2018 BUDGET PRESENTATION

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1 2018 BUDGET PRESENTATION To Peel Regional Council November 16, 2017 By Chief Administrative Officer Deborah Martin-Downs 1

2 Outline 2017 and 2018 Activities 2018 Budget Underfunded Budget Pressures 2

3 A New Brand Story Old logo was 20 years old Research showed we re not well known Developed new brand to express how we champion conservation Strong, bold, focused identity so everyone understands who we are 3

4 At Credit Valley Conservation, we create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We lead the protection, restoration and enhancement of our local natural environment, and we inspire a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping us connected, healthy and happy. 4

5 creating connections 5

6 CONNECTING in Fletcher s Creek 6

7 CONNECTING for the Credit Valley Trail 7

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9 Lakeview Waterfront CONNECTION 9

10 leading protection, restoration and enhancement 10

11 Knowledge Leads to ACTION 11

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14 Traditional Approach to Prioritizing Flood Resiliency Riverine basin Urban flooding Age of infrastructure High Risk Medium Risk Low Risk Flooded Roads Municipal Risk and Return on Investment Approach to Prioritizing Flood Resiliency Riverine flooding Basement flooding Age of infrastructure Social vulnerability EMS Public health Critical infrastructure telecommunications Climate change LEADING Environmental Study Flood Risk and ROI Tools 14

15 PROTECTING the Shoreline Record high Lake Ontario water levels in the spring and summer of 2017 impacted our operations and damaged our assets Working with the City of Mississauga to clean the shoreline as waters receded Monitoring to ensure water levels did not impact residents and visitors 15

16 VALUING Natural Assets Natural assets Municipal services Community benefits Forests Wetlands Other green space Flood protection Water quality Health benefits Social benefits Economic benefits 16

17 Source Water PROTECTION 17

18 RESTORING the Clarkson Tributary, East Credit River 18

19 inspired by nature to be healthy and happy 19

20 INSPIRED to be Healthy and Happy 20

21 Investing in our Past to PROTECT our Future Belfountain Conservation Area 21

22 EXPLORING Health of the Great Lakes 22

23 SUSTAINING Community Assets Marking Canada s 150 th by investing in our assets at Rattray Marsh Delivering federal funding projects on time and on budget, despite weather challenges Ensuring our busiest park is well maintained and safe for our visitors 23

24 INSPIRED to Put Technology to Work Improving field data collection for restoration and land management Sharing our knowledge with watershed municipalities and other CA s Achieving efficiency with new tools for staff Improving experiences for visitors and partners 24

25 2018 budget 25

26 2018 Watershed Projects INPUT $2.3M ACTIVITIES Watershed Health Reporting Headwaters Stewardship Natural Heritage Systems Science Natural Areas Inventory Leaders for Clean Water, Headwaters Credit River Water Management Strategy Implementation Peel Rural Water Quality Cause and Effect Monitoring Restoration and Nursery Operations OUTPUTS Farm landowner stewardship incentive programs Technical assistance with Brampton OP and update to Natural Heritage Environmental Management Strategy (NHEMS) Biological inventory of 1,600 acres of natural area Low Impact Development (LID) 4 demonstration, 12 monitoring and 6 guidance projects Site specific monitoring to determine cause and effect Peel-Caledon Natural Heritage System with TRCA Supply and install 41,000 units to planting projects throughout the watershed OUTCOMES Plans and priorities for natural resources protection/ restoration for an environmentally sustainable future Development and sharing of scientific knowledge and innovative approaches Improved understanding of aquatic and terrestrial features to inform decision making and on-the-ground action Increased on-the-ground action by landowners to protect and enhance watershed health Development and sharing of scientific knowledge for improved decision making Improved public awareness and engagement Enhanced storm water management practises Improvement of urban and rural landscapes 26

