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TOWNSHIP OF ESSA CONSENT AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

A - ITEMS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION

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Summary Report of September 27, 2017 from the Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee.

Emails from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO): a) October 12, 2017 -AMO Watchfile b) October 19, 2017 - Tight Budget for 2018? How the Local Share Can Help c) October 20, 2017-AMO's 2016 Federal Gas Tax Fund Annual Report

Correspondence from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: a) October 18, 2017 - Letter to Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, re: Human

Papillomavirus Immunization Catch Up Program for Boys Aged 9-12 years. b) October 25, 2017 - Letter to Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, re: "Smoke-Free

Ontario" Modernization Report.

Media Release from the County of Simcoe dated October 24, 2017, re: Warden Proclaims October 251

h as Child-Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.

p. 49 5. County Council Update Issue 91 -September 2017.

B - ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR ACTION

None to be presented.

C - ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR REVIEW AND REPORT TO COUNCIL

None to be presented.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2017

REPORT - MUSEUM ON THE BOYNE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SUMMARY REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

RECOMMENDATION

That the Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee Summary Report of September 27, 2017 be received.

OBJECTIVE

To provide Council with the summary report of the Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee.

COMMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

The Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee met at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Museum on the Boyne located at 250 Fletcher Crescent.

DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS Nil

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

The Agenda was approved as circulated.

1. REVIEW OF SUMMARY REPORT

The Summary Report dated May 31, 2017 was reviewed.

2. DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Nil

3. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS

(1) Museum Staff Report The Committee received the Museum staff report for June to September 2017 summarizing workshops, meetings, programs, exhibits, tours, Museum grounds, buildings, staff and volunteers.

It was noted that some vandalism had occurred over the summer months. The Committee suggested that outdoor motion lights or cameras would assist in reducing vandalism.

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Report - MUSEUM ON THE BOYNE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, October 16, 2017

It was noted that the Herald had recently published two articles regarding The Museum on the Boyne. The first article highlights the Museum renovations and the second article promotes the Five Must See Artifacts at the Museum.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(1) Structural Assessment of Log Cabin The Committee received a verbal report from staff indicating that they are waiting to receive quotes from the consultant on the project options to make the cabin structurally sound. Staff noted that the delay is a result of the consultant being the only specialist in this area and his time is very limited. The Committee noted that in order to take advantage of the Inspiring lnnisfil Grant offered by the Town of lnnisfil , the application must be received by October 6, 2017 and contain a minimum of one quote. The Committee will investigate the option of extending the deadline for the application and staff will continue to work with the consultant and report back at the next Committee meeting.

5. NEW BUSINESS

(1) Wall of Honour - 2018 The Committee received a verbal report from staff indicating that a press release will be arranged in the Fall for the 2018 Wall of Honour. The press release will ask for nominations for persons who have contributed to the preservation and promotion of historical significance in South Simcoe and will be released in a variety of publications to reach all areas of South Simcoe.

(2) Budget 2018 The Committee reviewed options for advertising Museum exhibits and programs for 2018. Staff suggested a change from past methods and will explore different publications to reach a more targeted audience. It was noted that the Briar Crier has an article promoting the Museum in the October issue.

ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA Structural Assessment of Log Cabin Wall of Honour

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11 :15am. Next meeting is scheduled for November 22, 2017.

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Approved By: Department: Status: Patrick D'Almada, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Approved - 11 Oct 2017 Parks, Recreation and Culture Blaine Parkin , P. Eng. , CAO CAO Approved - 12 Oct 2017

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From: AMO Communications [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October-12-17 10:02 AM To: Greg Murphy Subject: AMO WatchFile - October 12, 2017

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In This Issue - MPAC's commitment to valuing what matters most. - Funding to improve fire safety in small and rural retirement homes. - Last chance for Surplus Property Transition Initiative applications! - 2018 Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts - submit your nomination! - AMO's 2016 Gas Tax Annual Report now available. - Dr. Homer-Dixon to Speak on November 24. - How to Be a Positive Agent for Change. - Train-the-Trainer North Bay registration ends soon. - LAS Roads Assessments - now booking for 2018. - Digitally transforming #OnMuni. - Careers with York Region, Tiny Township and Bruce County.

Guest Column* MPAC has launched its 2017-2020 Strategic Plan with one initiative aimed at enhancing relationships with municipal governments and property owners. Read about the plan and view videos from the AMO conference to learn more.

Provincial Matters Ontario is now accepting applications for funding to assist small and rural retirement homes retrofit suites with automatic sprinklers to improve senior safety. Apply today!

The Surplus Property Transition Initiative allows community proponents to request additional time to finalize plans to create community hubs in surplus public properties. Applications close on October 16th. For more information, email [email protected].

Nominations are open for the 2018 Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, a program that recognizes professional artists and arts organizations for their contributions over a significant period of time. Share this information, celebrate and recognize Ontario's artists and art organizations and their positive impact on the well-being of our communities. The nomination deadline is December 5, 2017.

Federal Matters Ontario municipalities invested $647 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund administered by AMO in 2016. Learn more in AMO's 2016 Annual Report on the federal Gas Tax Fund.

AMO, LAS and ROMA Events Join Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon, best-selling and award winning author, as he speaks to Resiliency at the 2017 Ontario West Municipal Conference. Discover what else is on the program and register today.

Join AMO and Redbrick Communications on October 18, 2017 for a one-hour lunch time webinar that shows how you can leverage your influence and your community to be a positive agent for change on social media. Space is limited, register today!

Registration for the North Bay Train-the-Trainer workshop closes on Friday, October 13. Learn how to employ behavioural science to inspire your colleagues to save energy - all for only $100 per person. Forms and more information can be found on our events page.

LAS The LAS Roads Assessment Service is now booking for Spring 2018. Contact us to learn how you can take advantage of this cutting edge service, and enhance your roads maintenance program.

Open data. Social media. Automated vehicles. loT. Blockchain. Al. Once thought of as science fiction, these are now very real advancements emerging at a relentless pace. For municipal governments to succeed in this ever-changing environment, they must continue to reimagine processes and service delivery, while being responsive and innovative when engaging with citizens.

Careers Revenue Policy Advisor #21331 - York Region. Location: Finance Department, Treasury Office, Newmarket. Please apply online by October 18, 2017, quoting competition #21 331. For additional information, please visit York Region .

Engineering Manager (Public Works) - Township of Tiny. For a full job description , please visit Tiny Employment Opportunities. Please submit a resume and letter of application by 4:30 p.m., November 3, 201 7 to Career Action Group - Phone: 705.687.9024; Email: [email protected].

Project Coordinator, Corporate Policy Division - County of Bruce. Please consider this opportunity by reviewing the entire job posting and then apply online, following the outlined process. Please note that although a resume and cover letter are required, it is still necessary to complete the Applicant Profile, as resumes are screened electronically. Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 201 7.

About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter!

AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Team, Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario Media Inquiries, Tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire, Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions

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From: AMO Communications [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October-19-17 4:01 PM To: Greg Murphy Subject: Tight Budget for 2018? How the Local Share Can Help

October 19, 2017

To: CAOs, City Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers

Tight Budget for 2018? How the Local Share Can Help

At the 2017 AMO Conference, President Lynn Dollin outlined a proposal unanimously endorsed by the Board of Directors to finance the municipal infrastructure deficit through a 1 % HST increase. It has prompted lots of discussion within the sector. We have just sent a Local Share e-mail to all your council members reminding them of the Local Share proposal , especially at budget time.

We invite you to help Council understand the proposal. How can sales tax revenue help your community address its infrastructure gap? How much of the gap can it address for 2018? We've written to all elected officials. We need your help in building consensus and understanding at a local level.

Below please find answers to some of the key questions and some resources.

Why? Using provincial government estimates and spending trends, municipal governments will face a $4.9 billion gap each year for the next ten years to maintain current services and address the infrastructure deficit. Projections assume the provincial government will continue to honour all of its existing commitments to municipal governments over the next ten years. An HST increase could raise $2.5 billion to address the remaining gap.

How much would my municipality get? AMO has prepared an allocation model to illustrate how the dollars would be distributed locally. On average , the model provides a 14% boost to existing own source municipal revenues. This percentage goes up to 25% of own source revenues for the smallest communities. Find out your illustrative municipal allocation here.

Why not seek an upload or a share of existing provincial revenues? The competition for provincial dollars is very strong. Municipalities cannot ignore the fiscal circumstances faced by the provincial government, namely a provincial debt that currently exceeds $310 billion. This points to the need for new revenue, either from property tax increases that could exceed an 8% increase each year, or a sales tax.

