CITY OF STRATFORD - ADMIN ~ 15196337661
NO.060 [;1[:
To All Municipal Officials and Staff:
April 11lh, 2005
QJ!lI.C_NIGHT IN STRAtFORD - Thursjf~une 16th. 2005
Stratford City Cou'ncil, in co-operation with the Stratford Festival of
Canada, is pleased to invite municipal officials and staff to iCivic Night
at the Stratford Festival".
The featured performance this year is Hello, Dolly{. As always, the
Stratford Festival can be counted on to provide an entertaining and
engaging performance. Additional information on the production and
oast is available through the Stratford Festival website at
www.stratfordfestival.ca.
The CIty of Stratford has reserved seats far the June 16th performance.
which begins at 8 p.m. at the Festival Theatre. Once again, the
Stratford Festival has offered a generous ticket discount as follows:
SeatinQ Discounted Price ReQular Price
A+ $74.64 $106.63
A $66.59 $ 95.13
8 $62.36 $ 89.09
The City is pleased to host a reception following the performance in the
Paul D. Fleck Marquee.
If you would like to attend Civic Night, please reserve your tickets
directly with the Festival by contacting the Box Office at 1-800-567.
1600. Please advise the representative that you are calling to purchase
tickets under the City of Stratford's Civic Night group reservation. Your
ticket request will be processed and mailed directly to you or held at the
Box Offioe to be picked up within 30 days of the performance.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Pat
Shantz at 519-271-0250. ext. 236.
I look forward to seeing you on June 16th, 2005 and hope that you enjoy
the Stratford experiencel
Sincerely.
d~~~
Dan Mathieson, Mayor
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HCommunity Excellence with WorldU'ide Impact"
Canada
~ Ontario
April 25, 2005
Mark McDonald
CAO
County of Elgin
(519) 633-7331
Re: COMRIF Project 11493 - Rehabilitation of
Sunset Road
Dear Mark McDonald:
We are pleased to inform you that based on
your application submitted under COMRIF's
Intake One, the governments of Canada and
Ontario will each invest up to $2,331,117.00
toward the eligible costs of the project(s)
described above.
Under COMRIF, the governments of Canada
and Ontario are working together with the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario and
local partners to improve public infrastructure
in small urban and rural communities.
COMRIF's main objective is to improve the
quality of life of residents across Ontario by
giving municipalities the tools they need to
enhance and renew essential public
infrastructure.
COMRIF's Intake One focused on local
infrastructure improvements that provide clean,
safe drinking water, better sewage systems,
improved waste management processes, and
safer local roads and bridges. The three
assessment criteria applied to your project
submission as part of the competitive, merit-
based process, were: health and safety, value
for money and public policy priorities.
Ganads-Ontmio
Municipal Rural
infrastructure Fund
Le 25 avril 2005
Objet: Projet FI MRCO NO 11493 - Remise en
etat du chemin Sunset
Cher (Chere) Mark McDonald,
Nous avons Ie plaisir de vous annoncer que, a
la suite de la demande que vous avez
presentee lors de la premiere periode de
reception des demandes du FIMRCO, les
gouvernements du Canada et de l'Ontario
investiront chacun un montant maximal de
2 331 117$ en vue du financement des couts
admissibles du (des) projet(s) decrit(s) ci-
dessus.
Dans Ie cadre du FIMRCO, les gouvernements
du Canada et de l'Ontario travaillent de concert
avec l'Association des municipalites de
l'Ontario et des partenaires locaux pour
ameliorer I'infrastructure publique des petites
collectivites urbaines et rurales de la province.
Le FIMRCO a pour principal objet d'ameliorer
la qualite de vie de la population de I'ensemble
de l'Ontario en donnant aux municipalites les
outils dont elles ont besoin pour moderniser et
renouveler I'infrastructure publique essentielle.
La premiere periode de reception des
demandes du FIMRCO mettait I'accent sur
I'amelioration d'infrastructures locales visant un
approvisionnement sur en eau potable, de
meilleurs reseaux d'egout et procedes de
gestion des dechets ainsi que des routes et des
ponts plus securitaires. Les trois criteres
appliques a I'evaluation du (des) projet(s) que
vous avez soumis dans Ie cadre de ce
processus concurrentiel fonde sur Ie me rite
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Please note that the Government of Canada's
investment is contingent on the successful
completion of an environmental assessment of
the proposed project under the Canadian
Environmental Assessment Act. An analyst
from the COMRIF Joint Secretariat will be in
touch to discuss this requirement.
