Conservation Halton Board of Directors Meeting - October ...

Conservation Halton Board of Directors Meeting - October 22 2020

Conservation Halton Board of Directors Meeting - October 22 2020Zoom Webinar

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Start Thursday October 22 2020 - 300pm

End Thursday October 22 2020 - 600pm

1 Roll Call

2 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest for Conservation Halton Board of Directors

3 Acceptance of Agenda

4 Delegations - Don Mclean The Hamilton 350 Committee

Kirkwall to Hamilton valve pipeline 2020pdf

5 Presentations

51 Strategic Forestry Management Plan - Hajnal Kovacs Forest Technician (Report CHBD O7 2006)

52 2021 Budget Summary - Hassaan Basit President amp CEO (Report CHBD 07 20 07)

6 Consent Items

61 Approval of Conservation Halton Board of Directors DRAFT Meeting Minutes dated September24 2020

Conservation Halton Board of Director DRAFT Meeting Minutes - September 24 2020pdf

62 Approval of Finance amp Audit Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes dated October 7 2020

Finance amp Audit Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes - October 7 2020

7 Briefing Memos

71 Summary of Funding Received for Stewardship

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Memo - Outreach Restoration

72 Progress update on Source Protection plan updates

Memo - Source Protectionpdf

73 Kelso amp Glen Eden Master Plan

Memo - GE Master Plan - October 2020

8 Action Items

81 CHBD 07 20 01 - SW Georgetown Subwatershed Study

CHBD 07 20 01 - SWS VisionGeorgetownpdf

82 CHBD 07 20 04 - Oakville Slope Stability Assessment

CHBD 07 20 04 - Oakville Slope Stability Assessmentpdf

83 CHBD 07 20 02 - Site Specific Principles for Redevelopment of the Post Office Property - 193Church Street Town of Oakville CH File No ADM 349

CHBD 07 20 02 Oakville Post Officepdf

84 CHBD 07 20 03 - Halton Region Official Plan Review CH Discussion Paper Comments CH FileMPR 734

CHBD 07 20 03 - Halton Region Official Plan Review CH Discussion Paper Comments - CHFile MPR 734

CHBD 07 20 03 - ROPR Attachpdf

85 CHBD 07 20 05 - Applications to expand Burlington Quarry Nelson Aggregate Co - CH File NoPQ 20

CHBD 07 20 05 - Nelson Quarry

86 CHBD 07 20 06 - Strategic Forest Management Plan Report

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CHBD 07 20 06 - Strategic Forest Management Report - October 2020

CHBD 07 20 06 - Full Plan 2020 - Proposed

87 CHBD 07 20 07 - 2021 Budget Summary

CHBD 07 20 07 - Board Report 2021 Budget Summary - October 22 2020pdf

Conservation Halton Budget Book - 2021pdf

88 CHBD 07 20 08 - Amendment to CH By-Law No 18 01 - Title Change for CAO

By-law amendment President amp CEO title 22 10 20pdf

CH_By-Law 2018 CAO title change - REVISED October 22 2020

9 CEO Update

10 CHF Update - Jim Sweetlove

11 IN CAMERA

111 Legal Matter - Memo - October 22 2020


12 Other Business

13 Adjournment

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Dundas Turtle Watch DundasTurtleWatchca dundasturtlewatch08gmailcom

Dundas Turtle Watch 49 Kirby Ave Dundas ON L9H 6H6 To Environment Hamilton Re Proposed Kirkwall to Hamilton Valve natural Gas pipeline August 2020 DTW is aware that we have missed deadline dates for submissions against the pipeline but a turtle pond on the Brock Road has just been brought to our notice DTW does not approve of turtle habitat being disturbed for a pipeline anywhere along the proposed Kirkwall to Hamilton Valve route especially the Beverley swamp and a known turtle pond on the Brock Road There is no good time to move large equipment through such sensitive lands as turtles are nesting in the spring turtles eggs are in nests all through the summer and hatch in the Fall they then live in the mud during all their winter hibernation It takes fourteen to twenty years for a female snapping turtle to reach adult maturity to lay her first batch of eggs If this cycle is broken or disturbed then those turtles are lost forever All the species of turtles in this area are on the Ontario species at risk list They will be destroyed whenever the pipeline is constructed It would then take years if it happened at all for the any turtle to rehabilitate on lands damaged to that extent by a pipeline corridor Rosemary Horsewood Chairperson Dundas Turtle Watch rhorsewoodyahooca 905-627-4498 or Dundas Turtle Watch dundasturtlewatch08gmailcom

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MEETING NO 06 20 Conservation Halton Board of Directors

MINUTES A meeting of the Conservation Halton Board of Directors was held on Thursday September 24 at 330 pm via Zoom Webinar Members Present Hamza Ansari

Mike Cluett Rick Di Lorenzo

Joanne Di Maio Cathy Duddeck Allan Elgar Dave Gittings Zeeshan Hamid Zobia Jawed

Moya Johnson Gordon Krantz Bryan Lewis

Marianne Meed Ward Rory Nisan Gerry Smallegange Jim Sweetlove Jean Williams Absent with regrets Rob Burton

Steve Gilmour

Guests Ken Jull Legal Counsel Gardiner Roberts Peter Pickfield Partner Garrod Pickfield LLP

Staff present Robin Ashton Manager Marketing Kim Barret Associate Director Science amp Partnerships Hassaan Basit CAOSecretary-Treasurer

Garner Beckett Director CH Foundation Adriana Birza Manager Office of the CAO Tamara Boric Project Lead PMO Niamh Buckley Administrative Assistant Office of the CAO

Chitra Gowda Senior Manager Watershed Planning amp Source Water Meghan Hunter Manager Risk amp Lands Craig Machan Associate Director Park Operations Kellie McCormack Associate Director Planning amp Regulations Marnie Piggot Director Finance

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Plezzie Ramirez Senior Manager Human Resources Jill Ramseyer Director Corporate Compliance Pavan Seth Procurement Specialist

Katie Skillen Associate Director Marketing and Communications Barb Veale Director Planning amp Watershed Management Mark Vytvytskyy Director Parks and Operations Executive Lead Digital Transformation

Chair Gerry Smallegange called the meeting to order at 330 pm Chair advised that the Agenda would be amended to reflect that CAO Hassaan Basit would present the CH Fall event 1 Roll Call 2 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest for Conservation Halton Board of Directors There were NONE 3 Acceptance of Amended Agenda CHBD 06 01 Moved by Jean Williams Seconded by Moya Johnson THAT the Amended Agenda be accepted as distributed Carried 4 Presentations 41 Strategic Plan methodology (Action Item 62)

(Hassaan Basit CAO amp Tamara Boric PMO)

At the request of the CAO 4 members have volunteered to be part of the Conservation Halton Strategic Plan Task Force team Mike Cluett David Gittings Jim Sweetlove and Rory Nisan Staff will reach-out directly to the members with next steps for the project and engagement

42 CH Foundation ndash Fall Event

(Hassan Basit CAO)

The CAO provided an update to the board on the CHF ldquoMountsberg Sugarbush Experience Eventrdquo that will take place on Saturday October 3 with 3 experiences ldquoA Bluegrass Brunchrdquo ldquoA Whiskey Siprdquo and ldquoA Country Dinnerrdquo In response to concern from some Board members re timeliness of the event the CAO advised that CH staff have worked closely with the City of Hamilton to ensure that all measures are being taken to adhere to COVID 19 public health guidelines and restrictions Arrival times are staggered and the experiences are set up to respect social distancing

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CH will post and email a fact sheet to guests advising them of the staggered arrival times (which appears on the top of their invite) and the steps that have been taken to ensure their safety 5 Consent Items Approval of Conservation Halton Board of Directors Meeting Minutes dated

June 25 2020 2020

51 Purchasing Report for April ndash July 2020 (Report CHBD 06 20 01) 52 CN Status Update (Report CHBD 06 20 02) 53 Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden

Horseshoe (A Place to Grow) and Proposed Land Needs Assessment Methodology for A Place to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe ERO No 019-1680 and 019-1679CH File No PPO 053

(Report CHBD 06 20 03) 54 Updating Ontariorsquos Water Quantity Management Framework

ERO No 019-1340 CH File No PPO 059 (Report CHBD 06 20 04)

55 Permits amp Letters of Permission issued under Ontario Regulation 16206 from January 1 to August 31 2020 (Report CHBD 06 20 05)

56 Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan Funding (Report CHBD 06 20 06)

6 Action Items 61 Amendment to The Halton Region Conservation Authority General Membership By-law No 2018-01

(Report CHBD 06 20 07)

CHBD 06 02 Moved By David Gittings Seconded by Cathy Duddeck

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors direct staff to post the amended General Membership By-law No 2018-01 on the Authorityrsquos website wwwconservationhaltonca And

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THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors direct staff to post the MECP Ministerrsquos Direction that enables conservation authorities to convene meetings of the board electronically in order to make the necessary amendments to their By-law on wwwconservationhaltonca Carried 62 Strategic Plan methodology (Report CHBD 06 20 08) CHBD 06 03 Moved by Moya Johnson Seconded by Allan Elgar THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve the proposed project methodology governance model work plan and task force membership to support the renewal of Conservation Haltonrsquos strategic plan 2021-24rsquo Call for Participation from Board Members Rory Nisan Dave Gittings Jim Sweetlove Mike Cluett volunteered to be part of the Strategic Plan Task Force Carried 63 Land Disposition ndash Kingrsquos Highway 401 at Kelso CA

(Report CHBD 06 20 09) CHBD 06 04 Moved by Gordon Krantz Seconded by Jim Sweetlove THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve the disposition of 00865 acres from PIN 249740013 shown as Part 2 of Plan 20R-21482 (known as Part Lot 5 Concession 6 Nassagaweya) part of Kelso Conservation Area owned by The Halton Region Conservation Authority to be transferred to the Ministry of Transportation in alignment with the approved Land Securement Strategy And THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve the acceptance and deposit of $203000 into the Land Securement Reserve based on the calculated market value and administration fees from the Ministry of Transportation in alignment with the approved Land Securement Strategy Carried 64 Budget Variance Report for the Period Ended July 31 2020 and 2020 Projected Year End Amounts (Report CHBD 06 20 10) CHBD 06 05 Moved by Allan Elgar Seconded by Dave Gittings

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THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve capital projects as follows

1 Reinstating the Milton Channel Repairs capital project included in the 2019 budget for $255927 and associated funding sources closed in the staff report dated June 25 2020 and

2 Conservation Areas capital projects of $235000 related to facility infrastructure and technology requirements as noted in the staff report dated September 24 2020 funded by a transfer from the Conservation Areas Capital Reserve

And THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors receive for information the staff report dated September 24 2020 on the Budget Variance for the period ended July 31 2020 and 2020 Projected Year End Amounts Carried The CAO provided an update on ParkPass that CH had worked with to enable the parks to reopen The CAO advised that the system they developed which had gone through many changes and updates had enabled CH to welcome guests back to the parks in a safe way while continuing to respect social distancing Visitation was up by 70 from previous years The CAO advised that the marketing team had carried out a survey for opening Glen Eden and had received over 3000 response in 3 days The CAO confirmed that Glen Eden will reopen using the same ParkPass reservation system Allan Elgar and Board members commended the CAO for all of the work and efforts that had been made to reopen the parks during the pandemic and keep staff safe and supported over the past eight months 65 Margaret Grace Harris Bequest (Report CHBD 06 20 11) CHBD 06 06 Moved by Dave Gittings Seconded by Allan Elgar THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve the designation of funds bequeathed by Margaret Grace Harris as recommended herein CHF Director Garner Beckett will work with family to identify memorial to honour the legacy of Margaret Grace Harris Carried 66 Re-appointment of Member to the Conservation Halton Foundation Board of Directors (Report CHBD 06 20 12) CHBD 06 07 Moved by Jean Williams

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Seconded by Moya Johnson

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve the re-appointment of Don Ford as member to the Conservation Halton Foundation Board of Directors for a two-year term

And

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors accepts the recommendation from the Conservation Halton Foundation Board of Directors report CHF 05 19 02 (approved at the CHF Board meeting dated September 23 2020) regarding the above-named appointment

Chair Gerry Smallegange acknowledged that Jim Sweetlove had been re-elected Chair of Conservation Halton Foundation 20202021

Carried

7 CAO Verbal Update

The CAO advised the Board members that CH has been awarded the ldquoBest Social Initiativerdquo by Sustainable Hamilton Burlington (SHB) CH is a relatively new and proud member of SHB with a mission to inspire other organizations with a goal of reducing environmental impact while providing for greater social good

The CAO provided an update on MPP Jeff Yurek Minister of the Environment Conservation and Parks recent visit to Crawford Lake

The CAO advised that CH is working with a consultant to turn CH into a ldquoModel of Innovationrdquo and will provide an update at a future Board of Directors meeting about CHrsquos vision for a Innovation Hub The Innovation Hub will create strategic partnerships collaborate with local start up andor established technology companies to develop pilots and proof of concept deployments with the intention of continuing to potential product development The potential partner will have to show evidence of having developed products in the areas of interest to CH ndash broadly smart water and smart parks

8 CHF Update (Jim Sweetlove)

CHF Chair Jim Sweetlove provided an update on Conservation Halton Foundation including a synopsis of a presentation at the September 23 CH Foundation meeting on ldquoFundraising Activities and Opportunities During a Pandemic by Karen Willson Senior Vice President at KCI Ketchum Canada Inc

9 IN CAMERA Items

CHBD 06 08 Moved by Jean Williams Seconded by Marianne Meed WARD

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THAT the Conservation Halton Board meeting break for 15 minutes and convene IN CAMERA

Carried 91 Legal Matter


92 Legal Matter (Report CHBD 06 20 14)

93 Legal Matters Report CHBD 06 20 15)

94 Legal Matter (Verbal update with legal counsel Kenneth Jull Gardiner Roberts LLP)



97 Personnel Matter (Report CHBD 06 20 18)

CHBD 06 09 Moved by Gordon Krantz Seconded by Cathy Duddeck

THAT the Conservation Halton Board meeting reconvene in public forum

THAT the Conservation Halton Staff proceed as directed by CH Board members

Carried 10 Other Business

11 Adjournment

CHBD 06 10 Moved by Gordon Krantz

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors meeting adjourn at 610 pm

Carried

Signed Hassaan Basit President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

Date October 22 2020

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MEETING NO 02 20 Finance amp Audit Committee

MINUTES A meeting of the Finance amp Audit Committee was held on October 7 2020 via Zoom videoconference at 1005 am

Present Rob Burton

Mike Cluett Moya Johnson Jim Sweetlove Gerry Smallegange

Absent with regrets Joanne Di Maio Staff Present Hassaan Basit President amp CEOSecretary- Treasurer

Marnie Piggot Director of Finance Adriana Birza Manager Office of the President amp CEO Melissa Silber Manager Accounting Lawrence Wagner Senior Director Corporate Services Niamh Buckley Administrative Assistant Office of the President amp CEO

Chair Rob Burton called the meeting to order at 1001 pm 1 Acceptance of Agenda FA 02 01 Approved by Moya Johnson Seconded by Jim Sweetlove THAT the Finance and Audit Committee approve the agenda as distributed Carried 2 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest for Committee Members There were NONE 3 Consent Items 4 Action Items 41 2021 Budget amp Business Plan (FA O3 20 01)

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FA 02 02 Moved by Moya Johnson Seconded by Mike Cluett THAT the Finance and Audit Committee recommend to the Conservation Halton Board of Directors that municipal funding of $10430879 in the 2021 budget be approved by a weighted vote by the Conservation Halton Board of Directors at the October 22 2020 meeting And THAT transfers to and from Reserves in the 2021 budget be approved as outlined in this report And THAT the 2021 Budget amp Business Plan be approved as presented Carried 5 Other Business 6 Adjournment FA 02 03 Moved by Mike Cluett THAT the Finance amp Audit Committee Meeting be adjourned at 1010 am Carried Signed Hassaan Basit President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer


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TO Conservation Halton Board of Directors

FROM Barbara J Veale Director Planning and Watershed Management

DATE October 22 2020

SUBJECT Landowner Outreach amp Restoration (Stewardship) Program Funding

MEMO

Conservation Halton has been successful in securing additional funds in support of the Landowner Outreach amp Restoration (Stewardship) Program over the next few years Pending forthcoming decisions on outstanding grant applications and negotiation on compensation projects the funds raised in 2020 may surpass any raised in past years

In total Conservation Halton staff applied for $102325867 in external funding and have confirmed $65895276 to date a further $21852891 in requests remains outstanding Most funding sources span multiple years which reduces administrative tasks and provides stability to overall program funding In many cases external funding leverages Conservation Haltonrsquos levy funding to make those investments go even farther The following table provides more detail

Funding Source Project Amount Requested

Amount Received

Length of Grant

Funding Stream

Metrolinx Compensation

BurlingtonOakville Planting Compensation

$19484476 $19484476 2020-2022

Compensation Project

Species at Risk Stewardship Fund

Aquatic Species at Risk in Conservation Halton Watersheds

$18310000 $17710000 2020-2023

Grant

Sustain our Great Lakes

Limestone Creek Restoration Project

$12050000 $12050000 2021-2022

Grant

Great Lakes Protection Initiative

Hamilton Harbour Watershed Stewardship Project

$9600000 $6600800 2020-2022

Grant

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Amount Received

Length of Grant

Funding Stream

Canada Ontario Agreement

Brighton Beach Bioswale Part 2

$4900000 $4900000 2020 Grant

Imperial Oil Joe Sams Park Stewardship Action Plan

$3500000 $3500000 2020-2021

Foundation Sponsorship

Meighen Foundation

Brookies in Bronte Forever

$1000000 $1000000 2020 Foundation Sponsorship

Terrapure General Stewardship


TD Friends of the Environment Foundation

Partner with OFAH on Atlantic Salmon Riparian Plantings

$450000 $150000 2020 Grant

Habitat Stewardship Program

Western Chorus Frog Project

$9928500 $000 NA Grant application unsuccessful

Woodbine Cares Horse Farm Stewardship Restoration

$750000 $000 2020 Foundation Sponsorship (funding approved then cancelled due to COVID-19)

MTO Compensation Part 2

Redside Dace Outreach and Restoration

$12594058 TBD multi-year



Hamilton Harbour Rainwater Compensation Project


Grant

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk

Campbellville Side Road Weir Decommissioning Design

$2000000 2020-2021

Grant

TD Friends of the Environment Fund

Courtcliffe Park Riparian Planting

$752500 2021 Grant

TOTAL $102325867 $65895276

Notes

bull Compensation projects are typically driven by development proponents whoseprojects impact the habitat of species at risk which triggers a requirement underthe Endangered Species Act for them to compensate elsewhere These projectscover 100 of the cost of restoration projects that address both the strategic

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priorities of Conservation Halton and the regulatory needs of development proponents which in the past have included municipal governments provincial ministries private developers and other private businesses The Metrolinx project is unique in that it is the outcome of a voluntary program initiated by the organization itself

bull Conservation Halton successfully competed against applications from both Canadaand the United States for the Sustain Our Great Lakes grant Sustain Our GreatLakes is an American public-private partnership designed to sustain restore andprotect fish wildlife and habitat in the basin by leveraging funding buildingconservation capacity and focusing partners and resources toward key ecologicalissues This funding will support Conservation Haltonrsquos Brookies in Bronte Foreverprogram launched in 2014 to protect sustain and enhance Brook Trout habitatthrough education awareness and empowerment of private landowners toundertake meaningful actions

bull The Great Lakes Protection Initiative is administered by Environment and ClimateChange Canada This funding is provided through a long-standing partnershipwith Hamilton Conservation Authority (since 1994) to provide stewardship andenvironmental restoration services to the joint watersheds of the Hamilton HarbourArea of Concern (AOC)

bull The Canada-Ontario Agreement funding is administered by the provincial Ministryof Environment Conservation and Parks and relates to the Hamilton HarbourAOC and associated Remedial Action Plan Staff has been working with theBrighton Beach community and City of Burlington for several years to help mitigatethe lack of stormwater control in the community using bioswales which are a formof Low Impact Development The two bioswales we have constructed to date willtrap sediment and reduce the erosive force of rainfall as it travels through steepravines to the Harbour

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FROM Barbara Veale Director of Planning and Watershed Management


SUBJECT Source Water Protection Update 2021

MEMO

This memo provides a brief update on the Source Water Protection program and some key priorities over the coming months The Conservation Authorities Act and Source Water Protection Through amendments made to the Conservation Authorities Act in 2019 the responsibilities of a conservation authority (CA) as a source protection authority under the Clean Water Act 2006 will be a mandatory program The changes will enable municipal levy to be utilized for source protection authority responsibilities The program will be prescribed through regulations that have yet to be proclaimed In the interim the province continues to fully fund source protection authority responsibilities Staff will keep the board apprised of any proposed regulations It is anticipated that there will opportunities for public input prior to proclamation Conservation Halton Source Water Protection Program Priorities 2021 Conservation Halton (CH) is the lead source protection authority of the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Region as designated under the Clean Water Act working closely with the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) A major responsibility and current priority of CH and HCA is to update the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Plan and the underlying science These updates ensure the continued protection of Lake Ontario and groundwater aquifer sources of municipal drinking water through changing landscape activities climate conditions new water sources etc CH staff is leading work through 2021 to support comprehensive updates to the source protection plan in partnership with HCA CH continues to engage municipalities the Source Protection Committee and other drinking water stakeholders through this process The key events and milestones in the program since its inception in 2006 are shown on Figure 1

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Figure 1 Key Events and Milestones

In August 2020 the province proposed changes to the technical rules through a posting on the Environmental Registry of Ontario Comments are due by November 9 2020 The technical rules form a crucial part of the process of updating the source protection plan CH staff are simultaneously analysing the proposed changes while engaging municipalities and the committee prior to submitting comments An information report summarizing staffrsquos comments will be provided to the CH Board at the November board meeting Road Salt Management Ontariorsquos Clean Water Act source protection plan policies include mandatory policies to manage road salt application and storage where they pose a significant level risk to municipal drinking water sources Policy implementation is well underway However road salt continues to impact not only drinking water sources but aquatic life while also causing infrastructure damage and other impacts Climate change is expected to exacerbate these impacts At the same time it is recognised that road salt is necessary for the safety of the public during winter conditions This emerging issue was highlighted in the Made In Ontario Environment Plan which includes several actions to manage road salt impacts The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) at itrsquos Board of Directors meeting in September 2020 invited Chitra Gowda Senior Manager Watershed Planning and Source Protection for Conservation Halton and Martin Keller Source Protection Program Manager for the Grand River Conservation Authority to present on this matter Staff spoke about the need for a review of Ontariorsquos liability framework training for third party contractors use of techniques that optimize road salt usage watershed monitoring and several other considerations In response AMO will seek cooperation from several Ontario ministries to make sure that road salt can be used in a manner that balances public safety source water protection and municipal liability To effectively manage the environmental social and economic impacts of road salt a broader watershed management approach is necessary Staff will continue to enhance awareness of the issue and solutions through 2021

Clean Water Act 2006

Assessment Reports 2011

Source Protection Plan 2015

CA Act changes 2019

Source Protection Plan Updates 2020-21

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FROM Meghan Hunter Manager of Risk amp Lands


SUBJECT Kelso amp Glen Eden Master Plan

MEMO

Conservation Halton staff have now completed the Kelso amp Glen Eden Master Plan renewal in collaboration with the internal Steering Committee and external agencies This Memo along with final report submission to the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) Ministry of Natural Resources amp Forestry (MNRF) and Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) for approval marks the end of the project The final Master Plan report will be going to the NEC for approval in November for final endorsement with sign-off from President amp CEO Hassaan Basit and Board Chair Gerry Smallegange Long-term sustainable planning for Conservation Haltonrsquos programs services and development over the next 5-10 years for Kelso amp Glen Eden are identified within this Master Plan Phased Capital investments for both Kelso North and the Kelso Quarry total just over $74M The Master Plans outlines directions for sustainable management for the property that balance the cultural natural and recreational needs of the park The presentation done by staff at the June 21 2018 Conservation Haltonrsquos Board of Directors meeting outlined the process public engagement conceptual designs and investment proposed by the Master Plan The phased Capital investment was presented to the Board members on October 24 2019 as part of Investing in Canada Infrastructure- Grant Funding Request A presentation to the Conservation Halton Foundation Board on February 19 2020 detailed the major Capital projects for the park as identified in the Master Plan including the preliminary design of the proposed Recreation Centre

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REPORT TO

REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT

Conservation Halton Board of Directors

CHBD 07 20 01

Barbara J Veale Director Planning and Watershed Management

October 22 2020

Vision Georgetown Secondary Plan and Subwatershed Study Town of Halton Hills CH File No MPR 634

Recommendation

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors receives for information the staff report entitled ldquoVision Georgetown Secondary Plan and Subwatershed Study Town of Halton Hillsrdquo

And

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors endorses the Vision Georgetown Secondary Plan and Subwatershed Study specifically the management recommendations that relate to areas regulated by CH

And

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors directs staff to send staff report entitled ldquoVision Georgetown Secondary Plan and Subwatershed Study Town of Halton Hillsrdquo to the Town of Halton Hills and Region of Halton for information

Executive Summary

The Town of Halton Hills prepared a Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 32) to establish land use designations and policies for residential and mixed use as well as Natural Heritage System (NHS) lands within its Vision Georgetown Secondary Plan Area The Secondary Plan was informed by a Scoped Subwatershed Study (SWS) that characterized environmental features and functions and established management recommendations for the NHS As a member of the SWS Technical Advisory Committee Conservation Haltonrsquos involvement was twofold 1) as a regulatory agency and 2) as a technical advisor as per the Memorandum of Understanding with Halton Region and local municipalities

The NHS includes features regulated under Ontario Regulation 16206 (eg Sixteen Mile Creek tributaries and associated flooding and erosion hazards wetlands and other significant features such as woodlands and wildlife habitat linkages and buffers) Some regulated watercourses and small wetlands are identified in the SWS management recommendations as features that may be relocated in future development scenarios Proposed relocationsenhancements would be subject to more detailed study through an Environmental Implementation ReportFunctional Servicing Study (EIRFSS) to demonstrate an overall benefit to the system and would require Conservation Halton permit approval

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The SWS is a foundational document that guides future development Planning and permit applications must adhere to the management requirements contained within it By endorsing the report and approving the SWS management recommendations specifically related to CHrsquos regulations CH staff can issue permits for works in regulated areas when they meet the requirements of the SWS This is in keeping with Board approved policies as per the Board-approved Policies and Guidelines for the Administration of Ontario Regulation 16206 and Land Use Planning (modified February 25 2016)

Report

Background

The Vision Georgetown Secondary Plan Area located in the Town of Halton Hills is bounded by 10 Side Road to the south 15 Side Road to the north Eighth Line to the east and Trafalgar Road to the West The study area is approximately 400 hectares (988 acres) in size and lies within the Sixteen Mile Creek and Silver Creek watersheds (Figure 1) The study area contains tributaries of Sixteen Mile Creek and Silver Creek including associated flooding and erosion hazards as well as headwater drainage features wetlands and woodlands Silver Creek is within the jurisdiction of Credit Valley Conservation

Figure 1 Vision Georgetown Secondary Plan Area

Secondary Plan and Subwatershed Study Process

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The Vision Georgetown Secondary Plan establishes land use designations and policies for residential mixed use and a Natural Heritage System (NHS) for the above-described study area The Secondary Plan was adopted by the Town of Halton Hills in June 2018 by way of Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 32 The Region of Halton made a decision on September 25 2020 to approve OPA 32 with modifications Local municipalities are required to prepare Area-Specific Plans (Secondary Plans) or policies for major growth areas including the development or redevelopment of communities The plans or policies are to be incorporated by amendment to the Local Official Plan and must demonstrate that the goals and objectives of the Regional Official Plan (ROP) have been met The ROP requires that Secondary Plans be supported by a subwatershed study The purpose of the SWS is to bull inventory characterize and assess natural hazard natural heritage and water resource features and

functions within the study area (ie constraints to development)

bull provide recommendations for the protection conservation and management of natural hazard natural heritage and water resource features within the study area

bull provide sufficient detail to support the designation of a Natural Heritage System (NHS) through refinement of the Regional Natural Heritage System

bull evaluate a land use concept as well as a supporting stormwater management strategy where the functions of natural features are maintained or enhanced while ensuring no aggravation of natural hazards and

bull provide recommendations for a management strategy implementation and monitoring plan to be implemented through the Secondary Plans and future sitearea specific studies

The SWS characterized and established management recommendations regulated features including watercourses floodplains valleylands and wetlands These regulated features comprise a significant portion of the study arearsquos NHS which was refined through the SWS process A stormwater management strategy was also established The SWS outlines requirements for future studies to be submitted in support of future Planning Act applications (eg EIRFSSs) These future studies will further evaluate and provide a greater level of detail on the future land use servicing and stormwater management strategy and may further refine the limits of the NHS These studies will also establish a more refined monitoring plan to evaluate potential effects of development on the NHS Basis of CH Review and Involvement CH staff participated as a member of the SWS Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and provided technical advice to Town staff and their consulting team as well as Regional staff throughout the preparation of the SWS CH staff also ensured that CHrsquos interests specifically regulatory requirements under Ontario Regulation 16206 and responsibilities delegated by the Province of Ontario with respect to Section 31 (Natural Hazards) of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) were addressed CH provided technical advice on matters relating to stormwater management and ecology as outlined in the MOU with the Region of Halton and local municipalities

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Vision Georgetown NHS One of the overarching goals of the SWS was to develop an NHS that would protect restore and enhance natural features and areas on the landscape for the long-term The goal was to take a systems approach to identifying and protecting natural heritage and hazard features and areas such that there would be an overall net benefit to the system This approach also ensures that future development adjacent to the NHS or hazard lands or proposed NHS refinements to the NHS limits will not negatively impact critical natural heritage featuresareas or create new natural hazards or aggravate existing ones Through the SWS a series of management recommendations were produced that focused on ensuring that the natural features and areas would function as part of an overall robust system and that natural hazards would be contained Features were evaluated based on their sensitivity and connection with other natural features All significant natural features and natural hazards along with appropriate regulatory allowances andor buffers form part of the NHS In general more sensitive features are to be protected in-situ and less sensitive features are to be relocated and enhanced elsewhere in the study area adjacent to the NHS Primary components of the Vision Georgetown NHS include several tributaries of Sixteen Mile Creek wetlands Significant Wildlife Habitat and Significant Woodlands Some regulated watercourses and small wetlands are identified in the SWS management recommendations as features that may be relocated in future development scenarios These proposed relocationsenhancements would be subject to more detailed study at the EIRFSS level to demonstrate an overall net benefit to the system and would also require Conservation Halton permit approval

CH Policies Policy 3191 of CHrsquos Policies and Guidelines for the Administration of Ontario Regulation 16206 and Land Use Planning Policy Document (modified February 25 2016) states

Major flood plain alterations (including placement of fill to create or enlarge a building lot) and major watercourse alterations (including enclosures and diversions from one watershed to another) are generally not permitted Such alterations may be considered where justification is provided through a subwatershed study an Environmental Assessment or similar comprehensive study and are subject to conformity with municipal planning documents The applicable study or assessment must be current (generally within 5 years) and must be supported by Conservation Halton

Staff is satisfied that the Vision Georgetown SWS provides comprehensive justification for the recommended relocationre-creation of the regulated watercourse and floodplain as well as the re-creation of small wetland features and that by doing so it will result in an overall benefit to the system Further it has been demonstrated that future conditions will not create new or aggravate existing hazards CH staff supports the SWS as a foundational document that guides land use planning and related Planning Act applications and specifies the requirements that supporting technical studies will need to adhere to CH staff is seeking Board approval of the SWS so that in the future CH staff can issue permits for works in regulated areas when they meet CHrsquos policy and permitting requirements the requirements of the SWS and further technical studies

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Conclusion CH staff has worked with the Town of Halton Hills Region of Halton and their respective consultants in the development of a SWS as part of the Vision Georgetown Secondary Plan process Through the SWS an NHS has been identified that will protect restore and enhance existing natural features and areas for the long term All significant natural features and natural hazards along with appropriate buffers and regulatory allowances form part of the NHS In general more sensitive features are to be protected in-situ and less sensitive features are to be relocated and enhanced elsewhere in the study area adjacent to the NHS Staff is satisfied that the Vision Georgetown SWS provides comprehensive justification for the recommended relocationre-creation of regulated watercourses and small wetland features and recommends that the Board of Directors endorse the Vision Georgetown SWS Impact on Strategic Goals This report supports the Metamorphosis strategic theme of Taking care of our growing communities and Protecting our natural cultural and scenic assets The theme is supported by the objective to remain dedicated to ecosystem-based watershed planning that contributes to the development of sustainable rural urban and suburban communities Financial Impact CHrsquos involvement in the development of Secondary Planrsquos is part of the plan input services that CH provides Halton Region municipalities in accordance with the joint MOU Signed amp respectfully submitted Approved for circulation

Barbara J Veale PhD MCIP RPP Hassaan Basit Director Planning and Watershed Management President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

FOR QUESTIONS ON CONTENT Matt Howatt Team Lead Regional Infrastructure Team

9053361158 x 2311 mhowatthrcaonca

Kellie McCormack Associate Director Planning and Regulations 9053361158 x 2228 kmccormackhrcaonca

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REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 04

Barbara J Veale Director Planning amp Watershed Management

October 22 2020

Sixteen Mile Creek Valley Slope Assessment Erosion Hazard Limits in Downtown Oakville CH File No MPR 709

Recommendation

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors receive for information the staff report entitled ldquoSixteen Mile Creek Valley Slope Assessment Erosion Hazard Limits in Downtown Oakvillerdquo

And

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve the updated Regulation Mapping produced as part of the lsquoSixteen Mile Creek Valley Slope Assessment Erosion Hazard Limits in Downtown Oakvillersquo for posting on the Conservation Halton website and for distribution to member municipalities in accordance with the timeframes established in CHrsquos Approximate Regulation Mapping Maintenance Protocol

Executive Summary

The Town of Oakville and Conservation Halton completed a Slope Stability Assessment for an area along the southerly bank of Sixteen Mile Creek in the vicinity of Randall Street within Oakvillersquos Downtown Area The purpose of the Assessment was to refine the stable top of bank and associated regulatory allowance (ie regulation limits) for the study area Targeted public consultation was undertaken to ensure that affected landowners and the general public were made aware of the study and had opportunities to provide input No formal written comments were received within the consultation period CH staff recommends that the CH Board of Directors approve the updated stable top-of-bank line and regulation limit for the study area based on the results of the lsquoSixteen Mile Creek Valley Slope Assessment Erosion Hazard Limits in Downtown Oakvillersquo

Report

Background ndash Ontario Regulation 16206 amp Approximate Regulation Limit Mapping

Conservation Halton (CH) is responsible for administering Ontario Regulation 16206 (Development Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation) Ontario Regulation 16206 restricts development in hazard areas

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Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 16206 CH regulates

bull All development in or adjacent to river or stream valleys wetlands and surrounding lands where development could interfere with the hydrologic function of the wetland Lake Ontario shorelines and hazardous lands such as karst and any prescribed allowances

bull Alterations to a river creek stream or watercourse and bull Interference with wetlands Permission is required from CH for undertaking any works within regulated areas CHrsquos Board-approved Policies and Guidelines for the Administration of Ontario Regulation 16206 and Land Use Planning Policy Document (modified February 25 2016) outlines the policies and technical requirements which must be met before permission may be granted Areas regulated by CH are generally shown on Approximate Regulation Mapping (ARL) which is available to the public through CHrsquos website and to municipalities as digital map layers Not all regulated areas are mapped but natural hazards and associated allowances whether mapped or not are regulated CHrsquos ARL mapping is an important screening tool used by conservation authority staff municipal staff consultants real estate agents and others to determine if a site may contain natural hazards and be regulated by CH To ensure that the most current and comprehensive regulation limit mapping is provided in the ARL maps Conservation Halton Board of Directors approved a new Mapping Maintenance Protocol on November 21 2019 for updating regulation limit mapping for sites where technical studies supporting a planning or permit application refine the hazard limits to the satisfaction of CH (Res No CHBD 11 08) Major changes made at the watershed subwatershed watercourse or shoreline reach or multimdashproperty scale not associated with a planning or permit application require CH Board approval prior to incorporating them into the public-facing ARL mapping layer For these types of changes CH follows Conservation Ontariorsquos (CO) Guidelines for Updating Section 28 Mapping Development Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulations This document updated and approved by Conservation Ontario Council in 2018 indicates that hazard mapping should be done in accordance with provincial standards and follow the public consultation and notification processes contained within it Sixteen Mile Creek Valley Slope Assessment Erosion Hazard Limits in Downtown Oakville In Fall 2016 the Town of Oakville and CH commenced a Slope Stability Assessment (SSA) for an area along the southerly bank of Sixteen Mile Creek in the vicinity of Randall Street within Oakvillersquos Downtown Area The study area included the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley and lands along Navy Street Randall Street and Dunn Street (Figure 1) The area between Lakeshore Road East and Navy Street was studied earlier as part of the Downtown Cultural Hub Study When CHrsquos ARL mapping was originally developed for this area it was generated using computer modelling air photo interpretation and contour mapping based on guidance from the Province and CO A regulated allowance of 15 metres as prescribed by Provincial regulation was also included Erosion hazard lines were based on a computer-generated stable top-of-bank as defined by the 31 (horizontalvertical) slope plus an 8 to 15 metre toe erosion setback depending on the cohesiveness of the soil Conservative computer-generated stable top-of-bank or meander belt lines are used until

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the lines can be refined and more accurate sitearea specific mapping is produced through detailed technical studies (eg slope stability assessment fluvial geomorphological assessment)

Figure 1 Study Area for Sixteen Mile Creek Valley Slope Stability Assessment (Existing and Proposed Approximate Regulation Limit)

As part of the Town of Oakvillersquos Downtown revitalization plans an opportunity was identified to produce more accurate stable top-of-bank line and regulation limits along Sixteen Mile Creek in Downtown Oakville based on a detailed technical study Some of the key components of the study included bull Review of background information (previous mapping and reports) bull Site inspections and detailed topographic survey bull Geotechnical investigation to assess subsurface soilbedrock and groundwater conditions bull Slope stability analysis to determine stable slope line and bull Fluvial geomorphological investigation to estimate creek bank erosion over a 100-year plan

horizon

Based on the results of the SSA a refined stable top-of-bank line and regulation limit was identified for the study area and has resulted in a reduced regulated area in the study area Figure 1 shows CHrsquos current ARL and the proposed updated regulation limit for the study area

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The regulated area is defined as the greatest extent of the combined natural hazards plus a prescribed allowance CHrsquos current ARL in this area is based 120 metres from the limit of a Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) which is located within the valley of Sixteen Mile Creek In cases where a wetland is located within a steep valley CH generally clips its regulated limit to reflect the stable-top-of-bank and regulatory allowance as impacts to or interference with wetlands are unlikely As such the greatest extent of CHrsquos regulated area would be defined by the erosion hazard which is identified by the updated stable top-of-bank line identified through the SSA and a prescribed allowance of 15 metres Public Consultation In accordance with Conservation Ontariorsquos Guidelines for Updating Section 28 Mapping Development Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulations (modified February 25 2016) as well as Town of Oakville public consultation requirements the Town of Oakville and CH have worked together to undertake scoped public consultation for landowners within the study area Scoped public consultation was with those landowners whose properties impacted by the proposed adjustments to the regulatory line Given the limited number of properties affected extensive public consultation was not necessary Consultation involved an ad in the local newspaper targeted mail-out in early August to affected landowners and 30 day posting on Town and CHrsquos website Town and CH staffrsquos contact information was provided to landowners allowing them to raise questions and receive answers Interested parties were invited to provide their insights and comments directly to Town and CH staff All comments received in writing were to be recorded and responded to Final comments were requested to be submitted by September 30 2020 CH received one phone inquiry related to the study but no formal written comments were submitted Town of Oakville staff did not receive any inquiries or comments Given that the results of this study reduced the limit of CHrsquos regulated area which is largely viewed as a positive substantive comments or concerns were not anticipated No concerns were expressed over the study findings Conclusion and Recommendation Given the growth and development that has occurred in CHrsquos watershed it is imperative that CHrsquos mapping is updated on a regular basis to reflect best available information More accurate mapping allows CH to provide cost-effective and more efficient client service and avoid confusion resulting from obvious errors contained in outdated mapping (eg the mapping of features which no longer exist or that have changed in extent over time) CH staff recommends that the CH Board of Directors approve the updated 2020 regulation limit for Sixteen Mile Creek along Randall Street based on the results of the study entitled ldquoSixteen Mile Creek Valley Slope Assessment Erosion Hazard Limits in Downtown Oakvillerdquo The extent of CHrsquos regulated area in the study area would be based on the updated stable top-of-bank line identified through the SSA and a 15-metre regulatory allowance

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Following Board approval CH staff will update its internal mapping layer External mapping will be updated in accordance with the timelines established via CHrsquos Approximate Regulation Mapping Maintenance Protocol Impact on Strategic Goals This report supports the Metamorphosis strategic theme of Taking care of our growing communities The theme is supported by the objective to remain dedicated to ecosystem-based watershed planning that contributes to the development of sustainable rural urban and suburban communities Financial Impact There is no financial impact to this report Signed amp respectfully submitted Approved for circulation

Barbara J Veale PhD MCIP RPP Hassaan Basit Director Planning amp Watershed Management President amp CEOSecretary-

Treasurer FOR QUESTIONS ON CONTENT Kellie McCormack Associate Director Planning amp Regulations 905-336-1158 x 2228 kmccormackhrcaonca

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FROM

DATE

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CHBD 07 20 02


October 22 2020

Site Specific Principles for Redevelopment of the Post Office Property 193 Church Street Town of Oakville CH File No ADM 349

Recommendation

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors receives for information the staff report entitled ldquoSite Specific Principles for Redevelopment of the Post Office Property 193 Church Street Town of Oakvillerdquo

And

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve site-specific principles for the Post Office Property 193 Church Street Town of Oakville that if met allow CH staff to issue a permit for proposed development

AND

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors direct staff to provide Town of Oakville staff with a copy of this report and associated resolution

Executive Summary

The Town of Oakville and Conservation Halton completed a Slope Stability Assessment (SSA) for an area along the southerly bank of Sixteen Mile Creek in the vicinity of Randall Street within Oakvillersquos Downtown Cultural Hub Within this area the Town of Oakville owns a few properties including the Post Office property Through the SSA the Post Office property was confirmed to be outside of the stable top-of-bank but partially within CHrsquos regulatory allowance The Town is contemplating redevelopment of the site and is seeking direction from CH about what opportunities may be possible Strict adherence to CHrsquos policies would preclude full redevelopment of the Post Office site

In May 2014 CHrsquos Board of Directors approved site-specific policies and principles for redevelopment for portions of the Downtown Cultural Hub in the area bounded by Navy Street to the west Lakeshore Road to the south and Sixteen Mile Creek to the west and north However these principles and site-specific policies do not apply to the SSA study area including the Townrsquos Post Office property Site-specific principles for the Post Office property consistent with the intent of CHrsquos current policies will allow for redevelopment of the site outside of hazard lands

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Given that no development is proposed within hazard lands publicly-owned and maintained infrastructure (ie Randall Street) is located adjacent to the valley and redevelopment of the site is unlikely to jeopardize the health or safety of persons or result in damage or destruction of property if site-specific principles are met staff recommends that the CH Board support the staff recommendation in Report CHBD 07 20 04

Report

BackgroundProposal

As outlined in Report CHBD 07 20 02 the Town of Oakville and Conservation Halton (CH) completed a Slope Stability Assessment (SSA) for an area along the southerly bank of Sixteen Mile Creek in the vicinity of Randall Street within Oakvillersquos Downtown Area The study entitled ldquoSixteen Mile Creek Valley Slope Assessment Erosion Hazard Limits in Downtown Oakvillerdquo covered the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley and lands along Navy Randall and Dunn Streets

The purpose of the SSA was to refine the stable top of bank and associated regulatory allowance (ie regulation limits) for the study area shown on Figure 1 Targeted public consultation was undertaken to ensure that affected landowners and the general public were made aware of the studies and had opportunities to provide input Based on the results of the SSA CH staff recommended that the CH Board of Directors approve an updated stable top-of-bank line and regulation limit for the area

Figure 1 Study Area for Sixteen Mile Creek Valley Slope Stability Assessment

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Within the SSA study area the Town of Oakville owns a few properties including the Post Office building which is located at 193 Church Street The northerly limit of the subject property is adjacent to Randall Street beyond which is the Sixteen Mile Creek valley (Figure 2) Randall Street is a Town-owned public right-of-way and the Town also owns and maintains a Bin-Wall (revetment works) along a portion of the Sixteen Mile Creek valley wall

Figure 2 Post Office Property ndash 193 Church Street Oakville

CHrsquos current ARL mapping shows the entire Post Office property as being regulated by CH However based on the results of the SSA and pending Board approval of the revised regulation limit for this area the subject property is confirmed to be outside of the stable top-of-bank but partially within the erosion access allowance and regulatory allowance The depth of the regulatory allowance on the property varies but at its greatest it extends approximately 9 metres into the site (refer to Figure 2) The Post Office building is completely outside of CHrsquos regulated area

The subject property located in Downtown Oakville is recognized as a key area of focus for mixed use development and is illustrated as a Node in the Townrsquos Urban Structure It is also within the Townrsquos Downtown Cultural Hub (DCH) study area The DCH study was undertaken to explore opportunities for revitalizing the Townrsquos downtown as the Town is interested in combining cultural and performing arts facilities with mixed uses to support cultural venues maintain the economic viability of the downtown area and strengthen social and cultural opportunities for residents

The Sixteen Mile Creek Valley is a prominent feature within the DCH and a considerable portion of the DCH study area is regulated by CH pursuant to Ontario Regulation 16206 Given this the Town of Oakville initiated discussions with Conservation Halton in July 2013 to explore what redevelopment

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opportunities would be possible within CH regulated areas Strict adherence to CHrsquos current regulatory policies would preclude substantial changes in size and use

To keep with the intent of CHrsquos regulatory policies and considering the existing development footprint uses and level of natural hazard risk site-specific policies and principles were recommended to allow the Town to move forward with several alternative redevelopment scenarios outside of the natural hazard areas CHrsquos Board of Directors approved site-specific policies and principles for redevelopment in May 2014 (Staff Report CHBD 05 14 01) The Board Resolution is applicable for lands bounded by Navy Street to the east Lakeshore Road to the south and Sixteen Mile Creek to the west and north

The principles and site-specific policies established at that time are not applicable for the SSA study area which includes the Townrsquos Post Office site The Town is contemplating redevelopment of the Post Office property and is seeking direction from CH about what opportunities may be possible now that the SSA is completed

Although concepts for the Post Office site have not been finalized the building footprint is anticipated to be expanded and underground parking provided northerly towards the Randall Street frontage Any future development on the site would maintain at least a 2-metre setback from the northerly property line or a 6-metre setback from the stable top-of-bank (ie no development is proposed within the erosion hazard)

Depending on the final details of the proposed development a potential zoning by-law amendment may be necessary and site plan approval will be required for any future development Development will also need to meet CH regulatory requirements

Policy Review

Policy 335 of CHrsquos Policies and Guidelines for the Administration of Ontario Regulation 16206 and Land Use Planning Policy Document (modified February 25 2016) outlines CHrsquos policies for development within 15 metres of stable top-of-bank of a major valley system

3352 Where buildings and structures already exist within 15 metres of the stable top of bank of major valley systems and a 75 metre publicly owned access is not provided adjacent to the stable top of bank the following policies will apply

33521 Any replacement (same size and use) or additions to the existing buildings and structures may be permitted subject to the following a) the replacement or addition does not encroach any closer to the stable top of bank than the

existing development at its closest pointb) even if existing development is closer than 6 metres to the stable top of bank no new

development is permitted within 6 metres of the stable top of bank in order to provide for anerosion access allowance as per the Provincial Policy Statement

c) a geotechnical assessment by a qualified engineer (at the expense of the applicant) may berequired to determine the location of the stable top of bank and to determine if the proposeddevelopment would have a negative impact on slope stability See Policy 342 and Section 5for study requirements and

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d) In cases where the building or structure can be reasonably relocated outside of the setbackthe applicant will be encouraged to do so

hellip 3353 Except as provided for in policies 3351 and 3352 no new development or redevelopment is permitted within 15 metres of the stable top of bank of major valley features

The intent of Policy 3352 is to limit development within hazard lands and CH regulated lands if reasonable alternative locations for redevelopment are possible onsite The intent is also to provide for an erosion access allowance ideally on publicly owned lands to ensure there is a large enough safety zone for people and vehicles to enter and exit an area during an emergency (eg slope failure) and to provide sufficient area to access and maintain protection works along valley The 6-metre erosion access allowance is based on guidance from the Province

As noted above based on the results of the SSA CHrsquos regulatory allowance extends approximately 9 metres into the site from Randall Street but the existing Post Office building is located outside of CHrsquos regulated area Redevelopment of the site would be considered new development within CHrsquos regulatory area and any development would encroach closer to the stable top-of-bank than existing which is not permitted based on CHrsquos current policies Options to redevelop the subject property away from the valley towards Church Street are not feasible given the lot configuration

The Town is not proposing any development within hazard lands and public infrastructure is located between the Post Office property and Sixteen Mile Creek valley (eg Randall Streetpublic right-of-way waterwastewater lines) As such a publicly owned access is available if access to the slope is necessary A Bin-Wall is also located on the valley wall which is owned and maintained by the Town

Like other areas of the DCH strict adherence to CHrsquos policies would preclude full redevelopment of the Post Office site CH staff can only issue permits that meet CHrsquos Board-approved regulatory policies and deviation from CHrsquos regulatory policies requires Board of Director approval

Recommendation

CH staff recommends that the CH Board support site-specific principles for redevelopment on the Post Office site for the following key reasons

bull No development is proposed within hazard lands

bull A publicly owned access (ie municipally owned and maintained infrastructure) is locatedadjacent to the valley and

bull Redevelopment of the site is unlikely to affect the control of erosion or to create a condition orcircumstance that in the event of a natural hazard might jeopardize the health or safety ofpersons or result in damage or destruction of property

Site-specific principles for the Post Office property consistent with the intent of CHrsquos current policies will if met enable CH staff to issue a permit allowing for redevelopment of the site outside of the hazard lands

Principles for redevelopment of the Post Office property (193 Church Street Oakville) include

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1 Development does not encroach any closer to the stable top of bank than 6 metres at its closetpoint in order to provide for an erosion access allowance and

2 A geotechnical assessment prepared by a qualified engineer is submitted as necessary toconfirma) the location of the stable top of bankb) the proposed works will not negatively impact slope stability andc) the Bin-Wall along the valley is functioning as designed

Conclusion

For the reasons stated above staff recommends that the CH Board endorse site-specific principles for the Post Office property that if met would enable CH staff to issue a permit to allow for redevelopment of the site

Impact on Strategic Goals This report supports the Metamorphosis strategic theme of Taking care of our growing communities The theme is supported by the objective to remain dedicated to ecosystem-based watershed planning that contributes to the development of sustainable rural urban and suburban communities

Financial Impact There is no financial impact to this report

Signed amp respectfully submitted Approved for circulation

Barbara J Veale Hassaan Basit Director Planning amp Watershed Management President amp CEOSecretary-

Treasurer

FOR QUESTIONS ON CONTENT Kellie McCormack Associate Director Planning amp Regulations 905-336-1158 x 2228 kmccormackhrcaonca

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REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 03


October 22 2020

Halton Region Official Plan Review Conservation Halton Discussion Paper Comments CH File MPR 734

Recommendation

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors endorse the staff report entitled ldquoHalton Region Official Plan Review Conservation Halton Discussion Paper Commentsrdquo

And

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors direct staff to send the report entitled ldquoHalton Region Official Plan Review Conservation Halton Discussion Paper Commentsrdquo to the Region of Halton the local Halton Area municipalities and conservation authorities

Executive Summary

A review of the Region of Haltonrsquos Official Plan (ROP) commenced in 2014 Phase 2 of the review is currently underway and has involved background research technical analysis and the development of five discussion papers related to Rural and Agricultural System Natural Heritage Regional Urban Structure Climate Change and North Aldershot Planning Area Conservation Halton staff has engaged with Regional staff throughout the ROP review process as a member of the Halton Area Planning Partnership (HAPP)

CH staff has reviewed all five discussion papers and has responded to the discussion questions in each paper Staffrsquos review and comments focused on the areas that fall within CHrsquos areas of expertise and on matters of interest to CH including topics related to natural hazards natural heritage water resources source protection and climate change Staff recommends that the CH Board of Directors endorse Report No CHBD 07 20 06

Report

Background

Halton Regionrsquos Official Plan (ROP) review commenced in 2014 Phase 1 of the ROP review was completed in 2016 and included the establishment of key directions and a work plan

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Phase 2 of the ROP review is currently underway Phase 2 involved on background research technical analysis and the development of discussion papers related to key themes of the ROP review Five discussion papers have been prepared on the following topics Rural and Agricultural System Natural Heritage Regional Urban Structure Climate Change and North Aldershot Planning Area The discussion papers explore issues related to each of these topic areas and options for how the ROP could address issues and achieve conformity with the Provincial Plans and Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) These reports are available on Halton Regionrsquos website Regional Council endorsed the discussion papers for public release at the Regional Council meeting on July 15 2020 The Region is currently undertaking a broad public consultation on the discussion papers until the end of October 2020 Conservation Halton (CH) staff has engaged with Regional staff throughout the Regional OP review process as a member of the Halton Area Planning Partnership (HAPP) Staff will continue to participate in HAPP reviews and technical meetings throughout the OP review and will keep the Board of Directors apprised of progress at critical milestones Key comments CH staff has reviewed the discussion papers and has responded to the discussion questions raised in each paper (Attachment A) Staffrsquos review and comments were focused on the areas that fall within CHrsquos areas of expertise and on matters of specific interest to CH including topics related to natural hazards natural heritage water resources source protection and climate change Key comments for the Region to consider as part of the ROP review are 1 ROP natural hazard policies should be strengthened The current ROP policies are limited and focused on flooding Through the ROP review there is an opportunity to strengthen and develop broader policies to address all natural hazards as identified in Section 31 of the PPS At a minimum CH staff recommends ROP policies include clear language that identifies natural hazards as a constraint whether mapped or not and directs the reader to the appropriate Conservation Authorityrsquos regulatory mapping and local Official Planszoning by-laws as a source of information ROP policies should also guide the user to consult with and conform to conservation authority (CA) regulatory policies as they relate to development in and adjacent to hazard lands (excluding wildfire hazards) CA regulatory policies direct how and where development can proceed as it relates to hazard lands Opportunities exist for the ROP to support CA policies and promote CA consultation CAs have the delegated responsibility to represent the Province on the natural hazard policies of the PPS (311-317 inclusive) These delegated responsibilities require CAs to review and provide comments on municipal policy documents (Official Plans and comprehensive zoning by-laws) and applications submitted pursuant to the Planning Act as part of the Provincial One Window Plan Review Service It is recommended that CH staff be actively engaged in the development of natural hazard policies of the ROP

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2 CHrsquos Floodplain Mapping Program can support planning decisions In 2018 CH embarked on a renewed Floodplain Mapping Program New technologies and tools offer opportunities to provide more accurate depiction of flood hazards This information is used to support CHrsquos regulatory program and planning decisions as well as infrastructure planning design and maintenance flood forecasting and warning emergency planning and response and prioritization of flood mitigation efforts It also provides an opportunity for CH the Region and local municipalities to work collaboratively to identify priority areas to be mapped such as new growth areas (eg MTSA boundary delineation settlement area expansions) or areas of concern CH will engage with municipal planning staff in this regard 3 CH has data and expertise that can support the identification of a Water Resources

System and the development of source protection related policies and mapping Given CHrsquos roles as a watershed management agency regulatory authority and Source Protection Authority (SPA) CH has data and expertise that would benefit the Region in the identification of a Water Resources System (WRS) as required in the Provincial Plans and as it relates to source water protection CH staff would be pleased to provide support to the Region in the development of WRS and source protection mapping or policies Under the Clean Water Act CH was designated the lead SPA for the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Region In 2019 CA roles and responsibilities in source water protection were further reinforced when the Conservation Authorities Act was amended to prescribe source protection as a mandatory program and service for CAs to deliver In 2021 CH will be updating the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Plan as well as the underlying science The Plan update will support continued protection of Lake Ontario and groundwater aquifer sources of municipal drinking water and consider changing landscape uses and activities climate change and new water sources among other things CH staff will continue to engage municipalities throughout the Plan update process to ensure that any changes are addressed in the ROP 4 ROP policies and a corporate strategy will help Halton respond to climate change

CH supports the Regionrsquos intention to develop climate change policies in the ROP that can be implemented through land use planning and sees opportunities to embed climate change mitigation and adaptation direction throughout the ROP including within the natural heritage natural hazard watersource water sections of the ROP Maintaining and enhancing policies related to watershed planning and natural assetsgreen infrastructure would also strengthen the Regionrsquos approach to addressing the impacts of climate change The Region should consider developing a corporate Climate Change Strategy to address climate change corporate mitigation and adaptation actions that fall outside of the land use planning arena 5 CAs are important partners for the development of a Regional Natural Heritage Strategy The CAs that have jurisdiction in Halton should be recognized as key partners in helping the Region develop a Regional Natural Heritage Strategy particularly given that CAs deliver numerous programs and services that support the Regionrsquos vision and objectives (eg environmental education environmental monitoring stewardship land securement protection of greenspaces) Furthermore CAs have decades monitoring data and expertise that can help support such initiatives

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Next Steps Consultation on the discussion papers will conclude at the end of October 2020 Phase 3 of the Regional Official Plan review will focus on the development of policy directions including a draft amendment to the ROP There will be additional opportunities for public engagement throughout the Regional Official Plan Amendment process in Phase 3 which Conservation Halton staff will participate in and report to the Board of Directors at critical milestones Impact on Strategic Goals This report supports the Metamorphosis strategic theme of Taking care of our growing communities The theme is supported by the objective to remain dedicated to ecosystem-based watershed planning that contributes to the development of sustainable rural urban and suburban communities Financial Impact There is no financial impact to this report Signed amp respectfully submitted Approved for circulation

Barbara Veale PhD MCIP RPP Hassaan Basit Director Planning amp Watershed Management President amp CEOSecretary- Treasurer FOR QUESTIONS ON CONTENT Kellie McCormack Associate Director Planning amp

Regulations (905-336-1158 ext 2228 kmccormackhrcaonca)

Leah Smith Manager Environmental Planning (905-336-1158 x2235 lsmithhrcaonca)

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1

APPENDIX A Regional Official Plan Review Discussion Paper Conservation Halton Comments

CHrsquos specific comments on the five discussion papers in response to the questions posed by the Region within those documents are below

Natural Heritage System Discussion Paper

Discussion Question Response

1 As required by the Growth Plan the new Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan mapping and policies must be incorporated into the Regional Official Plan Based on options outlined in Section 33 what is the best approach in incorporating the NHSGP into the ROP

NOTE on options Option 1 ndash Provide Separate Frameworks for Each Natural Heritage System Option 2 ndash Harmonize the Provincial Natural Heritage Systems Option 3 ndash Create an updated Regional Natural Heritage System that incorporates the Provincial Natural Heritage Systems

Conservation Halton (CH) recommends Option 2 or 3 Any opportunity to harmonize Natural Heritage System (NHS) policy frameworks would be helpful to the end user where possible Harmonized policies would be applicable to all NHS areas regardless of what provincial plan policies may apply However CH acknowledges that for both Options 2 and 3 different sets of policies would be also required for each area in addition to the harmonized policies where provincial plans have different minimum standards (eg Vegetation Protection Zones)

2 RNHS policies were last updated through ROPA 38 Are the current goals and objectives for the RNHS policies still relevantappropriate How can the ROP be revised further to address these goals and objectives

CH recommends the following newamended objectives related to the NHS be included in the ROP bull A general goalobjective(s) that speaks to the various approaches to NHS

management (eg protection restoration enhancement) that is to be employed based on context For example objectives for NHS management may differ depending on whether it is an urban greenfield or rural context

bull New objective(s) (and related policies) on the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark system (see Question 7)

bull New objectives (and related policies) to introduce the concept of ecosystem servicesnatural assets infrastructure

bull Regarding the existing objective ldquoTo preserve the aesthetic character of natural featuresrdquo CH recommends that this objective be further qualified to underscore the ecological and hydrologic function is a first principle over aesthetic objectives eg To preserve the aesthetic character of natural features hellipin a manner that supports the ecological and hydrologic function of the features

bull New goal related to the precautionary principle (see Question 3)

3 Based on the discussion in Section 42 to ease the implementation of buffers and vegetation protection

Precautionary Principle

CH supports the inclusion of the term ldquoprecautionary principlerdquo in the ROP

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2


zones should the Region include more detailed policies describing minimum standards

NOTE on options Precautionary Principle Option 1 Include Policy Direction Option 2 Maintain Current Approach

Buffers and Vegetation Protection Zones Option 1 Include Policies in the ROP Option 2 Do Nothing

While the current ROP policies support an approach to the protection of natural heritage that is grounded in the precautionary principle (ie faced with uncertainty fault on the side of being conservative in the protection of natural heritage components) in practice there have been implementation challenges with the application of the precautionary principle in Subwatershed Studies and site specific Environmental Impact Studies

Identifying the precautionary principle in the vision andor goals of the ROP in combination with implementation guidance through various ROP guidelines would assist with the implementation of the principle

Buffers and Vegetation Protection Zones (VPZ)

CH recommends Option 1 to include buffer and VPZ policies in the ROP subject to the following considerations bull Identify minimum VPZ as per provincial policies but avoid significant detail or a

prescribed VPZ in the Official Plan as a one-size-fits-all VPZ would not be appropriate across all sites or areas across the Region (ie urban propertiesareas may require different VPZ than rural propertiesareas)

bull Instead of a prescribed VPZ guidance for establishing a VPZ should be provided through publicly consulted documents such as Subwatershed Study andor EIA guidelines These types of guidance documents could provide additional guidance about how to best evaluate and establish buffer widths This would allow for flexibility and to address site specific information acquired through the application process (ie the type of development that is proposed the sensitivity of the features site specific ecological data etc)

bull The ROP should ensure there is clarity on terminology and distinguish between VPZ (Provincial Plans) buffers (Regional OP) and regulatory allowances and other areas adjacent to wetlands (Conservation Authorities ActRegulations) These terms should not be used interchangeably as they are all defined differently and may provide different functions

4 Given the policy direction provided by the PPS and Provincial plans how should policy and mapping address the relationship between natural heritage protection and agriculture outside of the Urban Area or the Natural Heritage System Options are provided in Section 53

NOTE on options Option 1 Prime Agricultural Area with NHS Outside Key Features overlay and NHS Key Features overlay Option 2 Prime Agricultural Area and Key Features are designated with a Natural Heritage System overlay Key

Option 2 is recommended

In rural areas CH supports the use of a land use designation for the key features of the NHS used in conjunction with an overlay to conform with the latest provincial policies and to solve some practical challenges of implementing the NHS A NHS designation applied to key features paired with an overlay that triggers the need for detailed study in other areas of the system is an effective tool to demonstrate support for agriculture in rural areas and counter any perceptions that the ROP is not supportive of agriculture andor that environmental regulations have expanded too far while still ensuring the natural environment is protected

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Features that overlap with the Prime Agricultural Area are cut out of the Prime Agricultural Area and incorporated into the Key Features Designation Option 3 Prime Agricultural Area and Key Features are designated with Natural Heritage System overlay Key Features that overlap with the Prime Agricultural Area are designated separately as ldquoKey Features in Prime Agricultural Areardquo Option 4 Sustainable Halton ndash Existing Policy and Mapping Approach

In urban areas it is recommended that other NHS lands (ie linkages buffers enhancements) be included as part of the land use designation once the limits of these areas are confirmed through a detailed site-specific study such as an EIA or equivalent

5 The Greenbelt Plan 2017 and Growth Plan 2019 require municipalities to identify Water Resource Systems (WRS) in Official Plans Based on the two (2) options provided in Section 63 how should the WRS be incorporated into the ROP

NOTE on options Option 1 Combine the NHS and WRS Option 2 Separate the NHS and WRS

Recommend Option 1 as it reflects the integrated nature of Natural Heritage and Water Resource Systems As noted in the discussion paper while common set of policies for Key Natural Heritage Features and Key Hydrologic Features can be developed the ROP should also include separate policies pertaining to the two systems as needed and must include separate policies for Key Hydrologic Areas

Given CHrsquos role as a watershed management agency regulatory authority and source protection authority CH has data and expertise that would benefit the Region in the identification of a Water Resources System (WRS) CH staff would be pleased to provide support to the Region in the development of WRS mapping or policies

6 Preserving natural heritage remains a key component of Haltonrsquos planning vision Should Halton Region develop a Natural Heritage Strategy and what should be included in such a strategy

CH supports the development of a Natural Heritage Strategy and the broad objectives identified in the discussion paper bull restore habitat and increase forest cover through restoration and stewardship bull promote natural heritage education and community awareness bull secure greenlands and their linkages bull explore opportunities to mitigate climate change and bull promote and protect the natural environment

The Conservation Authorities (CAs) that have jurisdiction in Halton should be recognized as key partners in developing a Natural Heritage Strategy particularly given that CAs deliver numerous programs and services that support the Regionrsquos vision and objectives highlighted above (eg environmental education watershed-wide and site-specific environmental monitoring stewardship land securement protection of greenspaces)

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of providing public access to green and open spaces for recreation health and wellness Any Natural Heritage Strategy should also support the objective of promoting access to nature for recreational use providing opportunities for residents to connect with nature for physical and mental health benefits and to develop an appreciation for and commitment to the protection of

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the NHS The Strategy should also evaluate opportunities to better physically connect all green and open spaces throughout Halton

7 Should the ROP incorporate objectives and policies to supportrecognize the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System

We support general objectives and policies to support and recognize the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System

Objectives related to supporting partnerships and strategies for promoting and supporting the EcoPark system could also be developed and the implementing policies could focus on lands securement While the ROP could include high level supportive objectives and policies the Natural Heritage Strategy referenced in Question 6 could act as a supportive tool to provide more detailed guidance

8 The Regional Official Plan is required to conform to applicable Source Protection Plans and must be updated through this ROPR process What is the best approach to address Drinking Water Source Protection policies and mapping

As noted in the discussion paper the ROP must conform to significant threat policies and Great Lakes designated policies in accordance with the Clean Water Act

Source Protection Plan (SPP) policies applicable to vulnerable areas with the same policy implementation outcome could be grouped into ldquocommonrdquo ROP policies to avoid redundancy For example the ROP could include one overarching policy to address the S 59 - restricted land use policy of the SPP We recognize that the three SPPs applicable to Halton Region may not have similar policy approaches and applicability mainly due to unique watershed characteristics

The OP should include maps of drinking water vulnerable areas where significant threat policies apply We recognize that this mapping may change during the life of the ROP for various reasons such as Provincial requirements or new or expanded drinking water systems As such if possible the ROP could refer to the necessary maps contained in the SPPs to ensure the policies will apply to the any new or updated maps approved by the Province Alternatively regular consolidations of the ROP would be required to update any source protection maps embedded in the ROP

Under the Clean Water Act CH is designated the lead source protection authority for the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Region In 2019 CA roles and responsibilities in source water protection were further reinforced when the Conservation Authorities (CA) Act was amended to prescribe source protection as a mandatory program and service for CAs to deliver While the implementing regulations under the CA Act are not yet enacted a major responsibility and current priority for 2021 will be for CH to update the Halton-Hamilton SPP as well as the underlying science The Plan update will support continued protection of Lake Ontario and groundwater aquifer sources of municipal drinking water and consider changing landscape uses and activities climate change and new water sources among other things CH staff will continue to engage municipalities the source protection committee and other drinking water stakeholders throughout the Plan update process As mentioned in Comment 5 NHS Discussion Paper CH has data and expertise that would benefit the Region in the development of source water protection

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related ROP policies and mapping CH staff would be pleased to provide support to the Region as requested

9 The ROP is required to conform to the updated Natural Hazard policies in the PPS What is the best approach to incorporate Natural Hazard policies and mapping

NOTE on options Option 1 Create a separate Schedule in the ROP that maps the Natural Hazards Option 2 On the RNHS schedule (Map 1G) show the Natural Hazards as an overlay Option 3 Do not map Natural Hazard in the ROP but rather include additional policies to direct the Local Municipalities to map Natural Hazards in their Official Plans

