Multi-Year Capital Plan 2023 - 2027

Land Acknowledgement

The City of Owen Sound wishes to acknowledge the Territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. And further gives thanks to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, now known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land.

Overview and Introduction

Capital projects enhance and improve the lives of everyone in the City. Under the direction of Council, this multi-year Capital Plan includes projects that have been reviewed and evaluated to provide the most benefit to the community, making the best use of all funding sources to get the best value.

This budget book places special emphasis on asset management, highlighting how we can get the most from our current assets and infrastructure, and ensure they are able to be supported and funded over the course of their lifespan. Asset mangement is essential to prudent financial planning and building long-term sustainable service levels for future generations of citizens.

The 2023 Capital Plan has a proposed budget of $11.4 million, with 70 per cent of that amount, or $7.9 million, allocated to maintenance and renewal of exisiting assets. The five-year program includes a further $100 million in funding from 2024 to 2027.

Our Commitment

“We will be a financially stable and responsible municipality, and will manage finances in a resilient and forward-thinking manner. We will address the infrastructure deficit by focusing on critical priorities first and approaching these issues one step at a time, with a view to long-term financial sustainability and prosperity.”

OWEN SOUND STRATEGIC PLAN

The 2023 Capital Plan balances investing in our infrastructure and managing our current assets with meeting the needs of our growing community.

Terms and Definitions

Assessment

Growth Assessment growth refers to property taxes from new and expanded homes and businesses to pay for the services they receive.

Federal Gas Tax

Now known as the Canada Community Building Fund, this is annual federal funding for capital improvements.

Operating Budget

The Operating Budget funds the day-to-day expenses of the municipality to provide its programs and services. Examples of operating costs include salaries and wages for city employees, utility costs, and operating supplies, such as road salt.

Debt

Debt is funding the City has borrowed to complete capital projects. It helps spread the project costs over the asset’s lifespan, or be offset by future revenues.

Existing Capital Balances

Existing Capital Balances are capital funds that Council has already approved but have not been spent. Some projects take multiple years to complete, so the funding may accumulate for future spending. It may also be referred to as ‘Carried Over’. Grants

Grants are sums of money given by a government or other organizations for a particular project.

Reserve/Reserve Funds

The City uses these funds to set aside funding now for a specific purpose in the future. The City maintains reserves for both operating purposes (e.g. rate stabilization reserve funds), capital purposes (e.g. fleet and equipment reserve funds) and as required by legislation (e.g. federal gas tax reserve fund).

Growth

Growth in terms of capital budget planning refers to the growth of the City’s residential population.

Tax Levy

The Tax Levy is the amount of funding required from property taxes. It equals all of the tax-supported gross expenditures minus all other revenues.

City Vision, Mission and Values

City Council approved Owen Sound’s Strategic Plan Refresh (2021-2023) on April 19, 2021. Built off the previous Strategic Plan, Council maintained the same vision, mission and values as they continue to resonate with the community.

Values

Caring

We care about our community. We are a welcoming, inclusive, and age-friendly City. We strive for positive change and are committed to continue working in a collaborative fashion towards the city’s vision of being “Where You Want To Live.”

Integrity

Mission

Strengthening Our Community Through Sound Leadership

Vision

The City Of Owen SoundWhere You Want To Live

We demonstrate integrity by being open, transparent and communicative. We believe that continuing to communicate in an honest and informative way with residents will lead to more fruitful two-way conversations.

Creativity

We are a creative community that embraces innovation to find solutions with the greatest benefit for Owen Sound.

As a City, we are resourceful and creative in order to thrive, regardless of external pressures.

Sustainability

We demonstrate sustainability by acting in a financially, environmentally and socially responsible manner.

City Strategic Priorities

Priorities

Multi-Year Budget Process

The City of Owen Sound has implemented a multi-year budget process, with a 5-year outlook on Capital projects. This roadmap, built with the guidance of Council and with their Strategic Priorities in mind, provides a longer-term outlook on Capital spending.

Benefits of Multi-year budgeting include:

•Alignment of longer-term goals and objectives with funding plans.

•Greater certainty for residents about the future direction of taxes.

•Improved accountability and transparency of the long-term spending plan.

•Flexible allocation of resources over time.

•Improved resource planning for more complex, multi-year Capital projects.

•More efficient use of time and resources as the organization is not in ‘perpetual budget mode' .

• Ability to tender projects earlier and recieve more favourable pricing.

The 5 year Capital Budget Includes $44.3 Million in funded Capital Projects.

Making it Count

The 2023 Capital Plan has a proposed budget of $11.4 million, with 70 per cent of that amount, or $7.9 million, allocated to maintenance and renewal of existing assets

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Capital Budget Funding Sources

Funding for the Capital Budget comes from many sources, including property taxes, grants, reserves, and user fees. The Capital Budget funds investments in infrastructure that provide a long-term benefit to the community like roads, vehicles, community centres and parks.

$2,300,000 20%

Property Taxes (Tax Levy)

Property tax bills are divided between the City of Owen Sound, the County of Grey and the local school boards. Owen Sound uses its portion of the taxes to pay for City programs and services. This includes the services Owen Sound families rely on, like fire and emergency prevention services, parks and trails, recycle collection, snow removal and capital budget assets, repairs and investments such as road repairs and building maintenance. Council has dedicated an additional 1% of the prior year levy to Capital annually.

Grants and External Funding

The City of Owen Sound will benefit from almost $2.3 million in grant and external funding for the 2023 Capital Budget. This includes donations and Development Charges that contribute to Capital projects.

Reserves

The City of Owen Sound maintains Reserve Funds that are committed to funding capital projects identified in long-term capital plans. These reserves offset project costs contingent on grant funding, so tax dollars are dedicated to guaranteed capital projects.

Water and Wastewater Rates

These are paid by residents and property owners for water-related services to ensure the City can provide safe drinking water, collect wastewater effectively and save for future infrastructure needs.

Debt

The City uses debt to fund specific projects. This helps spread the project’s costs over the asset’s lifespan, or be offset by future revenues generated from the project’s completion.

This is the unfunded portion of the 2023 budget.

Achieving Results: CNR Station

The CNR Station is home to the City’s Tourism operations, and the Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum. Water penetration of the basement has historically been an issue, and this project aimed to remove mold and ensure the basement stays dry.

Before After

All contents contaminated with mold were removed, abatement was completed, and air quality tested. Staff also snaked, cleaned and flushed the drainage pipe under the floor. The basement is now drier than it has been in the last 10 years.

Achieving Results: Kelso Washroom

The washroom at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park closest to the beach was past its life expectancy, not accessible, and not in an ideal location. Its removal creates additional beach space, and design and construction of a new washroom facility is included in the 2024-2025 capital forecast.

Before After

Poor infrastructure combined with heavy water damage made this building unsafe.

The Washroom was demolished and removed, and beach sand was hauled in as a backfill from the footprint of the building.

Asset Management

Asset management is the coordinated activity in place to manage the way the City realizes value from its assets, in order to provide services effectively and in a financially sustainable manner.

It helps to reduce risk, and allows municipalities to provide reliable and affordable services to residents of the community while ensuring the needs and expectations of current and future users are being met.

Core Assets

Roads Bridges

Stormwater Water Wastewater

Asset Management

In order to maintain the current levels of service provided, the City requires an average annual investment of $45.6 million. However, given the current capital budget, only about half (51%) of this amount is anticipated to be funded. The City has an expected infrastructure deficit of $22,346,900*.

Bridges and Culverts Bridges, trails and pedestrian bridges, culverts $27,697,414 C-

Stormwater

Water

Wastewater

$126,951

Collection Pipes, Manholes, Catch Basins, Ditch Inlets, Leads, Stormceptors, Retention Ponds, Drainage Channels, Stormwater Services $188,901,888 $2,519,184 D+

Watermains, Valves, Water Chambers, Fire Hydrants, Services, Pumping Stations, Water Treatment Plant $422,062,133 $11,407,780 D-

Collection Pipes, Manholes, Force Mains, Wastewater Services, Wastewater Treatment Plant $394,643,371 $7,902,857 D+

Total Core Assets $ 1,189,542,907 $22,346,901 C-

If more money is not put into the capital budget, the City can expect this funding shortfall to continue to grow and accumulate, putting the City at risk of not being able to provide the current levels of service, incurring greater risks, and/or having to increase revenues in other ways.

*As per the City's 2022 Asset Management Plan.

With the current Asset Management Plan (AMP), the City is meeting the requirement under O. Reg. 588/17 to have a plan in place for core assets by July of 2022.

Additional categories, such as recreation and administration facilities, fleet and machinery, traffic and street lighting, parks amenities, trails, paved areas, information technology, and other equipment, will continue to be added to this plan to meet the requirement to have an AMP for all assets by July 1, 2024.

Once complete, the City’s AMP will be an integral part of the City’s operations. It will feed the long-range financial plan of the City and assist Council in achieving their strategic goals. With the knowledge and support of the community, Council and staff will make decisions that ensure the long-term sustainability of the City.

The City’s Core Assets have a combined value of more than $1.1 Billion.

Achieving Results: Bayshore Upgrades

This project is to upgrade the Bayshore Community Centre’s ice making equipment, including a new compressor and condenser, and making needed upgrades to improve the building’s cooling system so that it operates with more energy efficiency.

Before In Progress

This work is expected to increase the overall energy efficiency of the plant by 10-15% even with increased capacity, and will vastly improve the quality of the ice surface.

The City recieved a grant of $400,000 from the Community Building Fund to complete this work.

Achieving Results: Shore Stabilization

High water levels and flooding had caused damage to the shoreline and adjacent infrastructure at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park. This work was done to protect the shoreline from future high water levels in Georgian Bay, and restore the area for use.

Before After

Armour stone walls were created to protect this area from future high waters and wave action. The Beach was revitalized, the trail base was re-built, and new asphalt was placed.

The water line that fed the picnic shelter was also heavily damaged and had to be replaced.