Staff from the COMRIF Joint Secretariat will
work with your officials to finalize the
Contribution Agreement, which will outline the
municipal milestones and the required terms
and conditions for your project. Along with the
appropriate copies of the Contribution
Agreement, the Joint Secretariat staff will
provide details of the information and
documentation requirements for the claims
process.
Communications staff in the COMRIF Joint
Secretariat will contact you to discuss the
communications requirements for your project
and identify communications opportunities and
milestone activities related to these
requirements.
When contacting staff at the COMRIF Joint
Secretariat, please indicate that this is a capital
project approved under COMRIF Intake One
and refer to the assigned project file number.
Intake Two will be launched in the coming
weeks and eligible municipalities will be
informed of application details at that time.
For more details, please contact the COMRIF
Joint Secretariat at 1-866-306-7827 or
info@comrif.ca, or visit www.comrif.ca.
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etaient les suivants : sante et securite,
optimisation des ressources et priorites de la
politique publique.
Veuillez noter que Ie financement du
gouvernement du Canada sera accorde sous
reserve d'une evaluation environnementale du
projet soumis, menee a bien en vertu de la Loi
canadienne sur /'evaluation environnementale.
A ce sujet, un ou une analyste du Secretariat
conjoint du FIMRCO entrera en contact avec
vous pour discuter des elements requis.
Le personnel du Secretariat conjoint du
FIMRCO travaillera avec vos responsables a
apporter la touche finale a l'Entente de
financement, qui precisera les jalons des
travaux de la municipalite ainsi que les
modalites applicables a votre (vos) projet(s).
Outre les exemplaires appropries de l'Entente
de financement, Ie personnel du Secretariat
conjoint fournira une liste detaillee de la
documentation et des renseignements requis
pour Ie processus de demandes de paiement.
Le personnel des Communications du
Secretariat conjoint du FIMRCO communiquera
avec vous pour discuter des exigences en
matiere de communications associees a votre
projet et cerner les possibilites de
communications et d'activites marquant les
etapes cles de la realisation du projet qui en
decoulent.
Lorsque vous communiquez avec Ie personnel
du Secretariat conjoint du FIMRCO, veuillez
preciser qu'il s'agit d'un projet d'immobilisations
approuve dans Ie cadre de la premiere periode
de reception des demandes du FIMRCO et
mentionner Ie numero de dossier de projet qui
s'y rapporte.
La deuxieme periode de reception des
demandes sera lancee au cours des
prochaines semaines et les municipalites
admissibles recevront des precisions sur la
presentation d'une demande ace moment-Ia.
Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements,
veuillez communiquer avec Ie Secretariat
We look forward to working with you as you
implement this project improving the quality of
life for citizens in Ontario.
Sincerely,
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conjoint du FIMRCO au 1 866306-7827, faire
parvenir un courriel a info@comrif.ca ou
consulter Ie site www.comrif.ca.
Nous envisageons avec plaisir la possibilite de
colla borer avec vous alors que vous menez a
bien ce projet pour ameliorer la qualite de vie
des citoyens de l'Ontario.
Nous vous prions d'accepter I'expression de
nos sentiments les meilleurs.
