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2020 Draft Budget and Business Plan - Budget by Strategic Plan

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Budget By Strategic Plan

In 2016, Cambridge Council approved the Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected:

Our Voice. Our Vision. The plan provides a foundation for decision-making,

priority setting and ongoing performance management in order to deliver high

quality public service that meets the needs of the community.

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WHAT DOES THE PLAN DO?

² Reflects the voices of the people who live, work, play and learn in Cambridge.

² Connects the community’s vision and goals with the corporate mission, values and actions of the City.

² Guides decision-making.

² Helps direct tax dollars to community priorities.

² Allows the community to measure progress.

Part of the strategic plan is a focus on governance and leadership – providing

open, transparent, accountable and innovative leadership in local governance

and service delivery. This includes ensuring transparency and accountability

in the City’s finances, providing a wide range of ways that people can become

involved in city decision-making, and creating a culture of innovation and

engagement in Cambridge. The following pages demonstrate how the 2020

budget aligns with the community’s objectives as laid out in the seven goals of

the strategic plan.

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Community Wellbeing

COMMUNITY WELLBEING IN ACTION

Commitment to public safety through emergency response planning and coverage via computer-aided dispatch and P25 radio system implementation

Development of the Business Continuity Program to ensure business processes can continue in the event of a disaster or emergency

Continued focus on Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan initiatives

Promote a caring

community where

people can make

strong connections

with others and lead

safe, healthy and

productive lives.


Community Wellbeing

BUDGET IMPACT AND KEY DRIVERS

An increase of $8 for the average annual tax bill, supporting the following key strategic investments:

Î Increased investment in Fire Services for long term sustainability of equipment renewal as well as one-time costs for mandatory hazmat training.

Î Continued commitment in the Community Ambassador Team with a focus on safety and cleanup.

Î Implementation of the Diversity, Acccessibility and Inclusion Action Plan initiatives.

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

Annual Average Cost

Per Household

2019 2020

TAX BILL $494 $502

WATER BILL $286 $286

BUDGET BREAKDOWN 2019 2020

Capital Investment $25 $27

Operating

Fire Services $382 $387

Service Cambridge $25 $21

Bylaw $18 $19

Ambassador Program $13 $14

Inclusion $7 $8

Crossing Guards $7 $7

Grants $7 $7

Cemeteries $5 $7

Emergency Management $5 $5

Water Treatment $286 $286

CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $1.2 MILLION

KEY PROJECTS

² Traffic Calming Implementation

² Parklawn Columbarium

² Galt Collegiate Institute Pedestrian Crossing

² Fire Fighter Bunker Gear

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Governance & Leadership

GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

Development and implementation of the 2020-2023

Strategic Plan

Centralization of facilities management with a

commitment to realize efficiencies

Development and implementation of an Enterprise Risk

Management framework

Investment in technology to enhance cyber security and

improve services through a digital strategy

Provide open,

transparent,

accountable and

innovative leadership

in local governance

and service delivery.




Operating

Corporate Services $175 $181

Administration $25 $25

Office of the City

Manager$24 $25

Mayor and Council $17 $17

Corporate Enterprise $18 $18

Corporate Finance -$59* -$42*

Governance & Leadership

CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2.1 MILLION KEY PROJECTS

² Technology Improvements

² Corporate Rate and Fees Study


An increase of $26 for the average household, including the following key drivers:

Î Investment in information technology to support innovation, security enhancements and improved data management.

Î Implementation of the People Plan strategies to support career growth and leadership skills for developing and engaging City staff.

Î Focus on developing community engagement and showcasing our City.

Î Commitments in financial obligations for waived development charges.

*Services that reduce the total tax bill are shown as negative.

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

Annual Average Cost

Per Household

2019 2020

TAX BILL $234 $260

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Arts, Culture, Heritage and Architecture

ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE IN ACTION

Galt Core Heritage Conservation District Plan for

protection of cultural heritage resources

Operation of City-supported special events including

Canada Day, Cambridge Celebration of the Arts and

Christmas in Cambridge

Focus on building relationships with the Indigenous

communities in the Region through Idea Exchange

working with an Indigenous Outreach Coordinator

Promote a creative

environment that

encourages arts,

culture, heritage, and

values our unique

architectural assets.





Operating

Library $114 $115

Arts, Culture and

Events$13 $13

Policy Planning $14 $14

Grants - Arts, Culture &

Events$3 $2

Farmers’ Market $3 $2



² Galt Core Heritage Conservation District Study

² Library computer equipment, materials, website upgrades and roof replacement

² Historic City Hall Restoration

² Farmers' Market Renovations


No change for the average annual tax bill, with continued support for the following community

investments:

Î Programming at the Idea Exchange.

Î Supporting the ongoing operations of the Cambridge Farmers' Market and special events such as Christmas in Cambridge.

