Public Input Submission Log

At the September 17, 2013 meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee meeting, staff presented recommendations for budget options received via the Public Input Session held on June 18, 2013.
 
City staff has reviewed all the submissions, organized and consolidated similar requests, and provided comments and recommendations for the Finance and Administration Committee’s consideration.
 
Separate staff reports recommending budget enhancements have be prepared for public input submissions outlined in Appendix A below. Appendix B (below) contains the list of remaining public input submissions for which staff have recommended alternative action plans or rationale for which budget options are not required. 

Results of a presenter's submission are listed below, in the order they appeared at the June Public Input Session.

Update on 2014 Budget Public Input Options Report (September 17, 2013) (54kb)
Appendix A revised (22 kb)
Appendix B revised (39 kb)

*Presentations/Submissions in English only.

Submission Name and Organization
Kristi Knockleby, Sudbury, Coalition Against Poverty

Description
Request from Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty to increase the Budget of the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) to fund families and individuals at the same rate as the CSUMB in prior years

Distributed to
Community Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$1.3 million per year

Presentation/Submission (228 kb)

Result:
Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix A revised (at the top of the page)

 

Submission Name and Organization
Paulette Gagnon, Creative Consortium Creatif

Description
Request from Creative Consortium Créatif for additional funding towards the City's Major Art groups because of ongoing growth of arts and culture groups and their initiatives in the region.

Distributed to
Growth and Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$250,000 per year

Presentation/Submission (858 kb)

Result:
Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix A revised (at the top of the page) 

 

Submission Name and Organization
Terry Ames, Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers

Description
Request from Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers for annual funding

Distributed to
Finance

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$50,000 per year

Presentation/Submission (2,944 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)

 

Submission Name and Organization
Jacinda McLean, Barb Nott, Volunteer Sudbury

Description
Request from Greater Sudbury Emergency Response Volunteer Registry (GSERV) for funding over two years to employ a part-time GSERV coordinator, continue marketing, communications, training efforts and offices expenses.

Distributed to
Emergency Services

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$30,000/year for two years for a total of $60,000

Presentation/Submission (603 kb)

Result:
Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix A revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Samantha Baulch, Sustainable Mobility Advisory Panel

Description
Request for additional winter sidewalk maintenance, snow removal at all stops (we currently do complete snow removal at 300 of 1,500 stops), funding for the Elgin Greenway & electronic bus route maps at main station and 9 other locations.

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
Winter Sidewalks - $750,000 one time capital for equipment and $250,000 annual operating cost.
Bus stop Clearing - $200,000 per year and route maps - $15,000                                  
Elgin Street Greenway - $1.85 million one-time Capital

No Written Submission

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Sarah Woods, Junction Creek Stewardship Committee

Description
Request from Junction Creek Stewardship Committee to help fund projects such as restoration, education and awareness, public engagement and research in order to improve quality of life for citizens.

Distributed to
Growth and Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$30,000 per year for 4 years for a total of $120,000

Presentation/Submission (5,760 kb)

Result:
Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix A revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Rachel Niemela, Sudbury Cyclist Union

Description
Request from Sudbury Cyclists Union to fund education programs, a transportation coordinator, infrastructure projects and bicycle parking facilities to promote a healthy community

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
Education - $40,000 per year, Transportation Coordinator - $50,000 per year and request $380,000 (1% of Roads Capital budget)  to cycling infrastructure projects and $20,000 for bicycle parking facilities

Presentation/Submission (1,896 kb)

Result:
Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix A revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Lily Noble, Friends of Sudbury Transit

Description
Request from Friends of Sudbury Transit to allocate more property taxes to transit in order to implement a Ridership Growth Strategy,

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
Allocate $48 per $1000 of taxes collected to transit (4.8%) resulting in $230,000  reallocated to transit. No additional burden on the tax levy.

Presentation/Submission (1,238 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Naomi Grant, Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury

Description
Request from various committees to fund community garden coordinator, high priority green space, priority watershed and sub-watershed studies and cycling infrastructure.

Distributed to
Growth and Development and Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
Community Garden Coordinator,           
Green Space  $100,000-$200,000 annually ,
Watershed & subwatershed studies $250,000 annually  & 1% of Capital Roads Budget annually ($380,000) (cycling infrastructure)

Presentation/Submission (1,967 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Lesley Flowers, Greater Sudbury Watershed Alliance

Description
Request from Greater Sudbury Watershed Alliance for funding carried forward year by year and lake by lake until lake studies are completed. The first request is being made to move forward with Ramsey Lake watershed studies.

Distributed to
Growth and Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$250,000 annually until watershed & sub-watershed studies are completed

Presentation/Submission (1,349 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Ursula Sauvé, Rainbow Routes

Description
In order to complete 2014 Elgin Greenway Project, Rainbow Routes Association is requesting that the City funds half of the total estimated costs for the Greenway. Additional funding requested for the "Sidewalk Winter Control Policy":

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
Elgin Street Greenway Project - $1.85 Million one time Capital and Winter Control Sidewalk Funding $700,000 one time and $250,000 annual budget

Presentation/Submission (3,133 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Gordon A. Este

Description
Suggestion that the City creates a new policy regarding income property tax assessments for all senior citizens living in their own homes. This fair formula should be followed by other programs already in place.

Distributed to
Finance

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

Presentation/Submission (413 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Francesco Diaz-Mitoma, Advance Medical Research Institute of Canada ( AMRIC)

Description
AMRIC requests that City provides a $10 million investment to launch new research facility and to help create 160+ jobs at AMRIC

Distributed to
CAO/CFO

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$1,000,000 per year for 10 years = $10,000,000

Presentation/Submission (5,995 kb)

Result:
Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix A revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Wyman MacKinnon, Sudbury Workers Action Centre

Description
Request from The Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Center for City to provide funding to assist with the establishment and operation of the Center.

