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11 - September 26, 2017 County Council Agenda Pkg.l n o "i ORDERS OF THE DAY FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017- 9:00 A.M. ORDER 1st Meeting Called to Order 2nd Adoption of Minutes — September 12, 2017 3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations 5th Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Council" 6th Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff 7th Council Correspondence 1) Items for Consideration 2) Items for Information (Consent Agenda) 8th OTHER BUSINESS 1) Statements/Inquiries by Members 2) Notice of Motion 3) Matters of Urgency 9th Closed Meeting Item 10th Recess 11th Motion to Rise and Report 12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole 13th Consideration of By -Law 14th ADJOURNMENT LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED NOTICE: Deputy Warden for September Deputy Warden for October October 17, 2017 November 14, 2017 November 24, 2017 Councillor Jenkins Councillor Mennill County Council Meeting County Council Meeting Warden's Dinner — Shedden Keystone Complex Accessible formats available upon request. DRAFT COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Accessible formats available upon request. The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:00 a.m. with all members present. Warden Jones in the Chair. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT the minutes of the meeting held on July 11, 2017 be adopted. - Carried. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. DELEGATION Social Services 2016 Year in Review Elizabeth Sebestyen, Acting Director, St. Thomas -Elgin Social Services with a PowerPoint presentation (Addendum) and report updating Council on the department's activities in 2016 including the name change from Ontario Works to St. Thomas -Elgin Social Services. The report included a summary of children's services, affordable housing, and Ontario Works. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT the report titled "Social Services 2016 Year in Review", from the Acting Director, St. Thomas -Elgin Social Services be received and filed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried. REPORTS Clearing Exemption Application for Plan 117, Part Lots 5-7, Range 1 South of Lake Road, Municipality of Central Elgin — Tree Comm issionerMeed Inspector The tree commissioner presented the report recommending that Council approve a proposed Exemption for Woodlands Clearing on a property located on George Street in Port Stanley. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT County Council approve the Council Exemption for Woodlands Clearing conditional on the applicant contributing an amount of $3.00 per seedling to a local tree planting agency. The number of seedlings in the replanting agreement as per the "No Net Loss" Policy is 650. - Carried. County Council September 12, 2017 50th Anniversary of Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology — Director of Community and Cultural Services The director presented the report recommending that Council acknowledge Fanshawe College's 50th Anniversary and its significant contribution to the community. Ross Fair, Regional Chair of the St. Thomas Elgin Campus was in attendance to receive congratulations from County Council on this milestone achievement. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Jenkins THAT the Warden on behalf of Elgin County Council hereby congratulate the Board of Governors and President of Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology on the College's 50th anniversary and its importance to the economy of Elgin County. - Carried. Elgin County Library — New Services for 2017 — Library Coordinator The coordinator presented the report outlining several new services that the Elgin County Library will be launching in 2017. Some of these services include additions to the online magazine collection, access to digital media content, a new app designed to streamline access to library content, makerspace items, and e-commerce options for paying library fines. Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Jenkins THAT the report titled "Elgin County Library — New Services for 2017", from the Library Coordinator, dated August 21, 2017 be received and filed. - Carried. Collection Development Policv Update — Library Coordinator The coordinator presented the report recommending that Council approve an update to the Collection Development Policy for the Elgin County Library. This policy provides a framework for staff to review materials for both purchase and removal from the Library's collection. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT the Elgin County Library's Collection Development Policy be hereby approved - Carried. 2017/2018 Events Calendar — Elain Countv United Wav and Special Events Committee The committee chair presented the report updating Council on the internal fundraising activities and other social events planned by the Elgin County United Way and Special Events Committee for 2017/2018. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT Council support the Elgin County United Way and Special Events Committee's 2017/ 2018 planned activities as presented in the report titled "2017/2018 Events Calendar". - Carried. Ministry of Health Funding Increase for 2017 — Senior Financial Analyst The Director of Financial Services presented the report informing Council of the total 2017 increases for base level of care funding from the Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care. County Council Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Wiehle September 12, 2017 THAT the report titled "Ministry of Health Funding Increase for 2017", from the Senior Financial Analyst, dated July 19, 2017 be received and filed. - Carried. Julv 2017 Budaet Performance — Director of Financial Services The director presented the budget comparison for the County of Elgin for July 2017 with a favourable performance of $15,000 for the month. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the report titled "July 2017 Budget Performance", from the Director of Financial Services, dated August 22, 2017 be received and filed. - Carried. Provincial Offences Act (POA) Facilities and Prosecution — Provincial Offences Administration Supervisor The supervisor and the County Solicitor presented the report recommending that staff be directed to develop a job description and associated cost estimate for a new position of Assistant Prosecutor for consideration by Council to meet the demands placed on POA as a result of the provincial transfer of Part III Offences. The report also sought approval for staff to proceed with architectural services to refine the POA facility needs and prepare construction drawings and cost estimates to be considered by Council. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT staff be directed to develop a job description and associated cost estimate for a new position of Assistant Prosecutor/County Solicitor for consideration by Council; and, THAT staff be directed to proceed with architectural services to refine the POA facility needs (one court room and POA/legal offices) and prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for council's consideration. - Carried. Approval of Substitute Prosecutors — Memorandum of Understandina — County Solicitor The solicitor presented the report recommending that Council approve the execution of a new substitute prosecutor's memorandum of agreement. Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT County Council approve negotiation and preparation of a Substitute Prosecutors Memorandum of Agreement for prosecution services in Provincial Offences Court for an initial three (3) year term, followed by up to three (3) successive one (1) year renewal terms; and, THAT County Council authorize the execution of such Substitute Prosecutors Memorandum of Agreement as drafted by the County Solicitor and the necessary by-law be prepared. - Carried. Final Approval Plan of Subdivision, Ashbrook Country Estates — Phase 3, Part Lot 13, Concession 11, Geographic Township of South Dorchester, Township of Malahide County of Elgin, File No. 34T-88006 — Manager of Planning The manager presented the report informing Council that final approval was given for a plan of subdivision in the Township of Malahide on July 11, 2017. The subject lands are located in the hamlet of Lyons. County Council Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Jenkins September 12, 2017 THAT the report titled "Final Approval for a Plan of Subdivision, Ashbrook Country Estates Phase 3", from the Manager of Planning, dated August 29, 2017 be received and filed. - Carried. Approval for Official Plan Amendment No. 5, Part of Lot 3 Concession 2, 5144 East Road, Village of Port Stanley, Municipality of Central Elgin, File No. CE-OPA5-17, Owner: 1739667 Ontario Ltd., c/o David Russell — Manager of Planning The manager presented Council with the information required in order to consider granting approval to the above noted Official Plan Amendment. The lands subject to this application for Official Plan Amendment are located in Port Stanley. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Martyn THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin gives approval to Official Plan Amendment No. 5 to the Municipality of Central Elgin Official Plan, File No. CE-OPA5-17; and, THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision in accordance with the Planning Act - Carried. Rural Economic Development Funding — Marketing and Communications Coordinator The coordinator presented the report informing Council that the County of Elgin will receive $15,850 from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs' Rural Economic Development (RED) program. These funds have been designated for a video marketing campaign to promote Elgin's existing tourism content. Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign a contribution agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for Rural Economic Development Funding in the amount of $15,850; and, THAT the necessary by-law be prepared; and, THAT the Warden send a letter of appreciation to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affa i rs. - Carried. Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Capital Agreement — Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report updating Council on changes to the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Capital Agreement and recommending the execution of this newly amended agreement. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin approve the execution of the Municipal Capital Funding Agreement with Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. dated March 10th, 2017, noting Elgin's portion of the initial costs of Phase 1 of the Network project is $527,793; and, THAT By -Law 17-13 and authorizing recommendation from the April 11th, 2017 council meeting regarding an earlier Capital Funding Agreement be hereby rescinded; and, County Council 5 September 12, 2017 THAT the necessary by-law be prepared to execute this new agreement. - Carried. Purchase of Ambulance and Computers —Acting Director of Engineering Services The acting director presented the report recommending that Council approve the purchase of one replacement ambulance and 16 laptop computers, and that these expenses be paid from the anticipated surplus from the Brooks Bridge Replacement Project. Moved by Councillor Ens Seconded by Councillor Martyn THAT approximately $154,000 be allocated from the anticipated surplus from the Brooks Bridge Replacement Project (# 6290-17-01) to the Ambulance Capital Replacement account (# 2800- 17-01) to fund the purchase of one ambulance vehicle and 16 laptop computers for the current rolling stock. - Carried. No Parking By -Law Amendment Miller Road — Acting Director of Engineering Services The acting director presented the report recommending Council approve an amendment to the existing No -Parking By -Law to prohibit parking on Miller Road (County Road 15) as requested by the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich. Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT the existing No Parking By -Law be amended to include Miller Road (County Road #15), between Currie Road and Pioneer Line; and, THAT the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich be requested to install the revised signage; and, THAT the Ontario Provincial Police be notified of this revised no parking zone. - Carried. Countv Road 55 — Boundary Aareement — Actina Director of Enaineerina Services The acting director presented the report recommending that Council authorize a new boundary agreement with Norfolk County for the operational and capital responsibilities associated with County Road 55. Moved by Councillor Ens Seconded by Councillor McWilliam THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign the agreement once approved by the County Solicitor. - Carried. Transfer of Wonderland Road to the County of Elgin — Acting Director of Engineering Services The acting director presented the report informing Council that the necessary by-laws for the transfer of Wonderland Road to the County of Elgin have been prepared and seeking approval to sign the transfer documents in order to officially register the transfers with the Land Registry Office. Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor McWilliam THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents to register the transfers of Wonderland Road to the County of Elgin and Mill Road, Southdel Drive, and Magdala Road to the Township of Southwold; and, County Council THAT the necessary by-laws be approved. - Carried. September 12, 2017 Wonderland Road Reconstruction Update — Actina Director of Enaineerina Services The acting director presented the report updating Council on the progress of a design for the reconstruction of Wonderland Road. Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT the report titled "Wonderland Road Reconstruction Update" from the Acting Director of Engineering Services dated August 9, 2017, be received and filed; and, THAT the Warden issue a letter to the Minister of Transportation requesting the reconsideration of funding requirements associated with the reconstruction of Wonderland Road and requesting a meeting with the Minister of Transportation. - Carried. Human Resources Policv 4.70 Update — Director of Human Resources The director presented the report recommending that Council approve updates to Human Resources Policy 4.70. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT County Council approve the report titled "Human Resources Policy 4.70 Update", from the Director of Human Resources, dated August 31, 2017; and, THAT County Council approve and adopt the attached corresponding policy changes (Human Resources Policy 4.70), as soon as practicable. - Carried. DELEGATION (continued) Concerns Regarding Clearinq Exemption Application for Plan 117, Part Lots 5-7, Range 1 South of Lake Road, Municipality of Central Elgin — Lorraine Reid Council considered a letter from Lorraine Reid a resident of Central Elgin with concerns regarding a proposed Exemption for Woodlands Clearing in Port Stanley. Ms. Reid was not in attendance at Council. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT correspondence from Lorraine Reid regarding concerns related to Clearing Exemption Application for Plan 117, Part Lots 5-7, Range 1 South of Lake Road, Municipality of Central Elgin be received and filed. - Carried. CORRESPONDENCE Item for Consideration 1. Ontario Fair Workplaces; Better Jobs Act 2017: a) Lynn Fawn, Deputy Clerk, Peterborough County seeking Council's support requesting that the Ontario government withdraw the proposed changes to the Act until such time that a comprehensive economic impact analysis is conducted. b) AMO Email titled "AMO Submission on Bill 148 — Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017". County Council September 12, 2017 The following recommendation was adopted in regard to Correspondence Item #1 a): Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT the Corporation of the County of Elgin support the resolution from Peterborough County requesting that the Ontario government withdraw the proposed changes to the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 until such a time that comprehensive economic impact analysis is conducted. - Carried. The following recommendation was adopted in regard to Correspondence Item #1 b): Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT Correspondence Item #1 b) be received and filed. - Carried. Items for Information (Consent Agenda) Responses to Elgin County Council's concerns regarding the Trudeau Liberals' removal of the tax-exempt portion of remuneration paid to local officials from their 2017 Federal Deficit Budget: a) Federal Department of Finance Correspondence Unit b) B. Funes, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister c) Elliot Hughes, Senior Policy Advisor, The Office of the Hon. Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance 2. Kathleen Vukovics, Environmental Coordinator, HATCH with Notice of a Public Meeting on September 13, 2017 from 6:00 — 9:00 p.m. at the Shedden Keystone Complex re: Eleven Renewable Solar Energy Projects proposed in Elgin County. 3. The Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Network email announcing the list of pre -qualified service providers to participate in the next stage of the procurement process for the SWIFT Network Project. 4. Terry Young, Vice President, Conservation and Corporate Relations, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) with information on the future direction of the electricity sector. 5. Elementary Pupil Accommodation Review: a) Matt Reid, Chair of Thames Valley District School Board thanking Warden Grant Jones for sharing Council's views. b) Matt Reid, Chair responding to Township of Malahide's correspondence re: Closure of Springfield Public School. c) Karen Martin, Clerk, Township of Zorra with resolution supporting Elgin County Council's resolution for Thames Valley District School Board to revisit closure of rural schools. d) Matt Reid, Chair responding to Township of Zorra's correspondence re: closure of rural schools. e) Dianne Wilson, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Central Elgin with resolution urging Thames Valley District School Board to revisit closure of Sparta, Springfield and New Sarum Schools. 