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2020 FINAL BUDGET March 2, 2020 CONTENTS P URPOSE OF A B UDGET & W HAT I NFRASTRUCTURE HAS C HANGED C OUNCIL S TRATEGIC P RIORITIES T HE P AST D ECADE AT A G LANCE P LANNING FOR G ROWTH A FFORDABILITY C OUNCIL R
March 2, 2020
HAS CHANGED
GLANCE
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Levy Trends*
Average 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Town 2.10 % 4.35 6.03 3.26 (5.04) 1.73 2.62 3.00 3.00 0.00 Region 1.28 % 2.00 2.00 0.00 1.92 1.89 1.97 3.20 (1.40) (0.10) Combined 1.25 % 2.25 2.66 0.81 (0.13) 1.49 1.75 2.50 0.00 (0.05) CPI 1.71 % 2.27 1.60 1.43 1.10 1.90 0.90 1.50 2.90 1.80
*Levies shown are net of assessment growth and does not include the waste management levy
Average Combined Levy 2010 - 2018
2020 Budget
Reserves
6,000,000 7,000,000 8,000,000 9,000,000 10,000,000 11,000,000 12,000,000 13,000,000 14,000,000 15,000,000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Reserve Balance Years
Reserves 2010 - 2018
Reserve Balance Trend
› Reserves depleted by approximately 28%, from $14M down to $10M
2020 Budget
› Grimsby has the 2nd lowest residential property tax per $100,000 of assessment
861 796 683 630 609 586 511 436 436 346 255 219
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 $1,000
Local Residential Property Taxes, 2019 (per $100,000 assessment)
52% belowthe average
$531 average property tax
2020 Budget
2020 Budget
Municipality 2019 Water, Sewer & Taxes as a % of Household Income Grimsby 4.10% Wainfleet 4.20% Pelham 4.20% Lincoln 4.50% West Lincoln 4.50% Niagara-on-the-Lake 4.80% Niagara Falls 5.20% Thorold 5.30%
5.40% Fort Erie 6.00% Welland 6.10% Port Colborne 6.10% LOWEST RATE
Source: 2019 BMA Study
2020 Budget
Demographics/Trends
Census & Growth Projections
2020 Budget
Over 173 Million in Construction Value in 2019
Year Total Construction Value Total Permits Issued Permits Issued for Residential Units
2019 $173,740,130 828 701 2018 83,177,030 664 547 2017 43,294,910 384 282 2016 131,384,990 848 728 2015 38,517,290 385 287 2014 88,142,380 491 386 2013 71,571,150 512 425 2012 42,047,020 292 225 2011 49,993,970 455 377 2010 59,768,060 438 324 2009 46,065,120 318 244
From 2018 to 2019, Grimsby’s construction value doubled
Building Permits Issued 2009-2019
2020 Budget
› Sale of the biodigester › Strategic Priorities › Provided a vision › Road map for the next 3 years. › Restructuring of the organization has led to increased capacity › Forward thinking › Financial sustainability became a priority in the 2019 budget. › Made key investments › Modernized the governance structure: Committee of the Whole › Transparency
Guiding Principals
1. We build trust with our community through meaningful communication, transparency, leading financial management and responsive service. 2. We welcome, nurture and support business to contribute to the financial sustainability of our Town and create opportunities for residents. 3. We are committed to growth that prioritizes the distinct character, natural setting, culture and heritage that makes Grimsby special and puts residents first. 4. We are an inclusive community that considers needs from all generations, backgrounds and abilities.
Priorities
1. Responsible Development 2. Business Attraction, Growth and Retention 3. Accountability and Transparency 4. Transportation and Road Safety 5. Heritage and Culture 6. Environment 7. Community Amenities
2020 Budget
› Best-in-class financial management › Unprecedented teamwork › Addressed pressures › Thinking differently
2020 Budget
Maintaining service levels
The base budget is what it costs to maintain all of the service levels that were delivered in 2019, adjusted to reflect 2020 realities. It is comprised of typical expenses such as, salaries and benefits, contracted services, professional fees, training and development, insurance, winter control, software licenses, utilities, fuel, vehicle parts, office supplies, debt charges, etc.
