2025 Draft Operating Budget Detail
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2025 Draft Operating Budget Issues
Tax-Funded
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Belleville Library#: D1-1 DEPT: CITY BOARD STRATEGIC THEME: F. Arts Culture and Recreation DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Belleville Library Total Library Requisition was approved at $2,776,000 and represents a 4.56% increase for 2025. For further information, refer to correspondence included in section 7 of meeting agenda.
Police Service Board#: D1-2 DEPT: CITY BOARD STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Police Service Board Total Police Budget was approved at $28,993,500 and represents a 10.95% increase for 2025. For further information, refer to correspondence included in section 7 of meeting agenda.
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Quinte Economic Development Commission#: D2-1 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Quinte Economic Development Commission Budget increase of $7,500, representing a 2.98% increase for 2025. For further information, refer to correspondence included in section 7 of meeting agenda.
Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board#: D2-2 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: G. Destination City DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board City of Belleville currently provides $86,900 annually to the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board.
Quinte Waste Solutions#: D2-3 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: I. Environment DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Quinte Waste Solutions City of Belleville Share is $975,100. For further information, refer to correspondence included in section 7 of meeting agenda.
Quinte Conservation#: D2-4 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: I. Environment DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Quinte Conservation City of Belleville Share totals $1,237,200 and is broken down as follows;
Overall budget increase of 6.91% for 2025. For further information, refer to correspondence included in section 7 of meeting agenda
Stirling Arena#: D2-5 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: F. Arts Culture and Recreation DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Stirling Arena City of Belleville Share is $81,400. Total budget decrease of 46.93% for 2025. For further information, refer to correspondence included in section 7 of meeting agenda.
911 Program#: D2-6 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: 911 Program City of Belleville estimated share is $89,600. Total budget increase of 5.04% for 2025
Quinte Arts Council#: D2-7 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: F. Arts Culture and Recreation DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Quinte Arts Council City of Belleville has budgeted $42,500 to the Quinte Arts Council.
Volunteer Information Quinte#: D2-8 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Volunteer Information Quinte The City currently has approval to provide $10,000 to Volunteer Information Quinte for 5 years, ending in 2026. Proposed to be funded by MAT Reserve Fund.
Municipal Grant programs#: D2-9 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Municipal Grant programs The City has four grant streams:
TOTAL: $549,900
YMCA - Capital Contribution#: D2-10 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: F. Arts Culture and Recreation DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: YMCA - Capital Contribution The City currently has approval to provide $1,000,000 to the YMCA, in contribution to their Capital Campaign for the new Centre for Life. Funding provided from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.
Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward#: D2-11 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward The City currently has approval to provide $50,000 to the Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward annually for 8 years, ending in 2026. Funding provided from the Elexicon Reserve Fund.
The Bridge#: D2-12 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: The Bridge The City currently has approval to provide $2,625,000 to fund the necessary renovations for "The Bridge" Health & Social Service Hub. Funding for the 2025 allocation to be recovered is being proposed to provided from Automated Speed enforcement revenues, through the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund, as opposed to Taxation. See Tax Relief measures section.
Quinte Health Care#: D2-13 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Quinte Health Care Council approved $1.2M will be provided over 5 years, as follows; 2022 - $125,000
University Hospitals Kingston#: D2-14 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: University Hospitals Kingston Council approved $1 million to be provided over 6 years, as follows; 2023 - $50,000
Funding provided from the Elexicon Reserve Fund.
Habitat for Humanity - Capital Contribution#: D2-15 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Habitat for Humanity - Capital Contribution The City currently has approval to provide $1,118,000 to the Habitat for Humanity. Funding provided from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.
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Provincial Offences#: D3-1 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Provincial Offences City of Belleville share of revenue was $94,000 in 2023 and allocated to the Police Services budget. No change has been estimated in 2025. Automated Speed Enforcement revenue has been budgeted for separately with in the City budget.
Emergency Medical Service#: D3-2 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Emergency Medical Services City of Belleville share is estimated at $5,172,000. Total Budget increase of 5.00% for 2025.
Social Services General Assistance#: D3-3 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Social Services General Assistance City of Belleville share is estimated at $2,380,400. Total Budget increase of 5.00% for 2025.
Social Housing#: D3-4 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Social Housing City of Belleville share is estimated at $7,036,800. Total Budget increase of 5.00% for 2025.
Hastings Manor#: D3-5 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Hastings Manor City of Belleville share is estimated at $3,336,700. Total Budget increase of 5.00% for 2025.
Centennial Manor#: D3-6 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Centennial Manor City of Belleville share is estimated at $623,700. Total Budget increase of 5.00% for 2025.
