2014 Budget Presentation General Government Services

General Government 2013 Budget Actual 2014 Expenditures $11,223,070 $8,675,160 $12,115,240 Recoveries (3,877,050) (4,770,150) (4,224,320) Net Operations $7,346,020 $3,905,010 $7,890,920 Contributions to (from) Reserves (2,855,940) 372,930 (3,488,050) County Responsibility $4,490,080 $4,277,940 $4,402,870

General Government Prior Year Performance Net favourable variance of $212,000 Contributing factors: Favourable investment returns Key Initiatives: New Tecumseh EMS base (renovation of former child care facility) Commencement of Civic Centre facility renewal (exterior cladding, windows, structural work) New VOIP Phone System

General Government 2014 Proposed Budget Decrease from 2013 of $87,000 Key Initiatives: EMS facility acquisition –Dougall Base Civic Centre facility renewal (ext. cladding, windows, structural work, elevator, accessibility improvements) West End Transportation Services Depot Corporate job evaluation Continued support of high-speed fibre technology Renewal of Official Plan Improvements in corporate accessibility (web-site)

General Government Services 2014 – Members of Council

General Government Council Services 2013 Budget Actual 2014 County Responsibility $395,760 $382,940 $398,660

Council Services Prior Year Performance Savings from Budget - $12,820 Contributing factors: Courier savings – electronic agenda Savings in Warden’s indemnities & conference expenses

Council Services 2014 Proposed Budget Increase from prior year < 1% Highlights Municipal Election – October 27th , 2014 Reduction in Council, Committee and Board indemnities Savings in conference fees re: Ontario venues Additional municipal election related expenses Warden’s Banquet Warden’s Election / Reception Advertising Increased costs for Accessibility Workshop

General Government Services 2014 – Administration

General Government Administration 2013 Budget Actual 2014 Expenditures $3,408,050 $3,413,990 $3,342,820 Recoveries (1,549,060) (1,548,360) (1,609,300) Net Operations $1,858,990 $1,865,630 $1,733,520 Contributions to Reserves 108,900 116,940 288,040 County Responsibility $1,967,890 $1,982,570 $2,021,560

Administration Prior Year Performance Projected unfavourable variance of $15,000 Highlights: Minor operational variances New Corporate VOIP phone system – improved reliability/redundancy & reduce line costs Aerial photography re-flown in 2013

Administration 2014 Proposed Budget 2.7% increase over prior year Highlights Negotiated wages & inflationary changes in benefit program & statutory deductions Replacement of Corporate website – enhanced accessibility, compliance with legislation, expansion of electronic staff resources Increased costs associated with maintenance of Corporate IT/GIS infrastructure Reduction in printing/paper supplies re: electronic Council agendas and increased use of electronic communication

General Government Services 2014 – Financial Expense

General Government Financial Expense 2013 Budget Actual 2014 Expenditures $6,374,360 $3,809,680 $7,212,380 Recoveries (2,073,990) (2,944,790) (2,278,870) Net Operations $4,300,370 ($864,890) $4,933,510 Contributions to (from) Reserves (2,842,840) 377,570 (3,627,090) County Responsibility 1,457,530 1,242,460 1,306,420

Financial Expense Prior Year Performance Favourable variance of $215,000 Contributing factors: Favourable net interest income (net of allocations to capital reserves) Final figures for supplementary taxes and tax write-offs outstanding Projections include interest allocations to asset replacement reserves – to mitigate inflationary pressure on asset replacement costs

Financial Expense 2014 Proposed Budget Net decrease over prior year of $151,000 Key Initiatives (funding: facility renewal allocation/reserves) Transportation facilities (base rationalization) $2.0 million Civic Centre Renewal $4.5 million Facility infrastructure future demands include: Sun Parlor Home (structural, elevators) $4+ million Library expansions (furnishings & shelving) $300,000 / library EMS facility – West Windsor $2 million

General Government Services 2014 – Human Resources

General Government Human Resources 2013 Budget Actual 2014 Expenditures $642,670 $674,400 $723,680 Recoveries (235,500) (293,650) Net Operations $407,170 $438,900 $430,030 Contributions from Reserves (137,000) (166,000) (154,000) County Responsibility $270,170 $272,900 $276,030

Human Resources Prior Year Performance Minor budget variance of $2,700 Legal fees in excess of budget (arbitrations, investigations) Significant staff & third-party efforts devoted to negotiation & arbitration resolution Implementation of job evaluations completed for CUPE 860 (Sun Parlor Home) and non-union group, on-going for all other unionized groups

Human Resources 2014 Proposed Budget $5,900 increase over the 2013 budget Highlights and impact variables Outstanding grievances / arbitration (one-time legal funded by reserve) Continuation of Job Evaluation (from reserve) Training for non-union re: effective performance appraisals Continued focus on improved employee wellness & attendance Negotiation / Arbitration of 2 collective agreements

General Government Services 2014 – Planning Services

General Government Planning Services 2013 Budget Actual 2014 Expenditures $192,680 $191,410 $231,980 Recoveries (12,000) (36,000) (37,000) Net Operations $180,680 $155,410 $194,980 Contributions to Reserves 15,000 44,420 5,000 County Responsibility $195,680 $199,830 $199,980

Planning Services Prior Year Performance Minor unfavourable variance - $4,100 Contributing factors: Greater than budgeted consulting fees (5-year Official Plan review), offset, in part by minor savings across various program expenditures and greater than budgeted sub-division application fees

Planning Services 2014 Proposed Budget Net increase from prior year of $4,300 Highlights Consulting (reserve funded) for completion of five-year review of County Official Plan Anticipated legal costs to defend Official Plan Agricultural Lot Size Study (1-time, reserve funded) Continued involvement in strategic planning matters, including regional transportation, social housing and county/local/regional planning initiatives

2014 – Emergency Management General Government Services 2014 – Emergency Management

General Government Emergency Management 2013 Budget Actual 2014 Expenditures $209,550 $202,740 $205,720 Recoveries (6,500) (5,500) Net Operations $203,050 $197,240 $200,220 Contributions from Reserves County Responsibility

Emergency Management Prior Year Performance Favourable variance from Budget - $5,800 Contributing factors: Savings from budget in staff expenses, office supplies and support Elimination of municipal recovery from Essex re: shared EOC

Emergency Management 2014 Proposed Budget Reduction in request from prior year of $2,800 Highlights Savings in R911 database costs, line costs and WebEOC service agreement Hiring of student to assist with training / resource allocations to support consistent regional emergency management Continued development of online training for elected officials & senior management, including regional exercise