Town of Paradise

Budget Talks 2021

The Town of Paradise is preparing the municipal budget for 2021 and we want you, our residents to be part of the process.

With Budget Talks 2021 we want to collect meaningful input as we strike the right balance between maintaining and enhancing our services, programs and infrastructure. This survey is particularly important during these COVID-19 times.

This budget survey will only take approximately 10 minutes to complete (and it does not collect identifying information such as name, email address or IP address.) The tabulated results from the survey will be reviewed by Council and Town staff and included in the budget process.

Thanks for being part of Budget Talks 2021 and taking the time to share your input with us!

The deadline for responses is: Friday, November 6, 2020.

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* 1. How many years have you lived in the Town of Paradise?

Less than 2 years

Between 2 and 5 years

Between 5 and 10 years

Between 10 and 15 years

15 years or more

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* 2. Please rate the following services based on how well you think the Town is delivering the services

	Very satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	Neutral	Somewhat Unsatisfied	Very Unsatisfied
Snow clearing	Snow clearing Very satisfied	Snow clearing Somewhat satisfied	Snow clearing Neutral	Snow clearing Somewhat Unsatisfied	Snow clearing Very Unsatisfied
Road Maintenance	Road Maintenance Very satisfied	Road Maintenance Somewhat satisfied	Road Maintenance Neutral	Road Maintenance Somewhat Unsatisfied	Road Maintenance Very Unsatisfied
Providing and Maintaining Parks	Providing and Maintaining Parks Very satisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks Somewhat satisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks Neutral	Providing and Maintaining Parks Somewhat Unsatisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks Very Unsatisfied
Providing active transportation infrastructure for walking and cycling	Providing active transportation infrastructure for walking and cycling Very satisfied	Providing active transportation infrastructure for walking and cycling Somewhat satisfied	Providing active transportation infrastructure for walking and cycling Neutral	Providing active transportation infrastructure for walking and cycling Somewhat Unsatisfied	Providing active transportation infrastructure for walking and cycling Very Unsatisfied
Recycling garbage	Recycling garbage Very satisfied	Recycling garbage Somewhat satisfied	Recycling garbage Neutral	Recycling garbage Somewhat Unsatisfied	Recycling garbage Very Unsatisfied
Public engagement	Public engagement Very satisfied	Public engagement Somewhat satisfied	Public engagement Neutral	Public engagement Somewhat Unsatisfied	Public engagement Very Unsatisfied
Customer service and transparency	Customer service and transparency Very satisfied	Customer service and transparency Somewhat satisfied	Customer service and transparency Neutral	Customer service and transparency Somewhat Unsatisfied	Customer service and transparency Very Unsatisfied
Municipal enforcement	Municipal enforcement Very satisfied	Municipal enforcement Somewhat satisfied	Municipal enforcement Neutral	Municipal enforcement Somewhat Unsatisfied	Municipal enforcement Very Unsatisfied
Permits and inspections	Permits and inspections Very satisfied	Permits and inspections Somewhat satisfied	Permits and inspections Neutral	Permits and inspections Somewhat Unsatisfied	Permits and inspections Very Unsatisfied

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* 3. The Town road crews work hard to keep streets clear and safe from snow and ice as soon as 5 cm of snow has accumulated on the road surface. Considering current Snow and Ice Control operations provided by the Town of Paradise (Refer to Paradise.ca/Snowclearing), would you choose to increase, decrease or maintain funding to the service?