At a minimum CH supports Option 3 ROP policies should include clear language that identifies natural hazards as a constraint whether mapped or not and directs the reader to CA Approximate Regulation Limit (ARL) (ie regulatory mapping) and local Official Planszoning by-laws as a source of information

ROP policies should also guide the user to consult with and conform to CA regulatory policies as they relate to development in and adjacent to hazard lands (excluding wildfire hazards) CA regulatory policies direct how and where development can proceed as it relates to hazard lands As such opportunities exist for the ROP to support CA policies and promote CA consultation

Notwithstanding the above a hybrid approach to incorporating both natural hazard policies and mapping into the ROP would also be supported as it would ensure there is a visual representation of some natural hazards in the ROP

If Natural Hazards mapping is included in the ROP CH suggests Option 1 to identify the hazard lands on a single schedule rather than an overlay The NHS does not contain all hazard lands nor was it intended to In some instances flood plains were included as a general proxy for ecological features and areas While this is appropriate there is often a misconception that all environmental constraints to development are encompassed within the NHS designation and as such hazards are not often well understood when decisions are being made regarding the purchase of land or when studies are being undertaken in support of a planning process A ROP natural hazards map would ensure that applicants and staff have an easy-to-access screening map to identify natural hazards early in the process

If Option 1 is carried forward in addition to Option 3 we offer the following recommendations bull In order to encompass all natural hazards (ie flooding erosion and shoreline)

Conservation Authority regulations and regulatory mapping should be used as a source of information

bull As hazard mapping is updated frequently through Conservation Authority updates to the ARL the ROP schedule should be updated at regular intervals through consolidations or consider including the hazard mapping in an appendix that can be updated more frequentlyeasily

bull It may be challenging to depict natural hazards at a Regional scale Including a map panel for each local municipality may be more useful to the end user

bull Indicate that mapping is approximate and subject to change direct the reader to the policy section and promote further consultation with the CA

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Refer also to Comment 4 under the Regional Urban Structure Review Discussion Paper

10 How can Halton Region best support the protection and enhancement of significant woodlands through land use policy

CH staff concurs with the suggestion in the Discussion Paper that consideration should be given to refining the existing definition of woodland in order to address issues identified in the Greenbelt Plan technical paper (eg ldquoWoodlands experiencing changes such as harvesting blowdown or other tree mortality are still considered woodlands Such changes are considered temporary whereby the forest still retains its long-term ecological valuerdquo)

As noted in the paper woodlands experiencing these changes still provide habitat for wildlife as well as potential areas for enhancement to the NHS and should continue to be assessed The increasing frequency of extreme weather (eg ice storms) impacts from invasive species and urban environments will continue to impact woodlands which will require increased efforts to protect restore and enhance significant woodlands particularly those experiencing mortality This is especially critical in urban areas

The protection restoration and enhancement of woodlands will also contribute to the goals identified in the Climate Change Discussion Paper

11 Are there any additional considerations or trends that Halton Region should review in terms of the Natural Heritage component of the ROP

CH staff recommends the Region address the following policy updates through the ROP Review bull We recommend updating ROP policies to allow the Region to update NHS mapping

outside of an MCR As site specific studies are completed and NHS limits are revised through approved Planning Act applications the updated mapping could be incorporated into the ROP through periodic consolidations This would ensure the mapping remains up to date and based on the best information available

bull Policy 118(2) a) should be broken into two points to separate Species at Risk and fish habitat from significant wetlands and significant coastal wetlands This is to ensure that provincial Endangered Species Act approval for works within species at risk habitat are not misconstrued as representing provincial approval for works within Provincially Significant Wetlands where the two features are coincident

Climate Change Discussion Paper


1 Have you felt the impacts of climate change on your community What impacts are of most concern to you in the next 20 years

The climate change impacts that are of most concern to CH relate to natural hazards natural heritage and the source protection of drinking water

Climate change increases risk related to natural hazards For example the region is experiencing more frequent and intense storms This results in increased risk of damage

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and destruction to property or infrastructure from flooding and erosion Critical public infrastructure may not be designed to withstand the frequency duration andor intensity of these storm events

Climate changes also impacts the NHS For example climate change exacerbates thermal impacts to streams which can render streams uninhabitable for sensitive species or species at risk Climate change also results in increased impacts to woodlands and other natural areas through increased introduction of invasive species and impacts to species diversity

Sources of drinking water are also impacted by climate change For example in Halton region some municipal groundwater wells are showing elevated (and increasing) levels of chloride likely from road salt This could worsen with climate change as longer or more intense winter conditions may lead to increased use of road salt

2 How do you think the Regional Official Plan can help Halton respond to climate change What mitigation and adaptation actions would you like to see embedded in the ROP

Areas where the ROP can support to climate change mitigation and adaptation goals include Natural Hazards bull Stronger natural hazard policies to ensure development is directed away from hazard

lands consistent with the PPS 2020 and CA regulationsregulatory policies bull ROP policies should ensure that climate change is consideredaddressed through

master planning processes particularly for public infrastructure Policies should address resiliency and adaptation as it relates to infrastructure and stormwater management (eg infrastructure should be plannedsized to accommodate more frequent intense and longer storm events) Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater management approaches should be promoted

Natural Heritage amp Water Resource Systems bull Forests wetlands woodlands and soils act as natural carbon sinks As such they

soak up some of the greenhouse gas emissions providing an important benefit to addressing climate change The ROP should include policy objectives related to the protection of the NHS water resource system and urban forest for carbon sequestration benefits

bull Embed the concept of natural infrastructure (natural assets) in the ROP for the services and benefits the natural system provides for mitigating climate change (eg flood attenuation carbon sequestration thermal impacts) and increasing resiliency to climate change impacts (see the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative at MNAIca)

bull Policies that support land dedication to ensure natural areas are secured and protected in perpetuity

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bull Policies to support recreational and connected greenspaces such as conservation areas and other publicly owned and accessible greenspaces across the region

bull Selecting a growth concept that protects the NHS over the long term and that supports the development of more compact mixed-use and transit-oriented communities and minimizes the need for any urban boundary expansions

bull ROP policy direction should continue to support Watershed and Subwatershed planning and require climate-change related issues to be consideredaddressed at the watershed scale through future and ongoing studies Watershed Planning supports better understandings of and maintenance of functioning and resilient ecosystems at the watershed level

bull The ROP should include specific targets and monitoring policies to track ifhow targets are being met Given CHrsquos role as a watershed management agency CH has monitoring data and expertise that would benefit the Region in setting ecological and water quality and quantity targets CH staff would be pleased to provide support to the Region in the development of climate change targets and monitoring policies

Source Protection bull The ROP should include source protection related policies to address potential

climate change impacts to drinking water bull While planning for growth ROP policies should address current water stressed areas

(ie water quantity and quality related stresses) as these stresses could worsen with climate change Cumulative impacts of multiple water takings should also be considered

3 Haltonrsquos population is forecast to grow to one million people and accommodate 470000 jobs by 2041 What do you think about policies to plan for climate change through more compact urban form and complete communities In your opinion are we growing in the right direction

Yes CH supports policies to plan for climate change through more compact urban form and complete communities as summarized in question 2

4 What do you think the Region should do to help you reduce your GHG emissions For example if you typically commute by car to work or school every day what would make you consider taking transit biking walking

The reduction of GHG emissions can be partially addressed through ROP land use policies that lead to the creation of compact complete and transit-oriented communities

In order to further enable the reduction of GHG emissions the Region should undertake a broader corporate Climate Change Strategy to address the impacts and opportunities in other program areas that are not addressed directly by land use policies in the ROP

For example a Climate Change Strategy could recommend prioritization of transportation electrification both in transit and private automobiles Enabling residents to change the fuel source for their cars may result in a more rapid reduction in emissions over the larger and longer-term shift from driving to transit Policies supporting a public network of

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charging stations (including at Regional facilities) could have a dramatic effect on emissions particularly in low density neighbourhoods that cannot support transit

ROP can also provide direction for the Active Transportation Plan including direction to support the protection of system of linked publicly owned greenspaces across Halton Region

5 Do you think the Region should encourage and support local renewable energy sources If so what should be considered

Yes the Region should encourage and support local renewable energy sources

Similar to question 4 above a Climate Change Strategy andor other non-land use planning strategies may better address support for renewable energy sources than the Regional OP

For example such a strategy could include recommendations related to bull Electrified transit vehicles could provide a source of storage for electricity produced

from renewable energy sources Policies should seek to integrate local renewable energy sources with bus storagemaintenance facilities

bull The use of solar lights on municipal properties and road rights-of-way bull Programs to promote the use of renewable energy sources with the industrial

commercial sector

6 Can you provide examples of opportunities to address climate change as it relates to agriculture that you would like to see in Halton

Increasing local food production in the GTHA will result in fewer transportation related GHG emissions The ROP should include a strong agricultural system framework to support local food production and related industries

The Regionrsquos Agriculture Strategy should continue to support agricultural landowner stewardship programs in conjunction with other partners such as CAs Agricultural stewardship programs contribute towards healthier agriculture systems and soils which act as a carbon sink and help mitigate the impacts of climate change

7 According to the PPS 2020 planning authorities are required to consider the potential impacts of climate change in increasing risks associated with natural hazards (eg fires and floods) How can ROP policies be enhanced to address climate change impacts on natural hazards

As highlighted under question 9 of the Natural Heritage System Discussion Paper current ROP policies are limited and focused on flooding There is an opportunity to provide stronger policies on natural hazards including mapping

At a minimum this should include strong policy direction in the ROP directing local municipalities to map natural hazards in their Official Plans However a visual representation of natural hazards in the Regional Plan may assist with the identification of potential constraints prior to purchase of land andor the submission of a Planning Act application

As noted under question 2 of the Climate Change Discussion Paper maintaining and enhancing policies related to watershed planning and infrastructure would also strengthen the Regionrsquos approach to addressing natural hazards and the impacts of climate change

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8 Are there additional measures the ROP should include to improve air quality

Many of the approaches recommended in the discussion paper and the feedback in the questions above related to the reduction of GHG emissions also support improving air quality

For example the protection of the NHS and other greenspaces building a compact and transit-oriented built form promoting renewable energy the electrification of transit and the development of electric vehicle charging stations Therefore we recommend the ROP andor a climate change strategy include these directions

Rural and Agriculture System Discussion Paper


1 Mapping options A Should the updated ROP designate prime agricultural areas with a separate and unique land use designation B Are there any additional pros and cons that could be identified for any of the options C Do you have a preferred mapping option If so why

CHrsquos land restoration and stewardship program and goals for protecting valuable resources (including a sustainable land base) aligns with the goals of a sustainable agriculture system

As summarized in above under question 4 of the NHS Discussion Paper option 2 is recommended


2 Agriculture-related uses A Should the ROP permit the agriculture-related uses as outlined in the Guideline on Permitted Uses in Ontariorsquos Prime Agricultural Areas in its entirety B What additional conditions or restrictions should be required for any agriculture-related uses C Should some uses only be permitted in the Rural Area as opposed to Prime Agricultural Lands

The ROP should continue to include policies to manage the interface between agriculture-related uses and key features of the NHS

3 On-farm diversified uses The ROP should continue to include policies to manage the interface between on-farm uses and key features of the NHS

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A Should the ROP permit on-farm diversified uses as outlined in the Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontariorsquos Prime Agricultural Areas in its entirety B What additional conditions or restrictions should be required for any on-farm diversified uses C The Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontariorsquos Prime Agricultural Areas limit on-farm diversified uses to no more than 2 percent of the farm property on which the uses are located to a maximum of 1 ha As well the gross floor area of buildings used for on-farm diversified uses is limited (eg 20 percent of the 2 percent) Are these the appropriate size limitations for Halton farms

4 To what extent should the updated ROP permit cemeteries in

A) Urban areas B) Rural areas C) Prime agricultural areas Explain the criteria eg factors that are important to you that should be considered when evaluating cemetery applications for each

CH supports the inclusion of policies in the ROP to direct the siting of this land use Regardless of the area that cemeteries are permitted in we recommend including policies to establish clear criteria for the siting of cemeteries outside of natural hazard and natural heritage areas

5 Do the AIA policy requirements in the ROP sufficiently protect agricultural operations in the Prime Agricultural Area and Rural Area If not what additional requirements do you think are needed

No comment from CH

6 Should the requirements for an AIA be included in any other new or existing ROP policies

No comment from CH

7 Should special needs housing be permitted outside of urban areas and under what conditions

No comment from CH

8 Are there any additional considerations or trends that Halton Region should review in terms of the Rural and Agricultural System component of the ROP

No comment from CH

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North Aldershot Planning Area Discussion Paper


1 Given the environmental and other provincial policy constraints what are appropriate future land uses that should be permitted in the North Aldershot Planning Area

Given natural heritage natural hazard and other provincial policy constraints land uses associated with NHS and rural land use designations are appropriate in North Aldershot as outlined in the discussion paper

2 Are there any additional considerations or trends that Halton Region should review in terms of the North Aldershot Planning Area review of the ROP

Grindstone Creek and its tributaries traverse much the North Aldershot area As such the erosion and flooding hazards associated with Grindstone Creek and its tributaries as well as any CH regulatory allowance may influence development limits in this area Both natural heritage featuresareas and natural hazard lands need to be considered when identifying what is developable vs non-developable Any new policies for the North Aldershot area should address natural hazards

As noted under question 7 the ROP should include policies to support the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System in order to better protect restore and connect the natural lands in this biodiversity hotspot

Regional Urban Structure Discussion Paper


1 How can the Regional Official Plan further support the development of Urban Growth Centres

The ROP should acknowledge the need to identify potential constraints to development within Urban Growth Centre if hazard lands are identified (or if the natureextent of hazard is greater than previously thought) through future Area Specific Plans and other comprehensive planning processes

2 Should the Region consider the use of Inclusionary Zoning in Protected Major Transit Station Areas to facilitate the provision of affordable housing

No comment from CH

3 Should the Region consider the use of the Protected Major Transit Station Areas tool under the Planning Act to protect the Major Transit Station Areas policies in the Regional Official Plan and local official plans from appeal If so should all Major Transit Station Areas be considered or only those Major Transit Station Areas on Priority Transit Corridors

No comment from CH

4 From the draft boundaries identified in Appendix B and the Major Transit Station Area boundary delineation

Hazard lands should be considered as part of the identification of MTSA boundaries Ideally hazard lands should be confirmeddelineated prior to the Region confirming

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methodology outlined do you have any comments on the proposed boundaries Is there anything else that should be considered when delineating the Major Transit Station Areas

MTSA boundaries as part of the ROPR However given that this may not be possible the ROP will need to acknowledge potential constraints to development if hazard lands are identified (or if natureextent of hazard is greater than previously thought) through future Area Specific Planning processes

For example the extent of the flood hazard in the Burlington GO MTSA and Downtown Burlington were confirmed to be substantially larger than initially thought through the Cityrsquos Mobility Hubs Flood Hazard Study Special policies will need to be developed for Burlingtonrsquos OP that address the nature and extent of the hazard in those areas Ideally the boundaries of the MTSAs would exclude hazard lands to the extent possible Where hazard lands are within an MTSA boundary the ROP andor local Official Plans should provide clear policy direction to direct development away from these areas in keeping with the PPS

In 2018 CH embarked on a renewed Floodplain Mapping Program New technologies and tools offer opportunities to provide more accurate depiction of the flood hazard This information is important to support CHrsquos regulatory and planning programs infrastructure management decisions flood forecasting and warning emergency planning and response prioritization of flood mitigation efforts and infrastructure design It also provides an opportunity for CH the Region and local municipalities to work collaboratively to identify priority areas to be mapped CH will be engaging with municipal planning staff to initiate discussions in this regard

5 How important are Major Transit Station Areas as a component of Haltonrsquos Regional Urban Structure What is your vision for these important transportation nodes

No comment from CH

6 Building on the 2041 Preliminary Recommended Network from the Determining Major Transit Requirement should corridors be identified as Strategic Growth Areas in the Regional Official Plan Is so should a specific minimum density target be assigned to them

No comment from CH

7 Should the Regional Official Plan identify additional multi-purpose and minor arterial roads in the Regional Urban Structure not for the purposes of directing growth but to support a higher order Regional transit network

No comment from CH

8 Are there any other nodes in Halton that should be identified within the Regional Official Plan from a growth or mobility perspective (ie on Map 1) If so what should the function of these nodes be and should a density

No comment from CH

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target or unit yield be assigned in the Regional Official Plan

9 Are there any other factors that should be considered when assessing Employment Area conversion requests in Halton Region

No comment from CH

10 Are there any areas within Halton Region that should be considered as a candidate for addition to an Employment Area in the Regional Official Plan

No comment from CH

11 How can the Regional Official Plan support employment growth and economic activity in Halton Region

No comment from CH

12 What type of direction should the Regional Official Plan provide regarding planning for uses that are ancillary to or supportive of the primary employment uses in employment areas Is there a need to provide different policy direction or approaches in different Employment Areas based on the existing or planned employment context

No comment from CH

13 How can the Regional Official Plan support planning for employment on lands outside Employment Areas and in particular within Strategic Growth Areas and on lands that have been converted What policies tools or approaches can assist with ensuring employment growth and economic activity continues to occur and be planned for within these areas

No comment from CH

14 Are there other factors besides those required by the Growth Plan Regional Official Plan or Integrated Growth Management Strategy Evaluation Framework that Halton Region should consider when evaluating the appropriate location for potential settlement area expansions

Similar to comment 4 above hazard lands should be considered as part of any proposed settlement area expansion and ideally confirmed as part of ROPR Further we recommend that the Region consider the potential implications andor policy options if hazard lands are identified (or if natureextent of hazard is greater than previously thought) through future Area Specific Planning processes

Since greenfield areas should have no new development in hazard lands these lands become a ldquotake outrdquo when identifiedconfirmed during the Area Specific Planning process which impacts developable area proposed built form andor density targets Challenges arise if the anticipated amount of developable land is substantial reduced through the ASP process

See Comment 4 above regarding CHrsquos Floodplain Mapping Program

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15 What factors are important for the Region to consider in setting a minimum Designated Greenfield Area (DGA) density target for Halton Region as whole and for each of the Local Municipalities Should the Region use a higher minimum Designated Greenfield Area density target than the 50 residents and jobs per hectare target in the Growth Plan

No comment from CH

16 Are there any additional considerations or trends that Halton Region should review in terms of the Regional Urban Structure component of the Regional Official Plan Review

No comment from CH

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REPORT TO

REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 05


October 22 2020

Applications to expand Burlington Quarry Nelson Aggregate Co CH File No PQ 20

Recommendation

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors receives for information the staff report entitled ldquoApplications to expand Burlington Quarry Nelson Aggregate Cordquo

And

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors directs staff to send the staff report entitled ldquoApplications to expand Burlington Quarry Nelson Aggregate Cordquo to the Niagara Escarpment Commission Region of Halton City of Burlington and Ministry of Natural Resources for information

Executive Summary

On May 14 2020 Nelson Aggregate Co submitted applications under the Planning Act Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act and Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) for a Category 2 Class A Licence for a pit and quarry below the water table The proposed quarry expansion is on lands adjacent to the existing quarry at 2435 No 2 Sideroad in the City of Burlington

A Joint Agency Review Team (JART) was established with staff from the Region of Halton City of Burlington Niagara Escarpment Commission and Conservation Halton (CH) The JART will prepare coordinated technical comments on the reports submitted to inform decision making by the parties reviewing the various applications CH is not a decision-making body with respect to the Nelson quarry applications CH will review the applications based on our delegated responsibility to represent the Province on the natural hazard policies of the PPS (311-317) as a technical advisor providing advice on natural heritage and groundwater matters through the JART technical review process CH will also review the applications to ensure that the proposed works meet the intent of CHrsquos regulatory policies and requirements

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Report

Background On May 14 2020 Nelson Aggregate Co filed several applications related to a proposed expansion of the existing Burlington quarry including 1 An application for a Licence pursuant to the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) to the Ministry of

Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) The application is for a Category 2 Class A Licence for a pit and quarry below the water table

2 An application to amend the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEPA) 3 A Niagara Escarpment Development Permit Application 4 An application to amend the Regional Official Plan (ROPA) and 5 An application to amend the Burlington Official Plan (LOPA)

The applications propose to expand the existing quarry by extending the license and extraction areas to the south and west of the existing quarry lands located at 2435 No 2 Sideroad The proposed new extraction areas are on lands located at Part Lot 17 amp 18 and Part Lot 1 amp 2 Concession Two NDS (former Township of Nelson) in the City of Burlington (Figure 1)

Figure 1 Proposed Location of Nelson Quarry Burlington Quarry Expansion (From Region of Halton Report LPS08-20)

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The area proposed to be licensed for the pit and quarry is approximately 783 hectares (193 acres) however the extraction area is proposed to be 502 hectares (124 acres) The south quarry extension is 183 hectares (45 acres) with a proposed extraction area of 145 (36 acres) hectares The west quarry extension is 60 hectares (148 acres) with a proposed extraction area of 357 hectares (88 acres) Nelson has applied for a maximum tonnage of 2 million tonnes per year It is estimated that the Burlington quarry extension lands contain approximately 30 million tonnes of aggregate resources The existing Burlington Quarry site is located within the Bronte Creek watershed and proposed expansion lands are primarily located within the Grindstone Creek watershed The expansion lands contain andor are adjacent to features regulated by Conservation Halton (CH) including various tributaries of Grindstone Creek and the flooding and erosion hazards associated with these watercourses in addition to wetlands The site also contains hazardous lands in the form of karst topography and sensitive groundwater features and significant woodlands as well as provides habitat wildlife [Note Areas licensed for aggregate extraction under the ARA are exempt from CA permitting activities However CAs may bring technical expertise and local environmental and watershed knowledge into the application review processes CHrsquos role in the review process is discussed below] The lands are located within the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) Area and are designated lsquoEscarpment Rural Arearsquo The lands are designated lsquoAgricultural Arearsquo and lsquoNatural Heritage Systemrsquo in the Regionrsquos Official Plan (OP) and lsquoEscarpment Rural Arearsquo in the City of Burlingtonrsquos OP As the site is subject to development control under Ontario Regulation 82690 of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act (NEPDA) the site is not subject to the Cityrsquos Zoning By-Law There was a previous proposal for expansion to the mineral aggregate extraction area for the Burlington Quarry covering a larger area on the south side of No 2 Sideroad The extent of that application is shown on Figure 1 CH participated in the review of the 2004 proposal along with the Region of Halton the City of Burlington and the Niagara Escarpment Commission The applications for the previous proposal were referred to the Joint Board (consisting of the Ontario Municipal Board and Environmental Review Tribunal) The key issue with the proposal was related to the protection of Jefferson salamander habitat The Joint Board found that the proposal was not consistent with the purpose and objectives of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act (NEPDA) and the NEP and not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and refused the expansion As illustrated on Figure 1 the current proposal includes a smaller portion of the lands from the previous 2004 proposal on the south side of No 2 Sideroad and also includes proposed extraction to the west of the existing quarry on the lands that are currently part of the Burlington Springs golf course Joint Agency Review Team Following the submission of the various applications staff from CH Halton Region City of Burlington and Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) initiated a Joint Agency Review Team (JART) The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and other provincial ministries as required will also participate in JART technical discussions

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The purpose of the JART is to share information and expertise as well as to review and respond to the application and submitted materials in a comprehensive and co-ordinated manner The JART will prepare coordinated technical comments on the reports submitted to inform decision making by the parties reviewing the various applications JART is not a decision-making body nor does it make recommendations on whether the proposal should be approved Rather the JARTrsquos role is to manage the technical review process including co-ordinating all agency technical review efforts and responding to the public and government decision-makers on issues and concerns The JART process reduces duplication promotes better government decision-making and provides the various approval agencies and applicant with a coordinated streamlined response A JART Protocol which outlines the purpose roles and responsibility of the JART was updated in February 2020 Application Hierarchy and Agency Roles

The proposed quarry expansion will require approvals under the ARA the NEPDA and the Planning Act The JART review process will take place during the legislated processes so that technical input can be provided to the decision-making bodies prior to any decisions being made The NEC must decide on the applications under the NEPDA prior to the Region City or the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) deciding on their respective applications As per subsection 24(3) of the NEPDA no approval or permission required by an Act that relates to development (such as the ARA or Planning Act) shall be made in respect of any land building or structure within an area of development control unless a Niagara Escarpment Development Permit has been issued Any amendment to the Regional Official Plan and a local Official Plan that deals with lands subject to the Niagara Escarpment Plan must be in conformity with the Niagara Escarpment Plan This makes conformity with the Niagara Escarpment Plan a precondition to other approvals for mineral aggregate extraction within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area Unlike the other agencies Conservation Halton is not a decision-making body with respect to the Nelson quarry applications Under Section 28 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act areas licensed for aggregate extraction under the ARA are exempt from CA permitting activities However CAs may bring technical expertise and local environmental and watershed knowledge into the application review processes CAs are afforded an opportunity to review and provide comments directly through their participating municipalities or through a JART to the MNRF on applications submitted under the ARA during the application review and consultation process MNRF is the approval authority for ARA license applications whereas the NEC is the approval authority for applications submitted pursuant to the NEPDA and municipalities Planning Act applications As with other applications submitted pursuant to the NEPDA or Planning Act CH will review the applications based on its delegated responsibility to represent the Province on the natural hazard policies of the PPS (311-317) and as a technical advisor providing advice on natural heritage and groundwater matters through the JART technical review process CH staff will also review the applications to ensure that the proposed works meet the intent of CHrsquos regulatory policies and requirements Process and Next Steps After the applications were filed with the MNRF NEC Region of Halton and City of Burlington in May of 2020 the applications were assessed for completeness by the various agencies

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On July 20 2020 the Region deemed the application to amend the Regional OP complete and the City of Burlington concurrently deemed the application to amend the Cityrsquos OP complete The NEP Amendment process was recommended for initiation and circulation at the August 20 2020 NEC meeting

At the time of report writing the MNRF has not yet deemed the ARA application complete as the provincial emergency order (COVID-19) has delayed the process by which the MNRF is required to deem the application complete Once the ARA application is deemed complete all agencies will have 45 days to file initial letters of objection CH the Region of Halton City of Burlington and NEC staff have all commenced the technical review of the applications and supporting studies and reports This review will be ongoing throughout the next year CH staff will keep the Board of Directors apprised of JARTs progress at critical review milestones

Impact on Strategic Goals This report supports the Metamorphosis strategic theme of Taking care of our growing communities The theme is supported by the objective to remain dedicated to ecosystem-based watershed planning that contributes to the development of sustainable rural urban and suburban communities Financial Impact There is no financial impact resulting from this report Signed amp respectfully submitted Approved for circulation

Barbara Veale PhD MCIP RPP Hassaan Basit Director Planning amp Watershed Management President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer FOR QUESTIONS ON CONTENT Kellie McCormack Associate Director Planning amp

Regulations 905-336-1158 x2228 kmccormackhrcaonca

Leah Smith Manager Environmental Planning 905-336-1158 x2235 lsmithhrcaonca

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REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 06

Craig Machan Associate Director Park Operations

October 22 2020

Strategic Forest Management Plan

Recommendation

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve the Conservation Halton Strategic Forest Management Plan for 2020-2040

Executive Summary

Conservation Halton has been managing forests within its watersheds since its inception in 1963 and before that as the Sixteen Mile and Twelve Mile Creek Conservation Authorities For more than 50 years the Authority has protected restored managed and planted forests in the Halton watershed During this time more than 4 million trees were planted over 10840 acres (4387 ha) of largely forested lands are protected through ownership and contributing toward the delivery of more than 2471 forest canopy cover across the watershed

The Strategic Forest Management Plan reflects the ongoing evolution of this program within Conservation Halton and establishes a context for the next 20 years of our role as a leader in sustainable forest management

The Plan

bull Identifies a desire to take a landscape approach to forest management focussing less onindividual properties and more on the landscape scale and management of our forestresource

bull Re-establishes a commitment to sustainable management practices that place forest health asthe main outcome

bull Highlights the key pressures and challenges that our forests face from both global and localactivities changes and how these can be addressed through sustainable forest management

bull Supports Conservation Halton re-engaging in active sustainable forest management toensure that the current challenged condition of our forests is addressed

bull Takes an accountable approach to forest management with Key Performance Indicators builtinto the Plan

bull Re-defines a commitment to excellence and leadership in forest management

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The purpose of the Strategic Forest Management Plan is

bull To enable Conservation Halton to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of our external partnerships

bull To redefine our forestry relationship with our partners bull To guide the delivery of services through Forests Ontario and 50 Million Tree program which

supports afforestation and increasing forest cover on private and public lands through funding bull To support the delivery of functions and services of our Conservation Areas through our

Master Plans bull To provide the tool to enable Conservation Halton to budget for its forest management

operations and activities The goals of the Plan are

bull To improve forest health conditions using current and future accepted methodologies and science

bull To maximise the value of our forests in delivering environmental goods and services social and health benefits and enhanced forest diversity

bull To maintain and where possible increase forest cover across our watershed through afforestation of Conservation Halton land acquisitions and on private municipal and corporate lands and through public education and landowner outreach programs

The Strategic Forest Management Plan will be reviewed in 2027 and 2037 (which aligns with the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Plan) and will be formally updated in 2040

The Full Strategic Forest Management Plan is attached to this report as Appendix A

Impact on Strategic Goals This report supports the Metamorphosis strategic theme of Preparing for the effects of climate change The theme is supported by the development of a forest management plan to ensure sustainability and relevance of our forests and forestry services

Financial Impact CH Staff will use the revenues generated through forestry programs such as Tree Planting to offset the cost of the Plan $20000 will be set aside as a contingency in the first year


Craig Machan Hassaan Basit Associate Director Parks Operations President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

FOR QUESTIONS ON CONTENT Jennifer Roberts Forest Technician Lead

905-336-1158 ext 2251 jrobertshrcaonca

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SECTION ONE Context Goal and Performance Measures

Conservation Halton | 2020


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Executive Summary

Conservation Halton has been a manager of forests within its watersheds since its inception in 1963 and before

that as the Sixteen Mile and Twelve Mile Creek Conservation Authorities For more than 50 years the Authority

has protected restored managed and planted forests in the Halton watershed more than 4 million trees

planted over 10840 acres (4387 ha) of largely forested lands protected through ownership and contributing

toward the delivery of more than 2471 forest canopy cover across the watershed1

The Strategic Forest Management Plan reflects the ongoing evolution of Conservation Halton and establishes a

context for the next 20 years of our role as a leader in sustainable forest management the Plan

bull Identifies a desire to take a landscape approach to forest management focusing less on individual

properties and more on the landscape scale and management of our forest resource

bull Re-establishes a commitment to sustainable management practices that place forest health as the

principle outcome

bull Highlights the key pressures and challenges that our forests face from both global and local activities

changes and how these can be addressed through sustainable forest management

bull Supports Conservation Halton re-engaging in active sustainable forest management to ensure that the

current challenged condition of our forests is addressed

bull Takes an accountable approach to forest management with Key Performance Indicators built into the

Plan


The Plan is in three sections

1 Section 1 Context Goals and Approaches

2 Section 2 Forest Inventory

3 Section 3 Implementation ndash a rolling annual operational program supported by Forest Prescriptions

1 Data sourced from SOLRIS v3 data tallying SOLRIS Landcover types Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Forest Hedged Rows Mixed Forest Plantation and Treed Swamp

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The Plan is driven by the following Vision and Mission

Our 20 Year Vision

Our working forest system will continue to support a range of habitat types and species richness that is vital in

providing environmental ecological and sociological goods and services Our forests will improve in health and

resiliency while we prioritize conservation of forest communities over timber production

Our mission to achieve this is

To sustainably manage Conservation Haltonrsquos forests in a changing climate while ensuring healthy resilient and

productive forests for the benefit of our environment and watershed communities Softwood plantations will

continue to be managed with the intent of conversion to natural mixed hardwood stands and where possible

selected mixed hardwood stands will be managed to include old growth forest characteristics

In summary the Plan identifies a 20-year vision delivered through a rolling five-year outlook of activities that

address three goals to be achieved through the Plan implementation

1 Goal 1 To improve forest health conditions using current and future accepted methodologies and

science

2 Goal 2 To maximise the value of our forests in delivering environmental goods and services social and

health benefits and enhanced forest diversity

3 Goal 3 To maintain and where possible increase forest cover across our watershed through

afforestation of Conservation Halton land acquisitions and on private municipal and corporate lands

and through public education and landowner outreach programs

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The Strategic Forest Management Plan

This Strategic Forest Management Plan (hereinafter the Plan) is laid out in three sections

Section One establishes a context for forest management at Conservation Halton It reflects on the strengths

weaknesses opportunities and threats that our forests face and represents the challenges and possibilities

that this poses on us as an agency Section One establishes a guideline for Conservation Halton for its forests

and lays out a series of Strategic Themes Forests by their nature have extended lives and so these Themes are

developed with a timescale appropriate to the subject ndash Section One is written to provide a broad context to

guide forest management for a 20-year period (2020 ndash 2040)

Section Two establishes the current resource by way of a comprehensive inventory Each forest stand will be

recorded each parcel of land managed by Conservation Halton will be reflected within this inventory Maps

that capture the current condition and pressures on our forests will be developed Much of this stems from

extensive records already developed however there are areas that we do not yet have full details on and

areas with outdated information on them The Plan will lay out a tool for undertaking this inventory populated

with information that is current It is envisioned that Section 2 will eventually be an electronic resource (Forest

Information Management System or FIMS) through Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology The

goal will be to keep all inventory current within 5 years so this will be an ongoing inventory and will be updated

continuously

Section Three will establish activities that meet a range of social outreach and forest cover targets as well as

themes that stem from and are suited to the needs of each forest management stand based on the

information in Section Two Section Three needs to be agile and flexible to allow us to adapt to both to external

pressures and organisational change As such Section Two and Three include a detailed 1-year Operational

Plan accompanied by a list of priority properties needing forest management As forest inventory data is

collected staff will create a rolling five-year outlook that will be updated as properties are prepared for

operations Activities will be listed with annual targets for operations across forests and each year activities

completed will be reviewed and the list revised to ensure it always maintains a five-year outlook

Section Three will be supported by the development of forest management prescriptions for each stand These

will be developed as the comprehensive plan to deliver the activities in Section Three These prescriptions do

not form part of the plan but are an important element of delivery For complex forest management stands

prescriptions could take up to five years to develop for simple forest management activities they could be

created in a few weeks

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Contents

SECTION ONE Context Goal and Performance Measures 1

Executive Summary 2

The Strategic Forest Management Plan 4

Contents 5

Background 9

Who We Are 9

What We Do 10

The Forestry Department 11

Purpose and Scope of The Plan 12

Forest Context 14

Landscape Context 14

Recreation and Community Engagement16

Silvicultural Context 17

Relevant Legislation and Policies 21

Partners Stakeholders and Linkages 23

Land Securement Land Management amp Stewardship 25

Land Securement 25

Land RestorationRehabilitation 25

Stewardship 25

Forest Values 26

Canada Target 1 26

Ecosystem Services 26

Municipal Natural Assets Initiative for Grindstone Creek 28

Timber Values 29

Forest Health and Management 30

Forest Health and Resilience 30

Forest Health Metrics 31

Forest Cover 32

Tree Planting Programs 33

Seed Stock 33

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Forest Establishment and Growth 34

Foundations of Forest Management 35

Sustainable Forest Management 35

Mimic Natural Disturbance 35

Old Growth amp Interior Forest Habitat 36

Management Challenges and Opportunities 36

Structural and Biological Diversity 37

Climate Change 37

Invasive Species 38

Species at Risk 40

Hazard Tree Management 42

Recreational Use 43

Development Pressure 43

Forest Health Monitoring 44

Summary 46

Objectives of Forest Management 47

Definitions 50

References 54

Appendices 57

Appendix 11 Forest Management and Sustainability Policy 58

Appendix 12 Conservation Halton Properties by Land Class59

Appendix 13 Invasive Species Evaluation and Prioritization 60

Appendix 14 Management Recommendations for Species at Risk 61

Bats eastern small-footed myotis little brown myotis northern myotis (aka northern long-eared bat) tri-

coloured bat 61

Butternut 64

Jefferson salamander 65

Snapping turtle 67

West Virginia white 68

Appendix 15 Forest Management Approaches for Climate Change 69

Appendix 16 Managing Hazard Trees Policy 70

SECTION TWO Forest Inventory 71

Introduction 72

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Inventory Approach 73

Appendix 21 Example of Compartment Attributes Collected during Forest Inventory 74

SECTION THREE Implementation 77

Introduction 78

Conservation Haltonrsquos Managed Forest 78

Appendix 31 Management Plan 84

Recommendations

RECOMMENDATION 1 Update Forest Inventory to inform strategic forest management 19

RECOMMENDATION 2 Continue to build support and develop relationships with partners and agencies where

there is a joint benefit 24

RECOMMENDATION 3 Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with First Nation Metis and Indigenous

partners that seek opportunities for increased engagement and mutually beneficial partnerships 24

RECOMMENDATION 4 Support active land securement by building relationships with private landowners

through landowner education regarding Ecogifts program andor designate a percentage of timber revenues to

the Land Securement budget 25

RECOMMENDATION 5 Ensure that the lsquovaluersquo provided by the forest infrastructure on Conservation Halton

lands is reflected in the emerging asset management framework 29

RECOMMENDATION 6 Establish a Forest Reserve Budget to enable timber revenues to be dedicated toward the

continued growth and improvement in Conservation Halton Forests 29

RECOMMENDATION 7 Monitor and improve overall forest health and wildlife habitat throughout Conservation

Halton forests 32

RECOMMENDATION 8 Maintain current forest cover percentage through the management of the Conservation

Halton forests and by working with watershed partners32

RECOMMENDATION 9 Promote private landowner tree planting programs to engage a wider community in the

importance and value of forested landscapes 33

RECOMMENDATION 10 Continue to support a vibrant local seed stock within southern Ontario nurseries by

providing a reliable local seed source 34

RECOMMENDATION 11 Manage for long term forest health by promoting and utilizing Sustainable Forest

Management principles and practices that meet or exceed current standards 35

RECOMMENDATION 12 Identify and manage appropriate stands toward lsquoold growthrsquo characteristics recognising

that the human environment surrounding our forests will rarely allow for true old growth forests 37

RECOMMENDATION 13 Build resiliency in our forests with climate change mitigation and adaptation by

maintaining and enhancing forest science knowledge for forest management practices 38

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RECOMMENDATION 14 Establish an Invasive Species Management Program and manage invasive and non-

native plant species on Conservation Halton properties where possible 40

RECOMMENDATION 15 Adopt leading practice through sustainable forest management to conserve and

improve forest habitat for the benefit of Species at Risk 41

RECOMMENDATION 16 Maintain a responsive hazard tree program and reduce risk of hazard trees through

proactive Sustainable Forest Management 43

RECOMMENDATION 17 Continue to monitor for forest pests and diseases including invasive species and

establish greater interdepartmental collaboration on monitoring programs 45

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Background

Who We Are

Conservation Halton works to sustainably protect restore and manage natural resources throughout the watershed from lake to escarpment Our vision is to sustain a healthy watershed with clean streams vigorous forests abundant green space and balanced growth that results in strong livable communities Our mandate is to create avenues for sustainable synergy between the natural world we live in and the 625000 (growing to an estimated 1m by 2041) residents that

make up the Conservation Halton watershed

With many new neighbourhoods and growing communities within our watershed it is Conservation Haltonrsquos priority to protect the people homes and businesses within our watershed from the risk of flooding and erosion through planning and regulation We also make it our priority to support sustainable innovative approaches to infrastructure and land use that protect and restore the natural environment enable community growth and contribute to a thriving economy

The natural systems within our watershed are essential for clean air safe water healthy ecosystems biological diversity climate change resilience and flood and erosion control It is our mandate to protect and restore the lands forests and water features needed to support these natural systems and maintain the features and functions that promote the environmental integrity of our watershed We work to conserve the landscapes that create opportunities for recreation and tourism and the landmarks that define our natural cultural and indigenous heritage

Healthy watersheds and resilient ecosystems enable us to reduce and better respond to the effects of climate change Understanding the impacts of climate change such as potential flooding drought and erosion will increase the ability of our watershed to adapt to these changes and support our communities agricultural lands and natural environment We will also address the impacts of climate change on biodiversity such as species and habitat loss and invasive species

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Our watershed is abundant with forests trails streams and waterbodies which offer endless opportunities for active and passive outdoor recreation Our parks provide diverse opportunities to connect people with nature support the health and wellness of those who live in our communities and create living classrooms for children to learn about the natural world It is important that these opportunities be provided in an environmentally sustainable way while minimising disruption to plant and animal habitats or any of the natural features and functions of the environment

To achieve our goals and objectives as an organization we will continue to use innovative technologies best practices and creative solutions to operate in a way that is more effective efficient and agile We will listen cooperate and take a proactive approach to accountability and transparency We will pursue knowledge share our expertise and offer leadership Above all we will strive for service excellence for our customers clients partners staff and landscape

What We Do

Conservation Halton owns and manages more than 10840 acres (4387 ha) of land across its watersheds These

lands represent a diverse mix of habitats and woodland types with over 63 of the lands being forested The

Forestry department is responsible for managing around 7000 acres (2834 ha) of forests under various

programs such as the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program the

Ash and Hazard Tree Management Program and trails and maintenance programs Conservation Haltonrsquos areas

of focus include education recreation and water and forest resource management Educational and recreational

experiences in natural environments enrich the lives of people of all ages by instilling awareness and

appreciation of the watershedrsquos natural heritage Conservation Halton manages water resources using

integrated ecologically sound environmental practices to maintain secure supplies of clean water to protect

communities from flooding and erosion and to ensure that environmental planning is an integral part of

community development

Forests form a major part of the natural resources owned and managed by Conservation Haltonand play an

important role in determining the quantity and quality of water in the watershed Our forests form an important

ecological network across our watersheds protecting and enhancing both the natural heritage and quality of life

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of those who live in our watershed These forests provide important landscape recreation economic and

ecological-service values and represent an iconic element of the Conservation Halton mandate Our goal is to

manage this large forest resource using sustainable forest management practices while educating the public on

the importance of the natural environment and why we need to be proactive in managing a resource that is

facing increasing pressures Mandatory programs under the CA Act stipulate

211 (1) An authority shall provide the following programs or services within its area of jurisdiction

1 A program or service that meets any of the following descriptions and that has been prescribed by the regulations

i Programs and services related to the risk of natural hazards

ii Programs and services related to the conservation and management of lands owned or controlled by the authority including any interests in land registered on title

The Forestry Department

The Forestry Department consists of an Arborist team and a Technical team currently within our Park Operations team The Departmentrsquos role is to plan implement and monitor the management of Conservation Haltonrsquos forests and to deliver sustainable forest and hazard tree management The Forestry Department also provides support and services to internal departments and private landowners within the Conservation Halton watershed Forestry staff offer services to landowners at a fee such as but not limited to creating Managed Forest Plans (under the Managed Forest Tax Incentive program) tree marking and tree planting The Forestry Department works in a close partnership with many teams within Conservation Halton

bull Parks Our parks encompass approximately half of the total land that Conservation Halton manages These are operating recreational facilities with hazard tree and forest management services

bull Lands Our property portfolio is extensive and Forestry carries out tree planting invasive species control hazard tree and forest management on these lands Through Managed Forest and Conservation Lands Tax Incentive Programs Conservation Halton realizes significant financial cost savings on property taxes In 2020 these savings were estimated to be $356000year

bull Stewardship Our Stewardship team is engaged in landowner outreach through a wide variety of programs A close partnership between our Forestry and Stewardship teams means that landowners can benefit from the expertise offered from both teams as well as accessing available funding opportunities

bull Restoration Our Restoration team provides services to a range of landowners that are looking to engage in environmental restoration programs Tree planting advice is provided and stock is secured by our Forestry team who provides advice on which species align best with soil and climate conditions of planting sites

bull Ecology The skillset between Forestry and Ecology is shared Ecological Land Classification (ELC) work as an example is delivered by and a shared resource of both teams

bull Planning and Regulations Our Planning and Watershed Management team provides planning expertise to help facilitate approvals for planning matters on our lands and regulatory oversight for ensuring that our parks operations and works comply with our legislation

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bull Engineering Our Engineering team manages dams and flood control structures which are located across our watershed Forestry provides the operational support in the management of the treed areas bordering these structures

bull Education Our outreach and education teams are supported by Forestry in the delivery of a wide range of programs including Maple Town the annual Water and Forest Festivals and Fall into Nature

Not only is Forestry a key support and part of the output of each of these teams but each of these teams provides support advice and expertise to our Forestry programs This Plan attempts to encompass the totality of the Forestry programs at Conservation Halton while focussing on the operational element of our forest resource The core focus of the Forestry Department is

bull To manage the existing forest resource using accepted best practices of government and industry

bull To mitigate the effects of climate change

bull To enhance the existing forest resource responsibly and sustainably

bull To inspire and educate landowners on the importance of forested lands

bull Build on our role as a leader in forest management within the watershed

bull To support the provision of safe and enjoyable recreational experience to those users of Conservation Halton lands

Purpose and Scope of The Plan

This document will be used to plan prioritise and meaningfully report on the management activities of

Conservation Halton designed to promote healthy and resilient forests now and into the future

The delivery and accomplishment of the Plan objectives will rely upon the breadth of expertise at

Conservation Halton From engaging internal corporate services such as Information Technology Services (IT)

and Geographic Information Services (GIS) to collaborative work with all other Conservation Halton teams

from Stewardship to Ecology and Planning and Engineering to Communications to working with divisional

peers in our Parks the delivery of this Plan relies on developing maintaining and growing internal

partnerships

The Plan will enable Conservation Halton to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our external

partnerships and relationships to reach our forest health goals From supporting landscape-scale strategic

approaches of provincial plans such as the Niagara Escarpment Plan to providing a context for discussion

with ministerial colleagues such as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) the Plan will be a

key tool guiding Conservation Haltonrsquos approach to implementing provincial forestry guidelines processes

and plans

Further the Plan is intended to redefine the forestry relationship with MNRF and the Municipal Property

Assessment Corporation (MPAC) We have streamlined our role within the tax base we manage by replacing

over 30 individual plans with a single document submitted to the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program

(MFTIP) Likewise the potential impacts to the involvement in the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program

(CLTIP) will be planned for within this document providing a single overarching plan empowering

Conservation Halton to maximise the savings realized through these programs

The Plan will also guide other external relationships and partnerships such as with District School Boards

Municipalities and particularly the Halton Region It will guide our delivery of services through Forests Ontario

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and the 50 Million Tree program which in turn establishes the basis and funding for supporting afforestation

and increasing forest cover on private and public lands

The Plan supports the delivery of a series of Master Plans that guide Conservation Haltonrsquos functions and

services in our Conservation Areas These Master Plans have developed a Forest Management and

Sustainability Policy endorsed and supported by the Niagara Escarpment Commission which this Strategic

Forest Management Plan mirrors builds on and guides the implementation of healthy forests across our land

holdings (Appendix 11) Lastly the Plan will provide a tool to enable Conservation Halton to budget for and

resource its forest management operations and activities It will help us identify where there are expenses

savings and revenue opportunities to offset activities

This 20-year Plan will be reviewed each time the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Plan for Conservation Halton

properties is being renewed (2027 and 2037) and will be formally updated in 2040

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Forest Context

Landscape Context

The Conservation Halton watershed spans approximately 1000 km2 of land includes 17 flowing creeks

approximately 26 km of Lake Ontario shoreline extensive forest cover and 80 km of Ontariorsquos Niagara

Escarpment (a World Biosphere Reserve) Conservation Halton recognizes three different conservation

classifications for properties based in part on conservation value and are characterized by different

management approaches and by the level of public access and support for recreational activities Properties are

classified as Conservation Areas (8062 acres) Conservation Reserve (665 acres) and Natural Areas (1904 acres)

(Figure 1 Appendix 1 1) Please refer to the Land Securement Strategy (2017) for the definitions of these

classifications

Of this land 5121 ac (2072 ha) is enrolled in Ontariorsquos Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP) (Figure

2) A further 1744 ac (706 ha) is Managed Forest forest managed under Ontariorsquos Managed Forest Tax Incentive

Figure 1 Conservation Halton land holdings by classification type

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Program (MFTIP) Based on MFTIP property data coniferous (39) and mixed (33) plantations make up the

bulk of the forest and upland forest accounts for a further 11

As of 2020 there are 26 Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) on Conservation Halton properties These are terrestrial or wetland areas with features having high value for protection natural heritage appreciation scientific research or education Five ANSIs located on Conservation Halton land have been declared as regionally significant these include

bull Clappison Escarpment Woods

bull Mountsberg Wildlife Centre

bull Kilbride Swamp

bull Lake Medad Meltwater Channel

bull Clappison Escarpment Woods Forests can also be riparian ndash as such they provide important benefits by filtering pollutants and sediment cooling water and protecting habitat and mitigating reducing the impacts of natural hazard processes like erosion and flooding They are also part of the Natural Heritage System (NHS) as defined and identified by municipal Official Plan policies Several NHS have been identified within the Conservation Areas These areas warrant a high degree of careful management because they provide essential ecosystem services and may also provide ancillary benefits for scientific research education or recreation The following Conservation Halton lands lie within the designated NHSrsquos of the Halton Region

bull Lake Medad Tract is situated with the Lake Medad and Medad Valley NHS

bull Mount Nemo Conservation Area is situated within the Mount Nemo Escarpment Woods NHS

bull Sixteen Valley Conservation Area is part of the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley NHS

bull Crawford Lake Conservation Area (Tract 1) and Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area are within NHS

bull Crawford Lake ndash Rattlesnake Point Escarpment Woods NHS

Figure 2 Conservation Halton holdings by land class type (left) Conservation Halton MFTIP holdings by forest type (right)

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bull Calcium Pits contains two Conservation Authority properties which include Crawford Lake Tract 2 and the Yaremko Ridley property (OHT)

bull Hilton Falls Conservation Area is located within the Hilton Falls Complex NHS

bull Harrison Tract is situated within the Guelph Junction Woods NHS

bull Moffat Swamp NHS contains the Bunker Tract

bull Kelso Conservation Area lies with the Milton Heights NHS

One of Conservation Haltonrsquos properties is situated within NHS identified by the Wellington County Planning and Development Committee 1982

bull The McCrodan Tract lies within the Moffat Marsh NHS

Another is located across Hamilton Wellington and Halton municipalities

bull Mountsberg Conservation Area is situated within the Mountsberg Wildlife Area NHS

Recreation and Community Engagement

Conservation Halton offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities that attract a high number of visitors to our Conservation Areas ndash approximately 1 million people a year The use of forested lands has steadily increased in recent years and this trend is expected to continue This upward trend in visitation is driven by several factors not least of which is the proximity of the large urban centres- Milton Oakville Burlington and Hamilton- within the watershed but also the proximity of the Greater Toronto Area Halton Region is the fastest growing community in Canada and is expected to double in population to more than 1 million residents by 2041 Combined with the iconic backdrop of the Niagara Escarpment and the shores of Lake Ontario the area is seen as a mecca for outdoor recreation day trips making Conservation Halton land holdings a favourite destination for a large population of southern Ontario The Bruce Trail runs through several Conservation Halton owned and managed properties adding to Conservation Haltonrsquos trail network for hikers to enjoy the natural features of the watershed mountain biking snowshoeing cross country skiing rock climbing geocaching camping and down hill skiing are popular programs Conservation Halton offers at specific properties Our forest and trail systems allow for ecological and recreational connectivity between Hamilton and Burlington as we work with many agencies under the Hamilton-Burlington Trails Council

The delivery of recreational opportunities within our Conservation Areas is steered by Master Plans trails policies and Land Classification systems that support a diverse range of recreational opportunities across our forests As an initiative the support of recreation in a Strategic Forest Management Plan context indicates the importance of the provision and maintenance of access and recreational opportunities and the critical need for management programs that promote healthy forests within which recreation can occur This will also indicate where recreational activities need to be limited to minimize disturbance to fragile ecosystems

Education about our woodlands is vital to creating awareness about ecosystem services and is delivered by a broad cross section of Conservation Halton departments Our forestry staff engage the public through a variety of programs offered to landowners within the watershed through site visits tree planting programs forest management plans and promotional materials These efforts align with educational programs offered by other departments such as Science and Partnerships (including Stewardship and Festival programming) Communications and programming offered at our Conservation Areas Ongoing education is an essential part of this plan and cements our roles within the watershed as experts

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These uses and the continuing growth in use of Conservation Halton properties contains challenges Once rural properties and forests are now urban fringe greenspaces and experience high levels of informal visitation our Conservation Areas once visited by half as many people are dealing with challenges in trail and user management As use grows so does the adverse pressure placed on our forest ecosystem From direct impacts such as soil compaction trail expansion and understory impacts to indirect impacts such as invasive species introduction litter and the threat of accidental fire damage our forest management must account for and mitigate against the impacts of human use of our forests

Conservation Halton is committed to engaging people in its work conserving our forests be that through the provision and support of recreational facilities within our forests or the support of educational and outreach opportunities Actively supporting people in being engaged in our greenspaces is critical in support of protecting and enhancing our forested lands

Silvicultural Context

The Halton Region Conservation Authority (now referred to as Conservation Halton) was formed in 1963 from an amalgamation of Sixteen Mile Creek (est 1956) and Twelve Mile Creek (est 1958) Conservation Authorities (CAs) An early recommendation for the original CAs was ldquothat the Authority establish woodlot improvement projects on its own properties to demonstrate the advantages of better forestry practicesrdquo Since inception Conservation Halton has been acquiring land for the purposes of natural resource management and environmental protection of a range of environmental features and currently owns over 10840 acres of land Throughout the next few sections a list of recommendations will be provided to help accomplish the Strategic Forest Management Planrsquos goals For the full list of recommendations please see Summary of Plan Recommendations on page 49 Conservation Halton has a rich history of forest management Tree planting has been a priority for Conservation Halton since 1956 4359334 trees have been planted through Conservation Halton forestry programs on private land municipal properties Regional properties and Conservation Halton properties (Figure 3)

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Conservation Halton has worked with many different provincial and federal programs to advance forest management some of which are listed below

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Carbon SequestrationBiodiversity Management Program on

Conservation Halton lands OPG in 2000 announced the above program to plant at least one million

native trees and shrubs over three-years as part of its carbon offset and sequestration program The

program sought to mitigate climate change through reforestation and restoration efforts and

enhanced habitat for threatened species that are at risk due to the loss and fragmentation of woodlot

habitat Key forested areas were to be expanded to connect and link fragmented forested patches and

to create and protect interior forest habitat Conservation Halton planted more than 300000 native

and non-native trees and shrubs across Conservation Halton properties between 2001 and 2005 as part

of this program

Conservation Services on Private Land In the spring of 1998 Conservation Halton embarked on the largest single private property reforestation project The landowner had become disillusioned with farming practices and decided to convert 60 ac of farmland to forest cover A total of 58150 trees were planted Since 2005 Conservation Halton has been offering a private landowner tree planting program with the support of Forest Ontario To date this program has planted over 820000 trees in our watershed

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Until the mid to late 1990rsquos forest management in Conservation Halton forests was proactive guided by a series of forest management plans and implemented by Conservation Haltonrsquos 20-30 person forestry team There were sufficient resources both human and equipment to manage the forests in this way Management continued on a much smaller scale into the early 2000s but with the increasing environmental stressors extreme weather and invasive species forest management demands have increased Set against more restrictive policies (NEC MNRF SAR) budgets staffing equipment and lack of internal support for proactive management the forestry program became reactive responding to external factors such as ice damage invasive insects and diseases In addition the overall forest inventory is about 10-15 years out of date further limiting our ability to manage these forests proactively Updating the inventory is recognized as a key component of our Section 3 five year rolling operational plan

Where forest management activities are proposed management proposals and stand prescriptions are reviewed by a Registered Professional Forester and internal staff to ensure that ecological and recreational values are properly recognized This process will be followed before any operations commence to ensure that recreational opportunities and other programs are minimally disrupted Once internally approved the Regional Forester is contacted for bylaw consideration and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks will be engaged to provide further guidance and approvals as needed Prescriptions for properties within the Niagara Escarpment Plan area are also reviewed by the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC)

RECOMMENDATION 1 Update Forest Inventory to inform strategic forest management

Figure 3 Number of trees planted by Conservation Halton per year 1960-2017

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This process for a simple management operation might take as little as 2 ndash 6 months for a complex operation this process could take five years Some examples of good forest management planning and implementation that Conservation Halton has undertaken with partners include

1 Silviculture Upland Hardwood Management In 1999 The Forestry Department proposed forest management operations on a 366 ac stand of sugar maple and red oak (Stand lsquoErsquo) in the Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area Management objectives included improving forest health and mitigating visitor risk by removing hazard trees along trails maintaining ecological integrity and wildlife habitat and improving stem form and vigour A single tree selection silvicultural system was prescribed and implemented during the winter of 1999-2000 with operations adhering to Good Forestry Practices Total volume harvested was 4756 m3 and resulted in $37160 in stumpage revenues

2 Oak Decline Mount Nemo Conservation Area 2003 In the fall of 2002 forestry staff observed a decline

in the health of red oak at the ecologically significant Mount Nemo Conservation Area During the same period the Town of Oakville observed similar decline issues at the Iroquois Shoreline woods park A panel of experts recommended reducing stand vulnerability and maximizing stand and tree growth and vigour by removing high-risk trees while maintaining andor increasing tree species age class and structural diversity within the stand Of critical importance the site was to continue to provide suitable wildlife and interior forest habitat for vulnerable species at risk (SAR) known to inhabit the area A thinning prescription was written to target poor quality stems and to remove healthy trees to maintain recommended provincial spacing and stocking standards Hazards trees along walking trails were removed A buffer was established along the escarpment brow to protect ecologically fragile areas With the harvesting of the declining trees the health of the stand was improved and the shade density of tolerant competitors was decreased to attempt to maintain the relative abundance of oaks in the forest The harvest of this 59ac stand resulted in $46260 in timber sales It is also an example of the constructive networking with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Town of Oakville

Program reviewed externally by

Regional Forester NEC and MNRF as

applicable

Proposal and Description Reviewed

Internally by Forestry amp Ecology

Management Proposal and Stand

Prescription Developed

Forest Management

Activity Proposed

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Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) the Halton Region and the US Forest Service (USFS) to achieve the desired results as prescribed

3 Plantation Thinning Conservation Halton has a long history of reforestation and afforestation efforts

across the watershed dating back to the early 1960rsquos Plantations were created to foster the conversion

of marginal and fragile lands to mixed forests over time After establishment these plantations require

periodic thinning to allow the natural regeneration to occur During the period of 2005-2008 119 ac of

conifer plantations located on six properties were thinned to create canopy gaps thereby allowing for

greater amounts of sunlight to reach the forest floor to allow germination of hardwood seedlings that

will eventually convert the stand to mixed hardwood forests Over the next 10-15 years these same

stands will require a second thinning or selectionimprovement cuts to promote the better-quality

stems that remain Thinning plantations for stand conversion are an important part of the five-year

outlook of this Strategic Forest Management Plan initiative

Relevant Legislation and Policies

Forest management planning and prescriptions for Conservation Halton are compliant with federal and

provincial Acts and policies as well as municipal by-laws and internal Conservation Halton policies and

regulations (Table 1)

The Conservation Authorities Act helps manage renewable natural resources and protects people and property

through the management of watersheds The purpose of the Act is ldquoto provide for the organization and delivery

of programs and services that further the conservation restoration development and management of natural

resources in watersheds in Ontariordquo

responsibilities and governance in resource management and environmental protection

Mandatory programs under the Act include programs and services related to the conservation and management

of lands owned or controlled by the authority

The Halton Tree By-Law for example was enacted to prohibit or regulate the destruction or injury of trees in

Halton Region It is a tool to promote healthy forests protect forest ecosystems and prevent clearcutting of

woodlands Conservation Halton adheres to all elements of the Halton tree bylaw and follows Good Forestry

Practices through tree harvest permit applications administered and reviewed by the regional Forester

Provincial Acts such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA) provide science-based assessment automatic legal

protection for species classified as endangered or threatened as well as protection of the speciesrsquo habitat

When the presence of an endangered or threatened species is identified within the area of potential forestry

operations Conservation Haltonrsquos forestry group in collaboration with MNRF and Conservation Halton ecologists

and biologists reviews the species of concern and its habitat Conservation Halton applies for cutting permits

and follows the guiding principles and policies on categorizing and protecting habitat under the ESA with an

emphasis on the use and characteristics of the affected habitat

Another example is the federal Migratory Birds Convention Act It provides protection to migratory birds during

periods of nesting breeding and fledging Nesting periods are associated with broad geographical areas across

Canada referred to as nesting zones Conservation Haltonrsquos watershed lies within nesting zone C2 with a

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nesting period from the end of March to the end of August Conservation Halton will not undertake any non-

emergency forestry operations during the aforementioned dates Further Conservation Halton will ensure that

ecological support is sought to provide advice in a pre-planning phase for undertaking and managing any such

operations

Table 1 Acts Policies and Regulations Informing Forest Management Planning and Activities

Jurisdiction Act or Policy

Federal Migratory Birds Conservation Act Department of Fisheries and Oceans Acts and Policy Forestry Act Plant Protection Act Species at Risk Act

Provincial Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act Endangered Species Act Professional Foresters Act Environmental Assessment Act Fish amp Wildlife Conservation Act Forestry Act (Ontario) Greenbelt Act Planning Act Invasive Species Act Ontario Heritage Act

Conservation Authorities Act and Regulations Pesticides Act

Local Official plans of Halton Hamilton Peel and County of Wellington by-laws amp regulations eg Halton Region Tree By-law (121-05) WatershedSub-watershed Studies

Internal Conservation Halton regulations re development wetland interference and alterations to shoreline and watercourses (Ont Reg 16206)

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Partners Stakeholders and Linkages

Conservation Halton collaborates with several Provincial agencies The NEC and the MNRF both have an advisory

role in the management of our forests We are the property steward for the Ontario Heritage Trust properties

that are located within our watershed (Yaremko Yaremko-Ridley and the Little Tract) providing management

monitoring and reporting We manage and are actively rehabilitating Glenorchy one of Infrastructure Ontariorsquos

properties

Conservation Halton also has partnerships and collaborations with local municipalities Collaborative

relationships include land management agreements and consultation on land and forest stewardship For

example we assist Halton Region in managing Regional lands providing technical expertise in tree planting trail

maintenance invasive species and hazard tree management Conversely 2 Conservation Halton properties in

Burlington (Kerncliff Park Burlington Beach strip) are managed by City of Burlington staff Additional

partnership planting projects have taken place with Ontario Hydro Enbridge Union Gas and CRH Canada Inc

(Dufferin Aggregates)

Conservation Halton is a Planting Delivery Agent for Forests Ontariorsquos 50 Million Tree program This program

endeavors to plant 50 million trees in Ontario by 2025 To date Conservation Halton has planted approximately

820000 under the 50 Million Tree and other Forests Ontario tree planting Programs averaging approximately

65000 treesyear on both private and public lands As of 2019 the annual planting rates are closer to 30000 ndash

50000year In addition to planting on private land we have delivered tree planting projects for the

municipalities of Burlington Oakville Milton Hamilton and the Halton Region

We partner with several research groups with our involvement ranging from sitting in on committee meetings to

offering Conservation Halton lands for data collection The Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) is a

science and research partner for woody species at risk planning and management Their mission is to broadly

promote forest gene conservation and to advise and assist members and associates to apply genetic resource

management principles within their forest conservation and management programs in urban and rural

landscapes in southern Ontario Conservation Halton plans on supporting this mission through partnerships and

projects related to climate change and afforestation as well as reporting on and collecting seed from healthy

target species at direction from FGCA and partner nurseries Assisted migration trials will also soon be underway

as a part of mitigating climate change

Bioforest Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Conservation Halton formed a partnership in late 2016 to

create a simulated Asian Long Horned Beetle (ALHB) infestation at Kelso Conservation Area and at Mountsberg

CA The goal was to assess the practicality and utility in using drone technology to detect simulated signs of

ALHB infestation (oviposition pits chew marks exit holes etc) The drone used was a military grade unit

equipped with a camera capable of thirty times magnification It was flown by AirVu a company specializing in

drone flight and image analysis The flight was repeated in the spring of 2017 and can be used into the future as

a teaching tool both internally and by other partnerships agencies

Other research partnerships include a Canadian Forestry Service butternut monitoring project in 2010

University of Toronto research on American Elm resistance to Dutch Elm disease was conducted in our forests

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At a corporate level Conservation Halton is working toward recognizing indigenous rights and engaging with

First Nations Metis and indigenous communities by fostering an open line of communication In particular the

Forestry Department has been in communication with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

An external Forestry consultant was hired to develop the SFMP along with Forestry and Ecology staff Going

forward internal staff will continue to provide input and advice about management of Conservation Halton

forests and will expand to include park staff and other potential stakeholders MNRF and NEC review and

permitsapprovals will be sought out where necessary

Ecology and Forestry staff at Conservation Halton are actively involved with programs such as the Ontario

Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) the Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Network of Ontario and the Hemlock

Woolly Adelgid (HWA) working group for forest managers with goals of early detection and management

planning for significant invasive species In addition the Ecology team support an extensive network of

Environmental Monitoring and Network (EMAN) Forest plots that are being studied for long-term

environmental changes on Conservation Halton properties Permanent sample plots (PSP) were established in

2002 across the watershed to monitor gypsy moth populations using the Modifed Kaladar Plot system and are

remeasured on an annual basis Forestry staff helped Parks staff set up a permanent sample plot at Mountsberg

CA called Climate Change SOS for educational purposes This plot is based on EMAN protocols and is remeasured

annually with various high school groups

RECOMMENDATION 2 Continue to build support and develop relationships with partners and agencies where there is a joint benefit

RECOMMENDATION 3 Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with First Nation Metis and Indigenous partners that seek opportunities for increased engagement and mutually beneficial partnerships

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Land Securement Land Management amp Stewardship

Land Securement

Land securement is the activity of acquiring lands via direct ownership transfer or conservation easements and

has been an important aspect for Conservation Halton to ensure long-term environmental protection and

resource management Since 1956 Conservation Halton has acquired 10860 acres 1200 acres of these have

been secured over the last 20 years With the recent approval of a new Conservation Haltonrsquos Land

Securement Strategy 2017 it is hoped that new land might come available for afforestation projects

Specific to forestry land securement has allowed for the growth of sustainable forest management within the

Halton Watershed as well as afforestation uptake through a consistent and ongoing planting program by the

Forestry team In addition to Conservation Halton owned and managed forests afforestation efforts

supported by private landowners enable Conservation Halton to meet afforestation targets These

partnerships also open up significant opportunity for relationship building towards future land donations and

securement of privately owned lands Land Securement will be a critical tool in achieving long-term

afforestation targets and would help connect forests via linkages or enhance existing natural areas by

increasing forest interior habitat

Land RestorationRehabilitation

Land restoration is the process of improvement or recovery of damaged degraded or destroyed ecosystems In this process land is rehabilitated to provide higher functional levels of services and productivity however the land does not recover its pre-existing condition or function

Restoration is a valuable tool in delivering improved ecosystem services and creates a visual landscape that helps to engender support for conservation efforts Restoring brownfield sites creating tree buffers along creek systems and restoring areas of abandoned farmlands to natural heritage systems all help deliver improved regional ecosystem services and forest cover They are also ideal opportunities for public engagement as restoration works can be impactful on local landscapes and provide opportunity for community participation

Stewardship

To create and maintain a healthy environment it is essential to promote a culture of environmental stewardship

with private landowners Stewardship programs are an outreach service offered by Conservation Halton to

willing landowners who wish to learn more about the natural features that exist on their properties or who may

be prepared to implement water quality and habitat improvement projects on their lands Stewardship staff

provide expertise and support in developing and implementing enhancement projects They also provide

financial assistance towards the implementation of projects when funding is available Projects range in scope

RECOMMENDATION 4 Support active land securement by building relationships with private landowners through landowner education regarding Ecogifts program andor designate a percentage of timber revenues to the Land Securement budget

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from large scale creek restoration to agricultural projects like manure storage to smaller scale community-

based projects such as rain gardens Stewardship projects often incorporate tree and shrub planting and forest

management activities and include corporate and other community volunteer events

In addition to providing education and assistance to private landowners Conservation Halton also recognizes

landowners who are environmental stewards through a voluntary award program called the Watershed

