Departments, Agencies and Boards - 2016 Budget Summary
- Corporate Administration
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Economic Development
- Planning and Development
- Public Health
- Public Health - Emergency Medical Services
- Public Works - Levy Program
- Public Works - Waste Management
- Public Works - Water and Wastewater
- Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
- Niagara Regional Housing
- Niagara Regional Police Service
- Court Services
- General Government
- General Government Net Revenue
Corporate Administration
Department Overview
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- Human Resource Services: $6,839,987
- Organizational Performance and Accountability: $1,771,423
- Corporate Communications: $1,160,035
- Corporate Records, Print and Mail Services: $1,117,612
- Chief Administrative Officer Office: $801,382
Operating Budget Summary
Corporate Administration has a gross expenditure budget of $11,690,439 and a net budget of $11,355,439. This represents a $281,135 decrease, or 2.4 per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $11,636,574.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the budget include cost reductions in consulting services of $104,000 that were achieved in the Corporate Administration and Organizational Performance and Accountability divisions.
Additionally, $200,000 of reserve funding for consulting costs were reduced in the Corporate Communications related to prior year's Go Rail initiative. Savings were also achieved in compensation and administrative costs for the department.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $9,472,764 | $9,330,133 | $9,499,708 | $9,715,097 |
| Administrative | 2,663,940 | 2,244,159 | 2,234,626 | 2,036,916 |
| Operational and Supply | 37,500 | 77,366 | 77,378 | 77,390 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 150 | 160 | 161 | 163 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 109,883 | 96,900 | 96,916 | 96,933 |
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 500 | 250 | 252 | 255 |
| Allocations Between Departments | (39,933) | (58,529) | (58,529) | (58,529) |
| Gross Expenditure | $12,244,804 | $11,690,439 | $11,850,512 | $11,868,225 |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (2,500) | (4,000) | (4,036) | (4,072) |
| Other Revenue | (130,730) | (131,000) | (131,000) | (131,000) |
| Transfers from Funds | (475,000) | (200,000) | (200,000) | (200,000) |
| Gross Revenue | $(608,230) | $(335,000) | $(335,036) | $(335,072) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 11,636,574 | 11,355,439 | 11,515,476 | 11,533,153 |
| Indirect Allocation | (8,735,030) | (9,002,413) | (9,149,865) | (9,322,154) |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 117,479 | 133,206 | 139,175 | 102,051 |
| Indirect Allocation | (8,617,551) | (8,869,207) | (9,010,690) | (9,220,103) |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $3,019,023 | $2,486,232 | $2,504,786 | $2,313,050 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $(142,631) | $169,575 | $215,389 |
| Administrative | (419,781) | (9,533) | (197,710) |
| Operational and Supply | 39,866 | 12 | 12 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (12,983) | 16 | 17 |
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | (250) | 2 | 3 |
| Allocations Between Departments | (18,596) | ||
| Gross Expenditure | $(554,365) | $160,073 | $17,713 |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (1,500) | (36) | (36) |
| Other Revenue | (270) | ||
| Transfers from Funds | 275,000 | ||
| Gross Revenue | $273,230 | $(36) | $(36) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $(281,135) | $160,037 | $17,677 |
Community Services
Department Overview
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- Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities: $135,439,526
- Senior Services: $82,985,223
- Children Services: $38,704,617
- Homelessness Services and Community Engagement: $8,592,637
Operating Budget Summary
Community Services has a gross expenditure budget of $265,722,002 and a net budget of $30,305,313. This represents a $996,905 decrease, or 3.2 per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $31,301,822.
The budget to support the majority of program and services provided by Community Services is funded by the Province of Ontario, as well as through Federal monies and client fees.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the budget are experienced largely in Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities division. Council approved staffing that includes one new full time equivalent and the change of 28 temporary staff to permanent full time.
Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities division delivers the Ontario Works program. As caseload growth is forecasted to grow by 3 per cent each year 2015-2017, the new position will address the pressing and ongoing need to have accurate and timely data to measure performance, service metrics and ensure that resources are effectively addressing and reducing caseload growth.
The full time equivalents for Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities are funded 50 per cent by the Ministry of Community and Social Services and 50 per cent by the Region through the levy.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $92,377,406 | $94,088,786 | $95,865,503 | $98,140,203 |
| Administrative | 2,414,906 | 2,451,247 | 2,469,486 | 2,488,394 |
| Operational and Supply | 23,010,522 | 21,248,206 | 21,427,403 | 21,608,212 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 4,239,173 | 4,479,230 | 4,627,581 | 4,764,061 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 1,034,616 | 830,369 | 787,775 | 795,141 |
| Community Assistance | 129,624,420 | 142,069,114 | 145,896,887 | 149,482,418 |
| Financial Expenditures | 6,495 | |||
| Allocations Between Departments | 295,590 | 304,870 | 303,530 | 302,463 |
| Allocation Within Departments | 238,081 | 250,180 | 252,061 | 257,323 |
| Gross Expenditure | $253,241,209 | $265,722,002 | $271,630,226 | $277,838,215 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (196,612,156) | (210,950,198) | (218,155,374) | (224,875,946) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (2,192,171) | (2,206,775) | (2,214,852) | (2,223,002) |
| Other Revenue | (22,071,047) | (22,101,106) | (22,299,926) | (22,500,535) |
| Transfers from Funds | (1,064,013) | (158,610) | (249,599,483) | |
| Gross Revenue | $(221,939,387) | $(235,416,689) | $(242,670,152) | $(249,599,483) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 31,301,822 | 30,305,313 | 28,960,074 | 28,238,732 |
| Indirect Allocation | 8,795,511 | 8,595,701 | 8,978,679 | 9,080,245 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 5,945,703 | 7,483,074 | 10,334,012 | 10,752,809 |
| Indirect Allocation | 14,741,214 | 16,078,775 | 19,312,691 | 19,833,054 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $46,043,036 | $46,384,088 | $48,272,765 | $48,071,786 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Capital Budget Summary
The 2016 capital program represents five distinct projects budgeted at $1,937,250. This accounts for approximately one per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated in the chart below, 100 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources.
| Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term Care Homes - Resident Care Equipment | $623,000 | $623,000 | ||||||
| Long-term Care Homes - Capital Improvements / Replacements | 557,000 | 557,000 | ||||||
| Long-term Care Homes - Machinery / Equipment | 467,000 | 467,000 | ||||||
| Long-term Care Homes - Roof Replacement | 140,000 | 140,000 | ||||||
| Long-term Care Homes - Bed Replacement | 100,250 | 100,250 | ||||||
| Child Care - Equipment and Renovations | 50,000 | 50,000 | ||||||
| $1,937,250 | $1,937,250 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $1,711,380 | $1,776,717 | $2,274,700 |
| Administrative | 36,341 | 18,239 | 18,908 |
| Operational and Supply | (1,762,316) | 179,197 | 180,809 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 240,057 | 148,351 | 136,480 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (204,247) | (42,594) | 7,366 |
| Community Assistances | 12,444,694 | 3,827,773 | 3,585,531 |
| Financial Expenditures | (6,495) | ||
| Allocations Between Departments | 9,280 | (1,340) | (1,067) |
| Allocations Within Departments | 12,099 | 1,881 | 5,262 |
| Gross Expenditure | $12,480,793 | $5,908,224 | $6,207,989 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (14,338,042) | (7,205,176) | (6,720,572) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (14,604) | (8,077) | (8,150) |
| Other Revenue | (30,059) | (198,820) | (200,609) |
| Transfers from Funds | 905,403 | 158,610 | |
| Gross Revenue | $(13,477,302) | $(7,253,463) | $(6,929,331) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $(996,509) | $(1,345,239) | $(721,342) |
Corporate Services
Department Overview
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- IT Solutions: $8,500,287
- Properties Management: $9,150,944
- Financial Management and Planning: $4,913,108
- Legal Services: $3,736,470
- Financial Management System Implementation: $168,983
Operating Budget Summary
Corporate Services has a gross expenditure budget of $28,428,040 and a net budget of $27,016,809. This represents a $645,547 increase, or 2.4 per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $26,371,262.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the budget include two program changes: Asset Management Plan and Cyber Insurance. The Region will be retaining a consultant over a two year period to assist in the preparation of an Asset Management Plan. The Asset Management Plan will help increase the quality of the Region's capital forecasting, and greatly extend the forecast beyond the current 10-year horizon.
