521 | Township of Perth South - ARO Sheet for Data Collection | Apr 09, 2024 | An excel template that municipalities can utilize to track asset retirement obligations (AROs) within their own municipality, as part of PS 3280. | | ARO Sheet for data collection.xlsx | ARO, public sector accounting board | template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet |
522 | Township of Perth South - ARO Presentation (2023) | Apr 09, 2024 | A PowerPoint presentation on asset retirement obligations, which presents what AROs are, the importance of identifying AROs, and how to do so. | | Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) Presentation - FINAL.pptx | ARO, public sector accounting board | presentation | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
523 | List of Asset Retirement Obligations | Apr 09, 2024 | A sample list of contaminants that municipalities may need to identify under PS 3280, Asset Retirement Obligations. | | Appendix A List of ARO based on Ministry Template (002) (1) (1).pdf | ARO, public sector accounting board | template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
524 | Town of Parry Sound - Council Report on Work from Home Policy (2021) | Apr 09, 2024 | A sample council report on implementing a work from home policy from the Town of Parry Sound. | | Remote Work Policy ch (002).pdf | work from home | council report | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
525 | Township of South Algonquin - Procurement By-Law (2021) | Apr 09, 2024 | A by-law to establish a policy for the procurement of goods and services. | | 21-665 Procurement-Policy.docx | procurement | bylaw, bylaw template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Microsoft Word Document |
526 | Township of South Algonquin - Capital Reinvestment Reserve Policy (2021) | Apr 09, 2024 | The policy sets out the guiding principles for the financing of future capital expenditures in a manner that considers the infrastructure investment requirements of the Township as well as affordability issues for taxpayers. | | 21-669 Capital Reinvestment Reserve Policy.docx | capital financing | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Microsoft Word Document |
527 | Township of South Algonquin - Capital Financing and Debt Management Policy (2021) | Apr 09, 2024 | This policy establishes objectives, standards of care, authorized financing instruments, reporting requirements and responsibilities for the prudent financing of the Township’s operating and infrastructure needs. | | 21-670 capital financing and debt management policy.docx | capital financing, debt management | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Microsoft Word Document |
528 | Township of South Algonquin - Investment Policy (2021) | Apr 09, 2024 | The goal of the Township investment policy shall be to set out the guiding principles and establish a statement of the Township’s investment policies and goals for the purpose of investing public funds held by the Township of South Algonquin, while meeting the related statutory requirements. Ideally the market yields should be higher than the rate given by the Township’s bank for the various bank accounts. | | 21-649 Investment policy.docx | investment | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Microsoft Word Document |
529 | Town of Parry Sound - Remote Work Policy (2021) | Apr 09, 2024 | The Town of Parry Sound is committed to providing flexibility, where possible and practical, in its employment policies and practices. The Remote Work policy explores the opportunities for employees to work from home on an individual basis. | | HR 407 Remote Work Policy 2021 09 07 (002).pdf | work from home | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
530 | Township of South Algonquin - Reserves and Reserve Fund Policy (2021) | Apr 09, 2024 | This policy is intended to set out the principles, mandatory requirements and guidelines for establishment, intention, maintenance, management and accounting treatment for Reserves and Reserve Funds, both obligatory and discretionary. | | 21-650 Reserve fund policy.docx | reserves, reserve fund | policy, policy template | 12 | Reserves and Reserve Funds | Microsoft Word Document |
531 | Township of Perth South - Donations Policy (2022) | Apr 09, 2024 | The policy establishes guidelines that ensure donations occur at arm’s length from the
Township’s decision-making process and provides criteria and process for the acceptance of donations. | | Perth South - Donations Policy Final.pdf | donations | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
519 | Township of Perth South - Asset Retirement Policy (2022) | May 01, 2023 | This policy provides a detailed look at PS 3280, asset retirement obligations, and the Township's guiding principles and plan to ensure compliance. | | Perth South Asset Retirement Policy - Final (1) (1).pdf | ARO, public sector accounting board | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
520 | Township of Perth South - Council Report on ARO Policy (2022) | May 01, 2023 | Municipalities must prepare an Asset Retirement Obligation Policy that establishes guidelines to ensure compliance with the new standard PSAB PS 3280 – Asset Retirement Obligations. The Treasurer has developed a draft Asset Retirement Obligation Policy for Council’s consideration. | | Council Report - Draft Asset Retirment Obligations Policy (1) (1).pdf | ARO, public sector accounting board | council report, report | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
508 | City of Cambridge - Council Report on Development Charges and Community Benefit Charges Legislation Update (2020) | Mar 02, 2023 | This report will provide Cambridge Council with an overview of changes to the Development Charges Act and introduce the proposed policy related to development charge interest. | | Cambridge 2020-09-22_20-224(CRS) Development Charge & Community Benefit Charge Legislation Update.pdf | development charges, community benefits charge, | report, council report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
509 | Township of Wilmot - By-Law to Establish the Tax Levy (2021) | Mar 02, 2023 | This by-law establishes the final 2021 tax rate and details about that year's tax levy. | | By-Law 2021-23 Final Tax Levy Rates.pdf | tax rate, levy | bylaw, template | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
510 | Region of Durham - Budget Management Policy (2020) | Mar 02, 2023 | This policy provides a guideline for the expenditure of funds, provides an accountability framework that establishes the extent of authority for spending decisions, both planned and unanticipated, and outlines the discretion permitted in the spending decisions within the authority as delegated by Regional Council. | | Budget-Management-Policy---05-20-20.pdf | budget, financial management | policy, policy template | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
511 | City of Windsor - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (2021) | Mar 02, 2023 | This policy sets out that staff are strongly recommended to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and provides details on implementation of the mandate. | | COVID-19-Vaccination-Policy.pdf | COVID-19 | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
512 | County of Dufferin - Council Report on Small Business Sub-class (2021) | Mar 02, 2023 | The purpose of this report is to provide Council with background information regarding the Optional Small Business Subclass and determine next steps. | | CC 2021-10-14 Small Business Subclass.docx | property tax, small business | council report, report | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Microsoft Word Document |
513 | Municipality of Middlesex Centre - Reserves and Reserve Fund Policy (2020) | Mar 02, 2023 | The primary objectives for reserves and reserve funds shall be: Adherence to statutory requirements; Promotion of financial stability and flexibility; Provision for major capital expenditures; Smooth expenditures which would otherwise cause fluctuations in the operating budget; and, to take advantage of financial opportunities that may arise. This policy establishes the objectives for reserves and reserve funds, standard of care, as well as it delineates the responsibilities for their management and administration | | 2020-037 To adopt a Municipal Policy - Reserve Fund Policy.pdf | reserves, reserve fund | policy, policy template | 12 | Reserves and Reserve Funds | Adobe Acrobat Document |
514 | City of Guelph - Community Benefits Charge and Parkland Dedication By-laws Approval – Clarity Memo (2022) | Mar 02, 2023 | This memo outlines the approval process for the City's CBC and parkland dedication and details on the purpose of the by-law. | | Community Benefits Charges and Parkland Dedication By-law Approvals - Clarity Memo - 2022-240.pdf | community benefits charge, parkland dedication | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
515 | Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands - By-law and Procurement Policy (2021) | Mar 02, 2023 | The policy applies to the procurement of goods and services by the municipality, providing extensive detail on the procurement process for the municipality. | | 21-039 - Procurement Policy.pdf | procurement, tendering | policy, bylaw, template, policy template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
516 | County of Bruce - Council Report on Small Business Property Tax Class Options (2021) | Mar 02, 2023 | The purpose of this report is to provide additional information regarding this new legislation to create a small business property tax class, including identified challenges for possible implementation, consultation outcomes and any recommendations for consideration. | | Bruce County Small Business Property Tax Class Options.pdf | small business, property tax | council report, report | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
517 | Township of Malahide - Tax Rate By-law (2021) | Mar 02, 2023 | By-law to establish tax rates for 2021. | | 21-36 - 2021 Final Tax Rate By-Law 21-36.docx | tax rate, property tax | bylaw, template | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Microsoft Word Document |
505 | Township of Perth South - Asset Retirement Policy (2022) | Mar 01, 2023 | This policy documents processes by which asset retirement obligations (PS 3280) will be recognized, measured, updated, and integrated into existing processes, and related roles and
responsibilities. | | Perth South Asset Retirement Policy - Final.pdf | asset retirement obligation, PS3280, assets, PSAB, ARO | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
506 | Township of Perth South - Council Report on ARO Policy (2022) | Mar 01, 2023 | The council report on the asset retirement obligation policy provides background on PS 3280 and the intent of the PSAB standard, as well as details on how the policy will be used in the Township of South Perth. | | Council Report - Draft Asset Retirment Obligations Policy.pdf | asset retirement obligation, PS3280, PSAB, ARO, reporting | council report, report | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
507 | Township of Perth South - ARO Work Plan | Mar 01, 2023 | This spreadsheet is a detailed work plan on how a municipality can work towards implementing PS 3280. | | Asset Retirement Obligations Work Plan Revised.xlsx | asset retirement obligation, ARO, PS3280, PSAB | template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet |
499 | Town of St. Mary's - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (2021) | Oct 14, 2022 | The Town of St. Mary's has adopted a vaccination policy to safeguard the health and safety of everyone with whom we work—including the public—and to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. | | HSY-P-023 - Mandatory COVID -19 Vaccination Policy and Testing procedure.pdf | public health | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
500 | Township of Scugog - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Report (2021) | Oct 14, 2022 | The Township of Scugog's council report on covid-19 vaccination policies. The Township has developed a vaccination policy that strongly supports vaccinations, respects staff and continues to support the safety of staff and residents. | | Township of Scugog COVID-19 Vaccination Policy - CAO-2021-008.pdf | public health | policy, policy template, report | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
501 | City of Vaughan - Report on Council Expenses, Comparable Policies from Comparator Municipalities (2016) | Oct 14, 2022 | This report is a compilation of Council Expense policies from various municipalities, including City of Vaughan, City of London, Town of Aurora, and more. | | CLEX0216_16_C2.pdf | expenses | report | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
502 | Town of Prescott - Corporate Credit Card Policy (2019) | Oct 14, 2022 | This policy is designed to ensure that organizational transactions are carried out as efficiently as possible while minimizing the risk of abuse or fraud involving unauthorized or inappropriate use of Corporate Credit Cards. | | FN-100-02-Corporate-Credit-Card-Policy.pdf | credit card | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
503 | Municipality of Hastings Highlands - Corporate Expenses Policy (2018) | Oct 14, 2022 | This expense policy covers how the Municipality will govern processes related to conferences, conventions, seminars, and other business expenses. | | 2018-075.Corporate.Expense.Policy-1.pdf | council, travel | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
504 | Township of Scugog - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (2021) | Oct 14, 2022 | To help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in Township facilities and workplaces, this vaccination policy is an important measure that complements other health and safety measures in place including daily staff COVID-19 assessments, mandatory masking, physical distancing, hand hygiene and enhanced cleaning. | | Attachment No. 1 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.pdf | public health | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
498 | Talking Finance With Your Council (2022 MFOA Presentation) | Jul 04, 2022 | MFOA's Donna Herridge and Heather Brown presented at the 2022 AMCTO Conference on "Talking Finance With Your Council". This presentation provides an overview on considerations that staff must make when discussing finance with current and incoming Councils. The presentation also includes an overview of different communication and learning styles to consider. | | Talking Finance with Your Council (FINAL) no notes.pptx | council, budget, financial plan | presentation, ppt | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
495 | City of Vaughan - Letter of Credit Policy (2019) | May 12, 2022 | This policy establishes the minimum standards for the acceptance, custody, and administration of Letters of Credit and other acceptable forms of security to protect the financial interest of the City. | | 12.C.04 Letter of Credit Policy.pdf | letter of credit | policy, policy template | 7 | Funding Programs | Adobe Acrobat Document |
496 | Region of York - Standard Documentation for Letters of Credit | May 12, 2022 | This document is a standard template for documentation for letters of credit. | | Letter+of+Credit+-+Finance+and+Administration.pdf | letter of credit | template | 7 | Funding Programs | Adobe Acrobat Document |
497 | City of Cambridge - Example Letter of Credit Form | May 12, 2022 | This document is a template letter of credit form. | | New-Letter-Of-Credit-Template_SitePlan.pdf | letter of credit | template | 7 | Funding Programs | Adobe Acrobat Document |
493 | Town of Petrolia - Guide for Integrated Long-Term Financial Planning Model | May 11, 2022 | This guide is intended to help municipalities start their long-term financial planning. Each municipality is unique and will have to adapt the model for their unique circumstances. Over several years, MFOA supported Petrolia in developing this model. In 2018, with funding assistance from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Petrolia was able to further develop and document its LTFP. See the Town of Petrolia Excel model in MFOA's Virtual Library as an accompanying document. | | Petrolia Integrated Long Term Financial Planning Model - DRAFT Guide Jul 18 updated.docx | long-term finanical plan | guide | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Microsoft Word Document |