Stewardship Award Landowners who are offered and accept this award receive a metal plaque to display at the

end of their laneway or keep indoors to proudly show the efforts they have made on their property to protect

the natural features As of 2020 there are over 4480 acres (1813 ha) of privately owned lands that have been

recognized for good environmental stewardship

Forest Values

Canada Target 1

The Federal government has made a commitment to meeting an internationally agreed target of protecting 17

of land and inland waters for the conservation of Canadarsquos biodiversity by 2020 This has become known as

Target 1 which has been adopted as a guideline or principle by every province and territory The 17 must be

reflective of all areas and ecosystem zones of Canada ie it cannot be achieved by protecting large areas of

northern Canada Currently (2019) around 118 is recognized as protected this reflects only lands held by the

Provincial or Federal governments Work in 2017 and 2018 recognized the significant contribution made by

others such as Conservation Authorities Municipalities and Land Trusts to meeting this target however even

with these additional contributions Ontario will still fall short of the 17 Target 1 The development of the

Conservation Halton Strategic Forest Management Plan is particularly timely as our Forests will help deliver on

Target 1 Our goal of Maintaining and increasing where possible Forest Cover will help deliver further lands

contributing to the delivery of Target 1 and our goals to Improve Forest Health and Species Diversity help

ensure that this contribution is managed to protect and enhance the biodiversity value of our forests over time

Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem services or ecological good and services is a term that is used to describe the wide range of economic and cultural benefits people derive from an ecosystem In forests there are several non-timber values that the ecosystem provides either directly or indirectly For example harvesting timber from an ldquoover-maturerdquo forest can sequester substantial additional carbon because (a) the forest is currently sequestering little additional carbon (the amount stored is large but annual addition from tree growth is small or even negative) (b) the timber can continue to store carbon for decades in long-term solid wood products and (c) the newly established stand can sequester large amounts of carbon through its vigorous growth The carbon released by harvesting operations substantially exceeds the additional carbon sequestered by new forest stands

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Carbon sequestration and storage Our forests are sinks into which carbon is stored As trees photosynthesize and grow they take carbon from the atmosphere into their biomass (Figure 4) This carbon is stored until such a time as the tree breaks down Atmospheric carbon is a greenhouse gas the emissions of which are subject to trading offset and tax therefore the amount of carbon that can be stored within a tree becomes a tradable and marketplace item Total tree carbon in young and old forest varies drastically with twice as much carbon sequestered by young forests than old forests

Watershed services (water regulation flood control water quality) Trees and forested lands act as filters for run off into aquifers and water courses while helping reduce sedimentation This benefits stream and lake biota Water that enters systems that supply potable water in this way require less treatment Forests that are near settled areas also contribute to watershed regulation ndash forests have a great capacity to keep water on the landscape helping it absorb and thereby helping reduce flooding and maintain the water table

Wildlife habitat and biodiversity Forests provide key habitat for many species of animals birds insects trees shrubs and plants Maintaining heterogeneous forests helps to conserve these forest species

Figure 5 Ecosystem services of a tree (photo from httpsmyarborsmithcom)

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Recreation and Health (both mental and physical) Forests are an important resource for outdoor recreation especially in densely settled areas such as Halton Region Social and health benefits of the outdoors are substantial and there is an increasing area of awareness of the role of trees Numerous studies from North America and Europe have provided evidence of the role of the natural environment in promoting human health such as decreased stress levels by being in an outdoor area for a few minutes reduced recovery times where there is a view of the outdoors and holistic benefits from walking in a forest setting Providing forests and woodlands that are accessible and provide access to a destination for people to support health and wellbeing is an important role for Conservation Halton

Ecosystem Services is a developing field of work and while a great deal of work needs to be done on how to adequately quantify values delivered by the environment there is now a consensus that our environment has a value which can be expressed in dollars and a financial expression beyond the lsquofeel goodrsquo factors A recent estimate of the value of ecosystem services for a southern Ontario rural forest is $4443hayr ($5146 in 2017) (Troy and Bagstad 2009) This would equate to an Ecosystem Value of Conservation Haltonrsquos forests of approximately $22M

Municipal Natural Assets Initiative for Grindstone Creek

Forests and natural spaces within watershed are key natural assets and play a vital role in maintaining resilience to climate changes on the landscape which in terms helps buffer the impacts of intense storms and drought especially to avoid costly storm water management repairs downstream or avoid the costs of oversizing infrastructure in urban areas and to moderatelessen the floodingerosion impacts

Municipal Natural Assets refers to the stocks of natural resources or ecosystems that contribute to the provision of one or more services required for the health well-being and long-term sustainability of a community and its residents The Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) provides expertise to support and guide local governments in identifying valuing and accounting for natural assets in their financial planning and asset management programs and developing leading-edge sustainable and climate resilient infrastructure

The objective of the MNAI in Ontariorsquos Greenbelt Project is to ldquohelp participating local governments identify prioritize value and manage key natural assets This will result in the natural assets providing core services such as storm water management in a cost-effective and reliable manner for the long-term which can in turn save

Figure 4 Carbon sequestration in agriculture and forestry (Environmental Protection Agency 2007)

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money relative to engineered alternatives reduce risk and potential liability and result in sustainable service delivery to the community

Conservation Halton Burlington Hamilton and Royal Botanical Gardens put forward a proposal for the Grindstone Creek watershed Grindstone Creek with headwaters in Hamilton flows through urban Burlington to its mouth in Hamilton Harbour The proposal was successful and a launch workshop was held in December 2019 Over the coming year the project will comprise additional workshops technical work and collaboration across a range of organizations to assess plan for and finally implement effective strategies to understand measure value and manage natural assets in the Grindstone Creek Watershed and eventually well beyond To support effective decision-making the project will consider a variety of scenarios including climate change impacts and different management and land-use practices

Ultimately the project will

middot Enhance the services that natural assets provide to local communities and their well-being middot Manage community financial and asset risk natural assets can in some cases provide the same benefits or

services to municipalities as engineered assets at a lower cost middot Help make the watershed more resilient to climate change middot Create a replicable model and natural asset management approaches that can be applied to other

watersheds within CHrsquos jurisdiction and other regions or other watersheds across Canada middot Promote and support collaborative watershed planning and management

Timber Values

There is a direct financial value to the management of our forests through the sale of forest products (see

Silvicultural Context section for examples) Markets for local small scale timber products are growing and large

commercial markets are also drivers Whilst there is a commercial value to timber production Conservation

Halton will explore the potential sale of timber not as a driver of operations but as a secondary consideration to

planned operations

Revenues from the sale of timber are expected to offset the costs of preparing detailed prescriptions tree

marking and operations monitoring Any net revenues from timber sales can be reinvested in the management

of Conservation Haltonrsquos forests

RECOMMENDATION 5 Ensure that the lsquovaluersquo provided by the forest infrastructure on Conservation Halton lands is reflected in the emerging asset management framework

RECOMMENDATION 6 Establish a Forest Reserve Budget to enable timber revenues to be dedicated toward the continued growth and improvement in Conservation Halton Forests

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Forest Health and Management

Forest Health and Resilience

Forest health is more than just an

absence of pests and pathogens A

healthy forest is a resilient ecosystem

with the capacity to tolerate external

stressors and disturbances while

maintaining a balance of desirable

species of all sizes and ages The

fragmented nature of southern

Ontario forests leads to compromised

resilience of the forest ecosystem

throughout the Conservation Halton

watershed Forest resilience

however can be maintained or

improved by sustainable forest

management

Maintenance of compositional

(genetic species and community) structural and functional diversity at various scales (stand landscapes

ecosystem) maintaining or improving forest connectivity reducing competition by invasive species and

reducing the use of non-native tree species for afforestation or reforestation projects also preserves and

improves resilience (Thompson et al 2009) Objectives and activities of the Plan are to develop and

implement a program designed to maintain and enhance forest resilience which in turn will help to maintain a

healthy watershed

Conservation Haltonrsquos overall forest condition is varied throughout our land holdings depending on a variety of factors including forest type age past management activities and recreational usage However generally our forests are in a less than ideal condition and are at times in a poor condition To date varied forest health has occurred for a wide range of reasons for example

bull Forest fragmentation is impacting species regeneration there are minimal opportunities in this

fragmented landscape for genetic diversity in natural seed source there is little opportunity for the

natural replacement that occurs in forests across a broader geographical area

bull Abiotic factors such as extreme weather events shallow soils increasing temperatures precipitation

or lack thereof combined with the other factors listed here contribute to decreased forest health and

resiliency

bull Invasive plants have colonised and dominate in some areas reducing understory diversity For instance

garlic mustard is present in many areas and impacts soil pH and dog-strangling vine (DSV) has formed

understory monocultures in Waterdown Woods Grindstone Creek and Nicholson

bull Native forest pest population spikes when combined withabiotic factors such as repeated years of

drought can cause heavy mortality across entire stands

bull Invasive insects and pathogens such as emerald ash borer (EAB) gypsy moth butternut canker and

beech bark disease currently impact forest health and diversity and become a hazardous component of

the woodland

Figure 6 Climate change effects on forests

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bull Plantations that were planted for rapid growth with the intention of conversion to more natural

stands have missed necessary thinning resulting in several stagnant monoculture conifer stands in

need of management Additionally diseases such as blister rust and fomes root-rot has increased

the amount of unacceptable growing stock or caused high mortality within these stands This can

especially cause issues in red pine plantations

bull Overly intense recreation can cause species loss erosion issues and provides a conduit for a wide

spectrum of invasive species

bull Our formal Conservation Area Parks tend to manage recreational pressures well but many Natural

Areas have not had such proactive management due to unavailable resources and funds

bull Deer populations are escalating and deer browse is preventing a natural regenerative cycle in native

plant and tree species Methodologies to measure and track the impact of deer browse on

regeneration will be investigated and implemented for management consideration

bull New pressures such as forest foraging are causing the decline of desirable plant and mushroom

species

Forest Health Metrics

To monitor forest health over time and to evaluate trends we have identified a set of robust metrics for assessing forest health The first three metrics are based on standard data collected during forest resource inventories while the fourth measure is assessed by the Ecology Team prior to forest management

1 Growing stock condition Our goal based on Ontario silviculture standards is to attain 70 acceptable growing stock (AGS) stems to 30 Unacceptable Growing Stock (UGS) stems at the stand and landscape level This will allow us to achieve a high proportion of healthy high quality stems distributed evenly over various size classes at any given time The 30 UGS trees will allow the priority removal of undesirable stems such as those exhibiting major infectious diseases and trees that are impeding the development of potential AGS stems It will further allow for the retention of trees exhibiting wildlife habitat characteristics This target also aligns with our goals to improve forest health and to improve stand and species diversity

2 Presence of desirable natural regeneration in the stand prior to thinning operations This will reflect stand capacity for sustainable regeneration or will indicate follow up planting requirements Stands may be understocked (lt1000 stemsha2) adequately stocked (1000-3000 stemsha) or overstocked (gt3000stemsha) The goal is to have adequate stocking in all stands

3 Assess and manage invasive species forest pestsand disease Both the population size and invasiveness

of plant and insect species present are factors impacting forest health However some invasive species

are difficult to control or manage either because of the aggressiveness of the species andor the lack of

effective control options (see Invasive Species section in this document) The goal is to maintain or

reduce the abundance of invasive species forest pests and disease in Conservation Halton forests

Control or management approaches and priorities will species be developed based on species

abundance habitat value impact and future threat of control success and overall stand management

needs (Appendix 21)

2`1 All categories of regeneration combined (saplings advanced regeneration (gt14m tall) and early regeneration (lt14m tall))

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4 Presence or absence of habitat for species at risk (SAR) or confirmed presence of SAR The goal is to maintain all SAR habitats identified and to assist in creating more interior forest habitat Management planning will consider SAR protocols (Appendix 13 as a baseline or superseding legislation or science)

Wetland woods are lacking a forest inventory due to challenging terrain and access however had been evaluated using the Ontario wetland evaluation system These properties or stands are often enrolled in the CLTIP and do not require a forest inventory component for enrollment in the program However these stands are still subject to invasive species and pests that can severely affect the composition of the stand (eg Black Ash swamp heavily infested with EAB or a common buckthorn understory) These stands would benefit from assessment for future management opportunity and should be inventoried by Conservation Halton Forestry staff or assessed by Conservation Halton Ecology staff to determine quality

Forest Cover

Forest cover is a measure of the percentage of an area covered by forest canopy with a minimum density of 60 (eg SOLRIS Technical Team 2008) and is monitored and measured by aerial imagery Environment Canada (2013) suggests that an average of 30 - 50 forest cover is necessary to maintain species diversity on the landscape and to maintain natural functions and processes

The Halton Region and its local municipalities have determined that a realistic target across the Region is 30

forest cover reflecting the minimum federally established recommendation Currently forest cover across

Halton Region is 244 on the way to achieving this target but falling short To achieve this goal would require

approximately 9000 acres of forested land across the regional watershed However the Region is under

significant pressure as the watershed continues to see the fastest levels of urban growth in Canada and is

forecasted to continue to see growth throughout the 20-year lifespan of this plan With the continuous removal

of canopy to make way for growth even maintaining current forest cover level is an ambitious target

Increasing forest cover addresses many elements of Conservation Haltonrsquos goals and approaches By maintaining or increasing forest cover on CH lands we can increase the net benefit of ecosystem services such as carbon storage air and water quality and amenity values and species diversity Afforestation also creates opportunities for the future sale of timber and therefore financial sustainability in woodland management

Conservation Halton is strategically positioned to be the delivery agency in trying to meet this target being the largest single land owner in the Region and having the ability to work on both its own lands and with other public and private landowners through our tree planting managed forest planning and outreach programs

RECOMMENDATION 7 Monitor and improve overall forest health and wildlife habitat throughout Conservation Halton forests

RECOMMENDATION 8 Maintain current forest cover percentage through the management of the Conservation Halton forests and by working with watershed partners

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Relationships formed through this initiative of maintaining or increasing forest cover are important for Conservation Halton in terms of encouraging stewardship and engagement with private and public landowners Through programs like MFTIP CH creates management plans that help maintain and even increase tree cover on CH properties

Tree Planting Programs

Trees are planted within Conservation Haltonrsquos watershed through a variety of programs and

planting is delivered by a broad team at Conservation Halton

bull Forestry plants approximately 30000 - 50000 trees annually through the 50 Million

Tree Program and private landowner outreach services

bull Stewardship supports the planting of trees through private landowner outreach and as

part of restoration programs on public-partner owned lands

bull Communications supports the planting of trees as part of an outreach and educational

opportunity

bull 95+ of our farm leases were cancelled and those lands were afforested over the

course of 4 years (2002-2005)

bull Our Conservation Area programs support tree planting via management programming

and trail management

Each tree planting program focuses on different sets of objectives but are encompassed by a

commitment to reforestation and afforestation Through planting programs a wide range of

objectives and initiatives can be achieved Conservation Halton is committed to ensuring that the

right trees are planted in the right places to maximize future forest health and reduce management

interventions

Restoration is a valuable tool in delivering improved ecosystem services and a visual landscape

change that helps to engender support for conservation efforts Restoring brownfield sites creating

tree buffers along creek systems and restoring areas of abandoned farmlands to natural heritage

systems all help deliver improved regional ecosystem services and forest cover They are also ideal

opportunities for public engagement in so far as restoration works can be impactful on local

landscapes and provide opportunity for active engagement

Seed Stock

Conservation Halton currently plants tree material that is grown from local seed sources (Zone 34 and 37) including stock grown from seed collected by staff Staff collect local seeds because they are genetically adapted

RECOMMENDATION 9 Promote private landowner tree planting programs to engage a wider community in the importance and value of forested landscapes

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to withstand local climate conditions To mitigate the impacts of climate change on Conservation Halton forests it is suggested that we introduce a percentage of material sourced from more southerly locations which is expected to be better adapted to climate change (Ledig and Kitzmillar 1992 Boysen 2016) The amounts of each will depend on our confidence in climate change prediction over the course of the plan and stock availability from our neighbours to the south

A key factor in determining tree stock availability from more southerly seed zones is ensuring that the nurseries who grow the stock have a ready supply of genetically diverse seed and stock being purchased as it will need to meet the same level of quality we are currently receiving from local nurseries With an extensive area of forested lands and a diverse mix of species Conservation Halton will continue to play a key role in seed collection to provincially recognized standards on its own lands as part of its support of forest health across the region

Forest Establishment and Growth

Planting trees is not the end of establishing a forest but is simply the beginning Forest establishment requires

management short term tending over 1- 2- and 5-year periods initially and the need for repeated

assessment for the initial 10 years after planting If after five years the survival remains above 60 then the

forest can be left to grow After 10 years the forest is becoming established and ideally at 20 years a first

thinning (especially in the case of conifer plantations) and management operation will be required to ensure a

diverse and resilient woodland However forest growth and establishment require a sustained commitment

by Conservation Halton regardless of whether it is an owned managed or partner-managed property

RECOMMENDATION 10 Continue to support a vibrant local seed stock within southern Ontario nurseries by providing a reliable local seed source

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Foundations of Forest Management

Sustainable Forest Management

Sustainable forest management is the care and use of forests such that their environmental social and

economic values and benefits are maintained into the future (Natural Resources Canada 2017) Maintaining

forests sustainably requires a science-based methodology for assessment decision-making and management

planning and requires a re-evaluation of methods with scientific advancements and changing environmental

conditions Laws regulations and policies are in place to promote sustainable management practices in all

provinces (Table 1) Registered Professional Foresters and Forestry Professionals are responsible for ensuring

that these high standards are implemented in individual forests It is these approaches that define international

standards (eg Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification) for forest management

All Conservation Halton forest management activities will meet or exceed any applicable generally accepted

standards of sustainable forest management as outlined the MNRFrsquos ldquoA Silvicultural Guide to Managing

Southern Ontario Forestsrdquo Natural Resources Canadarsquos ldquoState of Canadarsquos Forestsrdquo and Forest Stewardship

Councils ldquoPrinciples and Criteriardquo for well-managed forests This form of management maintains and enhances

the long-term health of the forest ecosystem for present and future generations It is the tool with which

Conservation Halton will manage its forests to improve their overall health

To effectively address forest health challenges Conservation Halton must implement sustainable forest

management across all its forests not just planted single-species stands Sustainable forest management is the

way we can enhance our iconic escarpment woodlands to better achieve forest health and resilience including

maintaining characteristics for which lands are recognized removing diseased and hazard trees promoting

vigorous growth thinning over stocked areas and proactively addressing potential hazards

Our approach to sustainable forest management was developed as part of the Master Planning process and is reflected within Conservation Area Master Plans and will follow and adopt international standards defining lsquoSustainable Forest Managementrsquo as captured by FSC Principles and Criteria for well managed forests and other recognized standards (eg Canadian Standards Association Sustainable Forest Management standards Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI))This applies to any other similar standards that might arise through the lifespan of this Plan as the science of sustainable forestry develops

Mimic Natural Disturbance

Conservation Halton manages a relatively small extent of what would have been a region-wide forest less than 200 years ago Over time these extensive forests have become marginalised and disconnected from each other to the narrow scope of forest that we manage today within Halton When our forests were an interconnected landscape they would have been influenced by areas of loss and natural deforestation and periods of forest

RECOMMENDATION 11 Manage for long term forest health by promoting and utilizing Sustainable Forest Management principles and practices that meet or exceed current standards

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renewal These natural processes caused by disease storm and fire would have provided a complex matrix of diverse forest age stands The degree to which tree planting and subsequent management emulates the structural complexity variability and key features of natural regeneration through the forestry cycle determines the diversity and composition of the biotic community at stand and landscape levels (Franklin et al 2002 Hansen et al 1991 Spence et al 1999)

Today in a vastly reduced and fragmented forest complex our aim is to conserve and promote diverse and resilient forests on the landscape To do so we must minimise the lsquoriskrsquo of a natural loss such as fire With smaller isolated woodlands such as ours these natural processes threaten entire woodland areas or the removal of a species from a forested land holding To maintain species diversity a healthy forest and a forest that is resilient to climate change these natural processes of loss and regrowth need to be re-created through silvicultural management such as stand improvement thinning under planting with native species where necessary and controlling invasive plants and undesirable regeneration

Old Growth amp Interior Forest Habitat

Forest cover expansion is key to meeting nationally recognized standards to support healthy ecosystems however the quality of the forest is also critical

Old Growth is a term often used in forestry but has an indistinct meaning The MNRF characterizes old growth forests by high turnover of overstory trees resulting in a mosaic of gaps that encourage development of a multi-layered canopy and an abundance of snags and downed woody debris (2015b) This provides a wealth of microhabitats for insects and wildlife For a white birch forest this might be 80 or more years old whereas an old growth stand of cliff edge white cedars range in ages from 500-1000 years In Halton Region old growth would reflect forests that are 200 or more years old

Interior Forest Habitat is the inner area of a forest that is at least 100m in from the forest edge (MNR 2005) An interior forest has a unique and rich biodiversity and is home to species that avoid the more disturbed edge environments These areas have become increasingly rare as forests have become fragmented ndash smaller pockets of woodland may add up to a total that is more significant but do not contain the interior habitat relied on by many species When looking at active parks areas with trails or other recreational activities within the interior forest would disrupt these ecosystems

Growing and enhancing the amount of old growth and interior forest habitat within the watershed is a measure of the quality of the forest ecosystem being provided Conservation Halton will manage for old growth characteristics where possible However given the pressures on our woodlands and forests it is unlikely that most of our forests would be considered undisturbed

Management Challenges and Opportunities

Sustainable forest management for Conservation Halton must be based on the assumptions that the climate will change with concomittant impacts on the forest the introduction and impact of invasive species will continue and potentially increase development pressures will continue and increase and that recreational use of the forests will increase

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Structural and Biological Diversity

The architecture or pattern of a forest influences the flora and fauna that inhabits it Key structural components include stand complexity both horizontal and vertical the presence of canopy gaps or glades the quality and volume of both downed woody debris and snags and forest floor complexity At a stand level maintaining or enhancing structural diversity to mimic that of natural forests will help to maintain diversity of flora and fauna at a local level In addition managing the forested landscape to conserve or restore a mosaic of forest species sizes successional stages and regeneration cycles is necessary for enhancing environmental and economic resilience and as such is required by international certification programs such as FSC

Species diversity or biodiversity is the spectrum of flora and fauna that inhabit our forests Included in this diversity are species at risk ndash species in danger of becoming extinct because of environmental or human-induced changes that threaten either species or its habitat Ecosystems that have a wide variety of plants and animals tend to be healthier and more resilient than those with a low level of biodiversity Rapidly changing conditions caused by climate changes and human activity have the potential to reduce biodiversity and degrade the natural environment Among the threats to biodiversity are habitat degradation loss and fragmentation along with pollution introduction of invasive species and unsustainable forest practices

Conservation Halton Forests lie within the Great Lakes-St Lawrence region and Carolinian zones with most upland tolerant hardwood forests ndash a critical location for species diversity Carolinian influences and escarpment topography a climate influenced by the presence of the Great Lakes and the unique environment of the Niagara Escarpment make the forests of the region particularly ecologically valuable and diverse However this diversity and species richness is also under pressure Conservation Haltonrsquos forests are located within the fastest growing region in Canada with major population centres expected to grow significantly over the lifetime of this Plan This is likely to result in further habitat loss for many species as well as increased habitat fragmentation and greater pressures on our current forest resources With the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) on the doorstep of our forests the risk to species diversity is a key driver and theme of this Strategic Forest Management Plan

The responsibility for biodiversity driven through the Strategic Forest Management Plan ensures that Conservation Halton must manage the forest ecosystem as a unit Conservation Haltonrsquos approach to strategic forest management goes beyond the traditional perspective of tree management and shadows our strategic commitment to landscape ecosystem wide management for the overall net benefit of our biodiversity

Climate Change

Climate Change is occurring and will continue to influence our watershed into the future Temperatures are increasing - the mean yearly temperature is higher (Environment Canada 2017) and extreme weather events are becoming more common (eg 2013 ice storm increased forest fires in Ontario 2019-2020 increased flooding events in Canada 2020) Though predictions of the eventual outcomes vary the scientific community predicts that the impacts of climate change will include hotter summers more variable winter temperatures more variable precipitation and an increase in extreme weather events These factors will affect Conservation

RECOMMENDATION 12 Identify and manage appropriate stands toward lsquoold growthrsquo characteristics recognising that the human environment surrounding our forests will rarely allow for true old growth forests

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Halton forests potentially impacting ecosystem health and biodiversity This ongoing change is a key driver for forest management to improve ecosystem health and species diversity

These changes are already being experienced and are a driver for sustainable forest management in three key ways

1) Healthy forests that are resilient to the changes in weather and conditions and can recover from extreme events

2) Forests of a species mix that is adaptable to the longer-term changes in climate such as temperature and precipitation levels and that can tolerate new species of insect that will extend in range with changing climate

3) Forests that help mitigate the impacts of climate change to human society ndash that support clean water supplies and that offset heat island effects and deliver a broad range of ecosystem services that will be facing increasing pressure

Our ability to value and deliver ecosystem services through strategic forest management in response to climate change creates potential new areas for growth and management services of Conservation Halton It is vital that we manage our forests to prepare for the impacts of climate change using scientifically sound approaches (Appendix 15) This requires a proactive approach for all our existing woodlands This includes managing species aided by climate change Through a more flexible approach to woodland management managing our existing forests to ensure that should one species of tree start to be impacted by climate changes there is a diversity of appropriate species to maintain effective forest cover

Anticipated climate change pressures should be reflected in tree planting and forest cover targets We must plant a species mix that is equipped to deal with a climate not only as it is today but as science suggests it will be in 20 50 and 100 years from now This requires maintaining a highly skilled technical forestry unit that is at the forefront of forest science and able to implement programs and techniques that enable us to deliver a sustained forestry program that is both equipped to deal with the changes in climate but is also able to deliver ecosystem services that are going to change in need as we mitigate the impacts of climate change

Invasive Species

Invasive species are flora and fauna not native to the ecosystem that when introduced cause harm to the

environment Generally these are non-native species that can exploit local conditions have no local

predatorscontrol and either kill or damage (insects or pathogens) or outcompete (plants) native species

Invasive species have a range of mechanisms for altering ecosystems The presence of host-specific pests and

pathogens such as EAB beech bark disease and butternut canker that tend to kill all or most of their preferred

host can dramatically impact the structure and function of a wooded area in the short and medium term

Woodlands can take decades to recover from these devastating impacts and some may never recover

Invasive plants such as garlic mustard DSV phragmites and buckthorn are very rapid growers and quickly

dominate an area Without competition or effective predators ndash mainly insects these species exclude native

species from the areas they colonise and compromise ecosystem diversity In some cases such as DSV the

tree regeneration can be compromised Species such as garlic mustard have an allelopathic impact on forest

RECOMMENDATION 13 Build resiliency in our forests with climate change mitigation and adaptation by maintaining and enhancing forest science knowledge for forest management practices

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soils ndash garlic mustardrsquos ubiquitous nature makes this a significant threat to our forests Species such as giant

hogweed have significant human health implications having a sap which can cause severe burns when skin is

exposed to sunlight If discovered on our properties Conservation Halton will strive to manage populations

Existing and potential invasive insects plants and pathogens are potential threats to forest health and

resilience in Conservation Halton forests Conservation Halton has noted the presence of invasive plant and

insect species at times multiple invasive species in most of its forested lands (Table 2)

Table 2 Invasive plants insects and pathogens of concern in Conservation Halton forests

Plants Insects Pathogens

Dog-strangling vine Emerald ash borer Butternut canker

Phragmites Gypsy moth Beech bark disease

Common and Glossy Buckthorn Asian longhorned beetle Oak wilt

Giant hogweed Hemlock woolly adelgid Thousand canker disease

Japanese knotweed

Garlic mustard

Tartarian Honeysuckle

Oriental bittersweet

Periwinkle

Five-leafed aralia

Goutweed

Daylily

Privet

Japanese Angelica Tree

Multiflora rose

Not yet known to be present

The presence of invasive species in Conservation Halton forests creates management challenges For example we must ensure tree species diversity over the landscape to mitigate the impact of emerging and potentially catastrophic invasive pests and pathogens such as Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALHB) Planning for and managing invasive plants in the understory before and after forestry operations will be necessary to ensure tree regeneration and understory diversity Conservation Halton has Standard Operating Procedures in place to reduce the spread of invasive plants during forestry operations Invasive plant species vary in their invasiveness re-introduction potential and the success of treatment (Table 3) Some plant species such as Manitoba maple are more readily controlled whereas others such as DSV present ongoing management challenges

We have several concerns relating to invasive species and human use of woodlands Firstly one impact of invasive species is in creating hazard trees which creates risk to users of the woodland areas In many instances the driver of management of invasive species is not for forest health but instead is to address risks

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that these indirect impacts can create Secondly invasive plant spread is aided by humans animals and equipment that unwittingly carry and disperse seed

Table 3 Plant characteristics and treatment success

Species Invasiveness

Spreadre-introduction

potential Treatment success

Dog-strangling

vine Major High

Mechanical variable needs continuing efforts to maintain Chemical good control when done when plants flowering and with late season follow up treatment (Lawlor and Raynal 2002 Aitken 2008)

European buckthorn

Major High

Chemical Herbicide treatment of cut stumps is treatment of choice but variable results may depend on herbicide and timing of application subsequent saplings need to be treated (Gale 2000 Zouhar 2011) Eradication not likely but decreasing control effort over time (Zouhar 2011)

Garlic mustard

Major High

Mechanical Hand pulling effective for satellite populations eradication (vs control) sometimes achieved (Drayton and Primack 1999) Chemical information about herbicide efficacy is difficult to find Will require several consecutive years of treatment

Manitoba maple

Minor Unknown Un-described

Tarterian honeysuckles

Moderate Moderate Mechanical Pulling small plants effective with larger stems cutting followed by treating stumps and subsequent sprouts with herbicide effective (in Munger 2005)

After White et al 1993 and consistent with plant biology (reproductive success seed dispersal abilities breadth of habitat tolerance and

ability to outcompete other plants through extended growing season andor allelopathy)

Ironically invasive species are a key and valuable tool in engaging communities The scale of climate change and the challenges our global species at risk face present a daunting and at times apparently insurmountable battle to our regular visitors and local communities In contrast invasive species are a local issue that have local

impacts and can be readily placed in context by many users and communities Be it a concern of the impact of giant hogweed or the understanding of the impacts of EAB or ALHB through the publication of firewood movement bans invasive species on the doorstep can inspire communities to action They are also an ideal opportunity for engagement as many invasive species such as garlic mustard and buckthorn can be managed Management options are very resource-heavy meaning the more people involved the more effective the effort These situations give an ideal opportunity for volunteerism and active participation in local greenspaces

Species at Risk

Several species at risk reside in Conservation Halton forests (Table 4) - from iconic species such as the Jefferson salamander a species at risk that finds its only refuges in the vernal ponds and pools common through our

RECOMMENDATION 14 Establish an Invasive Species Management Program and manage invasive and non-native plant species on Conservation Halton properties where possible

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forests to plant species like American columbo which require the climate and soils here as well as open canopy areas in which to thrive to tree species such as butternut that is threatened by a fungal pathogen butternut canker These species are listed as locally regionally provincially or nationally threatened with the most significant species and habitats protected by Species at Risk legislation (Table 1) Through our forest management Conservation Halton will adopt the highest standards of approach to working with species at risk Protecting species and their habitats requires good management and through our forest health approach to sustainable forest management Conservation Halton commits to striving to protect species and their habitats Forest management plans and harvest prescriptions will address best practices for the conservation of these species Appendix 13 includes recommended forest management strategies for these species This is a living Appendix and will be updated accordingly

RECOMMENDATION 15 Adopt leading practice through sustainable forest management to conserve and improve forest habitat for the benefit of Species at Risk

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Table 4 Potential terrestrial species at risk in Conservation Halton forests

Species SARO Status Species SARO Status

Amphibians

Mammals

Jefferson Salamander Endangered

Eastern Small-footed Myotis Endangered

Birds

Little Brown Myotis Endangered

Bank Swallow Threatened Northern Myotis Endangered

Barn Swallow Threatened Tri-colored Bat Endangered

Bobolink Threatened Woodland Vole Special Concern

Canada Warbler Special Concern

Cerulean Warbler Threatened Plants

Chimney Swift Threatened American Chestnut Endangered

Common Nighthawk Special Concern American Colombo Endangered

Eastern Meadowlark Threatened

Eastern Wood-Pewee Special Concern Broad Beech Fern Special concern

Golden-winged Warbler Special Concern Butternut Endangered

Grasshopper Sparrow Special Concern Dense Blazingstar Threatened

Henslows Sparrow Endangered Eastern Flowering Dogwood Endangered

Least Bittern Threatened Harts-tongue Fern Special concern

Louisiana Waterthrush Special Concern Hoary Mountain Mint Endangered

Olive-sided Flycatcher Special Concern Red Mulberry Endangered

Peregrine Falcon Special Concern

Prothonotary Warbler Endangered Snakes and Lizards

Red-headed Woodpecker Special Concern

Short-eared Owl Special Concern Eastern Ribbonsnake Special Concern

Whip-poor-will Threatened

Wood Thrush Special Concern

Yellow-breasted Chat Endangered Turtles

Blandingrsquos Turtle Threatened

Insects

Eastern Musk Turtle Threatened

Gypsy Cuckoo Bumblebee Endangered Northern Map Turtle Special Concern

Monarch Special Concern Snapping Turtle Special Concern

Mottled Duskywing Endangered Spiny Soft-shell Turtle Threatened

Rusty-patch Bumblebee Endangered Wood Turtle Endangered

West Virginia white Special Concern

Yellow-banded Bumblebee Special Concern

Hazard Tree Management

Hazard trees in our woodlands are a concern for risk management A hazard tree is defined by Conservation

Halton policy as a tree that has a propensity to fail in all or part and strike a target a target being an asset of

the authority ndash trails building etc or an asset of a neighbour (eg house) (Appendix 16) Currently hazard

trees are managed as a stand-alone program by arborist staff Staff survey trails on a regular basis identity

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hazard trees and act as needed However hazard trees are mostly a symptom of a woodland that is in less

than optimum health A healthy forest does not support a significant hazard tree concern as these trees are

managed early and proactively as part of Sustainable Forest Management to achieve forest health Through

delivering Goal 1 Conservation Halton will in turn be limiting and reducing the challenges associated with

hazard tree management

Recreational Use

As stated under Ecosystem Services forests play a key role in human health and well-being Recreational activities can stimulate stewardship for nature and the forest create grassroots monitoring of forest health by locals recreational use can negatively impact forested areas in a number of ways including soil compaction from foot traffic widening of existing trails creation of unsanctioned trails and unauthorised use of off road vehicles trampling of plants and regenerating understory trees and the introduction and spread of invasive species (City of Toronto Parks Forestry 2013) The presence of trails can change wildlife movement patterns with resulting increased exposure of prey to predators There is a balance to be identified and maintained between recreational access and ecological protection in forest management planning With that said recreational and visitor use can also stimulate a desire for stewardship of nature and forests with the public

Development Pressure

Increased urbanization and development are causing a reduction in natural agricultural and other green space in southern Ontario Impacts will include increasing isolation of Conservation Haltonrsquos natural areas and attendant pressures on the diversity and function of flora and fauna within them worsening air pollution and the likelihood of increasing recreational pressures on our forest with increased populations

RECOMMENDATION 16 Maintain a responsive hazard tree program and reduce risk of hazard trees through proactive Sustainable Forest Management

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Forest Health Monitoring

Conservation Halton forests are under a great deal of stress from drought extreme weather events invasive plants pathogens and insects outbreaks of native and invasive insects and recreational pressures these stressors are likely to escalate in coming years Conservation Halton undertakes regular monitoring to evaluate factors that impact health and resilience of its forests Staff also attend annual forest health conferences with the MNRF and Forest Ontario to learn about up and coming forest issues and pests

Monitoring becomes most effective when it is ongoing and cyclical The establishment of the detailed Forest Inventory as Section Two of the Strategic Forest Management Plan is a key activity in our monitoring program as it establishes the shared resource that allows greater collaboration across Conservation Halton departments With a shared updatable and evolving inventory and a cyclical pattern of management activities monitoring becomes embedded within the delivery of the Strategic Forest Management Plan This in turn delivers the ability to report on Forest Health associated outcomes There are several forest health monitoring programs currently in place that will inform forest management planning

Forest health and biodiversity monitoring Conservation Halton monitors long-term tree health tree regeneration and biodiversity of shrubssmall trees and ground vegetation using the standardized EMAN plot survey protocols (Roberts-Pichette and Gillespie 1999) These protocols provide a robust methodology for monitoring and documenting forest ecosystem change over time There are 12 permanent EMAN monitoring sites nine on Conservation Halton holdings two on Town of Oakville property and one on Town of Milton land The full suite of monitoring is completed on rotation every four years with tree mortality monitored each year at all sites

Forest bird monitoring Conservation Halton conducts yearly forest bird monitoring at permanent point count stations at 10 sites Forest bird monitoring follows Canadian Wildlife Servicersquos Forest Bird Monitoring Protocol

Soil temperature Changes in soil temperature impact nutrient uptake moisture content and root growth Soil

temperature monitoring was implemented in 2019 across the forest health sites and will continue annually at all

sites

Soil chemistry The chemical structure of soil is important in holding and distributing nutrients Soil chemistry was collected at forest health sites in 2019 Chemistry analysis will be completed in future years as needed

Tree inventory and pest and pathogen monitoring Permanent Sample Plots (PSPrsquos) were originally established for the detection of gypsy moth on Conservation Halton lands in 2000 Plots were established in Conservation Halton natural areas across the watershed and strategically located in woodlands dominated or co-dominated by oak aspen birch maple beech and or white pine species The plots are monitored regularly for insect and disease signs and symptoms along with the collection of tree inventory data Monitoring and tree inventory updates will be included in Section 3

Natural Heritage Annual Monitoring As property steward for three Ontario Heritage Trust properties (Yaremko Yaremko-Ridley and the Little Tract) several tasks are required They include an annual site visit and a report on matters impacting the health of the forests on these properties including the maintenance of natural features and biodiversity and minimizing disturbance to restore any natural features suffering adverse impacts Various observations are documented such as invasive species human disturbances (eg ATV usage encroachment by neighbours horseback riding littering campfires andor erosion) wildlife and flora signage concerns hazard trees andor trail decommissioning and encroachments All observations are included in the annual monitoring report To complete the property assessment a list of required actions and recommendations are proposed and forwarded to the Ontario Heritage Trust

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Planting Quality Assessment Are undertaken on all forest planting sites during and immediately post plant A minimum 90 quality must be attained at this point

Survival Assessment Assessments are completed at 2 and 5-year intervals after planting for each property planted by Conservation Halton A minimum of 2 of the total trees representing a range of tree species site condition and planting method are selected for quality assurance monitoring Planting must attain a minimum of 60 survival anything less requires follow-up action

Emerald Ash Borer Emerald Ash borer was detected in the Halton area in 2008 Conservation Halton forestry staff conducted detection surveys using green prism traps as recommended by the CFIA to determine the insectrsquos presence in our parks and other land holdings The presence of EAB was confirmed in most if not all Conservation Areas and Natural Areas during this period In 2014 stem injections were undertaken for amenity ash trees exhibiting gt 70 live crown and in the more developed areas of the parks and along woodland trails to protect amenity trees and trees with potential seed source value During staff turn over unfortunately stem injections treatments missed two years of treatment starting in 2017 If a year of treatment is missed the effectiveness of the injection is compromised and future treatments may not be effective As such no further treatments were conducted from 2019 onward Regular monitoring of previously injected trees continues annually Hazardous ash trees in the developed areas of our parks and along trails near park assets and infrastructure are also marked for removal

Asian Long Horned Beetle Asian longhorned beetle has not yet been found in Halton Region With the assistance of CFIA we have trained forestry staff in looking for exit holes and egg laying sites on maple trees and have 2 sites within our parks where ALHB simulated signs and symptoms have been re-created Staff respond quickly to trees that exhibit any potential signs and symptoms of ALHB infestation

Hemlock woolly adelgid Hemlock woolly adelgid is not yet known to be established in Ontario though is established in neighbouring states Conservation Halton staff have participated in detection workshops and participate in a forest manager working group for HWA Conservation Halton forestry staff will work with CFIA to monitor for this pest

Current survey methods3

Current management options1

Oak wilt Oak wilt is not yet found in Ontario but is established close to the Ontario border in Michigan Conservation Halton staff have participated in an oak wilt detection workshop Conservation Halton forestry staff will work with CFIA to monitor this disease Where possible staff have adapted their pruning practices to prevent this disease from establishing As this disease approaches our watersheds more active surveying will take place


Current prevention and management options1

3 Best practices at time of publication

RECOMMENDATION 17 Continue to monitor for forest pests and diseases including invasive species and establish greater interdepartmental collaboration on monitoring programs

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Summary

Conservation Halton will work towards the three goals laid out in the Strategic Forest Management Plan by

implementing the recommendations described throughout this section (also listed on page 49)


properties is being renewed (2027 and 2037) and the Plan will be formally updated in 2040 By which time we

will have improved forest health conditions maximized the value of our forests and maintained and where

possible increased forest cover across our watershed

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Objectives of Forest Management

Goals and Approaches

To accomplish the Planrsquos Goals staff will implement a series of Approaches The Approaches are umbrella statements encompassing multiple

tasks The table below demonsrates how each Approach helps accomplish one or more Recommendations (summarized on page 49) Section 3

of the Plan includes an expanded version of this table with action items time frames and Key Performance Indicators

Goals Approaches Recommendations (see below table for list) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

1 Improve forest health conditions using current and future accepted methodologies and science


Invasive species management

Forest Inventory

Wildlife Habitat

Monitoring

Forest Information Management System

Strat Plan Implementation Admin and Partnership

2 To maximise the value of our forests in delivering environmental goods and services social and health benefits and enhanced forest diversity

SOPs and BMPs

Wildlife Habitat

Invasive Species

Seed forecasting and collection


Manage for climate change impacts

Value matrix

3 To maintain and where possible increase forest cover across our watershed through afforestation

Secure land

Maintain or enhance afforestation programs

Internal partnerships


Outreach and Education

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of Conservation Halton land acquisitions and on private lands and through land securement public education and landowner outreach programs

Summary of Plan Recommendations

1 Update Forest Inventory to inform strategic forest management

2 Continue to build support and develop relationships with partners and agencies where there is a joint benefit

3 Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with First Nation Metis and Indigenous partners that seek opportunities for increased

engagement and mutually beneficial partnerships

4 Support active land securement by building relationships with private landowners through landowner education regarding Ecogifts

program andor designate a percentage of timber revenues to the Land Securement budget

5 Ensure that the lsquovaluersquo provided by the forest infrastructure on Conservation Halton lands is reflected in the emerging asset

management framework

6 Establish a dedicated Forest Reserve Budget to enable timber revenues to be dedicated toward the continued growth and improvement

in Conservation Halton Forests

7 Monitor and improve overall forest health and wildlife habitat throughout Conservation Halton forests

8 Maintain current forest cover percentage through the management of the Conservation Halton forest and by working with watershed

partners

9 Promote private landowner tree planting programs to engage a wider community in the importance and value of forested landscapes

10 Continue to support a vibrant local seed stock within southern Ontario nurseries by providing a reliable local seed source

11 Manage for long term forest health by promoting and utilizing Sustainable Forest Management principles and practices that meet or

exceed current standards

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12 Identify and manage appropriate stands toward lsquoold growthrsquo characteristics recognising that the human environment surrounding our

forests will rarely allow for true old growth forest

13 Build resiliency in our forests with climate change mitigation and adaptation by maintaining and enhancing forest science knowledge for

forest management practices

14 Establish an Invasive Species Management Program and manage invasive and non-native plant species on Conservation Halton

properties where possible

15 Adopt leading practice through sustainable forest management to conserve and improve forest habitat for the benefit of Species at Risk

16 Maintain a responsive hazard tree program and reduce risk of hazard trees through proactive Sustainable Forest Management

17 Continue to monitor for forest pests and diseases including invasive species and establish greater interdepartmental collaboration on

monitoring programs

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Definitions

Acceptable Growing Stock (AGS) Trees suitable for retention in the stand for at least one cutting cycle (15-25 years) They are healthy robust trees They may or may not have commercial value

Approach An umbrella statement that encompasses multiple tasks and helps accomplish Recommendations The Approaches have action items time frames for completion and Key Performance Indicators

(Climate Change) Adaptation Adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities Various types of adaptation can be distinguished including anticipatory autonomous and planned adaptation (EPCC 2009)

Afforestation The planting of new forests on lands which historically have not contained forests (IPCC nd)

Climate Change a change in climate over time whether due to natural variability or because of human activity (EPCC 2009)

Conservation Area Lands that are of significant natural andor cultural heritage value and that are managed for

the long-term conservation of these features and are often also used for large scale flood and water control

structures These properties provide the focus of management to support public recreational use and access to

these heritage areas (Conservation Halton Land Securement Strategy 2017)

A Conservation Area is generally a larger property often with a key attraction and is characterised by a higher

level of public access and recreation These properties frequently have significant assets and resources in

support of recreational and educational use Conservation Areas are promoted as a destination for visitors they

will have signage trail maps and may have a gate house Conservation Areas will generally have a Master Plan

for land management and use of the property Through forest inventory work staff will highlight management

needs and special sensitivities on these properties

Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP) A voluntary tax incentive program where landowners agree

to protect provincially important natural heritage features that have been evaluated and identified by MNRF

These lands are assessed at the CL property class and are tax exempt (MNRF 2010)

Conservation Reserve Represent the least publicly accessible and include some of the most significant natural

heritage communities in the Authorities ownership Public access is not encouraged or supported on these

lands (Conservation Halton Land Securement Strategy 2017)

A Conservation Reserve is generally a smaller and more isolated property These lands may be heavily protected

and regulated by existing policy frameworks and may provide extremely challenging access These properties

will generally not have Master Plans in place but will be included within forest inventory work which will

highlight management needs and special sensitivities of the property

Ecosystem Services The benefits provided to people by ecosystems They include provision of clean water fuel

and wood the regulation of climate flooding and water purification the support of nutrient cycling soil

formation and primary production and have aesthetic spiritual educational and recreation value (Millennium

Ecosystem Assessment 2005)

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ForestWoodland An ecosystem characterized by a more or less dense and extensive tree cover often consisting of stands varying in characteristics such as species composition structure age class and associated processes and commonly including meadows streams fish and wildlife (Helms 1998)

Forest Ecosystem resilience The capacity of an ecosystem to return to the pre-condition state following a perturbation including maintaining its essential characteristics taxonomic composition structures ecosystem functions and process rates (Thompson et al 2009 after Holling 1973)

Forest Fragmentation The conversion of formerly continuous forest into patches of forest separated by non-forested lands (roads agricultural land urban areas or other development) This impairs the forestrsquos structure and function Temperature moisture and light regimes are altered which impacts habitat for flora and fauna and effects processes such as water and air purification (Rusak nd)

Forest Health The perceived condition of a forest derived from concerns about such factors as its age structure composition vigour presence of unusual levels of insects disease invasive species and resilience to disturbance (Helms 1998)

Forest Management Application of business methods and technical forest principles to the management of forest property (MNR 2000)

Forest Management Activities These include but are not limited to physical works to manage a forest from high pruning limbing and other tree health activities to thinning (selective removal of trees to promote growth in remaining trees) felling and extraction of timber felling and removal of hazard trees marking of trees for removal by certified forestry professionals where a prescription for works has been approved Management will take place in accordance with good forestry practices

Forest Management Unit (Type) The term used to group stands of similar character in composition and development to differentiate them from other groups of stands (MNR 2000)

Goal A primary target set out with measurable success based on completed Recommendations

Good Forestry Practices Silvicultural activities conducted in ways that enable the stand to maintain ecological processes and wildlife habitats as well as grow healthy plants Silvicultural activities should lead to ecological sustainability of managed stands by minimizing harm to the forest values and by protecting significant features that help to maintain the integrity and long-term health of the stand (MNR 2000)

High Conservation Value Forest High value conservation forests have biological ecological social or cultural value(s) of outstanding significance or critical importance and would include species diversity landscape level ecosystems and mosaics ecosystems and habitats ecosystem services community needs and cultural valuesrdquo (Forest Stewardship Council 2017)

Interior Forest Habitat within the forest or woodland 100m away from the forest edges and open habitat and not influenced by either one Interior forest is reminiscent of contiguous historic forests Larger woodlands and those with shorter perimeters tend to have greater amounts of forest interior (vs narrow forests) (MNR 2000) Activities such as motorized trail bikes all terrain vehicles horses and mountain bikes that heavily compact the soil should be isolated or excluded These activities can also disrupt the soil enough that exotic invaders can establish more easily MNRF ldquoA Land Managerrsquos Guide to Conserving Habitat for Forest birds in Southern Ontariordquo

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Key Performance Indicator A measure of success for the action item associated with an Approach

Managed Forest Plan A written plan for the organized handling and operation of a forest property It includes data and prescribed measures designed to provide optimum use of forest resources according to predetermined objectives (MNR 2000)

Managed Forest Tax Incentive Plan (MFTIP) A tax saving program offered by MNRF to landowners who apply qualify and have Managed Forest eligible lands designed to increase landowner awareness about forest stewardship and encourage responsible management of forests (MNRF 2017)

(Climate Change) Mitigation an intervention to reduce the anthropogenic forcing of the climate system it includes strategies to reduce greenhouse gas sources and emissions and enhancing greenhouse gas sinks (EPCC 2009)

Natural Area Lands that have been acquired through a variety of mechanisms and primarily reflect the

conservation and natural resource management roles of Conservation Halton Management of these lands is

focussed on resource and conservation management and limited public access is supported (Conservation

Halton Land Securement Strategy 2017)

A Natural Area is typically a smaller property characterised by a significantly lower level of public recreational

use than a Conservation Area and minimal if any infrastructure to support that use These areas may have

limited signage and may have access trails Public activities will be limited to passive recreational activities

Natural Areas will generally not have Master Plans in place but will be included within forest inventory which will


Natural Disturbance The historic patterns (frequency and extent) of natural processes such as fire insect

outbreaks and wind events that affect the ecosystems Natural disturbance regimes can differ between forest

and site types

Natural Heritage System a system of natural heritage features and areas linked by natural corridors which are necessary to maintain biological and geological diversity natural functions viable populations of indigenous species and ecosystems These systems can include lands that have been restored and areas with the potential to be restored to a natural state (Provincial Policy Statement 2005) Old Growth Forest A relatively old forest that show little or no evidence of human disturbance This term is

misapplied by many to describe any forest that appears to be old Individual trees in this type of forest are

usually over 200 years old and there are large standing and fallen dead trees throughout the stand (A

Silvicultural Guide to Managing Southern Ontario Forests 2000)

Recommendation An actionable item that will help Conservation Halton work towards accomplishing the three Goals of this Plan Recommendations serve as the backbone of the Plan

Sustainable Forest Management Sustainable forest management is the care and use of forests such that their

environmental social and economic values and benefits are maintained into the future (Natural Resources

Canada 2017)

Unacceptable Growing Stock These trees have a high risk of dying and are expected to decline over the next

cutting cycle They include trees that are diseased of poor form andor low quality UGS trees are not always

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marked for removal UGS trees may contain important wildlife habitat features (cavities stick nests) and may

also have potential to produce seed

Woodland Treed areas that provide environmental and economic benefits to both the private landowner and the general public such as erosion prevention hydrological and nutrient cycling provision of clean air and the long-term storage of carbon provision of wildlife habitat outdoor recreational opportunities and the sustainable harvest of a wide range of woodland products (MNR 2005)

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References

Aitken R 2008 The biology distribution and control of the dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum rossicum) in

southern Ontario Trent University Unpublished report

Boyson B 2016 Gene Conservation to Sustain Our Forests to Sustain Ourselves In The Professional Forester Number 223 httpssecureopfacasitesdefaultfilesmembersnewsletterIssue2022320sept202016pdf

City of Toronto Parks Forestry 2013 Sustaining amp expanding the urban forest Torontorsquos strategic forest management plan [Available at httpwww1torontocaCity20Of20TorontoParks20Forestry20amp20RecreationUrban20ForestryFilespdfBbackgroundfile-55258pdf ] Accessed October 2 2015

Colombo SJ Cherry ML Greifenhagen S McAlpine RS Papadopol CS Parker WC Scarr T Ter-Mikaelin MT 1998 The impacts of climate change on Ontariorsquos forests Forest Research Information Paper No 143

Drayton B and Primack RB 1999 Experimental extinction of garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) populations implications for weed science and conservation biology Biological Invasions 1 159-167

Environment Canada nd Historical Data [Available at httpclimateweathergccahistorical_datasearch_historic_data_ehtml ] Accessed 5 April 2017

Environment Canada 2013 How Much Habitat is Enough Third Edition Environment Canada Toronto Ontario

Expert Panel on Climate Change 2009 Adapting to climate change in Ontario Report of the expert panel on climate change adaptation to the Ministry of the Environment Queenrsquos Printer for Ontario 88p

Forest Stewardship Council Principles and Criteria httpsicfscorgenwhat-is-fsc-certificationprinciples-criteriafscs-10-principles Accessed 7 April 2017

Franklin JF Spies TA Pelt RV Carey AB Thornburgh DA Berg DR Lindenmayer DB Harmon ME Keeton WS Shaw DC Bible K Chen J 2002 Disturbances and structural development of natural forest ecosystems with silvicultural implications using Douglas-fir forests as an example Forest Ecology and Management 155 399-42

Gale SW 2000 Control of the invasive exotic Rhamnus cathartica in temperate North American Forests

Restoration and Reclamation Review 6

Hansen AJ Spies TA Swanson FJ and JL Ohman 1991 Conserving biodiversity in managed forests lessons from natural forests BioScience 41382-392

Helms JA ed 1998 A dictionary of forestry Society of American Foresters 210pp

International Panel on Climate Change nd Glossary of Terms used in the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report [Available at httpwwwipccchpdfglossarytar-ipcc-terms-enpdf ] Accessed 13 March 2018

Jacquart E 2009 Where do I start Prioritizing Invasive Plant Control Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society Journal [Available at httpwwwinpawsorgbiodiversityprioritizing-invasive-plant-removal ] Accessed 13 March 2018

Lawlor FM and Raynal DJ 2002 Response of swallow-wort to herbicides Weed Science 50179-185

Ledig F T and J H Kitzmiller 1992 Genetic strategies for reforestation in the face of global climate change Forest Ecology and Management 50 153-169

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Millennium Ecosystem Assessment 2005 Ecosystems and human well-being synthesis Island Press Washington DC 137p

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry 2017 Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program [Available at httpswwwontariocapagemanaged-forest-tax-incentive-program ] Accessed 6 April 2017

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry 2015a Forest management guide to silviculture in the Great Lakes-St Lawrence and boreal forests of Ontario

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry 2015b Significant wildlife habitat criteria schedules for ecoregion 7E Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Regional Operations Division 40p

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry 2010 Conservation land tax incentive program Community conservation lands guide 19p

Ministry of Natural Resources 2005 Natural heritage reference manual for natural heritage policies of the provincial policy statement 2005 Second edition

Ministry of Natural Resources 2000 A Silvicultural Guide to managing Southern Ontario Forests MNR Queens Printer Toronto 648p

Munger Gregory T 2001 Alliaria petiolata In Fire Effects Information System [Online] US Department of

Agriculture Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer) [Available

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Natural Resources Canada 2017 The state of Canadarsquos forests annual report [Available at httpwwwnrcangccaforestsreport16496 ] Accessed 7 April 2017

Ontario Invasive Plant Council nd A landownerrsquos guide to managing and controlling invasive plants in Ontario

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2005 Provincial Policy Statement [Available at httpwwwmahgovoncaPage1485aspx ] Roberts-Pichette P and L Gillespie 1999 Terrestrial vegetation biodiversity monitoring protocols Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN) EMAN Occasional Paper Series Report No 9

Rusak H ND Forest Fragmentation Federation of Ontario Naturalists

SOLRIS Technical Team 2008 Southern Ontario Land Resource Information System (SOLRIS) Phase 2 ndash Data specifications Version 12 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Spence JR Buddle CM Gandhi KJK Langor DW Volney WJA Hammond HEJ and GR Pohl 1999 Invertebrate biodiversity forestry and emulation of natural disturbance a down-to-earth perspective US Forest Service General Technical Report

Thompson I Mackey B McNulty S and A Mosseler 2009 Forest resilience biodiversity and climate change A synthesis of the biodiversityresiliencestability relationship in forest ecosystems Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity CBD Technical Series No 43

Troy A and K Bagstad 2009 Estimating ecosystem services in southern Ontario Report to Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario

White DJ Haber E and Keddy C 1993 Invasive plants of natural habitats in Canada and integrated review of

wetland and upland species and legislation regarding their control Environment Canada Canadian Wildlife

Service [Available at httpwwwcollectionscanadagccaeppp-archive100200301environment_cancws-

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scfoccasional_paper-en110htmlpublicationsAbstractTemplatecfmlang=eampid=337 ]

Zouhar K 2011 Rhamnus cathartica R davurica In Fire Effects Information System [Online] US Department

of Agriculture Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer) [Available

at httpwwwfsfedusdatabasefeis ] Accessed 2013 September 12

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Appendices

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Appendix 11 Forest Management and Sustainability Policy

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Appendix 12 Conservation Halton Properties by Land Class

Conservation Reserve Conservation Areas

R1 Lake Medad 6657ac C1 Hilton Falls 161977ac

R2 Medad Valley 2373ac C2 Kelso 113580ac

R3 Plaikner 5526ac C3 Rattlesnake Point 73065ac

R4 Knight 4589ac C4 Crawford Lake 87344ac

R5 Albert 7666ac C5 Mountsberg 137602ac

R6 Guelph Junction 6969ac C6 Mount Nemo 50453ac

R7 Fuciarelli 14878ac C7 Robert Edmondson 7653ac

R8 Kassam 4108ac C8 Carlisle 6839ac

R9 Croft 8482ac C9 Campbellville 318ac

R10 Paiement 2851ac C10 Glenorchy 9998ac

R11 Middletown 525ac C11 Kerncliff 9222ac

R12 Andrusyshyn 1856ac C12 Waterdown Woods 29689ac

Total area 66480ac C13 Clappison Woods 21133ac

C14 Stewart 5158ac

Natural Areas C15 Burlington Beach 2178ac

N1 Shanahan 16930ac Total area 806191ac

N2 Kilbride 31138ac

N3 Esquesing 3764ac Other

N4 Moffat-Badenoch Swamp 39659ac O1 Administration 789ac

N5 Sixteen Valley 7548ac O2 Morrison Wedgewood Channel 5472ac

N6 Tirion 4977ac O3 Hagar Rambo Channel 2659ac

N7 Escarpment 6914ac O4 Scotch Block Channel 8211ac

N8 Ontario Heritage Trust 21622ac O5 Milton Channel 1186ac

N9 Kiwanis 10186ac O6 Cockshutt 106ac

N10 Bronte Gorge 7550ac O7 Morriston 186ac

N11 Grindstone Creek 15765ac O8 Forster and Burt 1319ac

N12 Nelson Escarpment Woods 1317ac O9 Queen Elizabeth way 1011ac

N13 Pleasantview 14120ac Total area 20939ac

N14 Speyside Nature Reserve 6466ac

N15 Wildflower Woods 2399ac

Total area 190355ac

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Appendix 13 Invasive Species Evaluation and Prioritization

After Jacquart (2009) and OIPC (nd)

To facilitate decision making about prioritizing invasive plant control the following questions are considered for

each plant species in each land holding The number of points are totalled for each species at each site

speciessites with the lower scores are higher priority for treatment

Abundance

Points How much is there

1 Small amount spreading

2 Moderate amount

3 Extensive

Habitat value

Points How valuable is the habitat

1 Many rare plants or community types nearby

2 A few rare plants or community types nearby

3 Disturbed areas or edges low value habitat

Impact

Points What is the impact

1 Plant is aggressive and changes the area few other species survive

2 Invades undisturbed areas and outcompetes native species

3 Does not out-compete native species but native species do not regenerate

4 Only invades disturbed areas

Control success

Points How likely is control

1 Easily controllable one treatment

2 Multiple treatments required but treatment successful and native species will regenerate

3 Multiple treatments required will need restoration

4 No effective treatment known

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Appendix 14 Management Recommendations for Species at Risk

Species at risk statuses change frequently and will be revisited regularly Management recommendations will

also be updated periodically to reflect the most current science and government regulationspermitting policies

Bats eastern small-footed myotis little brown myotis northern myotis (aka northern long-eared bat) tri-coloured bat

Status Endangered provincially (all four species) northern myotis and little brown myotis also endangered

federally

Range Eastern small-footed bat (ESFB) In Ontario south of Georgian Bay to Lake Erie east to Pembroke also Bruce Peninsula Espanola and Lake Superior PP Little brown myotis (LBM) Widespread in Ontario as far north as Moose Factory and Favourable Lake Across Canada (from boreal forest south of the tree line and south to US) except Nunavut and most of the US Northern myotis (NM) Forested areas in southern Ontario to north shore Lake Superior Occasionally as far north as Moosonee and west to Lake Nipigon Throughout Canada except Nunavut - boreal forest south of the tree line and south through forested areas Tri-coloured bat (TCB) Southern Ontario north to Espanola also eastern North America to Central America Habitat Each species of bat has 1) overwintering habitat (hibernacula) used for hibernation 2) summering habitat (maternity roosts roosts for males and foraging habitat) and 3) swarming habitat used late summer and early fall for mating (swarming sites are often at the entrance to the hibernaculum) Hibernacula for all four bat species include caves abandoned mines wells tunnels or underground openings Where distributions overlap different species may overwinter in the same hibernaculum Species typically show fidelity to overwinter sites returning to them year after year Summer roost selection is influenced by characteristics of the site and of the bat so it is difficult to define LBM NM and TCB all preferentially roost in older forest stands which may be due to snag availability and closed canopy sites for foraging Males of the three species roost in a variety of structures including rock crevices raised bark foliage and tree cavities Male LBM and NM often roost in tall snags with large diameters in early to mid-stage of decay in or near small open patches in mature or over-mature forest Bat species may switch summer roosting sites regularly but typically use a network of roosts within an area ESFB summer roosts are in and under rocks rock outcrops in buildings under bridges in caves mines or hollow trees Overwinters in caves and abandoned mines this species tolerates cold temperatures better than other bat species so is often near the cavemine entrance where temperature and humidity are lower Forested areas with abundant rock outcrops are good foraging habitat for ESFB This species is more secretive than other bat species so less is known about it LBM summer roosts are in trees (cavities foliage tree bark) buildings and other anthropogenic structures (eg bat boxes) and crevices in cliffs Maternity roosts tend to be in large-diameter trees females show roosting fidelity returning to same sites which may be used for 10 years or more Overwinters in caves or abandoned

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mines and unlike other species can overwinter in buildings at least in western Canada where winter temps are relatively high Foraging bats are associated with open habitats (ponds roads open canopy forests) and are also found within the forest NM maternity roosts are associated with forest cover streams and several tree characteristics Females prefer tall large diameter trees in early to mid-stages of decay but switch roosts every few days staying within an area They favor shade-tolerant deciduous stands Males roost under raised bark or in tree cavities (mid-decay stage) These bats often forage over water also along and within forests They hibernate in caves and abandoned mines TCB are found in a range of forest habitats Day roosts and maternity colonies are in older forest or sometimes barns or other structures They seem to show fidelity to roosting area Foraging is in riparian areas and over water This species is less known Threats LBM NM and TCB were emergency listed as Endangered in 2014 because of sudden and rapid declines in population due to white-nose syndrome (WNS) these three species are thought to be the most vulnerable to WNS ESFB may be less susceptible to WNS than other species because they tend to hibernate in cooler drier part of the cave where fungus may be less virulent Regardless WNS is the greatest threat to all four bat species described here Other threats include destruction or degradation of hibernacula or roosts including tree removal and forestry operations Destruction degradation or conversion of foraging habitats is also a concern Wind turbines are also a threat ndash the degree of issue not known and likely varies between bat species Recommendations

Any site where any of the four bat species has been observed hibernating or where swarming has been

observed at least once since 1995 is considered critical habitat Critical habitat for other functions is not yet

identified Consult with MNRF re locations of known hibernacula A 200m buffer around known hibernacula is

recommended (required in MB and NF) Cave openings should never be blocked nor should caves be entered

Manage forests to maintain snags whenever possible and retain healthy trees to provide future snags If

possible retain trees in riparian zones to maintain quality of feeding zones

References

Butchkoski E 2014 Eastern Small-footed Bat (Myotis leibii) Pennsylvania Game Commission [Accessed 4 Jan

2017] httpwwwpgcpagovWildlifeEndangeredandThreatenedPagesEasternSmall-FootedBataspx

Environment Canada 2015 Recovery strategy for Little Brown Myotis (Myotis lucifugus) Northern Myotis

(Myotis septentrionalis) and Tri-coloured Bat (Perimyotis subflavus) in Canada [Proposed] Species at Risk Act

Recovery Strategy series Environment Canada Ottawa httpswwwregistrelep-

sararegistrygccavirtual_sarafilesplansrs_LittleBrownMyotisNorthernMyotisTricoloredBat_e_proposedpdf

Forestry Branch Manitoba Conservation 2010 Forest management guidelines for terrestrial buffers Manitoba

Conservation Forest Practices Guidebook

httpwwwgovmbcasdforestrypdfpracticesterrestrial_final_2010pdf

Gerson H 1984 Habitat management guidelines for bats of Ontario Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

MNR 51602 httpsdr6j45jk9xcmkcloudfrontnetdocuments2790guide-batspdf

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Government of Ontario 2016 Mammals at risk in Ontario [Accessed 3 Jan 2017]

httpswwwontariocaenvironment-and-energyspecies-risk-typename=Mammals

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Butternut

Status Endangered provincially and nationally

Range Central and eastern North America in Canada found in Ontario Quebec and New Brunswick In Ontario

butternut is found in the southwest north to the Bruce Peninsula and south of the Canadian Shield (OMNR

2014)

Habitat Rich moist sites in tolerant hardwood forest in the southern parts of the Great Lakes-St Lawrence

forest Shade intolerant ndash often found in gaps and on forest edges Often found along streams Also it may be

found on well-drained gravel sites and rarely on dry rocky soil (OMNR 2014)

Threats Threatened by an introduced pathogen ndash the butternut canker (Ophiognomonia clavigigenti-

juglandacearum) that is ubiquitous across the range of butternut (Poisson and Ursic 2013) Although no trees

are known to have resistance to the pathogen indiscriminate harvesting of butternut could remove genetic

material which has not yet developed resistance or which has resistance that is not yet detected (in Poisson and

Ursic 2013)

Recommendations Maintain healthy butternut individuals and remove non-retainable ones Healthy butternut

are those that have more than 70 live crown and less than 20 of the combined circumference (Diameter at

Breast Height (DBH)) of the bole and root flare affected by cankers or that have 50 or more live crown and no

cankers visible on the bole or root flare (OMNR 2010) Develop suitable stand conditions for butternut

butternut shows more vigour and regeneration in open conditions Selection harvest parameters developed for

butternut are in pockets ge05 ha within stands with 5-15 healthy butternut group selection openings of 30-70m

diameter should be created retain healthy butternut seed trees along openings within openings fell all stems

except retainable butternut and employ competition control if necessary For shelterwood systems in pockets

ge05 ha within stands with gt5 healthy butternut use a uniform shelterwood system with full crown spacing

retain 30-60 treesha at 12-20 m spacing fell non-crop trees and use control competition if necessary (OMNR

2010 in Poisson and 2013) Forest management plans should identify opportunities for butternut regeneration

(OMNR 2010) Most butternut seedlings establish within 25-50m of parent tree therefore it is recommended to

maintain a protected area within a distance of 25m from the base of an established healthy tree where the

species has the highest likelihood of regenerating (Poisson and Ursic 2013)

References

Poisson G and M Ursic 2013 Recovery Strategy for the Butternut (Juglans cinerea) in Ontario Ontario

Recovery Strategy Series Prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Peterborough Ontario

OMNR 2014 Butternut

httpwwwmnrgovoncaenBusinessSpecies2ColumnSubPageMNR_SAR_BUTTERNUT_ENhtml [Accessed

June 2014]

OMNR 2010 Forest Management Guide for Conserving Biodiversity at the Stand and Site Scales Toronto

Queenrsquos Printer for Ontario

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Jefferson salamander


Range Jefferson salamander is found in southern Ontario mainly along the Niagara escarpment as well as the

northeastern US (OMNR 2014) Known populations in Ontario as of 2010 occur in Haldimand Norfolk Wellington