6. Stantec Consulting Ltd. with Notice of a Second Public Meeting and Notice of Draft Renewable Energy Approval Documents Release by Strong Breeze Wind Power Partnership. 7. John Maddox, JGM Consulting, advising Council of intention to not provide Closed Meeting Investigator and Integrity Commissioner services beyond December 31st, 2017. 8. Irvin Glasberg, Deputy Attorney General, Ministry of the Attorney General with an update on the Ministry of the Attorney General's Provincial Offences Act (POA) modernization efforts. 9. Allan Jones, Chairman, National Wall of Remembrance Association (NWORA) with information on their plan to build a memorial in Kingston, Ontario. County Council 8 September 12, 2017 10. AMO Communications with information on how to download a copy of the "AMO 2016 Annual Report". 11. Drina Silva, Communications Coordinator, Thames Valley Family Health Team with copy of their 2017 Community Report. 12. Thank you cards from Warden Grant Jones and family for the plant/flowers and kindness shown during the loss of the Warden's father and mother. 13. Elgin County Library Press Release titled "Library Pleased to Announce New Branch Supervisors". 14. "Doors Open East Elgin" Flyer announcing locations for this event on September 16, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 15. "Age Friendly Community Workshop" Flyer announcing workshop at Elgin St. Thomas Public Health on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 16. Elgin Historical Society announcing presentation of "Erland Lee Award" to Mike Baker, Curator and Manger Elgin County Museum & Archives on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Elgin County Administration Building. Moved by Councillor Wiehle Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT Correspondence Items #1 — 16 be received and filed. - Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Statements/Inquiries by Members Councillor Marr announced his intention to run as Warden for 2018. Notice of Motion — None. Matters of Urgency — None. Closed Meeting Items Moved by Councillor Wiehle Seconded by Councillor Jenkins THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss matters under Municipal Act Section 239.2; (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board — Theft of County Property. (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees — Engineering Succession Planning (Follow up). - Carried. Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT we do now rise and report. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Ens Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT the confidential report from the County Solicitor be received and filed and the Solicitor be directed to proceed with further action. - Carried. County Council Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Martyn September 12, 2017 THAT the confidential report from the Director of Human Resources be received and filed and the Director proceed with further action. - Carried. Motion to Adopt Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole - Carried. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor McWilliam THAT By -Law No. 17-26 "Being a By -Law to Authorize a Municipal Capital Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Network and to Rescind By -Law 17-13" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT By -Law No. 17-27 "Being a By -Law to Authorize the Transfer of Certain Road Allowances from the Township of Southwold and the Addition of said Road Allowances, being County Road 29 (Wonderland Road),to the County Highway System and to Amend By -Law 10-10 as previously amended" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By -Law No. 17-28 "Being a By -Law to Authorize the Removal of Certain Road Allowances, being County Road 20 (Magdala Road), from the County Highway System and to Transfer said Road Allowances to the Township of Southwold and to Amend By -Law 10-10 as previously amended" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Jenkins Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT By -Law No. 17-29 "Being a By -Law to Authorize the Removal of Certain Road Allowances, being County Road 119 (Mill Road), from the County Highway System and to Transfer said Road Allowances to the Township of Southwold and to Amend By -Law 10-10 as previously amended" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Ens THAT By -Law No. 17-30 "Being a By -Law to Authorize the Removal of Part of the Road Allowance between Township of Delaware and Township of Southwold, being County Road 17 (Southdel Drive) from the County Highway System and to Transfer said Road Allowance to the Township of Southwold and to Amend By -Law 10-10 as previously amended" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. 10 County Council 10 September 12, 2017 Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Jenkins THAT By -Law No. 17-31 "Being a By -Law to Authorize the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer to Enter into a Funding Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Under the Rural Economic Development (Red) Program to Implement Elgin County Tourism Promotional Video Marketing and Outreach" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By -Law No. 17-32 "Being a By -Law to Authorize Elgin County to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Jack Huber and Amy Dale to Provide Substitute Prosecutorial Services" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Martyn THAT By -Law No. 17-33 "Being A By -Law To Designate Through Highways" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Ens Seconded by Councillor Marr THAT By -Law No. 17-34 "Being a By -Law to Amend the Schedule to By -Law No. EG1 (16-11) being a By -Law for the Regulation of Traffic" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Jenkins THAT By -Law No. 17-35 "Being a By -Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the September 12, 2017 Meeting" be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Carried. lel 81119111:1kiIkh1:11kikI Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Wiehle THAT we do now adjourn at 12:00 p.m. and meet again on September 26, 2017 at the County Administration Building Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. - Carried. Julie Gonyou, Grant Jones, Chief Administrative Officer. Warden. 11 REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF September 26, 2017 Staff Reports —(ATTACHED) Director of Homes and Seniors Services — Homes — Nursing (Section A — M) Policy Manual Review and Revisions Director of Homes and Seniors Services — Homes — Enhanced Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) —Additional Base Funding Director of Community and Cultural Services — Naming of New Museum Facility and Project Update Director of Community and Cultural Services — Improving Library Digital Services Fund Grant\ Acting Director of Engineering Services — Municipal Disaster Response Agreement Renewal — Canadian Red Cross Purchasing Coordinator — Quarterly Information Report — Contract Awards, April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 Director of Financial Services — 2016 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements Director of Financial Services — Vacancy/Excess Land Reduction/Rebate Director of Human Resources — Service Recognition Awards Director of Human Resources — 2018 Manulife Benefits Renewal Forecast 12 iw�rrmJJlJ)G._ gii REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Rhonda L. Duffy, Director of Homes and Seniors Services DATE: September 12, 2017 SUBJECT: Homes — Nursing (Section A — M) Policy Manual Review and Revisions INTRODUCTION: Departmental policy and procedure manuals ensure consistency and quality in the services provided by Elgin County Homes and Seniors Services. As per the Long -Term Care Homes Act (LTCHA), 2007, policies and procedures are to be reviewed annually. This ensures inclusion of Best Practice and legislative guidelines and aligns with the LTCHA and Regulations. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: The Homes Policy Manual for Nursing (Section A — M) has been reviewed and revised. The revised manual includes revisions to the following policies and procedures: • Ambulance Services — update of non -emergency transport services • Bed Rails — update to align with "Minimizing Restraining of Residents" policy • Catheter Care — Daily — update to align with Best Practices • CPR - Plan of Treatment Algorithm — algorithm revision 2017 • Death of a Resident — Appendix A revision • Falls — Appendix D — Post Fall Screen for Resident Environmental Factors — formatting • Foot care services — update of services • Glucometers — update to align with Best Practices • Medication — Destruction of Narcotic and Controlled Drugs — updated to align with current pharmacy provider policy and Best Practices • Metric Equivalents — deleted The Managers of Resident Care of each of the Homes has reviewed and approved the revisions which align with the LTCHA, 2007 and Regulations, improve resident and staff safety and service delivery. The noted policy revisions may be reviewed through the County Website http://www.elpincounty.ca/seniors-services/our-team/em ployee®portal-0. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve the County of Elgin Homes and Seniors Services Nursing (Section A — M) Policy Manual review and revisions for 2017. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Rhonda L. Duffy Julie Gonyou Director of Homes and Seniors Services Chief Administrative Officer 13 �iwv�rrmJllJJG� ._ gii REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Rhonda L. Duffy, Director of Homes and Seniors Services DATE: September 12, 2017 SUBJECT: Homes— Enhanced Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) -Additional Base Funding INTRODUCTION: The Southwest Local Health Integration Network (SWLHIN) has provided Long -Term Care Homes with additional base funding in support of the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) initiative. DISCUSSION: The SWLHIN has expanded the focus of all BSO services which will aid in improving long- term cares' ability to provide interventions for older adults who exhibit challenging and complex behaviours as well as behaviours due to cognitive impairments. The additional base funding is now able to be used for non-medical roles such as Occupational Therapists, Recreational Therapists and other health related professionals. This social model of care is aimed at complimenting the traditional medical model and enhancing therapies and interventions for challenging and complex behaviours. Staff has been advocating for the expansion of the use of BSO funding as the industry's resources for utilization of Personal Support Workers for hands on interventions has become more limiting. The additional annual base funding amount for each long-term care home within the SWLHIN is $9,047. CONCLUSION: The enhancements which are being provided through the SWLHIN help to augment the existing level of care which long-term care homes currently provides. RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT the Warden on behalf of Council accept the increase in the base funding for Behavioural Supports from the Southwest Local Health Integration Network; and, THAT the Warden on behalf of Council send a letter to the Southwest Local Health Integration Network in appreciation of the additional funding. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Rhonda L. Duffy Julie Gonyou Director of Homes and Seniors Services 14 Chief Administrative Officer erarfo0'(0JJyJ6 ;rt REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Brian Masschaele, Director of Community and Cultural Services DATE: September 8, 2017 SUBJECT: Naming of New Museum Facility and Project Update INTRODUCTION: Construction of a new facility to house exhibit and programming functions of the Elgin County Museum is well underway. This report updates Council on the project timeline and recommends a name for the new facility. DISCUSSION: Construction of a new 3,164 square foot exhibit and programming facility for the Elgin County Museum adjacent to the Elgin County Administration Building is well underway. Total approved cost for this project is $1,046,100, with $485,000 being contributed by the federal government's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. An additional $100,000 has been approved in the Museum's capital budget for furnishings and equipment. To date, the project is projected to stay within budget. In terms of construction timeline, the project is approximately six weeks behind what was initially projected, with completion now scheduled for mid-December 2017. The first exhibit in the new building is scheduled for mid-January 2018. While the timeline for installation is admittedly tight, staff are confident that sufficient time exists to make the building operational for public opening. Further publicity on the first exhibit will follow in the coming weeks. Further operational details, such as hours of operation and admission procedures, will be the subject of a future report to Council before the end of 2017. At this time, it is prudent to formalize the name of the new facility so that staff may proceed with provision of signage and any registrations that must be made relative to the building's address (460 Sunset Drive). The project has been tentatively called the "Elgin County Heritage Centre" for grant and project management purposes. Staff are recommending that this now become the formal name of the new facility. Staff feel it important that the new building have a name associated with the function of a museum without calling the building itself a museum given that other aspects of the operation, such as collection storage and processing, are not encompassed in the new facility. These functions will remain on the 4t" floor of the Elgin County Administration Building. Therefore, the new building is only part of the Museum's total operations. CONCLUSION: Attached to this report is a recent elevation showing what the building will look like upon completion. When completed, the new facility will provide a highly visible and more accessible location for Museum exhibits and programming, and will serve as a gateway centre for tourism information and promotion of County services. 15 RECOMMENDATION: THAT the facility being constructed at 460 Sunset Drive to house exhibit and programming functions of the Elgin County Museum be hereby known as the Elgin County Heritage Centre. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Brian Masschaele Director of Community and Cultural Services 16 Approved for Submission Julie Gonyou Chief Administrative Officer REVISIONS NOTES'. ( � rn` KEY PLAN: CLIENT: -IT' OF ELGII PROJECT: e JA UN erarfo0'(0JJyJ6 ;r� REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Brian Masschaele, Director of Community and Cultural Services DATE: September 8, 2017 SUBJECT: Improving Library Digital Services Fund Grant INTRODUCTION: Staff were recently informed that the Elgin County Library will receive a provincial grant of $16,755 through the Improving Library Digital Services Fund. This report recommends that the funding be accepted and outlines eligible expenses. DISCUSSION: The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport recently notified staff that the Elgin County Library will receive a grant of $16,755 through a new program called the Improving Library Digital Services Fund. The fund was announced in the 2017 Ontario budget. Eligible expenses under this fund are geared towards helping people stay connected through increasing access to technology, digital services and training opportunities at public libraries and can include the following investments: • Hardware/software to support technology lending programs. • Technology-based training for staff or patrons to support digital participation and inclusion. • Website development and content creation. • Promotion, advertising, marketing and training on new technologies. Funds are to be expended by March 31, 2018 and there is no matching requirement. Funding renewal beyond 2017-18 has not yet been announced. Staff are currently exploring priority investments under the terms of the fund, with upgrades to hardware a priority in this regard. CONCLUSION: Staff are particularly encouraged that this particular fund has established a specific funding envelope for rural, remote and First Nation public libraries. This is an encouraging sign that advocacy efforts on the critical importance of rural libraries in providing reliable connectivity and much-needed services to rural residents are finally bearing fruit. However, these efforts must continue given the recent elimination of programs such as the federal Community Access Program which used to provide stable funding for technology upgrades in rural libraries. Staff recommend that the Warden on behalf of Council issue a letter of appreciation to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport to acknowledge these funds. im RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into a funding agreement in the amount of $16,755 with the Province of Ontario under the Improving Library Digital Service Fund; and, THAT a project be established in the 2017 and/or 2018 budgets of the Elgin County Library according to the terms of the contribution agreement; and, THAT the Warden on behalf of Council issue a letter of appreciation to the Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the Member of Provincial Parliament for Elgin -Middlesex -London. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Brian Masschaele Director of Community and Cultural Services 19 Approved for Submission Julie Gonyou Chief Administrative Officer yiu�wnnU111�� � IAgin! REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Peter Dutchak, Acting Director of Engineering Services DATE: September 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Municipal Disaster Response Agreement Renewal — Canadian Red Cross INTRODUCTION: In 2012, the County of Elgin, in partnership with the City of St. Thomas entered into an agreement with the Canadian Red Cross to provide disaster relief services as required. The agreement has been reviewed by the Red Cross, City staff and County staff and some improvements have been incorporated into a new agreement. This report seeks approval to enter into a revised agreement with the City of St. Thomas and the Canadian Red Cross Society for the provision of disaster relief services. DISCUSSION: The St. Thomas -Elgin Social Services Department is responsible for the provision of disaster relief services within the County of Elgin, including Elgin's partner municipalities. To ensure adequate services are available during a declared emergency an agreement was entered into with the Canadian Red Cross Society in 2012 to provide disaster relief services. The agreement has expired and is now being renewed. The existing agreement has been reviewed by staff from the City of St. Thomas, the County of Elgin and the Canadian Red Cross Society. The review produced the following revisions: • The Red Cross will provide two informational training sessions annually for staff. • A three year agreement term has been identified. • Contact information was updated. • The schedule of services has been clarified. • Major and Minor incidents have been defined. • Total fees have been reduced from $25,000 to $22,500 over the 3 year term. The annual fee paid to the Red Cross is essentially a stand-by or retainer fee to ensure trained volunteers are available, providing the ongoing training of local staff to manage shelters and the ongoing inspection and designation of shelter facilities (as requested by the local municipality). The County of Elgin provides the annual fee for these services on behalf of Elgin's municipal partners who are responsible for local emergency shelters. 20 Annual fees are shared with the Province and City of St. Thomas as follows: Total Annual Fee $ 7,500 Less Provincial share (50%) ($3,750) subtotal $ 3,750 Less City of St. Thomas contribution ($ 2,662.50) (71 % based upon 2016 Ontario Works cost sharing) County of Elgin's annual cost $ 1,087.50 CONCLUSION: In 2012, the City of St. Thomas and the County of Elgin had partnered with the Canadian Red Cross Society to provide disaster relief services if requested in the event of an emergency. An extensive review of the existing agreement has been conducted and a revised agreement has been prepared to improve upon the pervious agreement. The new agreement has been attached for County Council's information and has been reviewed by the County Solicitor. RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT the County of Elgin enter into the attached agreement with the City of St. Thomas and the Canadian Red Cross Society for the provision of Disaster Relief Services; and, THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer are authorized and directed to enter into this agreement; and, THAT the annual fees be allocated from the Emergency Measures budget. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Peter Dutchak Julie Gonyou Acting Director of Engineering Services Chief Administrative Officer 21 AGREEMENT FOR DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES (The "Agreement") Dated this day of , 2017. BETWEEN: The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas, a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada having its municipal office located at 545 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5P 3V7, (Hereinafter referred to as "St. Thomas" or the "Entity") -And- Corporation of the County of Elgin, a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada having its regional office located at 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 5V1. (Hereinafter referred to as `Elgin" or the "Entity") OF THE FIRST PART; -And- THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, a not-for-profit corporation and registered Charity incorporated under the laws of Canada having its National Office registered 170 Metcalfe St, Ottawa Ontario K2P 2P2; (Hereinafter referred to as the "CROS") OF THE SECOND PART. WHEREAS the Entity, as a combination of St. Thomas and Elgin, is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the health, safety and security of its citizens and for basic financial assistance for the purpose of providing basic needs, shelter and disaster relief to its citizens in accordance with provincial legislation; AND WHEREAS the Entity wishes to put into place procedures and practices to address disasters within the Entity; Agreement for Disaster Relief Services 22 AND WHEREAS the CRCS is recognized officially as an auxiliary to the public authorities in providing protection and assistance to Incident Affected People, and has the resources and mandate to assist in the provision of disaster relief; AND WHEREAS the Entity wishes to enter into an agreement with the CRCS for the provision of disaster relief services in accordance with this Agreement and Schedule "A" (the "Services"); NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the premises and of the mutual covenants herein, the Entity and the CRCS (the "Parties") or individually (the "Party") hereto covenant and agree as follows: Definitions. 1.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms and phrases shall have the following meanings: a) "Approved" means acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. b) "Authorized Representatives" means an individual who has the legal authorization to act on behalf of the Party. C) "Business Day" shall mean a day on which the Entity's and the CRCS' offices are open for operations and excludes Saturday, Sunday and any other day which is a statutory or legal holiday in Canada. d) "Calendar Days" shall mean all days in a month, including weekends and holidays. e) "Entity", means a combination of St. Thomas and Elgin and, subject to the specific terms hereof, the rights, entitlements, and obligations as a Party hereto shall be enjoyed, borne, and/or exercised by St. Thomas and Elgin, as the case may be, as separate and distinct municipal corporations. f) "Incident" means an urgent and critical situation, or an impending situation, of a temporary nature caused by an accident, an intentional act, the forces of nature or otherwise that constitutes a danger to the life, health, safety or property of the citizens of the Entity and includes: (i) "Major Incident" means an event caused by a natural phenomenon, a technological failure or an accident, whether or not resulting from human intervention, that causes serious harm to more than 25 people or substantial damage to more than 10 dwelling units and requires unusual action on the part of the affected community, or a Response to a Minor Incident that has exceeded 72 hours; (ii) "Minor Incident" means an exceptional event of a similar nature to a Major Incident, but which only affects the safety of a maximum of 25 people or 10 dwelling units whichever is greater, with a Response duration of no more than 72 hours; g) "Disaster Management" means ongoing efforts by the Entity to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, an Incident. h) "Duty Officer" means a person designated by the CRCS as a point of contact for Notification of an Incident in accordance with Schedule "D" of this Agreement. Page 2 08/31/2017 23 "Eligible Expenses" means those expenses incurred in the provision of Services of a type for which the CRCS is entitled to be reimbursed by the Entity. j) "Emergency Response" or "Incident Response" or "Response" means those activities, tasks, programs, and systems designed to address the immediate and short-term effects of the Incident. k) "Emergency Shelter" means a centre identified by the Entity for the temporary lodging of affected persons of the Incident. "Emergency Sites" means any facility utilized to provide services to Incident - affected People, such as an Emergency Shelter and/ or Reception Centre. M) "Force Majeure" means a set of circumstances within the context of a response to an Incident that significantly hinder the ability of the CRCS to deliver services despite reasonable business efforts to fulfill the terms of the Agreement. These situations may include those where the CRCS is unable to access necessary materials or resources to provide certain or all of the Services described in Schedule "B" of this Agreement. n) "Geographic Area" means the combined geographic area included within the territorial limits of the Entity, including the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and the Corporation of the County of Elgin. o) "Incident -Affected People" or "Incident -Affected Person" means any person who may be evacuated or required to evacuate from a location on an emergency basis as a preventive measure or as a result of an event that jeopardizes their physical integrity. Individuals required to comply with quarantine measures also qualify as Incident -Affected People. P) "Notify", "Notified" or "Notification" means a process of informing the CRCS of the existence and circumstances of an Incident as set out in Schedule "D" of this Agreement. q) "Preparedness" means those activities, tasks, programs and systems developed and implemented prior to an Incident that are used to support the prevention of, mitigation of, response to, and recovery from an Incident. r) "Reception Centre" means a centre identified by the Entity for the registration of affected persons during an Incident or identified as an information centre. S) "Services" or "Disaster Services" means forms of Incident -related assistance to Incident -Affected People as specified in Section 2.1 and pursuant to Schedule "A" of this Agreement. t) "Specialized Needs" means the outstanding needs of an Incident -Affected Person that will require connection and referrals to services not directly provided by the Red Cross. These may include, but are not limited to, health concerns, prescription medication needs, assistive devices, translation services, and pet/support animal services. U) "Vulnerable Person" means an individual who are unable to access Services or to make their own arrangements during an Incident due to existing barriers or barriers that may arise as a result of an Incident. Barriers may be based on communication, medical, independent living, supervision, and transportation needs. V) "CRCS Personnel' means staff and volunteers who are affiliated with the Canadian Red Cross Society Page 3 08/31/2017 24 2. Services. 2.1 The Services to the Geographic Area as set out in Schedule "A", which shall include Preparedness Services, shall be provided by the CRCS for consideration of the fees as set out in Schedule "C" of this Agreement. The Entity will call on the services of the CRCS in the event of: X Major Incident 2.2 The CRCS shall provide the Services set out in Schedule "A" upon receipt of the Entity's Notification of an Incident pursuant to Section 7 of this Agreement. However, nothing in this Agreement restricts the entitlement of the CRCS to provide additional services at its own expense, in the absence of Notification of an Incident by the Entity, and to raise funds independently for these additional services. In addition, the CRCS and the Entity may negotiate payment to the CRCS for additional services (outside the Services set out in Schedule "A") at the time of an Incident or at any time thereafter. The provision of additional services by the CRCS for the Entity shall be mutually agreed by the parties in a separate written agreement. 3. Term. 3.1 The Parties agree that the right to request Services under this Agreement shall commence on the date of the last signature of the Parties to the Agreement and shall terminate three (3) calendar years after the date of last signature of the Parties (the "Term"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 21 (Termination). If the Parties wish to extend this Agreement, such extension shall be made in writing and agreed to by both Parties. 4. Contribution. 4.1 Preparedness Services - In order that the CRCS may discharge its responsibilities under this Agreement, the Entity agrees to make an annual contribution to the CRCS in the amount of $7,500 CDN for each year that the Agreement is in effect. The annual contribution shall be paid within thirty (30) Calendar Days of the date on which the Agreement is signed and thereafter on the anniversary date of the date on which the Agreement comes into force, for the duration of the Agreement. 4.2 In addition to the annual contribution described above, the Entity shall reimburse the CRCS for expenses incurred in the provision of assistance as defined in Section 2.1 and in accordance with Schedule "A" of this Agreement. 4.3 For the purposes of this section and as between the said municipal corporations, the annual contribution and expense reimbursement payment as referred to above shall be subject to any funding agreement or arrangement as between St. Thomas and Elgin and/or, if applicable, monetary subsidy available from the Province of Ontario. 4.4 For the further purposes of this section, the Parties agree that administration of the within Agreement, including but not limited to delivery of invoices and payment of annual contribution and/or expense reimbursement, shall be effected, in the first instance, through St. Thomas. 5. Designation of Service Locations 5.1 The Entity shall designate locations as potential facilities to be used by the CRCS in a provision of Services and shall provide the CRCS with a list of designated facilities. 6. Licenses. Page 4 08/31/2017 25 6.1 The Entity shall ensure that the local municipal authorities where the Incident occurs promptly obtain any required licenses, approvals or permits required to operate the location(s) where Services are provided. 7. Notification of an Incident. 7.1 In the event of an Incident or impending Incident where CRCS assistance is sought, or is reasonably expected to be sought within a short period, the Entity shall immediately contact the CRCS for the provision of the Services in accordance with Schedule "D": Notification Protocol. 8. CRCS Personnel. 8.1 When carrying out Services under this Agreement, the CRCS shall provide the necessary personnel for the delivery of the Services, with the understanding that the workforce is comprised principally of volunteers, and the recognition that availability may be reduced in exceptional circumstances despite the reasonable efforts of the CRCS. After the Notification, the Entity shall remain responsible for providing the required staff to operate the Reception Centres and for providing the Services until the CRCS takes over operation of the Services as set out in Schedule "A". If the CRCS is no longer providing the Services, the responsibility for the Reception Centres and the provision of the required Services designated under law shall revert back to the Entity. 8.2 The CRCS shall ensure that all of its personnel and equipment at a site where Services are being provided are clearly identified with the CRCS Logo. 9. Records Management. 9.1 The CRCS shall establish, maintain, and retain records of all Incident -Affected People who are registered during a Major Disaster. The records shall include the following information, as it is provided: a) names of all family members; b) primary residence address; C) forwarding address and contact phone number for Persons Affected by the Incident when they leave Emergency sites; and d) specialized needs relevant to the provision of Services. Upon the conclusion of the Services, the CRCS shall deliver a record of all Incident - Affected People served to the Entity with the exception of the files of Incident -Affected People who have requested their personal information not be shared with the Entity pursuant to Section 11.4 of this Agreement. 9.2 The CRCS warrants that it will not infringe upon or violate any intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, any patent, copyright, trade secret or any other right of any third party, and will not be libelous or slanderous or otherwise unlawful. 9.3 The CRCS agrees that copyright in and all information and material of any kind whatsoever acquired or prepared by the Entity for the CRCS pursuant to this Agreement, shall, both during and following the term of the Agreement, be the sole property of the Entity. CRCS will own exclusively all property or materials which the CRCS produces in performance of the Services, and all copyright and other industrial and intellectual property rights in such property and materials. For greater clarity, CRCS retains the copyright and exclusive right of use for its own service provision methods, document Page 5 08/31/2017 26 templates, disaster management training techniques, and all materials related to these functions. 10. Supply Management. 10.1 The CRCS shall be responsible to stock and maintain supplies as required to fulfill obligations as required to provide Services pursuant to this Agreement. 11. Information about an Identifiable Individual. 11.1 The CRCS and the Entity shall act in accordance with all applicable privacy laws. To the extent the Parties have differing obligations under applicable privacy legislation; the Parties shall take reasonable steps to facilitate the other Party's compliance with applicable law. 11.2 The CRCS will treat as confidential and will not, without the prior permission of the Entity, publish release or disclose, or permit to be published, released or disclosed, either before or after the expiration, information supplied to, obtained by, or which comes to the knowledge of the CRCS as a result of the Agreement except insofar as such publication, release or disclosure is necessary to enable the CRCS to fulfill its obligations under the Agreement. 