06 10 2020 Council Agenda
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
9:00 a.m. - Closed Session
10:00 a.m. - Open Session
Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., all Township of Oro-Medonte
facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. This includes the Township
Administration Centre. We will continue to offer services online and over the
telephone.
Input on agenda items are welcome and encouraged.
The Township of Oro-Medonte has amended its Procedural By-law to allow for
electronic participation at Council meetings during a declared emergency. Protocols
have been established to advise how to participate in the public portions of these
meetings. Please visit the following links for additional information:
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Protocols for Public Participation Council and DS Committee
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Meeting Agendas
Procedural By-law.
The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working
environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the
organization and for those individuals visiting our organization.
The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe,
welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff.
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1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
2. Adoption of Agenda:
7 a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
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3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
c) Robin Dunn, CAO; Michelle Jakobi, Manager, Environmental Services re:
Solicitor-client privilege (Water Waste Water Servicing).
d) Robin Dunn, CAO; Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re:
Solicitor-Client privilege; Litigation Affecting the Municipality (918 Line 3
South).
e) Robin Dunn, CAO; Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Solicitor-
Client Privilege (Cannabis).
\[Addenda\]
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
8 - 18a) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
6. Recognition of Achievements:
None.
7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations/Presentations:
19 - 33 a) 10:00 a.m. Soren Klemmensen, Past President, Central Ontario ATV Club
re: Proposed ATV Trails in Oro-Medonte.
9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item
which the public member may request be brought forward and considered
earlier in the meeting.
10. Open Forum:
The Open Forum provides an opportunity for the public to provide verbal
comments to Council, in Open Session, on matters scheduled on the current
agenda, and shall be conducted as follows:
Open Forum shall last no longer than 20 minutes;
Each speaker shall be required to identify the agenda item they are
speaking to and provide their name and address, which may become
part of the public record;
A speaker shall be limited to 2 minutes per agenda item;
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No response shall be provided to any question posed during Open
Forum;
No discussion, debate or decisions will occur during Open Forum;
Each speaker is permitted to speak only once per agenda item;
A speaker may provide comment on one agenda item and then shall
step aside to enable another to provide comment on an agenda item;
No speaker shall speak to a second agenda item until other
individuals have had an opportunity to speak once;
Speakers providing comment on the same agenda item, shall be
requested to limit their comments so as to provide additional
information and not repeat the same information provided by a
previous speaker;
Comments made during Open Forum will not form part of the minutes
of the meeting;
The following matters will not be permitted during Open Forum:
o Comments/complaints against Members of Council or
Township staff;
o Matters beyond the jurisdiction of Council or the Township;
o Closed Session agenda items, including current or pending
litigation, or Insurance claims and/or pending claims by or
against the Township;
o Comments with respect to Minutes of Council and Committees;
o Comments that are contrary to the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
o Comments with respect to any applications which have
proceeded through a Public Meeting in accordance with the
Planning Act, with the exception of comment related to a
recommendation contained within the Staff Report.
The Chair may conclude Open Forum prior to the 20 minute maximum
time limit, for non-compliance with the Open Forum parameters,
Conduct of Members of the Public, or any other reason.
11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action:
34 - 42 a) OCS2020-10, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services
re: Speed Limit Review Various Locations.
43 - 47 b) DS2020-56, David Saunders, Manager, Development Engineering re:
Earthworks Pre-Servicing Agreement with 2150505 Ontario Inc., Eagles Rest
Estates, File# 2013-SUB-01 \[Refer to Item 17a)\].
48 - 52 c) DS2020-57, David Saunders, Manager, Development Engineering re: Pre-
Servicing Agreement with Braestone Development Corporation for Draft Plan
of Subdivision (Braestone Phase 2B Group E) Application# 43T-91031 \[Refer
to Item 17b)\].
53 - 58 d) DS2020-058, David Saunders, Manager, Development Engineering re: Pre-
Servicing Agreement with Braestone Development Corporation for Georgian
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Grande Drive Construction Access Road (Phase 2B -Group D) Application#
43T-91031 \[Refer to Item 17c)\].
12. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only:
None.
13. Reports of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives County of Simcoe and Township
Partners and Agencies.
on the activities of the County of Simcoe an
Agencies.
59 b) Councillor Scott re: Request to Reschedule Thursday, July 16, 2020
Development Services Committee meeting to Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
14. Consent Agenda:
60 a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1. Notice of Full Bridge Closures at Oro-Medonte Line 5 and Line 9, Hwy
11 Underpass by Clearwater Structures Inc., March 16 - November
20, 2020.
61 - 108 b) Correspondence dated May 15, 2020 from Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority (LSRCA) re: Budget and Municipal Levies, Financial
Statements Year Ended December 31, 2019; 2020 Approved Budget.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
109 - 114 c) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting held on April
24, 2020.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
115 - 125 d) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, minutes of April 24, 2020
Regular and Special meetings and highlights of May 22, 2020 meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
126 - 129 e) Correspondence dated May 20, 2020 from Anita Dubeau, Chair, Board of
Health, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit re: Basic Income for Income
Security during Covid-19 Pandemic and Beyond.
Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support, Advise under Mayor's Signature.
130 - 134 f) Correspondence dated May 20, 2020 from Township of Armour and Town of
Fort Erie re: Request of Support for High Speed lnternet Connectivity in Rural
Ontario.
Staff Recommendation: Receive, Support, Advise under Mayor's Signature.
135 - 136 g) Correspondence dated June 4, 2020 from Minister Steve Clark, Ministry of
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Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) re: Call for Federal Action to Provide
Immediate Funding for Reliable Broadband Access across Ontario.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
137 - 138 h) Provincial News Release re: Ontario Improving Broadband and Cell Services
for Rural Communities.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
15. Communications/Petitions:
None.
16. Notice of Motions:
139 - 143 a) Discussed verbally by Councillor Veitch, at the April 29, 2020 Special Council
Meeting re: Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) 2020 Oro-
Medonte Budget Allocation Amendment.
Written Submission by Councillor Veitch, May 13, 2020.
Notice of Motion for May 20, 2020 Special Council meeting.
To be dealt with at future June Council meeting.
Draft Motion:
Whereas Council endorsed Motion No. C200311-11 at their March 11, 2020
Whereas the SSEA has
indicated that the Province is likely to fund about $10,000 of Municipal Share
- Operations funding for source water protection (which would reduce their
Municipal Share
Whereas the Township of Oro-Medonte has been advised by the SSEA in a
memorandum dated May 14, 2020 that the 2020 SSEA budget request of
$9,095 for the Drinking Water Source Protection (DWSP) program from the
Township, remains outstanding, due to the expected funding from the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, not being provided,
despite ongoing negotiations.
Whereas the Drinking Water Source Protection (DWSP) program and
funding is critical based on regulatory requirements of the Clean Water Act
being met, in order for drinking water systems to be in compliance and
provide municipal drinking water.
Whereas it has been confirmed by the SSEA that the bulk of the SSEA
DWSP work load in 2020 is focused in the Township of Oro-Medonte to
update water systems, including in Braestone, Maplewood, Horseshoe
Highlands, Robincrest, and Craighurst, using the $9,095 funds for dedicated,
full time staff coverage.
Now, therefore be it resolved
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That the 2020 budget contribution from the Township of Oro-Medonte to
SSEA be amended as follows:
That the $92,427 for SSEA Municipal Share -2020 Operations (that includes
one-time funding allocations totalling $ 23,964) be increased for 2020 by
$9,095 to cover the Drinking Water Source Protection (DWSP) amount; and
That in the event the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
(MOECP) ultimately provides the funding to the SSEA that the Township of
Oro-Medonte requests the SSEA to provide a reimbursement of the $9,095
to the Township.
17. By-Laws:
144 - 154 a) 2020-058: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Pre-Servicing
Agreement with Eagles Rest Estates (2150505 Ontario Inc.) Draft Plan of
Subdivision for 1552 Bass lake Sideroad West, Oro Cons 3 and 4 PT Lot 5
RP, 51R37221 Parts 3 And 4. Formerly in the Township of Oro, Township of
Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe.
155 - 165 b) 2020-059: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Pre-Servicing
Agreement with Braestone Development Corporation Draft Plan of
Subdivision (Phase 2B Group E) for: Part of the East and West Halves of
Lots 2 and 3, Concession 9 Being all of PIN # 58532-0275(LT) Formerly in
the Township of Oro, Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe.
166 - 176 c) 2020-060: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Pre-Servicing
Agreement with Braestone Development Corporation Georgian Grande
Drive Construction Access Road (Phase 2B - Group D) for: Part of the East
and West Halves of Lots 2 And 3, Concession 9, Being all of PIN # 58532-
0275(LT), Formerly in the Township of Oro, Township of Oro-Medonte,
County of Simcoe.
177 - 181 d) 2020-064: A By-law to adopt the estimates of all amounts required during the
year and for levying the tax rates for the year 2020.
18. Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items):
19. Confirmation By-Law:
182 a) 2020-065: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
20. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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2.a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
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5.a) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
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14.a) Announcements of Interest to the Public: Notice of
Full Bridge Cl...
MTO Contract 2019-2012 Hwy 11, Oro Line 5 Underpass, Oro Line 9 Underpass, Grouse
Creek Culvert, Non-Structural Culverts
RE: Notice of Full Bridge Closures at Oro-Medonte Line 5 and Line 9, Hwy 11
Underpass
Clearwater Structures Inc. is writing to advise residents of the upcoming full road closures of
Oro-Medonte Line 5 at the Hwy 11 bridge, as well as Oro-Medonte Line 9 at the Hwy 11 bridge
for bridge construction.
Oro-Medonte Line 5 bridge over Hwy 11 will be closed at Line 5 South and Line 5 North, access
to dwellings and businesses will be granted to local traffic only. Crossing of the bridge will be
prohibited due to construction operations. The closure will begin March 16, 2020 and be in
effect until November 20, 2020. Overpass bridges at Oro Line 3, 7 and 11 are fully open and can
be used as alternates.
Oro-Medonte Line 9 bridge over Hwy 11 will be closed at Line 9 South and Line 9 North, access
to dwellings and businesses will be granted to local traffic only. Crossing of the bridge will be
prohibited due to construction operations. The closure will begin March 16, 2020 and be in
effect until November 20, 2020. Overpass bridges at Oro Line 3, 7 and 11 are fully open and can
be used as alternates.