In addition, Cyber and Privacy coverage will be added to Niagara Region's insurance program to assist in protecting the Region against the costs associated with managing privacy crisis and claims brought by third parties for losses associated with cyber-attacks.
Other cost pressures in 2016 were driven by compensation and administrative costs of $653,460 that include the costs for the program changes ($122,142). Occupancy costs have increased by $865,458 due to one-time costs for the police headquarters facility (partially offset by a transfer from police long-term accommodations reserve, $641,592). Technology costs have decreased by $59,792 due to decreased licensing costs and service delivery modifications in IT.
Additionally, there is an increase of $199,723 in other revenue primarily related to funding for the 2017 development charges study ($135,000) from deferred development charge revenues.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $15,199,084 | $15,474,086 | $17,481,545 | $17,906,972 |
| Administrative | 4,721,177 | 5,099,635 | 4,960,282 | 4,760,394 |
| Operational and Supply | 60,190 | 61,400 | (740,492) | (760,657) |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 5,058,126 | 5,923,584 | 5,505,272 | 5,337,336 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 2,119,119 | 2,059,327 | 2,464,106 | 2,463,944 |
| Financial Expenditures | 174,419 | 174,419 | 174,419 | 174,419 |
| Expense Allocations to Capital | (2,500) | (2,500) | (2,500) | |
| Allocations Between Departments | (100,469) | (111,731) | (42,221) | (42,559) |
| Allocation Within Departments | (248,283) | (250,180) | (252,061) | (257,323) |
| Gross Expenditure | $26,983,363 | $28,428,040 | $29,548,350 | $29,580,026 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (59,022) | (60,202) | (60,202) | (60,202) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (260,389) | (255,389) | (255,389) | (255,389) |
| Other Revenue | (254,325) | (454,048) | (318,708) | (318,370) |
| Transfers from Funds | (38,365) | (641,592) | ||
| Gross Revenue | $(612,101) | $(1,411,231) | $(634,299) | $(633,961) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 26,371,262 | 27,016,809 | 28,914,051 | 28,946,065 |
| Indirect Allocation | (26,371,262) | (27,016,809) | (28,914,051) | (28,946,065) |
| Indirect Allocation | (26,371,262) | (27,016,809) | (28,914,051) | (28,946,065) |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Capital Budget Summary
The 2016 capital program represents 21 distinct projects budgeted at $14,557,670. This accounts for approximately nine per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated in the chart below, 96 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources, with the remaining four per cent from external sources.
Major highlights for the 2016 corporate services capital program include:
- $3.3M - Long-term care homes redevelopment
- $3.2M - IT asset replacement program
| Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Capital Levy | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||||
| IT Asset Replacement | 3,168,500 | 3,168,500 | ||||||
| Building Site and Exterior works | 1,081,500 | 1,081,500 | ||||||
| Building Systems and Interior works | 1,258,670 | 1,258,670 | ||||||
| Long-term Accommodation works | 5,905,000 | 5,375,000 | 530,000 | |||||
| Renewable Energy Program | 1,366,000 | 1,366,000 | ||||||
| Miscellaneous | 1,278,000 | 1,278,000 | ||||||
| $14,557,670 | $7,286,670 | $5,375,000 | $1,366,000 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $530,000 |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $275,002 | $2,007,459 | $425,427 |
| Administrative | 378,458 | (139,353) | (199,888) |
| Operational and Supply | 1,210 | (801,892) | (20,165) |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 865,458 | (418,312) | (167,936) |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (59,792) | 404,779 | (162) |
| Financial Expenditures | |||
| Expense Allocations to Capital | (2,500) | ||
| Allocations Between Departments | (11,262) | 69,510 | (338) |
| Allocations Within Departments | (1,897) | (1,881) | (5,262) |
| Gross Expenditure | $1,444,677 | $1,120,310 | $31,676 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (1,180) | ||
| By-law Charges and Sales | 5,000 | ||
| Other Revenue | (199,723) | 135,340 | 338 |
| Transfers from Funds | (603,227) | 641,592 | |
| Gross Revenue | $(799,130) | $776,932 | $338 |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $645,547 | $1,897,242 | $32,014 |
Economic Development
Department OverviewOperating Budget Summary
Economic Development has a gross and net expenditure budget of $2,624,145. This represents a $349,589 increase, or 15.4 per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $2,274,556.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the budget include the participation of Niagara Region in the South West Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) initiative to build new fibre optic infrastructure throughout South Western Ontario ($500,000). This project is anticipated to occur over four years with the Region's portion of $2 million (of an estimated $15 million project), to be funded $500,000 per year from 2016-2019 from the levy.