494 | Town of Petrolia - Basic Strategic Long-Term Financial Planning Model (2018) | May 11, 2022 | The Town of Petrolia has developed a long-term financial planning model to be easy to set-up and maintain for municipalities with limited staff, capacity and time. The model integrates revenues and expenses, including existing and planned loan payments, planned capital expenditures, reserves, annual operating surpluses/deficits, annual debt repayment limits, and total debt outstanding. | | Basic Strategic LTFP.xlsx | long-term financial plan | template | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet |
487 | City of Markham - 2020 Strategic Direction for Our Economy | Apr 28, 2022 | The focus of the economic plan is to take advantage of the strategic opportunities presented by our changing marketplace. Our strategy provides a performance-based plan to guide Markham's economic development over the next 10 years. | | final+ecostrategy+report.pdf | economic development | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
488 | Town of Newmarket - Donation Policy | Apr 28, 2022 | The purpose of the Donations Policy is to set out guiding principles for the eligibility and definition of donations made to the Town, the eligibility for donation receipts, and the amount to be recognized. | | Finance Policy - Donation Policy (FIN.7.01)- accessible.pdf | donation | policy, policy template | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
489 | Town of Kapukasing - Economic Development Strategy | Apr 28, 2022 | In an attempt to strengthen Kapuskasing’s existing industrial base, while at the same time adding diversity to the local economy, the following themes have been addressed in Kapuskasing’s Economic Development Strategy: Labour Force Development and Youth Retention and Attraction; Focus on Retaining and Expanding Traditional Industries; Emerging Sectors; and Community Infrastructure and Quality of Life | | Kapuskasing-Final-Strategy.pdf | economic development | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
490 | City of Mississauga - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Study (2019) | Apr 28, 2022 | The purpose of the Mississauga Entrepreneurship and Innovation Study is “to conduct research and an assessment of role of the City of Mississauga Economic Development Office (EDO) in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Mississauga”. | | Mississauga entrepreneurship and innovation study 2019.pdf | community, development | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
491 | City of Mississauga - Economic Development Strategy 2020-2025 | Apr 28, 2022 | The Economic Development Strategy for 2020-2025 sets out the city’s priorities for growth. The City of Mississauga has developed this strategy with stakeholders in the business, education and wider community. The city will work with partners and investors to secure investment, deliver change and animate action. | | Mississauga-Economic-Development-Strategy-2020-25-Strategic-Framework.pdf | economic development | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
492 | City of Windsor - Brownfield Rehabilitation Property Tax Assistance / Rehab Grant Program Guide (2015) | Apr 28, 2022 | The intent of the Brownfields Property Tax Assistance Program is to provide a financial incentive in the form of a freeze of city property taxes and education property taxes for up to 3 years during and after the remediation and redevelopment of a brownfield property to help offset the costs of environmental remediation. The intent of the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Program is to provide a financial incentive in the form of an annual grant for up to 10 years after the remediation and redevelopment of a brownfield property to help offset the costs of environmental remediation, rehabilitation, adaptive re-use and redevelopment. | | Windsor BF Property Tax Assistance Rehab Grant Program Guide (Septermber 2015).pdf | brownfield, grant | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
481 | Town of Gananoque - By-law to Re-Establish a Community Improvement Plan (2020) | Apr 19, 2022 | A by-law to re-establish a CIP as well as a sample Community Improvement Plan. | | 2020-079-Establish a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)-30Jun2020_0.pdf | community, CIP | bylaw, guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
482 | Township of Montague - Grant Donation Policy (2019) | Apr 19, 2022 | The Township of Montague’s policy on municipal grants and donations is to establish and maintain an orderly procedure for organizations and groups making application for grant money from the Township. | | 3733-2019_-_Montague_Grant-Donation_Policy.pdf | grant, donation | policy, policy template | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
483 | City of Dryden - By-law to Amend Chapter 118, Business and Trade Licensing | Apr 19, 2022 | The by-law to amend Chapter 118 - Business and Trade Licensing is to delegate the economic development manager to approve applications for business and trade licensing. | | ADDED - By-Law 4537-2018 Amend Chapter118 Business and Trade Licensing Addition of EDM.pdf | fees, licensing | bylaw | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
484 | Town of Halton Hills - Economic Development and Tourism Strategy (2021-2026) | Apr 19, 2022 | The strategy provides a 5-year framework and is meant to be a flexible and living document for the municipality. | | ADMIN-2021-0002 Appendix 4 - Strategy Summary Document.pdf | economic development, tourism | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
485 | City of Guelph - Brownfield Redevelopment, Community Improvement Plan (2018) | Apr 19, 2022 | Brownfields can have real and significant environmental, economic and social
impacts on a community. The City of Guelph has compiled a
historical land use database of 400 properties that will be characterized based on
their risk of environmental contamination. | | Brownfield-CIPconsolodation-July2018.pdf | brownfield, community | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
486 | City of Kingston - Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (2020) | Apr 19, 2022 | The purpose of the Brownfields CIP is to facilitate the implementation of the City of Kingston’s Brownfields Redevelopment Strategy and to provide financial incentives to encourage private sector investment in the Rehabilitation and redevelopment of Brownfield Sites in the approved Community Improvement Project Areas. | | Brownfields_Community-Improvement-Plan.pdf | brownfield, community | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
477 | City of Oshawa - Debt Management Policy (2018) | Mar 24, 2022 | As a best practice, fiscal policies need to be well documented to guide the financial operations of the City. The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a comprehensive policy document concerning the City’s debt management practices for approval. | | oshawadebtmanagementpolicy.pdf | debt management | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
479 | City of Toronto - Report to Council on Debt Limit (2021) | Mar 24, 2022 | This report discusses the potential impacts on the City’s borrowing costs from increasing the debt ceiling and the potential corresponding credit rating downgrade to an "A" rating. | | Toronto-report-on-debt-limit-2021.pdf | borrowing, debt management | report | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
480 | City of Toronto - Report to Council on Investment Policy Update (2020) | Mar 24, 2022 | Since January 1, 2018, the City's long-term investments have been managed by the Toronto Investment Board under a new Council adopted Investment Policy which is based on the prudent investor standard. Changes to the Investment Policy are reviewed and adopted by TIB before they are brought forward to City Council. This report also responds to Council direction to review and report on sections of the Investment Policy with regard to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and makes recommendations to enhance these sections. | | Toronto-report-on-investment-policy-2021.pdf | investment | report | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
478 | Municipality of Middlesex Centre - Temporary Borrowing By-law (2020) | Mar 23, 2022 | A by-law to authorize temporary borrowing to meet current expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2020 | | Temporary-Borrowing-By-law-2019-126.pdf | borrowing | bylaw, template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
468 | County of Perth - Temporary Borrowing By-law (2019) | Mar 23, 2022 | A by-law for temporary borrowing, as outlined in Section 407(1) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 | | 3712-2019 Borrowing By-law.pdf | borrowing | bylaw, template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
470 | Town of Latchford - Temporary Borrowing By-law (2021) | Mar 23, 2022 | A by-law to authorize borrowing funds for current expenditures for the year 2021. | | Bylaw-Number-2021-002-Borrowing-Bylaw.pdf | borrowing | bylaw, template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
472 | City of Chatham-Kent - Debt Management Strategy | Mar 23, 2022 | The debt management strategy includes recommended principles that may be employed in managing the financing of the asset management plan, new assets and more specifically debt management. | | CK-Debt-Management-Policy.pdf | asset management, debt management | policy, policy template, guide | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
473 | City of Guelph - Debt Management Policy (2020) | Mar 23, 2022 | The purpose of this debt management policy is to: establish financial guidelines and appropriate benchmarks for the issuance and use of debt in the City of Guelph; ensure long-term financial flexibility and sustainability; limit financial vulnerability; integrate with other long-term planning, financial and management objectives of the City; assist with ensuring that the municipality maintains a sound financial position and that the worthiness of the City’s credit rating is protected; and ensure that the City’s financial practices comply with statutory requirements | | Guelph-DebtManagementPolicy.pdf | debt managmeent | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
476 | City of Kingston - Council Report on Debt Management Plan (2019) | Mar 23, 2022 | The following council report is a detailed description of the purpose and use of debt, as well as the background on a debt management plan. | | Kingston-City-Council_Meeting-2019-28_Report-19-254_Debt-Management-Plan_Final.pdf | debt management | report | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
475 | City of Guelph - Investment Policy (2021) | Mar 22, 2022 | The policy outlines the investment goals and objectives of the City of Guelph and defines the parameters within which staff may invest funds not required immediately. | | InvestmentPolicy.pdf | investment | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
471 | City of Barrie - Capital Financing and Debt Management Policy (2018) | Mar 22, 2022 | This policy establishes objectives, standards of care, authorized financing instruments, reporting requirements, and responsibilities for the prudent financing of the Municipality's operating and infrastructure needs. | | Capital-Financing-and-Debt-Management-Policy.pdf | capital financing, debt management | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
469 | Town of Blue Mountains - Temporary Borrowing By-law (2017) | Mar 21, 2022 | A By-law to authorize certain new capital works of The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains | | bluemountainstemporaryborrowing.pdf | borrowing | bylaw, template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
474 | City of Brampton - Investment Policy (2020) | Mar 21, 2022 | The purpose of this Policy is to provide investment guidelines which will direct the investment of the City’s funds not immediately required. | | Investment-Policy-FIN-200.pdf | investment | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
450 | County of Oxford - 2019 Water Financial Plan | Mar 21, 2022 | The County of Oxford staff prepared the Water Financial Plan as part of the five elements the Ministry requires to issue a municipal drinking water license as per the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002. | | 2019WaterFinancialPlanUpd20191104.pdf | water, financial plan | guide | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
451 | County of Norfolk - 2019 Water System Financial Plan | Mar 21, 2022 | The primary purpose of the Water System Financial Plan is to consider the financial impacts of supporting the water system infrastructure in Norfolk County over the forecasted period. | | 2019-Financial-Report.pdf | water, financial plan | guide | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
452 | Municipality of North Middlesex - 2020 Budget Presentation | Mar 21, 2022 | A draft presentation to Council on the 2020 budget. While the priority of these budgets was control on spending; staff were aware of our need to conserve the programs, services and infrastructure of North Middlesex for our residents. Staff understands the financial pressures many tax payers are facing and have tried to find an appropriate balance | | 2020-Budget-Presentation.pdf | budget, council | presentation, ppt | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
453 | Township of King - 2021 Budget Presentation | Mar 21, 2022 | This is a presentation to Council on the 2021 budget. Includes the proposed operating and capital budgets, and information on how to use reserves. | | 2021 Budget Presentation - COMMITTEE OF WHOLE (JAN 25) Revised with Additional Slides.pdf | budget, council | presentation, ppt | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
454 | District of Muskoka - 2021 Draft Tax Supported Operating Budget and Draft Capital Budget and Forecast | Mar 21, 2022 | The following presentation to Council includes a synopsis of the budget, a historical overview of the municipality's finances and proposed budget amendments. | | 2021---COW---Tax-Supported-Budget-Final.pdf | budget, council | presentation, ppt | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
455 | Town of Carleton Place - Water and Wastewater Financial Plan (2020) | Mar 21, 2022 | The preparation of a financial plan is a key requirement for licensing and as such, must be undertaken by all municipal water providers. | | ApprovedWaterLicencingFinancialPlan-2020.pdf | water, financial plan | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
456 | Municipality of Chatham-Kent - Council Report on Multi-Year Budget Policy (2020) | Mar 21, 2022 | This Council report outlines the municipality's process to move to a multi-year budget and includes a copy of the policy. The purpose of the multi-year budget policy is to define the approach to be used for multi-year budget planning and Council approvals. | | CK-multi-year-budget-report.pdf | budget, council, multi-year budget | policy, policy template | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
457 | Municipality of Chatham-Kent - Long-Term Financial Planning Strategy | Mar 21, 2022 | The goal of the plan is to ensure that the Municipality is in a sound financial position so that it can provide services, along with the associated infrastructure and assets, to the community in an affordable way by making decisions consistent with the Plan | | CK-Long-Term-Financial-Planning-Strategy.pdf | long-term financial plan | report, guide | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
458 | Town of Hawkesbury - Long-Term Financial Plan (2020) | Mar 21, 2022 | The primary objective of this financial plan is to assess the Town’s current financial position and develop a long-term overview of forecasted revenues, operating expenses and capital expenditures, in order to enhance its financial position and work toward a sustainability of its long-term assets to ensure that the Town can deliver its expected level of services to its citizen. | | Financial_Plan_-_Hawkesbury_-_Final.pdf | long-term financial plan | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
459 | City of Waterloo - Mutli-Year Budget Approval Policy (2019) | Mar 21, 2022 | The purpose of this policy is to define the procedures for multiple year budget approvals. | | Multiple-year-budget-approval.pdf | budget, multi-year budget | policy, policy template | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