Joe Comuzzi
Minister of Statel ministre d'Etat
Federal Economic Development
Development Initiative for Northern
Ontario (FedNor) and Federal Minister
responsible for COMRIFI
Initiative federale de developpement
economique pour Ie Nord de
l'Ontario (FedNor) et ministre federal
responsable du FIMRCO
cc. Joe Preston, MP/depute (Elgin-Middlesex-London)
Hon. Steve Peters, MPP/depute (Elgin-Middlesex-London)
Ganads-Ontario
Municipal Rural
Infrastructure FUl1d
John Gerretsen
Ministerl ministre
Ontario Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housingl
Ministere des Affaires
municipales et du Logement
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Backgrounder
CANADA-ONTARIO MUNICIPAL RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (COMRlF)
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FUNDED PROJECTS
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FederaIlProvincial Total Eligible
Community Project Title Investment (each) Costs
(Up to $) (Up to $)
Adelaide Metcalfe, Township Construction of Kerwood Wastewater Collection 1,067,097 3,201,290
of System
Alnwick / Haldimand, Rehabilitation of Radcliffe Bridge 95,833 287,500
Township of
Amherstburg, Town of Disconnection of Private Storm Drains 1,250,000 3,750,000
Disconnection of Roadway Drains
Realignment of Existing Sanitary Trunk Sewer
Elimination of Overflow Weirs in Sanitary
Manholes
Separation of Combined Sewers
Armour, Township of Replacement of Ferguson Road Bridge 269,500 808,500
Ashfield-Colbome- Wawanosh, Replacement of Kerry's Line Bridge at Site 22 171,667 515,000
Township of Replacement of Kerry's Line Bridge at Site 23
Athens, Township of Replacement of the Elbe Creek Bridge 94,250 282,750
Belleville, City of Upgrading of Belleville Water Pollution Control 644,167 1,932,500
Plant and Pumping Station
Billings, Township of Improvements to Kagawong Bay Hill Main Access 164,690 494,070
~orridor
Black River-Matheson, Rehabilitation of#9 Hooker Creek Bridge 693,000 2,079,000
rrownship of Replacement of#22 Lava Mountain Bridge
Rehabilitation of#8 Watabeag Bridge
iRehabilitation of#30 Wavell Road South Bridge
IBlandford- Blenheim, Reconstruction of Bridge #21 561,833 1,685,500
rrownship of Improvements to Bridge #30
Reconstruction of Bridge #64
Bonfield, Township of Reconstruction of Line 3 North Bridge 101,827 305,480
Brant, County of Rehabilitation of the Fairchild Creek Bridge 366,667 1,100,000
[Brighton, Municipality of lReplacement of Goodfellow Road Bridge 133,750 401,250
Brock, Township of lReplacement of Gibbs Bridge 316,667 950,000
lReplacement of Argue Bridge
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FederallProvincial Total Eligible
Community Project Title Investment (each) Costs
(Up to $) (Up to $)
Burpee and Mills, Township of Impro-yements to Bell Road 212,650 637,950
Improvements to Indian Point Road
Improvements to McKinley Road
mprovements to Union Road
Improvements to Williams Road
arlow / Mayo, Township of Replacement of York River Bridge 275,000 825,000
lCasey, Township of Reconstruction of Notre Dame Street in BeIle- 16,133 48,400
Vallee
lCentral Manitoulin, Township Reconstruction ofCarnarvonIBlue Road Bridge 281,750 845,250
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Reconstruction of CarnarvonlKetchankookem Trail
Bridge #007
Reconstruction of CamarvonIMonument Road
Bridge #002
lCentre Wellington, Township Reconstruction of Bridge Structure 20-P 1,079,440 3,238,320
~f Reconstruction of Bridge Structure 6-N
IChamplain, Township of Construction ofa Wastewater Treatment Plant 2,793,385 8,380,155
IClarington, Municipality of Rehabilitation of Cedar Park Bridge 557,000 1,671,000
Rehabilitation of Stephen Bridge
Rehabilitation of ColwilI Bridge 99023
Rehabilitation of Bridge 99099
Rehabilitation of Bridge 98097
Rehabilitation of Bridge 99524
~learview, Township of Upgrading of Rural Halls' Water Supply and 81,250 243,750
rreatment in A vening, Brentwood, Dunedin,
Singhampton and Sunnidale
Dufferin, County of Reconstruction of Black's Bridge 500,000 1,500,000
Dysart et aI, Township of Replacement.ofBumt River Bridge 173,267 519,800
Rehabilitation of Coleman Lake Bridge
Ear Falls, Township of Rehabilitation of Spruce Street 489,953 1,469,860
Rehabilitation of Aspen Street
Rehabilitation of Birch Drive
Rehabilitation of Balsam Avenue
Rehabilitation of Forest Drive
