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Community Report

Building our CommunityCommunity building is an important field of practices directed toward the creation or enhancement of community among individuals within a regional area (such as a neighbourhood) or with a common interest.

2017

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Lying in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, King Township is located within York Region. More than 60 per cent of the Holland Marsh, also known as Ontario’s salad bowl, lies within King Township. Most of King Township also sits within the environmentally significant Oak Ridges Moraine.

King at a Glance Highlights 2016 | 2017

Farming in the Holland Marsh

333km2of land area

100kmof trails hectares of parkland

90

24,512Population of King

8,736Private dwellings

60% of the Holland Marsh is in King Township

Cover Beer Fest photo courtesy of the King Connection

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Table of Contents King at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mayor’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Council, Vision, Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6CAO’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Sustainability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Accomplishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Building Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Parks, Recreation and Culture . . . . . . . . . . 16Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fire and Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . 20Clerks and By-Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Building for Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Behind the Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 King Heritage and Cultural Centre . . . . . . . 31Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Mayor’s Message Highlights 2016 | 2017

King has more than 100km of trails.

Things are good in King. That’s the message that stands out in this special publication which reports on recent achievements by the Township, its current state and what lies ahead.

These accomplishment and goals are always driven by our desire to deliver excellent customer service and to be respectful of our hardworking residents and their tax dollars.

We’re continually looking for ways to contain costs while, at the same time, responsibly investing in projects that benefit all of King.

You may have seen many of those investments recently. Infrastructure improvements have been made in Schomberg on Church and Main Streets and a new watermain was installed in Nobleton. This year we made improvements to Cook Drive in Pottageville and Proctor Road in Schomberg, along with numerous other infrastructure projects and maintenance.

Because our financial house is in order, we’re well positioned to make some major capital investments that will serve residents for years to come.

The first major project is a new municipal office on the site of the former Holy Name School on King Road between Keele and Jane Streets. It’s no secret the current offices in a strip plaza are bursting at the seams.

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Concept drawing of King’s new municipal offices.

The increased space will allow staff to provide better customer service and add much-needed public-use areas. These will include a larger council chamber and multi-use gymnasium/event space. A York Regional Police (YRP) substation will also be part of the new centre.

The second major project will be the renovation and expansion of the current King City Library. It will include the relocation of the Seniors Centre.

Some of the goals and benefits of an updated and expanded library/seniors centre include bringing the service areas up to provincial standards—including accessibility standards—and building on the benefits of having the two centres together, such as reduced operational costs and shared resources.

The third major project will be the construction of new recreation facilities on the south-east section of Seneca College’s King City Campus. King Township is leasing 25 acres from Seneca over a 60-year period at a nominal rate.

Some of the features that could be part of the new community centre include an arena, indoor pool, gymnasium, multi-use space and a number of outdoor fields.

These new projects will help deliver excellent services to the residents of King.

Finally, King will continue to help local businesses thrive. As you’ll see in the Economic Development section of this guide—called Building Business—you’ll see the many different ways we support businesses. This includes through a grant program and making resources available for those looking to start or expand a business in King.

As a community, we should all be proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to the future.

That’s because the best is yet to come.

Mayor Steve Pellegrini

Walking on a trail in King that sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine

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The mayor and council govern King Township to ensure the needs of the public are met through the delivery of programs and services. Council serves as the guiding force for the municipality, setting the course for long-term planning and growth.

King Township Council

Councillors: Standing: L-R: David Boyd (Ward 2), Cleve Mortelliti (Ward 1), Steve Pellegrini (Mayor), Bill Cober (Ward 4). Seated: L-R: Avia Eek (Ward 6), Debbie Schaefer (Ward 5), Linda Pabst (Ward 3)

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Sustainability VisionKing Township is an idyllic countryside community of communities, proud of its rural, cultural and agricultural heritage. We are respected for treasuring nature, encouraging a responsible local economy, and celebrating our vibrant quality of life.

Opening Day, Nobleton Tennis Club

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CAO’s Message Highlights 2016 | 2017

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 2017 King Township Community Report.

Along with Council and guided by our Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) adopted in 2012, we’ve been able to make progress on a great many of the priorities identified by the Plan.

Our ICSP identifies four pillars of sustainability— environmental, economic, financial and socio- cultural. As you’ll see, just about everything we do aligns with one or more of the sustainability pillars.