Distributed to
Human Resources

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$10,000 one time

Presentation/Submission (155 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Steve Bastier, I. J. Coady Memorial Arena Events Committee

Description
Request from the I.J Coady Memorial Arena Events Committee to reconsider the closure of the I.J Coady Memorial Arena for the surrounding community.

Distributed to
Community Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

Presentation/Submission (100 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
John Lindsay, Friendly to Seniors Sudbury

Description
Suggestion to combine the Community Guide and Leisure Guide in one hard copy publication  for those who do not have internet access. (one stop shop for all community information)

Distributed to
Communications

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

Presentation/Submission (232 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Gord Slade

Description
Suggestion to provide free bus service in the City of Greater Sudbury

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

No Written Submission

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Peter Van Caulart

Description
Suggestion from the Environmental Training Institute to abolish water fluoridation in the City of Greater Sudbury because it is a costly practice that is unproven, unesessary and unethical.

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
N/A - would reduce costs

Presentation/Submission (721 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Emil Lavoie

Description
Request not to close Onaping Falls arena.

Distributed to
Community Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

No Written Submission

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Jeff Maclntyre

Description
Suggestion to openly publish the City's raw data sets. This would allow private firms to use this data to develop programs and apps to help local businesses and to give citizens access to a larger catalog of options when interacting with city information.

Distributed to
Admin Services

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

Presentation/Submission (307 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club Inc.

Description
Request from Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club for council to reassess the criteria for the qualifications required to access the HCI fund in order to replace the roof of the club.

Distributed to
CAO/CFO

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$12,000 from the HCI Fund

Presentation/Submission (171 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Richard Malette

Description
Suggestion to eliminate the HCI fund, sell Pioneer Manor, trailer parks, day cares and gyms to the private sector, in order to reduce tax increases and increase revenue

Distributed to
CAO/CFO

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
Millions in revenue for the sale of the PM building and generation of property tax revenues.  Savings would also be made from selling other services.

Presentation/Submission (300 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Richard Munn, Uptown CAN

Description
Request to perform lighting improvements on Kathleen Street between Frood Road and Notre Dame to reduce criminal behaviour in the area. This would also decrease costs associated with crime, vandalism, etc.

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$50,000 one time

Presentation/Submission (206 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Charles Tossell

Description
Suggestion to reinstate the CSUMB and the community start up and maintenance benefit back to the way it was previously set up. Suggestion to maintain clean garbage bins & recycling bins around the bus shelters in order to eliminate the smell while citizens wait for public transportation. Request to reinforce the smoking by-law by having by-law officers present during community events such as Canada Day at Science North. Increase Transit service on Sunday.

Distributed to
Community Development, Infrastructure and Growth and Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

Presentation/Submission (829 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Lucienne L. Landry

Description
Request that property taxes collected from taxpayers should only be used on priority departments such as roads, utilities and health care until the City is back on its feet. Instead, other departments such as long term care and leisure services should have user-fees for those who contribute to the service. Employees should also be rewarded for suggesting ways to increase cost savings.

Distributed to
CAO/CFO

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

Presentation/Submission (227 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Janet Gasparini, Social Planning Council

Description
As a result of the loss of Federal funding and the dismantling of the mysudbury project, there is a potential loss of the Community Resource Database supported by the Social Planning Council.  The SPC requests $40,000 in funding to cover staff, license fees and web hosting to maintain the database at www.greatersudburyinfo.ca

Distributed to
Growth and Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$40,000 per year for www.greatersudburyinfo.ca

Presentation/Submission (236 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Matt Alexander

Description
Suggestion to promote and expand the Sudbury Transit and cycling network to encourage residents to take the bus, bike or walk as an alternative way of transportation.

Distributed to
Infrastructure and Community Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
Hire an Active Transportation Coordinator

Presentation/Submission (340 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Arthemise Cmirand-Peterson, New Sudbury CAN

Description
Request for a push button walking traffic light  at the corner of Barry Downe & Woodbine Ave.

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$185,000 one time

Presentation/Submission (229 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Sue Tamura

Description
Request for road work on city streets & road repairs for safer driving

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

Presentation/Submission (209 kb)

Result:
Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix A revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Various Citizens

Description
Request and support from 13 citizens for an improved Sunday Transit Schedule, including increases to Handi Transit.

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission

Presentation/Submission (2,568 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Various Citizens

Description
Support from 4 citizens for improved winter sidewalk maintenance in the City. This is an ongoing safety concern for many senior citizens

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$700,000 + Equipment

Presentation/Submission (582 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Various Citizens

Description
Support for request that LED lights be put along Kathleen Street to prevent criminal behaviour and improve safety in the area.

Distributed to
Infrastructure

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
$50,000 one time

Presentation/Submission (738 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Salvation Army, Mens and Women and Family Shelter

Description
Emergency Shelter Top Up Funding for Men's and Women and Family Shelters

Distributed to
Community Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
Women & Family = $230,000 annual funding
Men = $155,000 one-time funding

Presentation/Submission (272 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)


Submission Name and Organization
Foyer House Notre Dame Youth Shelter

Description
Emergency Shelter Top Up Funding for Youth program (16-19 years old)

Distributed to
Community Development

Estimated Budget Impact as per submission
same as last year

Presentation/Submission (113 kb)

Result:
No Budget Recommendation Prepared - Please see Appendix B revised (at the top of the page)