What does the public say? Nik Nanas has conducted polling on AMO's behalf at three different times in the last two years. Each time, Nanas Research spoke with 1,000 Ontarians from all across the province. Each time, a majority of the population, in all regions voiced their support for the HST option provided the dollars raised went to municipalities to fix

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infrastructure. In the latest poll conducted in June 2017, 73% of those polled supported increasing the HST for municipalities to fix local infrastructure.

Has AMO considered those with low incomes? Yes. AMO's proposal includes extending existing sales tax credits (valued at over $160 million) so Ontarians with low incomes won't pay any more.

Resources available to you:

• For a quick summary of the proposal designed for members of the public , please visit: http://www. thelocalshare. ca/.

• Conference videos and detailed reports are available here: http://www.amo.on.ca/loca lshare.

• If your Council would like to receive a Local Share presentation, please have your municipal staff contact Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor at [email protected].

• Please write AMO with your questions and feedback at [email protected]. ca. • Follow us on Twitter at @ Theloca1Share.

PLEASE NOTE: AMO Breaking News will be broadcast to the member municipality's council , administrator, and clerk. Recipients of the AMO broadcasts are free to redistribute the AMO broadcasts to other municipal staff as required. We have decided to not add other staff to these broadcast lists in order to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the management of our various broadcast lists.

DISCLAIMER: Any documents attached are final versions. AMO assumes no responsibility for any discrepancies that may have been transmitted with this electronic version. The printed versions of the documents stand as the official record.

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From: Federal Gas Tax Program [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October-20-17 2:59 PM To: Terry Dowdall Cc: Greg Murphy; Carol Mohr Subject: AMO's 2016 federal Gas Tax Fund Annual Report

Dear Mayor Dowdall:

I am pleased to provide you with a link to AMO's federal Gas Tax Fund Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2016 and I encourage you to share it with your local Council.

To highlight its importance, in 2016, the Township of Essa:

Received $562,611 from the federal Gas Tax Fund; Invested $143,274 to enhance the community; and Carried $422,496 forward to finance future projects.

Since the Fund was established in 2005, the Township of Essa has leveraged $4,721 ,691 to support six infrastructure and capacity building projects worth $5,411 ,748.

AMO's next report on the federal Gas Tax Fund will describe the outcomes achieved by your municipality's investments.

In 2016, Ontario's municipal governments, excluding Toronto, invested $647 million from the Fund in more than 1,200 local infrastructure and capacity building projects. Investments reported on in 2016 include:

$103 million to support the construction and repair of 1,522 lane km of roads serving 1,506,687 residents;

$26 million to support the purchase or refurbishment of 186 public transit buses, contributing to a 7.5% increase in ridership, and 100,000 more hours of service; and $7.5 million to support the installation of 15,601 high-efficiency LED streetlights, contributing to a reduction of 6.62 GWh in annual energy consumption.

By tracking our progress, we can demonstrate that local investments are fostering economic growth, promoting a cleaner environment, and building stronger communities. AMO's report on project outcomes will be released in 2018.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact AMO's Executive Director, Pat Vanini at 416-971-9856 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Lynn Dollin · AMO President

c. Greg Murphy c. Carol Mohr

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2016 Completed Project Results Include:

BUS INVESTMENT / TRANSIT:

20 new vehicles purchased

and 166 vehicles rehabilitated

or replaced, contributing to a

7.3% Increase in the size of the

accessible fleet, 7.5% Increase

in ridership, and 100,000 more

hours of service.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY:

Installation of 15,601 energy-efficient LED

street llghts along with

energy retrofits in more than 20 munlclpal

buildings, contributed to a reduction

of 7.76 GWh In annual energy

consumption.

WATERMAINS:

LOCAL ROADS:

126 munlclpalltles constructed,

replaced or repaired 1,522 lane km

of paved road servicing

fff 1,506,687 residents.

RECREATION:

12 munlclpalltles invested in

17 community centres, parks,

scenic areas, and other recreation

facllltles to help attract an estimated

72,100 more visitors to their

communities and accommodate an

addit ional 1,209 registered

faclllty users.

Repair or replacement of over 10 km of watermalns, bringing clean water to

more than 2,000 residents.

See Appendix for more project results reported in 2016.

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Letter from AMO President

September 29. 2017

Local infrastructure is essential for economic prosperity and quality of li fe in

all Ontario communities. People rely on 1t for their everyday needs, including

getting to and from work, turning on the taos, taking a walk around the

local park, and much, much more. As AMO continues to call for long- term.

sustainable funding for this critical infrastructure, the federal Gas Tax Fund

provides just that.

Between 2014 and 2018. the ft=!deral Gas Tax Fund will provide Ontario municipalities

with $3.8 billion for local infrastructure. Tl·1is is a significant investment that is

helping to close a province-wide infrastructure gap and improve quality of life in our

communities. In 2016 alone. 443 Ontario municipalities invested $647 million from

the Fund into infrastructure projects across 16 different categories. For every dollar

invested from the federal Gas Tax Fund since 2005, municipal governments invested

additional revenue. helping to grow overall investment in Ontario's municipal

infrastructure.

AMO administers the federal Gas Tax Fund to Ontario municipalities. except the

City of Toronto. on a per capita basis. This model respects municipalities as mature,

accountable governments H1at art~ best able to determine local priorities. It also

removes the uncertainty of application -based funding. Witl, the federal Gas Tax Fune!.

municipali t ies know how much funding they will receive ahead of time and they can

plan accordingly.

In 2016. municipal governrnenls were requ irecl to report outcomes achieved by

investing federal Gas Tax funds. They were also required to demonstrate progress

in the use of asset management plans to guide infrastructure planning and

investment decisions. AMO faci li tated this through several education initiatives. A

report demonstrating how investing in local infrastructure is helping to achieve the

national objectives of economic growth. a clean environrnenl and strong cities and

communities wi ll be provided in 2018.

Sincerely,

Lynn Dollin

AMO President

Association of Municipalities of Ontario I 2016 Gas Tax Annual Report (Part I)

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Table of Contents

PART I

Letter from AMO President .... ........ ... .. ................. .... ......... .. ....... ..................... ... ... ...... .. ......... .. .. 3

Introduction to Reports ......................... ..... .. ..... .. .. .... .. .. ........... ................................ ..... ............... 5

About the Federal Gas Tax Fund .............. .............. ................. ... ........ .. ............ .. .. ............. .. .. 5

The Federal Gas Tax Fund Agreement in Ontario ......... ............ .................... .. ... ......... ...... 6

2016 Oversight Committee ....... .. .. ... .............. .. .... ............................................. .. ... ..... ........ ...... .. 7

Compl iance ............. ..................... .. .. .. .. ........................................................... ...... ...... .................. .... 7

2016 Investment ... ................ .... ... ........... .. .. ...... ................. .......... .. .... .. ..... .... .... .. .. .. .. .......... ....... ..... 8

Project Outcomes ................. .. .. ... .................. ....................... .................. ...... ... .... ......... ............ ... 14

Audit Requirements ............... .. ...... .. .. .. ... ..... . .. .. .... .......... .. .. .. ............... ...... .... .. ... ........... .. .. ..... ... 15

Asset Management ....... ..... ... ....... .. ....... .... .. ............ .. .... .. ........ .. ... .. ... .. ... .......... ................... .. .. ..... 16

Communications ............. .................... ... .. ........................ .. .. ... ..... ... ...... .. ........ ...................... ... ...... 17

Sharing our Story .... .... .................................. .......... .. ..... ... .... .. .... .. ... ...... .. .. ................. ... .... ..... 18

Gas Tax Awards ......... ................... .. .................. ... .. .... .. .... ... .............. .... ..................... .. .... .. ..... ...... 23

The Municipality of Kincardine's Leachate Treatment Facil-ity .................. ... ........ 24

The City of St. Thomas· Community Recycling Centre .............................. .. .. ... ....... 25

The City of Waterloo's Asset Management System .. ...................................... ... ...... 26

Project Profiles .................... .. ..... .................... .............................................. .. .. ......... .. .. ... ........ ... ... 27

Appendix: Project Results Reported on in 2016 ....................... ... ................ .. ... .. ............. 30

2016 Financial Statements ..... .... .. ....... .. ................ .. .. .. ......... ..... ......... ................. ............. ....... 34

PART II

Available at www.amo.on.ca

Contains funding allocation information, project summaries, and detailed compliance and financial audit statements.