King has a large and vibrant equine industry.

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On the financial pillar of sustainability, Council and staff have worked hard to get and keep King’s financial house in order. We’ve managed to hold tax rate increas-es to the rate of inflation while, at the same time, investing in capital projects that will benefit the entire community. We’ve increased our annual investment in road and sidewalk maintenance and reconstruction, streetscaping and beautification initiatives and added to our financial reserves.

When it comes to the pillar of the environment, Council and staff take a great deal of pride in our ability to manage growth in an environmentally sound way. We take an approach to planning that protects King’s natural environment and heritage, something evident in the recently completed Nobleton, King City and Schomberg Zoning Bylaws and that will be front and centre in our new Official Plan expected to be adopted by Council in 2018.

Our economic development strategy is coming alive with the implementation of our Community Improvement Plan, new business guide and our Experience King tourism initiative and our business recognition program, to name a few.

On the socio-cultural side, two of our new parks have been recognized as among the best in Canada. Our annual King City Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival and Soupfest events continue to grow. The planned King City Library Expansion

integrated with a new Seniors Centre will create even more opportunity for people to come together. Our new municipal administration and community centre—which includes a gym and a York Region Police substation—is currently under construction. I believe it will be a source of pride for our community and serve as a focal point of community and civic engagement as well as a centre of excellent resident and business service.

Lastly, I’d like to acknowledge the great team we have. Working at the direction of Council, our team is made up of experienced and dedicated people who love nothing more than being able to deliver excellent customer service to our residents and businesses. I see countless examples of team members going above and beyond to help solve problems, provide services and information and contribute to making King such a great place to live, work and play.

Sincerely,

Susan PlamondonChief Administrative Officer

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Our Mission: Township of King staff will contribute to a safe, sustainable and resilient community by providing superior customer service, quality programs and services, progressive leadership, responsible management while consulting with the community.

Our Vision: An empowered staff that proudly achieves personal and organizational excellence in the delivery of municipal services.

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Sustainability Highlights 2016 | 2017 sus·tain·a·bil·i·tythe ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.“the sustainability of economic growth” avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. “the pursuit of global environmental sustainability”

King’s Community Sustainability Plan has been in place since 2012. It was developed through extensive community collaboration and consultation. For King, sustainability is about:

• Protecting the natural environment

• Changing our behaviour to consume fewer resources

• Thinking about and preparing for global changes

• Finding creative solutions that work for King Township’s rural economy

• Providing more transportation options

• Supporting our farmers and the agricultural sector

• Celebrating our natural and cultural assets

• Cultivating a strong sense of community

• Evaluating the long-term effects of our actions

• Making smart decisions about community design, land use planning

and infrastructure while connecting our neighbouroods and village cores

• Thinking long-term about the effects of our financial decision making

• Thinking differently, being more innovative and collaborative

• Creating a cohesive community that respects the identity and uniqueness

of all King Township’s villages and hamlets

Environmental• Land-use • Planning Natural Areas and Stewardship • Transportation • Energy, Air Quality and Climate Change • Water Waste

Economic• Village Vitality and Prosperity • Agriculture and Equine • Local Economy • Tourism Advancement and Promotion

Financial• Managing Growth • Financial Business Plan • Annual Budget and Business Plan

Socio-cultural• Sense of Community • Connection to the Land Heritage • The Arts • Health, Safety and Wellness • Research, Partnerships and Innovation

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The final plan introduced four pillars of sustainability. King Township works to ensure all activities, services and programs align with as many pillars as possible. The pillars are:

Look for the sustainability icons in the rest of this report. When you see them, that means the activity, service or program tagged is aligned with a sustainability pillar(s).

People choose to live in King due in large part to its rural nature.

