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Electronic Council Communications Information
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Date: March 17, 2023
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Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)
March 17, 2023
Pages
1. Region of Durham Correspondence
1.1 Public Service Announcement - Eliminating Paper Waste Collection 3
Calendars to Reduce Waste - March 15, 2023
2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence
3. Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1 Municipality of Chatham -Kent - Support Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and 6
Abuse by Local Leaders Act - March 6, 2023
3.2 Municipality of Chatham -Kent - Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs - 7
March 6, 2023
3.3 City of Cambridge - Barriers for Women in Politics - March 15, 2023 8
3.4 Municipality of North Perth - School Bus Stop Arm Cameras - March 14, 10
2023
4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
4.1 Kawartha Region Conservation Authority - Inventory of Programs and 12
Services under the Conservation Authorities Act and Supporting O.Reg
687/21 - March 13, 2023
5. Miscellaneous Correspondence
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Patenaude, Lindsey
From: Stacy Grant <Stacy.Grant@Durham.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:02 PM
To: Stacy Grant
Subject: PSA - Durham Region is eliminating paper waste collection calendars to reduce waste
EXTERNAL
For your information: The following media material has been distributed to local media and is now
available online at durham.ca/newsroom. Details will also be shared on the Region's social media
sites (Facebook and Twitter).
Thank you,
Stacy
Stacy Grant I Communications Advisor
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Stacy.Grant@durham.ca 1 289-927-2641 1 durham.ca
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DURHAM
REGION
Region of Durham News
3/15/2023 3:36:39 PM
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Durham Region is eliminating paper waste
collection calendars to reduce waste
Whitby, Ontario — As part of The Regional Municipality of Durham's Long-term Waste
Management Plan to mitigate environmental impacts, paper waste collection calendars will
no longer be distributed to households. Residents of the Town of Ajax, Municipality of
Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are
encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App or access the online collection
calendar at durham.ca/waste.
The Durham Region Waste App, available on Google Play or in the App Store, is free to
download and provides residents with customized collection schedules, reminders about
collection days, Know Before You Throw search tool, service alerts and more.
Waste management information is also available through Smart Home Devices by asking
your Google Home or Amazon Alexa for myDurham 311 Smart Home Device Service and
inquiring about your waste collection schedule.
A limited number of paper calendars will be available upon request in October. To request
a copy, please email waste@durham.ca, or call 311 (within Regional limits) or toll -free at
1-800-372-1102.
When and Where: Calendars distributed for 2023 waste collection were the final full
printing and distribution of the paper waste collection calendar for residents of the Town of
Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and
Uxbridge.
Why: Paper waste collection calendars were historically sent annually to every household
receiving curbside collection. Eliminating the distribution of printed calendars is more cost
effective while also reducing the Region's carbon footprint.
During the development of the Region's Long-term Waste Management Plan, residents
indicated that the Durham Region Waste App was their top choice for accessing
information on waste management programs, including waste collection schedules.
Note: The City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby are also eliminating the distribution of paper
waste collection calendars to their residents. Residents of the City of Oshawa are
encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App or access the online collection
calendar at oshawa.ca/waste. Residents of the Town of Whitby can download the Whitby
Waste Buddy App or access their calendars through whitby.ca/waste.
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Municipality of Chatham -Kent
Corporate Services
AM ♦� Municipal Governance
Chatham -Kent
�p 0 315 King Street West, P.O. Box 640
Cu a& ,) 6AXNC,YL, s6b & s&k& Chatham ON N7M 5K8
March 6, 2023
The Honourable Doug Ford
PremierPontario.ca
Re: Support Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
Please be advised the Council of the Municipality of Chatham -Kent, at its regular
meeting held on March 6, 2023 passed the following resolution:
"That Chatham -Kent Council express its support for Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment
and Abuse by Local Leaders Act which would require the code of conduct for
municipal Councillors and members of local boards to include a requirement to
comply with workplace violence and harassment policies and permit municipalities
and local boards to direct the Integrity Commissioner to apply to the court to vacate
a member's seat if the Commissioner's inquiry determines that the member has
contravened this requirement;
And further that this resolution be circulated to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier
of Ontario; the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
the Honourable Stephen Blois, and local MPPs."