2020 Budget
› The total tax bill is shared amongst the Town, the Region, and the school boards › Grimsby’s share is 28% of the total tax bill › Every 1% increase in the Town’s tax levy equates to a 0.28% increase on the Total Tax Bill
Town of Grimsby 28% Region of Niagara 57% School Boards 15%
Share of the Tax Bill
2020 Budget
Maintaining service levels
Pressures in 2020 › Maintained existing services › Inflationary pressures › Employee agreement › Extra pay period in 2020 (absorbed half) › Added key core competencies › Normalized revenues › Growth
Town:
Tax Bill Impact:
2020 Budget
Goal
To provide adequate and quality amenities to serve Grimsby’s growing population.
Initiative
Continue to support and advocate for new hospital construction for West Lincoln Memorial.
2020 Budget
Investment: $200,000 Town: 1.60% Tax Bill Impact: 0.45%
Demonstrates that Grimsby is fully committed to the redevelopment of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
2000 Campaign
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› West Niagara* share - $12.5M
2020 Campaign
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› West Niagara* share - $60M
*West Niagara is comprised of Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln
› Provides health care close to where people live › Allows Grimsby residents to age in place › Attracts and retains top physicians and nurses in the community › Acts as a catalyst for economic spinoffs Benefits:
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Estimated Timeframe
› May 2020 - Council resolution required for funding commitment › January 2023 - Construction commences › June 2024 - Town’s contribution advanced to the hospital › December 2024 - Construction finalized
Rendering of New West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
2020 Budget
Funding Plan
Municipality 2002 Commitment 2020 Additional Commitment Estimated Total Commitment Total Collected
Grimsby $2,500,000 $9,500,000 $12,000,000 $0
› Hospital commitment to be funded through debenture › Estimated annual debt service of $800,000 per year starting in 2024 for 20 years › Recommend a $200,000 annual incremental investment over the next 4 years in order to build the debt service costs into the levy › No additional hospital levy increase after 2023 › This plan ensures best-in-class financial management
2020 Budget
› Maintain existing assets › Leverage federal and provincial funding
2020 Budget
Current Infrastructure Gap: $4.8 Million Infrastructure Gap in 10 Years: $5.7 Million Infrastructure Gap in 25 Years: $64 Million
0% Levy Increase 1% Levy Increase 2% Levy increase
Investment: $125,000 Town – 1% Tax Bill Impact – 0.28%
Closing the
2020 Budget
Council’s strategic priorities have been reviewed and assessed Projects and investments are included in the following slides for Council’s consideration in the proposed 2020 Budget
2020 Budget
Transportation & Road Safety COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
“Provide safe and efficient transportation
Grimsby.”
EXPLORE POTENTIAL FOR A MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP WITH CAR SHARING SERVICES
› In partnership with the Region and neighbouring municipalities › A means to provide an efficient and innovative transit service › Leveraging the Region, Lincoln and Pelham’s financial commitments to make it feasible and affordable for our community › Lincoln and Pelham councils eliminated the local transit systems to implement on-demand services › Region operates the transit system › Supports the fastest growing demographic (30-39) in Grimsby › Assists in affordability and links to jobs › Accessible vehicle › Operating flexibility (door to door, curb to curb, corner to corner) › Improved connectivity to intermunicipal connectors › A means to reduce traffic congestion and assist in moderate climate change
LOCAL ON-DEMAND TRANSIT
Annual Investment:
$250,000 Town - 2% Tax Bill Impact - 0.56%
Environmental
“Build a sustainability lens to become a municipal leader in addressing climate change”
2020 Budget
Business Attraction, Growth, Retention COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
“Foster a vibrant business environment in Grimsby.”
REVIEW STRUCTURE AND RESOURCES ALLOCATED SUPPORT GROWTH OF EXISTING BUSINESSES SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL FOR TOWN PARTICIPATION IN TRADE MISSIONS
› Laser-focused business expansion › Assist the 2,500 businesses operating in Grimsby › 90% of business growth comes from existing business expansion › 71% are sole proprietorships (assist with provincial and federal grants) › Work with academia on building incubators › Develop an economic strategy and concentrate on key economic clusters › Work with the Region of Niagara on attending trade missions in applicable economic clusters › Will help reduce 88% of residential tax base › September start
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Investment:
$25,940 Town - 0.21% Tax Bill Impact - 0.06%
Station One Coffee House
2020 Budget
Responsible Development COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
“Encourage development that reflects the aims and priorities of the community.”
REVISE POLICIES AND PLANS TO LIMIT HIGH RISE DEVELOPMENT IN GRIMSBY. ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION PRIOR TO INTENSIFICATION.