Brant Grey and Elgin counties forested habitat along the Niagara Escarpment from Hamilton to Orangeville

isolated locations in Halton Peel Waterloo York and Niagara regions and Dufferin County east of the Niagara

Escarpment (JSRT 2010)

Habitat Deciduous or mixed forest Require microhabitat such as moist loose soil under logs or in leaf litter Uses

wetland ponds to breed - these are usually vernal pools (without predators) fed by groundwater snowmelt or

surface water but occasionally permanent or semi-permanent water (JSRT 2010) Ponds are usually in or adjacent

to a woodland The salamander needs plant materials such as shrubs twigs branches or submerged or emergent

vegetation to attach their egg masses to They have high breeding pond fidelity The habitat used by the

salamanders extends to 157m from the edge of their breeding ponds (2003)

Threats Habitat loss and degradation of woodlands and breeding ponds due to urban development draining of

wetland and resource extraction (OMNR 2014) Widespread aggregate extraction in the Niagara Escarpment is an

especially significant threat (JSRT 2010) There are small populations of salamanders in isolated pockets therefore

there is a risk of local extinction due to floods fire or other catastrophic events Other mortality factors include

road mortality or an altered water table Anything that alters the water table or disrupts groundwater flow has the

potential to alter wetlands and therefore breeding habitat as well Removal of forest cover can lead to premature

drying of vernal ponds Forestry activities that result in the filling of vernal pools alternation of vernal pool

hydrology sedimentation removal or alteration of associated upland habitat (removal of canopy cover stumps

logs and leaf litter and alternation of nutrient input by leaves) pollution and fragmentation or isolation of vernal

pools from the terrestrial habitat (JSRT 2010)

Recommendations Protect vernal pools and breeding ponds from draining filling run off and development

Maintain forested land around known breeding ponds Use a no cut buffer of 30 m around vernal pools or pool

depressions Up to 140m from the pool (or 180m if possible) retain 70 or more of the area with 75 or more

canopy cover or equivalent basal area of trees 9m or more in height distributed proportionally around the pond

(NHESP 2007) If vernal pools are clustered patch cuts or landings should not be located between the pools Vernal

pools are difficult to detect in the dry season so should be carefully surveyed and marked prior to forestry

operations Where possible leave 2 snags or olderdying trees per acre to provide woody debris Leave sections of

downed wood of 30cm diameter and larger (40cm or more long) for microhabitat Maintain existing woody debris

Winter harvest is best to minimize forest floor disturbance (NHESP 2007)

References

COSEWIC 2010 COSEWIC assessment and status report on the Jefferson salamander Ambystoma jeffersonianum in

Canada Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada Ottawa

Faccio SD 2003 Post-breeding emigration and habitat use by Jefferson and spotted salamanders in Vermont

Journal of Herpetology 37 479-489

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Jefferson Salamander Recovery Team 2010 Recovery strategy for the Jefferson Salamander (Ambystoma

jeffersonianum) in Ontario Ontario Recovery Strategy Series Prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Natural

Resources Peterborough Ontario

Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program 2007 Massachusetts Forestry Conservation Management

Practices for MESA-listed mole salamanders Version 20071 Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Westborough Massachusetts USA

OMNR 2014 Jefferson salamander

httpwwwmnrgovoncaenBusinessSpecies2ColumnSubPageMNR_SAR_JFFRSN_SLMNDR_ENhtml

[Accessed May 2014]

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Snapping turtle

Status Special concern provincially and nationally

Range In Canada from Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia in Ontario primarily in the south Range extends to

Ecuador (OMNR 2014)

Habitat Prefers shallow water (they hide in mud and leaf litter) Females travel overland in early and mid

summer to find nesting sites in gravelly or sandy areas along streams May use man-made structures including

roads dams and aggregate pits (OMNR 2014)

Threats Takes 15-20 years to reach sexual maturity and low survival rate of immature turtles (lt01) Egg

predation by raccoons and skunks Adult mortality due to motor vehicles as turtles crossroads to look for mates

food and nesting sites and due to and legal hunting (OMNR 2014 Anon 2012)

Recommendations Recommend winter operations and physically avoid running over them

References

Anon 2012 The road to extinction a call to end the snapping turtle hunt Ontario Nature David Suzuki

Foundation and Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre

OMNR 2014 Snapping turtle

httpwwwmnrgovoncaenBusinessSpecies2ColumnSubPageMNR_SAR_SNPPNG_TRTL_ENhtml

[Accessed May 2014]

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West Virginia white

Status Special concern provincially

Range Ontario and Quebec south through New England and the Appalachians to Georgia Common in parts of its range but rare in Ontario In Ontario central and southern Ontario with some sites north to Manitoulin and St Joseph island More common in the western Lake Ontario region Habitat Interiors of mesic deciduous and mixed forest Confined to mature forest - avoids forest edges unshaded stream crossings utility corridors and open fields though it can cross small roads that are under canopy Sites typically have closed canopy with minimal shrub but abundant herb layer ndash ie open understory The butterfly is oligophagus and only feeds on a small number of closely related plants Toothworts (mustard family) preferably two-leaved toothwort are the larval food source These plants are usually abundant where the butterfly occurs Males are often associated with forest streams and damp areas females may require sunny glades Threats This species has likely always been rare in Ontario Habitat fragmentation is a problem as this butterfly

primarily flies within wooded areas and prefers not to cross open fields or another unshaded habitat Garlic

mustard outcompetes the whitersquos host plant and may also act as an egg sink as female butterflies sometimes

mistakenly lay eggs on garlic mustard garlic mustard is toxic to the larvae in most of its range Increase in wind

and temperature in the understory dry the soil and may impact toothworts Forestry activity disrupting the

forest floor may impact host plants directly or indirectly Silvicultural activities such as clear cutting replanting to

conifer use of biocontrol agents such as Btk and Maimaga for insect control and the development of roads

park or other human-use areas all have negative effects on the butterfly

Recommendations Although its presence is not guaranteed on all sites with two-leaved toothwort the

likelihood of occurrence increases in large tracts of unbroken forest where many patches of the host plant exist

Manage garlic mustard to conserve toothworts Manage the stand to maintain closed canopy condition ndash this

includes managing for pests and pathogens however Btk use for insects such as gypsy moth could affect the

white depending on timing of application Maintain canopy cover over access roads and trails

References

Burke P 2013 Management plan for the West Virginia white (Pieris virginiensis) in Ontario Ontario

Management Plan Series Prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Peterborough ON

httpfilesontariocaenvironment-and-energyspecies-at-riskmnr_sar_mtpln_wvgnwht_enpdf

USDA Forest Service Eastern Region 2005 Conservation assessment for the West Virginia white (Pieris

virginiensis Edwards) httpswwwfsusdagovInternetFSE_DOCUMENTSfsm91_054237pdf

West Virginia White [Accessed Dec 2016] httpswwwontariocapagewest-virginia-white

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Appendix 15 Forest Management Approaches for Climate Change

Possible forest management approaches to mitigate the impacts on Ontariorsquos forests (From Columbo et al 1998)

Activity Purpose

Shorten rotation lengths where appropriate

Harvest chronically stressed stands of low vigour and slower growth rates that are susceptible to insects and disease

Thinning Reduce insect and disease susceptibility and increase vigour through thinning when stands are under prolonged and severe moisture stress

Plant drought-adapted species and genotypes

Regenerate drought prone habitats with deeply rooted species select and breed drought tolerant genotypes

Increase use of alternatives to clearcutting (eg shelterwood selection systems)

Protect regeneration from future warmer drier seedling environments Increase the amount of carbon stored by increasing the period a site is occupied by trees decreasing disturbance to forest floor and increasing the rate of reforestation where advance reproduction is used

Increase insect pest management preparedness

Greater incidence of extreme events and drought are expected to increase tree stress and susceptibility to insect pests

Plant climate-adapted species

Introduce southern species beyond recent northern range limits when temperature averages and extremes have warmed sufficiently

Maintain genetic and biological diversity

Protecting diversity increases the likelihood that there will be individuals species and ecosystems that are adapted to future climate conditions requires strategies for genetic conservation and ecosystem protection

Rapidly re-establish trees in harvested forests

Increasing the amount of carbon stored by increasing the period a site is occupied by trees

Use climate-based seed zones

Periodic updating of seed zones based on temperature averages and extremes

Increase forest fire suppression

Longer growing seasons warmer temperatures and reduced precipitation may already have increased forest fire activity Protection of valued forests requires a compensatory increase in forest fire suppression

Afforest non-forested land Increasing the amount of carbon stored by increasing the area covered by forests

Preferentially regenerate trees for use in long-lived wood products

Increasing the amount of carbon sequestered by increasing the length of time it is sequestered (eg in order of increasing sequestration time non-recyclable paper recyclable paper books lumber and construction board)

Increase use of advance reproduction

Advance reproduction requires less energy input compared to artificial regeneration and increases the rate of reforestation need to develop and use modified harvesting techniques to protect reproduction and residual overstory when logging

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Appendix 16 Managing Hazard Trees Policy

(Policy as of 2012)

Background

Extensive portions of Conservation Halton properties contain trees as natural features Trees can be found near

structures or in areas where the public and staff are invited to be present and in some cases may present a

potential hazard It is generally accepted that trees have a finite lifespan and even a tree in excellent condition

has the potential to fail However there are certain defects that can occur in any age of a tree that can be

detected that may increase the potential for failure Recognizing potentially hazardous trees and taking proper

corrective actions can protect property and save lives

Policy Statement

CONSERVATION HALTON WILL TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO MAINTAIN THE SAFETY OF ITS LANDS FOR THE PUBLIC AND ITS STAFF FROM TREES THAT ARE IDENTIFIED AS HAZARDS

Conservation Halton reserves the right to prohibit access to or close an area (which may include but not be

limited to buildings designated parking areas viewpoints campsites picnic sites and trails) due to unsafe

conditions if it is deemed necessary to do so Such areas will be re-opened once the hazard has been effectively

managed

The purpose of this Policy is to define a Hazard Tree Program and sets the responsibilities of the designated

departments involved in managing hazard trees The need to develop such a program stems from the Duty of

Care and responsibility that Conservation Halton has to its visitors and staff

Therefore this Policy sets out to

bull Provide an inspection strategy designed to monitor potential hazard trees in a routine and systematic way and to ensure that trees identified as potential hazard trees are dealt with in a timely manner

bull To clearly identify the roles and responsibilities of different departments within Conservation Halton with respect to hazard tree management

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SECTION TWO Forest Inventory



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Introduction


recorded each parcel of land managed by Conservation Halton will be reflected within this inventory Maps that

capture the current condition and pressures on our forests will be developed Much of this stems from extensive

records already developed however there are areas that we do not yet have full details on and areas with

outdated information on them The Plan will lay out a tool for undertaking this inventory populated with

information that is current It is envisioned that Section 2 will eventually be an electronic resource through

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology The goal will be to keep all inventory current within 5 years

so this will be an ongoing inventory and will be updated especially after forest management activities

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Inventory Approach

Data attributes that could be collected for forest stands are summarized in Appendix 21 They include an assessment of the overstory understory regeneration ground vegetation (eg dominant herbaceous plants) invasive species (species and abundance) forest values (eg stick nests snags and woody debris) and recommended management This inventory provides the data required for planning forest management activities that meet or exceed generally accepted standards of sustainable forest management in Ontario In addition this approach provides data for three of our four forest health metrics (Table 5) and provides data toward determining the presence or absence of habitat for SAR This will allow Conservation Halton to monitor forest health over time and to evaluate trends Table 5 Forest health metrics and goals

Metric Goal

Growing stock condition 70 AGS 30 UGS

Natural regeneration Maintain adequate stocking (1000 ndash 3000 stemsha)

Invasive plants Maintain or reduce abundance

Species at risk No net loss of habitat Full descriptions available in Section 1 of the Plan

In addition this data will give us

bull An ability to track progression of plantations to a natural mixedhardwood forest

bull The necessary detail for us to develop silvicultural prescriptions and management recommendations

bull Quantification of timber volumes which can be used to project revenues

bull An indication of the woodlands most at risk to spreading invasive species

bull An ability to scan the data for species at risk or their habitat

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Appendix 21 Example of Compartment Attributes Collected during Forest Inventory

Attribute collected Description of attribute Sample data

TRACT Tract name Main Main

COMPARTMENT Compartment number 07a 11a

HECTARES Area in hectares 10 6

NUMBER OF PLOTS

of prism sample plots 3 5

FOREST TYPE ELC vegetation type Red Pine Coniferous

Plantation Type

Dry-Fresh Oak Hardwood Deciduous

Forest Type

SPECIES COMPOSITION (TREES gt 9 CM DBH)

Overstory composition Pr5 Pw4 Be1 (Aw) Or4 Mh2 Aw1 Be1 Mr1

(Bw He Iw Pt)1

SAPLING COMPOSITION

(TREES 6-8 CM DBH) Advanced tree regeneration Pw8 Mh2 Mh7 Iw3

DBH(CM) (TREES gt 9 CM DBH)

Average stem diameter of overstory trees

30 23

AGE Average age of working group 78 70

HT Average height of working group 26 24

DENSITY (STEMSHA gt 9CM

DBH)

Density of overstory (Stemshectare)

357 641

TOTAL STEMS (gt 9 CM DBH)

of trees in the overstory within the compartment

3570 3846

AGS acceptable growing stock 100 82

BASAL AREA (SQ MHA gt 9 CM DBH)

Basal area of the overstory (m2hectare)

255 256

TOTAL BASAL AREA

(SQ M gt 9 CM DBH) 255 154

SAPLINGS-BA (6-8 CM DBH)

Basal area distribution (m2hectare)

27 12

POLES-BA (10-24 CM DBH)

28 92

SMALL-BA (26-36 CM DBH)

61 96

MEDIUM-BA (38-48 CM DBH)

146 56

LARGE-BA (50-60 CM DBH)

20 12

XLARGE-BA (60+ CM DBH)

00 00

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HARDWOOD SAWLOG VOLUME (BOARD FEETHA)

Estimated timber volumes

0 6275

TOTAL HARDWOOD SAWLOG VOLUME

(BOARD FEET) 0 37650

CONIFER AND HARDOOD

FUELWOOD VOLUME (CUBIC METERSHA)

229 90

TOTAL CONIFER AND

HARDOOD FUELWOOD VOLUME

(CUBIC METERS)

2290 540

SAPLINGS-DENSITY (6-8 CM DBH)

Density distribution by size class (stemshectare)

644 238

POLES-DENSITY (10-24 CM DBH)

172 470

SMALL-DENSITY (26-36 CM DBH)

70 130

MEDIUM-DENSITY (38-48 CM DBH)

105 37

LARGE-DENSITY (50-60 CM DBH)

10 4

XLARGE-DENSITY (60+ CM DBH)

0 0

ADVANCED REGEN COMPOSITION

Understory composition and density by species

(saplings and seedlings lt6 cm DBH hectare)

Pw10 none

ADVANCED REGEN DENSITY

1836 0

EARLY REGEN COMPOSITION

Or5 Pw2 Mh2 Be1 Or6 Iw3 Be1 (Mh Pw Aw

Mr)

EARLY REGEN DENSITY

4772 14097

SHRUB COMPOSITION Shrubs present and their abundance

(stems hectare)

wild red raspberry10 (serviceberry)

Maple-leaved viburnum7 witch hazel2

leatherwood1

SHRUB DENSITY (STEMSHA)

23127 13214

SNAG-DBH (CM)

Habitat features (stems hectare)

45 20

SNAG-DENSITY (STEMSHA)

9 64

CAVITY-DBH (CM)

0 26

CAVITY-DENSITY (STEMSHA)

0 8

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CWD-DBH (CM)

21 0

CWD-DENSITY (STEMSHA)

50 0

HERBS (COVER)

Ground vegetation ( cover)

6 6

MOSS (COVER)

0 0

GRASSSEDGE (COVER)

0 6

GROUND VEGETATION SPECIES

Canada may lily wood fern woodland

strawberry

Canada may lily Solomons seal

Sarsaparilla

COMMENT Comments butternut in stand very

rugged rolling

INVASIVE SPECIES Invasive species observed and abundance (see Table below)

GARLMUST (MANY) MANIMAPL (MANY)

RECOMMENDATION MANAGEMENT

SCHEDULE

Period scheduled for management amp description of

management

2020 Selection thin 30

Categories representing invasive plant population

abundance

Abundance Category Population Size

Few lt4m2 (2x2m)

Small 4-25m2 (5x5m)

Many 25-100 m2(10x10m)

Heavy gt 100 m2(10x10m)

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SECTION THREE Implementation

Operational Plan



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Introduction

Section Three will establish activities for achieving the goals through a one-year operational plan Activities will be

listed with annual targets for operations across forests and each year activities completed will be reviewed and

the list revised to ensure it always maintains a five-year outlook Section Three will be supported by the

development of forest management prescriptions for each stand

Conservation Haltonrsquos Managed Forest

Conservation Halton owns and manages more than 10840 acres of land across its watersheds Of this land 5121

ac is enrolled in Ontariorsquos Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP) A further 1744 ac is Managed Forest

forest managed under Ontariorsquos Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) Based on MFTIP property data

coniferous (39) and mixed (33) plantations make up the bulk of the forest and upland forest accounts for a

further 11

The CLTIP is a voluntary tax incentive program where landowners agree to protect provincially important natural

heritage features that have been evaluated and identified by MNRF These lands are assessed at the CL property

class and are tax exempt (MNRF 2010)

The MFTIP is a tax saving program offered by MNRF to landowners who apply qualify and have Managed Forest

eligible lands designed to increase landowner awareness about forest stewardship and encourage responsible

management of forests (MNRF 2017) An approved Managed Forest Plan is required for properties enrolled in

MFTIP

Through the Strategic Forest Management Plan Conservation Halton will replace over 30 individual Managed

Forest Plans with a single document submitted to the MFTIP As well the impacts to the potential

involvement in the CLTIP will be planned for within the Strategic Forest Management Plan providing a single

overarching Plan empowering Conservation Halton to maximise the value delivered through these two

provincial programs The stands that are scheduled for sustainable forest management during the 2020-2025

operational period are currently participating in MFTIP Table 6 provides a summary of properties

participating in the CLTIP and MFTIP

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Goals in Action Throughout this Plan success will be measured by working on the tasks listed below

Goal 1 To improve forest health conditions using current and future accepted methodologies and science

To improve forest health conditions using current and future accepted methodologies

Approaches Description Action Proposed Schedule

Key Performance Indicator


Identify rolling schedule of forest management operations across Conservation Halton forested lands (plantation and hardwood woodlands) This would include

bull Pre-harvest stand assessments

bull Silvicultural prescriptions approved by a member in good standing with the OPFA

bull Tree marking by Certified Tree Markers

Starting 2020

Refer to Table 7

15 active forest operations over a five-year period

will be adaptable to internal amp external pressures and priorities

Invasive Species Conduct herbaceous invasive species inventory amp update every 5 years thereafter

bull Identify invasive species present in Conservation Halton woodlands

bull Investigate management options available

bull Implement a program of invasive species management alongside sustainable forest management operations

At time of pre-harvest

assessments

Collaborate with CH ecology teams and detect invasive species at stand assessment prior to

every forestry operation

Conduct invasive species inventory within operation areas amp update every 5 years

thereafter

Manage invasive species described in inventory where feasible

Forest Inventory Update forest inventory on all lands owned by Conservation Halton

bull Identify forest management units forest management pressures ecological and environmental sensitivities and required management activities

Inventory

starting 2020

Complete the forest inventory followed by a rolling update based on forestry operations

Prioritize forest inventory for MFTIP

designated woodlands

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bull Monitor review and revisit the inventory on an as needed basis to ensure that it remains accurate

Wildlife Habitat

Identify and map

bull Species at Risk

bull Old Growth and Interior Forest Habitats

In addition continue converting softwood plantation to mixed hardwood stands to improve species diversity and wildlife habitat

Continuous

Identify and quantify old growth and interior forest habitat

Follow best practices for SAR and implement

within 1 year

Improve and expand habitats and provide growth opportunities for SAR

Monitoring

Monitor during and post-harvest operations to ensure objectives for careful logging forest health regeneration and invasive species are delivered Identify remedial actions that may be required Monitor tree plantingrestoration projects

Continuous

depending on operational schedules

Operational audit during harvest

Post harvest site restoration assessment

Regeneration assessments after 2-3-years

post plantingoperation

Forest Information Management System (FIMS)

Develop a collaborative tool for sharing forest inventory information across the Authority

By 2022

Implemented within 2 years

Strategic Plan Implementation Administration and Partnerships

Maintain an Ontario Professional Foresters Association member within the team Engage in partnerships on forestry health topics as needed

Ongoing

Maintain at least one Ontario Professional Foresters Association certified staff member

Keep open lines of communication between

forestry staff internal CH teams MNRF b municipal partners NEC r for proposed

management operations

Maintain partnerships with CFIA FGCA MNRF on forest health issues Attend MNRFrsquos annual

forest health conference for trends in forest health

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Goal 2 To maximise the value of our forests in delivering environmental goods and services social and health benefits and enhanced forest

diversity

To maximise the value of our forests in delivering environmental services social and health benefits and enhanced forest diversity

Approaches DescriptionActions Proposed Schedule


Standard Operating Procedures and Best Management Practices

Develop SOPs for

bull Forest inventory

bull Forest Management Prescriptions

bull Monitoring Review SOPs every two years Follow Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Areas of Concern (eg SAR riparian zones stick nests etc)

2020

Develop Standard Operating Procedures for

forestry operations

Follow BMPs for SAR

Wildlife Habitat Implement management options that preserve and create habitats and provide growth opportunities for species at risk Convert monoculture plantations to diverse mixed wood forests Align partner strategies to help provide greater opportunities for undisturbed interior forest habitats

Ongoing

Identify and manage interior forest and old

growth forest characteristic

Conversion of plantations Communicate land securement opportunities with the Lands Department and stewardship

opportunities with the Science and Partnership Department

Invasive Species Monitor and treat invasive species Ongoing

Conduct invasive species inventory within forestry operation areas amp update every 5

years thereafter


Seed Forecasting and Collection

Maintain an active seed forecasting and collection program annually and supply seed to local nurseries

Ongoing

Supply seed to local nurseries

Three Certified Seed Collector (CSC) staff members with seed forecaster training

Volume of seeds collected per year

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Sustainable Forest Management operations that mimic natural processes emphasis on removal of diseased trees and consideration of alternative techniques Continue converting softwood plantation to mixed hardwood stands

2022

2021

Mimic natural disturbances in at least one mixed hardwood stand annually

15 active forest operations over a five-year

period will be adaptable to internal amp external

pressures and priorities

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Keep up to date on climate science so that we can have a flexible and responsive forestry program to enhance mitigation to climate change Implement an assisted migration trial supported by the Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) ndash Use at least 25 of seeds from more southerly seed zones

Ongoing

40 continuing education hours annually for 2 forestry staff (e- lectures seminars

workshops)

Establish an assisted migration trial within 5 years

Value Matrix Develop communications tools around ecological service values of forests

By 2023 Create a value matrix to express value of Conservation Halton Forests

Goal 3 To maintain and where possible increase forest cover across our watershed through the afforestation of Conservation Halton land

acquisitions and on private lands and through public education and landowner outreach programsTo maintain overall forest cover on

Conservation Halton properties and where possible across our watershed through the afforestation of Conservation Halton land acquisitions and

promote the same on public and private lands through education and landowner outreach programs



Land Securement Strategy Support the Land Securement Strategy and implementation thereof

2020

Based upon priority ranking system and funding availability in any given year

Forestry Initiatives Stewardship and Outreach

Implement a program to support public and private landowner forestry initiatives including

bull Tree planting ndash 50M Program

bull Pre-plant preparation

Ongoing

Plant 30-50000 trees annually

Post-plant survival assessments 2 and 5 years after planting

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bull Post-Plant Survival Assessments

bull Forest Management Plans eg MFTIP

bull Education and Outreach

Number of Managed Forest Plans written

per year

Internal Partnerships Support programs across Conservation Halton including the sourcing and supply of tree stock to partner departments such as Stewardship and Restoration

Ongoing Work collaboratively with internal departments to facilitate their tree planting

related programs


Conduct survival and regeneration assessments for Conservation Haltonrsquos new and managed plantations Seek out opportunities for forest restoration

Ongoing

Ongoing

60 plantation survival for new plantings and ensuring sufficient regeneration rates

for postharvest

Collaborate with stewardshiprestoration initiatives

Outreach and Education Plan and implement a series of public outreach and educational events Explore other options for formal and informal educational outreach New outreach streams including watershed tour of harvesting restoration and planting

Ongoing

1-2 per year

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Appendix 31 Management Plan

A working list of Conservation Halton properties that require forest management through MFTIP are listed in

Table 6 These properties all have MFTIP designated stands or areas that must follow their own forest

management plans In addition other Conservation Halton lands classified as CLTIP will be inventoried and

assessed for forest management needs

The pine plantations and mixed hardwood stands are itemized with their approximate stand size All plantation

stands are due for management based on their thinning cycle and will be prioritized according to severity of stand

conditions following updated forest inventory data The status of the mixed hardwood stands is unknown and will

be determined following forest inventory data collection As inventory work is completed harvest prescriptions

will be written by staff and approved by a Registered Professional Forester

The Operational Plan of this document (Table 7) outlines the properties and stands that Conservation Halton

plans to manage in the first year of this SFMP As forest inventory data is updated for all Conservation Halton

properties forest management needs will be assessed at each property and operational planning will be

prioritized accordingly This data will allow us to create a five-year outlook This will become a fluid five-year

operation plan because some stands will require different permitting than others As approvals are acquired

stands will be confirmed for the following yearrsquos Operation Plan

Monitoring will be incorporated throughout the planning implementation and audit stages of the operations

Monitoring will be three-fold starting with screening for species at risk and invasive species before work

commences The second phase will take place during the harvest to ensure best management practices are being

followed The last phase of monitoring will evaluate the site restoration needs and regeneration success post

management activities A detailed plan will be developed to outline the protocol for monitoring these factors

throughout the forest management operation

To carry out forest management activities various permits must be acquired In certain circumstances permits

will be required for works occurring within or near provincially significant wetlands species at risk habitat and

other regulated areas This could require different levels of permitting from Conservation Halton the Niagara

Escarpment Commission and the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks The properties presented

in the Management Plan are located within either Wellington County City of Hamilton or Halton Region which

requires a permit for forest management activities under their respective local By-laws Each property involved in

forest management activities will go through the appropriate internal and external screening and permit

application processes

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Table 6 Management Plan CH properties that require forest management under MFTIP

Property Summary

Area on Assessment

acres

Conservation Lands Tax Incentive Program

participating acres

Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program

participating acres

MFTIP Stand Types

Property Name Roll Conifer

plantations acres

Mixed plantations

acres

Mixed wood stands acres

Wet woods acres

1 Mountsberg CA 2301 000 005 21500 3623 22535 128 4865 7095 84

2518 303 970 40000 46771 36865 9464 7284 852

2518 303 970 40200 29108 15766 6028 4588 144

2409 030 002 42500 19822 11169 8653 4375 2822

2 Moffat Badenoch---McCrodan

2301 000 007 03500 180 10323 7677 4275 4227

Moffat Badenoch---McLean

2301 000 007 04500 1663 13519 3111 3111

3 Mount Nemo 2402 030 306 03800 3292 25762 6985 1663 5322

Colling 2402 030 305 08700 8494 5501 2993 2993

Paletta 2402 030 308 08310 1922 0 1922 1922

4 Harrison 2409 030 002 24200 5968 4759 1209 1209

5 Kiwanis 2409 030 001 21200 100 9012 988 6 388

6 Hilton Falls-Mahon tract 2409 030 001 80050 2115 0 2115 2115

Hilton Falls 2409 030 001 76700 159512 146751 7706 1485 122 346

7 Edmondson 2409 030 002 25200 7658 4941 2617 465 1652

8 Shanahan 2409 030 002 38400 16703 14206 2497 2335 162

9 Twiss 2409 070 301 11300 51 2716 2384 1884 5

10 Rattlesnake Pt 2409 070 302 01600 6076 46111 12693 9411 1552 173

MacDonald 2409 070 302 01900 11897 7542 4355 4355

11 Crawford Lake 2409 070 302 03900 5502 45765 8005 30 4505 5

12 16 Valley 2409 090 070 09800 70 27 43 3097 1203

13 Esquesing 2415 070 002 24800 3731 2743 988 988

14 Fuciarelli 2518 302 510 24600 14888 13128 166 166

15 Plaikner 2415 070 004 09000 5528 2928 26 38 222

16 Waterdown Woods 2518 303 310 12600 11858 8465 3393 3393

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WW Robinson 2402 020 204 07221 1858 0 1858 1858

17 Grindstone 2402 010 102 05710 15875 14417 1458 1458

18 Kelso 2409 030 001 80000 96266 39061 36639 5255 21257 1177 185

Kelso Quarry 2409 030 001 84400 17567 827 8469 95 5825

19 Knight 2518 302 910 00175 4592 3318 1274 1274

20 Heaslip 2409 070 301 17200 8997 1303 7569 1829 1063 2408 2269

Totals for MFTIP

properties 73279 512133 17441 68222 59908

27147

6339

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Table 7 Operational Plan Example CH properties that require forest management in 2021

Property Compartment Stand

Composition Area (ac)

Treatment Type

SAR and Sensitive Species Consideration

Regulated by CH

Municipal Regional

NEC MECP Permit

Previous Operation

Species YesNo

Shanahan (N1)

A Pr5 Pw5 371 Thinning Bobolink Chorus Frog

Snapping Turtle West Virginia White Butterfly Milk snake

Yes Halton Region

amp MECP

Thinned 2005

D Pr8 Pw1 Sw1 297 Thinning Thinned 2005

G Pr7 Pw3 691 Thinning Thinned 2005

N Pr8 Pw2 84 Thinning Thinned 2005

Total 2199

Mountsberg (C5)

(Mackenzie-Davis)

L Pw5 Pr5 272 Thinning

Painted Turtles Blue Spotted Salamander Prong Horn Clubtail Bobolink West Virginia White Butterfly

Yes Halton Region

amp MECP

Thinned 2005

M Sw10 198 Thinning Thinned 2005

N Pr10 140 Thinning Thinned 2005

O Pr10 642 Thinning Thinned 2005

P Sw10 272 Thinning Thinned 2005

R Pw10 247 Thinning Thinned 2005

S Pr5 Pw3 Sw2 939 Thinning Thinned 2005

U Sw7 Ce3 445 Thinning Thinned 2005

V pr10 247 Thinning Thinned 2005

W Pr4 Sw3 Pw3 321 Thinning Thinned 2005

Total 3722

Robert Edmondson (C7)

2 (E) Pw10 296 Thinning West Virginia White Butterfly Western Chorus Frog Broad winged Hawk Eastern Wood

Pewee

Yes Halton Region

amp MECP

Thinned Pre 2000

H Pw10 296 Thinning Thinned Pre 2000

TOTAL 593

Overall TOTAL 6513

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NOTES Ac Acres

AGS Acceptable Growing Stock

ANSI Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest


CA Conservation Authority

BMP Best Management Practices

CLTIP Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program

CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency

CSC Certified Seed Collector

DBH Diameter at Breast Height

EAB Emerald Ash Borer

ESA Endangered Species Act

Ha Hectare

FIMS Forest Information Management System

FSC Forest Stewardship Council

FGCA Forest Gene Conservation Association

Hdwds Hardwoods

Inv Inventory

Afforestation Program

~30000 ndash 50000 tree seedlings per year ~2000hahellip50ha of new foresthellipcombined private landowners CH lands and municipalities Supported through Forests Ontario 50 Million Tree Program

2020-2025

Seed Collection

~Up to 10 hectolitres of native tree and shrub seed is collected by CH Certified seed collectors in seed zones 34 and 37 annually Collections of up to 20 species are undertaken during spring through the fall depending on the species and the demand of the supply nurseries High quality locally adapted seed is the foundation of the CH Afforestation Program and best able to withstand the stresses of a changing climate

2020-2025

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MBCA Migratory Bird Convention Act

MFTIP Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program

NE Niagara Escarpment Commission

NHS Natural Heritage Systems

OMNRF Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

OHT Ontario Heritage Trust

OIPC Ontario Invasive Plant Council

OPG Ontario Power Generation

PSP Permanent Sample Plots

SA Survival Assessment

SAR Species at Risk

Spp Species

Rx Silvicultural prescription

USFS US Forest Service

UGS Unacceptable Growing Stock

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REPORT TO

REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 07

Marnie Piggot Director Finance

October 22 2020

2021 Budget amp Business Plan

Recommendation

THAT municipal funding of $10430879 in the 2021 budget be approved by a weighted vote by the Conservation Halton Board of Directors

And

THAT transfers to and from Reserves in the 2021 budget be approved as outlined in this report

And

THAT the 2021 Budget amp Business Plan be approved as presented

Executive Summary

The Finance amp Audit Committee recommended at the October 7 2020 meeting that the 2021 budget be approved by the Conservation Halton Board of Directors The 2021 budget and ten-year forecasts are included in the 2021 Budget amp Business Plan also provided as part of the meeting package

The 2021 preliminary budget was submitted to both Halton and Peel region staff in July Staff have met with Regional staff in September and October to provide an overview of the 2021 budget and municipal funding increase The budget presentation to Region of Halton Council is currently planned for November 25 2020

The proposed final 2021 budget of $368 million will allow Conservation Halton to continue to meet its strategic priorities as outlined in the Conservation Halton strategic plan Metamorphosis Planning by staff is underway for a refresh of Metamorphosis The revamped plan will improve and build on our current objectives themes and success to date

Municipal funding in the 2021 budget of $10430879 remains at the same amount included in the preliminary budget presented in June The $306561 increase in municipal funding is 3 more than was requested in 2020 This increase is below the Region of Halton guideline of 37 Specific guidelines have not been received from the other three municipalities

The 2021 budget and forecast considered a balance of strategic priorities growth-related pressures and potential COVID related impacts on programs that are still uncertain at this time We have kept the 2021 budget increase below regional guidelines by finding operating efficiencies that do not affect

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service levels and found alternative funding sources which includes grants This has helped us minimize the impact on our municipal funding partners Most of the budget continues to be funded through self-generated revenues and base municipal funding remains at less than 30 of the total funding sources Major drivers of the 2021 budget increase over 2020 budget amounts are related to increased staffing costs and projected lower program revenues Planning and park revenues have been reduced from the prior year based on average historical trends and potential COVID impacts The 2020 fiscal impact of the COVID pandemic is expected to continue well into 2021 Report The 2021 budget is segregated according to Conservation Halton budget principles into Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS) programs and the Conservation Areas A summary of the 2021 budget is provided in this report with further budget details found in the 2021 Budget amp Business Plan The 2021 operating budget of $319 million and $49 million capital budget will provide for further investments into Conservation Halton programs services and infrastructure

2021 Budget Revisions Minor revisions have been made in the 2021 budget from the 2021 preliminary budget and there is no change in municipal funding A summary of the 2021 budget revisions include

bull Municipal apportionment percentages for 2021 received from the province have been updated

bull Staff compensation and benefits have been increased by $195000 for Watershed Management amp Support Services and the Parks programs This increase is fully funded by increased chargebacks program revenue and other grants The impact of the increased staff costs resulted in a decrease of almost $25000 to a revised Conservation Authority operating surplus of $251284 The increase in program revenue reverses some of the Planning revenue decrease

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included in the preliminary budget The increase has been warranted based on current projected 2020 revenue with lessened COVID pressures than originally thought

bull Municipal debt financing charges of $569245 provided by Region of Halton staff have been

updated and have increased slightly by $912 from the preliminary budget

2021 Operating Budget The operating budget of $319 million provides for an investment of $181 million in Watershed Management amp Support Services programs and an investment of $138 million into the Conservation Areas

Investing in Watershed Management amp Support Services The WMSS 2021 operating increase is partially funded by program revenue grants reserves and chargebacks Major drivers of the WMSS municipal funding increase include

bull Staff compensation and benefits cost increases of $665051 Staff salaries and benefits increases in the 2021 budget are related to a 1 inflation adjustment to the salary bands and an increase to 96 of the salary band approximating actual salary costs

bull Planning and Permit revenue reduction of $171100 adjusted closer to historical results There is the potential for higher Planning revenues as a result of the Regional allocation program approved in 2020 that has not been factored into the budget though this may also require

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additional staffing resources There is an offsetting increase in other program revenue and grants of $267768

Investing in our Parks The Conservation Areas 2021 operating budget provides for an investment of $13843514 into the parks Operating expenses have increased in the Conservation Areas 2021 operating budget by $373717 A large portion of the higher operating expenses are related to staffing costs which have increased by $284317 The staff increase is for the most part to adjust part time seasonal staff costs to better reflect historical spending The increase in expenses is funded entirely by park program revenue The chargeback to the Conservation Areas for support services has increased in the 2021 operating budget by $199800 to $1393200 The increase is related to support service staffing changes and the estimated allocation of time spent on park programs Program and other funding revenue have decreased by $144610 to $13526040 from the 2020 Budget amount of $13670650 Program revenue includes adjustments based on the three-year average of historical actual amounts and partially considers COVID impacts The proposed revenue amounts assume average fee increases to continue to transition to full cost recovery Staffing The 2021 budget includes 251 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff that are comprised of 113 FTE in Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS) programs and 138 FTE in the Conservation Areas Total WMSS full time staff equivalent (FTE) staff has not changed from the prior year There is an overall increase of 41 FTE staff positions in the parks The staff complement chart provided in the 2021 Budget amp Business Plan provides a detailed breakdown of the FTE changes 2021 Capital Budget Summary The 2021 capital budget represents an investment of $49 million into infrastructure and technology to enhance programs and services in the watershed of $38 million and Conservation Areas of $11 million The capital budget provides funding for projects such as the rehabilitation of flood control infrastructure updating of flood plain mapping investments in digital transformation and technology upgrades vehicle and equipment replacements managing the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer land management initiatives and infrastructure improvements at the Conservation Areas

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Municipal Funding The total municipal funding increase of $306561 includes an additional $39300 for State of Good Repair levies for dams channels and facility assets to gradually meet target levels established in the Asset Management Plans for these assets Asset Management Plans have been completed for all of Conservation Haltonrsquos assets with most of the assets identified as in good condition

The operating and capital forecasts have been prepared with municipal funding increases ranging from 3 to 45 annually Apportionment of Municipal Funding Municipal funding of $10430879 is apportioned to the Region of Halton City of Hamilton Region of Peel and Township of Puslinch according to the area and proportional current value assessment (CVA) of the municipality falling within the Conservation Halton watershed Based on updated current value assessment data and apportionment percentages received from the Province the apportioned municipal funding amounts are as follows

Total Municipal Funding Budget

2021 Budget 2020$ Increase (Decrease) Increase

Operating $9695379 $9221118 $474261 51Capital 257000 464000 (207000) -446

9952379 9685118 267261 28State of Good Repair (SOGR) Levy - Dams amp Channels Buildings 478500 439200 39300 89Municipal Funding total $10430879 $10124318 $306561 30

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Debt Financing Debt Financing Charges and Debt Capacity Municipal debt financing included in the 2021 budget of $526500 is comprised of 50 of the Morrison-Wedgewood Channel spill prevention design estimated costs of $53000 and low impact development (LID) system improvements at the Administration Office of $500000 The Debt Financing Charges included in the 2021 operating budget of $619245 includes $569245 municipal debt financing charges and $50000 for estimated principal and interest payments on a land acquisition loan with the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) The total long-term debt balance is currently $$5671453 The debt capacity ratio estimated for 2021 of 45 is based on estimated own source revenues excluding Conservation Areas program revenue Conservation Halton has approved a debt capacity ratio of 10 in its Budget Principles Reserve Funding The reserve summary below lists the projected reserve balances at December 31 2021 and the proposed transfers to and from reserves in the 2021 budget A reserve continuity schedule with reserve balances to 2030 is also provided in the 2021 Budget amp Business Plan

MunicipalityApportion-

ment 2021 Municipal

Funding 2021 Apportion-

ment 2020 Municipal

Funding 2020 IncreaseRegion of Halton 878421 $9162704 877576 $8884859 31Region of Peel 47534 495821 48142 487405 17City of Hamilton 71875 749719 72109 730054 27Township of Puslinch 02170 22635 02173 22000 29

1000000 $10430879 1000000 $10124318

Conservation Halton Reserves

Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2020

Contribution from

Municipal Funding

Contribution from Surplus

State of Good Repair

Levy

Contribution to Capital

Projects

Contribution to Operating

Expenses

Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2021

Watershed Management amp Support ServicesVehicle and Equipment 720083 (167562) 552521 Building 230128 230128 Building - State of Good Repair 262293 102000 (70136) 294157 Watershed Management Capital - Municipal Funds and Self Generated Funds 982872 376500 (575000) 784372 Watershed Management amp Support Services Stabilization 793193 793193 Capital Projects - Debt Financing Charges 472670 472670 Digital Transformation 250000 250000 Legal - Planning amp Watershed Management 258891 258891 Legal - Corporate 200000 200000 Water Festival 158911 - (18615) 140296 Land Securement 59537 25000 84537 Property Management 80040 80040 Stewardship and Restoration 342399 (144000) (17500) 180899

Conservation AreasCapital 2963738 251284 (1143412) 2071610 Stabilization 1000568 1000568

Total Reserves 8775322 25000 251284 478500 (2100110) (36115) 7393881

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Conservation Authority (CA) Act Provincial Review For the 2021 budget provincial funding has been assumed to remain at the same level as 2020 funding There have been no official updates received from the Province and Minister on their review of the CA Act and the joint stakeholder meetings hosted by the Province in late 2019 Impact on Strategic Goals This report supports the Metamorphosis strategic theme of Striving for service excellence and efficiency This theme is supported by the objective to provide clear financial data and analysis to support informed strategic and operational decision-making for budget development and long-term planning Financial Impact Conservation Halton staff have developed a fiscally conservative budget for 2021 The modest increase of 30 for operating expenses and State of Good Repair Levy that is proposed

bull considers the potential fiscal impacts of COVID bull recognizes our regional funding municipalities fiscal pressures bull continues to provide core services in a growing watershed bull ensures the needs of the increasing number of visitors at our Conservation Areas are met and bull reflects program and service enhancements to address service delivery objectives outlined in

Conservation Haltonrsquos Strategic Plan Metamorphosis The 2021 budget addresses increased staff costs and estimated revenue shortfalls primarily through operational efficiencies Additionally the proposed 2021 budget continues to provide for investments in our programs to enhance service delivery supports digital transformation initiatives watershed planning work greenspace revitalization floodplain mapping flood forecasting and enhances user experiences at our parks Signed amp respectfully submitted Approved for circulation

Marnie Piggot Hassaan Basit Director Finance President amp CEOSecretary-

Treasurer

Lawrence Wagner Senior Director Corporate Services FOR QUESTIONS ON CONTENT Marnie Piggot Director Finance 905-336-1158 ext 2240

mpiggothrcaonca

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CONSERVATION HALTON2021 BUDGET amp BUSINESSPLAN

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FOREWARD2021 Budget Preparation Timeline

Submitted byHassaan BasitPresident amp CEO

Prepared byLawrence WagnerSenior Director Corporate Services

Marnie Piggot CPA CADirector Finance

Melissa SilberCPA CGAManager Accounting

Kimberly OrsquoMalley CPACGAAccounting Analyst

In Collaboration withSenior Leadership Team and Departmental Staff from

bull Corporate Servicesbull Corporate Compliancebull Flood Forecasting amp Operationsbull Planning amp WatershedManagementbull Science amp Partnershipsbull Project Management Officebull Operationsbull Parks amp Recreation

bull Budget revisions

bull Preparation of 2022ndash 2030Operating amp Capital Forecast and approval by Finance amp Audit Committee

bull Budget meetings withmunicipal fundingpartners

bull Notice of budget approval sent to Conservation Halton watershedmunicipalities

bull Preparation of 2021 Budget amp 2022 ndash 2030 Operating and Capital forecast

bull Approval of preliminary budget by Financial and Audit Committee and Board of Directors

October ndash February

bull Presentation of final budget to Finance amp Audit Committeeand to Board ofDirectors

bull Presentation of finalbudget tomunicipalities

June ndash October

March ndash June

2Conservation Halton 2021 Budget amp Business Plan159320

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 Introduction5 Welcome Message6 About Conservation Halton7 Summary of Strategic Plan8 Board ofDirectors9 Senior Leadership Team

10 ExecutiveSummary

13 Operating BudgetSummary14 2021 Budget Summary16 Watershed Management amp SupportServices17 Conservation Areas18 Sources of Operating Budget funding19 Staff Compliment Changes

24 Capital Budget Summary25 2021 Budget Summary26 Watershed Management amp SupportServices27 Conservation Areas28 Sources of Capital Budget funding

30 2021 Operating Budget amp Forecast 2022 ndash 2030

36 2021 Capital Budget amp Forecast 2022 ndash 2030

43 Municipal Funding44 Municipal Apportionment45 Municipal FundingForecast

47 Departmental BusinessPlans48 Corporate Services63 Corporate Compliance70 Flood Forecasting amp Operations76 Planning amp WatershedManagement86 Science amp Partnerships96 Project Management Office

102 Watershed Management amp Support Services Operations(WMSS)109 Parks amp Recreation

115 Reserves


INTRODUCTION

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Our 2021 budget balances strategic priorities growth-related pressures and potential COVID-19 related impacts on programming while continuing to enable progress on our strategic plan Metamorphosis

Despite the unforeseen challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented in 2020mdashincluding the temporary closure of our parksmdashwe remain resilient and in healthy financial shape Our goal to improve our long-term financial sustainability remains on track This is in large part thanks to a previous commitment and investment into modernizing our operations through technology

The 2021 budget of $368 million continues to be funded through largely self-generated revenues with base municipal funding remaining less than 30 of total funding sources The 2021 budget addresses increased staff costs and estimated revenue shortfalls primarily through operational efficiencies The measures taken early in 2020 to ensure financial viability control expenses and seek opportunities to open our parks in a safe and controlled manner has resulted in a minimal funding increase request to municipalities of 3 that ranges from 17 to 31 based on apportionment data while provincial funding is assumed to remain at the same level as 2020 The budget has been prepared through continued emphasis on operating efficiencies that do not affect service levels or customer experience as well as increased grants and funding to minimize the impact on municipal partners

2020 has demonstrated the important connection between nature and both physical and mental health As we look to 2021 we remain committed to serving our communities The proposed budget continues to provide for investments in our programs to enhance environmental conservation and restoration support digital transformation facilitate safe equitable access to greenspace through our parks enhance service delivery for our building and development customers and improve flood forecasting and floodplain mapping

Planning by staff is underway to complete a refresh of our strategic plan that will contain similar themes carrying Metamorphosis into the next phase As always emphasis on building resiliency and mitigating the effects of climate change through community engagement education forest management environmental monitoring stewardship and habitat restoration and corporate social responsibility remains a top priority

Partnerships and collaboration have never been more critical than during the current COVID-19 pandemic 2020 and 2021 will continue to disrupt and challenge the sustainability of our services and products Conservation Halton is grateful for the continued support of our municipal partners especially that of our largest funding partner Halton Region and we look forward to serving our watershed residents together

On behalf of everyone at Conservation Halton and our Board of Directors I would like to thank all our funders supporters customers and volunteers for their support over the last year

WELCOME MESSAGE

Hassaan BasitPresident amp CEO

Gerry SmallegangeChair Board of Directors

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ABOUT CONSERVATION HALTON

Conservation Halton was established more than 60 years ago to protect our communities from flooding and erosion and manage and restore natural resources of thewatershed We have grown to become so much more

Today it is our responsibility to prepare our communities for the impacts of climate change support our partners in creating more sustainable communities manage our natural areas and resources within the watershed monitor and enhance the environmental health of our watershed and create opportunities to connect with nature through recreation and education

Here at Conservation Halton you will find highly skilled and competent professional staff Together we are working to ensure a healthy watershed with clean streams abundant forests and natural habitats that are in balance with our growing communities and engage residents

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SUMMARY OF STRATEGIC PLAN

Conservation Haltonrsquos strategic plan Metamorphosis was approved by the Conservation Halton Board of Directors The plan sets out priorities to guide staff in developing work plans

KEY SERVICE TARGETS

1 Limit increases in annual tax-supportedoperating expenditures to regional budgetguidelines

2 Plan for long-term capital needs with asustainable financingstrategy

3 Increase self-generated revenue by 2 to 5 percentannually

4 Deliver comments on 95 percent of technical reviewsof permit and planning applications in sixweeks

5 Process 95 percent of minor permit applications within 30days

6 Reach an average customer satisfaction rate of 90percent across all service areas

KEY CONSERVATION TARGETS

1 Work with partners to increase the amount of protected terrestrial and aquatic area by 2 to 5percent

2 Maintain a consistent or improving trend in key water quality indicators such as phosphorus nitrate chloride and suspended solids across thewatershed

3 Monitor 100 aquatic and terrestrial stations across the watershed to assess changes and informenvironmental managementdecisions

4 Increase the number of watershed residents who participate in conservation outreach education and stewardship activities by 15 to 20percent

5 Increase the number of floodplain wetland andwatercourse restoration projects by 5 to 10percent

6 Transition our corporate offices and parks operations toa carbon neutral footprint

Taking care of ourgrowing communities

Protecting our naturalcultural and scenicassets

Preparing for the effectsof climate change

Creating opportunities to connect with nature

THE STRATEGIC PLAN HAS FOUR MAIN THEMES


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON

BURLINGTONMayor Marianne Meed WardCouncillor RoryNisanMr Gerry SmallegangeChairMr JimSweetlove

HALTON HILLSCouncillor Moya JohnsonVice-ChairCouncillor BryanLewis

MILTONMayor Gordon KrantzCouncillor Mike CluettCouncillor Rick Di LorenzoCouncillor ZeeshanHamid

OAKVILLEMayor Rob BurtonCouncillor CathyDuddeckCouncillor Allan ElgarCouncillor DaveGittings

REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MISSISSAUGAMr Hamza AnsariMrs JeanWilliams

CITY OF HAMILTONMs Joanne DiMaioDr ZobiaJawed

TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH

Mr StephenGilmour

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SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

The above organizational structure is as of September 2020 9Conservation Halton 2021 Budget amp Business Plan166320

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY167320

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Capital Projects

$4905110

Operating Budget

$31912984

Total 2021 Budget $36818094

Capital Projects Operating Budget

Conservation Haltonrsquos 2021 budget of $368 million and 2022-2030 forecast provides the resources that are needed to protect restore and manage the natural resources in the watershed and provide continued improvements to its programs services and infrastructure

Similar to other public bodies the preparation of the budget and forecast requires thoughtful consideration to balancing inflationary and growth-related pressures within funding guidelines provided by our municipal partners Additionally the budget incorporates potential longer-term fiscal impacts from COVID-19 pandemic

The 2021 budget has increased by $16 million over the total 2020 budget of $352 million The small year over year budget increase has been achieved through operating efficiencies and increased grants and other funding to minimize the impact on municipal partners Most of the 2021 budget continues to be funded through self-generated revenues with base municipal funding remaining at less than 30 of the total funding sources

A key service target in Conservation Haltonrsquos Strategic Plan is to limit operating and capital municipal funding increases to regional budget guidelines The 2021 increase in municipal operating is 30 and is within the guideline of 37 provided by the Region of Halton Included in the municipal funding increase of $306561 is $39300 to the State of Good Repair Levy for dams and channels and building assets

The operating and capital forecast has been prepared with municipal funding increases ranging from 3 to 45 annually that includes a phasing in of funding to maintain assets in a good state of repair The budget and forecast also includes increases of 2 to 5 annually from self-generated revenue in line with the strategic plan service target

Staffing is determined by the Senior Leadership Team through a review of program service delivery needs The 2021 budget includes 251 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff that are comprised of 113 FTE in Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS) programs and 138 FTE in the Conservation Areas While there is no increase in the WMSS staffing there is an overall increase of 41 full time equivalent (FTE) staff positions in the parks funded by park program revenues The 2021 budget proposes an operating surplus for the parks of $251284

In summary the 2021 budget continues to provide core services in a growing watershed ensures the needs of the increasing number of visitors at our Conservation Areas are met and reflects program and service enhancements to address service delivery objectives


$16107788

$553498 $2832634

$2209070

$36115

$10173879

Total Budget Funding Sources $36818094

Program Revenue 49 Provincial Funding 2

Other 9 Chargeback Recoveries 7

Reserves 1 Municipal Funding 32

Operating Budget 2021 Budget 2020 Budget

Corporate Services 4432544 4420137 Corporate Compliance 774777 704615 Engineering 508284 536797 Planning amp Watershed Management 4893668 4833339 Science amp Partnerships 1992466 1733788 Project Management Office 2721509 1685903 WMSS Operations 1623476 1445096 Debt Financing 619245 649011 Reserves 25000 25000 Conservation Areas 13843514 13992489 State of Good Repair Levy 478500 439200

31912984 30465375

Capital Budget 2021 Budget 2020 Budget

Corporate Services 137000 364000 Other Foundation Funded Projects 100000 100000 Corporate Compliance 25000 125000 Engineering 1273000 1427373 Planning amp Watershed Management 525000 355000 Project Management Office 714136 384000 Emerald Ash Borer 820000 862243 Vehicle amp Equipment Replacement 167562 194339 Conservation Areas 1143412 920556

4905110 4732511

Total Operating amp Capital Budget 36818094$ 35197886$


Sheet1

OPERATING BUDGET

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2021OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

Conservation Halton works to protect restore and manage the natural resources in its watershed and provide recreational and education opportunities to residents and visitors to the area

Located in one of the fastest growing regions in Canada Conservation Halton is faced with delivering core services to an increasing number of residents in the watershed and visitors to its conservation areas or parks In addition to addressing the impacts of growth Conservation Halton is mindful of enhancing programs and services to meet mandated timelines and service delivery objectives outlined in the Conservation Halton strategic plan - Metamorphosis

Conservation Halton has established Budget Principles for the preparation of its annual budget Two primary budget categories are included in the Budget Principles Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS) and the Conservation Areas based on the funding sources for these programs Conservation Areas recreation programs receive revenue through park program fees that generate an operating surplus Annual Park operating surpluses are transferred to the Conservation Area capital reserve to fund park capital project expenditures

The 2021 operating budget of $319 million provides for an investment of $181 million in Watershed Management amp Support Services programs and an investment of $138 million into the Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas

$13843514

Watershed Management amp

Support Services

$18069470

Total Operating Budget $31912984

Conservation AreasWatershed Management amp Support Services


Further details of the operating budget for each department are provided in the Departmental Business Plans

Assumptions Used in Preparing the 2021 Operating Budget

Inflation has been assumed generally at a rate of 10 for 2021 The Bank of Canada aims to keep inflation at the 2 per cent midpoint of an inflation-control target range of 1 to 3 per cent

Staff salary bands for 2021 are proposed to increase by 10 for inflation Salaries are based on 96 of the top of the salary bands that approximate actual salary levels

15Conservation Halton 2021 Budget amp Business Plan


BUDGET DEPARTMENTS

The 2021 operating budget has been prepared according to the current organization department structure and the programs and services provided by those departments The following outlines the current departmental structure and the programs and services offered by each department

Corporate ServicesOffice of the President amp CEO Conservation Halton Foundation Administration Finance Information Technology (IT) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Human Resources Digital Transformation Marketing amp Communications

Corporate ComplianceProcurement Ethics amp Compliance Health amp Safety Risk amp Lands

Flood Forecasting amp Operations Science amp PartnershipsEcology Stewardship Outreach Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan (HHRAP) Partnership Projects

Project Management Office (PMO)Administration Office Facility Restoration Project ManagementConstruction Partnership Projects

OperationsForestry Operations Forestry Tech Team Property Management Security Vehicle amp Equipment WMSS Operations

Conservation AreasVehicle amp equipment Park Operations Kelso Glen Eden Crawford Lake Mountsberg Robert Edmondson Rattlesnake Point Hilton Falls Mount Nemo Outreach

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INVESTING IN THE WATERSHED

The operating budget provides for an investment of $181 million into Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS) programs

As a public service body Conservation Halton prepares a budget that balances expenditures with sources of revenue for the Watershed Management amp Support Services programs

The operating budget and municipal funding increase are partially funded by program revenue grants reserves and chargebacks Municipal operating funding for WMSS programs is proposed to increase by $474261 for programs and services and by $39300 to fund increases to the State of Good Repair Levies for dams channels and facilities

Major drivers of the WMSS municipal funding increase includebull Staff compensation (inflation adjustments) amp benefits costs of

$665051 bull Planning and Permit revenue reduction of $171100 adjusted closer to

historical results andbull Offsetting increase in other program revenue and grants of $267768

Through staff realignments and service delivery review there are no changes in total FTErsquos included in the WMSS operating budget Staff complement changes are discussed in greater detail on the following pages

The increase in materials and supplies is mainly attributed to Information Technology (IT) enhancements that will continue to facilitate the digital transformation process Purchased services increases are largely related to the budget allocation of Partnership Projects that are fully funded by grants and other funding

Debt financing charges will decrease in 2021 by ($29766) based on updated debt financing charges provided by Halton Region staff The loan with the Hamilton Foundation matures December 1 2020 and it has been assumed this loan will be renewed at similar terms

Chargeback expenses are included in Partnership Projects Source Protection and WMSS Operations related to staff in other departments allocating time on these programs The chargeback amounts are increasing in total by $100454 based on the estimated amount of staff time to be spent on the respective projects and programs

The increase in the State of Good Repair Levy of $39300 is discussed in more detail on the following pages

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ampSUPPORT SERVICES

4432544

774777

508284

4893668

1992466

2721509

1623476

619245 25000 478500

Total WMSS Operating Budget $18069470

Corporate ServicesCorporate ComplianceFlood Forecasting amp OperationsPlanning amp Watershed ManagementScience amp PartnershipsProject Management OfficeOperationsDebt Financing ChargesReserves


OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

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$984102

$105090

$7973405

$2039720

$779239

$317474

$251284

$1393200

Total Conservation Areas Operating Budget$13843514

AdministrationVehicle and Equipment OperationsKelsoGlen EdenCrawford LakeMountsbergRobert EdmondsonRattlesnake PointHilton FallsMount NemoOutreachReservesSupport Services Chargeback

INVESTING IN OUR PARKS

The operating budget provides for an investment of $138 million into Conservation Area Programs amp Services

Operating expenses have increased in the Conservation Areas 2021 operating budget by $373717 A large portion of the higher operating expenses are related to staffing costs which have increased by $284317 The staff increase is for the most part related to adjusted part time seasonal staff costs to better reflect historical spending The increase in expenses is funded entirely by park program revenue

The chargeback to the Conservation Areas for support services has increased in the 2021 operating budget by $199800 to $1393200 The increase is related to support service staffing changes and the estimated allocation of time spent on park programs

Program and other funding revenue have decreased by $144610 to $13526040 from the 2020 Budget amount of $13670650 Program revenue includes adjustments based on the three-year average of historical actual amounts and partially considers COVID impacts to programs that can be offered The parks revenue assumes continuing to transition to full cost recovery

CONSERVATION AREAS



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SOURCES OF OPERATING BUDGET FUNDING

Conservation Halton is proactive at generating funding through various sources to mitigate the financial impact to its funding municipalities The 2021 operating budget funding sources are consistent with prior years with the majority of funding derived from self-generated revenues and less than one third of the operating budget funded by municipal operating funding of $102 million

Program revenue included in the operating budget has been assumed to increase based on inflation growth and increases identified through the Rates amp Fees model to transition to full cost recovery The fees model will ensure that fees are phased in to recover costs of providing services and will also benchmark fees against other similar service providers to ensure equity to the consumers of the services

Municipal funding is provided by the Region of Halton City of Hamilton Region of Peel and Township of Puslinch Municipal funding is apportioned according to the area and proportional current value assessment of the municipality falling within the Conservation Halton watershed and is detailed in the Municipal Apportionment section of the 2021 Budget amp Business Plan

$16107788

$553498 $2832634 $2209070

$36115

$10173879

Total Operating Budget Funding Sources $31912984

Program Revenue 49 Provincial Funding 2Other 9 Chargeback Recoveries 7Reserves 1 Municipal Funding 32



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STAFF COMPLEMENT CHARGESOPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

There are no changes in the total WMSS staff FTE positions in the 2021 budget The Conservation Areas operating budget provides for an increase in Parks staffing of 41 FTE positions to meet program demands A summary of the changes is provided below

2020 Approved

FTE Service

Adjustment Reallocation

of Staff 2021 Total

FTE

Net Change 2021 vs

2020Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS)Full-time 1054 10 -10 1054 00Part-timeContract 78 12 -12 78 00Total WMSS 1132 22 -22 1132 00

Conservation AreasFull-time 370 -38 10 343 -28Part-timeContract 965 57 12 1034 69Total Conservation Areas 1335 19 22 1377 41

Total Full-time 1424 -28 00 1397 -28Total Part-timeContract 1043 69 00 1112 69Total Staff FTEs 2467 41 00 2509 41

Staffing Overview Summary


Sheet1

STATE OF GOOD REPAIR LEVY

The operating budget includes a request for a State of Good Repair (SOGR) Levy of $478500 an increase of $39300 over the 2020 budget amount This increase is consistent with the 2021 forecast amount included in the 2020 budget The 2021 State of Good Repair Levy consists of $376500 for dams and channels assets and $102000 for buildings and facility assets The State of Good Repair Levy amounts will be transferred to the Watershed Management Capital and the Building SOGR Reserve to fund 2021 and future capital works

Asset Management (AM) Plans have been completed for all Conservation Halton assets including Dams and Channels Facilities and the plan for the remaining capital assets was completed in June 2020 The AM plans have identified that most Conservation Haltonrsquos assets are in good condition The last AM plan noted that reserve levels for some assets such as vehicles are inadequate in the later years of the ten-year forecast and will be addressed in future budgets

The Asset Management Plans provide the annual investment required to maintain these assets in a state of good repair Based on the phase in of the State of Good Repair levy amounts some municipal debt financing is still required over the ten-year forecast period until the SOGR levy reaches target levels established in the AM plans Conservation Halton staff will work towards phasing in the shortfall in future budgets to minimize the municipal funding impact

DEBT FINANCING DEBT FINANCING CHARGES AND DEBT CAPACITY

Municipal debt financing included in the 2021 budget of $526500 is comprised of 50 of the Morrison-Wedgewood channel spill prevention design estimated costs of $53000 and low impact development (LID) system improvements at the Administration Office of $500000 Dams and channel repair costs are assumed to be funded 50 municipally and 50 through provincial Ministry of Natural Resource and Forestry (MNRF) Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) funding The LID system improvements were recommended in the Administration Office landscape master plan

The Debt Financing Charges included in the 2021 operating budget of $619245 includes $569245 municipal debt financing charges and $50000 for estimated principal and interest payments on a land acquisition loan with the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) The HCF loan with a current balance of approximately $340000 matures December 1 2020 It has been assumed for budget purposes this loan will be renewed at similar terms

Municipal debt financing charges are calculated based on Halton Regionrsquos estimated investment earning rate of 32 with repayment over thirty years for the Kelso Dam capital project debt financing and twenty years for other projects Projects that have been debt financed include significant dams and channels capital projects and the Administration Office major renovations

The total long-term debt balance is currently $5671453 The debt capacity ratio estimated for 2021 of 45 is based on estimated own source revenues excluding Conservation Areas program revenue Conservation Halton has approved a debt capacity ratio of 10 in its Budget Principles

RESERVE FUNDING AND TRANSFERS

In addition to Watershed Management Capital and Building reserve funding from the State of Good Repair levy amounts there is a transfer of $25000 to the Land Securement Reserve included in the 2021 budget The transfer will help to ensure funds are available to respond to opportunities that meet the guidelines established in the Land Securement Strategy

Transfers from the Water Festival and Stewardship and Restoration reserves totaling $36115 are included in Outreach and Stewardship program funding in the 2021 budget to meet program operating expense needs

The Reserve section of the 2021 Budget amp Business Plan provides the projected reserve balances at December 31 2020 and the proposed transfers to and from reserves in the 2021 budget A reserve continuity schedule with reserve balances to 2030 is also provided in this section


Conservation Halton 2020 Budget Summary

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT amp SUPPORTSERVICESOPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

21

Description

Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget

2019 Actual 2020 Budget

Expenses 2021 Budget

Expenses Program Revenue

Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp

Project Debt

financing)

Chargeback Recoveries (CHF SPP CAP Cons

Areas)

Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp

Funding

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT amp SUPPORT SERVICES (WMSS) PROGRAMS

1 CORPORATE SERVICES

Office of the President amp CEO 594734 607430 665847 20200 645647

Conservation Halton Foundation Administration 163346 142847 148504 15000 133504

Finance 715024 787642 809270 72500 242549 494221

General Corporate Services 20797 - - -

Information Technology 567079 692397 500021 59200 440821

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) 577690 640335 496844 6500 490344

Digital Transformation - 119546 355507 136400 219107

Human Resources 645688 658490 677743 186600 491143

Marketing amp Communications 488309 771450 778808 292200 10000 476608

03 3772666 4420137 4432544 79000 - - 952149 10000 3391395

2 CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Corporate Compliance 228379 296073 301740 101700 200040

Risk amp Lands 369271 408542 473037 86000 387037

100 597651 704615 774777 - - - 187700 - 587077

3 FLOOD FORECASTING amp OPERATIONS

Flood Forecasting 542875 536797 508284 155034 - 30950 322300

(53) 542875 536797 508284 - 155034 - 30950 - 322300

4 PLANNING amp WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

Planning amp Regulations 3104345 3773501 3885613 2341300 38700 1505613

Engineering 337138 330163 239437 3000 37440 198997

Regional Infrastructure Team 420209 474130 495154 507533 (12379)

Source Protection 265527 255545 273464 273464 - -

12 4127219 4833339 4893668 2344300 273464 507533 76140 - 1692231

2021 Budget Funding Sources

Conservation Halton 2021 Budget amp Business Plan178320

Sheet1

Description

Increase (decrease) over 2020

Budget




Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp

Project Debt financing)

Chargeback Recoveries

(CHF SPP CAP Cons Areas)

Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp

Funding

5 SCIENCE amp PARTNERSHIPSEcology 526866 573476 636555 21978 45268 569309

Stewardship 464988 558450 575773 68180 148720 17500 341373

HHRAP 272628 272922 338004 346454 (8450)

Partnership Projects 372178 328940 442134 442134 -

-

149 1636660 1733788 1992466 90158 - 788588 193988 17500 902232

6 PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICEAdministration Office Facility 195808 193794 197468 197468

Project Management 81763 220659 456415 75000 94910 286505

Restoration 208652 320328 356569 - 263443 93126

Construction 272700 233020 249544 49800 199744


614 1114011 1685903 2721509 - - 1536513 408153 - 776843

7 OPERATIONSVehicles and Equipment 141316 157589 160589 160589

Property Management 57160 90300 91770 36000 125000 (69230)

Security 324330 317397 445307 171700 273607

Forestry Operations 403264 513684 548347 42000 15000 491347

Forestry Tech Team 344977 366126 377463 100000 110000 167463

123 1271047 1445096 1623476 178000 125000 - 296700 - 1023776

8 DEBT FINANCING CHARGES (46) 559050 649011 619245 619245

9aTRANSFER TO RESERVE - VEHICLE amp EQUIPMENT 25000 - - -

9b

TRANSFER TO RESERVES - DEBT FINANCING BUILDING WMSS STABILIZATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ALLOCATED SURPLUS 809751 - - -

10aTRANSFER TO RESERVES - STATE OF GOOD REPAIR (SOGR) LEVY 89 414200 439200 478500 478500

10b TRANSFER TO RESERVE - LAND SECUREMENT 00 25000 25000 25000 25000

TOTAL OPERATING WATERSHED MGMT amp SUPPORT SERVICES (WMSS) 97 14895129 16472886 18069470 2691458 553498 2832634 2145780 27500 9818600


WATERSHEDMANAGEMENT amp SUPPORTSERVICESOPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY


Sheet1

Description


Budget




Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp Project Debt

financing)


Areas)

Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp Funding

CONSERVATION AREAS

11 Conservation AreasConservation Areas Administration 702436 668451 984102 935000 63290

Vehicle and Equipment Operations - Parks 119636 104390 105090

KelsoGlen Eden 9226658 7832408 7973405 9294250

Crawford LakeMountsbergRobert Edmondson 2087641 2168959 2039720 1923000 - 240000

Rattlesnake PointHilton FallsMount Nemo 707605 734631 779239 1070500

Outreach 279313 321839 317474 193580 8615 115279

Transfer Surplus to Conservation Area reserves 766213 968411 251284

SUBTOTAL CONSERVATION AREAS - OPERATING BEFORE SUPPORT SERVICES CHARGEBACK (27) 13889502 12799089 12450314 13416330 - - 63290 8615 355279

