Group Blog Home

Recent Posts

<< 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 >>

Council Approves City’s 2023 Budget

Today, City Council approved the 2023 Budget with an overall net levy increase of 3.26 percent, which includes the municipal contribution to agencies, boards and commissions (ABC’s). This translates to an approximate 2.35 percent tax increase for residential property owners. For a median property assessed at $192,000, this means an increase of approximately $85 per year or $7.08 per month over 2022.

This year’s budget increase can be attributed to an escalation in construction costs, with the City taking on the Golden Manor redevelopment project this year, and high costs in social services, health, and policing. To offset some of the increase, City Council opted to draw money from the City’s tax stabilization reserve and remove any council requests greater than $200,000.

Operating Budget

The City’s 2023 Net Operating Budget is $35,602,649 reflecting a net increase of $347,821, and is used to support municipal services like road maintenance, waste management, and public transit.

Cost drivers for Public Works continues to be an increase in material costs. Asphalt prices have increased by 27.5 percent; both the cost of salt and snow removal contractors have increased by at least 10 percent; traffic paint has increased by 30 percent; and fuel prices have gone up approximately 59 percent.

Capital Budget

The City’s tax supported contribution of $10,131,926 towards a total capital budget of approximately $29.7 million, includes an increase of $707,263 and is used to maintain, repair and replace municipal assets like roadways, bridges, municipal parks, and public transportation.

Many of the City’s capital projects are identified in the City’s Asset Management Plan, updated in 2022, and the Municipal Long-Term Financial Plan, implemented in 2020. The capital budget weighs current need against future growth and expansion.

2023 Budget Highlights Include:

• $20.8 million towards Connecting Link reconstruction - $10 million of total cost from provincial funding
• $4.9 million for various transit-related projects including terminal renovations, bus replacements, and farebox system software – offset with external funding
• $1.5 million for “grind and pave” road resurfacing
• $1.4 million for street lights and culvert replacements.
• $1 million debt repayment for Golden Manor – lessens impact when full payment is required in 2024.
• $950,000 for Public Works site upgrade design and purchase of an asphalt recycler and brine storage facility.
• $800,000 for recreation upgrades including continued development of the skateboard park and re-surfacing of the multi-use pad at Melview park.
• $500,000 for road upgrades to Government Rd. N. including pulverization, grading and surface treatment.
• $450,000 for landfill site orientation, improvements, and soil management facility development.
• $175,000 for Porcupine River Bridge design – funded by reserve.

Quotes:

“Creating a municipal budget that balances operating costs with future planning and investment is always a challenge,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “Council worked to minimize the impact to rate payers by eliminating council requests over $200,000, allocating funds from the City’s tax stabilization reserve, and prioritizing projects that will see a greater long-term return.

“Council is also committed to addressing key concerns that are impacting the well-being of residents today. That is why you will see a portion of the City’s Municipal Accommodations Tax set aside to explore options that support public safety. We are working with staff to determine the feasibility of expanding the City’s CIP Safety Improvement Grant and adding overnight private security and street outreach programs within the community.”

“While the City’s operating expenses are increasing due to higher material, utility, and labour costs, we have attempted to keep the overall impact in check,” says Dave Landers, Chief Administrative Officer. “This year’s budget captures the added cost of maintaining municipal services, while leaving room to invest in the programs and services that will move Timmins forward.”

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Apr 05, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Public Works Declares Significant Weather Event - April 5, 2023

The City of Timmins Public Works is declaring a Significant Weather Event effective Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. and issued under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239).

According to a Special Weather Statement issued by Environment Canada, conditions are expected to deteriorate overnight with the possibility of 5 to 10 cm of snow or ice pellets, changing to freezing rain on Wednesday morning with ice accretion possible. Strong winds gusts may occur up to 60 km/h and surfaces such as highways, roads, and parking lots may become slippery.

Based on this forecast, we anticipate delays in the plowing and sanding/salting of some city streets and roads along with city sidewalks. Uncertainty remains regarding the track of this weather system, which could change the location of the freezing rain and snowfall amounts. City resources will be deployed when deemed appropriate and when safe to do so.

We also remind residents that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30 unless otherwise posted. Residents are also reminded that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property onto the road or sidewalk.

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. An additional notice will be posted to declare the end of the Significant Weather Event. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Apr 04, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Budget Meeting Notice - April 5, 2023

A Budget Meeting has scheduled for April 5, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

The agenda includes:

2023 Taxation Fund Budget

For more information, contact the Clerks Department:
STEPH PALMATEER, AMCT
City Clerk
220 Algonquin Blvd. East
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 1B3
[email protected]

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Apr 04, 2023 at 9:05 AM

Emergency Water Infrastructure Repair affecting Eyre Area

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities department wishes to advise the Public of an emergency water infrastructure repair affecting water quality for Westmount Blvd between Churchill St and Eyre Blvd. This is schedule to start immediately today Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 9:00am approximately 9:00pm.

All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well colored water and lower than normal water pressures

Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

Posted by Guest On Apr 04, 2023 at 8:34 AM

Overnight Snow Plowing – Monday April 3, 2023

The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Monday, April 3, 2023 at 9:30PM.

Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city. Some areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during the daytime hours.

We would also like to remind the public that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Parking on the street is not permitted on any day between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.

Please note that not all areas will be completed on night shift.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

Public Works Department

Posted by Stephanie Tessier On Apr 03, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Easter Weekend Municipal Service Schedule 2023

The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable over the Easter Weekend (April 7 - 10):

Service Timmins will be closed Easter Friday and Easter Monday.
There will be no household waste and recycling collection on Easter Friday. Friday’s collection will be completed on Monday, April 10. Collection that falls on Easter Monday will be unaffected and collected as scheduled.
Deloro Landfill will be closed on Easter Friday.
Tisdale Transfer Site will be closed on Easter Sunday.
There will be no Timmins Transit services on Easter Friday and Easter Sunday. Transit services on Easter Monday will be modified to a standard Sunday service: www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit.
The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Easter Friday and Easter Monday.
Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Easter Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. The library will be open on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool is closed Easter Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Regular pool hours on Saturday.

