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Special Committee of the Whole 2009 Budget Strategic Direction

Special Committee of the Whole 2009 Budget Strategic Direction. Monday September 29, 2008. Agenda. The Current Landscape Response to the Landscape Draft 2009 Budget Strategic Direction Major Capital Priorities, current initiatives and other considerations 2009 Budget Target

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Special Committee of the Whole 2009 Budget Strategic Direction

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  1. Special Committee of the Whole2009 Budget Strategic Direction Monday September 29, 2008

  2. Agenda • The Current Landscape • Response to the Landscape • Draft 2009 Budget Strategic Direction • Major Capital Priorities, current initiatives • and other considerations • 2009 Budget Target • Next Steps

  3. The Landscape • Economic Climate Uncertainty • Commodity price increase affecting construction and operating costs • Construction market somewhat flooded • Development slowing and transitioning • Average indices used for long term projection low for 2009 • Climatic Changes • Adverse conditions increasing operating costs

  4. The Landscape - Continued Growth in Service and service levels • Community continues to grow (ie. 3 new parks in the NWQ) • Trail and sidewalk extensions • Recycling program introduction on trails • High participation in Green Bin program resulting in increased costs

  5. The Landscape - Continued Strategic opportunities • Timely opportunities available now in areas such as Economic Development (ie. Viva), Redevelopment readiness (ie. Secondary Planning and supporting infrastructure) and Continuous Improvement (i.e. Public Art Contribution, service and revenue reviews) Funding/Grants/Legislative Requirements • Provincial/Municipal Fiscal Service Review results not expected for some time

  6. The Landscape - Continued • Investing in Ontario Act for Capital Funding announcement at AMO to assist Municipalities with infrastructure works • METROLINX funding expected for VIVA/Region BRT and Yonge Street/Davis Drive Improvements • Federal Gas Tax Fund extended at maximum level to at least 2014 • Building Canada Fund (first phase) announced and being investigated for Fall application • New Legislative requirements (i.e. ODA Customer Service Access standards, PSAB)

  7. The Landscape - Continued • Capital Project & Operating Deferrals • Certain Project (ie. Fairy Lake) deferred to 2009 in response to 2008 conditions • Operational cut backs and deferrals to 2009 due to current budget projections • Resourcing • Entering period of significant competition for municipal employees and leaders

  8. Response to The Landscape • Review and adjust as necessary the strategy of setting the 2009 Budget • Review and adjust as necessary longer term financial planning (5 year plans and 10 year Capital Plans) • Focus on Main Priority Capital projects and Initiatives for 2009

  9. Response to The Landscape - continued • Seek ways to address longer term sustainability by focusing on redevelopment and economic development • Seek ways to obtain further operational efficiencies and revenue opportunities by focusing on continuous improvement • Increase efforts to further reduce and conserve energy • Review Budget Process and Projection methodology through Internal Audit

  10. 2009 Budget Strategic Direction • Maintain existing Assets • Provide quality service levels to a growing community • Prioritize capital projects that contribute to improving long term efficiency and effectiveness and contribute to key areas of focus • Invest in sustainability measures focusing on economic development continuous improvement, community building and being employer of choice

  11. Major Capital Priorities as set out by Council for Term • Western Creek … complete 2007/8 • New Operation Centre … EA complete and tendering late 2008, completion in 2010 • Community Centre Lands Redevelopment …in Progress 2007 to 2010+ • Works Yard Redevelopment/Fairgrounds … 2010/2011+ • Old Town Hall Restoration … Design allowance in 2008 budget … 2008-2010+

  12. Current Major Initiatives • Community Centre Lands Task Force • Economic Development Strategy Finalization and Implementation • Cultural Master Plan • “Redevelopment Ready” • - Secondary Plan • - CIP Update • - Incentive Program • - Studies (i.e. Infrastructure and Urban Design Guidelines) • - DC Update… • Branding: Rollout

  13. Other Considerations • Projects deferred to 2009 (ie Fairy Lake Washroom) • VIVA Yonge Street/Davis Drive related • Library Planning and Capital Considerations • …

  14. 2009 Budget Target Updated Projected To be provided as part of 2009 Budget process reflecting Strategic Direction approved by Council _____ 4.83%

  15. Next Steps • 2009 Budget Strategic Direction to be approved in principle by Council and applied to Draft budget • 2009 Draft Budget to be prepared for review with Council • 2009 Draft Capital Projects to be prioritized for review with Council

  16. Operating Methodology • Core Services primarily carried out in-house • Outsourcing covers • Specialized services • Peak services • One time services • Certain core services • Provides flexibility

  17. Winter Maintenance Street Sweeping Specialized Legal Services Specialized Consultant Services Specialized Maintenance Services Animal Control Grass Cutting & Grounds Maintenance Waste Management Development Engineering and Co-ordination Water & Sewer meter reading and billing After hours call-in service Janitorial Services Tree Planting & Trimming Construction Projects Operating Methodology cont.. Outsourcing includes:

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