Head Office 397 Frankcom Street, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 1R4
Tel: 905-686-5203 Fax: 905-686-4763
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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Financial Statements
Year ended December 31, 2019
Contents
Independent Auditor’s Report 2
Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Position4
Statement of Operations5
Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets6
Statement of Cash Flows7
Notes to the Financial Statements8
Schedule 1 –Corporate Services16
Schedule 2 –Ecological Management17
Schedule 3 –Education & Engagement18
Schedule 4 – Greenspace Services19
Schedule 5 – Planning & Development Services20
Schedule 6 – Water Risk Management21
Schedule 7 – Watershed Studies & Strategies22
Schedule 8 –Statement of Continuity of Reserves23
Schedule 9 –Schedule of Accumulated Surplus24
Schedule 10 –Schedule of Tangible Capital Assets25
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Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Members of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, which comprise
the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2019, and the statements of operations, changes
in net financial assets and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements,
including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority as at December 31, 2019, and its results
of operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector
accounting standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further described in theAuditor’s Responsibilities for the
Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the
financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance
with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control as
management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related
to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to
liquidate Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority or to cease operations, or has no realistic
alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an
audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect
a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered
material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
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As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise
professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit
evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting
a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud
may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal
control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates and related disclosures made by management.
Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and,
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or
conditions that may cast significant doubt on Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority’s ability to
continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to
draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if
such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit
evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may
cause Conservation Ontario to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events
in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in
internal control that we identify during our audit.
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Newmarket, Ontario
April 24, 2020
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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Statement of Operations
2019 Budget2018
2019
(Note 3)Actual
Actual
Year Ended December 31
Revenue :
General Levy3,898,498$$3,776,841
$3,898,491
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners7,999,0695,703,825
7,292,864
Provincial & Federal Funding1,708,5041,717,760
1,658,965
Revenue Generated by Authority6,966,5863,341,924
3,403,598
Other Revenue451,344228,190
368,452
21,024,00114,768,540
Total Revenue16,622,370
Expenses:
Corporate Services7,001,6724,793,844
5,684,706
Ecological Management5,330,1132,760,983
3,173,749
Education & Engagement584,309557,240
575,189
Greenspace Services998,279845,378
894,853
Planning & Development Services3,654,9462,957,856
3,382,093
Water Risk Management3,472,5202,483,406
2,557,752
Watershed Studies & Strategies2,296,9681,575,333
2,051,113
23,338,80715,974,040
Total Gross Expenses:18,319,455
Expenses included above related to:
Tangible Capital Assets-963,246
1,516,473
Internal Fee for Service2,000,1091,125,121
1,823,462
Expenses before Amortization21,338,69814,979,52013,885,673
Amortization-343,692
343,920
21,338,69814,229,365
15,323,440
Net surplus (deficit) for the year(314,697)$$539,175
$1,298,930
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets
2019 Budget2018
2019
(Note 3)Actual
Actual
Year Ended December 31
Net surplus (deficit) for the year(314,697)539,175
1,298,930
Acquisition of tangible capital assets - net-(963,246)
(1,516,473)
Acquisition of capital leases-(30,731)
(13,206)
Disposal of tangible capital assets--
1,378
Amortization of tangible capital assets-343,692
343,920
Change in inventory and prepaid expenses-(50,499)
12,619
Increase (decrease) in net financial assets(314,697)(161,609)
127,168
Net financial assets, beginning of year2,222,6272,384,236
2,222,627
Net financial assets, end of year1,907,9302,222,627
2,349,795
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Statement of Cash Flows
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
Year Ended December 31
Operations:
Net surplus for the year539,175
1,298,930
Items not involving cash
Amortization343,692
343,920
Gain on disposal of Tangible Capital Assets-
(3,153)
Change in non-cash operating balances
(Increase) in Accounts Receivable and Other Assets(887,815)
(352,390)
(Increase) Decrease in Inventory and Prepaid Expenses(50,499)
12,619
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities(81,949)
727,441
(Decrease) in Obligations under Capital Lease(8,502)
(9,335)
(Decrease) in Security Deposits-
(71,500)
Increase (Decrease) in Vacation Pay and Lieu Time Accruals52,398
(8,684)
Increase in Deferred Revenue2,025,333
296,352
1,931,833
2,234,200
Capital Transactions:
Proceeds on disposition of Tangible Capital Assets-
4,531
Addition to Tangible Capital Assets(963,246)
(1,516,473)
(963,246)
(1,511,942)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents968,587
722,258
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of year6,120,489
7,089,076
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of year7,089,076
7,811,334
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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December 31, 2019
1. Nature of operations
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (the “Authority”) was established on
September 6, 1951 by Order-in-Council No. OC-1723-51, in accordance with Section 3(1) of
the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario. The objectives of the Authority as stated in
Section 20(1) of the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990 are, “to provide, in the area
over which it has jurisdiction, programs and services designed to further the conservation,
restoration, development and management of natural resources, other than gas, oil, coal and
minerals.”
2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Management responsibility
The financial statements of the Authority are the responsibility of management. They have
been prepared in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards established
by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
Basis of accounting
Revenue and expenses are recorded on the accrual basis, whereby they are reflected in the
accounts in the year in which they have been earned and incurred, respectively, whether or
not such transactions have been settled by the receipt or payment of money.
Various revenue and expense items flow through the statement of financial activities based
on their general nature in relation to operating activities. To the extent that these revenue and
expense items relate to specific reserve balances, these items are reflected on Schedule 8 –
Statement of Continuity of Reserves.
Non-financial assets
Non-financial assets are not available to discharge existing liabilities and are held for use in
the provision of services. They have useful lives extending beyond the current year and are
not intended for sale in the ordinary course of operations.
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2. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)
Tangible Capital Assets
Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost which includes all amounts that are directly
attributable to acquisition, construction, development or betterment of the asset. Tangible
capital assets received as contributions are recorded at their fair value at the date of receipt
and recognized as revenue. The costs, less residual value, of the tangible capital assets are
amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives commencing once the asset
is available for productive use as follows:
Land Improvements20 years
Building and Building Improvements20 to 40 years
Furniture and Fixtures20 to 25 years
Machinery and Equipment4 to 10 years
Vehicles5 to 10 years
Computers and Computer Software4 to 10 years
Infrastructure20 to 55 years
Leased Tangible Capital Assets
A lease that transfers substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership to the lessee is
recorded as a tangible capital asset and the incurrence of a lease obligation. At inception, a
tangible capital asset and an obligation are recorded at an amount equal to the lesser of the
present value of the minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs, and the leased
property’s fair value at the beginning of the lease. The discount rate used to determine the
present value of the lease payments is the lower of the rate of incremental borrowing or the
interest rate implicit in the lease. Leased tangible capital assets are amortized on a straight-
line basis as follows:
Office Equipment4 years
Cash and cash equivalents
The Authority considers deposits in banks and short term investments with maturities of three
months or less as cash and cash equivalents.
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2. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)
Vacation pay and lieu time liability
Vacation credits earned but not taken and lieu time entitlements are accrued as earned.
Reserves
Reserves for future expenses and contingencies are established and approved for use as
required at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Increases or decreases in these reserves
are made by appropriations to or from operations.
Government transfers
Government transfers are recognized as revenue in the financial statements when the transfer
is authorized and any eligibility criteria are met, except to the extent that transfer stipulations
give rise to an obligation that meets the definition of a liability. Transfers are recognized as
deferred revenue when transfer stipulations give rise to a liability. Transfer revenue is
recognized in the statement of operations as the stipulation liabilities are settled.
Deferred revenue
The Authority receives certain restricted amounts, the proceeds of which may only be used in
the conduct of certain programs or completion of specific work or for the purchase of tangible
capital assets. These externally restricted amounts are recognized as revenue in the fiscal
year the related expenses are incurred, assets are acquired or services are performed.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting
standards requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the year. The principal estimates used in the
preparation of these financial statements include the useful life and valuation of tangible
capital assets, significant accruals, and deferred revenue. Actual results could differ from
management’s best estimates as additional information becomes available in the future.
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2. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)
Retirement benefits and other employee benefit plans
The Authority is an employer member of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System
(OMERS), which is a multi-employer, defined benefit pension plan. The Board of Trustees,
representing plan members and employers, is responsible for overseeing the management of
the pension plan, including investment of assets and administration of the benefits. The
Authority has adopted defined contribution plan accounting principles for this Plan because
insufficient information is available to apply defined benefit plan accounting principles. The
Authority records the amount paid to OMERS during the year.
Liability for contaminated sites
A contaminated site is a site at which substances occur in concentrations that exceed the
maximum acceptable amounts under an environmental standard. Sites that are currently in
productive use are only considered a contaminated site if an unexpected event results in
contamination. A liability for remediation of contaminated sites is recognized when the
Authority is directly responsible or accepts responsibility; it is expected that future economic
benefits will be given up; and a reasonable estimate of the amount can be made. The liability
includes all costs directly attributable to remediation activities including post remediation
operations, maintenance and monitoring. The liability is recorded net of any expected
recoveries.
3. Budget figures
The approved budget for 2019 is provided for comparison purposes on the statement of
operations. Certain programs or specific projects budgeted for in the year were not completed
as at December 31 and therefore a direct comparison of actual versus budget amounts for
expenditures may not be appropriate.
The 2019 budget was approved by the Board of Directors when the municipal levy was set on
March 22, 2019.
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4. Accounts receivable and other assets
20192018
$1,447,484
$1,686,147
Accounts receivable
204,786
Due from Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation130,935
HST receivable
113,982
74,106
$1,652,525
$2,004,915
5. Obligations Under Capital Leases
20192018
Obligation under a capital lease for a Sharp MX4070N Copier,
$11,2087,846$
maturing May 2022 with monthlypayments of $280.
Obligation under a capital lease for a Sharp MX4070N Copier,
7,25011,021
maturing February 2022 with monthly payments of $290.
Obligation under a capital lease for a Sharp MX4071 Copier,
11,004-
maturing April 2023 with monthlypayments of $275.
$22,22926,100$
Future minimum lease payments under the capital leases for subsequent years are as follows:
202010,144
202110,144
20225,001
2023811
$26,100
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6. Deferred revenue
Deferred revenue consists of funds held for the following projects and programs:
20192018
Government and Other Funding
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry-$30,589$
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks5,92819,783
Cash in lieu and compensation funds4,183,1872,825,885
Holland Marsh Tile Outlet20810,354
Scanlon Boardwalk-20,877
Restoration Projects30,321157,668
Planning and Regulations94,338102,975
Macro-Economic Study80,57735,000
Conservation Area Maintenance14,331-
Watershed Planning4,241-
Special Capital Programs
Facility Management343,8031,194,780
Governance32,84534,671
Human Resource Management59,99171,962
Information Management22,3163,822
Ecosystem Science & Monitoring42,85048,858
Forestry Services68,56485,195
Ecological Restoration & Regeneration126,391234,672
Flood Management & Warning193,144124,084
Water Management & Restoration92,17166,953
Water Science & Monitoring20,3279,246
Climate Change Adaptation18,00847,914
Watershed & Subwatershed Planning38,93861,029
Research & Innovation92,40882,218
$5,268,535
$5,564,887
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December 31, 2019
7. Financial instruments
The fair values of cash, short term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued liabilities, security deposits and vacation pay and lieu time accruals approximate their
carrying values because of their expected short term maturity and treatment on normal trade
terms.