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Judy Smith at
ckclerk .chatham-kent.ca
Sincerely,
qjuJu Smi , CMO
Director Municipal Governance/Clerk
C
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Local MPPs
Ontario Municipalities
0Aj Chatham -Kent
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March 6, 2023
Municipality of Chatham -Kent
Corporate Services
Municipal Governance
315 King Street West, P.O. Box 640
Chatham ON N7M 5K8
To All Ontario Municipalities
Resolution re Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs
Please be advised the Council of the Municipality of Chatham -Kent, at its regular
meeting held on March 6, 2023 passed the following resolution:
"Whereas Chatham -Kent has faced multiple double digit increases to insurance
premiums over the past years;
And Whereas the costs on insurance are having a significant impact on municipal
budgets in Chatham -Kent and around the Province;
Now Therefore, Council direct administration to engage with other municipalities,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and any other relevant municipal
associations, to determine what tools may be available to reduce insurance costs,
including cooperative purchasing of insurance, creation of a municipal reciprocal
insurance provider, or legislative changes to address insurance costs to
municipalities.
And administration report back to Council regarding the result of this engagement
and any recommended Council resolutions to support improvements to municipal
insurance in Ontario.
Further that administration be directed to forward this motion to all other
municipalities in Ontario seeking support and collaboration on this issue."
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Judy Smith at
ckclerkPchatham-kent.ca
Sincerely, I juJu Sm' , CMO
Director Municipal Governance/Clerk
!'ice CAMB IIDGE
CANADA
PEOPLE -PLACE -PR05PERITY
The Corporation of the City of Cambridge
Corporate Services Department
Clerk's Division
The City of Cambridge
50 Dickson Street, P.O. Box 669
Cambridge ON N1 R 5W8
Tel: (519) 740-4680 ext. 4585
mantond@cambridge.ca
March 15, 2023
Re: Barriers for Women in Politics
At the Special Council Meeting of March 14, 2023, the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Cambridge passed the following Motion:
WHEREAS the City of Cambridge values respect, integrity, equity, inclusivity and
service in all areas of life, including politics;
WHEREAS women have historically been underrepresented in politics and continue to
face barriers and discrimination in their pursuit of elected office;
WHEREAS misogyny and harassment have been identified as significant challenges
for women in politics, both in Canada and around the world;
WHEREAS the City of Cambridge believes that all individuals have the right to
participate in a political environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and
misogyny;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Cambridge expresses its support for
women in politics and their right to participate in a political environment that is free
from misogyny and harassment and where everyone feels equitable;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Cambridge commits to taking steps to
ensure that our political environment is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals,
regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other identity
factors;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Cambridge joins the Town of Grimsby in
encouraging other municipalities in Ontario and across Canada to join us in supporting
women in politics and promoting gender equity in all areas of society;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to all Ontario
Municipalities for endorsement, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal
50 Dickson Street Cambre id O,I N 1 R 5W8 P.O. Box 669
Phone 519-b23-134 tswww.carnbridge.ca
CAMB IIDGE
CANADA
PEOPLE -PLACE •PR05PERITY
Affairs and Housing, Cambridge's MP and MPP, and the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario to express the City of Cambridge's commitment to this
issue and encourage action at the provincial level to create legislation to ensure
equity, safety, and security.
Should you have any questions related to the approved resolution, please contact
me.
Yours Truly,
` i\,J``oo-
)u,
Danielle Manton
City Clerk
Cc: (via email)
Hon. Premier Ford
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Cambridge's MP and MPP
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
All Ontario Municipalities
50 Dickson Street Cambrid e 0J;1 N 1 R 5W8 P.O. Box 669
Phone 519-623-134 ge ylwww.carnbridge.ca
A Corn munil y of Character
North Perth
33D Wallace Ave. N_. Lisioml. ON NW 11.3 Phone; 50-291-29 Tol l Free- 888-71¢ 190 3
March 14, 2023
The Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Via Email: premier _ontario.ca
Dear Premier Ford:
RE: School Bus Stop Arm Cameras
Pleased be advised that the Council of the Municipality of North Perth passed the
following resolution at their regular meeting held March 6, 2023:
Moved by Councillor Rothwell Seconded by Councillor Blazek
WHEREAS almost 824,000 students travel in about 16,000 school vehicles every
school day in Ontario and according to the Ministry of Transportation's statistics
the rate of vehicles blowing by stopped school buses is over 30,000 times every
day;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario passed the Safer School Zones Act in
2017 which authorized the use of Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera
Systems to detect incidents where vehicles failed to stop when the school bus
was stopped and the stop -arm extended (O. Reg. 424/20);
AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities (AMO) working on behalf of all
Ontario Municipalities made its submission to the Standing Committee on General
Government on May 21, 2019 in support of Administrative Monetary Penalties
(AMPs) to be used to collect fine revenue for school bus stop arm infractions and
other applications, including Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) technologies
deployed in school and community safety zones;
AND WHEREAS police resources can not be spread any thinner to enforce
Highway Traffic Act offences throughout municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the administrative and financial costs to establish the required
municipal Administrative Penalty program under the Highway Traffic Act, and its
regulations, are substantial and maybe out of reach for small or rural
municipalities that have insufficient amounts of traffic to generate the required
funds to offset the annual operational costs of a municipal Administrative Penalty
program; Page 10
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of
North Perth urges the Provincial Government to:
a) Require all school buses to have stop arm cameras installed and paid for by
the Province for the start of the 2023-2024 school year; and
b) Underwrite the costs for the implementation and on -going annual costs for
Administrative Monetary Penalties in small and rural municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford,
Attorney General Doug Downey, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, Provincial
opposition parties, Mathew Rae MPP, AMO and all municipalities in Ontario.