MPAC Fees#: D3-7 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: MPAC Fees City of Belleville share is $676,600. Total Budget increase of 3.77% for 2025. For further information, refer to correspondence included in section 7 of meeting agenda
Health Unit#: D3-8 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Health Unit City of Belleville share is $1,307,500. Total Budget increase of 5.59% for 2025. For further information, refer to correspondence included in section 7 of meeting agenda.
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Asset Management Contribution#: D4-1 DEPT: Finance STRATEGIC THEME: A. Infrastructure DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Asset Management Contribution - See Report Additional contributions to the asset management reserve fund are required to support current and future capital needs. The Phase 2 Asset Management Plan was approved by Council in June 2024, and currently the Phase 3 - Asset Management Plan is being updated to meet legislated requirements under O. Reg 588/17. As outlined in the approved Asset Management Plan an increase in the Asset Management Reserve fund contribution is required totaling a 2.3% Tax Levy increase. The recommended increase is inline with this recommendation, when including the Asset management reserve contributions under the Police portfolio, which is included in item D1-2.
Asset Management Analyst#: D4-2 DEPT: Community Services - Admin STRATEGIC THEME: A. Infrastructure DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Asset Management Analyst - See Report To support the implementation of the City's Asset Management Plan, an Asset Management Analyst will be required in the Community Services Department (like in the other Departments) to manage and update the heavy volumes of data being generated by the Building Condition Assessments being completed by engineers on the 100+ City buildings. If this data is not updated in real time as maintenance and repairs are completed, the facility data becomes obsolete, which will undermine the accuracy and value of both the 10-Year Capital Plan and 30-year lifecycle plan. The Asset Management Specialist will manage the new Asset Management software solution for the Department, update data based on daily work orders and assist with the annual operating and capital budget processes. Start Date October 2025
Storm Water Low Impact Development Analysis#: D4-3 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Stormwater STRATEGIC THEME: A. Infrastructure DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Storm Water Low Impact Development Analysis CLI Belleville Zone Review - Exemption Study. The City received downloading from province for SWM approvals. The conditions require Low Impact Development Standards (LIDS) be considered in design of infrastructure. LIDS are essentially infrastructure which forces water into the ground for recharge of water tables. Primarily, these were prioritized in very urban areas (Toronto) to avoid flooding and expanded to the '905' ring around Toronto to further avoid flooding of Toronto as storm water would have to make its way through Toronto all the way to Lake Ontario. There are exemptions in the Province's CLI Approvals that exempt areas if they have high water tables or fractured and high underlying rock. These conditions exist in many areas of Belleville although there are certain areas requiring water recharge such as Bell Boulevard. When there are high fluctuating water tables and high bedrock, there is negligible benefit for ground water recharge. This study will confirm when LIDs are not required and will assist in scoping study requirements for EDS's infrastructure projects when submitted to ES for approval. This will result in efficiencies as unnecessary studies will be required in the future and there will be quicker review and approval times from ES. Proposed to be funded by the Environmental Reserve Fund.
HAF2 Initiative #1: Encourage alternative housing solutions for sustainable living#: D4-4 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Planning STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: HAF2 Initiative #1: Encourage alternative housing solutions for sustainable living
Develop pre-approved building plans for detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
HAF 2 Initiative #2: Develop city-owned lands for housing to create rental and affordable housing units#: D4-5 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Planning STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: HAF 2 Initiative #2: Develop city-owned lands for housing to create rental and affordable housing units
Project award and completion contingent on Federal Housing Accelerator Fund Grant being received.
HAF2 Initiative #4: Enhance zoning provisions to enable diverse housing supply#: D4-6 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Planning STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: HAF2 Initiative #4: Enhance zoning provisions to enable diverse housing supply
Project award and completion contingent on Federal Housing Accelerator Fund Grant being received.
HAF2 Initiative #5: Refresh the City’s Community Improvement Plan with additional affordable housing and missing middle programs#: D4-7 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Planning STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: HAF2 Initiative #5: Refresh the City’s Community Improvement Plan with additional affordable housing and missing middle programs
Project award and completion contingent on Federal Housing Accelerator Fund Grant being received
AF 2 Initiative #6: Expand residential development opportunities through policy updates#: D4-8 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Planning STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: HAF 2 Initiative #6: Expand residential development opportunities through policy updates
Project award and completion contingent on Federal Housing Accelerator Fund Grant being received
HAF2 Initiative #7: Streamline and enhance development approval process for missing middle and affordable housing#: D4-9 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Planning STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: HAF2 Initiative #7: Streamline and enhance development approval process for missing middle and affordable housing Expand delegation of authority permissions to Staff for minor rezonings and minor variances based on established thresholds or parameters
Project award and completion contingent on Federal Housing Accelerator Fund Grant being received
HAF 2 Initiative #8: Identify municipal infrastructure needs to enable additional development potential#: D4-10 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Planning STRATEGIC THEME: A. Infrastructure DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: HAF 2 Initiative #8: Identify municipal infrastructure needs to enable additional development potential
Project award and completion contingent on Federal Housing Accelerator Fund Grant being received.