2016 Gas Tax Annual Report (Part I) I Association of Municipalit ies of Ontario

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Introduction to Reports

This Annual Report constitutes part of AMO's required reporting commitment

for 2016 under the Admi11istrative Agreement on the federal Gas Tax Fund.1 Part

I of this report provides a snapshot of how the federal Gas Tax Fund is being

spent and the ways in which it be11efits Ontario's communities. It also includes

information about AMO's success in administering the program. Part II provides

detailed compliance and financial audit statements and a summary of every

2016 federal Gas Tax project.

AMO will print a limited number of copies of Part I. Given its size and the limited

demand for distribution. Part II is not printed. Both are available electronica lly

at www.amo.on.ca and www.gastaxatwork.ca.

About the Federal Gas Tax Fund

The federal Gas Tax Fund transfers $2.1 bil li o11 per year in federal funding to

Canadian municipalities. It is a permanent, predictable and stable source of

funding for local infrastructure.

Funds can be invested into 16 project categories where economic.

environmental or community benefits can be demonstrated:

• Local roads and bridges • Tourism

• Public transit • Culture

• Water • Recreation

• Wastewater • Brownfield redevelopment

• Solid waste • Regional and local airports

• Community energy systems • Disaster mit igation

• Broadband connectivity • Short-sea shipping

• Sport • Short-line ra il

Gas Tax fu11ds can also be invested into capaci ty build ing projects to support

municipal asset management.

1 Consistent with the terms of the Agreement. AMO does not provide comment on the compliance of the

City of Toronto. The City of Toronto completes its own reporting requirements.


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The Federal Gas Tax Fund Agreement in Ontario

The flexibility of the Gas Tax Fund all ows each province and territory to have

its own agreement with the federal ~Jovemment. Under the Ontario Agreement

(the Agreement), the entire provincial allocation flows di rect ly to municipalities

on a per capita basis. wi thout the need to fill out an appl icat ion form.

Allocations are distributed in two annual insta llments in July and November.

Predictable. up-front funding from the federal Gas Tax Fund al lows local

counci ls to identify and fund local priority projects, and plan for the long

term. The Onta rio model recognizes that municipalities are a duly elected,

accountable and transparent order of government.

In total, Ontario's municipal ities w ill receive $3.8 billion from the Fund for

2014-18. AMO facilitates the distribution of approximately $3.1 billion. AMO

administered almost $620 mi llion from the Fund in 2016 alone. The annual

allocation that each municipality receives is conta ined in Part II of this Report

which is available at www.amo.on.ca.

Municipalit ies may use the funds:

• Towards the full cost of an eligible project;

• To support an eligible project that benefits from other funding sources;

• To save and/or invest for future elig ible projects;

• To f inance long-term debt for eligible projects;

• To accrue interest which can be appl ied towards eligible projects;

• To develop and implement asset management plans, and;

• To collaborate with other municipali t ies or non-municipal entities to fund

an el igible project.

City of Brantford's Transit Fleet. Town of Aylmer's Reconstruction of Caverly Road.

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2016 Oversight Committee

Pat Vanini Executive Director Association of Municipalities of Ontario (Co-chair)

Monika Turner (January - June 2016) Director of Policy Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Chris VanDooren (July - December 2016) Program Manager

Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Kate Manson-Smith Assistant Deputy Minister Local Government and Planni11g Policy Division.

Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing

Diane McArthur-Rodgers Director Intergovernmental Relations and Partnersl1ips,

Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing

Compliance

Josie La Vita Executive Director Financial Planning, City of Toronto

Peter Notaro Executive Director Strategic & Corporate Policy, City of Toronto (Co-chair)

Eric Landry Director General North/Atlantic/Ontario Program Operations Branch.

Infrastructure Canada

Chad Westmacott Director

Programs Operations Branch. lnfrastructur·e Canada

(Co-chair)

A compliance audit for the year end ing December 31, 2016, completed by

Grant Thornton LLP, confirms that AMO has fulfilled the terms set out in the

Administrative Agreement on the federal Gas Tax Fund.

City of Mississauga s Cooksvii/e Storm Trunk Sewer Replacement.

Township of Chap!eau·s Elm Street Reconstruction.

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Since 2005, Ontario municipalities have invested $4.9 billion into about

7,400 projects across 17 different types of infrastructure:

Other Public Transit

Other Active Transportation

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Local Roads and Bridges 57.5% - $2,856.2 million

Public Transit 21.7% - $1,079.2 million

Solid Waste 6.3% - $311.5 million

Wastewater 5.6% - 278.5 mllllon

Community Energy Systems 4.0% - 197.2 million

Water 3.4% - $167.6 million

Capacity Building 0.9% - $46.0 million

Recreation 0.3% - $15.9 million

Brownfield Redevelopment 0.2% - 7.7 million

Other 0.1% - $7.2 million

2016 Investment

Investing in Canada by Investing in Communities

For more than a decade. the federal Gas Tax Fund has helped Ontario municipalit ies build. repair and replace the local infrastructure that all Canadians rely 0 11 for their day-to-day needs. Roads and public transit systems connect communit ies and economies. Water systems ensure that drinking water is safe and clean. and community recreation centres help improve quality of life.

On the next few pages you will find details about how Ontario's municipal governments invested the federal Gas Tax Fund in 2016 and how this investment is helping to achieve the national objectives of economic growth. a clean environment and strong cities and communities.

A Greater Local Share for our Communities

Municipal governments own about two-thirds of al l public infrastructure. Much of it was first built 60-70 years ago and is in need of modern upgrades or replacement. Some communities are struggling to maintain and rehabi litate existing infrastructure with a shrinking tax base to pay for it. Other communities are experiencing fast-paced growth and need to invest in new services. such as publ ic transit, to meet growing demand. Other pressures such as the need to ensure that local infrastructure can withstand more extreme weather. and an aging population. are fel t in all communities.

There is a gap between what municipalit ies need to spend on local infrastructure and how much revenue they are able to collect each year. To help close this gap, AMO has launched the Local Share Campaign with the goal of increasing the municipal share of tax dollars through a new 1% sales tax devoted to local infrastructure services. The Local Share is the result of two years of research. study and discussion. More information is available at www.thelocalshare.ca.


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Federal Funding is Meeting Local Priorities

In the midst of this pressure on local infrastructure and the need for more sources of revenue, the federal Gas Tax Fund provides permanent. stable funding on a per capi ta basis. In Ontario, municipal governments know how much Gas Tax funding they will receive ahead of lime and do not have to rely on an application process to access it. Municipalities can use Gas Tax funding strategically by investing in priority projects thal are identified in long-terrn asset management plans. which helps build sustainable communities.

Figure 1.1:

Federal Gas Tax Investment in Major Eligible Project Categories (Cumulat ive) 2005 - 2016

-- 6% Solu1 Waste

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Federal Gas Tax Investment in Major Eligible Project Categories 2005 - 2016

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The Fund is also indexed so that it will grow over time and keep pace as construction and other costs increase year over year.

Since its launch in 2005. 443 Ontario municipal governments have invested $4.9 billion from the

federal Gas Tax Fund into 7,398 projects worth almost $14 billion. Much of this investment was made in the major eligible project categories: local roads and bridges, public transit. solid waste, wastewaler. community energy, drinking water, and capacity building. Figure 1 details this investment from 2005-

2016. In 2014, 10 new eligible project categories were added lo Lhe Gas Tax Fund. Investment in these project categories is detailed in Figure 2.1.

Almost 60% of the total Gas Tax Fund investment since 2005 has been on local roads and bridges. For many municipalities. the local road network is the key means of transportation in the community. 22% ($1.1 billion) of the total amount was invested in public transi t. This is being driven by major investment by the City of Ottawa. the City of Mississ;:iuga and York Region (Figure 3).

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Federal Gas Tax Investment in New Eligible Project Categories (Cumulative) 2014 • 2016

Federal Gas Tax Investment in New Elig ible Project Categories 2014 · 2016

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2016 Investment

In 2016, 44:3 municipalities invested $647 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund into more than 1,200

infrastructure and capacity buildinf;1 projects worth almost $4.75 b il lion. Detailed project information

is available in Part II of this r~eport.

The flexible nature of the Fund means that it can meet the diverse needs of each community - creating

or expanding capacity to accommodate growth and new demand for services, or renewing existing

infrastructure to maintain a state of good repair. With an estimated 32% of roads and bridges in poor

to very poor cond it ion, it is unsurprising that 91% of investments in local roads and bridges in 2016

were used to resurface, repair or reconstruct existing infrastructure7. In contrast. 91% or· investments

in public transit were used to expand transit fleets, construct transit corridors. and improve transit

services (Figure 6). These investments in new and expanded public transi t infrastructure were

part icularly common in larger municipalities experiencing regular population growth.