460 | Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc - 2021 Budget Presentation | Mar 21, 2022 | The 2021 budget presentation to Council. Provides budget highlights and comparators. | | POWERPOINT-2021-Budget-Presentation-updated-Dec-7.pdf | budget, council | presentation, ppt | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
461 | City of London - 2021 Tax Supported Budget Annual Update | Mar 21, 2022 | On March 2, 2020, Municipal Council approved the City’s second Multi-Year Budget covering the period from 2020 to 2023. The City of London is entering its first annual update to the 2020 to 2023 budget period. | | Tax-2021-Annual-Budget-Update-DRAFT-FINAL.pdf | budget, council, multi-year budget | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
462 | City of Toronto - Long-Term Financial Plan (2018) | Mar 21, 2022 | City Council would benefit from a framework to address municipal challenges, deliver on Council's directions, and provide improved mechanisms for longer-term financial decision-making. This document provides this framework. | | Torontolong-termfinanicalplan2018.pdf | long-term financial plan, council | report, guide | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
463 | City of Toronto - Presentation on Long-Term Financial Plan (2018) | Mar 21, 2022 | A presentation to Council from the City Manager's office on Toronto's long-term financial plan | | Torontopresentationlong-termfinancialplan2018.pdf | long-term financial plan | presentation, ppt | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
464 | City of Toronto - Council Report on Long-Term Financial Plan (2018) | Mar 21, 2022 | This report tables the City of Toronto's Long-Term Financial Plan for Council consideration. The Long-Term Financial Plan provides a framework for longer-term financial decision-making, including strategies and key actions to facilitate multi-year, integrated, strategic decision-making. | | Toronto report on long-term financial plan 2018.pdf | long-term financial plan, council | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
465 | Ciy of Guelph - Water and Wastewater Long-Range Financial Plan (2019) | Mar 21, 2022 | This Financial Plan reflects Guelph’s legislative requirements, direction from Guelph City Council, continued input from community members, and the strategic focus areas of the City’s Corporate Strategic Plan. | | Water-and-Wastewater-Long-Range-Financial-Plan2.pdf | water, financial plan | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
466 | Region of Durham - Water Financial Plan (2019) | Mar 21, 2022 | The Financial Plan includes capital and operating costs, acquisition and disposal of tangible capital assets including amortization costs and consideration of available funding sources. The Financial Plan complies with Ontario Regulation 453/07 for an existing water system. | | Water-Financial-Plan.pdf | water, financial plan | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
467 | Town of Smith Falls - 2020 Temporary Borrowing By-law | Mar 21, 2022 | The following is a report to Council and temporary borrowing by-law for the fiscal year ending December 2020. | | 2020-Temporary-Borrowing-Bylaw.pdf | borrowing | bylaw, template, report | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
439 | City of Waterloo - Indoor Ice Facility Allocation Policy and Procedures (2016) | Mar 17, 2022 | This policy and procedures helps ensure ice facilities are used to the greatest benefit for the entire community, to provide a broad range of activities, in a fair and equitable manner, and to address operational needs, while optimizing the use of the existing inventory of ice pads. | | Ice-allocation-policy.pdf | charges, revenue | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
440 | Municipality of Chatham-Kent - Multi-Residential Building Permit Fees (2020) | Mar 17, 2022 | A Council Report on revising permit fees for multi-residential buildings. | | Jun-15-15b.pdf | charges, permit | report, bylaw | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
441 | City of Kingston - By-law to Establish Fees and Charges (2021) | Mar 17, 2022 | This by-law includes the details of fees and charges that are collected by the City of Kingston. | | Kingston-Fees-Charges-Bylaw.pdf | charges | bylaw, template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
442 | Town of Newmarket - Donations Policy (2018) | Mar 17, 2022 | The purpose of the Donations Policy is to set out guiding principles for the eligibility and definition of donations made to the Town, the eligibility for donation receipts, and the amount to be recognized. | | NewmarketDonationPolicy.pdf | donations | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
445 | Township of Huron-Kinloss - By-law to Prohibit and Regulate Signs and Other Advertising Devices (2019) | Mar 17, 2022 | A bylaw to regulate the use and restrictions of signs and other advertising devices | | Regulate-Signs.pdf | fees, charges | bylaw, template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
446 | City of Brampton - Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy (2019) | Mar 17, 2022 | Sponsorship is a marketing oriented contracted arrangement that can be in the form of monetary or in-kind contributions in return for recognition, public acknowledgement, or promotional considerations.
Naming Rights provide rights for the public display of a third party’s name on a City Asset or sub-component of a City Asset for a defined period of time in exchange for monetary or in-kind contribution. | | Sponsorship-and-Naming-Rights-Policy-ECD-100.pdf | fees, charges, revenue | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
447 | City of Peterborough - Sponsorship, Naming Rights, and Advertising Policy | Mar 17, 2022 | The purpose, goals and objectives of the City’s Sponsorship, Naming Rights and Advertising Policy as follows: to generate non-tax revenue by working with community partners through Sponsorship, Naming Rights and Advertising, where appropriate; to provide an avenue for corporate partners to promote their company’s brand or service by reaching out to audiences that utilize City services; to encourage competitive bidding where practicable; to ensure openness, accountability and transparency while protecting the best interests of the City of Peterborough; to provide clear direction to City staff who have Sponsorship, Naming Rights and Advertising responsibilities. | | Sponsorship-Naming-Rights-and-Advertising-Policy.pdf | fees, charges, revenue | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
448 | Town of Petawawa - Ice Allocation Policy and Guideline (2021) | Mar 17, 2022 | The purpose of the Ice Allocation Policy and Guideline is to establish parameters for the allocation and management of indoor ice owned and operated by the Town of Petawawa. It has been developed to address changing demographics, changes within the Petawawa ice sports community and the local market supply of indoor ice. | | TownofPetawawaIceAllocationPolicyandGuideline(2021).pdf | fees, charges, revenue | policy, policy template, guide | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
434 | City of Windsor - Donations Policy (2018) | Mar 17, 2022 | The purpose of this policy is to define what constitutes a donation and establish the guidelines for: Accepting a municipal donation, Recording a municipal donation, and Issuing a receipt for a municipal donation | | DonationsPolicy.pdf | donations | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
435 | Town of Parry Sound - Donations Policy (2015) | Mar 17, 2022 | The purpose of this policy is to provide a corporate policy for receiving donationsand issuing income tax receipts. This policy applies where an income tax receipt isrequested for donations. This policy will clarify when and how receipts for incometax purposes will be issued. | | Donations_Policy_Approved_July_21_2015.pdf | donations | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
437 | City of Waterloo - Fees and Charges By-law (2020) | Mar 17, 2022 | This by-law is in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Planning Act, 1990. Includes schedules with details on fees and charges. | | Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw.pdf | charges | bylaw, template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
436 | City of Richmond Hill - Indoor and Outdoor Facility Booking Guide | Mar 16, 2022 | This is an easy guide for staff to distribute to residents who may want to book municipal facilities for events and occassions. The guide includes a FAQ, information on required documentation, and important dates. | | FacilityBookingGuide_V14_SinglePages.pdf | revenue, user fees, charges | guide | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
432 | City of Toronto - Council Report on Community Benefits Framework (2019) | Mar 16, 2022 | The Community Benefits Framework responds to social and economic conditions by utilizing City community benefits levers to create targeted hiring and training opportunities, provide economic opportunities, reduce poverty, and support community priorities among Indigenous peoples and equity-seeking groups in Toronto. | | community benefits framework.pdf | community benefits, economic development, community | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
433 | City of Owen Sound - Campground Booking Refund Policy (2020) | Mar 16, 2022 | This policy is to establish clear policy for staff and campground users for administering campground booking refund requests. This policy applies to all campground booking contracts including online bookings, and bookings confirmed in person at the campground booth, via email and/or by phone. | | CS086-Campground-Booking-Refund-Policy.pdf | user fees | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
425 | City of Richmond - Credit Card Payment Service Fee By-law (2016) | Mar 16, 2022 | The purpose of the staff report and related by-law are to look for alternatives to ePost, the Canada Post online bill delivery service. | | _1_Credit_Card_Payment_Service_Fee_Bylaw953643944.pdf | banking, banking service | by-law, template, report | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
427 | Town of Smith Falls - Municipal Corporate Sponsorship, Advertisement, and Donations Policy | Mar 16, 2022 | The purpose of this policy is to provide clear and transparent guidelines to Council, staff and the public about the corporate sponsorship, advertisement and/or donation process where the Town is the recipient of the funds or in-kind sponsorship/donation. | | Appendix-A-_-Municipal-Corporate-Sponsorship-Advertisement-and-Donations-Policy.pdf | advertisement, donations | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
449 | Township of Tay - User Fees and Service Charges By-law (2020) | Mar 16, 2022 | This by-law establishes the fees and charges for various municipal services including cemetery services. | | User-Fees-and-Service-Charges-By-law.pdf | fees, charges | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
444 | City of Peterborough - Arena Division Ice Allocation Policy (2019) | Mar 16, 2022 | The purpose of this Policy is to: Guide decision-making and priority-setting for the allocation of Facility Time at CityArena Facilities; Ensure responsible management and allocation of Facility Time that is equitable, reasonable, and fair, ensures optimum usage and programming, minimizes risk and operational issues, and enhances the fiscal health of such Facilities | | Policy-2019-0044-Ice-Allocation-Policy-Approved-Acc-Jan13.pdf | fees, charges | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
428 | Township of Strathroy-Caradoc - Bylaw to Provide for Construction, Demolition, Change of Use, and Occupancy Permits, Inspections and Related Matters | Mar 15, 2022 | This bylaw follows Section 7 of the Building Code Act which empowers Municipal Councils to pass bylaws respecting construction, demolition and change of use permits and related matters. | | bylaw_30_06_respecting_building_permits_with_Sched_C_amended_72-14.pdf | permit, development charges | bylaw, template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
429 | Township of Wilmot - Fees and Charges By-law (2021) | Mar 15, 2022 | The following bylaw outlines the various fees, charges, and fee schedule as allowed under the Municipal Act, 2001 and Planning Act, 1990. | | By-Law-2021-01-Fees-and-Charges.pdf | charges | bylaw, template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
426 | Region of Durham - Temporary Signs By-law (2017) | Mar 15, 2022 | This by-law is to regulate temporary signs and banners devices on or adjacent to Regional roads. | | 76-2017 Temporary Signs Bylaw.pdf | revenue, signs, advertisement | bylaw, template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
431 | Community Benefits in York Region Toolkit (2019) | Mar 15, 2022 | Community benefits are a proven, progressive way to maximize the benefits of dollars already being spent on goods, services, infrastructure and development to drive more equitable and inclusive economic growth. | | CBA-Toolkit.pdf | economic development, community benefits, community | report, guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
424 | Municipality of Sioux Lookout - Request for Proposal External Audit Services (2020) | Mar 14, 2022 | Through this RFP, the Municipality seeks to: Secure Audit Services to audit the accounts, transactions, working papers and financial statements pertaining to all operations of the Municipality and its appointed boards and commissions; specify the terms and conditions that would govern and describe any resulting policy; and determine any successful proponents | | RFP-No-025-2020-External-Audit-Services.pdf | audit | request for proposal, rfp | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
438 | City Of Vaughan - Development Services Fee Structure Review | Mar 14, 2022 | The following is a 2018 Council Report outlining a fee structure review completed by the City of Vaughan. | | Finance_0403_18_2.pdf | charges, development charge | report | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
422 | City of Windsor - Review of Cash Control Procedures | Mar 14, 2022 | Results of the City of Windsor's internal audit from 2017. Report completed by PWC. | | review-of-cash-control-procedures.pdf | audit | report | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
430 | Town of Arnprior - Bylaw to Impose User Fees and Charges | Mar 14, 2022 | This bylaw outlines the various costs for municipal services within the municipality. Includes descriptions of services. | | By-Law-7134-21-User-Fees-and-Charges-Accessible-copy.pdf | user fees, charges | bylaw, template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
411 | City of Waterloo - Cash Handling Policy | Mar 14, 2022 | This Policy sets out good business practices for handling cash and cash receipts. The establishment of strong internal controls for cash collections is necessary to prevent mishandling of funds and to safeguard against loss. | | Cash-handling-policy-report-without-staff-report.pdf | cash | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
414 | City of Waterloo - Collections Policy for Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water (2017) | Mar 14, 2022 | The intent of this policy is to effectively and equitably manage the City of Waterloo water and sanitary sewer, and stormwater receivables, work with customers to meet their payment obligations in a timely manner, rectify issues where payment remains outstanding, and account for the receipt of payments. | | Collections-policy-water-sanitary-sewer-and-stormwater-receivables.pdf | collections | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
417 | Township of McNab/Braeside - Request for Quote: External Audit Services | Mar 14, 2022 | The following RFQ is a short form for quotation for external audit services. | | FIN-01-2019 EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES - Addendum 1.pdf | audit | request for proposal, rfp | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
418 | Town of Prescott - Council, Committee, Local Board Members, and
Employee Travel and Expenses Policy (2019) | Mar 14, 2022 | This policy applies to all Town of Prescott Members of Council, Committees, Local Boards, and Town employees travelling on town business | | FN-100-01-Council-and-Employee-Travel-and-Expenses.pdf | council expense, other | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