Asset Management Plan (AMP) Improvements#: D4-11 DEPT: Finance STRATEGIC THEME: A. Infrastructure DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Asset Management Plan (AMP) Improvements As the City continues to develop the Corporate AMP, additional funds are being requested to improve the underlying data. This could include data collection exercises, condition assessments, or other consulting services aimed at improving the City's overall Asset Management Planning. Proposed to be funded by OCIF provincial grant
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Compliance#: D4-12 DEPT: Corporate Services - Clerk STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Compliance Remediation of documents is now required through the ministry. The Corporation will, at times, be required to provide accessible documents to the public. This fund will provide resources for departments to access should they need a document remediated. Proposed to be partially funded by the Accessibility Reserve Fund.
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Contract Position - HRIS System Implementation Support#: D5-1 DEPT: Corporate Services - Human Resources / Finance STRATEGIC THEME: N/A DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Contract Position - HRIS System Implementation Support - See Report As outlined in the 2024 Capital budget issue # 1.068 the City is implementing a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) that manages and automates human resources (HR) functions. It streamlines processes like records management, recruitment, payroll and attendance, reporting, job evaluation, benefits administration, employee performance tracking, and compliance management. Implementation of a Corporate HRIS will benefit the entire corporation and directly assist the HR and Payroll department operate more efficiently and effectively. In order to support the rollout and proper implementation it is important to have a dedicated staff resource that understands the City operations and works directly with internal staff to coordinate and manage the appropriate setup and implementation in line with city processes, controls and collective agreement requirements. Start date April 2025. Proposed to be funded by Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.
Client Relations Coordinator#: D5-2 DEPT: Community Services - Admin STRATEGIC THEME: F. Arts Culture and Recreation DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Client Relations Coordinator - See Report Client relations workload has increased significantly in the 12 years since the QSWC was built, including the expansion of corporate service payments, without any additional staff. This unit operates 12-15 hours per day, seven days a week and is now fully accountable to the Marketing and Client Relations Supervisor, who has no backup. The addition of this Coordinator position will help to resolve a critical organizational health and safety risk by addressing seven-day- a-week workload pressures that are no longer sustainable. Failure to address these issues may result in operational gaps and potential service reductions. The Department restructured in 2024 to address similar workload issues in the Bookings and Rentals Unit, which had undergone a dramatic increase in the number and complexity of bookings, rentals and community events. Start date July 2025.
General Operators (2)#: D5-3 DEPT: Transportation & Operations - Admin/Parks STRATEGIC THEME: D. Transportation and Mobility DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: General Operators (2) - See Report With the increased Outdoor Operations (CUPE): With the increase requirements of MMS, Level of Service, increased road and parks assets, and liability/risk, (2) General Operators are recommended to maintain assets with in our municipality. These are net new positions and not a reduction on causal compliment. Start date November 2025.
Windows 11 upgrade for VDI#: D5-4 DEPT: Information Technology STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Windows 11 upgrade for VDI (Virtual desktops) Required to ensure security compliance as Windows 10 becomes end of life for support. This is specifically for our virtual desktop users (VDI).
VMWARE virtualization software upgrade#: D5-5 DEPT: Information Technology STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: VMWARE virtualization software upgrade Required on our Virtual server infrastructure to ensure security and compliance. VMWARE costs have risen significantly since it was purchased by Broadcom
Website upgrade#: D5-6 DEPT: CAO - Communications STRATEGIC THEME: N/A DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Website upgrade The City was notified that the current website provider would be transitioning from its existing content management system (iCreate) to a new system called Govstack, and that iCreate would eventually no longer be supported. While no end-of-life date has been set yet, it is anticipated that this date would be set in 2025 with approximately six months notice. The new Govstack platform promises many exciting new features and abilities that were not previously available through the iCreate platform including improved control over branding and design of the site. Project is estimated to begin in Q1 of 2025 and aim for completion in early Q4. Proposed to be funded by Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.
