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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 044 Integrated Community Sustainability Plan By-law THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE KBT _ a; fi, ,),,- *Ea I, 74 • ��1,� Iii ,447 /PA(ITYOF KMGP, O BY -LAW NO. 2012 — 044 A BY -LAW TO OFFICIALLY ADOPT AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE WHEREAS Section 224 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that the role of Council is to represent the public and to consider the wall -being and interests of the municipality, to develop and evaluate the olices and programs of the municipality and to determine which services the p p 9 p Y • municipality provides; AND WHEREAS sustainability means satisfying our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs; AND WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine deemed it necessary to develop an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan for the municipality as a guide for a sustainable future; AND WHEREAS through strong partnerships and a community consultation process an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan for the Municipality of Kincardine has been developed; AND WHEREAS the vision of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan is "To be a community that enhances our quality of life in a sustainable manner"; NOW THEREFORE the Council for The Corporation of the Municipality of III Kincardine ENACTS as follows: 1. That the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan for the Municipality of Kincardine dated April 18, 2012 is hereby adopted and attached hereto as Schedule `A'; 2. This By -law shall come into full force and effect upon its final passage. 3. This By -law may be cited as the "Integrated Community Sustainability Plan By -law ". READ a FIRST and SECOND TIME this 18th day of April, 2012. . n --- i \.., - -- ./ -'' . - .'"'°``�'vIc -e"0 {GI , yor Clerk III READ a THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this 18th day of April, 2012. r ' • , (----) cAT---' Q.-.. lAnac ... y" ayor Clerk ! �I Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine h, + t 1 P1 t t- I c I [' < ; t .} IN RI I N L Integrated Community Sustainability Plan April 2012 0 . . . I . ,.. - , . i 1,-1-1 .- e ...,. - - ,.,..,J.y.,.....:•.. . . A .." , .',.. - t I - — . . , -, — / ,.. .'.-.:.% f ir' r , II: . 4010' e ■ . . ,_ ... va4.1.... . .. .-,„. ...., .... II NI!. . . . ,.. . NW WM . r ar • '• 1 . . , . ..... . 1 . " , an- 0 I# . ' 1 - • ' - ... ' fr Ii __, ...„, . Avaikat an ......, _ '4 _ . .,, -. - ... - ---...... ---.....„ .., --- - ' ...A . ..... ...„. . ..., „„ _ .„.„... .._. .„, .-..... . „... Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Plan The Kincardine Sustainability Plan is a road map for our sustainable future. The Plan is built on the values and key assets of our community — our natural environments, our unique community identities, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our dedicated and passionate citizens — and highlights how we can continue to develop into a locally sustainable and self - reliant community. It emphasizes the interconnections between our economic prosperity, natural environment, society and culture; and it demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and leaving a legacy for future generations. Developing the Plan Our Sustainability Plan was developed through strong partnerships and community engagement. Conversations about the vision for our future and how to get there were held with organizations and individuals across the Municipality, including the Sustainable Action Committee, Sustainable Kincardine Project Team, Senior Management staff, Team Kincardine (a new community -based partnership formed during the planning process), members of the public, local businesses, and community organizations. Together, we developed a common vision and goals for our sustainable future, as well as strategies and actions outlining how to get there. Our Vision The Municipality of Kincardine is striving to be a sustainable community; one that is committed to working together to enhance our economy, community, natural assets, and overall quality of life in a sustainable manner. Through our activities, we ensure that future generations will be inspired to live a great, balanced, sustainable, and healthy life. To be a community that enhances our quality of life in a sustainable manner. Themes, Goals and Strategies Our Sustainability Plan has 14 theme areas, organized by the four pillars of sustainability — Economic Prosperity, Natural Environment, Culture, and Society. The diagram below illustrates how the themes and pillars interconnect. CULTURE ECONOMY ► Arts Support and ► Economic Diversity Synergies ► Municipal Operations ► Heritage Preservation and Community Leadership ► Cultural Promotion and Celebration Ai � t � SOCIETY & P 4 ` 0 — 1 / Fostering Community Building and Identity {t{ ■ Healthy Communities -- - 1n rdshf ► Recreation and Active i? 4{, ei "It_ to a ; Transportation 911$tkiiW�h Access and Affordability 44 ' §i a +Y "` ■ Diversity and Inclusion ji a*: �; Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan For each theme we developed a Goal (the ideal future), gained an understanding of where we are now and what we are already doing to contribute to that goal, and developed Strategies to fill in any gaps. Our Top Priorities for Action Based on community input, we pulled out a set of priority actions to reach our Vision and Goals; actions that should be addressed first during implementation of the Sustainability Plan (Section 5.0). These include actions in the general areas of: • Forward thinking, innovation, creativity and • Water quality protection; economic diversity; • Health services and social network • Agricultural sector development; improvements; • Tourism sector development; • Trail network integration and expansion; • Responsible management of municipal • Promotion of healthy and local food; financial resources; • Affordable housing strategy development; and • Natural environment protection; • Municipal culture, arts, and heritage plan • Smart Growth; development. Implementing the Plan The Municipality of Kincardine will take the lead in implementing the Plan. However, implementation will ultimately be through a "blended approach" — an enhanced collaboration among community leaders, our municipal government, and the organizations, businesses and individuals of our community. A key factor of success for our Sustainability Plan will be working together to achieve our common vision. Team Kincardine, a new community -based partnership, will play a key role in engaging community members to take on and carry out specific actions and in collaborating with the Municipality to implement the Sustainability Plan. Measuring Our Success Every year we will develop a Progress Report with information about the status of the Sustainability Plan's implementation and priorities for the upcoming year. An in -depth review will be undertaken every 5 years. A first step for implementing partners will be to identify specific targets and indicators for each of the strategies listed in our Plan, in order to measure our progress. The Municipality will also start calculating our Ecological Footprint in the first year of implementation, for year to year comparisons. Celebrating Our Achievements To maintain the momentum we have gained in developing the Plan, and to keep sustainability fresh in everyone's mind, we will continually celebrate our achievements in reaching our goals. This will include an annual community -wide event to share ideas, reconnect with other members of the community passionate about sustainability, and show appreciate for those who have contributed to the Plan. A Resource for the Entire Community Our Plan is a resource for the Municipality, community groups, businesses, local organization and the wider public well into the future. The Municipality and partners are committed to working together to keep the Plan alive and acting on our ideas for a sustainable future. If you would like to learn more about how be involved in our Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Plan please contact Stephen Murray, Community Services Coordinator at 519 - 396 -3468 ext. 114 or visit our website www.kincardine.net. Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD i 1. Developing the Plan — Through Strong Partnerships and Community Engagement 1 Structuring the Plan — Building on Our Accomplishments 1 2. Implementing Our Plan — A Blended Approach 4 The Municipal Role in Implementation 4 Partnerships with External Organizations 6 Measuring Success: Celebrating Sustainability Achievements 6 Measuring Success: Accountability 6 Measuring Success: Monitoring and Evaluation 7 Financial Considerations 8 3. Organization of Our Plan 11 4. Our Vision For A Sustainable Future 12 Our Vision 12 Our Values 12 Economic Diversity 13 Municipal Operations and Community Leadership 20 Natural Areas 23 Environmental Stewardship 26 Water and Waste 28 Smart Growth 30 Fostering Community Building and Identity 34 Healthy Communities 35 Recreation and Active Transportation 40 Access and Affordability 42 Diversity and Inclusion 44 Arts Support and Synergy 46 Heritage Preservation 48 Cultural Promotion and Celebration 51 5. Our Top Priorities for Action 53 6. APPENDICES 56 Appendix A: Acknowledgements Appendix B: Toolbox Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Note To Our Readers The Municipality of Kincardine initiated Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine — Our Integrated Community Sustainability Plan in 2011. A collaborative process informed and inspired over 1,200 community members to contribute to the Plan. The Municipality's Mayor and Council, Staff and Project Team worked in partnership with Team Kincardine and Lura Consulting to prepare the Plan. The results reflect the strength of partnerships within the Municipality, and the commitment that each participant has to strengthening the economic, environmental and community well -being of our area into the future. © 2012 Corporation of The Municipality of Kincardine. All Rights Reserved. The preparation of this sustainable community plan was carried out with assistance from the Green Municipal Fund, a Fund financed by the Government of Canada and administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Notwithstanding this support, the views expressed are the personal views of the authors, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Government of Canada accept no responsibility for them. Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan FOREWORD With over 580 square kilometers of land, the Municipality of Kincardine is one of the largest in rural Ontario. On our western boundary, the waters of Lake Huron touch miles of beautiful shoreline. Throughout the Lrlicfv��zi- Municipality, abundant farmland, rivers and streams cover the landscape. ��'� 0 ,.. We are known for our world- famous sunsets, which create a blaze of colour over our towns, villages and hamlets, before dipping below the greni energy. baGonced Glo Lake Huron horizon. KINCA RDINE Through the efforts of our hard - working agricultural and business communities, we have created a strong economic foundation for this beautiful place. We celebrate our cultural roots through theatre, festivals and events, and we refresh our sense of community through our creative and talented arts community. However, times are changing. The past decade has seen the emergence of a complex global economy. Significant financial constraints are affecting the entire North American and European continents. Changing climate is heralding the need for adaptation. Innovations in technologies are challenging the status quo in almost every sector. As a result, there is an early, but budding, appreciation for developing locally sustainable and self - reliant communities. The Municipality of Kincardine and our community partners are poised to harness the opportunities afforded by these changes. We are blessed with the natural assets and community entrepreneurship that will ensure our community continues to flourish. Great Energy, Balanced Life these two short phrases proudly describe the diversity of amenities available to residents and visitors, and the strength of character, dedication, passion and hardworking nature of our people. It is this commitment to ensuring a prosperous and thriving community, for this and future generations that inspired our Municipal Council, in 2011, to establish a collaborative, community -based planning process that would result in a plan for a sustainable future. While the Municipality and partners are well on the way to creating a sustainable community, a long -term road map was needed to serve as a guide to measuring our progress. Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine — our Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (Sustainability Plan or the Plan) — !� y k ` 3 i \'' ` , x., R • p o4 3 t is the result of this yearlong planning process. We have t '', +.. .''L , 0 / -1 prepared it in two sections: the first describes how we developed - ; , ,. .' 1 -. ., , A.' < .' e the Plan and how we intend to implement it and the second is � ,� *, the Plan itself. With this Plan, and by working together, we can ' , Y� :. ti achieve our vision of a sustainable future. ._ \' 4 ,+ , e ; � • Kmca .,n; ,- ^ 1. Huron , �.•t i i e f r /. US A /fi•U.1A U N IThI) STATES OF AMI. CA kTA'I:5- UNIS1i ITAMERIQUF /, rA Part 1: Developing the Plan Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan 1. DEVELOPING THE PLAN - THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Right from the start, the Municipality of Kincardine believed that fully engaging the community and key Partners in the development of the Plan was a primary goal. The process engaged over 1,200 people and organizations, and a new community -based partnership — Team Kincardine — formed to collaborate with the Municipality on the Plan's implementation. Countless volunteer hours were devoted to brainstorming, data collection, and community conversations held at fairs and festivals, community interviews, and planning meetings. The following groups provided an especially valuable contribution and their work is gratefully acknowledged: • The Sustainable Action Committee (SAC) — comprised of representatives from various sectors and Community Engagement organizations who volunteered their time through meetings to create the plan; Reach • The Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Project Through our process we reached: Team — comprised of the Mayor, members of Council and staff Project Manager, who provided overall • 66 SAC members who guidance on the process, ensuring all deliverables were participated in 5 meetings met for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities • 692 community members who funding agreement; filled out questionnaires • Senior Management Staff — at the Municipality, who • 350 youth reviewed the draft goals, strategies and actions to • 297 Facebook friends who ensure upcoming municipal projects were included in provided 118 comments the plan, and provided valued input on potential • 150 Twitter followers progress indicators and targets; • 500+ stakeholder database • Team Kincardine — a group established during the • Senior staff and Council planning process by the Penetangore Regional • Numerous meetings with the j Economic Development Corporation, the Kincardine & Project Team and Team District Chamber of Commerce, and the Kincardine Kincardine Business Improvement Area, whose members participated in providing content, reviewing and finalizing the plan; and • Members of the Public — contributed their ideas and inspiration through face -to -face conversations, conversations at presentations and display booths, online and paper community questionnaires, and through Facebook and Twitter. Structuring the Plan — Building on Our Accomplishments Our Sustainability Plan is a community -based plan designed to define a vision for the future, assess the current conditions, pinpoint goals and strategies to achieve our vision, and define what sustainability means for us in this unique part of Ontario. The Plan will enable us to develop policies and actions for sustainable and managed growth, while ensuring the protection of our community's valued ecological and cultural assets. 1 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan We followed a simple and systematic process. Our Plan was developed in a structured and sequential fashion involving the following key activities: 1. Developing a Vision and Goals by defining what we love about our community and what our hopes are for the future. Goals were developed for each of the four pillars of sustainability: Economic Prosperity, Natural Environment, Society, and Culture; 2. Describing the Current Conditions in the Municipality by reviewing all known existing plans, programs and Council minutes, including the 2010 Community Plan Strategic Initiatives; 3. Conducting an analysis of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) facing our community; 4. Determining Strategic Directions and Actions; 5. Identifying Targets & Indicators to enable measurement of our successes; and 6. Developing a Draft and Final Plan, including a strategy for Implementation and Monitoring. The community was actively involved and engaged throughout each step of the process. Final Plan Current Determine Confirm Vision an ditions, SWOT Strategic Identify indicat Develop Goals Gaps Analysis Directions& &Targe Actions Implementation and Monitoring We established clear objectives for the Plan at the outset. Our Project Team and SAC considered the following objectives essential for developing and implementing a successful Sustainability Plan: • The Vision and Goals should create synergies among the community's environmental, economic, societal and cultural assets; • The Plan should recognize existing plans and policies that are supportive of sustainability. Gaps in policy should be identified and strategies recommended for implementation; • Engaging the community in the Plan's development will ensure that the Municipality has a current understanding of community priorities and future needs — such as maintaining our strong volunteer base, attracting youth to live and work here, addressing the need for affordable housing, and on a wider global scale, preparing mitigation and /or adaptation strategies for climate change, peak oil, food security, and water shortages; • The Plan should identify concrete actions that will guide our community in shifting our lifestyles towards longer -term sustainability; • Opportunities for collaboration between the Municipality and the community should be highlighted; and, • By completing and implementing the Plan, we can demonstrate that the Municipality of Kincardine is a leader in sustainability among rural Canadian municipalities. 2 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Our Sustainability Plan will also set the stage for: • Enhancing collaboration between the Municipality and the community in working together towards achieving our unified vision; • New funding opportunities to help offset the need to increase the local tax rate. Additional sources of funding could include: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Funds, Great Lakes water quality protection, and funds dedicated to cultural planning, preservation, health and community wellbeing; and • A blended approach to implementing the Plan, shared between community leaders and our municipal government. The diagram below shows the key themes under each pillar. CULTURE ECONOMY ► Arts Support and / Economic Diversity Synergies ► Municipal Operations ► Heritage Preservation and Community Leadership ► Cultural Promotion and Celebration SOCIETY Fostering Community Building and Identity ► Healthy Communities 1 Recreation and Active Transportation ► Access and Affordability ► Diversity and Inclusion By preparing this Plan, the Municipality has met the requirements of the Federal Gas Tax Funding Agreement, and can be assured of continued access to this important source of funding. The Federal Gas Tax funds environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects that promote cleaner water, cleaner air, or reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Between 2006 and 2010, the Municipality has received over $1.2 million in Federal Gas Tax funding. We are on the way to our sustainable future! This process was about starting a conversation with our community to hear their ideas, priorities, hopes and aspirations for the future. It is a strong beginning. But our journey is not just about creating this document; it is also about continuing our conversation on sustainability, and acting on our ideas. The Municipality of Kincardine and our partners are committed to working together and keeping our Plan alive, by reporting on our achievements and renewing our Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Plan every five years. 3 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan 2. IMPLEMENTING OUR PLAN - A BLENDED APPROACH A key factor of success for our Sustainability Plan is working together. By working together, we will be able to: • Develop creative solutions to deliver programs more effectively and efficiently; • Leverage resources through strong partnerships; • Strengthen our capacity and seek external assistance when needed; • Look at creative funding solutions; and • Motivate others to take personal action. The Municipal Role in Implementation A successful Sustainability Plan relies on strong leadership. The Municipality is responsible for co- ordinating the Plan's implementation and is committed to ensuring that there are mechanisms in place for ongoing conversations about sustainability and this Plan. Additionally, the Municipality will delegate tasks and projects throughout implementation and develop a system for monitoring progress that is best suited to the unique attributes of our community. We have created a blended approach to implementation, as it INGREDIENTS FOR characterizes the ongoing collaboration between Council, IMPLEMENTATION municipal staff and the Community. The mandate of the Municipality of Kincardine in implementing the Adopting a blended approach to Sustainability Plan will be to: implementation with the Municipality and Community • Invite members and other interested parties to discuss current initiatives, confirm immediate Focusing on synergies, priorities, and begin to develop annual action collaboration, and partnerships plans; • Understand and promote goals, strategies and Ensuring integration with actions of the Plan; Municipal Departmental • Identify priorities for each progressive year, in business plans and budgets consultation with community groups and organizations; Creating a cultural shift towards • Work with community partners and recognized sustainability community organizations to establish action implementation plans and complete work on Focusing on conversation and initiatives; positive reinforcement • Confirm or establish indicators, data collection and monitoring requirements for each initiative; Developing self - sufficient local • Use the indicators and data to measure progress; solutions • Report to the community on progress and celebrate Plan achievements through Special Sustainability Council sessions; and • Engage the broader community in conversation about how to continuously improve sustainability in the Municipality. 4 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Mayor and Council: Our Mayor and Councillors have taken a leadership role in developing the Plan; they are committed to continuing this role throughout implementation. Specifically, the Mayor and Council aim to raise community awareness about sustainability, facilitate the implementation of the Plan, and foster a cultural shift within the Municipal operations. fEI TT. ngil Tr. jam ts 00E CO ir,41 4411e- • I I I To enable this, Council will hold a series of four special Council /Community Forum sessions annually — one dedicated to each of the pillars of sustainability. Designed to bring together the corporate and community implementers of this Plan, the sessions will provide an opportunity for decision- making, conversation, knowledge- sharing and coordination. At these Forums, both staff and community members can share progress on actions that were completed under the Plan and discuss future needs and directions. Should proposals come forward that require municipal staff resources or funds, the Mayor and Council will review and /or approve these community recommendations through regular Council sessions. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO): The CAO has a key role to play in the corporate leadership of the Plan. Specifically, providing direction to senior staff on corporate strategies and actions and contributing to the accountability of the Plan. We envision the CAO providing leadership to create a cultural shift within the Municipality, striving to create an environment that is excited and motivated to contribute to sustainability efforts. It will be the mandate of the CAO to encourage staff to support community -led actions and build on synergies within corporate actions. The CAO will ensure that all reports made to Council by staff will include a section entitled "Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Considerations" with staff comments. As a core element of success, it is critical that staff understand these recommendations and actions so that they can also further our sustainable vision, goals and strategies. The integration of components of this Plan and sustainability in general into staff duties will be a key directive of the CAO. Through the leadership of the CAO, the Municipality will provide staff training on best practices from other municipalities and mechanisms to integrate actions of our Sustainability Plan into departmental business plans, budgets and resourcing needs. 5 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Senior Municipal Staff: Senior staff has a direct role to play in many of the strategies and actions identified in the Sustainability Plan. Each senior staff member will be expected to integrate the relevant portions of the Plan into their respective business plans and budgets, where feasible. Partnerships with External Organizations Active and passionate organizations and individuals provide the Municipality with increased capacity to serve a variety of needs and interests in our community. The support and active involvement of these talented community groups, non - governmental organizations, institutions, businesses and other stakeholders is essential for achieving our sustainable vision and goals. Some groups may have a strong interest in taking on a new action identified through this Plan, while others may be undertaking existing activities that address a variety of actions in part or in whole. Whatever the case may be, we encourage groups and organizations to continue their good work and contribute to implementation of the Plan by reporting on their actions. The Community Asset Map provides more information about potential partners: http: / /www.opengreenmap.org /greenmap /sustainable- kincardine- asset -map. Team Kincardine Team Kincardine will collaborate with the Municipality in implementing the Sustainability Plan. As part of their role, Team Kincardine developed a partnership model that could be adapted to encourage other community groups and individuals to work towards our shared vision, values and goals. Measuring Success: Celebrating Sustainability Achievements Through the development of the Sustainability Plan, we heard from many community members about their hopes, dreams and aspirations for our community. The conversation about our future needs to continue as we move into implementation. Communication with the community will occur as we move forward through an annual celebration, progress report, Council reports on municipal initiatives, and our Council's commitment to keeping sustainability on the public agenda. Annual Community Celebration Celebrating our achievements is a critical component to ensure our community remains passionate about sustainability. The Municipality will host an annual community - wide event to provide an update on the progress made to -date and the priorities that have been identified for the upcoming year. This event will be designed to share ideas, motivate sustainable actions and provide an opportunity to connect or reconnect with members of the community with a passion for sustainability. It will also offer an opportunity to acknowledge our accomplishments and show appreciation for the individuals and groups who have contributed to sustainability that year. Measuring Success: Accountability Progress Report Implementation progress will be reported annually with a more thorough review every 5 years. The Municipality, in collaboration with Team Kincardine, will prepare an annual report on the state of sustainability in the Municipality of Kincardine. The progress report will identify: 1) annual progress; 2) a review of action plans; and 3) priorities identified for the upcoming year. Municipal staff will prepare the report and distribute it to the community and Council. 1 As part of the process a Community Asset Map was developed to identify the number of potential partners that are in the Municipality of Kincardine. 6 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan To ensure the progress report best reflects the efforts of the community and the municipal staff, Team Kincardine, a Council representative(s), and the Chief Administrative Officer (or delegate) will meet to discuss progress. This meeting will also include a discussion on the priorities for the upcoming year, so all participants are moving towards a common outcome. The progress report will be prepared in advance of the annual Municipal Budget to ensure that the Sustainability Plan priorities are considered. It will be developed in concert with the Annual Community Meeting, and will build on the forums held by Council and by Team Kincardine. Action Work Plan and Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Considerations Statements The Municipality will invite community groups to work together to create an Action Work Plan. This work plan will: describe their action /initiative; define how it relates to the goals, strategies and actions identified in the Plan; define how progress will be measured; identify the financial costs for implementation and maintenance (as appropriate); and provide contact information. This will enable the Municipality to assess the level of action against its priorities and identify any gaps that require further attention. At a municipal level, staff will adopt the 2010 Community Plan methodology and include a section entitled "Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Considerations" for all reports made to Council. Third Party Auditors The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine will consider using third party auditor(s) every five years to assist the Municipality in evaluating progress of the Plan. These members would be neutral, third party auditors who evaluate the progress and report to the Municipality. Auditors must have expertise in the pillars of sustainability and can be from within the community or external consultants. Measuring Success: Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring and evaluation form a critical aspect of becoming a sustainable community. Our Plan identifies a series of potential indicators and targets for each of the strategies. These indicators and targets are designed to provide the Municipality of Kincardine with choices based on the following criteria: 1) they are easy to use; 2) they build on what is already measured; and /or 3) they have been drawn from well- respected indicator sets. Many actions do not have a specific target right now, and it will be the responsibility of the implementing partners to identify their targets as actions are moved forward. These measurements will be integrated into the Plan's Progress Report, occurring on an annual basis for those actions adopted as priorities in any given year. For a complete listing of potential indicators and targets, please see Appendix B: Toolbox. Kincardine's Ecological Footprint An ecological footprint represents the amount of land and water an individual, town, business or other group needs to produce the resources they consume and to absorb the waste that they generate. It is not a measure of environmental stewardship or economic development; instead, it is the volume of energy and material we consume to support our lifestyles. The Municipality will begin to calculate its ecological footprint using an appropriate tool (e.g., the Global Footprint Network tool) starting in the first year of implementation of the Plan.' 2 The Global Footprint Network (GFN) is the global authority on the Ecological Footprint. Their website, www.footprintnetwork.org, is an excellent clearinghouse for Ecological Footprint information. 