› Active LPAT (local planning appeal tribunal) appeals are currently under way › Ensure that development is compatible with Grimsby’s character › Explore avenues to protect and enhance what makes Grimsby unique (i.e. small town character, heritage features, etc.) › Prior year budget $100,000, with the addition of the new investment the total budget will be $350,000 for 2020
LEGAL SUPPORT
Investment:
$250,000 Town - 2% Tax Bill Impact - 0.56%
Overlooking Grimsby escarpment
2020 Budget
Transportation & Road Safety COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
› Operating Budget Investments: › Adjustments to reflect historic operating costs (actuals) › Increased response level due to climate change › Adapting to the new normal climate Includes: › Snow plowing (roads and sidewalks) › Sanding (roads and sidewalks) › Snow removal (business areas)
WINTER CONTROL
Investment:
$130,000 Town – 1.04% Tax Bill Impact - 0.26%
“Provide safe and efficient transportation
Grimsby.”
INCREASE SAFETY ON LOCAL ROADS
2020 Budget
Heritage & Culture COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
“Protect, preserve and enhance Grimsby’s distinct heritage and culture.”
PROTECT THE HERITAGE AND PHYSICAL CHARACTER OF GRIMSBY BEACH THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF EXISTING HOMES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR TENT LOTS.
› Hire a planning consultant to complete a land use planning study for Grimsby beach › Develop strategies to ensure the characteristics of what makes Grimsby beach unique are preserved when development and/or redevelopment occurs in the future › Mandatory requirement for interim control By-law
GRIMSBY BEACH LAND USE PLANNING STUDY
Investment:
$100,000 Town - 0.80% Tax Bill Impact - 0.22%
Cottages at Grimsby Beach
2020 Budget
COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
› The Town of Grimsby does not currently have in-house resources for parks and open space landscape design. Creating this resource as part of our staff team will: › Provide seamless parks, trails and open space design work starting from site plan phase. This continuous focused lens will maximize value and leisure opportunity for citizens › Create in-house capacity for parks and playground design work as part of the replacement strategy › Integrate priorities into design such as active transportation, sustainability, accessibility and current trends and standards › Improved parks and open space design › A well-integrated system to ensure maximum value
PARKS SPECIALIST
Investment:
$79,730 Town - 0.63% Tax Bill Impact - 0.18%
Community Amenities
“Protect and invest in park lands and green space through park renewal, erosion control and tree protection including the Irish Grove woodlot.”
PROTECT AND PRESERVE GRIMSBY’S DISTINCT NATURAL SETTING AND BECOME A MUNICIPAL LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental
Grimsby Splash Pad
2020 Budget
Environment COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
“Protect and invest in park lands and green space through park renewal, erosion control and tree protection including the Irish Grove woodlot.”
PROTECT AND PRESERVE GRIMSBY’S DISTINCT NATURAL SETTING AND BECOME A MUNICIPAL LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY
› Tree planting investments for parks, open spaces, trails and street trees › Investment figure represents multiple projects: › Tree replacement related to Emerald Ash Borer › Southward Park Evergreen Grove investment › Community tree-planting initiatives › Tree maintenance › Protection and expansion of the tree canopy › Provision of resources to address tree damage and maintenance, due to increased occurrences of weather incidents
TREE PLANTING
Investment:
$34,000 Town - 0.27% Tax Bill Impact - 0.08%
2020 Budget
Environment COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
› Grimsby has 33 neighbourhood parks, 17 community parks and many other green spaces › Many of the park spaces need greater investments; trees, accessible pathways, playground replacements, improved signage, lighting and general park improvements › This investment will grow the parks and playgrounds investment capacity and will improve projects such as: › Centennial Park ball diamonds improvements › 40 Mile Creek bridge replacement › Playground base materials improvements
PARKS & PLAYGROUND INVESTMENTS
Capital Investment:
$25,000 Town – 0.20% Tax Bill Impact – 0.06%
“Protect and invest in park lands and green space through park renewal, erosion control and tree protection including the Irish Grove woodlot.”
