CREATING A WORLD-CLASS CITYMOMENTUM REPORT 2014

VAUGHAN

City of Vaughan

Momentum Report 2014

Vaughan Council 2014-2018 .............................................................................................4

Message from the Mayor ..............................................................................................................5

A City of Choice ....................................................................................................................................6 – 7

Service Excellence .............................................................................................................8 – 19

Economic Development ...............................................................................20 – 25

Engaging the Community .......................................................................26 – 29

Staff Excellence ......................................................................................................30 – 31

Message from the City Manager ..............................................32 – 33

Financial Highlights ........................................................................................34 – 37

Council Contacts ..........................................................................................38 – 39

The Momentum Report highlights the City of Vaughan’s

achievements and the progress it has made on its strategic

goals throughout 2014. In this report, you will learn about the

projects and initiatives that are contributing to Vaughan’s

healthy, vibrant and growing community.

For additional information, resources and opportunities to

connect with the City, check out the interactive online version

at vaughan.ca/momentumreport.

What is the

Momentum Report?

Message from

the MayorRespect. Accountability. Dedication. These words define you. They define us. They define

a culture, mindset and way of life in Vaughan where citizens work hard, do their best to raise

families, take care of aging parents, help their neighbours, volunteer, give back to their

community, run businesses that create jobs and contribute to keeping our community

alive and well. City-building is a team effort and I want to express my most heartfelt thanks

for the important role you play in making this city a great city.

As your Mayor, I am both humbled and inspired to continue to take on the important

responsibility of serving you while always upholding the values of respect, accountability,

transparency and good faith. Our agenda for positive change is in motion, and our new

image has stirred a renewed sense of hope and civic pride. We will continue to be better,

reach higher and go farther to meet your needs. We need to keep up the momentum.

The City of Vaughan is in the midst of a transformation and we can see it from every

corner of every community. Our new downtown core, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre,

is rising from the ground. Our transit vision will move everyone — motorists, cyclists,

pedestrians, visitors and residents. The Toronto-York Spadina Subway and Highway

427 extensions will provide easy access to the VMC and the Vaughan Enterprise Zone.

The Vaughan Agenda is defined by your needs and aspirations. It is our collective

response to the challenges and opportunities that are presented to us in our daily

lives. We are motivated by a deep desire to fulfill the promise of this great city by

embracing its strengths. In every area of civic engagement we direct our energies

to the art of the possible, turning our dreams into reality — a hospital, jobs, transit,

economic growth, diversity and sustainability. Our path is set and we are moving

forward.

City-building is about people. My pledge to you is to continue to build a city

where people can live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives and no one is left behind.

This is my city, your city, our city. And the best is yet to come!

Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C.

Mayor

Front Row: Regional Councillor Mario Ferri, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Michael Di Biase,

Regional Councillor Gino Rosati

Middle Row: Ward 5 Councillor Alan Shefman, Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, Ward 3 Councillor Rosanna DeFrancesca

Back Row: Ward 2 Councillor Tony Carella, Ward 1 Councillor Marilyn Iafrate

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A City of Choice:

Raising Families, Furthering Careers, Building the FutureThe City of Vaughan is committed to providing service, organizational and staff excellence.

This is demonstrated through the vision, mission and values City staff uphold. Whether picking

up garbage, teaching a child to swim or issuing a licence, the City wants the experience to be

positive and rewarding for both citizens and staff.

Mission: Citizens first through service excellence

Values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication

Vaughan is a city of choice that promotes diversity, innovation and opportunity for all

citizens, fostering a vibrant community life that is inclusive, progressive, environmentally

responsible and sustainable.

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#vaughanFACTVaughan has eight library facilities, 10 community centres, 126 tennis courts, 17 waterplay facilities, 84 basketball courts, 59 baseball diamonds and 170 outdoor soccer fields.

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Median age

of citizens

37.9 years**

Number of adults

aged 25 — 64 with

post-secondary qualifications**

69.1%

416,600

315,000

2031*

2014

Population

is expected

to continue

to grow

Vaughan is the

17th largest city in Canada**

North Thornhill Community Centre, Thornhill

*Source: York Region Long-Range Planning Branch

**Source: Census 2011, Statistics Canada

#vaughanFACTConstruction on the 6.6-kilometre Highway 427 extension is anticipated to begin in 2016/17. The extension includes three new interchanges and nine bridges.