Achieving Results: Street Sweeper

Street sweeping helps keep streets clean, clear and usable. Clean streets are an important part of storm water management as debris in storm drains can cause backups and flooding. The City replaced the existing 10 year old Street Sweeper with a new model in 2022.

This new equipment has a wider cleaning path for sweeping 300 km of City streets each year.

It is also quieter to enable residential street sweeping during extended hours, and has improved cab and controls.

Achieving Results: Our City Owen Sound

In June of 2022, the City launched Our City Owen Sound, a new online engagement platform. This Interactive space invites you to get involved with your community by sharing your feedback, ideas, and questions on City projects, initiatives, and services. www.ourcity.owensound.ca

One of Council’s Strategic Priorities is Collaborative City, with the objective of maintaining and improving relationships through engagement. An action item in this priority area is to implement an engagement tool by June of 2022.

Grants Canada Community Building Fund

The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) previously known as Gas Tax, is a permanent source of funding provided up front, twice-ayear, to provinces and territories, who in turn flow this funding to their municipalities to support local infrastructure priorities. Municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this funding, providing significant financial flexibility. Historically, the city has committed to allocating this annual grant to the roads rehabilitaion program. These funds were also used for the 10th Street Bridge project.

Grants Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund

The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) is distributed to small, rural and northern communities in Ontario to support capital projects. It is designated for core infrastructure projects (such as roads, bridges, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure) that are part of an asset management plan, including:

Achieving Results: Waste Management Strategy

Undertaking a Waste Management Strategy was identified as part of Council’s Strategic Plan Refresh under the priority area of being a Green City. The Strategy places an emphasis on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling to be environmentally sustainable and cost-effective.

The public survey for the Waste Management Strategy is available at ourcity.owensound.ca until August 5, 2022. The Final report and recommendations will go to Council in late 2022.

Achieving Results: Roof Replacement

Replacement of the field house roof at the Owen Sound Kiwanis Soccer Complex was completed in partnership with the Owen Sound Minor Soccer organization. The Kiwanis is just one of the many important partners that work with us in providing additional recreation and leisure amenities.

Before After

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The roof of the field house was replaced, and ventilation was added for increased air movement in the attic space. The project was completed $6,000 under budget.

Capital Budget Guiding Principles

Council Priorities

Council identified the priority areas of: Roads & Road Resurfacing; Improving the Downtown Core; and City Facilities.

Detail Sheet

Every Capital project has a detail sheet created by the staff lead to organize and categorize projects by Title, Capital Code & Priority Level.

Council Priorities

The priority level of each project is aligned with a score based on a scoring matrix. The same matrix is used by all staff and is reviewed by two others not directly involved in each project. The matrix rationale is based on ten scoring categories -each scored out of five, but each weighted differently to reflect Council’s identification of direct impacts. Scoring categories and relative weight out of five are outlined to the right.

Staff Time Resources

Capital budget planning not only includes projects that can be financially afforded by the City, but also considers staff time as a resource. This budget includes a plan that we believe is achievable in 2023.

If the project proceeds (or fails to proceed), what will be the impact on operational performance?

Health & Safety What is the risk to the health and safety of the public or Staff if the project does not proceed?

Financing Can the cost of investment be leveraged or are there partnership funds available?

Environment Does the project address needs impacted by climate change?

Legislation Is the project required for legislative or regulatory compliance?

People How many people will be directly impacted by the project?

Asset Management Is the project a high priority for replacement in the asset management plan?

SocioEconomic To what degree does the project support diversity and inclusion initiatives?

Public Input Has the project been identified through public engagement?

Strategic Plan Does the project help meet a key result in the Strategic Plan?

To what degree is the aesthetic value of the asset improved?

64% Roads

Of the $7.25 million dollars in funding in the 2023 budget for roads, more than 70% is allocated towards projects related to Asset Management.

8% Parks

Almost $1 million in funding for Parks and Open Spaces includes 27 projects , 61% of which are related to asset management.

Capital Budget Breakdown

Invest - Renew 8%

Manage

Maintaining our technology, fleet, and equipment and conducting studies ensures our staff are able to work efficiently and get the most out of the City’s assets.

Total Capital Budget: $11,400,000

Facilities 20%

The $2.3 Million budgeted in 2023 for facility repairs and upgrades includes 50 projects at facilities across the City. Of these projects, 94% are related to asset management.

Budget Breakdown Roads and Road Resurfacing

The City of Owen Sound’s road network connects our community. It helps you get where you need to go, and allows us to move people and goods through the City and beyond.

See Appendix A: Roads Capital Detail Sheets on page 73 for more information on upcoming projects.

Budget Breakdown Facilities

Public facilities shape our community by providing opportunities to come together, engage, and participate in activities and events that enrich our lives. They are welcoming, inclusive places that support social wellbeing.

See Appendix B: Facility Capital Detail Sheets on page 131 for more information on upcoming projects.

Budget Breakdown Facilities

$300,000

$120,000

$54,000

$115,000

$30,000

$65,000

$10,000

$30,000

$15,000

$10,000

$8,000

Lighting Retrofit N/A N/A $50,000

$73,000

Owen Sound Police Service Building Various 36.6-56.6 $472,000 Fire Station Various 27.9-43.5 $340,000

Library Various 46 $150,000

Billy Bishop Museum Various 34.6-36.6 $95,000

Budget Breakdown Parks and Open Spaces

There are 45 parks, 22 playgrounds, 11 ball diamonds and 9 soccer fields in the City of Owen Sound for residents and visitors to enjoy. Parks support healthy lifestyles, and provide beauty and recreation opportunities to enhance the community.

See Appendix C: Parks Capital Detail Sheets on page 293 for more information on upcoming projects.

Project Name

Budget Breakdown Parks and Open Spaces

Ranking Priority Score Total Budget

Tree Inventory Renewal 8 61.8 $50,000

Timber McArthur Trail 17 53.5 $100,000

Tom Williams Washroom Building Replacement 19 52.5 $100,000

Harrison Park Master Plan 20 51.3 $20,000

Soccer Complex Drainage 24 50.5 $20,000

Harrison Park Campground Laundry Roof Replacement 26 49.6 $35,000

Harrison Park Campground Ponderosa Roof Replacement 27 49.6 $25,000

Harrison Park Pool Change House Shower Tiles Replacement 32 47 $10,000

Reconciliation Garden Flag Pole 34 45.7 $8,000

Commemorative Forest Central Monument 35 45.7 $20,000

Harrison Park Washroom 3 Roof Replacement 42 44.6 $15,000

Harrison Park Inn Sewer Upgrade 45 43.6 $75,000

St George's Portable Washroom 49 42 $55,000

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Kelso Shade Sails 58 37.1 $115,000

Kinsmen Field House Upgrades 64 34.6 $20,000

Kelso Main Stage Pavilion 68 33.9 $57,500

Harrison Park Workshop Overhead Door Replacement 69 33.6 $20,000

Mausoleum Re-pointing 70 33.6 $25,000

Harrison Park Seniors' Centre Sump Pump Installation 73 33 $15,000

Tom Williams - Waste and Recycling 76 32.1 $10,000

Kiwanis Soccer Complex Bleachers 85 27.9 $10,000

Duncan McLellan Equipment Shed (+ Bleacher Repayment) 86 27.3 $22,500

Cemetery - Waste and Recycling 87 24 $10,000

Waste and Recycling 88 23.6 $50,000

Harrison Park Bandstand Interior Enhancements 90 22.6 $10,000

Harrison Park Seniors' Centre Exterior Repairs and Painting 91 21 $10,000

Total Budget $908,000

Budget Breakdown Invest - Renew - Manage

Maintaining our technology, fleet, and equipment, as well as conducting studies ensures our staff are able to work efficiently and get the most out of the City’s assets.

See Appendix D: Invest - Renew - Manage Capital Detail Sheets on page 371 for more information on upcoming projects.

Strategic plans and studies help guide City decisionmaking through research and public consultation. Plans and studies are essential to align goals, reduce risk, and deliver the best possible services.

Five-Year Capital Program

This 5-year program is an educated projection of the City’s capital needs over the next five years. Multi-Year capital budgets allow for robust long-term financial planning practices. This helps the City be proactive and take advantage of funding opportunities. It is a key tool in ensuring sound financial management.

Five Year Capital Program

Budget Category 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Roads and Sidewalks

$6,914,000 $11,568,000 $6,744,500 $18,565,500 $12,393,000

Downtown and River Precinct $337,000 $1,985,000 $388,000 $2,138,000 $ 140,000

Parks and Open Spaces $873,000 $1,032,500 $957,500 $874,500 $3,697,500

General Government $718,400 $1,196,500 $657,400 $487,400 $547,600

Protection Services $915,000 $598,000 $5,065,000 $1,663,000 $394,000

Recreation Facilities $965,000 $2,515,000 $1,602,000 $398,000 $260,000

Cultural Facilities $360,000 $567,000 $352,000 $20,627,000 $265,000

Greenwood Cemetery $35,000 - $55,000 $160,000 $170,000

Environmental Services - $385,000 $575,000 $300,000 $4,135,000

Fleet $285,500 $195,500 $802,000 $519,700 $1,275,500

Total Capital Program $11,402,900 $20,042,500 $17,198,400 $45,733,100 $23,277,600

Five Year Capital Program

Looking Forward: Alpha Street Reconstruction

This Multi-year project involves reconstructing Alpha Street from 6th Avenue to 9th Avenue West. It includes reconstructing the road and replacing all underground infrastructure, curbs/gutters, sidewalks, and possibly streetlights.

Budget: $9,330,000

2023 Funding Source: 50% funded through debenture, and 50% funded through utility rates

Strategic Plan Priority: A City that Moves

2022: Engineering

In 2022, the City issued an RFP and retain an engineering consultant to produce a detailed design for the entire multi-phase project, with construction anticipated to start in 2023.

Timeline: Multi-year project, ending in 2025.

2023:

Phase 1

Construction will begin on Phase 1 of the project, which includes the reconstruction and replacement of underground infrastructure on Alpha Street from 6th Avenue West to 8th Avenue West - 260 metres.

