Mayor's Message 2019 - City of Kawartha Lakes
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Mayor’s Message 2019 Dear Residents, This is a very exciting time to build on the accomplishments of the previous term of Council. The newly elected Council will be working to meet the expectations of fair and balanced representation in our wards. We must be inclusive and make this the time for community-building and tapping into new ideas from every corner of the community. One of the ways we’ll accomplish this is through Council-led meetings designed to uncover and absorb vital local knowledge. We’ll continue with the Mayor’s information sessions/town halls each year to share information and gather feedback. We’re also introducing Committee of the Whole meetings to allow more informal discussions to take place between Council, staff and residents. Some of these meetings may be held in different areas of the municipality and possibly at different times of the day in order to be as inclusive and accessible as we can. I invite everyone to engage, debate, respectfully disagree and bring forward ideas on how to build our municipality together. Communication is a two-way street and we want to hear from you. Please see the back cover for how to contact members of Council. Over the last four years, we’ve seen a major shift in how we run the municipality. We’ve found efficiencies that enabled us to reduce the amount of tax dollars being used to fund day-to-day operating costs by 3%. We’ve invested 68% more tax dollars into maintaining roads, building the right infrastructure so we can grow and improving the facilities you told Council were important to you. I’m also proud that we have done all this while increasing our contribution to reserves by 30%. This will help to maintain an affordable lifestyle for residents while making sure we’re looking after our assets. It also means we can build new amenities such as parks and recreational areas, continue to look after the environment and care for those in need. We want to tread cautiously, but optimistically, as we move ahead. The provincial government is wrestling with getting its finances in order, and we respect that. Although we’re unsure of the impact this will have on our funding, we’re dedicated to working together to deliver our services. We’re committed to building Kawartha Lakes to be vibrant and attractive to those outside our municipality while continuing to be the kind of place we all want to call home. Sincerely, Mayor Andy Letham
“We’re focusing on building the community that residents have asked for: better roads, more development, updated amenities and an affordable lifestyle.”
- Mayor Andy Letham
Major investments across our municipality Reminders
Roads Downtown Revitalization Help your lost pet return home safely
The Million Dollar
Makeover involves Purchasing a dog license helps to keep your dog safe, protects community health
partnering with property and safety and ensures compliance with the Animal By-law. Buy your dog tag online
and business owners at kawarthalakes.ca/dogtags or visit any Municipal Service Centre, Library branch,
to invest over $1 million City Hall or the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes.
across the municipality, with the
support of Kawartha Lakes Community Tax program applications (2018 tax year)
Roads: In 2018, we made an Downtown Lindsay Futures Development Corporation Tax Reduction due to demolition, fire, change of use. For a complete
unprecedented investment in reconstruction and (KLCFDC). The goals are to enhance description of the program please visit the City’s website. Application Deadline:
roads of $22.5 million, 23% revitalization: A major downtown main streets and heritage February 28, 2019. Charity Rebate Application Deadline: February 28, 2019
more than we spent in 2017. investment in roads, water, districts, restore buildings and provide Contact us for details: taxes@kawarthalakes.ca or 705-324-9411.
The proposed 2019 budget sewer and streetscape assets affordable private rental housing.
recommends $24 million, over 2019-2021, starting with kawarthalakes.ca/makeover Your waste and recycling collection dates may have changed
ensuring we take better care of $6 million for Russell St. and
our roads than ever before. Peel St. in 2019. Check your 2019 Municipal Calendar or visit kawarthalakes.ca/recycle
for details on which routes have changed. You can also pick up a calendar at
Parks Arenas and Community Halls
any Municipal Service Centre, any library branch and select retailers throughout
Kawartha Lakes.
Be ready for flood season
Each spring when the snow melts and the ground thaws, areas of Kawartha Lakes are prone to flooding.
Plan ahead to protect your family and property in three easy steps:
1. Subscribe to emergency alerts to stay informed by visiting
Bobcaygeon Beach Park Logie Street Park Last year, many improvements kawarthalakes.ca/subscribe for road closures, alerts and news. Follow us on
redevelopment: A multi-year redevelopment: Includes a were made including installing Facebook: cityofkawarthalakes and Twitter: @kawarthalakes
project to develop the park into new splash pad, playgrounds, accessible doors at three
community centres, new score 2. Download the free Pingstreet app on your mobile phone or tablet. Enable
a multi-use recreation property enhanced trails, lilac plantings
clocks in multiple arenas and notifications so that you’ll receive a message in the event of flooding or an emergency.
including outdoor pavilions, more and parking. Proposed
docking, playground structures, investment of $1.4 million in recycling containers placed within 3. Review tips on emergency preparedness at kawarthalakes.ca/flood.
walking paths and shoreline 2019 out of a project total of arenas and community centres. Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit.
improvements. $4.5 million. Design, construction and upgrades
across many facilities are proposed
in the 2019 budget at $2.9 million. Reminder: Property owners in flood plain areas are responsible to redirect water from their properties as
Projects include new roofs, flooring, needed. Please secure your own sand bag supplies early from your local hardware store. The municipality
Playgrounds, Boat Launches and more ice work, lighting and more. will provide supplies for making sandbags during widespread flooding emergencies at select locations. See
kawarthalakes.ca/flood for regularly updated information.
In 2018, we invested in several parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities
across the municipality. Highlights include six new/upgraded playgrounds
Municipal inquiries or concerns? Report It!
(Coboconk Lion’s Park pictured), improvements to five boat launches,
shoreline restoration park improvements at McDonnell Park East and Use the online reporting tool at kawarthalakes.ca/reportit to help keep Kawartha Lakes clean, safe and
monument restoration at various cemeteries. running smoothly. You can also call our Municipal Service Centres to Report It at 705-324-9411 or
1-888-822-2225, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
The proposed 2019 Budget, as set out in the 10-Year Financial Plan, includes many of the projects
listed above, representing the most that we’ve ever invested in capital projects.
Please visit kawarthalakes.ca/budget for information on the budget process.
Meet Your Andy Letham
Mayor
2018-2022 Council 705-324-9411 ext. 1310
aletham@kawarthalakes.ca
Emmett Yeo
Councillor Ward 1
705-324-9411 ext. 3801
eyeo@kawarthalakes.ca
Doug Elmslie
Councillor Ward 3
705-324-9411 ext. 3803
delmslie@kawarthalakes.ca
Kathleen
Seymour-Fagan
Councillor Ward 2
Andrew Veale 705-324-9411 ext. 3802
Councillor Ward 4 kseymourfagan@kawarthalakes.ca
705-324-9411 ext. 3804
aveale@kawarthalakes.ca
Ron Ashmore
Pat Dunn Councillor Ward 6
Councillor Ward 5 705-324-9411 ext. 3806
705-324-9411 ext. 3805 rashmore@kawarthalakes.ca
pdunn@kawarthalakes.ca
Tracy Richardson
Patrick O’Reilly Councillor Ward 8
Councillor Ward 7 705-324-9411 ext. 3808
705-324-9411 ext. 3807 trichardson@kawarthalakes.ca
poreilly@kawarthalakes.ca
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