The 2016 budget also includes an increase in cost of $100,000 to support opportunities for tourism across Niagara. These initiatives will support jobs, investment and economic growth in Niagara.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $706,687 | $760,752 | $777,860 | $797,784 |
| Administrative | 1,293,494 | 1,109,429 | 1,218,491 | 1,277,680 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 90,000 | |||
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 180,000 | 750,000 | 752,250 | 754,520 |
| Allocations Between Departments | 4,375 | 3,964 | 3,964 | 3,964 |
| Gross Expenditure | $2,274,556 | $2,624,145 | $2,752,565 | $2,833,948 |
| Transfers from Funds | (500,000) | (500,000) | ||
| Gross Revenue | $ - | $ - | $(500,000) | $(500,000) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 2,274,556 | 2,624,145 | 2,252,565 | 2,333,948 |
| Indirect Allocation | 426,688 | 592,266 | 596,481 | 607,915 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 95,555 | 143,887 | 202,511 | 146,032 |
| Indirect Allocation | 522,243 | 736,153 | 798,992 | 753,947 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | 2,796,799 | 3,360,298 | 3,051,557 | 3,087,895 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $54,065 | $17,108 | $19,924 |
| Administrative | (184,065) | 109,062 | 59,189 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | (90,000) | ||
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 570,000 | 2,250 | 2,270 |
| Allocations Between Departments | (411) | ||
| Gross Expenditure | $349,589 | $128,420 | $81,383 |
| Other Revenue | (500,000) | ||
| Gross Revenue | $ - | $(500,000) | $ - |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $349,589 | $(371,580) | $81,383 |
Planning and Development
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- Community and Long Range Planning: $3,844,344
- Development Planning: $1,066,456
- Planning and Development Administration: $445,585
- Infrastructure Planning and Engineering: $360,471
Operating Budget Summary
Planning and Development Services has a gross expenditure budget of $5,716,857 and a net budget of $3,378,613. This represents a $300,823 increase, or 9.8 per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $3,077,970.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the net budget increase include an increase of one full time equivalent ($120,501) at the manager level to maintain service levels and leadership of the Development Planning division, growth strategy projects ($100,000) to support Regional Council's direction for growth and prosperity and an investment in district plans ($80,000) that promote growth and development in Niagara.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $3,487,623 | $3,659,563 | $3,855,596 | $3,952,433 |
| Administrative | 1,414,743 | 922,353 | 1,204,010 | 955,683 |
| Operational and Supply | 92,325 | 2,625 | 2,649 | 2,672 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 34,000 | 33,880 | 214,185 | 34,493 |
| Allocations Between Departments | 1,687,401 | 1,395,000 | 1,410,795 | 1,426,732 |
| Allocation Within Departments | (827,754) | (296,564) | (302,693) | (308,943) |
| Gross Expenditure | $5,888,338 | $5,716,857 | $6,384,542 | $6,063,070 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (50,000) | |||
| By-law Charges and Sales | (970,548) | (1,078,244) | (1,087,948) | (1,097,740) |
| Other Revenue | (340,000) | (260,000) | (262,340) | (264,701) |
| Transfers from Funds | (1,500,000) | (1,000,000) | (1,000,000) | (1,000,000) |
| Gross Revenue | $(2,810,548) | $(2,338,244) | $(2,400,288) | $(2,362,441) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 3,077,790 | 3,378,613 | 3,984,254 | 3,700,629 |
| Indirect Allocation | 1,053,668 | 1,145,586 | 1,198,707 | 1,221,302 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 426,979 | 330,418 | 282,648 | 231,640 |
| Indirect Allocation | 1,480,647 | 1,476,004 | 1,481,355 | 1,452,942 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $4,558,437 | $4,854,617 | $5,465,609 | $5,153,571 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $171,940 | $196,033 | $96,837 |
| Administrative | (492,390) | 281,657 | (248,327) |
| Operational and Supply | (89,700) | 24 | 23 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (120) | 180,305 | (179,692) |
| Expense Allocations to Capital | (292,401) | 15,795 | 15,937 |
| Allocations Between Departments | 531,190 | (6,129) | (6,250) |
| Gross Expenditure | $(171,481) | $667,685 | $(321,472) |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (50,000) | 50,000 | |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (107,696) | (9,704) | (9,792) |
| Other Revenue | 80,000 | (2,340) | (2,361) |
| Transfers from Funds | 500,000 | ||
| Gross Revenue | $472,304 | $(62,044) | $37,847 |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $300,823 | $605,641 | $(283,625) |
Public Health
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- Family Health: $10,841,268
- Clinical Services: $7,894,934
- Mental Health: $5,879,352
- Environmental Health: $5,038,889
- Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention: $3,828,412
- Organizational and Foundational Standards: $2,645,678
- Medical: $1,354,411
Operating Budget Summary
Public Health has a gross expenditure budget of $37,482,944 and a net budget of $4,661,020. This represents a $111,601 increase, or 2.5 per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $4,549,419.
The net budget increase of $111,601 is the result of the Council decision to extend the physician recruiter contract beyond 2015.
Additional service demands impacting the budget include reductions in revenues of $761,609 and an offsetting expenditure decrease of $960,767 in the Family Health division as a result of program service delivery changes. By-laws and Charges revenues have also decreased in Clinical Health division, $62,000.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $32,818,362 | $33,207,878 | $33,621,565 | $34,303,748 |
| Administrative | 1,770,343 | 1,664,725 | 1,629,680 | 1,629,007 |
| Operational and Supply | 2,031,795 | 2,071,120 | 1,923,642 | 1,904,711 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 281,759 | 342,814 | 338,753 | 336,511 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 318,917 | 163,620 | 176,161 | 177,340 |
| Community Assistance | 960,767 | |||
| Allocations Between Departments | (60,354) | 32,787 | (37,213) | (37,213) |
| Gross Expenditure | $38,121,589 | $37,482,944 | $37,652,588 | $38,314,104 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (33,117,398) | (32,413,893) | (32,311,964) | (32,311,964) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (391,119) | (329,531) | (329,531) | (329,531) |
| Other Revenue | (63,653) | (78,500) | (54,500) | (54,500) |
| Gross Revenue | $(33,572,170) | $(32,821,924) | $(32,695,995) | $(32,695,995) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 4,549,419 | 4,661,020 | 4,956,593 | 5,618,109 |
| Indirect Allocation | 4,789,631 | 4,804,351 | 5,079,343 | 5,167,607 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 2,355,875 | 2,951,860 | 3,394,384 | 2,983,081 |
| Indirect Allocation | 7,145,506 | 7,756,211 | 8,473,727 | 8,150,688 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $11,694,925 | $12,417,231 | $13,430,320 | $13,768,797 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Capital Budget Summary
The 2016 capital program represents two distinct projects budgeted at $85,000. This accounts for less than one per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated below, 100 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources.
| Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Lifesaver | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||||
| Tobacco Control Vehicle | 35,000 | 35,000 | ||||||
| $85,000 | $85,000 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $389,516 | $413,687 | $682,183 |
| Administrative | (105,618) | (35,045) | (673) |
| Operational and Supply | 39,325 | (147,478) | (18,931) |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 61,055 | (4,061) | (2,242) |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (155,297) | 12,541 | 1,179 |
| Community Assistance | (960,767) | ||
| Allocations Between Departments | 93,141 | (70,000) | |
| Gross Expenditure | $(638,645) | $169,644 | $661,516 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | 703,505 | 101,929 | |
| By-law Charges and Sales | 61,588 | ||
| Other Revenue | (14,847) | 24,000 | |
| Gross Revenue | $750,246 | $125,929 | |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $111,601 | $295,573 | $661,516 |
Public Health - Emergency Medical Services
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- Emergency Medical Service: $42,453,614
- 911 Emergency Telephone Service: $1,350,653
- Emergency Preparedness: $321,509
Operating Budget Summary
Emergency Medical Services has a gross expenditure budget of $44,125,776 and a net budget of $17,509,688. This represents a $683,845 increase, or a four per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $16,825,843.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the net budget increase are driven significantly by increased personnel costs. Council approved 12 full time equivalents in an Ambulance Resource program change ($884,029). These new full time equivalents and other inflationary personnel costs pressures have increased the personnel expenditures budget by $1,851,381, or five per cent. Revenues from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care have increased $1,682,979 or seven per cent.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $36,064,360 | $37,915,741 | $39,241,598 | $39,995,549 |
| Administrative | 714,319 | 753,157 | 749,977 | 755,849 |
| Operational and Supply | 2,060,460 | 2,116,510 | 2,137,320 | 2,191,982 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 378,009 | 376,625 | 378,133 | 379,546 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 1,547,251 | 1,591,054 | 1,517,822 | 1,646,832 |
| Allocations Between Departments | 1,306,287 | 1,372,689 | 1,399,502 | 1,426,851 |
| Gross Expenditure | $42,070,686 | $44,125,776 | $45,424,352 | $46,396,609 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (23,619,288) | (25,302,267) | (26,562,634) | (27,440,918) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (2,504) | (3,500) | (3,531) | (3,563) |
| Other Revenue | (174,738) | (177,825) | (178,864) | (180,079) |
| Transfers from Funds | (1,448,313) | (1,132,496) | (431,189) | |
| Gross Revenue | $(25,244,843) | $(26,616,088) | $(27,176,218) | $(27,624,560) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 16,825,843 | 17,509,688 | 18,248,134 | 18,772,049 |
| Indirect Allocation | 2,914,212 | 3,119,243 | 3,271,042 | 3,347,020 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 3,134,954 | 3,726,489 | 3,212,859 | 3,776,245 |
| Indirect Allocation | 6,049,166 | 6,845,732 | 6,483,901 | 7,123,265 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $22,875,009 | $24,355,420 | $24,732,035 | $25,895,314 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Capital Budget Summary
The 2016 capital program represents two distinct projects budgeted at $3,529,808. This accounts for approximately two per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated in the chart below, 100 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources.