27 2018 Peel Climate Change INPUT $9.6M *Does not include $476K for EAB ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Flood Forecasting and Warning Real Time (RT) Water Quality Assessment Restoration Education/ Conservation Youth Corp Stormwater Technologies (including LID) Ongoing maintenance of 31 Real Time stream flow gauges, 11 Real Time water quality, 5 climate stations, 13 rainfall gauges Ongoing technical support to 66 partners for 21 LID sites Ongoing LID monitoring of 12 sites and maintenance inspection of 13 sites Host 120 Your Green Yard events, support 30 Greening Corp. Grds. Projects Restoration projects: plantings (45k), stream (1km), 70 invasive species control projects Climate change vulnerability assessment and mapping project for Credit Priority planting mapping tool for Peel and municipalities 8,500+ volunteers for various programs Support for rural landowners: inquiries, and workshops to encourage stewardship action 35,000 Adults, children, new Canadians participate in education programs Brampton SNAP Action Plan complete, initiated early actions Improved human health and public safety, with fewer personal property losses Sustainable surface water and groundwater, healthy aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and protection for rare, threatened and endangered species Increased jobs, productivity and/or revenue in agriculture, commerce and tourism Maintaining public services Less damage to storm and sanitary systems, dams, channel works, roads and crossings Ecosystem resilience to climate change and management recommendations for CVC s partners Identified priority planting areas for improved ecosystem benefits Enhanced environmental literacy among residents Residents with a strong sense of place, deep connection to their land and appreciation for the connection between nature and their well-being 27

28 2018 Infrastructure Projects INPUT $2.9M ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES Infrastructure/ Major Maintenance, CAs and Dams Flood Risk Mapping Core 10 (Conservation Area Lands) Projects Enforcement Program Corporate Initiatives On-going maintenance of dams and conservation areas On-going update of floodplain mapping in Mississauga for 19 Credit River and Lake Ontario tributaries Flood risk assessment in watershed upstream of Mississauga Asset Management Plan developed with Region of Peel Work accelerated by leveraging funding from alternative sources to address priorities Protection of public lands from encroachment, dumping and other unsanctioned activity Implement digital transformation deliverables such as Point of Sale and HR systems Enhanced tools for flood forecasting and warning Improving public safety Improved conservation area visitor experiences through ongoing state of good repair investments Protection of water quality and quantity Improved decision making and budget forecasting for our asset management needs Projects are advanced through the use of alternative funding sources Reduced liability exposure with regular monitoring of CVC lands in Peel Improved operational efficiency through technology 28

29 2018 General Levy Municipal Apportionment Municipal Funders % Funding % Apportionment $000s Change Region of Peel , Halton Region Township of Amaranth Township of East Garafraxa Town of Erin Town of Mono Town of Orangeville TOTAL 100 9,

30 High Level Budget Summary Peel Portion, $000s Levy Funding By Peel 2017 Approved Budget $ 2018 Proposed Budget $ Variance 2018 vs 2017 Budget $ % General Levy 8,004 8, Special Levy 14,216 14, Sub-total 22,220 23, One-Time Special Levy: EAB TOTAL 22,683 23, Total excludes $375k one time special funding for Warwick 30

31 2018 Gross Operating Budget Funding Sources General Levy Internal Chargebacks/ Recoveries 4.6M (28%) User Fees/Chargebacks/ Revenues 2.6M (16%) Provincial Funding 0.2M (1%) Municipal Funding 9.1M (55%) 31

32 Budget & Forecast Peel Portion, $000s Peel Funding $000 s Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast General Levy 8,290 8,677 9,275 9, % 4.67% 6.88% 6.00% Special Levy 14,740 15,963 16,758 17, % 8.30% 4.98% 3.27% Sub-Total 23,030 24,640 26,033 27, % 6.99% 5.65% 4.24% One-Time Special Levy: EAB % % % % TOTAL 23,507 25,131 26,539 27, % 6.91% 5.60% 4.22% 2017 Total excludes $375k one time special funding for Warwick 32

33 2018 General Levy Drivers/Pressures 2017 Approved General Levy Budget $ 8,004 Cost of Living: Personnel costs: 1.5% 42 Other Pressures: 1 - New positions (equivalent of 1 FTE position) 2 - Step increases & succession planning 3 - Benefits Increase (including OMERS) 4 - Incremental increases in other expenses Proposed General Levy Budget $8,290 33

34 2018 Special Levy Drivers/Pressures 2017 Approved Special Levy Budget $ 14,216 Watershed Minor changes to various projects (16) Climate Change Emergency preparedness & warning projects Real time water quality, maintenance of the gauges Infrastructure Completion of gauge network capital project offset by minor increases to various projects 803 (263) 2018 Proposed Special Levy Budget $ 14,740 Above totals excludes One time Special Levy for EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) 34

35 Climate Risk Methodology 35

36 underfunded budget pressures 36

37 Digital Transformation HR systems IT/IM strategy Document management Financial systems Better connectivity for satellite offices 37

38 Credit Valley Trail 62 km to go! 38

39 inspired by nature 39