419 | Region of York - Write-Off of Uncollectable POA Fines and Collection Strategy (2018) | Mar 14, 2022 | The report seeks Council approval to write-off of Provincial Offences Act (POA) default fines that have been deemed uncollectable in accordance with The Ministry of Attorney General’s Write-Off Directive and Operating Guideline and the Region’s Court Services Collections Policy. | | may+10+write+off.pdf | POA, collections | report | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
420 | City of Brampton - Mayor and Councillors' Expense Policy | Mar 14, 2022 | The purpose of this Policy is to provide the business rules and guidelines for expenditures that support Members of Council in performing their diverse roles and in representing their constituents. | | MayorandCouncillorsExpensePolicyFIN-110.pdf | council expense | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
421 | City of Barrie - Reimbursement of Council Expenses Policy | Mar 11, 2022 | The City of Barrie is committed to the reimbursement of its elected
officials for all reasonable costs incurred in the course of fulfilling their duties. It is expected that all elected officials who incur business
expenses, will adhere to the ethical standards of the community and will exercise their best judgment when incurring such expenses. | | ReimbursementofCouncilExpensesPolicy.pdf | council expense | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
415 | City of Windsor - Cash Receipts Control Policy (2018) | Mar 11, 2022 | This policy is To prevent, deter and detect errors, fraud or theft, promote the safeguarding of cash receipts under secure conditions, accurate recording and prompt deposit to the City’s bank account, outline best practices for all aspects of cash receipts handling, provide a comprehensive guideline for the development of departmental cash receipts control procedures, emphasize segregation of duties and/or independent verification as a prime feature of departmental procedures for cash receipts handling, facilitate timely and accurate recording and reporting of cash receipts in the financial system. | | CorporateWideCashReceiptsControlPolicy.pdf | cash | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
416 | Town of Midland - Tax Collection Policy (2019) | Mar 11, 2022 | The purpose of this policy is to establish the responsibilities, internal controls, authorizations and procedures ensuring the timely, accurate and efficient preparation and collection of property taxes. | | CP-2019-04 Tax Collection Policy_FINAL.pdf | collections | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
412 | Town of Collingwood - COVID-19 Cash Handling and Processing Payments Policy (2020) | Mar 11, 2022 | This policy is to provide guidance to staff who will be handling cash and processing payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. | | cash_handling_procedure_covid-19_rev1.pdf | cash, covid-19 | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
413 | Town of Amherstburg - Cash Receipts Control Policy (2016) | Mar 11, 2022 | This policy ensures that by using best practises, all cash receipts are maintained under secure conditions, recorded properly in the Town’s records, and deposited promptly to the Town’s bank accounts. | | Cash-Receipts-Control-Policy.pdf | cash | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
408 | County of Huron - RFP for External Audit Services (2020) | Mar 11, 2022 | This request for proposal is to obtain external audit services. The sample RFP includes detailed terms, instructions for applicants, and a scope of the work requirements. | | 2020-CSD-03-RFP-External-Audit-Servies.pdf | audit, consultant | request for proposal, rfp | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
409 | City of Windsor - Accounts Receivable Collections Policy (2020) | Mar 11, 2022 | The City of Windsor's Accounts Receivable Collections policy is meant to establish a reporting structure governing collection activities that enhances the integrity of the collection process and safeguards Corporate assets. | | Account-Receivable-Collections-Policy.pdf | accounts receivable | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
410 | City of Windsor - Accounts Receivable Policy (2020) | Mar 11, 2022 | This policy is intended to govern the issuance of necessary accounts receivable, that are in the best interest of, and further support the operations of the City. | | Accounts-Receivable-Policy.pdf | accounts receivable | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
423 | Township of Algonquin Highlands - Request for Proposal for Financial Audit Services (2017) | Mar 11, 2022 | The Township is requesting proposals from firms that are both interested and capable of undertaking the project and reporting its findings. The onus is on the proponent to show its knowledge, understanding and capacity to conduct the work outlined in the Request for Proposal. | | RFP-Audit-2017.pdf | audit | request for proposal, rfp | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
375 | Region of York's Insurance and Risk Management Policy | Nov 07, 2019 | York Region's policy governing the utilization and application of insurance and risk management practices and procedures | | Insurance and Risk Management - Finance.pdf | insurance, risk management | policy, policy template | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
207 | Region of York - 2019 Capital Financing and Debt Policy | Nov 07, 2019 | York Region's policy governing the use and administration of capital financing and debt | | Att 2 2019_Regional_Fiscal_Strategy.pdf | capital financing, debt management | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
253 | Region of York - Tangible Capital Asset Policy | Nov 07, 2019 | York Region's framework for asset accounting and asset management processes | | Tangible Capital Asset Policy - Finance.pdf | tangible capital assets | policy, policy template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
254 | Region of York's Corporate Asset Management Policy | Nov 07, 2019 | York Region's policy to support a consistent, coordinated and affordable approach to asset management acros regional departments | | York Corp Asset Management.pdf | asset management, O Reg 588/17 | policy, policy template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
267 | Region of York's Fuel Price Hedging Program | Nov 07, 2019 | York Region's report on the 2012 Fuel Price Hedging Program | | York_Fuel_Hedge.pdf | fuel price | report | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
319 | Region of York - 2018 Investment Policy | Nov 07, 2019 |
York Region's policy governing the use and management of surplus fund and investments including those being managed on behalf of external clients
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York Region's policy governing the use and management of surplus funds and investments including those being managed on behalf of external clients | | Investment Policy - Finance.pdf | investment | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
344 | Region of York - 2019 Regional Fiscal Strategy | Nov 07, 2019 | York Region's 2019 fiscal strategy, with principles that guide the region's budget for 2019-22 | | Region of York - 2019 Regional Fiscal Strategy.pdf | fiscal strategy | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
345 | Region of York - 2019 Long-Term Debt Management Plan | Nov 07, 2019 | Outlines the long-term debt and financial obligations for the Region of York as they prepare their 2019 budget | | Att 1 2019_Regional_Fiscal_Strategy.pdf | debt, financial management, long-term financial plan | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
346 | City of Kitchener's 2020-2029 Long-Term Financial Plan | Nov 07, 2019 | This report highlights the City of Kitchener's financial position and identifies emerging challenges and trends that will need to be addressed in the short-term. Insights into the City's financial governance framework | | Kitchener Long-Term Financial Plan.pdf | long-term financial plan, financial plan | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
360 | Region of York - 2019 Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy | Nov 07, 2019 | York Region's policy governing the use and management of reserves and reserve fund | | Att 3 2019_Regional_Fiscal_Strategy.pdf | reserve fund, reserves | policy, policy template | 12 | Reserves and Reserve Funds | Adobe Acrobat Document |
359 | By-Law for Reserve and Reserve Funds (2017) | Oct 31, 2018 | The Town of Collingwood's 2017 by-law to establish and maintain reserve and reserve funds. | | Collingwood_ ReserveReserveFunds_2017.pdf | reserve fund, reserves | policy, policy template | 12 | Reserves and Reserve Funds | Adobe Acrobat Document |
316 | Municipal Accommodation Tax | Sep 26, 2018 | The City of Toronto's 2018 Municipal Accommodation Tax bylaw. | | COT bylaw hotel.pdf | municipal accommodation tax | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
317 | City of Kingston - Municipal Accommodation Tax | Sep 26, 2018 | The City of Kingston's 2018 Municipal Accommodation Tax report to Council | | Kingston Hotel Accomodation Tax.pdf | municipal accommodation tax | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
318 | Transient Accommodation Tax | Sep 26, 2018 | The United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria's report to Council on the Transient Accommodation Tax (Municipal Accommodation Tax). | | ReporttoCouncil-TransientAccommodationTax-Jan.23,2018.pdf | municipal accommodation tax | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
249 | Sidewalks Condition Assessment | Sep 26, 2018 | Image examples to determine sidewalks condition assessments from the Township of Malahide. | | sidewalks condition assessment.pdf | sidewalk, condition assessment | guide, template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
250 | Sidewalk Condition Checklist | Sep 26, 2018 | A template checklist for sidewalk condition assessment. | | Sidewalk Condition Checklist - blank.xlsx | sidewalk, condition assessment | guide, template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet |
251 | Facilities Condition Assessment Rating and Reporting | Sep 26, 2018 | A description for condition assessments for municipal facilities including picture examples. | | Facilities - description with pictures.pdf | facilities, condition assessment | guide, template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
252 | Facilities Condition Checklist | Sep 26, 2018 | Facilities condition checklist from the Township of Malahide. | | Malahide Facilities Condition Checklist.xlsx | facilities, condition assessment | guide, template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet |
206 | City of Oshawa 2016 Annual Investment Report | May 08, 2018 | The City of Oshawa's annual investment report (2016) | | Oshawa Annual Report_fin-17-15.pdf | investment | report | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
354 | York Region Investment Policy | May 08, 2018 | York Region's 2016 Investment Policy. | | York Region.pdf | investment | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
370 | RFP - Municipal Insurance Broker Services | Mar 29, 2018 | The Township of Cavan Monaghan's RFP for municipal insurance broker services. | | CavanMonaghan_RFP_InsuranceServices_Nov_16_2017.pdf | insurance | request for proposal, rfp | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
371 | Climate Finance for Canadian Cities: Is Debt Financing a Viable Alternative? | Mar 29, 2018 | This paper explores climate financing, the provision of financing by private actors for projects intended to decrease carbon emissions or make cities more resilient to the impacts of climate change. | | imfgpaper_no37_climatefinance_gustavocarvalho_march_15_2018.pdf | climate change, debt | report | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
372 | RFP - Insurance and Risk Management Services | Mar 29, 2018 | A 2017 RFP for insurance risk management services for the Region of Niagara. | | Niagara_RFP_RiskManagementInsuranceServices_July_26_2017.pdf | insurance, risk management | request for proposal, rfp | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
373 | RFP - Provision of General Insurance and Risk Management Program | Mar 29, 2018 | A 2015 Request for Proposal for provision of general insurance and risk management program for the City of Orangeville. | | Orangeville_RFP_InsuranceRiskManagement_Oct_07_2016.pdf | insurance, risk management | request for proposal, rfp | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
374 | Planning for Climate Change in Mid-Sized Ontario Cities | Mar 28, 2018 | This paper examines the need and motivation for climate change planning for Ontario’s mid-sized cities, describes actions that mid-sized cities can take to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and then examines some of the challenges | | PlanningForClimateChange_2017.pdf | climate change | report | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
369 | A Good Crisis: Canadian Municipal Credit Conditions After the Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy | Mar 28, 2018 | The analysis reveals the resilience of Canada’s municipal borrowers in the face of global credit shocks and the virtues of Canada’s tightly regulated system of municipal borrowing. | | 1710_imfg_no_22_online_sept_17.pdf | borrowing, risk management | report | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
247 | 2018 RFP - AMP for Town of Erin | Mar 27, 2018 | This request for proposal to create an asset management plan for the Town of Erin. Includes requirements outlined in O. Reg. 588/17. | | rfp 2018-asset management plan - town of Erin.pdf | asset management plan, asset management | request for proposal, rfp | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
248 | 2018 RFP - AMP for Town of Huntsville | Mar 27, 2018 | This request for proposal to create an asset management plan for the Town of Huntsville includes new requirements under O. Reg. 588/17 | | RFP-2018-FIN-05 Asset Management Plan - Town of Huntsville.pdf | asset management plan, asset management | request for proposal, rfp | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
343 | Citizen's Guide to the Municipal Budget Process | Mar 20, 2018 | Created by the Village of Valemount, this guide is an introduction ot the municipal budget process for its citizens. | | Guide_Budget_Process.pdf | budget, citizen engagement | guide | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
358 | Reserves Policy (2017) | Mar 20, 2018 | The Municipality of Hastings Highland's 2017 Reserves Policy. | | HastingsHighlands_ReservesPolicy_May3_2017.pdf | reserve fund, reserves | policy, policy template | 12 | Reserves and Reserve Funds | Adobe Acrobat Document |
368 | Water: The Next Frontier on the Path to a Low Carbon Economy | Mar 16, 2018 | Created by WaterTap, this report outlines how new water technologies can help municipalities become a low carbon economy. | | Water-the-next-frontier-on-the-path-to-a-low-carbon-economy.pdf | climate change | report | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
272 | Social Media Policy (2016) | Mar 01, 2018 | The Township of Springwater's Social Media Policy from 2016. | | Spingwater_SocialMediaPolicy_2016.pdf | social media | policy, policy template | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
273 | Public Engagement Guide and Workplan | Mar 01, 2018 | The Town of Oakville's Public Engagement Guide which includes steps for creating a work plan and process. | | Oakville_PublicEngagementGuide_nd.pdf | public engagement | guide | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
274 | Public Engagement and Communications Plan (2017) | Mar 01, 2018 | The Municipality of Central Elgin's public engagement and communications plan for Port Stanley. | | CentralElgin_PortStanleyHarbourPlan_PublicEngagementPlan_March27_2017.pdf | public engagement, communications | report, guide | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
275 | Accountability and Transparency Policy (2016) | Mar 01, 2018 | The City of Owen Sound's policy on accountability and transparency from January 2016. | | OwenSound_AccountabilityTransparencyPolicy_2016.pdf | accountability, transparency | policy, policy template | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
276 | Social Media Policy | Mar 01, 2018 | The County of Wellington's 2017 Social Media Policy. | | CountyofWellington_SocialMediaPolicy_May9_2017.pdf | social media | policy, policy template | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