PROTECT AND PRESERVE GRIMSBY’S DISTINCT NATURAL SETTING AND BECOME A MUNICIPAL LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY
Centennial Park, Grimsby
2020 Budget
Public Safety Community Programming
2020 Budget
› Ensuring self-sustainable funding for fleet and equipment
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Investment:
$35,350 Town - 0.28% Tax Bill Impact - 0.08%
› Risk Reduction activity › Successful pilot project in 2019 › Improved response times, 5:49 minutes down to 2:52 minutes
STAFFING DAY CREW
Investment:
$56,185 Town - 0.45% Tax Bill Impact - 0.13%
2020 Budget
› For the past 30 years the Town of Grimsby has had one Recreation Coordinator to provide recreation and leisure services to the entire town › Population growing and therefore the needs are higher › Demographics are changing › This position was a prioritized recommendation in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan › The department has reached capacity, this position will allow for improved service delivery
RECREATION PROGRAMMER
› Improve leisure opportunities for active agers and youth › Enhance and support community activities that create a sense of place › Develop and strengthen community partnerships › Increase awareness of services and resources that exist in the community › Optimize use of facilities › Support initiatives such as transportation, Grimsby Green, parks and facilities engagement, youth engagement and age friendly initiatives.
Investment:
$84,730 Town - 0.68% Tax Bill Impact - 0.19%
2020 Budget
› Holiday lighting was expanded in 2019 to include: › New lights for the Town Hall tree › Downtown tree lighting (which remains year round) › Coronation Park lighting › All projects received positive community feedback › Additional funds for 2020 will go towards maintaining and reinstalling lights in future years, and allow for future growth throughout the community › Staff hope to see some of this program funding further leveraged with community and commercial partners
SPECIAL EVENTS HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Investment:
$13,000 Town - 0.10% Tax Bill Impact - 0.03%
2020 Budget
› Lease commitment at the Welcome Centre for the purposes of promoting Grimsby to visitors of the Gateway Centre (ends April 30, 2020) › Previously paid through reserves, financially sound practice to add to the levy › To ensure best use of funds and maintain a presence at the Welcome Centre, it is recommended that leasing the space be discontinued and that a partnership agreement for display of materials be created starting May 1, 2020 › Partnership will cost $7,000/year and ensure a continued presence for Grimsby, highlighting community amenities › Gateway Centre sees high volume of foot traffic and the Welcome Centre provides important local information regarding places to visit, eat, shop and stay, community amenities and special events
WELCOME CENTRE
Investment:
$7,000 Town - 0.06% Tax Bill Impact - 0.02%
2020 Budget
› 5 WiFi hotspots lending program to community › Not all members of our community can afford internet connectivity at home › Borrowing connectivity increases the options to all demographics in a world that depends more and more on the internet to thrive › Grimsby Public Library Board: Resolution # GPL-20-5 January 15, 2020
PUBLIC LIBRARY WIFI HOTSPOT PROJECT (DATA)
Investment:
$5,000 Town - 0.04% Tax Bill Impact - 0.01%
2020 Budget
Over the last 12 months Council has approved resolutions that are to be discussed as part of the 2020 budget process.
2020 Budget
› GH-20-12 (February 4, 2020) › Citizen delegation and Heritage Committee request
MAIN STREET EAST CULTURAL HERITAGE LANDSCAPE STUDY OR HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT STUDY
Investment:
$100,000 Town - 0.80% Tax Bill Impact - 0.22%
2020 Budget
Includes infrastructure, lands, buildings, machinery and equipment
2020 Budget
$1,555,000 $3,105,000 $2,165,000 $60,000
Where the funding is going
Equipment Replacement Infrastructure Improvements Shoreline Improvements Traffic Safety Studies
Self-Funded (Equipment Reserve) 15% Capital Projects Reserve 11% Water/Sewer Reserves 3% Development Charges
10% Provincial Grants
30%
Federal Grants 12% External Contributions 19%
Where the funding is coming from
Total Investment: $6,885,000
NO LEVY IMPACT
2020 Budget
ROAD ALLOWANCES
Location Design Year
Budget 10th Street Complete 2020 $265,000 12th Street Complete 2020 $265,000 6th Street 2020 2021 $490,000 9th Street 2020 2021 $490,000 E of 9th St 2020 2021 $490,000 N of 3rd St 2020 2022 $875,000
Before After
ROAD ALLOWANCE
2020 Budget
PARKS & BEACHES
Component Design Year
Budget Conservation Bldg. (Armourstone)* 2020 2020 $1,320,000 Pier 2020 2021 $1,200,000 Whittaker Beach (Groyne, Casting, Ramp) 2020 2021 $390,000
* Subject to funding through sale of land.