8. Pension agreement
The Authority makes contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System
(“OMERS”) which is a multi-employer plan, on behalf of full-time members of staff and
eligible part time staff. The plan is a defined benefit pension plan, which specifies the amount
of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the length of service
and rates of pay.
OMERS provide pension services to approximately 500,000 active and retired members and
approximately 1000 employers. Each year an independent actuary determines the funding
status of OMERS Primary Pension Plan (the Plan) by comparing the actuarial value of
invested assets to the estimated present value of all pension benefits that members have
earned to date. The most recent actuarial valuation of the Plan was conducted at December
31, 2019. The results of this valuation disclosed total actuarial liabilities of $107.7 billion in
respect of benefits accrued for service with actuarial assets at that date of $104.3 billion
indicating an actuarial funding deficit of $3.4 billion. Because OMERS is a multi-employer
plan, any pension plan surpluses or deficits are a joint responsibility of Ontario municipal
organizations and their employees. As a result, the authority does not recognize any share
of the OMERS pension surplus or deficit.
Contributions made by the Authority to OMERS for 2019 were $888,902 (2018 - $805,679).
9. Credit facility
The Authority maintains an operating line facility with an operating limit of $500,000 which
bears interest at prime plus .50% and is due on demand. As of December 31, 2019, no
balance was payable under this facility.
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10. Contingent liabilities
Certain unresolved legal claims are outstanding against the Authority at December 31, 2019.
No amounts have been accrued in the financial statements for any potential losses arising
from these claims as the Authority anticipates any individual settlements will not exceed the
limits of insurance coverage or the outcomes are not determined at this time.
11. Related party transactions
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority exercises economic interest over the Lake
Simcoe Conservation Foundation as the Foundation was established to raise funds and
obtain resources for the exclusive use of the Authority. During the year, the Authority
received $568,127 (2018 - $424,385) from the Foundation towards specific program
deliverables. Additionally, the Authority received from the Foundation $329,123 (2018 -
$252,369) for expense reimbursement of Foundation related expenses. These transactions
are measured at cost. In 2019 the Foundation received a donation of $132,169 (2018 –
$79,745) from the Authority to cover a portion of the costs related to the Connect Campaign.
12. Comparative information
Certain comparative amounts have been re-classified to conform to the financial statement
presentation adopted in the current year.
13. Uncertainty Due to COVID-19
Subsequent to year end, the impact of COVID-19 in Canada and on the global economy
increased significantly.
If the impacts of COVID-19 continue there could be further impact on the Authority and its
major funders, participants, suppliers and other third party business associates that could
impact the timing and amounts realized on the Authority’s assets and future operations. At
this time, the full potential impact of COVID-19 on the Authority is not known.
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Schedule 1 – Corporate Services
2019 Budget20192018
(Note 3)Actual
Actual
Year Ended December 31
Revenue :
General Levy2,688,745$$2,688,738$2,601,617
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners2,455,0752,120,7271,012,667
Provincial & Federal Funding3,8001,9623,800
Revenue Generated by Authority237,223122,84995,730
Other Revenue257,304156,247149,330
Total Revenue5,642,1475,090,5233,863,144
Expenses:
Corporate Communications696,358650,099641,633
Facility Management2,278,5401,708,747883,326
Financial Management1,454,8641,097,445988,168
Governance702,689623,716630,361
Human Resource Management530,942450,271486,176
Information Management1,338,2791,154,4281,164,180
Total Gross Expenses:7,001,6725,684,7064,793,844
Expenses included above related to:
Tangible Capital Assets-1,066,075294,469
Internal Fee for Service1,096,879911,923831,181
Expenses before Amortization5,904,7933,706,7083,668,194
Amortization-343,920343,692
5,904,7934,050,6284,011,886
Net surplus (deficit) for the year(262,646)$$1,039,895$(148,742)
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Schedule 2 – Ecological Management
2019 Budget20192018
(Note 3)Actual
Actual
Year Ended December 31
Revenue :
General Levy9,454$$9,454$8,379
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners2,000,0461,860,6271,648,857
Provincial & Federal Funding241,636239,021291,810
Revenue Generated by Authority2,704,102491,540582,264
Other Revenue18,00048,01530,668
Total Revenue4,973,2382,648,6572,561,978
Expenses:
Ecosystem Science & Monitoring890,279880,585705,807
Forestry Services593,256526,670518,811
Restoration & Regeneration3,846,5781,766,4941,536,365
Total Gross Expenses:5,330,1133,173,7492,760,983
Expenses included above related to:
Tangible Capital Assets-401,899562,483
Internal Fee for Service356,875411,514145,249
Expenses before Amortization4,973,2382,360,3362,053,251
Amortization---
4,973,2382,360,3362,053,251
Net surplus for the year-$$288,321$508,727
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Schedule 3 – Education & Engagement
2019 Budget20192018
(Note 3)Actual
Actual
Year Ended December 31
Revenue :
General Levy316,313$$316,313$298,432
Revenue Generated by Authority257,276273,459268,483
Other Revenue-6,1022,988
Total Revenue573,589595,874569,903
Expenses:
Community Programming93,84089,20194,294
School Programming442,112435,076417,258
Training & Development48,35750,91245,688
Total Gross Expenses:584,309575,189557,240
Expenses included above related to:
Tangible Capital Assets--1,476
Internal Fee for Service10,72010,7201,011
Expenses before Amortization573,589564,469554,753
Amortization---
573,589564,469554,753
Net surplus for the year-$$31,405$15,150
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Schedule 4 – Greenspace Services
2019 Budget20192018
(Note 3)Actual
Actual
Year Ended December 31
Revenue :
General Levy304,692$$304,692$291,922
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners343,046441,716389,649
Provincial & Federal Funding--1,166
Revenue Generated by Authority82,42288,38060,106
Other Revenue122,58610,61832,223
Total Revenue852,746845,406775,066
Expenses:
Management665,356703,940658,430
Property Services95,10279,59272,527
Recreation57,450-1,333
Securement180,371111,321113,088
Total Gross Expenses:998,279894,853845,378
Expenses included above related to:
Tangible Capital Assets---
Internal Fee for Service93,48266,42050,978
Expenses before Amortization904,797828,433794,400
Amortization---
904,797828,433794,400
Net surplus (deficit) for the year(52,051)$$16,973$(19,334)
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Schedule 5 – Planning & Development Services
2019 Budget20192018
(Note 3)Actual
Actual
Year Ended December 31
Revenue :
General Levy484,763$$484,763$484,763
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners390,498390,499383,332
Provincial & Federal Funding43,415170,46943,415
Revenue Generated by Authority2,736,2702,167,7522,083,304
Other Revenue-71,500450
Total Revenue3,654,9463,284,9832,995,264
Expenses:
Development Planning1,824,7421,657,1371,464,175
Environmental Compliance Approvals141,279132,162119,666
Permitting & Enforcement1,688,9251,592,7941,374,015
Total Gross Expenses:3,654,9463,382,0932,957,856
Expenses included above related to:
Tangible Capital Assets--65,746
Internal Fee for Service-9,3003,246
Expenses before Amortization3,654,9463,372,7932,888,864
Amortization---
3,654,9463,372,7932,888,864
Net surplus (deficit) for the year-$$(87,810)$106,400
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Schedule 6 – Water Risk Management
2019 Budget20192018
(Note 3)Actual
Actual
Year Ended December 31
Revenue :
General Levy94,531$$94,531$91,728
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners1,548,7691,378,2751,383,451
Provincial & Federal Funding817,212645,632740,846
Revenue Generated by Authority849,293238,859225,016
Other Revenue2,0675,7006,001
Total Revenue3,311,8722,362,9972,447,042
Expenses:
Flood Management & Warning470,270381,717454,258
Source Water Protection660,024528,634522,925
Water Management & Restoration1,890,9371,163,1861,027,194
Water Science & Monitoring451,289484,215479,029
Total Gross Expenses:3,472,5202,557,7522,483,406
Expenses included above related to:
Tangible Capital Assets-48,49919,025
Internal Fee for Service160,648156,58374,267
Expenses before Amortization3,311,8722,352,6702,390,114
Amortization---
3,311,8722,352,6702,390,114
Net surplus for the year-$$10,327$56,928
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Schedule 7 – Watershed Studies & Strategies
2019 Budget20192018
(Note 3)Actual
Actual
Year Ended December 31
Revenue :
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners1,261,635$$1,101,020$885,869
Provincial & Federal Funding602,441601,881636,723
Revenue Generated by Authority100,00020,75927,021
Other Revenue51,38770,2706,530
Total Revenue2,015,4631,793,9301,556,143
Expenses:
Climate Change Adaptation360,880341,809214,652
Research & Innovation1,379,8061,164,882732,890
Watershed Subwatershed Planning556,282544,422627,791
Total Gross Expenses:2,296,9682,051,1131,575,333
Expenses included above related to:
Tangible Capital Assets--20,047
Internal Fee for Service281,505257,00219,189
Expenses before Amortization2,015,4631,794,1111,536,097
Amortization---
2,015,4631,794,1111,536,097
Net surplus (deficit) for the year-$$(181)$20,046
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Schedule 8 – Statement of Continuity of Reserves
Year Ended December 31
Opening BalanceAppropriationsEnding Balance
Reserve CategoryJanuary 1, 2019to/(from) ReserveDecember 31, 2019
Asset Management895,660199,1181,094,778
Working Capital550,318-550,318
Rate Stablization790,34458,807849,151
Restricted163,957(130,170)33,787
Grand Total2,400,279127,7552,528,034
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Schedule 9 – Schedule of Accumulated Surplus
2019 Actual2018 Actual
Year Ended December 31
Opening Accumulated Surplus11,643,786
12,182,961
Current Year Surplus539,175
1,298,930
Ending Accumulated Surplus12,182,961
13,481,891
Accumulated Surplus consists of:
Tangible Capital Assets (net)9,813,414
10,997,795
Unfunded Capital Leases(30,732)
(43,938)
Reserves (Schedule 8)2,400,279
2,528,034
Ending Accumulated Surplus12,182,961
13,481,891
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Schedule 10 – Schedule of Tangible Capital Assets
December 31, 2019
Building &Computer &
LandFurniture &Machinery &Work in
2019
LandBuildingComputerVehiclesInfrastructure2018
ImprovementsFixturesEquipmentProcess
ImprovementsSoftware
Cost
Opening Balance $ 5,475,119 $ 612,053 $ 5,475,166 $ 1,432,473 $ 382,619 $ 729,471 $ 396,948 $ 362,959 $ 268,023 $ 15,134,831$ 14,231,871
Additions 340,440 - - 41,304 - 62,330 -
58,461 1,027,144 993,977
1,529,679
(255,043)
Disposals - - - (194,929) - (37,460) (22,654)
- - (91,017)
Ending Balance 5,815,559 612,053 5,475,166 1,278,848 382,619 754,341 374,294 421,420 1,295,167 15,134,831
16,409,467
Accumulated
Amortization
Opening Balance - 105,770 2,898,507 1,205,838 165,764 507,600 264,904 173,034
- 5,068,742
5,321,417
Amortization - 30,621 102,307 110,417 19,063 51,455 21,983 8,074
- 343,692
343,920
(253,665)
Disposals - - (194,374) - (37,460) (21,831) -
- (91,017)
Ending Balance - 136,391 3,000,814 1,121,881 184,827 521,595 265,056 181,108
- 5,321,417
5,411,672
$ 10,997,795
Net Book Value $ 5,815,559 $ 475,662 $ 2,474,352 $ 156,967 $ 197,792 $ 232,746 $ 109,238 $ 240,312 $ 1,295,167 $ 9,813,414
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LSRCA At-A-Glance
LSRCA is a local watershed management
organization incorporated under the
Conservation Authorities Act (1946).