277 | Accountability and Transparency Policy - Magnetawan | Mar 01, 2018 | The Municipality of Magnetawan's 2017 Accountability and Transparency policy and bylaw. | | Magnetawan_ByLawToAdopt_AccountabilityTransparencyPolicy_2017.pdf | accountability, transparency | policy, policy template | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
278 | Public Engagement Charter | Mar 01, 2018 | The City of Hamilton's Public Engagement Charter which sets the ground rules for local government on how the City should actively involve its residents in issues that affect their lives. | | Hamilton_PublicEngagementCharter_Nov18_2015.pdf | public engagement | report | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
279 | A Guide to Municipal Accountability, Transparency and Confidentiality in Ontario | Mar 01, 2018 | The Ministry of Municipal Affair's 2016 guide to municipalities. | | MMA_GuideToMunicipalAccountabilityTransparencyConfidentialityOntario_2016.pdf | accountability, transparency | guide | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
261 | Procurement Policies and Procedures (2016) | Feb 08, 2018 | The Town of Hearst's policy and procedures for procurement within the municipality. | | Hearst_ProcurementPolicy_Jan2016.pdf | procurement | policy, policy template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
262 | Procurement Policy and Procedures (2017) | Feb 08, 2018 | The Municipality of North Perth's procurement policy and procedures. Updated in 2017. | | NorthPerth_ProcurementPolicy_Oct2017.pdf | procurement | policy, policy template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
263 | Corporate Procurement Policy | Feb 08, 2018 | The City of Vaughan's 2017 corporate procurement policy. | | Vaughn_CorporateProcurementPolicy_March2017.pdf | procurement | policy, policy template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
264 | Green Procurement Policy | Feb 08, 2018 | The Township of Armour's 2016 green procurement policy | | Armour_GreenProcurementPolicy_Oct2016.pdf | procurement, green | policy, policy template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
265 | Procurement Policy and Procedures and By-Law | Feb 08, 2018 | The City of Burlington's 2015 procurement policy and procedures as well as the accompanying by-law. | | Burlington_Procurement Policy_April2014.pdf | procurement | bylaw, template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
266 | Procurement Policy (2017) | Feb 08, 2018 | The City of Hamilton's procurement policy. | | Hamilton_ProcurementPolicy_April2017.pdf | procurement | policy, policy template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
305 | Accounts Receivable Collection Policy (2017) | Jan 05, 2018 | The Town of Parry Sound's 2017 policy on accounts receivable collection. | | Finance-AR Collection - 2017-6760.pdf | accounts receivable, collections | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
304 | Electric Funds Transfer Policy | Jan 02, 2018 | The Town of Amherstburg's policy on electruc funds transfer. Policy was created in 2016. | | Electronic-Funds-Transfer-Policy.pdf | collections | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
236 | Banking Signing Authority Policy (2016) | Jan 02, 2018 | The Town of Milton's policy for banking signing authority. | | Milton - Banking Signing Authority.pdf | signing authority | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
260 | Procurement of Goods and Services Policy (2017) | Dec 08, 2017 | The City of London's revised policy on the procurement of goods and services. | | Procurement of Goods and Services Policy - London.pdf | procurement | policy, policy template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
245 | Asset Management Policy and Strategy (2017) | Oct 16, 2017 | The Town of the Blue Mountain's policy on asset management and strategy. | | Asset Management Policy and Strategy.pdf | asset management, O Reg 588/17 | policy, policy template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
246 | Asset Management Policy - Township of Huron-Kinloss | Oct 16, 2017 | The Township of Huron-Kinloss has created a policy on asset management. Dated 2017. | | HuronKinloss_AMPolicy_0731.pdf | asset management, O Reg 588/17 | policy, policy template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
243 | Huron-Kinloss Asset Management Policy | Oct 16, 2017 | The Township of Huron-Kinloss' Asset Management Policy from October 2017 | | HuronKinloss_AMPolicy_0731.pdf | asset management, O Reg 588/17 | policy, policy template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
233 | Closed Meeting Policy | Oct 02, 2017 | The Town of Whitby's Closed Meeting Policy. | | Whitby Closed Meeting Policy.pdf | council | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
234 | Code of Conduct for Employees | Oct 02, 2017 | The City of Cambridge's Code of Conduct for Employees | | Cambridge-Code-of-Conduct-for-Employees.pdf | code of conduct | policy | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
235 | Employee Code of Conduct Policy | Oct 02, 2017 | The Town of Oakville's Code of Conduct for Employees | | Oakville_Employee_Code_of_Conduct.pdf | code of conduct | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
315 | Development Charge Deferral Policy | Oct 02, 2017 | The City of Kawartha Lake's 2016 DC Deferral Policy | | Kawartha Lakes - Development Charge Deferral Policy.pdf | development charges | policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
391 | RFP for Infrastructure Plan | Oct 02, 2017 | RFP - Halifax Regional Infrastructure Plan for water and wastewater infrastructure | | RFP - Halifax Regional Infrastructure Plan for water and wastewater infrastructure (2017).pdf | infrastructure | request for proposal, rfp | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
242 | Asset Management Policy | Sep 26, 2017 | Parry Sound's 2017 Asset Management Policy | | ParrySound-Finance---Asset-Management---2017-6762.pdf | asset management, O Reg 588/17 | policy, policy template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
258 | Purchasing and Procurement Policy - Wellington North | Aug 31, 2017 | The 2015 Purchasing and Procurement Policy for the Township of Wellington North | | purchasing-and-procurement-policy-wellington-north.pdf | purchasing, procurement | policy, policy template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
259 | Green Procurement By-Law - Township of Armour | Aug 31, 2017 | A by-law by the Township of Armour to adopt a Green Procurement Policy | | Bylaw 482016 Green Procurement Policy - Armour.pdf | procurement, green | bylaw, template | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
341 | Water and Wastewater Financial Plan - Municipality of Greenstone | Aug 31, 2017 | The Municipality of Greenstone's 2015 Water and Wastewater Financial Plan. | | Greenstone_2-_Water_and_Wastewater_Financial_Plan[1].pdf | financial plan, water, wastewater | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
342 | Water Financial Plan - London | Aug 31, 2017 | The City of London's 2015 Water Financial Plan. | | Water Financial Plan 05-22-2015 - London.pdf | financial plan, water | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
365 | Risk Management Policy | Aug 31, 2017 | The City of Peterborough's 2017 Risk Management Policy | | Peterborough Risk Management Policy.pdf | risk management | policy, policy template | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
366 | Internal Controls Policy | Aug 31, 2017 | The Town of Amherstburg's Internal Control Policy | | Internal-Controls-Policy-Amherstburg.pdf | risk management, internal controls | policy, policy template | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
367 | Enhancing Management Involvement with Internal Control | Aug 31, 2017 | A research piece written by GFOA on internal control practices. | | Enhancing Management Involvement with Internal Control.pdf | risk management, internal controls | report | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
406 | Property Tax Collection Policy (2017) | Aug 16, 2017 | The Town of Parry Sound's policy on property tax collection. | | 16092_06-Finance-Tax Collection - 2017-6761.pdf | property tax, collections | policy, policy template | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
244 | Asset Management Policy (2017) | Aug 16, 2017 | The Town of Parry Sound's policy on asset management and how to apply its practices. | | Finance - Asset Management - 2017-6762.pdf | asset management, O Reg 588/17 | policy, policy template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
221 | Are You Considering Brownfeild Development? | Aug 08, 2017 | Written by BDO Canada, an overview of considerations for brownfield development. | | Are-you-considering-brownfield-development.pdf | brownfield, development | report, guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
222 | Green Building Standards Research Report | Aug 08, 2017 | Written for the City of Cambridge, this 2015 report looks at sustainable building practices. | | Green-Building-Standards-Research-Report-for-the-City-of-Cambridge-Final....pdf | sustainability, infrastructure | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
223 | By-Law to Designate Downtown and Community Renewal | Aug 08, 2017 | 2016 by-law from the City of Hamilton to designate the downtown and community renewal community improvement project area. | | Hamilton bylaw community improvement project area.pdf | community, downtown | bylaw | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
224 | By-Law to Adopt a Community Improvement Plan | Aug 08, 2017 | The City of Hamilton's 2016 by-law to adopt the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan. | | Hamilton The Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan.pdf | community | bylaw | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
219 | Greater Sudbury 2015 Financial Report | Aug 04, 2017 | The City of Greater Sudbury's 2015 Financial Report. | | GreaterSudburyON 2015 Financial Report.pdf | financial plan | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
220 | 2015 Financial Report - Brantford | Aug 04, 2017 | The City of Brantford's 2015 Financial Report. | | BrantfordON Financial Report.pdf | financial plan | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
240 | Building Community Resilience Through Asset Management | Aug 03, 2017 | A handbook and toolkit written by the Government of Alberta on asset management practices. | | Building Community Resilience Through AM.pdf | asset management, community | guide | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
241 | Getting Started - Asset Management | Aug 03, 2017 | A toolkit user guide for building an asset management program from the Government of Alberta. | | Tools and templates for AM.pdf | asset management | report, template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
239 | Waterloo's Comprehensive Asset Management Approach | Jul 31, 2017 | A presentation on asset management approaches by the City of Waterloo for the CNAM 2017 Conference | | 3A-City-of-Waterloo-CNAM-2017.pdf | asset management | presentation, ppt | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
405 | RFP for Professional Services - Assessment and Property Taxation | Jul 31, 2017 | A Request for Proposal from the City of Sault Ste. Marie to obtain professional services for assessment and property taxation support. | | 2017CRP-FNC-TX-01-P Professional Services - Assessment and Taxation Supp... (1).pdf | property tax, assessment | request for proposal, rfp | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
231 | Travel and Business Expenses Policy | Jul 14, 2017 | The City of Windsor's 2014 Travel and Business Expenses Policy | | Windsor Travel and Business Expense Policy.pdf | expenses, travel | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
232 | Mileage Reimbursement Rate Policy | Jul 14, 2017 | The City of Brantford's 2015 Mileage Reimbursement Rate Policy. | | Brantford Mileage Reimbursement Rate Policy.pdf | expenses, mileage, travel | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
217 | Urban Stormwater Fees: How to Pay for What We Need | Jun 27, 2017 | A report by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario on the benefits and drawbacks of urban stormwater fees | | Urban-Stormwater-Fees.pdf | stormwater, fees | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
218 | Every Drop Counts - Reducing the Energy and Climate Footprint of Ontario's Water Use | Jun 27, 2017 | The 2016/2017 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. | | Every-Drop-Counts.pdf | water, climate change | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
338 | Corporate Business Case Development Guidelines | Jun 13, 2017 | The City of Ottawa's development guidelines for a Corporate Business Case (March 2017) | | CORPORATE BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES.pdf | business case | guide | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
339 | Cost Estimate Template | Jun 13, 2017 | Cost estimate template from the City of Ottawa. In excel format | | Cost Estimate Template.xlsx | costing | template | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet |
340 | Corporate Business Case Template | Jun 13, 2017 | The City of Ottawa's corporate template for business cases. | | Corporate Business Case Template.docx | business case | template | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Microsoft Word Document |
404 | ARB New Rules and Practices for Processing Appeals in the 2017-2020 Assessment Cycle | Jun 13, 2017 | The ARB new Rules of Practice and Procedure are effective as of April 1, 2017. This document highlights requirements that municipalities must currently address for the 2017-2020 assessment cycle. | | ARB - Important Requirements for Municipalities Document.pdf | Assessment Review Board | report, guide | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
301 | Council Expenses Policy | May 18, 2017 | An example of a Council Expenses Policy from the Town of Caledon | | Caledon-Council_Expense_Policy_-_Corporate_Policy.pdf | council expense | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
302 | Council Expense Policy - Town of Ajax | May 18, 2017 | An example of a Council Expense Policy from the Town of Ajax (2016). | | Ajax-Council-Expense-Policy---PDF.pdf | council expense | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
303 | Council Expense Policy - Town of Whitby | May 18, 2017 | Town of Whitby's Council Expense Policy from 2016. | | Whitby-Council-Expense-Policy.pdf | council expense | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
335 | Draft Budget Presentation | May 12, 2017 | The Municipality of North Grenville's draft budget presentation for 2017 | | 2017 Draft Budget Presentation.pdf | budget | presentation, ppt | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
336 | Drinking Water Quality Management System Financial Plan | May 12, 2017 | The Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich's Drinking Water Quality Management System Financial Plan | | Dutton_Dunwich_Water_Financial_Plan_2015.pdf | financial plan, water | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
337 | Water Financial Plan | May 12, 2017 | 2015 Water Financial Plan from the City of North Bay | | North-bay-2015-water-financial-plan.pdf | financial plan, water | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
353 | Capital Financing and Debt Policy | May 04, 2017 | The Regional Municipality of York's policy on capital financing and debt. | | York-Capital+Financing+and+Debt+Policy.pdf | capital financing, debt management | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
388 | Municipal Grants and Recognition Policy | May 04, 2017 | The Township of Selwyn's policy on municipal grants and recognition | | Selwyn-2017-Municipal-Grants-and-Recognition-Awards-Policy-web.pdf | grants, funding | policy, policy template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
389 | Policy and Procedures on Applications for Municipal Grants | May 04, 2017 | The City of Sarnia's policy and procedures for applications for municipal grants. | | Sarnia_Grant_Submission_Policy_and_Procedures_2016.pdf | grants, funding | policy, policy template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