Service Excellence:

Essential Services Supporting a Preferred Quality of Life

It is important to the City of Vaughan that all citizens have access to services that contribute

to their quality of life. Milestones for two exciting transportation projects are anticipated

within the next two years: the Highway 427 extension and the Toronto-York Spadina

Subway Extension (TYSSE). Both projects will better connect Vaughan to its surrounding

communities, meet the growing needs of those who travel in and out of Vaughan, and

provide easy access to Vaughan’s developing areas — the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre

(VMC) and Vaughan Enterprise Zone.

The Highway 427 extension will provide economic growth opportunities and improve

the flow of traffic, as well as goods and services in the Vaughan Enterprise Zone, one

of the most valuable employment areas in the GTA.

Subway service to the VMC — near Highway 7 west of Jane Street — is scheduled to

arrive soon. The subway extension will connect citizens and visitors to Vaughan’s new

downtown with shops, restaurants, entertainment, office spaces, condo towers, as well

as York University and Union Station.

The City has begun the early work on the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct, which

will prepare the site for the future development of the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital.

Early work includes the construction of road, stormwater, water and wastewater

servicing needs for the 82-acre site. Once this infrastructure is complete, the site

will be ready for Mackenzie Health and Infrastructure Ontario.

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46%of Vaughan’s population

is foreign-born.

Recent immigration gains

have come from Russia, China,

India, Israel, Philippines and

other parts of Asia.

Vaughan Metropolitan Centre rendering © City of Vaughan

Future site of Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital at Jane Street and Major Mackenzie Drive

Source: Census 2011, Statistics Canada

Ice Storm 2013:

Pulling Together to Help One Another

The ice storm in December 2013 was a challenging time for the City of Vaughan, but it

highlighted the importance of our City’s emergency preparedness plan. Many City staff went

above and beyond to assist with the cleanup efforts and aid people in our community who

were affected by the storm. Neighbours came together to help one another and really

showed Vaughan’s spirit of generosity. The dedication of everyone involved demonstrated

our ability to come together in times of emergency with professionalism and expertise.

In the early hours of the ice storm, Vaughan’s emergency response plan was put

immediately into action. Our Emergency Management Team co-ordinated the City’s

response with outside agencies, and worked around the clock to remove fallen trees,

restore power and create safe access for emergency vehicles and residents.

The City maintains a dedicated emergency preparedness centre where staff are trained

throughout the year on how to respond to an emergency. Mock exercises are used to

simulate potential disaster scenarios and staff are trained on what their roles and

responsibilities would be in the event of a real emergency.

In the wake of the ice storm:

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32,500 City-owned street

trees were impacted

4,000 ice storm- related calls were handled by

Access Vaughan,

the City’s call centre

Approximately

15% loss

to the City’s urban

forest canopy

Ice Storm, December 2013

Service Excellence:

Top Amenities Providing More Ways to Stay Active

The City of Vaughan takes great pride in our many parks, open spaces and community

centres which provide safe and healthy places for citizens to gather and stay active.

The City is committed to building accessible, beautiful and sustainable facilities that

foster a strong and vibrant community.

Happening now:

• Construction is underway on the Civic Centre Resource Library at City Hall. In keeping

with our commitment to environmental sustainability, this new library will be built to

LEED Silver certification. The 36,000-square-foot library is anticipated to open in 2015

and will have a marketplace for books, magazines and multimedia, meeting and program

rooms, as well as areas for children and teens.

• Father E. Bulfon Community Centre is expanding to better serve the community.

The renovations include a larger fitness centre with new activity, cycling and

change rooms. Construction is expected to be complete in early 2015.

• In 2014, the City opened six new parks for a total of 197 parks across Vaughan:

• Forest View Park, THORNHILL

• Heritage Park, MAPLE

• Mill Race Park, THORNHILL

• Pioneer Park, THORNHILL

• Spring Blossom Park, THORNHILL

• Village Green Park, WOODBRIDGE

• The City launched the Operation Safe Trails program to focus on public safety

and address the use of off-road vehicles in parks and open spaces. The program

is a partnership between the City of Vaughan, York Regional Police, Toronto and

Region Conservation Authority, and the Federation of Trail Riders.