Rehabilitation of Poplar A venue
Rehabilitation of Chestnut Crescent
Rehabilitation of John Street
lEast GwiIlimbury, Town of mprovements to Bridges and Culverts 106,667 320,000
IElgin, County of Rehabilitation of Sunset Road 2,33 1 , 11 7 6,993,350
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FederallProvincial Total Eligible
Community Project Title Investment (each) Costs
(Up to $) (Up to $)
Erin, Town of Realignment of 15 Sideroad 355,667 1,067,000
Reconstruction of Bridge No. 2009
Reconstruction of Bridge No. 2010
Essex, Town of !Improvements to Third Concession Road 899,000 2,697,000
mprovements to Roseborough Road
lupgrading of Hanlan Street
Gananoque, Separated Town lRenewal of the King Street Bridge 340,450 1,021,350
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Goderich, Town of lUpgrading of the Wastewater System 1,538,607 4,615,820
Gorham Local Roads Board IRe construction of Kam-Current Road 95,535 212,300
Greater Madawaska, Township !Construction of Transfer Stations at 4 Closed Waste 637,083 1,911,250
Iof . lDisposal Sites
IGreenstone, Municipality of lUpgrading of Geraldton Sewage System 3,129,100 9,387,300
IGrey Highlands, Municipality lReplacement of Fen wick Bridge " 123,500 370,500
Iof
lOrey, County of lReconstruction of the Grey-Bruce Line Road 4,066,329 12,198,988
lGuelph/Eramosa, Township of lReplacement of Eden Mills Bridge 152,500 457,500
lHaliburton, County of lReplacement of Culvert 2108 on Deep Bay Road 333,333 1,000,000
. lReplacement of Culvert 6060 on Eagle Lake Road
. lReplacement of Culvert 14160 on Haliburton Lake
lRoad
lHamilton, Township of lReplacement of Macklin Bridge 338,333 1,015,000
Rehabilitation of Baltimore Creek Bridge
[Replacement of Raby Bridge
lHarley, Township of lRehabilitation of Development Road West 86,313 258,940
1H0rseshoe Bay LRB Hard Surfacing of Local Road 80,190 178,200
Huntsville, Town of Reconstruction of Florence Street 325,125 975,375
Huron Shores, Municipality of Rehabilitation of the Dean Lake Bridge 205,608 616,823
Ingersoll, Town of Replacement of Hall Street Bridge 130,833 392,500
Replacement of George Street Culvert
Rehabilitation ofWonham Street North Culvert
Rehabilitation of Henderson Creek Culvert
Innistil, Town of Replacement of 10th Line Lovers Creek Bridge 277,633 832,900
Replacement of Everton Bridge
ohnson, Township of Replacement of Shewfelt Creek Bridge 50,000 150,000
oly, Township of Replacement of Sandhill Road Culvert 63,667 191,000
Kenora, City of Renewal of the Kenora Water Distribution and 666,667 2,000,000
Sewer Systems
Kincardine, Municipality of Replacement of Stewart Bridge 198,333 595,000
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Federal/Provincial Total Eligible
Community Project Title Investment (each) Costs
(Up to $) (Up to $)
lKingsville, Town of Construction of a Sewage Collection System in the 1,575,467 4,726,400
Hamlet of Ruthven
Kitchener, City of Rehabilitation of Greenbrook Plaza Bridge 66,337 199,010
Laird, Township of IRe alignment of Government Road 60,000 180,000
Lambton Shores, Municipality ~onstruction of Trunk Watermains and Waterlines 5,616,600 16,849,800
of
Lambton, County of lReplacement of Bear Creek Bridge - County Road 485,000 1,455,000
~ 1 (Oil Heritage Road)
lRehabilitation of Sydenham River Bridge - County
lRoad 79 (Nauvoo Road)
Lanark, County of lRehabilitation of the Little Clyde River Bridge 143,333 430,000
Leeds & Grenville, United lReplacement of the Spencerville Bridge 355,333 1,066,000
Counties of
Lennox & Addington, County lReplacement of Wilton Creek Bridge 626,000 1,878,000
of lReplacement of Black Creek Bridge ..
lReplacement of Puzzle Lake Bridge
Macdonald, Meredith & mplementation of Waste Diversion Project 23,577 70,730
~berdeen Add', Township of
Magnetawan, Municipality of lReplacement of River Road Bridge 132,000 396,000
lManitouwadge, Township of lRehabilitation of Abandoned and Active Forcemains 2,801,470 8,404,410
!in Manitouwadge
Mapleton, Township of Construction of Water Distribution and Wastewater 1,972,667 5,918,000
Collection Systems in Moorefield
Markstay- Warren, mprovements to Nipissing Road Bridge 414,000 1,242,000
Municipality of Improvements to Noland Road Bridge
mprovements to Dondo Road Bridge
Improvements to Park Drive Bridge
!Mann ora & Lake, Upgrading of Mannora Water Pollution Control 966,667 2,900,000
!Municipality of Plant .