Since our formation in 1951, we have
been dedicated to conserving, restoring
and managing the Lake Simcoe
watershed.
Our jurisdiction, which began in the East
grown to include the entire Lake Simcoe
watershed with the exception of the
City of Orillia and the Upper Talbot River
subwatershed.
LSRCA is governed by an 18-member
Board of Directors, appointed within
a four-year cycle by its 9 member
municipalities. Each year, the Board of
Directors elects a Chair and Vice Chair
from among its 18 members.
Our Watershed
The Lake Simcoe watershed is a 3,400
square kilometre area of land that
sweeps across 20 municipalities, from the
Oak Ridges Moraine in the south to the
Oro Moraine in the north, through York
and Durham Regions, Simcoe County
and the cities of Kawartha Lakes, Barrie
and Orillia.
The watershed is delineated by 18 major
river systems and many smaller ones that
of the watershed; Lake Simcoe.
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LSRCA at the ForefrontOur Vision
Our watershed is one of the fastest growing regions in Canada We envision the Lake
and is currently home to 465,000* people. Based on the Province Simcoe watershed as
a thriving environment
projected that the urban area within our watershed will increase that inspires and
by approximately 50% by the year 2041 and the population will sustains us for
nearly double. generations to come.
(1946), and shaped by continuous challenges presented by urban
Our Mission
growth and climate change, LSRCA delivers a number of programs
Our mission is to work
and services to our municipal partners and watershed residents.
with our community to
Our strategic focus includes 26 programs within the following seven
protect and restore the
service areas - Corporate Services, Ecological Management,
Lake Simcoe watershed
Education and Engagement, Greenspace Services, Planning and
by leading research,
Development, Water Risk Management and Watershed Studies
policy and action.
and Strategies.
As the leading local integrated watershed management agency,
our business is built on programs and services that support the
ecological, social and economic health of Lake Simcoe and the
surrounding environment. While we have a long and accomplished
history as expert practitioners, we don’t do it alone. We are
and within all of our communities to support our ongoing mission.
*based on 2016 Ontario census
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The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority’s business operation employs
over 100 full time, part time, contract
and seasonal staff.
Our science, research and restoration
business relies on a vast range of
science including specialists in
limnology, hydrogeology, hydrology,
biology, botany, soil science and
more. Additionally, recognized experts
in water resource and environmental
engineering, urban and community
planning, forestry, conservation and
natural resource management,
support the numerous activities of
LSRCA.
Our education and outreach
business depends on accomplished
environmental scientists who are also
delivering formal curriculum- based
education programs to school-aged
children and youth. Their expanded
role includes delivering programs to
engage citizens of all ages in making
a meaningful and lasting connection
with Lake Simcoe and its watershed.
These teams are championed
internally by an equally broad
range of experts delivering strategic
leadership and essential services in a
business planning; human resource
management; geographic information
systems and information technology;
and corporate communications,
public and media relations, design
and marketing.
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Vision to Action, Action to Results.
Guided by the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, LSRCA is
committed to protecting and restoring the Lake
Simcoe watershed. Our path ahead is clear, as
1.Support a safer, healthier and livable
watershed through exceptional integrated
watershed management.
2.Improve knowledge and increase certainty
knowledge.
3.Create a more connected and engaged
watershed community through education
and engagement.
4.Build a stronger and more valued
organization through business excellence.
Continued Focus: 2020 Annual
Operating Priorities
1.
relief program
2.Develop and implement climate change
adaptation and mitigation strategies
3.Develop and implement asset management plan
4.Enhance service delivery – plan review and
regulation
5.Complete Scanlon Creek Operations Centre
renovation
6.Fundraise for a new Nature Centre
7.Implement community engagement strategy
8.Lead salt reduction strategies
9.Develop and implement land disposition policies
and strategy
10.Implement restoration efforts
11.Implement the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP)
12.Draft the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan
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2020 Funding Sources
2020 Budget
At-A-Glance
Operating Capital
$14.0 Million - Operating
14.0 Million7.1 Million
$7.1 Million - Capital
$21.1 Million - Total
2020 Budget Highlights
1. Status Quo Budget - No
4.5M
5.4M
new FTEs
Revenue Generated
by Authority
Special Capital Levy
2. 86% of our Strategic
& Municipal Partners
Initiatives are complete, as
of December 31, 2019
3.
savings and additional
revenue to stay within our
1.2M
Special Capital Levy
funding partners guidelines
& Municipal Partners
Reserve
0.9M
0.5M
4.0M
Provincial & Federal
General Levy
3.6M
Revenue Generated
by Authority
1.0M
Provincial & Federal
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2020 Capital & Operating Budget
For the period January - December 31, 2020
Consolidated Summary
Approved Approved
Budget 2020 Budget 2019
Consolidated Summary
(in the 000s)(in the 000s)*
Revenue:
General Levy4,0093,898
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners6,6197,999
Provincial and Federal Funding1,5551,709
Revenue Generated by Authority8,0826,981
Other Revenue190437
Total Revenue20,45521,024
Expenditures:
Corporate Services3,8623,823
Ecological Management2,4622,442
Education & Engagement623574
Greenspace Services749855
Planning & Development Services3,6263,655
Water Risk Management1,8151,848
Watershed Studies & Strategies8971,055
Operating Expenditures14,03414,252
Capital Expenditures7,0747,087
Total Expenditures21,10821,339
Required Draws to/(from) Reserve(653)(315)
Net Revenue (Expenditures)00
*2019 Budget Restated
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2020 Operating Budget
For the period January - December 31, 2020
Corporate Services
Approved Approved
Budget 2020 Budget 2019
Corporate Services
(in the 000s)(in the 000s)*
Revenue:
General Levy2,7352,677
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners933919
Provincial and Federal Funding04
Revenue Generated by Authority197250
Other Revenue118238
Total Revenue3,9834,088
Expenditures:
Corporate Communications667601
Facility Management352374
Financial Management955907
Governance636673
Human Resource Management484486
Information Management768781
Total Expenditures3,8623,823
Required Draws to/(from) Reserve121265
Net Revenue (Expenditures)00
*2019 Budget Restated
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2020 Operating Budget
For the period January - December 31, 2020
Ecological Management
Approved Approved
Budget 2020 Budget 2019
Ecological Management
(in the 000s)(in the 000s)*
Revenue:
General Levy119
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners1,8731,820
Provincial and Federal Funding354242
Revenue Generated by Authority264355
Other Revenue816
Total Revenue2,5102,442
Expenditures:
Ecosystem Science and Monitoring882810
Forestry Services594529
Restoration and Regeneration9861,103
Total Expenditures2,4622,442
Required Draws to/(from) Reserve480
Net Revenue (Expenditures)00
*2019 Budget Restated
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2020 Operating Budget
For the period January - December 31, 2020
Education and Engagement
Approved Approved
Education & Engagement Budget 2020 Budget 2019
(in the 000s)(in the 000s)*
Revenue:
General Levy333317
Revenue Generated by Authority286257
Total Revenue619574
Expenditures:
Community Programming101142
School Programming522432
Total Expenditures623574
Required Draws to/(from) Reserve(4)0
Net Revenue (Expenditures)00
*2019 Budget Restated
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2020 Operating Budget
For the period January - December 31, 2020
Greenspace Services
Approved Approved
Budget 2020 Budget 2019
Greenspace Services
(in the 000s)(in the 000s)*
Revenue:
General Levy337305
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners350343
Revenue Generated by Authority5882
Other Revenue473
Total Revenue749803
Expenditures:
Management565579
Property Services8094
Recreation057
Securement104125
Total Expenditures749855
Required Draws to/(from) Reserve0(52)
Net Revenue (Expenditures)00
*2019 Budget Restated
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2020 Operating Budget
For the period January - December 31, 2020
Planning and Development
Approved Approved
Planning & Development
Budget 2020 Budget 2019
(in the 000s)(in the 000s)*
Revenue:
General Levy485485
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners398390
Provincial and Federal Funding2244
Revenue Generated by Authority2,7212,736
Total Revenue3,6263,655
Expenditures:
Development Planning1,9121,825
Permitting and Enforcement1,7141,830
Total Expenditures3,6263,655
Required Draws to/(from) Reserve00
Net Revenue (Expenditures)00
*2019 Budget Restated
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2020 Operating Budget
For the period January - December 31, 2020
Water Risk Management
Approved Approved
Water Risk Management
Budget 2020 Budget 2019
(in the 000s)(in the 000s)*
Revenue:
General Levy9895
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners972843
Provincial and Federal Funding718736
Revenue Generated by Authority66172
Other Revenue02
Total Revenue1,8541,848
Flood Management and Warning441455
Source Water Protection677655
460435
Water Science and Monitoring237303
Total Expenditures1,8151,848
Required Draws to/(from) Reserve390
Net Revenue (Expenditures)00
*2019 Budget Restated
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2020 Operating Budget
For the period January - December 31, 2020
Watershed Studies & Strategies
Approved Approved
Watershed Studies & Strategies Budget 2020 Budget 2019
(in the 000s)(in the 000s)*
Revenue:
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners9211,055
Total Revenue9211,055
Expenditures:
Climate Change Adaptation191233
Research and Innovation294416
Watershed Subwatershed Planning412406
Total Expenditures8971,055
Required Draws to/(from) Reserve240
Net Revenue (Expenditures)00
*2019 Budget Restated
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2020 Capital Budget
For the period January - December 31, 2020
Consolidated Summary
Approved
Budget 2020
Consolidated Summary
(in the 000s)
Expenditures:
Offsetting Projects4,212
Scanlon Creek Operations Centre Renovation1,035
Stormwater Projects528
Asset Management369
Belle Aire Creek Diversion229
Other Projects186
LID Projects163
Economic Study123
Restoration Projects117
Land Cover Projects112
Total Expenditures7,074
Revenue:
General Levy9
Special Capital Levy & Municipal Partners1,173
Provincial and Federal Funding460
Revenue Generated by Authority4,491
Other Revenue60
Reserve881
Total Revenue7,074
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Overview of 2020 Municipal General &
Special Capital Levy Funding
Municipalities
% %
Gr
CVA within General LevySpecial CapitalSpecial Operating
within Apportion-
watershed(in the 000s)(in the 000s)(in the 000s)
watershedment
Municipalities
20202020202020192018202020192018202020192018
Region of Durham