11.3 Restricted Files - The CRCS will permit an Incident -Affected Person to have their client file marked as a "restricted file". The CRCS will treat as confidential and will not, without the prior permission of the Entity, publish, release or disclose, or permit to be published, released or disclosed, either before or after the expiration or Termination of this Agreement, information supplied to, obtained by, or which comes to the knowledge of the CRCS as a result of the Agreement except insofar as such publication, release or disclosure is necessary to enable the CRCS to fulfill its obligations under the Agreement. 11.4 Non -Disclosed Files - Upon request by an Incident -Affected Person, the CRCS shall avoid disclosure of the personal information of a specified Incident -Affected Person and or members of his or her household to the Entity. In such a case, the CRCS will inform the Entity of Services provided only in anonymized or aggregated form. The Entity may request further non -identifying information as needed in order to facilitate for reimbursement in accordance with Schedule "C" of this Agreement. 11.5 Notwithstanding paragraph 11.3, the Entity acknowledges that the information which is entered on CRCS client files is given to the CRCS in confidence, and shall be available or shared with the Entity for the purposes of Incident response only. The Entity further acknowledges that certain registrants may request that the information they provide the CRCS be restricted in its distribution for personal reasons. Upon being advised by the CRCS, this higher level of confidentiality must also be respected by the Entity. 11.6 The CRCS shall give Incident -Affected People verbal or written notification when information about an identifiable individual is collected and/or recorded during a response to an Incident. The notice will inform the individual about the reason for collecting the information; how the information will be used; and who will have access to it. 12. Confidentialitv. 12.1 Confidentiality and Security of Material and Information - The CRCS agrees to ensure that the CRCS, its partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, sub -contractors and volunteers shall, both during or following the term of this Agreement, maintain the confidentiality and security of all material and information which is the property of the Entity and CRCS agrees that the CRCS, its partners, directors, employees, agents, sub- contractors and volunteers shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use, either during or following the term of this Agreement, except where required by law, any material or information belonging to the Entity pursuant to this Agreement, without first obtaining the written consent of the Entity for such disclosure or use. Page 6 08/31/2017 27 12.2 Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information or material that relates to each party's business and affairs including CRCS donor lists and any information relating to the suspension or termination of this Agreement, and that: (i) is clearly marked "confidential" or "proprietary" if provided in written or visual form, (ii) is preceded by a statement that such information is confidential or proprietary, if provided in oral form, or (iii) given the circumstances surrounding disclosure, should in good faith be treated as confidential or proprietary exclusions. 12.3 Confidential Information shall not include any information that: (i) is in the public domain at the time of its communication; (ii) is independently developed by each party (iii) entered the public domain through no fault of the receiving party subsequent to communication with the other party; (iv) is in possession of the receiving party free of any obligation of confidence at the time it was communicated to the receiving party; or (v) is communicated to the receiving party by a third party under no legal obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the information. Additionally, each party may disclose such Confidential Information to the extent required by legal process; provided that, prior to making any such disclosure, each party shall notify the other party of same and that each party shall have the right to participate with the other party in determining the amount and type of Confidential Information, if any, which must be disclosed in order to comply with any such legal process. 13. Privacy Policy. 13.1 The Parties acknowledge and agree that any personal information that is provided to a Party for the purpose of creating records or otherwise is provided to that Party in confidence and is protected by each Party's privacy policies and applicable privacy legislation with which each Party agrees to comply. 14. Alternative Accommodation. 14.1 In the event the CRCS provides lodging Services in an Incident, the CRCS shall have the option to, with the approval of the Entity, direct an Incident -Affected Person to alternative accommodation if, in the opinion of the CRCS, the Incident -Affected Person requires special care and is unable to be adequately housed in a Reception Centre. 15. Indemnification. 15.1 Each Party shall, during the Term and after the termination of this Agreement, indemnify and save harmless the other from any loss, damage, claim, cost, expense or liability whatsoever that the other may incur, suffer or be required to pay pursuant to any claim, demand, action, suit, litigation, charge, complaint, prosecution or other proceeding that may be made or asserted against or affect the party indemnified by reason of a wrongful or negligent act or omission on the part of the indemnifying Party, its employees, servants, agents, subcontractors or volunteers in the performance, or rendering of Services. 16. Insurance. 16.1 The Entity, as St. Thomas and Elgin and through their own insurer, shall, at its sole cost and expense, take out and keep in force throughout the Term of this Agreement commercial general liability insurance covering all acts and omissions of its employees and volunteers in respect of loss by or injury to third parties, including CRCS staff and volunteers, arising from those acts or omissions in the course of this Agreement, both coverage's to a limit of at least Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) per Incident, or such lesser amount as is approved by the Society. The policy will include CRCS as an Additional Insured and will contain a Cross Liability and Severability of interest clause. Page 7 08/31/2017 28 Certificates of insurance will be delivered promptly to the CRCS, on request, throughout the Term of this Agreement. 16.2 Each policy of insurance must be endorsed to provide thirty (30) days notice to CRCS in the event of cancellation by the insurer. Additionally the Entity must provide the CRCS with thirty (30) days written notice of its intention to cancel or not renew the policy. 16.3 The CRCS shall, at its sole cost and expense, take out and keep in force throughout the Term of this Agreement commercial general liability insurance covering all acts and omissions of its employee and volunteers in respect of loss by or injury to third parties, including Entity staff and volunteers, arising from those acts or omissions in the course of this Agreement, to a limit of at least Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) per Incident, or such lesser amount as is approved by the Entity. The policy will include the Entity as an Additional Insured and will contain a Cross Liability and Severability of interest clause Certificates of insurance will be delivered promptly to the Entity from time to time, on request, throughout the Term of this Agreement. 16.4 Each policy of insurance must be endorsed to provide thirty (30) days notice to the Entity in the event of cancellation by the insurer. Additionally the CRCS must provide the Entity with thirty (30) days written notice of its intention to cancel or not renew the policy. 17. Fundamental Principles. 17.1 The Parties shall carry out the terms of this Agreement in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, as attached in Schedule "B". 18. Reporting. 18.1 The CRCS shall provide to the Entity, including the City of St. Thomas Director of Social Services, the City of St. Thomas CEMC, and the County of Elgin CEMC, the following reporting on Services provided to Incident -Affected People: a) An annual report on preparedness activities undertaken by the CRCS provided within 30 days of each annual anniversary date of the start of the Agreement's Term. b) A summary report on Services provided in connection with each Incident within a reasonable time after conclusion of provision of Services for that Incident but at a minimum within three (3) months after the conclusion of Service provision. 19. No Assumption of Partnership. 19.1 Nothing in this Agreement gives rise to a partnership or joint venture between the Entity and the CRCS or to an employment relationship between the Entity and the employees or volunteers of the CRCS in the provision of Services. 20. Amendment of Agreement. 20.1 None of the terms, conditions or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to have been changed, waived, varied, modified or altered by any act or statement of either Party, their respective agents, servants or employees unless done so in writing signed by both Parties. 21. Termination. 21.1 Either party may terminate the Agreement for any reason and at any time upon providing sixty (60) days written notice. Page 8 08/31/2017 29 21.2 Notwithstanding any other provision in the Agreement, the Entity reserves the right to terminate the Agreement immediately upon written notice to the CRCS if: 21.2.1 the CRCS is adjudged bankrupt or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; 21.2.2 a receiver is appointed on account of the CRCS's insolvency. 21.3 Termination of Agreement - With Notice — This Agreement may be terminated by either Party by giving sixty (60) days' notice in writing to the other Party after an attempt has been made to engage the other Party in Dispute Resolution pursuant to Section 26 below. If this Agreement is so terminated, the Entity will have no further obligation to CRCS except to pay CRCS such fees and expenses as described in Section 4 (Contribution) and Schedule "C" of this Agreement. For clarification, termination of this Agreement shall not relieve either party of any ongoing obligation incurred in accordance with this Agreement prior to its termination. 21.4 Effect of Termination - Rights of the Entity — The Entity will not, by virtue of any of the above instances of termination, waive any rights or remedies it may have in the Agreement or otherwise at law. The Entity shall only be responsible for the payment for Services which are funded by the Entity and which have been completed up to and including the effective date of any such termination with the exception of annual Contribution costs up to and including the year of Termination, as described in Section 4 (Contribution) and Schedule "C" of this Agreement. 21.5 Termination - Duties of CRCS - Upon termination, the CRCS shall, at a minimum, in addition to other provisions in this Agreement, disclose to the Entity the current state of the Service at the date of termination and provide to the Entity a report of, and all information requested by the Entity pertaining to the Service. 22. Withdrawal of Services. 22.1 The CRCS may provide immediate notice at any time during an Incident advising that it shall withdraw or reduce its services in the event conditions are such that the CRCS is unable to provide Services without compromising the health or safety of its employees and/or volunteers. 23. Legal Notice. 23.1 Any notice, instrument or document to be given, served or delivered must be in writing and sent to the other Party at the address indicated below, or to such other address as may be designated by notice provided by either Party to the other as indicated below: For the CRCS: Vice President, Ontario 5700 Cancross Court, Mississauga, L5R 3E9 For the Entity: Director of Social Services 545 Talbot Street, P.O Box 520, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5P 3V7 and Director of Engineering Services 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 Page 9 08/31/2017 30 Any notice, instrument or document to be given by either Party to the other shall, in the absence of proof to the contrary, be deemed conclusively to have been received by the addressee (i) if delivered personally on a Business Day, then on the day of delivery; (ii) if sent by prepaid registered post, then on the second day following the registration thereof; (iii) if sent by ordinary mail, then on the third business day following the date on which it was mailed; or (iv) if sent by facsimile, upon confirmation of successful transmission of the notice. 24. Force Maieure. 24.1 In the event of a Force Majeure, the Parties shall consult with one another on the appropriate action to be taken, which may include temporary suspension of certain provisions of this Agreement for the duration of the Force Majeure situation or termination of this Agreement. Suspension of any provision of this Agreement shall be reviewed on a periodic basis but at least once every three (3) months. If the force majeure condition continues for more than sixty (60) days, either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party. 25. Dispute Resolution. 25.1 The Parties shall make every reasonable effort to settle any dispute that arises as a result of any claim or controversy evolving from this agreement by negotiation. Any dispute, disagreement or issue of any kind arising out of this Agreement, that cannot be resolved through negotiations within thirty (30) Calendar Days of a written request for negotiations delivered by either Party to the other Party's representative as designated in Section 23 (the "Legal Notice"), shall be resolved through mediation. 25.2 Such mediation shall be facilitated by a neutral third party that is to be determined by both Parties. In the case the Parties cannot determine a neutral third party, if the mediation is unsuccessful, or if the mediation is not concluded within sixty (60) Calendar Days of the date of notification, an arbitrator shall be appointed by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. 25.3 The place of arbitration shall be the Municipality of the City of St. Thomas, Ontario. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and conclusive of the matter, and shall not be appealable or subject to judicial review. 26. Entire Aareement 26.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties with regard to the Services and no amendment, modification or waiver of any of the terms or conditions herein shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of CRCS and the Entity. For greater certainty, the Parties acknowledge that this Agreement does not affect any existing or future agreement that has been or may be put in place to deal with large scale emergencies which may occur within the Entity. 27. Applicable Law 27.1 This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed by the laws in force in the City of St. Thomas, Ontario. Any proceedings relating to the subject matter of this Agreement shall be brought in the courts of the City of St. Thomas, Ontario. 28. Survival Page 10 08/31/2017 31 28.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Articles 9.3,11,12,15, 23, 25, 27, 33, 35, and 36 shall survive the termination of this Agreement 29. Counterparts. 29.1 This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The Parties to this Agreement may rely on a facsimile copy of this Agreement, when executed, as conclusive evidence of a valid and binding agreement between them. 30. Schedules. This Agreement includes all of the Schedules annexed to it, the terms and conditions of which are expressly incorporated by reference herein and form a part of this Agreement. They are as follows: - Schedule "A"- Services - Schedule "B"- Fundamental Principles - Schedule "C"- Preparedness Funding & Reimbursement of Expenses - Schedule "D"— Notification Protocol 31. Non -Waiver. 31.1 No waiver by any Party of any breach by the other Party of any of its covenants, obligations and agreements hereunder shall be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other covenant, obligation or agreement, nor shall any forbearance in seeking a remedy for any breach be a waiver of any rights and remedies with respect to such or any subsequent breach. 32. Contractual Commitments with Third Parties. 32.1 The CRCS shall have the right to subcontract with local suppliers as deemed necessary in the sole opinion of the CRCS to fulfill its obligations to provide Services to Incident - Affected People. The CRCS retains sole responsibility for the actions of any and all subcontractors it uses in the fulfillment of the terms of this Agreement. 32.2 Every subcontract entered into by the CRCS shall adopt all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement as far as applicable to the subcontractor's services. 33. Enurement and Assignment. 33.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon and ensure to the benefit of the Parties, their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither Party may assign, subcontract or in any way transfer or delegate any of its rights or obligations hereunder except with the prior written consent of the other Party hereto. Any assignment carried out without such consent is null and void. 34. Headings. 34.1 All headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in the construction or interpretation of any provisions of this Agreement. 35. Severability. 35.1 If any provision of this Agreement is, or becomes, illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the illegality, invalidity or unenforceability of that provision will not affect: Page 11 08/31/2017 32 A. the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement; or B. the legality, validity or enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction. 36. Use of the CRCS Logo. 36.1 The Entity may not use the CRCS Logo or name without the review and written approval of the CRCS prior to publication or use. 36.2 Use of the CRCS Logo and name after written approval may only be used in relation to the Services. The Entity is not permitted to use the CRCS Logo as a means of endorsement by the CRCS of the Entity or as a co -branding initiative. 