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South Frontenac 2027 Budget Survey

Welcome to South Frontenac's 2027 Budget Survey. Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for helping to shape our community. This survey will remain open until Thursday, December 10 11:59 pm.

Information on the 2026 Budget, for comparison, can be found on our website: https://www.southfrontenac.net/our-government/budget/


SECTION 1: Information
1.Do you live in South Frontenac? Select the best answer.
2.What is your postal code?
3.How many people live within your household?
4.What are the ages of all the people in your household
0-5
6-12
13-18
19-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
55-64
65+
Not Applicable
Age of Resident #1
Age of Resident #2
Age of Resident #3
Age of Resident #4
Age of Resident #5
Age of Resident #6
5.Do you operate a business in South Frontenac?
6.Do you commute outside of South Frontenac for work?
SECTION 2: Taxation
7.When preparing the 2027 Budget, Council must balance property tax affordability, service levels and infrastructure renewal. Which approach best reflects your preference? Please choose one.
8.How would you define a “reasonable” increase to the municipal tax levy?
SECTION 3: Operating
9.In terms of the Township's day-to-day operations, please tell us which services and activities you think are most important when deciding how to allocate budget funds.
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important At All
Garbage collection & Landfills (Day-to-day costs to provide garbage collection, operate and maintain landfill sites, diversion programs, meet environmental and legislative requirements, and plan for future landfill capacity and closure obligations.)
Road Maintenance (Operating costs to inspect, maintain and repair Township roads pothole repairs, gravel road grading, drainage and ditch maintenance, roadside safety, signs, and related equipment and materials.)
Winter Road and Sidewalk Maintenance (This includes snow plowing, sanding and salting, sidewalk clearing where provided, snow removal at intersections and priority areas, winter patrols, and maintaining the vehicles, equipment, and materials needed to deliver these services.)
Development Services - Building and Planning (Services that guide safe and responsible growth in the Township. This includes reviewing development and building applications, issuing building permits, conducting building inspections, zoning and land-use planning, supporting development proposals, and helping residents and businesses understand municipal requirements.)
Fire Services - Emergency Response, Fire Prevention and Education (Day-to-day costs to provide emergency response to fire and medical and vehicle accidents, maintain fire stations, trucks and equipment, train firefighters, deliver fire prevention and public education programs, conduct inspections where required, and support emergency operations.)
Municipal By-law Enforcement (Examples Include: Animal Control, Noise, Parking Property Standards and Zoning compliance) (Municipal By-law Enforcement involves providing education and enforcing by-laws created by the municipality under provincial enabling legislation upon the receipt of a complaint. Typically, these by-laws cover areas such as property standards, zoning compliance, parking, noise and animal control.)
Recreation Services - Swim lessons, Day Camp (Programs and activities that support healthy, active and connected communities. This includes swimming lessons, day camps, seasonal activities, and opportunities for residents to participate in local recreation.)
Events and Festivals (Day-to-day costs to plan, promote and deliver Township events; coordinate event permits and logistics; provide staffing, supplies, safety measures and equipment.)
Parks and Outdoor Amenities - Playground, Courts, Fields, etc. (Day-to-day costs to inspect, maintain and repair playgrounds, sports fields, courts, park grounds and outdoor equipment; complete seasonal opening and closing; and help ensure amenities are safe, clean and available for public use.)
SECTION 4: Capital
10.In terms of capital projects or other projects, tell us which projects you think are most important when deciding how to allocate budget funds.
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Low Importance
Not Important At All
Roads Capital Projects (Long-term road improvements that extend the life, safety and reliability of Township infrastructure. Projects may include paving or reconstructing roads, replacing major culverts and bridges, improving drainage, upgrading intersections.)
Fire Services Capital - emergency response, fire prevention (costs to provide emergency response to fire and medical and vehicle accidents such as fire stations major repairs, replacement of aged fleet and equipment, and major firefighter recruitments.)
Climate Change - Protecting Land, Water and Air (This includes reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, conserving energy, protecting natural areas and water quality, and reducing pollution and waste.)
Emergency Event Readiness and Response (The Township views Emergency Management through a holistic approach involving developing emergency preparedness plans and engaging the community in resiliency planning to help protect residents, businesses and visitors in emergency situations.)
Affordable Housing (Initiatives that help increase the availability of housing that residents can afford, including seniors and families.)
Parks and Facilities Projects (Major investments to renew, improve or expand Township parks, facilities and community spaces. This includes replacing playground equipment, upgrading sports fields and courts, renovating community halls, improving accessibility.)
11.What is your top budget priority for the Township’s budget? This could be for now or for a future project.
12.Do you have any other feedback would you like Council and staff to consider when finalizing the Township’s budget?

Please identify any spending priorities, service levels, capital projects, ideas or concerns.
Survey Experience
13.How would you rate this survey?
14.Was the budget information clear and easy to understand?
15.Was the survey easy to complete?
16.What could we improve about how the budget information or survey was presented?