1,772,586,103921.65%
Brock
472,957,620110.44%
Scugog
3,997,461,566803.73%
Uxbridge
6,243,005,2895.83%234234234475474471212261
Region of York
17,257,779,4409616.11%
Aurora
7,977,576,2641007.44%
East Gwilimbury
8,564,078,5361007.99%
Georgina
5,244,744,657554.89%
King
21,936,291,91210020.47%
Newmarket
674,554,46310.63%
Richmond Hill
7,726,245,576577.21%
Whitchurch-Stouffville
69,381,270,84864.75%2,5962,5042,4142,6832,8292,534356347774
City of
18,323,498,6817017.10%6856836735825875705151157
Barrie
394,541,66830.37%151515242424002
Kawartha Lakes
18,718,040,34917.47%
Municipality of
5,506,885,311725.14%206195182244237229302957
Bradford-West Gwillimbury
4,698,275,288574.38%176170160201197191292853
522,917,93370.49%19191816166003
New Tecumseth
1,070,194,193221.00%404041323332006
Oro Medonte
1,015,034,100420.95%38394038390006
Ramara
12,813,306,82511.96%
107,155,623,311100%4,0093,8993,7774,2954,4364,0574874771,119
Grand Total
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
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2020 Reserve Budget
(in the 000s)
Reserve Budget
Opening Balance 2020 Approved Projected Balance
January 1, 2020 Appropriations as at
Reserve Budget
(unaudited)to/from ReserveDecember 31, 2020
Asset Management1,095(664)431
Rate Stabilization
83311844
Working Capital
5500550
Restricted
34034
2,512(653)1,859
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
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community, government and other partners to protect and
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
No. BOD-05-20 Friday, April 24, 2020
Virtual Meeting
MINUTES
LSRCA Board Members Present: LSRCA Staff Present:
Regional Chairman W. Emmerson, Chair M. Walters, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor P. Ferragine, Vice Chair R. Baldwin, GM Planning & Development
Councillor K. Aylwin M. Critch, GM, Corporate and Financial Services
Mayor D. Barton B. Kemp, GM, Conservation Lands
Mayor D. Bath-Hadden B. Longstaff, GM, Integrated Watershed Management
Mayor B. Drew K. Christensen, Manager Human Resources
Councillor A. Eek C. Taylor, Executive Director, LSCF
Councillor K. Ferdinands K. Yemm, Manager, Communications
Councillor W. Gaertner T. Barnett, Coordinator, BOD/CAO
Councillor R. Greenlaw M. Bessey, Director, Planning
Mayor V. Hackson A. Brown, Acting Director, Regulations
Councillor S. Harrison-McIntyre M. Brown, Compliance Officer
Mayor M. Quirk P. Davis, Manager, Forestry and Greenspace Services
Councillor C. Riepma L. Grzywniak, Land Management Technician
Regional Councillor T. Vegh N. Hamley, Manager, Education
Councillor A. Waters S. Jagminas, Senior Communications Advisor
Councillor E. Yeo B. Patel, Engineer, Watershed Restoration Services
G. Peat, Manager, Director, Information Services & Technology
Regrets: M. Rosato, Communications Specialist
Township of Ramara D. Ruggle, Planner II
C. Sharp, Restoration Program Coordinator
K. Toffan, Manager, Finance
I.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None noted for this meeting.
II.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by: B. Drew Seconded by: V. Hackson
BOD-052-20 RESOLVED THAT the content of the Agenda for the April 24, 2020 meeting of the LSRCA
Board of Directors be approved as circulated. CARRIED
III.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
a) Board of Directors Meetings April 3, 2020
Moved by: C. Riepma Seconded by: W. Gaertner
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BOD-053-20 RESOLVED -03-20 and
BOD-04-20, both held on Friday, April 3, 2020 be approved as circulated. CARRIED
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) CAO Walters was pleased to advise that the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation received a grant
from the RBC Nature Grant for the Nature Centre operation of education programs in the amount of
$210,000 over 3 years, as well as a TD Friends of the Environment grant of $4,500 for the Therapy in
the Woods Program;
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b) CAO Walters advised that the Annual Conservation dinner scheduled for June 10 has been
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rescheduled to September 23;
c) CAO Walters advised that the Dalt Hicks Invitational Golf Tournament is currently scheduled for July
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15; this date is being held as we monitor the situation and may change to early September.
V. PRESENTATIONS
a) LSRCA 2019 Audited Financial Statements
Mr. Adam Delle Cese of BDO Canada LLP provided the Board with a high-
2019 audited financial statements and the audit process and findings, noting that for the year ended
December 31, 2019 the statement of operations and statement of financial position present fairly and are
both in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. He noted it was a clean audit and
no issues were identified under internal controls. He referenced a new note for this year related to
COVID-19, which is consistent for all financial statements being issued since the pandemic was declared.
Moved by: T. Vegh Seconded by: D. Barton
BOD-054-20 RESOLVED THAT the presentation by General Manager, Corporate and Financial
2020 Proposed Budget be received for information. CARRIED
The Board approved Staff Report No. 20-20-BOD regarding the 2019 Audited Financial Statements.
Moved by: T. Vegh Seconded by: D. Barton
BOD-055-20 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 20-20-
Financial Statements be received; and
FURTHER THAT the 2019 Draft Audited Financial Statements be approved; and
FURTHER THAT the Appropriations to and from Reserves as outlined in Schedule 8 of the
2019 Draft Audited Financial Statements be approved; and
FURTHER THAT the pending 2019 Audited Financial Statements be distributed to the
CARRIED
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a) Alcona Flood Relief Project - Preferred Solution
Watershed Restoration Services Engineer, Bhavika Patel, prepared a presentation on the Alcona Flood
Relief Project. Due to technical difficulties, CAO Walters delivered the presentation, noting this project
was a partnership between LSRCA and the Town of Innisfil, with funding through the Province of Ontario
through the National Disaster Mitigation Program, and Greenland Consultants also contributed towards
the project. The project objective was to develop an engineering design solution to reduce flooding by
maximizing green infrastructure to enhance water quality and infiltration before discharge to the lake.
The final solution is to enhance an existing wetland. As part of the environmental assessment, three
areas for flood reduction were looked at, including natural environmental impacts, social/cultural impacts
and economic impacts. The area in question is quite low with no defined outlet to the lake, causing
flooding in the springtime. Two viable options found were i) a conveyance option to upgrade the Belle
Aire Creek channel and culverts and ii) the storage and bypass option, where more water can be stored
by putting up a berm outside the wetland facility, whereby water could be stored for a longer period of
time. The preferred solution is a combination of these two options plus land cost for a total cost of $10M
solution, which would alleviate flowing the in Alcona area. This project provides an excellent opportunity
for the use of green infrastructure.
To view this presentation, please click this link: South Alcona Flood Relief Project
Moved by: A. Waters Seconded by: K. Aylwin
BOD-056-20 RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Watershed Restoration Services Engineer, Bhavika
Patel, (delivered by CAO Mike Walters) on the Alcona Flood Relief Project be received for
information. CARRIED
VI.HEARINGS
There were no hearings at this meeting.
VII. DEPUTATIONS
There were no deputations at this meeting.
VIII. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items No. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were identified under items requiring separate discussion.
IX.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items No. 1 and 7 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by: T. Vegh Seconded by: B. Drew
BOD-057-20 RESOLVED
submitted to the Board, and staff be
authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same. CARRIED
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1. Correspondence
BOD-058-20 RESOLVED THAT correspondence listed in the agenda as Items 1a) be received for
information. CARRIED
7. Update regarding the Alcona NDMP Flood Relief Class EA
BOD-059-20 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 26-20-BOD regarding the update on the Alcona NDMP
Flood Relief Class EA be received for information. CARRIED
X. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. COVID-19 Updates
Councillor Aylwin asked if it is known at this time if any in-person programing, such as Therapy in the
Woods, will be going ahead this year, and if staff are aware of how far in advance such programs may be
cancelled if needed. CAO Walters noted that there are many unknowns at this time, staff are monitoring
the situation and hopeful that some programs will be able to go ahead. Cancelling events will be done
when it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of the public and staff.
Mayor Bath-Hadden noted that Kawartha Conservation is going ahead with staff layoffs and enquired
about the status of LSRCA staff, specifically if any have been laid off. CAO Walters was pleased to report
that currently all staff are working from home and coming up with innovative and creative ways to
perform their duties. He also advised that should the state of emergency continue for an extended length
of time management would be taking some actions and would advise the Board at a future meeting. Vice
Chair Ferragine noted that apparently NVCA was offsetting wages by 10% and looking at the wage
subsidy. GM, Corporate and Financial Services, Mark Critch, noted that LSRCA is unlikely to meet criteria
of 30% reduction in total revenue required to quality for wage subsidies.
Questions and comments concerning the opening of conservation areas were deferred to Item XII, Other
Business.
Moved by: K. Aylwin Seconded by: D. Bath-Hadden
BOD-060-20 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 21-20-
continuity and operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic be received for
information. CARRIED
3. Appointment of Enforcement Officer(s) under the Conservation Authorities Act
General Manager, Planning & Development, Rob Baldwin, introduced Acting Director, Regulations Ashlea
Brown and Environmental Compliance Officer Matthew Brown, noting that Ashlea is a long-term LSRCA
employee and Matthew is a new employee replacing a staff member who had previously resigned.
Moved by: K. Ferdinands Seconded by: V. Hackson
BOD-061-20 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 22-20-BOD regarding the appointment of Mr. Matthew
Brown and Mrs. Ashlea Brown as Enforcement Officers for the Lake Simcoe Region
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Conservation Authority per Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act be approved.
CARRIED
4. LSRCA Watershed Development Guidelines Proposed Amendments
Councillor Waters asked if the proposed amendments provide LSRCA will more authority against
boathouses being built without municipal knowledge. GM Baldwin noted that the amendment will allow
for a more consistent approach across the entire shoreline. The proposed guidelines are now are well
aligned with the Public Lands Act and municipal bylaws. The hope for the future is to have one standard
bylaw regulation equivalent across the entire Lake Simcoe shoreline, but this amendment is a step in the
right direction.