Support Services Chargeback 167 931992 1193400 1393200

TOTAL OPERATING CONSERVATION AREAS (11) 14821494 13992489 13843514 13416330 - - 63290 8615 355279

TOTAL OPERATING PROGRAMS 48 29716623 30465375 31912984 16107788 553498 2832634 2209070 36115 10173879




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CAPITAL BUDGET SUMMARY

181320

The 2021 capital budget will invest a total of $49 million into infrastructure and technology to enhance programs and services in the watershed ($38 million) and Conservation Areas ($11 million)

The capital budget provides funding for projects such as the rehabilitation of flood control infrastructure updating of flood plain mapping investments in digital transformation and technology upgrades vehicle and equipment replacements managing the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer land management initiatives and infrastructure improvements at the Conservation Areas

$15000 $100000

$25000

$1773000

$25000

$714136

$820000

$122000

$167562

$1143412

Total Capital Budget $4905110

Corporate Services Foundation Funded InitiativesCorporate Compliance EngineeringPlanning amp Watershed Management Project Management OfficeEmerald Ash Borer IT Infrastructure and UpgradesWMSS Vehicles Conservation Areas

2021 CAPITAL BUDGET SUMMARYCAPITAL BUDGET SUMMARY



The largest portion of the Watershed Management amp Support Services capital budget is related to dams and channels rehabilitation and replacement capital projects The dams and channels capital projects are based on information prepared by Conservation Haltonrsquos engineering project management staff Dams and channels capital projects are generally assumed to be funded 50 municipally and 50 provincially which is expected to be approved as part of a grant application process

The WMSS 2021 capital budget includes

CORPORATE SERVICES

Ortho imagery purchase of $15000 is to acquire high resolution imagery to support staff in ongoing efforts in floodplain mapping forestry and asset management Acquisition of this imagery is done in collaboration with watershed municipalities to avoid duplication of costs

Information Technology nfrastructure capital costs of $122000 includes new and replacement computer equipment software and digital transformation enhancements

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Clappison amp Waterdown Woods are two properties owned by Conservation Halton Significant access by the public is occurring on these sites as a result of population growth without any formal management program by Conservation Halton The 2021 capital budget includes $25000 to develop a phased project plan to address current challenges

FLOOD FORECASTING amp OPERATIONS

Dams and channels major repair and maintenance projects in the 2021 capital budget have a total cost of $1203000 These projects are assumed to be funded 50 from the Watershed Management Capital Reserve funded through the State of Good Repair Levy except for Scotch Block Dam and Channel capital projects that are municipally debt financed The remaining 50 is funded provincially through the Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) fund

The 2021 dams and channel projects include estimated repairs costing $755000 to Hilton Falls Dam $155000 for the Mountsberg Dam Safety Review update and repairs $240000 for Hager-Rambo and Freeman Pond sediment removal and maintenance and $53000 for Morrison Wedgewood channel spill prevention wall design

Flood Forecasting amp Warning Program costs of $70000 are related to equipment and services for the development of watershed Flood Forecasting amp Warning forecast models and tools

PLANNING amp WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

The $25000 in capital for Watershed Planning will continue to guide Conservation Halton and partner municipalities in identifying natural assets and developing sustainable cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure in the watershed This project aligns with Conservation Halton strategic plan objective to increase climate resiliency by promoting natural solutions

Flood Plain mapping with costs of $500000 is in its fourth year of a multi-year capital project identified through the Strategic Plan This project is funded through Halton Region other municipal funding as the remaining watershed areas to be updated fall predominantly within the Halton Region portion of the Conservation Halton watershed making it difficult to apportion these costs to other municipalities

Conservation Halton 2020 Budget amp Business Plan 26

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT amp SUPPORTSERVICES




The 2021 capital budget provides for an investment of $1143412 into the Conservation Areas Capital project expenditures are largely funded by the Conservation Areas Capital Reserve This capital reserve is funded through transfers of the annual park operating surplus

The Conservation Area 2021 capital budget includes

Ski hill improvements of $500000 and Facility major maintenance amp IT infrastructure totalling $495000 will provide for Glen Eden snowmaking and electrical improvements rental equipment replacement Information Technology and other park infrastructure enhancements

Vehicle and equipment replacements planned for 2021 of $148412 for the Conservation Areas will be funded by a transfer from the Conservation Areas Capital Reserve

Developer Contribution project work will continue in 2021 using unspent funds from prior budgets Works to date are related to preliminary design costing and archaeology work for infrastructure projects approved by the Board of Directors to be funded by Developer Contributions being held by Halton Region These projects are currently being reassessed based on potential changes to park priorities as a result of provincial requirements and impacts of COVID on park programs

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)

Administration Office capital works for $500000 will support low impact development (LID) system improvements at the Administration Office This capital investment was recommended in the Landscape Master Plan

Facility Major maintenance of $70136 includes maintenance work identified in the Facilities Asset Management Plan and Facility Condition Assessment report to maintain WMSS buildings in a state of good repair

OPERATIONS

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) treatment has been included at a cost of $820000 EAB costs are funded by designated funds from the Region of Halton for EAB work according to the amount outlined in the Business Plan approved in 2017

Vehicle and equipment replacements planned for 2021 of $167562 for WMSS will be funded by a transfer from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve

Other Foundation funded projects of $100000 is an estimated amount to recognize annual fundraising by the Conservation Halton Foundation for park capital projects that typically support the education program



CONSERVATION AREAS

184320

SOURCES OF CAPITAL BUDGET FUNDING

$601500

$1930500

$16000

$2100110

$257000

Total Capital Budget Funding Sources$4905110

Provincial Funding 12Other Municipal Debt Financing amp Foundation 39Program Revenue 1Reserves 43Municipal Funding 5

Capital Project funding sources are detailed in the 2021 capital budget A summary of the funding sources is provided in the graph

Transfers from Reserves fund 43 of the total capital budget Reserve transfers include 50 of dams and channels major repairs costs in addition to vehicle and equipment replacements Administration Office infrastructure and Conservation Area capital projects

Provincial funding for the remaining 50 of the Dams and Channels major repairs makes up 12 of funding sources

Other funding sources of 39 include other municipal funding for the EAB Capital and Floodplain Mapping update projects and debt funding for Administration Office improvements and 50 of Morrison Wedgewood channel work

Municipal funding for various new and continuing WMSS capital projects accounts for 5 of the capital budget funding sources

ASSET MANAGEMENT amp STATE OF GOOD REPAIR

Conservation Halton staff have completed Asset Management (AM) Plan in phases for all Conservation Halton assets

The funding required to maintain dams and channels buildings and vehicle assets is based on the average requirements over the ten-year forecast and are held in reserves until the capital work is included in the capital budget In the 2021 capital budget transfers from capital reserves of $575000 is allocated to dams and channels projects and $70136 to buildings to maintain these assets in a state of good repair

The Dams and Channels AM Plan identified a total annual investment of $15 million to maintain these assets in a state of good repair with 50 proposed to be municipally funded The State of Good Repair Levy for dams and channels is anticipated to be fully phased in by 2026 in the forecast

The Facilities Asset Management Plan completed in 2019 recommended an annual reserve contribution amount of $159000 Conservation Halton staff are phasing in this increase to avoid a shortfall in the reserve and minimize the municipal funding impact


Description


Budget




Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp



Areas)

Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp

Funding

CAPITAL

12a Capital - Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS)

Corporate Services

Asset Management Plan Rates amp Fees 32561

Lidar Imagery 40000 - -

Ortho Imagery 10446 - 15000 15000

IT Infrastructure amp Digital Transformation 116684 224000 122000 122000

Website Upgrade 100000 - - -

Corporate Compliance -

Giants Rib Geopark 100000 - - -

Clappison amp Waterdown Woods 25000 25000 25000

Flood Forecasting amp OperationsDams amp Channels Maintenance Projects 7021587 1312373 1203000 601500 26500 575000 -

Flood Forecasting amp Warning Program 93006 115000 70000 70000

Planning amp Watershed Management 45700 -

Watershed Planning 8500 25000 25000 25000

Flood Plain Mapping Update 488603 330000 500000 500000 -

Project Management Office 10200 -

Administration Office Renovations 64701 150000 500000 500000 - -

Facility Major Maintenance 40048 102000 70136 70136 -

Operations Centre - Capacity StudyDesign 100000 - - -

Speyside Weir Removal 32000 144000 144000 -

Emerald Ash Borer 1101981 862243 820000 16000 804000 -

Vehicle and Equipment Replacement 230569 194339 167562 167562 -

Other Foundation Funded Projects 100000 100000 100000 -

TOTAL CAPITAL WMSS (13) 9264584 3811955 3761698 16000 601500 1930500 - 956698 257000

12b Capital - Conservation AreasSkihill Improvements - 100000 500000 500000 -

Facility Major Maintenance amp IT Infrastructure 380934 405000 495000 495000 -


Developer Contribution Works 122796 250000 - - -

TOTAL CAPITAL CONSERVATION AREAS 242 631025 920556 1143412 - - - - 1143412 -

TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 36 9895609 4732511 4905110 16000 601500 1930500 - 2100110 257000


2021 BUDGET SUMMARY



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2021 OPERATING BUDGET ampFORECAST 2022 ndash 2030

187320

2021 OPERATINGBUDGET amp FORECAST 2022-2030

The 2021 Budget and 2022-2030 Operating Forecast considers the maintaining and enhancements of service levels future obligations and addressing inflationary impacts

Key assumptions and drivers included in the operating forecast are as follows

The addition of two new staff positions per year have been assumed in the Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS) operating forecast The estimated staffing additions reflect future growth and are expected to maintaining existing program service levels Program service level reviews are completed annually as part of the budget process

Compensation and other expenses in the forecast have been assumed to increase annually at the estimated rate of inflation of 2

Watershed Management amp Support Services program revenues in the forecast have been assumed to increase annually by 2

Chargebacks for support services provided to internal programs consider future compensation increases the proportion of staffing allocated to these programs

The operating forecast includes on-going debt servicing costs and new debt financing for anticipated capital projects Debt financing has been primarily received through the Region of Halton to assist with partially financing the 50 municipal portion of dams and channels capital projects The estimated debt financing charges included in the operating forecast related to municipal debt financing have been provided by Region of Halton staff

The operating forecast includes the operating impact of capital projects once the assets become operational excluding the Conservation Area capital projects that are partly funded by Developer Contributions The cost impacts related to the Developer Contribution works will be assessed through the work included in prior year budget funding for design cost certainty and regulatory needs

A summary of the 2021operating budget and2022ndash2030 forecast by department is asfollows

(See chart on proceeding page)


Conservation Halton WMSS Operating Expenditures 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Salaries amp BenefitsBalance beginning of year 11726435 12481385 12902385 13336385 13782385 14241385 14712385 15197385 15696385 16208385 Staffing increase (2021 10 FTE decrease 2 FTE 2022-2030) 22918 153000 156000 159000 162000 165000 168000 171000 174000 177000 Increase in part time staffing due to increase in Partnership Projects 74545 - - - - - - - - - Compensation Increases (2021 1 2022-30 2 inflation 96 of range) 525457 197000 204000 211000 218000 225000 233000 241000 248000 256000 Increase in benefits (2021 5 2022-2030 2 inflation) 132029 71000 74000 76000 79000 81000 84000 87000 90000 93000 Balance end of year 12481385 12902385 13336385 13782385 14241385 14712385 15197385 15696385 16208385 16734385

Materials amp SuppliesBalance beginning of year restated 682260 713842 730642 745242 760142 775342 790842 806642 822742 839242 Human Resources program cost decrease (12000)Information Technology program supplies 25000 Science amp Partnerships program supplies 8285 Project Management Office (PMO) program costs decrease (2703)General Increases (Assumed 2021-2030 2 inflation) 13000 16800 14600 14900 15200 15500 15800 16100 16500 16800 Balance end of year 713842 730642 745242 760142 775342 790842 806642 822742 839242 856042

-

Purchased ServicesBalance beginning of year restated 2414529 3124481 3171481 3219481 3267481 3316481 3366481 3416481 3450481 3485481 Corporate Services Payroll processing system service cost increase (6500)IT improvements and centralization of IT budget from other departments (63010)Science amp Partnerships - Partnership Projects cost increase 69039 Science amp Partnerships - HHRAP cost increase 48567 Project Management Office (PMO) - Partnership Projects cost increase 692320 General Increases(decreases) (Assumed 2021-2030 2 inflation) (30464) 47000 48000 48000 49000 50000 50000 34000 35000 52000 Balance end of year 3124481 3171481 3219481 3267481 3316481 3366481 3416481 3450481 3485481 3537481

Financial and Rent ExpenseBalance beginning of year (restated) 72545 74045 75545 77045 78545 80145 81745 83345 85045 86745 General Increases (2020-2029 Assumed 20 inflation) 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 1700 1700 1700 Balance end of year 74045 75545 77045 78545 80145 81745 83345 85045 86745 88445

Chargeback ExpenseBeginning of year 452518 552972 561119 573968 585858 598790 611665 623683 636746 649854 General Increases and decrease 100454 8147 12849 11890 12932 12875 12018 13063 13108 13254 Balance end of year 552972 561119 573968 585858 598790 611665 623683 636746 649854 663108

Debt Financing Charges (Hamilton Community Fdn amp Halton Region)Balance beginning of year 649011 619245 641371 677183 774879 708369 630608 614490 602965 595960 Increase(decrease) in debt financing charges - Ham Comm Foundation - - - - - - - - - - Increase(decrease) in debt financing charges - Halton Region (29766) 22126 35812 97696 (66510) (77761) (16118) (11525) (7005) (11080)Total Debt Financing Charges 619245 641371 677183 774879 708369 630608 614490 602965 595960 584880

Ten Year Operating Expenditures and Funding Budget amp Forecast - Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS)


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Transfer to Reserves - State of Good Repair Levy (Dams and Channels) 376500 376500 388300 413000 585400 765800 997700 1017700 1124900 1124900 Transfer to Reserves - State of Good Repair Levy (Buildings) 102000 104000 106100 108200 110400 112600 114900 117200 119500 121900 Transfer to Reserves - Land Securement 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 Transfers to Reserves - Motor Pool - - - - 50000 50000 100000 100000 100000 100000

Total Operating Expenses - WMSS 18069470 18588043 19148704 19795490 20491312 21147126 21979626 22554264 23235066 23836140

Funding of Operating ExpendituresProgram Revenue 2691458 2826000 2882500 2940200 2999000 3059000 3120200 3182600 3246300 3311200 Ministry of Natural Resources amp Forestry Grant 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 Municipal Funding - Operating (Total incl Education) 9695379 9999694 10390504 10881185 11239947 11547349 11976384 12497705 12896442 13319100 Municipal State of Good Repair Levy 478500 480500 494400 521200 695800 878400 1112600 1134900 1244400 1246800 Other Grants amp Program Funding 3231098 3293200 3356600 3421300 3487200 3554400 3622900 3692900 3764300 3837100 Internal Chargebacks 1790501 1803615 1839666 1876571 1914330 1952943 1992508 1891124 1928591 1966906 Transfers from Reserves - Water Festival Stewardship amp Outreach 27500 30000 30000 - - - - - - -

Total Operating Funding - WMSS 18069470 18588043 19148704 19795490 20491312 21147126 21979626 22554264 23235066 23836140



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Conservation Areas Operating Expenditures 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Salaries amp Benefits 8104208 8266292 8431618 8600250 8772255 9079284 9397059 9725956 10066365 10418688 Materials amp Supplies 1844639 1881532 1919162 1957546 1996697 2066581 2138911 2213773 2291255 2371449 Purchased Services 1953983 1993063 2032924 2073582 2115054 2189081 2265699 2344998 2427073 2512021

Financial amp Rent Expense 296200 302124 308166 314330 320616 331838 343452 355473 367915 380792

Internal Chargebacks 1393200 1421100 1449500 1478500 1508100 1538300 1569100 1600500 1632500 1665200 Transfer to Reserve - Operating Surplus 251284 599366 980071 1385996 1818519 2081020 2362197 2664188 2987195 3332385

Total Operating Expenses - Conservation Areas 13843514 14463477 15121442 15810204 16531241 17286104 18076419 18904889 19772303 20680534

Operating Funding - Conservation Areas

Program Fees 13416330 14036437 14685861 15366011 16078365 16824470 17605952 18424513 19281939 20180103 Transfer from Reserve 8615 - - - - - - - - - Municipal Funding - Conservation Areas Education 355279 362485 369734 377029 384370 391757 399192 407676 416209 424794 Chargeback Revenue 63290 64556 65847 67164 68507 69877 71275 72700 74154 75637

Total Operating Funding - Conservation Areas 13843514 14463477 15121442 15810204 16531241 17286104 18076419 18904889 19772303 20680534

Ten Year Operating Expenditures and Funding Budget amp Forecast - Conservation Areas


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$-

$5000000

$10000000

$15000000

$20000000

$25000000

$30000000

$35000000

$40000000

$45000000

$50000000

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

2021 ndash 2030 OPERATING FORECAST

Corporate Services Corporate ComplianceFlood Forecasting amp Operations Planning amp Watershed ManagementScience amp Partnerships Project Management OfficeWMSS Operations Debt FinancingReserves Parks amp Conservation Areas


2021 CAPITAL BUDGET ampFORECAST 2022 ndash 2030

193320

2021 CAPITALBUDGET amp FORECAST 2022-2030

The services provided by Conservation Halton are essential to the safety and well-being of the residents in its watershed These services rely on well-planned and maintained infrastructure Through capital budgeting Conservation Halton can plan for future priorities and the impact on operating programs and expenses

The development of the 2021 capital budget the 2022-2030 forecast and overall financing strategy considered the following 1) strategic initiatives in Conservation Haltonrsquos Strategic Plan 2) Capital priorities identified in the Asset Management Plans 3) Emerald Ash Borer and Flood Plain Mapping Business Plans and 4) Park Master Plans

The capital budget as proposed will ensure assets are maintained in a state of good repair and address the impact of growth in the region on Conservation Haltonrsquos infrastructure The capital forecast incorporates the previous initiatives while ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability The largest portion of the Watershed Management amp Support Services Capital Budget and Business Plan are related to dams and channels and facility capital projects These capital projects are funded by transfers from the respective reserves that are funded through the State of Good Repair Levy

Conservation Areas capital projects in the 2021 budget and forecast that are funded by the park capital reserve include ongoing ski hill improvements facility and infrastructure projects to maintain assets in a state of good repair and information technology enhancements

The Conservation Areas capital forecast also includes projects totaling almost $25 million that will be partly funded by developer contributions received by the Region of Halton

Investment in these capital projects funded partly by developer contributions will ensure Conservation Halton is well positioned to serve the future needs of the region Work on these projects includes preliminary designs costing and archaeology consultations This information will be used to develop more refined budgets for these projects which considers other sources of funding and future operating impacts

The Strategic Plan initiatives included in the capital forecast will enable Conservation Halton to invest in innovative ideas and technologies that will continue to modernize operations streamline service delivery and improve resource management

Initiatives included in the 2021 budget and 2022 ndash 2030 capital forecast include the continuation of

bull Modernizing flood forecasting and operationsbull Improving flood plain mapping across the watershedbull Investing in digital transformation across Conservation Halton

systemsbull Mitigating the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer on Conservation

Halton forestsbull Enhancing environmental restoration and stewardship programsbull Creating the capacity to offer sustainable outdoor recreation and

eco-tourism experiences to over one million visitors to the Conservation Areas

A summary of the 2021 capital budget and 2022 ndash 2030 capital forecast by department is as follows


$-

$2000000

$4000000

$6000000

$8000000

$10000000

$12000000

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

2021 ndash 2030 CAPITAL FORECAST

Corporate Services Foundation FundedCorporate Compliance Flood Forecasting amp OperationsPlanning amp Watershed Management Project Management OfficeEmerald Ash Borer WMSS Vehicles


2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Flood Forecasting amp OperationsFlood Forecasting 70000 100000 25000 27500 30000 32500 35000 37500 40000 40000 Scotch Block Major Maintenance - - 20000 160000 90000 350000 - 100000 - - Hilton Falls Major Maintenance 755000 130000 365000 - - - - - 112000 - Morrison-Wedgewood major 53000 690000 - - - - - - - - Kelso Dam Major Maintenance - - - - - - - - - 112000 Mountsberg Major Maintenance 155000 - - - - - - - - - Dams and Channels Maintenance - 450000 1030000 1290000 1350000 1410000 1470000 1530000 1590000 1590000 Dam Public Safety Projects 240000 - - - 90000 90000 - - - -

1273000 1370000 1440000 1477500 1560000 1882500 1505000 1667500 1742000 1742000

Corporate ServicesAsset Management Plan Consulting - - 37500 37500 - - - - 75000 - Program Rates amp Fees Review - - 60000 - - - - 60000 - - Engagement Survey - 31000 - 15000 - 31000 - 15000 - 35000 Compensation Review - 30000 - - - - 35000 - - - Ortho Imagery 15000 - 15000 - 15000 - 15000 - 15000 - Satellite Imagery - - - - - - - - - - Lidar - 40000 - 40000 - 40000 - 40000 - 40000 Website Upgrade - - - - - 100000 - - - - IT Infrastructure - upgrades - WMSS 122000 152000 198000 252000 172000 182000 162000 244000 207000 182000

137000 253000 310500 344500 187000 353000 212000 359000 297000 257000

Corporate ComplianceGiants Rib GeoPark - 100000 100000 100000 100000 - - - - - Clappison amp Waterdown Woods 25000 50000 50000 50000 100000 - - - - -

25000 150000 150000 150000 200000 - - - - -

Planning amp Watershed Municipal Natural Assets Initiative 25000 - - - - - - - - - Watershed Planning - 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 Flood Plain Mapping 500000 525000 550000 500000 525000 240000 95000 100000 105000 105000

525000 550000 575000 525000 550000 265000 120000 125000 130000 130000

Ten Year Capital Expenditures and Funding Budget amp Forecast - Watershed Management amp Support ServicesConservation Halton WMSS Capital Expenditures


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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Science amp PartnershipsWatershed Implementation Plan - - 40000 - 50000 50000 25000 25000 100000 100000 Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management 820000 804000 834000 834000 794000 794000 - - - - Conservation Halton Foundation funded projects 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000

920000 904000 974000 934000 944000 944000 125000 125000 200000 200000

Project Management OfficeAdministration Office amp Other Facility Renovations 570136 239287 716505 152011 184468 170595 60633 225179 84936 316413 Speyside Weir Removal 144000 12200 3000 3500 - 2100 - - - - Operations Centre - 500000 1000000 - - - - - - -

714136 751487 1719505 155511 184468 172695 60633 225179 84936 316413

WMSS OperationsVehicle amp Equipment Replacement 167562 146774 156920 122412 64498 61841 128974 123792 112118 110000

167562 146774 156920 122412 64498 61841 128974 123792 112118 110000 Total Capital Expenditures - WMSS 3761698 4125261 5325925 3708923 3689966 3679036 2151607 2625471 2566054 2755413

Capital - Funding

Provincial Grants 601500 635000 707500 725000 765000 925000 735000 815000 851000 851000 Municipal Funding 257000 378000 450500 447000 392000 460500 392000 446500 567000 527000 Municipal Funding - EAB 804000 804000 834000 834000 794000 794000 - - - - Municipal Funding - Floodplain Mapping 500000 525000 550000 500000 525000 240000 - - - - Other Funding Grants and Program Fees 116000 212200 203000 203500 200000 102100 100000 100000 100000 100000 Transfer from Reserves 956698 576061 970925 919423 968966 982436 924607 1213971 1048054 1277413 Municipal Debt Financing 526500 995000 1610000 80000 45000 175000 - 50000 - - Total Capital Funding - WMSS 3761698 4125261 5325925 3708923 3689966 3679036 2151607 2625471 2566054 2755413



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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Capital Expenditures Conservation Expenditures funds by Capital Reserve Vehicle and equipment replacement 148412 147494 131856 99605 98497 115364 53062 90780 108500 125000 Facility and Infrastructure Major Maintenance 370000 - 250000 175000 250000 180000 470000 - 800000 300000 SkiSnowboarding Capital Expenditures 500000 900000 400000 1600000 - 2000000 775000 2200000 - 500000 Park Master Plans 50000 50000 50000 50000 50000 50000 - - - Capital Project Administration Chargeback - - - - - - - - - Information Technology Infrastructure 75000 38000 38000 78000 48000 53000 38000 38000 78000 48000

Subtotal Capital Expenditures Conservation Areas 1143412 1135494 869856 2002605 446497 2398364 1336062 2328780 986500 973000

Conservation Area - Developer Contribution WorksProjects funded by Development fees collected by Region of HaltonKelsoGlen Eden Water Distribution and Collection 2754475 2754475 2754475 Kelso Recreation and Trail Centre 500000 2259900 3259900 1159900 Crawford Lake Visitor Centre and Education Facility - 500000 3000000 3000000 1000000 1367050 -

Subtotal Costs - Developer Contribution Works - 2754475 3254475 5014375 3759900 4159900 3000000 1000000 1367050 -

Total Conservation Areas Capital Expenditures 1143412 3889969 4124331 7016980 4206397 6558264 4336062 3328780 2353550 973000

Conservation Halton Conservation Areas Capital Expenditures

Ten Year Capital Expenditures and Funding Budget amp Forecast - Conservation Areas


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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Funding - Developer Contribution WorksDeveloper Contributions - Region of Halton - 2167275 2736675 4584075 3476300 3987600 1398075 Interest on Developer Contributions - estimate 587200 517800 430300 283600 172300 44700 - - - Conservation Halton Foundation amp Other Funding 1557225 1000000 1367050 -

Subtotal Funding-Developer Contribution Works - 2754475 3254475 5014375 3759900 4159900 3000000 1000000 1367050 -

Funding - Capital Expenditures Conservation AreasConservation Halton Foundation amp Other Funding Transfer from Reserves 1143412 1135494 869856 2002605 446497 2398364 1336062 2328780 986500 973000 Transfer from Reserves - Capital Projects partly funded by Developer Contributions - - - - - - - - - -

Total Conservation Areas Capital 1143412 3889969 4124331 7016980 4206397 6558264 4336062 3328780 2353550 973000




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MUNICIPAL FUNDING43Conservation Halton 2021 Budget amp Business Plan200320

MUNICIPAL APPORTIONMENT

Apportionment refers to the proportion of funding allocated to municipalities within the Conservation Halton watershed asoutlined in Ontario Regulation 67000

Municipal funding in the 2021 budget of $10430879 is 3 more than was requested in 2020 This increase is within the Region of Halton guideline of 37 A key service target in Conservation Haltonrsquos Strategic Plan is to limit operating and capital municipal funding increases to be at or below regional budget guidelines


Total Municipal Funding Budget 2021 Budget 2020$ Increase (Decrease) Increase



201320

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45

Municipal funding of $10430879 is apportioned to the Region of Halton City of Hamilton Region of Peel and Township of Puslinch

Apportionment refers to the proportion of funding allocated to the municipalities within the Conservation Halton watershed as outlined in Ontario Regulation 67000 The municipal apportionment percentages are provided annually to Conservation Authorities by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks

Under the legislation Conservation Authorities apportion costs to the participating municipalities on the basis of the benefit derived or to be derived by each participating municipality determined by calculating the ratio that each participating municipalityrsquos current value assessment modified for the area of the municipality that lies within the watershed to the total modified current value assessment in the Conservation Authorityrsquos watershed

Based on updated current value assessment data and apportionment percentages received from the Province the apportioned municipal funding amounts are as follows

Conservation Halton 2021 Budget amp Business Plan



ment 2021 Municipal


ment 2020 Municipal

Funding 2020

Increase

Region of Halton 878421 $9162704 877576 $8884859 31Region of Peel 47534 495821 48142 487405 17City of Hamilton 71875 749719 72109 730054 27Township of Puslinch 02170 22635 02173 22000 29

1000000 $10430879 1000000 $10124318

202320

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MUNICIPAL FUNDINGFORECAST

The State of Good Repair long-term financing strategy developed in the 2019 budget proposed a municipal funding increase in the budget and operating forecast between 4 ndash 45 annually The annual increases will ensure funds are available to meet both current and future programming and organizational needs


BUDGET

Operating 9695379$ 9999694$ 10390504$ 10881185$ 11239947$ Capital 257000$ 378000$ 450500$ 447000$ 392000$ State of Good Repair (SOGR) Levy 478500$ 480500$ 494400$ 521200$ 695800$ Muncipal Funding - Total including SOGR Levy 10430879$ 10858194$ 11335404$ 11849385$ 12327747$ Change 30 41 44 45 40

FORECAST

Municipal Funding 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

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DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS PLANS

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CORPORATESERVICES


The Corporate Services department is responsible for overseeing the financial management information technology (IT) and geographical information systems (GIS) of Conservation Halton and the administration of the Conservation HaltonFoundation

Partnerships and collaborations are developed with municipalities government agencies professional associations education institutions Indigenous communities and others through the office of the President amp CEO The department is leading the organization in its Financial Sustainability focus through the provision of clear financial data and analysis to support informed strategic and operational decision-making for budget development and long-term planning Digital Transformation within Conservation Halton is being launched and is expected to support better internal information management Corporate Services is also responsible for implementing business practices that ensure economic social and environmental sustainability

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Key Objectives

bull FINANCIAL SYSTEMS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWIn 2021 Finance will continue to review financial software systems to evaluate and implement software upgrades in collaboration with the Digital Transformation team The planned upgrades will provide further automation and integration with software systems used by Finance and client departments such as payroll point of sales project management and asset inventory management

bull DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONA technology assessment was completed by staff and consultant to enable digital transformation to meet our strategic objectives and enhance efficiency and effectiveness in our service delivery Technology transformation themes were identified with opportunities for improvement recommended Implementation of these opportunities continue and are a strategic priority for Conservation Halton in 2021

OFFICE OF THEPRESIDENT amp CEOThe Office of the President amp CEO is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic plan building Conservation Haltonrsquos image and brand refining communication with stakeholders and ensuring timely and quality services are being provided The President amp CEOrsquospriorities are geared towards the transformation of Conservation Haltonrsquos operations to provide innovative and cost-efficient environmental programs and services to watershed residents clients partners andmunicipalities

CONSERVATION HALTON FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATIONThe Conservation Halton Foundation (Foundation) is a separate legally incorporated charitable organization The mission of the Foundation is to raise funds and the profile for Conservation Halton projects and programs that protect and enhance the natural environment Conservation Haltonstaff assist with the administration of the Foundationrsquos program operations and fundraising activities

FINANCEFinance provides financial stewardship and management in support of the strategic goals of the organization The department is responsible for the preparation and administration of the annual budget financial reporting safeguarding of financial resources financial planning investments and cash flow management capital asset management accounts payable and receivable and financial policy development andimplementationThe Finance department works as a strategic partner with all departments at Conservation Halton to provide financial support and advice

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Information Technology department at Conservation Halton provides desktop support services technical consultation for the various business units technical infrastructure management application and support services and purchasing and procurement of technology

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS(GIS)

Conservation Haltonrsquos Geographical Information Systems program is responsible for the deployment management and administration of Conservation Haltonrsquos Geographic Information System and related spatial and tabular data holdings in accordance with Conservation Haltonrsquos policy and procedures This program overseas the creation deployment and support of Geographical Information Systems solutions analysis and mapping to support all of Conservation Halton departments and initiatives identified through the strategic plan In addition the Geographical Information Systems program provides support to partnering municipalities and the public through data and information needs particularly with respect to regulatory mapping land use planning flood forecasting and warning environmental monitoring terrestrial and aquatic ecology stewardship parks operations and other related business activities


HUMAN RESOURCESThe Human Resources department is responsible for maximizing organizational productivity through systems and programs that focus on acquiring developing and retaining top talent The department is also responsible for ensuring that all employment legislation is adhered to and that programs are in place to drive employee engagement development andwellness

MARKETING amp COMMUNICATIONS

The Marketing and Communications department is comprised of marketing events digital media and creative services professionals The department provides expertise in the areas of branding graphic design web contentsocial media advertising content development promotional products andmoreThe largest area of support is to the parks with significant growth in the areas of corporate services science and partnerships and watershedservices

Communications manages the overall strategy for government and media relations and the effective promotion of Conservation Haltonrsquos parks and events This function ensures appropriate messaging to the public about policies and procedures by partnering with each department in an effort to shape the brand identity within thecommunity


Description Increase

(decrease) over 2020 Budget

2021 BudgetRequested increase decrease

2020 Budget

REVENUES

Program Revenue 1286 79000 9000 70000

Chargeback Recoveries 1511 952149 125000 827149

Transfers from Reserves 000 10000 - 10000

TOTAL REVENUES 1477 1041149 134000 907149

EXPENSES

Office of the President amp CEO

Salaries amp Benefits 1978 492947 81417 411530

Materials amp Supplies -769 36000 (3000) 39000

Purchased Services -1275 136900 (20000) 156900

Financial amp Rent expense 000 - - -

Chargeback expense 000 - - -

962 665847 58417 607430

Conservation Halton Foundation Administration


Materials amp Supplies 000 - - -

Purchased Services 000 - - -



396 148504 5657 142847

Corporate Services


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2020 Budget

Finance




Financial amp Rent expense 000 25000 - 25000

Chargeback expense 000 - -

275 809270 21628 787642

General Corporate ServicesSalaries amp Benefits 000 - - -





000 - - -

Information TechnologySalaries amp Benefits -3855 246021 (154366) 400387

Materials amp Supplies 25000 35000 25000 10000




-2778 500021 (192376) 692397

Corporate Services


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2020 Budget

Geographical Information Systems

Salaries amp Benefits -2294 446744 (132991) 579735





-2241 496844 (143491) 640335

Digital TransformationSalaries amp Benefits 19738 355507 235961 119546





19738 355507 235961 119546

Human ResourcesSalaries amp Benefits 901 414493 34253 380240





292 677743 19253 658490

Corporate Services


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2020 Budget

Marketing amp Communications



Purchased Services 566 34578 1853 32725



095 778808 7358 771450

TOTAL EXPENSES 028 4432544 12407 4420137

PROGRAM SURPLUS (MUNICIPAL FUNDING) -35 (3391395) 121593 (3512988)

Corporate Services


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REVENUE amp EXPENSESCORPORATE SERVICES

$10000 $79000

$952149

$3391395

Corporate Services Revenue$4432544

Transfer from Reserves Program RevenueChargeback Recoveries Municipal Funding

$3515016

$191100

$660428

$66000

Corporate Services Expenses$4432544

Salaries amp Benefits Materials amp SuppliesPurchased Services Financial amp Rent expense


Note Information is not currently available Data is being collected to measure this Key Performance Indicator in the future

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT amp CEOKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSCORPORATE SERVICES

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Achieved Achieved Achieved Achieved Achieved

2019 2018 2017 2016 201571 97 71 60 00

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Achieved Achieved note note note

Average customer satisfaction rate across all program areas

Objective Ensure curstomers are satisfied with the programs and services offered Target is to reach an average customer satisfaction rating of 90 across all service areas

Limit increases in annual tax-supported operating expenditures to regional budget guidelines

Objective Work collaboratively with our municipal funding partners to limit increases in annual expenditures

Annual increase self-generated revenue

Increase in program revenue year over yearObjective Ensures that users of programs and services are paying appropriate fees to recover costs and minimizes burden on the levy Target increase of 5 annually to be achieved


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2019 2018 2017 2016 2015130 128 118 97 71

2019 2018 2017 2016 201540 48 49 44 30

2019 2018 2017 2016 201550 51 86 60 17

Net surplus(deficit) as a percentage of annual approved operating budgetNet surplus(deficit) annual approved operating budgetObjective A ratio closer to 0 indicates spending is in accordance with the approved operating budget

Stabilization reserves as a percentage of own source revenuesTotal stabilization reserves total own source revenuesObjective To mitigate levy rate changes and provide financial resources to respond to extraordinary events The Government Finance Officers Association recommends public sector organizations maintain unrestricted funds of 5 to 15 of own source revenues to provide sufficient liquidity and protect against unforseen events

Debt capacity ratio source revenues WMSS (excludes Conservation Areas)Objective The debt capacity ratio is an indicator of an organizations financial flexibility A relevant guideline for public sector organizations is less than 25 of own source revenues

FINANCEKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSCORPORATE SERVICES


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2019 2018 2017 2016 20158 11 28 10 10

2019 2018 2017 2016 201599 97 98 95 NA

Percentage of computers that are over 5 years old

Number of computers over 5 yearstotal Objective Improve staff efficiency by ensuring they have tools that meet their needs

Percentage of tickets solved within 24 hours

Number of issues solved within 24 hours Objective Improve IT service delivery

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSCORPORATE SERVICES


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2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Identify the number of visits to our external GIS interactive map websites 40204 30832 note note noteObjective Improve data sharing with external clients

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Identify the number of visits to our internal GIS interactive map websites 16500 8892 note note noteObjective Improve data sharing with internal clients

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Identify number of data requests CH receives annually 31 89 note note noteObjective To monitor the impact of CH Open Data

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Identify the the revenue generated by data requests 2320 5457 note note noteObjective To monitor the impact of CH Open Data

Number of external GIS Website hits

Number of internal GIS Website hits

Number of external data requests

Dollar value of external data requests

GRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSCORPORATE SERVICES

59216320

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STD as Percentage of Payroll2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Short term disability as a of gross payroll 110 024 039 067 056

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Dollars invested in training annually for staff 110000$ 93103$ 84075$ 94309$ 82503$

Employee Turnover Rate2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Total number of employees leaving Conservation Halton as an employer total number of employees 1030 890 700 590 8

Investment in training

Objective Employee Engagement amp Investments in training

Objective This measure indicates trends in case managed short term disability absences

Objective Monitor the trend in employees leaving Conservation Halton

HUMAN RESOURCESKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSCORPORATE SERVICES

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2019 2018 2017 2016 201566000 (9) 60400 (18) 51090 (18) 42029 (16) 35336

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015375680 (12) 334319 (83) 182608 (185) 64100 na

2019 2018 2017 2016 20151634783 (-03) 1639716 (95) 839202 (64) 510573 (18) 431944

Number of unique visitors to Conservation Haltons website

Total number of unique visitorsObjective Build awareness by increasing number of unique visitors to Conservation Haltons website by 10 annually

Number of followers on social media sites

Total number of social media followersObjective Build awareness by increasing number of social media followers by 10 annually

Number of social media engagements (likes shares retweets etc)

Total number of social media engagementsObjective Demonstrate engagement by increasing number of social media engagements by 15 annually

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONSKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSCORPORATE SERVICES

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Description2021 Capital Expenditures

Program Revenue

Provincial Funding


financing)


Areas)

Reserve FundingMunicipal Levy amp

Funding

EXPENDITURES

Ortho Imagry 15000 15000

IT Infrastructure and Digital Transformation 122000 122000

Total Capital Expenditures 137000 - - - - - 137000

Capital Revenue

CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARYCORPORATE SERVICES


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The Corporate Compliance department brings together experts responsible for health and safety land and risk management internal audit insurance and procurement initiatives at Conservation Halton

This department is responsible for ensuring the organization and its employees follow the applicable lawsregulations standards and ethicalpractices

While laying out expectations for employee behavior Corporate Compliance helps staff to stay focused on organizational prioritiesand goals and helpsbusiness operations to runsmoothly



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HEALTH amp SAFETY

Health and safety is an integral part of our business atConservation Halton A comprehensive health and safety program ensures the wellbeing of our employees and stakeholders is protected which is our first priority It alsomakes perfect business sense Being compliant in health and safety reduces the risk of prosecution fines reputational damage and improves the likelihood of positive business outcomes Our focus is on prevention programs training and risk identification reporting and claims management Our team ensures that our health and safety committee members work collaboratively to improve safety within our business and contribute to the strong culture of safety at Conservation Halton

KEY OBJECTIVES

bull ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENTRisk is a key part of our everyday lives at Conservation Halton From planning and regulatory staff to the work of our monitoring ecology and stewardship teams to the running of 7 major parks and operating over 10000 acres of land risk is engaged proactively by Conservation Halton Engaging risk allows us to be successful however there are also potential negative impacts associated with risk By adopting an ERM Framework we will facilitate sound risk-based decision making

bull ETHICS amp COMPLIANCEAn ethics and compliance program is made up of organizational policiesand procedures put in place to promote law abiding and ethical conductthat are designed to meet internal and external requirementsguidedby CH core values accountability sustainability adaptability collaboration and respect for people By creating an ethics and complianceprogramwe will promote a culture of ethical compliant behavior and integrity that supports and guides employees as they do their jobs through a meaningful governance framework tools and resources training and communication and monitoring for compliance The program will promote a culture that encourages everyone to raise their handswhen they have concerns and guards against retaliation of anykind

LAND amp RISKMANAGEMENTLand and Risk Management provides strategic oversight and planningfor the current and long-term management for all Conservation Halton owned property This includes administration and record keeping relating to legal land management as well as the creation and implementation of master plans and the Conservation Halton Land Securement Strategy The goal is to proactively plan for suitable ongoing management of CH owned and maintained lands to ensure alignment with organizational and industry priorities by working closely withall other departments and various external partners The risk management program creates a comprehensive approach to anticipate identify prioritize manage and monitor the portfolio of risks impacting our organization Our team ensures that the policies processes competencies accountabilities reporting and enabling technology are in place to executethat approachsuccessfully

PROCUREMENT

The Procurement function ensures that the required services materials equipment and construction are sourced and secured while ensuring that quality safety and cost-effectiveness are achieved that procurement transactions are conducted in amanner providing full and open competition that complies with procurement rules and applicable laws and regulations ensures that participation from all qualified and responsible contractors and suppliers in the procurement process is solicited assures equity for all parties involved in the procurement process that the best value for money spent is obtained and eliminates the possibility of corruption or unethical practices in the procurementprocess




2021 BudgetRequested increase

decrease 2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES


Reserves -

TOTAL REVENUE 611 187700 10800 176900

EXPENSESCorporate ComplianceSalaries amp Benefits 420 276740 11167 265573

Materials amp Supplies 000 8000 - 8000




191 301740 5667 296073

Risk amp LandsSalaries amp Benefits 710 294037 19495 274542





1579 473037 64495 408542

TOTAL EXPENSES 996 774777 70162 704615

Corporate Compliance


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REVENUE amp EXPENSES


$187700

$587077

Corporate Compliance Revenue $774777

Chargeback Recoveries Municipal Funding

$570777

$73000

$131000

Corporate Compliance Expenses$774777

Salaries amp Benefits Materials amp Supplies Purchased Services


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Total number of injuries 70 90 57 72 62WSIB reportable injuries 23 26 15 15 25Lost time injuries 10 12 6 3 10Average number of lost days per Lost time claim 27 66 4 37 No data

2019 2018 2017 2016 201530

new program launched in August Total is from August to December

2019 2018 2017 2016RFP 4 2RFT 1 2RFQ 1RFPQTotal RFxs

Procurement Solicitations by RFx Type

Objective Increase the number of centralized solicitations to establish process consistency adhere to procurement rules and best practices and maximize efficiencies

Incident Frequency and Severity

Obective Illustrates frequency and severity trends and health and safety performance over time

Safety Observations

Total number of safety observations completed New Initiative behaviours

CORPORATE COMPLIANCEKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSCORPORATE COMPLIANCE


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2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Issue permits to enter for groups to access CH property 29 22 23 23 na

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Number of CH owned properties moved to digital file format 7

Support use of CH owned lands for educational scientific and partnership initiatives

Objective Support scientific and educational access to CH owned properties

Modernize CH owned property records

New Initiative in 2019Objective Improve land management processes while supporting digital transformation initiatives

RISK AND LANDSKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSCORPORATE COMPLIANCE


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Program Revenue

Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp Project

Debt financing)


Areas)

Reserve Funding


EXPENDITURES

Clappison amp Waterdown Woods 25000 25000


Capital Revenue

CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARYKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSCORPORATE COMPLIANCE


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The Flood Forecasting amp Operations department is responsible for the Key Objective identified in Conservation Haltonrsquos Strategic Plan to enhance public safety through the maintenance and upgrades of flood control structures and modernization of flood management operations to protect communities from severe weather and natural hazards

This key objective helps fulfill the strategic themes of protecting our natural cultural and scenic assets taking care of our growing communities and preparing for the effects of climate change by protecting people and property from flooding

The department is responsible for the management operation and maintenance of Conservation Haltonrsquos flood management infrastructure (capital asset value of more than $100 million) including dams and channels that provide flood protection and low-flow augmentation through the Capital and Flood Forecasting amp Operations programs This responsibility is integrated with Conservation Haltonrsquos critical role in supporting municipal emergency response to flooding bymonitoring local watershed conditions predicting flooding potential and providing flood messaging to watershedstakeholders



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Flood forecasting and warning involves the collection evaluation and prediction of precipitation and the associated response of Conservation Haltonrsquos watershed related to flooding and drought and the operation of Conservation Haltonrsquos four dams (Kelso Hilton Falls Mountsberg and Scotch Block) This program is responsible for the communication of watershed response and potential flooding through flood messaging to otheragencies municipalities media and thepublic

KEY OBJECTIVES

bull CAPITALPROJECTSThis initiative includes evaluation repair and maintenance projects to restore and maintain Conservation Haltonrsquos flood management assets in a good state ofrepair

bull EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTThe Emergency Management initiative includes further advancement of relationship building with key municipal staff involved in emergency response This relationship building promotes improved communication to allow for effective and efficient emergency response related toflooding

bull FLOOD FORECASTING amp OPERATIONSThe Flood Forecasting amp Operations strategic initiative involves continuous monitoring of weather and watershed conditions forecasting potential flood threats within our local watercourses issuing detailed Flood Messages to emergency responders and operating and maintaining existing floodmanagement infrastructure

A key responsibility to support Conservation Haltonrsquos mandateis to prevent damage to life and property due to flooding As part of this responsibility Conservation Halton operates a networkof real-time gauging stations to enable both the monitoring of current conditions and to use available weather data for predictive flood forecasting and warning and to effectively operate our flood managementinfrastructure





2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 - -

Provincial Funding 00 155034 - 155034

Other Funding 00 - (4000) 4000

Chargeback Recoveries 00 30950 30950 -

TOTAL REVENUE 169 185984 26950 159034

EXPENSESFlood Forecasting amp OperationsSalaries amp Benefits -73 363284 (28513) 391797


Purchased Services 00 122500 - 122500


Chargeback 00 - - -

-53 508284 (28513) 536797

TOTAL EXPENSES -53 508284 (28513) 536797



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$155034

$30950

$322300

Flood Forecasting amp Operations$508284

Program Revenue Provincial FundingChargeback Recoveries Municipal Funding

$363284

$22500

$122500

Flood Forecasting amp Operations Expenses $508284




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Track the number of complaints received from municipal partners and the public eg trees debris grass fencing etc and CH response time ( ) 10 24 17 21 note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Number of climate stations 34 32 26 8 6Number of stream gauges 14 12 9 9 8

Objective is to ensure that the CH Flood Forecasting amp Warning (FFampW) system provides municipalities and emergency responders with both timely and accurate information regarding potential flooding eg when where how much etc

Reliable Maintenance Services

Objective is to ensure CH flood infrastructure is well maintained in order to ensure maximum function reliability and to also reduce public complaints

Accurate Flood Forecasting

FLOOD FORECASTING OPERATIONSKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSFLOOD FORECASTING amp OPERATION


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Program Revenue Provincial Funding Other (Grants Sp



Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES

Dams amp Channels Maintenance Projects 1203000 601500 26500 575000 -

Flood Forecasting amp Warning Program 70000 70000

Total Capital Expenditures 1273000 - 601500 26500 - 575000 70000

Capital Revenue

CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARYFLOOD FORECASTING amp OPERATIONS


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The Planning and Watershed Management department is responsible for administering Ontario Regulation 16206 (including the review of permit applications compliance and enforcement) plan input and review development of associated policies and procedures source water protection flood plain mapping updates and integrated watershedmanagement

These initiatives help to fulfill the strategic theme of protecting our natural cultural and scenic assets The theme is supported by the objective to strengthen conservation restoration and responsible management of natural resources with a focus on evidence-basedprograms It also supports the theme lsquoTaking care of our growing communities and the objective to remain dedicated to ecosystem-based watershed planning that contributes to the development of sustainable rural urban and suburban communitiesrsquo



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PLANNING

Planning includes plan input and plan review Plan input refers to reviewing and commenting on provincial and municipal higher-level planning and policy documents such as provincial policies and plans municipal Official Plans planning studies and comprehensive zoning by-laws Plan review refers to the review of planning applications circulated to Conservation Halton under the Planning Act other planning studies (eg Environmental Assessments) under the Environmental Assessment Act and other provincial legislation Onaverage about 400 planning applications are reviewed eachyear

REGULATIONS

The Regulatory Program is responsible for permitting compliance and enforcement of Ontario Regulation 16206 About 450 permits are processed each year and over 20 probable violations are investigated annually Over the past few years most confirmed violations have been resolved through agreements with landowners

Continuing priorities in 2021 for both planning and regulations are to 1)improve customer service by reducing response times 2) provide timely succinct and easily understood information regarding Conservation Haltonrsquos regulatory requirements and advisory comments and 3) improve relationships and understanding of our roles and responsibilities with municipalities partner agencies consultants andothers

POLICY REVIEW amp DEVELOPMENT

The Department is responsible for the review of provincial and federalpolicy papers and proposed legislation relating to natural resources management and the protection of drinking water sources In addition it is responsible for developing and administering Board-approved policies for plan review and permitting Potential changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and other related legislation may require amendments to our Board-approved policies for plan review and permitting

In addition it is expected that changes to the Conservation Authorities Act may require CHto renew or amend the various MOUs we have with member municipalities for the delivery ofplan input and review services

KEY OBJECTIVES

bull LEGISLATIVE REGULATORY OR POLICY CHANGESOver the last two years the Provincial government has introduced numerous changes to multiple pieces of legislation to support faster more efficient planning and regulatory approvals Many of the legislative changes require amendments to or the creation of implementing regulations plans or policies which are anticipated to be released in 2021 We will monitor and respond to any proposed changes that could impact CA planning and regulatory programs to ensure that CHrsquos objectives and interests are considered by the Province

bull INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT(IWM)We will continue to promote and participate in collaborative IWM initiatives to support restore and enhance our natural watershed systems and the health of Lake Ontario The Municipal Natural Assets Initiative is a partnership among CH Greenbelt Foundation Burlington Hamilton and Royal Botanical Gardens to quantify the value of natural assets of the Grindstone Creek watershed and incorporate findings into asset management expected to be completed in 2021 We are also working with the Hamilton Conservation Authority municipalities and others to update the drinking water source protection plan in 2021

bull UPDATED MEMORANDUM OFUNDERSTANDINGIn 2018 a new high-level agreement for planning services and delivery was reached between the Halton Area Municipalities and Conservation Authorities with jurisdiction within Halton Region The details of a new service delivery model or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be worked out among the partners in 2021 Similarly an updated MOU with the City of Hamilton is expected to be finalized in 2021 We will work with our municipal partners to develop updated service agreements that achieve CHrsquos interests and that will benefit all stakeholders

bull FLOODPLAIN MAPPINGThe Floodplain Mapping initiative involves preparing new models and mapping to identify regulated flood hazard lands flood vulnerable structures and roads and Flood Damage Centres within Conservation Haltonrsquos watersheds Models and mapping will be developed using detailed LiDAR topography and modern software tools This initiative supports regulatory and flood risk management decisions and enables sharing greater detail in Flood Messages thus helping to reduce property damage and prevent loss of life due to flooding


REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE TEAM

RIT provides specific planning and regulatory services to Halton Region for regional infrastructure and related projects These services include the review and comment on Environmental Assessments (EA) and related planning and permitting applications as well as the review and comment on otherRegional planning applications and related permits This service is provided through an agreement with the Region of Halton who funds the program The key priority is to ensure efficient and timely delivery of the services outlined in the RITagreement

SOURCE WATER PROTECTIONPROGRAM

Source Water Protection staff is responsible for implementing the drinking water source protection program (DWSP) under the Clean Water Act 2006 and for monitoring the Provincial Groundwater MonitoringNetwork within the watershed The DWSP is a community-wide initiativewhichcurrently protects existing and future municipal drinking water sources from contamination and overuse Conservation Halton and Hamilton Conservation Authority deliver the program through a locally-appointed source protection committee and the support of municipalities provincial agencies and other stakeholders This program is supported through provincial grants

INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT(IWM)

As a watershed management agency Conservation Halton promotes collaborative IWM planning and management This program is being revamped revitalized and modernized to create a new joint and integrated approach to watershed management Conservation Halton will act as the ldquosecretariatrdquo to bring municipalities agencies and others together topromote the management restoration and enhancement of the natural systems within the watershed including naturalhazards

The Watershed Planning formerly Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) team provides scientific economic and municipal expertise to support and guide local governments in identifying valuing and accounting for natural assets in their financial planning and asset management programs and in developing leading-edge sustainable and climate resilient infrastructure This project aligns with CHrsquosgoals to increase climate resiliency by promoting natural solutions

ENGINEERING

The roles and responsibilities under Engineering are now split between two departments The Floodplain Mapping Team which operates under this department is responsible for the update and maintenance of CHs floodplain mapping which identifies flood risk and hazards This information is used to develop CHs approximate regulation limit mapping for purposes of review associated with Ontario Regulation 16206 as well as used to support flood risk management decisions and communications




2021 Budget General increase 2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program revenue -79 2344300 (201100) 2545400

Provincial Funding 70 273464 17919 255545

Other 40 507533 19530 488003

Chargeback Recoveries -456 76140 (63760) 139900

TOTAL REVENUE -66 3201437 (227411) 3428848

EXPENSESPlanning amp RegulationsSalaries amp Benefits 38 3486613 128112 3358501





30 3885613 112112 3773501

EngineeringSalaries amp Benefits -282 231437 (90726) 322163




Chargeback 00 - - -

-275 239437 (90726) 330163

Planning amp Watershed Management


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Regional Infrastructure Team





Chargeback expense 00 10000 5000 5000

44 495154 21024 474130

Source ProtectionSalaries amp Benefits 56 225150 11899 213251



Financial amp Rent expense 971 3045 1500 1545


70 273464 17919 255545

TOTAL EXPENSES 12 4893668 60329 4833339

PROGRAM SURPLUS (MUNICIPAL FUNDING) 205 (1692231) (287740) (1404491)



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$2344300

$273464 $507533

$76140

$1692231

Planning amp Watershed Management Revenue$4893668

Program revenue Provincial Funding OtherChargeback Recoveries Municipal Funding

$4416754

$19840

$421780 $3045 $32249

Planning amp Watershed Management Expenses $4893668

Salaries amp Benefits Materials amp Supplies Purchased ServicesFinancial amp Rent Chargeback


Note Information is not currently available

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

95 96 92 80 note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

98 97 89 note note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

91 94 79 70 note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

77 65 69 note note

2019 2018 2017 2016 201594 93 61 76 note

Percentage of resolved violations v total violations

Number of violations resolved total number of violationsObjective 95 of violations resolved within 1 year

Percentage of technical reviews completed on major permits and commented on within six weeks

Number of technical reviews completed on major permits and commented on within six weeks total number of reviews completed on major permits and commented onObjective 95 of technical reviews completed and commented on within six weeks

Number of technical reviews completed on planning applications and commented on within six weeks

Number of technical reviews completed on planning applications and commented on within six weeks total number of reviews completed on planning applications and commented onObjective 95 of planning applications completed and commented on within six weeks

Percentage of minor permit applications processed within 30 days

Number of minor permit applications processed within 30 days total number of minor permit applicationsObjective 100 of minor permit applications approved in 30 days

Percentage of major permit applications processed within 90 days

Number of major permit applications processed within 90 days total number of major permit applicationsObjective 100 of major permit applications approved in 90 days

PLANNING amp REGULATIONSKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSPLANNING amp WATERSHED MANAGEMENT


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2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

12 note note note note

Accurately Defined Hazard Limits

Completed area with modernized models that provide clearly defined and defendable floodplain hazard limits with information that is quickly accessible for faster decision making

Objective is to update and maintain floodplain mapping throughout Conservation Haltons watershed

2019 2018 2017 2016 201592 77 85 note note

Percentage of Technical Environmental Assessments technical reviews completed within 6 weeks

Reviews completed within 6 weekReviews Objective 95 completed by due date

ENGINEERINGKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSPLANNING amp WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

RITKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSPLANNING amp WATERSHED MANAGEMENT


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2019 2018 2017 2016

100 100 100 100

Percentage of municipal residential drinking water system sources protected by source protection plan policies

Number of municipal residential drinking water wells and intakes protected by plan policies or identified for future inclusion in the plan total number of municipal wells and intakes online

Objective 100 municipal residential drinking water system sources protected by source protection plan policies

SOURCE WATER PROTECTIONKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSPLANNING amp WATERSHED MANAGEMENT


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Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES

Watershed Planning 25000 25000

Flood Plain Mapping Update 500000 500000 -

Total Capital Expenditures 525000 - - 500000 - - 25000

Capital Revenue

CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARYPLANNING amp WATERSHED MANAGEMENT


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Science and Partnerships includes monitoring ecologists and staff of the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan Office in addition to stewardship staff

We have a diverse portfolio of work that strengthens the conservation restoration and responsible management of natural resources with a focus on evidence-based programs which is one of the key objectives of the strategic plan

We inventory and monitor fish birds forest health benthic invertebrates water quality amphibians worms and more We work with landowners to restore degraded habitats and encourage good stewardship of the land

We provide secretariat support to the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan We maintain and foster extensive partnerships within and beyond our watershed boundaries to achieve our goals and support the goals of like-minded organizations and individuals

SCIENCE amp PARTNERSHIPS


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MONITORINGECOLOGY

Conservation Halton conducts environmental monitoring to inform and guide internal decision-making and to provide information to watershed residents partners and stakeholders Our Long-term Environmental Monitoring Program (LEMP) was initiated in 2005 to track how species andenvironmental conditions change over time Staff are also responsible for data analysis documentation and preparation of reports including innovative themed story maps such as Conservation Haltonrsquos Watershed Report Card In addition the results of the monitoringprogramare used to inform and guide the plan review process and to provide information to watershed studies master plans management plans etc Staff also provide ecological guidance andsupportto other departments within Conservation Halton by providing technical expertise in outreach festivals participating in community and technical workshops providing technical content for communications conducting wildlife rescues for stewardship and infrastructure projects assisting parks with staff training and ecological interpretation and overall technical advice on ecological communities

STEWARDSHIP

Conservation Haltonrsquos Watershed Stewardship Program has been providing stewardship and restoration services to watershed residents since1994Staff provide one-on-one on-site consultations for private landowners and assist them with implementing projects on their properties to protect and enhance water and habitat quality The Watershed Stewardship Award program recognizes and provides resources for landowners acting as good environmentalstewardsof their propertiesStaff collaboratewithprovincial federal NGO and other organizations to partner on large-scale restoration projects that bring in substantial financial contributions for these expensive undertakings Stewardship staff work closely with Outreach staff to deliver the popular Healthy Neighbourshedsprogram which focuses on rainwater management and other sustainable practices that can be adopted by urban-dwellers

KEY OBJECTIVES

bull WATERSHED HEALTHMonitoring ecology staff continue to collect the data we need to support evidence-based corporate decision making and to detect long-term trends in watershed health Our focus in 2021 will be to identify priority sites for expansion of the water quality monitoring network provide outcome-oriented monitoring of Stewardship projects continue the integration of ecological data with other corporate data sets (Flood Forecasting Source Water Protection) to enable more robust reporting on themesissues of concern in relation to watershed health and stakeholder perceptions and to explore the potential applications of digital transformation to our work

bull HAMILTON HARBOUR REMEDIATIONThe Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan (HHRAP) Office will continue to provide local coordination of the HHRAP and Secretariat support to 10+ specialized HHRAP Committees including the Bay Area Implementation Team Specifically in 2021 the HHRAP Office will guide and report on work plan actions to achieve re-designation of beneficial uses build relationships and facilitate information exchange with partners support development of reports provide engagement and outreach opportunities to communicate progress and build support with local communities and Indigenous peoples

bull LANDOWNER OUTREACH amp RESTORATIONPending final confirmation of outstanding grant applications for partnership projects our 2021 focal areas will include support for homeowner implementation of Low Impact Development projects in a high-priority community continuation of our strategic focus on restoration of the Limestone Creek sub-watershed through the Brookies in Bronte Forever program and building on recent work to restore the quality and connectivity of aquatic habitat in Sixteen Mile Creek with a focus on Redside Dace`


HAMILTON HARBOUR REMEDIALACTION

Hamilton Harbour is one of 43 areas around the Great Lakes (internationally) that have been designated as Areas of Concern (AOC) because of the extent of environmental degradation Areas of Concern were formally designated under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement in 1987 and Remedial Action Plans were established to guide the delisting of AOCs The Hamilton HarbourRAP Office provides secretariat services to the Bay Area Implementation Team (BAIT) and 12+ committees The HHRAP also prepares technical reports facilitates and sponsors local training opportunities related to stormwater management and sediment control and provides study support as key works are identified in committees They also organize two research and monitoring workshops





SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 346 90158 23173 66985

Other 308 788588 185898 602690

Recovery 166 193988 27603 166385

Reserves 00 17500 - 17500

TOTAL REVENUE 277 1090234 236674 853560

EXPENSESEcologySalaries amp Benefits 115 618025 63916 554109




Chargeback expenses 00 - - -

110 636555 63079 573476

StewardshipSalaries amp Benefits 79 517613 37823 479790





31 575773 17323 558450

Science amp Partnerships


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Hamilton Harbour Remediation Program






238 338004 65082 272922

Partnership ProjectsSalaries amp Benefits - - -




Chargeback expenses 00 161585 7570 154015

344 442134 113194 328940

TOTAL EXPENSES 149 1992466 258678 1733788



Sheet1

$90158

$788588

$193988 $17500

$902232

Science amp Partnerships Revenue$1992466

Program Revenue Other Chargeback RecoveriesReserves Municipal Funding

$1391075

$137710

$302096

$161585

Science amp Partnerships Expenses$1992466

Salaries amp Benefits Materials amp SuppliesPurchased Services Chargeback

REVENUE amp EXPENSESSCIENCE amp PARTNERSHIPS



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015chloride exceedence at 36 of stations 64 for phosporus

chloride exceedence at 45 of stations 64 for phosporus

chloride higher P the same note note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015190 176 169 169 note

Trend in key water quality indicators

Baseline median values for Chloride TSS Phosphorus and Nitrate

Objective Assesses water quality provides an indirect measure of success of environmental planning stewardship and restoration efforts

Number of aquatic and terrestrial monitoring stations

Number of LEMP monitoring stationsObjective Assesses the extent to which we understand the ecological conditions of our watershed

ECOLOGYKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSSCIENCE amp PARTNERSHIPS


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2019 2018 2017 2016 201510503 11662 11304 8807 9732

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of activities 41 43 37 23 17153 213 44 51 35

2 26 26 26 29

2019 2018 2017 2016 20159686 ha 9588 ha 9516 ha 9469 ha note

2019 2018 2017 2016 201587 108 57

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015Ratio of partnership dollars generated to CH cash project investment $2811 $1597 $1462 new in 2017 new in 2017

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015150 144 133

Number of events new in 2017

Number of watershed residents who participate in conservation outreach and stewardship activities

Number of participating residentsObjective Assesses the level of engagement of watershed residents with SampP programming

Number of floodplain wetland and watercourse restoration activities

Hectares of Floodplain Wetland and Watercourse Restoration ProjectsLinear Kilometres of Watercourse Restoration ProjectsObjective Assesses environmental climate change adaptation green infrastructure and natural capital advancement in the watershed

Amount of protected terrestrial and aquatic areaHectares Includes partner publicly owned RBG and stewardship agreementsObjective Assesses progress toward protected areas targets for biodiversity

Number of stewardship and outreach public engagements

Objective Assesses level of cooperation with community agencies and stakeholders

Objective Assesses reach of stewardship and community outreach

Ratio of partnership dollars leverageD for every dollar invested in stewardship and restoration work by Conservation Halton

Objective Assesses leveraging ratio for restorationstewardship partnership projects

Number of environmental partnership initiatives

Number of partners new in 2017

STEWARDSHIP amp OUTREACHKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSSCIENCE amp PARTNERSHIPS


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2019 2018 2017 2016 201545 45 46 55 na

2019 2018 2017 2016 20153 1 1 - 1

Number of HHRAP Facilitated Meetings

Number of HHRAP Committee MeetingsObjective Assess the workload of the committees facilitated by the HHRAP Office

Number of Beneficial Uses undergoing Status Updates

Number of Beneficial Uses undergoing Status UpdatesObjective Assess how many of the 13 Beneficial Uses are progressing with a scientific Status Update report

HHRAPKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSSCIENCE amp PARTNERSHIPS


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The Project Management Office (PMO) team consists of abroad range of specialists who provide support and

project oversight to multiple areas within ConservationHalton PMO staff also guide the delivery of key Strategic Plan initiatives including Master Plans

Our PMO team also supports long-term financial sustainability through delivering capital infrastructure projects as well as developing long term land management plans as well as developing and implementing major scale ecological restoration and enhancement projects

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE


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KEY OBJECTIVES

bull ADMINISTRATION OFFICE amp OTHER FACILITY RENOVATIONSThis initiative continues with our 3rd and 4th areas of our Phased plan to make upgrades to the office space at the administration office and field office Upgrades include collaboration space and ergonomic improvements as well as bringing continuity to the office space Access control and security improvements are included in this plan to improve functionality of the facilities in line with Digital transformation

bull SPEYSIDE WEIR REMOVALLocated at the Speyside Natural Area is a small weir on Sixteen Mile Creek The weir creates a head pond on the neighbouring property upstream In addition to having a warming influence on downstream water temperatures the dam also acts as a barrier to fish passage Given that the weir is not used for flood management or low flow augmentation it would be valuable to remove the weir and restore the area This would open 19 kilometers of stream for fish passage re-establish the natural channel and improve water temperatures

bull ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LANDSCAPE LID PROJECTS This initiative brings the Administration Office Landscape Master Plan (2018) by implementing Low Impact Development (LID) strategies and redesigning outdoor staff space This project would see the installation of bioretention facilities and permeable pathways reducing runoff and stormwater pollution impacts to Bronte Creek The facilities will be designed to treat a 28 mm rain event By improving the outdoor space staff will have the option to conduct work in an open-air environment and reap the health benefits from outdoor workspaces

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FACILITY

The department is responsible for the daily operation of theAdministrative Offices the provision and support of administrative infrastructure (office furniture maintenance etc) This team is also responsible forOffice

Space Needs assessment across all buildings and facilities and design and implementation of internal reorganizations andenhancements

RESTORATION

A function of the PMO with a specific area of focus on larger scale watershed benefitting ecological restoration and enhancement projects With a base (staff) budget supported by tax major deliverables are funded through externally sourced funds

CONSTRUCTION

A functionof thePMOCHconstructionsupportservicesprovideoperational support for small scale infrastructure work oversight on asset management programs support to other teams delivering construction projects and helps implement infrastructureprojectsof thePMO

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Responsible for the delivery of project-based work at CH and includes the delivery of lsquoparkrsquo based capital projects master planning and provides a range of support services to teams in Science and PartnershipsForestry





SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 - - -

Provincial Funding 00 - - -

Other Funding 1140 1536513 818411 718102


Reserves - - -

TOTAL REVENUES 873 1944666 906480 1038186

EXPENSESAdministration Office FacilitySalaries amp Benefits 47 82468 3674 78794





19 197468 3674 193794

RestorationSalaries amp Benefits 155 308604 41329 267275



Transfer to Reserves 00 - (11388) 11388



113 356569 36241 320328

Project Management Office


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Construction






71 249544 16524 233020

Project ManagementSalaries amp Benefits 1086 452915 235756 217159





1068 456415 235756 220659

Partnership ProjectsSalaries amp Benefits 00 - (14900) 14900




Chargeback 00 295848 74994 220854

1035 1461513 743411 718102

TOTAL EXPENSES 614 2721509 1035606 1685903




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$1536513

$408153

$776843

Project Management Office Revenue $2721509

Other FundingChargeback RecoveriesMunicipal Funding

$1036531

$73820

$1315310

$295848

Project Management Office Expenses $2721509

Salaries amp BenefitsMaterials amp SuppliesPurchased ServicesChargeback

REVENUE amp EXPENSESPROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE


Note Information is not currently available Data is being collected to measure this Key Performance Indicor in the future