Increase

Decrease

Maintain

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* 4. Improvements to the design, repair and maintenance of roads and sidewalks are ongoing to ensure safe and efficient transportation in Paradise. Considering current road and sidewalk maintenance operations provided by the Town of Paradise (Refer to Paradise.ca/Roads/) please indicate your level of agreement/disagreement with the following statements regarding these services.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Slightly Aagree	Neutral	Slightly Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The Town of Paradise should increase funding for roads and sidewalks.	The Town of Paradise should increase funding for roads and sidewalks. Strongly Agree	The Town of Paradise should increase funding for roads and sidewalks. Agree	The Town of Paradise should increase funding for roads and sidewalks. Slightly Aagree	The Town of Paradise should increase funding for roads and sidewalks. Neutral	The Town of Paradise should increase funding for roads and sidewalks. Slightly Disagree	The Town of Paradise should increase funding for roads and sidewalks. Disagree	The Town of Paradise should increase funding for roads and sidewalks. Strongly Disagree
The road and intersection upgrades in recent years have improved traffic safety in the Town.	The road and intersection upgrades in recent years have improved traffic safety in the Town. Strongly Agree	The road and intersection upgrades in recent years have improved traffic safety in the Town. Agree	The road and intersection upgrades in recent years have improved traffic safety in the Town. Slightly Aagree	The road and intersection upgrades in recent years have improved traffic safety in the Town. Neutral	The road and intersection upgrades in recent years have improved traffic safety in the Town. Slightly Disagree	The road and intersection upgrades in recent years have improved traffic safety in the Town. Disagree	The road and intersection upgrades in recent years have improved traffic safety in the Town. Strongly Disagree
We need more sidewalks in the Town.	We need more sidewalks in the Town. Strongly Agree	We need more sidewalks in the Town. Agree	We need more sidewalks in the Town. Slightly Aagree	We need more sidewalks in the Town. Neutral	We need more sidewalks in the Town. Slightly Disagree	We need more sidewalks in the Town. Disagree	We need more sidewalks in the Town. Strongly Disagree
The Town should decrease funding for roads and sidewalks and spend more in other Town priorities.	The Town should decrease funding for roads and sidewalks and spend more in other Town priorities. Strongly Agree	The Town should decrease funding for roads and sidewalks and spend more in other Town priorities. Agree	The Town should decrease funding for roads and sidewalks and spend more in other Town priorities. Slightly Aagree	The Town should decrease funding for roads and sidewalks and spend more in other Town priorities. Neutral	The Town should decrease funding for roads and sidewalks and spend more in other Town priorities. Slightly Disagree	The Town should decrease funding for roads and sidewalks and spend more in other Town priorities. Disagree	The Town should decrease funding for roads and sidewalks and spend more in other Town priorities. Strongly Disagree
There is traffic congestion in the Town of Paradise.	There is traffic congestion in the Town of Paradise. Strongly Agree	There is traffic congestion in the Town of Paradise. Agree	There is traffic congestion in the Town of Paradise. Slightly Aagree	There is traffic congestion in the Town of Paradise. Neutral	There is traffic congestion in the Town of Paradise. Slightly Disagree	There is traffic congestion in the Town of Paradise. Disagree	There is traffic congestion in the Town of Paradise. Strongly Disagree
Funding for roads and sidewalks should remain the same.	Funding for roads and sidewalks should remain the same. Strongly Agree	Funding for roads and sidewalks should remain the same. Agree	Funding for roads and sidewalks should remain the same. Slightly Aagree	Funding for roads and sidewalks should remain the same. Neutral	Funding for roads and sidewalks should remain the same. Slightly Disagree	Funding for roads and sidewalks should remain the same. Disagree	Funding for roads and sidewalks should remain the same. Strongly Disagree

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* 5. In anticipation of potential reduction in revenues to the Town, what do you consider to be the top three priorities to be addressed by Council in the 2021 Municipal Budget? As a resident of Paradise, what would be the least important?

#1 Priority:

#2 Priority:

#3 Priority:

Least Important initiative:

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* 6. Are there any existing services you would like to see the Town reduce or eliminate?

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* 7. Each year the Town offers a variety of recreation programs and events designed to meet the needs of all residents. (Refer to Paradise.ca/Community Events), in which area of programming would you choose to increase, decrease or maintain funding?

	Increase funding	Decrease funding	Maintain funding
Programs for Seniors	Programs for Seniors Increase funding	Programs for Seniors Decrease funding	Programs for Seniors Maintain funding
Programs for Youth	Programs for Youth Increase funding	Programs for Youth Decrease funding	Programs for Youth Maintain funding
General fitness programs for all ages	General fitness programs for all ages Increase funding	General fitness programs for all ages Decrease funding	General fitness programs for all ages Maintain funding
Family recreation time	Family recreation time Increase funding	Family recreation time Decrease funding	Family recreation time Maintain funding
Community skating	Community skating Increase funding	Community skating Decrease funding	Community skating Maintain funding
Programming for special needs residents	Programming for special needs residents Increase funding	Programming for special needs residents Decrease funding	Programming for special needs residents Maintain funding
Subsidy for low income individuals and families to participate in recreation programming	Subsidy for low income individuals and families to participate in recreation programming Increase funding	Subsidy for low income individuals and families to participate in recreation programming Decrease funding	Subsidy for low income individuals and families to participate in recreation programming Maintain funding
More outdoor programming for adults	More outdoor programming for adults Increase funding	More outdoor programming for adults Decrease funding	More outdoor programming for adults Maintain funding
More nature-based programming for children	More nature-based programming for children Increase funding	More nature-based programming for children Decrease funding	More nature-based programming for children Maintain funding
Grooming of winter trails	Grooming of winter trails Increase funding	Grooming of winter trails Decrease funding	Grooming of winter trails Maintain funding