Moved by: A. Waters Seconded by: E. Yeo
BOD-062-20 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 23-20-
Development Guidelines be received; and
FURTHER THAT the Shoreline Section of the Watershed Development Guidelines
contained herein be approved for implementation effective June 1, 2020. CARRIED
5. 2020 Conservation Awards Program
Vice Chair Ferragine thanked Director, Corporate Communications, Kristen Yemm and her team for
reconsidering and to make. He went on to note he is
pleased to see that nominations will remain open this year and throughout next year.
Moved by: P. Ferragine Seconded by: K. Aylwin
BOD-063-20 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 24-20-BOD regarding cancellation of the 2020
Conservation Awards Ceremony in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic be received; and
FURTHER THAT the recommendation provided in the report be supported. CARRIED
6. Thornton Bales Conservation Area Management Plan
Councillor Eek praised staff, especially Land Technician Assistant, Lauren Grzywniak, for an outstanding
job and professionalism on the management plan, including organizing the steering committee meetings
for his leadership on this project, noting she has a much better appreciation of Thornton Bales having
been on this steering committee. GM Kemp thanked Councillor Eek for her involvement on the
committee, as well as keeping staff informed
addressed.
Moved by: A. Eek Seconded by: M. Quirk
BOD-064-20 RESOLVED THAT Staff Report No. 25-20-BOD regarding the Thornton Bales Conservation
Area Management Plan be received; and
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FURTHER THAT the Management Plan and associated Business Plan be approved; and
FURTHER THAT staff continue to pursue funding and in-kind support to implement the
recommendations of the Management Plan. CARRIED
XI. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items for this meeting.
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
a) CAO Walters noted that staff are developing plans to re-open LSRCA conservation areas and consider
the work that must be done before conservation areas can be opened. GM Kemp noted that closing
LSRCA properties was not an easy decision; however, LSRCA wants to do its part in flattening the
curve by taking away opportunities for people to gather. Staff have been working hard to see what
opening looks like during the pandemic as well as post pandemic. There are many considerations,
and an assessment of properties has been completed, which showed is potential for some openings
in coordination with municipal partners and police services. Lookouts and other gathering areas
would need to remain closed.
A discussion ensued where some Board members expressed interest in having the trails in their
respective municipalities opened back up, while others felt strongly against opening trails until the
state of emergency has been lifted by the Province. In conclusion, LSRCA staff were directed to work
with individual municipalities to determine which trails can be safely opened at this time.
b) Mayor Quirk enquired about the Pefferlaw dam issues and the stop logs not being put in this year.
She asked about communication to the residents and wondered if there might be an opportunity
amid the pandemic for a virtual meeting for the community to understand the issues and the plan.
CAO Walters noted that a letter to affected residents was prepared outlining why LSRCA cannot put
stop logs in this spring due to the safety concerns with the dam structure. He noted that if significant
work is needed, an environmental assessment would have to be completed, which would involve
municipal and community consultation and determining the best approach for addressing the dam.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: S. Harrison-McIntyre Seconded by: P. Ferragine
BOD-065-20 RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned @ 11:03 a.m. CARRIED
Regional Chairman W. Emmerson Michael Walters
Chair Chief Administrative Officer
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02-20-BOD RegularMeeting
MINUTES
April 24, 2020
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Present:
Councillor Keith White, ChairEssa (Township)
Councillor Gail LittleAmaranth (Township)
Councillor Mariane Mcleod, Vice-Chair Collingwood (Town)
Mayor Don AllenSpringwater (Township)
Councillor Margaret MercerMelancthon (Township)
Deputy Mayor Bob MeadowsAdjala-Tosorontio (Township)
Councillor George Watson, Past Chair Wasaga Beach (Town)
Councillor Thom PatersonClearview (Township)
Councillor Andrea MatrosovsBlue Mountains (Town)
Councillor Ralph ManketlowMono (Town)
Councillor Dane NielsenGrey Highlands (Municipality)
Councillor Donna JebbNew Tecumseth (Town)
Councillor Shirley BoxemMulmur (Township)
Councillor Walter BenottoShelburne (Town)
Councillor Gary HarveyBarrie (City)
Councillor Raj SandhuBradford West Gwillimbury (Town)
Councillor Rob NicolInnisfil (Town)
Councillor Cathy KeaneOro-Medonte(Township)
Staff:
Doug Hevenor, Chief Administrative Officer; Chris Hibberd, Director Watershed
Management Services; Byron Wesson, Director Conservation Services; Sheryl
Flannagan, Director Corporate Services; Ryan Post, Manager Watershed Science;
Haleigh Ferguson, Executive Administrator/Recorder
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair White called the meeting to order at9:18 a.m.
2.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None declared.
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3.MOTION TO ADOPT AGENDA
RES:15-20
Moved by: Cllr. Dane Nielsen Seconded by: Cllr. Rob Nicol
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda for the Board of Directors Meeting #02-20-
BOD dated April 24, 2020 be approved.
Carried;
4.ANNOUNCEMENTS
There are no announcements for this meeting.
5.PRESENTATIONS
Tiffany Cecchetto, Partner, Audit from KPMG LLP will conduct a presentation
on the 2019 financials.
RES:16-20
Moved by: Cllr. Margaret Mercer Seconded by: Cllr. Ralph Manktelow
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve the 2019 NVCA Financial
Statements as presented by KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants; and
FURTHER THAT:a copy be sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks and be placed on
the NVCA website.
Carried;
6.DEPUTATIONS
There are no deputations for this meeting.
7.DELEGATIONS
There are no delegations for this meeting.
8.HEARINGS
There are no hearings for this meeting.
9.DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Board Members are requested to identify items from the Consent List that
they wish to have considered for separate discussion.
10.ADOPTION OF CONSENT LIST AND IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS
REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
RES:17-20
Moved by: Cllr. George Watson Seconded by: Cllr. Shirley Boxem
RESOLVED THAT:agenda item numbers11. a. III,were identified as
requiring separate discussion, be referred for discussionunder Agenda Item
#9; and
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FURTHER THAT:all Consent List Agenda Items not referred for separate
discussion be adopted as submitted to the board and staff be authorized to
take all necessary action required to give effect to same; and
FURTHER THAT:any items in the consent list not referred for separate
discussion, and for which conflict has been declared, are deemed not to have
been voted on or discussed by the individual making the declaration.
Carried;
11.CONSENT LIST
a.Adoption of Minutes
i.Approved by Consent.
Moved by: Cllr. Cathy Keane Seconded by: Cllr. Walter Benotto
RESOLVED THAT: the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting 11-19-BOD
dated January 24, 2020 be approved.
ii.Approved by Consent.
Moved by: Mayor Don Allen Seconded by: Cllr. Donna Jebb
RESOLVED THAT: the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting 01-20-BOD
dated January 24, 2020 be approved.
iii.RES:18-20
Moved by: Cllr. Gail Little Seconded by: Cllr. Gary Harvey
RESOLVED THAT: the minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee
Meeting 01-20-AAC dated January 30, 2020 be approved.
Carried;
b.Correspondence
i.Letter dated January 21, 2020 written by Becky Dahl, Deputy Clerk, Town of
Collingwood regarding Resolution of Support for Conservation Authorities.
ii.Letter dated January 24, 2020 written by Ruth Alcaidinho, Deputy Clerk,
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc regarding Resolution of Support for
Conservation Authorities.
iii.Letter dated February 11, 2020 written by Judy Smith, Director Municipal
Governance, Municipality of Chatham-Kent regarding Resolution of Support
for Conservation Authorities.
iv.Letter dated February 11, 2020 written by Judy Smith, Director Municipal
Governance, Municipality of Chatham-Kent regarding Resolution of Support
for Bill 156.
v.Letter dated February 14, 2020 written by Barbara Kane, Deputy Clerk, New
Tecumseth regarding Resolution of Support for Conservation Authorities.
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vi.Resolution dated February 19, 2020 from Northumberland County regarding
Resolution of Support for Conservation Authorities.
vii.Letter dated February 21, 2020 written by Krista Pascoe, Deputy Clerk,
Township of Essa regarding Resolution of Support for Conservation
Authorities.
viii.Letter dated March 11, 2020 written by John Paul Newman, Director
Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Resolution of Support for Conservation
Authorities.
ix.Resolution dated March 11, 2020 from Town of Innisfil regarding
Conservation Authorities Act, Section 28, and the Needs of Rural Areas.
x.Resolution dated March 11, 2020 from Town of Innisfil regarding Resolution
of Support for Conservation Authorities.
xi.Letter dated March 16, 2020 written by Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and
CEO, Region of Peel regarding Resolution of Support for Conservation
Authorities.
xii.Letter dated March 18, 2020 written by Jennifer Nielsen, Deputy Clerk,
Municipality of Centre Hastings regarding Resolution of Support for
Conservation Authorities.
c.Staff Reports
i.Staff Report No. 01-02-20-BOD from Manager, Watershed Science regarding
the NVCA Strategic Plan Update for 2020-2025.
Approved by Consent.
Moved by: Cllr. Andrea Matrosovs Seconded by: Cllr. Raj Sandhu
RESOLVED THAT:Staff Report No. 01-02-20-BOD regarding the update on
the proposed 2020-2025 NVCA Strategic Plan be received for information;
and
FURTHER THAT: the Board of Directors provide comments on the draft
NVCA Strategic Plan.
ii.Staff Report No. 02-02-20-BOD from Director, Corporate Services regarding
the Employee Handbook Update.
Approved by Consent
Moved by: Cllr. Thom Paterson Seconded by: Cllr. Dane Nielsen
RESOLVED THAT:the Board of Directors approve Staff Report No. 02-02-
20-BOD regarding the Employee Handbook Update.
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iii.Staff Report No. 04-02-20-BOD from Director, Corporate Services regarding
Pandemic Policy.
Approved by Consent
Moved by: Cllr. Rob Nicol Seconded by: Cllr. Margaret Mercer
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve Staff Report No. 04-02-
20-BOD regarding the Pandemic Policy.
iv.Staff Report No. 05-02-20-BOD from Communications Coordinator regarding
NVCA's 2019 Satisfaction Report.
Approved by Consent
Moved by: Cllr. Ralph Manktelow Seconded by: Cllr. Shirley Boxem
RESOLVED THAT: Staff Report No. 05-02-20-BOD regarding NVCA’s
Customer Satisfaction Report 2019 be received for information.
v.Staff Report No. 06-02-20-BOD from Communications Coordinator regarding
the Communications Report -January 10, 2020 -April 8, 2020.
Approved by Consent
Moved by: Cllr. Cathy Keane Seconded by: Cllr. Walter Benotto
RESOLVED THAT:Staff Report No. 06-02-20-BOD regarding NVCA
Communications –January 10, 2020 –April 8, 2020, be received.
vi.Staff Report No. 07-02-20-BOD from Director, Corporate Services regarding
the Draft 2020 First Quarter Financials.