2024: Phase include and replacement underground on Alpha Avenue West

2024: Phase 2

Phase 2 of the project will include the reconstruction replacement of underground infrastructure Alpha Street from 8th Avenue West to 11th Street West - 325 metres.

2025: Phase 3

Phase 3 of the project will include reconstruction and replacement of underground infrastructure on Alpha Street from 11th Street West to 9th Avenue West - 190 metres.

2026+:

Completion and Maintenance

The full project will be completed, and the road will be maintained as per the City’s Asset Management Plan.

Five-Year Capital: Roads and Sidewalks

Project Name 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Asphalt Resurfacing and Associated Roadside

$700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $700,000

6th Ave W - 2100 Block - Culvert Replacement $10,000 $10,000 - - -

20th Street East Culverts - $15,000 $100,000 $3,000 -

28th Avenue East Culverts (OS-17) - north of 20th St E - - - $15,000 $100,000

8th Street East (RW-22 to RW-25) - 700 Block - North Side $20,000 $90,000 $2,500 $2,500 -

5th Avenue East (RW-4) - 700 block - east side - - $50,000 $300,000 $10,000

10th St W - Upper North Side - RW-3B (Connectling Link) - - - - $75,000

16th St E - Phase 2 - 16th Ave E to 18th Ave E $15,000 $15,000 - - -

9th Ave E - Superior St to 10th St E Watermain Replacement

$1,000,000 $3,000,000 $30,000 $30,000 -

9th Ave E - 15th St E to 16th St E & Watermain Replacement - - - $100,000 $1,250,000

9th Ave E - 20th to 23rd St E - - $100,000 $100,000 -

9th Ave E - 20th to 23rd St E - Engineering -Construction - - - - $3,800,000

Alpha Street Reconstruction - 6th Ave W to 9th Ave W $3,000,000 - - - -

Alpha Street Reconstruction - Phase 16th Ave W to 8th Ave W - $20,000 $20,000 - -

Alpha Street Reconstruction - Phase 28th Ave W to 11th St W - $3,600,000 $30,000 $30,000 -

Alpha Street Reconstruction - Phase 311th St W to 9th Ave W - - $2,100,000 $15,000 $15,000

Five-Year Capital: Roads and Sidewalks

Project Name 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

4th Ave W - 15th St W to 17th St W (incl. 16th St W - 400 block and 17th St W - - $400,000 $2,500,000 $18,000

4th Ave W - 17th St W to 20th St WReconstruction - - - - $1,500,000

Moores Hill Road and Retaining WallsReconstruction - - - - $220,000

East Bayshore Road/GR 15 - 3rd Ave E Northerly to EBS SPS

$50,000 $50,000 - -

3rd Ave E/GR 15 - 10th St E to 12th St EPhase 1 - - - - $220,000

8th St E/GR 5 - From end of curb (600 m east of 8th St E) to 20th Ave E - - - $40,000 $400,000

2nd Ave W/GR 1 - 10th St W to 14th St W (675 m) - - - - $50,000

4th Ave W - Traffic Control/School Crossing $35,000 - - - -

School Crossing - 10th St W at 6th Ave W - $50,000 - - -

Pedestrian Crossover - 2nd Ave E - 700 midblock - - $30,000 -Pedestrian/School Crossing Construction9th Ave E at 15th St "A" E - - - - $50,000

Future Pedestrian/School Crossings - - - $30,000 -

15th Street 'B' East Sidewalk - 15th St 'A' E to Keeling Condo $260,000 - - - -

11th Avenue East - 8th St E to 10th St E - $175,000 - - -

6th Avenue West - 5th St W to 7th St W - - $175,000 - -

5th Street West - 4th Ave W to 6th Ave W - - - $ 145,000 -

Five-Year Capital: Roads and Sidewalks

Budget Category 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Master Stormwater Plan and Drainage Study $100,000 $200,000 - - -

27th St W - 4th Ave W to Outfall - $60,000 $600,000 - -

Brooke Basin A3 Capital Items - $60,000 $600,000 $600,000 -

26th St W - 5th Ave W to 7th Ave W - - $30,000 $300,000 -

17th St E Storm Outfall Channel & SWQ Pond Construction - - $150,000 $1,800,000 $15,000

25th St 'A' E Storm Sewer UpgradingDiversion $120,000 $10,000 $10,000 - -

Kenny Drain - SWM Pond 3 to 23rd St E Channel - $150,000 $5,000 $5,000 -

Kenny Drain - 23rd St E to 26th St E Channel - - $60,000 $550,000 $10,000

Kenny Drain Pond 4 Clean out - - - - $1,100,000

Update Slope Study Report - Business Case $10,000 - - - -

Trow Report Update (if Business Case is approved) - $250,000 - - -

2nd Street West Ravine - Trail, Slope and SWM - $200,000 $1,000,000 - -

Garafraxa Ravine - Slope Stability and SWM -- $200,000 $1,000,000

9 Bends Ravine - Trail Slope Stability and SWM - - $350,000 $2,000,000

Telfer Creek Subdivision Capital Contribution $510,000 - - - -

22nd Avenue East ConstructionHeritage Grove Servicing Agreement $1,000,000 - - - -

10th St E - 18th Ave E to 20th Ave ESmart REIT Servicing Agreement - $2,800,000 - - -

32nd St E Reconstruction - East Bayshore Road to 9th Ave E - - - $2,400,000 -

9th Ave E Construction and Reconstruction - "Beta" Street to 32nd St E - - - $3,400,000 -

"Beta" Street Construction - 28th St E to 9th Avenue East - - - - $1,500,000 -

28th St E Reconstruction - East Bayshore Road to "Beta" Street - - - $1,200,000 -

16th St E & 20th Ave E Intersection Upgrading - Install Traffic Signals - - - - $300,000

16th St E Widening - south side - Heritage Grove Centre Road - - - - $950,000 Replace/Install New StreetlightsConventional $32,000 $35,000 $38,000 $40,000 $40,000 Sensys

Looking Forward: 9th Ave. East Superior Street Watermain

This project involves replacing or constructing new City infrastructure, along with rehabilitating the 9th Ave E (Highway 6/10) road. The primary focus of the project is to improve municipal water security of supply to part of the East Hill and all of the East Hill Reduced Pressure Zones by constructing a new “looping” watermain first, followed by replacing the existing watermain on 9th Avenue East.

Project Scope

• Construct a new looping watermain from 8th Street East to Superior Street.

• Replace the existing municipal watermain from just south of 10th Street East to Superior Street.

• Construct a new sidewalk on the west side of 9th Avenue East from 6th Street East to 8th Street East.

• Replace approximately 138m of deficient sanitary sewer on 9th Avenue East.

• Rehabilitate the road on 9th Avenue East and repair or replace any storm water infrastructure

Five-Year Capital: General Government

Project Name 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

IT Computer Capital $23,400 $36,400 $127,400 $21,400 $94,400

IT Network Infrastructure $14,000 $262,100 - $81,000 $8,200

IT Software Capital $300,000 $280,000 $280,000 $300,000 $300,000

Data Resources and Business Continuity 35,000 - - - -

Strategic Initiatives $205,000 $50,000 $100,000 - $50,000

Urban Design Guidelines - $35,000 - - -

Digital Historic Walking Tours App. - - $25,000 - -

City Hall Facility Capital $23,000 $350,000 - - -

Public Works Facility Capital $50,000 $125,000 $65,000 $35,000 $35,000

Corporate Facility Capital $68,000 $58,000 $60,000 $50,000 $60,000

Looking Forward: Downtown River Precinct

Owen Sound’s downtown core along the harbour is one of our most attractive community features. The goal of the Downtown River Precinct project is to improve the area’s character, making it an inviting and inclusive public space that embraces the natural environment of the Sydenham River.

The 2021 Citizen Satisfaction Survey shows that 52% of residents are happy with recent downtown revitalization, and that it has a high impact on overall community satisfaction.

The Downtown River Precinct area wraps around both sides of the Sydenham River along 1st Avenue West and 1st Avenue East, from just south of 8th Street to 10th Street.

Strategic Plan Priority: Prosperous City Phase 3 Budget: $2,016,000

Phase 3 Funding Source: 70% funded through grants, with $36,000 in funding from taxation.

Timeline: Completion of Phase 3 by Q4 of 2024.

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Phase 1: Complete Phase 2: Monitoring Phase 3: 2023-2024

The first phase was the realignment of the 800 block of 1st Avenue East, including converting 1st Avenue East to oneway and completing upgrades to the Farmer’s Market building.

This phase focuses on the 900 block of 1st Avenue East. The tender for this work has been issued, including road repaving, sidewalk, drainage, and lighting enhancements.

Moving to the West side, this phase will focus on rehabilitating 1st Avenue West on the 900 block, including plans for trees, benches, concessions and canoe/kayak rack and rentals.

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The final phase of this project, it will include road rehabilitation and streetscaping on the 800 block of 1st Avenue West, with plans including public art installations and a mini-amphitheatre.

For more information on Phase 3 of the Downtown River Precinct, see page 82.