Figure 4: Figure 5:

2016 Gas Tax Investment in Major Eligible Project Categories

2016 Gas Tax Investment in New Eligible Project Categories

25% -~--'--.. Public Trnnsil

59% Local Roads und Bridges

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5% Waslerwater

4% Solid W<1stc

3% Water

3% Community Energy Systems

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10% Local and 7% Culture

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As part of t11e annual reporting process, municipailt1es provide tl)e total cost of

each Gas Tax funded project.

This information allows AMO to calculate the funding leveraged in each project

category since the beginning of the program. For every $100 of Gas Tax funds

invested in the major eligible project categories since 2005, municipali t ies have

invested, on average, an additional $198 from other funding sources (Figure 7)

For every $100 of Gas Tax funds invested in the new project categories since 2014. municipal ities have invested. on average, an addit ional $488 frorn other fund ing

sources (Figure 8).

Figure 7: Spending Leveraged for Every $100 of Gas Tax Funds Invested in Major Categories Since 2005

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Capacity Building


Solid Waste Water

Wastewater Public Transit

Community Energy Systems

Figure 8: Spending Leveraged for every $100 of Gas Tax Funds Invested in New Categories Since 2014

Disaster Mitigation

Recreation

Tourism

Culture

Brownfield Redevelopment

Broadband Connectlvity Sport

lh1:.1 City of GUl:!lph's Civic Museum f::xt1:.>r1or Entwncement.

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Project Outcomes

Outcomes report ing is a key part of AMO's Agreement with the Government

of Canada.

Tracking project outcomes helps to measure our progress and demonstrate

that local investments are achieving the national objectives of increased

product ivity and economic growth, cleaner environment. and stronger cities

and communit ies.


Public Transit

Local and Regional Airports

Broadband Connectivity

Short-Sea Shipping

Short-Line Rail

Community Energy Systems

Drinking Water

Wastewater

Solid Waste

Brownfield Redevelopment

Capacity Built1 ing

Disaster Mitigation

Recreation

Culture

Tourism

Sport

In 2017, municipali ties were required to report on core outcome indicators for

each eligible project that was completed wi th Gas Tax funding in 2014, 2015

and 2016. To fac il itate this work and help ensure that report ing information

is accurate and up-to-date. AMO made signi ficant updates to its reporting

module user guide and producecl an on-demand webinar to guide municipal

staff through the report ing process. AMO continues to work directly with

municipal staff to share best practices and assist w ith outcomes reporting.

To highlight the significance of outcomes reporting data. AMO produced a

video to prof il e measurable outcomes from Gas Tax projects in the City of

Kitchener. the Tovvnsh ip of North Frontenac and the City of Thunder Bay.

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Audit Requirements

AMO's Risk Management Framework

AMO has established a risk management

framework that recognizes municipalities

as a mature and accountable order of

government. The framework is specifically

designed for administration of the federal

Gas Tax Fund with a focus on AMO's ability

to assure the federal government that

municipalit ies are in compliance with the key

objectives of the Agreement.

The fundamental piece of the framework is

the federal Gas Tax risk management policy

which outlines the goals of AMO in managing

risk as well as the key objectives w ithin the

federal Gas Tax Agreement that are crucial to

the success of the program. This, combined

with AMO's existing financial policies, has

created a robust financial management

policy framework within which AMO staff

operate in the day to day administration of

the Agreement.

To manage the risks associated with

municipa l compliance, AMO's existing

processes are augmented by plans and

processes that w ill continue to evolve over

t ime as the framework matures.

Risk Management Questionnaire

Municipalit ies are required to complete a risk

management questionnaire. The questionnaire

consists of 12 questions on f inancial policies

and standard operating procedures.

Responses are used to determine level of risk,

develop capacity building programs and draft

sample pol icies and operating procedures.

AMO's auditor. Grant Thornton LLP, attests

to the accuracy of municipal responses as

part of the Municipal Compliance Audi t as

outlined in Part II of this report.

AMO Compliance Audit

AMO's Compl iance Aud it reflects the

Association's own compliance with the

terms and conditions of the Agreement

as of December 31. 2016. As per the terms

of the Agreement. this is submitted to the

Government of Canada in Part II of this report.

Municipal Compliance Audit

AMO directs. through its approved business

plan. an annual sampling of municipalit ies

sufficient for Grant Thornton LLP to attest to

municipa l compliance with the Agreement.

Grant Thornton LLP randomly selects ten

per cent of municipalities for inclusion in the

sample each year in accordance with selection

criteria established by AMO.

Selected municipalit ies are audited by Grant

Thornton LLP. For the municipalities to

which Grant Thornton LLP is the auditor. the

Municipal Compliance Audit is performed by

Coll ins Barrow LLP. The list of 44 selected

municipalities as well as the summary

report of the Municipal Compliance Audits is

available in Part II of this report.

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Asset Management

More than ever, municipa lities must make

informed infrastructure decisions based on

sound asset management practices. The

federal Gas Tax program in Ontario has

been a driving force in advancing asset

management practices.

Under the Gas Tax Agreement. Ontario

municipalities must have an asset

management plan in place that:

• Improves existing plans to include al l

tangible capita l assets eligible for Gas

Tax funding.

• Follows the guidelines set out in Ontario's

Building Together: Guide for Asset

Management Plans.

• Demonstrates that progress is being

made by report ing annually on asset

management outcome indicators.

Municipalities can use federal Gas Tax

funds to finance expenditures related to

the development and implementation

of municipal asset management plans.

Since the beginning of the program,

municipalities have invested almost $47

million from the federal Gas Tax Fund in

capacity bui lding projects.

Outcomes Reporting

Municipalities must demonstrate that asset

management plans are being used to identify and

fund priority projects. AMO has developed an

Asset Management Outcomes Questionnaire to

measure progress on municipal asset management.

Through consultation w ith the municipa l sector,

AMO has been working on developing a revised

asset management reporting framework that takes

into considerat ion provincial consultations on a

potential asset management regulation.

AMO wi ll report on the municipal sector's progress

in 2018.

Education

AMO is working on a 'multi-year roadmap

that will help municipalities plan their train ing

needs to better understand key elements of the

asset management process. Courses w ill help

municipal ities develop internal resources to make

asset management more meaningful.

In 2016, AMO released a video titled Asset

Management: A Roadmap for the Future of our

Communities, to high light the important role

that asset management plays in bui lding safe.

prosperous and thriving communities. The video

has received almost 1.000 views on YouTube.

AMO 1·1as also been working with York Region to

conduct research on how municipalities manage

local infrastructure. A presentation was delivered

at the 2016 AMO Conference t itled Safeguarding

Your Municipality's Future: The Quest for

Financial Stability. The research wi ll be explored

in AMO's report on sector progress in asset

management. to be released in 2018.


Throughout the year, AMO shares

information about how the federal Gas Tax

Fund is helping to repair, replace and build

the local infrastructure that we all rely on.

In 2016, AMO's communications activity resulted in:

10 0 new Twitter followers,

a 13% increase over 2015

7 % more media coverage than in 2015

5,634 visits to www.gastaxatwork.ca,

a 63% increase in t raffic over 2015

1 0 media events, news releases

and/or social media posts celebrating

municipal investment

18 0 + attendees at AMO-led education events

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Sharing our Story

Under the Gas Tax Agreement, communications is primarily a municipal

responsibility. With m illions of dollars from the Fund invested each year.

it's up to individual municipal governments to share the details of local

infrastructure projects w ith residents. loca l members of parliament. and the

media. AMO works d irectly wi th municipal governments to facili tate this work

and to ensure that Canadians have access to up-to-date informat ion about

federal Gas Tax Fund investment in their communities.

Municipal governments share information about Gas Tax investment in

three ways: report ing to AMO on how every Gas Tax dollar is invested and

the outcomes each Gas Tax project has achieved; installing project signage

when appropriate. and; working directly with AMO and Infrastructure Canada

to complete communications activities such as social media post s, news

releases. media events and more.

Social Media

Social media is a simple, effect ive way to engage with people in real t ime.

More and more. people are turning to Facebook. Twitter and other social

media platforms for news and information. AMO uses a dedicated Gas Tax

Fund Twitter account. @GasTaxinOntario. to share information about the

Gas Tax Fund. including details about individual projects. broad program

information. infographic content. project photos and videos.

AMO has been active on Twitter since 2010 and the account consistently

achieves key performance outcomes with more than 900 followers.

In 2016. @GasTaxinOntario earned:

10 0 new followers 202 re-tweets, likes and replies 110 link clicks


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@GasTaxinOntario: This will soon be a tennis court in St Thomas. As of 2014, #federalGTF can be invested into local recreation infrastructure.