One significant highlight for Emergency Services' 2016 capital program is the replacement of the defibrillator units equipped in all ambulances and supervisor vehicles. The defibrillator units have reached the end of their optimal life cycle.
| Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS Ambulance and Equipment Replacement | $1,766,008 | $1,766,008 | ||||||
| EMS Defibrillator Replacement | 1,763,800 | 1,763,800 | ||||||
| $3,529,808 | $ - | $ - | $3,529,808 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $1,851,381 | $1,325,857 | $753,951 |
| Administrative | 38,838 | (3,180) | 5,872 |
| Operational and Supply | 56,050 | 20,810 | 54,662 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | (1,384) | 1,508 | 1,413 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 43,803 | (73,232) | 129,010 |
| Allocations Between Departments | 66,402 | 26,813 | 27,349 |
| Gross Expenditure | $2,055,090 | $1,298,576 | $972,257 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (1,682,979) | (1,260,367) | (878,284) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (996) | (31) | (32) |
| Other Revenue | (3,087) | (1,039) | (1,215) |
| Transfers from Funds | 315,817 | 701,307 | 431,189 |
| Gross Revenue | $(1,371,245) | $(560,130) | $(448,342) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $683,845 | $738,446 | $523,915 |
- Family Health: $10,841,268
- Clinical Services: $7,894,934
- Mental Health: $5,879,352
- Environmental Health: $5,038,889
- Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention: $3,828,412
- Organizational and Foundational Standards: $2,645,678
- Medical: $1,354,411
Public Works - Levy Program
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- Transportation Operations: $22,931,931
- Intermunicipal Transit: $3,384,181
- Transportation Planning: $2,730,566
- Fleet: $2,096,959
- Niagara Specialized Transit: $1,210,545
- Transportation Administration: $839,017
- Transportation Engineering: $831,130
Operating Budget Summary
Public Works Levy has a gross expenditure budget of $29,830,411 and a net budget of $24,463,542. This represents a $261,145 increase, or a one per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $24,202,397.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the net budget include several approved program changes. The budget includes $210,000 in funding for the street lighting program for hydro and maintenance costs, and $66,500 in grant costs for the Port Robinson Ferry Service.
Other program changes include the Niagara Airports Review, consulting costs of $150,000 to be funded from the Taxpayer Relief Reserve, Niagara to Greater Toronto Area Corridor Phase 2 Study, with study costs of $350,000 to be funded through the Province, and Intermunicipal Transit of $190,000 to be funded from Provincial Gas Tax revenue.
Fare revenue increase of $162,000, fuel savings of $281,532, and vehicle and equipment parts and supplies savings of $116,957 offset the increased expenditures.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $14,457,890 | $14,972,369 | $15,203,676 | $15,338,401 |
| Administrative | 1,405,518 | 1,948,549 | 1,493,558 | 1,319,741 |
| Operational and Supply | 11,449,563 | 12,172,196 | 13,189,513 | 13,477,237 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 586,750 | 617,115 | 818,280 | 1,042,136 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 2,428,244 | 2,028,259 | 2,172,163 | 2,234,406 |
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 500,000 | 366,500 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| Transfers to Funds | 57,669 | 293,482 | ||
| Expense Allocations to Capital | (150,000) | (200,000) | (201,800) | (203,616) |
| Allocations Between Departments | (1,854,944) | (1,848,499) | (1,875,999) | (1,875,999) |
| Allocations Within Departments | (242,245) | (226,078) | ||
| Gross Expenditure | $28,638,445 | $29,830,411 | $31,099,391 | $31,925,788 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (350,000) | (150,000) | ||
| By-law Charges and Sales | (3,087,862) | (3,136,390) | (3,251,539) | (3,283,698) |
| Other Revenue | (798,186) | (1,430,479) | (1,209,872) | (907,427) |
| Transfers from Funds | (550,000) | (450,000) | (300,000) | (300,000) |
| Gross Revenue | $(4,436,048) | $(5,366,869) | $(4,911,411) | $(4,491,125) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 24,202,397 | 24,463,542 | 26,187,980 | 27,434,663 |
| Indirect Allocation | 3,862,312 | 4,203,100 | 4,508,973 | 4,560,238 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 29,260,255 | 26,828,573 | 25,017,588 | 26,107,097 |
| Indirect Allocation | 33,122,567 | 31,031,673 | 29,526,561 | 30,667,335 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $57,324,964 | $55,495,215 | $55,714,541 | $58,101,998 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Capital Budget Summary
The 2016 capital program represents 33 distinct projects budgeted at $64,288,000. This accounts for approximately 39 per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated in the chart below, 71 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources, with the remaining 29 per cent from external sources.
Major highlights for the 2016 transportation and fleet capital program include:
- $10.0M - Funding to start preparing for GO-Transit
- $ 9.2M - Dominion Rd. rehabilitation from Burleigh Rd. to Buffalo Rd.