Five-Year Capital: Parks and Open Spaces

Project Name 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Tree Inventory Renewal $50,000 - - - -

Commemorative Forest Central Monument $20,000 - - - -

Harrison Park

Harrison Park Master Plan $20,000 - - -

Harrison Park Asphalt and Sidewalks - - - - $2,000,000

Pool Entrance and Exit Roads- Re-route - $200,000 - - -

Replacement Decorative Light Poles and Fixtures - $50,000 - - -

Harrison Park Bridges Maintenance - - - - $45,000

Campground Playground Replacement - - - - $150,000

Community Hall Parking - $35,000 - - -

Community Hall Masonry Repointing - - $30,000 - -

Seniors' Centre Accessibility Improvements - $30,000 - - -

Seniors' Centre Basement Renovations - - $80,000 - -

Harrison Park Seniors' Centre Exterior Repairs and Painting $10,000 - - - -

Seniors' Centre HWH Replacement - - - $5,000 -

Harrison Park Seniors' Centre Sump Pump Installation $15,000 - - - -

Five-Year Capital: Parks and Open Spaces

Project Name 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Harrison Park Inn Roof Replacement - $15,000 - - -

Harrison Park Inn Sewer Upgrade $75,000 - - - -

North Patio - Main entrance to takeout window - - - - $15,000

Ball Field Washroom Masonry Repointing and Repairs - - $20,000 - -

Kitchen Masonry Repointing - - $15,000 -Laundry Ceiling Repairs - $10,000 - -Laundry Masonry Repointing - - - $15,000 -

Harrison Park Campground Laundry Roof Replacement (includes Fascia and Sofitt) $35,000 - - - -

Laundry Window and Door Replacement - - $15,000 - -

Harrison Park Campground Ponderosa Roof Replacement $25,000 - - -Ponderosa Siding and Screen Replacement - $10,000 - - -

Washroom 3 Exterior Repointing and Painting - - $10,000 - -

Harrison Park Washroom 3 Roof Replacement $15,000 - - - -

Pool Boiler Room Stairs/Ladder Replacement - $10,000 - - -

Pool Change House Level 2 & Chemical Room Roof Replacement - - $10,000 - -

Harrison Park Pool Change House Shower Tiles Replacement $10,000 - - - -

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Sliding Door Replacement - - - - $10,000

Harrison Part Workshop Overhead Door Replacement $20,000 - - - -

Workshop Storage Bay Roof Replacement - - - $20,000 -

Workshop Storage Bay Siding Replacement - - - - $20,000

Workshop Window and Door Replacement - $30,000 - - -

Bandstand Ceiling, Facia and Soffit - - $20,000 - -

Harrison Park Bandstand Interior Enhancements $10,000 - - - -

Bandstand Window and Door Replacement - $10,000 - - -

Island Washroom Masonry Repointing and Painting - - - $15,000 -

Island Washroom Windows and Screens Replacement - $10,000 - - -

Kelso Beach

Main Entrance and Fence - $50,000 - - -

Kelso Shade Sails $115,000 - - - -

Kelso Beach Playground Replacement - - - $200,000 -

Kelso Beach Solar Trail Lighting - - - - $300,000

Reconciliation Garden Flag Pole $8,000 - - - -

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Parkview Playground - - - $65,000 -

Sports Fields

Duncan McLellan Bleacher Repayment $12,500 $12,500 $12,500 $12,500 $12,500

Duncan Mc ellan Major Field Reno - - - $150,000 -

Dugouts - - - $60,000Waste and Recycling $10,000 - - - -

Duncan McLellan South Field Reno - - $250,000 - -

Dugouts - - $60,000 - -

Waste and Recycling $10,000 - - - -

Duncan McLellan North Field Reno - $170,000 - - -

Waste and Recycling $10,000 - - - -

Duncan McLellan Equipment Shed $10,000 - - - -

Tom Williams - Waste and Recycling $10,000 - - - -

Kinsmen Park Ball Diamond - - - $40,000 -

Tom Williams Washroom Building Replacement $100,000 - - - -

Kiwanis Soccer Complex Bleachers $10,000 - - - -

Soccer Complex Drainage $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 - -

Player Bench Structures - - - - $60,000

Shade Structure and Concrete Picnic Pad - - - $75,000 -

Kiwanis Waste and Recycling - $60,000 - - -

Kinsmen Waste and Recycling - $20,000 - -Kinsmen Field House Upgrades $20,000 - - - -

Harrison Field Waste and Recycling - - $20,000 - -

St. Julien Waste and Recycling - - - $10,000Victoria Park Waste and Recycling $20,000 - - -Trails

Waterfront Trail West - Family Health Team to Boat Launch - $100,000 - - -

North-South City Spine completionMarina to Kelso Beach - - - $150,000North-South City Spine completion -Kelso Playground to Bridge - - - - $300,000

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Budget Category 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Billy Bishop Museum $95,000 $65,000 $45,000 $65,000 -

CN Station - $50,000 $5,000 $7,000 -

Farmer’s Market - $20,000 $15,000 $15,000 -

McQuay Tannery

$65,000 $17,000 $12,000 - $15,000

Library $150,000 $280,000 $130,000 $45,000 $125,000

Air Handling Unit System Replacement - - $80,000 $40,000 $80,000

TTAG BAS Expansion $15,000 - - - -

Facility Expansion (dependant) - - - $500,000 -

Facility Expansion Consultation - - - $20,000,000 -

HWH Replacement - $5,000 - - -

Masonry Repointing - $25,000 $25,000 - $25,000

TTAG Overhead Door Replacement $10,000 - - - -

Rice House Demolition - $25,000 - - -

Storage Room Humidity Control - $80,000 - - -

Ventilation Improvements $25,000 - - - -

Tom Thomson Art Gallery

Five-Year Capital: Protection Services

Project Name 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Police Protection Services - Tax Funded Capital

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000

Police Services Facility $322,000 $190,000 $244,000 $1,350,000 $115,000

Fire Services Facility $340,000 $225,000 $4,307,000 $31,000 $40,000

Fire Services Fleet & Equipment 49,000 25,000 287,000 82,000 74,000

Animal Control Facility $54,000 $8,000 $77,000 $50,000 $15,000

Total Protection Services $915,000 $598,000 $5,065,000 $1,663,000 $394,000

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Thisprojectinvolvesprotectingthe2ndStreetWestravinefromerosionand floodingbyconstructingadrainagesystemthatwillmanagerun-offand prevent/reduceoverlandfloodingneartheinvert(bottom)andoutletofthisravine. Overtheyearsduringwetweatherevents,floodingdamagehasoccurredon publicandprivatepropertyduetorun-offfromthetablelands,slopesandground waterdischargeasaresultofthenatural"collective"natureforrun-offandthe normalactionofanyravine.Theravine'srun-offwouldbecontrolled,managed anddirectedtoasafeoutletwiththeconstructionofastormwatermanagement system.Inordertoprovideongoingmaintenanceaccesstothesystemafter construction,anaccess"roadway"mayhavetobeconstructedtosupport vehiclesandequipment.Thismaybeanopportunitytoreconstructthetrailthat wasclosedseveralyearsagothatwouldprovidebeneficialrecreationaland activetransportationopportunities.Thiswouldbesimilartothefacilitythatwas constructedintheParkviewRavinein2000.Engineeringwouldbecompletedin 2024tohavetheprojecttenderreadyfor2025.

Thisprojectistheconstructionofnewroadandserviceson10thStreet Eastfrom18thAvenueEastto20thAvenueEast.Itwillinvolvethefull constructionofroad,sidewalks,streetlightsandunderground(water, wastewaterandstorm)services.TheCity'sOPidentifiesafuture10th StEroadthatprovidesanessentialroadnetworklinkthroughtheSmart REITpropertysouthofWal-martandTheHomeDepot.Theroadand serviceswouldbeconstructedatthedeveloper'sexpensewhenthey developthepropertyunderaServicingAgreementwiththeCity.The roadwouldbeassumedbytheCityattheendofatwo-year maintenanceperiod.Astheroadandserviceswouldprovideabenefit tootherdevelopmentinthearea/City,thisprojectwillbeincludedinthe nextDevelopmentChargesStudyUpdatewiththeexpectationthatupto 10%oftheestimatedconstructioncostwouldbeeligibleforrecovery fromDCscollectedbytheCity. The"Grant"portionindicatedinthefundingsourcessectionisthe developer'scontributiontowardsthecostofconstruction. Theanticipatedyearofsitedevelopmentandroadconstructionis2024 atthistime.

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Thisprojectistoreplaceapproximately270moffailingstormwater infrastructure.Multipleemergencyrepairshaveshownthatthatthissection ofstormsewer(corrugatedsteelpipe)hasdeterioratedprematurelyandis inneedofreplacement.Thesectionofpipeunder3rdAvenueWestisat eventualriskofcollapseandwouldcauseasignificantfailureoftheroad.

Duetothelogisticsandtrafficcoordinationrequiredforthisbusyroad crossing,thepreliminaryestimatedconstructioncostat$600,000ishigher thanwhatwouldnormallybeexpected.Thebudgetamountindicatedin 2024isforengineeringdesignbasedon15%oftheconstructioncostof $400,000,notincludingasubstantialcontingencyamountof$200,000for trafficreroutingvia26thStreetWest,2ndAvenueWestand27thStreet Westthatmayrequireupgradingand/orthereconstructionof27thStreet Westandthereplacementofthestormoutfalltothebay.

ThisprojectincludesEngineeringdesignandapprovalsforthefirst priorityprojecttobeaddressedintheBrookeBasinA3MasterPlanthat willbecompletedin2022.

Theprojecthasnotbeenidentifiedatthetimeofpreparationofthis detailsheetbecausetheBrookeBasinA3MasterPlanhasnotbeen completed.Itisanticipated,however,thatthefirstprojectconstruction costwouldbeinthe$300,000to$500,000rangeand$60,000 represents15%ofthemidrangecostwhichisatypicalpercentageof theconstructioncostthatwouldberequiredfortheengineeringdesign andapprovalsbudget.

Thisprojectiscurrentlyunfunded

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TocreateanEnvironmentalProcessingFacilitythatwouldencompass CityofOwenSoundoperationsincludingexcesssoilmanagement,leaf andyardwastecomposting,sourceseparatedorganicsprocessingand hazardousandspecialproductsprocessing.

Inpreparationforconstruction,aMunicipalClassEnvironmental Assessment,includinganEnvironmentalStudyandReportwouldhave tobecompletedforthisproject.Thisinformationwouldcomefromthe designandengineeringworkthatwouldbecompletedinpreparationfor thisproject.

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Thisisanannualbudgetintendedtoreplaceorupgradetrafficsignalcontrollers. TheCitypresentlyhas24fulltrafficsignalsystems,3flashingsignalsandthree pedestriancrossoversignalatintersectionswitheachhavinganexpectedservice lifeof25years.Withdevelopmentandincreasingtrafficvolumes,thenumberof signalisedintersectionsisexpectedtoincrease.Theaveragecosttoreplacea fulltrafficsignalcontrollerandcabinetis$25,000whileapedestriancrossover controllercosts$10,000.Basedonthis,theCityshouldbereplacingone controllereveryyear.