--~ @GasTaxinOntario: @CityBrampton invests # federalGTF in 1/publictransit. including new low floor buses. Brampton will receive $15.9M from the

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@GasTaxinOntario: Warmer weather means the construction season is right around the corner! Use our map to find local Gas Tax funded projects: gastaxatwork.ca

@GasTaxinOntario: We're building our asset management knowledge at #16AMS today.

@GasTaxinOntario: New buses on the road in @CityPtbo! Thanks to @

MaryamMonsef & @MayorBennett for celebrating local GTF investment http:// bit.ly/2x28bVh

@GasTaxinOntario: RT: @AMOPolicy The #Budget2016 commitment to municipal infrastructure and related jobs includes plans to direct unspent funding to the Fed. Gas Tax Fund.

@GasTaxlnOntario: Joint municipal & federal investment wi ll l1elp keep @myRichmondHill valleylands and streams healthy http://bit.ly/2l6WqTe #federalGTF

News Releases and Media Events

AMO relies on a mix of social, digital and traditional communications activities to share the benefits of the federal Gas Tax Fund with Canadians. While social and digital communications are at the forefront. issuing news releases and hosting media events to celebrate project milestones are still an important part of AMO's communications strategy. News releases and media events are effective ways of earning local media coverage that highlights federal investment in communities across Ontario.

In 2016, AMO worked with Infrastructure Canada and municipal staff to issue news releases or host media events in the City of Peterborough, Hastings County, the City of Vaughan, the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, and the City of Niagara Falls. In addition. individual mayors worked directly with local members of parliament to make Gas Tax related announcements in several other municipalities.

Making Headlines A e . City of Peterborough celebrates six new accessible transit buses - KawarlhaNow I March 31, 20 16

MP for PcterboroughKawartha Maryam

Monsef at the celebratory ann ou ncement of the six new transit btLses, half fu nded through the fed eral gas tax fund (photo: Maryam Monsef I Facebook) The City of Peterborough is celebrating the addition of six new accessible

bust"S to the Peterborough Transit fleet, thanks in part to federal gas tax funding. Peterborough Mayor Daryl ~ennett and the Honourable Maryam Monscf, Minister of Democratic

Institutions and Member of Parliament for PeterboroughKawartha, made the announcement at a celebratory event earlier today.

Guelph to receive millions in gas tax funds - CTV Kitchener I July 25, 2016

GUELPH - The City of Guelph is being given almost S7.4 million in Gas Ta.~ Funds from the

federal government T11e money is part of an allocation for municipal infrastructure. In total,

communitks around the provin,c will be gelling o,·cr $779 million dollars to improve transit and

water systems, as well as build roads and other local infra.structure projects.Guelph will be receiving $340,000 more than in years past.

Millions in gas tax dollars heading to Niagara - 610 CKTB News I August 16, 2016

Niagara is getting its financial share of ft'deral gas lax dollars. Four municipalities in Nia gar J Centre will receive millions in Gas Tax funding. Porl Colbornc and lhorold will receive owr 500thousand dollars, Welland gets 1.5 million, and St.Catharines will re,ei1•e dose to 4 million

dollar. T11e total for all of Niagara Region for 2016li is S23 million. t.lunicipalities use gas tax d ollars to rebuild roads and bridges,

support public transit S)'Stems, mprove access to dean drinking WJter, and manage

wastewater or solid waste.

Federal Gas Tax Fuels Local Road Improvements - Sault Online I August 12, 2016

Perhaps in ten years when we're all dri,ing electric cars the Federal government will have to revise their gas tax, but for now, it means

over S4.5 million lo Sault Sk. Marie. That's what MP Terry Sheehan an nounced today at City Hall. The muchneede<l moner bas pretty much been a guarantee to the City's bottom line over the' years. lhe m oney today is t'arn1arked for road repairs and construction .

Municipalities receive fir~t

payment of 2016 gas tax - North Renfrew Times I August 3, 2016

YouOI) Videos

AMO produces videos to demonstrate the real impact of the Gas Tax Fund 011

people and communities across Ontario.

In late 2015, AMO released Connecting Kenora to showcase Gas Tax investment

in the City's Winnipeg River West Branch Bridge. Located on Lake of the

Woods, the City maintains 17 vehicular bridges and several other pedestrian

bridges with a population of only 15,000. The federal Gas Tax Fund plays an

important role in the City's work to maintain and rehabil itate this essential

infrastructure. The video captured beautifu l scenery in Northwestern Ontario

and was shared and promoted throughout 2016. The video has been viewed

almost 500 times on YouTube.

In 2016, AMO released its in-depth video related to asset management. AMO's

video crew travel led across Ontario on the TransCanada Highway, al l the way

from Manitoba to Quebec. Municipal elected officials and staff explained

different aspects of the municipal asset management process and stressed its

importance for long-term sustainability. The video serves as an educational tool

for municipal governments and has been very wel l received with almost 1,000

views on YouTube.


Gas Tax at Work

AMO operates www.gastaxatwork.ca to share information about the federal Gas Tax

Fund in Ontario. The websi te includes general 1ntorrnation about the Fund, links to

videos, news releases and in fographic content.

Gas Tax at Work has a unique mapping tool that allows people to search for Gas Tax

funded projects across Ontario using any search criteria such as proiect category,

municipali ty, postal code. etc. It makes it easy to find out exactly where the Fund is at

work in communities across the province. Project information is based on information

repor"led by municipalities to AMO.

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AMO shares program information wi th municipal governments directly through email.

at municipal education forums, through the WatchFi/e (AMO's weekly e-newsletter),

by producing informational v ideos and on -demand webinars. and through social

med ia. Program information, such as asset management and annual reporting

requirernents, are available on www.amo.on.ca.

In 2016, staff from AMO and Infrastructure Canada delivered an education session to

delegates at the AMO Conference in Windsor. AMO staff also delivered a presentation

at the 2016 Municipal Finance Forum in Toronto hosted by the Association of

Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario and the Municipal Finance Officers·

Association of Ontario.

To prepare for new outcomes reporting requirements. AMO produced an on --demand

webinar with a step-by-step tutor ial of the online reporting module. The webinar was

released in early 2017, in time to help municipali t ies meet the deadline for report ing on

2016 investment.

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Gas Tax Awards

AMO's Annual Gas Tax Awards honour

municipalities that have demonstrated

excellence in the use of the federal Gas Tax

Fund. The Awards showcase infrastructure

projects that make a difference in our

communities. wh ile achieving the Fund's

objectives.

Winners are selected by AMO's Awards

Committee, based on these criteria:

• The project makes a positive contribution to

the local community by helping to achieve

the national program objectives of economic

growth, a clean environment. and a stronger

community.

• The Gas Tax Fund played a critical role in

allowing the community to complete the

project.

• The project exemplifies excellence in

leveraging the Gas Tax Fund to achieve

positive outcomes.

Three projects received an award in 2017 and

three were recognized with an honourable

mention. The awards were presented at the 2017

AMO Conference in Ottawa by the Honourable

Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and

Communities. AMO issued separate news

releases for each award winner and earned local

media coverage. AMO also produced individual

videos showcasing the th ree winning projects.

The videos are available now on YouTube.

Winner: - The Municipality of Kincardine's Leachate

Treatment Faci lity

- The City of St. Thomas· Community Recycling

Centre

- The City of Waterloo's Asset Management System

Honourable Mention:

- The Town of Perth's Legacy Dry Stone Bridge

- The City of Welland's Wright Street Watermain

Replacement Project

- The City of Guelph's Lyon Park Redevelopment

The Town of Perth s Legacy Dry Stone Bridge.

The City of Guelph's Lyon Park Redevelopment Project.

The City of Welland's Wright Street Watermain Project.

The Municipality of Kincardine's Leachate Treatment Facility

The Municipality of Kincardine invested more than $15 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund into its leachate treatment facili ty. Leachate can be harmful to the environment and must be disposed of properly. Before building tl1e new facility, the Municipality was transporting leachate 750 km each week to an off-site location. Eliminating the need to transport leachate will save the corn1nun1ty $250,000 per year.

Recognized for Leachate Plant Blackburn News

The Mlmicipalily of Kincardinc has been recognized at the

Association of Municipalities Ontario for the lcachale plant that was

built. 'Ibe $1.7-milJion facility was opened in the fall of 2016 and

draws leachate from the landfi ll site and converts contaminants into

solids which are removed.