• The YMCA opened a child-care centre in Vaughan City Hall. The 5,605-square-

foot facility is open to the public and features program and activity rooms,

staff offices and an outdoor play area. It provides families in Vaughan with

another high-quality licensed child-care programming facility.

#vaughanFACTThe introduction of free Wi-Fi at some Vaughan community centres gives visitors internet access during hours of operation. Wi-Fi service will be added to all community centres.

1312 Vellore Village Community Centre, Woodbridge

Service Excellence:

Creating a Sustainable City for Now and the Future

Creating and maintaining a sustainable community is an important priority for the City

of Vaughan. Through partnerships with other organizations and support from citizens,

the City is making great progress in achieving its goals.

Every year the City releases a progress report on Green Directions Vaughan, its Community

Sustainability and Environmental Master Plan. The report shows the success the City

is making on 24 core environmental indicators and serves as a guide for achieving

a sustainable environment, vibrant community and strong economy.

In 2013, the report showed significant improvements in these six areas:

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is an important component of

Green Directions Vaughan. An action plan has been outlined to address how

the City will achieve its community greenhouse gas emissions reduction target

and sets a goal for reducing emissions by 2026.

#vaughanFACTVaughan boasts more than 580 hectares (1,433.2 acres) of active parkland and 1,109 hectares (2,740.4 acres) of greenspace.

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Active community

engagementin recreation

programs INCREASED

from 2011-13.

25%

The number of transit trips

per person INCREASED

from2011-13.

(A YORK REGION-WIDE STATISTIC)

10.5%

The total residential energy use per capita

DECREASED in 2013.

10.5%

17%

Economic activity

measured byVaughan-based

businesses INCREASED

from2011-13.

The daily volume of water used per person

DECREASEDbetween 2009

and 2013.

25%

78%

The volume of building floor area

certified underrecognized

green building programs

INCREASED from

2011-13.

Polar Bear by Paula Saila, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg

There are 29 LEED buildings in Vaughan accounting for

2.9 million square feet. This reflects our commitment to environmental sustainability.

#vaughanFACTCity videos available on the corporate YouTube channel capture milestones, provide educational information, and promote services and initiatives that citizens need to know.

Service Excellence:

Offering More Ways to Stay Connected

The City of Vaughan is committed to enhancing its communication with citizens, the business

community and City employees. In 2014, the Corporate Communications department launched

The Way Forward, an award-winning comprehensive communications strategy for the

corporation. The goal of the strategy is to increase and improve two-way communications

between the City and citizens. In addition to providing citizens with information, two-way

communications allow the City to gather feedback and build a dialogue that promotes

public engagement.

Citizens have more options than ever before to connect with the City any time and anyplace

thanks to new and enhanced communications:

• The City’s Twitter and Facebook sites provide the latest updates on programs and

services. Twitter chats and live Tweeting provide citizens with many opportunities

to participate and engage with their community.

• Our Story, Our City, the official corporate blog, offers followers an innovative way

to share information, ideas, stories and opinions.

• The City’s contact centre — Access Vaughan — now offers three additional hours

of service each day, and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• The City Update eNewsletter provides subscribers with information on new programs

and initiatives at the City, as well as events and milestones.

• The City offers easy-to-use

mobile apps that citizens

can access while on the go.

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Corporate Communications, Vaughan City Hall

#vaughanFACTThe number of social media followers is on the rise. In one year, the City’s Twitter account experienced a 76 per cent increase in followers.

Service Excellence:

An Open and Accessible Government Promoting Community Engagement

Making government accessible to everyone is a priority. This year the City launched a new

service offering live video broadcasts of Council and Committee meetings via the City’s

website. The live broadcasts and access to meeting agendas make it easier for citizens

to stay informed about Council proceedings.

Improving internal communications has also been at the forefront of the City’s enhanced

communications approach.