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Accomplishments for 2016 | 2017

administration

• New municipal offices under construction, completion scheduled for late 2018

• New community engagement tool to come online in 2018

clerk’s and bylaw enforcement

• Reviewed and updated various regulatory bylaws including Clean Yards and Animal Contol

• Launched a first appea- ance program for parking tickets to reduce time staff and residents are in court

economic development

• Fifteen businesses in King City, Nobleton and Schomberg received Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grants totalling almost $100,000 over the last three years

• Launched the Getting Down to Business Inter- active Guide to assist businesses with the processes of starting or expanding their business

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engineering,public works and building

• Church Street reconstruction in Schomberg

• Contracts 1 and 2 of Nobleton Phase 2 sewer design works to start in 2017

• Proctor Road, Cook Drive and Burns Boule- vard improvements

• Highway 27 watermain replacement completed in 2017

finance

• Adoption of the 2017 budget and business plan

• Compliance with the 2016 year-end financial audit

fire and emergency services

• Purchase of new public education trailer

• Almost 100 public education activities

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heritage andcultural centre

• Laskay Hall moved to King City location

• Movement of archives to Heritage and Cultural Centre location

human resources

• Increased employee engagement through various social events

• Facilitated creation of corporate policy binder

information technology

• Development of IT/ GIS strategic plan

• Development of IT knowledge base for staff

library

• Design and engineering work for the King City Library expansion and renovation project

• Expansion of digital services including the introduction of new platforms and products

parks, recreationand culture

• Completion of award- winning Great Blue Heron Park in King City and Tasca Park in Nobleton

• Expansion of Rafferty’s Corners Park

• Consultation phase of new Seneca recreation centre

• Completion of strategic plans for Special Events and Cold Creek Conservation Area

planning

• Complete overhaul of King’s Official Plan– One King–scheduled to be finished in early 2018

• Zoning bylaws for the urban areas of King City, Schomberg and Nobleton completed

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Building businessesSupporting the local business community and growing King’s economy are two top priorities of our Economic Development Office.

Through a collaborative, success-driven approach, we are delivering resources that help businesses relocate, start, expand and—most importantly—succeed.

King’s Economic Development Strategy paves the way for new investment and showcases our community’s commitment to building a culture of entrepreneur-ship and supporting our small business community. Home to a diverse range of businesses, an expanding post-secondary presence, equine industry leaders, and the world-renowned Holland Marsh, our community is ready to receive and grow your investment.

500+ Businesses based in King Township

$Average total

household income$175,716

30%

70%

Goods-producingbusinesses

Service-producingbusinesses

Economicking.caEconomicking.ca A one-stop-shop of information and resources if you’re looking to do business in King, or expand an existing business.

Community Improvement PlanThe CIP promotes beautification, property improvements and economic development in King City, Schomberg and Nobleton. We’ve had great success with the program, providing grants that have allowed local businesses to put up new signage and make other physical improvements to their operations.

Getting Down To Business Interactive Guide In it, you’ll find information on how to navigate the complex world of starting or expanding a business. It is designed to give you as much information as possible up front so there are no hidden surprises down the road. That’s because we want to make it as easy as possible for businesses to succeed in King.

SOME OF THE RESOURCES WE OFFER BUSINESSES:

55%Other

14%Retail and

wholesale trade

12%Manufacturing

12%Construction

4.5%Agriculture, forestry, �shing,hunting

Spotlight on BusinessOur Spotlight on Business program recognizes local businesses for their contributions to the local economy.

Experienceking.caExperience King is King Township’s brand for promoting King as a destination for visitors and tourists.

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King is home to a wide variety of businesses.

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Serving the CommunityThe mission of our Parks, Recreation and Culture department is to create oppor-tunities for building positive relationships, learning and personal growth through provisions of parks, recreation and cultural programs, services and facilities.We aim to deliver high-quality programs, services and activities that encourage people of all ages and abilities to engage in healthy and active lifestyles. We are building for the future to ensure the long-term sustainability of our programs and services.

Two of the largest projects include:The proposed new recreation facility to be built on the south-east corner of Seneca College’s King City Campus. Although the project is still in its early stages, some of the features could include an arena, indoor pool, gymnasium, multi-use space and a number of outdoor fields.

The new municipal gymnasium/multi-use space in the new municipal offices currently under construction. The plan is to build new offices at the former Holy Name school on King Road in King City, between Keele and Jane streets. Part of the new building will be set aside for a gymnasium/public use space.

Serving the Community Parks, Recreation and Culture

Seneca College’s King City Campus expansion.

Shooting hoops at the award-winning Tasca Park.

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Recreation and CultureThe department creates opportunities for residents of all ages to take part in a wide range of recreational and cultural initiatives which include sports, arts and culture, aquatics, summer camps, infant / toddler development, environmental education, workshops, fitness and other general recreational programming.  