@GasTaxinOntario: Congratulations to #Kincardine on your Gas Tax Award for your leachate treatment facility! #AMOConf17

"The federal Gas Tax

Fund has enabled

the Municipality

of Kincardine to

innovatively treat

leachate in an

environmentally

responsible manner

protecting our beautiful

community."

Anne Eadie, Mayor of the Municipality of Kincardine

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The City of St. Thomas' Coanmunity Recycling Centre

The City of St. Thomas received the Award for investing $1,795.000 from

the federal Gas Tax Fund into a new community recycling centre that gives

residents a place to dispose of material that isn't accepted at curbside

pick --up. The recycling centre has helped the City increase the amount of

waste diverted From land fill with about 14.000 visits to the centre within

the first 15 months of its opening.

St. Thomas recipient of gas tax award for recycling facility

St. Thomas Times Journal

The City of St. Thomas has been recognized by the Association of

Municipalities of Ontario for using its federal gas tax fund to help build

the Community Recycl ing Centre. On Aug. 16 Mayor Heather Jackson

accepted the award on behalf oflhe city from AMO president Lynn Dollin

and Amarjeet Sohi, minister of infrastructure and communities.


@GasTaxinOntario: Congratulations to @ cityofstthomas on your Gas Tax aw,ird for your new community recycling centre! #AM0Confl7

"Thanks to our new

community recycling

centre, St. Thomas

is diverting more

waste from landfill."

"Predictable funding

from the federal Gas

Tax Fund helped us

complete this project that

will benefit St. Thomas

and neighbouring

communities for years

to come."

Heather Jackson, Mayor of the City of St. Thomas

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The City of Waterloo's Asset Management System

The City of Waterloo invested more than $700,000 from the federal

Gas Tax Fund into an asset management systern that will help guide

infrastructure investment and maintenance over the next 25 years.

Municipalit ies p lay a fundamental role in building safe. prosperous and

thriving communities and ef fective asset management planning is an

important part of that work.

Waterloo wins pair of 2017 Ontario munici_palities awards

CBC News

The City of Waterloo won awards in both categories recognized at this

year's Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa,

where the province's 444 municipaliLies gathered to tackle issues and

celebrate achievements. "I really think this is what shows we have a lot of

smart-city technology here in the Waterloo Reg ion;' Mayor Dave Jaworsky

told CBC News.

@GasTaxinOntario: Congratulations (a)citywaterloo on your Gas Tax Award for your asset management system! #AM0Conf17

''The predictable annual

flow of Gas Tax money

allows municipalities

to invest in the best

opportunities. This

new system will help

us prioritize our limited

dollars to renew our

infrastructure in a

way that meets the

public's expectations,

and will pay dividends

for years to come. My

congratulations to staff

on their entrepreneurial

smart-city spirit!"

Dave Jaworsky. Mayor of the City of Waterloo

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Project Profiles

The Town of Perth's Legacy Dry Stone Bridge

National Objective: Strong Cities and Communities

Perth's Dry Stone Bridge is a legacy project buil t by renowned

dry stone masons through Algonquin College's Masonry

Program. It played a major part in the Town's 200th anniversary

celebrations. The bridge provides pedestrian access to a new

terraced area that is well suited for outdoor cornrnunity events

and has resulted in a 28 per cent increase in the number of

cultural events held in the Town each year.

Building the bridge has strengthened the partnership between the Town,

its citizens and Algonquin College. It has become a large draw to the

community, attracting tourists to visit the Town and experience its heritage.

Federal Gas Tax funds invested: $84,362

The City of Mississauga's Cooksville Storm Trunk Sewer Replacement

National Objective: Clean Environment

The City identified major defects in the corrugated steel pipe (CSP)

trunk sewer system, servicing the Ci ty Cen tre area of Mississauga.

Inspection revealed that many sec tions of the sewc~r were in danger

of immediate collapse. It was t ime to replace the sewer.

The project involved replacing the fa iling, CSP sewer w ith a concrete

storm sewer syst~}m. The new system is stronger and with better

capacity than the CSP sewer. It will be used for the next 70 to 100 years and

reduce sewer maintenance labour costs associated with performing spot

repairs and aging infrastructu re.

Federal Gas Tax funds invested: $11,398,639


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The City of Cambridge's Sanitary Trunk Sewer Assessment

Categor : Capacity Building


This project started as a specialized inspection of high-nsk sewer

infrastructure. During the inspection, the City realized that some

sanitary siphons were blocked with sediment. debris and grease.

Cambridge then explored "ice pigging," a new technology to clear

the sanitary siphons. "Ice pigg ing" involves the use of ice to scrape

away the material that is blocking the pipes. With ice, t11ere is no

equipment that can get stuck or break tl1e pipe, wh ich can bP costly and

pose an environmental risk. The ice simply melts.

This project benefits the entire community of Cambridge. Reoular sewer

inspection gives the City the information needed to effectively maintain key

infrastructure. Cambridge was the first ci ty to use this process in Canada

and gained a lot o f interest from munic ipalities w ith similar cl1allenges.


The City of Guelph's Lyon Park Redevelopment Project


Federal (;as Tax funding helped the Ci ty of Guelph refurbish

Lyon Park. improving some of its aging infrastructure and

making it more accessible.

Improvements include two new junior softball fields. new

accessible parking, trails and site furniture, a new water service

and a fully redesigned electrical system that allows for softball

field lighting, winter ic0 rink lighting and the activation of a solar program

on the Park's memorial outdoor pool building.

13"1,794 Guelph residents will benefit from lhe redevelopment of Lyon Park.


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The City of Welland's Replacement of Watermain and Service Connections on Wright Street

National Objective: Clean Environment

Wright Street is a busy north-south collector road and bus route in the southern part of Wel l;3nd's urban area. Before the upgrades, the road and sidewalks were in very bad shape. Transit riders experienced discomfort and buses were damaged due to the poor pavement condi tion.

By reconstructing the road base and installing wider. accessible sidewalks, residents have better access to transit and a smoother ridf:1.

In addition. a 70-year old watermain was replaced as part of the project Before the replacement. t t1e waterrnain woulcl break about twice a year. The new watermain has given residents reliable access to safe. clean drinking water.


The Town of Petawawa's Civic Centre Road Reconstruction

Category: Local roads

National Objective: Productivity and Economic Growth

Civic Centre Road runs through a vita l commercial scc:ctor and community hub in Petawawa. The proJect was classi fied as high priority in the Town's Infrastructure Study and Update and Asset Management Plan.

Predictable funding through t~1e federal Gas Tax allowed the Town to cornplete the project in two phases. allowing for an extensive

redesign of transportation management on t.11e route. Work included asphalt paving and the installation of concrete curbs, sidewalks. storm sewers and an underground storm management facility. New raised intersections and dedicated active transportation lanes help ensure safe access and travel for more than 1,670 students attending local schools and for the general public.

Work on Civic Centre Road has provided 10,000 residents with access to new. repaired and rehabilitated roads.



Appendix: Project Results Reported on in 2016

BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY 2016

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (tor each Llollar 111 Gas Tax funJs)

2

$25.864.10

$66,865.19

$1.59

Output and Outcome Indicators Total Projects

Number of businesses positively affected by investment in broadband infrastructure ---·------------- 6 ]. ____ 2 ___ _

BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT 2016

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (for each dollar m Gas Tax funds)

Output and Outcome Indicators

Number of different types of contaminants removed or reduced to safe exposure levels

Total area of brownfield sites within municipal boundaries that were remediated. decontaminated or redeveloped (ha)

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (for each dollar in Gas Tax funds)


Number of new LED street lights installed

Number of new or upgraded high-efficiency equipment in municipal buildings

Total area of existing municipal buildings wi th energy retrofits (sq m)

Decrease in annual energy consumption (GWh)

Average percentage decrease in annual greenhouse gas emissions (%)

Decrease in annual volume of fossil fuels consumed (ML)

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (for each dollar n Gas Tax funds)


Number of new, renovated or upgraded museums, heritage sites or buildings

Increase in annual number of cultural events

Number of businesses positively affected by the investment

$1,160,000.00

$2.577.972.00

$1.22

Projects Total

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6 L_1 -85

$17.649,171.99

$56,231,182.84

Total

16,488

679

81,576

$2.19

Projects

35

34

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45 6

3

$390,878.01

$772.439.74

$0.98

Total

2

3

Projects

2

2 -----+--17 3

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DISASTER MITIGATION 2016

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (for each dollar 1n Gas Tax funds)


Decrease in area of properties at risk of damage from natural catastrophes (ha)

2

$204,673.28

$241,027.78

$0.18

Total

14

Projects

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LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES 2016

