Overview of 2024 Budget, Library, Environmental, Planning, Water & Wastewater

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The 2024 budget allocation for Library, Environmental, Planning, Water, and Wastewater services includes timelines, financial statistics, and insights into library services in Prescott. The library offers diverse programs like Story Time, Music Time, and Dungeons & Dragons, alongside interesting facts about its collection and membership. A glimpse into the operational and project budget review timelines is also provided.

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2024 Budget Library, Environmental, Planning, Water and Wastewater February 5, 2024

Topics Timelines Library Services Environmental Services Planning and Economic Development Water and Wastewater

Timelines December 11 February 26 January 8 January 15 February 5 March 4 Health Services Social Services Administrative Protective Services Transportation Park & Recreation Environmental Water and Wastewater Planning & Development Library Revenue Taxation Operational budget review and alignment Project budget review and alignment Review initial project list for feedback Prioritize project list

Library Services Did you know? Our collection is worth $3,764,297.48 In 2023 we had 1,425 new items catalogued What is our most borrowed print title in 2023? The 23rd Midnight, James Patterson The Desert Star, Michael Connolly It Starts with Us, Colleen Hoover If you live or own property in Prescott your membership is free We have 1542 members. 519 of these have joined since July 4, 2022 In 2023 we received $1125.00 in revenue from out-of-town members ($25.00 for single and $40.00 for families) We have 887 active members for print material

Library Services Did you know? Friday Story Time now averages 14 children, plus parents, caregivers or grandparents This summer we held it outside in the side yard which was a great turnout! March brings Music Time 10-11 am every Monday, toddler to pre-kindergarten We create and provide 40 craft kits a month, you do not need to be a patron to pick one up This year we added further programming; calligraphy and dot journaling, water painting, painting, acrylic painting, Dungeons and Dragons, TableTop Thursday, Lego Club and The Morning Glory Book Group. Fetal Loss Support, Prescott Page Turners, The Spoken Word and The Scribble Society and the Seaway Horticultural Society all use our space.

Library Services Did you know? StoryTime, Music Time, Dungeons and Dragons and Table Top Thursdays are still underway and see steady increase of numbers ** Please note: after hours programming like calligraphy and the various painting programs were paid for by the user but we still incurred costs of wages while groups are in session Our Libby Consortium has 99,639 million titles which includes newspapers and magazines. This year the (our) OLS consortium celebrated 3 million titles borrowed for 2023! This year we purchased 18 literacy kits in conjunction with neighbouring schools and the IDA (International Dyslexia Awareness organization) these will be hitting the shelves mid- late March. (We were awarded a $500 grant this year to assist in purchasing titles.)

Library Services Did you know? We received a MayCourt grant and updated our children s room; fresh paint, good cleaning, weeding of titles, creation of a classics and info section, we replaced our well- worn puppet theatre and a small reading corner canopy Donations of $269.00 were received at the front counter Our library is open 51 hours per week and is staffed by only 3 people and one very dedicated volunteer!

Library Services Here is an example of statistics for November 2023 950 people attended the library 811 titles were borrowed 125 people used the computers 13.8 hours of computer assistance was given 23 people used our Wi-Fi 48 people were non-members 134-man hours were spent processing Inter-Library loans 141 people attending our programs

Library Services Libraries are for everyone; Newcomers to Canada, Ontario, Prescott. Mature students with families at home. Budding entrepreneurs to create Younger people come to use computers, socialize, do puzzles People struggling with homelessness Computers with programs like Adobe (which is needed to fill out all government forms)

Library Services Why Do People Come into our Library? Short answer; broader book choices, programming, up to date computers, inclusivity, warm environments, dedicated spaces for learning, enjoyment and meetings Long answer; libraries are filling a gap that is not being met in other aspects of society Young families rely on libraries for free infant, children and family activities, especially after the pandemic. Need equipment to become a Canadian Citizen? One blank wall, dedicated internet, and 4 hours, we have you covered!

Library Services Why Do People Come into our Library? Young Mom who needs someone to proctor an exam? Watch the video from MTO to qualify as an over 80 driver Driving through town and need to charge your car? Do it at Town Hall, pop into the Library and read local papers and magazines. On vacation but need to check in with your child s teacher? Use one of our meeting spaces and our reliable wi-fi connection. Selling a house or buying one remotely? Use our computers to scan and send your offer. We have assisted in all these things plus many more at least once in the past 12 months.