Approved by Consent
Moved by: Cllr. Gary Harvey Seconded by: Cllr. Gail Little
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive Staff Report No. 07-02-20-
BOD regarding the draft 2020 first quarter financials; and
FURTHER THAT: staff continue to monitor budget activities.
12.OTHER BUSINESS
Chair White provided a verbal update in regards to the NVCA Strategic
Plan.
Sheryl Flannagan, Director Corporate Services gave a verbal update
regarding COVID-19.
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13.IN-CAMERA
RES:19-20
Moved by: Cllr. Andrea Matrosovs Seconded by: Cllr. Raj Sandhu
RESOLVED THAT:this meeting of the Board of Directors No. 02-20-BOD
move into closed session at 10:20 a.m. to address matters pertaining to:
a) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the authority.
1. 722 Dunlop Street West -City of Barrie
2. Township of Springwater 2020 Levy Appeal
FURTHER THAT:the Chief Administrative Officer, Director Corporate
Services, Director Watershed Management Services, Director Conservation
Services, and Executive Administrator be in attendance for recording and
speaking purposes.
Carried;
14.OUT OF IN-CAMERA
RES:20-20
Moved by: Cllr. Thom Paterson Seconded by: Cllr. Dane Nielsen
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors rise from in-camera at 10:50 a.m.
and report progress.
Carried;
RES: 22-20
Moved by: Cllr. Dane Nielsen Seconded by: Cllr. Rob Nicol
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve Staff Report No. 08-02-
20-BOD regarding Third Party Claim against the NVCA; and
FURTHER THAT: the Board of Directors approve staff's use of reserves up to
$5,000.
Carried;
RES: 23-20
Moved by: Cllr. Gail Little Seconded by: Cllr. Andrea Matrosovs
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors authorize the use of reserves to
payfor legal bills related to the Township of Springwater's appeal of the
NVCA's 2020 levy.
Carried;
15.ADJOURN
RES:21-20
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Moved by: Cllr. Donna Jebb Seconded by: Cllr. Dane Nielsen
RESOLVED THAT:this meeting adjourn at 10:56 a.m.to meet again on May
22, 2020 or at the call of the Chair.
Carried;
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Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
02-20-BOD Special Meeting
MINUTES
April 24, 2020
9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Present:
Councillor Keith White, ChairEssa (Township)
Councillor Gail LittleAmaranth (Township)
Councillor Mariane Mcleod, Vice-Chair Collingwood (Town)
Mayor Don AllenSpringwater (Township)
Councillor Margaret MercerMelancthon (Township)
Deputy Mayor Bob MeadowsAdjala-Tosorontio (Township)
Councillor George Watson, Past Chair Wasaga Beach (Town)
Councillor Thom PatersonClearview (Township)
Councillor Andrea MatrosovsBlue Mountains (Town)
Councillor Ralph ManketlowMono (Town)
Councillor Dane NielsenGrey Highlands (Municipality)
Councillor Donna JebbNew Tecumseth (Town)
Councillor Shirley BoxemMulmur (Township)
Councillor Walter BenottoShelburne (Town)
Councillor Gary HarveyBarrie (City)
Councillor Raj SandhuBradford West Gwillimbury (Town)
Councillor Rob NicolInnisfil (Town)
Councillor Cathy KeaneOro-Medonte(Township)
Staff:
Doug Hevenor, Chief Administrative Officer; Chris Hibberd, Director Watershed
Management Services; Byron Wesson, Director Conservation Services; Sheryl
Flannagan, Director Corporate Services; Ryan Post, Manager Watershed Science;
Haleigh Ferguson, Executive Administrator/Recorder
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair White called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
2.MOTION TO ADOPT AGENDA
RES: 12-20
Moved by: Cllr. Gail Little Seconded by: Cllr. Gary Harvey
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RESOLVED THAT: the agenda for the Board of Directors Meeting #02-20-
BOD Special Meeting dated April 24, 2020 be approved.
Carried;
3.STAFF REPORT
Staff Report No. 03-02-20 BOD from Director, Corporate Services regarding
Admin By-Law Update -Emergency ElectronicMeetings.
RES: 13-20
Moved by: Cllr. Andrea MatrosovsSeconded by: Cllr. Raj Sandhu
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve Staff Report No. 03-02-
20-BOD regarding the Administrative BylawsUpdate.
Carried;
4.ADJOURN
RES: 14-20
Moved by: Cllr. Donna JebbSeconded by: Cllr. Thom Paterson
RESOLVED THAT: This meeting 02-20-BOD Special Meeting adjourn at 9:16
a.m. and move into02-20-BOD regular Board of Directors meeting.
Carried;
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NVCA Board Meeting Highlights May 22, 2020
Next Meeting: June 26, 2020, location to be determined
For the full meeting agenda including documents and reports, visit nvca.on.ca/about/boardofdirectors
The May 22, 2020 board meeting was held
In this board meeting, board members provided
electronically through WebEx, and streamed on
comments and insights of the draft strategic
YouTube for public viewing due to COVID-19
plan. Comments include whether or not the
restrictions.
strategic plan was nimble enough to
accommodate COVID-19 situations and
This meeting consisted of the regular board
legislative changes from the Ontario
meeting and the Nottawasaga Valley Source
government, and whether it can guide the
Protection Authority meeting. Highlights from
NVCA to provide better service to
both meetings are written below.
municipalities.
Letter of support for conservation
NVCA Board approves 2020 - 2025
authorities
Draft Strategic Plan
On April 27, 2020, 112 environmental groups
The NVCA Board of Directors voted to approve
sent a joint letter to the Ontario government
the 2020 2025 Strategic Plan.
stating that all 36 conservation authorities
A draft version of the 2020 2025 NVCA (CAs) need to retain their current mandate of
Strategic Plan was presented to the Board of protecting, restoring and managing the
Directors in February. watersheds where 95 percent of Ontarians
reside.
guidelines from the recently published These environmental groups include
Integrated Watershed Management Plan, a Environmental Defence, Ontario Nature and the
Canadian Environmental Law Association.
The letter further states that the functions and
heritage resources.
responsibilities of CAs with respect to land use
The strategic plan is high level and broad-planning and permitting, monitoring,
based, and provides the ability for the NVCA to stewardship and education must be maintained.
move in many different directions and be
Download the letter here.
reactive to different situations. It is an
overarching document that provides a lookout
Nottawasaga Valley Source
over a longer period of timeframe, and is a
Protection Authority
living guidance document.
New committee members
The strategic plan will be complemented by a
Since the fall of 2019, the term for many
business plan that has five, one year
members of the Source Water Protection (SPA)
incremental forecasts for will
committee has ended.
be a living document that provides a nimble
ability to react.
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Many long-standing members were Is redundant
reappointed, giving continuity to the work of
Has not proved useful to staff or SPC
the committee. With a multi-stakeholder
Requires more detail than is needed by staff
approach in mind, the Nottawasaga Valley
or SPC
Source Protection Authority (NVSPA) was able
to recruit four new members and two
The NVCA Board of Directors voted to have the
representatives from the Severn Sound
Source Protection Authority Board to request
Environmental Association to join the
the Minister of Environment, Conservation and
committee.
Parks to initiative a review of the Regulation
287/07 in order to reduce an unnecessary
In normal situations, new members would have
workload in regards to the Annual Report.
a thorough in-person orientation that spans
over two months. However, due to the COVID-
19 pandemic, documents and videos were sent
to the members, followed by a Q&A session to Upcoming events
clarify any questions or concerns.
Beyond Tiffin Education
Two year extension for completion of Risk
education program. These programs help
Management Plans
families explore nature in their backyards or a
safe greenspace in their neighbourhoods.
All Risk Management Plans were scheduled to
be completed by July 2020. Due to the COVID-
For a nominal fee of $5/lesson (or $20 for 5),
19 pandemic, all risk management work has
families will have access to video lessons,
been suspended until further notice. As such,
activity descriptions and modelling with
the NVCA Board of Directors approved a
applicable pdf. Files. They will also have
proposal by staff for a two-year extension to
exclusive access to Club Beyond Tiffin where
complete Risk Management Plans.6
students will be able to adventures, pictures
and ask questions.
Inefficiencies in Annual Reporting Process
The annual reporting process is an extremely
valuable part of the Source Protection program,
it ensures that SPA staff remain aware of the
state of progress made by implementing
bodies, and supports staff in providing this
information in a presentation to the Board of
Directors, and Source Protection Committee
(SPC), on an annual basis.
However, Risk Management Officials who are
responsible for completing these reports have
indicated that meeting the reporting
requirements is a significant workload taking
multiple days to complete. In addition, the
large reporting burden combined with regular
RMO duties and a lack of clarity in some of the
questions asked, resulted in concerns that the
quality of some answers may have been
compromised.
To streamline the annual reporting process,
staff reviewed annual report questions, and
proposed removing those that:
Are not longer needed, as answer is now
known
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14.e) Correspondence dated May 20, 2020 from Anita Dubeau, Chair, Board ...
May 20, 2020
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., MP
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
The Honourable ChrystiaFreeland, P.C., M.P.
Deputy Prime Minister
Privy Council Office
Room 1000
80 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A3
The Honourable Bill Morneau, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Finance
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90 Elgin Street, 17Floor
Ottawa, ON K1A 0G5
Dear Prime MinisterTrudeau, Deputy Prime MinisterFreelandand Minister Morneau:
Re: Basic Income for Income Security during Covid-19 Pandemic and Beyond
On behalf of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) Board of Health, I am writing to
convey our strong support for the evolution of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
(CERB) into a basic income for all Canadians, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
While wecommend the federalgovernment for the economic measures that have been put into
place to support Canadians during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, we also
know that many are falling through the cracks. Measures such as the CERB, the Canada
Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS),
though necessary and very important, have left many Canadians,who do not qualify for or not
able to access these programs, vulnerable to household food insecurity and the negative
consequences of income insecurity and poverty such as inadequate or unstable housing, and
poorer mental and physical health, including chronic diseases.A basic income would address
these gaps, offering support to themost vulnerable Canadians.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadians were already experiencing household food
insecurity. In 2017-18 approximately 4.4-million (1 in 8) Canadians reported being food
i
insecure, including 1.2 million children under the age of 18.As a result of COVID-19, this
number is predicted to increase as many individuals are facing precarious employment, have
had their hours reduced or have lost their jobs altogether. Many are relying on food banks and
other charitable programs,however, this only meets the need on a temporary basis and is not a
long term solution.
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Examples ofkeyCanadian initiatives that demonstrate the positive impact of basic income-like
programson health and well-being include the Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income
Supplement through Canada’s public pension system, the CanadaChild Benefit, andthe
Newfoundland Poverty ReductionStrategy.