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs


Output and Outcome Indicators - Roads

Length of new or replaced paved roads (lane km)

Length of new unpaved roads (lane km)

Length of repaired or rehabilitated paved roads (lane km)

Length of repaired or rehabilitated unpaved roads (lane km)

Increase in length of paved roads rated as good and above (lane km)

Increase in length of unpaved roads rated as good and above (lane km)

Average percent increase in average vehicle traffic speed during peak hours (%)

Number of residents with access to new. repaired, rehabilitated or replaced roads

Number of residents with improved access to highways or neighbouring municipalities

Output and Outcome Indicators - Active Transportation

Length of new bike lanes or multi-use trails Cm)

Length of new or replaced sidewalks (m)

Number of residents with access to new. repaired. rehabilitated or replaced bike lanes. sidewalks. hiking and walking trails. and/or pedestrian bridges

Output and Outcome Indicators - Bridges and Culverts

Number of new or replaced bridges or culverts

Number of repaired or rehabilitated bridges or culverts

Surface area of new or replaced bridges or culverts (sq m)

Surface area of repaired or rehabilitated bridges or culverts (sq m)

Number of residents with access to new. repaired. rehabilitated or replaced bridges

Increase in the surface area of bridges or culverts where the condition of the primary component is rated as good and above (sq m)


1,044 ------·---·- - --- -

$413.036.601.21

$1.071.477.314.58

$1.59

Total

785

41

3.866 ·--------

1,281

3.929

873

23

1,619,485

673,628

Total

36,856

22.168

682.425

Total

92

50

Projects

253

6

541

100

629

104

110

325

187

Projects

13

34

48

Projects

64

42 ------9,669 64

6.712 43

245.723 50

11 .337 102

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PUBLIC TRANSIT 2016

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs



Number of new or replaced transit vehicles

Number of rehabilitated or refurbished transit vehicles

Increase in regular service passenger trips (%)

Percent decrease in average age of fleet (%)

Increase in number of accessible transit vehicles

Number of transit vehicles with accessibility or service upgrades/enhancements

17

$20.531,995.86

$41.954,888.94

$104

Total Projects

92 14

94 2

10 6

17 5

75 5

447 4

RECREATION 2016

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs



Number of new, repaired, renovated. rehabilitated or upgraded arenas or commu111ty centres

Increase in annual number of visitors to the community

Number of businesses positively affected by the investment in recreational infrastructure

Increase in number of registered users in a year

Number of residents who will benefit from the investment in recreational infrastructure

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$5,837.371.75

$9.238.766.94

$0.58

Total

15

69.400

Projects

11

13

534 11

1.359 7 ----------·----- -----324.333 23

[ SOLID WASTE 2016

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (for E!<iCh dollar in Gas Tax fun:ls)


Number of new blue or green bins

Number of rehabilitated or expanded landfill facilities

Increase in tonnage of solid waste collected (t)

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (for each dollar 1n Gas Tax funds)


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Increase in number of registered users in a year

Increase in sporting events held annualiy

10 ·---------------$3,552,699.65

$8.234.160.92

$1.32

Total Projects

8.564 4 --·--·--·-···---··--·---··-· ·--------

5 5

2.667 6

$931.592.90

$6.487.402.00

$5.96

Total

2.706

3

Projects

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Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (tor eacll dollar in Gas Tax funds)


Increase in annual number of visitors to the community

Number of businesses positively affected by the investment

3

$23.948.81

$41.788.46

$0.74

Total Projects

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WASTEWATER 2016

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (tor each dollar in Gas Tax funds)


Length of new or replaced sanitary or stormwater sewers (km)

Length of repaired or rehabilitated sanitary or stormwater sewers (km)

Reduction in annual number of sanitary sewer backups

Increase in total number of residents serviced by stormwater/sanitary infrastructure

33

$8.773,260.75

$29,500,24013

$2.36

Total Projects

11 23 2 5

53 14 ------

88 6

WATER 2016

Completed Projects

Total Gas Tax Funds

Total Project Costs

Funding Leveraged (for each dollar in Gas Tax fund,)

. Output and Outcome Indicators

Length of new or replaced watermains (k':1)

Length of repaired or rehabilitated watermains (km)

Reduction in annual number of adverse water quality test results

Reduction in annual number of watermain breaks

Reduction in boil water advisories

27

$7,403.921.75

$30,265,542.36

$3.09

Total Projects

12 14

3 1

4 3

21 10

4 1

Increase in number of residents with access to new. rehabilitated or replaced water distribution pipes 3.234 13 ----·-------·---·--- -------

Volume of drinking water treated to a higher standard after the investment (ML) 2,503 4


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Federal Gas Tax Fund

AMO Year End Balance

December 31, 2016

2016 Cumulative3

Opening Balance $700,358

Received from Canada $ 620,398,154 $ 1,802,108,924

Transferred to Municipalities $ (617,296,163) $ (1 ,809,288,584)

Administration Costs $ (3,101,991) $ (9,010,545)

Interest Earned by AMO $188,654 $889,012

Closing Balance $889,012

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2016 Financial Statements

Federal Gas Tax Fund

Municipal Aggregate Annual Expenditure Report

December 31, 2016

2016 Cumulative

Opening Balance $ 760,566,932

Received from AMO (includ ing payables) $ 617,296,163 $ 1,808,790,422

Transferred to Eligible Recipient $ (38,221,005) $ (111,236,889)

Received from Eligible Recipient $ 38,221,005 $ 111,236,889

Municipal Interest Earned $ 13,262,830 $ 40,698,619

Municipal Asset Disposal $3,974 $103,988

Expenditures on Eligible Projects

Broadband Connectivity $ (25,864)

Brownfield Redevelopment $ (2,896,221) $ (4,631,790)

Capacity Building $ (5,707,425) $ (24,709,493)

Community Energy Systems $ (21,100,328) $ (58,382,161)

Culture $ (1,265,466) $ (2,259,309)

Disaster Mitigation $ (1,034,667) $ (1,239,340)

Local Roads and Bridges $ (370,691,055) $ (1,089,834,606)

Local and Regional Airports $ (1,802,477) $ (1,981,194)

Public Transit $ (158,795,082) $ (356,343,448)

Recreation $ (10,451,488) $ (15,949,792)

Short-line Rail

Short-sea Shipping

Solid Waste $ (25,211,066) $ (70,796,384)

Sport $ (121,441) $ (1,051,700)

Tour ism $ (590,258) $ (600,437)

Wastewater $ (30,693,950) $ (116,907,957)

Water $ (16,722,991) $ (50,520,962)

Closing Balance $ 744,045,984


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The Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins Minister - Minister's Office Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Hepburn Block, 10th Floor 80 Grosvenor St Toronto, Ontario M7A 2C4

Dear Minister Hoskins:

At the October 11, 2017 meeting of the Board of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, a motion was passed to endorse a resolution shared by the Wellington-Dufferin Guelph Board of Health requesting the implementation of a publicly funded human papillomavirus immunization catch up program for boys currently in grades 9 to 12 similar to the catch up program implemented for girls in 2012.

As this resolution clearly articulates, boys who are currently in high school cannot avail themselves of publ icly funded vaccines unless they identify as MSM or are fortunate enough to have parents with a benefit plan that will cover HPV vaccinations. Providing publicly funded HPV vaccines to males in high schools is equitable and also reflective of National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations.

We therefore join the Public Health Board of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph and the Regional Municipality of Durham and endorse the request for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHL TC) to implement a catch up HPV program for boys.

The Board of Health commends the MOHL TC for its commitment to effective and expanding immunization programs and their recognition for the role of Public Health in delivering all of these programs across the province.

Sincerely,

ORIGINAL SIGNED BY

Scott Warnock Chair, Board of Health

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October 25, 2017

Dr. Eric Hoskins Minister- Minister's office Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Hepburn Block, 101h Floor 80 Grosvenor St. Toronto, ON M7A 2C4

Dear Minister Hoskins,

On March 15, 2017, the Board of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit passed a motion to write to the federal government in supporting the approaches identified at the 2016 summit, A Tobacco Endgame for Canada and its target of reducing tobacco use to less than five per cent by 2035. Accordingly, we communicated with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term care in recommending that modernization of the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy include the recommendations identified in the tobacco endgame. In supporting these recommendations, the Province and its partners can successfully address and minimize the preventable death and disease caused by tobacco product use and reduce the unmaintainable drain it places on our health care system.