CARRIED
If you have any questions regarding the above resolution, please do not hesitate
to contact me at (cline a0orthperth.ca.
Sincerely,
F .o
Lindsay Cline,
Clerk/Legislative Services Supervisor
Municipality of North Perth
cc.
Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General
Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education
Provincial Opposition Parties
MPP Matthew Rea
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
All Ontario Municipalities
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KAWARTHA
CONSERVATION
Discover• Protect• Restore
March 13, 2023
RE: Inventory of Programs and Services under the Conservation Authorities Act and supporting O. Reg. 687/21
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
We are providing the most recent version of the Inventory as approved by our Board of Directors on February 23,
2023, by Resolution #16/23 (attached), reflecting the removal of our ability to provide comments on natural heritage
or water -related matters not specific to natural hazards as part of our planning comments to you for potential
development. These changes were brought about by Bill23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. An initial draft
Inventory of Programs and Services on February 28, 2022.
Revisions to the Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act) and accompanying regulations in the past few years require
that conservation authorities develop an inventory of programs and services, which will be used as a foundation for
Memorandums of Understanding or agreements with participating municipalities to fund programs or services that
are not deemed to be mandatory core services.
This inventory estimates annual costs of delivering the service or program and identifies the percentage of costs
covered by different funding mechanisms. This document also classifies each of our programs according to categories
as outlined under section 21.1 of the Act.
We continue to welcome comments on our inventory of programs and services as we work on transitioning to the
model identified by the Province by January 1, 2024. The inventory forms the foundation for the development of
agreements to fund Category 2 and 3 programs identified in the inventory in the future. We look forward to working
with you and your staff on this transition.
If you have any questions or comments on the inventory or the next steps in the development of MOUs or
agreements for services, please do not hesitate to contact me at extension 215.
Sincerely,
Mark Majchrowski, CAO
Enclosed
CC. Chief Administrative Officer
Clerk
KAWARTHA CONSERVATION
277 Kenrei Road, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
705.328.2271 Fax 705.328.2286
Kawa rthaConservation.com
Our Watershed Partners: �~
City of Kawartha Lakes • Region of Durham • Township of Scugog • Municipality of Clfttge T+r ship of Brock • Municipality of Trent Lakes • Township of Cavan Monaghan Conservation
��`"' ONTARIO
Kawartha Conservation Inventory of Programs and Services
v.1 approved Feb. 24,2022
v.2 Feb 23, 2023 — addressing Bill
23 amendments to CA Act
The following is a listing of programs and services that are aligned with the requirements outlined in regulations. This represents the current inventory of
programs and may be adjusted as additional provincial guidance and interpretation is supplied, as information is refined and following discussions with
municipalities on this inventory.
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is requesting that each program and service is categorized into one of 3 categories, as follows:
1. Mandatory programs and services (defined in regulation; where municipal levy could be used without any agreement)
2. Municipal programs and services. Programs and services at the request of a municipality (with municipal funding through an MOU/agreement)
3. Other programs and services. Programs and services an authority determines are advisable (use of municipal levy requires an MOU/agreement with
participating municipalities)
A program or service that is identified as mandatory is eligible, but not required to receive municipal funding. More than one category of program may apply to a
Natural Hazard Management
Natural Hazard Management Program
Program Description: Conservation Authorities (CAs) are the lead provincial agencies on Natural Hazard issues. The goal is to protect life and property from
flooding and erosion. This watershed -wide, comprehensive program includes: development applications and permits, municipal plan input and review,
environmental planning and policy, flood forecast and warning, flood and erosion control infrastructure, technical studies, ice management, education and
public awareness.
See 21.1 (1)1 i of the Conservation Authorities Act; Sections 1-8 of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation O.Reg. 686121
Section 28.1 Permit Reviewing and processing permit applications, associated 1 Currently $362,600 Municipal Levy-41%
Administration and technical reports, site inspections, communication with Provided Self Generated — 59%
Compliance and applicants, agents, and consultants and legal costs.