New Stone Casting New Groyne New Armourstone Existing Protection New Pier
2020 Budget
Total Investment:
$3,010,000
$2,790,000 $45,000 $50,000 $5,000 $120,000 Watermain Replacement System Modeling and Software Leak Detection and ILI Reduction Facility Improvements
Watermain Reserve 98%
Other Revenues 2%
Where is the funding going Where is the funding coming from
2020 Budget
Total Investment:
$1,810,000
$400,000 $125,000 800,000 480,000 $5,000
Where is the funding going
Infiltration Reduction & Rehabilitation System Modeling and Software Polution Prevention & Control Plan (PPCP) PPCP Flow Monitoring Facility Improvements
2020 Budget
Total Investment:
$1,301,400 Where is the funding coming from Reserves and Transfers $1,060,900 (82%) Development Charges $199,500 (15%) Municipal Levy $41,000 (3%)
2020 Facilities and Parks Capital Projects (PRC)
Where is the funding going 355,500 60,000 100,000 229,900 386,000 170,000
Facility Improvements Bridge and Trail Repair Studies: Trails and Wayfinding Fleet, Equipment and Tools Park Improvements Parks and playgrounds Renewal
2020 Budget
Total Investment: $545,150
Where is the funding going
65,000 72,500 69,650 10,000 25,000 $303,000
Vehicles Equipment Purchases Personal Protective Equipment Fire Facilites - Station 2 Fire Facilites - Station 1 Fire Communications Network
Where is the funding coming from
Reserves $545,150 (100%)
2020 Budget
Water Rates Results in increase of approximately $37 per year for a home consuming 200 m3
Sewer Levy An increase of approximately $20 per year for the average residential home
2020 Budget
Base Budget Hospital Levy Council Strategic Priorities
Responsible Development Business Attraction, Growth & Retention Accountability & Transparency Transportation & Road Safety Heritage & Culture Environment Community Amenities
Public Safety Community Programming Council Resolutions TOTAL LEVY 2.20% 1.60
Town Tax Bill Impact
Maintaining Service Commitment to the hospital Improved response times Enhance and support community activities
Value to the Community
2.00 0.22 0.00 3.05 0.80 0.47 0.63
7.17 0.73 0.87 0.80 13.37% 0.62% 0.45
0.56 0.06 0.00 0.85 0.22 0.13 0.18
2.00 0.21 0.24 0.22 3.74%
2020 Budget
861 796 683 630 609 586 511 436 436 346 272 219
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 $1,000
Local Residential Property Taxes, 2019 (per $100,000 assessment)
49% belowthe average
$532 average property tax
2020 Budget
2020 Budget
Town of Grimsby $1,211 28% Region of Niagara $2,564 57% School Boards $679 15%
Based on a 2020 Average Residential Home of $443,686 *Total Bill = $4,454
*Does not include waste management and sewer levy
Levying Body Net Budget Increase Tax Bill Impact Tax Increase on Average Home Town of Grimsby 13.37% 3.74% $137 Region of Niagara 5.92% 3.41% $180 School Boards 0.00% 0.00% $0 Overall Property Tax 7.15% $317 OUTCOME IF ALL INVESTMENTS ARE APPROVED
2020 Budget
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› Investment towards a new Hospital › Public Transit (VIA) › Communication Resource (communication engagement) › Economic Development Resource (focus on business expansion) › Museum & cultural services › Library services › By-Law services › Community Safety › Winter operations (snow removal, salting, sanding of roads) › Recreational programs (summer camps, swimming lessons, leisure activities, senior programming) › Community Events › Recreation activities and parks (parks, trails, facility maintenance) › Community beautification (holiday lighting, grass cutting, trees, flowers) › Art Gallery › Heritage and Culture
› This is an exciting opportunity for Council. › Building a better community for the future and generations that follow › Ensure long term financial sustainability
$11.42 per month $2.64 per week $0.38 per day
2020 Budget
Expenses Dollars Percentage Town Operating $36,641,177 73% Town Capital 13,965,950 27% Total $50,607,127 100% 2020 Levy $14,370,657 13.37%
* Includes general, water and sewer
2020 Budget
General 63%
Operating (72%) $ 23,010,657 Capital (28%) 9,145,950
Sewer 16% Water 21%
Operating (71%) $ 7,278,240 Capital (29%) 3,010,000
Operating (78%) $ 6,352,280 Capital (22%) 1,810,000
2020 Budget
Reserves $8,435,280 17% DC $1,640,630 3% Grants $3,148,930 6% User Fees $21,576,630 43% Tax Levy $14,370,657 28% External Contributions $1,435,000 3%
2020 Budget
Sewer Expenses 13% $ 1,810,000 General Expenses 65% $9,145,950 Water Expenses 22% $3,010,000
2020 Budget
Online Survey › Available from February 5th to February 10th › Available through Twitter, Facebook & the Town’s website › Non-Scientific Survey › 200 Participants › Q1: Service levels › Q2: Rating investment importance › Q3: Additional investment for Grimsby’s future; overall themes
2020 Budget
Q1 - Service Levels 53% - Prefer tax increases that maintain existing municipal services and allow for new investments. 21% - Prefer taxes that maintain current municipal service levels and do not wish to see further tax increases that invest in new services, infrastructure, programs or amenities. 21% - Prefer taxes that are lower or remain the same, even if this results in reduced municipal services, infrastructure, programs or amenities. 5% - Don't know / unsure.