Itshouldbenotedthatthereisnobudgetrequiredforthisreplacementin2024 becausethereisafullintersectionupgradingplannedfor10thStreetWestand 8thAvenueWestin2024thatincludesthiscostasrequired.

Wherenewintersectionsarebeingdevelopedingreenfieldareas,consideration willbegiventoconstructroundaboutsinsteadofconventionalintersectionswith trafficsignals.

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Thispriceofequipmentisprimarilyrequiredtomoreeffectivelyrepair potholesandroadsurfaceimperfections.Heatingtheroadpatching compoundpriortoapplicationresultsinamuchmoreeffective,longer lastingpotholerepair.Thisresultsinmaterialcostsavingsand deployingstaffforotherduties.Inshorttheuseofacoldmixasphalt patchingmaterial,especiallyinthewintermonthsisarepetitive, ineffectivemeansofpotholerepair. Asecondaryuseisfortheregularasphaltpatchingprogram.This maintenanceprogramisforutilitycuts,curbandsidewalkrepairs,and othersmallerroadsurfaceimperfections.Thedevicewillbeusedto keepasphaltwarmoveranextendedperiodoftimetoeffectanumber thesesmallroadwayrepairs.Thiswillresultinamoreefficientdelivery anduseofasphaltfromthesupplier,abetterrepairquality,andthe resultingmaterialandlabourcostsavingsfromabetterrepair.

Rentingaunitfortherequiredperiodisapproximately$14,500peryear versustheoutrightpurchaseof$48,300fortheunitwecurrentlyhaveon arental.Expectedannualmaterialsavingsareexpectedtobe$3,000. Theexpectedlifeoftheassetisprojectedtobe12years.

Thisissuebecameofprimaryimportanceinthewinterof2021-2022due tocomplaintsfromCouncilandthegeneralpublicregardingpotholes.A PotHoleHotLinewascreatedandanassociatedmediaadvisory.

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TheHarrisonParkSeniors'centrewasconstructedin1949,andtodayit playshosttoactivitiesandgamesforseniorsinOwenSound.The interiorofthebuildingrequiresimprovementstomeetAODA.Facilities inHarrisonParkaredesignatedontheheritageregistry.AHeritage permitmayberequired.

TheHarrisonParkInnisapopulareateryforguestsvisitingthepark.Its traditionalhome-stylemealsareapopularattractionforbothyoungand old.Theshingleroofisagingoutandrequiresreplacement.Aheritage permitwillbetakenifnecessarytocompletethework.

Potentialroofleakscouldleadtomoldsporesandcreateahealthandsafetyconcern forstaffandpatrons.

Nopublicinput.

Thecampgroundlaundryfacilityisaheavilyusedbuildingduringthe busycampingseason.Thecoin-operatedmachinesgeneraterevenue. Thefacilityalsodoublesasasafespaceforcampingpatronsinthe eventofasignificantstormevent.Structuraltimbersarebeginningto rotandneedreplacement.Theinterioralsorequirespainting.A heritagepermitwillberequired.

ThePonderosaisthemainwashroomfortheHarrisonPark Campground.Thefacilityisfullyaccessible,withbathroomsand showersforourcampingpatrons.Theexteriorismainlybrickwithwood claddingonthegableends.Thiscladdingisremovableinthesummer monthstoimproveairflowthroughoutthebuilding.Thewoodisrotten, andthescreensaredamagedandallowinsectsintothebuilding.A heritagepermitwillbetakenoutforthiswork.

TheHarrisonParkBandStandisapopularspotformanyusergroups rangingfromexerciseclassestomusicalbands.TheHeritagebuilding standsproudlybehindtheHarrisonParkInn.Consultationwiththe heritagegroupwillbenecessarytoperformthework.

HarrisonParkWorkshophasthreeexteriordoorsandmultiplewindows ofdifferentsizesandshapes.Thebuildinghousesmostofthepark's staffandthepark’ssupervisor.Facilitieswithinparksareontheheritage registry.Consultationwiththisdivisionwillberequiredtoperformthis work.

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In2022staffarerequestingfundsforthedemolitionoftheexisting washroombuildingatKelsoBeach.AnupdateoftheKelsoBeach MasterPlanwillbetakingplacein2022.Thisreportwillidentifythe needsandlocationofanewwashroomfacilityatKelsoBeachPark.The CitypartneredwiththeScenicCityOrderofGoodCheerin2016to constructanaccessiblewashroomlocatedbythesplashpadinKelso BeachPark.Itisanticipatedthatthenewwashroomwillbelocatedin thenorthendofthepark,butawayfromthewaterandinamore suitablelocationforevents.

The Bayshoreroofhasfivesectionsincludedinourassetmanagement plan.Sections2,4&5RequireRepairandRestoration.Tasksinclude: Powerwashandcleanareaalongfastenerlinesandallrooftop penetrations.

Replaceanymissingfastenersandtightenbacked-outfastenerswhere needed.

Applysealantalongfastenerswhererequired.

Applyone12"widecoatingofMetalRoofCoatingalongallfastener linesandpenetrations(approx.1200

linearfeet)atarateof2gallons/100linearfeetandallowtocure. Embedpolyesterfabricwithan80%bleed-outrate. Applyone12"widecoatingofMetalRoofCoatingalongallfastener linesandpenetrations(approx.1200 linearfeet)atarateof3gallons/100linearfeetandallowtocure. Applyonecoatofnon-fiberedreflectivealuminumcoatingtoprotect againstUValongallfastenerlinesand penetrations(approx.1200linearfeet).

Completionofthisworkwillbedonebycontractors.

BayshoreRoof#2RoofSection2,4,5.docx; BayshoreRoofSection2,4,5.docx

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1 <1000.

Lowhealthandsafetyrisks.Someroomsarecoolerorhotterthanotherswhichcan haveminorhealthconcerns.

Noknownlegislationaroundthisproject.

Theprojectimprovesthefacilityandsupportsitstenants. 2 Willimproveoperationalperformanceofthesystemwhichcouldseeloweroperating costs.

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Manyconcernsfromtenants.

TheOwenSoundPoliceServicesbuildingwasinitiallybuiltinthe 1970s.Itfunctionedformanyyearsasanofficebuildingbeforebeing purchasedbytheCityandconvertedintoaPoliceStation.TheVariable AirVolume(VAV)systemcontrolterminalsarepastservicelife,with somesectionscurrentlynonoperational.TheVAVoperateswithalow voltageactuatingmotortodrivethedampersandcontroltheheatingor coolingofroomsthroughoutthebuilding.Thesefundswillbeginthe processofrebuilding/replacingtheseunits.

CouncilhaspreviouslyapprovedfundingforupgradesattheAnimal Shelter.Theprojecthaspreviouslybeendeferred,andthefundsare currentlyheldinreserve.Staffrecommendworkingwiththeoperatorof theAnimalShelterandClerksDepartmentstafftodevelopaplanfor facilityupgrades,includingbutnotlimitedto:storage,servicecounter, HVACimprovements,generalrepairsandmaintenance.Staffwill prioritizeupgradestobecompleted.Additionalfundswillberequested throughfuturecapitalbudgetdeliberationsifrequired.

Noknownpartnership.

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Littleimpactonenvironment.

Maintainsanexistingpublicspace.

Lowaestheticvalue.

Providingcoreservicedelivery.

TheCNStationhasrecentlyhadanabatementprojecttoremovemold inthebasement.Aspartoftheproject,drainagerepairswere completedtocleanoutpluggeddrainagepipes.TheBoilerinthe basementispastitsservicelifeandrequiresreplacement.AnewHeat RecoveryVentilator(HRV)willbepartoftheproject,circulatingcleanair throughthebuilding.Thiswillimproveairqualityandsignificantly reducetheriskofmoldsporesgrowing.(Thephotoattachedisofwhat anewunitlookslike.)

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Improvedheatingandbetterairqualitywillcreateahealthierworkingenvironment.

MaintainsanAsset.

Moreenergyefficientunitwillloweroperatingcosts.

Thepublicfacilitysupportsdiversityandinclusion.

Lowaestheticvalue.

Maintainsacorepublicspace.

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TheFarmersMarketisadesignatedheritagepropertyownedbythe City.ThemarketoperateseverySaturdaymorningandhometomany specialeventslocatedintheheartoftheRiverDistrict.ShingleRoof section#1hasleaked.Itwaspatchedbuthasleakedagain.Aheritage permitwillbeobtainedpriortoworkcommencing.

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Noopportunityforpartnershiporgrantfunding.

Littleornoimpactonenvironmentasaresultoftheproject.

Maintainsanexistingpublicspace.

Lowaestheticvalue.

Coreservicedelivery.Providingsafefacilitiesandspacesforactivities.

Nopublicinput.

ThefacilityisthehomeoftheActiveLifeStylesCentreGreyBruce.The heatingfurnaceisattheendofitsservicelifeandrequiresreplacement. TheMcQuayTanneryislistedontheheritageregistry.Therewillbe consultationwiththeHeritagegrouptoseeifapermitisrequiredforthe furnacereplacement.

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Loweremissionandlessfueltooperate.

Increasesserviceofferingtoaminorityoragedpopulation.

Lowvalue.

ProjectsupportsCoredelivery.

TheMurrayMcDonaldPublicWorksBuildingwasconstructedin1990. Renovationswerecompletedin2010and2021.TheRoofTopHVAC unitispastitsservicelifeandrequiresreplacement.Thisunitiskeyto thebuilding’sHeating,VentilationandAirConditioning.

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Potentialforfailurecausingnearmisses.

noknownlegislation.

Maintainsanasset

Doorsthatfailtooperatecauseoperationalslowdowns.Adoorthatwon'topeninan emergencycouldbecostly.

NewhigherRvaluedoorswillresultinheatingcostsavings.

Littlesocioeconomicalfactors.