7 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Financial Considerations The success of the Sustainability Plan depends on the abilities of the Municipality and community to work together to creatively explore implementation in terms of action, financing solutions and leveraged resource sharing. The Municipality alone cannot implement all the actions within this Plan and there is no question that creative solutions are needed to move some of the more costly actions forward. Financial resources will be raised locally through partnerships between the Municipality and citizens, businesses, service groups, other organizations and all levels of government. In such instances shared resources, public and private partnerships, social enterprise models and alternative financing models will be explored as well as funding opportunities from local and farther- reaching sources. Funding Sources There are a number of avenues for funding actions under a Community Sustainability Plan. Many of the infrastructure improvement projects focused on cleaner water, cleaner air, or reduced greenhouse gas emissions can be funded through the Municipality of Kincardine's federal gas tax dollars. The development of a Sustainability Plan also allows the Municipality to apply for selected projects and plans under the Green Municipal Fund in the areas of brownfield remediation, greenhouse gas emission planning and neighbourhood scale sustainability planning, as well as projects relating to water, wastewater, roads, energy and transportation. Funding sources can be pursued to further action in other areas such as culture and heritage, social programming, water quality, rural economic development, and Great Lakes related issues. The Sustainability Plan can be used by the Municipality as well as community groups to access funds that may not have been possible before. For a list of potential funding sources, please see Appendix B: Toolbox. Anticipated Municipal Expenditures At this early stage, the following potential expenditures are anticipated on an annual basis and will be included in the annual municipal budget with the goal of obtaining as much funding to support these costs as possible. • Annual Progress Report preparation and • Projects based on prioritized actions format (if printed) (through integration with departmental • Annual Community -wide event business plans and /or external funding • Conferences and community events (if sources) appropriate) • Staff Training /Professional Development (as required) Financial Controls & Requirements Implementing our Sustainability Plan will inevitably require financial resources and human capital. Council will be required to review and approve any budget requests for actions that seek municipal resources or expenditure prior to implementation. Individuals can calculate their own ecological footprint by using Earth Day Canada's tool, www.ecoactionteams.ca. 8 PART 2: OUR PLAN Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Guide to Reading the Plan The Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Plan has four sections reflecting the interconnecting pillars upon which the well -being of our community depends — Economic Prosperity, Natural Environment, Society, and Culture. The first section provides a chart that explains the foundation stones of our Plan. This follows with a description of the unified Community Vision for Sustainability. For each theme, the current situation and future strategies are discussed, along with strategies for implementation. The last section presents actions identified by our community as needing priority attention. Detailed actions are provided in Appendix B - Toolbox. f -- t � 5 "e r > s i • t �' ;•`/.4'+ ' r a . ' Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan 3. ORGANIZATION OF OUR PLAN Vision & Values Pillars Themes & Goals Strategies Priorities Actions Vision and Values Our Sustainability Plan centres on achieving a shared vision for the future. Our values have provided the guidance to develop themes, goals and strategies. Our values include current thinking and activities, and provide our inspiration. All actions taken in the future should be guided by this vision, and move the Municipality of Kincardine closer to realizing a sustainable future. Pillars Sustainability in the Municipality of Kincardine has four pillars: Economic Prosperity, Natural Environment, Society and Culture. These pillars represent a way of organizing and thinking about sustainability. The decisions we make should benefit all pillars whenever possible. For example, an economic initiative would not compromise protection of the environment and social goals, and actions to protect the environment should support economic and social goals. In other words, a win - win -win scenario is the outcome sought in sustainability planning. Themes and Goal A theme is a specific focus area that supports achievement of the overall vision. Statements The four pillars of sustainability have specific themes. The Goal Statement describes what each theme would look like if the vision were achieved. Strategies Each theme identifies several strategies. These are high -level objectives that provide guidance on how to move from the current reality towards the goal. Priorities Priorities are the elements that the community identified as needing to take precedence in implementation. Recommended The community identified a list of recommended actions for each strategy. These Actions are potential initiatives that could be pursued in order to move the Municipality of Kincardine towards sustainability over the next 10 years. They are found in Appendix B: Toolbox. 11 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan 4. OUR VISION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Our Vision The Municipality of Kincardine is striving to be a sustainable community; one that is committed to working together to enhance our economy, community, natural assets, and overall quality of life in a sustainable manner. Through our activities, we ensure that future generations will be inspired to live a great, balanced, sustainable, and healthy life. To be a community that enhances our quality of life in a sustainable manner. Our Values In the Municipality of Kincardine, we... • Believe the Municipality of Kincardine is a special and sustainable place; • Commit to working together as individuals, organizations, businesses, institutions, staff, and elected officials to move ahead with our agenda of sustainability; • Embrace a balance between economy, society, culture and nature as equal driving forces for success; • Emphasize our need for sustainable and informed decision- making at all levels; and • Will leave a legacy for future generations. Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Economic Diversity Our Goal >> The community will diversify the economy in the tourism, agriculture, , light & heavy industry and emerging sectors. We will continue to ensure economic growth that provides residents and visitors with affordable and diverse opportunities to shop, live, work, and play. Our downtown cores will be vibrant and thriving places for businesses, residents, and visitors. Where Are We Now? Economy The local economic mix includes agriculture, tourism, energy production, light industrial and retail. The diversification of our economy from its primarily rural agricultural base began with the building of the nuclear generator at Douglas Point in the 1960's and 70's. The economic condition in the Municipality of Kincardine remains strong and is largely stable through the ongoing efforts of Bruce Nuclear Power Development (BNPD), one of the world's largest power generating facilities. The more recent refurbishment of the CANDU nuclear capacity at the BNPD has created an economic boom that attracts highly skilled workers to well - paying jobs in the Municipality. Economic vertical streams including both agriculture and tourism also have a strong influence in the Municipality, primarily in the areas of cash crop production and visitor attraction. The Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation (PREDC) incorporated as a not - for - profit in June 2011. It implements an economic development program and project development services on a contractual basis to the Municipality. PREDC acts as a catalyst to stimulate and improve local economic development efforts. Through efforts of change management, emerging economic development trends research and community capacity building, PREDC is targeting specific development of activities as a means to stimulate and encourage business development. During the development of the Sustainability Plan, a partnership through a memorandum of understanding was established between PREDC, the Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce and the Kincardine Business Improvement Area (BIA). The members of this community cluster now referred to as "Team Kincardine" are collaborating with one another and with the Municipality to provide guidance to the implementation of the Sustainability Plan. In addition, Team Kincardine will collaborate to: • Initiate a new business visitation program to identify local business needs and trends; • Assist in the development of a strategic approach to the planning of the tourism agenda; • Facilitate the development of a heritage, arts and cultural agenda; • Expand the community Business Retention & Expansion (BR &E) efforts; and • Provide support to other community organizations. 13 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan This partnership provides an efficient and coordinated model to engage community stakeholders in tandem with Municipal efforts to fulfill the actions listed in the Plan to achieve our community's vision of a sustainable future. The mission statements of the three Team Kincardine partners Prize Winning Kincardine BIA Provitalization Plan, are: Community Perceptions and • PREDC — We help our partners across the community to Downtown BR &E Study create sustainable economic diversity while encouraging Top prize was awarded to the and promoting a favorable business environment for Kincardine BIA Provitalization capital investment; Report, Community Perceptions • Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce — A voice of Downtown Kincardine Study for business in our community while providing quality and the pilot Business Retention and Expansion project for service to achieve prosperity and civic pride; and innovation and development • Kincardine BIA — An association of commercial property from the Ontario Business owners and tenants who work in partnership with the Improvement Area Association. Municipality to create a thriving, competitive, and safe downtown business area that attracts shoppers, diners and tourists. While Team Kincardine focuses on economic development within the Municipality, the Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation provides economic development support across the County. This community -based not - for - profit corporation is committed to developing and diversifying economic activity through the provision of access to capital for small- and medium -sized businesses and social enterprises, business information and planning services, community strategic planning, and support for community -based projects. In addition, Bruce and Grey Counties are presently studying an economic development governance model that may eventually lead to the creation of a blended regional economic strategy. Downtown & Commercial Areas The commercial areas across the Municipality vary in size and amenities. Glammis in the eastern part of the Municipality lies at the juncture of Bruce, Greenock and Kincardine townships. Inverhuron in the west lies on the shores of Lake Huron. Bervie near the southern limit of the Municipality lies on the shores of the Penetangore River. The village of Tiverton, close to the centre of the Municipality, has a growing downtown core with shops, restaurants and commercial establishments. Other commercial areas include Millarton, Underwood and Armow. While our commercial areas vary in size and amenities, they are all rich in culture, heritage, arts, _ festivals and tourism events dedicated to promoting Ai community vitality. The Town of Kincardine, the largest commercial area in the Municipality, is home to many retail stores, boutiques, galleries, ' restaurants and sites such as Walker House, Victoria Park, the Kincardine Pavilion and Kincardine Lighthouse. Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan The Municipality of Kincardine's Official Plan (2006) seeks to preserve, redevelop and strengthen downtown cores, encourage tourist attractions and accommodation, encourage development along the waterfront and build a connection between the shoreline and downtown. The Municipality of Kincardine, the Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce and the Kincardine BIA generate activities to revitalize commerce and downtown areas. The Kincardine BIA, consisting of approximately 150 local merchant members, is committed to maintaining a thriving, competitive, and safe downtown business area in the Town of Kincardine, catering to diverse shoppers, diners and tourists. Over the years, these and other community groups and organizations have taken steps to improve and stimulate the downtown core. In 2010, the Kincardine BIA undertook the Provitalization of Downtown Kincardine Study to identify actions to improve the downtown core. This award winning strategy emphasized partnership development and a results- driven agenda. A successful outcome of the Provitalization Study involved the recent hiring of a downtown development manager. The manager implements a variety of programs and policies as approved by the Kincardine BIA Board. The BIA also received funding to conduct research and implement a Business Retention and Expansion (BR &E) strategy in 2010 and a Community Perceptions of Downtown Kincardine Report. In 2011, it was announced that the Foodland grocer in downtown Kincardine would be closing. Following this decision, the Kincardine BIA and Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce gathered data through questionnaires and spearheaded initiatives to highlight the importance of bringing a grocery store to the downtown core. Work continues to encourage the presence of a downtown grocer. Another important downtown initiative is the facade improvement program. The Municipality operated a funding assistance program to help business owners with fagade improvements. Currently, the Municipality participates in the County's "Spruce the Bruce program that provides grants for downtown fagade and streetscape beautification. Tourism The Municipality of Kincardine has become an increasingly popular tourist destination by leveraging its natural amenities, history, cultural identity, and hospitality industry. The impetus for this development is shared by the Municipality's tourism department, Team Kincardine, and many community groups, service clubs and organizations. Plans were developed some years ago to establish a permanent visitor information centre on Highway 21 to provide a visible focal point for tourism. In the meantime a temporary location is being leased. The use of social media complements the tourist information centre. An example of a partner in tourism is the Lake Huron Shoreline Tourism Partners who promote tourism in this area with the website www.sunsets.com. The Municipality is also a participant in regional initiatives to promote tourism through membership in Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), which encompasses Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties. RTO7 had over 9,000,000 visitors in 2009 and tourists spent approximately $118 /day in Bruce County in 2008. These numbers are expected to grow. The organization is currently in the process of implementing a number of projects throughout the region including a green /sustainable tool -kit and a waterways product development project, both of which are moving forward as priority projects looking for areas in which to pilot in 2012. The County of Bruce partners with the Municipality on various projects and marketing initiatives and provides leadership in terms of regional tourism to the area. 3 See Spruce the Bruce Program website, 2011, http: / /www.explorethebruce.com /spruce- the - bruce.php 15 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan The importance of coordinating these various tourism planning initiatives, continuing to engage local groups in developing attractions and amenities, and developing an integrated strategic plan for tourism, became apparent during the development of this Plan. The Municipality of Kincardine will be updating their local tourism planning and practices to build an integrated and strategic plan over the next year. The Sustainability Plan will afford better coordination of initiatives, strengthen the sharing and leveraging of resources, and position local tourism on a sustainable path. Agriculture "Agriculture's task in the 21 century is to build a resilient system based on healthy soil, clean air and water and regenerative energy that will supply high quality food for all." (Dr. Ralph Martin, University of Guelph — quoted in Ontario Grain Farmer March 2012) The agricultural industry, including agri -food business, is the number one industry in Ontario and has a positive outlook for the future. Fortunately, the Municipality of Kincardine is home to some of Ontario's most productive crop land. We have a long agricultural history with a strong cash crop industry as well as beef, dairy, chicken, hog and sheep operations. Some market gardening also occurs with our Amish and Mennonite communities as key contributors. Because of this thriving, diverse agricultural industry in the Municipality of Kincardine, there is a huge potential for value -added operations. For example, we already have the Greenfield Ethanol plant which produces industrial grade ethanol for Ontario markets and beyond, using a large amount of locally produced grain corn. Other value -added industries related to agriculture could be attracted to the Municipality, especially if natural gas becomes available. Organic farming is a key contributor to our agricultural base. Our Municipality has been a leading community in the development of organic farming in Ontario and is well positioned to encourage more sustainable agriculture through organic production. We have also embraced sustainable concepts such as the "100 -mile diet" by promoting its use through the Grey Bruce Agriculture & Culinary Association. For more information see Local and Healthy Food in the Healthy Communities Theme on page 37. Industry Bruce Nuclear Power Development (Bruce Power), the private sector nuclear generator in the Municipality, is the largest employer in the region with more than 3,700 employees and 3,000 contractors. It is one of the world's largest independent power generating facilities and has the capacity to produce up to 6,300 megawatts of electricity, powering every fourth home in Ontario.' Ontario Power Generation (OPG) owns this facility and leases it to Bruce Power. As part of this arrangement, OPG provides services to Bruce Power such as inspection services, nuclear waste management, and other specialized services. The OPG- operated Western Waste Management Facility located at the Bruce site in Kincardine is responsible for the safe interim storage of all of Ontario's Low Level Radioactive (LLW) and Intermediate Level Radioactive (ILW) Waste streams as well as all of the used fuel from the eight commissioned reactors and the one decommissioned reactor at the Bruce site. In 2002, the Municipality of Kincardine entered into an agreement with OPG to examine the feasibility of hosting a permanent repository for all of Ontario's LLW and ILW waste streams. After 10 years of work, the proposal to build a Deep Geological Nuclear Repository in Kincardine has proceeded to the licensing stage (in 2012). This project, expected to become active in 2017 -18, will result in millions of dollars of investment, hundreds of construction jobs, and provide a sustainable base for further development of carbon emission -free nuclear generation in the Municipality of Kincardine and the Province of Ontario. 4 Bruce Power, 2011, accessed March 2012. http: / /www.brucepower.com/ 16 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Another significant project currently underway is the pursuit of natural gas distribution into our region. The economic benefits to acquiring natural gas can provide tremendous opportunities and value to existing ratepayers, local industry, and new industry that may consider locating here. The proposed value of acquiring natural gas includes: • Retention and expansion opportunities for local industry; • Attracting "new" industrial growth into the area; • Cost savings to area ratepayers, which increases disposable income and provides economic stimulus; • Savings to the province with respect to heating schools, hospitals and other government- funded facilities; and • Operational savings for the Municipality in areas such as administration, recreation and maintenance facilities. The distribution of natural gas in our area has the potential to stimulate and foster sustainability in the Municipality's strong agricultural sector. A potential secondary benefit and economic opportunity is the establishment of a biogas industry to supplement the supply of natural gas. The Bruce Energy Centre could be a key leader in the development of such an industry. The privately owned Bruce Energy Centre, located adjacent to Bruce Power, was founded on the premise that long -term economic policies must incorporate energy use in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Acquiring natural gas is a sustainable industrial development that strives to integrate various industries for long -term economic growth and environmental sustainability. The commercial area at Highway 9 and Highway 21 already has a number of diverse businesses and continues to offer an opportunity for balanced commercial development. There are also many large businesses and contractors in our Municipality, for example Superheat FGH, a major on -site heat treatment service provider in North America.' Superheat has expanded beyond North America to Europe, India and Dubai with 300 employees worldwide, 80 of which are in the Municipality of Kincardine. In addition, Presto - Crest, with a staff of 25 -30 employees, sends 60% of its products out of Ontario to markets in Western Canada and the United States. Education and the Knowledge - Based Economy Education is of utmost importance to economic development in the Municipality due to the high degree of specialization and education required for jobs. As the knowledge -based economy transforms the business environment in many rural communities, the knowledge -based economy is increasingly seen as a basic building block of economic development. The Lake Huron Learning Centre is an innovative and accessible approach to education and is an example of how the Municipality has taken steps to participate within this progressively expanding sector. There are a number of local companies partnering in this effort, including Bruce Telecom (municipally- owned), E -Learn Network, Adult Learning Centre, and vpi Inc. The advancements in broadband telecommunications within the area will continue to provide new opportunities for companies to grow. Companies adapting to and exploiting the values of broadband telecommunications can acquire the advantages of remote work, teleconferencing, online business development, education, training, tele- health services, information technologies, contact centres and 5 See Municipality of Kincardine website for Business Listings, http://www.kincardine.net/business- listing.cfm?categoryid=156 17 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan other opportunities. The significant advantages that the Municipality of Kincardine has over other similarly sized communities are its local amenities and quality of life. Bruce Power entered into a 10 -year lease agreement with the Municipality of Kincardine for the use of the former W.E. Thompson Public School. The Municipality purchased the former downtown school after the province closed it and declared it surplus to their needs. Bruce Power uses the former downtown Kincardine school as a training centre (the Bruce Power Project Management and Construction Training Centre). Other training centres include the Bruce Technology Skills Training Centre and the former Steelback Building within the Bruce Energy Centre, both used by the Power Workers Union Training Incorporated. The Power Workers Union operates the training centres and provides training facilities to Bruce Power to assist in meeting the employer's skills training needs. Courses include orientation, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and documentation /communications. The Bluewater District School Board and the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board' provide education services within our Municipality. The following schools exist within the boundaries of the Municipality of Kincardine: • Kincardine District Secondary School — our public high school with just over 600 students. Many students from the area attend Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Walkerton which has over 800 students. There is a growing desire locally to have the high school replaced sometime after 2020; and • Four elementary schools, including: o Kincardine Township — Tiverton Public School; o Elgin Market Public School; o Huron Heights Public School; and o St. Anthony's Catholic School. More recently, the Municipality has established a co -op program funded by the provincial government. Arts and Culture in Our Economy A strong arts and culture sector is increasingly seen as a basic building block in our Municipality. For more information please see the Arts Support and Synergy Theme on page 45 and Cultural Promotion and Celebration Theme on page 50. What Are We Already Doing? • Established the Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation; • Establishing a strong model of partnership for Sustainability Plan implementation as exemplified by the Memorandum of Understanding and creation of Team Kincardine; • Expanding and diversifying partnerships with local business, industry, and community groups; • Pursuing natural gas distribution into the area; • Pursuing industry development within the Bruce Energy Centre lands; • Promoting and attracting balanced commercial development within the Highway 9 & 21 commercial area; 6 See the Blue Water District School Board website, http: / /www.bwdsb.on.ca/ See the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board website, http://www.bgcdsb.org/ 18 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan • Protecting agricultural land and environmentally significant lands through the Official Plan and zoning by -laws; • Implementing the recommendations of the Kincardine BIA Provitalization Study and aligned reports; • Branding Lakeside Downtown Kincardine; • Establishment of the Lake Huron Learning Centre Kincardine; and • Enabling people to attain adequate levels of education through opportunities such as the Co -op Diploma Apprenticeship Program, e- learning networks, and the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative. Our Strategies: • Expand and support the Municipality of Kincardine's tourism industry, emphasizing sustainable and best practices. • Diversify job opportunities and create jobs - especially in the energy, agriculture, green or light /heavy industry, and the knowledge -based economy sectors. • Continue to sustain our agricultural industry. • Support and pursue sustainability related measures of our existing businesses and industry. • Encourage business retention and expansion activities throughout the Municipality. • Encourage and attract balanced commercial development to the Highway 9 & 21 commercial area and the Bruce Energy Centre. • Pursue "twinning" relationships with surrounding communities to develop reciprocal economic development opportunities. • Maintain infrastructure and aesthetics of downtowns in the Municipality that contribute to the attractiveness for visitors, residents and potential businesses. • Leverage the use of broadband telecommunications and emerging technologies to participate and pursue economic opportunities within the knowledge -based economy. • Continue to pursue expansion of post- secondary initiatives. • Provide education and learning opportunities for all ages. • Establish an additional economic development agenda around natural gas and biogas. Potential Partners: • Team Kincardine: o Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation o Kincardine BIA o Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce • Lake Huron Shoreline Tourism Partners • Bruce County • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Municipal Operations and Community Leadership Our Goal >>> The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine will demonstrate leadership in finance, governance, and sustainability, and will continue to apply creative, forward - thinking approaches to strengthening the local economy. Where Are We Now? The Municipality of Kincardine has been transitioning towards an improved integrated and sustainable approach to governance over the past few years. By building on the 2010 Community Plan, the development of the Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Plan ensures that the Municipality continues to be a leader in Ontario and commits to planning for a prosperous future. The Municipality of Kincardine is committed to pursue Sustainability in Action! excellence in its operations and programming, with a strong Pursuit of Natural Gas emphasis on best practices, customer service and with a focus on accountability and responsiveness. One of the key projects on the minds of Council and A number of projects demonstrating leadership in streamlining community members is the finance and governance have been undertaken: initiative to bring natural gas to the Municipality. Natural gas • In 2011, Council made an enterprising decision to support the would provide a cheaper establishment of the Penetangore Regional Economic alternative fuel source for Development Corporation (PREDC). The PREDC focuses on industry, businesses and creating sustainable economic diversity while encouraging residents, improve and promoting investment. One of the first roles of the competitiveness, facilitate PREDC is to facilitate natural gas distribution into our region. business retention and In partnership with the municipalities of Arran- Elderslie, expansion efforts and Township of Huron Kinloss and local industry, a team has contribute to making the been established to develop a compelling business case in Municipality a desirable and support of this vital need. affordable place to live. • The Municipality is currently conducting an Internal Organizational Review (IOR) to assess its level of efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery benchmarked against other similar municipalities in Ontario. Following this process, the Municipality will conduct a Financial Policy Review to ensure policies and practice reflects astute fiscal planning and stewardship. • Kincardine has completed its inventory of all capital assets in accordance with Public Services Accounting Board (PSAB) requirements. The Municipality understands the need to use the information in its assets inventory to set aside sufficient funds for replacement while balancing competing demands for new major infrastructure projects and new services requested by ratepayers. During the sustainability planning process there were preliminary discussions about establishing an energy plan to guide sustainable management of municipal infrastructure. There are potential energy 20 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan and costs savings available in retrofitting municipal buildings, switching to LED lighting for traffic signals and acquiring more fuel efficient vehicles. The Sustainability Plan would allow the municipality to show leadership in energy management and strengthen its stewardship of public funds. What Are We Already Doing? • Preparing an annual budget; • Implementing the Public Service Accounting Board standards for capital asset management, replacement and reporting; • Supporting the pursuit of natural gas distribution; • Continuing beautification efforts in core areas; • Reconfirming our commitment to partnerships with community groups and organizations for the continued planning and development of