Our Future: Our Priorities
Corporate Strategic Plan
Municipality of Port Hope
February 2012
Amended February 2013
Amended February 2014
Introduction
The Council of the Municipality of
Port Hope, with support from senior
staff, has developed a corporate
strategic plan to guide and focus
the work of the Municipality over
the next two years.
Outline of the Plan
The corporate strategic plan sets
out our vision for the community,
the mission and operating principles
of the Municipality, and Council’s
priorities for the next two years. The
plan identifies specific goals and
directions that the Municipality will
pursue to achieve our priorities.
Like other municipalities, the
Municipality of Port Hope must
provide a wide range of services, is
involved in many projects, and must
address many different issues. To be
effective, it is important to set
priorities. Over the next two years,
the Council and staff of the Municipality of Port Hope will ensure that the priorities outlined in this
plan receive our focus and attention and that the community benefits from progress in these
important areas.
How the Plan Was Developed
The plan was developed in November and December of 2011 by Council with support from senior
staff. A draft of the plan was distributed for public comment in January. Public comments were
reviewed with Council and the plan was finalized and approved in February 2012.
The Corporate Strategic Plan is reviewed annually to confirm directions and report on progress. The
updated draft is made available for public review and all comments are reviewed by Council in
finalizing the updated plan.
Thank you for your interest in our corporate strategic plan and in the future of our community.
Mayor Linda Thompson
Municipality of Port Hope
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Our Strategic Aim
Our strategic aim outlines our vision for the community, our mission as a municipal corporation,
our operating principles, and the themes and priorities that will be the focus of our work over the
next two years.
Our Vision for the Community
Port Hope - our unique and vibrant community, balancing sustainable growth
with historic charm
Our Operating Principles
Our Mission
We will achieve our
community vision with fiscally
responsible, sustainable,
innovative, and responsive
service delivery through
collaborative leadership
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Transparency, accountability and
integrity
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Innovation
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Responsiveness and participation
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Collaboration and communication
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Public and corporate safety
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Fiscally responsible in a sustainable
manner
Strategic Themes and Priorities
Over this term of Council, we will focus on the following five priorities:
(listed in alphabetical order, not in any order of significance)
Liveability
Sustainability
Enhancing the quality of life for current and
future generations by:
Promoting a prosperous community
and cost effective municipal
services by:
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Ensuring that the Port Hope Area
Initiative project meets the
specific needs of Port Hope
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Implementing the waterfront
plan
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Fiscal responsibility and
sustainability
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Promoting economic and
tourism development
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Implementation of
Municipal Service
Delivery Reviews
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Fiscal responsibility
and sustainability
Our Operating Principles in Action
Council and staff are committed to the following operating principles. Translated into action
they mean that we will:
Transparency and Accountability
Integrity
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Be open to dialogue
Communicate and report out
Recognize mistakes
Make informed decisions
Be transparent with the public
Responsiveness and Participation
Focus on the greater good
Focus on the facts
Be consistent
Be fair and equitable
Be respectful in dialogue with others
Stay on the high road
Consider the silent majority
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Be involved with committees
Provide inclusive opportunities for public
Innovation
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Provide good customer service
Respect others’ opinions
Take timely action
Be open to change
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Collaboration and Communication
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Collaborate as a Council-staff team
Collaborate across departments
Engage community advisory groups
Make good use of partnerships
Use creative problem solving
Delegate authority
Consider alternatives
Take a reasonable risk approach
Stress continuous learning
Public and Corporate Safety
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Consider safety in all decisions
Manage risks
Emphasize safety in communications
Practice what we preach
Fiscally Responsible
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Establish fiscal policies and goals
Stimulate alternative approaches to
solve challenges
Identify implications of financial decisions
Examine fiscal trends (past and future)
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Our Goals and Strategic Directions
Our goals and strategic directions outline how we will realize our priorities. They are not listed
in any specific order of significance.
ENSURING THAT THE
PORT HOPE AREA
INITIATIVE PROJECT MEETS
THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF
PORT HOPE
Goal 1: Advocate that PHAI
implementation meets
the specific needs of Port
Hope in accordance
with the spirit and intent
of the legal agreement
1.1
Promote a fair and equitable
compensation for
homeowners and businesses
affected by project
implementation
1.2
Ensure the project minimizes
community disruption through
project sequencing, timely
completion and community
participation
1.3
Promote the protection of the
health and safety of the
community
1.4
Maximize municipal
infrastructure/environmental
opportunities
1.5
Ensure that the municipality
has the resources required to
meet this goal and that
associated communication
needs are achieved
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IMPLEMENTING THE
WATERFRONT PLAN
Goal 2: Undertake a public
engagement process
for the potential active
and built form
presence end use plan
for the Centre Pier (post
building removal and
PHAI cleanup) by the
Waterfront and Harbour
Working Group
2.1
Working Group review the
Consolidated Waterfront
Master Plan as a starting point
as it pertains to the Centre Pier
and its immediate
environments, the Marina
Business Plan and other
relevant documents and
information in 2014
Goal 3: Complete a community
vision that focuses on
improvements to the
waterfront and harbour
3.1
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As part of the official plan
review, consider the potential
for community improvement
plans in the downtown,
waterfront and harbour areas
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FISCAL REPONSIBILITY
AND SUSTAINABILITY
Goal 4: Implement the
financial model in
the approved
strategic financial
plan, as
appropriate
Goal 5: Enhance asset
management
planning
5.1
Supplement asset management
plan development in
accordance with Provincial
“Guide to Municipal Asset
Management Plans” with
enhanced detail and breadth
5.2
Implement best practice of
“business case” development when
contemplating new, replacement and/or redevelopment of infrastructure
consistent with the strategic financial plan
Goal 6: Adequately fund existing infrastructure
6.1
Establish funding envelopes for existing infrastructure based on a five year
capital plan
6.2
Develop innovative funding and operating models
Goal 7: Leverage the use of technology
7.1
Source and implement technologies that increase efficiency in accordance
with industry standards and best practices
7.2
Stay current with existing technology through purchases, upgrades, and
training
7.3
Identify and implement technologies as appropriate to enhance the
environmental footprint of municipal assets.
