1. People Partnerships Possibilities Strategic and Financial Plan Strategic and Financial Plan March 8, 2016 March 8, 2016 1

2. Strategic Plan 2015 Accomplishments Budget Background Long Term Financial Plan, Reserves & Debt 2016 Priorities / Initiatives Questions 2 Presentation Outline

3. Four Year County Strategic Plan developed in 2015 Involved input from Council, senior staff and member municipal CAOs Plan includes: Mission, Vision, Corporate Values and four strategic pillars for action Approved September 2015 3 2015 – 2019 Strategic Plan

4. The Four Strategic Pillars for Action 4

5. 5 2015 Accomplishments

6. Prosperity 6

7. Accomplishments Opening of the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre Attracting new business opportunities PIN – Buy Local Campaign Creation of supports for the new Canadian Business Group Launch of the Tourism Avatar Innovative partnership 7

8. Sustainability 8

9. Accomplishments Roads Surface Treatment ~150km (County & LT) Roads Rehabilitation 12km Mason Creek Bridge rehabilitation MRF new Container Processing Line equipment Leaf and Yard Waste collection implemented Forest multi-use trail / Lookout Mountain Social Housing – playgrounds and walkways Colborne Emergency Services Base initiated Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillator replacement 9

10. Sustainability Accomplishments GPL Rebuild preliminary studies Greenbelt Cycling Route developed Official Plan approved by Province Forest Strategic Plan approved Shared Services; IT, purchasing, fire dispatch 10

11. Community 11

12. Community Accomplishments Community sessions on Poverty Reduction Public information sessions held during Emergency Preparedness Week Hosted first Local Government Week Open House Hosted first annual First Responders Event Public GIS website launched Doors Open Northumberland 12

13. Excellence 13

14. Excellence Accomplishments Completed 2015-2019 Strategic Plan Upgraded ERP Systems (Great Plains, Yardi) Training highlights: AODA Training internal and partnering agencies Staff Training: Project Management / Report Writing Hosted “Leading a Mentally Healthy Workplace” certificate program Media training Emergency Planning training Accessibility Barrier identification Roll out of “Career Development” Program 14

15. 15 2016 Priorities / Long Term Financial Plan Overview

16. 16 July / August Identified issue papers and major impacts Developed departmental budgets September Review priorities and major budget impacts with Councillors at Dept. meetings Submitted detailed departmental budgets October Review detailed department budgets & business plans with Councillors Developed long term financial plans by department November Finalized business plans and budgets Consolidated County budget and long term financial plan December Draft Budget and issue paper presentation Budget Process

17. 17 Remain focused on strategic priorities: – Economic Innovation & Prosperity – Sustainable Infrastructure & Services – Thriving and Inclusive Communities – Organizational Excellence Update 10 year financial plan (2016-2025) Consistent modest levy increases over time that: – Mitigate volatility in future year's levy increases – Establish sustainable budgets – Address infrastructure deficit – Are aligned with Asset Management Plan and Master Plans To close the funding gap and stay within 2.5%, cost savings must be realized Long Term Financial Strategy

18. 18 AM Plan estimates $27.4M needed annually Need to: – Continue to ramp up capital budgets – Continue to contribute to reserves Annual Investment Shortfall Capital Investments vs Asset Mgmt Plan Investment Target Focus on the Future

19. 19 Stable levy increases over past 5 years 10 year plan requires increases above 2.5% Recommend dedicated capital levy to begin to address infrastructure gap in 2016 and beyond Funding the Future

20. 20 Looking Beyond 2016 Over $80 million in the next 10 years: Roads & Bridge Construction Projects (Annual) Brighton Landfill Expansion (2016-18) MRF Upgrade (2018) Composting Program - Capital (2018) Brighton Ambulance Station (~2019) Highland Drive Remediation (2019-20) GPL Rebuild (~2021) Residual Waste Environmental Assessment (2023-24) Campbellford Bridge (~2025)

21. 21 Reserve & Debt Trend Continue to set aside reserves for infrastructure & unplanned events Debt levels remain stable and well below ARL

22. 22 Opportunities – Ongoing upload of OW program and court security costs – Generally stable Provincial subsidies – Fuel prices are decreasing Challenges – Implementation of Master Plans – Funding capital needs and planning for future projects GPL Rebuild Trent River Crossing Opportunities and Challenges

23. 23 2016 Priorities/Initiatives Operating budget contains some new items: Dedicated Infrastructure Levy Fire Dispatch Contract Expense Key capital projects & purchases include: Roads and Bridge work Equipment replacement in Transportation, Waste & Paramedic departments GPL Lighting Upgrade Brighton Landfill Expansion Organic transfer station and recycling for apartments

24. 24 2016 Priorities/Initiatives 2016 Levy increase excluding growth and Fire Dispatch is 2.5% Operational increase of 2.34% (2.60% from reduction in waste revenues, mandated GPL lighting repairs and annual Roads/Bridge increase) Dedicated Infrastructure levy of 0.16% Levy increase including Fire Dispatch is 3.29% Fire Dispatch Cost ($384,249 or 0.79%) Growth estimated at 1.12% per MPAC Total levy $50.5M Average estimated tax increase will be $25.09 per household

25. 25 Dedicated Infrastructure Levy Dedicated levy to address the Infrastructure Gap Based on 0.5% of the 2015 Capital expenditures $78,530 in 2016 Bridge reserve contribution in 2016 Percentage increases by 0.5%/year in long term plan

26. 26 Levy

27. 27 Levy By Municipality

28. 28 2016 Construction Program Cty Rd 45/Van Luven left turning lane

29. 29 2016 budget linked to ten year financial plan and long term financial objectives 2016 budget proposes (after growth): – 2.5% increase to the levy – 0.79% for fire dispatch 2016 budget: – Includes dedicated infrastructure levy – Aligned with the strategic plan – Maintains programs & services – Funds shared services – Incorporates savings and efficiencies Summary

30. Questions? 30 Full budget details are available on the County website: www.northumberlandcounty.ca