- $ 9.0M - Road resurfacing throughout the Region to help extend the useful life of the roads
- $ 6.2M - Lakeshore Rd. rehabilitation from Lake St. to Geneva St. and Bradmon Dr. to O'Mara
- $ 5.4M - Reece Bridge replacement
- $ 3.5M - Replace fleet vehicles and equipment
- $ 3.0M - Replacement of the Beaverdams and Power Canal bridges over Gibson Lake
| Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roads Rehabilitation | $29,400,000 | $117,327 | $12,140,000 | $482,673 | $2,060,000 | $1,500,000 | $13,100,000 | |
| GO Transit | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||||||
| Structural Rehabilitation | 8,600,000 | 200,000 | 5,400,000 | 3,000,000 | ||||
| Capacity Improvements | 5,920,000 | 135,000 | 1,420,000 | 315,000 | 3,930,000 | 120,000 | ||
| Operations | 5,000,000 | 1,200,000 | 2,000,000 | 800,000 | 1,000,000 | |||
| Inter-municipal Transit | 3,543,000 | 3,543,000 | ||||||
| Intersection Improvements | 1,375,000 | 37,500 | 500,000 | 225,000 | 612,500 | |||
| Fleet Vehicle Replacements | 450,000 | 450,000 | ||||||
| $64,288,000 | $5,232,827 | $31,460,000 | $2,272,673 | $6,602,500 | $1,620,000 | $13,100,000 | $4,000,000 |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $514,479 | $231,307 | $134,725 |
| Administrative | 543,031 | (454,991) | (173,817) |
| Operational and Supply | 722,633 | 1,017,317 | 287,724 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 30,365 | 201,165 | 223,856 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (399,985) | 143,904 | 62,243 |
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | (133,500) | (66,500) | |
| Transfers to Funds | (57,669) | 293,482 | |
| Expense Allocations to Capital | (50,000) | (1,800) | (1,816) |
| Allocations Between Departments | 6,445 | (27,500) | |
| Allocations Within Departments | 16,167 | 226,078 | |
| Gross Expenditure | $1,191,966 | $1,268,980 | $826,397 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (350,000) | 200,000 | 150,000 |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (48,528) | (115,149) | (32,159) |
| Other Revenue | (632,293) | 220,607 | 302,445 |
| Transfers from Funds | 100,000 | 150,000 | |
| Gross Revenue | $(930,821) | $455,458 | $420,286 |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $261,145 | $1,724,438 | $1,246,683 |
Public Works - Waste Management
Operating Budget Summary
Waste Management division's 2016 budget is $ 35,301,296. This represents a $277,506 decrease, or 0.8 per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $35,578,802.
Approximately 42 per cent of the net budget is related to the waste collection and disposal program areas, followed by 26 per cent for organics collection and processing, 10 per cent for recycling collection and processing and the remaining budget is for a range of other diversion programs, planning, and administration.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the net budget decrease is the transfer to reserves of $2.4 million. Debt cost reductions of $2.4 million are being transferred to the reserve to fund future capital costs.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $3,755,030 | $3,517,720 | $3,624,163 | $3,743,088 |
| Administrative | 1,232,560 | 1,613,050 | 1,222,142 | 1,028,920 |
| Operational and Supply | 38,045,303 | 37,880,262 | 36,946,058 | 36,513,945 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 1,179,540 | 1,242,700 | 1,283,386 | 1,317,582 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 1,307,317 | 1,235,531 | 1,256,716 | 1,275,265 |
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 147,431 | 151,196 | 152,557 | 153,930 |
| Transfers to Funds | 784,034 | 3,197,975 | 3,957,000 | 3,958,000 |
| Allocations Between Departments | 90,594 | 57,029 | 95,664 | 95,664 |
| Allocations Within Departments | 56,057 | 53,689 | ||
| Gross Expenditure | $46,597,866 | $48,949,152 | $48,537,686 | $48,086,394 |
| Taxation | (35,578,802) | (35,301,296) | (35,561,347) | (35,605,614) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (12,235,262) | (12,606,354) | (11,272,349) | (10,855,659) |
| Other Revenue | (4,144,843) | (4,169,553) | (4,120,235) | (4,082,147) |
| Gross Revenue | (51,958,907) | (52,077,203) | (50,953,931) | (50,543,420) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | (5,361,041) | (3,128,051) | (2,416,245) | (2,457,026) |
| Indirect Allocation | 1,277,856 | 1,359,824 | 1,479,071 | 1,489,048 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 4,083,185 | 1,768,227 | 937,174 | 967,978 |
| Indirect Allocation | 5,361,041 | 3,128,051 | 2,416,245 | 2,457,026 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Capital Budget Summary
The 2016 capital program represents twenty six distinct projects budgeted at $6,375,150. This accounts for approximately four per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated in the chart below, 100 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources.
Major highlights for the 2016 waste management capital program include:
- $2.1M - Humberstone landfill gas collection system upgrades
- $0.7M - Recycling Centre facility improvements
| Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling Centre | $1,245,150 | $1,245,150 | ||||||
| Bridge St. | 500,000 | 500,000 | ||||||
| Glenridge | 625,000 | 625,000 | ||||||
| Humberstone | 2,900,000 | 2,900,000 | ||||||
| Mountain Rd. | 110,000 | 110,000 | ||||||
| Niagara Road 12 | 260,000 | 260,000 | ||||||
| Quarry Rd. | 375,000 | 375,000 | ||||||
| Other Sites | 110,000 | 110,000 | ||||||
| Annual Programs | 250,000 | 250,000 | ||||||
| $6,375,150 | $ - | $ - | $6,375,150 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $(237,310) | $106,443 | $118,925 |
| Administrative | 380,490 | (390,908) | (193,222) |
| Operational and Supply | (165,041) | (934,204) | (432,113) |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 63,160 | 40,686 | 34,196 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (71,786) | 21,185 | 18,549 |
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 3,765 | 1,361 | 1,373 |
| Transfers to Funds | 2,413,941 | 759,025 | 1,000 |
| Allocations Between Departments | (33,565) | 38,635 | |
| Allocations Within Departments | (2,368) | (53,689) | |
| Gross Expenditure | $2,351,286 | $(411,466) | $(451,292) |
| Taxation | 277,506 | (260,051) | (44,267) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (371,092) | 1,334,005 | 416,690 |
| Other Revenue | (24,710) | 49,318 | 38,088 |
| Gross Revenue | $(118,296) | $1,123,272 | $410,511 |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $2,232,990 | $711,806 | $(40,781) |
Public Works - Water and Wastewater
Operating Budget Summary
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- Wastewater Operations: $65,993,756
- Water Operations: $42,095,472
Water and Wastewater divisions' 2016 net requisition rate budget is $108,089,228. This represents a $29,466 decrease, or 0.03 per cent, over the prior years' approved budget of $108,118,694.
The total program cost includes both operating related expenditures (representing 53 per cent of total), as well as transfers to reserve and debt charges in support of the capital program (representing 47 per cent of the total).
Service demands in 2016 impacting the net budget includes cost pressures for capital financing requirements of $1,142,470 as part of the long term capital financing strategy for the water and wastewater program, utilities cost of $1,021,465, and indirect allocation of $586,728. These charges are offset through decreased costs in consulting, chemicals, Watersmart, and combined sewer overflows (net).
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $21,370,301 | $21,440,191 | $21,969,180 | $22,479,356 |
| Administrative | 3,596,527 | 3,265,619 | 3,292,554 | 3,322,187 |
| Operational and Supply | 10,734,744 | 10,351,310 | 10,444,472 | 10,538,472 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 14,541,794 | 15,798,841 | 16,650,554 | 17,194,464 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 5,153,898 | 5,015,977 | 5,061,121 | 5,106,657 |
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 6,600,000 | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
| Transfers to Funds | 41,058,601 | 40,251,071 | 41,184,512 | 42,124,512 |
| Allocations Between Departments | 2,216,846 | 1,717,318 | 1,713,562 | 1,719,812 |
| Allocations Within Departments | 186,188 | 172,389 | ||
| Gross Expenditure | 105,458,899 | 102,012,716 | 104,315,955 | 106,485,460 |
| Taxation | (108,118,694) | (108,089,228) | (110,495,283) | (112,718,031) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (1,237,950) | (1,066,200) | (1,075,795) | (1,085,478) |
| Other Revenue | (2,058,739) | (1,350,500) | (1,353,655) | (1,356,837) |
| Transfers from Funds | (4,950,000) | (3,000,000) | (3,000,000) | (3,000,000) |
| Gross Revenue | (116,365,383) | (113,505,928) | (115,924,733) | (118,160,346) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | (10,906,484) | (11,493,212) | (11,608,778) | (11,674,886) |
| Indirect Allocation | 3,696,416 | 3,876,249 | 4,132,128 | 4,162,094 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 7,210,068 | 7,616,963 | 7,476,650 | 7,512,792 |
| Indirect Allocation | 10,906,484 | 11,493,212 | 11,608,778 | 11,674,886 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Capital Budget Summary
Water
The 2016 capital program for the water program represents seventeen distinct projects budgeted at $24,380,000. This accounts for approximately 15 per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated in the chart below, 100 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources.