As an integral part of any organization, internal communications connects staff to maximize

effectiveness and productivity. Enhanced communication between City staff creates

a stronger organization with smarter decision-making, a higher quality of work and

more effective service for the community.

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More than

7,000 subscribers to the City Update eNewsletter

get the latest news delivered

straight to their inbox twice a month

More than

3.5 million hits annually to

the City’s website

[ vaughan.ca ]

More than

5,000 Twitter followers

[ twitter.com/City_of_Vaughan ]

The City’s blog averages

1,800 views per month

[ VaughanCityBlog.ca ]

City of Vaughan’s Fire Truck Pull in support of United Way of York Region

Economic Development:

Helping Local Business Grow Beyond Borders

Vaughan continues to focus on economic growth with its 10-year strategy that will create jobs

and position Vaughan as a gateway for economic activity in the Greater Toronto Area. With

support from City staff, Council works to help local companies grow by bringing businesses,

organizations, government and communities together to achieve results.

In 2014, the City hosted delegations from China, Israel, Italy and Korea in an effort

to connect local businesses with potential partners and investors in international markets.

Accord agreements with Rome and Milan mark an important step in economic co-operation

and provide new growth opportunities for Vaughan and its growing business community.

The City also welcomed Jim Dickmeyer, U.S. Consul General, and several U.S. Commercial

Service staff. The visit initiated a relationship between the City of Vaughan, the U.S.

Commercial Service and the U.S. Consul General for the purpose of increasing export,

business and trade relationships between American markets and Vaughan businesses.

The City is proud to support business growth in Vaughan, from student summer

companies to internationally renowned corporations. Encouraging business

growth creates a strong and competitive market that drives the City’s economic

success. In fact, the City and Deloitte celebrated 12 Vaughan companies that

were named Canada’s Best Managed Companies of 2013.

#vaughanFACTVaughan has more than 10,900 businesses, including the world or North American headquarters of more than 100 companies.

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Rendering of Vaughan Mills Mall © Ivanhoé Cambridge

Vaughan businesses

employ 194,900 people.

By 2031, employment

is projected to reach

266,100 jobs 81.6% of Vaughan’s economy

is powered by small

businesses with less than

20 employees

Source: York Region Long-Range Planning Branch

Source: York Region Employment Survey

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Vaughan Metropolitan Centre: The City’s New Downtown

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC), located near Highway 7 and Jane Street, is the City’s

new downtown. The vision is a vibrant, modern urban centre for citizens and businesses that

encompasses all amenities of urban lifestyle, from inspiring multi-use office towers, residences,

open greenspace and urban squares, to pedestrian shopping areas, restaurants, walking and

cycling paths.

The VMC is in its preliminary development stages and it is already setting records and attracting

world-class organizations. The new downtown will be home to one of KPMG’s headquarters,

as well as Expo City, which was recently designated as Vaughan’s tallest building.

The VMC is the prime location for companies that embrace innovation, creativity and the

future economy. Businesses will have direct access to a talented and skilled workforce. Plus,

with an 8.6-kilometre subway extension line complete with a new regional transportation hub

scheduled for operation within the next few years, businesses will have direct connections

to Toronto through York University and the Greater Toronto Area.

A Short Commute To and From the VMC:.

Rendering of KPMG tower, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre © SmartCentres

Hwy 7

Steeles Ave. W.

Edgeley Blvd.

Creditstone Rd.

Weston Rd.

Weston Rd.

Keele st.

Jane St.

Express Toll Route Hwy 407 Hwy 407

Hwy 7

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TO UNION STATION ê

STEELES WEST

WESTON COMMERCE VMCCREDITSTONE

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TO BRAMPTON(PHASE II)

TO MARKHAM(PHASE I)OPEN 2016

YORK REGION TRANSIT

PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS SUBWAY LINE

LEGEND

TTC STATIONS VIVA STATIONS

LRT

BUS TERMINALOPEN 2017

VMCOPEN 2016

(PHASE I)OPEN 2016

(PHASE II)

A Short Commute To and From the VMC

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua with Mitch Goldhar, President SmartCentres and Premier Kathleen Wynne

Economic Development:

Shaping a World-Class City with Vast Opportunities

Transforming Vaughan into a world-class city is an ambitious goal and the City gets closer to

achieving it every day. By focusing on continuous improvement, the City is building a strong,

vibrant and innovative community that is being recognized locally, nationally and internationally.