Future Employee & Space Needs Study#: D5-7 DEPT: CAO - Admin STRATEGIC THEME: N/A DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Future Employee & Space Needs Study - See Report As the City continues to grow, it is crucial to ensure that our facilities and human resources are aligned with that growth and our strategic plan and Council's priorities. Engaging a consultant to examine current and future space needs and forecasting the corresponding staff compliment requirements will provide insights and a comprehensive analysis to support planning efforts. The engagement of a third party will position the City to adapt to future challenges and opportunities in a proactive manner. Proposed to be funded by Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.
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Digital Records Management#: 6-1 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Building STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Digital Records Management EDS are striving to digitize paper archive files that are in various locations on the floor and basement storage. The building section has a large inventory of paper files in the basement and at Pinnacle Street. The files at Pinnacle Street need to be moved out of the space to make room for renovation. Based on experience $20,000 would be a reasonable amount to pay for the scanning only. Proposed to be funded by Building Code Reserve Fund.
Field Line Paining#: 6-2 DEPT: Transportation & Operations - Parks STRATEGIC THEME: F. Arts Culture and Recreation DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Field Line Painting - See Report As part of the user fee review, it was identified that the City should be responsible for line painting fields and have fees that have it build in to the service provided. Proposed to be partially funded by user fees.
Zwicks Benthic Analysis#: 6-3 DEPT: Environmental Services STRATEGIC THEME: A. Infrastructure DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Zwicks Benthic Analysis Zwick’s Benthic Invertebrate Monitoring Program – this Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks requested assignment spans the calendar years of 2025 and 2026 and includes a 6-week period for in-water benthic community sample collection. Summer/Fall 2025 (Budget estimate $25k): program development; in-water station field sampling program (fall 2025); water quality, sediment and benthic invertebrate sample collection and laboratory submission; and preliminary field data analysis Winter/Spring 2026 (Budget estimate $35k): laboratory analysis, data and statistical comparison analysis, report preparation, MECP submission/review, and report finalization and submission. Proposed to be funded by the Environmental Reserve Fund.
Two (2) Engineering Project Managers#: 6-4 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Engineering STRATEGIC THEME: A. Infrastructure DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Two (2) Engineering Project Managers - See Report Management is recommending that two (2) full-time permanent Project Manager positions within the Planning and Design function of the Engineering section be created in 2025 to support the continued and increasing infrastructure program deliver as outlined in the 10-Year Capital Plan
Records Management Representative#: D6-5 DEPT: Engineering & Development - Building STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Records Management Representative (0.25 FTE) - See Report With the transition of Bylaw services to the Clerks department, 25% of the labour budget for building services was previously directed to bylaw services. With this transition providing the 0.25 FTE budget increase will allow for a fully funded position and will enable important and continued records management development to aid in document management and housing and building reporting requirements. To be funded by Building Code Reserve Fund.
Business Analyst/Constant Improvement Specialist#: D6-6 DEPT: Information Technology STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Business Analyst/Constant Improvement Specialist - See Report This individual will focus on Municipal Process Optimization:
Destination/Product Development Plan#: D6-7 DEPT: Economic Development STRATEGIC THEME: G. Destination City DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Destination/ Product Development Plan This plan is required to strategically identify opportunities and next steps for the City of Belleville as it relates to an investment in Destination Development and Long-term Tourism Planning. This would be a city led exercise supported by a consultant and stakeholders. Destination Development is 1 of 5 Strategic Themes identified in the Belleville Economic Development Strategic Plan approved by Council November 13, 2024. Strategic Theme #1 – Destination Development Celebrating our culture and quality of life through sustainable destination and community development involves improving public amenities and services and fostering a vibrant, safe and welcoming community to enhance the lives of our citizens and attract new residents and tourism dollars. Priorities will focus on waterfront revitalization, investing in cultural events and initiatives and building relationships with key partners. Objective 1.A. Develop a Destination Development Plan that strategically supports the planning and advancement of defined areas to support the evolution of desirable destinations for travelers. Once developed, this plan will:
Proposed to be funded by $10,000 Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board and $10,000 MAT Reserve Fund.
Detailed City-wide Wayfinding Signage Implementation Plan#: D6-8 DEPT: Economic Development STRATEGIC THEME: G. Destination City DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Detailed City-wide Wayfinding Signage Implementation Plan This plan is required to present design concepts, identify site specific locations for signage and detailed construction drawings for each sign type. The plan will also include a phased roll-out with costing to be used in future capital budget allocations. Creating a plan will allow the city to access third party funding for signage replacement and requisition that would otherwise not be accessible. These signs will provide direction to key civic, cultural, visitor and recreational destinations to increase tourism revenue and build on city revitalization efforts. Belleville's population is increasing including newcomers, international students and tourists. Branded wayfinding signage enhances visitor and resident experiences and supports local business. Plan includes directional signage, pedestrian-friendly signage and gateway signage. The need for this project continues to grow since being identified as a priority in the city's tourism development plan completed in 2017. Proposed to be funded by MAT Reserve Fund.