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* 8. What types of recreation and community programs would you like to see offered in Paradise? Please indicate if you would you be willing pay a registration fee to help offset the cost of the program?

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* 9. Would you support or take part in the use of a Community Garden in Paradise where residents can plant and grow their own vegetables? Where would you suggest a location for this Community Garden?

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* 10. On a scale of 1 - 10, how important is access to trails year round for outdoor physical activity? (Please indicate on slide scale)

	Access to trails year round is important to me	Access to trails in the summer is important to me	Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
1 - Not important	1 - Not important Access to trails year round is important to me	1 - Not important Access to trails in the summer is important to me	1 - Not important Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
2	2 Access to trails year round is important to me	2 Access to trails in the summer is important to me	2 Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
3	3 Access to trails year round is important to me	3 Access to trails in the summer is important to me	3 Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
4	4 Access to trails year round is important to me	4 Access to trails in the summer is important to me	4 Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
5	5 Access to trails year round is important to me	5 Access to trails in the summer is important to me	5 Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
6	6 Access to trails year round is important to me	6 Access to trails in the summer is important to me	6 Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
7	7 Access to trails year round is important to me	7 Access to trails in the summer is important to me	7 Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
8	8 Access to trails year round is important to me	8 Access to trails in the summer is important to me	8 Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
9	9 Access to trails year round is important to me	9 Access to trails in the summer is important to me	9 Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me
10 - Very important	10 - Very important Access to trails year round is important to me	10 - Very important Access to trails in the summer is important to me	10 - Very important Access to groomed trails in the winter is important to me

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* 11. In the Town Recreation Master Plan (refer to Paradise.ca/Play), neighbourhood parks ( which have a less than 5 km radius and are less than 6 acres in size) were identified as needing more attention. Current neighbourhood hood parks include: Lombardy Park, Reardon Avenue Park, Camelot Crescent Park and those associated with elementary schools: Elizabeth, Paradise, Octagon Pond and Holy Family. Please let us know what services would you like to have in your neighbourhood park?

Community garden

Natural Playground

Passive open space and landscaping

Benches

Picnic tables, grills and shelter

Multi-court sport facilities

Lighting

Ball diamond

Bike racks

Connectivity with trails

More play structures

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* 12. The new Strategic Plan for the Town of Paradise(Refer to Your Paradise-Plan 2022) identified the need for greater housing diversity.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The Town of Paradise needs more seniors housing.	The Town of Paradise needs more seniors housing. Strongly Agree	The Town of Paradise needs more seniors housing. Agree	The Town of Paradise needs more seniors housing. Neutral	The Town of Paradise needs more seniors housing. Disagree	The Town of Paradise needs more seniors housing. Strongly Disagree
The Town should promote more affordable housing.	The Town should promote more affordable housing. Strongly Agree	The Town should promote more affordable housing. Agree	The Town should promote more affordable housing. Neutral	The Town should promote more affordable housing. Disagree	The Town should promote more affordable housing. Strongly Disagree
The Town should have a zone just for high quality townhomes, and apartments.	The Town should have a zone just for high quality townhomes, and apartments. Strongly Agree	The Town should have a zone just for high quality townhomes, and apartments. Agree	The Town should have a zone just for high quality townhomes, and apartments. Neutral	The Town should have a zone just for high quality townhomes, and apartments. Disagree	The Town should have a zone just for high quality townhomes, and apartments. Strongly Disagree
There should be an area where tiny homes are permitted	There should be an area where tiny homes are permitted Strongly Agree	There should be an area where tiny homes are permitted Agree	There should be an area where tiny homes are permitted Neutral	There should be an area where tiny homes are permitted Disagree	There should be an area where tiny homes are permitted Strongly Disagree
There should be an area where mini-homes are permitted	There should be an area where mini-homes are permitted Strongly Agree	There should be an area where mini-homes are permitted Agree	There should be an area where mini-homes are permitted Neutral	There should be an area where mini-homes are permitted Disagree	There should be an area where mini-homes are permitted Strongly Disagree

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* 13. A number of commercial establishments have opened in the Town of Paradise over the past year or so. What type of new shopping opportunities would you like to see in Paradise?

