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2020 Draft Budget and Business Plan - Budget by Strategic Plan
cambridge.ca/budget
INVESTING INOUR CITYINVESTED INOUR CITIZENS
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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.
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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
Street-View
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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.
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BUDGET BREAKDOWN 2019 2020
Capital Investment $34 $36
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
BUDGET IMPACT AND KEY DRIVERS
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.
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Arts, Culture, Heritage and Architecture
BUDGET BREAKDOWN 2019 2020
Capital Investment $10 $11
Operating
Library $114 $115
Arts, Culture and
Events$13 $13
Policy Planning $14 $14
Grants - Arts, Culture &
Events$3 $2
Farmers’ Market $3 $2
Arts, Culture, Heritage and Architecture
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $2.2 MILLION KEY PROJECTS
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
BUDGET IMPACT AND KEY DRIVERS
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
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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.
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Environment & Rivers
BUDGET IMPACT AND KEY DRIVERS
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.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN 2019 2020
Capital Investment $3 $3
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
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $5.5 MILLION KEY PROJECTS
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
WATER BILL $376 $389
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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.
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Parks & Recreation
BUDGET IMPACT AND KEY DRIVERS
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.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN 2019 2020
Capital Investment $6 $7
Operating
Parks $85 $88
Aquatic, Leisure &
Youth$37 $36
Arenas $22 $22
Grants - Aquatic, Leisure
and Youth$18 $17
Older Adult Services $12 $10
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $8.0 MILLION KEY PROJECTS
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
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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.
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Economic Development & Tourism
BUDGET IMPACT AND KEY DRIVERS
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.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN 2019 2020
Capital Investment $11 $11
Operating
Economic
Development$14 $13
Development Planning $11 $11
Grants - Economic
Development$11 $7
Building Permits -$13* -13*
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $8.8 MILLION KEY PROJECTS
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
Piggy-Bank
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Average Cost
Per Household
2019 2020
TAX BILL $34 $29
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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.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
BUDGET IMPACT AND KEY DRIVERS
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.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $23.8 MILLION KEY PROJECTS
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
BUDGET BREAKDOWN 2019 2020
Capital Investment $50 $53
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
WATER BILL $489 $514