Major highlights for the 2016 water capital program include:
- $11M - Rosehill treatment plant upgrade
- $4.3M - Dominion Road transmission watermain replacement
Wastewater
The 2016 capital program for the wastewater program represents twenty eight distinct projects budgeted at $28,610,000. This accounts for approximately 17 per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated in the chart below, 100 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources.
Major highlights for the 2016 wastewater capital program include:
- $8.7M - Port Weller fine bubble aeration and switchgear upgrades
- $4.4M - Victoria Ave. forcemain replacement
| Water Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment Plant Upgrades | $17,930,000 | $17,930,000 | ||||||
| Watermain Program | 4,350,000 | 4,275,000 | 75,000 | |||||
| Storage Systems | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | ||||||
| Miscellaneous Projects | 600,000 | 600,000 | ||||||
| $24,380,000 | $ - | $ - | $24,305,000 | 75,000 | $ - | $ - | $ - |
| Wastewater Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment Plant Upgrades | $16,030,000 | $16,030,000 | ||||||
| Sewer and Forcemain Program | 6,730,000 | 4,120,000 | 2,610,000 | |||||
| Pump Station Improvements | 5,200,000 | 5,200,000 | ||||||
| Miscellaneous Projects | 650,000 | 650,000 | ||||||
| $28,610,000 | $ - | $ - | $26,000,000 | 2,610,000 | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $69,890 | $528,989 | $510,176 |
| Administrative | (330,908) | 26,935 | 29,633 |
| Operational and Supply | (383,434) | 93,162 | 94,000 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 1,257,047 | 851,713 | 543,910 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (137,921) | 45,144 | 45,536 |
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | (2,600,000) | ||
| Transfers to Funds | (807,530) | 933,441 | 940,000 |
| Allocations Between Departments | (499,528) | (3,756) | 6,250 |
| Allocations Within Departments | (13,799) | (172,389) | |
| Gross Expenditure | (3,446,183) | 2,303,239 | 2,169,505 |
| Taxation | 29,466 | (2,406,055) | (2,222,748) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | 171,750 | (9,595) | (9,683) |
| Other Revenue | 708,239 | (3,155) | (3,182) |
| Transfers to Funds | 1,950,000 | ||
| Gross Revenue | 2,859,455 | (2,418,805) | (2,235,613) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $(586,728) | $(115,566) | $(66,108) |
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
Operating Budget Summary
This summary is representative of the Regional portion of the NPCA 2016 budget. In 2016, NPCA has planned for a gross budget request from the Region of $7,370,183 (with $300,000 funding from the water reserve and the remainder from the tax levy). This represents a zero per cent increase from 2015.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget | 2016 Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | $7,371,377 | $7,370,183 |
| Gross Expenditure | $7,371,377 | $7,370,183 |
| Other Revenue | ||
| Transfers from Funds | (300,000) | (300,000) |
| Gross Revenue | (300,000) | (300,000) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 7,071,377 | 7,070,183 |
| Indirect Allocation | ||
| Capital Financing Allocation | ||
| Indirect Allocation | - | - |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $7,071,377 | 7,070,183 |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget |
|---|---|
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | $(1,194) |
| Gross Expenditure | (1,194) |
| Other Revenue | |
| Transfers from Funds | |
| Gross Revenue | - |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $(1,194) |
Niagara Regional Housing
Operating Budget Summary
Niagara Regional Housing has a gross expenditure budget of $54,385,713 and a net budget of $26,697,377. This represents a zero per cent increase over the prior year's approved budget.
The Niagara Regional Housing Board of Directors approved the 2016 operating and capital budgets within the context of balancing fiscal restraint with legislative requirements and the mandate to sustain the properties transferred from the Province in 2001.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the gross expenditures budget are due to increased costs in Community Housing Programs of $756,723 that include operational costs in the Investment in Affordable Housing Extension program (100% funded by Federal / Provincial government), rent supplements, cost increases imposed by the Ministry for Non-Profit and Co-op Subsidies and increases in taxes charged to providers.
Offsetting these cost increases are decreased financial expenditures arising from debt reductions of $230,209 and revenue increases for the Investment in Affordable Housing Extension program for administration and delivery of the 2016 Investment in Affordable Housing Extension program of $150,042, and Federal revenue for the rent supplement program of $58,011.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $4,378,049 | $4,401,854 | $4,479,577 | $4,614,565 |
| Administrative | 466,463 | 466,462 | 456,636 | 456,636 |
| Operational and Supply | 58,300 | 79,050 | 69,165 | 68,762 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 14,357,094 | 14,281,818 | 14,967,411 | 15,304,788 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 167,700 | 198,350 | 183,615 | 192,187 |
| Community Assistances | 30,675,735 | 31,432,458 | 29,804,389 | 31,891,715 |
| Financial Expenditures | 2,885,230 | 2,655,021 | 2,523,329 | 2,359,500 |
| Transfers to Funds | 742,901 | 808,595 | 854,910 | 826,303 |
| Allocations Between Departments | 57,445 | 62,105 | 62,845 | 63,912 |
| Allocations Within Departments | 10,226 | - | - | - |
| Gross Expenditure | 53,799,143 | 54,385,713 | 53,401,877 | 55,778,368 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (13,639,078) | (13,847,131) | (11,609,011) | (12,636,289) |
| Other Revenue | (13,438,688) | (13,423,903) | (13,423,903) | (13,423,903) |
| Transfers from Funds | (24,000) | (417,302) | (24,000) | (24,000) |
| Gross Revenue | (27,101,766) | (27,688,336) | (25,056,914) | (26,084,192) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 26,697,377 | 26,697,377 | 28,344,963 | 29,694,176 |
| Indirect Allocation | 1,498,298 | 1,592,695 | 1,718,986 | 1,726,358 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 3,221,048 | 3,460,096 | 4,012,165 | 4,096,293 |
| Indirect Allocation | 4,719,346 | 5,052,791 | 5,731,151 | 5,822,651 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $31,416,723 | $31,750,168 | $34,076,114 | $35,516,827 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Capital Budget Summary
The 2016 capital program represents five distinct projects budgeted at $17,411,511. This accounts for approximately 11 per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated in the chart below, 45 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 housing capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources, with the remaining 55 per cent from external sources.