36.3 The Emblem. The Red Cross Emblem consists of a red cross on a white background and is universally recognized as a symbol of protection and neutrality. Conversely the CRCS Logo is the Red Cross Emblem plus the phrase "Canadian Red Cross/ Croix Rouge canadienne" as set out in the CRCS Graphic Standards. Use of the Red Cross Emblem alone is strictly prohibited. Page 12 08/31/2017 33 IN THE PRESENCE OF WITNESSES, the Authorized Representatives have signed this agreement on behalf of the Parties THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY Tanya Elliot Vice President, Ontario Date of Signature THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS Heather Jackson Mayor Date of Signature Maria Konefal Date of Signature City Clerk CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Date of Signature Grant Jones Warden Julie Gonyou CAO Date of Signature Page 13 34 09/31/2017 SCHEDULE "A" — SERVICES PREPAREDNESS SERVICES Public Education The CRCS will provide preparedness workshops to residents of the Entity, with the locations of those workshops to be determined jointly by CRCS and the Entity. Joint Planning The CRCS will provide planning support and collaboration associated with, but not limited to, acquisition and pre -positioning of supplies, shelter surveys, development of plans and procedures, operational structure and response as they relate to the provision of CRCS Services. Exercises The CRCS will participate in exercises with the Entity (as deemed appropriate by the Entity) and provide the Entity with the option to deploy staff to CRCS exercises. Education and Training for Disaster Management Personnel The CRCS will maintain a local cadre of trained, exercised and ready -to -respond CRCS personnel, sufficient to fulfill the terms of this Agreement, and undertake continuing education including drills and training. The CRCS will provide two informational sessions to the Entity annually for the duration of this agreement. Maintenance of Pre -Positioned Stockpiles The CRCS will maintain a local stockpile of materials deemed necessary to provide immediate service in the event of a Minor Incident, Stockpiled items may include vouchers, gift cards, hygiene kits, cots, blankets, water and/or other items as deemed necessary. RESPONSE SERVICES Shelter &/or Reception Centre Management Services The CRCS will set up and operate the Standard Services of a Reception Centre, a safe and temporary facility where incident -affected persons are received and provide with a variety of emergency social services. The aforementioned Standard Services that will be provided by the CRCS are: clothing, lodging, food, family reunification services and inquiry, reception and information and personal services. Family Reunification Services The CRCS will contribute to the alleviation of the anxiety and fear of affected persons experience when family members are separated because of a Major Disaster. This service involves collecting specific and accurate information from affected peoples (registration) and responding to requests for information about their family members' health and how to contact them. Client Registration is also helpful in supporting the delivery of other types of assistance and direct aid services. The CRCS may manage or organize the Registration and Inquiry service (through CRCS registration cards or by software approved and supplied by the Entity) in three ways: In person, with CRCS personnel assisting the client(s) with completing the Registration cards.; or Self-service and through direct contact with CRCS personnel, providing the client(s) with access to a telephone, electronic mail or the CRCS registration database; Page 14 08/31/2017 35 Self-service and remotely, by telephone, electronic mail or CRCS registration database. A Central Registration and Inquiry Bureau (CRIB) will be offered in Major Incidents as deemed necessary, upon mutual agreement with the Entity, which can be utilized to centralize registrations and inquires as well as to provide call -centre support. Emergency Lodging Services The CRCS will provide Incident -Affected Persons with a temporary, safe shelter, to preserve their dignity and support them during an evacuation. The CRCS may deliver or organize this service in three ways: ■ Commercial lodgings in a hotel or motel; or Cot set-up and assignment in a Reception Centre Placement in an Entity -approved shelter. Reception and Information Services The CRCS will receive Incident -Affected People at locations where they can receive services and/or to inform them about the available services offered by the CRCS or other organizations. In a Major Incident this service may be organized in two ways: • In a Reception Centre or any other location where services or information are available for Incident -Affected Persons; or • By setting up an Evacuation Centre that provides reception and information as well as emergency lodging services for affected persons. Emergency Food Services The CRCS will provide emergency feeding services for Incident -Affected People. The CRCS may deliver or organize this service in four ways: ■ Activation of not-for-profit resources or other third party resources or corporate partnerships; ■ By referring Incident -Affected People to commercial establishments such as restaurants and public cafeterias or by obtaining the assistance of a caterer; ■ In a Major Incident, a cafeteria managed by the CRCS (in which case the CRCS will assign food handling responsibility to qualified professionals); or ■ Administer food vouchering/pre-paid gift/debit cards. The CRCS is careful to ensure to the best of its ability based on the circumstances that food meets the nutrition needs of at -risk groups, in particular infants, children, pregnant and breast- feeding women, the elderly, individuals who need special diets and emergency workers. Food should also respect the culture of the population affected and take into account the stress that some foods may cause. Personal Services The CRCS will provide for the initial reception of Incident -Affected People arriving at Reception Centres or other Entity -approved locations; inform them of immediate emergency help available; offer temporary care for unattended children and dependent elderly; assist with the temporary care of residents from special care facilities; and offer emotional care and comfort. The CRCS may also facilitate access to medical care or provide for personal needs such as renewing a prescription for essential medications, replacing or repairing eyeglasses, prosthetics, hearing aids or mobility assistance equipment, where no other financial resources are available. Page 15 08/31/2017 36 Emergency Clothing The CRCS will provide clothing to preserve affected peoples' dignity and ensure that they are dressed appropriately for the weather. The CRCS delivers this service in one of two ways: ■ Provide new clothing with the assistance of clothing suppliers; or ■ Administer vouchering or pre -paid gift/debit cards for clothing. Door to Door Wellness Checks In liaison with the Entity, the CRCS will make contact with vulnerable persons and determine vulnerable populations affected by the Incident as per mutual agreement between the Parties after Notification. A wide -area assessment may be done in one of two ways: ■ Outreach teams to perform door-to-door wellness checks and/or client needs assessments; and/or ■ Phone -based wellness checks and outreach. Volunteer Management This Service provides the recruitment, orientation, training, and placement of unaffiliated volunteers to be utilized by the CRCS during a Major Incident as surge capacity personnel. This Service will be provided upon mutual agreement between the Parties only. Coordination of Volunteer Sectors Local volunteer organizations can participate in the provision of direct assistance to beneficiaries in accordance with their specific mission. Coordination of Volunteer Sectors aims to coordinate the local offers of services from different community groups to ensure collaboration, efficiency and best use of resources. Methods of Service delivery may include (as deemed appropriate by the CRCS): 1. Inventory of Resources: Establishing a list of local community groups and their specific service offers; 2. Coordination mechanism: Establishing coordination mechanisms such as meetings or conference call. Page 16 08/31/2017 37 SCHEDULE "B" — FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES Humanity The international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, borne of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples. Impartiality It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress. Neutrality In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. Independence The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement. Voluntary Service It is a volunteer relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain. Unity There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory. Universality The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide. Page 17 08/31/2017 38 SCHEDULE "C" — CONTRIBUTION I• W.111*1*1IATA141:K In order that the CRCS may make the necessary arrangements to enable it to discharge its responsibilities under this Agreement, the Entity agrees to make an annual contribution to the CRCS for the length of the Agreement, as follows.- * ollows:• 2017: $7,500 • 2018: $7,500 • 2019: $7,500 The annual contribution shall be paid within thirty (30) days following the date on which the Agreement is signed and thereafter on the anniversary date of the date on which the Agreement is signed, for the duration of the Agreement. In order for the CRCS to be able to assist Incident -Affected People appropriately, it may organize a fundraising campaign if its resources are insufficient to meet the needs of Incident -Affected People. The fundraising campaign will be conducted and the funds raised will be used in accordance with the standards of the CRCS. RESPONSE SERVICES As the provision of Minor Incident assistance is managed directly by the CRCS as part of its own humanitarian mandate and on its own initiative, expenses incurred for the provision of assistance in the case of Minor Incidents shall be assumed by the CRCS. This schedule identifies the costs to be covered by the Entity in the event of a Major Incident or a request for an extension of emergency aid in the event of a Minor Incident. These provisions also apply where the CRCS is placed on placed on alert by the Entity. All expense claims shall be supported by detailed invoices together with proof of payment. CRCS will provide detailed invoices within ninety (90) days from the day major response formally ends and CRCS is stood down by the Entity. Payment will be due within two months of receipt of an invoice. Expenses Relating to Human Resources These are expenses relating to travel expenses, living expenses, the cost of housing volunteers and permanent or contract employees and overtime worked by permanent employees, and the remuneration paid to contract personnel hired to provide the Services. The rates paid for overtime or contract work will relate directly to the Services and will be agreed to by the Entity. The current per -diem rates for CRCS personnel are as follows: Meals: Breakfast: $12.50 Meals: Lunch: $12.00 Meals: Dinner: $33.60 Incidentals: $8.65 The current CRCS rate for personal vehicle use is $0.37 per km. Administration costs are actual costs incurred as a result of a response, such as office supplies. The only CRCS staff costs to be claimed will be for any staff who may be hired specifically for an emergency response or who are seconded from other areas to assist in an emergency response Page 18 08/31/2017 39 or to backfill staff positions and have been authorized by the Ministry. Administrative costs will not exceed 12% of total invoice. Loan of Permanent Personnel If it is agreed, at the request of the Entity or pursuant to discussions with the CRCS, that the mandate calls for the loan of a CRCS employee to be assigned full-time to providing Disaster Services, the CRCS will charge the salary of that member of personnel at the scales in effect plus 25% to cover the CRCS personnel's benefits. Overtime and holidays worked will also be charged. Expenses Relating to Material Resources These expenses include the purchase of material for providing Services, replacing material belonging to the CRCS that is lost or damaged, rental of various material and charges for the use of cellular telephones and pagers, photocopiers, facsimiles, mobile radios, computer equipment, rental vehicles and gasoline, storage fees and other expenses. They also include expenses relating to insurance for rental equipment and vehicles and the deductible in the event of loss or damage, usage fees (per kilometre) for vehicles belonging to the CRCS, long distance charges relating to the emergency services and temporary equipment installation charges (telephone line, computer, facsimile, etc.). Expenses Relating to Evaluation In the event of a Major Incident that requires the activation of a provincial or National CRCS Disaster Response Team, the CRCS is required to commission an evaluation in order to maintain accountability. 5% of the total cost of the response, or $10,000, whichever is greater, will be provided to facilitate an evaluation, including direct beneficiary evaluation, and a summary of the results of the evaluation will be shared with the Entity. Expenses for Direct Assistance to Incident Affected People The CRCS will charge for the expenses of direct assistance to Incident -Affected People (shelter, food, clothing, and general services) under its standards for relief assistance. The current version of these standards is included below: National Disaster Assistance Guidelines — September 2009 Service Relief Assistance Guidelines For Providing Relief Assistance Emergency Groceries Daily Weekly Grocery vouchers are given Feeding First person in a household $20 $80 only when the family has Each additional person $10 $30 cooking facilities. If unsure, see Infant formula $10 your supervisor. Vouchers do Restaurant meals $35 not cover food deliveries or tips. The order of preference for emergency food services is: 1) grocery vouchers 2) mass feeding for clients,a 3) restaurant meals. Emergency Adult $120 Pricing is based on establishing Clothing Child (under 12 years) $100 agreements with stores to If a winter coat and boots are required, provide one full set of increase the above amounts to: outerwear clothing for each Page 19 08/31/2017 40 Page 20 08/31/2017 41 Adult $200 Child $170 Laundry supplies $25 per household person, two sets of underwear and socks and one set of footwear. CRCS distributes only new clothing. CRCS can refer clients to community resources for additional clothing, (e.g., Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul). Dry cleaning costs up to the limit of the clothing allowance may be claimed in lieu of purchasing new clothes. Includes detergent, bleach and cleaning agents Personal Adult $10 Personal hygiene kits are Services & Child (under 12 years) $5 distributed whenever possible; Health Care Baby products $35 vouchers may be given if these Adult incontinent aids $35 kits are not available. Baby products or adult incontinent aids should be provided one time only; additional requests require supervisory approval. CRCS may distribute in-kind donations of toys and recreational equipment. CRCS will facilitate access to medical care. Based on the needs assessment, CRCS may pay for one refill of essential medications and replacements or repair of eyeglasses, dentures, prosthetics and hearing aids when no other financial support is available. Supervisory approval is required for this assistance. Emergency Homes of family or friends Least expensive (but safe) type Lodging Blanket, bed linen & pillow $25/person of accommodation should be maximum selected. Group or congregate shelter facilities The order of preference for Blanket and cot Towels & washcloth $15 per person emergency lodging services is: 1) clients' own home 2) staying maximum Hotel/Motel with family or friends 3) Up to $125 per night for each family of congregate shelters 4) hotels, four. motels or campgrounds (i.e., commercial establishments). In hotels an additional room may be provided if a family cannot be accommodated in one room. Blankets are distributed when required; vouchers may be given if donated blankets are not available. Page 20 08/31/2017 41 Personal insurance should be used as the primary form of support for Disaster -affected People. The CRCS should seek to be reimbursed by insurance companies for services covered by insurance. Page 21 08/31/2017 42 SCHEDULE "D" Notification Protocol General The Entity, or their designate, shall request assistance from the CRCS as per the protocol described herein to determine what services will be delivered, the terms and conditions for organizing the services and the duration of the services. The information to be provided by the Entity at the time of notification includes: • Nature and location of Disaster • Time Disaster occurred • Number of people affected (if available) • Current or possible evacuation • Emergency Services on -scene • Any identified threats or hazards to the affected population and/or CRCS personnel • Activation level of municipal EOC/emergency response plan (Major Disasters only) • Services requested, including locations of Reception Centres where Services will be delivered (Major Disasters only) • Time frame for response • Any special instructions, limitations, etc. • Location of affected vulnerable persons/populations, such as Long -Term Care facilities, hospitals, etc. • Entity liaison officer names and contact information Contact Information The CRCS Disaster Management representatives are available 24 -hours a day, 7 -days a week, 365 days a year. In the event of an emergency, the following personnel should be contacted. For the CRCS: Provincial Duty Officer #416.209.0432 O N D utyOffi ce r@ red cross. ca Page 22 08/31/2017 43 �iw��rrmJJlJ)G� ._ gii REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Mike Hoogstra, Purchasing Coordinator DATE: September 6, 2017 SUBJECT: Quarterly Information Report -Contract Awards April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 INTRODUCTION: As per the County of Elgin's Procurement Policy, an information report containing the details relevant to the exercise of delegated authority for all contracts awarded that exceed $15,000 including amendments and renewals is to be prepared and reported to Council. This report covers the period from April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017. DISCUSSION: The Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin delegated authority to the Directors to award contracts as follows: Value Report Status Greater than $15,000 No report to Council required if within 10% of the but less than $50,000 approved budget allocation Greater than $50,000 No report to Council required if within approved but less than $100,000 budget Council also approved that an information report would be brought forward containing details of the award of contracts including amendments and renewals. The detailed report of the award of contracts is attached as Appendix A. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the report titled "Quarterly Information Report - Contract Awards, April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017" dated September 6, 2017 be received and filed. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Mike Hoogstra Purchasing Coordinator Jim Bundschuh Director of Financial Services Approved for Submission Julie Gonyou Chief Administrative Officer APPENDIX A Purchases/Projects greater than $15,000 April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 Department Budget Project Supplier / Amount Allocation Contractor (HST excluded) Information Capital Storage Area Network Dell Canada $33,190 Technology Information Operating Point Click Care Software Point Click Care $26,854 Technology Maintenance Agreement for 3 Technology Homes Engineering Capital New Sidewalks at Bobier Villa DPA Contracting $23,888 Engineering Capital Portable Wheel Load Scale for Traffic $15,830 OPP Enforcement Technology 2000 Engineering Capital Pressure Treated Posts for Dutton Building $30,716 County Road Intersection Signs Products Engineering Capital Intersection Control Beacon Ron Field & Son $15,829 Installation — John Wise Line and Electrical Fairview Road Homes and Operating Equipment Maintenance Contract Arjohuntleigh $39,295 Senior for Nursing Equipment Canada Services (Bobier Villa, Elgin Manor & Terrace Lodge) 45 �iw��rrmJJlJ)G� ._ gii REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Jim Bundschuh, Director of Financial Services DATE: September 11, 2017 SUBJECT: 2016 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements INTRODUCTION: The 2016 annual report was presented on July 11, 2017 providing Council and the public a broad perspective of the state of the County. One of the intents of the annual report is to make the information from the audited financial statements easy to understand through the use of charts and explanations. DISCUSSION: The attached audited consolidated financial statements are consistent with the financial results contained within the annual report. The auditor has completed the review of these statements. Their independent auditors' report, included as part of the financial statements, indicates that the statements fairly present the financial position of the County. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the 2016 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements be approved for publication. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Jim Bundschuh Julie Gonyou Director of Financial Services Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2016 47 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Table of Contents Independent Auditors' Report Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Schedule of Segment Disclosure PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6-18 19-20 19 1 GRAHAM SCOTTENNSLLP CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS P. 519-633-0700 - F 519-633-7009 P. 519-773-9265 - F 519-773-9683 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 25 John Street South, Aylmer, ON N5H 2C1 www.grahamscottenns.com INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of Corporation of the County of Elgin: We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Corporation of the County of Elgin, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2016, and the consolidated statements of operations and accumulated surplus, change in net financial assets, and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for public sector entities and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these con%reasa nancial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted audards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.%C An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated statement of financial position of the Corporation of the County of Elgin as at December 31, 2016, and the consolidated statements of operations and accumulated surplus, change in net financial assets, and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for public sector entities. St. Thomas, Ontario / ;� scoa 4604d, - ;V September 26, 2017 CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS Licensed Public Accountants -1- CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at December 31, 2016 FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash Investments (Note 2) Accounts receivable Loans receivable (Note 4) Total financial assets FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Employee post-retirement benefit liabilities (Note 3) Long-term debt (Note 6) Total financial liabilities NET FINANCIAL ASSETS NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS Tangible capital assets (Note 5) Prepaid expenses Total non-financial assets ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (NOTE 7) 2016 2015 19,521,217 19,733,701 3,017,433 2,041,646 2,678,843 2,711,245 100,000 - 25,317,493 24,486,592 6,100,157 1,289,699 4,796,253 12,186,109 13,131,384 6,363,920 1,549,478 4.904.550 12.817.948 11,668.644 185,006,878 181,578,125 455,574 437.633 185,462,452 198,593,836 182.015.758 193.684.402 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. -2- 50 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 REVENUES Requisition of local municipalities Transfer payments Federal Provincial Municipal User charges Investment income Other contributions Total revenues EXPENSES General government Property assessment and support Emergency measures Provincial offences Transportation services Public health services Ambulance services Social and family services Assistance to aged persons Social housing Libraries (Note 10) Cultural services Planning and development Economic development Agriculture and reforestation Total expenses (Note 12[a]) ANNUAL SURPLUS ACCUMULATED SURPLUS, BEGINNING OF YEAR ACCUMULATED SURPLUS, END OF YEAR (NOTE 7) Budget Actual Actual (Note 11) 2016 2015 32,408,555 32,581,070 31,130,153 1,722,167 1,676,438 1,510,902 25,562,278 24,541,475 23,299,068 2,660,222 2,571,348 2,566,308 6,235,642 6,341,924 6,095,300 100,000 167,825 174,120 2,972,528 2,736,627 4,341,368 71,661,392 70,616,707 69.117219 6,275,045 5,543,267 4,836,382 726,008 729,470 726,009 33,654 30,677 29,480 1,920,028 1,519,280 1,765,674 12,686,002 12,411,771 13,070,040 5,480,121 5,685,422 5,638,305 9,899,665 9,595,271 9,514,039 1,445,400 1,123,570 1,091,189 22,952,605 22,819,842 22,300,311 1,325,445 1,685,632 1,696,131 21722,744 2,642,998 2,692,213 724,087 552,317 475,268 341,724 243,271 245,253 1,080,887 1,048,794 1,030,782 80,611 75,691 71,263 67.694.026 65,707,273 65.182.339 3,967,366 4,909,434 3,934,880 193.684.402 193,684,402 189.749.522 197,651,768 198,593,836 193,684,402 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. -3- 51 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 ANNUAL SURPLUS Acquisition of tangible capital assets Amortization of tangible capital assets (Increase) in prepaid expenses Write-down of tangible capital assets INCREASE IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS Budget Actual Actual 2016 2015 3,967,366 4,909,434 3,934,880 (11,971,572) (13,831,839) (9,122,311) 10,235,809 10,274,337 10,190,444 - (17,942) (3,656) - 128,750 783,208 2,231,603 1,462,740 5,782,565 NET FINANCIAL ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 11,668.644 11,668,644 5.886.079 NET FINANCIAL ASSETS, END OF YEAR 13.900.247 13,131,384 11.668.644 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. -4- 52 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Annual surplus Items not involving cash: Amortization of tangible capital assets Change in employee post-retirement benefit liabilities Write-down of tangible capital assets Change in non-cash assets and liabilities related to operations (Note 12 [b]) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net (increase) decrease in investments CAPITAL ACTIVITIES Acquisition of tangible capital assets FINANCING ACTIVITIES Repayment of long-term debt NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR CASH, END OF YEAR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Cash paid for interest on term loan Cash received for interest on investments 2016 4,909,434 10,274,337 (259,779) 128,750 15,052,742 2015 ammme 10,190,444 (159,010) 783,208 14,749,522 (349,303) 1,753,345 14,703,439 16, 502, 867 (975,787) 5.580,937 (13,831,839) (9,122,311) (108,297) (104.895) (212,484) 12,856,598 19,733,701 6.877.103 19,521,217 19.733.701 170,740 159.595 167,825 174,120 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. -5- 53 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Corporation of the County of Elgin (the "County") is an upper -tier municipality, comprised of seven local municipalities, in the Province of Ontario. It conducts its operations guided by the provisions of provincial statutes such as the Municipal Act, Municipal Affairs Act and related legislation. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements of the County are prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for local governments as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Significant aspects of the accounting policies adopted by the County are as follows: Reporting Entity The consolidated financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses of the reporting entity. The reporting entity is comprised of all organizations, committees and local boards accountable for the administration of their financial affairs and resources to the County and which are owned or controlled by the County. All inter -fund assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses have been eliminated. Consolidated Entities There are no organizations or local boar 16a are consolidated in these financial statements. Proportionate Consolidation Q�jrj The Elgin St. Thomas Public Health has been consolidated on a proportionate basis, based upon the percentage of grant money provided by the County in comparison to the City of St. Thomas. Trust Funds Trust funds administered by the County have not been included in the consolidated statement of Financial Position nor have their operations been included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. At December 31, 2016 the County held $26,139 (2015 - $29,899) in trust funds. Basis of Accounting The consolidated financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual basis of accounting records revenue as it is earned and measurable. Expenses are recognized as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and the creation of a legal obligation to pay. 52 54 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Investments Investments, consisting of money market funds and guaranteed investment certificates, are recorded at the lower of cost plus accrued interest and fair market value. Investment income earned on available funds is reported as revenue in the period earned. Non -Financial Assets Non-financial assets are not available to discharge existing liabilities and are held for use in the provision of services. They have useful lives extending beyond the current year and are not intended for sale in the ordinary course of operations. The change in non-financial assets during the year, together with the excess of revenues over expenses, provides the Change in Net Financial Assets for the year. i) Tangible capital assets Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost ich includes all amounts that are directly attributable to acquisition, construction, development or ett ment of the asset. The cost, less residual value, of the tangible capital assets are amortized on a strai;Aline basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: Land improvements 20 years Buildings C 20 -40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 8 - 16 years Computer hardware and software 2 -4 years Vehicles 4 years Transportation infrastructure 7 - 80 years Bridges 20 - 60 years Library books 8 years Amortization begins the first month of the year following the year the asset is placed in service and to the year of disposal. Assets under construction are not amortized until the asset is available for productive use, at which time they are capitalized ii) Contributions of tangible capital assets Tangible capital assets received as contributions are recorded at their fair value at the date of receipt and that fair value is also recorded as revenue. iv) Works of art and cultural and historic assets Works of art and cultural and historic assets are not recorded as assets in these consolidated financial statements. -7- 55 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Deferred Revenue The County receives funds for specific purposes which are externally restricted by legislation, regulation or agreement. These restricted funds are not available for general municipal purposes and are recognized as revenue in the fiscal year the funds are used for the specified purpose. Government Transfers Government transfers are recognized in the financial statements as revenues in the period in which events giving rise to the transfer occur, providing the transfers are authorized, any eligibility criteria have been met, and reasonable estimates of the amounts can be determined. Any amount received but restricted is recorded as deferred revenue in accordance with Section 3100 of the Public Sector Accounting Handbook and recognized as revenue in the period in which the resources are used for the purpose specified. In addition the County periodically re senior government capital funding in the form of infrastructure grants and receives ongoing fu i from both senior levels of government as a result of an allocation of the gas tax funds. Kxj Employee Benefit Plans `�C The County provides a pension plan for its employees through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). OMERS is a multi-employer pension plan which operates as the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund. The fund is a contributory defined benefit pension plan. As this is a multi-employer plan, no liability is recorded on the County's books. The employer's contribution to a multi-employer, defined benefit plan are expensed as the obligations arise. For those self-insured benefit obligations that arise from specific events that occur from time to time, such as obligations for workers' compensation and life insurance and health care benefits for those on disability leave, the cost is recognized immediately in the period the events occur. Any actuarial gains or losses that are related to these benefits are recognized immediately in the period they arise. The County is an employer included under Schedule II of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, it self -ensures the entire risk of its own WSIB claims and is individually liable for reimbursing the WSIB for all costs relating to its workers' WSIB claims. The cost of the claims are expensed as incidents occur, while the liability for future benefit costs is determined by WSIB. 56 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Tax Revenues In 2016 the County received $32,581,070 (2015 - $31,130,153) in property tax revenues. The authority to levy and collect property taxes is established under the Municipal Act 2001, the Assessment Act, the Education Act, and other legislation. The amount of the total annual property tax levy is determined each year through Council's approval of the annual budget. Tax rates are set annually by Council for each class or type of property, in accordance with legislation and Council -approved policies, in order to raise the revenue required to meet operating budget requirements. Taxation revenues are recorded at the time billings are issued. Additional property tax revenue can be added throughout the year, related to new properties that become occupied, or that become subject to property tax, after the return of the annual assessment roll used for billing purposes. The County may receive supplementary assessment rolls over the course of the year from MPAC that identify new or omitted assessments. Property taxes for the pplementary/omitted amounts are then billed according to the approved tax rate for the property cla Taxation revenues in any year may also be red a result of reductions in assessment value rising from assessment and/or tax appeals. Each year, a �unt is identified to cover the estimated amount of revenue loss attributable to assessment appeals, tax appeals or other deficiencies in tax revenue (e.g. uncollectible amounts, write-offs, etc.). Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Significant estimates include assumptions used in estimating provisions for accrued liabilities, and in performing actuarial valuations of employee future benefits. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Recent Accounting Pronouncements PSAB released a standard related to Financial Instruments (PS 3450). The standard applies to all local governments for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2019. The standard applies to all types of financial instruments. The new standard requires that equity and derivative instruments be measured at fair value, with changes in value being recorded in the statement of remeasurement gains/losses. The standard gives the option of cost/amortized cost vs. fair value of remaining instruments, which is elected upon by the government organization. The County has not yet determined what, if any, financial reporting implications may arise from this standard. N 57 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2. INVESTMENTS The investments consist of guaranteed investment certificates with maturity dates extending to March 2017 money market funds, recorded at cost plus accrued interest. Interest rates ranged from 0.70% to 2.01% during the year. The cost plus accrued interest approximates the fair market value of these investments due to the liquidity and nature of these investments. Guaranteed investment certificates 3. POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Vacation credits Workplace Safety and Insurance premiums - Schedule II Employer 2016 2015 3,017,433 2,041,646 3,017,433 2,041,646 2016 2015 568,542 582,985 721,157 966.493 1,289,699 L549.478 The provision of certain employee vacation plans allow for the accumulation of vacation credits for use in future periods. The value of these credits at December 31, 2016 is $568,542 (2015 - $582,985). The County is a Schedule H employer under the Workplace and Safety and Insurance Act. As a Schedule H employer the County assumes liability for any award made under the Act. The Workplace and Safety and Insurance Board has evaluated the liability estimates for future benefit costs at December 31, 2016 as $721,157 (2015 - $966,493). 4. LOAN RECEIVABLE During the year $100,000 was loaned to the Municipality of Central Elgin for the development of the Belmont Library. The loan is non-interest bearing and is to be repaid over 10 years. -10- m CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 5. TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS December 31, 2016 Cost Opening Additions Disposals Ending Computer equipment 846,175 167,843 (332,583) 681,435 Roadways 220,496,796 4,431,155 (4,568,082) 220,359,869 Bridges 34,998,548 1,185,307 - 36,183,855 Library - books and equipment 2,191,458 384,450 (237,286) 2,338,622 Land 17,982,531 5,222 - 17,987,753 Land improvements 2,807,784 103,611 - 2,911,395 Buildings 37,830,234 824,230 (63,884) 38,590,580 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 5,659,060 661,753 (5,953) 6,314,860 Vehicles 1,606,441 423,834 (228,766) 1,801,509 324,419,027 8,187,405 (5,436,554) 327,169,878 Work In Progress 1,750,907 5,644,434 - 7,395,341 Total Cost 326,169,934 13,831,839 (5,436,554) 334,565,219 Accumulated Amortization Opening Amortization Disposal Ending Computer equipment 8,301 184,062 (332,583) 269,780 Roadways 06, 1,471 7,005,863 (4,503,217) 109,104,117 Bridges 1 1721 938,306 - 17,963,027 Library - books and equipment 79 269,596 (237,286) 945,189 Land - - - Land improvements 1,454' 122,082 - 1,576,593 Buildings 14,376,81 1,037,134 - 15,413,985 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 2,623,626 512,343 (5,953) 3,130,016 Vehicles 1,179,449 204,951 (228,766) 1,155,634 144,591,809 10,274,337 (5,307,805) 149,558,341 Work In Progress - - - Total Accumulated Amortization 144,591,809 10,274,337 (5,307,805) 149,558,341 Net Book Value Opening Ending Computer equipment 427,874 411,655 Roadways 113,895,325 111,255,752 Bridges 17,973,827 18,220,828 Library - books and equipment 1,278,579 1,393,433 Land 17,982,531 17,987,753 Land Improvements 1,353,273 1,334,802 Buildings 23,453,383 23,176,595 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3,035,434 3,184,844 Vehicles 426,992 645,875 179,827,218 177,611,537 Work In Progress 1,750,907 7,395,341 Total Net Book Value 181,578,125 185,006,878 -11- 59 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 5. TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED) December 31, 2015 Cost Computer equipment Roadways Bridges Library - books and equipment Land Land improvements Buildings Furniture, fixtures, and equipment Vehicles Work In Progress Total Cost Accumulated Amortization Computer equipment Roadways Bridges Library - books and equipment Land Land improvements Buildings Furniture, fixtures and equipment Vehicles Work In Progress Total Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Computer equipment Roadways Bridges Library - books and equipment Land Land Improvements Buildings Furniture, fixtures and equipment Vehicles Work In Progress Total Net Book Value Opening Additions Disposals Ending 741,004 137,106 (31,935) 846,175 218,206,288 9,234,880 (6,944,372) 220,496,796 35,164,463 12,272 (178,187) 34,998,548 2,454,408 314,739 (577,689) 2,191,458 17,981,334 1,197 - 17,982,531 2,938,698 135,329 (266,243) 2,807,784 37,349,290 480,944 - 37,830,234 5,092,832 637,297 (71,069) 5,659,060 1,609,350 26,859 (29,768) 1,606,441 321,537,667 10,980,623 (8,099,263) 324,419,027 3,609,219 - (1,858,312) 1,750,907 325,146,886 10,980,623 (9,957,575) $ 326,169,934 Opening Amortization Disposal Ending 272,969 177,267 (31,935) 418,301 105 875,840 6,906,720 (6,181,089) 106,601,471 8,632 974,276 (178,187) 17,024,721 1 88,556 300,745 (566,422) 912,879 1`6 8 115,316 (266,243) 1,454,511 13,3 4 997,374 - 14,376,851 2,221, 0 464,437 (62,411) 2,623,626 954,9 254,309 (29,768) 1,179,449 141,717,420 10,190,444 (7,316,055) 144,591,809 141,717,420 10,190,444 (7,316,055) 144,591,809 Opening Ending 468,035 112,330,448 18,935,831 1,275,852 17,981,334 1,333,260 23,969,813 2,871,232 654.442 179,820,247 3,609,219 183,429,466 During the year there were write-downs of tangible capital assets of $128,750 (2015 - $783,208). The County does not capitalize interest costs associated with the acquisition or construction of a tangible capital asset. -12- 427,874 113,895,325 17,973,827 1,278,579 17,982,531 1,353,273 23,453,383 3,035,434 426.992 179,827,218 1,750,907 181,578,125 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 6. LONG-TERM DEBT The long-term debt represents the County's proportionate share of the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health's debt to finance construction of a new office building completed in 2014. The organization was advanced $9 million in 32 day banker acceptance notes at the CDOR rate of 1.22% plus a stamping fee of 0.40%. At the same time, the organization entered into an interest rate swap contract to fix the interest rate on the long-term financing at 2.85% for a 30 year period. As a result of these transactions, the organization has fixed their rate on this debt obligation at 2.85% plus the stamping fee (3.25% for 2015 and 2016). The stamping fee is reviewed every 15 years to determine if the risk assessment of the organization has changed. The County's proportionate share of interest expense on the term loan was $170,740 (2015 - $159,595). 7. ACCUMULATED SURPLUS The accumulated surplus consists of the following balances: SURPLUS Tangible capital assets Share of surplus in Elgin St. Thomas Public Hea h Reserves AMOUNTS TO BE RECOVERED Committed for completion of assets under construction Long-term debt Self -financed capital projects ACCUMULATED SURPLUS RESERVES Reserves set aside for specific purposes by Council: Contingencies Homes for senior citizens Libraries and cultural services Other municipal services Total reserves -13- 61 2016 2015 185,006,878 181,578,258 485,823 480,709 10,493,928 6.423.469 195,986,629 188,482,436 35,249,076 16,800,488 (4,796,253) (4,904,550) (27,845,616) (6.693.972) 198,593,836 10,000,706 377,911 71,381 43,930 193.684.402 5,749,441 422,419 207,241 44.368 10,493,928 6,423,469 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 8. PENSION AGREEMENTS The County makes contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund (OMERS), which is a multi-employer plan, on behalf of its staff. The plan is a defined benefit plan which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the length of service and rates of pay. The OMERS Administration Corporation, representing plan members and employers, is responsible for overseeing the management of the pension plan, including investment of the assets and the administration of the benefits. Each year, an independent actuary determines the funding status of OMERS Primary Pension Plan (the Plan) by comparing the actuarial value of invested assets to the estimated present value of all pension benefits the members have earned to date. The most recent actuarial valuation of the Plan was conducted December 31, 2016, and the results of this valuation disclosed actuarial liabilities of $87 billion in respect of benefits accrued for service with actuarial assets at that date of $81.3 billion leaving an actuarial deficit of $5.7 billion. Because OMERS is a multi-employer pension plan, any pension surpluses or deficits are a joint responsibility of the Ontario municipal organizations and their employees. As a result, the County does not recognize any share of the OMERS pe surplus or deficit. The amount contributed to OMERS for 2016 was $1,428,049 (2015 - $1,466,3 or current service. OMERS contribution rates for 2016 and 2015, depending on income level and retit dates, ranged from 9.0% to 15.8%. Ar 9. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES As at December 31, 2016 certain legal actions are pending against the County. The final outcome of the outstanding claims cannot be determined at this time. However, management believes that ultimate disposition of these matters will not materially exceed the amounts recorded in these consolidated financial statements. Estimated costs to settle claims are based on available information and projections of estimated future expenses developed based on the County's historical experience. Claims are reported as an operating expense in the year of the loss, where the costs are deemed to be likely and can be reasonable determined. Claim provisions are reported as a liability in the consolidated statement of financial position. -14- W CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 10. LIBRARY OPERATIONS The County Council, operating as a Committee of Council, oversees operations of the Elgin County library system. A summary of revenues and expenses of the library system operations is as follows: Budget Actual Actual 2016 2016 2015 Revenues Province of Ontario 116,739 116,739 116,739 Province of Ontario - project 63,092 32,809 38,059 Fines 35,996 37,012 23,387 Book sales, donations, and other project revenue 16.000 32,476 27.776 Total revenues 231,827 219,036 205.961 Expenses Salaries and benefits 1,885,083 1,840,866 1,822,371 Lease space ,�, 376,969 375,210 357,148 Electronic resources and periodicals Qi 51,468 48,017 50,838 Programs 11,996 19,925 13,602 Telephone, fax 20,004 19,575 19,538 Photocopy, office supplies 25,898 15,704 25,302 Project costs 14,329 15,303 49,009 Other 18,237 12,394 13,981 Travel, mileage 12,500 9,676 10,895 Staff development 16,496 6,799 6,174 Furniture and fixtures 6,996 2,272 3,681 Loss on disposal - - 11,267 Expenses before amortization 2,439,976 2,365,741 2,383,806 Amortization 280,046 277,257 308,407 Total expenses Net operating costs -15- 63 2,720,022 2,642,998 2,692,213 2,488,195 2,423,962 2,486,252 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 11. BUDGET FIGURES County Council completes separate budget reviews for its operating and capital budgets each year. The approved operating budget for 2016 is reflected on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Budgets established for capital investment in tangible capital assets are on a project -oriented basis, the costs of which may be carried out over one or more years and, therefore, may not be comparable with current year's actual expenditure amounts. 12. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 65,707,273 65.182.339 [b] Change in non-cash assets and liabilities related to operations: Increase in other assets (100,000) - Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable 32,402 (808,959) (Increase) in prepaid expenses (17,942) (3,656) (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (263,763) 2.565.960 (349,303) L753.345 -16- 2016 2015 [a] Current fund expenditures by object: Salaries, wages and employee benefits 26,717,959 25,956,255 Materials and services 6,679,861 6,365,087 Contracted services 17,060,199 16,827,977 Rents and financial expenses 476,778 1,176,453 Interest on long term debt 170,742 159,595 Amortization Qi 10,274,337 10,190,443 Transfer to others Ar 4,327,397 4,506,529 65,707,273 65.182.339 [b] Change in non-cash assets and liabilities related to operations: Increase in other assets (100,000) - Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable 32,402 (808,959) (Increase) in prepaid expenses (17,942) (3,656) (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (263,763) 2.565.960 (349,303) L753.345 -16- CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 13. SEGMENTED INFORMATION The County is a diversified municipal government institution that provides a wide range of services to its citizens, including contract police services, fire, roads, community services, water and sewer. For management reporting purposes the County's operations and activities are organized and reported by Fund. Funds were created for the purpose of recording specific activities to attain certain objectives in accordance with special regulations, restrictions or limitations. The County services are provided by departments and their activities are reported in these funds. Certain departments that have been separately disclosed in the segmented information, along with the services they provided, are as follows: General Government General government is comprised of County council, administration, treasury, human resources and information technology, providing services to Council and the other departments. Provincial Offences 116 Provincial offences consists of the operatiori�o e County's Court offices, including trials and proceedings and receiving payment for fines resx^ from charges laid by various police forces and officials operating within the County. Distribution to area municipalities are also reflected. Transportation Services The County Engineer's office oversees the maintenance and capital works operations of roads and bridges throughout the County in accordance with minimum maintenance standards. Ambulance Services The County provides land ambulance services to residents from five stations located throughout the County. Health Services Health services are comprised of the County's proportional share of the operation of the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health and other public health transfers. -17- 65 CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 13. SEGMENTED INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Homes for Seniors The County operates three long-term care facilities with a total of 247 beds, and two Adult Day programs for senior citizens. It operates under provincial legislation and oversight of the Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care. Social and Family Services Social and family services consist of the County share of services that provides employment and income assistance, social housing and child care assistance to eligible participants. The social and family services program for the County is administered by the City of St. Thomas. Library and Cultural Services Library and cultural services are comprised e operations of the County library and archives system, Museum and other cultural services and tra Planning and Development Q� Planning and development services include the preparation and administration of the County's Official Plan, economic development, tourism and agricultural and reforestation services within the County. For each reported segment, revenues and expenses represent both amounts that are directly attributable to the segment and amounts that are allocated on a reasonable basis. Therefore, certain allocation methodologies are employed in the preparation of segmented financial information. The General Revenue Fund reports on County services that are funded primarily by taxation such as property and business tax revenues. Taxation and payments -in -lieu of taxes are apportioned to General Revenue Fund services based on the Fund's net surplus. Certain government transfers, transfer from other funds, and other revenues have been apportioned based on a percentage of budgeted expenses. The accounting policies used in these segments are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements as disclosed in Note 1. For additional information see the Schedule of Segment Disclosure. 