BR&E Implementation/Business Development#: D6-9 DEPT: Economic Development STRATEGIC THEME: E. City Centre Sustainability DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: BR&E Implementation/Business Development In July 2023, the City of Belleville received funding through the Rural Economic Development (RED) Fund to conduct a large-scale Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project. This project focused on the community’s manufacturing sector. Funding supported 10 months of the Business Growth and Retention Specialist staff salary to complete the project as well as funding for project deliverables. Given that this position was established as a FT permanent position and the position and program deliverables have been offset by funding, there is currently little base budget to support business growth and retention efforts. It is recommended that this issue be built in as a base budget moving forward. Funding identified under this account will support business development including succession planning, small business marketing and a changemakers program. These funds will also directly support implementing actions identified in the BRE Report approved by Council November 13th. These action items align with the goals and objectives identified in the Belleville Economic Development Strategic Plan under the Business Growth and Retention theme. Proposed to be funded by the MAT Reserve Fund
Family Physician Appreciation Fund - One-time funding program#: D6-10 DEPT: CAO STRATEGIC THEME: C. Growth & Housing DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Family Physician Appreciation Fund - One-time funding program - See Report Proposed to be funded by Casino - Contingency Reserve Fund
Additional Digital Storage#: D6-11 DEPT: Community Services - Archives STRATEGIC THEME: F. Arts Culture and Recreation DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Additional Digital Storage Proposed to be funded by the Archives Reserve Fund.
Environmental Services#: D6-12 DEPT: ES STRATEGIC THEME: A. Infrastructure DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Environmental Services - Project Manager - See Report An add on to the compliment to deal with future construction, rehab and process optimization - we will need more staging to deal with costs to make them more stable for the Asset Management Plan as it will require assessment and reevaluation on risk based decision making. This position will function on the vertical side of infrastructure and create the stable source funding models for the process and structures. Start date April 2025. Proposed to be funded through Capital; 75% Water Projects and 25% Wastewater
In Camera Issues#: D6-13 DEPT: STRATEGIC THEME: DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: IN CAMERA ISSUES
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The Bridge#: D7-1 DEPT: EXTERNAL STRATEGIC THEME: H. Community Health Safety and Security DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: The Bridge The City currently has approval to provide $2,625,000 to fund the necessary renovations for "The Bridge" Health & Social Service Hub. Funding for the 2025 allocation to be recovered is being proposed to provided from Automated Speed enforcement revenues, through the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund, as opposed to Taxation.
Transit - Increase to monthly pass rates#: D7-2 DEPT: Transportation & Operations - Transit STRATEGIC THEME: D. Transportation and Mobility DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Transit - Increase to monthly pass rates As outlined in the Transit Masterplan, Fare adjustments were recommended to be completed to align with approved cost recovery rate methodology. Given the target of 35% cost recovery, an additional mid-year rate increase would help to improve cost recovery to better align with this target. It is recommended a $5 per month pass increase is implemented June 2025, with a slight increase to individual passes.
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Gross Expenses#: D6-1 DEPT: ES - Wastewater STRATEGIC THEME: A. Infrastructure DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES: Increase in CCTV program An assignment for our consultant was to develop an annual CCTV and maintenance hole Inspection program with the goal of inspecting the entire Sanitary and Storm system in 10-year cycles (i.e. 10% of the system each year on an ongoing basis). Also, as part of the assignment the consultant was to prepare a contract to retain a contractor to complete CCTV inspections for approximately 25% to 30% (90 to 110 km) of the entire Sanitary and Storm systems to identify Sanitary and Storm sewer assets for rehabilitation. The original operational budget available to complete the 2023 CCTV program, it was determined that only about 12% or 46km of sewers could likely be inspected. As a result, it was decided to focus solely on the sanitary sewer system at that time. The additional $200,000 is being requested for the CCTV program due to the higher than anticipated costs associated with completing the inspection and condition assessments and to allow us to continue to achieve the goal of completing the inspections of 10% of the entire Sanitary and Storm sewer systems annually. After completion of the 2025 inspections, it will be determined whether the base operating budget will need to be adjusted to accommodate the future annual inspection of 10% of the entire Sanitary and Storm sewer systems on an ongoing basis.
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