Communications Includes information management related to these items.
Review under other Input to the review and approval processes under other
Legislation applicable law (e.g., Environmental Assessment Act, with
comments principally related to natural hazards,
wetlands, watercourses, and S. 28 permit requirements.)
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Currently Municipal Levy —41%
Provided $45,800 Self Generated — 59%
Municipal Plan Input
and Review (Natural
Hazards)
Plan Review Not
Related to Natural
Hazards
Technical information and advice to municipalities on
circulated municipal land use planning applications (Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Subdivisions,
Consents, Minor Variances).
Input to municipal land -use planning documents (OP,
Comprehensive ZB, Secondary plans) related to natural
hazards, on behalf of Ministry of Northern Development,
Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF),
delegated to CAs in 1983.
Input to the review and approval processes under other
applicable law, with comments principally related to
natural hazards, wetlands, watercourses, and S. 28 permit
requirements.
Includes information management related to these items.
Technical information and advice to municipalities on
circulated municipal land use planning applications (Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Subdivisions,
Consents, Minor Variances).
Planning services are provided by current MOUs with the City
of Kawartha Lakes (2012), Durham Region (2011),
Municipality of Trent Lakes (2017), County of Peterborough
Website update Develop a customer -focused solution putting permit
(Permit application application status information into the hands of residents
tracking) and the building community.
Enable customers to find the information they need, and
utilize online services provided with a particular aim to
improve planning and permitting services.
*Funded by participating municipalities as a 2-year general
benefitting program, directly related to hazard
programming for permitting and planning
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1
Municipal Levy-41%
Self Generated — 59%
To be Activity N/A
removed removed from
from MOUs inventory
General
Benefitting
Project
$20,000 Municipal Levy —100%
Flood Forecasting
Daily data collection and monitoring of weather forecasts,
and Warning
provincial and local water level forecasts, watershed
and
conditions, snow course, flood event forecasting, flood
warning, communications and response and equipment
Low Water
maintenance. Annual meeting with municipal flood
Response
emergency coordinator.
Conditions monitoring and analysis, including baseflow
conditions. Technical and administrative support to the
Water Response Team representing major water users
and decision makers, who recommend drought response
actions.
Includes information management related to these items.
Natural Hazards Studies and projects to inform natural hazards
Technical Studies, Policy management programs including: flood plain studies,
Review watershed hydrology, regulations areas mapping update,
flood forecasting system assessment, flood plain policy,
and shoreline management. An individual project often
lasts one to three years and are distributed over time as
human resources and funding is available.
*Current projects include Durham Watershed Planning and
Floodplain Mapping studies, funded through special
benefitting projects with Durham Region, City of Kawartha
Lakes and Haliburton County. Costs vary annually.
Natural Hazards Promoting public awareness of natural hazards including
Communications, flooding, drought, and erosion. Public events, materials.
Outreach and Education Social media services. Media relations. Educate elementary
school students and the public about the danger of
floodwaters.
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1 Currently $112,600
Provided
1
Special
Benefitting
Projects with
municipality
Provincial — 22%
Municipal Levy —76%
$278,700 I Municipal Levy — 84%
Other Revenue —16%
1 I CA Act 1 $6,600 1 Municipal Levy —100%
Study of the potential
As per Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation 1
New
effects of climate change
Section 1(3)1. Iv. Collection and management of climate
program area
on natural hazards and
science data in order to identify potential effects of
impact
climate change on flooding and erosion.
assessment/planning
Identification of vulnerability or risk, and the development
policies related to
of mitigation and adaptation policies and plans.
natural hazard
management.
This is a new program area (2021). Some initial work has
been underway to understand the geographical distribution
(NEW)
of precipitation lake temperature and air temperature
through the Senior citizen's climate change project.
Flood and Erosion IV
Water and erosion control infrastructure and low flow 1
N/A
Control
augmentation.
Infrastructure
We do not own or operate any structures.
Ice Management
The development and updating of ice management plans. 1
N/A
Services
Identified in the CA Act (as advisable).
This is not a management plan that we anticipate will be
required.
Water Quality & Quantity
and Environmental Monitoring
Provincial Water Quality & Quantity Monitoring
$29,000 1 Other Revenue —100%
N/A N/A
Program Description: In partnership with Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Parks (MECP), long term sites to monitor surface and ground water
conditions have been established.
see 21.1 (1) 2 of the Conservation Authorities Act; Section 12(2) and 12(3) of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation O.R. 686/21
Provincial Water Quality A long-standing (30+ year) CA/MECP partnership for stream 1 Currently $28,900 Municipal Levy —100%
Monitoring Network water quality monitoring at nine sites. CA takes water Provided
(PWQMN) samples and MECP does lab analysis and data
management.