Vaughan hosted a TEDx event in 2013 where Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua addressed the theme

of successful city-building. This event coincided with similar TEDx events hosted around the

world and included a live video stream — TEDCity2.0 — in New York City. TED is a non-profit

organization devoted to supporting world-changing ideas. The momentum continued into

2014 with Vaughan hosting TEDxYouth@Vaughan.

The City of Vaughan remains one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. In the past four years,

there were tens of thousands of new jobs created. In 2014, Vaughan businesses employed

194,900 people. From 2011 to 2014, employment growth in Vaughan was 13.6 per cent.

Projected Growth

#vaughanFACTIn 2014, Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine rankedVaughan number one in Ontario for real estate investment.

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780,000 York Region 1.5 million 266,100 Vaughan 416,600

2031

2014

511,600 York Region 1.1 million 194,900 Vaughan 315,000

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Engaging the Community:

Giving Back and Leaving No One Behind

The City of Vaughan is dedicated to building a vibrant and caring city with an excellent quality

of life. Citizens and staff are committed to giving back and fostering the spirit of generosity

and compassion throughout the community.

Here are a few examples from 2014:

• Over the past four years, the Mayor’s Gala and the Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua Annual

Charity Golf Classic have brought a renewed spirit of generosity and compassion to

Vaughan. As premier fundraising events, together they have raised a combined total

of more than $2.8 million in support of more than 100 not-for-profit organizations

and community groups. More than $1 million has been donated directly to the future

Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital. To find out how your organization can benefit or

contribute, please contact spiritofgenerosity@vaughan.ca.

• City staff raised more than $13,000 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike

team event. Five teams cycled through Vaughan on a four-wheel 29-seat bike to

support heart disease and stroke research.

• Staff at the City of Vaughan raised more than $70,000 for the United Way of York

Region through charitable efforts, staff donations and events.

• An Outdoor Spinathon raised $4,500 in support of the RecAssist Fee Assistance

Program. Fitness staff from all six Vaughan fitness centres led 82 participants in

a three-hour cycling event. The RecAssist program subsidizes the cost of recreation

and culture programs for low-income individuals and families in Vaughan.

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Over the past five years, citizens, businesses, schools

and City staff donated almost 30,000 toys to the

City of Vaughan Toy Drive in support of the

CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish program.

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Engaging the Community:

Showcasing Civic Pride Through Diversity and Culture

The City of Vaughan is home to generous and talented people who use their time and energy

to help others, better the community and raise awareness of the many wonderful things going

on in Vaughan. The City has several programs that encourage and recognize environmental

responsibility, community beautification, civic pride, community inclusivity and goodwill.

Vaughan’s Civic Hero Awards are presented annually to one resident from each of the City’s

five wards. The awards recognize outstanding achievement and individual contributions to

the community.

2014 Recipients:

Ward 1: Norma Curtis and Ward 4: Kazimierz Chomko

Tanya Khan (posthumously)

Ward 2: Sonia Facchini Ward 5: Erlinda Insigne

• In 2014, the Mayor and Members of Council also recognized 65 outstanding volunteers

who gave their time and energy to serve as positive role models and contribute

to the overall success of Vaughan.

• Using art to share stories of the community has become a popular tradition

in Vaughan. Members of the community shared their talents and personal stories

in the City’s annual juried photography exhibition, Vaughan IN FOCUS.

• Students of the St. Elizabeth Catholic high school regional arts program showcased

their creative artwork in Vaughan City Hall’s atrium gallery, On the Slate. The exhibit

was part of National Youth Arts Week, which celebrates youth-led community

events and projects.

• To honour stories from Vaughan’s past, photos, documents and stories that

have been submitted by members of the community over the years have

been included in an online exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary

of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War.

#vaughanFACTWith more than 315,000 citizens and 99 languages spoken, Vaughan is a vibrant, multicultural community. The City celebrates diversity through proclamations, flag raisings and events.