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* 14. 'Beautification and Arts' is important pillar to building community spirit and pride in Paradise? If asked, would you have interest in being involved in such committees?

Yes

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* 15. Waste management includes the Automated Collection Program, a Recycling Program and services like Bulk Collections and the Christmas tree drop off. Considering the extent of these services (Refer to Paradise.ca/Garbage), would you choose to increase, decrease or maintain funding to the service?

Increase

Decrease

Maintain

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* 16. How often do you recycle/use the Town’s recycling program?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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* 17. The Town partners with Metrobus to offer public transit weekdays during peak hours and on Saturdays between the Paradise Double Ice Complex and the Avalon Mall in St. John’s (Refer to Paradise.ca/Metrobus). Considering this level of Public Transit available to residents, would you choose to increase, decrease or maintain funding to the service?

Increase

Decrease

Maintain

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* 18. Regular Council meetings are available online (Refer to Paradise.ca/en/townhall/Council-meetings) Do watch Council meetings on-line? Which option best describes your viewing pattern? I watch:

	Always	Occasionally	Never
Live Council meetings	Live Council meetings Always	Live Council meetings Occasionally	Live Council meetings Never
Archived Council meetings	Archived Council meetings Always	Archived Council meetings Occasionally	Archived Council meetings Never

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* 19. Are you availing of Town on-line Services?

	Yes	No
Use the Recreation portal to register for programs	Use the Recreation portal to register for programs Yes	Use the Recreation portal to register for programs No
Follow the Paradise Plow Tracker during snow clearing events	Follow the Paradise Plow Tracker during snow clearing events Yes	Follow the Paradise Plow Tracker during snow clearing events No
Use the Town's Pingstreet App on my smart phone.	Use the Town's Pingstreet App on my smart phone. Yes	Use the Town's Pingstreet App on my smart phone. No
Pay my taxes online	Pay my taxes online Yes	Pay my taxes online No
Access Town website for permit and license applications	Access Town website for permit and license applications Yes	Access Town website for permit and license applications No

Town of Paradise

Budget Talks 2021

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* 1. How many years have you lived in the Town of Paradise?

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* 2. Please rate the following services based on how well you think the Town is delivering the services

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* 5. In anticipation of potential reduction in revenues to the Town, what do you consider to be the top three priorities to be addressed by Council in the 2021 Municipal Budget? As a resident of Paradise, what would be the least important?

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* 6. Are there any existing services you would like to see the Town reduce or eliminate?

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* 7. Each year the Town offers a variety of recreation programs and events designed to meet the needs of all residents. (Refer to Paradise.ca/Community Events), in which area of programming would you choose to increase, decrease or maintain funding?

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* 8. What types of recreation and community programs would you like to see offered in Paradise? Please indicate if you would you be willing pay a registration fee to help offset the cost of the program?

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* 9. Would you support or take part in the use of a Community Garden in Paradise where residents can plant and grow their own vegetables? Where would you suggest a location for this Community Garden?

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* 10. On a scale of 1 - 10, how important is access to trails year round for outdoor physical activity? (Please indicate on slide scale)

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* 12. The new Strategic Plan for the Town of Paradise(Refer to Your Paradise-Plan 2022) identified the need for greater housing diversity.

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* 13. A number of commercial establishments have opened in the Town of Paradise over the past year or so. What type of new shopping opportunities would you like to see in Paradise?

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* 14. 'Beautification and Arts' is important pillar to building community spirit and pride in Paradise? If asked, would you have interest in being involved in such committees?

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* 16. How often do you recycle/use the Town’s recycling program?

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* 18. Regular Council meetings are available online (Refer to Paradise.ca/en/townhall/Council-meetings) Do watch Council meetings on-line? Which option best describes your viewing pattern? I watch:

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* 19. Are you availing of Town on-line Services?

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* 20. In 2020, due to the global pandemic, the Town moved several services to on-line. Are there other services you would like to see offered on-line?