390 | Community Investment Grants Policy | May 04, 2017 | The Municipality of Kincardine's policy on Community Investment Grants | | Kincardine-Community-Investment-Grant.pdf | grants, funding | policy, policy template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
325 | ByLaw Drafting Paper | May 02, 2017 | Local Government Management Association: Bylaw drafting paper | | COLLEEN-BURKE-Bylaw-Drafting-Paper.pdf | bylaw | guide | 3 | Analytical Tools | Adobe Acrobat Document |
355 | Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy - York Region | Apr 21, 2017 | An example of reserve and reserve fund policy from York Region | | York_Region_Reserve_and_Reserve_Fund.pdf | reserve fund, reserves | policy, policy template | 12 | Reserves and Reserve Funds | Adobe Acrobat Document |
356 | Reserve and Resere Fund Policy - City of Waterloo | Apr 21, 2017 | An example policy for resere and reserve funds from the City of Waterloo. | | Waterloo_FC-006_Reserves_and_Reserve_Funds_Policy.pdf | reserve fund, reserves | policy, policy template | 12 | Reserves and Reserve Funds | Adobe Acrobat Document |
357 | By-Law to Adopt a Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy | Apr 21, 2017 | A by-law created by the Municipality of Temagami on adopting a reserve and reserve fund policy. | | Temagami___By_law_15_1233___To_Adopt_a_Reserves_and_Reserve_Fund_Policy.pdf | reserve fund, reserves | bylaw | 12 | Reserves and Reserve Funds | Adobe Acrobat Document |
294 | Collections Policies - Post-Dated Cheques | Mar 21, 2017 | The Municipality of the District of Gusyborough's policy on working with post-dated cheques. | | Guysborough_Policy_E-5_Post-dated_Cheques_Policy.pdf | collections, accounts receivable | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
295 | Policy on Post-Dated Cheques | Mar 21, 2017 | The Municipality of St. Mary's policy on accepting post-dated cheques. | | St_Marys_Post_Dated_Cheqs_Policy.pdf | cheques, collections | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
296 | Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Authorization | Mar 21, 2017 | The Municipality of Clarington has created an online form that citizens can complete to join their pre-authorized payment (PAP) plan. | | Clarington_pre-authorized-payment-application.pdf | pre-authorized payment | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
297 | Credit Card Policy | Mar 21, 2017 | The Municipality of Temagami's municipal credit card policy. | | Temagami_schedule_A_municipal_credit_card_policy.pdf | credit card | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
298 | Policy on Credit Card Use and Loyalty Reward Points | Mar 21, 2017 | Mackenzie County has created a policy on municipal credit card use and the use of loyalty reward points. | | Mackenzie County_Credit_Card_Policy_Loyalty_Reward_Pts.pdf | credit card | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
299 | Fraud and Misuse of Assets Policy | Mar 21, 2017 | The City of Windsor has completed a policy on fraud and misuse of assets. | | Windsor_Fraud_Misuse_of_Assets_Policy.pdf | fraud, internal control | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
300 | Cash Handling Policy | Mar 21, 2017 | The City of Waterloo's corporate policy on cash handling. | | Waterloo_Cash_Handling_Policy_Report.pdf | cash | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
238 | City Council Update with Guelph Mayor Guthrie - Corporate Asset Management | Jan 27, 2017 | To engage local citizens with the proposed policy framework for the City of Guelph's corporate asset management plan, Mayor Cam Guthrie has created a video summary of the City's plans and framework. | | Guelph_Mayor_Update.mp4 | asset management, community | presentation | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | MP4 Video |
403 | MPAC Update 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 | Carla Nell's update to the MFOA Board of Directors on 2016 Assessments | | MPAC_Update_2016.pdf | MPAC | presentation, ppt | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
361 | Municipal Risk Management Manual - EPA New England, USA | Oct 13, 2016 | Guide for municipal officials interested in facilitating the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties; and looks at recovery action, financial viability and reasonableness, resources and risks. | | Municipal Risk Management Manual.pdf | risk management | guide | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
228 | Evolving Role of the Treasurer and What it Means to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Organization | Oct 12, 2016 | What is the role and responsibilities of the Treasurer, and what it means to the CAO and the municipality. | | Evolving Role of the Treasurer.pdf | treasurer, career development | report, guide | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
293 | Accounts Receivable Collection Policies and Procedures - City of Toronto | Oct 06, 2016 | This document provides the outline for the follow up and collection of accounts receivable invoices. The intent of these policies and procedures is to effectively manage the City of Toronto receivables portfolio, work with customers to meet their payment obligations in a timely manner, rectify issues where payment remains outstanding, account for the receipt of payments and, where possible, encourage written agreements before goods or services are provided. | | Accounts Receivable Collection Policies Procedures - City of Toronto.pdf | accounts receivable, collections | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
398 | Enhanced Pro-Active Property Tax Arrears Approach | Oct 05, 2016 | This report was prepared as part of Windsor’s enhanced approach to property tax arrears. This Case Study analyzes the effectiveness of the tax collection strategy in the wake of an economic recession and an overwhelming number of accounts falling in tax arrears. It is intended to help other Municipal Administrators to evaluate whether the implementation and methodologies of the approach would be applicable, in whole or in part, to their Municipality. | | Enhanced Pro-Active Property Tax Arrears Approach.pdf | tax arrears | report | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
399 | Golf Course Appeals | Oct 05, 2016 | The purpose of the following communication is two-fold: (1) to summarize the implications of this agreement and next steps in the appeal process where complaints against golf courses are currently outstanding before the Assessment Review Board (ARB), and (2) to outline the other parties’ expectations of municipalities with respect to satisfying their responsibilities in these matters. | | Golf Course Appeals.pdf | appeals | report | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
400 | Loblaws Appeals | Oct 05, 2016 | The following communication has been prepared to provide an update on recent developments with respect to outstanding appeals at the Assessment Review Board (ARB) for properties owned by Loblaw Properties Limited (“Loblaws”). | | Loblaws Appeals.docx | appeals | report | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Microsoft Word Document |
401 | Sale of Lands for Tax Arrears Explanation - North Bay | Oct 05, 2016 | This document contains a brief explanation of North Bay's approach to the sale of lands for tax appears purposes. | | Sale of Lands for Tax Arrears Explanation - North Bay.pdf | tax arrears, tax sales | report | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
402 | Trailer Park: Decision of the Court | Oct 05, 2016 | The question is the validity of the assessment and taxation of the seasonally used trailers as part of the assessment and taxation upon the seasonal campground lands. | | Trailer Park - Decision of the Court - Public Version.pdf | appeals | report | 16 | Taxes and Assessment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
393 | Public Works in Small and Rural Municipalities | Oct 04, 2016 | The purpose of this paper is to provide a synopsis of how various public works are managed in small and rural municipalities across Canada, and to to illustrate various approaches to public works management (chiefly financing, administration, and training). | | Public Works in Small and Rural Municipalities.pdf | small, rural, public works | report | 15 | Small and Rural Municipalities | Adobe Acrobat Document |
394 | Senior Staff Attraction and Retention Measures in Small Rural Municipalities | Oct 04, 2016 | Province wide examples of measures to attract and retain senior staff in small rural municipalities. | | Senior Staff Attraction and Retention Measures in Small Rural Munciipalities.pdf | retention | report | 15 | Small and Rural Municipalities | Adobe Acrobat Document |
395 | Toward an Easy-To-Use Assessment Tool for Smaller Cities | Oct 04, 2016 | The 10-point test of financial condition: an evolving method for assessing the financial condition of a smaller cities. | | Toward an Easy-To-Use Assessment Tool for Smaller Cities.pdf | small, financial condition | guide | 15 | Small and Rural Municipalities | Adobe Acrobat Document |
396 | Transit Implementation Guidelines for Small Canadian Municipalities | Oct 04, 2016 | Determining the feasibility of implementing a transit system in a small municipality requires examination of a number of factors or issues. Many municipalities considering transit are left unsure of the questions to ask when considering transit and how their community compares to common standards for transit implementation. | | Transit Implementation Guidelines for Small Canadian Municipalities.pdf | transit, feasibility | guide | 15 | Small and Rural Municipalities | Adobe Acrobat Document |
397 | Voice for Rural and Northern Ontario | Oct 04, 2016 | The purpose of this discussion paper is to serve as a reference point for future provincial policy development and implementation. The paper reflects the interests of rural and northern municipal governments in an effort to call attention to their communities’ needs and requirements so they can thrive and succeed. | | Voice for Rural and Northern Ontario.pdf | small, rural | report | 15 | Small and Rural Municipalities | Adobe Acrobat Document |
377 | Assessing Practices | Sep 29, 2016 | This is a tool designed to assist municipal staff in identifying the current performance level of a practice and possible areas for improvement. | | Assessing Practices.xls | performance | guide | 14 | Services and Performance | Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet |
378 | Case Studies of Municipal Service Delivery Innovations | Sep 29, 2016 | Case Studies of Municipal Service Delivery Innovations | | Case Studies of Municipal Service Delivery Innovations.pdf | service delivery, case study | report | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
379 | Inter-Municipal Agreement: Best Practices Guide | Sep 29, 2016 | Included are discussions of current thinking in market-driven economic development, applications for e-government, trends in municipal service delivery and structures, and dispute resolution. The section concludes with a discussion on principles that should be followed for successful inter-municipal partnerships. | | Inter-Municipal Agreement - Best Practices Guide.pdf | service delivery | report, guide | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
380 | Inter-Municipal Building Department Plans and Inspection Services Agreement | Sep 29, 2016 | Sample of shared services agreement between the City of Timmins and the Township of Chapleau to review building plans and conduct mandatory on-site inspections under the Ontario Building Code. | | Inter-Municipal Building Department Plans and Inspection Services Agreement.pdf | building, inspection, shared services | template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
381 | Inter-Municipal Fire Department Administrative Services Agreement | Sep 29, 2016 | This agreement is an example of shared fire department administrative services between the Corporation of the Township of Lake Bays and the Corporation of the Town of Huntsville. | | Inter-Municipal Fire Department Administrative Services Agreement.pdf | fire, shared services | template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
382 | Inter-Municipal Northern Information Technology Geomatics Cooperative Agreement | Sep 29, 2016 | This agreement is an example of shared services, set out in By-law, to undertake the Northern Information Technology Geomatics Cooperative between the Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa and the Townships of Hornepayne, White River, Dubreuilville, Chapleau and Manitouwadge. The NITGC is a cooperative of northern communities developing a database on services such as: municipal infrastructure, tourism information and emergency management. | | Inter-Municipal Northern Information Technology Geomatics Cooperative Agreement.pdf | IT, shared services | template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
383 | Inter-Municipal Regional Fire Training Agreement between 6 Municipalities | Sep 29, 2016 | Six municipalities signed an agreement to share the service of a fire training officer. | | Inter-Municipal Regional Fire Training Agreement between 6 Municipalities.pdf | fire, shared services | template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
384 | Inter-Municipal Transit Initiative in the Niagara Region Clerks Department | Sep 29, 2016 | The purpose of this report is to keep Council apprised of discussions between area municipalities, transit providers and Regional Council on the subject of the creation of an inter-municipal transit service within the Region of Niagara. | | Inter-Municipal Transit Initiative in the Niagara Region Clerk-s Department.pdf | transit, shared services | report, template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
385 | Inter-Municipal Water Supply Agreement | Sep 29, 2016 | This agreement is an example of shared water supply services between the Region of Sudbury and the Township of Hagar. | | Inter-Municipal Water Supply Agreement.pdf | water, shared service | template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
386 | Open Data Policy - Greater Sudbury | Sep 29, 2016 | Greater Sudbury's open data policy - November 26, 2015 | | Open data Policy - Greater Sudbury.pdf | IT | policy, policy template | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
387 | Reviewing the Delivery of Municipal Services: A Collaborative Approach | Sep 29, 2016 | This systemic and growing funding shortfall is forcing municipal and county councils in Grey and elsewhere to adopt increasingly aggressive measures to rein in expenditures and where possible enhance revenues. New and creative thinking is required. | | Reviewing the Delivery of Municipal Services - A Collaborative Approach.pdf | service delivery, shared services | report | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
269 | Community Investment Fund Application: One Year Grants - Region of Halton | Sep 28, 2016 | Community Investment Fund Application that provides funds to community health and social service programs aligned with priorities for short-term, small capital and/or innovative projects. See Guideline for Community Investment Fund: One Year Grants by Halton Region. | | Community Investment Fund Application_One Year Grants.doc | community, funding, grants | report | 11 | Public Engagement | Microsoft Word Document |
270 | Guidelines for Community Investment Fund: Multi-Year Grants - Halton Region | Sep 28, 2016 | Community Investment Fund Application that provides funds to community health and social service programs aligned with priorities for short-term, small capital and/or innovative projects. For the Application, see Community Investment Fund Application: Multi-Year Grants by Halton Region. | | Guidelines for Community Investment Fund_Multi-Year Grants.pdf | community, funding, grants | guide | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
271 | Guidelines for Community Investment Fund: One Year Grants - Halton Region | Sep 28, 2016 | Community Investment Fund Application that provides funds to community health and social service programs aligned with priorities for short-term, small capital and/or innovative projects. For the Application, see Community Investment Fund Application: One Year Grants | | Guidelines for Community Investment Fund_One Year Grants.pdf | community, funding, grants | guide | 11 | Public Engagement | Adobe Acrobat Document |
255 | Library Feasibility and Justification Study RFP - North Perth, ON | Sep 28, 2016 | Request for Proposal for Library Feasibility and Justification Study.