amenities and attractions; and • Initiating discussions on the development of a municipal energy plan. Our Strategies: • Assure responsible and sustainable management of municipal financial resources. • Support local businesses in their efforts to grow. • Adopt innovation and creativity in planning and implementing business activities. • Develop regional connections in the planning and delivery of municipal activities. Potential Partners: • Team Kincardine • Community groups and organizations 1 11.01r 21 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Natural Areas Our Goal The Municipality of Kincardine will increase our efforts to protect, 1)) restore, and enhance biodiversity and related habitats including wetlands, coastal wetlands, shorelines, water resources, woodlands, and other natural resources. Where Are We Now? Our Municipality is home to an impressive ecological system. We are stewards of a variety of rare shoreline habitats such as dune grasslands, coastal wetlands, and cobble beaches, which provide habitats for many unique plants and animals. Our Station Beach is one of only 16 beaches in Canada that currently holds the Sustainability in Action! international Blue Flag status reflecting its excellent water quality. Station Beach Blue Flag Status Forests and extensive woodlots surround our farmlands and our downtowns, and serve to protect our beautiful shorelines. Station Beach, located within the Municipality, is one of only Shores and Beaches sixteen beaches in Canada Great Lake dunes, coastal wetlands, and cobble beaches are three awarded a Blue Flag by valuable shoreline ecosystems within our community. The Great Environmental Defence. Blue Lake dunes are home to many rare plant species like the American Flag is a highly respected and Beachgrass, Great Lakes Wheatgrass and Long Leaved Reed grass. recognized international eco- Just north of the Town of Kincardine, there are globally rare label, which recognizes beaches cobble beaches that provide a rich feeding ground for shore birds and marinas that meet high and many other species. Human impacts are the main threat to standards for water quality, the Municipality of Kincardine's shoreline, including vehicle use in environmental education, natural areas and an increase in the spread of invasive species. environmental management, The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation is working and safety and services. collaboratively with the Municipality to protect and restore our natural coastline and enhance nearshore water quality. Forests and Wetlands There are 9,081 hectares of forests and 761 hectares of wetlands within the Municipality of Kincardine, reflecting just over 18% of our land base. Agriculture Another 80% of the Municipality is in croplands, hayfields and pastures. Watershed Our Municipality sits in the Saugeen Valley Watershed. The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) was established in 1950 as a result of increased flooding problems in and around the Saugeen River. Saugeen Conservation implements a number of environmental programs to further the 8 See Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation website, http: / /www.lakehuron.on.ca/ 23 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources as part of its mandate as a Conservation Authority. The SVCA is the local watershed -based natural resource management agency. All programs of the Authority are developed in accordance with, and input from, its member municipalities and the residents of the watershed, one of which is the Municipality of Kincardine. Every five years the SVCA conducts a watershed report card on each of the primary subwatersheds within the Conservation boundaries. This report card uses indicators established by Conservation Ontario to measure and report on watershed conditions, including forest conditions, wetland conditions, surface water quality, and groundwater quality.' The Penetangore Watershed Report Card in 2008 indicated that grades for each were: 1) forest conditions (D); 2) wetland conditions (D); and 3) surface water quality (C) providing opportunities for improvement. The Report Card will be updated in 2013. These watershed report cards along with ongoing monitoring help to establish priority projects for improving watershed and coastal processes. What Are We Already Doing? • Protecting natural environments, shorelines, woodlots and significant areas through Official Plan and zoning by -laws; • Soliciting environmental comments in subdivision design through planning processes; • Requiring stormwater management plans in new developments; • Increasing reforestation in the Municipality; • Securing local sources of seedlings; • Protecting trees through the Bruce County Tree by -law; • Implementing the Kincardine Coastal Stewardship Plan; • Ongoing education, collaboration and restoration activities conducted by the Penetangore Watershed Group; • Maintaining the Blue Flag Status at Station Beach; • Supporting the Lake Huron Southeast Shores initiative and exploring opportunities for pilot projects; • Participating in Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation activities; and • Promoting existing shoreline education campaigns. Our Strategies: • Protect ecological integrity of the Municipalities existing natural areas. • Implement a tree retention and replacement by -law. • Adopt sustainable forestry practices. • Protect, manage and enhance watershed and shoreline environments. • Reduce nitrate and phosphate levels in the Penetangore watershed and lakeshore communities. • Protect existing wetlands from being removed from the landscape. • Encourage the increase in riparian buffers and natural areas adjacent to wetlands. • Continue to encourage Best Management Practices on the Farm. • Encourage increasing water storage on the landscape. 5 See the SVCA Watershed Report Card, http:// www. saugeenconservation .com /page.php ?page = watershedreportcards 24 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Potential Partners: • Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority • Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation • Lake Huron Southeast Shore Working Group • Penetangore Watershed Group • Bruce Resources Stewardship Network 25 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Environmental Stewardship Our Goal >>, Continue to collaborate to demonstrate environmental awareness, responsibility, and stewardship. Where Are We Now? The people of the Municipality of Kincardine are leaders in environmental stewardship, education and conservation. Volunteers and members of the community young and old regularly participate in environmental action through recycling, reducing water consumption, supporting organic and locally produced food, and planting trees when possible, among many other initiatives. There are a number of groups promoting environmental stewardship in and around the Municipality of Kincardine, including the Penetangore Watershed Group, the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation, Penetangore (Kincardine) Sustainability in Action! Transition Town, the Lake Huron Fishing Club and the Saugeen Field Naturalists. Kincardine Coastal Stewardship Plan Other organizations fostering environmental stewardship include: The Coastal Stewardship Plan • The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority — which provides guidance to the administers numerous environmental stewardship Municipality of Kincardine and programs and co- ordinates extensive partnership the community in managing its programs that cover education, planning, monitoring, and beaches and shorelines with the rehabilitation. intent of protecting the natural integrity and special attributes • Bruce Resource Stewardship Network and Community of this coast. The report was Foundation Grey Bruce — which have established a website prepared by the Lake Huron to identify environmental resources and opportunities for Centre for Coastal Conservation, networking (www.brucegreyenvironment.com). an organization that advocates • Geddes Environmental Park — including stewardship for the stewardship of the Lake initiatives such as the Kincardine Labyrinth Peace Garden Huron Coastal ecosystems. and the Kincardine Community Garden that rents out plots for people to grow their own vegetables and plants. • The Grey Bruce Health Unit — providing educational information on sewage systems, safe water, healthy communities, physical activity, and nutrition. What Are We Already Doing? • Implementing coastal education and stewardship initiatives through the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation, including the Beach Management Plan; • Implementing stewardship activities through the Penetangore Watershed Group, including tree planting, cattle exclusion, education activities, and wetland restoration; • Conducting many distinct programs through Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority; 26 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan • Conducting outreach and engagement initiatives as part of our Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Plan; • Implementing the Trees for Bruce project as part of a number of initiatives through the Bruce Resource Stewardship Network; and • Supporting ongoing commitment to the Environmental Farm Plan program. Our Strategies: • Increase citizen awareness and action to reduce impacts on Sustainability in Action! the environment. Environmental Farm Plans • Create awareness of the connections between The Canada Ontario environment, society, culture and economy. Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is a voluntary program that Potential Partners: encourages farmers to incorporate the best • Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority environmental practices on • Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation their farm. Many farmers in the • Penetangore Watershed Group Municipality have demonstrated • Bruce Resource Stewardship Network a strong commitment to • Schools and conservation groups implementing EFP projects and are focusing actions on reducing contamination to water sources. • _ "e' +.- 14•:3 - „ r - r� 0 war Ai - a» S � .eF r, Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Water and Waste Our Goal >>xOu community will be water efficient and waste conservative r minimizing our impacts on the natural environment. Where Are We Now? Water The Municipality of Kincardine has five municipal drinking water systems, four groundwater wells and one surface water intake from Lake Huron. Annually, over 1,200 mega - litres of drinking water is treated. The upgrades to the Kincardine Water Treatment plant in 2006 have greatly improved the quality and reliability of the water supply. To promote water conservation, the Municipality has installed residential water metres and has created an outdoor water control by -law. Conservation of water resources is not only a priority for the Municipality; the province also identifies it as a matter of "provincial interest" under the Ontario Planning Act (1990). Since 2005, planning authorities must also consider the protection, improvement, and restoration of the quality and quantity of water in all planning decisions. Ontario's Clean Water Act (2006) aims to ensure Ontario delivers safe drinking water by requiring municipalities and Conservation Authorities to map the sources of municipal drinking water supply. This ensures protection of water and prevents the supply from being depleted or contaminated. The Saugeen Conservation Source Water Protection Committee is overseeing the creation of a Source Water Protection Plan, to be completed by August 2012. A stewardship program in the Saugeen Watershed is being launched in 2012, which will address local drinking water threats identified by the Source Water Protection Committee's assessment reports. Waste Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) provides waste management services in the Municipality and is responsible for the weekly collection of curbside waste and the bi- weekly collection of recycling products. The average residential waste generated in Bruce County is 174 kg /person /year with an overall total of 11,050 tonnes. BASWR reported a waste diversion rate of 39% in 2009. Ontario has a provincial goal of 60% waste diversion. A variety of incentives help to reduce the generation of household waste and increase recycling rates: • Residents are supplied with 26 garbage bag tags annually by the Municipality (tags for additional garbage bags must be purchased). • A blue box recycling program is in place. According to BASWR, our recycling program has a relatively good range of acceptable products. • There is an Electronic Waste Program where residents can drop off their old electronics and batteries and Hazardous Waste Days are held at various locations across the County each year. 1° Municipality of Kincardine, Public Works Department, accessed March 2012. http:/ /www.kincardine.net /public- works.cfm 28 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan • Green Cone food digesters are available for residents to purchase at a subsidized rate. The Municipality's new waste management centre in Armow opened in November 2011, and has become the main waste management centre for the Municipality, providing residents with local waste disposal facilities. The Ward 3 landfill continues to operate twice a week. What Are We Already Doing? • Pursuing water and sanitary sewer expansion to Inverhuron; • Protecting source water through municipal wellhead, intake, aquifer and significant groundwater recharge area protection; • Implementing coastal education and awareness programs through the Kincardine Coastal Stewardship Plan; • Implementing the outdoor water control by -law; • Supporting curbside recycling pick -up; • Supporting the re -use centre; • Implementing hazardous material and electronic waste programs; and • Supplying green cones for residents. Our Strategies: • Protect, improve and restore water quality and efficiencies across the Municipality. • Educate people about water quantity and quality protection and conservation. • Improve existing waste management programs. • Increase diversion of waste from landfills. Potential Partners: • Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority • Saugeen Conservation Source Water Protection Committee • Penetangore Watershed Group • Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Association (BASWR) • Bruce County (for hazardous waste) • Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation • Environmental and conservation groups in the community 29 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Smart Growth Our Goal >» All future growth and development in the Municipality of Kincardine will respect natural environments, will be community focused and accessible, and will be based on sustainability principles. Where Are We Now? Growth and Planning The principles of 'smart growth', according to the Ontario Smart Growth Network, include three basic requirements: community- focused design, fostering healthy communities, and supporting community involvement in planning. Smart growth is best understood as a return to village life — creating places where residents can obtain most of what is needed on a daily basis, and where people can walk to shopping, employment, services and schools. The Municipality's towns and villages contain many of these attributes. While our population has been relatively stable in the past decade, with just over 11,000 permanent residents, planners anticipate an increase in our numbers to around 14,500 by 2026. In addition to our permanent population, we also have a substantial seasonal population and a transient construction workforce that varies from a few hundred to a few thousand annually. Urban settlement areas within our Municipality make up just over 3,000 hectares of our total land base of 543 square kilometres. While the settlement area boundaries have increased by 6.2% since 2004, 87.1% of new homes were built within our urban boundaries in 2008. There is development land available within the urban settlement areas for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial use. We expect the majority of land -use growth to occur as a result of seasonal residences being converted to permanent housing, demographic patterns shifting towards retirement housing and services, and an increase in tourism. Growth is expected along the lakeshore and in the villages of Inverhuron and Tiverton based on the construction and extension of the existing sanitary /water systems. Climate Change Climate change is a global problem, and will require the cooperation and actions of all nations. At the local level, we have demonstrated that by working together we can ensure that our environment, economy, and society are resilient to change, all while carrying out local actions that contribute to the global solution. Adapting to the changes created by our warming climate will involve not only taking measures to reduce the impact of our activities (e.g., reducing carbon emissions through reducing energy consumption), but also to take advantage of potential positive effects (e.g. longer growing seasons). 30 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Climate Ready: Ontario's Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan argues that adapting to climate change entails taking measures to reduce the negative effects of climate change and taking advantage of the positive effects. For example, faced with greater storm activity, we could change the way we design and build our roads, bridges and buildings to better withstand these weather events. The following goals from Climate Ready are especially relevant for our Municipality in preparing for the results of a changing climate: • Avoid loss and unsustainable investment, and take advantage of economic opportunities; • Take reasonable and practical measures to increase climate resilience of ecosystems; • Create and share risk - management tools to support adaptation efforts across the province; • Leverage the use of broadband telecommunications and emerging technology to seek out ways to reduce our carbon footprint (e.g., use online communications tools to limit travel to meetings in the area that would reduce vehicular travel and reduce carbon emissions; promote e- learning to reduce travel to colleges and universities); • Achieve a better understanding of future climate change impacts across the province; • Seek opportunities to collaborate with others; and • Use planning tools to create a growing sustainable community. The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario has identified municipalities as key partners in the province's Climate Change Strategy (AMO, 2010). Transportation Our transportation network is comprised of two provincial highways (Highway 9 and Highway 21) and a county and local road network. We are an car - dependent community, as general public transportation is not available. The majority of residents in the Municipality use single passenger vehicles to get to work. However, compared to other municipalities Kincardine Marina & Airport within Bruce County, residents living in the Municipality of Kincardine The Kincardine Marina and have a much shorter commute time. According to Statistics Canada, Airport are two key facilities in 37% of the region's workforce is employed outside their Municipality. Kincardine that provide In our Municipality, only 14% are employed outside of the community transportation access to the compared to South Bruce and Huron - Kinloss, which have the highest community. The Marina is commute rates outside of their municipalities, at over 50 %.12 located within walking distance to Kincardine's downtown. The One source of alternative transportation is the Saugeen Mobility and Kincardine Airport is owned and Regional Transit (SMART). SMART is a local specialized public transit operated by the Municipality. service dedicated to the mobility needs of the mentally and physically challenged, elderly and frail residents of the Municipality of Kincardine (and other municipalities in Bruce County). They provide non - emergency medical, employment and social transportation for individuals and groups. In addition, the Bruce Power bus provides an alternative mode of transportation for their employees. 11 Climate Ready: Ontario's Adaptation Strategy & Action Plan, 2011, accessed March 2012. http: / /www.ene.gov.on.ca/ environment /en /category /climate change /index.htm 12 Statistics Canada, Kincardine, Ontario, 2006 Community Profiles, 2006 Census, accessed April 3, 2012. http: / /wwwl2.statca n.ca/ census - recensement /2006 /dp -pd /prof /92- 591 /index.cfm ?Lang =E 13 See Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit website, http: / /www.saugeenmobility.ca/ 31 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan The Kincardine Marina and Airport are two key facilities in Kincardine that provide transportation access to the community. The Kincardine Airport is owned and operated by the Municipality of Kincardine and provides services for private pilots, visiting aircrafts, flight training, rental aircraft, medevac, helicopters and aircraft servicing for local companies. The Kincardine Yacht Club and Marina are located within walking distance to Kincardine's downtown and is open 24 hours a day. The harbour can accommodate over 150 boats with 60 slips on floating docks and 15 slips available for visiting boats. What Are We Already Doing? • Focusing development in settlement areas through Official Plan and zoning by -laws to enable the use of active transportation modes; • "Recycling" or repurposing existing properties or buildings by converting them to other functions, reducing the number of new developments that are needed; • Limiting development of prime agricultural land through the Official Plan designations and zoning regulations; • Preserving the health and vitality of downtown Kincardine; and • Providing public transportation options through the Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Network (SMART). Our Strategies: Growth and Planning • Direct future growth and development to be consistent with the principles of sustainable neighbourhood design (e.g., affordable, accessible, protective of the environment and culturally sensitive). • Plan the development of future employment lands using Smart Growth principles. Transportation • Enhance physical connections between people and places through a strong transportation network. Climate Change • Reduce the environmental footprint of the Municipality of Kincardine and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by joining the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program. /6 • Support and encourage citizens in adopting more sustainable practices in their day -to -day life. • Use broadband telecommunications and emerging technology to identify ways to reduce our carbon footprint. • Adopt best practices from other leading municipalities regarding municipal operations (e.g., fleet management, recycling landfill operations, and power usage). • Develop climate adaptation strategies at the municipal and community level. 14 Kincardine Airport website, http : / /www.kincardineairport.com/ 15 Municipality of Kincardine Community Profile, 2006, accessed March 2012. http://www.kincardine.net/community-profile.cfm 16 See Partners for Climate Protection Program website, http://fcm.ca/ home /programs /partners- for- climate- protection.htm 32 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Potential Partners: • Kincardine Airport • Kincardine Yacht Club and Marina • Team Kincardine o Kincardine BIA o Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce o Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation • Bruce County • Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Network .,'}`� . a vitit4A _ R � a „'. fi• • ._. - yY .. � . , e.�v Yd's F ,. 1 T -4 s 4 ` � vim• ' + I "! _ t . . 1�� eat zi Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Fostering Community Building and Identity Our Goal >> > Continue to have a strong sense of community, where residents help and support each other, work together, and are proud of their community. Where Are We Now? The Municipality of Kincardine is comprised of distinct communities, including Armow, Bervie, Glammis, Inverhuron, Kincardine, Tiverton, Underwood, and Millarton as well as a diverse agricultural community. Each of these communities has its own unique character and history. Although much of the business, arts, culture, shopping and recreational activities occur in the Town of Kincardine, residents of the villages and hamlets are passionate about retaining their distinct identities and fostering local business retention. Our current brand and tagline "Great Energy, Balanced Life!" and promotion of the Municipality of Kincardine as one of the most friendly, welcoming communities in Ontario to live and to visit shows the Municipality's commitment to sustainability moving forward. Sense of Community Sustainability in Action! Like many rural communities, there is strong community Volunteer Database participation demonstrated though volunteerism and the many Identified as an "early win dedicated community organizations. There are a variety of service „ project during the clubs, volunteer associations and support for many initiatives. development of the Some of these service clubs include the Kincardine and Tiverton Sustainability Plan, discussions Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Kincardine, the Kincardine Legion, have begun within the Knights of Columbus, Bruce Shrine Club, South Bruce Amnesty, community regarding the Kincardine and District Lions Club, Order of the Eastern Star, and creation of an online database the Probus Club. There are also numerous places of worship which will identify volunteer located within the Municipality. Ministers and pastors work activities, contacts, and relevant together through the Kincardine District Ministerial Association to information. The goal is to provide worship and fellowship, and to sponsor social and spiritual provide one source of services in the community. information for volunteer opportunities in our community. What Are We Already Doing? Next steps to explore include establishing a website or • Continuing with a strong and active volunteer base in our Facebook group to promote community; volunteer opportunities. • Broadcasting Council meetings and providing Council agenda and minutes online; • Providing announcements and updates on projects and initiatives using a number of mechanisms such as the Kincardine Times, Kincardine News, Kincardine Independent, Facebook and other websites, the Community Bulletin, and radio; • Hosting the ongoing "Chamber Chat "; • Promoting and marketing our Municipality's well recognized brand and tagline "Great Energy, Balanced Life! "; and 34 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan • Implementing the Municipal signage program. Our Strategies: Sense of Community • Support and enhance volunteerism among the Municipality of Kincardine's community groups. • Support the smaller communities within our larger community. • Enhance community communications. • Promote the Municipality of Kincardine as one of the most friendly, welcoming communities in Ontario to live and to visit. I Potential Partners: • Team Kincardine • Bruce Telecom • Service clubs and community groups 1 1114 0 I 6 ti 1 - t i't M . _ _ ,i, V ' \.-,.. .t. . ." k f ' i/ I � . r.. . * ' ' ' ' ' '''44* t s 1 a �� !! Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Healthy Communities Our Goal > > > Kincardine's community will continue to support the health and wellness of residents of all ages, through opportunities and access to strong community health services, local and fresh foods, and healthy lifestyles. Where Are We Now? Health Services A healthy population is fundamental to a sustainable community. In our Municipality we have a range of services available to residents, ranging from excellent medical care delivered by hospitals and community care services, to support and counselling for those in need. These facilities and services include: • The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine — a 36 -bed acute care unit including three SCU beds; • The Kincardine Community Medical Clinic — built in 2003 and expanded in 2010, it has 10 doctors; • Long -term care facilities and retirement homes — including Trillium Court Nursing Home, Malcolm Place, and Tiverton Park Manor; • The Women's House of Kincardine — which provides support, counseling and shelter for abused women and their children; • A Canadian Mental Health Association office — which provides support services, programming and education for mental health; and • Community Living — a community access program which contributes to the health and well- being of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organization plays a significant role in the Municipality through its infant development programs, family support, a variety of accommodation support programs and services, involvement programs, and recreational and educational support. Activities are also underway to strengthen available health and wellness facilities and services. The Municipality is actively seeking physicians and offering incentives through the Physician Recruitment Program in partnership with Bruce Power. In 2010, Bruce Power announced the hiring of a part -time physician recruiter to complement the existing initiatives. Notwithstanding the recent decision of the Provincial Government to withdraw funding, the expansion of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine remains a priority for the Municipality. Community Safety Crime: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) provides our police services in the Municipality and report a drop in the overall crime rate across Ontario. The OPP recently moved to a new state -of- the -art facility 17 Municipality of Kincardine, 2012, Physicians in Kincardine, accessed March 2012. http:/ /www.physiciansinkincardine.ca/ 36 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan strategically located in the south end of the Town of Kincardine. Public safety is a main concern for many citizens and there are ongoing strategies to reduce violent and property crimes in the South Bruce OPP jurisdiction. Under the Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program, the Municipality of Kincardine has received funding for a School Resource Officer for the past seven years. The School Resource Officer promotes a professional relationship between police, students, parents, teachers, principals and school board administration through relationship building, visibility, investigative excellence, education and enforcement measures. The role of this valuable community resource in our high school includes (but is not limited to): • Investigating allegation of criminal activity, drug and liquor offences, Highway Traffic Act or other provincial offence violations on or off school property and laying charges where appropriate; • Liaising with and building positive partnerships with students, teachers, parents, principals and school board administrators; • Gathering intelligence on criminal activity and channeling the information to the appropriate units or agencies; • Using computer applications such as Facebook or MSN to gather intelligence or investigate crimes or incidents of bullying; • Fostering relationships with community groups and young people; • Creating a network of information and support with the schools, parents, Crown Attorney's, Probation and parole, Attendance Officers, Family and Children's Services, MADD Canada, Addiction Counselors and Advisory Groups; • Providing resource information and making presentations to educators and students on social and legal issues (e.g., drugs, alcohol, family conflict, bullying and violence issues); • Working as part of the two- member team of school resource officers in South Bruce to develop common practices and assistance as needed; • Supporting and promoting youth initiatives within the community by working closely with the Community Services Officers and Patrol Units; and • Maintaining the ability to perform duties required by Section 42 of the Police Services Act (1990). Results from the Community Perceptions of Downtown Kincardine study reflects the positive impact of these initiatives, in that community members stated that safety, specifically in the downtown, was a predominant strength of the Municipality. Emergency Services: Bruce County EMS provides emergency medical services for the 65,000 residents of Bruce County, including the Municipality of Kincardine. Currently, there are 98 people providing 24- hour emergency service out of six locations (Tobermory, Wiarton, Port Elgin, Chesley, Walkerton and Kincardine). Both volunteer and salaried fire fighters provide fire services in our Municipality. There are two fire departments located within the Municipality, one in Kincardine and the other in Tiverton. Both stations provide 24 -hour service, 7 days a week. The Municipality adopted an Emergency Response Plan in 2006 to deal with large -scale emergency responses requiring a controlled and coordinated approach. The Municipality also has an Emergency Operations Centre dedicating services to our residents, as part of our emergency responsibility. Visitors and residents have protection on the water from a crew of volunteers operating the Mysis rescue boat; 18 South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police, 2011 Business Plan, accessed March 2012. 