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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Jim Bundschuh, Director of Financial Services Alan Smith, General Manager of Economic Development DATE: September 8, 2017 SUBJECT: Vacancy/Excess Land Reduction/Rebate INTRODUCTION: On December 21, 2016 the province announced changes to tax policy which included greater flexibility starting in 2017. This includes greater flexibility in setting the vacancy/ excess land reduction rate on commercial and industrial properties. The local treasurers agree that vacancy/excess land ratios should be unchanged for 2017, but are processing changes for future years. Delaying ratio changes until next year but announcing those changes in 2017 will give proper notice to businesses of changes to their taxes. DISCUSSION: Properties that are left vacant/excess land for extended periods of time undermine their communities as the properties become derelict and the rural downtowns become less appealing to consumers. The current policy of providing a reduction/rebate for being vacant/excess land rewards properties that are negatively affecting their business neighbours. Currently the county share of the vacancy/excess land reduction is approximately $80,000 and municipal partners would have an approximate equal value. Starting in 2018, the local treasurers are recommending that the vacancy/excess land program be eliminated. The county's Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program could be provided ongoing annual funding of $80,000 as a result of the increased taxes received by the elimination of the vacancy/excess land program. The CIP scoring matrix could be modified to prioritize vacant/excess land buildings. Investments in upgrading vacant/excess land buildings will likely have the greatest impact for every CIP dollar spent. Upgraded vacant/excess land buildings are ultimately more likely to become occupied. By reducing the number of vacant/excess land buildings, all businesses should benefit as the communities become more appealing to consumers. A separate report will be brought forward later this year to discuss changes to the CIP scoring matrix based on the experience gained during its first year in operation. The proposed changes to the scoring will include a vacancy/excess land component. Once the CIP changes are finalized, the Economic Development department will conduct information sessions for owners of vacant business properties. These sessions will have two objectives: • to inform that $80,000 annually for the CIP program will be funded through the elimination of the vacancy rebate; and, • to educate about how the CIP program grants can be used to upgrade vacant facilities. Counties that decide to modify the program must notify the Minister of their intent to utilize this flexibility and provide details of the proposed changes along with a council resolution. Changes to the rebate and reduction programs will be implemented through regulation for each municipality. RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT the vacancy/excess land rebate program be eliminated starting with the 2018 taxation year; and, THAT the tax ratio on vacant/excess land commercial and industrial properties be set to the same ratio as the occupied classes starting with the 2018 taxation year; and, THAT Council notify the province of the elimination of the vacancy/excess land rebate/ reduction programs starting with the 2018 taxation year; and, THAT copies of the resolutions from the Vacancy/Excess Land Reduction/Rebate report dated September 8, 2017 be forwarded to local municipalities; and, THAT the local municipalities be requested to send out a notification letter with the next tax bill notifying vacant/excess land property owners of the elimination of the rebate/ reduction program; and, THAT information/education seminars be conducted to inform local businesses of the availability of Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant funding to upgrade vacant facilities funded by the elimination of the vacancy rebate; and, THAT $80,000 be added to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for consideration in the 2018 budget deliberation. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Jim Bundschuh Director of Financial Services Approved for Submission Julie Gonyou Chief Administrative Officer Alan Smith General Manager of Economic Development 70 "0 nta ri Ministry of Finance VACANT UNIT REBATE AND VACANT/EXCESS LAND SUBCLASSES January 2017 Since 1998, the Vacant Unit Rebate and Vacant/Excess Land Subclasses have provided tax rebates and reductions to property owners who have vacancies in commercial and industrial buildings or land. Vacant Unit Rebates: The Vacant Unit Rebate provides a tax rebate to property owners who have vacancies in commercial and industrial buildings. This application -based program is administered by municipalities. The current rebate is 30% of the property tax for vacant commercial space and 35% for vacant industrial space. • Vacant and Excess Land Property Tax Subclass: Commercial and industrial properties or portions of these properties in the Vacant and Excess Land Property Tax Subclasses are taxed at a fixed percentage rate below the tax rate of the broad class. These properties are discounted at 30% to 35% of the full Commercial and/or Industrial rate. Currently, upper- and single -tier municipalities may choose to apply the same percentage of relief (between 30% - 35%) to both the commercial and industrial property classes. NEW MUNICIPAL FLEXIBILITY FOR 2017 AND FUTURE YEARS The Province has reviewed the Vacant Unit Rebate and the Vacant/Excess Land Subclasses in consultation with municipal and business stakeholders. In response to municipal and other stakeholders' requests, the Province is now moving forward with providing municipalities broad flexibility for 2017 and future years. This change, announced in November 2016, is intended to allow municipalities to tailor the vacant rebate and reduction programs to reflect community needs and circumstances, while considering the interests of local businesses. In order to provide the most flexibility for municipalities, changes to the rebate and reduction programs will be implemented through regulation. Upper- and single -tier municipalities that have decided to change the programs can notify the Minister of their intent to utilize this flexibility and provide details of the proposed changes along with a council resolution. To support implementation of changes to the vacant rebate and reduction programs, municipalities should review the attached checklist prior to submitting a request for changes to the Minister. 71 IMPLEMENTATION Municipalities wishing to utilize the flexibility available to them must submit details of proposed changes to the Minister along with a council resolution by one of the following dates to ensure amendments are included in a regulation as soon as possible. • March 1, 2017 • April 1, 2017 • July 1, 2017 Municipalities will be notified when the regulation implementing the requested changes has been enacted. Note that in two-tiered municipalities, any program changes to be implemented will be an upper -tier municipal decision, consistent with the flexibility currently available to upper -tier municipalities, to determine the rebate and reduction percentage between 30% and 35%. The Province has an interest in continuing to ensure tax competitiveness and consistency for taxpayers and as such, the Minister will consider proposed program changes within this context. FURTHER INFORMATION For general information about the vacant rebate and reduction programs, please contact the Ministry of Finance at info.propertytaxontario.ca. 72 "0 nta ri Ministry of Finance VACANCY REBATE AND REDUCTION PROGRAM CHANGES CHECKLIST January 2017 BUSINESS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ✓ Have you engaged the local business community? ✓ Can you provide details on how and when you have engaged the local business community? ✓ Have you considered the potential impacts the proposed changes may have on local businesses? ✓ Have you communicated potential impacts of proposed changes to the business community? ✓ Has Council been made aware of the potential impacts on the business community? PROGRAM DETAILS ✓ Have you outlined details of program changes in your submission? ✓ For municipalities in a two-tiered system, have you discussed proposed changes with lower -tier municipalities? ✓ Have you considered how you will implement or administer any potential changes to the vacancy programs? ✓ Have you considered these changes as part of a multi-year strategy? ✓ Has Council passed a resolution indicating approval of these changes? FURTHER INFORMATION If you have any questions about implementation of changes to the vacant rebate and reduction programs, please contact the Ministry of Finance at info. propertytax ontario.ca. 73 e r/r�o('wnDD�JJJ�j�� ;r� REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Rob Bryce, Director of Human Resources DATE: September 11, 2017 SUBJECT: Service Recognition Awards INTRODUCTION: Since 1987, County employees have been given awards in recognition of achieving service milestones. Full-time employees having achieved between five (5) and forty (40) years of service - in five year increments - are formally recognized and receive a gift card currently valued between $50 and $400. In 2014, changes were made to the program that removed part-time staff eligibility from the program. After more than two years, it is recognised that such a move has had unintended consequences for valued part-time employees. Formal recognition of service milestones for part-time staff represents an important reward system that should be re- introduced. Such reward systems are an important component of being an Employer of Choice and broadly contribute to employee satisfaction strategies. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval of changes to this policy that will correct the present deficiencies. A revised policy is attached. DISCUSSION: In 2014 changes were made to the program to exclude part-time staff, reduce award levels, and introduce a letter of recognition from the Warden for eligible full-time staff. Practices of awarding a service lapel pin, a framed recognition certificate, and a Christmas Luncheon remained unchanged for full-time staff. Since that time, Human Resources staff has received numerous comments criticising the exclusion of part-time employees. In fact, push back from employees has been particularly acute within the Service Employee's International Union (SEIU) and has been raised during recent negotiations. Part-time staff remains concerned about the impact on morale. A survey of municipalities suggests that Elgin County's recognition program was less than competitive with other best practices of public employers. A review of the impact of the 2014 program changes revealed that a total of seventy-one (71) active and five (5) retired employees were not recognized in 2014 through 2016. Human Resources staffs propose to correct this at a nominal cost of approximately $4000, which is contained with the 2017 corporate budget. 74 With Council's approval and starting in December 2017, part-time staff would once again be eligible to receive awards for achieving service milestones. Such award would be valued at half of that set out for full-time employees. Additionally eligible part-time staff would receive a letter of recognition from the Warden, a service lapel pin, a framed recognition certificate. Presentations will continue to take place at the December council meeting and Christmas lunch and would now include eligible part-time employees. Invitations to these events will be limited to those with fifteen (15) years of service and above. Presentations of five (5) and (10) year awards will be made by Department heads at their work location. CONCLUSION: The recommended changes to Human Resources Policy Number 10.130 will address identified issues while ensuring that service milestones continue to be celebrated. RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT County Council approve the report titled "Service Recognition Awards" dated September 11, 2017 and the corresponding policy changes be adopted (Human Resources Policy Number 10.130) and made retroactive to October 1, 2014; and, THAT Human Resources staff take necessary steps to provide eligible 2014-2016 part- time employees and eligible retirees with a letter of recognition from the Warden, an award, a lapel pin and a recognition certificate. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Rob Bryce Julie Gonyou Director of Human Resources Chief Administrative Officer 75 d�.J. gm.,Progressive, by Nahire Subject: Service Recognition Policy Number: 10.130 Date Approved: October 1, 1987 Date Last Revision: October 1, 2017 Code: FT/PT Section: 10 County of Elgin Human Resources Policy Manual In recognition of employees' contributions to the success of the County of Elgin, service milestones of employees will be recognized in five year increments, starting with five years of #-14-time services. Eligible full-time employees will be given awards as set out below on the completion of the following years of services: YEARS OF SERVICE 5 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years 30 years 35 years 40 years VALUE OF AWARD $ 50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 Eligible part-time employees will be given awards, at half the value set out for full-time employees, on completion of the same service milestones noted above. (For example, at 5 years of service, a part-time employee will be given an award valued at $25; at 10 years of service, the award will be valued at $50, etc.) Awards will be given in the form of gift card. As such service milestones are achieved; eligible full- time and part-time employees will receive a letter of recognition from the Warden, a lapel pin and a recognition certificate. All expenses associated with these awards will be chargeable to the Corporate Expenses account. 76 d�.J. gm.,Progressive, by Nahire County of Elgin Human Resources Policy Manual Starting at the 10 year service milestone, eligible full-time non-union employees may elect one (1) day off with pay in lieu of an award. Starting at the 25 year service milestone, eligible full-time non-union employees may elect two (2) days off with pay in lieu of an award. Such time off shall be taken within twelve (12) months of reaching the milestone date and not negatively impact departmental operations. Part-time employees becoming full-time employees during the calendar year in which a milestone is reached will be treated as full-time for award purposes. Similarly, employees transferring from full-time to part-time status will be iReligible to and OR 2 subsequeRt eligible to receive a part-time award in that same milestone year. Special Presentations: Special presentations for employees may be arranged by Directors at their discretion. Presentations for (19) eR (15) fifteen years of service and above will be made once a year at the December Council Session. These staff members will be invited to the Council meeting and Christmas lunch. Department Heads will present the five (5) and ten (10) year service awards to their eligible employees at their work location once a year at the end of November. 77 erarfo0'(0JJyJ6 ;r� REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Rob Bryce, Director of Human Resources DATE: September 12, 2017 SUBJECT: 2018 Manulife Benefits Renewal Forecast INTRODUCTION: The County of Elgin's group benefit program is underwritten by Manulife Financial and is subject to renewal on March 1, 2018. Council may recall that staff marketed the program ahead of the 2017 renewal to ensure the most competitive costs. While significant savings were realized in 2017, more realistic 2018 renewal rates are being projected that are not as favourable as those enjoyed last year. The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the 2018 projected rates. DISCUSSION: The County is part of a larger benefits consortium, which includes most County partner municipalities representing a total of approximately $2.3 million in annual premiums. Annual premiums for the County of Elgin are approximately $1.2 million with the extended health and dental representing approximately three-quarters of total cost. The group benefit program for the County of Elgin is broken down into two main components, based on the underwriting arrangements that apply to each, as follows: Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: These are underwritten on a partially pooled, partially experience rated basis. The rating of these benefits takes into consideration the overall performance of the insurer's pool, changes in employee demographics and the claims experience for the overall consortium. All participating partner municipalities are combined for rating purposes. As a result of 2017 marketing, life insurance rates are guaranteed until 2020; Long Term Disability rates until 2019. Extended Health Care and Dental: These are underwritten on a fully experience -rated basis. Rates are established based on the financial results generated by the paid premium and paid claims experience for the year. It is projected that Extended Health Care rates will increase 23% and dental rates will decrease by 5%. Extended Health Care being the highest cost benefit has various cost drivers. Overall, utilization has increased by 5% over the past nine months. Typically, increased paramedical utilization and the impact of specialty drugs will contribute to escalating costs. Such costs are also driven by the increasing cost of "stop -loss" insurance. This is a pooling arrangement designed to pay for drug claims typically associated with catastrophic illness or injury in excess of $15,000 per year per person. With the W introduction of new and more expensive drugs it is not uncommon to find very large drug claim amounts charged to the plan. As a result of such "stop -loss" costs, Manulife continues to upwardly adjust its stop -loss insurance premiums to 14.92% (from 7.133% in 2013). Based on the first nine months of claims experience, it is anticipated the County of Elgin will see an overall increase of 10.3% with Manulife for 2018. Actual costs will be shared with Council when known the first quarter of 2018. It is clear that actions are necessary to manage the challenge of increased benefit costs. Such efforts to mitigate cost will be presented to Council in coming weeks. CONCLUSION: Extended Health Care costs continue to rise as utilization increases and more expensive drugs are introduced in the market. Going to market to reduce costs was an effort to reduce exposure to increased costs. This was effective short term. Longer term actions are necessary to tackle ongoing financial challenges. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the report titled "2018 Manulife Benefits Renewal Forecast" dated September 12, 2017, be received and filed. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission Rob Bryce Julie Gonyou Director of Human Resources Chief Administrative Officer 79 CLOSED MEETING AGENDA September 26, 2017 Staff Reports: 1) General Manager of Economic Development —Municipal Act Section 239.2 (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board — Non -Disclosure Agreement. M