Last Modified: 3 February 2015 Size: 132 KB | | Library Feasibility and Justification Study RFP.pdf | library, feasibility study | request for proposal, rfp | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
256 | Public-Private Partnerships: A Guide for Municipalities | Sep 28, 2016 | A public-private partnership (PPP or P3) can offer more effective project and lifecycle cost control than a traditional procurement method, while improving governance and increasing innovation. PPPs have become a common tool for delivering infrastructure and services around the world, and communities across Canada are now using PPPs to build roads, hospitals, light rail transit, water and waste treatment facilities and other infrastucture. | | Public-Private Partnerships - A Guide for Municipalities.pdf | public private partnership | guide | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
257 | Request For Proposal - Banking Services Draft - Kingsville - 2015 | Sep 28, 2016 | Request for Proposal (RFP) for providing professional banking services. | | Request For Proposal - Banking Services Draft - Kingsville 2015.pdf | banking, banking services | request for proposal, rfp | 10 | Procurement and Tendering | Adobe Acrobat Document |
292 | GST/HST Information for Municipalities | Sep 14, 2016 | This guide explains how the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) applies to municipalities. It contains an overview of the GST/HST, as well as more detailed information about GST/HST issues that are specific to municipalities. | | GST HST Information for Municipalities .pdf | GST/HST | guide | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
229 | Instilling a Knowledge-Sharing Culture | Sep 08, 2016 | A 'knowledge-sharing culture' is believed to be inherently good because of the growing importance of intellectual capital to organizations and the need for effective knowledge management practices. | | Instilling a Knowledge-Sharing Culture.pdf | culture, career development | report | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
230 | Senior Staff Attraction and Retention Measures in Small Rural Municipalities | Sep 08, 2016 | Because smaller municipalities often face financial constraints, they may want to make sure their staff is flexible and able to multitask. In that case, municipalities may want cross-trained staff. That option provides for an easier succession planning process and several options in case one employee has to leave. | | Senior Staff Attraction and Retention Measures in Small Rural Municipalities.pdf | retention, career development | report, guide | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
227 | Continuing Education Policy - Town of Ajax | Sep 08, 2016 | The Town of Ajax promotes a learning environment for its employees; and promotes career development in order to enable all employees to utilize their talents fully, to the mutual advantage of the employee and the Town. | | Continuing Education Policy - Town of Ajax.pdf | expenses, career development, retention | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
237 | Asset Inventory Spreadsheet | Sep 08, 2016 | An inventory spreadsheet template. | | Asset Inventory Spreadsheet.xls | asset, asset inventory | template | 9 | Infrastructure and Asset Management | Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet |
225 | Writing Funding Proposals and Grants Guide for Municipalities - Delaware | Sep 08, 2016 | This helpful except from 'Healthy Communities: A Resource Guide for Delaware Municipalities contains useful information on writing funding proposals and grant applications. Topics covered include the grant writing planning process, the anatomy of a proposal, and additional linked resources for writing a grant proposal. | | Writing Funding Proposals and Grants Guide for Municipalities - Delaware.pdf | funding, grant | guide | 7 | Funding Programs | Adobe Acrobat Document |
208 | Business Improvement Area Handbook | Sep 07, 2016 | This Handbook is a guide to establishing and operating a business improvement area (BIA) in Ontario. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing believes that it may be helpful to municipal users and BIA members and staff. | | Business Improvement Area Handbook.pdf | business improvement area | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
209 | Business Plan Template | Sep 07, 2016 | This business plan template is meant to provide a basic outline for business planning purposes. Please feel free to use, modify, and enhance this outline as you see fit. | | Business Plan Template.doc | business plan | template | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Microsoft Word Document |
210 | Decision on Appeal Against Orangeville Development Charges - Town of Orangeville | Sep 07, 2016 | Town of Orangeville -By-law No. 78-2009. Decision on Appeal Against Orangeville Development Charges | | Decision on Appeal Against Orangeville Development Charges - Town of Orangeville.pdf | development charges | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
211 | Financing Economic Development: A Survey of Techniques | Sep 07, 2016 | Economic development has evolved into an important activity for state and local governments. Understanding the various methods of financing these efforts can help governments maximize private investment in their communities. | | Financing Economic Development - A Survey of Techniques.pdf | economic development | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
212 | Integrated Community Sustainability Plan: Phase I Report - United Counties of Leeds and Grenville | Sep 07, 2016 | Being sustainable is about more than protecting the environment • it also means increasing financial efficiency, building social and cultural capacity, and using resources more effectively over the long term. As the level of government closest to the people, municipal governments play a vital role in educating, mobilizing and responding to the public to promote sustainability. | | Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Phase I Report - United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.pdf | sustainability, community | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
213 | Municipal Land Use Policy and Housing Affordability | Sep 07, 2016 | The regional planning process provides an opportunity to consider long-term housing issues and the need for an integrated housing policy that supports strategic goals and prevents any potential increases in housing costs that may be associated with some growth management tools. | | Municipal Land Use Policy and Housing Affordability.pdf | land use, housing, affordable housing | policy, report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
214 | Municipal Tools for Affordable Housing | Sep 07, 2016 | The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has developed this handbook to provide information on the planning and financial tools available to municipalities to encourage and support the development of affordable housing in their communities. | | Municipal Tools for Affordable Housing.pdf | housing, affordable housing | guide | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
215 | Sustainable Development Plan - City of Kingston | Sep 07, 2016 | Our communities are striving for sustainable development • “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. | | Sustainable Development Plan - City of Kingston.pdf | sustainability, development | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Adobe Acrobat Document |
216 | Towards Norms of Good Urban Governance | Sep 07, 2016 | The Global Campaign on Urban Governance proposes that good urban governance is characterized by sustainability, subsidiarity, equity, efficiency, transparency and accountability, civic engagement and citizenship, and security, and that these norms are interdependent and mutually reinforcing. | | Towards Norms of Good Urban Governance.doc | governance | report | 6 | Economic, Community, and Sustainable Development | Microsoft Word Document |
350 | Investment Policy Statement - City of Thunder Bay | Sep 07, 2016 | This policy statement identifies the key factors bearing upon investment decisions for the City of Thunder Bay's Investment Portfolio and provides a set of written guidelines for the management of its assets. | | Investment Policy Statement - City of Thunder Bay.pdf | investment | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
351 | Investment Policy - Town of Ajax | Sep 07, 2016 | This policy governs the investment of surplus cash, reserve and reserve funds and sinking funds of the Town of Ajax in accordance with the Municipal Act 2001 (as amended) and Ontario Regulation 438/97 (as amended). | | Investment Policy - Town of Ajax.pdf | investment | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
352 | Temporary Borrowing By-Law - City of Ottawa 2015 | Sep 07, 2016 | Report to Finance and Economic Development Committee and Council for temporary borrowing by-law 2015-2017 by City of Ottawa | | Temporary_Borrowing_By_Law_Ottawa.pdf | borrowing | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
362 | Adapting to Climate Change: An Introduction for Canadian Municipalities | Sep 01, 2016 | This document is intended for elected municipal officials and senior municipal staff. It outlines decision-making processes to adapt to climate change and showcases municipal adaptation measures implemented across the country. | | Adapting to Climinate Change - An Introduction.pdf | climate change | guide | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
363 | Privacy and Security Guidance for the MUSH Sector | Sep 01, 2016 | Created by Dentons LLP, this document is intended to be used by decision makers in the MUSH Sector when considering using cloud services. | | Dentons_Privacy_and_Security_Guidance_-_final_13697.pdf | privacy | guide | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
364 | Issues and Implementation Action Plan for Contaminated Sites P2 3260 | Sep 01, 2016 | The report touches on the PSAB accounting standard on Liability for Contaminated Sites (PS 3260) issued in 2010 and has an effective date on April 1, 2014. The reports discusses methods on how this standard will affect reporting practices for 2015 and offers a self-assessment tool to get started. Click here for the self-assessment tool: https://surveys.kpmg.ca/se.ashx?s=58F002177DA64D98 Click here for a quick video introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NVDmQaBoKQ For more information: http://www.kpmg.com/ca/en/industry/publicsector/pages/liability-for-contaminated-sites-the-clock-is-ticking.aspx | | Issues and Implementation Action Plan for Contaminated Sites P2 3260.pdf | contaminated sites | report | 13 | Risk Management | Adobe Acrobat Document |
327 | Capital Expenditure Control Policy - Town of Ajax | Sep 01, 2016 | The requirements of this policy apply to the award of all capital project contracts, including the award of contracts where the capital project is financed in full or in part by third parties. | | Capital Expenditure Control Policy - Town of Ajax.pdf | capital expenditure | policy, policy template | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
328 | Maintaining Financial Sustainability | Sep 01, 2016 | PPT: Maintaining Financial Sustainability presented by Mr. Wiseman Khumalo Chief Financial Officer of Ehlanzeni District Municipality. | | Maintaining Financial Sustainability.ppt | fiscal sustainability | presentation, ppt | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Microsoft Powerpoint Presentation |
329 | Measuring Fiscal Capacity: Representative Expenditures | Sep 01, 2016 | Representative Expenditures: Addressing the Neglected Dimension of Fiscal Capacity by Robert W.Rafuse, JR | | Measuring Fiscal Capacity - Representative Expenditures.pdf | fiscal sustainability | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
330 | Parry Sound - 2015 Budget Planning Session Presentation | Sep 01, 2016 | 2015 Budget Planning Session Presentation by the Town of Parry Sound. | | Parry Sound - 2015 Budget Planning Session Presentation.pdf | budget | presentation, ppt | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
331 | Performance Based Budgeting | Sep 01, 2016 | Performance Based Budgeting (PBB) is a process associated with allocating budget dollars based on performance targets set during the strategic planning phase. This report includes a general framework, budgeting approaches, and case studies from the US and Canada. | | Performance Based Budgeting.pdf | budget | report, guide | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
332 | Report to Council on C. D. Howe Report (“Baffling Budgets”) - City of Markham | Sep 01, 2016 | The C. D. Howe report states that reading and comparing municipal budgets and financial reports are “baffling” because reporting standards are not in place across the sector. A response to the C. D. Howe report is provided by the City of Markham. | | Report to Council on C. D. Howe Report (â€úBaffling Budgetsâ€û) - City of Markham.pdf | budget, council | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
333 | The Purpose and Methods of the Municipal Budget Process | Sep 01, 2016 | This paper reviews the purpose and methods of the municipal budget process in the context of Ontario municipal practice. The differences in operating and capital budgets and their interaction are discussed. The relationship between accounting systems and budget systems is briefly reviewed, and the steps leading to successful implementation are outlined. | | The Purpose and Methods of the Municipal Budget Process.pdf | budget | report | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
334 | Toward Financially Sustainable Water and Wastewater Systems | Sep 01, 2016 | This document is a Guideline designed to assist municipalities in preparing the required Financial Plans under the Financial Plans Regulation. It also sets out broad principles and practical advice that will assist municipalities in moving towards long-term financial sustainability of water services. | | Toward Financially Sustainable Water and Wastewater Systems.pdf | financial plan, water | guide | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
322 | How to Design a General Practice | Sep 01, 2016 | This tool will assist you in identifying generic steps to take when designing a practice. | | How to Design a General Practice.doc | analytics | guide | 3 | Analytical Tools | Microsoft Word Document |