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Provincial Groundwater A long-standing CA/MECP partnership for groundwater 1 Currently
Monitoring Network level and quality monitoring at 16 stations. Costs include Provided
(PGMN) equipment, data collection, analysis, data management and
reporting. MECP funded network installation and continues
to fund equipment replacements. Data collected supports
flood forecast and warning, low water response, and water
quality monitoring.
Local Environmental Monitoring
$48,200 1 Municipal Lev
Program Description: In partnership with community organizations, municipalities, and federal and provincial agencies, sites are established to monitor
environmental parameters and advance environmental monitoring and assessment initiatives.
Surface Water Quality Surface water quality monitoring is conducted at sites in 3 Currently $54,700 Municipal Levy — 100%
Monitoring and addition to PWQMN; water quality monitoring at 17 sites Provided
Reporting (Kawartha Water Watch), benthic monitoring at 15 sites
and temperature monitoring focused on cold water Will seek
streams at 30 sites across the watershed. Costs include apportioning
sampling, analysis, and reporting. agreement
Conservation Authorities report on local watershed
conditions every five years. Measuring increases
understanding of the watershed, focuses efforts and tracks
progress.
Local Groundwater Local shallow groundwater monitoring is conducted at 4 3 Currently $18,900 Municipal Levy —100%
Monitoring sites for the purpose of understanding local groundwater in Provided
response to weather conditions.
Will seek
apportioning
agreement
Local Environmental Monitoring strategy, other environmental studies and 3 Currently $44,840 Municipal Levy —100%
Monitoring activities overarching management of information and data. Provided
Will seek
apportioning
agreement
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Lake Management Plan Ongoing monitoring activities as part of the Lake
Implementation Management plans and implementation of those plans.
Monitoring Includes implementation of activities across City of
Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region. Activities include
water quality sampling, water level monitoring, aquatic
vegetation monitoring, nearshore monitoring and sediment
and erosion control measures.
Note: Programs include monitoring aspects of the Lake
Management Implementation Action Plan for the City of
Kawartha Lakes approved in June 2018. Durham Region
program includes the monitoring aspects of watershed
plan implementation handled through the annual
budgeting process, and the Lake Scugog Enhancement
project MOU signed 2018.
Drinking Water Source Protection
Drinking Water Source Protection
2
Special
Benefitting
Projects with
municipality
$188,900 I Municipal Levy — 80%
Other Revenue — 20%
Program Description: The protection of municipal drinking water supplies in the Kawartha-Haliburton region through the development and implementation of the
Source Protection Plans.
see 21.1 (1) 1 iii of the Conservation Authorities Act, Section 13 of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation O.R. 686121
Drinking Water Source Source Protection Area/Region, technical support, Source 1 Currently $48,700 Provincial — 100%
Protection Program Protections Committee support, Source Protection I Provided
(KHSPA) Authority reports and meetings. Activities required by the
Clean Water Act and regulations.
Program operates under recurring MOU with the Province
and Source Protection Lead, funds received from the
Source Protection Lead, which are provincial funds.
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Carrying out Part IV duties of the Clean Water Act on behalf
of municipalities through service agreements. Category 2:
City of Kawartha Lakes municipal agreements. under MOU
RMO services provided to the City of Kawartha Lakes
through an MOU 2014.
Core Watershed -based Resource Management Strategy
Core Watershed -based Resource Management Strategy
Program Description: The purpose of a watershed plan is to understand the current conditions of the watershed, and identify measures to protect, enhance, and
restore the health of the watershed. Watershed strategies provide a management framework to provide recommendations which consists of goals, objectives,
indicators, and management recommendations. This addresses existing issues in the watershed and mitigate impacts from potential future land uses, while
recommending appropriate actions to protect, enhance, and restore the watershed.
see 21.1 (1) 2 of the Conservation Authorities Act; Section 12(4)-(9) of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation O.R. 686121
Strategy Development Collate/compile existing resource management plans, 1 New program TBD Funding source likely
(related to natural watershed plans, studies, and data. Strategy development, area 100% from Municipal
hazards) implementation, and annual reporting. Levy.
(NEW) This project will build on the 1983 Watershed Management
Strategy, and subsequent subwatershed plans including
riverine and lake management plans and program specific
strategies as applicable.
