2018 Budget Public Consultation Survey

The Town of Mayerthorpe values and encourages public engagement and is committed to open two-way communication to develop and deliver quality programs and services that meet the needs of the community. The purpose of this survey is to gather information on the 2018 budget in support of open and transparent governance of the Town.

Thank you in advance for your valuable input, it is greatly appreciated!

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* 1. Did You Know . . . Yearly property taxes include external third-party requisitions (formal demand) for Provincial Education Programs and Lac Ste. Anne Foundation that account for an overall average of 16.33% (2017 Actual) of the Town's total percentage of taxes collected?

These taxes are remitted to the Province and Foundation and are not set or controlled by the Town.

Yes

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* 2. Did You Know . . . Local Improvement Tax Levy (LITL) is a charge to specific properties that directly benefit from capital (major) improvements to public infrastructure (pavement, sidewalk(s), etc.) rather than the whole Town?

The LITL is based on 25% of the cost of the capital improvement (per Town policy) and is applied based on the frontage/flankage (metres/square feet) of properties that border the capital improvement. Property owners have the right to petition the LITL, as well as, the Borrowing Bylaw for any LITL. LITL can be paid in full at time of the tax being levied (no interest) or over the design life expectancy of the improvement (interest).

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* 3. Please prioritize the following public services:

	Very Important	Important	Neutral	Not Very Important	Not Important At All
Recreation/Culture Services	Recreation/Culture Services Very Important	Recreation/Culture Services Important	Recreation/Culture Services Neutral	Recreation/Culture Services Not Very Important	Recreation/Culture Services Not Important At All
Infrastructure: Public Buildings/Roads/Water/Sewer/Drainage	Infrastructure: Public Buildings/Roads/Water/Sewer/Drainage Very Important	Infrastructure: Public Buildings/Roads/Water/Sewer/Drainage Important	Infrastructure: Public Buildings/Roads/Water/Sewer/Drainage Neutral	Infrastructure: Public Buildings/Roads/Water/Sewer/Drainage Not Very Important	Infrastructure: Public Buildings/Roads/Water/Sewer/Drainage Not Important At All
Economic Development/Business Support & Attraction	Economic Development/Business Support & Attraction Very Important	Economic Development/Business Support & Attraction Important	Economic Development/Business Support & Attraction Neutral	Economic Development/Business Support & Attraction Not Very Important	Economic Development/Business Support & Attraction Not Important At All
Crime/Bylaw Enforcement/ Fire & Emergency Services	Crime/Bylaw Enforcement/ Fire & Emergency Services Very Important	Crime/Bylaw Enforcement/ Fire & Emergency Services Important	Crime/Bylaw Enforcement/ Fire & Emergency Services Neutral	Crime/Bylaw Enforcement/ Fire & Emergency Services Not Very Important	Crime/Bylaw Enforcement/ Fire & Emergency Services Not Important At All
Family & Community Support Services	Family & Community Support Services Very Important	Family & Community Support Services Important	Family & Community Support Services Neutral	Family & Community Support Services Not Very Important	Family & Community Support Services Not Important At All
Waste/Recycle/Household Hazardous Waste/Compost/Spring Clean Up	Waste/Recycle/Household Hazardous Waste/Compost/Spring Clean Up Very Important	Waste/Recycle/Household Hazardous Waste/Compost/Spring Clean Up Important	Waste/Recycle/Household Hazardous Waste/Compost/Spring Clean Up Neutral	Waste/Recycle/Household Hazardous Waste/Compost/Spring Clean Up Not Very Important	Waste/Recycle/Household Hazardous Waste/Compost/Spring Clean Up Not Important At All

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* 4. Which of the following tax strategies would you support?
If you wish to support more than one (1), please select a maximum of three (3):

Minimal tax increase to support all existing infrastructure and services

Increase taxes to fund growth needs, new infrastructure, and enhance programs and services

Reduce existing services and reduce taxes

Increase user fees for programs and services (everyone)

Increase user fees for non-Town residents for programs and services

Save for the future versus pay as you go

Don't know

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* 5. Please prioritize the following projects:

Paving

Sidewalk Replacement/Boulevard Redevelopment

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Sani Dump & Potable Water

Walking Trail Expansion

Fountain Upgrade

Skateboard Park

Park Avenue Playground Project (Fencing & Swing Set)

Diamond Center Upgrade (Siding & Insulation)

Town Branding (Logo, Signage, etc.)

Wireless Communication Wi-Fi (Aquatic Centre, Diamond Centre, Exhibition Centre)

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* 6. Please let us know where you prefer to get your information from the Town (Rank them from Most Preferred to Least Preferred):

	Most Preferred	Preferred	Neutral	Less Preferred	Least Preferred
Website (www.mayerthorpe.ca)	Website (www.mayerthorpe.ca) Most Preferred	Website (www.mayerthorpe.ca) Preferred	Website (www.mayerthorpe.ca) Neutral	Website (www.mayerthorpe.ca) Less Preferred	Website (www.mayerthorpe.ca) Least Preferred
Facebook Page (www.fb.com/mymayerthorpe.com)	Facebook Page (www.fb.com/mymayerthorpe.com) Most Preferred	Facebook Page (www.fb.com/mymayerthorpe.com) Preferred	Facebook Page (www.fb.com/mymayerthorpe.com) Neutral	Facebook Page (www.fb.com/mymayerthorpe.com) Less Preferred	Facebook Page (www.fb.com/mymayerthorpe.com) Least Preferred
Newsletter (our Connection)	Newsletter (our Connection) Most Preferred	Newsletter (our Connection) Preferred	Newsletter (our Connection) Neutral	Newsletter (our Connection) Less Preferred	Newsletter (our Connection) Least Preferred
Utility Bill Inserts	Utility Bill Inserts Most Preferred	Utility Bill Inserts Preferred	Utility Bill Inserts Neutral	Utility Bill Inserts Less Preferred	Utility Bill Inserts Least Preferred
Newspaper Public Notices	Newspaper Public Notices Most Preferred	Newspaper Public Notices Preferred	Newspaper Public Notices Neutral	Newspaper Public Notices Less Preferred	Newspaper Public Notices Least Preferred
Twitter (@mayerthorpe1)	Twitter (@mayerthorpe1) Most Preferred	Twitter (@mayerthorpe1) Preferred	Twitter (@mayerthorpe1) Neutral	Twitter (@mayerthorpe1) Less Preferred	Twitter (@mayerthorpe1) Least Preferred

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* 7. Would you like to expand on any of your responses? If so please use the comment box below.

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* 8. Where do you reside or operate a business?

Town of Mayerthorpe

Lac Ste. Anne County

Woodlands County

Barrhead County

Other

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* 3. Please prioritize the following public services:

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* 4. Which of the following tax strategies would you support? If you wish to support more than one (1), please select a maximum of three (3):

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* 5. Please prioritize the following projects:

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* 6. Please let us know where you prefer to get your information from the Town (Rank them from Most Preferred to Least Preferred):

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* 7. Would you like to expand on any of your responses? If so please use the comment box below.

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* 8. Where do you reside or operate a business?

* 4. Which of the following tax strategies would you support?
If you wish to support more than one (1), please select a maximum of three (3):