Goal 8: Fair and Equitable Taxation Apportionment
8.1
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Review and implement a new fair and equitable taxation apportionment for
the Municipality inclusive of a consultative public process and potentially
effective for 2014
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IMPLEMENTATION OF
MUNICIPAL SERVICE
DELIVERY REVIEWS
Goal 9: Implement the service
delivery review
recommendations
9.1
Continue to implement the
recommendations
9.2
Track measurable results
9.3
Report on results
PROMOTING ECONOMIC
AND TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT
Goal 10: Retain and increase
businesses establishing in
our municipality
10.1 Achieve private investment
commitment of $500,000 or
more in the business park by
2015 (excluding land purchase
costs) while maximizing job
creation
10.2 Leverage partnerships with the
Eastern Ontario E c o n o m i c
Development Corporation and
government agencies
10.3 Increase marketing and attraction efforts for business investment
10.4 Implement the recommendations of the economic development strategic plan
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Goal 11: Increase tourism to Port
Hope
11.1 Enhance marketing of local assets
and events on a broader scale
11.2 Maximize opportunities of new web and
social media presence
11.3 Implement downtown revitalization
strategies:
i) implement Design Development
Plan recommendations for 2014 -2015
as funding and partnership permit
ii) development of Community
Improvement Plan programs
that may include assistance for
2nd/3rd floor revitalizations for
implementation in 2014 - 2015
Goal 12: Maintain significant occupancy at IDEAHUB
12.1 Achieve sustainability through partnerships and funding opportunities by 2014 - 2015
12.2 C o n t i n u e t o b uild on existing partnerships with post-secondary institutions,
Community Futures Development Corporation, Business Advisory Centre and
governments
12.3 Provide an annual report to Council
Goal 13: Developing designated
employment lands
12.1 Protect and promote
designated urban employment
lands for business assessment
and job creation purposes
12.2 Encourage and coordinate
business development on
employment designated lands
(i.e. OPG, Cameco and
private lands) in the
Wesleyville area while
maximizing the benefits from
the unique potential of the site
and potential partnerships
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Major Accomplishments / Current Priorities
(Select List)
Note - * - at implementation stage
Corporate Strategic Plan – Our Future: Our Priorities
Municipal Service Delivery Review*
Police Service Delivery Review*
OPP Contract Renewal (Extension)
Area Rating Tax Review*
Strategic Financial Plan*
Asset Management Plan
Fire Station Location Study
Police/Fire Facility*
Sediment and Dredging Strategy *
Business Park Servicing
IDEAHUB Occupancy
New Tourism Website*
Community Branding / Corporate Website Redesign*
PHAI Project*
Jack Burger Sports Complex Revitalization*
Off Leash Dog Park – Site Approved – Funding*
Baulch Road Park – Phase III Development*
East Ganaraska Park Fundraising Committee
Downtown Revitalization Project*
King Street Environmental Assessment
Centre Pier Task Force
Waterfront and Harbour Working Group Planning Process*
MUNICIPALink
Mayor for a Day
Municipal Parking Study*
Fire Services Equipment
Off Road Rescue ATV
Fire and Emergency Services Website
Ruth Clarke Activity Centre for Seniors Kitchen Upgrade
Cultural Plan / Older Adult Centre Feasibility Study*
Rotary Bridge Rehabilitation
East Townline Road Reconstruction
Yeovil Street Watermain
Charles Street Watermain / Sewer
Catherine Street Watermain
Lakeshore Road Reconstruction
Annual Programs – Road Resurfacing, Sidewalks, Cathodic Protection, Bridge Repair, Guiderails
Building Permits and New Housing Starts*
Municipal Official Plan Review*
County Official Plan Review*
Preparation for 2014 Municipal Election*
Facilities Review
Cameco/Municipality of Port Hope/Commissioners of the Port Hope Harbor Land Transfers
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Implementation Plan
Implementation plans will be developed and will include actions, responsibilities, timeframes
and a process for monitoring results.
The Corporate Strategic Plan will be reviewed annually to confirm directions and report on
progress.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Linda Thompson, Mayor
mayor@porthope.ca
R. Carl Cannon, CAO
admin@porthope.ca
Tel: 905-885-4544
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