Maintainsacityasset

Nopublicinput.

TheMurrayMcDonaldPublicWorksBuildingwasconstructedin1990. Renovationswerecompletedin2010.Someexteriorwindowsand doorsareoriginalfromthe1990construction.Thisisyearoneofathree yearreplacementprogram.Theexteriorwindowsanddoorsareinpoor condition,compromisingthesecurityofthebuildinganddoesnot provideanefficientbuildingenvelope.Upgradingaccessible componentswillbeincluded.

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TheTerminalwasconstructedin1986.ThefacilitysupportsOwen SoundTransitandtheGuelphOwenSoundTransit(GOST)service. Thewindowsanddoorsarebelievedtobeoriginalandweneedto beginthereplacementprocess.Thereisanother$25,000.00slatedin 2027forfurtherwindowanddoorwork.

TheLibraryisadesignatedheritagepropertyownedbytheCity. Improvementshavebeenmadeoverthelastfewyears,including interiorpainting,flooring,roofreplacement,HVACreplacementand windowrepairs.TheAdultLearningCentre(ALC)entrancedoorsand framesarepastservicelifeandrequirerepairs/replacement.Aheritage permitwillbeobtainedbeforeworkcommences.

ThisprojectwouldseethereplacementofUnitHeater5attheBayshore CommunityCentre.Thisunitwasinstalledin1983,andiswellpastits expectedusefullife.ThisunitcurrentlyprovidesheattotheNorth dressingroomshallway.Anewermoreefficientunitwillbeinstalledin itsplace.Thisprojectwillresultinenergysavings.

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Thisprojectwouldseethereplacementoftheexistingcupboardsand counterintheBayRoomkitchenreplacedwithstainlesssteelshelving. Thecurrentcupboarddoorsarebadlydamagedandtheweightofthe platesisdamagingthecupboardbottoms.

Stainlesssteelshelveswillholdupmuchbettertotheweightandbe muchmoresanitaryandeasiertoclean.TheSoundRoomkitchen upgradeswillseetheexistingcabinetsrefurbished,wallsrepainted,and replacementofceilingtiles.Withupdatedkitchenstheremaybean opportunitytoincreasetheuserfeesforeventsandrecoupsomeofthe upgradecosts.

Theprojectwillalsofocusonaccessibilityaspartoftheupgrade.

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Thousandsofusersgothroughthehallonanannualbasis.Thiskitchenisusedfor weddingandeventsthatwouldimpactthousandsofusers.

Therewillbeverylittleimpacttohealthandsafety.

Thereisnolegislationcompliancerequiredatthistime.

Thisprojectwouldenhanceanexistingasset.

Therewillbesomeoperationalefficienciesachievedbycompletingthisproject.Staff timewillbecutdownfromcleaningandsanitizingthespaceasstainlesssteelismuch easiertoclean.Staffwillnothavetospendtimerepairingdoorsandbottomsof cupboardsastheydonow.

Therearecurrentlynoopportunitiesforpartnershiporgrantfunding.

Therewillbelittleornoimpacttotheenvironmentasaresultofthisproject.

Thisprojectwouldmaintainanexistingpublicspace.

Thisprojectwouldsignificantlyimprovetheaestheticvalueofthekitchenarea.

Thisprojectwouldsupportcoreservicedelivery,asthiskitchenisanecessarypartof rentingtheBayroomtousers.

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Thisprojectwouldseethereplacementofthefloorsinthemensand womenswashroomsoftheRutherfordHallattheBayshoreCommunity Centre.Thesefloorshavehadrepairsdoneinthepast,butaremostly originaltothefacility.

Theywouldbereplacedwithadurableepoxyfloorthatwouldrequire muchlessmaintenancethanthecurrentfloors.Thisprojectwouldalso bedoneinconjunctionwiththereplacementofthetoilets,counters,and sinksandwouldrefreshthelookofthesedatedwashroomfacilities.The upgradewouldalsofocusonaccessibility.

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Thousandsofpeoplewouldbeimpactedbythisproject,asseveralthousandsusethe facilityannually.

Epoxyfloorswillbemuchlessslipperyandreducetheamountsofslipstr

Thereisnoknowlegislationforthisprojectatthistime.

Thisprojectwouldenhanceanexistingasset.

Stafftimeandmaintenancewouldbereduced,astheepoxyfloorswouldnotneedto bestripped,waxed,orbuffed.

Therearecurrentlynopartnershipsorgrantfundingavailableforthisproject.

Thisprojecthasnoimpactontheenvironment.

Thisprojectwouldmaintainanexistingpublicspace.

Thisprojectwillimprovetheaestheticvalueofthisasset.

Thisprojectwouldsupportcoreservicedelivery.

Thishasnotbeenidentifiedbythepublic.

Thisprojectwouldseethereplacementoftheoriginalwashroom urinals,toilets,countersandsinkswithnewmoreaccessiblefixtures ThecurrentfixturesaredatedanddonotcurrentlymeetA.O.D.A. standards.Forafacilitywithadiversegroupofusersitwouldbeagreat benefittoincreasetheaccessibilitywithinthefacility.Thisprojectwould beinconjunctionwithreplacingthefloors,andwouldmodernizethese existingdatedwashrooms.

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Thousandsofuserswouldbepositivelyimpactedbythisproject.

Thereisnoimpacttohealthandsafety.

Thereisnoimmediaterequirements,butcouldbependingtobeAODAcompliant.

Thesefixturesareoriginaltothefacilityandshouldbehighprioritytomeet accessibilityneeds.

Stafftimewouldbereducedastherewouldbelessplumbingmaintenanceandrepairs tothedatedfixtures.

Therearecurrentlynograntfundingopportunitiesatthistime.

Therewillbelittletonoimpactontheenvironment.

Thisprojectwouldensurenewfixturesandcountersmeetaccessibilitystandards.

Thisprojectwillimprovetheaestheticvalueoftheassets.

Thisprojectwouldsupportcoreservicedelivery.

Thisprojecthasnotbeenidentifiedbythepublic.

Thisprojectwouldseethereplacementofcompressor1.These compressorstypicallybegintofailat35,000runhours.Thiscompressor iscurrentlyat32,219runhoursandmayexperiencefailureifnot replaced.Itwouldbedifficulttomaintain2icesheetswithonly2 compressorsifthisequipmentisdownforanextendedperiodoftime. Replacingthisequipmentbeforefailurewouldensurenointerruptionto servicedelivery.

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Thousandsofuserswouldbeimpactedifthisequipmentweretofail.

Thereisnorisktohealthandsafetyifthisprojectdoesnotproceed.

Thereisnoknownlegislationmandatedatthistimeforthisproject.

Thispieceofequipmenthasahighlikelihoodoffailure,andwouldbeahigh consequenceifitdid.

Thisprojectwouldhaveaslightimpactonoperationalefficiency.

Thisprojectmaybeeligibleforarebate.

Thisprojectwillnothaveasignificantimpactontheenvironment.

Thisprojectwouldmaintainanexistingspace.

Thisassethasnoaestheticvalueasitsinamechanicalroomandnotvisibletothe public.

Thisprojectwouldsupportcoreservicedelivery.

Thishasnotbeenidentifiedbythepublic.

ThecurrentFireStationopeneditsdoorsonNovember17th,1974. Sincethen,significantimprovements,enhancementsorrenovationsthat havebeencompletedincludeanadditionofatruckbayonthe Northsidein1996andreplacingtheroofin2020.

Mostbuildingfeaturesandserviceequipmentareoriginalandhavenot beenupdated.ThefirestationremainsinalocationthatservestheCit wellandallowsforadesirableresponsetimetoallareasserved.

Updatestothelayoutoftheexistingareaswillpermitfuturediversity opportunitiesforourstaff.Additionalspacewillallowforindustrybest practicesinPPEstorageandthedecontaminationofequipmentand personnel.

TheproposedrenovationandadditionwillenhanceFirefighterWellness initiatives,includingCanceravoidanceandphysicalfitnessprograms.

Theproposedadditionofapproximately25,000ft2attheRear(North)of theexistingbuilding.$225,000wasusedtoupdateWhitelineArchitects Inc.’sdesigncompletedin2019.

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TheroadatHarrisonparkcurrentlyusedtoaccesstheHarrisonPark poolhasdeterioratedandrequiressignificantcapitaltoreplace.The locationoftheexistingpoolentranceroadisproblematicforsignificant constructionduetothepresenceofactivespringsfromtheescarpment thatcauseinstabilityinthenativesoilbelowtheasphalt.

Withfullreconstructionrequired,staffrecommendrelocatingthe entranceroadtoalignasecondlanewiththecurrentpoolexitroad.

Theexistingpoolentranceroadwillbedowngradedtoastonedusttrail forpedestrianuseonly.

TheMainentranceatKelsoBeachatNawashParkisinneedofa renewaltoensurethepropertyreflectsitsstatusasaCityParkandasa focalpointoflocalindigenousheritageandreconciliation,andasa venueforhostingsignificantarts,culturalandathleticevents.

Pendingtheoutcomeofthe2022KelsoBeachatNawashParkMaster Plan,Thiscapitalwouldbeusedtoprocurelandscapedesignforthe mainentrancethatincludesnewsignage,removaloflegacychainlink fencethatseparatedtheparkfromaformerCNrailline,treeplanting andlandscapingtoelevatetheentranceareatoaligntheappearanceof themainentrancewiththestatusofthepark.

In2022thewashroombuildingservicingthesouthportionofKelsobeach atNawashParkwasdemolishedasapartoftheCity'sapprovedcapital budgetforthatyear.

The2012KelsoatNawashParkmasterplannotesthatitisimportantto providewashroomsatboththenorthandsouthportionsofthepark.The 2012planrecommendsamultiusefacilitytoservicethesouthendofthe propertytosupporttheuseofthesportsfield,balldiamond,improved beachareaandtoincreasecapacityduringspecialevents.

