Community Recovery Task Force Strategic Priorities Update - June 29, 2020 Council Meeting
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Community Recovery Task Force
Strategic Priorities Update
June 29, 2020 Council Meeting
Mayor Alar SoeverPresentation Overview
• Strategic Priorities Update
Local Business Support
Community Support
• Council Recommendation
2Local Business Support
Initiative Action Status
Support, Training and Continuation of Digital Main Street Program In progress
Coaching -$5,000 provided by Council to support local businesses through workshops and coaching
blank Promotion of RT07 Online Advertising Program Ongoing
-Active communication with business owners to provide program information
Blank Website Development Grants In progress
-6 spaces filled, 4 spaces still available
Blank Explore Blue Website Ongoing
-106 businesses added to local business directory
-13,965 total website visits
-Business resource and support page developed and updated regularly
-New: 7-step re-opening checklist
Re-opening Support Business Re-opening Toolkits Ongoing
-54 re-opening toolkits distributed
Includes:
-Reopening Guidelines and Protocols -Customer Experience Door Sticker
-Business Support and Resource Sheet -1 box of 50 Masks
-Grey County Business Support Post Card -2 Physical Distancing Floor Stickers
3Local Business Support
Initiative Action Status
Re-opening Support Open for Business Signage Ongoing
-25+ Open for Business signs distributed to local businesses
Blank Open Space Sanitization Infrastructure In progress
-Installation of portable washroom facilities and handwashing station in downtown
Thornbury by early July, 2020
Blank Bruce Street South In progress
-Jersey barriers erected to enhance physical distancing at the request of the Business
Improvement Area through deputation to Council at June 15, 2020 Council meeting
-Review of Jersey Barrier configuration and beautification options being undertaken, with
Council consideration at the June 29, 2020 Council meeting
Blank Re-opening Assistance Ongoing
-Town staff actively working with provincial ministries to assist local businesses re-opening
Community Marketing Marketing Campaign to Promote “Shop Local” and Community Safety Initiatives Ongoing
and Promotion -Explore Blue website advertising campaign underway
-Videos developed to highlight the importance of shopping local
-Video production underway to highlight community safety initiatives
-Safe use of parks and open space
-Sanitization infrastructure
-Signage installed in local parks and beaches
4Local Business Support
Initiative Action Status
Community Marketing Explore Partnership Opportunities with Local Business Associations Ongoing
and Promotion
blank Community Events that Adhere to Physical Distancing Guidelines In progress
-Virtual Canada Day Celebration
-Lobster Fest Event
-Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club “Hope in the Valley” Virtual Gala
Local Business Assist Businesses in Navigating Federal and Provincial Financial Support Programs Ongoing
Financial Support -Dedicated content on Explore Blue website
Blank Review and Consideration of Property Tax and Utility Payment Deferrals In progress
-Council to consider at June 29, 2020 Council meeting
5Community Support
Initiative Action Status
Municipal Services Continued Operation of the Town’s Waste Disposal Site Ongoing
and Support -April 2020: 323 visits (*re-opened April 28, 2020)
-May 2020: 2,380 visits
-June 1-22, 2020: 1,976 visits
blank Review and Consideration of Property Tax and Utility Payment Deferrals In progress
-Council to consider at June 29, 2020 Council meeting
Blank Continued Investment into Community Infrastructure and Development projects Ongoing
-i.e. attainable housing, public transit, cycling development, etc.
Blank Continued Focus on Supporting Regional Health Care through the Joint Municipal Ongoing
Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee
Blank Continued Effort on Enforcement Related to Illegal Short-Term Accommodations Ongoing
Blank Mayor’s Weekly Message Ongoing
Community Initiatives Distribution of Funds Raised through the Community Donations Challenge In progress
-Council to consider disbursement of funds at the June 29, 2020 Council meeting
Blank Explore Blue Website Ongoing
-Promotion of community support services, programs and initiatives as requested
-Promotion of local volunteer opportunities as requested
6Council Recommendation
Recommended (move, second)
THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives the Community
Recovery Task Force’s Strategic Priorities Update dated June 29, 2020 as presented.
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32 Mill Street, Box 310
THORNBURY, ON N0H 2P0
www.thebluemountains.ca
OFFICE OF: Tim Hendry
Manager of Communications and Economic
Development
Email: economicdevelopment@thebluemountains.ca
Phone: 519-599-3131 Ext 282
June 25, 2020
If you have questions regarding this plan, please contact your Thornbury Business Improvement
Area Representatives or the Town of The Blue Mountains at the contact information noted
below.
Council will consider this proposed plan at the June 29, 2020 Council meeting. If you are
interested in watching the meeting online, please visit: https://www.thebluemountains.ca/
council-meeting-live-stream.cfm.
Thornbury Business Improvement Area
George Matamoros
george@thediamondstudio.ca
Town of The Blue Mountains
Tim Hendry
economicdevelopment@thebluemountains.ca
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