NOTE: Strategy to be completed on or before December 31,
2024 per requirements in 12(4)-(9) of the Mandatory
Programs and Services Regulation
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Watershed Studies and Strategies
Program Description: Watershed strategies provide a management framework to provide recommendations which consists of goals, objectives, indicators, and
recommendations. This addresses existing issues in the watershed and mitigate impacts from potential future land uses, while recommending appropriate actions
to protect, enhance, and restore the watershed. JIM
Subwatershed Initiatives We undertake riverine and lake -based management plans 2 Special $45,000 Municipal Levy —100%
not related to natural across the watershed on a rotating basis as needs are Benefitting
hazards identified and the funding and resources allow. Activities Projects with
(Lake Management include: community engagement and objective setting, municipality
Plans and Subwatershed supporting protection, enhancement and restoration
Studies) activities, and monitoring and evaluating actions.
The Lake Dalrymple Management Plan is currently in
development (4-year plan), cost estimate based on year 1
actual expenditure which will be higher in future years.
Climate Change
Involvement in climate change implementation not directed 3
Currently $7,200 Municipal Levy —100%
Implementation
at natural hazards specifically and tied into municipal
Provided
initiatives to assess and address climate vulnerability.
Specific implementation measures will be tied to service
level agreements and MOUs as appropriate. This is a
developing program.
Ecological Land
We undertake mapping activities to verify our ELC 3
Currently $9,200 Municipal Levy — 100%
Classification (Land Use
information when new orthophotography is available.
Provided
Mapping)
Aerial photo interpretation occurs on land use and
ecological features, used in long-range planning.
Will seek
Municipal apportionment for this program is identified
apportioning
during the budgeting process or accelerated through Special
agreement
Benefitting Projects.
Natural Heritage
Incorporation of natural heritage information 3
N/A N/A N/A
Systems
particularly around wetlands to develop planning and
Implementation
regulatory strategies to mitigate downstream natural
hazards.
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We do not have a structured program for this service
Conservation Lands and Conservation Areas
Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas
Program Description: We own 809 hectares of land which includes forests, wetlands, and farmland, and manage an additional 405 hectares on behalf of the
Ontario Heritage Trust. This property is essential to watershed management, environmental protection, provides community spaces and areas for passive
recreation.
see 21.1 (1)1 ii of the Conservation Authorities Act, Sections 9-10 of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation O.R. 686121
Section 29 Minister's Conservation areas regulations enforcement and 1 Currently $39,700 Municipal Levy —72%
regulation for compliance. Provided Self Generated — 28%
Conservation Areas (O.
Reg. 688/21
Conservation Easement Annual monitoring, reporting, and enforcement of 1 Currently 3,600 Municipal Levy —72%,
Agreements conservation easement agreements. Provided Self Generated —28%
Conservation Areas Management and maintenance of five conservation areas. 1
Currently
$308,400 Municipal Levy — 72%,
Includes passive recreation, risk management program,
Provided
Self Generated —28%
hazard tree management, gates, fencing, signage,
brochures, communications, and general maintenance of
boardwalks, viewing platforms, trails pedestrian bridges,
parking lots, pavilions, roadways; stewardship, restoration,
ecological monitoring, carrying costs such as taxes and
insurance.
Conservation Area Major capital improvements to support public access, 3
Currently
$25,900 Municipal Levy — 50%,
Infrastructure safety, and environmental protection such as pedestrian
Provided
Other Revenue — 50%
Development bridges, boardwalks, trails.
Other infrastructure improvements on CA lands that will
Will seek
enhance user experience such as camping, education
apportioning
center, washrooms, etc.
agreement as
needed
Recent projects include the viewing platform, accessible
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trails and trail improvements, accessible washrooms, and
a pedestrian bridge replacement. Projects are completed
based on funding opportunities. Levy apportionments are
brought to the board for approval when a project is
identified.
Land acquisition
Strategic acquisition of environmentally or locally 3
Currently
$10,400 Municipal Levy — 40%,
significant properties.
Provided
Other Revenue — 60
Recent projects include the securement of a 5-acre parcel.
Will seek
In Durham Region, 40% of securement costs are eligible for
agreement as
municipal funding, with the other 60% being raised
needed
through private donations. Each opportunity is brought to
the board for consideration with funding mechanisms and
potential levy impacts identified on a case -by -case basis.
Ontario Heritage Trust
Management and maintenance of Ontario Heritage 3
Currently
$8,600 Other Revenue —100%
properties
Trusts owned lands.
Provided
Includes passive recreation, risk management program,
hazard tree management, forest management, signage,
trails, parking lots, roadways, stewardship, restoration,
ecological monitoring, carrying costs such as insurance.
This program includes the management of Fleetwood
Creek Natural Area and is fully funded under agreement
with the Ontario Heritage Trust.
