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Public Survey for Asset Management Plan

Citizen Questionnaire

The Municipality is committed to providing a high quality of life and exceptional services to our residents. As our community continues to grow, we must invest your tax dollars wisely to maintain and improve our infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, parks, facilities, and recreational centers. Your input is crucial for strategic planning and asset management. This brief (5 min) Citizen Questionnaire provides you with an opportunity to share your thoughts on our strengths and weaknesses and your feedback on our priorities for the coming years. The information gathered will be used to develop the proposed levels of service asset management plan in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17, which mandates municipalities to establish a strategic asset management policy and maintain an asset management plan for core and non-core municipal infrastructure assets.
We thank you in advance for completing this questionnaire. If you have questions about the questionnaire, please contact us directly.
1.What is your current residency status to the municipality?
2.Which planning area best describes where you live within the municipality?
3.Family Structure
4.Please select your age range.
5.Have you read the Municipality's Asset Management Plan?
6.Please indicate how you would prefer to learn about Municipal issues/events/initiatives. (Select all that apply)
7.What is your preferred method to receive communications about municipal documents and plans, such as the Asset Management Plan? (Select all that apply)
8.Please indicate how important the following features are in making the Municipality a great place to live.
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Important
Not Applicable
Heritage or Historical Sites
Recreation or sports facilities
Outdoor open spaces, parks and trails
"Small town feel"
Affordable living
Community Safety
Safe and well-maintained roads
Nice residential and/or rural neighborhoods
Availability of employment
Moderate tax rates
Connectivity to urban centers
9.How important are the following municipal services to your household?
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Important
Not Applicable
Recreation, leisure, and community programs
Special community events
Arts, culture, and heritage opportunities
Outdoor open space, parks, and trails
Building services and bylaw enforcement
Police fire and emergency services
Maintenance of public property
Safe and well-maintained roads and bridges
Reliable and safe utilities
Economic investment and local jobs
Communication from the Municipality
Stormwater management
10.How would you describe your experience with different infrastructure? - Availability
Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Satisfied
Unsure
Not Applicable
Roads
Sidewalks
Bridges
Outdoor open space, parks, and trails
Community centers
Emergency vehicles and equipment (firetrucks/ snowplows)
Water and sewers
Stormwater management
11.How would you describe your experience with different infrastructure? - Reliability and Condition
Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Satisfied
Unsure
Not Applicable
Roads
Sidewalks
Bridges
Outdoor open space, parks, and trails
Community centers
Emergency vehicles and equipment (firetrucks/ snowplows)
Water and sewers
Stormwater management
12.How would you describe your experience with different infrastructure? - Safety
Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Satisfied
Unsure
Not Applicable
Roads
Sidewalks
Bridges
Outdoor open space, parks, and trails
Community centers
Emergency vehicles and equipment (firetrucks/ snowplows)
Water and sewers
Stormwater management
13.In your experience with the municipal services offered, would you decrease, maintain, or increase service levels for each of the services provided?
Decrease Service Level
Maintain Service Levels
Increase Service Levels
Not Applicable
Recreation, leisure, and community programs
Special community events
Arts, culture, and heritage opportunities
Outdoor open space, parks, and trails
Building services and bylaw enforcement
Police fire and emergency services
Maintenance of public property
Safe and well-maintained roads and bridges
Reliable and safe utilities
Economic investment and local jobs
Communication from the Municipality
Stormwater management
14.For each of the following services, indicate your preference for spending and willingness to pay for improvements.
Not Willing
Somewhat Willing
Willing
Not Applicable
Recreation, leisure, and community programs
Special community events
Arts, culture, and heritage opportunities
Outdoor open space, parks, and trails
Building services and bylaw enforcement
Police fire and emergency services
Maintenance of public property
Safe and well-maintained roads and bridges
Reliable and safe utilities
Economic investment and local jobs
Communication from the Municipality
Stormwater management
15.The Municipality is growing. This means spending on infrastructure services may need to change over time to meet the evolving needs of the community. How important are the following factors in deciding if the Municipality’s spending on infrastructure is best for the community.
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Not Applicable
Preserve the current character and charm
Attract new residents
Attract new businesses
Limit cost increase to residents
Support the local economy
Protect the environment
Support the older population
Support young families and singles
Support the vulnerable population
16.In your opinion, the Municipality is making the right investments in infrastructure for its current residents.
17.In your opinion, is the municipality over spending in any service areas?
18.Any other thoughts/comments?