!McGarry, Township of Construction of a Sewage Treatment Plant 2,754,540 6,121,200
Upgrading of the Sewage Collection System
!McNab/Braeside, Township of Reconstruction of Pinegrove/Hwy 17 Link 223,333 670,000
!Middlesex Centre, Township Replacement of the Gold Creek Bridge 264,783 794,350
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!Mono, Town of Replacement of Structure #20 598,000 1,794,000
Replacement of Structure #28
Replacement of Structure #8
!Replacement of Structure #29
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Federal/Provincial Total Eligible
Community Project Title Investment (each) Costs
(Up to $) (Up to $)
Neebing, Municipality of Replacement of the Blake Hall Road Bridge 55,693 167,080
lReplacement of the ScobIe Line Road Culvert
lReplacement of the Oleksuk Road Culvert
lReplacement of the Cloud Bay Road Culvert
Niagara Falls, City of lConstruction of Bridge Street Sewer System 1,954,495 5,863,484
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Town of lReplacement of East West Line and Lavigne Drain 50,600 151,800
85205) Bridge -
lRehabilitation of East West Line East of Townline
1R0ad (85305) Culvert
lNipigon, Township of tupgrading the Nipigon Sewage Treatment Plant to a 1,900,000 4,000,000
~econdary Treatment Process
lNipissing, Township of lRehabilitation of Alsace Road 123,626 370,878
lNorth Bay, City of ~onstruction of North Bay Water Filtration Plant 14,988,333 44,965,000
1N0rth Dundas, Township of lReplacement of Nesbitt Bridge 135,000 405,000
1N0rth Middlesex, Municipality tupgrading of the Ailsa Craig and Nairn Wastewater 3,563,372 10,690,116
pf Systems
North Stonnont, Township of Replacement of Eighth Road Bridge #6 143,133 429,400
Replacement of MacDonald Road Bridge #9
Northumberland, County of lRehabilitation of Clapperton Bridge 205,333 616,000
lReplacement ofthe CN Overhead Bridge
Norwich, Township of Replacement of Evergreen Street Bridge 600,876 1,802,629
Replacement of A very's Lane Bridge
Rehabilitation of Rock's Mill Line Bridge Deck
Oakville, Town of Replacement of Lower Wedgewood Creek Culvert 331,667 995,000
on Wedgewood Drive
Rehabilitation of Lower Wedgewood Creek Culvert
on Lakeshore Road
Replacement of Bronte Tributary Culvert
Oshawa, City of Road Resurfacing of Conlin East 206,700 620,100
Road Resurfacing of Conlin West
Road Resurfacing of Ritson Street
lRoad Resurfacing of Albert Street
lRoad Resurfacing of Fisher Street
Otonabee-South Monaghan, Reconstruct Bridge # 15 173,333 520,000
T'ownship of lReconstruct Bridge #20
Iowen Sound, City of IUpgrading of the Wastewater system 1,120,833 3,362,500
Parry Sound, Town of IUpgrading of Parry Sound Wastewater Treatment 5,341,472 16,024,415
Plant
1Perry, Township of lResurfacing of Roads 171,067 513,200
Iperth, County of lReplacement ofLinsman Culvert 104,567 313,700
lReplacement of Culvert #044022
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Community Project Title Investment (each) Costs
(Up to $) (Up to $)
lPeterborough, County of Rehabilitation of Gannons Narrow Bridge 600,000 1,800,000
Rehabiiitation of Chases Bridge
Pickering, City of Rehabilitation of Bulmer Bridge (No. 18) 199,305 597,916
Rehabilitation of Reesor Creek Bridge (No. 44)
Prescott & Russell, United Rehabilitation of the J. Henri Seguin Bridge 447,231 1,341,692
Counties of
Prescott, Separated Town of Upgrading of the Water Pollution Control Centre 4,805,883 14,417,650
Renfrew, County of Replacement of Third Line Bridge 885,000 2,655,000
Rehabilitation of Burnstown Bridge
Rehabilitation of Stewartville Bridge
Rideau Lakes, Township of !Replacement of the Leggett Bridge 120,000 360,000