The Board of Health is therefore pleased to review the recently released "Smoke-Free Ontario Modernization" Report of the Executive Steering Committee. In particular, the Board of Health is encouraged by the report's evidence-based recommendations, supports and strategies which identify actionable and achievable outcomes for future action that are in keeping with the resolutions by the Association of Local Public Health Agencies that identified the need for intensified and targeted tobacco controls to protect and promote the health of Ontario residents. Further, the Board of Health commends the Executive Steering Committee in recognizing that Ontario is closer to ending the tobacco epidemic despite on-going efforts by the tobacco industry who demonstrate a profound, selfserving disinterest in its customers' health and a calculating, sophisticated determination to resist any regulation. Thus, The Board of Health recommends that the province proceed with developing a renewed Smoke-Free Ontario strategy committing to the endgame target with a smoking prevalence of less than 5% by 2035, by employing the bold strategies recommended in the Smoke Free Ontario Modernization report.

Ontario's success in alleviating this tobacco epidemic requires strong leadership and action by your Ministry to strengthen and create legislation and supports that will diminish addiction to products that are the single greatest threat to the health of Ontarians. We look forward to working with the province as it updates the Smoke-Free Ontario strategy.

Sincerely,

ORIGINAL SIGNED BY

Scott Warnock, Chair, Board of Health

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Warden proclaims October 25 as Child-Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Midhurst/October 24 2017 - On behalf of County Council, Warden Gerry Marshall has proclaimed Wednesday, October 25, 2017 to be Child-Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in recognition of the child-care professionals who are focused on the wellbeing of children and families in our communities.

"Our Child-Care Workers and Early Childhood Educators nurture, care and support the growth and development of our most important asset. our children ," said Warden Gerry Marshall. "Join me in thanking these individuals for playing such an important role in our communities."

The County of Simcoe is the Child Care Service System Manager for Simcoe County and the cities of Barrie and Orillia. There are 1,500 child care staff working in 192 licensed child care sites, with a total system capacity of more than 15,000 licensed spaces.

The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.

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ISSUE 91 I September 2017

Warden Gerry Marshall, left, tees off at Midland Golf and Country Club for the 13th Annual Warden's GolfTournament. This year's event raised approximately $40,000.

Having a ball, making a difference Wardens Golf Tournament raises funds for regional mental health initiatives

Community supporters joined Warden Gerry Marshall at the Midland Golf and Country Club for the 13th Annual Warden's Golf Tournament in support of regional mental health initiatives,

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including training and youth mental health programs.

This year's tournament raised approximately $40,000. This is the start of a larger campaign and partnership

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with area organizations, including Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, focused on supporting regional mental health needs in Simcoe County.

"I'm thankful to all our

generous sponsors and participants for supporting this important cause," said Warden Gerry Marshall.

Continued on Page 2

Gerry Marshall, Warden

Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer

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to identify highlights of Committee and Council meetings.

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COMING TOGETHER

Warden Gerry Marshall, above, and fellow County Councillors celebrated Simcoe Day with a free community event at the Simcoe County Museum. Guests enjoyed complimentary admission to the Simcoe County Museum, a range of picnic-themed activities and of course a BBQ, with homemade hand churned ice cream as a special treat.

Fed gas tax supports road, capital projects

The County of Simcoe will receive $8.4 million from the Government of Canada through the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) to support vital community projects in 2017.

Approximately $5.5 million of the GTF contributions will be applied to enhance nine road rehabilitation projects throughout the County, while $2.9 million will support two significant roads and transportation capital projects including the Wye River North Bridge Rehabilitation project and the reconstruction of County Road 17 from Severn Falls north to the Big Chute.

Since 2005, the County has received $76.6 million through the federal GTF to support the completion of numerous road and capital projects.

Councillor Gord Wauchope chats with a fellow golfer at the Warden's tourney.

HAVING A BALL Continued from Page I

"We are all impacted in some capacity by mental illness, as it's estimated that one in five Canadians experience a mental health or addiction problem each year. The growing impact on our youth is extremely concerning and I'm proud that we are working with area partners and communities to make a tasting impact for those suffering from this illness."

The success of the Warden's Golf Tournament was made possible by community supporters and sponsors.

ALL IN THE FAMILY

Bradford West Gwillimbury mayor Rob Keffer, right, represented the County at its official grand opening of Kirkup Woods. Located within a County "green lands" area, Kirkup Woods is ecologically diverse with important stream corridors and associated valleylands, along with mature and diverse woodlands. Top photo, members of the Kirkup and Drysdale families were on hand to celebrate.

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From field to table Charter Champion Awards highlight great work

Now in its fifth year, the Simcoe County Food and Agriculture Charter Champion Awards has celebrated more than 150 different individuals, organizations, and businesses working to create a strong and vibrant food system in Simcoe County.

On August 19, 2017, 13 residents from across the County took the stage at the Farm Fresh Food Fest event, hosted in Tiny Township, to accept awards honouring their work in the areas of agriculture, food security, food-skills development, environmental responsibility, agribusiness, and increasing the profile of farming in Simcoe County.

Continued on Page 4

Gala raises $51k for United Way Annual event has raised more than $650k in 11 years

Simcoe County Warden Gerry Marshall hosted the llth annual Simcoe County Warden's Gala at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort in Alliston on September 28, 2017.

Thanks to the sponsorship of the numerous businesses and organizations, the event raised more than $51,000 in support of United Way Simcoe Muskoka.

"Over the past ll years, the Gala has raised more $650,000 to assist our partners at the United Way bring residents from poverty to possibility," said County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall.

"It was a special night with a singular focus on making a meaningful impact on the lives of some of our most vulnerable

residents. Thank you to all our generous sponsors, partners and guests for making the Gala such a huge success."

Highlights of the evening included a musical performance by Jeremy de Freitas, decadent food stations provided by the Nottawasaga Inn Resort, entertainment by comedian Gilson Lubin, and the outstanding work of CTV News Anchor Jayne Pritchard as the evening's emcee.

The County of Simcoe is a proud partner of United Way Simcoe Muskoka in part because of the complementary missions. As the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager, the County administers essential social services programs

for residents throughout the region including the cities of Barrie and Orillia through the Children and Community Services, Social Housing, and Ontario Works departments.

"We truly appreciate the ongoing support of Warden Marshall, County Council and staff, as well as the generosity of all sponsors and guests who participated in this year's event," said UWSM CEO Dale Siddell, whose team works closely with the County of Simcoe and many other community partners to improve social conditions for the residents of local communities.

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CTV News Anchor Jayne Pritchard emceed this year's Warden's Gala.

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Fibre Content exhibit opens at Museum

Join us as we host Fibre Content travelling exhibit at the Simcoe County Museum.

For the first time since its inception in 2012, the Fibre Content juried exhibition has been condensed into a collection of 38 pieces, featuring artwork garnering high viewers' choice responses and providing a cross-section of the quality and variety of the full show.

The exhibit will be on display at the Simcoe County Museum until November 11, 2017.

Warden Gerry Marshall greets United Way Simcoe Muskoka CEO Dale Biddell. These beautiful and thought provoking

pieces were created by artists from Studio Art Quilts Associates (SAQA), Grand Guild of Fibre Artists, Group of Eight Fibre Artists, Oakville Fibre Artists, Connections Fibre Artists, Burlington Fibre Arts Guild, and Burlington Handweavers & Spinners Guild.

GALA RAISES $51 K Continued from Page 3

"Since 2006, the Warden's Gala has been a valuable opportunity to build muchneeded awareness, alliances and resources to further this

work." United Way Simcoe

Muskoka invests grants, research and expertise to address high-priority social challenges across Simcoe County.

These life-changing resources help move County residents from poverty to possibility, to build inclusive communities, and help our children and youth reach their potential.

The main exhibition showcased 125 fibre art quilts and mixed media works by 80 artists from across Ontario in September 2016 at the Art Gallery of Burlington.

FROM FIELD TO TABLE Continued from Page 3

"The Charter Champion Awards were created to celebrate local food and agriculture while promoting all the tremendous products, services, activities and programs available across our region," said Warden Gerry Marshall. "Our agri-food sector is booming and beyond feeding

much of Canada, we strongly encourage our own residents to shop our local farm gates, local food retailers, community gardens, and the many programs and events that promote skillsbuilding and civic engagement around local food."

Launched in 2013, the Charter Champion Awards was a

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means to entrench the newly developed Simcoe County Food and Agriculture Charter in the community. Since the development of the Charter, the FPA says it has observed an increase in community gardens, local food and culinary events, retailers and restaurants supporting local food, and local

volunteer groups dedicated to food security.

"The Charter is a document developed by community members for community members and is a guide for making decisions intended to improve the local food system," said John Hemsted, Chair of the Food Partners Alliance (FPA).

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