Inventory of
The land inventory will include the following information: 1
New
$10,400 Municipal Levy —100%,
Conservation Authority
location as well as date, method, and purpose
Program
lands
of acquisition, land use. One time project with updates
Area (2023)
(NEW)
as properties are acquired or disposed of.
NOTE: Inventory to be completed on or before December 31,
2024, per requirements in Section 11 of the Mandatory
Programs and Services Regulation
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Strategy for CA
A strategy to guide the management and use of CA -owned 1
New $20,700
Municipal Levy —100%
owned or controlled
or controlled properties including: guiding principles,
Program
lands and
objectives, land use, natural heritage, classifications of
Area (2023)
management plans
lands, mapping, identification of programs and services on
(NEW)
the lands, public consultation, publish on website. One-
year project. This is an update to previous conservation
area management plans.
NOTE: Strategy to be completed on or before December 31, 2024,
per requirements in Section 10 of the Mandatory Programs and
Services Regulation
Land Acquisition and
A policy to guide the acquisition and disposition of land 1
New $2,200
Municipal Levy —100%
Disposition Strategy
in order to fulfill the objects of the authority. One-year
Program
(NEW)
project that updates the 2011 Interim Land Securement
Area (2022)
Policy.
Conservation Lands
Manage land owned by the Authority for resource 3
N/A W/A
N/A
Operations
development purposes (i.e., commercial forestry,
(Resource Development)
aggregate extraction, agriculture, etc.).
Watershed Stewardship and
Restoration
Watershed Stewardship and Restoration (Urban, rural & agricultural)
Program Description: The stewardship and restoration program has three key components: one-on-one technical assistant to watershed landowners, connecting
landowners with cost -share funding, and the reforestation program. Projects reduce the risk to life and property from natural hazards, protect water quality and
quantity, improve forest conditions, increase biodiversity, and make the watersheds more resilient to climate change.
Lake Management Plan I Public and Private Land Stewardship in urban, rural, and 2 Special $384,400 Municipal Levy — 68%
Implementation — agricultural communities. Benefitting Other Revenue — 32%
Stewardship Work with property owners to implement best Projects with
management practices to mitigate flood and erosion municipality
hazards, improve and protect water quality, restore flood
plains and river valleys, reduce nutrient contamination,
restore and enhance wetlands to reduce flooding peaks i
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and augment low flow, manage terrestrial non-native
invasive species, protect groundwater, and improve
species at risk habitat.
Apply for and manage external funding, promote private
land stewardship, outreach, provide technical advice and
design assistance.
Programs include stewardship aspects of the Lake
Management Implementation Action Plan for the City of
Kawartha Lakes approved in June 2018. Durham Region
program includes the stewardship aspects of watershed
plan implementation. These projects are handled through
the annual budgeting process.
Tree Planting and
Forestry services including planting plan development, site 2 Special
Forestry Services
preparation, tree and shrub planting, and survival Benefitting
assessments. Private woodlot stewardship, technical Projects with
assistance, link to funding programs to maintain form and municipality
function of watershed forest cover. or MOU
This program is provided in the City of Kawartha Lakes as
part of the Lake Management Implementation Action Plan
June 2018. It is offered in the Region of Durham through the
Durham Trees MOU April 2021. Cost estimate is reflective of
$111,500 Municipal Levy-59%
one year of active programming scope.
Conservation Education and Community Outreach (Education and Outreach — School Programs, Family & Community Programs)
Conservation Education and Community Outreach
Self Generated and
Other Revenue — 41%
Program Description: Education and outreach programs increase knowledge and awareness in children and adults about local environmental issues, watersheds and
ecosystems and conservation actions they can implement.
School programs
Curriculum -based education programs for elementary and 3
secondary students. These programs focus on local
watersheds, ecosystems, and environmental issues.
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Currently $2,600 1 Self Generated and
Provided Other Revenue-100%
Programs take place at schools (indoors and outdoors), field
trips to conservation areas and community parks and
through online learning
Current programs have been paused during covid but
typically include school field trips and in class programs. This
program is provided to local schools on a cost recovery basis
through user fees.
Youth Summer Camp Day camp programs designed for children under the age of 3
15. These programs focus on environmental themes
including species identification, watershed and ecosystem
health, and species at risk.
Community programs
and events
Innovation Hub
Current programs have paused during covid but typically
include summer day camps for July and August. This program
is provided on a cost recovery basis through user fees.
Education and outreach programs and community events 3
to assist in achieving the objectives of the conservation
authority. These programs are open to people of all ages.
Current programs include Forest Therapy, Kawartha Quest,
and assorted community hikes. This program is provided
on a cost recovery basis through user fees and grants.
Provision of education and training for professionals 3
across a range of topics.