AnewMasterPlanforKelsoBeachatNawashParkisunderway,tobe deliveredinQ42022.Thenewmasterplanwillcontemplatethelocation foranewmulti-usefacilitythatincludesbarrierfreewashroomsand flexiblespacetoattractaconcessionorbeachrentaloperatortoan increasinglypopularlocationforsummerrecreation.Throughthe2022 masterplanprocessitisimportanttounderstand4seasonuseatKelsoat NawashPark.Therehasbeenanotableincreaseinwintertrailuseand otherwinterrecreationactivitiesatKelsoatNawashPark.Throughthe 2022materplanprocessandfacilitydesignprocess,optionsfora4 seasonbuildingshouldbeconsidered.

Pendingtheoutcomeofthe2022masterplan,thiscapitalwouldbeused fordesignofanewfacilityforconstructioninafutureyear.Thedesign processwouldbeconsideredbyCommunityServiceCommitteeand AccessibilityAdvisorycommitteeinadvanceofatenderforconstruction.

TheVictoriaParkMasterPlanwaslastupdatedin2011.Inorderto alignCapitalplanningandoperationalneedswithcurrenttrends,best practicesandCommunityinputfortheCitypark,anewplanis recommended.TheplanwouldbeinitiatedinQ42024tobecompleted inQ22025.

TheCity'sRecreation,ParksandFacilitiesMasterPlan,completedin 2018says:

VictoriaParkislocatedontheeastendofOwenSound,on10thStreet Eastandhasanaturalescarpmentbandthatgoesthroughthepark, providingkeyviewsofthedowntown,harbourandGeorgianBay.In October2010.Despitethestudybeingconductedjustbeforethe completionoftheJulieMcArthurRegionalRecreationCentre,the MasterPlanprovidedfortheRegionalRecreationCentreandidentifies itasthecentralelementofVictoriaPark.ThePlanidentifiesthe RecreationCentreasahubforthecommunitywhichprovidesfacilities andopportunitiestoencourageahealthy,activelifestyleforpeopleofall ages.

Manyoftheactionsidentifiedinthe2011planhavebeencompleted anditistimetoensuretheplanisupdated.

Thiscapitalwouldbeusedtoengageaconsultanttosupportpublic engagementandlandscapedesignelementsoftheproject.

LifecycleReplacementofthePlaygroundStructureatComm-R-Ette Parkisrequired.Theagingplaystructureisdeterioratingandhas surpasseditsprojectedlifecycle.Newequipmentwillrefreshthepark andcreateaplayspacethatmeetscurrentCSAplaystructurecode requirements.Thereplacementofthisstructureissupportedbythe ParksRecreationandFacilitiesmasterplanobjectivetoprovideaplay structurewithin500mofeveryresidence. TheprojectdesignwillbereviewedbyAAC.

Life-cycleReplacementofthePlaygroundStructureatBillInglisParkis required.Theagingplaystructureisdeterioratingandhassurpassed itsprojectedlife-cycle.Newequipmentwillrefreshtheparkandcreatea playspacethatmeetscurrentCSAplaystructurecoderequirements. ThereplacementofthisstructureissupportedbytheParksRecreation andFacilitiesmasterplanobjectivetoprovideaplaystructurewithin 500mofeveryresidence.

TheproposeddesignwillbereviewedbyAAC.

Life-cycleReplacementofthePlaygroundStructureatOwenHeights Parkisrequired.Theagingplaystructureisdeterioratingandhas surpasseditsprojectedlife-cycle.Newequipmentwillrefreshthepark andcreateaplayspacethatmeetscurrentCSAplaystructurecode requirements.Thereplacementofthisstructureissupportedbythe ParksRecreationandFacilitiesmasterplanobjectivetoprovideaplay structurewithin500mofeveryresidence. ThedesignwillbereviewedbyAAC.

Wasteandrecyclingreceptaclesinparkshavetraditionallybeenpainted steeldrumswithoutlids.

Inordertoimprovetheaestheticandlittermanagementinparks properties,newwastecollectioncontainersarerequired.Thiscapital wouldbeusedtopurchaseandinstall5newdurablewasteand recyclingpairreceptacleswithlidsandanaestheticaboveground design.

ThedesignandotherdetailswillensureconsistencywiththeWaste ManagementStudy(2022).

DuncanMcLellanParkistheCity'smarqueeballparkwith3classA diamonds.

Theexistingballdiamondswereconstructedover30yearsagoona knowlandfillsite.Overtimegradechangesandundulationinthe outfieldhasoccurred,andturf-grasshasdifficultyestablishingin portionsoftheNorthdiamondoutfield.

DiamondlightsonNortharecurrently20+1000Wincandescentbulbs.

Infieldmateril,traditionallysandmixhasmixedWashingtonclayballmix withthesandinanattempttomanagedustmigrationtoneighboring properties.

Thiscapitalwouldbeusedtohirecontractorsto: -Re-Gradetheoutfieldtoalevelplayingsurface -Importtopsoiltocreateimprovedsoilconditionsforturfgrass establishmentincliudingperennailRyegrassandKentuckyBluegrass -removeexistinginfield"skin"layerofmixedmaterial -gradeandassestheconditoinoftheinfieldbaselayermaterialand drainange

-importappropriategranitebasedsandinfieldmaterialandgrade -replaceexisitngincadencentlightfixtureswithLEDrepalcementson theexistingconctetepoles.

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DevelopmentChargesareone-timefeeschargedbymunicipalitiesonnewresidentialand nonresidentialpropertiestohelppayforalloraportionofgrowthrelatedcapitalcosts. Withoutdevelopmentchargesinplaceorwhereinsufficientdevelopmentchargesare collected,thecostofgrowthrelatedcapitalmustberaisedthroughtaxationand/orwater, wastewaterorstormwaterrates.

TheDevelopmentChargesActrequiresthattheCityreviewtheDevelopmentCharges By-laweveryfiveyearsthroughthepreparationorupdateofabackgroundstudy.

TheCityofOwenSoundlastcompletedabackgroundstudyonOctober7,2019,andthe by-lawwaspassedonSeptember28,2020.Newinthe2020by-lawwastheinclusionofan exemptionfromDevelopmentChargesforRentalHousingDevelopmentsoftenreferredtoas PurposeBuiltRental.Inordertoqualifyasarentaldevelopment,apropertymustbeadding morethanfournewunits.TheadditionofasinglenewunitisexemptunderDevelopment Chargeslegislation.

Todate,$2,335,444inCityDevelopmentChargeshavebeenwaivedunderthenewclause.

AtthespecialmeetingheldonNovember12,2021thefollowingresolutionwascarried: S-211112-002

MovedbyCouncillorThomas

"THATinconsiderationofthedraft2022CapitalBudget,CityCouncildirectsstafftobring forwardareportonDevelopmentChargesthatincludesrecommendationsonpotential changestoaddresslostrevenuestemmingfromDevelopmentChargeexemptions."

InresponsestaffhavereviewedtheexistingbylawwithHemsonConsultantsaswellaslegal Council.Thecurrentrecommendationistoupdatethebackgroundstudyoneyearearlyin ordertore-evaluatethefinancialimpactsofexclusionsandreconfirmCouncil'spositionon howDevelopmentChargesareappliedtofuturedevelopments.

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In2022theCityundertookanITNeedsAssessment,basedonstrategic andlegislativerequirements,whichfacilitatedanextensivereviewofthe City’scoresystems.Thegoalsoftheprojectweretoidentifywhich systemsmeetcurrentandfutureneedsaswellastoenhancetheCity’s abilitytodelivercriticalservices,improveservicedelivery,enhance efficiencies,andprovideahigherlevelofintegrationbetweenplatforms. Aspartofthefinalreport,along-termsolutionarchitecturefortheCity wasdevelopedprioritizingwhichsystemsneedtobereplacedinwhich order.

Basedontheassessmentrecommendations,theCitywillbelookingat movingaheadwithprocuringanassetmanagementsolutionstartingin 2023,followedbythereplacementorenhancementofanumberofother systemsoverthenext5years.

The2022coresystemsreviewidentifiednotonlytheneedtoimplementsystemschangesandacquirenew software,butalsotheneedtoimproveITmaturitywithintheCitymovingitfrombeingreactivetoproactive. TheITDivisionhasoperatedinthesamewaysincetheearly2000'swithnoreviewoftitcoreservices, technologystack,orstaffingskillsetstosupportoperatinginthecurrentenvironmentthatweworktoday.

TheStrategicReviewwilllookatcurrentstateofhardwareandsoftwaremanagement,vendormanagement, staffing,servicelevelsandsecurityandprovideaframeworkwithmeasurabletargets.Thisframeworkwith focusontheshorttomediumtermandassistITinbetteraligningitselftoorganization'sbusinessneeds.

AStrategicReviewwilloutlinetheprioritizationofshort,mediumITrequirements.Coveringallaspectsof technologymanagementwithintheCity,includinghardwareandsoftwaremanagement,vendor management,staffingandsecurity,ItwillprovidedirectionandfocustoallowtheITDepartmenttowork towardsadefinedtechnologyroad-mapwithspecificmeasurabletargetstoenabletheCity departments/divisionstoachievetheirgoals.IdentifywhatandhowthoseITservicesareprovidedandthe staffingskillsetsneededtodeliverthoseservices.

TheReviewwill:

1.ReviewservicessuchasHelpDesk,Patchmanagementandmakerecommendationonimprovingthat service.

2.Reviewthecurrenttechnologystack(Server,Desktops,Virtualization,SaaS)validandandmake recommendations.

3.ReviewhowcurrentprojectsthatasITcentricareapproved,budgetedandmanagedandmake recommendationonimprovingthatprocess.

4.ReviewwilllookathowsupportisprovidedbyVendors,ITroleandtheroleofotherdivisionsinthat support.

5.LookatthecurrentITstaffingskillsetanddetermineifitistherightfitmovingforwardinaproactiveIT divisionandmakerecommendationonhowtoimprovethoseskillsets.

ThecurrentStrategicPlanwasa"bridge"from2021-2023tobetteralignthelong termvisionoftheorganizationwithtermsofCouncil.