2928 Italian Heritage Month flag-raising ceremony, Vaughan City Hall

Staff Excellence:

Awards and Milestones

The dedication of City of Vaughan employees can be seen in the work they do and the

successes they achieve. In 2014, the City received several awards for its outstanding programs

and services.

LEED Gold: Vaughan City Hall has been certified LEED Gold by the Canadian Green Building

Council under the LEED Canada rating system for new construction and major renovations.

APEX Awards: The Corporate Communications department received three APEX 2014

Awards of Excellence. Awards for Publication Excellence (APEX) is an annual international

competition that recognizes outstanding publications.

EDCO Award: The City earned a 2013 Award of Excellence from the Economic

Development Council of Ontario (EDCO) for collaboration and partnership following

its business mission to Israel, a joint venture between Vaughan and Centennial College.

GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: The Budgeting and Financial

Planning department was recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association

(GFOA) for its pursuit of organizational excellence and demonstration of financial

leadership and discipline to ensure residents receive value for their tax dollars.

IEDC Excellence: York U in York publication received a bronze honour in the

2014 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Excellence in Economic

Development Awards.

OPPI Excellence in Planning: The City of Vaughan was recognized for its

Sustainability Performance Metrics project and received the 2014 Ontario Professional

Planners Institute (OPPI) Excellence in Planning Award.

Concerts in the Park 20th Anniversary: The City of Vaughan held its

20th annual Concerts in the Park series, featuring six free professional concerts.

WinterFest 25th Anniversary: Citizens celebrated the 25th anniversary

of WinterFest, the City’s annual winter festival.

Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Parks and Vaughan Celebrates

WinterFest: Recognized as two of the top 100 festivals and events in Ontario.

York U in York Publication: The City was awarded two 2014 Economic

Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) Marketing Canada Awards. It was

deemed the “Best of the Best” marketing material from across Canada, and

received the top honour as the recipient of the EDAC Cup trophy.

#vaughanFACTThe City welcomed 30 new firefighters to the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service team.

3130 Jennifer Heslin, Firefighter, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service

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Message from the

City Manager

It has been another incredible year for the City of Vaughan. As an innovative and collaborative

organization, we continue to be a leader among GTA municipalities.

Vaughan has grown into a major urban centre, with new and expanded services to meet

the needs of our changing community. We have had many organizational accomplishments

in the past year that have enabled us to improve efficiency, maintain transparency and be

financially responsible.

Under the leadership of our Mayor and Council and with the dedication of our staff,

we remain committed to fostering a world-class city by living our corporate values —

respect, accountability and dedication. We are making a difference in shaping this great

City and providing citizens with the highest level of service excellence.

Barbara Cribbett

Interim City Manager

We remain committed to fostering a world-class

city by living our corporate values — respect,

accountability and dedication.

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#vaughanFACTAccess Vaughan answers 800 calls per day on average and can assist citizens in more than 100 languages.

City of Vaughan

Financial Highlights

The City of Vaughan is committed to providing high-quality programs and services while

responding to the changing needs of the growing community and respecting citizens’

hard-earned tax dollars.

In 2014, the residential property tax increase in the City was 2.5 per cent, which represented

an additional $31 per year or $2.58 per month on the average residential property in Vaughan

assessed at $551,000.

Taxes are allocated to the Province of Ontario for education, York Region and the City

of Vaughan. Although the City collects the property taxes, it keeps less than 30 per cent

of the funds.

How are my municipal tax dollars spent?

#vaughanFACT$5 million invested in Vaughan Public Libraries for infrastructure improvements, technology, library resource materials and new development, including the Vellore Village South and Civic Centre Resource Libraries.