Recent courses include River Ice Engineering, Project
Management, Environmental Impact Assessment and
Ontario Building Code, Part 8 Septic Systems Exam
Preparation.
This program is provided on a cost recovery basis through
user fees.
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Currently
Provided
Currently
Provided
Will seek
agreement a.
needed
Currently
Provided
$16,200 Self Generated and
Other Revenue-100%
$14,400 Self Generated and
Other Revenue-100%
Enabling Program Services
Program Description: Key assistance provided to all departments of the conservation authority, board of directors, member municipalities and the public to enable
the organization to operate in an accountable, transparent, efficient, and effective manner. Program costs that are required to run the organization.
MM
Corporate Services Administrative, human resources, operating and capital 1 Currently $345,600 1 Municipal Levy —916
costs which are not directly related to the delivery of any Provided Self Generated — 4%
specific program or service, but are the overhead and
support costs of a conservation authority.
Includes health and safety program support, overseeing
programs and policies and implementation of business
improvements.
Financial Services
Annual budget, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, 1
Currently
$172,800
Municipal Levy — 96%
financial analysis, financial audit, administration of reserves
Provided
Self Generated —4%
and investments, financial reports for funding agencies,
preparing and submitting reports to CRA, benefits program
administration.
Corporate Legal
Costs related to agreements/contracts, administrative by- 1
Currently
$200
Municipal Levy —96%
Expenses
law updates, human resource matters including policy
Provided
Self Generated — 4%
review.
Governance
Supporting CA Boards, Advisory Committees, Office of CAO, 1
Currently
$172,800
Municipal Levy — 96%
and Senior Management.
Provided
Self Generated — 4%
Communications
Ensure organization transparency and accountability to 1
Currently
$91,100
Municipal Levy — 96%
our Board of Directors, municipal partners, staff, and the
Provided
Self Generated — 4%
watershed community, while representing our
organization in a strong, positive manner that is
consistent with our vision, mission, and focus.
Inform and promote to the community our programs and
projects through media, open houses, public meetings,
website administration, responding to inquiries from the
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public, crisis communications.
Administration Buildings
Office buildings and workshop used to support staff,
1
Currently
$125,600
Municipal Levy —100%
programs, and services.
Provided
Includes utilities, routine and major maintenance, property
taxes. While most upgrades have been implemented for
accessibility, a comprehensive review of requirements may
require additional investment in infrastructure.
Information
Data management, records retention, records scanning
1
Currently
$57,000
Municipal Levy —100%
Technology
and integration into IMS system and server and GIS
Provided
and Records
support. Development and use of systems to collect and
Management
store data including cost of software and server
upgrades. Cost of outside server to maintain and
provide security services.
Vehicle and Equipment
A fleet of vehicles and equipment to support the work of the
1
Currently
$120,000 Municipal Levy — 100%
organization, including capital purchases, fuel, licenses,
Provided
repairs, and maintenance.
Programs and projects are charged for the use of the vehicles
and equipment.
I
Asset Management
Asset management planning, tracking and risk management
1
New
$50,000 Municipal Levy — 36%
(NEW)
of facilities & property management.
Program
Other Revenue — 64%
An asset management plan is proposed to be initiated in
Area
2022
_
Corporate Records
In conjunction with the Information Management System, the
1
General
$15,400 Municipal Levy — 100%
digitization of hard copy files to contribute to faster
Benefitting
processing of planning applications and other corporate
Project
information.
Benefits of shifting to digitized documents will allow for easy
storage, retrieval, updating and improved access and
transport of information.
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Notes:
• Estimated annual average costs consider monetary contributions only; other in -kind contributions of time are not accounted for in this analysis,
although they may contribute significantly to the outcomes and success of programming.
• Special project costs may vary from year to year depending on grants applied for and received and municipal levy support.
• Estimated average annual costs are based on a running four-year average as 2020 was an atypical year impacting organizational operations
throughout.
• Moving forward, 2022 budget information represents a reasonable representation of program costs aside from new program areas.
• Implementation of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 will introduce variances in the inventory affecting services and average annual costs
in certain categories
Revisions:
Version 1— Approved Feb 24t", 2022 by Board of Directors
Version 2 — Feb 23, 2023
Inventory updated to reflect Bill 23 amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act. Specifically adjustments to the category "Plan Review Not
Related to Natural Hazards" ($26,900) were made such that average annual costs for providing this service are directed to the category Section
28.1 Permit Administration and Compliance and Communications ($18,800 added to service area cost $343,800 for a total of $362,600) and to
the category Municipal Plan Input and Review (Natural Hazards) ($8,100 added to the service area cost $166,600 for a total of $174,700).
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