Download - SCRD 2013 Budget
SCRD 2013 BudgetFinal Budget
OverviewRegional District Overview
LegislationWhat Does the SCRD Do?
The Regional District BudgetBudget Overview & ProcessBudget Numbers
Assessment Growth2013 Taxation & FeesProjects & OtherQuestions?
LegislationLocal Government Act & Community Charter
Sets limits on what and how we do things Borrowing; Taxation, Fees, and charges; Budget
and Annual Reporting. The LG Act (803.1) requires that all costs incurred
by a RD in relation to a service, including admin., are part of that service. Each service is a “silo” and funds from one service can’t offset another service.
Service Establishment BylawsLimits amount of taxation; sets scope of
service; and determines who pays
What Does the SCRD Do?RD’s serve 3 important purposes:
Representation for the rural areas SCRD represents 5 rural areas and 3 municipalities
Framework for municipalities and rural areas to collaborate
Provide both regional and sub regional services
The SCRD provides 41 distinct types of services through 95 active functions (70 silos).
Budget Overview & Processes
May/June - Strategic Planning
Fall – Department Work Plans Presented to Board
Forms basis for Budget Proposals (2 days)
Three Rounds Public Budget Meetings – January,
February and March, 8 full days
Public Presentations
Planning and Budget Processes
Strategic Planning
- Department Work Plans- Budget Proposals- Budget Process
Work Plan Updates
Budget & Variance Reporting
Strategic Plan Updates
Base Budget ProcessEstablish a “base” level of service and the costs
associated with providing that service - base is only what is needed to run the service at that level approved by the Board
Budget Proposals are then presented for service enhancements, special projects or reductions. Some decisions are mandatory, involving safety, compliance or imminent asset failure.
Financial Sustainability PolicyStrategies used in 2013 budget process
Cost Containment- Inflation
Efficiencies & service level reductions
Fees & charges- Keeping fees in line with costs
Stabilization through operating and other reserves
Capital - Longer-term planning
One-time revenue sources- Surpluses
Regional District Budget
Total Budget
2013 2012 2011 2010
Operating* $30.05 million $30.20 million $28.21 million $30.09 million
Capital** $11.36 million $12.46 million $12.54 million $11.07 million
Total $42.55 million $43.86 million $40.75million $41.16 million
• *Excludes member municipality debt• **Includes carry-forward projects and excluded landfill closure work
Operating Budget $30.05milGeneral Government
7%
Protective Services8%
Transportation Services10%
Environmental Services13%
Water & Waste Water19%
Health Services1%
Planning & Devel-opment Services
7%
Recreation & Cultural Services
35%
Sources of Funding –$42.55 in millions
Taxation14.534%
Parcel Taxes4.811%
Grants7.317%
Debt2.46%
User Fees9.522%
Reserves & Surplus$3.28%
Other.82%
AssessmentsAssessment Changes Non Market and Overall
Jurisdiction Non Market %
Market % Overall % No Change in Budget
A 1.24 -5.25 -4.01 -1.39%B 0.84 -2.91 -2.07 0.34%D 0.89 -7.00 -6.11 -3.67%E 0 .90 -3.11 -2.21 0.10%F 1.07 -3.66 -2.59 -0.46%
ToG 1.29 -3.04 -1.75 1.27%DoS 1.36 -2.13 -0.77 1.86%SIGD -0.39 -1.34 -1.72 0.45%Total 1.11 -3.67 -2.55
Effects of Assessments & Taxation
A B D E F SIGD DoS ToG Total
2013 Budget $ 1,985,501 2,096,681 1,811,831 1,324,757 3,023,352 272,629 2,414,803 1,611,528 14,541,082
2012 Tax by Area $ 1,917,325 2,037,895 1,813,759 1,267,738 2,970,363 264,067 2,306,275 1,520,781 14,098,203
$ Change 68,176 58,786 (1,928) 57,019 52,989 8,561 108,528 90,747 442,879
% Change $ 3.56% 2.88% -0.11% 4.50% 1.78% 3.24% 4.71% 5.97% 3.14%
$ Change Due to Assessments
(10,401) 14,956 (25,932) 8,808 (36,784) 2,146 43,597 3,609 0
% change -0.54% 0.73% -1.43% 0.69% -1.24% 0.81% 1.89% 0.24%
% of Muni.Tax2 26% 22% 23%
% Increase to Muni. Tax3 0.84% 1.04% 1.37%
Tax by Area1
1includes combination of rates for both land & improvements and improvements only2based on 2012 rates per municipal websites or provided by staff3% change $ multiplied by % of Muni. Tax per 2012 rates.