37 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan a vessel that operates under extreme conditions and is a dedicated local response to water -based emergency issues. Local and Healthy Food One of the objectives for healthy communities is access to healthier food and the promotion of local food. Within the Municipality, the Kincardine Farmers Markets provides direct access to locally grown food and our community is fortunate to have many Amish and Mennonite farmers that provide fresh local produce. A seasonal farmers market also exists to help promote and make available local produce to residents and tourists alike. The Grey Bruce Agriculture & Culinary Association (ACA), a non - profit association formed in 2007, is dedicated to the promotion of "Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Grey Bruce ". The association links Grey Bruce farmers, processors and restaurants to deliver an authentic culinary experience. Members include an interesting and diverse array of farmers, restaurateurs, food processors, food distributors, farmers markets, tourist operations and many families choosing to support their community by buying local food. There is great opportunity to expand agritourism in our Municipality, providing another value - added prospect for local farmers. Our local agricultural societies in Tiverton and Kincardine help us Sustainability in Action! celebrate our farming traditions by hosting annual Fall Fairs. Fresh from Local Farms Project From pioneer times to the present, people in our community Six restaurants in the have always worked together to move agriculture forward. We Municipality have joined forces need to continue this tradition of cooperation to advance all with local producers as part of aspects of agriculture in our Municipality in a sustainable the Grey Bruce Local Food manner. This cooperation and support of the agricultural sector Project. The restaurants are will also ensure food security of our residents, defined as access committed to buying food from to enough food that: local producers and farmers. • is affordable, safe and healthy; This is one of several projects • is culturally acceptable; supporting the consumption of • meets specific dietary needs; local food in Bruce County. • is obtained in a dignified manner; and • is produced in ways that are environmentally sound and socially just. What Are We Already Doing? • Recruiting family physicians, a nurse practitioner and other healthcare specialists; • Preserving and improving existing health facilities; • Providing ongoing programs through many social service organizations such as: o Grey Bruce Public Health Unit; o Community Living Kincardine & District; o Canadian Mental Health Association; o South Bruce Grey Health Centre Hospital and Family Health Team; o Kincardine Ministerial Food Bank; and o Home and Community Support Services Grey Bruce. 19 See Foodlink Grey Bruce website: http:// www. foodlinkgreybruce.com /index.php ?page= content &page id =5 #aboutaca Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan • Opening of Locum House to offer a residence as part of the Physician Recruitment & Retention program; • Providing policing through the OPP, and emergency response through Bruce County EMS; • Continuing to coordinate the Emergency Response Plan; • Engaging volunteer firefighters; • Ongoing community policing initiatives; and • Offering opportunities to explore, learn about, and buy local food through initiatives such as Kincardine Farmers Market and Foodlink Grey Bruce. Our Strategies: Community Health • Ensure sufficient availability and access to programs and services that support human health for residents of all ages. • Strengthen and improve our social services and networks. Community Safety • Ensure the safety of our communities through strong emergency support services and well - prepared community members. Local Food • Increase access of all community members to local and fresh foods. Potential Partners: • Kincardine Health Care Foundation • County of Bruce • Grey Bruce Public Health Unit • Canadian Mental Health Association • South Bruce Grey Health Centre Hospital and Family Health Team • Bruce County Emergency Medical Services • Police Services Board • Ontario Provincial Police • Red Cross Society Local Food • Agricultural Society • Kincardine Ministerial Food Bank • Foodlink Grey Bruce • Grey Bruce Agriculture & Culinary Association • Community Living Kincardine 39 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Recreation and Active Transportation Our Goal >» Residents will continue to have access to recreational activities and Improved active transportation options. Where Are We Now? With such a rich natural environment, there are plenty of recreational opportunities in our Municipality. We have an extensive trails system, river systems, parks, camping, fishing, and cross - country skiing and snowmobile routes that provide opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. For those who prefer indoor pursuits, our recreational centres in Kincardine and Tiverton provide indoor spaces for a variety of sports activities for all ages. Recreation In 2009, the Municipality conducted a Community Centre Needs and Feasibility Study to identify the need for indoor community facilities. Among other conclusions, the study found that: 1) the current supply of indoor ice rinks (arenas) is satisfactory to address needs over the next ten years; 2) gymnasium space is in high demand for municipal, community and school -based program delivery; and 3) modernizing the indoor aquatic centre would benefit the community. There are three community and recreation centres: Underwood Sustainability in Action! Community Centre, Tiverton Community Centre, and the Davidson Trail Connections Centre. In 2011, the expansion of the Davidson Centre included a new gym as well as a running and walking track that was partially Members of the Sustainable funded by Bruce Power. The Kincardine Lions Club is planning Action Committee have improvements to Lions Park beside the Davidson Centre, including connected with the Kincardine the addition of a splash pad. Trails Association (KTA) and are working towards the The abundance of recreational facilities within our Municipality is a development of a passive trail testament to the importance the community places on physical system between Kincardine and activity. There are approximately 30,200 square metres of indoor Inverhuron Provincial Park. recreational facilities and 5,073 square metres of outdoor recreation They are currently working on facility space (this includes parks and trails). Presently, 28 parks an online community survey to provide space for a variety of sports and recreation activities. determine support for the Inverhuron Provincial Park is located just north of the Village of project and will map various Inverhuron and is a very popular tourist destination, where visitors routes and indicate barriers can camp along the beautiful sandy shores of Lake Huron. such as private properties and rivers, to help with the Trails and Active Transportation development of the trail World Class Trails: Walking and biking are popular modes of project. transportation in the area, as beautiful trails are one of our Municipality's many attractive features. There are five trail systems: River, Valley, Rail, Davidson and Lake Trails, which connect to the Town of Kincardine. 40 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan The Kincardine Trails Committee is currently developing an extensive all- seasons trail network. The Kincardine Trail Association (KTA), a volunteer organization dedicated to the development and maintenance of a trail system within the community of Kincardine and surrounding areas, has developed a network of trails throughout the Penetangore River Valley. The KTA, in partnership with the Municipality, installed a pedestrian crossing over the north branch of the Penetangore River in 2007, which improved accessibility and linkages within the trail network. The Adelaide St. Trails Bridge opened in 2010 joining the north and south sections of the trail. In addition, Stoney Island Conservation Area contains nature trails that welcome public use on a year -round basis. The Kincardine Cross Country Ski Club also helps with trail maintenance. Along the shores of Lake Huron, a wheelchair accessible boardwalk runs south of the harbour and features planted gardens, marine heritage interpretation, and sand dunes. The Penetangore River is the central feature of the Municipality's growing trail system and can be accessed from the Kincardine Lighthouse and Museum across the harbour. Inverhuron also boasts the Inverhuron Mountain Bike Park, which includes trails and features for bikers of all skill levels. Active Transportation: In addition to the extensive trail network, the Municipality has a sidewalk protection, maintenance and construction program that encourages walking within the local community. The Official Plan encourages four - season activities to keep residents healthy and active. What Are We Already Doing? • Renovating and improving recreation centres such as the Davidson Centre; • Maintaining recreational centres, programming and clubs, as well as providing opportunities for unstructured recreational activity; • Offering sports grants from the Municipality of Kincardine; • Offering community grants for local groups; • Continuing to offer outdoor recreational opportunities to residents and visitors; • Improving existing trail networks; • Maintaining sidewalks through the Official Plan; and • Offering programs for children and youth that focus on sports and recreation (e.g., Canadian Tire JumpStart). Our Strategies: • Provide enriching recreational activities and maintain facilities. • Support safe, active and accessible transportation for all ages. • Promote active and healthy lifestyles for all ages. Potential Partners: • Kincardine Trails Association • Kincardine Cross Country Ski Club • Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority • Service Clubs • Bruce County • Private recreation facilities 20 See Kincardine Trails Association, http : / /www.kincardinetrails.net / 21 See Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, http: / /www.svca.on.ca /ca.php ?page= stoneytrails 22 See Bruce Grey Trails, http:// www .brucegreytrails.com /trail.php ?Trail =26 23 Municipality of Kincardine Official Plan, 2006, accessed February 2012. http: / /www.kincardine. net /documents.cfm ?categoryid =15 41 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Access and Affordability Our Goal >>> The Municipality of Kincardine will be a community that is affordable and accessible for all residents to live, work, and play. Where Are We Now? Housing In Ontario, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing provides affordable housing support. The Canada - Ontario Affordable Sustainability in Action! Housing Program provides new homes and access to housing for Accessibility Standards for low- income families, senior citizens, persons living with mental Customer Service illness and victims of domestic violence. The Municipality of Kincardine The Municipality's aim is to have 25% accessible housing and promotes accessibility through increase affordable housing in the area. Presently there are 5,447 the development of policies, private dwellings in the Municipality, of which 3,765 are owned and procedures and practices and by 835 are rented. There are five affordable housing buildings in ensuring they consider persons Kincardine provided by Bruce County Housing, which include: with disabilities. In 2009, the municipality adopted • Seniors Housing — 69 units at 915 Huron Terrace (Cedar accessibility standards for Grove); customer service, which help to • Family Housing — 20 units, 16 townhouses, and 4 individual ensure its goods or services are units; provided in an accessible • Adult /Senior Housing — 28 units at 1065 Huron Terrace and manner. 10 units at 1034 Queen Street; • 35 Adult /Family /Senior Housing — Russell Meadows Non Profit, Campbell Avenue; • 2nd Stage Housing Unit (Women's House) — 4 units completed this year; and • 12 units subsidized with private landlords. Currently there are 66 applicants on the waiting list for social housing in the Municipality of Kincardine. Many are waiting for a one - bedroom unit, as the size of family households continues to decrease in numbers. As indicated by Bruce County Housing, there is an opportunity for many more affordable housing units within the Municipality, particularly smaller one and two bedroom units. Two houses were built by Habitat for Humanity in 2003 in Inverhuron. Poverty Support Currently, only informal poverty support programs exist. Once a week, a local Anglican church hosts food bank services. There are two small second -hand stores where people can buy clothing; however, there is no large organization such as the Salvation Army, United Way or World Vision in the area. 24 County of Bruce Social Housing Waiting List, February 2012, accessed March 2012. 42 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Accessibility Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), public sector organizations are required to prepare annual accessibility plans that address a broad range of disability issues. These plans must also examine all aspects of an organization's operations, including by -laws, practices, facilities, programs, and services. The Municipality has adopted the London Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) as the standard public guidelines. The Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee also has a mission to support the community in achieving accessibility for all their citizens and visitors by meeting all legal requirements through education, communication and building standards. What Are We Already Doing? • Allocating affordable housing through the Official Plan and by -laws; • Ongoing preparation for the next industrial growth cycle; • Continuing to set aside funding for future affordable housing projects; • Developing strategies and protocols to foster better municipal awareness and support of affordable housing initiatives through the work of the Affordable Housing Committee; • Supporting the implementation of Bruce County's Long Term Housing Strategy that: 1) encourages an attractive housing market for all income levels; and 2) includes pre- zoning areas to allow for affordable housing; • Implementing the adopted Facility Accessibility Design Standards; and • Adopting accessibility standards for customer service. Our Strategies: • Ensure the Municipality of Kincardine is an accessible and affordable place to live. • Develop, attract, and support a large non - government social service organization to the community to provide poverty support services. Potential Partners: • Bruce County Housing Department • Team Kincardine • Bruce Power • Community Living Kincardine & District • Private businesses • Service clubs, churches and community groups 43 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Diversity and Inclusion Our Goal >>> The Municipality of Kincardine will be inclusive and welcoming to residents of all cultures and stages of life, resulting in a growing diverse population that supports our communities and economy. Where Are We Now? Demographics The median age in the Municipality of Kincardine is 46, with almost 25% of the population 60 years and older Statistics Canada data predicts that this aging demographic will increase, as retirees select our Municipality as their permanent home. There are a number of programs that assist seniors to remain at home as long as possible, for example Malcolm Place, Tiverton Park Manor and Trillium Court provide senior housing and support for residents across the Municipality. The "Day Away" program for seniors is very popular providing outings for seniors on a regular basis. Retire -at -Home is another organization that provides private personal home care services for seniors. There are 3,620 youth under 30 in our Municipality, or approximately 32% of the population. Several organizations provide services to youth, including: • The Municipality of Kincardine Parks and • Girl Guides, Boy Scouts Recreation Department • Bruce County Junior Farmers • Big Brothers and Sisters Kincardine • Ontario Early Years Centre • Youth Waves • Candy Stripers (Teen Volunteer) • 4H Club • Air Cadets Inclusion Several organizations and services support inclusion within our community: • The Canadian Mental Health Association office (located in the Town of Kincardine) — which provides one -on -one support, group social recreation programs, a mental health crisis line, public education programs, a puppeteering program and mental health court support services; • Community Living Kincardine & District (CLKD) — a not - for - profit organization providing support to developmentally disabled people in Kincardine and their families. CLKD designs tools that help individuals and families participate in community life. • Four licensed Child Care Centres — including the Family "Y" Child Care Centre - Kincardine, Family "Y" First Base -St. Anthony's, Family "Y" First Base -Elgin Market and Kinhuron Integrated Day Nursery School Co -op; and • A Childcare Subsidy program — available for families who are working, attending school or need additional support for themselves or their children. The subsidy is available at Licensed Child Care Centres and /or with approved Bruce County Home Child Care Providers. 25 Statistics Canada, Kincardine, Ontario, 2006 Community Profiles, 2006 Census, accessed April 3, 2012. http: / /www12.statcan.ca /census - recensement /2006 /d p -pd /prof /92- 591 /i nd ex.cfm ?Lang =E 44 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan There are limited programs and services for special needs persons in the community. What Are We Already Doing? • Evaluating opportunities to expand and /or add seniors facilities and programming; and • Hosting World Peace Day on September 12. Our Strategies: • Ensure existing services support the changing demographics of our community (including age, income levels, gender, and ethnicity). • Host events that attract and retain a diverse culture and population. Potential Partners: • Team Kincardine • Bruce Power • Youth Waves • Extended care and retirement facilities, service clubs, local school boards, churches, and community groups ii,„,,,, . . ,,,,),* , w 4 . t 0. fig # va 'ffi # 4,4 , y ii t tr a. p i low Ili. 44, .... . .. .„. „k, t .. P .' .001t, I ,. 4 I. ., , ,,,, ., ,,,- ,,,,,,..: i io.. f. , .. ' , - 4iii. , , _ , A f s ° ' . _ ` ::: fl 41 01410/0,4 .0_, Bil _ �:'' t '$ . t +r Q :ter �r Aimik Jilt' xi" „ ir s .. ,,- ...! , . A . ,, . . .,•. . dam.. V Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Arts Support and Synergy Our Goal >>, The Municipality of Kincardine's artistic assets will continue to be well promoted, valued, enhanced and supported. Where Are We Now? The Municipality of Kincardine offers a vibrant arts community with an abundant and wide range of live performances, concerts, workshops, Sustainability in Action! art exhibits, and festivals that take place throughout the year. Our Artful Hands success in creating a vibrant arts community is attributed to the Artful Hands is comprised of a conscious efforts of local artists and artisans who foster synergistic group of 21 local Kincardine approaches to strengthen arts in our Municipality. artists who have collaborated to showcase their work. The One of the key facilities in the Municipality of Kincardine is the group's artistic talents include Kincardine Centre for the Arts, located in the heart of downtown painting, ceramic art, pottery, Kincardine. The Centre has been restored and now maintains the stained glass, fused glass, original heritage character of the former Town Hall. The Art Centre woodturning, decoys, jewelry houses the Victoria Park Gallery, Scougall Gallery, Bluewater Summer and clothing. Playhouse, Kincardine Theatre Guild, Wood Turners Guild and the administrative office for the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Artful Hands hosts an annual Art Games. The coordinated efforts of these groups illustrate our Show and Sale in September at community's ability to build synergy among the arts and to make a Walker House to cross - promote significant contribution to the Municipality by supporting economic cultural heritage and the arts. development and tourism. Art galleries in the Municipality include: • Victoria Park Gallery — a co- operative gallery that displays and sells the works of a number of local artists and artisans; 9 F; • Scougall Gallery — home to a historic photography collection by John;, H. Scougall who was the former Clerk of the Town of Kincardine. 111 1, _ Reproduced from original glass slides, Scougall's photographs depict images of the area from 1880s to 1920s; and �€ + • SeeView Gallery — home to a stained glass gallery and studio where r, �r workshops and classes are offered year- round. This site also I � displays original Canadian artworks such as pottery and clay as well as a selection of rustic furniture. Arts groups, artists and artisans invigorate our community with their creative talent, displaying and marketing their work. To get a flavour of the vast diversity and creativity, residents and visitors can view and purchase their work during the Kincardine Artists Studio Tour that takes place during the summer months. Others showcase their work through other means, for example the colourful banners seen hanging from lamp posts in downtown Kincardine and the annual "For the Birds" Quilt Show, sponsored by the Sunset Quilters Guild (over 65 members). The Grey -Bruce Woodturners Guild display their work and demonstrate their skills at shows across Ontario, as well as providing workshops and classes to 46 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan adults and youth at the Southampton Art School. Arts educational programs at the Kincardine District Secondary School contribute to the development of budding new artists in the Municipality. An example of an innovative youth- focused program is the colourfully decorated garbage cans seen throughout downtown Kincardine. In terms of performing arts, the Bluewater Summer Playhouse is a professional live theatre company offering performances during the summer months. It hosts a number of fundraising events during the off - season including mystery theatre, concerts and Taste of Kincardine Dinner, Dance and Auction. The very successful Kincardine Theatre Guild provides many opportunities for theatre appreciation during the off - season. The Guild has won numerous awards for their work. The Municipality of Kincardine also has an active music scene featuring numerous local artists, concerts and festivals, including: • Kincardine Community Musical Singers; • Kincardine Concert Band; • The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band; • Kincardine's Penetangore Pipe Band; • Wednesday Music in the Park and Sunday Night Sing -a -Long (a ritual in the community for almost 40 years) at Dunsmoor Park; • The Lighthouse Blues Festival in Downtown Lakeside Kincardine each July; and • The Kincardine Summer Music Festival — a world -class two -week celebration of music featuring blues, jazz, chamber, classical and world music, evening concerts, and education programs. In 2011, the Lighthouse Blues Festival expanded to have its main stage overlook the Kincardine Harbour, providing a free street festival, a street market and an Art Zone with family- oriented activities. What Are We Already Doing? • Promoting Kincardine Centre for the Arts; • Developing a municipal Cultural, Heritage and Arts Plan; • Enhancing arts in the downtown core; • Organizing and enjoying music festivals; • Celebrating local artists; and • Educating our children in the arts. Our Strategies • Create and adopt a municipal Cultural, Heritage and Arts Plan. • Strengthen synergy between artist assets. • Continue to appreciate the role of the arts in economic development, tourism and community building. Potential Partners: • Team Kincardine • Kincardine Centre for the Arts • Ministry of Tourism and Culture • Artists and arts groups in the community 26 See Kincardine Theatre Guild, http:// www. kincardinetheatreguild .com /AWARDS.html 27 See Lighthouse Blues Fest, http : / /www.lighthousebluesfest.ca/ 47 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Heritage Preservation Our Goal >>> The Municipality of Kincardine community will continue to actively celebrate its heritage and history while preserving heritage buildings, structures and landscape features. Where Are We Now? Sustainability in Action! Our recorded history began in 1848 with the arrival of a variety of Heritage Walking Tours early settlers of Scottish, Irish, English and German descent. These settlers cleared the wooded land for farming and developed the Heritage Kincardine recently harbour, which was used for shipping products and as a base for the produced a heritage walking fishing industry. Nearby the villages of Tiverton, Underwood and tour booklet, which is a self Inverhuron grew to service the needs of the settlers. By 1873, the guided tour of a number of first train arrived in the Town of Kincardine to service the growing heritage sites in the agricultural industry that, along with furniture manufacturing, Municipality of Kincardine. Sites dominated our economy for nearly a century.28 in the booklet include Durham Market Square, Queen Street Rural villages continue to grow in areas such as Tiverton, Business Section, Harbour Underwood, and Inverhuron, as well as the settlements of North Street, North Pier to Lovers' Bruce, Glammis and Armow, Bervie and Millarton. As a result, the Lane, Huron Terrace, Lambton Municipality is rich in cultural and built heritage. and Durham, and Princess Street. Many historical buildings are known for their unique interior and exterior architectural significance including over forty buildings that The booklet also references the have provincial heritage designations. The following list highlights Walk of Memories providing some of these important heritage assets in our Municipality: opportunities to learn about the history of the Village of • Walker House — built in 1850 as an inn and tavern by Paddy Tiverton. Walker. Restored entirely by volunteers, the Walker House provides local history for the community in its standing TIC lit (KC collection and changing exhibits; „ alkin • Kincardine Lighthouse — built in 1881, the Kincardine r , Lighthouse still functions to guide boating activities. It also IL�11C,5 houses a marine museum with artefacts, historical photos of TOWN OF KINCARDINE the harbour, and information about the marine history of the :r community. It is maintained and operated by the Kincardine Yacht Club; � 9 • Post Office and Custom House — built in 1907, is one of the I t. Pkf ,. ; most notable historic buildings in the Municipality; ,. �" k 28 Municipality of Kincardine Community Profile 2008, accessed January 2012. http: / /www.kincardine .net /community - profile.cfm. 29 Ministry of Culture, Ontario Heritage Properties Database, accessed March 2012. http: / /www.hpd.mcl.gov.on.ca 48 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan • Kincardine Town Hall — originally built in 1872, it was formerly designated as single heritage site with Victoria Park in 1978. Many of the Town Hall's original features were restored in 2011 • Victoria Park — originally known as Durham Market Square. The park was set aside as open space in 1845 and was later renamed Victoria Park in 1897. Victoria Park was one of the first parks in Ontario designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (1990) • Kincardine Beach Pavilion — officially opened in 1923. The Pavilion was the focus of a community driven restoration project completed in 2010, championed by the Friends of the Beach Pavilion and supported by the community; and • Kincardine Public Library — opened in 1908 with a collection of 255 books. Today it has displays that celebrate the history of the area. Outside the Town of Kincardine, examples of significant heritage assets include: • 7 McKay Street — built in 1875 in Tiverton, this building served as a public school until 1951 • Home of Susan and David Glass — built in 1885 in the former Township of Bruce, this home has bee n nominated to the National Heritage Registry ;and • Home of Mary Frances Scott — built shortly after 1858, this is one of the oldest establishments in Queen's Bush, pre- dating the foundation of Tiverton by 20 years. It has been nominated for the National Heritage Registry. Heritage protection and preservation in the local community is well - promoted by the activities of groups such as Heritage Kincardine, Paddy Walker Heritage Society, Township of Bruce Historical Society, Bruce County Genealogical Society, and Bruce County Historical Society. The Ontario Heritage Act (2006) gives the Municipality and the province powers to preserve the heritage of Ontario through the protection of heritage buildings and archaeological sites. The Municipality of Kincardine's Official Plan protects heritage resources by ensuring development and redevelopment proposals are compatible with the heritage resources and existing character of the community. Heritage Kincardine is a Committee of Council, offering advice and recommendation to Council in regards to heritage properties and promoting heritage in the Municipality. Doors Open Kincardine is a significant heritage event that attracts thousands of visitors from within and outside the community. The Doors Open idea began in France in 1984, developed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1990, and has since spread to over 47 countries worldwide. In 2002, the Ontario Heritage Foundation launched the province -wide programme to inform and educate local citizens and visitors of the importance of architectural, cultural and natural heritage sites in their community. What Are We Already Doing? • Supporting heritage preservation with the Heritage Committee; • Promoting Walker House; 3o Heritage Walking Tours, Town of Kincardine, accessed March 2012. http: / /kincardine.net /public docs/ documents / Heritage% 20Kincardine% 20Walking %20Tour %20Book %20feb12.pdf 31 Ibid. 32 The Kincardine Beach Pavilion, accessed March 2012. http:// www. kincardinebeachpavilion .com /history.php 33 Municipality of Kincardine Bylaw 2009 -126, accessed March 2012. 34 Municipality of Kincardine Bylaw 2008 -014, accessed March 2012. 36 Municipality of Kincardine Bylaw 2006 -007, accessed March 2012. 36 See Doors Open Kincardine, http : / /www.doorsopenkincardine.com 49 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan • Revitalizing historic buildings (e.g., Kincardine Beach Pavilion); • Installing heritage information plaques highlighting Municipality of Kincardine heritage assets; • Hosting numerous heritage and history events such as exhibits and historical walking tours; and • Developing a municipal Cultural, Heritage and Arts Plan. Our Strategies • Preserve the Municipality of Kincardine's cultural heritage. • Promote the awareness of the Municipality of Kincardine's heritage. • Support development of a municipal Cultural, Heritage and Arts Plan and the establishment of a funding formula for heritage, arts and cultural assets. • Encourage heritage partnerships. Potential Partners: • Heritage Kincardine • Bruce Township Historical Society • Doors Open Kincardine • Heritage and genealogical societies and groups in the community V 2 : A . q , ...,.....,..------ i ''''',.. .., . , ` "s. -_---- .. li .._ i 1_1 - __,-- - III 1 j t Ili ,.. ,.,.._ ,. _............ ,,,,,„., -- 4 ' Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Cultural Promotion and Celebration Our Goal >>> The Municipality of Kincardine's cultural assets and amenities will continue to be celebrated, promoted, and supported. Where Are We Now? Our cultural assets contribute to community building and tourism in Sustainability in Action! the Municipality. Cultural sustainability is important for our Multicultural Day community as it protects the area's cultural identity, allowing change to be guided in ways that are consistent with our cultural The 9 Annual Multicultural Day values and heritage. Numerous long- standing events and festivals was a huge success, drawing attract local residents and visitors alike, and are important drivers 1,600 people to experience for our local economy. more than 30 different cultures on display at the Davidson One of the key festivals is the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Centre arena. Among the Highland Games. The event includes some of the best Scottish pipe countries represented were the bands, solo pipers, drummers and highland dancers in Ontario. The Aboriginal First Nations, festival is considered one of the most important drivers of tourism Canada, United States, Angola, in the Municipality of Kincardine. Antarctica, Argentina, China, Ecuador, England, France, The Saturday night Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band is synonymous Germany, Holland, India, with culture in the Municipality. Pipers and drummers march down Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Queen Street to perform in Victoria Park, rain or shine. As the sun Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mexico, sets, the Phantom Piper pipes from atop the Kincardine Lighthouse Nepal, Palestine, Philippines, to honour the story of Kincardine piper, Donald Sinclair.37 Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Scotland, The Kincardine Cruise night is a classic car show held every long Spain, Tanzania, and Ukraine. weekend during the summer. This event draws thousands of There were also seven shows, people locally and regionally. Other significant reoccurring popular featuring music, dance and song cultural events are the Kincardine and Tiverton Reunions; each from the Philippines, India, occurring every ten years to celebrate our local roots. China, Saugeen First Nation, and the choirs at Elgin Market Public For those with an interest in outdoor pursuits, the Fish Kincardine School and Huron Heights Public Derby and Family Fishing Week provide activities for all ages in the School. spring and summer months. Hosted by the Kincardine Agricultural Society, the Kincardine Fall Fair emphasizes youth involvement and includes a parade, hall exhibits, and dog, poultry, dairy/beef cattle • and horse shows. Similarly, the Tiverton Agricultural Society hosts MuUtkcuilural Day , -- the Tiverton Fall Fair offering a variety of family- oriented activities, 110 010, n competitions, exhibits and shows as well as local entertainment and agricultural and home craft exhibits. 37 See the Kincardine Independent for the full Legend of Donald Sinclair. 51 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan What Are We Already Doing? • Celebrating and supporting multicultural events in our community; and • Developing a Municipal Cultural, Heritage and Arts Plan. Our Strategies • Promote the Municipality of Kincardine's cultural diversity. • Support and enhance cultural programs for all ages. • Expand cultural tourism. • Develop a Municipal Culture, Heritage and Arts Plan and establish a funding formula for heritage, arts and cultural assets. • Strengthen the synergies among cultural assets. Potential Partners: • Team Kincardine • Kincardine Centre for the Arts • Ministry of Tourism and Culture • Tiverton Agricultural Society • Kincardine Agricultural Society • Cultural groups in the community r . ��NE r JJ r r # +A f { / it V T N #' .. ''. ,,,,,„] 1 Ph 'IF V ,,. Iti, , ������ � YT�� ..,,,,... „,,,,,,,..., \slo i . ,., c 1 }} t .. Iry 41 ,, _,- . lipip...............-- ..., • 1 141 ,, ., ., ,. „ r Alio -v t fir: z Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan 5. OUR TOP PRIORITIES FOR ACTION The following areas are those that community members felt most strongly about and are ideally actions that the Municipality should set in motion first. They are displayed by sustainability pillar, and are not in order of significance. This list can be reviewed and revised at any time, given that this Plan is intended to be a living document. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 1. Forward Thinking, Innovation, Creativity and Economic Diversity - Continue to support the initiatives of PREDC, Kincardine BIA and the Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce and Team Kincardine; - Secure natural gas distribution; - Develop a Business Plan for the airport; - Business Retention and Expansion Study Implementation; - Continue to focus on diversifying economic development opportunities and new business growth - Create an opportunity for leading business owners or leaders to network and discuss; partnership opportunities through a Chief Executive Officers think -tank; - Create an opportunity to nurture and welcome innovation through networking opportunities such as the "bright ideas" network; - Continue to build on the success of Lake Huron Learning Centre Kincardine; - Develop a program that promotes and celebrates green business practices - Continue to promote linkages that connect the waterfront, harbour, beaches and downtown; - Support community efforts to retain a downtown grocery store; - Continue to use the "Spruce the Bruce" program; and - Leverage the use of broadband telecommunications and emerging technologies to participate and pursue economic opportunities within the knowledge -based economy. 2. Agricultural Sector Development - Research value -added processing options; - Promote agricultural and export opportunities; - Explore the opportunity for agricultural processors to locate in the Municipality; and - Develop a program to educate people about family farming. 3. Tourism Sector Development - Develop a Tourism Strategy; - Build on the partnerships already in place to continue to build the tourism sector; - Discuss partnership opportunities with RTO7 in regard to their pilot program implementation; and - Expand electronic visitor information and marketing partnerships. 4. Responsible Management of Municipal Financial Resources - Conduct a Financial Policy Review. 38 For information about the SMART Prosperity fund please visit: http: / /www.cme- smart.ca/ 39 For information about how to assess the potential for the creative economy in Kincardine please visit: www. reddi. gov. on .ca /pdf /advisoryservicesmap.pdf 40 For a best practice example please visit how Fredricton is getting businesses engaged in sustainability: http : / /www.greenshopsfredericton.ca 53 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Natural Environment Protection - Develop an Environmental Plan for Kincardine that will increase efforts to protect and restore the Natural Areas; - Continue to support and implement strategies and education guidelines in the Kincardine Coastal Management Plan; - Expand and build on successful tree planting initiatives to include local schools; - Increase efforts to protect, restore and enhance biodiversity of the natural areas; and - Continue to create public education opportunities through continued stewardship or by inviting people to map environmental areas. 6. Smart Growth - Seek funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to implement a Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan; - Calculate (and reduce) the Municipality of Kincardine's Ecological Footprint; - Become a Partner for Climate Protection; and - Continue to build on the success of SMART. 7. Water Quality Protection - Ongoing source water protection through support of local environmental groups; - Promote agricultural best management practices that include increasing vegetated buffers along watercourses and wetland; - Promote Environmental Farm Plans - Investigate implementing an Alternative Land Use Services program (ALUS and - Develop a Stormwater Management Plan. SOCIETY 8. Health Services and Social Network Improvements - Develop a local Health Care Advocacy Plan; - South Bruce Grey Health Centre redevelopment; - Assess complementary care (chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy) and preventative medicine needs; - Create a single point of contact and a Facebook Page to recruit and promote volunteers; - Establish a poverty elimination roundtable; and - Implement built environment accessibility standards. 9. Trail Network Integration and Expansion - Build on the initiatives to expand and integrate trails through the Kincardine Trail Association. 10. Promote Healthy and Local Food - Develop a local food policy and - Build on the success of the community garden. 11. Affordable Housing Strategy Development - Support and implement the strategies within the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy. 41 For more information about Environmental Farm Plans please visit: www.omafra.gov.on.ca /english /environment /efp /efp.htm 42 For more information about how the ALUS program works please visit: www.alus.ca 43 For more information about how to create a local food policy please visit: www.sustainablefoodpolicv.org 54 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan CULTURE 12. Municipal Culture Arts and Heritage - Develop a municipal Arts, Cultural and Heritage Plan; - Secure more funding for visual arts, dance and the performing arts; - Maintain and improve existing festivals /events; - Incorporate /emphasize a municipal understanding of the economic value of arts into economic development strategies; - Engage high school students in the development of new events around the use of technologies; - Designate and promote more features in the Municipality as heritage or cultural assets; - Increase youth and young adult involvement in heritage conservation; and - Design new festivals and events that showcase the Municipality of Kincardine's heritage. 55 II I Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan 6. APPENDICES II I II I 56 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Appendix A: Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their significant and meaningful contributions to the development of our Sustainable Municipality of Kincardine Plan. Sustainability Action Team Members Name Organization Name Organization Kincardine District Betty Anne Thompson Kathie Hackney Secondary School Bervie Women's Institute Kincardine Trails Sandra MacDonald Brad Kirkconnell Association Jennifer Webb Bluewater Summer Sharon Pike Victoria Park Gallery Playhouse Barb Fisher Bruce Community Futures Lauren Killin Bruce County Housing Susan Earle Corporation- Long Term Munaza Saleem Youth Waves Housing Strategy Kim McPhedran Bruce County Tourism Aayushi Joshi Barbara Goetz Bruce Power Rachel Thompson Garry and Sandy CFUW Oakville Cheryl Murray Thomson Economic Development Stellina Williams Policy Manager, Pat Perkins Government of Ontario Ron Hewitt Farmer Scott Duncan Jutta Splettstoesser Friends of Wind Ontario Julianne Richman Ron Stewart Grey Bruce Wood Turners Sandy Donald Guild Penetangore Regional Gerry Taylor Economic Development Chrystel Murphy Corporation Dorne Fitzsimmons Sandy Nelson Personal Interest Michael Yun Volunteers Gord Barr Inverhuron Ratepa Mario Castillo Association Kevin Klerks Mike Gade Donna Irvine Jamie Mackenzie Bryan Derksen Kincardine District Shirley Mains Secondary School Jim Levangie Kincardine Lions Club Brad Louttit Pat Beaton Kincardine Minor Baseball Karen Belcoski Julie Holmes Kincardine Minor Soccer Eric Thacker Jim Cooper Kincardine Yacht Club Marty Mcfadzean Dylan Bartlett Harley Hodgins — Local Media Liz Dadson Sylvia Abbot Rick Clarke Paddy Walker Heritage Jane Rigby Society 57 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Name Organization Name Organization Linda Bowers Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce Penetangore Regional Jim Prenger Economic Development Jo -Anne Harbinson Saugeen Corporation Conservation Kate Kincaid RN, DPC Hospital Walker Rebecca Hendry Student House Member Rick Robson Rotary Club Kincardine Bruce Stickney County Staff Mayor and Council Mayor Larry Kraemer Deputy Mayor Anne Eadie Councillor Ward 1, Jacqueline Faubert Councillor Ward 1, Mike Leggett Councillor Ward 2 Candy Hewitt Councillor Ward 3 Randy Roppel Councillor at Large, Ron Coristine Councillor at Large, Maureen Couture Councillor at Large, Kenneth Craig Municipality of Kincardine Staff Michele Barr, Building and Planning Manager Murray Clarke, Chief Administrative Officer John deRosenroll, Former Chief Administrative Officer Karen Kieffer, Recreation Director Jamie MacKinnon, Fire Chief Jim O'Rourke, Public Works Manager Steve Murray, Coordinator of Community Service and Project Manager for the ICSP Donna MacDougall, Clerk Stephen Soychak, Treasurer Community Groups, Organizations and Associations The following community groups, organizations and associations who were not actively involved in the SAC also provided input to our plan. • 4H Club • Kincardine Tiverton Township Public School • Bruce Telecom • Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation • Canadian Federation of University Women • Lake Huron Learning Centre Kincardine • Malcolm Place • Community Living Kincardine • Ontario Federation of Agriculture • Heritage Kincardine • Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and • Huron Heights Public School Rural Affairs • Kincardine Cruise Night • St. Anthony's Catholic School • Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band • Tiverton Fall Fair • Tiverton Park Manor 58 Municipality of Kincardine Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Community Over 1,200 community members who took the time to contribute their ideas and aspirations to this plan Lura Consulting Team Liz Nield, Project Director Susan Hall, Project Co- Director Annzley Clark, Local Coordinator Jeff Garkowski, Project Support Ariana Cancelli, Project Support Sally Leppard, Advisor David Dilks, Advisor Grey Bruce Sustainability Network Project Team Barry Randall, Facilitator Victoria Serda, Sustainability Connector 59 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Appendix B: Toolbox This Toolbox contains a set of resources designed to assist the Municipality of Kincardine with the implementation of its Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. Inside the toolbox you will find four (4) key elements that supplement what is found in the Sustainability Plan. 1. Our Recommended Action Bank: The Recommended Action Bank houses all the potential actions identified by the community, SAC, Project Team and municipal staff to achieve the goals and strategic directions identified in our sustainability plan. The intent is for priority actions to become part of the early implementation plans in the community. In reality, implementation of priority actions hinges on having a partner for implementation, securing funding, and integrating a process for measurement and reporting on success. This list is intended to be a dynamic one, where actions can be added as they deem necessary. 2. Indicators and Targets: The indicators and targets section of this Toolbox identifies a series of potential indicators and targets for each strategy identified in the sustainability plan. These indicators and targets are designed to be easy to use and build on what is already measured where possible. Where appropriate measurement is not already occurring, indicators have been suggested from well- respected indicator sets. Similarly, existing targets have been integrated where possible. Some strategies do not have a specific target at this point in time and will be the responsibility of the implementing partners to identify and y p g p t fy a d the Municipality to approve. 3. Funding Sources: This section provides a listing of available funding sources that relate across pillars and for specific pillars. Each provides a brief description of the funding as well as a website address for more information. 4. Glossary of Terms: The glossary defines many of the terms used through the Sustainability Plan and supporting documents. Prepared by Lura Consulting Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Recommended Action Bank and Potential Indicators and Targets Prepared by Lura Consulting 2 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Economic Prosperity Pillar Theme: Economic Diversity Strategy: Expand and support the Municipality of Kincardine's tourism industry, emphasizing sustainable and best practices Snapshot of Ongoing Priority Actions Future Actions Action • Promote cultural tourism • Develop a four - seasons • Implementing • Establish a new Tourism Centre tourism strategy Regional Tourism • Build on RTO7 priority projects, which • Capitalize on Organization 7 (RTO7) include: strengths /emerging priority projects - Completing signage program social media trends • Implementing a - Developing a sustainable tourism municipal signage experience and market widely program - Encouraging operators to adopt • Supporting the sustainable tourism practices Kincardine Centre for • Explore possibilities for marina and the Arts harbor improvements • Celebrating numerous • Build on current tourism trends (e.g., festivals and events slow food, stay- cations, healthy active tourism) Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Annual tourism revenue • Increase tourist visitations and • Number of tourists who visit per year expenditures by _% (by 2022) • Hotel occupancy' • Establish service and quality • Employment in tourism related industries" standards to meet tourists' • Number of visitors who visit travel information centres expectations for high service per year "' standards' • Number of sustainable tourism initiatives • Create a unique brand for the region and a stellar experience within the provincial brand" • Focus on our unique products offered in the region including natural experiences, great water assets and niche tourism experiences Scottish Heritage, agricultural tourism, sports etc. ' • Promote sustainable low impact tourism and recreational development by 2022 "" Prepared by Lura Consulting 3 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Economic Diversity Strategy: Diversify job opportunities and create jobs - especially in the energy, agriculture, green or light /heavy industry, and the knowledge -based economy sectors Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Expanding and diversifying work • Explore the opportunity • Explore growth sectors partnership opportunities with for Tight manufacturing such as health and energy local industry, arts groups, to locate in the • Coordinate with Bruce schools, etc. Municipality Power to identify • Pursuing industry development • Investigate more supporting business needs within the Bruce Energy Centre opportunities for "big and encourage those lands box development" and businesses to locate in the • Implementing the diversify food Municipality recommendations of the options /restaurants Kincardine BIA Provitalization • Attract more businesses Study and aligned reports to locate in the • Pursuing natural gas distribution Municipality into the area Potential Indicators Potential Targets • New positions created and number of • _[number] of partnerships people hired' • _[number] of restaurants and stores per sector • Number of new markets (products and • Expansion to new markets services)' • Reduce unemployment rate • Percentage of labour force that is on long • Increase number young adults in the area in the term unemploymentx skilled labour market • Number and type of jobs in each village and town. • Percentage of labour force employed' • Ratio of top to bottom quintile of economic families, after taxi" • Number of youth aged adults within the municipality 25 -29x "' Strategy: Continue to sustain our agricultural industry Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Supporting the • Improve educational • Create a local food policy at implementation of awareness of agriculture the municipal level Environmental Farm Plans through Kincardine and • Strive to host the • Protecting agricultural land Tiverton Fall Fairs and International Plowing and environmentally Kincardine Farmer's Market Match significant lands through the • Promote Alternative Land • Develop and protect Official Plan and zoning by- Use Services program commercial agriculture laws (ALUS) facilities (e.g., grain Prepared by Lura Consulting 4 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Economic Diversity • Maintaining basic • Explore the opportunity for elevators) infrastructure in agricultural agricultural processors to • Explore cost recovery areas (e.g., roads locate in the Municipality funding for cash crops accessible /capable of • Support, encourage and destroyed by wildlife handling large farm promote family farming • Consider establishing an equipment) Agricultural Advisory Committee of Council Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Average age of operators' • Increase agricultural business in • Total number of farms xv the Municipality • Total hectares of farms xvl • Increase number of • Average area of farms '" Environmental Farm Plans • Top crops and livestock by sector"'' • Increase median income for • Rate of conversion of farmland to other uses farmers • Number of Environmental Farm plans • Decrease in average age of • Number of policies that support sustainable agriculture operators and food systems • % local food procured by • Average /median income for farmers" Municipality /public sector • Number and nature of new agriculture based business starts xx' Strategy: Support and pursue sustainability related measures of our existing businesses and industry Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Pursuing industry • Support businesses in smaller development within the communities • Review Official Plan and Bruce Energy Centre lands Zoning by -laws • Implementing the recommendations of the Kincardine BIA Provitalization Study and aligned reports • Branding Lakeside Downtown Kincardine Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Completion of Official Plan and Zoning By -law • Completion of Official Plan and Zoning By- review. law review every years. • Number of new businesses in smaller = increase in number of new businesses; communities. decrease in number of closures. • Number of small business closures in smaller communities. Prepared by Lura Consulting 5 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Economic Diversity • Number and type of new economic development initiatives /programs planned and implemented"" Strategy: Encourage business retention and expansion activities throughout the municipality Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Established the • Building on the pilot study, Penetangore Regional initiate an extensive Business Economic Development Retention and Expansion Corporation (BR &E) study for all small • Establishing a strong communities model of partnership for Sustainability Plan implementation as exemplified by the Memorandum of Understanding and creation of Team Kincardine • Implementing the recommendations of the Kincardine BIA Provitalization Study and aligned reports Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Completion of BR &E study for smaller communities. • Completion of BR &E study for smaller • Number of businesses belonging to the communities by 2022. BIA /Chamber • BIAs created in every interested • Number of meetings between the BIA, Chamber community by 2022 and PREDC Strategy: Encourage and attract balanced commercial development to the Highway 9 & 21 commercial area and the Bruce Energy Centre Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Pursuing industry • To be determined • To be determined development within the Bruce Energy Centre lands • Promoting and attracting balanced commercial development within the Highway 9 & 21 commercial area Prepared by Lura Consulting 6 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Economic Diversity Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of businesses that occupy Bruce Energy • Centre lands • Balanced commercial development in the Highway 9 & 21 area Strategy: Pursue "twinning" relationships with surrounding communities to develop reciprocal economic development opportunities Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Confirm decision to implement a twinning program • Undertake a Public Awareness Campaign • Set up a twinning committee • Hire or assign twinning co- ordinator role to staff • Select best fit municipalities to twin • Conduct background research • Prepare a twinning agreement and work place • Determine method of financing • Determine evaluation mechanism ° Potential Indicators" Potential Targets • Investment in business /industry • [dollars] invested • Tourism spending • Tourist [dollars] spent • Number of new businesses • new businesses • Business /industry diversification • % business /industry diversification Strategy: Maintain infrastructure and aesthetics of downtowns in the Municipality that contribute to the attractiveness for visitors, residents and potential businesses Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Implementing the • Continue to promote and • Explore the possibility of recommendations of the follow through with actions creating Business Kincardine BIA. Provitalization described in the B!A's award Improvement Areas in Study and aligned reports winning Provitalization Plan, the Municipality's • Establishing a strong model of Community Perceptions of hamlets partnership for Sustainability Downtown Kincardine Study • Establish downtown Plan implementation as and the pilot BR &E Study washroom facilities that Prepared by Lura Consulting 7 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Economic Diversity exemplified by the • Advertise the linkages are well maintained and Memorandum of between the waterfront, meet accessibility Understanding and creation of harbour and beaches to the requirements Team Kincardine Kincardine downtown • Branding Lakeside Downtown • Reintroduce the municipal Kincardine facade program to support small business in every community in the Municipality Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Percent of commercial /residential vacancies • Improvement in consumer needs • Number of businesses opened /closed and increase in synergy between • Number of restaurants and stores in downtown core hours and downtown events by • Number of downtown marketing and development 2022xxv initiatives • Training and incentives provided • Number of social services and activities in the downtown for downtown businesses regarding area (e.g., senior's centre or youth drop -in center) marketing and advertisingxx" • Number of retail establishments and services • Coordinate with highway • Amount of public space in downtown core (hectares) development to "pull" customers • Number of streetscape improvements or beatification downtown"' efforts • Consider the feasibility of property standards to address vacant and unattractive storefronts by 2022xxv "' Strategy: Leverage the use of broadband telecommunications and emerging technologies to participate and pursue economic opportunities within the knowledge -based economy Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • To be determined • To be determined Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Level of broadband connectivityxx'x • TBD Strategy: Continue to pursue expansion of post- secondary initiatives Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Establishing the Lake • Initiate the exploration of • Huron Learning Centre options expanding post - Kincardine secondary opportunities in • Enabling people to attain the Municipality adequate levels of education through opportunities such as the Prepared by Lura Consulting 8 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Economic Diversity Co -op Diploma Apprenticeship Program, e- learning networks, and the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative Potential Indicators Potential Targets • % Post - secondary participation and attainment • >40% post- secondary attainment • Participation rate at the university level • >20% participation rate at the university level • University attendance, ages 20-24, by gender • 50% gender balance"' Strategy: Provide education and learning opportunities for all ages Snapshot of Ongoing Priority Actions Future Actions Actions • • Encourage youth careers in • Establishing the Lake agriculture through courses at Huron Learning Centre the Lake Huron Learning Kincardine Centre or alternate • Enabling people to attain adequate levels of education through opportunities such as the Co -op Diploma Apprenticeship Program, e- learning networks, and the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative. Potential Indicators"""' Potential Targets • Availability of childcare spaces for children 0 -5 • TBD • Developmental health in kindergarten (age 5) • Student - educator ratio in the public school system • Report on peer belonging, friendship intimacy, self- concept, social behavior, empathy, and bullying • Math, reading, and science skill test scores • Relationship between students' educational skill test scores /postsecondary education participation and their parents' socio- economic status • Percentage of young adults who completed high school Prepared by Lura Consulting 9 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Economic Diversity • Participation and attainment in post- secondary education Strategy: Establish an additional economic development agenda around natural gas and biogas Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • • Established the Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation • Pursuing natural gas distribution into the area • Establishing a strong model of partnership for Sustainability Plan implementation as exemplified by the Memorandum of Understanding and creation of Team Kincardine Potential Indicators Potential Targets Theme: Municipal Operations and Community Leadership Strategy: Assure responsible and sustainable management of municipal financial resources Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Preparing annual budget • Incorporate the principle of • Ensure there is a standard • Monitoring /annual review maximizing assets and approach to identifying and of municipal making the most of what we considering assets /investments have in day -to -day activities operational /maintenance • Develop policies regarding costs when introducing new • Implementing Public p p Service Accounting Board appropriate debt levels and projects • Create council plan for standards for capital asset reserve fund levels future capital projects with management • Ensure energy conservation appropriate reserve funds • Examining innovative is considered in decision • Reduce burden on municipal revenue opportunities making finances through private • Initiating discussions on the • Explore alternative energy development of a municipal sources at municipal partnerships or grants • Explore the use of green energy plan facilities fleet options for municipal • Investigate LED Traffic lights Prepared by Lura Consulting 10 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Municipal Operations and Community Leadership • Retrofit all Municipal vehicles to improve energy buildings for energy efficient efficiency and reduce long - lighting, heating and cooling term costs • Develop and Implement a Municipal Energy Efficiency Policy • Develop a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission plan • Develop an energy conservation program for ratepayers- use savings from municipal energy efficiencies to subsidize green infrastructure (e.g., cisterns) for private homes in conjunction with a waste water user fee Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of projects where • 100% of projects consider operational /maintenance costs are operational /maintenance costs before considered when introducing new projects accepted by council • Number of partnerships with the Municipality • All departments implement sustainability of Kincardine principles in decision - making and reporting • Number and amount of grants received • 30% reduction in energy consumption (by • Implementation of Public Sector Accounting 2022, compared to 1999 use) Board Accounting Standards • A minimum _% reduction in building energy • Debt to reserve ratio demand compared to baseline energy code • Operating cost to run buildings conditions° <" • Operating surplus and operating surplus ratio • Reduce GHG emissions a minimum of 30% for • Tangible capital assets the entire community compared to a major • Total energy consumption for Municipal Canada Metro Area base case scenario°° ' buildings (kWh) • Decrease in GHG emissions by 40% by 2022 • Reduction in total energy consumption in Municipal operations • Total GHG emissions expressed as megatonnes of CO2 equivalents per year Strategy: Support local businesses in their efforts to grow Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Promoting public • Create an Economic ownership of Bruce Energy Development Strategy that: Centre utilities - Encourages Prepared by Lura Consulting 11 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Municipal Operations and