Library Services Budget to Budget Higher / (Lower) 2023 Budget 2023 2024 Budget Transfer to Reserves Notes Projection Net increase funding from Town of Prescott $14,119 8.5% Library 194,555 210,195 197,645 3,090 -

Environmental Services Storm Sewers Waste Collection Waste Disposal Waste Diversion

Environmental Services Expenses Budget to Budget Higher / (Lower) 2023 Budget 2023 2024 Budget Transfer to Reserves Notes Projection Storm Sewers 69,300 66,282 69,300 - 43,300 Waste Collection 117,350 136,967 132,200 14,850 Fuel surcharge and 3% increase 2,000 Waste Disposal 95,800 93,362 96,200 400 3% Increase - Waste Diversion 121,200 119,493 124,600 3,400 3% Increase 4,700 Total 403,650 416,104 422,300 18,650 50,000 4.6%

Planning and Economic Development / Tourism Planning Economic Development & Tourism

Planning and Economic Dev Services Expenses Budget to Budget Higher / (Lower) 2023 Budget 2023 2024 Budget Transfer to Reserves Notes Projection Planning 43,750 46,518 43,750 - - Ec Dec/Tourism 374,526 392,192 375,969 1,443 - Total 418,276 438,710 419,719 1,443 - 0.3%

Water and Wastewater Budget Wastewater Collection Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant Water Distribution

Water Budget The Water Budget is made up of two components Water Treatment starts at the water intake pipe in the St. Lawrence through the water treatment plant and stops at the treated water leaving the treatment plant Water Distribution starts the pipes receiving the treated water leaving the water treatment plant, includes the watermains in the roads, water tower and water hydrants Water revenues are required to cover the cost of operating and replacement of the water system without property tax subsidization Any surplus is placed into reserve to support capital projects for water

2024 Water Budget Water Treatment Water Distribution Transfer from to Reserves Total Notes Revenue 50% 50% Water Charges 1,328,097 664,048 664,049 Assumes 5% increase July 1 Interest 3,200 1,600 1,600 Occupancy Charges 1,600 800 800 Transfer from Reserve 60,073 60,073 - (60,073) Total Revenue 1,392,971 726,521 666,449 (60,033) Expenses Salaries / Allocation 302,047 75,889 226,158 Supplies & Services 934,172 650,632 283,540 Reserve Contribution 156,751 - 156,751 156,751 Total Expenses 1,392,971 726,521 666,449 156,791

Wastewater Budget The Wastewater Budget is made up of two components Wastewater Collection runs from the lot line of each property and includes the sanitary sewer pipes in the ground, wastewater pumping stations, and the sanitary sewer manholes Wastewater Treatment Plant starts at the end of the wastewater collection lines, enters the plant and ends with the pipe leading into the St. Lawrence River that discharges treated wastewater Wastewater revenues are required to cover the cost of operating and replacement of the of the wastewater system without property tax subsidization Any surplus is placed into reserve to support capital projects for wastewater

2024 Wastewater Budget Wastewater Treatment Wastewater Collection Transfer from to Reserves Total Notes Revenue 68.75% 31.25% Water Charges 1,622,291 1,115,325 506,966 Assumes 5% increase July 1 Interest 82,593 82,593 Occupancy Charges 1,600 - 1,600 EC Share 109,950 109,950 - Total Revenue 1,816,434 1,307,868 508,566 - Expenses Salaries / Allocation 152,862 76,973 75,889 Supplies & Services 1,412,902 1,164,195 248,707 Reserve Contribution 250,669 66,700 183,969 250,669 Total Expenses 1,816,434 1,307,868 508,566 250,669

Total Expenses Budget to Budget Higher / (Lower) 2023 Budget 2023 2024 Budget Transfer to Reserves Notes Projection Health 393,493 400,954 407,914 14,421 - Social 770,906 771,630 972,672 201,766 $175,607 St. Lawrence Lodge - Administrative 1,489,813 1,464,558 1,535,253 45,440 395,202 Protective 2,286,890 2,281,502 2,314,958 28,068 30,000 Transportation 2,701,128 2,662,558 2,540,045 (161,083) Net decrease of $336,477 -12.5% 98,250 Recreation 2,062,096 2,022,274 2,781,610 719,514 Net increase of $382,424 +20.4% 432,485 Environmental 403,650 416,104 422,300 18,650 50,000 Planning & ED 418,276 438,710 419,719 1,443 - Total 10,526,252 10,458,291 11,394,472 868,220 $509,394 additional revenue 1,005,937 % Change +8.2% $358,826 net increase 1% increase in taxes = $60,000 Water / WW 3,014,288 3,243,054 3,209,404 195,116 Assumes 5% increase July 1 407,420 +6.4%