2018 BUDGET OVERVIEW PUBLIC MEETING FEBRUARY 28 TH , 2018 Arryn - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Township of Alnwick/Haldimand 2018 BUDGET OVERVIEW PUBLIC MEETING – FEBRUARY 28 TH , 2018 Arryn McNichol, Treasurer

Agenda  2017 Budget Accomplishments  2018 Budget Overview  2018 Budget Departmental Highlights  Municipal Tax Rate Impact  Revenues & Expenditures  Long Term Debt  Reserves  Asset Management Plan  Current and Future Budget Challenges  Closing Remarks

General Government Governance Corporate Management Program Support

General Government – 2017 Budget Accomplishments & Highlights Practice Open, Accountable and Sustainable Government to Inform and Involve All People  Completed and sent out newsletters  Continued work on archival of municipal documents and records retentions/management  Public meetings to discuss specific and general council plans Address Infrastructure, Investment and Renewal  Council chambers floor refinished  Parking lot at municipal office refinished  Carpet and painting in the Immel Wing completed  Parks Master Plan in process  Economic Development Plan in process

Transportation Services Surface Treated km = 256 Paved km = 14 Gravel = 167 Bridges & Culverts = 45

Transportation – 2017 Budget Accomplishments & Highlights  Address Infrastructure, Investment and Renewal  Purchase of new tandem  Purchase of an excavator  Transfer of $10,000 to a winter contingency reserve  Approximately $600,000 on roads (construction, surface treatment, recapping)  Building upgrades a work in progress  Two new staff hired

Protection Services - OPP - Fire Department - Community Policing - Emergency Measures - Building Permits & Inspection

Protection Services – 2017 Budget Accomplishments & Highlights Address Infrastructure, Investment and Renewal  A new joint EMS/firehall was started in Roseneath with completion in 2018  A new tanker/pumper was ordered with arrival in 2018  A new pickup truck was purchased  $100,000 was transferred to a capital reserve  Purchase of new hose, bunker gear and pagers Provide services that protect people, property and the environment in promoting healthy lifestyles  Fire prevention and public education materials/events  Firefighter training and courses  Emergency Measures mock training exercise  Community policing  Highlights  OPP is the largest single expense in protection services (over $1,000,000). Policing will be increasing in 2018  Building permits have increased since 2014. 2017 revenues increased significantly over what was budgeted

Recreation & Cultural Services Libraries Community Centres Arena Wicklow Beach Boat Launch Municipal Parks

Recreation & Culture 2017 - Accomplishments and Highlights  Address Infrastructure, Investment and Renewal  Dehumidifier, ice resurfacer, fencing, utility vehicle, and numerous building upgrades purchased for arena.  Fenella Community Centre parging completed on exterior of building  Grafton Community Centre furnaces purchased  Renovations for washrooms of the Alnwick Civic Centre and Centreton Community Centre are transferred to the 2018 Budget  There were a number of capital improvements at the library branches  There were a number of library fundraising events held  Practice open, accountable and sustainable government to inform and involve all people  Parks Master Plan with associated public meetings  Open Parks and Recreation Committee meetings  Open Community Centre committee meetings  Library offered programs for the public

Planning and Development

Planning & Development 2017 - Accomplishments and Highlights  Provide Services that Protect People, Property and the Environment in Promoting Healthy Lifestyles  Processed 36 Consents  Processed 24 zoning amendment applications  Processed 3 minor variances  Completed an update to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law

Health Services (Active & Heritage Cemeteries)

Health Services 2017 - Highlights The Township looks after 6 heritage and 4 active cemeteries. Projects Completed  Maintenance of cemeteries Projects Outstanding  GIS mapping  There has been only one plot sale to date. All care and perpetual maintenance funds have been transferred to the Public Guardian Trustee.