The department also runs numerous special events throughout the year including: Family Day Winterfest Nobleton Victoria Day Holland Marsh Soupfest King City Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival Maple Syrupfest at Cold Creek Conservation Area Christmas events in King City, Nobleton and Schomberg

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2,200 attendances

Summer Camps (ages 4–12)

18,500 attendances

Recreation and Fitness programs/classes

6,900 attendances

Outdoor Educationprograms

The grand opening of Tasca Park in Nobleton.

A healthy community starts with healthy people. King Township is committed to helping people stay happy and healthy by offering recreational, cultural and active opportunities through five key divisions.

Parks and Open SpacesThe Parks division is directly responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 1,000 acres of parkland, trails and open space within the municipality as well as capital development of new parks and associated amenities.

Environmental StewardshipStaff work with various community groups, partners, conservation agencies and residents to act as stewards of the natural environment in King Township. This includes the development, promotion and implementation of various sustain-able initiatives like bicycle rack partnerships, a rain barrel and composter incen-tive program and community gardens.

Community EngagementThe Community Engagement division of the department is the main liaison between the community in general, community organizations and the depart-ment. It is the responsibility of this section to coordinate all municipal events and to oversee all park and facility rentals. This section is also responsible for facilitating community consultations and acting as a liaison on various boards and committees throughout the Township.

FacilitiesThe facilities division is responsible for the maintenance, contract administration and supervision, general facility maintenance and the supervision of security services at the municipal offices.

Success storyTasca Park in Nobleton was named the winner of Parks and Recreation Ontario’s PRO Award of Excellence for design (for a community under 30,000 residents).

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Serving the Community Engineering, Public Works and Building

Clean, reliable drinking water. Well engineered roads. Properly constructed buildings.

These are just a few of the many services provided by King Township’s Engineering, Public Works and Building department.

The Engineering, Public Works and Building department is comprised of four divisions with overlapping and complimentary roles and responsibilities with respect to the design, construction and mainte-nance of municipal infrastructure and development approvals. The four divisions are:

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Engineering DivisionResponsible for new municipal infrastructure (roads, bridges, water systems and sanitary and storm sewers). It’s also responsible for the planning, design, approv-al and construction of Township-initiated capital projects related to municipal infrastructure. The division is also responsible for waste management, including procuring and managing waste collection.

Public Works: Roads and Right-of-WaysMaintains and operates roads, bridges, drainage systems, sidewalks, road signs and streetlights in a safe condition for residents. This also includes winter mainte-nance of roads and sidewalks, ditch and culvert cleaning, roadside grasscutting, gravel road maintenance, asphalt road patching and street sweeping.

Public Works: Water and Wastewater Operations Operates and maintains the Township’s water distribution systems and waste-water collection systems (sanitary sewers, pumping stations and storm sewers). Public Works staff provide 24-hour, 365 days per year operation and response to public safety issues through on-call staff.

Building DivisionResponsible for the administration of the Ontario Building Code. The Code estab-lished regulations ensuring the safety of buildings, public health, fire protection and structural sufficiency. This is accomplished through the review and process-ing of building permits, review of applications for compliance with applicable law and the site inspection of construction projects.

8.5 kmkilometres of rural roads resurfaced (surface treatment)

3.5 km kilometres of roads reconstructed/resurfaced

1,500 tonnes of asphalt laid on roadways

Total roads King Township is responsible for maintaining

104 km Urban and semi-urban

199 km Rural roads

1,000+Building permits issued each year. This includes residential, commercial and industrial permits.

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Fire and Emergency Services

King Fire and Emergency Services protects an area of approximately 333 sq. kilometres and a population of 24,000 residents.

Serviced by three fire stations and a compliment of 140 dedicated volunteer fire fighters, King Fire and Emergency Services provides fire suppression, medical aid response, rescue services and fire prevention and public education. The department strives to deliver the highest level of emergency response with the greatest margin of safety for both its fire fighters and the public at large in the most fiscally responsible way.

The department operates under a progressive model with a strong focus on public education.

Educating our residents on how to fulfill their responsibilities for their own fire safety is the best way to reduce the incidence of a fire from taking place. This education is done through educational materials/programs, demonstrations, community events, door-to-door visits, social media (Twitter, Facebook) and public service announcements (PSAs).