Parcel Taxes & User FeesRegional Water PT & user fees + 4%
impact on typical household SFD +$17.68
Refuse collection EA’s +5% per householdimpact on typical household +$6.04
North Pender Water PT & User Fee 10% per household impact on typical household +$42.57
South Pender Water PT & User Fee 10% per household impact on typical household +$53.13
2013 Project Highlights
General GovernmentComprehensive Software Review and ImplementationCitizen Engagement System PlanningContinued Rural Areas Grant-in-Aid funding
Protective ServicesGibsons & District Fire Department
Increase in honorariums (increase in taxation $71K)Training facility enhancements (surplus)
Roberts Creek Fire DepartmentAdditional Training for new recruits
Halfmoon Bay Fire DepartmentNew command vehicle (surplus)
Emergency Telephone 911Continuation of 9-1-1 radio & fire paging system upgrades
(reserves)
Emergency PlanningDedicated Use Vehicle (surplus and reserves)
Transportation ServicesTransitPreparing for replacement of buses (reserves)Park and Ride Pilot ProgramTransit Future Plan
PortsCapital maintenance program in both Area F Islands and Area B
($45K new taxation) Keats Landing Eastbourne & Halket Bay (Gambier) Hopkins Landing Halfmoon Bay
Environmental ServicesRegional Solid Waste Increased handling and fee requirements for contaminated loads
such as treated wood and asbestos Increased regulatory requirements for lab analysis, and
environmental monitoring, and geotechnical assessment Increase contribution to fund Landfill Closure Liability Continued commitment for “Backroad Trash Bash”Green Waste Plan Implement Zero Waste Management Plan
Sustainable ServicesContinue with implementation of Corporate and Community Energy
and Emissions Plans
Water & Waste Water ServicesUtility Services DivisionComplete Long Range Water Master Plans for all three water service
areas Implementation of Chapman Creek Source Assessment Response
Plan InitiativesStart construction of the South Pender Harbour Water Treatment
Plant - $5MMcNeil Lake Dam Stability Analysis and Upgrades (South Pender) Implement universal metering program for North & South Pender
Continuation of meter installs in regional system Investigate drought mitigation options for Chapman CreekWater main renewal program - $680KWeather Monitoring Station and Snow Survey (SARP Initiatives)Expansion of Water Treatment Plant Residuals Management Area
Planning & Development ServicesRegional PlanningAgriculture Area Plan- Stage 2 & 3 (proposed grant, surplus & taxation)
Rural PlanningFinalize OCPs for Area B & D, and begin new OCP Area A
Economic DevelopmentContinued support for:
Gibsons and Pender Harbour Chamber initiatives Sunshine Coast Tourism Society All rural area support for travel ambassador program Pender Harbour Health Care Centre
Financial commitment for Coast wide economic development initiatives
Recreation & CultureCommunity Recreation Facilities
Completion of Parks and Recreation Master PlanCompletion of repairs to Sechelt Arena Increased hours to Gibsons PoolGibsons Pool- Tot Pool repairsRequired Safety Repairs (various locations)
Pender Harbour PoolExtended hours added to base budget (July Hours)Update to safety equipment and signageNew gym equipment
Regional Recreation Continuation of Sechelt Youth Centre (funded from GIA
Community Schools for 2013-Areas A, B,D,E,F,DoS,ToG )One-Time extra funding for continuing Night’s Alive Program
Recreation & CultureLibraries and Museums
Continued support of Libraries and MuseumsSechelt Library Grant funding levels – new Memorandum of
Understanding to be developed
Health ServicesCemetery
Columbaria InstallationPlanning Memorial Wall and Green Burial
Parks and RecreationParks
Alternate Trail at Ocean Beach Esplanade and Oak StreetContinuation of Shoreline Mitigation project at Chaster BeachNew beach access at Fullerton (Area B)Cliff Gilker Playground Improvement plansAsset replacement-fleet vehicle, mower and gator
Bikeways & WalkwaysArea A new bikeways function come online-planning for Lilly LakeArea B, D, E, and F (Marine Drive) projects planned for 2013
Dakota RidgeNew snowmobile, piston bully replacement planning and trail
expansion planning
Other Items
Regional Hospital District : Spring 2013, completion of St Mary’s expansion Project $15.9M RHD
($44.15M Total); Fall 2013 Phase 2- renovation project; Proposed additional minor capital- $400K RHD ($1M Total) Both from debt and reserves, no new tax impact.
HR Plan 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009Full Time
Employees 184.10 182.11 182.42 182.97 190.22
Support Services 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
$3,128,880 3,034,768 $3,081,287 $3,056,505 $2,972,999
QuestionsYou may contact our office:
by Phone: 604-885-6800website: www.scrd.caby mail: Sunshine Coast Regional District
1975 Field Road Sechelt, B.C., V0N 3A1