- $6.2 million for capital infrastructure projects in 2023 and $5.2 million for 2024
- Line 13 North bridge south of Line 15/16 Sideroad - $500,000
- Dunns Line bridge - $500,000
- Algonquin Trail in the community of Sugarbush:
- Road rehabilitation and drainage - $600,000
- Upgrades to the Sugarbush Drinking Water System - $900,000
- Hawkestone and Shanty Bay wharf repairs - $350,000
- Creation of a legal contingency reserve - $200,000
- Continuing completion of digital transformation projects across the Township
- Community Centre/Elementary School Partnership in Horseshoe Valley - approximately $7.5 million
Budget and Finances
The Township of Oro-Medonte Council passed the 2023/2024 multi-year budget that reflects an additional $202.31 in 2023 on a residential home assessed at $500,000. The 4.5% overall increase is inclusive of the County of Simcoe, School Boards, and municipal portion.
The Township’s share is allocated between 5% for operating expenditures, and 1.5% for infrastructure projects.
For necessary infrastructure projects to be accelerated, the Township is allocating an additional one time investment of $1.6 million for capital infrastructure road rehabilitation projects.
Application for Financial Contribution
The Township of Oro-Medonte Council endorsed POL-FIN-12 to establish a process for third-party non-profit or not-for-profit organizations who deliver non-legislated services to or on behalf of Township residents or businesses as an extension of existing Township service delivery where the Township is requested to appoint a representative (Council member or staff) to serve on a Board of Directors and/or Standing Committee on behalf of the municipality and alignment with current Township Strategic and Master Plans.
This policy does not apply to the Township's Community Hall Boards.
Highlights of the 2023-2024 budget include:
- Resource allocations will ensure effective management of Township Parks and Corporate Facility Infrastructure/assets as well as delivering on new park and facility development projects
- New cloud based Recreation Program and Facility Booking platform to allow for recreation program registration and provides a customer interface to view and request bookings of Township facilities
- Updating the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
- Resurfacing of Station 3 and 6 parking lots
- Acquisition of new rehab unit and pickup truck
- Expansion of fire headquarters to include additional training facilities
- Council has approved multi-year funding for implementation of the updated Township Fire Master Plan
- Water distribution system upgrades in Sugarbush
- Continued investment to integrate Zone 1 (Skyline) water customers in Horseshoe Valley to the Township user-pay drinking water system
- Council has supported investment in modernizing the Township’s digital online customer service capabilities, and the corporate records management systems
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