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Types of responsesFire Related 8%

Alarms 19%

Vehicle Collisions/Rescue 23%

Medical 25%

Public Hazards/Other 25%

23%Vehicle Collisions/Rescue

25%Public Hazard/Other

25%Medical

19%Alarms

1,100 Based on the

average number of annual responses

8%Fire Related

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Serving the CommunityClerks and Bylaw

The Clerk’s and By-law Enforcement divisions serve our Council, staff and residents in a variety of areas, to ensure our King community is informed, engaged, as well as healthy and safe. 

Our Clerks’ staff provide front-line service through responding to varying residents’ needs and general inquires, including Freedom of Information requests. Clerks’ staff are responsible with the management of all corporate records, produce all meeting agendas and provide numerous other services, from municipal elections to municipal addressing, to ensure that your local government is, fiscally responsible, transparent and accountable.

Our By-Law Enforcement staff work at educating residents and businesses on matters important to vibrant and safe communities, such as littering, noise and respect for one another’s properties. By-law Enforcement services have elevated their service levels and presence within the community to ensure they are visible and approachable through tools such as use of corporate vehicles, uniforms and the introduction of First Attendance (to resolve parking ticket disputes). Officers are also partnering with agencies and community organizations for enhanced outreach as well as providing public information and education opportunities at our local schools or to our local businesses. 

Clerk’s department servicesThe Clerk’s department is responsible for a wide range of services including: • Preparation and circulation of material for all Council, Committee and Public meetings • Record and information management services • Freedom of Information requests • Special permits and lottery licensing • Marriage services (licensing and civil services • Municipal elections

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171 Property standards115 Miscellaneous 96 Sign complaints 79 Zoning complaints 78 Vehicle complaints

76 Site alteration67 Clean yards40 Noise complaints11 Environmental 9 Animal complaints 7 Other

2016 By-law investigations by type

By-law Enforcement’s services • Responding to routine inquiries, neighbour issues, complaint resolution • Parking Enforcement, ensuring areas are easily accessible for Emergency vehicles • Monitoring of Township parks, open spaces and facilities • Enforce illegal dumping of fill and related activities within King • Processing of permits for signs (permanent and temporary) • Animal Control Services, partnerships with City of Vaughan and Toronto Wildlife Services • Support departments and agencies with improper building or usage of structures

Both departments are always looking to improve service and operations • Continued approach to reduce production of paper documents, reducing waste and cost • Managing an internal corporate record system (ie. electronic documentation/scanning) • Establishing methods of increasing public data access through information technologies • Create policies and procedures for administrative services, ensuring increased access and effectiveness to those services, as well as consistency and transparency of process • Continued enhancement of website information, on-line capabilities/ options

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King Township’s public library serves as a community hub that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains residents at each of its four branches in King City, Nobleton, Schomberg and Ansnorveldt.

The Library has gradually transformed from a traditional, print-based service model to a progressive, state-of-the-art community-centred gathering space. The Library is active in developing new services, leveraging new technologies, and connecting with many community partners. It offers a wide range of services including universal access to print material and digital resources, information and online services, as well as a variety of programs and outreach initiatives for all ages.

The Library also provides access to the Internet via public workstations and wire-less service for mobile devices. The Library is very engaged in the community as exemplified by its numerous partnerships and community relationships.

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King Township Public Library

Our Vision King Township Public Library in the 21st Century: Respecting the Past, Embracing the Future

9,478Active Library Users

114,522Digital resources (eBooks, streaming

video & music, ezines)21,249

Retrievals from Databases

Concept drawing of the King City Library renovations.

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2016 Figures

Our Vision King Township Public Library in the 21st Century: Respecting the Past, Embracing the Future

18,616 Attended Programs

110,084Library Visits

64,536Physical Resources

Print, DVDs, CDs, magazines etc.

21,249Retrievals from

Databases 72,230

Website Visits

162,035 Items Borrowed

801

Programs

Our Mission The King Township Public Library Informs, Inspires, Enriches and Entertains

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Building for todayKing Township is committed to investing in infrastructure to deliver the best quality services to residents and businesses. Through new and renewed infrastructure, we are creating a sustainable city for future generations.

