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Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 2013 Operating Budget Presentation 2 Corporate Mandate The mandate of the Conservation Authority as stated in the Conservation Authorities Act is to establish and undertake programs designed to

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Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

2013 Operating Budget Presentation

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Corporate Mandate

The mandate of the Conservation Authority as

stated in the Conservation Authorities Act is to establish and undertake programs designed to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources other than gas, oil, coal and minerals.

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Objectives

Maintain and improve the quality of lands and waters

within NPCA jurisdictional area

Contribute to public safety from flooding and erosion
Acquisition of conservation and hazard lands
Enhance quality of life
Provide leadership in wise use of natural resources
Ecosystem approach to water management
Build community partnerships to further the work of

conservation

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Corporate Services Program Objectives

To provide efficient support services in the

areas of corporate management, accounting, human resources, communications, fundraising and information systems to all programs of the Conservation Authority.

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Water Management Program Objectives

To undertake and support community based watershed management

planning and restoration initiatives

To partner with and support the watershed municipalities in the

implementation of the Water Smart Program

To promote a proactive approach to water and resource management

through the preparation of watershed and source protection plans

To implement a watershed surface and groundwater monitoring program
To coordinate the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan
To maintain an effective flood warning infrastructure, flood control structures

and emergency measures protocols

To expand partnerships with community organizations to enhance watershed

management services and programs

To develop expanded partnerships with municipalities in delivery of plan

review and other services

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Land Management Program Objectives

To promote conservation areas and events to

improve visitation and user revenues

To explore and develop new partnerships with the

public and private sector to enhance area visitation and expand area events

To seek new partnership opportunities for the
peration, development and maintenance of

conservation areas

To develop expanded partnerships with

municipalities in delivery of related services

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2013 Objectives

Maintain and enhance services to public and

customers (i.e. conservation areas visitors, permit applications, planning services)

Completion and Implementation of Strategic

Plan recommendations

Continue to liaise with member municipalities

to ensure service delivery expectations are being met

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Organizational Structure

Director, Land Management Director, Communications Director, Water Management Coordinator, Development Reviews Geographical Information System Technician (2) Labourer (2) Construction Compliance Technician Superintendent (4) Site Administrator, Ball’s Falls Program Assistants (2) Manager, Watershed Planning Services Carpenter Conservation Planner

CAO/Secretary-Treasurer

Watershed Planner (2) Coordinator, GIS Services Manager, Watershed Technical Services Manager, Watershed Stewardship Water Resources Engineer Water Quality Specialist Water Quality Technician Flood Control Technician Restoration Project Lead (4) Restoration Program Assistant (2) Administrative Assistant Custodian Registered Professional Forester Ecologist Administrative Assistant (2) Accounting Administrator Accounts Clerk Coordinator, Niagara Children’s Water Festival Biologist

Board of Directors

LAND MANAGEMENT CORPORATE SERVICES WATER MANAGEMENT Development Services Technician Supervisor, Construction Approvals Fish and Wildlife Technician Source Protection Hydrogeologist CAO/Secretary- Treasurer Clerical Support Cashier/Gift Shop Sales Clerk Assistant Superintendent (3) Remedial Action Plan Coordinator

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FTE Summary

Division 2012 2013 Change Corporate Services 7.5 7.5 Water Management 26 26 Conservation Land Management 20 20 Total 53.5 53.5

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Program/Service Expenditure Changes

CHALLENGES

Increases in staff benefit costs including OMERS.
Other inflationary increases.

MITIGATION

Strategic Plan and Organizational Review (to be

completed in 2013)

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2013 Challenges/Mitigation Efforts

Increased enforcement activities and legal costs related to the

NPCA Regulations

Higher operational costs in Conservation Areas
Increased Environmental awareness by public requires increased

resources to address issues

Non discretionary costs significantly more than target budget

increase (staff benefits, OMER pension contributions)

Continued adoption of user pay philosophy to reduce tax burden to

the general public.

Continue to increase efficiency in program delivery, conserving

resources and costs where possible.

Reduced dependence on Niagara Levy by increasing revenue

through partnerships.

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Corporate Services

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Resource Inventory & Environmental Monitoring

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Flood Protection Services

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Environmental Advisory Services

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Conservation Land Management

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Vehicles and Equipment

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Projects

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Budget Summary

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Revenue

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Thank You

Questions?