Sarnia, City of IElimination of Combined Sewer Overflows to the 2,852,667 8,558,000
1st. Clair River
Saugeen Shores, Town of IUpgrading of the Saugeen Shores Water System 3,359,229 10,077,686
Sault Ste. Marie, City of nstallation of Supervisory Control and Data ." 1,226,667 3,680,000
iAcquisition Systems for Water Pollution Control
Plants and Sewage Pumping Statioris
R.ehabilitation of Overflow Structures
Schreiber, Township of mprovements to Isbester Drive 102,933 308,800
Seguin, Township of Replacement of Tally Ho-Swords Road Culvert 370,000 1,110,000
Replacement of Turtle Lake Road Bridge 7
Replacement of Turtle Lake Road Bridge 6
Severn, Township of Upgrading of Coldwater Sewage Treatment Plant 1,066,666 3,200,000
Shuniah, Township of mprovements to Lakeshore Drive 1,016,635 3,049,906
South Glengarry, Township of Reconstruction ofTyotown Road 550,000 1,650,000
South Stonnont, Township of Replacement of Kennedy Bridge ~ 12,667 938,000
Replacement of Johnston Bridge
Rehabilitation of Shaver Bridge
Southwest Middlesex, Extension of the Trunk Watennain and Construction 1,327,721 3,983,164
Municipality of ofa Water Distribution System
Springwater, Township of Rehabilitation of Finlay Road Bridge 110,000 330,000
St. Catharines, City of Realignment of Glendale-Merritt Intersection 2,370,050 7,110,150
Replacement ofWatennain
Replacement of Merritt Street Bridge
Replacement of Sewennain ^
St. Clair, Township of Upgrading of Courtright Sewage Treatment Plant 1,005,330 3,015,990
St. Thomas, City of !Reconstrurction of Wellington Street 375,380 1,126,140
Stone Mills, Township of lReplacement of the Bradshaw Bridge 347,001 1,041,003
lReplacement of the Adair Bridge
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Community Project Title Investment (each) Costs
(Up to $) (Up to $)
Strathroy-Caradoc, Township Replacement of the Strathroy-Caradoc Water 4,452,111 $13,356,333
of Supply System
Sudbury, City of Greater mprovements to Kingsway 6,933,333 20,800,000
mprovements to Municipal Road #80
Improvements to Falconbridge Road
mprovements to Municipal Road #15
mprovements to Municipal Road# 90 at Conniston
Creek -
mprovements to Elgin Street Box Culvert at
unction Creek
mprovements to College Street Culvert at Nolin
Creek
Tarbutt & Tarbutt Additional, Replacement of Government Road Bridge over 70,000 210,000
Township of Anderson Creek
Tecumseh, Town of Improvements to Tecumseh Road 3,333,333 10,000,000
mprovements to Manning Road
Temiskaming Shores, City of Rehabilitation of Lake shore Road Combined 972,900 2,918,700
nfrastructure (Water & Wastewater)
Tillsonburg, Town of Rehabilitation of Glendale Drive 83,333 250,000
Tyendinaga, Township of Replacement of Murphy's Bridge 278,000 834,000
Wellesley, Township of Reconstruction of Deborah Glaister Line 416,667 1,250,000
Reconstruction of Ament Line
Reconstruction of Maple wood Road
Reconstruction of Herrgott Road
Wellington, County of Rehabilitation of Barrie Hill Bridge 275,000 825,000
West Lincoln, Township of Replacement of Caistor/Gainsborough Townline 321,667 965,000
Road Bridge
Replacement of Vaughan Road Culvert
Replacement of Tober Road Bridge
Replacement of Vaughan Road Culvert (2)
Rehabilitation of Abingdon Road Culvert
West Nipissing, Municipality ~eparation of the West Nipissing Combined Sewer 4,612,259 13,836,776
of ~ystem
Whitby, Town of Rehabilitation of Downtown Road Infrastructure 121,338 364,014
Whitewater Region, Township mprovements to the Ross Recycling Depot and 25,000 75,000
of Compo sting Area
Wilmot, Township of Reconstruction of Hincks Street 72,133 541,000
Number of Communities 120 $124,589,012 $370,112,543
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