For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Apr 03, 2023 at 11:23 AM

Algonquin Blvd. E. Road Closure - April 13, 2023

Please be advised that Algonquin Blvd. East will be closed to all traffic on Thursday, April 13 between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. from just east of the Hwy 655 intersection to just before the Action Car and Truck Accessories parking lot.

This brief closure will allow Hydro One crews to complete a wire crossing at 757 Algonquin Blvd. E. (Tisdale Mechanical Contracting). Traffic control will be in place for this process. Emergency vehicles will maintain access.

Thank you for your cooperation and plan your drive accordingly. Updates will be provided on our website at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/news_and_alerts/notices_of_disruption.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Apr 03, 2023 at 10:43 AM

Snow Removal Operations Week of April1 to April 7, 2023

Night Time Snow Removal 9:30 PM to 7:30 AM

From April 2 to April 4, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal.

Sunday, April 2, Starting 9:30 PM:

Connecting Link: Algonquin (655 to Mountjoy)

Monday, April 3, Starting at 9:30 PM:

Connecting Link: Algonquin (Mountjoy to Mattagami)

Tuesday, April 4, Starting at 9:30 PM:

Timmins North: Theriault, Jubilee, Ross

Daytime Snow Removal 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

From April 3 to April 6, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews may be doing snow removal.

Monday, April 3, Starting 7:30 AM:

Timmins South: Cameron (Belanger to Columbus), Rea (Belanger to Southern), Preston (Belanger to Southern), Wilcox (Belanger to Southern).

South Porcupine: William, Cecil, Front, Huot.

Tuesday, April 4, Starting at 7:30 AM:

Timmins West: Park, Joseph, Power.

South Porcupine: Crawford, Main, Moore.

Wednesday, April 5, Starting at 7:30 AM:

Timmins South: Moneta, Lee, Cody, Tonelli, Delmonte.

South Porcupine: O’Brian, Broadway, Essa, Dome.

Thursday, April 6, Starting at 7:30 AM:

Timmins West: Hudson, Frontenac, Champlain.

Timmins North: Mascioli, Brian Romain, Argento, Logan Kerr.

Note on the Plan:

The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be done will be done on the next available snow removal shift.

Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road:

A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.

Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance:

Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that winter maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for snow removal crew to advance.

Winter Parking Ban:

A reminder that the winter parking ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM, from November 1 through April 30.

Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:

Day Operation:

Snow removal is never done in the area where waste and recycling collection is taken place.

High density residential areas (older section of City: one-ways, narrow streets)

Low density residential areas

Night Operation:

Highway sections;

High density commercial sections;

Main arterial routes

Safety:

A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Public Works Department

Posted by Stephanie Tessier On Mar 31, 2023 at 1:07 PM

Notice of Intent to Remove a Holding Symbol from the City of Timmins Zoning By-Law 2011-7100

File No. Z-2022-14
5627 050 061 00700

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMOVE A HOLDING SYMBOL FROM THE CITY OF TIMMINS ZONING BY-LAW 2011-7100

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins, at its meeting on April 11, 2023, will consider passing a by-law under Section 36(4) of the Planning Act to effect the removal of a Holding “H” Symbol from the zoning on land described as

Concession 4, South Part of Lot 12, Parcel 13337WT, Tisdale Township

The subject lands do not have a municipal address assigned.

The subject lands are designated as Neighbourhood Area in the City of Timmins Official Plan and zoned Residential Second Density – Holding (NA-RE2-h) in accordance with the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100. The purpose of the Holding Provision “H” was to ensure that the subject lands could be serviced. The removal of the Holding Provision “H” is required to facilitate the development of three residential lots, created through the consent application process.

The removal of the Holding provision is permitted in accordance with Section 4.2 of the City of Timmins Official Plan.

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email at [email protected].

Dated at the City of Timmins this 28th day of March, 2023.

MacLean Drive Parcel 13337 WT

Posted by David St.Onge On Mar 28, 2023 at 2:35 PM

How Road Conditions Will Change Ahead of Seasonal Melt (1)

Road conditions are going to change quickly over the next few weeks as we feel the final effects of winter and temperatures begin to rise. What does that mean for drivers? The appearance of potholes and sloppy roads as the snow begins to melt.

Our Public Works Department continues to prioritize snow removal with the goal of getting as much snow off our streets ahead of spring rain. Crews will work to free up catch basins that are still blocked by snow and are necessary to drain surface water. Drivers are asked to use caution as the accumulated snow on our streets softens.

Crews are already addressing road conditions like potholes and ruts. A high-performance cold mix product will be used to temporarily patch holes and ruts ahead of the asphalt plant opening in May. The City’s pothole patcher is back on the road. Drivers are also asked to use caution when driving past road maintenance crews.

The City is required to fix a pothole within a prescribed period as determined by the Provincial government standards, depending on the size of the pothole and whether it is on a paved or an unpaved road. It is important to note that the City’s obligation to fix a pothole is triggered only after the municipality becomes aware of the problem. While we do have crews regularly patrolling the city, you can help by reporting any potholes you encounter. Potholes can be reported to Service Timmins online at service.timmins.ca under roads and sidewalks. You can also report a pothole by phone at 705-264-1331.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On Mar 28, 2023 at 1:23 PM

<< 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 >>