Thisworkundertakesthedevelopmentofalongterm2050vision-informedbythe viewpointsofCityCouncil,community,stakeholders,andstaff.

Theprocessofcreatingalong-termStrategicPlanispartofabroader transformationplanninginitiative.Wearebuildingacitywherepeoplewanttolive, raisefamilies,invest,workandenjoytourismandrecreationalopportunities.

Fosteringasharedvisionandprioritieswillenableserviceexcellencethroughout theorganization.

Onceapproved,the2050Visionwillenablethedevelopmentof“TermofCouncil Priorities”aftereachelection.

ProjectNorthStar

ThermalImagingCameras(TIC)areanintegralpieceoffirefighting technology.TheuseofTICincreasesfirefightereffectivenessand safety.NFPA1801isthestandardforTICuse.ReplacementofTIC unitsisrecommendednotgreaterthan12yearsofservicelife.

Thecurrentassetis17yearsoldandnolongersupportedbythe manufacturer.

Forthepastcoupleyears,theCityhasbeenmovingtoastandardized replacementcycletoensureStaffabilitytodeliverserviceseffectively, andprovideamorepredicablemodelforequipmentreplacement.This includesrecognizingtheCovid-19impactonhowweconductbusiness. Replacementofexistingend-of-lifeequipmentonastandardized replacementcycle.

Allequipmentisoutofwarranty,withanaverageagebetween5and10 yearsold.Mostequipmenthasalifeexpectancyof4to5years.

EmployeeDevelopmentandPerformanceManagementisthe continuousprocessofimprovingemployeesperformancebysetting individualandteamgoalswhicharealignedtothestrategicgoalsofthe organization,planningperformancetoachievethegoals,reviewingand assessingprocessing,anddevelopingtheknowledgeskills,andabilities ofemployees.Akeypoint,isthatperformancemanagementand developmentisacontinuousprocess-notaonceayearactivity. Byhavingatoolthatallowsseniorleaders,managers,supervisorsand employeestocollaborateandsetsmartgoalsandobjectives,identify learningopportunities,andcontinuouslymonitorprogresswillensure thatthisisanongoingconversation.

Byensuringemployeesarepaidequitably,theCitycanincreaseefficiency, creativityandproductivelybyhelpingtoattractthebestemployees,reduce turnoverandincreasecommitmenttotheoverallCity.Athoroughcompensation analysisprovidesthedataandinsightsfordecisionsasitrelatestosalariesand totalbenefitsforemployees.

PartofthisstudywillbetocreateapaypolicyfortheCity,whichwilldefinethe frequencythatamarket/payequitystudyiscompleted.Thelastmarketreview wascompletedin2017/2018,anditisabestpracticetocompletesuchan exerciseevery3-5yearsascompensationiscontinuallychangingand progressingbothinternallyandexternally.

Acompensationanalysisusesinternalandexternaldatatodeterminewhetheran employerisrewardingemployeesfairlyornotfortheworktheyaredoing,and althoughsalaryisimportant,itisimportanttoalsolookatbenefitsincluding health,dental,pension,andallowances.

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DependentontheITNeedsAssessment

WiththerefreshedStrategicPlanintheSpringof2021,objectivesandkeyresults(OKRs)were introducedattheCityofOwenSound.Withtherightperformancemetrics,organizationscan createinnovativeresults-drivensolutionsandmakeinformedmanagementdecisions.Asa result,aligningactivitiestodesiredobjectivesandthebudgetprovidesasolidframeworkfor organizationalsuccess.

Keycomponentsofbusinessplanninginclude:thereviewandanalysisofdependenciesand linkageswithintheorganizationtoidentifyopportunitiesforcollaboration,greateralignmentand simplification;thedevelopmentandmanagementofameasurementframeworktomeasure, analyze,monitorandreportonkeyresults;and,theestablishmentofagovernanceframework fortheregularmonitoring,reviewingandreportingonprogresstoplan,identifyingthe successfulachievementofmilestonesandtargetsandreportingtotheSeniorLeadershipTeam onareaswheretheachievementofgoalsmaybeatrisksothatcorrectiveactioncanbe identifiedandactiontakenearly.Withagoalofimprovingcollaborationandefficiencytomake themostinformeddecisions,theimplementationofatoolwhichautomatesthetrackingand reportingprocesswillreducetheeffortrequiredtoinputdataandwillincreasetimeavailableto analyzeandcontinuouslyimproveinordertoachievethedesiredobjectives.

ThecurrentFireStationopeneditsdoorsonNovember17th,1974. Sincethen,significantimprovements,enhancementsorrenovationsthat havebeencompletedincludeanadditionofatruckbayonthe Northsidein1996andreplacingtheroofin2020.

Mostbuildingfeaturesandserviceequipmentareoriginalandhavenot beenupdated.ThefirestationremainsinalocationthatservestheCity wellandallowsforadesirableresponsetimetoallareasserved.

Updatestothelayoutoftheexistingareaswillincreasefunctionalityand accessibilitywhileprovidingamoreinclusiveenvironmentforstaffand visitors.AdditionalspacewillallowforindustrybestpracticesinPPE storageandthedecontaminationofequipmentandpersonnel.

TheproposedrenovationandadditionwillenhanceFirefighterWellness initiatives,includingCanceravoidanceandphysicalfitnessprograms. Thedesignwillsupportdiversityofstaffinamodernizedfirestation layout.

ProposedadditionatRear(North)oftheexistingbuilding.$225,000 wouldupdateWhitelineArchitectsInc.’sdesigncompletedin2019.

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Researchshowsincreasingemployeeengagementleadstoimproved servicetothepublicandincreasescitizens’trustandconfidencein government.Highlyengagedemployeesnotonlyprovidebetterservice tocustomersbuttheirgeneralperformancewasbetterthanothers,had betterattendanceandwerelesslikelytoleave.Theinitialsurveywas completedin2021andprovidedabaselineofemployeeengagement andidentifyspecificdriversofemployeeengagementattheCityof OwenSound.Throughtheflexibilityforthereportingofresultsthrough multipleteamlenses,thisfollow-upsurveywillidentifyprogressand gapstoenableactionableresultsandsupportingtoolstofosteran environmentthatempowersleadersandemployeestoberesponsive andengagedinresultstobuildaplacewherewewanttowork.

TheCityvaluesthefeedbackandopinionsofit'sresidents.Public engagementthroughstatisticallysignificantsurveysandfocusgroups offersanopportunitytohearfromcitizensandstakeholdersabouttheir top-of-mindissuesofconcernandsatisfactionwithCityservicesand buildsstrongerrelationshipswiththepublic.

Conductingcitizensatisfactionsurveysisalsoaneffectivewayto examinetheCity’sperformanceincomparisontothenationalnormand seehowOwenSound’sserviceofferingsanddeliverymeasuresupto othermunicipalities.

TheinitialstatisticallyrelevantsurveywascompletedintheSummerof 2021.Byre-surveyingin2024,itwillenabletheCitytoassesschanges insatisfactionwithservicesandimportanceofservices.

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Surveysareanimportantsourceofstatisticallyvalid,reliableandrelevantfeedback fromcitizens.Tobestatisticallyrelevantrequires400respondents/individuals.

ConductingcitizensatisfactionsurveysisalsoaneffectivewaytoexaminetheCity’s performanceincomparisontothenationalnormandseehowOwenSound’sservice offeringsanddeliverymeasuresuptoothermunicipalities.Publicinputisakeydriver fordecision-making,andinformspolicydecisions,budgetaryspendingandcontinuous improvement.

ThisprojectisrecommendedtobefundedentirelyfromtheProvince'smodernization grantwhichisintendedtoaddressservicedeliveryandefficiency.

IdentifiedactionforKR2-ServiceExcellence-enhanceourinformation,technology anddigitalcapabilitiestoallowresidents,business,andvisitorstointeractwiththeCity where,whenandhowtheychoose

TheCityengageswithcitizensinavarietyofmethodsonvariousprojects,and undertookastatisticallyreliablecitizensatisfactionsurveyin2021.

In 2020, Council approved the installation of 26 wayfinding signs, produced and installed in accordance with the RTO7 Wayfinding Signage Standard and Specifications for Bruce, Grey, and Simcoe Counties.

In 2021, Council approved a Wayfinding Signage Strategy, a high priority item in the River District Action Plan. Staff is currently working with Fathom Studios, a highly regarded Wayfinding Signage consultant, to complete the Wayfinding Signage Strategy.

Wayfinding signage is an important tool for pedestrian and vehicular traffic that contributes to a sense of place, well-being, safety, and security in a community. A professionally developed wayfinding signage strategy consistent with RTO7 Standards will assist the City and the River District Board of Management in developing signage and information systems for both pedestrians and motorists, who each have unique needs navigating streets, parking, sidewalks, and trail systems.

The next steps is the implementation of the Wayfinding Signage Strategy recommendations, which will be forthcoming this fall. The City will continue to leverage RT07 partnership funding as well as possible partnerships with the River District Board of Management to carry out the recommendations within the Wayfinding Signage Strategy.

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Forthepastcoupleyears,theCityhasbeenmovingtoastandardized replacementcycletoensureStaffabilitytodeliverserviceseffectively, andprovideamorepredicablemodelforequipmentreplacement.This includesrecognizingtheCovid-19impactonhowweconductbusiness. Replacementofexistingend-of-lifeequipmentonastandardized replacementcycle.

Allequipmentisoutofwarranty,withanaverageagebetween5and10 yearsold.Mostequipmenthasalifeexpectancyof4to5years.

Forthepastcoupleyears,theCityhasbeenmovingtoastandardized replacementcycletoensureStaffabilitytodeliverserviceseffectively, andprovideamorepredicablemodelforequipmentreplacement.This includesrecognizingtheCovid-19impactonhowweconductbusiness. Replacementofexistingend-of-lifeequipmentonastandardized replacementcycle.In2024,serversandstorageformaincity applicationswillbereplaced.

Allequipmentisoutofwarranty,withanaverageagebetween5and10 yearsold.Mostequipmenthasalifeexpectancyof4to5years.