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We continue to be very prudent with the use of the contract staff to maintain control over
the expenditures.
By-Law
The season for issuing parking infractions is just about at an end, however, revenue will
continue to be received for the balance of the year. The YTD figure for by-law
enforcement includes the extras allocated for Main Street Parking, Beach Patrol and
Short Term Rental monitoring for the summer enforcement, and the balance of the year
should bring us back in line with the budget. Some of the other expense accounts also
reflect the increased enforcement costs for the “short term rentals”, such as the
purchase of decibel readers.
The revenues for animal control are under, due primarily to the fact people are
becoming more aware of the cost to retain a dog that is collected and taken to the
Sarnia Humane Society.
Cemeteries
The revenues are on target for this time of year, and are exceeded in the Beechwood
Cemetery.
Director of Community Services Comments
Tree trimming is over budget and will continue to grow. A dry summer combined with
ash borer has caused a lot of issues. The recent storm clean-up will further impact this
line.
Loose top Maintenance- We have spent a lot of time on this maintenance this year and
are still doing catch up. We will continue to monitor this need and may require a higher
allocation in the 2013 budget.
Our street sweeper is heavily utilized across both zones and has experienced some
large repairs this year.
Beach Operations – as previously commented, we had exceptionally good weather over
the summer so there was a lot of staff time required in this area. This is also reflected
positively in parking revenues.
Solid Waste – WDO funding will not be received for 2012 as anticipated, creating a
shortfall in anticipated revenue. Curbside collection services appear to be estimated low
for 2012, and will be over-budget because of this.
Water – Budget is on track for 2012.
Wastewater – Budget is on track for 2012.
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