Environmental Services  Grafton Communal Water System  Water Treatment, distribution, and transmission  Rates are based on the principal of conservation and cost recovery

2017 Summary  Overall, 2017 has ben a good year! Expenses have been managed well and we have received higher than budgeted revenues.  Most projects contained within the 2017 budget have been completed or have been moved to the 2018 budget

2018 Budget Overview  Total Budgeted Levy is a 4.9% levy over levy increase over 2017 after applying growth.  Estimated $648,300 being contributed to reserves  Over $1,100,000 being contributed from reserves  Over $1,900,000 in capital additions. This does not include the new EMS/Firehall ($2,300,000) which will be funded with a debenture late 2018  Taxes are collected on behalf of the school boards and Northumberland County.

2018 Budget Overview  Total $ tax levy increase is $327,000 and a 1% increase is approximately $53,000  Budget maintains programs and services  Budget helps to address the challenge of capital replacement  Donations and Commitments of appoximately$50,000

2017 Total Taxes Collected (%) County Education 39% 18% Municipal 43% County Municipal Education

2017 Total Taxes Collected (%) 2013- 2017

General Government Economic Development HR/Payroll Finance Health and Safety

General Government – 2018 Budget Highlights  Council is currently at a ($545) increase over the 2017 budget  $3,000 professional development for each Council member  Special events include volunteer appreciation, charity events, Christmas Party  Capital includes a contingency of $2,500  Administration is currently at a 7% ($40,000) increase over the 2017 budget  Capital items include new technology and cabinets  Professional development and training was increased over the 2017 budget by $2,000  A Parks Master Plan is to be completed over 2018  Economic Plan is to be completed in 2018  Donations has increased over 2017  Includes a new HR employee

General Government – 2018 Budget Highlights Practice Open, Accountable and Sustainable Government to Inform and Involve All People  Retentions management initiative  Newsletters Address Infrastructure, Investment and Renewal  Purchase of additional laptops & cabinets Promote Economic Development  Strategic Plan Economic Development Study  Advertising

Transportation Services Surface Treated km = 256 Paved km = 14 Gravel km = 167 Bridges & Culverts = 45

Transportation – 2018 Budget Highlights Public Works department is at a 3% ($68,000) increase over the 2017 budget There are a number of items listed on our Asset Management Plan that were due to be replaced (2013 -2018) that are not reflected in the budget include:  CAT Loader 2003 924 GII  John Deere Backhoe 310SJ  John Deere Tractor 2130  Steamer Thompson  Three 740 Champion Graders (one to be refurbished in 2018)  Public Works Storage Shed for fencing and tires  Ford 1 Ton F350

Transportation – 2018 Budget Highlights There are a number of items listed on our Asset Management Plan that are due to be rehabilitated or improved (2013 -2018) that are not reflected in the budget include:  Bull Road Bridge  Drope Road Bridge  Ferguson Road Bridge  Macklin Bridge  Massey Road Bridge  Whitney Road Bridge (this bridge is scheduled to be replaced in the 2018 budget)  Bulls Mill Road Culvert

Transportation – 2018 Budget Highlights  Address Infrastructure, Investment and Renewal  Building upgrades (amount moved forward from 2017 budget)  Contribution of $5,000 to dredging reserve  Approximately $350,000 to $500,000 for road work  Purchase of a new tandem ($235,000)  Contribution to winter reserve ($10,000) and Building reserve ($50,000)  Replacement of Whitney Road Bridge  Provide Services that protect people, property and the environment  Testing signs for reflectivity  Brushing  Line painting of roads  Additional guard rails  Winter control plowing, sanding, & salting  Sidewalk maintenance  Snow removal  Roadside mowing

Protection Services OPP Fire Department Community Policing Emergency Measures

Protection Services – 2018 Budget Highlights Fire department is currently at a $192,000 increase over the 2017 budget excluding the cost of the new firehall. The new firehall will be funded using a debenture over 30 years. CBO/By-Law is currently at a $35,000 decrease over the 2017 budget. Police Service Board is currently at a $3,300 decrease over the 2017 budget Community policing is currently at a $3,817 decrease over the 2017 budget Emergency Measurers is currently at a $40,000 decrease over the 2017 budget