Keeping costs down while maintaining servicesHere are just a few of the ways we’ve invested in infrastructure:

Major reconstruction of Church and Main streets in Schomberg • Complete reconstruction, including watermains, sidewalks, curbs and road reconstruction

Watermain replacement in Nobleton • Replacement of aging infrastructure to ensure continued delivery of safe, clean water

New residential unit building

permits

2015

2016 $222,763,426

$232,798,8422016 Work value

2015 Work value

New residential unit building

permits

464

360

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Construction of Tasca Park in Nobleton • More than 20 acres of park, including fully accessible playground, splash pad, skateboard park, basketball court and natural features

Major contributions to capital reserves • Total reserves have grown from $4.7 million in 2009 to $20 million in 2016

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PlanningSmart planning is the foundation of a liveable, sustainable community. The plan-ning department is one of the guiding forces for building King Township’s future.

It exists to assist and advise the public, land stakeholders, governmental agen-cies and council on matters relating to land use planning.

This is critical because land use planning affects almost every aspect of life in King. Council and staff are always striving to achieve a balance between protect-ing the environment and allowing for smart, responsible growth.

King’s Official Plan Review is underway to develop a new Official Plan, which will include complete Provincial plan conformity exercises to incorporate the Greenbelt Plan, the Growth Plan, the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and Source Protection Plans. The new Official Plan will help develop a vision for how King is going to evolve and grow over the long-term, and how to achieve it.

The Planning Department recently completed new urban areas zoning bylaws for Nobleton, King City and Schomberg.

Current and future priorities• Working with Seneca College on its multi-million dollar expansion.

• Continue to review the Township’s Heritage Inventory, host community information sessions and update the Township’s Heritage Register.

• To develop a plan and prioritize the maintenance of the Township’s Pioneer Cemeteries in consultation with the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.

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Infrastructure improvements in King City, Nobleton and Schomberg.

Announcement of Seneca College’s King City Campus expansion.

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Behind the scenesMost residents only see the public-facing programs and services in King Township. They see things like waste collection, snow removal and parks and recreation programs. However, there is a lot more to the team at King.

Departments like the Chief Administrative Officer’s, Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology each have important roles to play in making sure residents are served by a progressive, responsible organization.

The Chief Administrative Office Provides corporate leadership in the overall management of the Township’s senior management team. In this role, the Chief Administrative Officer reviews and approves all recommendations made to Council and Committees of Council and manages corporate strategic planning. The Chief Administrative Officer acts as a department head to the Economic Development, Human Resources and Information Technology Divisions.

The CAO is responsible for ensuring that Council direc-tives are coordinated between departments and relevant agencies while ensuring that the operations within the organization are conducted within the framework of the values and goals of the Corporation.

The Finance Division Is responsible for handling all of the financial affairs of the municipality on behalf of and in the manner directed by Council. The division’s roles and responsibilities include collecting money that is payable to the municipality and issuing receipts for those payments; depositing all money received on behalf of the municipality in a financial insti-tution that has been designated by the municipality; pay-ing all debts of the municipality and other expenditures that have been authorized by the municipality; maintain accurate records and accounts of the financial affairs of the municipality.

The Human Resources Department Plays the critical role of supporting the foundation upon which the organization is built —its people. This division focuses on the strategic agenda of the Corporation as well as the development of the leaders and employees within the organization while maintaining legislative compliance.

HR is also accountable for the provision of corporate and human resources services to all departments in the areas of talent acquisition and retention, training, employee and labour relations, salary and benefits administration, policy develop-ment, and health and wellness.

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Information technologySupports corporate goals by effectively planning, strategically implementing and continually supporting the appropriate and innovative use of technology used throughout the municipality.

It also provides technical leadership, education and other services in support of a variety of electronic and specialized technology-based systems, including email, web technologies, telecommunication and voicemail systems, mobile computing devices, Geographical Information System (GIS) and security alarm systems.

In 2017, the IT department played a leadership role in helping the Regional Municipality of York prepare and submit a funding application to the federal government for the installation of broadband throughout King Township. Called the King Connects program, IT conducted a survey of residents and businesses in order to find out where there were gaps in high-speed internet coverage in King. More than 500 responses were collected and more than 200 people attended a public information meeting. That data was then provided to the Region as part of its application to the federal Connect To Innovate program.