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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

Annual Average Cost

Per Household

2019 2020

TAX BILL $157 $157


Environment & Rivers

ENVIRONMENT AND RIVERS IN ACTION

Commitment to urban forestry renewal to maintain the

city's urban canopy

Continued commitment to the Corporate Climate

Adaptation Plan implementation

Ongoing street light conversion program, updating

existing streetlight infrastructure to energy-efficient LED

lighting

Be good stewards

of the rivers,

waterways and natural

environment that this

community enjoys.


Environment & Rivers


A decrease of $1 for the average annual tax bill, with continued investment in the following areas:

Î Urban forestry renewal to maintain the city's urban canopy.

Î Safe stormwater ponds.

An increase of $13 for the average annual total water bill to maintain healthy and safe treatment of

wastewater, through the purchase of sewer treatment from the Region of Waterloo.



Operating

Forestry and

Horticulture$33 $33

Stormwater

Management$13 $12

Grants - Environmental $1 $1

Water Utility

Sewer Treatment $365 $377

Sewer Pumping

Stations$11 $12


² Blair Road Culvert Renewal

² Cooper Street Relief Storm Sewer

² Rehabilitation of Stormwater Ponds

² Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

² Dover Street Pumping Station Construction

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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

Annual Average Cost

Per Household

2019 2020

TAX BILL $50 $49



Parks & Recreation

PARKS AND RECREATION IN ACTION

Implementation of a Sponsorship and Advertising

Strategy

Preparation and design work for the Recreation Complex

Development of the Parkland Strategy in order to align

programs and services to community needs

Delivery of a wide range of recreation and leisure

programming for youth and adults

Facilitate and deliver

a wide range of

accessible and diverse

community recreation

opportunities.


Parks & Recreation


No change for the average household, with continued focus in the following areas:

Î Aquatics, leisure and youth programming.

Î Older adult recreational programming.

Î Replacement and renewal of the City’s recreational infrastructure.



Operating

Parks $85 $88

Aquatic, Leisure &

Youth$37 $36

Arenas $22 $22

Grants - Aquatic, Leisure

and Youth$18 $17

Older Adult Services $12 $10


² Fountain Street Soccer Facility Design

² Recreation Complex and Preston Auditorium Design

² Galt Arena Rink Board Replacement

² Neighborhood Park Development - Highland Ridge

² Hespeler Arena Skylights

² Playground Replacements - Gail Street Park & Northview Heights Lookout Park

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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

Annual Average Cost

Per Household

2019 2020

TAX BILL $180 $180


Economic Development & Tourism

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM IN ACTION

Attraction and retention of new businesses to our

community

Maintaining & growing strong relationships with various

levels of government, higher education and industry

Development of the Core Area Transformation Fund and

the Growth and Intensification Study

Continued promotion of Cambridge film industry

generating significant local economic impact

Support and promote

a strong, dynamic,

and innovative local

economy.


Economic Development & Tourism


A decrease of $5 for the average household, with continued investment in the following areas:

Î Continued support of businesses through investment in the Small Business Centre and Downtown BIAs.

Î Integrate programming with the Invest Cambridge office, Grand Innovations and Conestoga College for seamless business development services.

*Services that reduce the total tax bill are shown as negative.



Operating

Economic

Development$14 $13

Development Planning $11 $11

Grants - Economic

Development$11 $7

Building Permits -$13* -13*


² Parking Master Plan

² Allendale Road (Fountain - East West Collector)

² Official Plan Update

² Community Benefits Charge Background Study

² King Street Decorative Lighting

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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

Annual Average Cost

Per Household

2019 2020

TAX BILL $34 $29


Transportation & Infrastructure

TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

IN ACTION

Implementation of the Transportation

Master Plan recommendations and speed

management initiatives

Participation in transit-supportive strategies in

partnership with the Region of Waterloo

Implementation of smart meter technology

for improved efficiencies and better customer

service

Ongoing water, sewer and road infrastructure

maintenance and replacement

Create and maintain

a highly effective,

sustainable and

coordinated local

infrastructure and

transportation network.


Transportation & Infrastructure


An increase of $6 for the average household, resulting from investment in the following areas:

Î Road maintenance improvements.

Î Sustainability of equipment renewal.

Î Replacement and renewal of the City’s infrastructure.

An increase of $25 for the average annual total water bill to support the city’s water and sewer

infrastructure, ensuring availability of clean drinking water.


² Clarence and Tannery Street Reconstruction

² Selkirk and Tait Reconstruction

² Cambridge and Park Hill Road West Reconstruction

² Fearnwood Street, Shaw Avenue and Trillium Avenue Reconstruction

² Lutz Street and Mill Street Parking Lot Reconstruction



Operating

Roads Maintenance $57 $61

Asset Management &

Facilities$50 $51

Traffic, Transportation &

Parking$37 $35

Roads Winter Maintenance $28 $28

Engineering Services $12 $12

Water Utility

Water $320 $335

Sewer $169 $179

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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

Annual Average Cost

Per Household

2019 2020

TAX BILL $234 $240


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