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015136 172 200 na na

Provide a responsive facilities management service

Number of helpdes k reques ts res ponded to in 2017

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015150 144 133


Number of partners new in 2017Objective Assesses level of cooperation with community agencies and stakeholders

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FACILITYKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSPROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

RESTORATIONKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSPROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE


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Program Revenue

Provincial Funding


financing)


Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES

Administration Office Renovations 500000 500000

Facility Major Maintenance 70136 70136

Speyside Weir Removal 144000 144000

Total Capital Expenditures 714136 - - 500000 - 214136 -

Capital Revenue

CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARYPROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE


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WATERSHED MANAGEMENT amp SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONSDEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS PLANS

The following programs are managed by Conservation Areas staff The program costs are related to Watershed Management amp Support Services Operations (WMSS) only

KEY OBJECTIVES

bull EMERALD ASH BORERManagement of ash trees killed by the invasive emerald ash borer will continue This program is a 10-year $84 million investment in both visitor safety and healthy forest cover An essential part of this program is treating stumps so that they will not re-sprout and underplanting to prevent the establishment and spread of invasive species such as buckthorn

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WMSS VEHICLE amp EQUIPMENTOPERATIONSVehicle and equipment are maintained by staff in a state of good repair Staff also coordinate the replacement of the asset or an assessment if theasset is no longer needed at the end of the useful life of the asset

FORESTRY OPERATIONSThe Forestry Operations Team provides an operational focus dealing withhazard tree management routine tree management and arboriculturalservices

FORESTRY TECH TEAMOur forestry staff deliver strategic forest management operations tree planting services and support technical management of forests to enhance our watershed forest cover Conservation Haltonrsquos forestry program has had amajor influence on land cover within our watershed having planted more than 45 million trees since our inception This team also monitors invasive forest pests and delivers our Emerald Ash Borerprogram

PROPERTY MANAGEMENTThedepartment providesmanagementof all CH property fromanadministrative perspective (leases agreements permits to enter title searches and records) and provides a landscape (turf management landscape management and snow clearing support) service to operational departments in Parks and Recreation Science and Partnerships Facilities and WatershedEngineering

SECURITYA function within Property and Risk Management this team provides an operational security services (alarm lock and securing premises as well as 247365 on call) and risk (incident support and documentation risk-based inspection services) management focus In addition this team is empowered under Section 28and 29of the CA Act and the Trespassto PropertyAct aswell as various municipal bylaws to support enforcement activities on behalf of CH





2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 178000 (17000) 195000


Other Funding 00 - - -


Reserves

TOTAL REVENUES -07 599700 (4100) 603800

EXPENSESProperty ManagementSalaries amp Benefits 00 - - -




Chargeback expense - Parks 142 15820 1970 13850

16 91770 1470 90300

ForestrySalaries amp Benefits 76 460397 32713 427684





67 548347 34663 513684

WMSS Operations


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Description


Budget


2020 Budget

Forestry Tech Team






31 377463 11337 366126

SecuritySalaries amp Benefits 415 429487 125940 303547





403 445307 127910 317397

WMSS VehiclesSalaries amp Benefits 00 - - -




19 160589 3000 157589

TOTAL EXPENSES 123 1623476 178380 1445096


WMSS Operations


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$178000

$125000

$296700 $1023776

WMSS Operations Revenue$1623476


$1187947

$195872

$171367

$5000 $63290

WMSS Operations Expenses$1623476

Salaries amp Benefits Materials amp Supplies Purchased ServicesFinancial amp Rent expense Chargeback

REVENUE amp EXPENSESWMSS OPERATIONS


2019 2018 2017 2016 201552597 74250 115000 105000 100000

2019 2018 2017 2016 20157439 10004 7500 na na

Watershed Tree Planting

Total number of trees plantedObjective To increase forest cover in the watershed

Emerald Ash Borer Response

Number of ash trees removed through EAB Objective To manage the risks posed by the Emerald Ash Borer on Conservation Halton owned property

FORESTRY TECH TEAMKEY PERFORMANCEINDICATORSWMSS OPERATIONS


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Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES

Emerald Ash Borer 820000 16000 804000

Vehicle and Equipment Replacement 167562 167562

Total Capital Expenditures 987562 16000 - 804000 - 167562 -

Capital Revenue

CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARYWMSS OPERATIONS


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The Parks and Recreation Team at ConservationHalton is responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of recreational and educational programs and services to over 1000000 annual visitors

Park operations programming and services are funded almost entirely through self-generated revenue comprising of annualseasonal pass sales daily access fees educational visit fees and lessoncamp registrations Major themes addressed within the 2021 Operational and Capital budget proposals include improved service delivery and addressing aging infrastructure

Long term planning focused on environmental and fiscal sustainability will remain a funded priority for staff Gaining design and cost certainty for the Developer Contribution funded capital projects will be a key deliverable for 2021 These projects address area growth related impacts on the parks and are crucial to the long-term success of Conservation Haltonrsquos Park system

PARKS amp RECREATION


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KEY OBJECTIVES

bull FINANCIALWith the Park operations totally reliant on user fees it is important for the Parks to continue to grow and effective generate revenue and manage expenses For 2021 the park staff will be focusing on increasing operating profit and gross revenues of the park offerings effectively manage expenses and ensure staff resources are used efficiently This will be done by implementing new fee strategy digital tools for efficiency and reporting and adding value added experiences

bull CAPITAL PLANNINGFor our park system to continue to be a leader long term planning plays an important role Developer Contribution projects will be further defined to ensure an effective use of the funds to assist with visitation increases and help protect the natural areas while still improving the user experience The 10 Year Capital Plan will be further refined to ensure that the existing infrastructure has dollars allocated for upkeep and improvement but also allowing funds for future growth and experience for the user experience

bull DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONEnable parks to collect information in real-time and feed it back into performance dashboards to gauge the real impact of park usage CH will use date from real-time monitoring of foot traffic trespassing smart garbage bins lighting and so much more to optimize our operations manage risks maintain standards and control our costs Reliable data will help control access manage risk optimize enforcement and ensure visitor safety

KELSOGLEN EDEN

KelsoGlen Eden offers a variety of recreational programs amp activities including mountain biking and cyclocross races boat rentals summer camps skiing and snowboard lessons 3 terrain parks picnic and camping sites food services and special events The team operates 364 days a year providing recreational programming Total annual KelsoGE visitation exceeds 500000

CRAWFORD LAKEMOUNTSBERGROBERT EDMONDSON

Crawford Lake Mountsberg and Robert Edmondson offer unique recreation and education programming opportunities Providing educational programs to approximately 65000 school children annually with topics ranging from life in a longhouse village to maple syrup and owl prowls These parks offer education-based family programs Christmas Town our Iroquoian village a birds of prey compound animal barn and Maple Town Total annual visitation exceeds 190000

HILTON FALLSRATTLESNAKE POINTMOUNTNEMO

Hilton Falls Rattlesnake Point and Mount Nemo offer exceptional hiking biking and rock-climbing experiences Each park provides great viewpoints from the Escarpment or of the beautiful waterfall These areas have seen visitation double since 2012 so monitoring the impacts to the environment and improving customer service processes are extremely important Total annual visitation exceeds 350000

OUTREACHConservation Halton provides community outreach and educational programs that have an annual reach of over 10000 participants Programs include Halton Childrenrsquos Water Festival Stream of Dreams From The Ground Up and Healthy Neighboursheds Our goal is to enable watershed residents to become more environmentally aware connect communities to nature through programming as well as build relevant community connections to make Conservation Halton more valued and appreciated We also work with the local school board to deliver affordable innovative outdoor education programs




2021 BudgetGeneral increase

2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES

Conservation Lands 00 935000 - 935000

KelsoGlen Eden -11 9294250 (105000) 9399250

Crawford LakeMountsbergRobert Edmondson -47 1923000 (95000) 2018000

Hilton FallsMount NemoRattlesnake Point 84 1070500 82500 988000

Outreach -23 202195 (4735) 206930

Other funding -1000 - (35000) 35000

Chargeback recoveries 142 63290 7890 55400

Municipal Funding 355279 370 354909

-11 13843514 (148975) 13992489

EXPENSES

Conservation Lands 472 984102 315651 668451

Vehicles 07 105090 700 104390

KelsoGlen Eden 18 7973405 140997 7832408



Outreach -14 317474 (4365) 321839

Chargeback 1393200 199800 1193400

44 13592230 568152 13024078

PROGRAM SURPLUS(LOSS) -741 251284 (717127) 968411

Parks amp Conservation Areas


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$935000

$9294250

$1923000

$1070500

$202195 $63290

$355279

Parks amp Conservation Areas Revenue $13843514

Conservation LandsKelsoGlen EdenCrawford LakeMountsbergRobert EdmondsonHilton FallsMount NemoRattlesnake PointOutreachChargeback recoveriesMunicipal Funding

$984102

$105090

$7973405

$2039720

$779239

$317474

$1393200

Parks amp Conservation Areas Expenses$13592230

Conservation LandsVehiclesKelsoGlen EdenCrawford LakeMountsbergRobert EdmondsonHilton FallsMount NemoRattlesnake PointOutreach

REVENUE amp EXPENSESPARKS amp RECREATION



1920 season 1819 season 1718 season 1617 season 1516 season

100 100 100 44 44

1819 season 1718 season 1617 season 1516 season

1894985 1268696 1671707 $1784793

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

65 55 50 45 45

Objective Attract visitors to our parks and connect our communities through sustainable recreation education and tourism

Property proactively managed for hazard tree removal

Total percentage CH property proactively managed for hazard tree removal to a goal of programs

Visitor impact management

p g impact management program total percentage of kms of CH trailsObjective To have a visitor impact management program on 100 of CH trails

GE Pass revenue

GE Pass revenue to date compared to last year to date compared to goal of 5 growth

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSPARKS amp RECREATION


Sheet1


Program RevenueProvincial Funding


financing)


Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES

Skihill Improvements 500000 500000

Facility Major Maintenance amp IT Infrastructure 495000 495000


Total Capital Expenditures 1143412 - - - - 1143412 -

Capital Revenue

CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARYPARKS amp CONSERVATION AREAS


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RESERVES

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RESERVES


Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2020

Contribution from

Municipal Funding


State of Good Repair Levy

Contribution to Capital Projects


Expenses

Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2021



Total Reserves 8775322 25000 251284 478500 (2100110) (36115) 7393881


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RESERVESCONTINUITY


Conservation Halton 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Watershed Management amp Support Services Reserves

Vehicle and Equipment 720083$ 552521$ 405747$ 248827$ 126415$ 111917$ 100076$ 71102$ 47310$ 35192$ Transfer to Reserve - Reserve funding (municipal) - - - - 50000 50000 100000 100000 100000 100000 Transfer from Reserve - Capital (167562) (146774) (156920) (122412) (64498) (61841) (128974) (123792) (112118) (110000) Vehicle and Equipment 552521$ 405747$ 248827$ 126415$ 111917$ 100076$ 71102$ 47310$ 35192$ 25192$

Building beg of year 230128$ 230128$ 230128$ 230128$ 135128$ 135128$ 135128$ 135128$ 135128$ 135128$ Transfer from Reserve - Capital - - - (95000) - - - - - - Building 230128$ 230128$ 230128$ 135128$ 135128$ 135128$ 135128$ 135128$ 135128$ 135128$

Building - State of Good Repair beginning of year 262293$ 294157$ 308870$ 298465$ 349654$ 275586$ 217591$ 271858$ 163879$ 198443$ Transfer to Reserve - SOGR Levy 102000 104000 106100 108200 110400 112600 114900 117200 119500 121900 Transfer from Reserve - Capital (70136) (89287) (116505) (57011) (184468) (170595) (60633) (225179) (84936) (316413) Building - State of Good 294157$ 308870$ 298465$ 349654$ 275586$ 217591$ 271858$ 163879$ 198443$ 3930$

Watershed Mgmt Cap-Municipal amp Self Generated 982872$ 784372$ 870872$ 561672$ 329672$ 195072$ 210872$ 473572$ 726272$ 1000172$ Transfer to Reserves - SOGR Levy 376500 376500 388300 413000 585400 765800 997700 1017700 1124900 1124900 Transfer from Reserves - Capital expenditures (575000) (290000) (697500) (645000) (720000) (750000) (735000) (765000) (851000) (851000) Watershed Management Capital - Municipal Funds and Self Generated Funds 784372$ 870872$ 561672$ 329672$ 195072$ 210872$ 473572$ 726272$ 1000172$ 1274072$

RESERVE CONTINUITY

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Conservation Halton 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Watershed Mgmt amp Support Serv Stabilization 793193$ 793193$ 793193$ 793193$ 793193$ 793193$ 793193$ 793193$ 793193$ 793193$

Capital Projects - Debt Financing Charges 472670$ 472670$ 472670$ 472670$ 472670$ 472670$ 472670$ 472670$ 472670$ 472670$

Digital Transformation beginning of year 250000$ 250000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 100000$ 100000$ Transfer from Reserve - (50000) - - - - - (100000) - - Digital Transformation 250000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 100000$ 100000$ 100000$

Legal - Planning amp Watershed Management 258891$ 258891$ 258891$ 258891$ 258891$ 258891$ 258891$ 258891$ 258891$ 258891$

Legal - Corporate 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$

Water Festival 158911$ 140296$ 125296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ Transfer from Reserve (18615) (15000) (15000) - - - - - - - Water Festival 140296$ 125296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$ 110296$

Land Securement 59537$ 84537$ 109537$ 134537$ 159537$ 184537$ 209537$ 234537$ 259537$ 284537$

Transfer to Reserve - Reserve funding (municipal) 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 Land Securement 84537$ 109537$ 134537$ 159537$ 184537$ 209537$ 234537$ 259537$ 284537$ 309537$

Property Management 80040$ 80040$ 80040$ 80040$ 80040$ 80040$ 80040$ 80040$ 80040$ 80040$

Stewardship amp Restoration 342399$ 180899$ 165899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ Transfer to (from) Reserve (161500) (15000) (15000) - - - - - - - Stewardship and Restoration 180899$ 165899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$ 150899$

RESERVE CONTINUITY

RESERVESCONTINUITY


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Conservation Halton 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Conservation Areas Stabilization 1000568$ 1000568$ 1000568$ 1000568$ 1000568$ 1000568$ 1000568$ 1000568$ 1000568$ 1000568$

Capital 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004 Transfer to Reserve - Operating Surplus 251284 599366 980071 1385996 1818519 2081020 2362197 2664188 2987195 3332385 Transfer from Reserve - Capital expenditures (1143412) (1135494) (869856) (2002605) (446497) (2398364) (1336062) (2328780) (986500) (973000) Capital 2071610$ 1535482$ 1645698$ 1029088$ 2401110$ 2083766$ 3109901$ 3445309$ 5446004$ 7805389$

TOTAL RESERVES 7393881$ 6807193$ 6385883$ 5396051$ 6569907$ 6223527$ 7562655$ 8043992$ 10266033$ 12719805$

RESERVESCONTINUITY


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REPORT TO

REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 08

Adriana Birza Manager Office of the President amp CEO

October 22 2020

Amendment to The Halton Region Conservation Authority General Membership By-law No 2018-01

Recommendation

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors approve the amendment to The Halton Region Conservation Authority (Conservation Halton) General Membership By-law No 2018-01 to change the title of CAOSecretary-Treasurer to President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

And

THAT the Conservation Halton Board of Directors direct staff to post the amended General Membership By-law No 2018-01 on the Authorityrsquos website wwwconservationhaltonca

Report

Conservation Haltonrsquos current General Membership By-law was approved by the Conservation Halton Board of Directors on November 22 2018 and last updated on September 24 2020

The Conservation Halton Board of Directors approved the CAO (Chief Administrative OfficerSecretary-Treasurer) title change to President and CEO (President and Chief Executive Officer Secretary-Treasurer) effective September 24 2020 and the CH By-law needs to reflect this change in all categories

Impact on Strategic Goals This report supports the Metamorphosis strategic theme of Striving for service excellence and efficiency

Financial Impact There are no financial impacts of this action


Adriana Birza Hassaan Basit Manager Office of the President amp CEO President amp CEOSecretary-

Treasurer

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FOR QUESTIONS ON CONTENT Adriana Birza Manager Office of the President amp CEO abirzahrcaonca 905336 1158 x 2295

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The Halton Region Conservation Authority General Membership

By-law No 2018-01

Adopted November 22 2018

Rev October 24 2019

Revi April 1 2020

Rev September 24 2020

Rev October 22 2020

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1 | P a g e N o v e m b e r 2 2 2 0 1 8 R e v O c t o b e r 2 4 2 0 1 9 R e v A p r i l 1 2 0 2 0 R e v S e p t e m b e r 2 4 2 0 2 0 R e v O c t o b e r 2 2 2 0 2 0

CONTENTS

A Definitions 3

B General Applications 4

C Governance 5

1 Members 5

2 Officers 9

3 Absence of Chair and Vice-Chair(s) 10

4 Representatives to Conservation Ontario Council 10

5 Election of Chair and Vice-Chairs 11

6 Appointment of Auditor 11

7 Financial Statements and Report of the Auditor 11

8 Borrowing Resolution 11

9 Signing Officers 11

10 Levies and Audit Reports 12

11 Executive Committee 12

12 Advisory Boards and Other Committees 12

13 Remuneration of Members 13

14 Records Retention 13

15 Records Available to Public 14

16 By-law Review 14

17 By-law Available to Public 14

18 Enforcement of By-law and Policies 14

19 Indemnification of Members Officers and Employees 16

D Meeting Procedures 16

1 Rules of Procedure 16

2 Notice of Meeting 16

3 Meetings Open to Public 17

4 Agenda for Meetings 17

5 Quorum 19

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6 Order of Business 20

7 Debate 20

8 Matters of Precedence 21

9 Membersrsquo Attendance 21

10 Electronic Participation 21

11 Delegations 22

12 Meetings with Closed ldquoIn Camerardquo Sessions 23

13 Voting 24

14 Motions 25

15 Notice of Motion 26

16 Motion to Reconsider 26

17 Duties of the Meeting Chair 27

18 Conduct of Members 27

19 Minutes of Meetings 27

E Approval of By-law and Revocation of Previous By-law(s) 28

F Appendices to the Administrative By-law 29

Appendix 1 - Code of Conduct 29

Appendix 2 - Conflict of Interest 33

Appendix 3 - Procedure for Election of Officers 35

Appendix 4 - President amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer Management Authority Limits Policy 37

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THE HALTON REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

By-law No 2018-01

A Definitions ldquoGeneral Membershiprdquo means the Halton Region Conservation Authority General Membership as established by Order-in-Council 3988-63 under Section 31 of the Conservation Authorities Act RSO 1990 Chapter C27

ldquoActrdquo means the Conservation Authorities Act RSO 1990 Chapter C27

ldquoBusiness Day(s)rdquo means a day other than a Saturday or a Sunday or a civic or public holiday which is a declared holiday in Ontario

ldquoPresident amp CEOSecretary-Treasurerrdquo means the President amp Chief Executive OfficerSecretary-Treasurer of the Halton Region Conservation Authority as appointed by the General Membership and which may by resolution of the General Membership include the responsibilities of the Secretary-Treasurer if so designated by resolution of the General Membership ldquoChairrdquo means the Chairperson as referenced in the Act as elected by the Members of the General Membership ldquoCivic or Public Holidayrdquo means those listed as holidays in the Employment Standards Act 2000 Part 11 Public Holiday as amended from time to time with the exception of Easter Monday and Remembrance Day ldquoCommittee(s)rdquo means any Committee andor Advisory Board of the General Membership including but not limited to the PRESIDENT amp CEO Compensation Committee the Finance and Audit Committee and the Governance Committee ldquoDelegationrdquo means a person or a group of persons who address the General Membership on behalf of an individual or a group for the purpose of making a presentation to the General Members ldquoFiscal Yearrdquo means the period from January 1 through December 31 in each year ldquoGeneral Membershiprdquo means all of the Members collectively ldquoIn Camerardquo means any regular or special Meeting of the General Membership or any one of its Committees sitting in closed session not open to the public ldquoLevyrdquo means the amount of costs apportioned to participating municipalities in accordance with the Act and Regulations under the Act ldquoMajorityrdquo means half of the votes plus one

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ldquoMember(s)rdquo shall mean the member(s) appointed to the General Membership by the participating municipalities in the General Membershiprsquos area of jurisdiction

ldquoMeetingrdquo means any regular or special meeting of the General Membership or any Committee of the General Membership

ldquoMFIPPArdquo means the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

ldquoMinisterrdquo means the minister responsible for the administration of the Act or specific activity of the Authority

ldquoNon-matching Levyrdquo means the portion of an Authorityrsquos levy that meets the definition of non-matching levy as found in Ontario Regulation 13996 ldquoOfficerrdquo means an officer of the General Membership empowered to sign contracts agreements and other documents on behalf of the General Membership in accordance with section 191 of the Act which shall include the Chair Vice-Chair(s) and the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer ldquoParticipating Municipalityrdquo means a municipality that is designated by or under the Act as a participating municipality in a Conservation Authority ldquoPecuniary Interestrdquo includes the financial or material interests of a Member and the financial or material interests of a member of the Memberrsquos immediate family ldquoRecorded Voterdquo means the recording of the name and vote of every Member on a motion during a meeting ldquoStaffrdquo means employees of the General Membership as provided for under Section 18(1) of the Act ldquoVice-Chairrdquo means the Vice-Chairperson as elected by the Members of the General Membership If a first and second Vice-Chair are elected they shall be called First Vice-Chair and Second Vice-Chair ldquoWeighted Majorityrdquo means the votes of 51 per cent of those represented after the votes are weighted by the percentage that applies under Ontario Regulation 13996 for Municipal Levies

B General Applications 1 The rules of procedure contained in this By-law shall be observed in all proceedings of

the General Membership and its Committees and shall be the rules for the order and dispatch of business at the General Membership

2 Except as provided elsewhere in this By-law and the rules as set out by legislation any one or more of the rules contained in this paragraph may be temporarily suspended by the General Membership with consent of the majority of the Members present

a Rules with respect to a change in agenda order of proceedings and content b Rules respecting notice of delegation status

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c Rules with respect to the increase of delegation and debate limitations d Rules to introduce a motion without standard notice

3 This By-law shall not be amended or repealed except by a two-third majority vote of the

Members of the General Membership

C Governance

1 Members

a) Appointments Participating Municipalities within the jurisdiction of the General Membership may appoint Members in accordance with Section 14 of the Act Appointed Members must reside in a Participating Municipality within the General Membershiprsquos area of jurisdiction and may include citizens as well as elected members of municipal councils

Collectively the appointed Members comprise the General Membership and for the purposes of this By-law are also referred to as the General Membership

b) Term of Member Appointments In accordance with Section 14 of the Act a Member shall be appointed for a term of up to four years at the discretion of the appointing municipal council The term begins with the first meeting of the General Membership following his or her appointment and ends immediately before the first meeting of the General Membership following the appointment of his or her replacement The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall notify the appropriate municipality in advance of the expiration date of any Memberrsquos term unless notified by the municipality of the Memberrsquos reappointment or the appointment of his or her replacement A Member is eligible for reappointment A Member can be replaced by a Participating Municipality at the municipalityrsquos discretion prior to the end of their term

c) Powers of the General Membership Subject to the Act and other applicable legislation the General Membership is empowered without restriction to exercise all of the powers prescribed to the General Membership under the Act In addition to the power of a General Membership under s21 of the Act for the purposes of accomplishing its objects the powers of the General Membership include but are not limited to

i Approving by resolution the creation of committees advisory boards members thereof and the terms of reference for the committee and advisory boards

ii Appointing a President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer a PRESIDENT amp CEO and a Secretary-Treasurer

iii Terminating the services of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer PRESIDENT amp CEO and Secretary-Treasurer

iv Approving establishing and implementing regulations policies and programs v Awarding contracts or agreements where the approval of the General Membership is

required under the Authorityrsquos purchasing policy

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vi Appointing an Executive Committee and delegate to an Executive Committee any of its powers except

i The termination of the services of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer ii The power to raise money and iii The power to enter into contracts or agreements other than those contracts or

agreements as are necessarily incidental to the works approved by the General Membership

vii Approving by resolution any new capital project of the Authority viii Approving by resolution the method of financing any new capital projects ix Approving details on budget allocations on any new or existing capital projects x Approving of the total budget for the ensuing year and approving the levies to be

paid by the Participating Municipalities xi Receiving and approving the Financial Statements and Report of the Auditor for the

preceding year xii Authorizing the borrowing of funds on the promissory note of the Authority in

accordance with subsection 3(5) of the Act xiii Approving by resolution any proposed expropriation of land or disposition of land

subject to the requirements under the Act xiv Approving permits or refusing permission as may be required under any regulations

made under Section 28 of the Act and xv Holding hearings required for the purpose of reviewing permit applications and

advising every applicant of their right to appeal the decision to the Minister through the Mining and Lands Tribunal

d) Member Accountability Participating Municipalities appoint Members to the General Membership as their representatives Members have the responsibilities of Directors of the corporation that is the General Membership While the administration is responsible for the day-to-day operations the General Membership is responsible for matters of governance ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and ensuring appropriate policies are in place and for financial soundness of the Authority All Members have the responsibility to be guided by and adhere to the Code of Conduct (Appendix 1) and Conflict of Interest Policy (Appendix 2) as adopted by the General Membership All Members shall serve in a conscientious and diligent manner No Member shall use the influence of office for any purpose other than for the exercise of hisher official duties Every Member will abide by the legislative requirements of the position and this By-law Membersrsquo responsibilities include

i Attending all meetings of the General Membership ii Understanding the purpose function and responsibilities of the General

Membership iii Being familiar with the Authorityrsquos statutory and other legal obligations iv With the administration setting strategic direction for the Authority v Adhering to the Code of Conduct vi Advancing the Strategic Plan vii Advancing the Mission of the Authority viii Supporting the fundraising efforts of Conservation Halton Foundation

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ix Ensuring fiscal stability of the Authority and x Recruiting interviewing and hiring a President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer and

performance managing the work of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

e) Applicable Legislation In addition to the Act the Members are subject to other legislation including but not limited to

bull Municipal Conflict of Interest Act bull Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act bull Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act and bull Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act

If any part of the By-law conflicts with any provision of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act or the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or a provision of a regulation made under one of those Acts the provision of that Act or regulation prevails

f) Relationship between Members and Staff The General Membership relies on the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer to manage the operations of the organization including all employees of the Authority The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer is accountable to the General Membership working cooperatively to achieve the goals established by the General Membership The General Membership will ensure that a process exists for regular performance evaluations of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

g) Practicing Effective Human Resources Practices The Members must act as a team A strong partnership must be forged between the Members and the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer manages the organization and its staff The following guidelines should be followed to ensure a common voice is heard throughout the organization and by the public at large

bull If a Member has questions on a project or report such questions should be referred through the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer for himher to invite the appropriate staff to explain the project and answer questions

bull If a Member would like to volunteer to assist in a project such action should be taken in consultation with the General Membership to organize the process if appropriate

bull If a Member receives a complaint about a staff member or would like to acknowledge a staff member such information should go through the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer in writing

bull If a Member receives a complaint from a staff member the Member must refer the staff member to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer or if the complaint is against the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer to the head of Human Resources Department of the Authority The head of the Human Resources Department will report directly to the General Membership if the complaint relates to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

With respect to staffing issues the following outlines the responsibilities of the General Membership and the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer bull The General Membership is solely responsible for the following

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o Recruiting hiring evaluating and dismissing the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

o Determining the annual salary and pay for performance of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

bull The General Membership and the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer share the following responsibilities in that the recommendation will come from the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer and the approval will come from the General Membership

o Setting goals for the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer o Setting human resource and personnel policies which will have a monetary

impact upon the budget and o Setting staff salary schedules and plans as part of the annual budget review

process bull The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer is responsible for the following

o Assessing and approving staffing requirements o Recruiting hiring evaluating promoting disciplining and dismissing staff o Providing staff direction o Approving staff evaluations o Implementing and administering approved salary schedule and plan o Designing and implementing changes to the organizational structure and o Setting human resource and personnel policies which have no monetary

impact on the budget

h) Members Focusing on Team The following suggestions regarding focusing on ldquoteam resultsrdquo include a) Concentrate on governing not micro-managing b) Focus on the big picture c) Practice listening d) Maintain a relationship with the community for which you serve e) Recognize staff as partners treat them as you expect to be treated f) Donrsquot refer matters to staff for a further report unless you can cite good reasons to do

so otherwise vote ndash the matter may not get any easier g) Use a policy approach h) Respect democracy and i) Be prepared for meetings

i) Employee Appointed to General Membership In the event that a municipality appoints an employee of the Authority to the General Membership of the Authority the following process will take place

bull The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall advise the appointing municipality immediately

bull To alleviate any conflict of interest the employee must either reject the proposed appointment to the General Membership of the Authority or resign from hisher position and employment with the Authority

In the event that a Member of the General Membership of the Authority is interested in applying for any position of employment at the Authority the Member must first resign hisher position on the Authorityrsquos General Membership and such resignation must be made in writing to the appointing municipality with a copy attached to the Authorityrsquos application for employment

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2 Officers The Officers of the General Membership and their respective responsibilities shall be

Chair bull Is a Member of the General Membership bull Presides at all meetings of the General Membership (and Executive Committee if

applicable) bull Calls special meetings if necessary bull Supports the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer to ensure Board resolutions

are carried out bull Assists President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer in preparing agenda for board

meetings where required bull Periodically consults with General Membership on their roles bull Represents the General Membership at Conservation Ontario Council meetings bull Serves as ex-officio Member of Conservation Halton Foundation Board bull Serves as ex-officio Member of the Committees of the General Membership bull Acts as a public spokesperson on behalf of the General Membership bull Serves as signing officer for the Authority bull Ensures relevant information and policies are brought to the General

Membershiprsquos attention bull Keeps the General Membership apprised of significant issues in a timely fashion

and bull Performs other duties when directed to do so by resolution of the General

Membership

With respect to any meetings over which heshe presides to bull Preserve order and decide all questions of order subject to appeal and without

argument or comment state the rule applicable to any point of order if called upon to do so

bull Receive and submit to a vote all motions presented by the Members which do not contravene the rules and regulations of the General Membership

bull Announce the results of the vote on any motions so presented bull Decline to put to a vote motions which infringe upon the rules and regulations or

which are beyond the jurisdiction of the General Membership bull Enforce on all occasions the observance of order and decorum among the

Members bull Adjourn the meeting when business is concluded bull Adjourn the sitting without any questions being asked or suspend or recess the

sitting for a time to be named if considered necessary bull Represent and support the General Membership declaring its will and implicitly

obeying its decisions in all things and bull Perform other duties when directed to do so by resolution of the General

Membership

Vice-Chair(s) bull Isare a Member(s) of the General Membership bull Attends all meetings of the General Membership (and Executive Committee if

applicable)

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bull Carries out assignments as requested by the Chair bull Understands the responsibilities of the Chair and acts as Chair immediately upon

the death incapacity to act absence or resignation of the Chair until such time as a new Chair is appointed or until the Chair resumes hisher duties

bull Serves as a member of Conservation Halton Foundation Board and bull Serves as a signing officer for the Authority

President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer Responsibilities of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer as assigned by the General Membership include but are not limited to the following

bull Is an employee of the Authority bull Attends all meetings of the General Membership (and Executive Committee if

applicable) or designates an acting PRESIDENT amp CEO if not available bull Works in close collaboration with the Chair and Vice-Chair(s) and keeps them

apprised of relevant information and significant issues in a timely fashion bull Develops a strategic plan for approval by the General Membership and

implements short and long-range goals and objectives bull Is responsible for the management of the operations of the Authority including all

staff and programs of the Authority bull Ensures resolutions of the General Membership are implemented in a timely

fashion bull Develops and maintains effective relationships and ensures good communications

with Participating Municipalities federal and provincial government ministriesagencies Indigenous communities other conservation authorities Conservation Ontario stakeholders community groups and associations

bull Makes recommendations as applicable to the General Membership regarding suggested policy changes

bull Acts as public spokesperson on behalf of the Authority bull Represents the Authority at Conservation Ontario Council ad hoc and Task Force

meetings bull Negotiates and enters into contracts with external agenciespartners to carry out

the goals of the organization in accordance with the Purchasing of Goods and Services Policy

bull Fulfills the requirements of the Secretary-Treasurer as defined in the Act bull Is the custodian of the Corporate Seal bull Serves as a member of Conservation Halton Foundation Board bull Serves as a signing officer for the Authority and bull Ensures the practices activities and decisions of the organization consider the

provisions of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer Management Authority Limits Policy (Appendix 4)

3 Absence of Chair and Vice-Chair(s) In the event of the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair(s) from any meeting the Members shall appoint an acting Chair who for the purposes of that meeting has all the powers and shall perform all the duties of the Chair

4 Representatives to Conservation Ontario Council The General Membership may appoint up to three Representatives to Conservation Ontario Council (ldquoCouncilrdquo) designated as Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) Council will consist of

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the Voting Delegates appointed by each Member Conservation General Membership The Voting Delegate and Alternates shall be registered with Conservation Ontario annually

5 Election of Chair and Vice-Chairs The election of the Chair and one or more Vice-Chairs shall be held in accordance with the Act at the AnnualInaugural meeting of the General Membership held prior to May 31 of each year in accordance with the General Membershiprsquos Procedures for Election of Officers (Appendix 3)

6 Appointment of Auditor The General Membership shall appoint an auditor for the coming year at the Annual Meeting in accordance with Section 38 of the Act

7 Financial Statements and Report of the Auditor The General Membership shall receive and approve the Audited Financial Statements and Report of the Auditor annually for the previous year at the meeting of the General Membership held prior to the first day of May each year The General Membership shall forward copies of the Audited Financial Statements and Report of the Auditor to Participating Municipalities and the Minister in accordance with Section 38 of the Act and will make the Audited Financial Statements available to the public The Audited Financial Statements will be included in the Authorityrsquos Annual Report and on the Authorityrsquos website

8 Borrowing Resolution If required the General Membership shall establish a borrowing resolution by March 31 of each year and such resolution shall be in force until it is superseded by another borrowing resolution

9 Signing Officers All deeds transfers assignments contracts and obligations entered into by the Authority shall be signed by the signing officers of the Authority Signing Officers of the Authority are as follows Chair Vice Chair President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer Senior Director Corporate Services Director Parks and Recreation and Director Finance as the Signing Officers for the Authority and their delegates when a Signing Officer position becomes vacant The President amp Chief Executive OfficerSecretary-Treasurermay delegate approval of signing authority to positions to enable decisions to be made by those persons who are in the most appropriate position to do so within Conservation Halton in terms of their accountability control and knowledge Once the vacant Signing Officer position is filledno longer vacant the delegated authority goes back to the Signing Officer of the Authority A Signing Officer cannot assign responsibility to someone else for temporary absences or vacations Any delegation of signing authority will be signed off by the President amp Chief Executive Officer Secretary-Treasurer and the duration (if known) should be agreed upon at the time when the need for delegation arises

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The Delegation of Signing Authority must be kept on file in the office of the Signing Officer and be readily available as required by Internal Audit andor Finance Any two of the named Signing Officer positions shall be required for signing bank documents and agreements that bind the Authority and any other document or agreement that requires two signatures In all other circumstances where the contract or agreements are necessarily incidental to the works approved by the Authority a single signature of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer or hisher delegate will be sufficient to bind the Authority

Signing authority that was authorized by any previous Administration Regulation or By-law is superseded by this By-law

10 Levies and Audit Reports The levy due to the Authority from Participating Municipalities shall be communicated to those municipalities in accordance with the Act and any applicable Regulations Each watershed municipality will be advised of a scheduled discussion of the budget and levy of the Authority 30 days prior to the General Membershiprsquos Board meeting conducting such discussion Within 30 days following the adoption of the General Membershiprsquos budget in each year and if so required by the municipal By-law no later than April 1 in each year the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer or the head of the Financial and Administrative Services Department shall send to the Clerk of each watershed municipality a notice indicating the monies due to the Authority from each watershed municipality and the apportionment of those monies due shall be as required by the Act and as approved by the General Membership A copy of the Auditorrsquos report for the preceding year shall be sent to the Clerk of each watershed municipality and to the Ministry

11 Executive Committee The General Membership may appoint an executive committee at the first meeting of the General Membership each year in accordance with the Section 19 of the Act and Section 1(c) of this By-law

12 Advisory Boards and Other Committees In accordance with Section 18(2) of the Act the General Membership shall establish such advisory boards as required by regulation and may establish such other advisory boards or committees as it considers appropriate to study and report on specific matters The General Membership shall approve the terms of reference for all such advisory boards and committees which shall include the role the frequency of meetings and the number of members required Resolutions and policies governing the operation of the General Membership shall be observed in all advisory board and committee meetings Each advisory board or committee shall report to the General Membership presenting any recommendations made by the advisory board or committee

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The dates of all advisory board and committee meetings shall be made available to all Members of the General Membership

Committees of the General Membership include but are not limited to bull President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer Compensation Committee (Comp) bull Finance and Audit Committee (FampA) bull Governance Committee (Gov)

13 Remuneration of Members Members who are present for the full duration of a duly called Meeting(s) and who are officially appointed to the Board(s) or Committee(s) holding such Meeting shall be entitled to payment of a per diem No Member may collect more than one per diem per day Per diem rates shall be set and approved by the General Membership from time to time Where a Member is duly authorized to attend to General Membershiprsquos business other than at a Meeting the Member shall be entitled to a per diem for attending at such business Members who take on additional roles as ChairVice- Chair of the General Membership may be entitled to the payment of additional per diemscompensations as provided in the PRESIDENT amp CEO Departmental budget allocation for elected officials Duly authorized Members who attend meetings of the General Membership Committeesad-hoc meetings shall be entitled to a return travel allowance between the Memberrsquos principal residence and the meeting place Where a Member is duly authorized by the General Membership to attend to General Membershiprsquos business other than a Meeting the Member shall be eligible for a travel allowance from his principal place of residence to the location of the business and return

14 Records Retention The General Membership shall keep full and accurate records including but not limited to

i Minutes of all meetings of the General Membership including registries of statements of interests in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

ii Assets liabilities receipts and disbursements of the General Membership and Financial Statements and Reports of the Auditors

iii Human Resources Files for all employees and Members as applicable iv Workplace Health and Safety documents including workplace inspections

workplace accidents investigations etc v Electronic Communications including emails vi Contracts and Agreements entered into by the Authority vii Strategic Plans and other documents providing organizational direction viii Projects of the Authority ix Technical Studies and data gathered in support of Programs of the Authority x Legal Proceedings involving the General Membership and xi Incidents of personal injury or property damage involving the General Membership

and members of the public

Such records shall be retained and protected in accordance with all applicable laws and the Records Retention Policy of the Authority as approved by the General Membership from time-to-time

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15 Records Available to Public Records of the General Membership shall be made available to the public subject to requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Act (MFIPPA) The General Membership shall designate the Chair to act as head of the Authority for the purposes of MFIPPA The Chair shall delegate the powers and duties vested in the head to the member of Staff or their designate who is the FOI Coordinator

16 By-law Review In accordance with the Act this By-law shall be reviewed by the General Membership to ensure the By-law is in compliance with the Act and any other relevant law The General Membership shall review the By-law every four years to ensure best management practices in governance are being followed

17 By-law Available to Public In accordance with the Act the General Membership shall make its By-law available to the public on the General Membershiprsquos website The By-law shall also be available for review by any member of the public at the Authorityrsquos administration centre or provided in alternative formats in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act if requested by interested parties

18 Enforcement of By-law and Policies

The Members shall respect and adhere to all applicable By-law and policies (for example the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest)The General Membership may take reasonable measures to enforce its By-law and policies including the enforcement mechanisms under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act The procedure for enforcement shall be as follows 1 Complainants (which includes any Member Staff or any member of the general public) may use two different complaint procedures to indicate concerns regarding a breach of the By-law policies and Code of Conduct (collectively in this section the ldquoPoliciesrdquo)

a) Informal Complaint Procedure b) Formal Complaint Procedure

2 The Informal Complaint Procedure will provide an opportunity to immediately identify and address behaviours and activities which are considered to be in contravention of the Policies a) The Complainant shall

i Advise the Member that hisher behaviour or activity contravenes the Policies This may or may not be in writing ii Request that the Member immediately discontinue the prohibited behaviour or activity

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iii Keep a written record of the incident including date time location other persons present and any other relevant information iv If applicable advise the Member of hisher satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the response v In the event of a dissatisfactory or no response consider the need to pursue the matter in accordance with the formal complaint procedure

3 Members are encouraged to initially pursue the informal complaint procedure as a means of stopping and remedying a behaviour or activity contrary to the Policies However it is not a precondition or a prerequisite that the informal complaint procedure be initiated or completed prior to pursuing the formal complaint procedure as described in the Formal Complaint Procedure option 4 The Formal Complaint Procedure shall be as follows a) A dated signed and written complaint detailing the relevant particulars shall be submitted to the Chair b) Upon receipt of the complaint the Chair or designate shall prepare an information package that shall include the following

i The Complaint ii A copy of the Policies that are relevant iii Such other information or documentation that the Chair deems relevant

c) The Governance Committee not directly involved in the complaint shall address the complaint In the case where the Chair is involved in the complaint the Vice-Chair will receive the complaint d) The information package referred to above shall be provided to the Member alleged to be in contravention forthwith and to the Governance Committee e) The Chair shall submit a brief report to the General Membership in closed session at a regularly scheduled General Membership Meeting advising that a complaint was received providing the following information

i Name of Alleged Offender ii Name of Complainant iii The provision of the Policies allegedly contravened iv A summary of the facts constituting the alleged contravention v The date of request

f) The Governance Committee where appropriate shall complete an investigation of the complaint (which shall include an opportunity to the affected Member to respond to the allegation) within 30 days of receipt of the information package or such longer period as it may require not to exceed 60 days and provide a report to the Chair of the General Membership (or Vice-Chair as the case may be) on the matter as to the validity of the complaint and its written recommendations as to the appropriate measures if any to be taken by the General Membership The report shall be tabled in closed session at the next regularly scheduled Meeting

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g) The General Membership shall receive the report and recommendations from the Governance Committee and may determine the appropriate action(s) to be taken if any Following such determination by the General Membership the appointing municipality shall be notified of such determination

19 Indemnification of Members Officers and Employees The General Membership undertakes and agrees to indemnify and save harmless its Members Officers and Employees and their heirs and legal representatives respectively from and against all costs charges and expenses including all amounts paid to settle an action or satisfy any judgement reasonably incurred by any such Member Officer or Employee in respect of any civil criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which any such Member Officer or Employee is made a party by reason of being a Member Officer or Employee of the General Membership (except in respect of an action by or on behalf of the General Membership to procure a judgment in its favour) if

bull Such Member Officer or Employee acted honestly in good faith with a view to the best interests of the General Membership and within the scope of such Members Officers or Employees duties and responsibilities and

bull In the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty that such Member Officer or Employee had reasonable grounds for believing that the conduct was lawful

D Meeting Procedures The meeting procedures below governing the procedure of the General Membership shall be observed in all Meetings of the General Membership including its Committees and Advisory Board Meetings as far as they are applicable and references to Committees or Advisory Board may be substituted for the word General Membership as applicable

1 Rules of Procedure All matters of procedure not specifically dealt with under the Act and this By-law and its Appendices shall be decided by the Chair in accordance as far as is reasonably practicable with Robertrsquos Rule of Order or generally accepted rules or procedure

2 Notice of Meeting The General Membership shall approve a schedule for regular Meetings in advance The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall send Notice of regular Meetings to all Members at least seven calendar days in advance of a Meeting Notice of all regular or special Meetings of the General Membership or its Committees shall be made available to the public as soon as possible after its delivery to General Membership The AnnualInaugural Meeting of the General Membership shall be held prior to May 31 each year The regular Meetings of the General Membership shall be held according to the meeting schedule adopted by the General Membership The Authority may alter the schedule of meetings from time to time The Chair of the General Membership may call additional Meetings on any vacantavailable day

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Notice of any Meeting shall indicate the type meeting number time and place of that meeting and the agenda for the Meeting Notice(s) of each Authority General Membership and any other Committee Meetings shall be given to each Member of the General Membership the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer and posted on the Authorityrsquos website All material and correspondence to be dealt with by the General Membership at a Meeting will be submitted to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer at least ten calendar days if it is to be included in the published agenda or at least five Business Days if it is to be introduced at the meeting in advance of the Meeting where it is to be dealt with The Chair may at hisher pleasure call a special Meeting of the General Membership as necessary on one calendar day notice in writing or email That notice shall state the business of the special Meeting and only that business shall be considered at that special Meeting Any Member with 50 support of the other Members may also request the Chair to call a Meeting of the General Membership and the Chair will not refuse The Chair or the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer may by notice in writing or email delivered to the Members so as to be received by them at least 24 hours before the hour appointed for the Meeting postpone or cancel any Meeting of a Committee or Advisory Board until the next scheduled date for the specific Committee or Advisory Board affected The Chair or the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer may if it appears that a storm or like occurrence will prevent the Members from attending a Meeting postpone that Meeting by advising as many Members as can be reached Postponement shall not be for any longer period than the next regularly scheduled meeting date Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law an emergency Meeting may be held without notice to deal with an emergency situation provided that an attempt has been made to reach the Members by telephone or email at their respective residences or places of business as appropriate and applicable No business except business dealing directly with the emergency situation shall be transacted at such emergency Meeting A Meeting which has been interrupted through the loss of a quorum may be reconvened without notice provided that the Meeting is reconvened on the same day

3 Meetings Open to Public All Meetings of the General Membership and other Committees shall be open to the public A Meeting or part of a Meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is identified in the closed meeting section of the Agenda and the subject matter meets the criteria for a closed meeting as defined in this By-law

4 Agenda for Meetings Authority staff under the supervision of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall prepare an agenda for all regular Meetings of the General Membership that shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following headings Agenda Items

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1 Roll Call and Mileage 2 Acceptance of Agenda Items as listed or identification of additional topics Members and

Staff wish to have listed on the agenda 3 Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 4 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest 5 DelegationsPresentations if applicable 6 Consent Items 7 Action Items 8 In Camera Items if applicable 9 Other Business Items 10 Adjournment

The agenda for special Meetings of the General Membership shall be prepared as directed by the Chair At the AnnualInaugural Meeting (s) of the General Membership in each year Authority Staff under the supervision of the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall prepare an agenda for the use of the Members that includes but is not necessarily limited to the following items of business AnnualInaugural Meeting(s) Agenda Items 1 Roll Call and Mileage 2 Acceptance of Agenda Items as listed or identification of additional topics Members and

Staff wish to have listed on the agenda 3 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest 4 DelegationsPresentations if applicable 5 Action Items to include

a Election of Officers of the General Membership b Borrowing By-law c Signing Officers d Appointment of the Auditor for the Upcoming Year e Approval of Financial Statements and Report of the Auditor for the prior year f Election of Officers g Approval of Budgets and Levies

6 Other Business Items 7 Adjournment

Agendas for Meetings shall be forwarded to all Members at least five Business Days in advance of the Meeting Such agendas shall be made available to the public on the General Membershiprsquos website at the same time unless the Meeting is closed to the public in accordance with this By-law Such agendas shall also be available in alternative formats in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act if requested by interested parties

The agenda shall be accompanied by any relevant material to be brought before such Meeting The agenda page shall list at the top of the page the following

bull Name of Committee bull Meeting number bull Date of meeting

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bull Time of meeting bull Place of meeting

All matters requiring the General Membershiprsquos attention shall be submitted in writing to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer or designate for placement on the agenda for the General Membership The deadline for receiving items for consideration at the next regularly scheduled meeting will be seven Business Days prior to the said meeting provided that no report is required Any items received after that time will be placed on the agenda for the next Meeting If any item that is received requires a report from a particular Department it will be the responsibility of that Department Director to advise the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer when the report will be available for inclusion in the agenda The Department Director shall advise the individual or group as to when the matter will be considered Requests from Members for Staff to prepare additional information related to an agenda item of a General Membership Meeting agenda should be made to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer prior to the Meeting Requests from Members for Staff to prepare information about non-agenda items should be made at the General Membershiprsquos Meeting and voted upon Included in the request for information would be a target date for the information to come back to the General Membership

All reports classified as ldquoAction Itemsrdquo from Departments to the General Membership must be approved by the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer or designate for inclusion and circulation on all agendas All reports classified as ldquoConsent Itemsrdquo from Departments to the General Membership must be approved for inclusion and circulation by the appropriate Department Director as designated by the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer An item of business not listed on the General Membership agenda cannot be introduced at a General Membership Meeting without the approval of the Members expressed by motion Items of an emergent or congratulatory nature may be introduced under the ldquoOther Business Itemsrdquo of the agenda There shall only be an addendum to the agenda for a meeting when an item(s) arises after the closing of the deadline for items for the agenda and prior to the meeting which item(s) the Chair or the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer believe are of an urgent nature requiring immediate consideration of the body concerned Members will receive by email a copy of the agenda For those Members who have requested a hard copy it shall be couriered to their residence or place of business as far as possible five Business Days preceding the meeting

5 Quorum At any Meeting of the General Membership a quorum consists of one-half of the Members appointed by the Participating Municipalities except where there are fewer than six such

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Members in which case three such Members constitute a quorum At any Committee (if applicable) or Advisory board Meeting a quorum consists of one-half of the Members of the Committee (if applicable) or Advisory board

If there is no quorum within one half-hour after the time appointed for the Meeting the Chair for the Meeting shall declare the Meeting adjourned due to a lack of a quorum or shall recess until quorum arrives and the recording secretary shall record the names of the Members present and absent If during a General Membership or Committee Meeting a quorum is lost the Chair shall declare that the Meeting shall stand recessed or adjourned until the date of the next regular meeting or other meeting called in accordance with the provisions of this By-law Agenda items including delegations present may be covered and presented and issues discussed but no formal decisions may be taken by the remaining Members who do not constitute a quorum Notwithstanding the provisions of this section where the number of Members who are disabled from participating in a Meeting due to the declaration of a conflict of interest is such that at that Meeting the remaining Members are not of sufficient number to constitute a quorum the remaining number of Members shall be deemed to constitute a quorum provided such number is not less than five

6 Order of Business The business of the General Membership shall be taken up in the order in which it stands on the agenda unless otherwise decided by a majority of those Members present No Member shall present any matter to the General Membership for its consideration unless the matter appears on the agenda for the Meeting of the General Membership or leave is granted to present the matter by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present

7 Debate The General Membership shall observe the following procedures for discussiondebate on any matter coming before it

a) A Member shall be recognized by the Chair prior to speaking b) Every Member before speaking to any question or motion at a General

Membership Meeting shall first receive recognition from the Chair and respectfully address the Chair

c) Where two or more Members rise to speak the Chair shall designate the Member who has the floor who shall be the Member who in the opinion of the Chair was first recognized

d) All questions and points of discussion shall be directed through the Chair e) Where a motion is presented it shall be moved and seconded before debate f) No Member shall speak more than once to the same question without leave from

the Chair except in explanation of a material part of the speech g) Any Member may ask a question of the previous speaker through the Chair h) The Member who has presented a motion other than a motion to amend or dispose

of a motion may speak again to the motion immediately before the Chair puts the motion to a vote

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i) When a motion is under debate no motion shall be received other than a motion to amend to defer action to refer the question to take a vote to adjourn or to extend the hour of closing the proceedings

j) When a motion is under consideration only one amendment is permitted at a time and

k) If a Member considers that a ruling made by the Chair is not in order an appeal may be made When challenged the Chair may give a brief explanation of the ruling and ask the Members ldquoIs the ruling of the ChairCommittee Chair upheldrdquo In the event of a tie vote the ruling is upheld The decision of the Chair under this section is final

8 Matters of Precedence The following matters shall have precedence over the usual order of business

a) a point of order

b) matter of privilege c) a matter of clarification d) a motion to suspend a rule of procedure or to request compliance with the rules of procedure e) a motion that the question be put to a vote and f) a motion to adjourn

9 Membersrsquo Attendance The General Membership shall provide a listing of Membersrsquo attendance at scheduled Meetings of the General Membership to the Participating Municipalities at least annually Upon a Memberrsquos vacancy due to death incapacity or resignation occurring in any office of the General Membership the General Membership shall request the municipality that was represented by that Member to appoint a Member replacement

Each Member shall attend at least 60 of the Meetings in a calendar year12 months

If a Member is unable to attend any Meeting and wishes to bring any additional information or opinion pertaining to an agenda item to the General Membership the Member shall address in writing or email to the Chair or President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer such correspondence prior to the start of the Meeting The correspondence shall be read aloud by the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer without comment or explanations

10 Electronic Participation Members may participate in a Meeting that is open to the public by telephone or other electronic means that permits all participants to communicate adequately with each other during the Meeting A Member participating in a Meeting by electronic means shall be counted in determining quorum and can vote provided that they have all relevant information available to them A Member shall participate by electronic means in a Meeting that is closed to the public During any period in all or part of an area over which Conservation Halton has jurisdiction under any circumstances that may prevent members of the General Membership from meeting in person (when it is deemed appropriate by the conservation authority to do so) the By-law provides for electronic meeting procedures as per section 101

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101 Electronic participation

a) That members of the General Membership be permitted to participate in meetings electronically which shall include the ability of those members participating electronically to register votes

b) That any member of the General Membership who is participating electronically in a meeting may be counted in determining whether or not a quorum of members is present at any point in time during the meeting in accordance with the requirement in subsection 16 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act

c) That any member of the General Membership can participate electronically in a meeting that is closed to the public d) That any hearing or appeal that is dealt with in the By-law can be conducted electronically with provisions for applicants and their agents to participate if the Authority holds any such hearing or appeal during any period where an emergency has been declared to exist

11 Delegations Any person or organization who wishes to address the General Membership may make a request in writing or email to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer The request should include an accurate and thorough summary or statement of the issue or matter involved and indicate the name of the proposed speaker(s) If such request is received ten calendar days in advance of a scheduled Meeting the delegation shall be listed on the published agenda Any person or organization requesting an opportunity to address the General Membership but not having made a written request to do so in the timelines specified above may appear before the Meeting if approved by two thirds of Members present or shall be listed on the published agenda for the following Meeting Upon receipt of the written notice requesting delegation status the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall list the delegation on the next agenda for a General Membership Meeting only if

bull The matter is one which is to be dealt with by the General Membership at the next Meeting or

bull The request for delegation to the General Membership is approved by the Chair

Special consideration may be given to any person group of persons firm or organization not being a Member of the General Membership or an appointed official of the General Membership requesting delegation status at a General Membership Meeting up to 24 hours prior to the meeting date concerned The status of the request to speak to the General Membership may be granted upon the majority vote of the Members present at the General Membership meeting The request should include accurate and thorough summary or statement of the issue or matter involved and indicate the name of the proposed speaker(s)

Except by leave of the Chair or appeal by the leave of the General Membership delegations shall be limited to one (1) speaker for not more than 5 minutes

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Upon the completion of a presentation to the General Membership by a delegation any discourse between Members of the General Membership and the delegation shall be limited to Members through the Chair asking questions for clarification and obtaining additional relevant information only Members shall not enter into debate with the delegation respecting the presentation No delegation shall

bull Speak disrespectfully of any person bull Use offensive words or unparliamentarily language bull Speak on any subject other than the subject for which they have received approval

to address the General Membership and bull Disobey the rules of procedure or a decision of the Chair or of the General

Membership

Speakers will be requested not to repeat what has been said by previous speakers at the meeting A returning delegation will only be allowed to speak again if new relevant information has become available since their previous presentation The Chair may choose to end a returning delegationrsquos presentation if in the opinion of the Chair the new information being presented is not relevant to a decision facing the General Membership The Chair may curtail any delegation any questions of a delegation or debate during a delegation for disorder or any other breach of this By-law and if the Chair rules that the delegation is concluded the person or persons appearing shall immediately withdraw

12 Meetings with Closed ldquoIn Camerardquo Sessions Every Meeting of the General Membership and Committees shall be open to the public as per Section 15(3) of the Act subject to the exceptions set out below Meetings may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to

a) The security of the property of the Authority b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual including employees of the Authority c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Authority d) Labour relations or employee negotiations e) Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals (eg

Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) affecting the Authority f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege g) A matter in respect of which the General Membership or committee or other body may

hold a closed meeting under another Act h) Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the General Membership by Canada a

province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them i) A trade secret or scientific technical commercial financial or labour relations

information supplied in confidence to the General Membership which if disclosed could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person group of persons or organization

j) A trade secret or scientific technical commercial or financial information that belongs to the Authority and has monetary value or potential monetary value or

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k) A position plan procedure criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the General Membership

The General Membership shall close a Meeting if the subject matter relates to the consideration of a request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the General Membership is the head of an institution for the purposes of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

A Meeting of the General Membership or Committee may also be closed to the public if a) The Meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the Members and b) At the Meeting no Member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way

that materially advances the business or decision-making of the General Membership or other Committee

Before holding a Meeting or part of a Meeting that is to be closed to the public the Members shall state by resolution during the open session of the Meeting that there will be a Meeting closed to the public and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed Meeting Once matters have been dealt with in a closed Meeting the General Membership shall reconvene in an open session The General Membership shall not vote during a Meeting that is closed to the public unless

a) The Meeting meets the criteria outlined in this By-law to be closed to the public and b) The vote is for a procedural matter or for giving directions or instructions to Officers

employees or agents of Authority

Any materials presented to the General Membership prior to and during a closed Meeting in respect to a confidential Agenda item shall be returned to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer prior to departing from the Meeting and shall be treated in accordance with the Authorityrsquos policies and procedures and any applicable legislation for handling confidential material Members not attending the closed meeting shall be required to return the confidential materials related to the closed session to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer at or prior to the next scheduled meeting

13 Voting In accordance with Section 16 of the Act

a) Each Member is entitled to one vote including the Chair and b) A majority vote of the Members present at any Meeting is required upon all matters

coming before the Meeting

Every Member who is present when a question is put shall vote thereon unless prohibited in law or by this By-law

If any Member who is qualified to vote abstains from voting they shall be deemed to have voted neither in favour nor opposed to the question which will not alter the number of votes required for a majority On a tie vote the motion is lost

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Except as provided elsewhere in this By-law a motion shall be deemed to have been carried when a majority of the Members present and voting have expressed agreement with the question Interrelated motions shall be voted on in the order specified in Robertrsquos Rules of Order Unless a Member requests a Recorded Vote a vote shall be by a show of hands or such other means as the Chair may call No question shall be voted upon more than once at any Meeting unless a Recorded Vote is requested Any Member at a General Membership Meeting before or immediately after a vote is taken may require a Recorded Vote to be taken on the question concerned In such circumstances the Chair shall have the right to speak to the question and indicate how the Chair intends to vote on the question prior to the commencement of the Recorded Vote Where Recorded Vote is required the Chair shall call for those Members in favour to all rise at which time the recording secretary shall record the name of each Member standing and their vote in favour and upon completion of the recording then the Chair shall call for those Members opposed to all rise at which time the recording secretary shall record the name of each Member standing and their vote in opposition After a non-Recorded Vote is held and after the Chair declares the result any Member may rise and declare his disagreement with the declaration and thereafter another vote must be held or the Member may request a Recorded Vote and a Recorded Vote must be taken as mentioned above At the Meeting of the General Membership at which the Non-Matching Levy is to be approved the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall conduct the vote to approve of Non-Matching Levy by a Weighted Majority of the Members present and eligible to vote in accordance with Ontario Regulation 13996 Where a question under consideration contains more than one item upon the request of any Member a vote upon each item shall be taken separately Except as provided in this By-law (Election of Chair and Vice-Chair) no vote shall be taken by ballot or by any other method of secret voting and every vote so taken is of no effect

14 Motions In General Membership and Committee Meetings the following matters and motions with respect thereto may be introduced orally without notice and with leave of the Chair except as otherwise provided by this By-law

bull A point of order or personal privilege bull To close debate and bull To adjourn

In General Membership and Committee meetings the following motions may be introduced without notice and with leave of the General Membership except as otherwise provided by this By-law

bull To suspend the rules of procedure

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bull To table bull To postpone definitely bull To refer bull To amend bull To censure bull To postpone indefinitely (defer) and bull Any other procedural motion

In voting all motions may be supported or opposed by the mover andor seconder The mover and seconder may withdraw a motion or a notice of motion at any time prior to it being called by the Chair After a motion has been called or stated by the Chair it shall be deemed to be in the possession of the General Membership but may be withdrawn by the originator at any time before a decision or amendment provided the General Membership does not object

15 Notice of Motion Written notice of motion to be made at a General Membership or Committee Meeting may be given to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer by any Member of the General Membership not less than ten calendar days prior to the date and time of the Meeting and shall be forthwith placed on the agenda of the next meeting The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall include such notice of motion in full in the agenda for the Meeting concerned Recommendations included in reports of Committees that have been included in an agenda for a Meeting of the General Membership shall constitute notice of motion for that Meeting Recommendations included in Staff reports that have been included in an agenda for a Meeting of the General Membership shall constitute notice of motion for that Meeting Notwithstanding the foregoing any motion or other business may be introduced for consideration of the General Membership provided that it is made clear that to delay such motion or other business for the consideration of an appropriate Committee would not be in the best interest of the Authority and that the introduction of the motion or other business shall be upon an affirmative vote of majority of the Members of the General Membership present

16 Motion to Reconsider No motion to reconsider a decided matter of the General Membership shall be in order when the original motion has been implemented resulting in a legally binding commitment that is in place on the date that a motion to reconsider is to be debated

A motion to reconsider a decided matter of the General Membership at the same meeting at which the original motion was decided shall be introduced under ldquoOther Business Itemsrdquo of the General Membership agenda unless the Chair determines there was a clear misunderstanding of the question that was put in which case a motion for reconsideration shall be introduced immediately after the original vote was taken

A motion to reconsider a decided matter of the General Membership at a meeting subsequent to the meeting at which the original motion was decided shall require a notice

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of motion submitted in accordance with this By-law unless the motion to reconsider comes forward to the General Membership through a report of a Committee

A motion to reconsider a decided matter of the General Membership must be made by a Member who voted with the majority on the original motion

No motion to reconsider a decided matter of the General Membership shall be made more than once in the twelve month period from the date the matter was decided unless a regular election has occurred following the decision

A motion to reconsider a decided matter of the General Membership shall require the approval of at least two thirds of the whole General Membership

If a motion to reconsider is decided in the affirmative at a meeting then consideration of the original matter shall become the next order of business

17 Duties of the Meeting Chair It shall be the duty of the Chair with respect to any Meetings over which heshe presides to

a) Preserve order and decide all questions of order subject to appeal and without argument or comment state the rule applicable to any point of order if called upon to do so

b) Ensure that the public in attendance does not in any way interfere or disrupt the proceedings of the Members

c) Receive and submit to a vote all motions presented by the Members which do not contravene the rules of order or regulations of the General Membership

d) Announce the results of the vote on any motions so presented and e) Adjourn the Meeting when business is concluded

18 Conduct of Members Members shall maintain a high standard of conduct and at all times comply with applicable laws and the General Membershiprsquos Code of Conduct (Appendix 1) No Member at any Meeting of the General Membership shall

a) Speak in a manner that is discriminatory in nature based on an individualrsquos race ancestry place of origin citizenship creed gender identity gender expression sex sexual orientation age colour marital status family status ethnic origin or disability

b) Leave their seat or make any noise or disturbance while a vote is being taken or until the result is declared

c) Interrupt a Member while speaking except to raise a point of order or a question of privilege

d) Speak disrespectfully or use offensive words against the General Membership the Members Staff or any member of the public

e) Speak beyond the question(s) under debate f) Resist the rules of order or disobey the decision of the Chair on the questions or

order or practices or upon the interpretation of the By-law

19 Minutes of Meetings The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall undertake to have a recording secretary in attendance at Meetings of the General Membership and each Committee The recording

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secretary shall make a record in the form of minutes of the meeting proceedings and in particular shall record all motions considered at the Meeting If a recording secretary is not present in an In Camera session the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer shall take notes of any direction provided for endorsement by the Chair and Vice-Chair Minutes of all Meetings shall include the time and place of the Meeting and a list of those present and shall state all motions presented together with the mover and seconder and voting results The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer or designate shall include draft minutes of the previous Meeting available to each Member of the General Membership at the same time as agendas for the next Meeting are distributed After the minutes have been approved by resolution original copies shall be signed by the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer and copies of all non-confidential minutes shall be posted on the Authorityrsquos website Such minutes shall also be available for review by any member of the public at the Authorityrsquos administration centre or provided in alternative formats in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act if requested by interested parties

E Approval of By-law and Revocation of Previous By-law(s) By-law number 2016-01 is hereby repealed By-law number 2018-01 shall come into force on the _____ day of 2018 Read a First and Second Time Date October 25 2018 Read a Third and Finally Passed Date

Signed _____________________________________ Chair _____________________________________ President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer

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F Appendices to the Administrative By-law

Appendix 1 - Code of Conduct

1 Background Since its inception in 1963 The Halton Region Conservation Authority has demanded a high level of integrity and ethical conduct from its General Membership The General Membershiprsquos reputation has relied upon the good judgement of individual Members A written Code of Conduct helps to ensure that all Members share a common basis for acceptable conduct Formalized standards help to provide a reference guide and a supplement to legislative parameters within which Members must operate Further they enhance public confidence that Members operate from a base of integrity justice and courtesy The Code of Conduct is a general standard It augments the laws which govern the behaviour of Members and it is not intended to replace personal ethics This Code of Conduct will also assist Members in dealing with confronting situations not adequately addressed or that may be ambiguous in Authorityrsquos resolutions regulations or policies and procedures

2 General All Members whether municipal councillors or appointed representatives of a municipality are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the General Membership All Members shall serve in a conscientious and diligent manner No Member shall use the influence of office for any purpose other than for the exercise of hisher official duties It is expected that Members adhere to a code of conduct that

i Upholds the mandate vision and mission of the General Membership ii Considers the General Membershiprsquos jurisdiction in its entirety including their

appointing municipality iii Respects confidentiality iv Approaches all General Membership issues with an open mind with consideration

for the organization as a whole v Exercises the powers of a Member when acting in a meeting of the General

Membership vi Respects the democratic process and respects decisions of the General

Membership and Committees

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vii Declares any direct or indirect pecuniary interest or conflict of interest when one exists or may exist and

viii Conducts oneself in a manner which reflects respect and professional courtesy and does not use offensive language in or against the General Membership or against any Member or any Authority Staff

3 Gifts and Benefits Members shall not accept fees gifts hospitality or personal benefits that are connected directly or indirectly with the performance of their duties except compensation authorized by law This section does not apply to tokens mementos souvenirs or such gifts or benefits that are received as an incident of protocol or social obligations that normally accompany the responsibilities of office

4 Confidentiality The Members shall be governed at all times by the provisions of the Municipal Freedom and Information and Protection of Privacy Act All information documentation or deliberations received reviewed or taken in an In Camera Meeting are confidential Members shall not disclose or release by any means to any member of the public either in verbal or written form any confidential information acquired by virtue of their office except when required by law to do so Members shall not permit any persons other than those who are entitled thereto to have access to information which is confidential In the instance where a member vacates their position on the General Membership they will continue to be bound by MFIPPA requirements Particular care should be exercised in protecting information such as the following

i Human Resources matters ii Information about suppliers provided for evaluation that might be useful to other

suppliers iii Matters relating to the legal affairs of the Authority iv Information provided in confidence from an Aboriginal community or a record that

if released could reasonably be expected to prejudice the conduct of relations between an Aboriginal community and the Authority

v Sources of complaints where the identity of the complainant is given in confidence vi Items under negotiation vii Schedules of prices in tenders or requests for proposals viii Appraised or estimated values with respect to the Authorityrsquos proposed property

acquisitions or dispositions and ix Information deemed to be ldquopersonal informationrdquo under MFIPPA

The list above is provided for example and is not exhaustive

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5 Use of General Membership Property No Member shall use for personal purposes any Authority property equipment supplies or services of consequence other than for purposes connected with the discharge of General Membership duties or associated community activities of which the General Membership has been advised No Member shall obtain financial gain from the use or sale of Authority developed intellectual property computer programs technological innovations or other patentable items while a Member or thereafter All such property remains the exclusive property of the Authority

6 Work of a Political Nature No Member shall use Authority facilities services or property for hisher election or re-election campaign to any position or office within the Authority or otherwise

7 Conduct at General Membership Meetings During meetings of the General Membership Members shall conduct themselves with decorum Respect for delegations and for fellow Members requires that all Members show courtesy and not distract from the business of the General Membership during presentations and when others have the floor