2014

2015

2016

2014

2015

2016

423,

759

344,

429 40

2,23

1

1,47

43,67

7

1,36

3

Number of uniquevisitors to www.king.ca

Number of ITsupport tickets

2014 3,677

20151,363

2016 1,474

2015402,231

2016423,759

2014344,429

$ $ $

1,474 Internal IT

Support Tickets

1,062Number of downloads

of King’s mobile app

The mobile app provides residents with the waste calendar, the capability to take photos of issues (such as potholes or a streetlight that is out) and send the location to Township staff for faster problem solving. Residents also have access to special events and the Council calendar.

1,474 Internal IT

Support Tickets

1,062Number of downloads

of King’s mobile app

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Investing in tomorrowAt King, we’re not just looking at today. We’re also planning for the future. It’s important to make investments now that will reap major benefits down the road.

Project MOVEKing is building a new municipal centre on King Road between Jane and Keele streets.

The increased space will allow staff to provide better customer service and add much needed public-use areas. These will include a larger council chamber and multi-use gymnasium/event space. A York Regional Police (YRP) substation will also be part of the new centre.

The cost of the project will be financed using infrastructure and develop-ment charge reserves and the proceeds of the sale of the current property at 2075 King Rd.

Many sustainability features are planned for the building and surrounding area. These include an electric vehicle charging station, a geo-thermal heating and cooling loop system and reforestation of some of the land.

Construction is scheduled to finish sometime in late 2018.

Library/seniors centreAn expansion of the existing library in King City—including the relocation of the King City Seniors Centre—is scheduled to be completed in 2019.

Some of the goals and benefits of an updated and expanded library/seniors centre include bringing the service areas up to provincial stan-dards—including accessibility standards—and building on the benefits of having the two centres together, such as reduced operational costs and shared resources.

Planning updateThe review of King’s Official Plan is entering the final stages and will be completed in 2018.

A public open house is planned for January 2018, followed by a statutory public meeting. A final, revised OP is expected between February and April, with the final document going to council in May 2018. It will be the first comprehensive overhaul of the plan since 1970. Council also recently approved new zoning bylaws for the Nobleton, Schomberg and King City urban areas.

Recreation facility at SenecaKing is in the public consultation phase of the planned new recreation facilities which will be located on the south-east corner of Seneca College’s King campus.

More than 80 per cent of the $32 million estimated cost to build the centre will be covered by developer contributions. Not only is King getting a large parcel of land in a prime, central location, it’s getting it at a rate providing excellent value for money. And it’s not asking current residents to take on a heavy load to get it built. Instead the lion’s share will be paid for by new development.

Laskay Hall moveLaskay Hall was recently moved from the hamlet of Laskay to the grounds of the King Heritage and Cultural Centre in King City. The move will result in several benefits including more parking, additional cultural programming and alternative exhibit and performing arts space.

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Concept drawings of the King City library renovations and new municipal offices.

Moving Laskay Hall to its new home at the Heritage and Cultural Centre.

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7,236total visitors 2015

5,000Number of artefacts 10,453

total visitors 2016

The King Heritage and Cultural Centre is operated by the Township of King through the Parks, Recreation and Culture Depart-ment and is emerging as a burgeoning cultural hub.

The main administrative building is housed in the old Kinghorn School SS #23 built in 1861 with modern additions added in the 1960s. After the school closed the building was purchased by the Township of King. The King Township Historical Society was then entrusted with the site and the task of turning it into a museum. By 2000, a cu-rator was hired and the museum was open to the public, as it is today. The Township assumed responsibility for the operation of the museum in 2001.

The King Township archives was located to the site in 2016. The Archives was start-ed by the Historical Society in 2001 as a special project. The need for a repository of local township photos, deeds, and letters was quickly realized and the Archives became a permanent organization.

King Heritage and Cultural Centre In 2017 Laskay Hall was moved from its former site in the village of Laskay to the grounds. Also on site is the c.1853 King Railway Station and the c.1851 King Christian Church, both moved to the site from their original locations as a way of preserving them as heritage structures. All are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

As stewards of the Township’s heritage the artefact and archives collection together includes over 5,000 objects ranging from household items and clothing to letters, photos and more — all relating to the history of King.

It offers curriculum-based programming for schools and community groups such as Girl Guides and Brownies. There are also a wide variety of arts and heritage based workshops and courses that fit interests of everyone in the family. The various buildings on site are available for rentals such as bridal showers, private parties and children’s themed birthday parties.

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Beautification on Keele Street in King City.