323 | Root Cause (Fishbone) Analysis | Sep 01, 2016 | People try to solve problems quickly and in some instances actually make the problem worse by not truly understanding the root cause of the issue. The fishbone diagram is another simple tool with powerful results. | | Root Cause (Fishbone) Analysis.pdf | analytics | guide | 3 | Analytical Tools | Adobe Acrobat Document |
324 | Sample Project Management Roadmap | Sep 01, 2016 | A sample project management framework provided my Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Municipal Excellence Network. | | Sample Project Management Roadmap.pdf | project management | guide, policy template | 3 | Analytical Tools | Adobe Acrobat Document |
280 | Reserve Fund Policy - City of Victoria | Sep 01, 2016 | An example of reserve fund policy of the City of Victoria. | | Reserve Fund Policy - City of Victoria.pdf | reserve fund, reserves | policy, policy template | 12 | Reserves and Reserve Funds | Adobe Acrobat Document |
392 | Providing Public Services in Remote Areas | Sep 01, 2016 | Governing remote areas raises different issues than governance of urban areas because of the small size of the population, the lack of concentration of population, and the high cost of living. These characteristics mean that expenditures per capita are often much higher in remote areas than in urban areas. | | Providing Public Services in Remote Areas.pdf | remote, service delivery | report | 15 | Small and Rural Municipalities | Adobe Acrobat Document |
376 | Accessible Document and Website Standards Guideline | Sep 01, 2016 | The Accessible Document Website and Standards is a guide to assist municipalities to provide accessible online information to their residents and to be compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. | | Accessible Document and Website Standards Guideline.pdf | accessibility, AODA | guide | 14 | Services and Performance | Adobe Acrobat Document |
226 | Business Expense Policy | Aug 31, 2016 | This policy establishes the rules regarding the types of business expenses which may be reimbursed and outlines senior management responsibilities as to the occurrence, approval and oversight of these expenses. | | Business Expense Policy.pdf | expenses | policy, policy template | 8 | Human Resources | Adobe Acrobat Document |
320 | Bylaw Drafting Manual | Aug 31, 2016 | Local Government Administration Association: Bylaw Drafting Manual. | | Bylaw Drafting Manual.pdf | bylaw | bylaw, policy template | 3 | Analytical Tools | Adobe Acrobat Document |
321 | Delivering Project Success | Aug 31, 2016 | This project management best practices Guide is a tool to help Project Owners successfully meet their obligations under their Contribution Agreement. | | Delivering Project Success.pdf | project management | report, guide | 3 | Analytical Tools | Adobe Acrobat Document |
291 | Guideline for Government Transfers | Aug 31, 2016 | This Guideline focuses on the Office’s approach for assessing the appropriate accounting treatment of government transfers from a recipient entity’s perspective under the new PS 3410 “Government Transfers” standard when there are stipulations imposed by the transferor. | | Applying New Section PS 3410 Government Transfers - Office of the Auditor General of BC Guideline.pdf | public sector accounting board | report, guide | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
326 | Budget and Financial Controls Policy - Parry Sound - Aug 12 2015 | Aug 31, 2016 | The Town of Parry Sound adopted a policy for creating the budget, amendments to the budget and reporting variances to budget to Council. | | Budget and Financial Controls Policy - Parry Sound - Aug 12 2015.pdf | budget | policy, policy template | 4 | Budgeting and Financial Planning | Adobe Acrobat Document |
347 | Borrowing By-Law - City of Oshawa 2015 | Aug 31, 2016 | Borrowing by-law by City of Oshawa | | Borrowing_By_Law_Oshawa_2015.pdf | borrowing | by-law, template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
348 | City of Sarnia - Loan-specific refinancing by-law | Aug 31, 2016 | This by-law was created by the City of Sarnia authorizing the refinancing of a loan with a financial institution. | | By-Law to Authorize a Bank Loan Agreement City of Sarnia.pdf | loan, borrowing | by-law, template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
349 | Capital Financing and Debt Management Policy - Parry Sound - March 3 2015 | Aug 31, 2016 | The Town of Parry Sound adopted a debt management and capital financing policy to provide controls and guidance around the issuance of debt and financing of capital assets. | | Capital Financing and Debt Management Policy - Parry Sound - March 3 2015.pdf | capital financing, debt management | policy, policy template | 5 | Debt and Investment | Adobe Acrobat Document |
306 | Bylaw to Provide for the Prohibition and Regulation of Signs and Other Advertising Devices - City of Kingston | Aug 25, 2016 | A By-Law to provide for the Prohibition and Regulation of Signs and other Advertising devices. | | Bylaw to Provide for the Prohibition and Regulation of Signs and Other Advertising Devices - City of Kingston.pdf | revenue | bylaw, policy, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
307 | Discussion of Public Policy Revenue Tools Under the City of Toronto Act, 2006 | Aug 25, 2016 | The Act provides the City for the first time with the power of direct taxation, subject to prescribed limitations. The new revenue tools are neither intended nor able to resolve the City’s fiscal problems. Instead, the City’s use of these powers can work to support and achieve the City’s public policy objectives. A selected group of eight potential tax measures have been researched for the City’s Executive Committee’s consideration. | | Discussion of Public Policy Revenue Tools Under the City of Toronto Act 2006.pdf | revenue, charges | report | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
308 | Durham Report on Local Improvement Charge(LIC) for Energy Retrofit | Aug 25, 2016 | This 2013 report by Durham Region's Commissioner of Finance recommends against implementing an LIC Energy Retrofit program in the region due to financial risks, financial liability, and legal liability, among other reasons. | | Durham Report on Local Improvement Charge(LIC) for Energy Retrofit.pdf | local improvement charge | report | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
309 | Local Improvement Charge(LIC) Energy Retrofit Financing FAQ | Aug 25, 2016 | This document contains an FAQ on LIC financing for energy retrofits from a municipal perspective, and is useful to anyone considering or researching such a program. | | Local Improvement Charge(LIC) Energy Retrofit Financing FAQ.pdf | local improvement charge | report | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
310 | Local Improvement Charge(LIC) Energy Retrofit Primer | Aug 25, 2016 | This document contains information on using local improvement charges (LICs) to finance residential energy upgrades. Useful for municipal decision makers in understanding the use of local improvement chargers to support the cost of energy efficiency and other improvements on private property. | | Local Improvement Charge(LIC) Energy Retrofit Primer.pdf | local improvement charge | report | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
311 | Local Improvement Charge (LIC) Financing Pilot Program Design for Residential Buildings in Ontario | Aug 25, 2016 | This document outlines an LIC financing pilot program design for small residential properties, as well as a study into the potential for using this financing mechanism for larger multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). It is intended for Ontario municipalities seeking to implement internally administered LIC financing programs for energy and water saving improvements. | | Local Improvement Charge (LIC) Financing Pilot Program Design for Residential Buildings in Ontario.pdf | local improvement charge | report | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
312 | Local Improvement Charge(LIC) on Private Property by Agreement Legal Opinion | Aug 25, 2016 | This document contains advice to the Clean Air Parrtnership from Aird and Berlis LLP on the amended Ontario Regulation 586/06 Local Improvement Charges to allow municipalities to raise the costs of work on private property and impose special chargers with consent of property owners, with the intention of providing a high degree of local flexibility to design programs for local needs, including to support energy retrofits. The document is informative for anyone seeking to implement their own LIC program for energy retrofits. | | Local Improvement Charge(LIC) on Private Property by Agreement Legal Opinion.PDF | local improvement charge | report | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
313 | Local Improvement Charge(LIC) Program Evaluation Study - Cheerio | Aug 25, 2016 | This 2013 study reports on qualitative research of an LIC program focused on energy retrofits for the City of Toronto and Cheerio. Topics include the level of interest in energy retrofits, receptiveness to LIC financing, communications approaches to LIC programs, and other key issues an LIC program should address. | | Local Improvement Charge(LIC) Program Evaluation Study - Cheerio.pdf | local improvement charge | report | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
314 | Solar Facility Lease - City of London | Aug 25, 2016 | The Landlord has agreed to lease to the Tenant areas on the rooftops of the Buildings and certain ancillary space in certain Buildings to install photovoltaic power generating facilities at each of the Sites as provided herein. | | Solar Facility Lease - City of London.pdf | user fees | lease, policy template | 2 | Alternative Revenues | Adobe Acrobat Document |
281 | Accounts Receivable Policy - Simcoe County | Aug 24, 2016 | The objective of the policy is to establish a framework that will lead to procedures that are consistent across all County departments yet flexible in order to deal with a variety of situations in the most efficient and effective manner possible to improve the cash flow of the County. | | Accounts Receivable Policy - Simcoe County.pdf | accounts receivable | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
282 | Accounts Receivable Policy - Town of Smiths Falls | Aug 24, 2016 | As part of the internal financial control system of the municipality, this accounts receivable policy is designed to ensure the collection of all revenues due to the Town in a prompt, effective, efficient and secure manner. | | Accounts Receivable Policy - Town of Smiths Falls.doc | accounts receivable | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Microsoft Word Document |
283 | Collections and Credits Policy - City of Thunder Bay | Aug 24, 2016 | It is the policy of the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay to establish guidelines with respect to the collection of municipal tax, water and general accounts receivable billings. | | Collections and Credits Policy - City of Thunderbay.pdf | collections, billing, accounts receivable | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
284 | Contaminated Sites Policy - Template Policy V3 for distribution | Aug 24, 2016 | A contaminated sites policy template developed by KPMG | | Contaminated Sites Policy - Template Policy V3 for distribution.pdf | other | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
285 | Member of Council Expense Policy - Town of Richmond Hill | Aug 24, 2016 | This Policy guides the expenditures that support Members of Council in performing their diverse roles and in representing their constituents. The approved Councillor budgets allow Members of Council to: Administer their offices as a Member of Council, Represent the Town at functions or events, and Perform their duties as Elected Officials. | | Member of Council Expense Policy - Town of Richmond Hill.pdf | council expense | policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
286 | Penny Rounding Policy | Aug 24, 2016 | This by-law document an example of how the municipality of Central Huron rounds the penny on cash payments and transactions to the municipality. It was developed in response to the Government of Canada's phasing out of the penny. | | Penny Rounding Policy.pdf | cash | bylaw, policy, policy template | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
287 | Request for Proposal: Actuarial Services | Aug 24, 2016 | The Municipality of Clarington is requesting proposal for an actuarial review of the Municipal accounting for Post Employment Benefits and Sick Leave Credit Liabilities. | | Request for Proposal - Actuarial Services.doc | actuary, consultant | rfp, request for proposal | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Microsoft Word Document |
288 | Request for Proposal for Audit Services - County of Wellington | Aug 24, 2016 | The audit shall include the examination of the records and financial statements of the County of Wellington, including Trust Funds maintained on behalf of Long Term Care Facility residents and Social Service clients. | | Request for Proposal for Audit Services - County of Wellington.pdf | audit, consultant | rfp, request for proposal | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
289 | Request for Proposal for Audit Services - Municipality of Clarington | Aug 24, 2016 | The Municipality of Clarington wishes to appoint a qualified auditor(s) to carry out examinations of the records and financial statements of the Municipality of Clarington. | | Request for Proposal for Audit Services - Municipality of Clarington.pdf | audit, consultant | rfp, request for proposal | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |
290 | Request for Proposal for Audit Services - Municipality of French River | Aug 24, 2016 | The Council of the Municipality of French River wishes to appoint auditors to carry out examinations of the records and the preparation of financial statements of the Municipality of French River. | | Request for Proposal for Audit Services - Municipality of French River.doc | audit, consultant | rfp, request for proposal | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Microsoft Word Document |
407 | Holding Not-For-Profit Organizations Accountable | Aug 24, 2016 | Although NPOs are separate entities, if they receive municipal funds, there should be accountability for the use of those funds as it is public funding. | | Holding Not-For-Profit Organizations Accountable.pdf | funding | report | 1 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Adobe Acrobat Document |