2020 Budget
Q2 - Council Strategic Priorities
High importance Moderate importance Low importance
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Accountability & Transparency Environment Responsbile Development Heritage & Culture Transportation & Road Safety Community Amenities Business Attraction, Growth and Retention
161 150 129 124 124 116 110 35 46 46 55 69 78 82 4 4 25 21 7 6 8
200 Survey Respondents
2020 Budget
Transportation and Road Safety Public Transit 31 Traffic Calming & Lights 14 Bike Lanes 11 GO Transit 10 Parking concerns 6 Total 72 Community Amenities Recreation programs 24 Parks 12 Trails 11 Library & Art Gallery 10 Facilities 4 Senior services 4 Indoor Pool 4 Total 69
“Recreation programming (camps, rinks, etc.) With more families moving to Grimsby, I would like to see the same quality of service maintained. “
Q3 – Programs and services requiring additional investment
“Community buildings where people can meet and socialize. We LOVE the library! Such a great part of our
forward to events put on by the town or sponsored by local business and organizations.”
2020 Budget
Business Attraction, Growth and Retention Downtown Business 16 Attract Industry 14 Tourism Initiatives 11 Total 28 Heritage and Culture Heritage Buildings 23 Small Town Culture 3 Total 26
Q3 – Programs and services requiring additional investment
Responsible Development Over Development 18 Affordable Housing 5 Total 23
“Invest in attracting and retaining small local
“Let's invest in maintaining Grimsby's distinct look and
any new builds adhere to our unique small town image. “ “More programs for youth for after school A solution to the congestion on Main Street especially on weekends, and more parking downtown. Protection of heritage homes”
2020 Budget
Environment Environmental Conservation 9 Shoreline 12 Total 21 Transparency Total 6
Q3 – Programs and services requiring additional investment
“Make trails and parks interactive spaces for learning about nature and maintaining a healthy
wayfinding all throughout town to cultural facilities, parks, trails, etc.” “Ensure that Grimsby's enviable quality of life is maintained and improved by providing the necessary support to culture, heritage and recreation, including the natural environment.”
Hospital Total 17
“The new hospital is vital to the community.”
2020 Budget
Consideration Investment Town Tax Bill Impact Base Budget $275,000 2.20% 0.62% Hospital Levy $200,000 1.60% 0.45%
2020 Budget
Consideration Investment Town Tax Bill Impact Transit (VIA) 250,000 2.00% 0.56% Economic Development 25,940 0.21% 0.06% Legal 250,000 2.00% 0.56% Parks Specialist 79,730 0.63% 0.18% Tree Planting 34,000 0.27% 0.08% Parks and Playgrounds 25,000 0.20% 0.06% Winter Control 130,000 1.04% 0.29% Grimsby Beach Study 100,000 0.80% 0.22%
2020 Budget
Consideration Investment Town Tax Bill Impact Fire - Transfer to Reserves 35,350 0.28% 0.08% Fire - Staffing Day Crew 56,185 0.45% 0.13% Recreational Programmer 84,730 0.68% 0.19% Holiday Lighting 13,000 0.10% 0.03% Welcome Center 7,000 0.06% 0.02% Library Wi-Fi Hotspot 5,000 0.04% 0.01%
2020 Budget
Consideration Investment Town Tax Bill Impact Main Street East Cultural Heritage Landscape Study
District Study 100,000 0.08% 0.22%