Finance

The Finance Department is responsible for handling all of the financial affairs of the municipality on behalf of and in the manner directed by Council.

The Finance Department is comprised of three main branches:

Budgets and Accounting:Responsible for the co-ordination and preparation of operating and capital budgets, accounts payable and receivable, payroll services, banking and audit arrangements and the preparation of internal and statutory financial reporting requirements.

Revenue and Taxation:Responsible for the billing and collection of property tax, billing and collection of water and wastewater, insurance administration, and risk management.

PurchasingResponsible for managing the corporate procurement function by ensuring that the procurement process continues to be transparent, fair, and accountable, as well as in compliance with the Township’s Purchasing By-law.

Major Initiatives/Issues: • Increase fiscal responsibility to ensure best value for tax dollar • Ongoing support of the Township’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan • Develop a long-term financial plan and reserve strategy • Support the implementation of the Township’s economic development strategy • Support the ongoing development of asset management plans for the Township’s various infrastructure

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2017 Operating Budget BreakdownBuilding on your tax dollars2017 Residential Property Tax InformationDistribution of your tax dollars:

$6,793.58Property Tax

40.6%Township$2,755.46

40.1%Region

$2,726.05

19.3%Education$1,312.07

An example based on an average residential property with an

assessment value of $733,000

Beautification on Keele Street in King City.

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$13,934,445

Parks, Recreation and Culture

$7,328,760

Transportation Services

$7,152,833

Protection toPersons and

Property

$5,176,514

$38,178,4562017 Operating Budget

Library

$1,512,707

Planning and Development

$1,197,456

Environment Services

$1,071,400

Drainage—Holland Marsh

$469,500Council

$334,752

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING Consolidated Statement of Financial PositionDecember31 2016 2015 Financial assets Cash $ 29,433,145 $ 40,704,280 Short term investments 15,000,000 – Taxes receivable 7,851,843 9,696,353 User charges and sewer receivable 10,992,386 12,311,352 Trade and other receivables 5,860,924 5,470,585 69,138,298 68,182,570

Financial liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 14,339,091 16,566,739 Accrued interest on long term debt 189,960 219,570 Developer and other deposits 4,895,111 3,547,757 Deferred revenue - general 770,834 563,178 Deferred revenue - obligatory reserve funds 30,925,192 29,252,953 Employee future benefits and other liabilities 2,091,516 1,968,443 Solid waste landfill closure and post closure liability 2,735,361 2,445,904 Long-term debt 18,122,065 21,172,802 74,069,130 75,737,346

Net debt (4,930,832) (7,554,776}

Non-financial assets Prepaid expenses 71,733 411,014 Tangible capital assets 181,119,683 173,562,537 181,191,416 173,973,551

Accumulated surplus $ 176,260,584 $ 166,418,775

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KINGConsolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus Budget Actual ActualYear ended December 31 2016 2016 2015

Revenues Property taxation $ 23,908,180 $ 23,785,459 $ 21,380,821 Taxation from other governments 1,545,376 1,624,976 1,518,115 User fees 5,355,807 6,056,831 6,378,623 Water and wasterwater user charges 4,490,902 6,160,628 4,842,351 Government grants 771,739 613,999 777,897 Contributions from developers 8,047,953 9,261,195 12,464,672 Investment income 116,260 178,964 87,846 Penalties and interest on taxes and water billings 920,000 1,224,940 1,310,996 Local area charges - 674,356 151,808 Environmental services 113,500 158,359 142,016 Lease revenue 158,000 90,895 164,371 Donations 8,300 52,981 26,997 Other 652,529 1,553,332 2,151,735 46,088,546 51,436,915 51,398,248

Expenses General government 5,821,076 5,579,215 5,282,969 Protection to persons and property 4,767,002 4,635,129 4,559,640 Transportation services 12,119,460 10,963,715 10,167,356 Environmental services 7,992,942 8,016,654 7,164,471 Recreational and cultural services 7,167,657 8,808,554 8,218,147 Planning and development 2,096,767 3,591,839 3,086,724 39,964,904 41,5951106 38,479,307 Annual surplus 6,123,642 9,841,809 12,918,941

Accumulated surplus, beginning of year 166,418,775 166,418,775 153,499,834 Accumulated surplus, end of year $ 172,542,417 $ 176,260,584 $ 166,418,775

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