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Average household income

$113,988**

Fire and Rescue Services $ 320 $ 0.25

Public Works and Road Services $ 272 $ 0.22

Parks $ 1 1 1 $ 0.09

Vaughan Public Libraries $ 109 $ 0.09

Recreation $ 107 $ 0.08

Infrastructure $ 106 $ 0.08

Buildings and Facilities $ 69 $ 0.06

Waste Management $ 68 $ 0.05

Corporate Administration $ 63 $ 0.05

Development $ 34 $ 0.03

TOTAL $1,259 $1.00

27%

$1,259

23%

$1,071

49%

$2,272

1% $60

York Region

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City of Vaughan

Province of Ontario: Education

Average

Residential

Tax Bill*

York Region

Hospital PrecinctDevelopment Levy

City of Vaughan

Province of Ontario: Education

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Hospital PrecinctDevelopment Levy

City of Vaughan

Province of Ontario: Education

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Hospital PrecinctDevelopment Levy

City of Vaughan

Province of Ontario: Education

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Hospital PrecinctDevelopment Levy

City of Vaughan

Province of Ontario: Education

Pierre Berton Resource Library, Woodbridge

* In 2014, the average property tax bill in the City of Vaughan was approximately $4,662. This is based on an average residential property assessed at $551,000.

** Source: Census 2011, Statistics Canada

The 2014 budget process included a variety of opportunities for citizens to get engaged

and informed, including public meetings, social media outreach and an online survey.

The City, with citizens’ input, developed a plan that strikes a balance between

the services citizens need, city-building initiatives and maintaining low tax rates.

Capital budget highlights$3.4 million: Infrastructure and equipment

at various community centres, parks and

buildings, including a roof replacement

at the Al Palladini Community Centre

$3.8 million: New playgrounds and

improvements to baseball diamonds, soccer

fields, and tennis, basketball and bocce courts

$5 million: Vaughan Public Libraries

infrastructure improvements, technology,

library resource materials, and development

of Vellore Village South Library and the Civic

Centre Resource Library

$21.6 million: Road rehabilitation and

watermain replacements; Major Mackenzie

Drive sidewalk and streetlighting; a stormwater

dry pond for Gallanough Park; Merino Road

culvert replacement, pavement management

programs and walkway lighting improvements

$3.3 million: Public works, including

curb and sidewalk repair and replacements,

a streetlight pole replacement program

and water-meter replacement program

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ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS: PARKS AND RECREATION:

Bridges and structures 181 Ball diamonds 59

Public Works yards 3 Basketball/playcourts 84

Roads — lanes (km) 2,046 Bocce courts 66

Sidewalks (km) 1,112 Community centres 10

Streetlights 25,899 Fitness centres 6

Traffic signals 84 Gymnasiums 11

Indoor pools 12

FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES: Indoor skating rinks/arenas 8

Fire engines/aerials 16 Outdoor pool 1

Fire stations 10 Outdoor skating rinks 5

Fire tankers/rescues 10 Outdoor soccer fields 170

Parkland, active (hectares) 580

LIBRARY SERVICES: Parks 197

Library collection 522,754 Playgrounds 293

Libraries 8 Skateboard parks 8

Tennis courts 126

Theatres 1

Trails (km) 58

Waterplay facilities 17

What is the difference between the services provided by the City of Vaughan and York Region?

CITY OF VAUGHAN YORK REGION

• Fire services • Police services

• By-law compliance and licensing • Transit (YRT/VIVA)

• Waste collection • Waste disposal/landfills

• Libraries • Social services (housing, assistance, public health, long-term care, child care)

• Local subdivision roadway • Major arterial roadway maintenance, maintenance, repair, snow clearing repair, snow clearing (e.g. Keele Street)

• Parks • EMS

• Recreation facilities and programs

• Building inspections and permits

Source: Various Greater Toronto Area municipal sources, 2014

MayorHon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C.maurizio.bevilacqua@vaughan.ca

38Vaughan City Hall

Regional CouncillorGino Rosatigino.rosati@vaughan.ca

Deputy Mayor/Regional CouncillorMichael Di Biasemichael.dibiase@vaughan.ca

Regional CouncillorMario Ferrimario.ferri@vaughan.ca

Councillor Ward 1Marilyn Iafratemarilyn.iafrate@vaughan.ca

Councillor Ward 2Tony Carellatony.carella@vaughan.ca

Councillor Ward 3Rosanna DeFrancescarosanna.defrancesca@vaughan.ca

Councillor Ward 4Sandra Yeung Raccosandra.racco@vaughan.ca

Councillor Ward 5Alan Shefmanalan.shefman@vaughan.ca

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