1. 2014 Budget Overview May 6, 2014 Elizabeth Savill, Chief Administrative Officer Jennifer Moore, Director of Finance/ Treasurer 1

2. Presentation Outline 2  Department Highlights  Budget Background  Download Impact  Long Term Financial Plan, Reserves & Debt  2014 Budget Summary

3. Community & Social Services 3

4. Transportation 4

5. Waste Services 5

6. Golden Plough Lodge 6

7. Paramedics 7

8. Corporate 8

9. The History 9 Current Funding Gap

10. Funding Gaps 10  Funding Gaps to be Closed  Roads & Bridges Construction Program  40 year resurfacing cycle vs desired 20 year cycle  Base budget increased $500k again in 2014  Waste Management  Landfill site life  Remediation and liabilities  Implementation of master plan  Social Housing  Waiting lists - $0 for new units  Implementation of Housing & Homelessness plan

11. Increasing Cost of Downloads 11  Annual cost to County taxpayer increased $2.5M between 2007 and 2013  Escalating costs wipe out upload savings  County share will increase again in 2014  Ramping up to sustainable budgets  Increasing program costs  2014 first year real benefit from OW upload, offset by other program demands  Continue to minimize levy increases and still deliver services by finding efficiencies

12. Increasing Cost of Downloads 12

13. Download Impact on the Levy 13 Transportation (Hwy 28, 2, 45 & 30 including all bridges and safety devices) Paramedics Ontario Works Social Housing Children’s Services ODSP MPAC Health Unit Provincial Offences Court Security

14. Our Long Term Financial Plan 14  Be Realistic  To close the funding gap and stay within 2.5%, cost savings must be realized  Anticipate & Look Forward  County’s strategic issues stay focused on:  Economic Renewal & Prosperity  Sustainable Infrastructure & Services  Supportive Communities  Employer of Choice  Sustainable & Stable  To maintain consistent 2.5% levy increases, we must be flexible and responsive

15. Reserve & Debt Trend 15 Continue to set aside reserves for infrastructure & unplanned events Debt levels remain stable and well below ARL

16. 2014 Budget 16  Levy increase of 2.5% after growth  Growth estimated at 1.02% per MPAC  Total levy $46.6M  Maintains existing programs and services  Supports priorities in 2011 – 2014 strategic plan  Funds current capital needs

17. 2014 Major Projects 17  MRF Container Line upgrade  Ontario Agri-food Venture Centre  Accessible Forest Trail  Roads & Bridge program  County Official Plan  Equipment Replacement  Systems - Yardi upgrade, GIS Server  Patient simulation & CPR mannequins  Facilities (Housing, Corporate & Roads) R&M projects

18. 18 2014 Roads Program

19. 2014 Budget (Cash) 19 Cash Budget Summary Operating expenses$81.5M Capital $17.2M Debt Principal Repayment $1.3M Change in Reserves ($1.5M) $98.5M Revenues (non-levy) $48.7M Debt Financing $3.2M Levy $46.6M

20. 2014 Budget – Levy 20 Total Levy $46.6 million

21. Summary 21  2014 budget has a 2.5% increase to the levy  Budget maintains programs & services  Budget addresses immediate financial challenges  Long term plan projects consistent 2.5% levy increases  Continued focus on future planning

22. 22 Questions Full budget details are available on the County website: www.northumberlandcounty.ca