8 Influence on Staff Members shall be respectful of the fact that Staff work for the Authority as a whole and are charged with making recommendations that reflect their professional expertise and corporate perspective without undue influence

9 Business Relations No Member shall borrow money from any person who regularly does business with the Authority unless such person is an institution or company whose shares are publicly traded and who is regularly in the business of lending money No Member shall act as a paid agent before the General Membership or Committee except in compliance with the terms of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

10 Encouragement of Respect for the General Membership and its Regulations Members shall represent the General Membership in a respectful way and encourage public respect for the Authority and its Regulations

11 Harassment It is the policy of the Authority that all persons be treated fairly in the workplace in an environment free of discrimination and of personal and sexual harassment Harassment of another Member Staff or any member of the public is misconduct Members shall follow the Authoritiesrsquo Harassment Policy as approved from time-to-time Examples of harassment that will not be tolerated include verbal or physical abuse threats derogatory remarks jokes innuendo or taunts related to an individualrsquos race religious beliefs colour gender physical or mental disabilities age ancestry place of origin ethnic origin citizenship creed gender identity gender expression record of offences marital status source of income family status or sexual orientation The General Membership will also not tolerate the display of pornographic racist or offensive signs or

310320


images practical jokes that result in awkwardness or embarrassment unwelcome invitations or requests whether indirect or explicit and any other prohibited grounds under the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code

12 Breach of Code of Conduct Any breach or alleged breach of the Code of Conduct shall be investigated in accordance with the Enforcement of By-law and Policies procedure outlined in Section 18 of the Halton Region Conservation General Membership Administrative By-law

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Appendix 2 - Conflict of Interest

1 Municipal Conflict of Interest Act The General Membership commit themselves to ethical businesslike and lawful conduct when acting as the General Membership The General Membership is bound by the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act This appendix to the By-law is intended to assist Members in understanding their obligations Members are required to review the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act on a regular basis

2 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Where a Member either on his or her own behalf or while acting for by with or through another has any pecuniary interest direct or indirect in any matter and is present at a meeting of the General Membership or Committee at which the matter is the subject of consideration the Member

a) Shall prior to any consideration of the matter at the meeting disclose the pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof

b) Shall not take part in the discussion of or vote on any question in respect of the matter and

c) Shall not attempt in any way whether before during or after the meeting to influence the voting on any such question

3 Chairrsquos Conflict of Interest or Pecuniary Interest

Where the Chair of a meeting discloses a conflict of interest with respect to a matter under consideration at a meeting another Member shall be appointed to chair that portion of the meeting by Resolution

4 In Camera Meetings Where a meeting is not open to the public a Member who has declared a conflict of interest shall leave the meeting for the part of the meeting during which the matter is under consideration

5 Member Absent Where the interest of a Member has not been disclosed by reason of their absence from the particular meeting the Member shall disclose their interest and otherwise comply at the first meeting of the General Membership or Committee as the case may be attended by them after the particular meeting

6 Disclosure Recorded in Minutes The recording secretary shall record in reasonable detail the particulars of any disclosure of conflict of interest or pecuniary interest made by Members and whether the Member withdrew from the discussion of the matter Such record shall appear in the minutesnotes of that particular meeting of the General Membership or Committee as the case may be

7 Breach of Conflict of Interest Policy Should a Member breach the Conflict of Interest Policy they shall advise the Chair and Vice-Chair in writing with a copy to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer as soon as possible after the breach

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Should a Member allege that another Member has breached the Conflict of Interest Policy the said breach shall be communicated to the Chair in writing with a copy to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer In the absence of the Chair or if a Member alleges that the Chair has breached the Conflict of Interest Policy the said breach shall be communicated the Vice-Chair in writing with a copy to the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer Should a member of the public or a municipality allege that a Member has breached the Conflict of Interest Policy the party making the allegation will be directed to follow the notification procedure outlined above Any breach or alleged breach of the Conflict of Interest Policy shall be investigated in accordance with the Enforcement of By-law and Policies procedure outlined or referred to in the Authorityrsquos Administrative By-law

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Appendix 3 - Procedure for Election of Officers

1 Voting Voting shall be by secret ballot and no Members may vote by proxy

2 Chair for Election of Officers The President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer or designate will assume the position of Chair for the purpose of Election of Officers

3 Scrutineer(s) The appointment of one or more scrutineers is required for the purpose of counting ballots should an election be required All ballots shall be destroyed by the scrutineers afterwards The Acting Chair shall call a motion for the appointment of one or more persons who are not Members of the General Membership to act as scrutineers A Member who will not stand for election may be appointed as an additional scrutineer if requested

4 Election Procedures The Acting Chair shall advise the Members that the election will be conducted in accordance with the Act as follows

a) The elections shall be conducted in the following order

i Election of the Chair who shall be a Member of the General Membership ii Election of one or more Vice-Chairs who shall be Members of the General

Membership

b) The Acting Chair shall ask for nominations to each position

c) Only current Members of the General Membership who are present may vote d) Nominations shall be called three (3) times and will only require a mover e) The closing of nominations shall require both a mover and a seconder and f) Each Member nominated shall be asked to accept the nomination The Member

must be present to accept the nomination unless the Member has advised the President amp CEOSecretary-Treasurer in writing or by email in advance of the election of their willingness to accept the nomination

If one Nominee

g) If only one nominee the individual shall be declared into the position by acclamation

If More than One Nominee

h) In the event of an election each nominee shall be permitted not more than three (3) minutes to speak for the office in the order of the alphabetical listing by surnames

i) Upon the acceptance by nominees to stand for election to the position of office ballots shall be distributed to the Members by the scrutineers for the purpose of election and the Acting Chair shall ask the Members to write the name of one individual only on the ballot

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j) The scrutineers shall collect the ballots leave the meeting to count the ballots

return and advise the Acting Chair who was elected with more than 50 of the vote A majority vote shall be required for election If there are more than two nominees and upon the first vote no nominee receives the majority required for election the name of the person with the least number of votes shall be removed from further consideration for the office and new ballots shall be distributed In the case of a vote where no nominee receives the majority required for election and where two or more nominees are tied with the least number of votes a special vote shall be taken to decide which one of such tied nomineesrsquo names shall be dropped from the list of names to be voted on in the next vote Should there be a tie vote between two remaining candidates new ballots shall be distributed and a second vote held Should there still be a tie after the second ballot a third vote shall be held Should there be a tie after the third vote the election of the office shall be decided by lot drawn by the Acting Chair or designate

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Appendix 4 - PRESIDENT amp CEOSECRETARYndashTREASURER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY LIMITS POLICY

The PRESIDENT amp CEO SECRETARY ndash TREASURER shall act within the purpose of all executive limitations as outlined herein To the extent that there is any inconsistency between the executive limitations as set-out in this policy and the By-law and other policies of the Authority this policy will prevail

1 EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS The PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer shall not cause or permit any practice organizational circumstance activity or decision that is either imprudent or in violation of commonly accepted business practices or professional ethics

1 Budgeting in any fiscal year shall not deviate materially from the Authority policies risk financial jeopardy or fail to be derived from a multi-year business plan

2 Staff compensation and benefits shall not deviate materially from current market conditions

3 Information presented to the General Membership will have no significant gaps in timeliness accuracy or completeness

4 Financial performance shall not incur jeopardy or compromise the Authorityrsquos Strategic Plan priorities policies

5 The scope of business activities shall recognize General Membership directions or regulatory restrictions and deviations from same shall require General Membership approval

6 Risk management procedures shall be explicit and updated to protect the organization Members officers and Staff from exposed liabilities

2 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP- PRESIDENT amp CEOSECRETARYndashTREASURER RELATIONSHIP The General Membership will link governance and management functions and performance through the PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer

1 Subject to the By-law of the Authority all authority to the operational organization is delegated through the PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer so that all authority and accountability for the operational organization is considered to belong to the PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer

2 The PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer is accountable to the General Membership for achieving the Corporate Objectives and achieving provisions of the Strategic Plan

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policies within the PRESIDENT amp CEOSECRETARYndashTREASURER Management Authority Limits Policy

3 The General Membership limits the latitude the PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer may exercise in practices methods conduct and other ldquomeansrdquo by establishing the PRESIDENT amp CEOSECRETARY ndashTREASURER Management Authority Limits Policy

4 As long as the PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer uses any reasonable interpretation of By-law and Management Authority Limits Policy the PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer is automatically authorized to establish all further policies make all decisions take all actions establish all practices and develop all activities

5 Monitoring data that disclose the degree of organizational performance compliance with Strategic Plan priorities will be systematically gathered by the General Membership and considered part of the evaluation of PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer Performance

6 Members can never carry the instructive authority of the General Membership nor can they waive requirements set out by the General Membership

3 MATTERS REQUIRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP REVIEW AND APPROVAL A) MATTERS REQUIRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP CONSENT

Any matter requiring General Membership consent pursuant to The Halton Region Conservation Authority General Membership By-law dated the helliphellip day of helliphelliphelliphelliphellip 2018

B) BUDGET AND BUSINESS PLAN DOCUMENTATION

annual corporate and business objectives financial and non-financial

annual strategic plan

financial plans including proposed corporate financing and investments

annual operating and capital budget or

any other items as outlined in the Conservation Halton Budget Principles approved by the General Membership

C) RISK MANAGMENT

general risk management policies

purchase (or sale) of any real property interest of Conservation Halton except as outlined in the Land Acquisition Strategy approved by the General Membership

D) COMPENSATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES

317320


compensation for the PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer

E) FINANCIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The General Membership should be presented with financial statements (in conjunction with the General Membershiprsquos meeting schedule) complete with an analysis of variances between actual and budget by major classification

Conservation Halton Purchasing Policy Approval and Reporting Requirements

The following summary outlines the purchasing process and reporting procurement values excluding taxes and shipping and has been approved by the General Membership on March 22 2018 Report 02 18 06 Resolution CHBD 02 06

Procedure Procurement Value

Process Approvals and Reporting Requirements

No quotation required

lt $10000 Open procurement by authorized buyer

Informal quotation

$10000 - lt$25000

Three written quotes solicited Approval by Program Director amp Director Finance

Informal Request for Proposals

$25000 - lt$50000 Informal proposals with at least three bids solicited

Approval by PRESIDENT amp CEO or Senior Director Corporate amp Strategic Initiatives

Formal Quotation $25000 - lt$50000

Three written quotes solicited using formal quotation process administered by Finance


Formal Request for Proposal

$50000 - lt$100000

Formal proposal process administered by Finance and Purchasing Consultant

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$100000 amp over Approval by General Membership

Formal Tender

$50000 - lt $350000

Formal tender process administered by Finance and Purchasing Consultant


$350000 amp over Report gt$100000 to General Membership

Approval by General Membership

Other than lowest compliant bid or exceeds budget

gt$25000 Approval by General Membership

Non-competitive or negotiated bid ndash Sole Single Source

gt$25000-lt$100000

Approval by Program Director Director Finance and PRESIDENT amp CEO or Senior Director Corporate amp Strategic Initiatives

Information report provided to the General Membership

Emergency Purchases

gt$25000 Approval by Program Director Director Finance and PRESIDENT amp CEO or Senior Director Corporate amp Strategic Initiatives

Information report to General Membership after resolution of the emergency situation

It is acknowledged that the PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer or acting PRESIDENT amp CEO may need to act promptly in emergency situations including but not limited to

o major storm or catastrophic damage

o public and health amp safety issues

o expiring deadline or

o any other emergent matter adversely affecting the Authority

In these circumstances the PRESIDENT amp CEOSecretaryndashTreasurer and Acting PRESIDENT amp CEO may exceed the Authority Limits but will immediately inform the Chair of the General

319320


Membership or if unavailable the Vice-Chair of the General Membership or if unavailable the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee or if unavailable the Chair of the Governance Committee of the situation and reasons why the limits were exceeded Thereafter provide a written report at the next scheduled meeting of the General Membership or later date as appropriate

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Projected RESERVE CONTINUITY

Conservation Halton 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Watershed Management amp Support Services Reserves

Vehicle and Equipment beginning $ 914422 $ 720083 $ 552521 $ 405747 $ 248827 $ 126415 $ 111917 $ 100076 $ 71102 $ 47310 $ 35192

Transfer to Reserve - Reserve funding (municipal) - - - - - 50000 50000 100000 100000 100000 100000

Transfer from Reserve - Capital expenditures (194339) (167562) (146774) (156920) (122412) (64498) (61841) (128974) (123792) (112118) (110000)

Vehicle and Equipment $ 720083 $ 552521 $ 405747 $ 248827 $ 126415 $ 111917 $ 100076 $ 71102 $ 47310 $ 35192 $ 25192 25192 check

Building beg of year $ 480128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128

Transfer from Reserve - Capital expenditures (250000) - - - (95000) - - - - - -

Building $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 135128 check

Building - State of Good Repair beginning of year $ 264293 $ 262293 $ 294157 $ 308870 $ 298465 $ 349654 $ 275586 $ 217591 $ 271858 $ 163879 $ 198443

Transfer to Reserve - SOGR Levy 100000 102000 104000 106100 108200 110400 112600 114900 117200 119500 121900


Building - State of Good Repair $ 262293 $ 294157 $ 308870 $ 298465 $ 349654 $ 275586 $ 217591 $ 271858 $ 163879 $ 198443 $ 3930 3930435

Watershed Mgmt Cap-Municipal amp Self Generated 992242 $ 982872 $ 784372 $ 870872 $ 561672 $ 329672 $ 195072 $ 210872 $ 473572 $ 726272 $ 1000172

Transfer to Reserves - SOGR Levy 339200 376500 376500 388300 413000 585400 765800 997700 1017700 1124900 1124900

Transfer from Reserves - Capital expenditures (348571) (575000) (290000) (697500) (645000) (720000) (750000) (735000) (765000) (851000) (851000)

Watershed Management Capital - Municipal Funds and Self Generated Funds $ 982872 $ 784372 $ 870872 $ 561672 $ 329672 $ 195072 $ 210872 $ 473572 $ 726272 $ 1000172 $ 1274072 12740715 check

Watershed Mgmt amp Support Services Stabilization 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193

Transfer from Reserve - - - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Watershed Mgmt amp Support Serv Stabilization $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193 $ 793193

Capital Projects - Debt Financing Charges $ 472670 $ 472670 $ 472670 $ 472670 $ 472670 $ 472670 $ 472670 $ 472670 $ 472670 $ 472670 $ 472670

Digital Transformation beginning of year 250000 $ 250000 $ 250000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 100000 $ 100000

Transfer from Reserve - - (50000) - - - - - (100000) - -

Digital Transformation $ 250000 $ 250000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 100000 $ 100000 $ 100000

Legal - Planning amp Watershed Management $ 258891 $ 258891 $ 258891 $ 258891 $ 258891 $ 258891 $ 258891 $ 258891 $ 258891 $ 258891 $ 258891

Legal - Corporate $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000

Water Festival 188911 $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Transfer from Reserve (30000) (18615) (15000) (15000) - - - - - - -

Water Festival $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Land Securement 34537 $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537

Transfer to Reserve - Reserve funding (municipal) 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000

Land Securement $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537 $ 309537

Property Management $ 80040 $ 80040 $ 80040 $ 80040 $ 80040 $ 80040 $ 80040 $ 80040 $ 80040 $ 80040 $ 80040

Stewardship amp Restoration 390511 $ 342399 $ 180899 $ 165899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899

Transfer to (from) Reserve (48112) (161500) (15000) (15000) - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Stewardship and Restoration $ 342399 $ 180899 $ 165899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899 $ 150899

Conservation Areas

Stabilization $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568

Capital 2715883 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004

Transfer to Reserve - Operating Surplus 968411 251284 599366 980071 1385996 1818519 2081020 2362197 2664188 2987195 3332385


Capital $ 2963738 $ 2071610 $ 1535482 $ 1645698 $ 1029088 $ 2401110 $ 2083766 $ 3109901 $ 3445309 $ 5446004 $ 7805389 780538895152036 check

TOTAL RESERVES $ 8775322 $ 7393881 $ 6807193 $ 6385883 $ 5396051 $ 6569907 $ 6223527 $ 7562655 $ 8043992 $ 10266033 $ 12719805










Building $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 135128 check

















Legal - Corporate $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000

Water Festival 188911 $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296


Water Festival $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Land Securement 34537 $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537


Land Securement $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537 $ 309537





Conservation Areas

Stabilization $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568

Capital 2715883 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004



Capital $ 2963738 $ 2071610 $ 1535482 $ 1645698 $ 1029088 $ 2401110 $ 2083766 $ 3109901 $ 3445309 $ 5446004 $ 7805389 780538895152036 check

TOTAL RESERVES $ 8775322 $ 7393882 $ 6807193 $ 6385883 $ 5396051 $ 6569907 $ 6223527 $ 7562655 $ 8043992 $ 10266033 $ 12719805










Building $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 135128 check

















Legal - Corporate $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000

Water Festival 188911 $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296


Water Festival $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Land Securement 34537 $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537


Land Securement $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537 $ 309537





Conservation Areas

Stabilization $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568

Capital 2715883 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004



Capital $ 2963738 $ 2071610 $ 1535482 $ 1645698 $ 1029088 $ 2401110 $ 2083766 $ 3109901 $ 3445309 $ 5446004 $ 7805389 780538895152036 check

TOTAL RESERVES $ 8775322 $ 7393882 $ 6807193 $ 6385883 $ 5396051 $ 6569907 $ 6223527 $ 7562655 $ 8043992 $ 10266033 $ 12719805

Conservation Halton Reserves Reserves Projected Balance Dec 31 2020 Contribution from Municipal Funding Contribution from Surplus State of Good Repair Levy Contribution to Capital Projects Contribution to Operating Expenses Reserves Projected Balance Dec 31 2021

Watershed Management amp Support Services

Vehicle and Equipment 720083 (167562) 552521

Building 230128 230128

Building - State of Good Repair 262293 102000 (70136) 294157

Watershed Management Capital - Municipal Funds and Self Generated Funds 982872 376500 (575000) 784372

Watershed Management amp Support Services Stabilization 793193 793193

Capital Projects - Debt Financing Charges 472670 472670

Digital Transformation 250000 250000

Legal - Planning amp Watershed Management 258891 258891

Legal - Corporate 200000 200000

Water Festival 158911 - 0 (18615) 140296

Land Securement 59537 25000 84537

Property Management 80040 80040

Stewardship and Restoration 342399 (144000) (17500) 180899

Conservation Areas

Capital 2963738 251284 (1143412) 2071610

Stabilization 1000568 1000568

Total Reserves 8775322 25000 251284 478500 (2100110) (36115) 7393881

Capital Revenue

Description 2021 Capital Expenditures Program Revenue Provincial Funding Other (Grants Sp Project Debt financing) Chargeback Recoveries (CHF SPP CAP Cons Areas) Reserve Funding Municipal Levy amp Funding

EXPENDITURES




Total Capital Expenditures 1143412 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 1143412 - 0



Total percentage of kmrsquos of CH trails under a visitor impact management program total percentage of kms of CH trails 100 100 100 44 44

Objective To have a visitor impact management program on 100 of CH trails

GE Pass revenue


GE Pass revenue to date compared to last year to date compared to goal of 5 growth 1894985 1268696 1671707 $1784793



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Total percentage CH property proactively managed for hazard tree removal to a goal of 65 55 50 45 45

Objective Strengthen conservation restoration and responsible management of natural resources with a focus on evidence-based programs


Description Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget 2021 Budget General increase 2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES

Conservation Lands 00 935000 - 0 935000

KelsoGlen Eden -11 9294250 (105000) 9399250



Outreach -23 202195 (4735) 206930

Other funding -1000 - 0 (35000) 35000



-11 13843514 (148975) 13992489

EXPENSES


Vehicles 07 105090 700 104390

KelsoGlen Eden 18 7973405 140997 7832408



Outreach -14 317474 (4365) 321839

Chargeback 1393200 199800 1193400

44 13592230 568152 13024078


Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES



Total Capital Expenditures 987562 16000 - 0 804000 - 0 167562 - 0


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Total number of trees planted 52597 74250 115000 105000 100000

Objective To increase forest cover in the watershed


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of ash trees removed through EAB program 7439 10004 7500 na na

Objective To manage the risks posed by the Emerald Ash Borer on Conservation Halton owned property

WMSS Operations

Description Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget 2021 Budget Requested increase decrease 2020 Budget

Forestry Tech Team


Materials amp Supplies 00 77500 - 0 77500


Financial amp Rent expense 00 - 0 - 0 - 0

Chargeback expenses 00 - 0 - 0 - 0

31 377463 11337 366126

Security


Materials amp Supplies 00 - 0 - 0 - 0

Purchased Services 00 - 0 - 0 - 0



403 445307 127910 317397

WMSS Vehicles

Salaries amp Benefits 00 - 0 - 0 - 0




19 160589 3000 157589

TOTAL EXPENSES 123 1623476 178380 1445096


WMSS Operations


SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 178000 (17000) 195000

Provincial Funding 00 125000 - 0 125000

Other Funding 00 - 0 - 0 - 0


Reserves

TOTAL REVENUES -07 599700 (4100) 603800

EXPENSES

Property Management






16 91770 1470 90300

Forestry




Financial amp Rent expense 00 5000 - 0 5000


67 548347 34663 513684

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES




Total Capital Expenditures 714136 - 0 - 0 500000 - 0 214136 - 0


Number of partners 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

150 144 133 new in 2017



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of helpdesk requests responded to 136 172 200 na na

Objective To measure customer service requests and performance in responding to them Note recording started in 2017



Construction



Purchased Services 00 36000 - 0 36000


Chargeback expense 00 - 0 - 0 - 0

71 249544 16524 233020

Project Management






1068 456415 235756 220659

Partnership Projects

Salaries amp Benefits 00 - 0 (14900) 14900




Chargeback 00 295848 74994 220854

1035 1461513 743411 718102

TOTAL EXPENSES 614 2721509 1035606 1685903




SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 - 0 - 0 - 0

Provincial Funding 00 - 0 - 0 - 0

Other Funding 1140 1536513 818411 718102


Reserves - 0 - 0 - 0

TOTAL REVENUES 873 1944666 906480 1038186

EXPENSES

Administration Office Facility






19 197468 3674 193794

Restoration




Transfer to Reserves 00 - 0 (11388) 11388



113 356569 36241 320328


Number of HHRAP Committee Meetings 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

45 45 46 55 na

Objective Assess the workload of the committees facilitated by the HHRAP Office


Number of Beneficial Uses undergoing Status Updates 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of Beneficial Uses undergoing Status Updates 3 1 1 - 0 1

Objective Assess how many of the 13 Beneficial Uses are progressing with a scientific Status Update report


Number of participating residents 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

10503 11662 11304 8807 9732

Objective Assesses the level of engagement of watershed residents with SampP programming


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of activities 41 43 37 23 17

Hectares of Floodplain Wetland and Watercourse Restoration Projects 153 213 44 51 35

Linear Kilometres of Watercourse Restoration Projects 2 26 26 26 29

Objective Assesses environmental climate change adaptation green infrastructure and natural capital advancement in the watershed

Amount of protected terrestrial and aquatic area

Hectares Includes partner publicly owned RBG and stewardship agreements 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

9686 ha 9588 ha 9516 ha 9469 ha note

Objective Assesses progress toward protected areas targets for biodiversity


Number of events 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

87 108 57 new in 2017


Ratio of partnership dollars leverageD for every dollar invested in stewardship and restoration work by Conservation Halton (includes Greenspace figures)

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Ratio of partnership dollars generated to CH cash project investment $2811 $1597 $1462 new in 2017 new in 2017




150 144 133 new in 2017



Baseline median values for Chloride TSS Phosphorus and Nitrate 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

chloride exceedence at 36 of stations 64 for phosporus chloride exceedence at 45 of stations 64 for phosporus chloride higher P the same note note



Number of LEMP monitoring stations 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

190 176 169 169 note

Objective Assesses the extent to which we understand the ecological conditions of our watershed









238 338004 65082 272922


Salaries amp Benefits - 0 - 0 - 0





344 442134 113194 328940

TOTAL EXPENSES 149 1992466 258678 1733788




SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 346 90158 23173 66985

Other 308 788588 185898 602690

Recovery 166 193988 27603 166385

Reserves 00 17500 - 0 17500

TOTAL REVENUE 277 1090234 236674 853560

EXPENSES

Ecology






110 636555 63079 573476

Stewardship






31 575773 17323 558450

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES


Flood Plain Mapping Update 500000 500000 - 0

Total Capital Expenditures 525000 - 0 - 0 500000 - 0 - 0 25000


2019 2018 2017 2016

Number of municipal residential drinking water wells and intakes protected by plan policies or identified for future inclusion in the plan total number of municipal wells and intakes online 100 100 100 100


Percentage of technical reviews completed for contaminant transport pathways and commented on within six weeks

2019 2018 2017 2016

Number of technical reviews completed for transport pathways within drinking water vulnerable areas and commented on within six weeks total number of notifications from municipalities on potential transport pathways note

Objective 95 of technical reviews completed and commented on within six weeks

note As notifications for potential transport pathways are yet to be received the KPIs are left blank


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Reviews completed within 6 weekReviews received 92 77 85 note note

Objective 95 completed by due date


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Completed area with modernized models that provide clearly defined and defendable floodplain hazard limits with information that is quickly accessible for faster decision making 12 note note note note



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of minor permit applications processed within 30 days total number of minor permit applications 95 96 92 80 note

Objective 100 of minor permit applications approved in 30 days


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of major permit applications processed within 90 days total number of major permit applications 98 97 89 note note

Objective 100 of major permit applications approved in 90 days


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of technical reviews completed on major permits and commented on within six weeks total number of reviews completed on major permits and commented on 91 94 79 70 note



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of technical reviews completed on planning applications and commented on within six weeks total number of reviews completed on planning applications and commented on 77 65 69 note note

Objective 95 of planning applications completed and commented on within six weeks


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of violations resolved total number of violations 94 93 61 76 note

Objective 95 of violations resolved within 1 year








44 495154 21024 474130

Source Protection






70 273464 17919 255545

TOTAL EXPENSES 12 4893668 60329 4833339




SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program revenue -79 2344300 (201100) 2545400


Other 40 507533 19530 488003


TOTAL REVENUE -66 3201437 (227411) 3428848

EXPENSES

Planning amp Regulations






30 3885613 112112 3773501

Engineering





Chargeback 00 - 0 - 0 - 0

-275 239437 (90726) 330163

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES

Dams amp Channels Maintenance Projects 1203000 601500 26500 575000 - 0


Total Capital Expenditures 1273000 - 0 601500 26500 - 0 575000 70000


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of climate stations 34 32 26 8 6

Number of stream gauges 14 12 9 9 8




SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 - 0 - 0


Other Funding 00 - 0 (4000) 4000

Chargeback Recoveries 00 30950 30950 - 0

TOTAL REVENUE 169 185984 26950 159034

EXPENSES

Flood Forecasting amp Operations






-53 508284 (28513) 536797

TOTAL EXPENSES -53 508284 (28513) 536797


Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES


Total Capital Expenditures 25000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 25000


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Issue permits to enter for groups to access CH property 29 22 23 23 na



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of CH owned properties moved to digital file format 7 New Initiative in 2019

Objective Improve land management processes while supporting digital transformation initiatives


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Total number of injuries 70 90 57 72 62

WSIB reportable injuries 23 26 15 15 25

Lost time injuries 10 12 6 3 10

Average number of lost days per Lost time claim 27 66 4 37 No data


Safety Observations

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Total number of safety observations completed 30 New Initiative

Objective Increase the number of safety conversations to encourage safe work practices and eliminate at risk behaviours



2019 2018 2017 2016

RFP 4 2

RFT 1 2

RFQ 1

RFPQ

Total RFxs




SUMMARY

REVENUES


Reserves - 0

TOTAL REVENUE 611 187700 10800 176900

EXPENSES







191 301740 5667 296073

Risk amp Lands






1579 473037 64495 408542

TOTAL EXPENSES 996 774777 70162 704615


Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Total number of social media followers 66000 (9) 60400 (18) 51090 (18) 42029 (16) 35336

Objective Build awareness by increasing number of social media followers by 10 annually


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Total number of social media engagements 375680 (12) 334319 (83) 182608 (185) 64100 na

Objective Demonstrate engagement by increasing number of social media engagements by 15 annually


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Total number of unique visitors 1634783 (-03) 1639716 (95) 839202 (64) 510573 (18) 431944

Objective Build awareness by increasing number of unique visitors to Conservation Haltons website by 10 annually

STD as Percentage of Payroll

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Dollars invested in training annually for staff $ 110000 $ 93103 $ 84075 $ 94309 $ 82503


Employee Turnover Rate

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015



Accurate Base Data For Watershed Modeling

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

KPI ndash Percentage of watershed with updated and accurate elevation information 95 100 note note note

Objective is to update digital elevation and aerial photography throughout Conservation Halton watershed


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Identify the number of visits to our external GIS interactive map websites 40204 30832 note note note

Objective Improve data sharing with external clients


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Identify the number of visits to our internal GIS interactive map websites 16500 8892 note note note

Objective Improve data sharing with internal clients


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Identify number of data requests CH receives annually 31 89 note note note

Objective To monitor the impact of CH Open Data


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Identify the the revenue generated by data requests 2320 5457 note note note


Number of GIS datasets in Infopub (Production)

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Identity the growth of production data within the Enterprise GIS 523 478 note note note

Objective Monitor departmental participation in the Enterprise GIS


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of computers over 5 yearstotal computers 8 11 28 10 10

Objective Improve staff efficiency by ensuring they have tools that meet their needs


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Number of issues solved within 24 hours total number of issues 99 97 98 95 NA

Objective Improve IT service delivery

Stabilization reserves as a percentage of own source revenues

Total stabilization reserves total own source revenues 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

130 128 118 97 71

Objective To mitigate levy rate changes and provide financial resources to respond to extraordinary events The Government Finance Officers Association recommends public sector organizations maintain unrestricted funds of 5 to 15 of own source revenues to provide sufficient liquidity and protect against unforseen events

Debt capacity ratio

Total debt principal and interest charges total own source revenues WMSS (excludes Conservation Areas) 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

40 48 49 44 30

Objective The debt capacity ratio is an indicator of an organizations financial flexibility A relevant guideline for public sector organizations is less than 25 of own source revenues

Net surplus(deficit) as a percentage of annual approved operating budget

Net surplus(deficit) annual approved operating budget 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

50 51 86 60 17

Objective A ratio closer to 0 indicates spending is in accordance with the approved operating budget


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Achieved Achieved Achieved Achieved Achieved



Increase in program revenue year over year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

71 97 71 60 00

Objective Ensures that users of programs and services are paying appropriate fees to recover costs and minimizes burden on the levy Target increase of 5 annually to be achieved


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Achieved Achieved note note note


Corporate Services








095 778808 7358 771450

TOTAL EXPENSES 028 4432544 12407 4420137


Corporate Services








-2241 496844 (143491) 640335

Digital Transformation






19738 355507 235961 119546

Human Resources






292 677743 19253 658490

Corporate Services


Finance





Chargeback expense 000 - 0 - 0

275 809270 21628 787642

General Corporate Services






000 - 0 - 0 - 0

Information Technology






-2778 500021 (192376) 692397

Corporate Services


REVENUES

Program Revenue 1286 79000 9000 70000


Transfers from Reserves 000 10000 - 0 10000

TOTAL REVENUES 1477 1041149 134000 907149

EXPENSES







962 665847 58417 607430







396 148504 5657 142847

BUDGET FORECAST


Operating $ 9695379 $ 9999694 $ 10390504 $ 10881185 $ 11239947

Capital $ 257000 $ 378000 $ 450500 $ 447000 $ 392000

State of Good Repair (SOGR) Levy $ 478500 $ 480500 $ 494400 $ 521200 $ 695800

Muncipal Funding - Total including SOGR Levy $ 10430879 $ 10858194 $ 11335404 $ 11849385 $ 12327747

Change 30 41 44 45 40

Municipality Apportion-ment 2021 Municipal Funding 2021 Apportion-ment 2020 Municipal Funding 2020 Increase

Region of Halton 878421 $9162704 877576 $8884859 31

Region of Peel 47534 495821 48142 487405 17

City of Hamilton 71875 749719 72109 730054 27

Township of Puslinch 02170 22635 02173 22000 29

1000000 $10430879 1000000 $10124318

Total Municipal Funding Budget 2021 Budget 2020 $ Increase (Decrease) Increase

Operating $9695379 $9221118 $474261 51

Capital 257000 464000 (207000) -446

9952379 9685118 267261 28

State of Good Repair (SOGR) Levy - Dams amp Channels Buildings 478500 439200 39300 89

Municipal Funding total $10430879 $10124318 $306561 30

Conservation Halton Conservation Areas Capital Expenditures Ten Year Capital Expenditures and Funding Budget amp Forecast - Conservation Areas

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Funding - Developer Contribution Works

Developer Contributions - Region of Halton - 0 2167275 2736675 4584075 3476300 3987600 1398075

Interest on Developer Contributions - estimate 587200 517800 430300 283600 172300 44700 - 0 - 0 - 0

Conservation Halton Foundation amp Other Funding 1557225 1000000 1367050 - 0

Subtotal Funding-Developer Contribution Works - 0 2754475 3254475 5014375 3759900 4159900 3000000 1000000 1367050 - 0

Funding - Capital Expenditures Conservation Areas

Conservation Halton Foundation amp Other Funding

Transfer from Reserves 1143412 1135494 869856 2002605 446497 2398364 1336062 2328780 986500 973000

Transfer from Reserves - Capital Projects partly funded by Developer Contributions - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Total Conservation Areas Capital Funding 1143412 3889969 4124331 7016980 4206397 6558264 4336062 3328780 2353550 973000


2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Capital Expenditures Conservation Areas

Expenditures funds by Capital Reserve

Vehicle and equipment replacement 148412 147494 131856 99605 98497 115364 53062 90780 108500 125000

Facility and Infrastructure Major Maintenance 370000 - 0 250000 175000 250000 180000 470000 - 0 800000 300000

SkiSnowboarding Capital Expenditures 500000 900000 400000 1600000 - 0 2000000 775000 2200000 - 0 500000

Park Master Plans 50000 50000 50000 50000 50000 50000 - 0 - 0 - 0

Capital Project Administration Chargeback - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Information Technology Infrastructure 75000 38000 38000 78000 48000 53000 38000 38000 78000 48000


Conservation Area - Developer Contribution Works

Projects funded by Development fees collected by Region of Halton

KelsoGlen Eden Water Distribution and Collection 2754475 2754475 2754475

Kelso Recreation and Trail Centre 500000 2259900 3259900 1159900

Crawford Lake Visitor Centre and Education Facility - 0 500000 3000000 3000000 1000000 1367050 - 0

Subtotal Costs - Developer Contribution Works - 0 2754475 3254475 5014375 3759900 4159900 3000000 1000000 1367050 - 0


Conservation Halton WMSS Capital Expenditures Ten Year Capital Expenditures and Funding Budget amp Forecast - Watershed Management amp Support Services

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Check


Watershed Implementation Plan - 0 - 0 40000 - 0 50000 50000 25000 25000 100000 100000

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management 820000 804000 834000 834000 794000 794000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Conservation Halton Foundation funded projects 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000 100000

920000 904000 974000 934000 944000 944000 125000 125000 200000 200000


Administration Office amp Other Facility Renovations 570136 239287 716505 152011 184468 170595 60633 225179 84936 316413

Speyside Weir Removal 144000 12200 3000 3500 - 0 2100 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Operations Centre - 0 500000 1000000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

714136 751487 1719505 155511 184468 172695 60633 225179 84936 316413

WMSS Operations

Vehicle amp Equipment Replacement 167562 146774 156920 122412 64498 61841 128974 123792 112118 110000

167562 146774 156920 122412 64498 61841 128974 123792 112118 110000

Total Capital Expenditures - WMSS 3761698 4125261 5325925 3708923 3689966 3679036 2151607 2625471 2566054 2755413

Capital - Funding

Provincial Grants 601500 635000 707500 725000 765000 925000 735000 815000 851000 851000

Municipal Funding 257000 378000 450500 447000 392000 460500 392000 446500 567000 527000

Municipal Funding - EAB 804000 804000 834000 834000 794000 794000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Municipal Funding - Floodplain Mapping 500000 525000 550000 500000 525000 240000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Other Funding Grants and Program Fees 116000 212200 203000 203500 200000 102100 100000 100000 100000 100000


Municipal Debt Financing 526500 995000 1610000 80000 45000 175000 - 0 50000 - 0 - 0

Total Capital Funding - WMSS 3761698 4125261 5325925 3708923 3689966 3679036 2151607 2625471 2566054 2755413


2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030


Flood Forecasting 70000 100000 25000 27500 30000 32500 35000 37500 40000 40000

Scotch Block Major Maintenance - 0 - 0 20000 160000 90000 350000 - 0 100000 - 0 - 0

Hilton Falls Major Maintenance 755000 130000 365000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 112000 - 0

Morrison-Wedgewood major maintenance 53000 690000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Kelso Dam Major Maintenance - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 112000

Mountsberg Major Maintenance 155000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Dams and Channels Maintenance Projects - 0 450000 1030000 1290000 1350000 1410000 1470000 1530000 1590000 1590000

Dam Public Safety Projects 240000 - 0 - 0 - 0 90000 90000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

1273000 1370000 1440000 1477500 1560000 1882500 1505000 1667500 1742000 1742000

Corporate Services

Asset Management Plan Consulting - 0 - 0 37500 37500 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 75000 - 0

Program Rates amp Fees Review - 0 - 0 60000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 60000 - 0 - 0

Engagement Survey - 0 31000 - 0 15000 - 0 31000 - 0 15000 - 0 35000

Compensation Review - 0 30000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 35000 - 0 - 0 - 0

Ortho Imagery 15000 - 0 15000 - 0 15000 - 0 15000 - 0 15000 - 0

Satellite Imagery - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Lidar - 0 40000 - 0 40000 - 0 40000 - 0 40000 - 0 40000

Website Upgrade - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 100000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

IT Infrastructure - upgrades - WMSS 122000 152000 198000 252000 172000 182000 162000 244000 207000 182000

137000 253000 310500 344500 187000 353000 212000 359000 297000 257000


Giants Rib GeoPark - 0 100000 100000 100000 100000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Clappison amp Waterdown Woods 25000 50000 50000 50000 100000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

25000 150000 150000 150000 200000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0


Municipal Natural Assets Initiative 25000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Watershed Planning - 0 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000

Flood Plain Mapping 500000 525000 550000 500000 525000 240000 95000 100000 105000 105000

525000 550000 575000 525000 550000 265000 120000 125000 130000 130000


Conservation Halton Conservation Areas Operating Expenditures 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

Salaries amp Benefits 8104208 8266292 8431618 8600250 8772255 9079284 9397059 9725956 10066365 10418688

Materials amp Supplies 1844639 1881532 1919162 1957546 1996697 2066581 2138911 2213773 2291255 2371449

Purchased Services 1953983 1993063 2032924 2073582 2115054 2189081 2265699 2344998 2427073 2512021


Internal Chargebacks 1393200 1421100 1449500 1478500 1508100 1538300 1569100 1600500 1632500 1665200

Transfer to Reserve - Operating Surplus 251284 599366 980071 1385996 1818519 2081020 2362197 2664188 2987195 3332385



Program Fees 13416330 14036437 14685861 15366011 16078365 16824470 17605952 18424513 19281939 20180103

Transfer from Reserve 8615 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Municipal Funding - Conservation Areas Education 355279 362485 369734 377029 384370 391757 399192 407676 416209 424794

Chargeback Revenue 63290 64556 65847 67164 68507 69877 71275 72700 74154 75637




Transfer to Reserves - State of Good Repair Levy (Dams and Channels) 376500 376500 388300 413000 585400 765800 997700 1017700 1124900 1124900

Transfer to Reserves - State of Good Repair Levy (Buildings) 102000 104000 106100 108200 110400 112600 114900 117200 119500 121900

Transfer to Reserves - Land Securement 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000

Transfers to Reserves - Motor Pool - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 50000 50000 100000 100000 100000 100000


Funding of Operating Expenditures

Program Revenue 2691458 2826000 2882500 2940200 2999000 3059000 3120200 3182600 3246300 3311200

Ministry of Natural Resources amp Forestry Grant 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034 155034

Municipal Funding - Operating (Total incl Education) 9695379 9999694 10390504 10881185 11239947 11547349 11976384 12497705 12896442 13319100

Municipal State of Good Repair Levy 478500 480500 494400 521200 695800 878400 1112600 1134900 1244400 1246800

Other Grants amp Program Funding 3231098 3293200 3356600 3421300 3487200 3554400 3622900 3692900 3764300 3837100


Transfers from Reserves - Water Festival Stewardship amp Outreach 27500 30000 30000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0




Salaries amp Benefits

Balance beginning of year in 2020 budget 11896024

Less Retatement of Outreach to Conservation Areas (169589)

Balance beginning of year 11726435 12481385 12902385 13336385 13782385 14241385 14712385 15197385 15696385 16208385

Staffing increase (2021 10 FTE decrease 2 FTE 2022-2030) 22918 153000 156000 159000 162000 165000 168000 171000 174000 177000

Increase in part time staffing due to increase in Partnership Projects 74545 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Compensation Increases (2021 1 2022-30 2 inflation 96 of range) 525457 197000 204000 211000 218000 225000 233000 241000 248000 256000

Increase in benefits (2021 5 2022-2030 2 inflation) 132029 71000 74000 76000 79000 81000 84000 87000 90000 93000

Balance end of year 12481385 12902385 13336385 13782385 14241385 14712385 15197385 15696385 16208385 16734385

Materials amp Supplies


Less Restatement of Outreach to Conservation Areas (71300)

Balance beginning of year restated 682260 713842 730642 745242 760142 775342 790842 806642 822742 839242

Human Resources program cost decrease (12000)

Information Technology program supplies 25000

Science amp Partnerships program supplies 8285

Project Management Office (PMO) program costs decrease (2703)

General Increases (Assumed 2021-2030 2 inflation) 13000 16800 14600 14900 15200 15500 15800 16100 16500 16800


- 0

Purchased Services




Corporate Services Payroll processing system service cost increase (6500)

IT improvements and centralization of IT budget from other departments (63010)

Science amp Partnerships - Partnership Projects cost increase 69039

Science amp Partnerships - HHRAP cost increase 48567

Project Management Office (PMO) - Partnership Projects cost increase 692320

General Increases(decreases) (Assumed 2021-2030 2 inflation) (30464) 47000 48000 48000 49000 50000 50000 34000 35000 52000


Financial and Rent Expense

Balance beginning of year (restated) 72545 74045 75545 77045 78545 80145 81745 83345 85045 86745

General Increases (2020-2029 Assumed 20 inflation) 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 1700 1700 1700


Chargeback Expense

Beginning of year 452518 552972 561119 573968 585858 598790 611665 623683 636746 649854

General Increases and decrease 100454 8147 12849 11890 12932 12875 12018 13063 13108 13254


Debt Financing Charges (Hamilton Community Fdn amp Halton Region)


Increase(decrease) in debt financing charges - Ham Comm Foundation - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Increase(decrease) in debt financing charges - Halton Region (29766) 22126 35812 97696 (66510) (77761) (16118) (11525) (7005) (11080)

Total Debt Financing Charges 619245 641371 677183 774879 708369 630608 614490 602965 595960 584880


Description Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget 2019 Actual 2020 Budget Expenses 2021 Budget Expenses Program Revenue Provincial Funding Other (Grants Sp Project Debt financing) Chargeback Recoveries (CHF SPP CAP Cons Areas) Reserve Funding Municipal Levy amp Funding

CAPITAL


Corporate Services


Lidar Imagery 40000 - 0 - 0

Ortho Imagery 10446 - 0 15000 15000


Website Upgrade 100000 - 0 - 0 - 0

Corporate Compliance - 0

Giants Rib Geopark 100000 - 0 - 0 - 0



Dams amp Channels Maintenance Projects 7021587 1312373 1203000 601500 26500 575000 - 0


Planning amp Watershed Management 45700 - 0


Flood Plain Mapping Update 488603 330000 500000 500000 - 0

Project Management Office 10200 - 0

Administration Office Renovations 64701 150000 500000 500000 - 0 - 0

Facility Major Maintenance 40048 102000 70136 70136 - 0

Operations Centre - Capacity StudyDesign 100000 - 0 - 0 - 0

Speyside Weir Removal 32000 144000 144000 - 0

Emerald Ash Borer 1101981 862243 820000 16000 804000 - 0

Vehicle and Equipment Replacement 230569 194339 167562 167562 - 0

Other Foundation Funded Projects 100000 100000 100000 - 0

TOTAL CAPITAL WMSS (13) 9264584 3811955 3761698 16000 601500 1930500 - 0 956698 257000

12b Capital - Conservation Areas

Skihill Improvements - 0 100000 500000 500000 - 0

Facility Major Maintenance amp IT Infrastructure 380934 405000 495000 495000 - 0


Developer Contribution Works 122796 250000 - 0 - 0 - 0

TOTAL CAPITAL CONSERVATION AREAS 242 631025 920556 1143412 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 1143412 - 0

TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 36 9895609 4732511 4905110 16000 601500 1930500 - 0 2100110 257000



CONSERVATION AREAS

11 Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas Administration 702436 668451 984102 935000 63290


KelsoGlen Eden 9226658 7832408 7973405 9294250

Crawford LakeMountsbergRobert Edmondson 2087641 2168959 2039720 1923000 - 0 240000


Outreach 279313 321839 317474 193580 8615 115279


SUBTOTAL CONSERVATION AREAS - OPERATING BEFORE SUPPORT SERVICES CHARGEBACK (27) 13889502 12799089 12450314 13416330 - 0 - 0 63290 8615 355279


TOTAL OPERATING CONSERVATION AREAS (11) 14821494 13992489 13843514 13416330 - 0 - 0 63290 8615 355279




5 SCIENCE amp PARTNERSHIPS

Ecology 526866 573476 636555 21978 45268 569309

Stewardship 464988 558450 575773 68180 148720 17500 341373

HHRAP 272628 272922 338004 346454 (8450)

Partnership Projects 372178 328940 442134 442134 - 0

- 0

149 1636660 1733788 1992466 90158 - 0 788588 193988 17500 902232

6 PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

Administration Office Facility 195808 193794 197468 197468


Restoration 208652 320328 356569 - 0 263443 93126

- 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Construction 272700 233020 249544 49800 199744


614 1114011 1685903 2721509 - 0 - 0 1536513 408153 - 0 776843

7 OPERATIONS

Vehicles and Equipment 141316 157589 160589 160589


Security 324330 317397 445307 171700 273607



123 1271047 1445096 1623476 178000 125000 - 0 296700 - 0 1023776


9a TRANSFER TO RESERVE - VEHICLE amp EQUIPMENT 25000 - 0 - 0 - 0

9b TRANSFER TO RESERVES - DEBT FINANCING BUILDING WMSS STABILIZATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ALLOCATED SURPLUS 809751 - 0 - 0 - 0

10a TRANSFER TO RESERVES - STATE OF GOOD REPAIR (SOGR) LEVY 89 414200 439200 478500 478500









Finance 715024 787642 809270 72500 242549 494221

General Corporate Services 20797 - 0 - 0 - 0



Digital Transformation - 0 119546 355507 136400 219107

Human Resources 645688 658490 677743 186600 491143


03 3772666 4420137 4432544 79000 - 0 - 0 952149 10000 3391395



Risk amp Lands 369271 408542 473037 86000 387037

100 597651 704615 774777 - 0 - 0 - 0 187700 - 0 587077


Flood Forecasting 542875 536797 508284 155034 - 0 30950 322300

(53) 542875 536797 508284 - 0 155034 - 0 30950 - 0 322300



Engineering 337138 330163 239437 3000 37440 198997


Source Protection 265527 255545 273464 273464 - 0 - 0

12 4127219 4833339 4893668 2344300 273464 507533 76140 - 0 1692231


2020 Approved FTE Service Adjustment Reallocation of Staff 2021 Total FTE Net Change 2021 vs 2020

Watershed Management amp Support Services (WMSS)

Full-time 1054 10 -10 1054 00

Part-timeContract 78 12 -12 78 00

Total WMSS 1132 22 -22 1132 00

Conservation Areas

Full-time 370 -38 10 343 -28

Part-timeContract 965 57 12 1034 69

Total Conservation Areas 1335 19 22 1377 41

Total Full-time 1424 -28 00 1397 -28

Total Part-timeContract 1043 69 00 1112 69

Total Staff FTEs 2467 41 00 2509 41


Corporate Services 4432544 4420137

Corporate Compliance 774777 704615

Engineering 508284 536797

Planning amp Watershed Management 4893668 4833339

Science amp Partnerships 1992466 1733788

Project Management Office 2721509 1685903

WMSS Operations 1623476 1445096

Debt Financing 619245 649011

Reserves 25000 25000

Conservation Areas 13843514 13992489

State of Good Repair Levy 478500 439200

31912984 30465375



Other Foundation Funded Projects 100000 100000





Emerald Ash Borer 820000 862243

Vehicle amp Equipment Replacement 167562 194339


4905110 4732511

Total Operating amp Capital Budget $ 36818094 $ 35197886

Memo - Outreach Restoration

72 Progress update on Source Protection plan updates

Memo - Source Protectionpdf

73 Kelso amp Glen Eden Master Plan

Memo - GE Master Plan - October 2020

8 Action Items

81 CHBD 07 20 01 - SW Georgetown Subwatershed Study

CHBD 07 20 01 - SWS VisionGeorgetownpdf

82 CHBD 07 20 04 - Oakville Slope Stability Assessment

CHBD 07 20 04 - Oakville Slope Stability Assessmentpdf

83 CHBD 07 20 02 - Site Specific Principles for Redevelopment of the Post Office Property - 193Church Street Town of Oakville CH File No ADM 349

CHBD 07 20 02 Oakville Post Officepdf

84 CHBD 07 20 03 - Halton Region Official Plan Review CH Discussion Paper Comments CH FileMPR 734

CHBD 07 20 03 - Halton Region Official Plan Review CH Discussion Paper Comments - CHFile MPR 734

CHBD 07 20 03 - ROPR Attachpdf

85 CHBD 07 20 05 - Applications to expand Burlington Quarry Nelson Aggregate Co - CH File NoPQ 20

CHBD 07 20 05 - Nelson Quarry

86 CHBD 07 20 06 - Strategic Forest Management Plan Report

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$752500 2021 Grant

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Executive Summary











principle outcome






Plan







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3


Our 20 Year Vision












science






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4

















continuously














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5

Contents


Executive Summary 2


Contents 5

Background 9

Who We Are 9

What We Do 10



Forest Context 14







Land Securement 25


Stewardship 25

Forest Values 26

Canada Target 1 26



Timber Values 29




Forest Cover 32


Seed Stock 33

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Climate Change 37

Invasive Species 38

Species at Risk 40


Recreational Use 43



Summary 46


Definitions 50

References 54

Appendices 57






coloured bat 61

Butternut 64


Snapping turtle 67





Introduction 72

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7




Introduction 78



Recommendations














Halton forests 32













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8









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9

Background

Who We Are






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10



What We Do















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11


















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12


















partnerships






and plans









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13












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14

Forest Context

Landscape Context








classifications




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15






bull Kilbride Swamp









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16














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17





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18










of this program


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19





80320

20







applicable





Forest Management

Activity Proposed

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21





































82320

22




operations








83320

23






properties
































84320

24




















85320

25


Land Securement

















Stewardship








86320

26










Forest Values

Canada Target 1













Ecosystem Services


87320

27





88320

28








89320

29







Timber Values





planned operations






90320

30

















management







healthy watershed







resiliency








the woodland


91320

31














species












needs (Appendix 21)


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32



Forest Cover













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33










opportunity









interventions







Seed Stock



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34












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35


























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36










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37






Climate Change



98320

38








Invasive Species













99320

39













Japanese knotweed

Garlic mustard



Periwinkle

Five-leafed aralia

Goutweed

Daylily

Privet


Multiflora rose




100320

40






Dog-strangling

vine Major High


European buckthorn

Major High


Garlic mustard

Major High


Manitoba maple








Species at Risk



101320

41



102320

42



Amphibians

Mammals



Birds

























Insects













103320

43






Recreational Use





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44








sites




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45













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46

Summary







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47










Forest Inventory

Wildlife Habitat

Monitoring




SOPs and BMPs

Wildlife Habitat

Invasive Species




Value matrix


Secure land





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partners





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49










monitoring programs

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50

Definitions






























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51












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52
















and site types








Canada 2017)



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53




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54

References




















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56





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57

Appendices

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58


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59
















C14 Stewart 5158ac



N2 Kilbride 31138ac














Total area 190355ac

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60






Abundance



2 Moderate amount

3 Extensive

Habitat value





Impact






Control success






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61






federally


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62








References












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63



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64

Butternut




2014)








Ursic 2013)















References



OMNR 2014 Butternut


June 2014]



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65

































References





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66









[Accessed May 2014]

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67

Snapping turtle



Ecuador (OMNR 2014)








References





[Accessed May 2014]

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West Virginia white















References







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69



Activity Purpose

























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(Policy as of 2012)

Background







Policy Statement





managed







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71




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72

Introduction









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73

Inventory Approach


Metric Goal











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74






NUMBER OF PLOTS



Plantation Type


Forest Type



(Bw He Iw Pt)1

SAPLING COMPOSITION




30 23




DBH)


357 641



3570 3846




255 256

TOTAL BASAL AREA

(SQ M gt 9 CM DBH) 255 154



27 12


28 92


61 96


146 56


20 12


00 00

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75




0 6275



CONIFER AND HARDOOD


229 90

TOTAL CONIFER AND


(CUBIC METERS)

2290 540



644 238


172 470


70 130


105 37


10 4


0 0




Pw10 none


1836 0



Mr)

EARLY REGEN DENSITY

4772 14097


(stems hectare)



leatherwood1


23127 13214

SNAG-DBH (CM)


45 20


9 64

CAVITY-DBH (CM)

0 26


0 8

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76


CWD-DBH (CM)

21 0


50 0

HERBS (COVER)


6 6

MOSS (COVER)

0 0

GRASSSEDGE (COVER)

0 6



strawberry


Sarsaparilla


rugged rolling




SCHEDULE


management



abundance


Few lt4m2 (2x2m)

Small 4-25m2 (5x5m)

Many 25-100 m2(10x10m)


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77


Operational Plan



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78

Introduction










further 11







MFTIP








139320

79











Starting 2020

Refer to Table 7








assessments




thereafter




Inventory

starting 2020




140320

80




Wildlife Habitat

Identify and map




Continuous



within 1 year


Monitoring


Continuous








By 2022




Ongoing







141320

81


diversity





Develop SOPs for




2020


forestry operations

Follow BMPs for SAR


Ongoing







years thereafter




Ongoing




142320

82





2022

2021







Ongoing


workshops)











2020






Ongoing



143320

83







per year



related programs



Ongoing

Ongoing


for postharvest



Ongoing

1-2 per year

144320

84































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85


Property Summary

Area on Assessment

acres


participating acres


participating acres

MFTIP Stand Types


plantations acres

Mixed plantations

acres


Wet woods acres

1 Mountsberg CA 2301 000 005 21500 3623 22535 128 4865 7095 84

2518 303 970 40000 46771 36865 9464 7284 852

2518 303 970 40200 29108 15766 6028 4588 144

2409 030 002 42500 19822 11169 8653 4375 2822


2301 000 007 03500 180 10323 7677 4275 4227


2301 000 007 04500 1663 13519 3111 3111

3 Mount Nemo 2402 030 306 03800 3292 25762 6985 1663 5322

Colling 2402 030 305 08700 8494 5501 2993 2993

Paletta 2402 030 308 08310 1922 0 1922 1922

4 Harrison 2409 030 002 24200 5968 4759 1209 1209

5 Kiwanis 2409 030 001 21200 100 9012 988 6 388


Hilton Falls 2409 030 001 76700 159512 146751 7706 1485 122 346

7 Edmondson 2409 030 002 25200 7658 4941 2617 465 1652

8 Shanahan 2409 030 002 38400 16703 14206 2497 2335 162

9 Twiss 2409 070 301 11300 51 2716 2384 1884 5

10 Rattlesnake Pt 2409 070 302 01600 6076 46111 12693 9411 1552 173

MacDonald 2409 070 302 01900 11897 7542 4355 4355

11 Crawford Lake 2409 070 302 03900 5502 45765 8005 30 4505 5

12 16 Valley 2409 090 070 09800 70 27 43 3097 1203

13 Esquesing 2415 070 002 24800 3731 2743 988 988

14 Fuciarelli 2518 302 510 24600 14888 13128 166 166

15 Plaikner 2415 070 004 09000 5528 2928 26 38 222

16 Waterdown Woods 2518 303 310 12600 11858 8465 3393 3393

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WW Robinson 2402 020 204 07221 1858 0 1858 1858

17 Grindstone 2402 010 102 05710 15875 14417 1458 1458

18 Kelso 2409 030 001 80000 96266 39061 36639 5255 21257 1177 185

Kelso Quarry 2409 030 001 84400 17567 827 8469 95 5825

19 Knight 2518 302 910 00175 4592 3318 1274 1274

20 Heaslip 2409 070 301 17200 8997 1303 7569 1829 1063 2408 2269

Totals for MFTIP

properties 73279 512133 17441 68222 59908

27147

6339

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87




Treatment Type


Regulated by CH

Municipal Regional

NEC MECP Permit

Previous Operation

Species YesNo

Shanahan (N1)



Yes Halton Region

amp MECP

Thinned 2005




Total 2199

Mountsberg (C5)

(Mackenzie-Davis)



Yes Halton Region

amp MECP

Thinned 2005










Total 3722



Pewee

Yes Halton Region

amp MECP

Thinned Pre 2000


TOTAL 593

Overall TOTAL 6513

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NOTES Ac Acres












Ha Hectare




Hdwds Hardwoods

Inv Inventory



2020-2025

Seed Collection


2020-2025

149320

89











SAR Species at Risk

Spp Species




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REPORT TO

REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 07


October 22 2020


Recommendation


And


And


Executive Summary






151320





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ment 2021 Municipal


ment 2020 Municipal


1000000 $10430879 1000000 $10124318


Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2020

Contribution from

Municipal Funding



Levy


Projects


Expenses

Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2021



Total Reserves 8775322 25000 251284 478500 (2100110) (36115) 7393881

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Treasurer


mpiggothrcaonca

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June ndash October

March ndash June


TABLE OF CONTENTS


10 ExecutiveSummary








115 Reserves


INTRODUCTION

161320








WELCOME MESSAGE



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KEY SERVICE TARGETS




















BOARD OF DIRECTORS










Mr StephenGilmour

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Capital Projects

$4905110

Operating Budget

$31912984











$16107788

$553498 $2832634

$2209070

$36115

$10173879







31912984 30465375



4905110 4732511



Sheet1

OPERATING BUDGET

170320






Conservation Areas

$13843514


Support Services

$18069470










BUDGET DEPARTMENTS








172320














4432544

774777

508284

4893668

1992466

2721509

1623476

619245 25000 478500





173320

$984102

$105090

$7973405

$2039720

$779239

$317474

$251284

$1393200








CONSERVATION AREAS



174320





$16107788

$553498 $2832634 $2209070

$36115

$10173879





175320



2020 Approved

FTE Service


of Staff 2021 Total

FTE

Net Change 2021 vs






Sheet1

















21

Description





Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp

Project Debt

financing)


Areas)

Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp

Funding





Finance 715024 787642 809270 72500 242549 494221





Human Resources 645688 658490 677743 186600 491143


03 3772666 4420137 4432544 79000 - - 952149 10000 3391395



Risk amp Lands 369271 408542 473037 86000 387037

100 597651 704615 774777 - - - 187700 - 587077



(53) 542875 536797 508284 - 155034 - 30950 - 322300



Engineering 337138 330163 239437 3000 37440 198997



12 4127219 4833339 4893668 2344300 273464 507533 76140 - 1692231



Sheet1

Description


Budget




Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp




Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp

Funding


Stewardship 464988 558450 575773 68180 148720 17500 341373

HHRAP 272628 272922 338004 346454 (8450)


-

149 1636660 1733788 1992466 90158 - 788588 193988 17500 902232



Restoration 208652 320328 356569 - 263443 93126

Construction 272700 233020 249544 49800 199744


614 1114011 1685903 2721509 - - 1536513 408153 - 776843



Security 324330 317397 445307 171700 273607



123 1271047 1445096 1623476 178000 125000 - 296700 - 1023776



9b








Sheet1

Description


Budget




Provincial Funding


financing)


Areas)

Reserve Funding


CONSERVATION AREAS



KelsoGlen Eden 9226658 7832408 7973405 9294250



Outreach 279313 321839 317474 193580 8615 115279









Sheet1


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$15000 $100000

$25000

$1773000

$25000

$714136

$820000

$122000

$167562

$1143412








CORPORATE SERVICES

























OPERATIONS






CONSERVATION AREAS

184320


$601500

$1930500

$16000

$2100110

$257000














Description


Budget




Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp



Areas)

Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp

Funding

CAPITAL


Corporate Services



Ortho Imagery 10446 - 15000 15000



























2021 BUDGET SUMMARY



Sheet1


187320
















-







Sheet1








Sheet1











Sheet1

$-

$5000000

$10000000

$15000000

$20000000

$25000000

$30000000

$35000000

$40000000

$45000000

$50000000

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030





193320
















$-

$2000000

$4000000

$6000000

$8000000

$10000000

$12000000

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030




2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030


1273000 1370000 1440000 1477500 1560000 1882500 1505000 1667500 1742000 1742000


137000 253000 310500 344500 187000 353000 212000 359000 297000 257000


25000 150000 150000 150000 200000 - - - - -


525000 550000 575000 525000 550000 265000 120000 125000 130000 130000



Sheet1


2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030


920000 904000 974000 934000 944000 944000 125000 125000 200000 200000


714136 751487 1719505 155511 184468 172695 60633 225179 84936 316413



Capital - Funding




Sheet1

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030









Sheet1

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030








Sheet1









201320

Sheet1

45








ment 2021 Municipal


ment 2020 Municipal

Funding 2020

Increase


1000000 $10430879 1000000 $10124318

202320

Sheet1




BUDGET


FORECAST


203320

Sheet1


204320

CORPORATESERVICES




205320

Key Objectives



















2020 Budget

REVENUES

Program Revenue 1286 79000 9000 70000



TOTAL REVENUES 1477 1041149 134000 907149

EXPENSES







962 665847 58417 607430







396 148504 5657 142847

Corporate Services


Sheet1




2020 Budget

Finance






275 809270 21628 787642






000 - - -






-2778 500021 (192376) 692397

Corporate Services


Sheet1




2020 Budget







-2241 496844 (143491) 640335






19738 355507 235961 119546






292 677743 19253 658490

Corporate Services


Sheet1




2020 Budget







095 778808 7358 771450

TOTAL EXPENSES 028 4432544 12407 4420137


Corporate Services


Sheet1


$10000 $79000

$952149

$3391395



$3515016

$191100

$660428

$66000







2019 2018 2017 2016 201571 97 71 60 00









Sheet1

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015130 128 118 97 71

2019 2018 2017 2016 201540 48 49 44 30

2019 2018 2017 2016 201550 51 86 60 17






Sheet1


2019 2018 2017 2016 20158 11 28 10 10

2019 2018 2017 2016 201599 97 98 95 NA







Sheet1












59216320

Sheet1












217320

Sheet1


2019 2018 2017 2016 201566000 (9) 60400 (18) 51090 (18) 42029 (16) 35336

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015375680 (12) 334319 (83) 182608 (185) 64100 na

2019 2018 2017 2016 20151634783 (-03) 1639716 (95) 839202 (64) 510573 (18) 431944








218320

Sheet1


Program Revenue

Provincial Funding


financing)


Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES




Capital Revenue



Sheet1






220320

HEALTH amp SAFETY


KEY OBJECTIVES




PROCUREMENT







SUMMARY

REVENUES


Reserves -

TOTAL REVENUE 611 187700 10800 176900






191 301740 5667 296073






1579 473037 64495 408542

TOTAL EXPENSES 996 774777 70162 704615



Sheet1



$187700

$587077



$570777

$73000

$131000





2019 2018 2017 2016 201530







Safety Observations




Sheet1









Sheet1


Program Revenue

Provincial Funding


Debt financing)


Areas)

Reserve Funding


EXPENDITURES



Capital Revenue



Sheet1






227320



KEY OBJECTIVES









2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES





TOTAL REVENUE 169 185984 26950 159034





Chargeback 00 - - -

-53 508284 (28513) 536797

TOTAL EXPENSES -53 508284 (28513) 536797



Sheet1



$155034

$30950

$322300



$363284

$22500

$122500





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015









Sheet1





Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES




Capital Revenue



Sheet1





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PLANNING


REGULATIONS






KEY OBJECTIVES













ENGINEERING






SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program revenue -79 2344300 (201100) 2545400


Other 40 507533 19530 488003


TOTAL REVENUE -66 3201437 (227411) 3428848






30 3885613 112112 3773501





Chargeback 00 - - -

-275 239437 (90726) 330163



Sheet1







44 495154 21024 474130






70 273464 17919 255545

TOTAL EXPENSES 12 4893668 60329 4833339




Sheet1



$2344300

$273464 $507533

$76140

$1692231



$4416754

$19840

$421780 $3045 $32249





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

95 96 92 80 note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

98 97 89 note note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

91 94 79 70 note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

77 65 69 note note

2019 2018 2017 2016 201594 93 61 76 note













Sheet1


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





2019 2018 2017 2016 201592 77 85 note note






Sheet1

Sheet1

2019 2018 2017 2016

100 100 100 100






Sheet1





Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES




Capital Revenue



Sheet1







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MONITORINGECOLOGY


STEWARDSHIP


KEY OBJECTIVES











SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 346 90158 23173 66985

Other 308 788588 185898 602690

Recovery 166 193988 27603 166385

Reserves 00 17500 - 17500

TOTAL REVENUE 277 1090234 236674 853560






110 636555 63079 573476






31 575773 17323 558450



Sheet1










238 338004 65082 272922






344 442134 113194 328940

TOTAL EXPENSES 149 1992466 258678 1733788



Sheet1

$90158

$788588

$193988 $17500

$902232



$1391075

$137710

$302096

$161585









2019 2018 2017 2016 2015190 176 169 169 note








Sheet1

2019 2018 2017 2016 201510503 11662 11304 8807 9732

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015


2 26 26 26 29

2019 2018 2017 2016 20159686 ha 9588 ha 9516 ha 9469 ha note

2019 2018 2017 2016 201587 108 57


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015150 144 133
















Sheet1

2019 2018 2017 2016 201545 45 46 55 na

2019 2018 2017 2016 20153 1 1 - 1







Sheet1






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KEY OBJECTIVES







RESTORATION


CONSTRUCTION


PROJECT MANAGEMENT






SUMMARY

REVENUES



Other Funding 1140 1536513 818411 718102


Reserves - - -

TOTAL REVENUES 873 1944666 906480 1038186






19 197468 3674 193794







113 356569 36241 320328



Sheet1




Construction






71 249544 16524 233020






1068 456415 235756 220659





Chargeback 00 295848 74994 220854

1035 1461513 743411 718102

TOTAL EXPENSES 614 2721509 1035606 1685903




Sheet1

$1536513

$408153

$776843



$1036531

$73820

$1315310

$295848






2019 2018 2017 2016 2015136 172 200 na na



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015150 144 133






Sheet1

Sheet1


Program Revenue

Provincial Funding


financing)


Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES





Capital Revenue



Sheet1




KEY OBJECTIVES


259320










2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 178000 (17000) 195000




Reserves

TOTAL REVENUES -07 599700 (4100) 603800






16 91770 1470 90300






67 548347 34663 513684

WMSS Operations


Sheet1

Description


Budget


2020 Budget

Forestry Tech Team






31 377463 11337 366126






403 445307 127910 317397





19 160589 3000 157589

TOTAL EXPENSES 123 1623476 178380 1445096


WMSS Operations


Sheet1

$178000

$125000

$296700 $1023776



$1187947

$195872

$171367

$5000 $63290





2019 2018 2017 2016 201552597 74250 115000 105000 100000

2019 2018 2017 2016 20157439 10004 7500 na na







Sheet1





Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES




Capital Revenue



Sheet1






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KEY OBJECTIVES




KELSOGLEN EDEN











2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES


KelsoGlen Eden -11 9294250 (105000) 9399250



Outreach -23 202195 (4735) 206930

Other funding -1000 - (35000) 35000



-11 13843514 (148975) 13992489

EXPENSES


Vehicles 07 105090 700 104390

KelsoGlen Eden 18 7973405 140997 7832408



Outreach -14 317474 (4365) 321839

Chargeback 1393200 199800 1193400

44 13592230 568152 13024078




Sheet1

$935000

$9294250

$1923000

$1070500

$202195 $63290

$355279



$984102

$105090

$7973405

$2039720

$779239

$317474

$1393200







100 100 100 44 44


1894985 1268696 1671707 $1784793

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

65 55 50 45 45






GE Pass revenue




Sheet1




financing)


Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES





Capital Revenue



Sheet1

RESERVES

272320

RESERVES


Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2020

Contribution from

Municipal Funding





Expenses

Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2021



Total Reserves 8775322 25000 251284 478500 (2100110) (36115) 7393881


Sheet1

RESERVESCONTINUITY







RESERVE CONTINUITY

274320

Sheet1





Legal - Corporate 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$


Land Securement 59537$ 84537$ 109537$ 134537$ 159537$ 184537$ 209537$ 234537$ 259537$ 284537$




RESERVE CONTINUITY

RESERVESCONTINUITY


Sheet1




TOTAL RESERVES 7393881$ 6807193$ 6385883$ 5396051$ 6569907$ 6223527$ 7562655$ 8043992$ 10266033$ 12719805$

RESERVESCONTINUITY


Sheet1

REPORT TO

REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 08


October 22 2020


Recommendation


And


Report







Treasurer

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By-law No 2018-01


Rev October 24 2019

Revi April 1 2020


Rev October 22 2020

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CONTENTS

A Definitions 3


C Governance 5

1 Members 5

2 Officers 9














16 By-law Review 14









5 Quorum 19

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7 Debate 20




11 Delegations 22


13 Voting 24

14 Motions 25












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a) a point of order






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Membership




If one Nominee





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C) RISK MANAGMENT




317320











Informal quotation

$10000 - lt$25000









$50000 - lt$100000


318320




Formal Tender

$50000 - lt $350000








gt$25000-lt$100000



Emergency Purchases









319320



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Building $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 135128 check

















Legal - Corporate $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000

Water Festival 188911 $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296


Water Festival $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Land Securement 34537 $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537


Land Securement $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537 $ 309537





Conservation Areas

Stabilization $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568

Capital 2715883 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004



Capital $ 2963738 $ 2071610 $ 1535482 $ 1645698 $ 1029088 $ 2401110 $ 2083766 $ 3109901 $ 3445309 $ 5446004 $ 7805389 780538895152036 check

TOTAL RESERVES $ 8775322 $ 7393881 $ 6807193 $ 6385883 $ 5396051 $ 6569907 $ 6223527 $ 7562655 $ 8043992 $ 10266033 $ 12719805










Building $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 135128 check

















Legal - Corporate $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000

Water Festival 188911 $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296


Water Festival $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Land Securement 34537 $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537


Land Securement $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537 $ 309537





Conservation Areas

Stabilization $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568

Capital 2715883 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004



Capital $ 2963738 $ 2071610 $ 1535482 $ 1645698 $ 1029088 $ 2401110 $ 2083766 $ 3109901 $ 3445309 $ 5446004 $ 7805389 780538895152036 check

TOTAL RESERVES $ 8775322 $ 7393882 $ 6807193 $ 6385883 $ 5396051 $ 6569907 $ 6223527 $ 7562655 $ 8043992 $ 10266033 $ 12719805










Building $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 135128 check

















Legal - Corporate $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000

Water Festival 188911 $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296


Water Festival $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Land Securement 34537 $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537


Land Securement $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537 $ 309537





Conservation Areas

Stabilization $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568

Capital 2715883 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004



Capital $ 2963738 $ 2071610 $ 1535482 $ 1645698 $ 1029088 $ 2401110 $ 2083766 $ 3109901 $ 3445309 $ 5446004 $ 7805389 780538895152036 check

TOTAL RESERVES $ 8775322 $ 7393882 $ 6807193 $ 6385883 $ 5396051 $ 6569907 $ 6223527 $ 7562655 $ 8043992 $ 10266033 $ 12719805




Building 230128 230128








Water Festival 158911 - 0 (18615) 140296




Conservation Areas

Capital 2963738 251284 (1143412) 2071610


Total Reserves 8775322 25000 251284 478500 (2100110) (36115) 7393881

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES









GE Pass revenue





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





SUMMARY

REVENUES


KelsoGlen Eden -11 9294250 (105000) 9399250



Outreach -23 202195 (4735) 206930

Other funding -1000 - 0 (35000) 35000



-11 13843514 (148975) 13992489

EXPENSES


Vehicles 07 105090 700 104390

KelsoGlen Eden 18 7973405 140997 7832408



Outreach -14 317474 (4365) 321839

Chargeback 1393200 199800 1193400

44 13592230 568152 13024078


Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015



WMSS Operations


Forestry Tech Team






31 377463 11337 366126

Security






403 445307 127910 317397

WMSS Vehicles





19 160589 3000 157589

TOTAL EXPENSES 123 1623476 178380 1445096


WMSS Operations


SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 178000 (17000) 195000




Reserves

TOTAL REVENUES -07 599700 (4100) 603800

EXPENSES

Property Management






16 91770 1470 90300

Forestry






67 548347 34663 513684

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES







150 144 133 new in 2017



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





Construction






71 249544 16524 233020

Project Management






1068 456415 235756 220659






Chargeback 00 295848 74994 220854

1035 1461513 743411 718102

TOTAL EXPENSES 614 2721509 1035606 1685903




SUMMARY

REVENUES



Other Funding 1140 1536513 818411 718102



TOTAL REVENUES 873 1944666 906480 1038186

EXPENSES







19 197468 3674 193794

Restoration







113 356569 36241 320328



45 45 46 55 na








10503 11662 11304 8807 9732



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015







9686 ha 9588 ha 9516 ha 9469 ha note



Number of events 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

87 108 57 new in 2017



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





150 144 133 new in 2017








190 176 169 169 note










238 338004 65082 272922







344 442134 113194 328940

TOTAL EXPENSES 149 1992466 258678 1733788




SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 346 90158 23173 66985

Other 308 788588 185898 602690

Recovery 166 193988 27603 166385

Reserves 00 17500 - 0 17500

TOTAL REVENUE 277 1090234 236674 853560

EXPENSES

Ecology






110 636555 63079 573476

Stewardship






31 575773 17323 558450

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES





2019 2018 2017 2016




2019 2018 2017 2016





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015










44 495154 21024 474130

Source Protection






70 273464 17919 255545

TOTAL EXPENSES 12 4893668 60329 4833339




SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program revenue -79 2344300 (201100) 2545400


Other 40 507533 19530 488003


TOTAL REVENUE -66 3201437 (227411) 3428848

EXPENSES







30 3885613 112112 3773501

Engineering






-275 239437 (90726) 330163

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015






SUMMARY

REVENUES



Other Funding 00 - 0 (4000) 4000


TOTAL REVENUE 169 185984 26950 159034

EXPENSES







-53 508284 (28513) 536797

TOTAL EXPENSES -53 508284 (28513) 536797


Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015






Safety Observations

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





2019 2018 2017 2016

RFP 4 2

RFT 1 2

RFQ 1

RFPQ

Total RFxs




SUMMARY

REVENUES


Reserves - 0

TOTAL REVENUE 611 187700 10800 176900

EXPENSES







191 301740 5667 296073

Risk amp Lands






1579 473037 64495 408542

TOTAL EXPENSES 996 774777 70162 704615


Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





130 128 118 97 71


Debt capacity ratio


40 48 49 44 30




50 51 86 60 17



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





71 97 71 60 00



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015



Corporate Services








095 778808 7358 771450

TOTAL EXPENSES 028 4432544 12407 4420137


Corporate Services








-2241 496844 (143491) 640335







19738 355507 235961 119546

Human Resources






292 677743 19253 658490

Corporate Services


Finance






275 809270 21628 787642







000 - 0 - 0 - 0







-2778 500021 (192376) 692397

Corporate Services


REVENUES

Program Revenue 1286 79000 9000 70000



TOTAL REVENUES 1477 1041149 134000 907149

EXPENSES







962 665847 58417 607430







396 148504 5657 142847

BUDGET FORECAST


Operating $ 9695379 $ 9999694 $ 10390504 $ 10881185 $ 11239947

Capital $ 257000 $ 378000 $ 450500 $ 447000 $ 392000



Change 30 41 44 45 40


Region of Halton 878421 $9162704 877576 $8884859 31

Region of Peel 47534 495821 48142 487405 17

City of Hamilton 71875 749719 72109 730054 27


1000000 $10430879 1000000 $10124318


Operating $9695379 $9221118 $474261 51

Capital 257000 464000 (207000) -446

9952379 9685118 267261 28




2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030












2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030


















2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Check





920000 904000 974000 934000 944000 944000 125000 125000 200000 200000





714136 751487 1719505 155511 184468 172695 60633 225179 84936 316413

WMSS Operations


167562 146774 156920 122412 64498 61841 128974 123792 112118 110000


Capital - Funding










2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030










1273000 1370000 1440000 1477500 1560000 1882500 1505000 1667500 1742000 1742000

Corporate Services





Ortho Imagery 15000 - 0 15000 - 0 15000 - 0 15000 - 0 15000 - 0


Lidar - 0 40000 - 0 40000 - 0 40000 - 0 40000 - 0 40000

Website Upgrade - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 100000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0


137000 253000 310500 344500 187000 353000 212000 359000 297000 257000




25000 150000 150000 150000 200000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0





525000 550000 575000 525000 550000 265000 120000 125000 130000 130000











Program Fees 13416330 14036437 14685861 15366011 16078365 16824470 17605952 18424513 19281939 20180103













Program Revenue 2691458 2826000 2882500 2940200 2999000 3059000 3120200 3182600 3246300 3311200





























- 0

Purchased Services















Chargeback Expense











CAPITAL


Corporate Services



Ortho Imagery 10446 - 0 15000 15000






























CONSERVATION AREAS




KelsoGlen Eden 9226658 7832408 7973405 9294250



Outreach 279313 321839 317474 193580 8615 115279









Ecology 526866 573476 636555 21978 45268 569309

Stewardship 464988 558450 575773 68180 148720 17500 341373

HHRAP 272628 272922 338004 346454 (8450)


- 0

149 1636660 1733788 1992466 90158 - 0 788588 193988 17500 902232




Restoration 208652 320328 356569 - 0 263443 93126

- 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Construction 272700 233020 249544 49800 199744


614 1114011 1685903 2721509 - 0 - 0 1536513 408153 - 0 776843

7 OPERATIONS



Security 324330 317397 445307 171700 273607



123 1271047 1445096 1623476 178000 125000 - 0 296700 - 0 1023776













Finance 715024 787642 809270 72500 242549 494221





Human Resources 645688 658490 677743 186600 491143


03 3772666 4420137 4432544 79000 - 0 - 0 952149 10000 3391395



Risk amp Lands 369271 408542 473037 86000 387037

100 597651 704615 774777 - 0 - 0 - 0 187700 - 0 587077



(53) 542875 536797 508284 - 0 155034 - 0 30950 - 0 322300



Engineering 337138 330163 239437 3000 37440 198997



12 4127219 4833339 4893668 2344300 273464 507533 76140 - 0 1692231




Full-time 1054 10 -10 1054 00


Total WMSS 1132 22 -22 1132 00

Conservation Areas

Full-time 370 -38 10 343 -28



Total Full-time 1424 -28 00 1397 -28















31912984 30465375











4905110 4732511










9 CEO Update


11 IN CAMERA



12 Other Business

13 Adjournment

3320



4320







Steve Gilmour





5320







(Hassan Basit CAO)


6320


June 25 2020 2020











7320



8320





9320



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Carried

7 CAO Verbal Update






9 IN CAMERA Items


10320














11 Adjournment



Carried



11320



Present Rob Burton





12320



13320





MEMO




Amount Received

Length of Grant

Funding Stream



$19484476 $19484476 2020-2022




$18310000 $17710000 2020-2023

Grant



$12050000 $12050000 2021-2022

Grant



$9600000 $6600800 2020-2022

Grant

14320


Amount Received

Length of Grant

Funding Stream



$4900000 $4900000 2020 Grant


$3500000 $3500000 2020-2021


Meighen Foundation







$450000 $150000 2020 Grant













Grant



$2000000 2020-2021

Grant



$752500 2021 Grant

TOTAL $102325867 $65895276

Notes


15320





16320





MEMO


17320






CA Act changes 2019


18320





MEMO


19320

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REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 01


October 22 2020


Recommendation


And


And


Executive Summary



20320


Report

Background




21320








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DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 04


October 22 2020


Recommendation


And


Executive Summary


Report



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26320




horizon


27320


28320




29320

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FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 02


October 22 2020


Recommendation


And


AND


Executive Summary



30320


Report

BackgroundProposal




31320






32320






Policy Review







33320







Recommendation







34320



Conclusion






Treasurer


35320

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REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 03


October 22 2020


Recommendation


And


Executive Summary



Report

Background


36320


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No comment from CH

54320

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DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 05


October 22 2020


Recommendation


And


Executive Summary



55320

Report






56320


57320



58320







59320

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REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 06


October 22 2020


Recommendation


Executive Summary



The Plan







60320

Report


















61320

1

1




62320

2

Executive Summary











principle outcome






Plan







63320

3


Our 20 Year Vision












science






64320

4

















continuously














65320

5

Contents


Executive Summary 2


Contents 5

Background 9

Who We Are 9

What We Do 10



Forest Context 14







Land Securement 25


Stewardship 25

Forest Values 26

Canada Target 1 26



Timber Values 29




Forest Cover 32


Seed Stock 33

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Climate Change 37

Invasive Species 38

Species at Risk 40


Recreational Use 43



Summary 46


Definitions 50

References 54

Appendices 57






coloured bat 61

Butternut 64


Snapping turtle 67





Introduction 72

67320

7




Introduction 78



Recommendations














Halton forests 32













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8









69320

9

Background

Who We Are






70320

10



What We Do















71320

11


















72320

12


















partnerships






and plans









73320

13












74320

14

Forest Context

Landscape Context








classifications




75320

15






bull Kilbride Swamp









76320

16














77320

17





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18










of this program


79320

19





80320

20







applicable





Forest Management

Activity Proposed

81320

21





































82320

22




operations








83320

23






properties
































84320

24




















85320

25


Land Securement

















Stewardship








86320

26










Forest Values

Canada Target 1













Ecosystem Services


87320

27





88320

28








89320

29







Timber Values





planned operations






90320

30

















management







healthy watershed







resiliency








the woodland


91320

31














species












needs (Appendix 21)


92320

32



Forest Cover













93320

33










opportunity









interventions







Seed Stock



94320

34












95320

35


























96320

36










97320

37






Climate Change



98320

38








Invasive Species













99320

39













Japanese knotweed

Garlic mustard



Periwinkle

Five-leafed aralia

Goutweed

Daylily

Privet


Multiflora rose




100320

40






Dog-strangling

vine Major High


European buckthorn

Major High


Garlic mustard

Major High


Manitoba maple








Species at Risk



101320

41



102320

42



Amphibians

Mammals



Birds

























Insects













103320

43






Recreational Use





104320

44








sites




105320

45













106320

46

Summary







107320

47










Forest Inventory

Wildlife Habitat

Monitoring




SOPs and BMPs

Wildlife Habitat

Invasive Species




Value matrix


Secure land





108320

48
















partners





109320

49










monitoring programs

110320

50

Definitions






























111320

51












112320

52
















and site types








Canada 2017)



113320

53




114320

54

References




















115320

55






















116320

56





117320

57

Appendices

118320

58


119320

59
















C14 Stewart 5158ac



N2 Kilbride 31138ac














Total area 190355ac

120320

60






Abundance



2 Moderate amount

3 Extensive

Habitat value





Impact






Control success






121320

61






federally


122320

62








References












123320

63



124320

64

Butternut




2014)








Ursic 2013)















References



OMNR 2014 Butternut


June 2014]



125320

65

































References





126320

66









[Accessed May 2014]

127320

67

Snapping turtle



Ecuador (OMNR 2014)








References





[Accessed May 2014]

128320

68

West Virginia white















References







129320

69



Activity Purpose

























130320

70


(Policy as of 2012)

Background







Policy Statement





managed







131320

71




132320

72

Introduction









133320

73

Inventory Approach


Metric Goal











134320

74






NUMBER OF PLOTS



Plantation Type


Forest Type



(Bw He Iw Pt)1

SAPLING COMPOSITION




30 23




DBH)


357 641



3570 3846




255 256

TOTAL BASAL AREA

(SQ M gt 9 CM DBH) 255 154



27 12


28 92


61 96


146 56


20 12


00 00

135320

75




0 6275



CONIFER AND HARDOOD


229 90

TOTAL CONIFER AND


(CUBIC METERS)

2290 540



644 238


172 470


70 130


105 37


10 4


0 0




Pw10 none


1836 0



Mr)

EARLY REGEN DENSITY

4772 14097


(stems hectare)



leatherwood1


23127 13214

SNAG-DBH (CM)


45 20


9 64

CAVITY-DBH (CM)

0 26


0 8

136320

76


CWD-DBH (CM)

21 0


50 0

HERBS (COVER)


6 6

MOSS (COVER)

0 0

GRASSSEDGE (COVER)

0 6



strawberry


Sarsaparilla


rugged rolling




SCHEDULE


management



abundance


Few lt4m2 (2x2m)

Small 4-25m2 (5x5m)

Many 25-100 m2(10x10m)


137320

77


Operational Plan



138320

78

Introduction










further 11







MFTIP








139320

79











Starting 2020

Refer to Table 7








assessments




thereafter




Inventory

starting 2020




140320

80




Wildlife Habitat

Identify and map




Continuous



within 1 year


Monitoring


Continuous








By 2022




Ongoing







141320

81


diversity





Develop SOPs for




2020


forestry operations

Follow BMPs for SAR


Ongoing







years thereafter




Ongoing




142320

82





2022

2021







Ongoing


workshops)











2020






Ongoing



143320

83







per year



related programs



Ongoing

Ongoing


for postharvest



Ongoing

1-2 per year

144320

84































145320

85


Property Summary

Area on Assessment

acres


participating acres


participating acres

MFTIP Stand Types


plantations acres

Mixed plantations

acres


Wet woods acres

1 Mountsberg CA 2301 000 005 21500 3623 22535 128 4865 7095 84

2518 303 970 40000 46771 36865 9464 7284 852

2518 303 970 40200 29108 15766 6028 4588 144

2409 030 002 42500 19822 11169 8653 4375 2822


2301 000 007 03500 180 10323 7677 4275 4227


2301 000 007 04500 1663 13519 3111 3111

3 Mount Nemo 2402 030 306 03800 3292 25762 6985 1663 5322

Colling 2402 030 305 08700 8494 5501 2993 2993

Paletta 2402 030 308 08310 1922 0 1922 1922

4 Harrison 2409 030 002 24200 5968 4759 1209 1209

5 Kiwanis 2409 030 001 21200 100 9012 988 6 388


Hilton Falls 2409 030 001 76700 159512 146751 7706 1485 122 346

7 Edmondson 2409 030 002 25200 7658 4941 2617 465 1652

8 Shanahan 2409 030 002 38400 16703 14206 2497 2335 162

9 Twiss 2409 070 301 11300 51 2716 2384 1884 5

10 Rattlesnake Pt 2409 070 302 01600 6076 46111 12693 9411 1552 173

MacDonald 2409 070 302 01900 11897 7542 4355 4355

11 Crawford Lake 2409 070 302 03900 5502 45765 8005 30 4505 5

12 16 Valley 2409 090 070 09800 70 27 43 3097 1203

13 Esquesing 2415 070 002 24800 3731 2743 988 988

14 Fuciarelli 2518 302 510 24600 14888 13128 166 166

15 Plaikner 2415 070 004 09000 5528 2928 26 38 222

16 Waterdown Woods 2518 303 310 12600 11858 8465 3393 3393

146320

86

WW Robinson 2402 020 204 07221 1858 0 1858 1858

17 Grindstone 2402 010 102 05710 15875 14417 1458 1458

18 Kelso 2409 030 001 80000 96266 39061 36639 5255 21257 1177 185

Kelso Quarry 2409 030 001 84400 17567 827 8469 95 5825

19 Knight 2518 302 910 00175 4592 3318 1274 1274

20 Heaslip 2409 070 301 17200 8997 1303 7569 1829 1063 2408 2269

Totals for MFTIP

properties 73279 512133 17441 68222 59908

27147

6339

147320

87




Treatment Type


Regulated by CH

Municipal Regional

NEC MECP Permit

Previous Operation

Species YesNo

Shanahan (N1)



Yes Halton Region

amp MECP

Thinned 2005




Total 2199

Mountsberg (C5)

(Mackenzie-Davis)



Yes Halton Region

amp MECP

Thinned 2005










Total 3722



Pewee

Yes Halton Region

amp MECP

Thinned Pre 2000


TOTAL 593

Overall TOTAL 6513

148320

88

NOTES Ac Acres












Ha Hectare




Hdwds Hardwoods

Inv Inventory



2020-2025

Seed Collection


2020-2025

149320

89











SAR Species at Risk

Spp Species




150320

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REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 07


October 22 2020


Recommendation


And


And


Executive Summary






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ment 2021 Municipal


ment 2020 Municipal


1000000 $10430879 1000000 $10124318


Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2020

Contribution from

Municipal Funding



Levy


Projects


Expenses

Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2021



Total Reserves 8775322 25000 251284 478500 (2100110) (36115) 7393881

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Treasurer


mpiggothrcaonca

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June ndash October

March ndash June


TABLE OF CONTENTS


10 ExecutiveSummary








115 Reserves


INTRODUCTION

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WELCOME MESSAGE



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KEY SERVICE TARGETS




















BOARD OF DIRECTORS










Mr StephenGilmour

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Capital Projects

$4905110

Operating Budget

$31912984











$16107788

$553498 $2832634

$2209070

$36115

$10173879







31912984 30465375



4905110 4732511



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OPERATING BUDGET

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Conservation Areas

$13843514


Support Services

$18069470










BUDGET DEPARTMENTS








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4432544

774777

508284

4893668

1992466

2721509

1623476

619245 25000 478500





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$984102

$105090

$7973405

$2039720

$779239

$317474

$251284

$1393200








CONSERVATION AREAS



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$16107788

$553498 $2832634 $2209070

$36115

$10173879





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2020 Approved

FTE Service


of Staff 2021 Total

FTE

Net Change 2021 vs






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21

Description





Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp

Project Debt

financing)


Areas)

Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp

Funding





Finance 715024 787642 809270 72500 242549 494221





Human Resources 645688 658490 677743 186600 491143


03 3772666 4420137 4432544 79000 - - 952149 10000 3391395



Risk amp Lands 369271 408542 473037 86000 387037

100 597651 704615 774777 - - - 187700 - 587077



(53) 542875 536797 508284 - 155034 - 30950 - 322300



Engineering 337138 330163 239437 3000 37440 198997



12 4127219 4833339 4893668 2344300 273464 507533 76140 - 1692231



Sheet1

Description


Budget




Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp




Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp

Funding


Stewardship 464988 558450 575773 68180 148720 17500 341373

HHRAP 272628 272922 338004 346454 (8450)


-

149 1636660 1733788 1992466 90158 - 788588 193988 17500 902232



Restoration 208652 320328 356569 - 263443 93126

Construction 272700 233020 249544 49800 199744


614 1114011 1685903 2721509 - - 1536513 408153 - 776843



Security 324330 317397 445307 171700 273607



123 1271047 1445096 1623476 178000 125000 - 296700 - 1023776



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Sheet1

Description


Budget




Provincial Funding


financing)


Areas)

Reserve Funding


CONSERVATION AREAS



KelsoGlen Eden 9226658 7832408 7973405 9294250



Outreach 279313 321839 317474 193580 8615 115279









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$15000 $100000

$25000

$1773000

$25000

$714136

$820000

$122000

$167562

$1143412








CORPORATE SERVICES

























OPERATIONS






CONSERVATION AREAS

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$601500

$1930500

$16000

$2100110

$257000














Description


Budget




Provincial Funding

Other (Grants Sp



Areas)

Reserve Funding

Municipal Levy amp

Funding

CAPITAL


Corporate Services



Ortho Imagery 10446 - 15000 15000



























2021 BUDGET SUMMARY



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$10000000

$15000000

$20000000

$25000000

$30000000

$35000000

$40000000

$45000000

$50000000

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030





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$-

$2000000

$4000000

$6000000

$8000000

$10000000

$12000000

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030




2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030


1273000 1370000 1440000 1477500 1560000 1882500 1505000 1667500 1742000 1742000


137000 253000 310500 344500 187000 353000 212000 359000 297000 257000


25000 150000 150000 150000 200000 - - - - -


525000 550000 575000 525000 550000 265000 120000 125000 130000 130000



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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030


920000 904000 974000 934000 944000 944000 125000 125000 200000 200000


714136 751487 1719505 155511 184468 172695 60633 225179 84936 316413



Capital - Funding




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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030








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ment 2021 Municipal


ment 2020 Municipal

Funding 2020

Increase


1000000 $10430879 1000000 $10124318

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BUDGET


FORECAST


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Sheet1


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CORPORATESERVICES




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Key Objectives



















2020 Budget

REVENUES

Program Revenue 1286 79000 9000 70000



TOTAL REVENUES 1477 1041149 134000 907149

EXPENSES







962 665847 58417 607430







396 148504 5657 142847

Corporate Services


Sheet1




2020 Budget

Finance






275 809270 21628 787642






000 - - -






-2778 500021 (192376) 692397

Corporate Services


Sheet1




2020 Budget







-2241 496844 (143491) 640335






19738 355507 235961 119546






292 677743 19253 658490

Corporate Services


Sheet1




2020 Budget







095 778808 7358 771450

TOTAL EXPENSES 028 4432544 12407 4420137


Corporate Services


Sheet1


$10000 $79000

$952149

$3391395



$3515016

$191100

$660428

$66000







2019 2018 2017 2016 201571 97 71 60 00









Sheet1

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015130 128 118 97 71

2019 2018 2017 2016 201540 48 49 44 30

2019 2018 2017 2016 201550 51 86 60 17






Sheet1


2019 2018 2017 2016 20158 11 28 10 10

2019 2018 2017 2016 201599 97 98 95 NA







Sheet1












59216320

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Sheet1


2019 2018 2017 2016 201566000 (9) 60400 (18) 51090 (18) 42029 (16) 35336

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015375680 (12) 334319 (83) 182608 (185) 64100 na

2019 2018 2017 2016 20151634783 (-03) 1639716 (95) 839202 (64) 510573 (18) 431944








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Sheet1


Program Revenue

Provincial Funding


financing)


Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES




Capital Revenue



Sheet1






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HEALTH amp SAFETY


KEY OBJECTIVES




PROCUREMENT







SUMMARY

REVENUES


Reserves -

TOTAL REVENUE 611 187700 10800 176900






191 301740 5667 296073






1579 473037 64495 408542

TOTAL EXPENSES 996 774777 70162 704615



Sheet1



$187700

$587077



$570777

$73000

$131000





2019 2018 2017 2016 201530







Safety Observations




Sheet1









Sheet1


Program Revenue

Provincial Funding


Debt financing)


Areas)

Reserve Funding


EXPENDITURES



Capital Revenue



Sheet1






227320



KEY OBJECTIVES









2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES





TOTAL REVENUE 169 185984 26950 159034





Chargeback 00 - - -

-53 508284 (28513) 536797

TOTAL EXPENSES -53 508284 (28513) 536797



Sheet1



$155034

$30950

$322300



$363284

$22500

$122500





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015









Sheet1





Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES




Capital Revenue



Sheet1





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PLANNING


REGULATIONS






KEY OBJECTIVES













ENGINEERING






SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program revenue -79 2344300 (201100) 2545400


Other 40 507533 19530 488003


TOTAL REVENUE -66 3201437 (227411) 3428848






30 3885613 112112 3773501





Chargeback 00 - - -

-275 239437 (90726) 330163



Sheet1







44 495154 21024 474130






70 273464 17919 255545

TOTAL EXPENSES 12 4893668 60329 4833339




Sheet1



$2344300

$273464 $507533

$76140

$1692231



$4416754

$19840

$421780 $3045 $32249





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

95 96 92 80 note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

98 97 89 note note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

91 94 79 70 note

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

77 65 69 note note

2019 2018 2017 2016 201594 93 61 76 note













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2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





2019 2018 2017 2016 201592 77 85 note note






Sheet1

Sheet1

2019 2018 2017 2016

100 100 100 100






Sheet1





Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES




Capital Revenue



Sheet1







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MONITORINGECOLOGY


STEWARDSHIP


KEY OBJECTIVES











SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 346 90158 23173 66985

Other 308 788588 185898 602690

Recovery 166 193988 27603 166385

Reserves 00 17500 - 17500

TOTAL REVENUE 277 1090234 236674 853560






110 636555 63079 573476






31 575773 17323 558450



Sheet1










238 338004 65082 272922






344 442134 113194 328940

TOTAL EXPENSES 149 1992466 258678 1733788



Sheet1

$90158

$788588

$193988 $17500

$902232



$1391075

$137710

$302096

$161585









2019 2018 2017 2016 2015190 176 169 169 note








Sheet1

2019 2018 2017 2016 201510503 11662 11304 8807 9732

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015


2 26 26 26 29

2019 2018 2017 2016 20159686 ha 9588 ha 9516 ha 9469 ha note

2019 2018 2017 2016 201587 108 57


2019 2018 2017 2016 2015150 144 133
















Sheet1

2019 2018 2017 2016 201545 45 46 55 na

2019 2018 2017 2016 20153 1 1 - 1







Sheet1






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KEY OBJECTIVES







RESTORATION


CONSTRUCTION


PROJECT MANAGEMENT






SUMMARY

REVENUES



Other Funding 1140 1536513 818411 718102


Reserves - - -

TOTAL REVENUES 873 1944666 906480 1038186






19 197468 3674 193794







113 356569 36241 320328



Sheet1




Construction






71 249544 16524 233020






1068 456415 235756 220659





Chargeback 00 295848 74994 220854

1035 1461513 743411 718102

TOTAL EXPENSES 614 2721509 1035606 1685903




Sheet1

$1536513

$408153

$776843



$1036531

$73820

$1315310

$295848






2019 2018 2017 2016 2015136 172 200 na na



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015150 144 133






Sheet1

Sheet1


Program Revenue

Provincial Funding


financing)


Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES





Capital Revenue



Sheet1




KEY OBJECTIVES


259320










2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 178000 (17000) 195000




Reserves

TOTAL REVENUES -07 599700 (4100) 603800






16 91770 1470 90300






67 548347 34663 513684

WMSS Operations


Sheet1

Description


Budget


2020 Budget

Forestry Tech Team






31 377463 11337 366126






403 445307 127910 317397





19 160589 3000 157589

TOTAL EXPENSES 123 1623476 178380 1445096


WMSS Operations


Sheet1

$178000

$125000

$296700 $1023776



$1187947

$195872

$171367

$5000 $63290





2019 2018 2017 2016 201552597 74250 115000 105000 100000

2019 2018 2017 2016 20157439 10004 7500 na na







Sheet1





Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES




Capital Revenue



Sheet1






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KEY OBJECTIVES




KELSOGLEN EDEN











2020 Budget

SUMMARY

REVENUES


KelsoGlen Eden -11 9294250 (105000) 9399250



Outreach -23 202195 (4735) 206930

Other funding -1000 - (35000) 35000



-11 13843514 (148975) 13992489

EXPENSES


Vehicles 07 105090 700 104390

KelsoGlen Eden 18 7973405 140997 7832408



Outreach -14 317474 (4365) 321839

Chargeback 1393200 199800 1193400

44 13592230 568152 13024078




Sheet1

$935000

$9294250

$1923000

$1070500

$202195 $63290

$355279



$984102

$105090

$7973405

$2039720

$779239

$317474

$1393200







100 100 100 44 44


1894985 1268696 1671707 $1784793

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

65 55 50 45 45






GE Pass revenue




Sheet1




financing)


Areas)


Funding

EXPENDITURES





Capital Revenue



Sheet1

RESERVES

272320

RESERVES


Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2020

Contribution from

Municipal Funding





Expenses

Reserves Projected

Balance Dec 31 2021



Total Reserves 8775322 25000 251284 478500 (2100110) (36115) 7393881


Sheet1

RESERVESCONTINUITY







RESERVE CONTINUITY

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Sheet1





Legal - Corporate 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$ 200000$


Land Securement 59537$ 84537$ 109537$ 134537$ 159537$ 184537$ 209537$ 234537$ 259537$ 284537$




RESERVE CONTINUITY

RESERVESCONTINUITY


Sheet1




TOTAL RESERVES 7393881$ 6807193$ 6385883$ 5396051$ 6569907$ 6223527$ 7562655$ 8043992$ 10266033$ 12719805$

RESERVESCONTINUITY


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REPORT NO

FROM

DATE

SUBJECT


CHBD 07 20 08


October 22 2020


Recommendation


And


Report







Treasurer

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By-law No 2018-01


Rev October 24 2019

Revi April 1 2020


Rev October 22 2020

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CONTENTS

A Definitions 3


C Governance 5

1 Members 5

2 Officers 9














16 By-law Review 14









5 Quorum 19

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7 Debate 20




11 Delegations 22


13 Voting 24

14 Motions 25












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Informal quotation

$10000 - lt$25000









$50000 - lt$100000


318320




Formal Tender

$50000 - lt $350000








gt$25000-lt$100000



Emergency Purchases









319320



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Building $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 135128 check

















Legal - Corporate $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000

Water Festival 188911 $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296


Water Festival $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Land Securement 34537 $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537


Land Securement $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537 $ 309537





Conservation Areas

Stabilization $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568

Capital 2715883 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004



Capital $ 2963738 $ 2071610 $ 1535482 $ 1645698 $ 1029088 $ 2401110 $ 2083766 $ 3109901 $ 3445309 $ 5446004 $ 7805389 780538895152036 check

TOTAL RESERVES $ 8775322 $ 7393881 $ 6807193 $ 6385883 $ 5396051 $ 6569907 $ 6223527 $ 7562655 $ 8043992 $ 10266033 $ 12719805










Building $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 135128 check

















Legal - Corporate $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000

Water Festival 188911 $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296


Water Festival $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Land Securement 34537 $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537


Land Securement $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537 $ 309537





Conservation Areas

Stabilization $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568

Capital 2715883 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004



Capital $ 2963738 $ 2071610 $ 1535482 $ 1645698 $ 1029088 $ 2401110 $ 2083766 $ 3109901 $ 3445309 $ 5446004 $ 7805389 780538895152036 check

TOTAL RESERVES $ 8775322 $ 7393882 $ 6807193 $ 6385883 $ 5396051 $ 6569907 $ 6223527 $ 7562655 $ 8043992 $ 10266033 $ 12719805










Building $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 230128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 $ 135128 135128 check

















Legal - Corporate $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000 $ 200000

Water Festival 188911 $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296


Water Festival $ 158911 $ 140296 $ 125296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296 $ 110296

Land Securement 34537 $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537


Land Securement $ 59537 $ 84537 $ 109537 $ 134537 $ 159537 $ 184537 $ 209537 $ 234537 $ 259537 $ 284537 $ 309537





Conservation Areas

Stabilization $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568 $ 1000568

Capital 2715883 2963738 2071610 1535482 1645698 1029088 2401110 2083766 3109901 3445309 5446004



Capital $ 2963738 $ 2071610 $ 1535482 $ 1645698 $ 1029088 $ 2401110 $ 2083766 $ 3109901 $ 3445309 $ 5446004 $ 7805389 780538895152036 check

TOTAL RESERVES $ 8775322 $ 7393882 $ 6807193 $ 6385883 $ 5396051 $ 6569907 $ 6223527 $ 7562655 $ 8043992 $ 10266033 $ 12719805




Building 230128 230128








Water Festival 158911 - 0 (18615) 140296




Conservation Areas

Capital 2963738 251284 (1143412) 2071610


Total Reserves 8775322 25000 251284 478500 (2100110) (36115) 7393881

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES









GE Pass revenue





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





SUMMARY

REVENUES


KelsoGlen Eden -11 9294250 (105000) 9399250



Outreach -23 202195 (4735) 206930

Other funding -1000 - 0 (35000) 35000



-11 13843514 (148975) 13992489

EXPENSES


Vehicles 07 105090 700 104390

KelsoGlen Eden 18 7973405 140997 7832408



Outreach -14 317474 (4365) 321839

Chargeback 1393200 199800 1193400

44 13592230 568152 13024078


Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015



WMSS Operations


Forestry Tech Team






31 377463 11337 366126

Security






403 445307 127910 317397

WMSS Vehicles





19 160589 3000 157589

TOTAL EXPENSES 123 1623476 178380 1445096


WMSS Operations


SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 00 178000 (17000) 195000




Reserves

TOTAL REVENUES -07 599700 (4100) 603800

EXPENSES

Property Management






16 91770 1470 90300

Forestry






67 548347 34663 513684

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES







150 144 133 new in 2017



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





Construction






71 249544 16524 233020

Project Management






1068 456415 235756 220659






Chargeback 00 295848 74994 220854

1035 1461513 743411 718102

TOTAL EXPENSES 614 2721509 1035606 1685903




SUMMARY

REVENUES



Other Funding 1140 1536513 818411 718102



TOTAL REVENUES 873 1944666 906480 1038186

EXPENSES







19 197468 3674 193794

Restoration







113 356569 36241 320328



45 45 46 55 na








10503 11662 11304 8807 9732



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015







9686 ha 9588 ha 9516 ha 9469 ha note



Number of events 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

87 108 57 new in 2017



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





150 144 133 new in 2017








190 176 169 169 note










238 338004 65082 272922







344 442134 113194 328940

TOTAL EXPENSES 149 1992466 258678 1733788




SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program Revenue 346 90158 23173 66985

Other 308 788588 185898 602690

Recovery 166 193988 27603 166385

Reserves 00 17500 - 0 17500

TOTAL REVENUE 277 1090234 236674 853560

EXPENSES

Ecology






110 636555 63079 573476

Stewardship






31 575773 17323 558450

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES





2019 2018 2017 2016




2019 2018 2017 2016





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015










44 495154 21024 474130

Source Protection






70 273464 17919 255545

TOTAL EXPENSES 12 4893668 60329 4833339




SUMMARY

REVENUES

Program revenue -79 2344300 (201100) 2545400


Other 40 507533 19530 488003


TOTAL REVENUE -66 3201437 (227411) 3428848

EXPENSES







30 3885613 112112 3773501

Engineering






-275 239437 (90726) 330163

Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015






SUMMARY

REVENUES



Other Funding 00 - 0 (4000) 4000


TOTAL REVENUE 169 185984 26950 159034

EXPENSES







-53 508284 (28513) 536797

TOTAL EXPENSES -53 508284 (28513) 536797


Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015






Safety Observations

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





2019 2018 2017 2016

RFP 4 2

RFT 1 2

RFQ 1

RFPQ

Total RFxs




SUMMARY

REVENUES


Reserves - 0

TOTAL REVENUE 611 187700 10800 176900

EXPENSES







191 301740 5667 296073

Risk amp Lands






1579 473037 64495 408542

TOTAL EXPENSES 996 774777 70162 704615


Capital Revenue


EXPENDITURES





2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015




2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





130 128 118 97 71


Debt capacity ratio


40 48 49 44 30




50 51 86 60 17



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015





71 97 71 60 00



2019 2018 2017 2016 2015



Corporate Services








095 778808 7358 771450

TOTAL EXPENSES 028 4432544 12407 4420137


Corporate Services








-2241 496844 (143491) 640335







19738 355507 235961 119546

Human Resources






292 677743 19253 658490

Corporate Services


Finance






275 809270 21628 787642







000 - 0 - 0 - 0







-2778 500021 (192376) 692397

Corporate Services


REVENUES

Program Revenue 1286 79000 9000 70000



TOTAL REVENUES 1477 1041149 134000 907149

EXPENSES







962 665847 58417 607430







396 148504 5657 142847

BUDGET FORECAST


Operating $ 9695379 $ 9999694 $ 10390504 $ 10881185 $ 11239947

Capital $ 257000 $ 378000 $ 450500 $ 447000 $ 392000



Change 30 41 44 45 40


Region of Halton 878421 $9162704 877576 $8884859 31

Region of Peel 47534 495821 48142 487405 17

City of Hamilton 71875 749719 72109 730054 27


1000000 $10430879 1000000 $10124318


Operating $9695379 $9221118 $474261 51

Capital 257000 464000 (207000) -446

9952379 9685118 267261 28




2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030












2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030


















2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Check





920000 904000 974000 934000 944000 944000 125000 125000 200000 200000





714136 751487 1719505 155511 184468 172695 60633 225179 84936 316413

WMSS Operations


167562 146774 156920 122412 64498 61841 128974 123792 112118 110000


Capital - Funding










2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030










1273000 1370000 1440000 1477500 1560000 1882500 1505000 1667500 1742000 1742000

Corporate Services





Ortho Imagery 15000 - 0 15000 - 0 15000 - 0 15000 - 0 15000 - 0


Lidar - 0 40000 - 0 40000 - 0 40000 - 0 40000 - 0 40000

Website Upgrade - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 100000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0


137000 253000 310500 344500 187000 353000 212000 359000 297000 257000




25000 150000 150000 150000 200000 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0





525000 550000 575000 525000 550000 265000 120000 125000 130000 130000











Program Fees 13416330 14036437 14685861 15366011 16078365 16824470 17605952 18424513 19281939 20180103













Program Revenue 2691458 2826000 2882500 2940200 2999000 3059000 3120200 3182600 3246300 3311200





























- 0

Purchased Services















Chargeback Expense











CAPITAL


Corporate Services



Ortho Imagery 10446 - 0 15000 15000






























CONSERVATION AREAS




KelsoGlen Eden 9226658 7832408 7973405 9294250



Outreach 279313 321839 317474 193580 8615 115279









Ecology 526866 573476 636555 21978 45268 569309

Stewardship 464988 558450 575773 68180 148720 17500 341373

HHRAP 272628 272922 338004 346454 (8450)


- 0

149 1636660 1733788 1992466 90158 - 0 788588 193988 17500 902232




Restoration 208652 320328 356569 - 0 263443 93126

- 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Construction 272700 233020 249544 49800 199744


614 1114011 1685903 2721509 - 0 - 0 1536513 408153 - 0 776843

7 OPERATIONS



Security 324330 317397 445307 171700 273607



123 1271047 1445096 1623476 178000 125000 - 0 296700 - 0 1023776













Finance 715024 787642 809270 72500 242549 494221





Human Resources 645688 658490 677743 186600 491143


03 3772666 4420137 4432544 79000 - 0 - 0 952149 10000 3391395



Risk amp Lands 369271 408542 473037 86000 387037

100 597651 704615 774777 - 0 - 0 - 0 187700 - 0 587077



(53) 542875 536797 508284 - 0 155034 - 0 30950 - 0 322300



Engineering 337138 330163 239437 3000 37440 198997



12 4127219 4833339 4893668 2344300 273464 507533 76140 - 0 1692231




Full-time 1054 10 -10 1054 00


Total WMSS 1132 22 -22 1132 00

Conservation Areas

Full-time 370 -38 10 343 -28



Total Full-time 1424 -28 00 1397 -28















31912984 30465375











4905110 4732511


	Projected		RESERVE CONTINUITY

Conservation Halton		2020		2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030

Watershed Management amp Support Services Reserves


Vehicle and Equipment beginning		$ 914422		$ 720083	$ 552521	$ 405747	$ 248827	$ 126415	$ 111917	$ 100076	$ 71102	$ 47310	$ 35192

Transfer to Reserve - Reserve funding (municipal)		-		-	-	-	-	50000	50000	100000	100000	100000	100000

Transfer from Reserve - Capital expenditures		(194339)		(167562)	(146774)	(156920)	(122412)	(64498)	(61841)	(128974)	(123792)	(112118)	(110000)

Vehicle and Equipment		$ 720083		$ 552521	$ 405747	$ 248827	$ 126415	$ 111917	$ 100076	$ 71102	$ 47310	$ 35192	$ 25192	25192	check


Building beg of year		$ 480128		$ 230128	$ 230128	$ 230128	$ 230128	$ 135128	$ 135128	$ 135128	$ 135128	$ 135128	$ 135128

Transfer from Reserve - Capital expenditures		(250000)		-	-	-	(95000)	-	-	-	-	-	-

Building		$ 230128		$ 230128	$ 230128	$ 230128	$ 135128	$ 135128	$ 135128	$ 135128	$ 135128	$ 135128	$ 135128	135128	check


Building - State of Good Repair beginning of year		$ 264293		$ 262293	$ 294157	$ 308870	$ 298465	$ 349654	$ 275586	$ 217591	$ 271858	$ 163879	$ 198443

Transfer to Reserve - SOGR Levy		100000		102000	104000	106100	108200	110400	112600	114900	117200	119500	121900

Transfer from Reserve - Capital expenditures		(102000)		(70136)	(89287)	(116505)	(57011)	(184468)	(170595)	(60633)	(225179)	(84936)	(316413)

Building - State of Good Repair		$ 262293		$ 294157	$ 308870	$ 298465	$ 349654	$ 275586	$ 217591	$ 271858	$ 163879	$ 198443	$ 3930	3930435


Watershed Mgmt Cap-Municipal amp Self Generated		992242		$ 982872	$ 784372	$ 870872	$ 561672	$ 329672	$ 195072	$ 210872	$ 473572	$ 726272	$ 1000172

Transfer to Reserves - SOGR Levy		339200		376500	376500	388300	413000	585400	765800	997700	1017700	1124900	1124900

Transfer from Reserves - Capital expenditures		(348571)		(575000)	(290000)	(697500)	(645000)	(720000)	(750000)	(735000)	(765000)	(851000)	(851000)

Watershed Management Capital - Municipal Funds and Self Generated Funds		$ 982872		$ 784372	$ 870872	$ 561672	$ 329672	$ 195072	$ 210872	$ 473572	$ 726272	$ 1000172	$ 1274072	12740715	check



Watershed Mgmt amp Support Services Stabilization		793193		$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193

Transfer from Reserve		-		-	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0

Watershed Mgmt amp Support Serv Stabilization		$ 793193		$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193	$ 793193


Capital Projects - Debt Financing Charges		$ 472670		$ 472670	$ 472670	$ 472670	$ 472670	$ 472670	$ 472670	$ 472670	$ 472670	$ 472670	$ 472670


Digital Transformation beginning of year		250000		$ 250000	$ 250000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 100000	$ 100000

Transfer from Reserve		-		-	(50000)	-	-	-	-	-	(100000)	-	-

Digital Transformation		$ 250000		$ 250000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 100000	$ 100000	$ 100000


Legal - Planning amp Watershed Management		$ 258891		$ 258891	$ 258891	$ 258891	$ 258891	$ 258891	$ 258891	$ 258891	$ 258891	$ 258891	$ 258891


Legal - Corporate		$ 200000		$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000	$ 200000


Water Festival		188911		$ 158911	$ 140296	$ 125296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296

Transfer from Reserve		(30000)		(18615)	(15000)	(15000)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Water Festival		$ 158911		$ 140296	$ 125296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296	$ 110296


Land Securement		34537		$ 59537	$ 84537	$ 109537	$ 134537	$ 159537	$ 184537	$ 209537	$ 234537	$ 259537	$ 284537

Transfer to Reserve - Reserve funding (municipal)		25000		25000	25000	25000	25000	25000	25000	25000	25000	25000	25000

Land Securement		$ 59537		$ 84537	$ 109537	$ 134537	$ 159537	$ 184537	$ 209537	$ 234537	$ 259537	$ 284537	$ 309537


Property Management		$ 80040		$ 80040	$ 80040	$ 80040	$ 80040	$ 80040	$ 80040	$ 80040	$ 80040	$ 80040	$ 80040


Stewardship amp Restoration		390511		$ 342399	$ 180899	$ 165899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899

Transfer to (from) Reserve		(48112)		(161500)	(15000)	(15000)	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0

Stewardship and Restoration		$ 342399		$ 180899	$ 165899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899	$ 150899


Conservation Areas

Stabilization		$ 1000568		$ 1000568	$ 1000568	$ 1000568	$ 1000568	$ 1000568	$ 1000568	$ 1000568	$ 1000568	$ 1000568	$ 1000568


Capital		2715883		2963738	2071610	1535482	1645698	1029088	2401110	2083766	3109901	3445309	5446004

Transfer to Reserve - Operating Surplus		968411		251284	599366	980071	1385996	1818519	2081020	2362197	2664188	2987195	3332385

Transfer from Reserve - Capital expenditures		(720556)		(1143412)	(1135494)	(869856)	(2002605)	(446497)	(2398364)	(1336062)	(2328780)	(986500)	(973000)

Capital		$ 2963738		$ 2071610	$ 1535482	$ 1645698	$ 1029088	$ 2401110	$ 2083766	$ 3109901	$ 3445309	$ 5446004	$ 7805389	780538895152036	check


TOTAL RESERVES		$ 8775322		$ 7393881	$ 6807193	$ 6385883	$ 5396051	$ 6569907	$ 6223527	$ 7562655	$ 8043992	$ 10266033	$ 12719805

Conservation Halton Reserves	Reserves Projected Balance Dec 31 2020	Contribution from Municipal Funding		Contribution from Surplus		State of Good Repair Levy		Contribution to Capital Projects		Contribution to Operating Expenses	Reserves Projected Balance Dec 31 2021


Watershed Management amp Support Services

Vehicle and Equipment	720083				(167562)			552521

Building	230128						230128

Building - State of Good Repair	262293			102000		(70136)			294157

Watershed Management Capital - Municipal Funds and Self Generated Funds	982872			376500		(575000)			784372

Watershed Management amp Support Services Stabilization	793193						793193

Capital Projects - Debt Financing Charges	472670						472670

Digital Transformation	250000						250000

Legal - Planning amp Watershed Management	258891						258891

Legal - Corporate	200000						200000

Water Festival	158911				- 0		(18615)		140296

Land Securement	59537	25000						84537

Property Management	80040						80040

Stewardship and Restoration	342399				(144000)		(17500)		180899


Conservation Areas

Capital	2963738		251284			(1143412)			2071610

Stabilization	1000568						1000568


Total Reserves	8775322	25000		251284		478500		(2100110)		(36115)	7393881

	Capital Revenue

Description	2021 Capital Expenditures	Program Revenue	Provincial Funding	Other (Grants Sp Project Debt financing)	Chargeback Recoveries (CHF SPP CAP Cons Areas)	Reserve Funding	Municipal Levy amp Funding


EXPENDITURES


Skihill Improvements	500000			500000

Facility Major Maintenance amp IT Infrastructure	495000			495000

Vehicle and Equipment Replacement	148412			148412


Total Capital Expenditures	1143412	- 0	- 0	- 0	- 0	1143412	- 0

Visitor impact management

	1920 season		1819 season		1718 season		1617 season		1516 season

Total percentage of kmrsquos of CH trails under a visitor impact management program total percentage of kms of CH trails		100		100		100		44		44

Objective To have a visitor impact management program on 100 of CH trails


GE Pass revenue

	1819 season		1718 season		1617 season		1516 season

GE Pass revenue to date compared to last year to date compared to goal of 5 growth		1894985		1268696		1671707		$1784793

Objective Attract visitors to our parks and connect our communities through sustainable recreation education and tourism


Property proactively managed for hazard tree removal

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Total percentage CH property proactively managed for hazard tree removal to a goal of		65		55		50		45		45

Objective Strengthen conservation restoration and responsible management of natural resources with a focus on evidence-based programs

Parks amp Conservation Areas


Description		Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget		2021 Budget		General increase		2020 Budget


SUMMARY


REVENUES


Conservation Lands		00		935000		- 0		935000

KelsoGlen Eden		-11		9294250		(105000)		9399250

Crawford LakeMountsbergRobert Edmondson		-47		1923000		(95000)		2018000

Hilton FallsMount NemoRattlesnake Point		84		1070500		82500		988000

Outreach		-23		202195		(4735)		206930

Other funding		-1000		- 0		(35000)		35000

Chargeback recoveries		142		63290		7890		55400

Municipal Funding			355279		370		354909


	-11		13843514		(148975)		13992489


EXPENSES


Conservation Lands		472		984102		315651		668451

Vehicles		07		105090		700		104390

KelsoGlen Eden		18		7973405		140997		7832408

Crawford LakeMountsbergRobert Edmondson		-60		2039720		(129239)		2168959

Hilton FallsMount NemoRattlesnake Point		61		779239		44608		734631

Outreach		-14		317474		(4365)		321839

Chargeback			1393200		199800		1193400


	44		13592230		568152		13024078


PROGRAM SURPLUS(LOSS)		-741		251284		(717127)		968411

Watershed Tree Planting

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Total number of trees planted		52597		74250		115000		105000		100000

Objective To increase forest cover in the watershed


Emerald Ash Borer Response

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of ash trees removed through EAB program		7439		10004		7500		na		na

Objective To manage the risks posed by the Emerald Ash Borer on Conservation Halton owned property

WMSS Operations


Description		Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget		2021 Budget		Requested increase decrease		2020 Budget


Forestry Tech Team

Salaries amp Benefits		43		298063		12337		285726

Materials amp Supplies		00		77500		- 0		77500

Purchased Services		-345		1900		(1000)		2900

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback expenses		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

	31		377463		11337		366126


Security

Salaries amp Benefits		415		429487		125940		303547

Materials amp Supplies		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Purchased Services		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback expense - Parks		142		15820		1970		13850

	403		445307		127910		317397


WMSS Vehicles

Salaries amp Benefits		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Materials amp Supplies		00		80872		- 0		80872

Purchased Services		39		79717		3000		76717

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0


	19		160589		3000		157589


TOTAL EXPENSES		123		1623476		178380		1445096


PROGRAM SURPLUS (MUNICIPAL FUNDING)		217		(1023776)		(182480)		(841296)

Number of environmental partnership initiatives

Number of partners		2019		2018		2017		2016	2015

	150		144		133		new in 2017

Objective Assesses level of cooperation with community agencies and stakeholders

Provide a responsive facilities management service

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of helpdesk requests responded to		136		172		200		na		na

Objective To measure customer service requests and performance in responding to them Note recording started in 2017

Project Management Office


Description		Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget		2021 Budget		General increase		2020 Budget


Construction

Salaries amp Benefits		94		192544		16524		176020

Materials amp Supplies		00		21000		- 0		21000

Purchased Services		00		36000		- 0		36000

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

	71		249544		16524		233020


Project Management

Salaries amp Benefits		1086		452915		235756		217159

Materials amp Supplies		00		1000		- 0		1000

Purchased Services		00		2500		- 0		2500

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

	1068		456415		235756		220659


Partnership Projects

Salaries amp Benefits		00		- 0		(14900)		14900

Materials amp Supplies		-294		9620		(4003)		13623

Purchased Services		1466		1156045		687320		468725

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback		00		295848		74994		220854

	1035		1461513		743411		718102


TOTAL EXPENSES		614		2721509		1035606		1685903


PROGRAM SURPLUS (MUNICIPAL FUNDING)		199		(776843)		(129126)		(647717)

Number of HHRAP Facilitated Meetings

Number of HHRAP Committee Meetings		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	45		45		46		55		na

Objective Assess the workload of the committees facilitated by the HHRAP Office


Number of Beneficial Uses undergoing Status Updates

Number of Beneficial Uses undergoing Status Updates		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of Beneficial Uses undergoing Status Updates		3		1		1		- 0		1

Objective Assess how many of the 13 Beneficial Uses are progressing with a scientific Status Update report

Number of watershed residents who participate in conservation outreach and stewardship activities

Number of participating residents		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	10503		11662		11304		8807		9732

Objective Assesses the level of engagement of watershed residents with SampP programming


Number of floodplain wetland and watercourse restoration activities

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of activities		41		43		37		23		17

Hectares of Floodplain Wetland and Watercourse Restoration Projects		153		213		44		51		35

Linear Kilometres of Watercourse Restoration Projects		2		26		26		26		29

Objective Assesses environmental climate change adaptation green infrastructure and natural capital advancement in the watershed


Amount of protected terrestrial and aquatic area

Hectares Includes partner publicly owned RBG and stewardship agreements		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	9686 ha		9588 ha		9516 ha		9469 ha		note

Objective Assesses progress toward protected areas targets for biodiversity


Number of stewardship and outreach public engagements

Number of events		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	87		108		57		new in 2017

Objective Assesses reach of stewardship and community outreach


Ratio of partnership dollars leverageD for every dollar invested in stewardship and restoration work by Conservation Halton (includes Greenspace figures)

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Ratio of partnership dollars generated to CH cash project investment		$2811		$1597		$1462		new in 2017		new in 2017

Objective Assesses leveraging ratio for restorationstewardship partnership projects


Number of environmental partnership initiatives

Number of partners		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	150		144		133		new in 2017

Objective Assesses level of cooperation with community agencies and stakeholders

Trend in key water quality indicators

Baseline median values for Chloride TSS Phosphorus and Nitrate		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	chloride exceedence at 36 of stations 64 for phosporus		chloride exceedence at 45 of stations 64 for phosporus		chloride higher P the same		note		note

Objective Assesses water quality provides an indirect measure of success of environmental planning stewardship and restoration efforts


Number of aquatic and terrestrial monitoring stations

Number of LEMP monitoring stations		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	190		176		169		169		note

Objective Assesses the extent to which we understand the ecological conditions of our watershed

Science amp Partnerships


Description		Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget		2021 Budget		General increase		2020 Budget


Hamilton Harbour Remediation Program

Salaries amp Benefits		38		255437		9265		246172

Materials amp Supplies		744		17000		7250		9750

Purchased Services		2857		65567		48567		17000

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback expenses		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

	238		338004		65082		272922


Partnership Projects

Salaries amp Benefits			- 0		- 0		- 0

Materials amp Supplies		723		87210		36585		50625

Purchased Services		555		193339		69039		124300

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback expenses		00		161585		7570		154015

	344		442134		113194		328940


TOTAL EXPENSES		149		1992466		258678		1733788


PROGRAM SURPLUS (MUNICIPAL FUNDING)		25		(902232)		(22004)		(880228)

Percentage of municipal residential drinking water system sources protected by source protection plan policies

	2019		2018		2017		2016

Number of municipal residential drinking water wells and intakes protected by plan policies or identified for future inclusion in the plan total number of municipal wells and intakes online		100		100		100		100

Objective 100 municipal residential drinking water system sources protected by source protection plan policies


Percentage of technical reviews completed for contaminant transport pathways and commented on within six weeks

	2019		2018		2017		2016

Number of technical reviews completed for transport pathways within drinking water vulnerable areas and commented on within six weeks total number of notifications from municipalities on potential transport pathways		note

Objective 95 of technical reviews completed and commented on within six weeks


note As notifications for potential transport pathways are yet to be received the KPIs are left blank

Percentage of Technical Environmental Assessments technical reviews completed within 6 weeks

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Reviews completed within 6 weekReviews received		92		77		85		note		note

Objective 95 completed by due date

Accurately Defined Hazard Limits

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Completed area with modernized models that provide clearly defined and defendable floodplain hazard limits with information that is quickly accessible for faster decision making		12		note		note		note		note

Objective is to update and maintain floodplain mapping throughout Conservation Haltons watershed

Percentage of minor permit applications processed within 30 days

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of minor permit applications processed within 30 days total number of minor permit applications		95		96		92		80		note

Objective 100 of minor permit applications approved in 30 days


Percentage of major permit applications processed within 90 days

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of major permit applications processed within 90 days total number of major permit applications		98		97		89		note		note

Objective 100 of major permit applications approved in 90 days


Percentage of technical reviews completed on major permits and commented on within six weeks

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of technical reviews completed on major permits and commented on within six weeks total number of reviews completed on major permits and commented on		91		94		79		70		note

Objective 95 of technical reviews completed and commented on within six weeks


Number of technical reviews completed on planning applications and commented on within six weeks

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of technical reviews completed on planning applications and commented on within six weeks total number of reviews completed on planning applications and commented on		77		65		69		note		note

Objective 95 of planning applications completed and commented on within six weeks


Percentage of resolved violations v total violations

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of violations resolved total number of violations		94		93		61		76		note

Objective 95 of violations resolved within 1 year

Planning amp Watershed Management


Regional Infrastructure Team

Salaries amp Benefits		42		473554		18924		454630

Materials amp Supplies		-700		600		(1400)		2000

Purchased Services		-120		11000		(1500)		12500

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback expense		00		10000		5000		5000

	44		495154		21024		474130


Source Protection

Salaries amp Benefits		56		225150		11899		213251

Materials amp Supplies		00		12740		- 0		12740

Purchased Services		-45		10280		(480)		10760

Financial amp Rent expense		971		3045		1500		1545

Chargeback expense		00		22249		5000		17249

	70		273464		17919		255545


TOTAL EXPENSES		12		4893668		60329		4833339


PROGRAM SURPLUS (MUNICIPAL FUNDING)		205		(1692231)		(287740)		(1404491)

Reliable Maintenance Services

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Track the number of complaints received from municipal partners and the public eg trees debris grass fencing etc and CH response time ( )		10		24		17		21		note

Objective is to ensure CH flood infrastructure is well maintained in order to ensure maximum function reliability and to also reduce public complaints


Accurate Flood Forecasting

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of climate stations		34		32		26		8		6

Number of stream gauges		14		12		9		9		8

Objective is to ensure that the CH Flood Forecasting amp Warning (FFampW) system provides municipalities and emergency responders with both timely and accurate information regarding potential flooding eg when where how much etc

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FLOOD FORECASTING amp OPERATIONS


Description		Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget		2021 Budget		Requested increase decrease		2020 Budget


SUMMARY


REVENUES


Program Revenue		00		- 0			- 0

Provincial Funding		00		155034		- 0		155034

Other Funding		00		- 0		(4000)		4000

Chargeback Recoveries		00		30950		30950		- 0


TOTAL REVENUE		169		185984		26950		159034


EXPENSES

Flood Forecasting amp Operations

Salaries amp Benefits		-73		363284		(28513)		391797

Materials amp Supplies		00		22500		- 0		22500

Purchased Services		00		122500		- 0		122500

Financial amp Rent expense		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback		00		- 0		- 0		- 0

	-53		508284		(28513)		536797


TOTAL EXPENSES		-53		508284		(28513)		536797


PROGRAM SURPLUS (MUNICIPAL FUNDING)		-147		(322300)		55463		(377763)

Support use of CH owned lands for educational scientific and partnership initiatives

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Issue permits to enter for groups to access CH property		29		22		23		23		na

Objective Support scientific and educational access to CH owned properties


Modernize CH owned property records

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of CH owned properties moved to digital file format		7		New Initiative in 2019

Objective Improve land management processes while supporting digital transformation initiatives

Incident Frequency and Severity

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Total number of injuries		70		90		57		72		62

WSIB reportable injuries		23		26		15		15		25

Lost time injuries		10		12		6		3		10

Average number of lost days per Lost time claim		27		66		4		37		No data

Obective Illustrates frequency and severity trends and health and safety performance over time


Safety Observations

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Total number of safety observations completed		30		New Initiative

Objective Increase the number of safety conversations to encourage safe work practices and eliminate at risk behaviours

new program launched in August Total is from August to December


Procurement Solicitations by RFx Type

	2019		2018		2017		2016

RFP		4		2

RFT		1		2

RFQ		1

RFPQ

Total RFxs

Objective Increase the number of centralized solicitations to establish process consistency adhere to procurement rules and best practices and maximize efficiencies

Corporate Compliance


Description		Increase (decrease) over 2020 Budget		2021 Budget		Requested increase decrease		2020 Budget


SUMMARY


REVENUES


Chargeback Recoveries		611		187700		10800		176900

Reserves			- 0


TOTAL REVENUE		611		187700		10800		176900


EXPENSES

Corporate Compliance

Salaries amp Benefits		420		276740		11167		265573

Materials amp Supplies		000		8000		- 0		8000

Purchased Services		-2444		17000		(5500)		22500

Financial amp Rent expense		000		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback expense		000		- 0		- 0		- 0

	191		301740		5667		296073


Risk amp Lands

Salaries amp Benefits		710		294037		19495		274542

Materials amp Supplies		4130		65000		19000		46000

Purchased Services		2955		114000		26000		88000

Financial amp Rent expense		000		- 0		- 0		- 0

Chargeback expense		000		- 0		- 0		- 0

	1579		473037		64495		408542


TOTAL EXPENSES		996		774777		70162		704615


PROGRAM SURPLUS (MUNICIPAL FUNDING)		112		(587077)		(59362)		(527715)

Number of followers on social media sites

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Total number of social media followers		66000 (9)		60400 (18)		51090 (18)		42029 (16)		35336

Objective Build awareness by increasing number of social media followers by 10 annually


Number of social media engagements (likes shares retweets etc)

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Total number of social media engagements		375680 (12)		334319 (83)		182608 (185)		64100		na

Objective Demonstrate engagement by increasing number of social media engagements by 15 annually


Number of unique visitors to Conservation Haltons website

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Total number of unique visitors		1634783 (-03)		1639716 (95)		839202 (64)		510573 (18)		431944

Objective Build awareness by increasing number of unique visitors to Conservation Haltons website by 10 annually

STD as Percentage of Payroll

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Short term disability as a of gross payroll		110		024		039		067		056

Objective This measure indicates trends in case managed short term disability absences


Investment in training

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Dollars invested in training annually for staff		$ 110000		$ 93103		$ 84075		$ 94309		$ 82503

Objective Employee Engagement amp Investments in training


Employee Turnover Rate

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Total number of employees leaving Conservation Halton as an employer total number of employees		1030		890		700		590		8

Objective Monitor the trend in employees leaving Conservation Halton

Accurate Base Data For Watershed Modeling

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

KPI ndash Percentage of watershed with updated and accurate elevation information		95		100		note		note		note

Objective is to update digital elevation and aerial photography throughout Conservation Halton watershed


Number of external GIS Website hits

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Identify the number of visits to our external GIS interactive map websites		40204		30832		note		note		note

Objective Improve data sharing with external clients


Number of internal GIS Website hits

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Identify the number of visits to our internal GIS interactive map websites		16500		8892		note		note		note

Objective Improve data sharing with internal clients


Number of external data requests

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Identify number of data requests CH receives annually		31		89		note		note		note

Objective To monitor the impact of CH Open Data


Dollar value of external data requests

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Identify the the revenue generated by data requests		2320		5457		note		note		note

Objective To monitor the impact of CH Open Data


Number of GIS datasets in Infopub (Production)

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Identity the growth of production data within the Enterprise GIS		523		478		note		note		note

Objective Monitor departmental participation in the Enterprise GIS

Percentage of computers that are over 5 years old

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of computers over 5 yearstotal computers		8		11		28		10		10

Objective Improve staff efficiency by ensuring they have tools that meet their needs


Percentage of tickets solved within 24 hours

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

Number of issues solved within 24 hours total number of issues		99		97		98		95		NA

Objective Improve IT service delivery

Stabilization reserves as a percentage of own source revenues

Total stabilization reserves total own source revenues		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	130		128		118		97		71

Objective To mitigate levy rate changes and provide financial resources to respond to extraordinary events The Government Finance Officers Association recommends public sector organizations maintain unrestricted funds of 5 to 15 of own source revenues to provide sufficient liquidity and protect against unforseen events


Debt capacity ratio

Total debt principal and interest charges total own source revenues WMSS (excludes Conservation Areas)		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	40		48		49		44		30

Objective The debt capacity ratio is an indicator of an organizations financial flexibility A relevant guideline for public sector organizations is less than 25 of own source revenues


Net surplus(deficit) as a percentage of annual approved operating budget

Net surplus(deficit) annual approved operating budget		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	50		51		86		60		17

Objective A ratio closer to 0 indicates spending is in accordance with the approved operating budget

Limit increases in annual tax-supported operating expenditures to regional budget guidelines

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	Achieved		Achieved		Achieved		Achieved		Achieved

Objective Work collaboratively with our municipal funding partners to limit increases in annual expenditures


Annual increase self-generated revenue

Increase in program revenue year over year		2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	71		97		71		60		00

Objective Ensures that users of programs and services are paying appropriate fees to recover costs and minimizes burden on the levy Target increase of 5 annually to be achieved


Average customer satisfaction rate across all program areas

	2019		2018		2017		2016		2015

	Achieved		Achieved		note		note		note

Objective Ensure curstomers are satisfied with the programs and services offered Target is to reach an average customer satisfaction rating of 90 across all service areas