One significant highlight for Niagara Regional Housing's 2016 capital program is the expected development of new affordable housing units through funding received from Investment in Affordable Housing Extension. This funding is budgeted to cover 75 per cent of the cost to develop new affordable housing units in the Region.
| Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in Affordable Housing Extension New Development Capital | $11,592,000 | $2,898,000 | 8,694,000 | |||||
| Building Capital | 2,442,568 | 1,761,408 | 250,054 | 431,106 | ||||
| Units Capital | 2,389,750 | 1,708,591 | 250,054 | 431,105 | ||||
| Grounds Capital | 787,193 | 743,706 | 43,487 | |||||
| Emergency Capital | 200,000 | 200,000 | ||||||
| $17,411,511 | $ - | $4,213,705 | $3,641,595 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $9,556,211 |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $23,805 | $77,723 | $134,988 |
| Administrative | (1) | (9,826) | |
| Operational and Supply | 20,750 | (9,885) | (403) |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | (75,276) | 685,593 | 337,377 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 30,650 | (14,735) | 8,572 |
| Community Assistances | 756,723 | (1,628,069) | 2,087,326 |
| Financial Expenditures | (230,209) | (131,692) | (163,829) |
| Transfers to Funds | 65,694 | 46,315 | (28,607) |
| Allocations Between Departments | 4,660 | 740 | 1,067 |
| Allocations Within Departments | (10,226) | ||
| Gross Expenditure | 586,570 | (983,836) | 2,376,491 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (208,053) | 2,238,120 | (1,027,278) |
| Other Revenue | 14,785 | ||
| Transfers from Funds | (393,302) | 393,302 | |
| Gross Revenue | (586,570) | 2,631,422 | (1,027,278) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $ - | $1,647,586 | $1,349,213 |
Niagara Regional Police Service
Operating Budget Summary
Police Services has a gross expenditure budget of $151,013,205 and a net budget of $134,369,669. This represents a $6,236 increase, or zero per cent, over the prior year's approved budget.
The Service was able to achieve a zero per cent budget increase by implementing a number of deployment strategies and by introducing operational efficiencies from the anticipated move to the new headquarter facilities in 2016. Additionally, there is a decrease in gross expenditures of $0.5 million primarily the result of fuel pricing savings and rationalized discretionary spending.
The annual increase of $1.0 million in the Court Security and Prisoner Transportation funding has been offset by reductions in other grant funding and seconded revenues mainly resulting from the completion of external assignments or projects.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $133,832,647 | $133,112,126 | $135,774,368 | $138,489,855 |
| Administrative | 3,605,249 | 3,766,452 | 3,841,781 | 3,918,617 |
| Operational and Supply | 2,128,060 | 2,142,943 | 2,185,802 | 2,229,518 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 693,058 | 533,066 | 543,727 | 554,602 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 6,069,533 | 5,452,171 | 5,565,067 | 5,679,710 |
| Financial Expenditures | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,080 | 4,162 |
| Transfers to Funds | 5,925,550 | 7,175,508 | 8,087,840 | 9,000,172 |
| Allocations Between Departments | (1,093,681) | (1,173,061) | (1,200,374) | (1,227,723) |
| Gross Expenditure | 151,164,416 | 151,013,205 | 154,802,291 | 158,648,913 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (7,504,609) | (8,024,366) | (8,936,698) | (9,849,030) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (7,158,390) | (6,775,480) | (6,775,480) | (6,775,480) |
| Other Revenue | (1,737,984) | (1,443,690) | (1,443,690) | (1,443,690) |
| Transfers from Funds | (400,000) | (400,000) | (400,000) | (400,000) |
| Gross Revenue | (16,800,983) | (16,643,536) | (17,555,868) | (18,468,200) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 134,363,433 | 134,369,669 | 137,246,423 | 140,180,713 |
| Indirect Allocation | 5,246,738 | 5,374,393 | 5,613,300 | 5,517,146 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 5,385,391 | 4,269,757 | 4,920,519 | 4,397,152 |
| Indirect Allocation | 10,632,129 | 9,644,150 | 10,533,819 | 9,914,298 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $144,995,562 | $144,013,819 | $147,780,242 | $150,095,011 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Capital Budget Summary
The 2016 capital program represents seven distinct projects budgeted at $2,767,500. This accounts for approximately two per cent of the Region's capital budget for 2016. As illustrated in the chart below, 100 per cent of the revenues required to fund the 2016 capital program are derived from the Regions' internal sources.
| Classification | Gross Capital Request | Capital Levy | Debt | Reserves | Development Charges | Area Municipality | Federal Gas Tax | Other External |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 | ||||||
| IT Equipment Replacement | 800,000 | 800,000 | ||||||
| Communications Unit Structure Call Taking and Quality Assurance System | 205,000 | 205,000 | ||||||
| Capital Asset Acquisitions | 150,500 | 150,500 | ||||||
| Network Infrastructure | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||||||
| Marine Scanning Sonar | 58,000 | 58,000 | ||||||
| Evidence Management Storage Equipment | 54,000 | 54,000 | ||||||
| $2,767,500 | $ - | $ - | $2,767,500 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $(720,521) | $2,662,242 | $2,715,487 |
| Administrative | 161,203 | 75,329 | 76,836 |
| Operational and Supply | 14,883 | 42,859 | 43,716 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | (159,992) | 10,661 | 10,875 |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (617,362) | 112,896 | 114,643 |
| Financial Expenditures | 80 | 82 | |
| Transfers to Funds | 1,249,958 | 912,332 | 912,332 |
| Allocations Between Departments | (79,380) | (27,313) | (27,349) |
| Gross Expenditure | (151,211) | 3,789,086 | 3,846,622 |
| Federal and Provincial Grants | (519,757) | (912,332) | (912,332) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | 382,910 | ||
| Other Revenue | 294,294 | ||
| Transfers to Funds | |||
| Gross Revenue | 157,447 | 157,447 | (912,332) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $6,236 | $2,876,754 | $2,934,290 |
Court Services
Operating Budget Summary
The 2016 Court Services net revenue budget is $2,428,502. This represents a $510,500 decrease, or 17.3 per cent, over the prior year's approved net revenue budget of $2,939,002 before indirect cost allocations.
Service demands in 2016 impacting the budget include a projected decrease in infraction revenues of $412,000 and an increase in Justice of the Peace costs of $213,000. Infraction revenue is projected to decrease due to a decrease in charges filed and an increase in application for extension to pay fines. Justice of the Peace costs of $213,000 have increased as a result of the Ministry of the Attorney General increasing the hourly rate charged for Justices of the Peace and ministry oversight.