Basic income pilots for working-age adults in Canada have also led to promising findings,
including the Mincome pilot in Manitoba andtherecent Ontario Basic Income Pilot. The
research study, Southern Ontario’s Basic Income Experiencereleased in March 2020,is based
on Ontario’s pilot. This pilot was implemented in three Ontario cities in 2018 by the provincial
government, and the project was terminated in 2019 following achange in government. While
the formal pilot evaluation was cancelled, this research study made use of surveys of individuals
from Hamilton, Brantford and Brant County who had been enrolled in the pilot (217 individuals
participated out of 1000 enrolled households), and interviews with 40 participants. Some of the
keyfindings cited by participants in this report include improvements in physical and mental
health;increased labour market participation;moving to higher paying and more secure jobs;
reduced household food insecurity;housing stability;improved financialstatus and social
relationships;less frequent visits to health practitioners and hospital emergency rooms;
improved livingstandards; andan improved sense of self-worth and hope for a better future.
Additional evidence supporting the potential of a basic income for reducing the prevalence and
severity of household food insecurity is presented in: Implicationsof a Basic Income Guarantee
for Household Food Insecurity,a research paper prepared for the Northern Policy Institute
based on the Ontario Basic Income Pilot.
Moving forward during and following the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunetime for the
federal government to take action to evolve the CERBinto a basic income. This would provide
income securityto all Canadians during the economic challenges of the pandemic itself, the
post-pandemic recovery, and into the future. This is particularly pertinent given the dramatic
shifts in the labour market in recent decades, such that full-time permanent employment is no
longer the norm. The current CERB has helped demonstrate the logistical feasibility of
delivering a basic income, and it could be readilyevolvedinto an ongoingbasic income for
anyone who falls below a certain income floor. There is evidence of growing support for this
concept, as outlined in Appendix A.The Basic Income Canada Network has outlined key
featuresof basic income design for Canada, which we support.
The SMDHU has been a strong proponent of basic income repeatedly since 2015. This includes
having sponsored a resolution at the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa)
general meeting endorsing the concept of basic income and requesting the federal and
provincial governments jointly consider and investigate a basic income policy option for reducing
poverty and income insecurity(2015), and expressing support and input into the Ontario Basic
Income Pilot (2017).SMDHUhas also been encouraging advocacy for income solutions to
household food insecurity through ourNo Money for Food is Cent$lessinitiative since 2017.
In keeping with this, we strongly recommend your government take swift and immediate action
on the evolution of the CERBBenefit into legislationfor a basic income as aneffective long-term
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response to the problemsof income insecurity, persistent povertyand household food
insecurity,as well as aresponse to theeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL Signed By:
Anita Dubeau
Chair, Board of Health
AD:CS:cm
Encl. (1)
cc.Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Simcoe and Muskoka MPs and MPPs
Simcoe Muskoka Municipal Councils
Association of Local Public Health Agencies
Ontario Public Health Association
Ontario Boards of Health
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Appendix A:Examples of Support for Basic Income in Response to COVID-19 and
Beyond
On April 21, 2020, 50 members of Canada’s Senatewrote a letterto the federal government
calling for a restructuring of the CERBinto a minimum basic income to “ensure greater social
and economic equity”, especially for those who are most vulnerable. In support of this letter,
Senator McPhedran’s
Youth Advisory Council, the Canadian Council of Young Feminists, in
collaboration with the Basic Income Canada Youth Network, sent their own letterto the federal
government.
In our region, Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton has expressed agreement that it’s time to
consider basic income. He is quoted as saying “Based on my reading of this, like Senator
Boniface, I am persuaded that it could be very good public policy” (News Story).
The Ontario Dietitians’ of Public Health (ODPH) have also written a letterto the federal
government stating “We ask that you take immediate action to enact legislation for a basic
income guarantee as an effective long-term response to the problem of persistent poverty and
household food insecurity as well as shorter-term consequences of the economic fallout of the
COVID-19 pandemic”.
The Board of Health of the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Health Unit in Ontario
also passed a motion requesting the federal government to provide a basic income support to
all Canadians (News Story).
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14.f) Correspondence dated May 20, 2020 from Township of Armour and Town...
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56 ONTARIO STREET
(705) 382-3332
PO BOX 533
(705) 382-2954
BURK’S FALLS, ON
Fax: (705) 382-2068
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Email: info@armourtownship.ca
Website: www.armourtownship.ca
April 29, 2020
Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen’s Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Re:Support Resolution-High Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural Ontario
At its meeting held on April 28, 2020, the Council of the Township of Armour passed
Resolution #6supporting our CouncillorRod Ward’s letter regardingthe need to make
substantial investments in high-speed internet connectivityin therural areas of Ontario.
A copy of Council’s Resolution #6dated April 28, 2020 and Councillor Ward’s letteris
attached for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Charlene Watt
Deputy Clerk
Cc:MPP Norm Miller, MP Scott Aitchison and Ontario Municipalities
Enclosures
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News Release
Up to Speed: Ontario's Broadband and
Cellular Action Plan
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Severn Sound Environmental Association
489 Finlayson St, PO Box 460, Port McNicoll ON L0K 1R0
Phone (705) 534-7283 | Fax (705) 534-7459
Email: jcayley@severnsound.ca Website: www.severnsound.ca
To: Township of Oro Medonte Council
From: Julie Cayley, Executive Director / Melissa Carruthers RMO/RMI
Date: May 14, 2020
RE: Value of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Source Protection Authority to
the Township of Oro-Medonte.
The overall goal of the Drinking Water Source Protection (DWSP) program is to protect municipal
drinking water from overuse and contamination.
New, and revisions to, municipal water systems require review and approval in order to legally
provide clean drinking water to residents
The SSEA serves two separate purposes under the DWSP program
o As a Source Protection Authority (SPA) provides higher level policy work, support & liaison
to the Regional Source Protection Committee
o As the Townships Risk Management Official and Inspector done Township wide and is the
plies
management plans.
Bulk of the SSEA municipal specific DWSP SPA work load in 2020 is in the Township of Oro-
Medonte
o Accounts for a predicted 43% of SSEA DWSP workload
o Work is based on regulatory requirements for the following systems: Braestone, Maplewood,
Horseshoe Highlands, Robincrest, Craighurst
o SSEAs purpose is similar to a project manager and coordinates the following, (simplified list)
Reviews scientific studies of where the municipal water will be coming from and issues
notices once this work is complete
Pre-consultation, public consultation, municipal endorsement
Presentations to Township council, Source Protection Committee, various Source
Protection Authority boards (SSEA and LSRCA)
Text and mapping updates to the Assessment Report
Endorsement by SPC and approval by the Minister (MECP)
o For new systems (i.e. Braestone) water cannot be provided by the municipality to residents
until this process is completed
Other services provided include
o Access to full time, long term, specialists within the SSEA staff
o Support to township staff, council, residents, Regional Source Protection Committee
o Promotion of the program
Underfunding of this program leaves the municipality and the joint municipal service board (SSEA)
vulnerable due to the legal requirements of this program.
For more information contact RMO/RMI Melissa Carruthers (mcarruthers@severnsound.ca) and/or
ED Julie Cayley (jcayley@severnsound.ca)
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Severn Sound Environmental Association
JMSB 2020 First Quarterly Meeting (Q1)
April 16, 2020
STAFF REPORT
No:17-20-SSEA
Date:April 14, 2020
To: Chair andMembers of the SSEA Board of Directors
From: Julie Cayley, Executive Director
SUBJECT:SSEA 2020 CoreOperations Budget Invoicing
APPLICABLE STRATEGICPLAN GOALS:
Goal 1: Sound Science
Goal 2: Supportive Partnerships
Goal 3: An Engaged & Informed Community
Goal 4: An Exceptional Organization
RECOMMENDATION:
RESOLVED THAT:Staff Report No. 17-20-SSEA, regarding the CoreOperations budget
invoicingbe received for information;and
FURTHER THAT: the SSEA invoice and collect the Core Operations budget as invoiced
including the Drinking Water Source Protection budget amount for municipal partners;
and
FURTHER THAT: should the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks approve
funding the 2020/21 Drinking Water Source Protection budget,the funds collected from
the municipal partners be put in a reserve for future DWSPpurposes.
Purpose of Staff Report
The purpose of this report is to advise the board of the status of SSEA invoicing sent to
Municipal partners for Core Operations and to seek direction from the Board regarding the
Source Water Protection budget amount within those invoices.
Background
The SSEA Board approved budget 2020-2025 including $73,649 for basic Drinking Water
Source Protection (DWSP) program services anticipating a reduction in funding from the
Provincial Government for 2020/21 fiscal for this program. These costs werepresented to
each municipality in the 2020 budget pre-meetings conducted in 2019.
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Last fiscal (2019/20)the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks(MECP) did not
approve the budget until August of that fiscal year. This creates a very difficult operating
situation for SSEA,including incurring significant cost in good faith for almostthe firsttwofiscal
quarters before we received an approved budget and contract from MECP.Since the
development and Board approval of the2020 SSEA budget the Province of Ontario has
requested budget proposals from the SSEA and two CA partners LSRCA and NVCAfor
delivery of the Ontario 2020/21 DWSPprogram.The SSEA, LSRCA and NVCA were part of a
2020 budget negotiation conference call with MECP on January 27, 2020. On March 30, 2020
SSEA ED contacted LSRCA CAO who confirmed they have not yet heard confirmation of 2020
DWSPbudget approval from MECP.
Since there has been no confirmation of approval of Provincial funding from MECP, March 27,
2020 invoices for SSEA 2020 Core Operating Budget including the DWSP portion were sent to
all 8 municipal partners. Two partners replied upon receiving the invoice with a question
regarding their understanding that the Province would be funding DWSPfor 2020 and they had
anticipated being able to either remove that cost from their payment or have it re-funded by
SSEA if already paid.
Conclusion
As the SSEA is the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority (SSSPA)and, along with the
two Conservation Authority partners in South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection
Regionhave not had confirmation of funding for the DWSP2020/21 program from the
Province of Ontario (MECP) it is recommended that the SSEA Municipalities proceed with
payment for 2020 SWP services. In the event that the Province confirms their funding for the
2020/21 DWSPprogram, the recommendation is that the SSEA move the 2020 municipal
DWSPfunds collected to a DWSPreserve for anticipated future program funding shortfalls.
Submitted by:
Original signed by
Julie Cayley, Executive Director
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SEVERN SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATION
JOINT MUNICIPAL SERVICES BOARD
Electronic Meeting
Motion: #2020-42
Meeting Date: Electronic April 16, 2020
Moved by: J. Bumstead Carried
x
Seconded by: C. McGinn Defeated
Signed: ______________
RESOLVED THAT: Staff Report No. 17-20-SSEA, regarding the Core Operations
budget invoicing be received for information; and
FURTHER THAT: the SSEA invoice and collect the Core Operations budget as invoiced
including the Drinking Water Source Protection budget amount for municipal partners;
and
FURTHER THAT: should the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks approve
funding the 2020/21 Drinking Water Source Protection the surplus for 2020 shall be
dealt with at a future board meeting.
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