county of wellington 2009 user fees and charges

COUNTY OF WELLINGTON2009 BUDGETPROGRAMME OVERVIEWProgramme:Department:Governance:Wellington and Guelph Housing ServicesSocial ServicesJoint Social Services CommitteeProgramme descriptionWellington and Guelph Housing Services (WGHS) is responsible for the administration andmanagement of 1189 County-owned social housing units; for the administration and fundingof 1565 non-profit and co-operative housing units; and for the administration of over 225housing units under rent supplement agreements. WGHS is responsible for maintaining theCentralized Waiting List, and also administers the Affordable Housing Programme in Guelphand WellingtonNet housing costs are shared with the City of Guelph on a 75% City / 25% County basis, andthe Joint Social Services Committee comprised of both City and County councillors governsthe programme.2009 Budget Highlights• Subsidies provided to Non Profit and Co-operative housing providers are reflective of thecurrent funding model and incorporate 2009 indices announced by the Ministry.• Staffing changes include the addition of one full time Maintenance Coordinator to start inApril 2009.• Operating costs for the 1189 units have increased in order to accommodate rising snowremoval costs, as well as building repairs on tenant move outs.• Construction of fifty-five Affordable Housing units in Fergus will be substantiallycompleted in 2009.Future direction and challenges• The construction of fifty-five newAffordable Housing units beginningin 2009.• Continued focus on developing aplan to deal with capital reservepressures that are being faced byNon Profit and Co-operativehousing providers.Staff Complement(Full time equivalents) 2008 2009Wellington-Guelph 32.6 33.4Housing ServicesTotal 32.6 33.461