Community Leadership • Supporting services and maintenance and mentorship programs for development of small new business businesses through • Accessing capital for small- municipal by -laws and and medium -sized grant opportunities businesses and social (e.g., facade program) enterprises (County) - Increases awareness • Providing information and internally of diverse planning services (County) economic development opportunities in the community - Increases awareness outside of the Municipality of Kincardine community about the Municipality's strengths Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number and type of new businesses retained • A strong diverse portfolio of locally based • Number of jobs created (and net revenue businesses (by 2022) generated) in different sectors • Economic well -being is commonly measured • Percent of budget set aside as grant monies using alternative methods to support for small businesses sustainability principles in decision - making (by 2022) Strategy: Adopt innovation and creativity in planning and implementing business activities Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Supporting the pursuits of • Explore partnerships • Explore opportunities to the Natural Gas Project between municipality and work together better with • Continuing beautification industry to provide greater Bruce Municipal Telephone efforts in core areas transportation options to get Service • Reconfirming our people around the • Encourage new development commitment to Municipality that compliments the Bruce partnerships with • Explore opportunities to Nuclear Power Development community groups and improve the Municipality of (BNPD) at the Bruce Energy organizations for the Kincardine Airport Centre continued planning and • Explore opportunities to • Ensure transportation development of amenities improve Municipality of networks and infrastructure and attractions Kincardine Harbour and are well- maintained (road • Developing and protecting Marina networks, harbour, airport) land for local producers and • Develop an integrated processors through transportation network that effective planning and facilitates accessibility as zoning policies /by -laws well as healthy, active and Prepared by Lura Consulting 12 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Municipal Operations and Community Leadership • Branding efforts in Lakeside pedestrian travel Downtown Kincardine • Supporting the Municipality of Kincardine Airport • Supporting the Municipality of Kincardine Marina • Providing bus services to Toronto and other locations within south - western Ontario Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of consistent branding efforts • [ hectares] of current agricultural land is established for the downtown protected from development • Number of policies that protect land for local • [Number] of beautification efforts in core producers and processors areas • Number of beautification efforts • Increase in transportation options • Number of people involved in beautification efforts • Number of attractive and well re- designed commercial storefronts and signs • Level of maintenance of downtown buildings • Number of walkways linking to downtown • Area [hectares] agricultural land protected through by -laws and policies • Number of planes arriving at the airport /year • Number of boats using the marina /year • % of new and existing roads that include sidewalks • Mode of travel to work • Condition of roads Strategy: Develop regional connections in the planning and delivery of municipal activities Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Ongoing communication • Create frameworks for and collaboration with regional alignment and /or Bruce County integration for the delivery of municipal services to create a wider economy (i.e., County Landfill and incineration) • Consider bulk purchasing with other local or regional Prepared by Lura Consulting 13 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Municipal Operations and Community Leadership municipalities as an operational efficiency Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of products that can be purchased in • Increase bulk purchases by _% bulk Prepared by Lura Consulting 14 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Environmental Pillar Strategy: Protect ecological integrity in existing and future developments across the Municipality Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Protecting natural • Calculate (and reduce) the • Ensure a lens of environment and significant Municipality of Kincardine's sustainability is used in areas through Official Plan Ecological Footprint approving developments and zoning by -laws • Implement strategies of the (environmental balance, and • Soliciting environmental Natural Heritage Study attention to enhancing comments in subdivision covering issues such as: biodiversity, water quality, design and implementation - Wetland and coastal water management, forest through Official Plan process wetland protection, cover, GHG emissions, air and by -law requirements restoration and quality) • Requiring stormwater creation management plans in new - Biodiversity developments through the protection and Official Plan and zoning creation bylaws - Habitat of endangered, threatened species at risk protection - Erosion - Forest cover and Reforestation - Shoreline protection/ restoration - Fish and wildlife Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Maintain, test and improve water quality in • Complete strategy and guidelines for natural streams, rivers and lakes'° ' heritage protection and improvement by 2022 • Beach Water Quality (number of beach • By 2022, the status of species and ecosystems of days closed per year) conservation concern is improvedxxx'x • Minimize habitat fragmentation by Areal • By 2022, the proportion of private lands that are and linear extent of contiguous habitat managed for biodiversity are increased' types' • 30% forest cover "" • Number of species movement corridors • Largest forest patch at least 200 - hectares and that are a minimum 50 -100m design minimum of 500 metres wide e' width""' • 10% forest cover >100m from the edge " "' • % Wetland coverxxwh • 5% forest >200m from the edge ' • % Wetland buffer"""' • 50m -100m wide (minimum) species movement corridors' • 10% wetland cover Prepared by Lura Consulting 15 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan • 100 m buffer with 100% vegetation Strategy: Implement a tree retention and replacement by -law Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Protecting trees through the • Enact tree planting, • Bruce County Tree by -law retention and restoration policy /by -law Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Existence of tree planting, retention and • Completion of the bylaw restoration bylaw Strategy: Adopt sustainable forestry practices Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Increasing reforestation by • Enact a strict tree planting, • Increase reforestation by: securing local sources of retention and restoration - Increasing hedgerows policy /by -law seedlings along highways • Enforce strict harvesting • Supporting the - Continuing to secure regulations regarding implementation of the local sources of seedlings Saugeen Valley Conservation unauthorized removal of • Using drought resistant trees Authority's Forest public trees and shrubs to address water Management Plan conservation in specific • Implementing the Trees for areas Bruce project as part of a number of initiatives through the Bruce Resource Stewardship Network Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of forests achieving more than 100 • Increase % forest cover ha patch size)" • Largest forest patch at least 200 - hectares and • Percent increase in area of forest cover'"" minimum of 500 metres widex • Presence of tree planting by- lawx'""' • 10% forest cover >100m from the edge' • 5% forest >200m from the edge'' Strategy: Protect, manage and enhance watershed and shoreline environments Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Protecting shoreline through • Support the Kincardine • Promote dune grass and tree Official Plan and bylaws Coastal Stewardship Plan planting to help stabilize Prepared by Lura Consulting 16 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Natural Areas • Maintaining the Blue Flag and explore partnership and sand and soil from erosion Status at Station Beach implementation • Explore further • Supporting the Lake Huron opportunities opportunities for shoreline Southeast Shores initiative • Develop shoreline plan to protection policies /by -laws and explore opportunities protect sensitive ecosystems • Promote near -shore water for pilot projects on the shoreline quality through a whole • Participating in Lake Huron • Support Penetangore watershed approach Centre for Coastal Watershed Group's Conservation activities Penetangore River • Developing a Beach restoration initiative Management Plan • Explore opportunities to • Implementing the Kincardine repair /manage degraded Coastal Stewardship Plan shoreline environments • Promoting existing shoreline (e.g., invasive species, education campaigns excessive algae, erosion) • Ongoing education, • Maintain Blue Flag Status at collaboration and Station Beach and look into restoration activities opportunities to designate conducted by the other beaches in the Penetangore Watershed Municipality Group • Explore Green Ribbon Beach Designation through the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation Potential Indicators Potential Targets • km of shorelines • 30% forest cover • % forest cover'" • 75% riparian cover • Total phosphorus (mg /L)' "' • Maintain current phosphorus rating • km of hardened shorelines • [number] of private beaches gain the Green • Number of beaches promoting dune Ribbon Designation from the Lake Huron Centre conservation /restoration for Coastal Conservation • Number of pamphlets distributed about • _[number] of public beaches gain Blue Flag shoreline education initiatives status (benchmark 2011 — 1) • Suspended- sediment concentrations below 25mg /L or consistent with Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) (1999) guidelines iv Strategy: Increase citizen awareness and action to reduce impacts on the environment Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions Prepared by Lura Consulting 17 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan • Implementing coastal • Increase opportunities for • Support the creation of a education and stewardship agricultural education (e.g., Healthy Communities initiatives through the Lake Best Management Practices, Partnership through the Huron Centre for Coastal stewardship of agricultural Grey Bruce Public Health Conservation lands and adjoining Unit • Implementing stewardship environments, improve • Ensure programs are activities through the water quality, reduce designed for all citizens and Penetangore Watershed nutrient loading and not just urban dwellers. Group, including tree erosion) planting, cattle exclusion, • Promote existing community education activities, and gardens for all ages and wetland restoration develop a community • Conducting many distinct orchard programs through Saugeen • Promote existing or develop Valley Conservation new public education Authority campaigns on topics • Implementing the Trees for including: Bruce project as part of a - Septic systems number of initiatives - Invasive species through the Bruce Resource - Natural environment Stewardship Network - Alternative energy (an • Supporting ongoing unbiased campaign) commitment to the - How to take care of "Our Environmental Farm Plan Municipality of program Kincardine Environment ", - Impact of ATVs on delicate ecological environment of beaches - Healthy active lifestyles, eating local, etc. Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Percentage of people who have a sound • % increase in population educated about understanding of ecological concepts, environmental issues (need to establish baseline principles and issues' data) Strategy: Increase citizen awareness of their impacts on the environment, and connections between environment, society, culture and economy Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Conducting outreach and • Promote the use of existing • Organize an annual engagement initiatives as or create new educational sustainability forum for part of our Sustainable toolkits to help schools students Municipality of Kincardine integrate sustainability into Prepared by Lura Consulting 18 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Plan their curriculum Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of schools integrating • _ number of schools that provide opportunities sustainability in all subject areas for students to acquire knowledge and skills • Type of community groups that could related to environmental education in all subject support implementation at school level'' areas and encourage them to apply their knowledge and skills to environmental issues'" Theme: Water and Waste Strategy: Protect, improve and restore water quality and inefficiencies across the Municipality Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Targeted septic system • Develop a storm water • Retrofit storm water pipes maintenance campaigns, management plan for the • Investigate road salt outreach, seminars, and entire watershed that: alternatives educational brochures and - Address agricultural run- • Expand the Blue Flag Beach sessions with residents off, increased tile Program • Blue Flag Beach Status at drainage, and other • Continually improve the Station Beach issues quality of municipally • Well head protection and - Encourage increasing treated drinking water by source protection through water storage on the integrating new technologies the Official Plan and zoning landscape (wetland as they become available by -laws restoration, creation to • Ensure any plant of • Protecting source water slow water down, infrastructure, replacement through municipal wellhead, agricultural storm water or upgrade is completed intake, aquifer and management) using best available and significant groundwater • Review new wastewater practical technology recharge area protection technologies and expansion • Pursuing water and sanitary to support businesses sewer expansion to Inverhuron • Monitoring near -shore water quality (Grey Bruce Health Unit) Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of surface and groundwater • Water quality meets the CCME Water Quality sources that fail to meet CCME Water Index Standards' Quality Index Standards " • _ mega litres of water treated per x • Mega litres of water treated per x population /year Prepared by Lura Consulting 19 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan population''x • Reduce cost of wastewater • Number of wastewater main collection /conveyance /km of wastewater main backups /1000km of wastewater main per by _ % year • _% reduction of waste water by- passed • % of wastewater estimated to have by- treatment passed treatment • Operating costs for the collection /conveyance of wastewater per kilometre of wastewater main Strategy: Educate people about water quantity and quality protection and conservation Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Promote the use of rain • Implementing coastal • Implement a water barrels education and awareness conservation education • Educate municipal residents programs through the campaign on safe drinking water Kincardine Coastal • Encourage community • Educate the public on the Stewardship Plan involvement in the Grey source water importance of water • Protecting Bruce Children's Water efficient landscaping through municipal wellhead, Festival and the Bruce Grey • Educate the public on intake, aquifer and Forest Festival significant groundwater existing pesticide related recharge area protection legislation • Implementing the outdoor water control by -law • Promoting the Grey Bruce Children's Water Festival Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Residential water consumption per capita' • _% reduction in per capita water consumption • # of educational materials distributed (by 2022) Strategy: Reduce nitrate and phosphate levels in the Penetangore watershed and Lakeshore communities Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Continue to protect drinking • Improve riparian cover water supply • Expand overall forest cover • Continue to work with the • Allow low lying or natural Saugeen Valley Conservation areas to naturalize Authority on source water • Protect existing wetlands and overall watershed and forests protection • Retire land on highly Prepared by Lura Consulting 20 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan erodible soils • Implement BMPs Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Mg /L total phosphorus • 0.03 mg /L (Provincial Water Quality Standard) • Mg /L nitrite + nitrate • 10 mg /L (Ontario Drinking Water Standard) Strategy: Improve existing waste management programs Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Supporting curbside • Advocate for switching to recycling pick -up biodegradable bags • Supporting the re -use centre • Identify and consider • Implementing hazardous adopting best practices in material and electronic waste management industry waste programs • Assess funding for waste • Supplying green cones for management programs residents • Expand /promote the use of a reuse store • Promote the use of composting green cones Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of green cones sold at the • All households have access to a green cone Municipality every year • Increase the percentage of solid waste diverted • Operating costs for garbage collection and for recycling disposal per tonne or per household" • Percentage of residential solid waste diverted for recycling' Strategy: Increase diversion of waste from landfills Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Charging users a fee for • Create waste reduction • Arrange pick -up for large excess garbage bags policies at municipal items buildings, facilities and • Develop and implement a events construction and demolition • Develop a zero -waste policy waste system for the Municipality • Implement an awareness • Expand our recycling program to help residents program understand their waste • Promote backyard outputs and recycling composting and /or set up options organics collection • Promote curbside leaf Prepared by Lura Consulting 21 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan pickup in the fall to reduce traffic to the landfill • Ensure adequate public recycling and garbage containers in the community Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Percentage of solid waste diverted for • _% of waste diverted to recycling recycling'x ""' • Zero waste target for HHW • Tonnes (kgs) of hazardous waste collected • Determine baseline data for annually /per capita for proper disposal composting /organics collection • Number of garbage and recycling containers in each community • Number of households that compost Theme: Smart ;Growth Strategy: Direct future growth and development to be consistent with the principles of sustainable neighbourhood design (e.g., affordable, accessible, protective of the environment and culturally sensitive) Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Focusing development in • Seek funding from the • Explore where citizens settlement areas through Federation of Canadian would like growth Official Plan and zoning by- Municipalities to implement concentrated laws to enable the use of a Sustainable active transportation modes Neighbourhood Action Plan • "Recycling" or repurposing • Develop a Smart Growth existing properties or Plan that reflects the buildings by converting them economic, natural to other functions, reducing environment, social and the number of new cultural pillars by including developments that are issues such as: needed - Ensuring accessibility of • Limiting development of all future developments prime agricultural land - Encouraging affordable through the Official Plan housing developments in designations and zoning all subdivisions regulations - Identifying design • Preserving the health and guidelines that require vitality of downtown consideration of the Kincardine history and culture of the region in the character of new developments Prepared by Lura Consulting 22 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan - Incorporating sustainability principles in the development of higher density housing - Protecting heritage buildings - Promoting green buildings Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Percentage of new lots, blocks and /or units • % new lots in settlement areas with final approval which are located in • All new commercial buildings designed to settlement areas encourage the use of alternative forms of • Population density'" transportation (e.g. walking, cycling, bus) by 2022 • Number of mixed -use developments • Official Plan reflects Sustainability Plan goals, • _% of site wide energy demand met by strategies and indicators /targets renewable sources'" • Full accessibility by 2022 • Number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification or equivalent used for site selection standards'xx" Strategy: Plan the development of future employment lands using Smart Growth principles Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Ensure development lands • Limiting development of are available to new start -up prime agricultural land through the Official Plan industries and commercial ventures designations and zoning • Develop land use policies • Designing farmland as which integrate the agricultural land through Official Plan designations principles of healthy and zoning communities in tandem with the need for employment lands Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Hectares of prime agricultural land lost to • No net loss of prime agricultural development development • Hectares of farmland designated as agricultural • Number of new businesses on development lands Prepared by Lura Consulting 23 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Strategy: Enhance physical connections between people and places through a strong transportation network Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Providing public • Explore further • Encourage the use of Tess transportation options opportunities to get people polluting forms of through the Saugeen around the Municipality by transportation Mobility and Regional reviewing the Transit Network (SMART) • Implement a bike sharing program in the Municipality Potential Indicators Potential Targets • % of area residents commuting to work as • the lone occupant in a motor vehicle • Kilometres of sidewalks, bike lanes, recreational trails, and transit routes per capita • Average commuter distance Strategy: Reduce the environmental footprint of the Municipality of Kincardine and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by joining the Partners for Climate Protection program Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions N/A • Identify staff and council leads • Complete and submit a council resolution to apply to the PCP program • Apply for funding through FCM PCP program Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Completed application • TBD in Milestone 2 • Completion of milestones 1— 5 of the PCP program Strategy: Support citizens in adopting more sustainable practices in their day -to -day life Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Including outreach and • Carry out a marketing engagement initiatives as campaign to increase part of the Sustainability residents awareness of Plan existing incentives and financing options that help Prepared by Lura Consulting 24 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan residents integrate sustainable practices (especially building practices) into the home • Promote participation in incentive programs that recognize resident implementation of sustainable actions (e.g., Ontario Power Authority programs) Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of sustainability educational materials distributed Strategy: Use broadband telecommunications and emerging technology to identify ways to reduce our carbon footprint Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Identify lead to review opportunity and develop a business case • Explore opportunities to use or offer web -based meetings Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of residents with broadband access • Number of meetings held virtually Strategy: Adopt best practices from other leading municipalities regarding municipal operations (e.g. fleet management, recycling landfill operations, and power usage) Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Conduct best practice review • TBD of municipalities • Develop reports on recommendations for initiatives when required Potential Indicators Potential Targets • # of adapted strategies or projects Prepared by Lura Consulting 25 Municipality pa ty of Kincardine Sustainability Plan TON Smart Growth Strategy: Develop climate adaptation strategies at the municipal and community level. Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • See PCP program actions • See PCP program actions Potential Indicators Potential Targets • See PCP program indicators • See PCP program targets Prepared by Lura Consulting 26 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Society Pillar ;;s 'at s } '' € i s me ; ;_ :,, • ;e {... ;Fir;: . Strategy: Support and enhance volunteerism in the Municipality of Kincardine's community groups Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Continuing with a strong and • Create a local volunteer • Conduct a study to identify active volunteer base in our award or recognition the needs of existing community program volunteer groups • Develop an integrated system for linking volunteers with organizations needing help Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Percent of residents who volunteer more • Establish baseline and set targets for than 2 hours each month'XX "' volunteerism • Number of volunteer awards distributed Strategy: Support the smaller communities within our larger community Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Providing municipal services • Preserve the identity of our small towns (Armow, Bervie, Tiverton, North Bruce Underwood, Inverhuron, Millarton) • Increase /improve basic infrastructure for hamlets (e.g., street lights, sidewalks) • Examine business retention strategies in smaller communities • Maintain /enhance existing services in small towns (e.g., ice arena) • Improve signage in the smaller communities - how does this link to signage initiative in place and ongoing Potential Indicators Potential Targets • km of roads serving small hamlets that • All hamlets have updated signage by 2022 Prepared by Lura Consulting 27 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan require infrastructure improvements • Continue to maintain roads, water, and sewers in small towns which have these services. Strategy: Enhance community communications Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Broadcasting Council • Explore opportunity to • Explore current meetings and providing broadcast Council meetings communication links and Council agenda and minutes on Municipality of needs in the community online Kincardine's website to (who needs to communicate • Providing announcements reach rural community and what to whom) and updates on projects and all residents • Improve integration of Bruce initiatives using a number of • Develop online community Municipal Telephone Service mechanisms such as the bulletin or boards to help (BMTS) Wi -Fi service in the Kincardine Times, Kincardine promote and share community News, Kincardine projects /plans and promote • Create a checklist or report Independent, Facebook and all things Municipality of on the Municipal website other websites, the Kincardine indicating what Council has Community Bulletin, and achieved over the past radio quarter /year and indicate • Hosting the ongoing the related goal and strategy "Chamber Chat" achieved • Deliver semi - annual updates by the Mayor or CAO through local media Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of households receiving cable • Create an online or live community board by broadcasts 2022 • Number of households needing on -line service • Broadcast council meetings by 2022 (online • Number of studies /report conducted on and community events) community communications • Improve sound and camera quality of TV able • [Number] of homes with BMTS Wi -Fi service • Progress report /checklist on sustainable actions by 2013 Strategy: Promote the Municipality of Kincardine as one of the most friendly, welcoming communities in Ontario to live and to visit Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Continuing to brand • Implement Facility • Increase promotion of the Downtown Kincardine Accessibility Design "welcome to the • Promoting and marketing Standards municipality" package and our Municipality's well orientation session (e.g., Prepared by Lura Consulting 28 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Fo torin_ Comm nity Building and Identity recognized brand and tagline Welcome Wagon) "Great Energy, Balanced • Increase promotion and Life!" awareness outside of • Implementing the Municipal Municipality of Kincardine signage program about the community's tourism assets — promoting 4- season offerings, the Municipality of Kincardine as a nature retreat, and other niches Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of "welcome to the municipality" • Increase awareness of Municipality of Kincardine packages distributed yearly assets by 2022 • Number of locations outside the • Implement Facility Accessibility Design Standards municipality where Municipality of by 2022 Kincardine tourism pamphlets are • Meeting Accessibility Standard for Built distributed Environment (when released) • Number of new residents • Number of visitors per year Strategy: Ensure sufficient availability and access to programs and services that support human health for residents of all ages Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Recruiting family physicians, • Advocate for the • Engage in dedicated a nurse practitioner and redevelopment of the South dialogue with the health other healthcare specialists; Bruce Grey Health Centre care community about • Preserving and improving Kincardine site service and programming existing health facilities • Open health care dialogue to needs • Recruiting a nurse include complementary care • Explore the need for practitioner and other (chiropractic, acupuncture, counselling and support healthcare specialists massage therapy) and services for mental health, • Providing ongoing programs preventative medicine addictions, and gay, lesbian, through many social service queer, transsexual and organizations such as: bisexual community o Grey Bruce Public • Explore the need for a walk - Health Unit; in clinic outside of hospital o Community Living emergency Kincardine & • Encourage the need for an District; alternate exit /entrance to o Canadian Mental the Kincardine Hospital Prepared by Lura Consulting 29 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Health Association; • Encourage a safe accessible o South Bruce Grey crosswalk on Durham Street Health Centre at the entrance to the Hospital and Family Davidson Centre Health Team; • Work with organizations to o Kincardine Ministerial Food promote preventative health Bank; and measures o Home and Community Support Services Grey Bruce. • Opening of Locum House to offer a residence as part of the Physician Recruitment & Retention program Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Patient satisfaction with overall health • Determine baseline data on patient services'"" satisfaction • Number of people who use Emergency per • 95% of residents receive sufficient information day and supports to maintain and improve their • Percentage self -rated health as excellent or health (by 2022) very good' • 85% of population that maintains excellent or • Life expectancy at birth, years'x"' very good mental health (by 2022)'xx' • Average number of remaining years expected • > average life expectancy to be lived in good health'xxv" Strategy: Strengthen and improve our social services and networks Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Providing local food bank • Establish poverty elimination • Improve awareness of the local food bank services roundtable to explore • Improve awareness of senior • Providing seniors services factors contributing to and programs poverty services available • Offering programs for under- privileged children Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of children living in poverty level'xx'x • Reduce the number of children living in the • Number of monthly social