Savings of $102,000 were achieved through a decrease in personnel costs and other various expense reductions.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $2,200,268 | $2,123,515 | $2,166,572 | $2,221,438 |
| Administrative | 2,129,443 | 2,334,383 | 2,314,483 | 2,314,483 |
| Operational and Supply | 1,352,480 | 1,340,038 | 1,002,166 | 1,051,426 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 12,500 | 12,500 | 8,333 | |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | 3,500 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Financial Expenditures | 100,250 | 85,250 | 85,250 | 85,250 |
| Allocations Between Departments | (2,448) | (2,793) | (2,793) | (2,793) |
| Gross Expenditure | 5,795,993 | 5,894,693 | 5,575,811 | 5,671,604 |
| Other Revenue | (8,734,995) | (8,323,195) | (8,324,996) | (8,324,995) |
| Gross Revenue | (8,734,995) | (8,323,195) | (8,324,996) | (8,324,995) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | (2,939,002) | (2,428,502) | (2,749,185) | (2,653,391) |
| Indirect Allocation | 924,337 | 816,224 | 891,003 | 781,746 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | 1,180,827 | 778,440 | 1,362,216 | 1,318,920 |
| Indirect Allocation | 2,105,164 | 1,594,664 | 2,253,219 | 2,100,666 |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $(833,838) | $(833,838) | $(495,966) | $(552,725) |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $(76,753) | $43,057 | $54,866 |
| Administrative | 204,940 | (19,900) | |
| Operational and Supply | (12,442) | (337,872) | 49,260 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | (4,167) | (8,333) | |
| Equipment, Vehicles, Technology | (1,700) | ||
| Financial Expenditures | (15,000) | ||
| Allocations Between Departments | (345) | ||
| Gross Expenditure | 98,700 | (318,882) | 95,793 |
| Other Revenue | 411,800 | (1,801) | 1 |
| Gross Revenue | 411,800 | (1,801) | 1 |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $510,500 | $(320,683) | $95,794 |
General Government
Operating Budget Summary
General Government has a gross expenditure budget of $67,099,108 and a net budget of $62,977,109. This represents a $3,043,028 decrease, or 4.6 per cent, over the prior year's approved budget of $66,020,137. The 2016 budget impacts include revenue increases of $2,190,858 and expenditure decreases of $852,170.
The increase in revenues is due to an increase in reserve transfers of $1,940,858 to fund debt charges for the Police Long Term Accommodations project from the Police Long Term Accomodation Reserve, and an increase in the capital levy reserve of $250,000 to fund Public Realms improvement projects aimed at supporting growth and development.
On the expenditure side, transfers to funds are decreasing due to a reduction in budgeted debt charges primarily from the Provincial Offences Act Court Facility Renewal project. Financial expenditures have experienced an increase due largely to debt issue expenses. Additionally, partnership, rebate and redemption costs have increased due to the investment in Public Realms mentioned above along with a reduction in funding no longer required as a result of the finalization of the Pan Am games.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | $40,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 2,548,000 | 2,715,228 | 3,325,770 | 3,800,504 |
| Financial Expenditures | 38,641,225 | 38,756,104 | 34,088,474 | 32,929,471 |
| Transfers to Funds | 26,721,953 | 25,587,676 | 32,376,107 | 34,354,360 |
| Gross Expenditure | $67,951,278 | $67,099,108 | $69,790,351 | $71,084,335 |
| Transfers from Funds | (1,931,141) | (4,121,999) | (3,871,765) | (3,871,526) |
| Gross Revenue | (1,931,141) | (4,121,999) | (3,871,765) | (3,871,526) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | 66,020,137 | 62,977,109 | 65,918,586 | 67,212,809 |
| Capital Financing Allocation | (62,635,287) | (59,675,034) | (61,536,067) | (62,615,555) |
| Indirect Allocation | (62,635,287) | (59,675,034) | (61,536,067) | (62,615,555) |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $3,384,850 | $3,302,075 | $4,382,519 | $4,597,254 |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | $(40,100) | ||
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 167,228 | 610,542 | 474,734 |
| Financial Expenditures | 114,879 | (4,667,630) | (1,159,003) |
| Transfers to Funds | (1,134,277) | 6,788,431 | 1,978,253 |
| Gross Expenditure | (852,170) | 2,691,243 | 1,293,984 |
| Transfers from Funds | (2,190,858) | 250,234 | 239 |
| Gross Revenue | (2,190,858) | 250,234 | 239 |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $(3,043,028) | $2,941,477 | $1,294,223 |
General Government (Net Revenue)
Operating Budget Summary
The General Government Net Revenue budget is $12,775,269. This represents a $2,839,907 decrease, or 18.2 per cent, over the prior years' approved budget of $15,615,176. The 2016 budget impacts include expenditure increases of $2,164,452 and revenue decreases of $675,455.
The increase in expenses is due primarily to funding of $2,543,957 for risk mitigation in the 2016 levy operating budget. Funding is budgeted to mitigate the potential risks associated with the:
- Repayment of historical overpayment of power dams payment-in-lieu
- Niagara Regional Police Service unresolved factors
- Niagara Regional Housing approval of zero per cent guidance
- Fluctuating utility and fuel costs
- Social assistance caseloads and legislated changes
- Provincial / Federal funding announcements that may impact actual revenues and expenses
If the identified risks are not realized, funds will be transferred to the Taxpayer Relief Reserve in keeping with the surplus deficit policy. Additionally, taxes written off have decreased by $259,214. The decrease in revenues is due to a draw of $300,000 from the Taxpayer Relief Reserve aims to support sustainable operations, decreases in supplemental taxes of $119,929, decreases in payment-in-lieu taxes of $260,911 and an increase in Visa rebates of $5,385.
| Object of Expenditure | 2015 Budget* | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative | $6,003,638 | $5,938,445 | $5,967,760 | $5,997,221 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | 14,500 | 14,500 | 14,500 | 14,500 |
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 630,422 | 658,400 | 659,010 | 659,623 |
| Financial Expenditures | 5,187,860 | 4,918,648 | 4,918,648 | 4,918,648 |
| Transfers to Funds | 1,135,000 | 3,673,847 | 1,135,000 | 1,135,000 |
| Allocations Between Departments | 0 | (67,968) | (67,628) | (67,290) |
| Gross Expenditure | 12,971,420 | 15,135,872 | 12,627,290 | 12,657,702 |
| Taxation | (14,672,476) | (14,291,636) | (14,310,498) | (14,329,612) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | (80,000) | (80,000) | (80,000) | (80,000) |
| Other Revenue | (11,758,701) | (11,889,805) | (12,185,250) | (12,463,454) |
| Transfers from Funds | (2,075,419) | (1,649,700) | (1,297,757) | (877,924) |
| Gross Revenue | (28,586,596) | (27,911,141) | (27,873,505) | (27,750,990) |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | (15,615,176) | (12,775,269) | (15,246,215) | (15,093,288) |
| Capital Financing Allocation | ||||
| Indirect Allocation | - | - | - | - |
| Net Expenditure / (Revenue) After Indirect Allocation | $(15,615,176) | $(12,775,269) | $(15,246,215) | $(15,093,288) |
*Includes in year budget adjustments
Summary of Budget Drivers
| Object of Expenditure | 2016 Budget | 2017 Budget | 2018 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative | $(65,193) | $29,315 | $29,461 |
| Occupancy and Infrastructure | |||
| Partnership, Rebate, Exemption | 27,978 | 610 | 613 |
| Financial Expenditures | (269,212) | ||
| Transfers to Funds | 2,538,847 | (2,538,847) | |
| Allocations Between Departments | (67,968) | 340 | 338 |
| Gross Expenditure | 2,164,452 | (2,508,582) | 30,412 |
| Taxation | 380,840 | (18,862) | (19,114) |
| By-law Charges and Sales | |||
| Other Revenue | (131,104) | (295,445) | (278,204) |
| Transfers from Funds | 425,719 | 351,943 | 419,833 |
| Gross Revenue | 675,455 | 37,636 | 122,515 |
| Net Direct Expenditure before Indirect Allocation | $2,839,907 | $(2,470,946) | $152,927 |
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