Town of Penetanguishene Residents:

This survey is being conducted to encourage dialogue with our residents.  As part of our customer service strategy, our team works hard to provide opportunities for residents to provide their input on various Town topics.  We hope that this survey enables you to share your thoughts with us on financial matters for the Town of Penetanguishene.  

For questions about this survey, please contact Carrie Robillard, CPA, CGA, Director of Finance/Treasurer at 705-549-7453 ext 210, or crobillard@penetanguishene.ca.

This Survey will close on October 4, 2017 and the results will be presented at our 2018 Budget Public Consultation on November 1, 2017 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers.

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* 1. How many people live in your household?

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* 2. What is the age of the person filling out this survey?

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* 3. How do you receive information regarding the Town of Penetanguishene’s budget and budget process?

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* 4. Below is list of Town of Penetanguishene Services. Please indicate if you feel the service levels should be "Enhanced (resulting in a higher tax increase), Maintained (resulting in a moderate tax increase) or Reduced (resulting in no tax increase)"
(space for Comments on any of the following items has been provided at the end of this Question):

 
Road Network 38.4%
(Roads and Sidewalks)
Winter Control 3.7%
(Snow clearing, Salting and Sanding)
Signals and Lighting 1.6%
(Traffic signals and Street lighting)
Transit 0.2%
(Bus service - Getting around the community)
Environmental Services 21.2%
(Water and Wastewater)
Recreation and Community Services 4.0%
(Program offerings and availability)
Events 0.7%
(Special events coordinated by the Town, i.e. Winterama, Bayside Market)
Parks, Open Spaces & Sports Fields 1.9%
(Baseball diamonds, Tennis courts, Park amenities and Grass cutting)
Active Transportation 0.4% 
(Trails and Bike lanes)
Development Services 2.4%
(Planning and Building permits and applications)
Economic Development 0.2%
(Small business support, retention, expansion and attraction)
Municipal Law Enforcement Services 0.5% 
(By-law and Parking enforcement, Inspections and Animal control)
Fire Services 7.8% 
(Fire suppression, Prevention, Inspections and Education)
Police Services 7.1%
(OPP visibility, Response for service and Crime prevention)
Facility Conditions 3.2%
(i.e. Arena, Community halls, Museum, Curling Club and Library)
Community Support 2.1% 
(Youth Council, Seniors Council, Decorating Working Group, Recreation and other subsidies)
Administration Office 4.6% 
(Customer Service and Information availability)

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* 5. What top 3 Capital Projects should the Town consider during the 2018 budget process?

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* 6. Given all the programs and services provided by the Town of Penetanguishene, how would you rate the value you are receiving for your tax dollars?

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* 7. Which statement best represents your position regarding taxation in the Town of Penetanguishene?

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* 8. What top 3 suggestions would you make in order to improve the Town of Penetanguishene services?

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* 9. Please provide any additional comments for the Mayor, Council and Management to consider for the 2018 Budget.

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* 10. Would you like to share your contact information to be a part of the Town's email distribution list?

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