assistance caseloads poverty level by _% by 2022 per x households'xxx • Reduce reliance on social assistance by _% by • Monthly social assistance and benefit cost per 2022 case 'xxx' • Reduce the average number of months people use social assistance by 2022 Prepared by Lura Consulting 30 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan • Average # of months on social assistanceb (1 • Increase the number of social service • Social assistance response time to client professionals by 2022 eligibility in days'XXX "' • Reduce the number of people who use the • Number of social service professionals'"' food bank by _% by 2022 • Number of people who use the food bank • Increase the percentage of residents aged 75 (weekly /monthly /yearly basis) and over who have access to suitable long- • % of residents aged 75 and over that have term care facilities access to long -term care beds' • Reduce the number of seniors who have to • Number of seniors who have to leave the leave the municipality to receive long term municipality to receive long term care care Strategy: Ensure the safety of our communities through strong emergency support services and well - prepared community members Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Providing policing through • Inform community about the the OPP, and emergency Master Operational Plans for response through Bruce police, fire, and ambulance County EMS • Inform community about the • Continuing to coordinate the Master Emergency Services Emergency Response Plan Education Program • Engaging volunteer • Implement "emergency firefighters preparedness" campaigns to • Ongoing community policing educate community initiatives members on what they can • Supporting the OPP Schools to do mitigate emergencies Resource Officer before they occur - do we not do this through EMS and EMP currently Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of households reached in "emergency • "Emergency Preparedness" campaign preparedness" campaign completed by. Strategy: Increase access of all community members to local and fresh foods Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Offering opportunities to • Investigate the distribution • Identify ways to extend the explore, learn about, and of local food and create a reach of our local farmers buy local food through system that addresses into local kitchens initiatives such as Kincardine current issues /gaps with Farmers Market and respect to accessibility to Foodlink Grey Bruce and the healthy food Grey Bruce Local Food • Promote existing community Project gardens Prepared by Lura Consulting 31 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Theme: Healthy Communities • Relocate the Kincardine Farmers Market to the Main Street Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of local growers and producers selling • Consumption of locally produced food at the farmers' market increases to _% (by 2022) • Number of food items processed locally • Increase in awareness of local foods • Number of grocers, restaurants and food manufacturers buying food items from local farms • Number of local food purchasing policies in the Municipality Theme: Recreation and Active Transportation Strategy: Provide enriching recreational activities and maintain facilities Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Renovating and improving • Explore the expansion of • Develop a Recreation Master recreation centres such as open use facilities such as Plan which encourages the Davidson Centre outdoor ice surface, splash environmental stewardship • Maintaining recreational pad, new skate park, and sustainability, including centres, programming and outdoor basketball court and the following activities: clubs, as well as providing a youth centre - Business plan and opportunities for budget unstructured recreational - Unstructured activity Recreational Facilities • Offering sports grants from Plan the Municipality of • Green maintenance program Kincardine for our parks • Offering community grants • Implement for local groups recommendations from the • Continuing to offer Community Needs abundant outdoor Assessment Study recreational opportunities to residents and visitors Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Square metres of outdoor recreation space • _% of residents report that they participate in per 1,000 persons'"' active lifestyles that includes informal and • Total participant hours for recreation structured recreational opportunities (by 2022) Prepared by Lura Consulting 32 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan programs'""" • 95% of residents report they can access a range • Square metres of outdoor recreation of high quality recreational experiences (by 2022) facility space''m • Hectares of open space"' • Hectares of open space per 1,000 persons' • Square metres of indoor recreation facilities' • Residents report on recreational experience Strategy: Support safe, active and accessible transportation for all ages Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Improving existing trail • Ensure a strong network of • Review and determine networks; bike paths and walking trails future needs of pedestrian • Developing north -south trail exists that provide a physical and trail networks linkages connection between people • Consult with Township of • Maintaining sidewalks and the natural environment Huron - Kinloss regarding a through the Official Plan • Consult with Bruce County bike /recreation path along to develop plans for bicycle Boiler Beach Road paths on County roads • Extend the trails network by • Extend /create trail networks including B -line trails, paved including linking the recreational lanes, Municipality of Kincardine to expanding the boardwalk, Port Elgin and Kincardine to and the Old Rail line trails Tiverton Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Total km of (multi -use) trails'' • Total km of trails per 1,000 personsx' "'" • Total km of bike trails • Total km of continuous trails Strategy: Promote active and healthy lifestyles for all ages Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Maintaining sidewalks • Create a healthy and active • Ensure affordable recreation • Renovating and improving to lifestyles campaign that opportunities for all income recreation centres promotes: levels • Providing recreational - Healthy and nutritious programming and foods and eating habits opportunities for - Local and fresh foods unstructured recreational - Local farmers markets activity - Active transportation Prepared by Lura Consulting 33 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan • Support for underprivileged - Daily physical activity for populations all ages and abilities • Offering programs for - Unstructured recreation children and youth that activities focus on sports and - PLAY in Bruce Grey recreation - Active & Safe Routes to Schools Program - Workplace wellness initiatives - Links to health prevention programs Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Self -rated healthx' • 90% of residents report that they participate • Level of physical activityx" in active lifestyles (by 2022) • Prevalence of obesityx"' • Reduce the prevalence of obesity by _% • Average percentage of time spent on the • Increase the average percentage of time spent previous day in social leisure activitiesx` ' on social leisure activities by _% • Average monthly frequency of participation in • Increase the monthly frequency of physical activity lasting over 15 minutes'"% participation in physical activity lasting over 15 • Expenditures in past year on all aspects of minutes culture and recreation as a percentage of total • Lower the percentage of total household household expenditures` expenditures on culture and recreation by _% Theme: Access and Affordability Strategy: Ensure the Municipality of Kincardine is an accessible and affordable place to live Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Allocating affordable • Explore opportunities for • Investigate opportunities for housing through the Official affordable retirement mix -use development Plan and by -laws housing developments • Ongoing preparation for the • Set aside grant municipal next industrial growth cycle monies to waive fees for • Continuing to set aside affordable housing funding for future affordable developments housing projects • Developing strategies and protocols to foster better municipal awareness and support of affordable housing initiatives through the work of the Affordable Housing Committee; Prepared by Lura Consulting 34 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan • Supporting the implementation of Bruce County's Long Term Housing Strategy that: 1) encourages an attractive housing market for all income levels; and 2) includes pre - zoning areas to allow for affordable housing • Implementing the adopted Facility Accessibility Design Standards; and • Adopting accessibility standards for customer service Potential Indicators Potential Targets • The total number of households (including • Unity type: 70% low density; 30% medium and renters and owners) spending 30% or more high density "' on shelter costs" • Tenure: 70% ownership housing; 30% rental • Number of social housing units per 1,000 housing`'% households' • Affordability: 30% of all new supply meet the • % of social housing waiting list placed County definition of affordable housing`% annually' • Total social housing cost per social housing unit' • Number of rental housing units" • Vacancy rates`' • Number of rental housing starts' • Municipal funds set aside for affordable housing fees Strategy: Develop, attract, and support a large non - government social service organization to the community to provide poverty support services Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Build on the "asset map" • Find appropriate and review list of non- organization /service governmental organizations provider in the Municipality • Support services for poverty • Develop a list of potential reduction organizations to target • Investigate feasibility of adopting Breaking the Cycle: Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy targets Prepared by Lura Consulting 35 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan • Support education, youth opportunities and rehabilitation, integration programs Potential Indicators`X' Potential Targets • Number children living under the poverty • Reduce the number of children living in poverty level (OPRS) by 25 per cent over five years (OPRS) Theme: Diversity and inclusion Strategy: Ensure existing services support the changing demographics of our community (include age, income levels, gender, ethnicity) Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Evaluating opportunities to • Increase the availability of • Ensure planning for expand and /or add seniors daycare facilities appropriate support of facilities and programming retirees and seniors care • Create activities to engage teens and young adults in the community • Provide full -day kindergarten Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Ratio of childcare spaces to children aged 0 to 5 years of age'' • Percent of residents aged 65 and over who need access to long -term care beds"' • Satisfaction with long term -care residents`<" • Cost to provide one long -term care bed for a day`<" Strategy: Host events that attract and retain a diverse culture and population Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Marketing the Municipality • Promote and encourage • Increase awareness and of Kincardine to youth and multiculturalism within the education about different young families based on Municipality of Kincardine cultures, backgrounds and Municipality of Kincardine's needs within the community brand "Great energy, balanced life!" • Hosting World Peace Day Prepared by Lura Consulting 36 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Frequency of feeling discrimination" • 90% of citizens agree that there is a strong sense • Importance of building ties to people of of community and at least 80% report high levels other ethnic or cultural backgrounds'" of satisfaction, sense of belonging, attachment • Number of culture/ diversity events per and civic pride °'x year • 100% of people report that they feel respected • Percentage of citizens agree that there is a and supported in their pursuits of meaning, strong sense of community and report high purpose and connectedness and that they extend levels of satisfaction, sense of belonging, respect and support to others who meet this attachment and civic pride`%" "' need in ways different from their own' • Increase [number] of cultural events per year Prepared by Lura Consulting 37 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Cultural Pillar Cultural Pillar Theme: Art Support and Synergy Strategy: Create and adopt a municipal Cultural, Heritage and Arts Plan Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Developing a municipal • Continue to move forward • Consult the community Cultural, Heritage and Arts with the planning stage of • Begin to build partnerships Plan the Municipal Culture Arts for program delivery Heritage Plan • Develop Culture, Heritage - Maintain and and Arts Public Advisory improve existing Commission festivals /events • Conduct background - Provide support for research and identify cultural /heritage opportunities and issues events • Explore grant opportunities available for both capital improvements, marketing and programming Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Total expenditures on arts and culture by • Completion of the Municipal Culture Arts municipality`xx' Heritage Plan by 20_ • Total annual arts and culture grant • Increase financial for arts events by _% by 2022 expenditures by the municipality Strategy: Strengthen synergy between artist assets Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Encouraging groups such as Artful Hands to continue to synergize efforts • Promoting Kincardine Centre for the Arts Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Average number of hours in past year • Increase in number of volunteer hours volunteering for culture and arts • Increase in number of groups /individuals organizations collaborating • Number of groups /individuals collaborating to promote art assets Prepared by Lura Consulting 38 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan aka .3E s ,A 7 �°sF� s Strategy: Continue to appreciate the role of the arts in economic development, tourism and community building Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Enhancing arts in the • Incorporate /emphasize a downtown core municipal understanding of • Organizing and enjoying the economic value of arts music festivals into economic development • Celebrating local artists; and strategies • Educating our children in the • Secure more funding for arts visual arts, dance and the performing arts Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of art events in the Municipality • Increase in the number of art /culture /heritage • Average attendance per performance in festivals and events past year at all performing arts • Increase in attendance for municipal arts and performances` " culture events • Average percentage of time spent on the • Increase financial support for arts events by _% previous day in arts activities°° ' by 2022 • Average number of hours in the last year volunteering for arts organizations`%%" • Visitor participation in art based events`xm • Expenditures in past year on all aspects of arts as a percentage of total household expenditures" • Funding secured for the arts (internal and external) • Funds leveraged by municipal investment in arts and culture grants (total of earned revenue, private revenue, federal funds, provincial funds, municipal grants funds and other fund)`° ' Theme: Heritage Preservation Strategy: Preserve the Municipality of Kincardine's cultural heritage Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Supporting heritage • Designate and promote • Identify areas in heritage preservation with the more features in the districts that need further Heritage Committee Municipality as heritage or promotions /preservation for Prepared by Lura Consulting 39 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan • Revitalizing historic buildings cultural assets the future (built, landscapes (e.g., Kincardine Beach • Increase youth and young and rural areas) Pavilion) adult involvement in • Update heritage designation heritage conservation by -laws to be more specific in designated aspects • Explore options for Interior improvements to the Arts Centre • Review financial operations of existing heritage assets and recommend efficiencies • Prepare an inventory of heritage facilities, including condition reports Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of municipal heritage • Increase numbers and diversity of heritage designations`xx'x committees /societies membership by 2022 • Number of listed heritage properties`xxx • Increase number of designated heritage assets • Number of heritage signs in the • Completion of the Heritage Sign Program by 20_ municipality Strategy: Promote the awareness of the Municipality of Kincardine's heritage Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Promoting Walker House • Design new festivals and • Expand the Interpretive • Installing heritage events that showcase Heritage Signage program information plaques Municipality of Kincardine's • Encourage public highlighting Municipality of heritage awareness of the Kincardine heritage assets Municipality's heritage • Hosting numerous heritage assets and cultural and history events such as amenities exhibits and historical walking tours Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Support for heritage conservation • Increase support for heritage conservation by • Visits to heritage sites _% by 2022 • Community awareness of heritage • Increase in visits to heritage sites programs • _% of the community is aware of heritage programs Strategy: Support development of a municipal Cultural, Heritage and Arts Plan and the establishment of a funding formula for heritage, arts and cultural assets Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions Prepared by Lura Consulting 40 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan • Developing a municipal • Continue to move forward • See Art synergy and support Cultural, Heritage and Arts with the planning stage of section Plan the Municipal Culture Arts Heritage Plan - Maintain and improve existing festivals /events - Provide support for cultural /heritage events Potential Indicators Potential Targets • See Art synergy and support section • See Art synergy and support section Strategy: Encourage heritage partnerships Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Prepare list of heritage • Provide administrative organizations support and coordination between various heritage assets, organizations and facilities Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of organizations /individuals • Increase in [number] of groups /individuals collaborating to preserve heritage collaborating Theme: Cultural Promotion and Celebration Strategy: Promote the Municipality of Kincardine's cultural diversity Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Celebrating and • Design new festivals and supporting multicultural events that showcase events in our community Municipality of Kincardine's heritage Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Number of cultural events in the • Increased [number] of art /culture /heritage Municipality festivals and events • The estimated attendance numbers at • Increased [ %] financial support for culture municipally permitted celebrations and events by 2022 festivals. CXXXI • Increase in attendance for municipal arts and • Total number of visits to municipally owned culture events 41 Prepared by Lura Consulting Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan or municipally- funded cultural facilities and • % of the community is aware of cultural spaces`) (h programs offered Strategy: Support and enhance cultural programs for all ages Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Engage high school aged students to create new events around use of new technologies Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Average percentage of time spent on the • Increase support for culture and heritage events previous day in arts and culture by _% by 2022 activities`xxX' • Increase in attendance for municipal arts and • Number of art events in the Municipality culture events • Average percentage of time spent on the previous day in culture activities"' • Total expenditures on arts and culture by municipality`< • Total annual arts and culture grant expenditures by the municipality Strategy: Expand cultural tourism Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • • Incorporate /emphasize a • municipal understanding of the economic value of culture into tourism and economic development strategies • Secure more funding to promote cultural tourism Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Expenditures in past year on all aspects of • Increase expenditures for cultural events by culture as a percentage of total household • Increase in the number of art /culture /heritage expenditures` " festivals and events • The estimated attendance numbers at • Increase in attendance for municipal arts and municipally permitted celebrations and culture events festivals. `XXX " • Increase in funding secured for cultural events • Total number of visits to municipally owned Prepared by Lura Consulting 42 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan :.- i r� or municipally- funded cultural facilities and spaces"' • Funding secured for culture(internal and external) • Funds leveraged by municipal investment in arts and culture grants (total of earned revenue, private revenue, federal funds, provincial funds, municipal grants funds and other fund)""' • Visitor participation in culture based events"' • Number of businesses in the arts /culture sector"' • Number of workers with cultural occupations' Strategy: Develop a municipal Culture, Heritage and Arts Plan and establish a funding formula for heritage, arts and cultural assets Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • Developing a municipal • Continue to move forward • See Art synergy and support Cultural, Heritage and Arts with the planning stage of section Plan the Municipal Culture Arts Heritage Plan - Maintain and improve existing festivals /events - Provide support for cultural /heritage events Potential Indicators Potential Targets • See Art synergy and support section • See Art synergy and support section Strategy: Strengthen the synergies between cultural assets Snapshot of Ongoing Actions Priority Actions Future Actions • • Implement a cultural • mapping exercise • Bring groups together to build partnerships and strengthen connections between groups and assets Prepared by Lura Consulting 43 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan ' Cultural Promotion and Celebration Potential Indicators Potential Targets • Average number of hours in the last year • Increase in average number of hours volunteering for culture organizations`X" volunteering • The estimated attendance numbers at • Increase attendance at events municipally permitted celebrations and • Increase visits to cultural facilities and spaces festivals. c' • Total number of visits to municipally owned or municipally- funded cultural facilities and spaces`x'v Prepared by Lura Consulting 44 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Funding Sources Prepared by Lura Consulting 45 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Funding Sources that Apply to Multiple Pillars The following identify funding sources that can be applied across multiple pillars of our sustainability plan. Name Description Website Federal Gas The Federal Gas Tax Fund is a component of the Building www.infc.gc.ca/ip-pi/gtf- Tax Fund Canada infrastructure plan. It provides funding for fte /gtf- fte- eng.html Agreement municipal infrastructure projects that contribute to cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, such as: • Public transit • Drinking water • Wastewater infrastructure • Green energy • Solid waste management • Local roads and bridges Municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this funding. They are required to report on their use of the funds on an annual basis. There is $2 billion per year available to municipalities. Green FCM's Green Municipal Fund (GMF) offers loans and www.sustainablecommunit Municipal grants, to implement capital projects. Financing is ies.fcm.ca /GMF /GMF- Fund Projects provided for up to 80 percent of costs to a maximum of Funding- Projects.asp $4 million in loans combined with $400,000 in grants. The focus of the funding is on: • Brownfield remediation projects, • Energy /green building projects for retrofits and new construction, • Sustainable transportation projects, • Waste diversion projects, and • Wastewater projects. Prepared by Lura Consulting 46 i Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Rural The Rural Economic Development (RED) program is http: / /www.omafra.gov.on. Economic widely recognized as OMAFRA's main CED program. The ca /english /rural /red /live /d Development program is available to local groups, businesses and ocs /redguidelinesform.html (RED) Program municipalities (located outside the Greater Toronto Area #funding and eight other large urban areas) that form partnerships /strategic alliances towards new initiatives that aim to strengthen rural communities. The RED program contributes to: • Revitalized communities • Improved access to healthcare services • Improved access to skills development and enhancement opportunities • New community development tools • Sustainable rural economies • Improved business opportunities • New and enhanced community partnerships and teamwork Funding through the program is provided by the Province on a matching 50 -50 basis and is one of the few Provincial funding programs that do not set a maximum funding amount. Since October 2003, the Province has co- invested in over 300 projects through the RED Program. This has resulted in approximately $940 million in new economic activity. (Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs Rural Development Policy Unit, 2010b). Because of its popularity among rural communities, the RED program is oversubscribed. Prepared by Lura Consulting 47 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Rural Provides information for rural municipalities through the www.reddi.gov.on.ca /finan Economic Rural Economic Development (RED) program is a cingresources.htm Development community development initiative that helps rural Data and communities remove barriers to community Intelligence development and economic growth. The website lists a number of funding sources for rural communities in the categories of: • Education, research, employment • Culture, arts, recreation • Business, industry • Rural, agricultural • Technology • Infrastructures • Green (energy, ecology) • Community, Social services • Various • Northern Ontario • Aboriginal Business Business Retention and Expansion (BR & E) is a http: / /www.reddi.gov.on.c Retention and component of OMAFRA's RED Program which focuses on a /bre.htm Expansion a community economic development strategy with a focus on supporting businesses that already exist in the community. Depending on the characteristics of the community's economy, anywhere from 40% to 90% of new jobs come from existing businesses (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 2009) Tied to individual funding applications through the RED Program, OMAFRA requires that the applicant undertake a BR +E evaluation to identify the economic development barrier(s) that it must overcome (Caldwell 2010). Prepared by Lura Consulting 48 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Ontario The OTF Community Program provides grants for http: / /www.trilliumfoundat Trillium proposals that have primarily a local impact. Grants are ion.org /en /index.asp Foundation available for operations, projects or capital up to a (OTF) maximum value of $150,000 per project. Funds are Community available for initiatives in the following areas: arts and Program culture, environment, human and social services, sports and recreation. OTF focuses on projects or initiatives that: • Enhance success for students and learners • Encouraging Ontarians to lead healthier lifestyles • Enhanced employment and economic potential for workers and their families • More effective volunteers and more people engaged in their communities The following organizations may apply for either the Community Program or the Province -Wide Program • A charitable organization or foundation registered as a charity by the Canada Revenue Agency • An organization incorporated as a not - for - profit corporation without share capital in a Canadian jurisdiction • An unincorporated branch or chapter of a registered charity or incorporated not - for - profit organization. The incorporated organization or registered charity must authorize the application and accept responsibility for any approved grant • A First Nation • A Metis or other Aboriginal community • A collaborative of two or more organizations that are working together to achieve a common goal. The collaborative must include at least one eligible member. The eligible member normally acts as the lead applicant and accepts responsibility for any approved grant Prepared by Lura Consulting 49 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Rural In recognition of the importance of broadband to the http: / /www.omafra.gov.on. Connections digital economy and service delivery, the Rural ca /english /rural /ruralconne Broadband Connections program was launched by the Ontario ctions /broadband.htm Program government in 2008. Led by OMAFRA in partnership with the Ministries of Government Services and Economic Development and Trade, the Provincial Government committed $30 million over four years towards the development of a modern, efficient and reliable telecommunications system across rural Ontario. The program provides up to one -third of eligible costs (including capital costs), to a maximum of $1 million per application to rural municipalities that have demonstrated a need to expand and improve their broadband coverage. While applications are led by municipalities, local partnerships are encouraged with local businesses, First Nations communities, utilities, school boards and any other community organizations that are able to contribute to, and will benefit from, expanded broadband capacity (Caldwell 2010). Prepared by Lura Consulting 50 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Sources relating to the Economic Pillar Name Description Website Smart Grid This SGF is a grant program administered by the Ministry http: / /www.mei.gov.on.ca/ Fund of Energy. Its goal is to help accelerate growth in en /energv /html /SGF guide Ontario's smart grid industry through targeted financial lines.html support for projects that advance the development of the smart grid in Ontario and provide economic development opportunities, including the creation of new jobs. Celebrate The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport provide an http : / /www.mtc.gov.on.ca/ Ontario annual program that helps new and existing Ontario en /awards funding /celebra festivals and events enhance their programs, activities to ontario.shtml and services to grow Ontario's tourism market. The program also supports bid and event hosting costs of major one -time events and festivals attracting out -of- province visitors. Convention Ontario cities can apply for support from this fund to http: / /www.mtc.gov.on.ca/ Development help attract increased convention business and visitor en /awards funding /conven Fund spending. tional dev fund.shtml Tourism supports projects which result in investment attraction, http: / /www.mtc.gov.on.ca/ Development product and experience development and industry en /awards funding /touris Fund capacity building (Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, m dev fund.shtml 2011) Ontario Through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and http: / /www.tcu.gov.on.ca/ Labour Universities, the Labour Market Partnerships program eng /employers /labourMark Market supports partnerships among employers, et.html Partnerships employer /employee associations, and community organizations. The program is itself a partnership between the MTCU and the Federal Department of Human Resources and Skills Development that was developed to reduce duplication and overlap of labour market programs. The Labour Market Partnerships program supports projects that: • Address a labour market issue • Include two or more partners, contributing financial or in -kind resources • Are finite, with clear start and end dates • Are not dependent upon future funding The amount awarded to each project will vary depending on the project Community The Community Futures Development Program is an http://www.ontcfdc.com 'Futures' initiative of the Government of Canada which supports Prepared by Lura Consulting 51 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Name Description Website Development 61 Community Futures Development Corporations Corporations (CFDCs) across Ontario. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Ontario (FedDev) and the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) supports CFDCs throughout Ontario. Both FedDev and FedNor are responsible for: • Facilitating and coordinating partnerships and networks • Providing non - financial support to CFDCs and Communities • Providing Funding to CFDCs and their Network For rural communities with stable or declining populations, CFDCs provide an alternative to traditional lending institutions that may be reluctant to support businesses or organizations in economically depressed areas. CFDCs across Ontario received a boost of $30 million from the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), a component of the Federal Government's Economic Stimulus Plan (Caldwell 2010). Southern The Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP) is a http: / /www.feddevontario. Ontario business led program established in 2009 as part of the gc.ca /eic /site /723.nsf /eng/ Development Federal Government's Economic Stimulus. SODP h 00097.html Fund economic development approach is more sector driven, compared to the Eastern and Northern Ontario programs. Approximately $100 million was allocated between 2009 -2010 to the program, including: • nearly $63 million through a general intake process; • up to $20 million through an intake for the food and beverage processing sector; • $15.75 million for the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' (CME) SMART Program to fund an estimated 300 projects that will help small- and medium sized manufacturers increase their productivity and competitiveness in the global economy; and • $1.6 million for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's Export Market Access Program to help Southern Ontario businesses that would like to increase their sales internationally (Industry Canada, 2009). Funding through this program is available to both urban and rural areas, which results in increased competition for rural communities to access (Caldwell 2010). As of November 2011, all funding for this program has been committed and FedDev Ontario is monitoring the progress of the approved projects. Prepared by Lura Consulting 52 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Name Description Website Prosperity The Prosperity Initiative encourages businesses, not -for- http: / /www.feddevontario. Initiative profit organizations and post- secondary institutions in gc.ca /eic /site /723.nsf /eng/ southern Ontario to undertake projects that will result in h 00398.html a more productive, diversified and competitive economy in the region. There are three program funding opportunities under this initiative, including: • productivity Enhancement; • Regional Diversification; And • Building a competitive advantage for southern Ontario. Applications for the Prosperity Initiative are being accepted on an ongoing basis. Technology The Technology Development Program provides support http: / /www.feddevontario. Development for research and innovation organizations, the private gc.ca /eic /site /723.nsf /eng/ Program sector, post- secondary institutions and not - for - profit h 00332.html organizations work together to accelerate the development of technologies that will result in new market opportunities for southern Ontario businesses. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligibility criteria for this program include: • Established southern Ontario Not - For - Profit Organizations, Such As Innovation And Commercialization Organizations • Southern Ontario Post - secondary institutions Eligible activities may include: product and process applied research, engineering design, technology acceleration, product testing, certification, marketing studies, proof of concept, piloting and demonstration, problem solving, clinical trials, pre - commercialization activities; and commercialization of intellectual property (IP). Communities A program that helps communities and regions across http: / /www.ontariocanada. in Transition Ontario who are facing economic development com /ontcan /lmedt /en /pro (Ministry of challenges and need help to develop innovative solutions gsery cit en.isp Economic to create a productive and progressive future. Development Applications are accepted at any time and non - profit and organizations are eligible (e.g., local economic Innovation) development corporations, industry organizations, local authorities, professional /business associations assisting transitioning sectors /industries or those focused on economic development Prepared by Lura Consulting 53 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Name Description Website Community CEPP is a grant program that supports community power http: / /www.communityene Energy in Ontario, providing up to $200,000 worth of funding. rgyprogram.ca /Home.aspx Partnership Energy projects that are eligible for funding include: Program installed capacity greater than 10kW and less than or (CEPP) equal to 10MW; use wind, solar photovoltaic, biomass, (Ontario biogas, landfill gas, waterpower; economically viable and Power subject to future Feed -In -Tariff contract; not funded by Authority & any other OPA funding program; developed by a Government "community" of Ontario) Transportatio The Ontario Transportation Demand Management http: / /www.mto.gov.on.ca/ n Demand (TDM) Municipal Grant Program encourages Cycling, english /sustainability /progr Management Walking, Transit, and Trip Reduction by providing ams /tdm- grant- 09- 10.shtml (TDM) financial assistance to Ontario municipalities for the Municipal development and implementation of TDM plans, Grant programs, and services that promote alternatives to Program driving alone such as cycling, walking, transit, or carpooling. The TDM Grant Program supports projects that produce the kinds of programs, education, awareness, and practical tools that will help make sustainable transportation a reality. The maximum funding available per project is $50,000. Funding will only be available for one -year projects. Matching funds will be required and can include some in- kind contributions. The TDM Grant Program is open to all Ontario municipalities. Municipalities are encouraged to work collaboratively with local stakeholders including non - governmental organizations, transportation management associations, businesses, and schools to deliver services focusing on one or more of the priority areas identified in the application guidelines and requirements. Small Business Industry Canada's Small Business Internship Program http: / /www.omafra.gov.on. Internship provides small and medium sized businesses with up to ca /english /food /industry/s Program $10,000 to hire a post- secondary student to implement mal- bus - internship.htm e- business (internet based) strategies for greater productivity and competitiveness. The program is available every year until March 31, 2014. Canadian The Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) is http: / /www.omafra.gov.on. Agricultural a five year (2009- 2014), $163 million program with $28.1 ca /english /food /industry/c Adaptation assigned to Ontario projects. The program is intended to an -agri- adapt.htm Program facilitate the agriculture, agri -food and agri -based products sector's ability to seize opportunities, to Prepared by Lura Consulting 54 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Name Description Website respond to new and emerging issues and to pathfind and pilot solutions to new and ongoing issues in order to help it adapt and remain competitive. Eligible applicants must be Canadian and include but not limited to: organizations and associations; cooperatives; marketing boards; aboriginal groups; for - profit companies and individuals. Federal, provincial and territorial government departments or agencies and universities and colleges are not eligible to be applicants but can be partners. Prepared by Lura Consulting 55 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Funding Sources relating to the Environmental Pillar Name Description Website Showcasing The SWI is a program of the Ministry of the Environment http: / /www.ene.gov.on. Water that seeks to encourage the adoption of innovative and ca /environment /en /fun Innovation cost effective approaches for integrated sustainable ding /showcasing water water management. The program funds projects that innovation /index.htm • Showcase sustainable water technologies, services, practices; • Produce results and knowledge applicable to other communities; • Show the impacts of collaboration through partnerships; and • Show the market potential of innovative technologies and practices in real community settings. Shell Canada- The SEF Fund seeks to provide financial support for grass http: / /www.shell.ca /ho Shell roots, action - oriented projects that improve and protect me /content /can- Environment the Canadian environment. Any Canadian resident can en /environment society Fund (SEF) apply on their own or on behalf of a service club, /fuellingchange/ charitable or volunteer organization, environmental group, youth group or others. Eligible projects are those that propose innovative, action - oriented ways of improving and protecting the Canadian environment. Any individual or group can only receive a grant once for any single project. SEF provides grants up to $5000 per project. Mountain The objectives of the MEC Environment fund are: (i) to http: / /www.mec.ca /AST Equipment protect the outdoor environment in areas having /ContentPrimary /Sustai Coop (MEC)- significant recreational or wilderness value nability /CommunityCont Environment to MEC members; (ii) to educate MEC members in ributions.isp Fund environmental issues and to enhance their awareness, concern, and support for the environment; and (iii) to promote the safe and environmentally conscious use of MEC products in outdoor recreation activities. The categories for projects supported by MEC include: 1. Land acquisitions for conservation 2. Projects that educate the public on environmental issues 3. Advocacy and education projects which advance conservation or environmental causes 4. Environmental research projects Toronto The focus of the fund it to provide support for worthwhile http: / /www.fef.td.com/ Dominion community -based initiatives that make a positive funding.jsp Bank- Friends difference to the Canadian environment. The FEF vision Prepared by Lura Consulting 56 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Name Description Website of the that when people join together, every positive action, no Environment matter how large or small, contributes to the overall Fund (FEF) health of our environment. Eligible projects include the following criteria: 1. Protects and preserves the environment 2. Assists young Canadians in understanding and participating in environmental activities in local communities 3. Enhances partnerships among environmental organizations 4. Takes place within the geographic scope of the Community Fund chapter. The following groups are encouraged to apply for TD FEF funding: • Registered Canadian charities with a Charitable Registration Number (CRN) • Educational Institutions (primary/secondary/post- secondary schools) • Municipalities • Aboriginal Groups Green Apple The Green Apple School Program is an initiative created http: / /www.greenapple School to encourage conservation and healthy living. They grants.ca /home.en.html Program provide grants of $1,000 grants to primary and secondary schools with big ideas for green projects in their communities. Evergreen Grants are available for Schools and communities to http: / /www.evergreen.c promote greenspaces. These grants include: a /en /funding /grants/ • Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds School Ground Greening Grant: For schools wishing to create outdoor classrooms and food gardens to provide students with a healthy place to play, learn and develop a genuine respect for nature. • Evergreen Common Grounds Grants: offered to support community groups in protecting and restoring urban green spaces. All projects must be open to the community and have a strong volunteer involvement component and located entirely on public land. The community must work in partnership with their local municipality or other institutional partner (e.g., federal or provincial government, crown corporations or publicly funded institutions such as a university or hospital. • Walmart- Evergreen Green Grants: Community Prepared by Lura Consulting 57 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Name Description Website based restoration and stewardship initiatives. Projects may include but not limited to: - Native planting initiatives - Invasive species removal - Community food gardens - Youth based and intergenerational projects - Wildlife habitat restoration - Aquatic stewardship projects - Environmental workshops and educational events - Community shills sharing workshops - Projects serving underserved communities EcoAction Provides financial support to community- based, non- http: / /www.ec.gc.ca /ec Community profit organizations for projects that have measurable, oaction/default.asp?lan Funding positive impacts on the environment. g =En &n =FA475FEB -1 The Program supports projects that address the four themes: 1) Clean air; 2) Clean water; 3) Climate change; and 4) Nature. Great Lakes Accepts proposals for projects that enhance the health of http: / /www.glpf.org.ph Protection the Great Lakes ecosystems and will return the greatest p5_ Fund ecosystem benefits. There is no deadline and accepts 21.websitetestlink.com/ project ideas and proposals at any time. There are no working with us /get- program areas that must be focused on; however, the funding fund has identified four priority areas: preventing biological pollution, restoring natural flow regimes, organizing markets to improve the environment and providing leadership for ecosystem restoration Invasive Alien Goal is to engage Canadians in actions to prevent detect http: / /www.ec.gc.ca /ee Species and respond rapidly to invasive alien species to minimize e _ Partnership their risk to the environment, economy and society. ias/default.asp?lang=En Program Funded projects reduce the introduction and spread of &n =A49893BC - invasive species through prevention, detection and rapid response activities, improve Canadians' understanding and awareness of invasive alien species and improve coordination and communications related to invasive alien species at the provincial level. This program is managed by Environment Canada. Non- profits, for - profits, local organizations and municipal governments among many others can apply. Habitat Funds allocated to projects that conserve and protect http: / /www.ec.gc.ca /hs Stewardship species at risk and their habitats and help preserve Program for biodiversity. These funds promote participation of local pih /default.asp ?lang =En Species at Risk communities to help with the recovery of species at risk &n= 59BF488F -1 and prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern. Applications are accepted by: non — governmental organizations, community groups, private Prepared by Lura Consulting 58 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Name Description Website corporations, Aboriginal organizations, educational institutions, provincial, territorial and municipal governments and crown corporations. Projects may take place on non - federal lands across Canada. Funding ranges from $30,000 - $100,000 per year and may extend more than one year RBC Blue RBC Blue Water Project offers Leadership Grants ranging http: / /www.rbc.com /co Water Project from $25,000 to $500,000, which are annually awarded mmunity- to organizations that are leaders in providing programs in sustainability /environm North America and other countries where they do ent /rbc - blue- business. They also offer Community Action Grants. water /about /index.html These grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 and focus on local watershed protection. They are available on an on- going basis to local or community organizations. The two areas of focus for the grant program include: 1) Watershed protection - Protection and restoration of sensitive natural areas - Community -based watershed stewardship - Sustainable water use and conservation - Watershed awareness 2) Access to clean drinking water - make sure communities have access to clean, safe drinking water, when and where it is needed Organizations applying for RBC Blue Water Project grants must be a CRA federally registered charity in Canada, or be considered qualified under the Canadian Income Tax Act, or have IRS 501 (c)3 status in the United States or if outside Canada or the United States, have official charitable status as designated by local regulated authorities. WWF- Canada The WWF- Canada Green CommUnity School Grant http: / /c.studentawards. Green Program aims to support school projects that will help com /greencommunitypr CommUnity connect students with nature, reduce their community's ogram/ School impact on the environment, increase understanding of environmental issues and solutions, stimulate environmental leadership and inspire students and communities to take action. Grants up to $5,000 each are made to approximately 50 schools per year, across 5 regions in Canada: North, West, Central, Quebec and Atlantic. Grants are awarded twice per year (spring and fall). Any private, public, or independent Canadian elementary or secondary school is eligible to apply for a WWF- Canada Green CommUnity School Grant. Any "green" project Prepared by Lura Consulting 59 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Name Description Website that focuses on connecting students with nature and the environment is eligible! Topics of interest to WWF- Canada may include, in no particular order: • Water Conservation — projects that support the reduction of water use, conserve water, (e.g., rain barrels), or create freshwater ecosystems. • Sustainable Transportation — projects that support the use of sustainable means of transport such as walking, biking, transit, carpooling, and ride sharing. • Increased Energy Efficiency — projects that support a reduction in energy consumption (lighting, electricity, heating and cooling, etc.) through behavioural change and technology improvements. • Increased Biodiversity on School Grounds — projects that support biodiversity health such as planting wildlife gardens, frog ponds, nest boxes, and projects that help a local species at risk and connect the students with nature. • Local and Sustainable Food — projects that support sustainable food programs: locally grown, organic, pesticide -free, reduced packaging, fair trade, etc. • Waste Reduction — projects that support the reduction of waste, including composting, recycling, and reduced packaging. Earth Day The Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund was http: / /www.earthday.ca Canada created by Earth Day Canada and Sobeys Ontario to /envirofund/ Community provide financial support to local environmental Environment initiatives and projects in Ontario. Fund Applicants for the Community Environment Fund must be affiliated with a not - for- profit organization or school in Ontario. To be eligible for a grant, a project must • Be a registered not - for - profit organization, registered charity or school • Be open to the public • Have a strong volunteer involvement component • Engage the local community • Be located on publicly accessible property • Have a plan to be sustainable beyond the life of the grant Prepared by Lura Consulting 60 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Name Description Website • Demonstrate quantified benefits and achievements to the environment • Have signed approval of the school's principal if it is a school application • Have signed approval of a senior administrator if it is an application from a college or university student group • Must be completed within one year of receipt of the grant. Partners for The Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program is a http: / /fcm.ca /home /pro Climate network of Canadian municipal governments that have grams /partners -for- Protection committed to reducing greenhouse gases and acting on climate - protection.htm climate change. PCP is the Canadian component of ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) network, which involves more than 900 communities worldwide. PCP is a partnership between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability. Financial support is available for municipalities that participate in the PCP program from FCM's Green Municipal Fund. Prepared by Lura Consulting 61 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Funding Sources relating to the Social Pillar Name Description Website Human Community Partnership works to advance the social New Horizons for Seniors Resources and priorities related to children and their families by working Program: Social with the voluntary sector by making strategic www.hrsdc.gc.ca /eng /com Development investments that build knowledge, facilitate information munity partnerships /seni Canada- sharing, and support effective practices in early learning. ors /index.shtml Community There are two primary programs: Partnerships New Horizons for Seniors Program - helps to ensure that Social Development seniors are able to benefit from and contribute to the Partnership Program: quality of life in their community through their social www.hrsdc.gc.ca /eng/com participation and active living. munity partnerships /inde x.shtml Social Development Partnerships Program - provides funding to help them improve life outcomes for children, families, and people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. Public Library Library operating grants are statutory under the Public http: / /www.mtc.gov.on.ca Operating Libraries Act. This funding goes to public library boards /en /awards funding /lib o Grant /Pay and First Nations libraries as well as municipalities, local Aerating grant.shtml Equity service boards or First Nations that establish a contract Program for library service with a neighbouring public library board. Youth STEM The Youth STEM encourages southern Ontario students http: / /www.feddevontario Initiative from kindergarten to grade 12 to pursue an education .gc.ca /eic /site /723.nsf /eng and career in science, technology, engineering and /h 00329.html mathematics (STEM). Eligible groups include not -for- profit organizations with established track records and currently providing STEM outreach programs in southern Ontario Eligible activities include: • development, enhancement and delivery of STEM learning activities (e.g., workshops, demonstrations, science fairs, competitions, mentorships, enrichment programs or camps and early learning activities); • collaborative activities with other major players in STEM outreach with the aim of coordinating and focusing efforts and broadening the impact of existing programs in southern Ontario; • other activities to broaden the impact and reach of programs in southern Ontario. Canadian The purpose of the CFI Fund is to strengthen the http: / /www.innovation.ca Prepared by Lura Consulting 62 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Foundation capability of Canadian universities, colleges, research /en for Innovation hospitals, and other not - for - profit institutions to carry out (CFI)- world -class research and technology development. Innovation Canadian universities, colleges, hospitals and not -for- Fund profit research organizations and projects with total costs of $100,000 or more are eligible. Projects must meet the CFI criteria: 1. Enable researchers to work on groundbreaking • topics that are currently beyond their means and that will support innovative research that is linked to new ideas and concepts or different ways of performing research. 1. Reinforce and support excellent research; or help create excellence where there is already evidence of real potential and need to do so. 2. Help attract and retain the best researchers and create a stimulating and innovative training environment that will prepare individuals for research and other careers that will benefit Canada. 3. Make a difference and contribute to the Canadian economy and /or to the improvement of society, the quality of life, health, or the environment. Home Depot The Home Depot Canada Foundation believes that good http: / /www.homedepot.c Canada neighbours make great neighbourhoods. The foundation a /foundation /what -we- Foundation is dedicated to the development of affordable, do /grant - programs sustainable housing and the creation of vibrant, environmentally responsible communities for Canadians. Eligible Projects include but are not limited to: affordable housing initiatives and neighbourhood improvement projects that involve building, rebuilding, painting, refurbishing, increasing energy efficiency or sustainability, landscaping, planting. RBC Play Offers 20 grants, in the amount of $25,000 each awarded http: / /www.rbc.com /com Hockey across North America. Grants are awarded to community munity- hockey organizations, sport associations and hockey sustainability /community/ minded individuals with great ideas to grow the game rbc -play- and keep hockey vital. Support is provided with an hockey /grants.html initiatives with and an emphasis on: - Increase access to the game of hockey - Break down the barriers to entry - Introduce the game to newcomers in North America -Keep hockey growing and vibrant Kid Sport Provides grant assistance to local children 18 years old or http: / /www.kidsportcanad Ontario younger who are facing financial barriers preventing a.ca /index.php ?page =onta them from joining organized sport. Grants are available rio how to apply Prepared by Lura Consulting 63 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan for local sports clubs /equipment fees and for high school /interschool league fees Canadian Tire Provides grants up to a maximum of $300 per qualifying http: / /iumpstart.canadian Jumpstart child per session (spring /summer, fall /winter). Grants are tire.ca /what -we- provided directly to the non - profit or charitable do.html #hta organization coordinating the sport or recreational activity on behalf of the qualifying child. The contribution can be made towards equipment, registration or transportation costs. Prepared by Lura Consulting 64 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Funding Sources relating to the Cultural Pillar Name Description Website Creative Provides Ontario municipalities and Aboriginal http: / /www.mtc.gov.on.ca Communities communities with financial assistance for cultural /en /awards funding /ccpf Prosperity planning projects. It also provides funding to help not -for- fund.shtml Fund profit organizations carry out specific capacity - building initiatives that enhance the cultural planning process. Cultural Supports not - for - profit organizations working in arts, http: / /www.mtc.gov.on.ca Strategic public libraries and public library organizations, heritage, /en /awards funding/csif f Investment cultural industry organizations or Ontario -based und.shtml Fund research /academic institutions which focus on the cultural sector. It helps build a strong and stable cultural sector by providing non - capital funding for projects that will contribute to Ontario's cultural development and achieve economic and creative growth. Entertainment Helps Ontario companies, trade associations and their http: / /www.omdc.on.ca /P and Creative partners work together to stand out in the global age3231.aspx Cluster marketplace. It is co- administered by the Ontario Media Partnerships Development Corporation. Fund International The program supports Ontario's cultural sector by http: / /www.mtc.gov.on.ca Culture assisting in the development of strategic international /en /awards funding/ici fu Initiatives market opportunities for Ontario's creative businesses. nd.shtml Museums and Provides arts and heritage organizations that house http: / /www.mtc.gov.on.ca Technology collections, such as community organizations, art galleries /en /awards funding /ici fu Fund and archives with support to invest in digital technology nd.shtml that makes Ontario's heritage and its history in their collections more accessible to the public. Ontario The Ontario government, through the Ontario Cultural http: / /www.ocaf.on.ca /en Cultural Attractions Fund, helps not - for - profit organizations cover /index.aspx Attractions the marketing and promotional costs of their new Fund attraction or special event. Ontario Arts The Ontario Arts Council offers more than fifty grant http: / /www.arts.on.ca /Pa Council programs for individual artists, collectives, ad hoc groups gel6.aspx and organizations in 12 sectors. Canadian Grant opportunities range from Aboriginal Art, http: / /www.canadacouncil Council for the architecture, audio art, community collaborative art, .ca /calendar/ Arts contemporary circus arts, dance, film and video, fine crafts, integrated arts, literacy performance, literature, music, new media, science, humanities, storytelling, theatre, translation and visual arts. The grants are available for individuals, organizations, groups and collectives. Canadian Provides an alphabetical listing of Canadian Heritage http: / /www.canadianherit Prepared by Lura Consulting 65 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Heritage Funding Programs. age.gc.ca /eng/126891773 Funding 7337/1268917925906 Canada The Canada Cultural Investment Fund supports arts and http: / /www.pch.gc.ca /eng Cultural heritage organizations in adopting measures to improve /1268609659093/1268611 Investment their financial stability and to develop modern 082334 Fund management practices. Canadian Film The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit is a http: / /www.pch.gc.ca /pg or Video fully refundable tax credit for films and videos produced m /bcpac - cavco /pgm /cisp- Production and owned by Canadian corporations pstc /pubs /pstc /101- Tax Credit eng.cfm Canada The goal of the Canada Feature Film Fund is to increase Feature Film Canadian audiences in theatres for Canadian feature http: / /www.telefilm.gc.ca Fund- films, aiming to capture 5% of the domestic box office by /en /funds -and- Development 2006. In meeting this goal, the Department of Canadian programs /canada - feature- Production Heritage expects that more than a proportional increase film- fund /development- and Marketing will occur in the English- language market. production -and- Programs marketing - programs Canada Music The Canada Music Fund seeks to strengthen the Canadian http: / /www.pch.gc.ca /eng Fund sound recording industry from creator to audience. /1267201611990/1268346 Various programs financially support the different 500374 activities of the industry and help strengthen its position. There are five complementary components of the fund: Creators' Assistance Component; New Musical Works Component; Music Entrepreneur Component; and Canadian Music Memories Component. Canada Book The primary goal of the Canada Book Fund is to ensure a http: / /www.pch.gc.ca /eng Fund diverse range of Canadian authored books in Canada and /1268182505843/1268239 abroad. The program has two main supports: Support for 483048 Publishers and Support for Organizations and Associations. Canada The Canada Periodical Fund provides financial assistance http: / /www.pch.gc.ca /eng Periodical to the Canadian Magazine and non -daily newspaper /1268240166828/1268328 Fund industries. The fund has three components: Aid to 701928 Publishers, Business Innovation and Collective Initiatives. Marquee Funding is available to support the costs associated with http: / /www.ic.gc.ca /eic /si Tourism new activities, programs or experiences that enhance a te/dsib- Events tourism event. A marquee event is defined as an annual tour.nsf /eng /h gg00160.h Program recurring world -class event that is well established and tml has a long- standing tradition of programming and management excellence. Canada Arts The Canada Art Presentation Fund supports arts festivals http: / /www.pch.gc.ca /pro Presentation and other artistic events. Canadian, non - profit gs /pac -apc /index e.cfm Fund organizations, provincial, territorial or municipal institutions among others may apply. Prepared by Lura Consulting 66 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Additional Resources for Communities Federation of Canadian Municipalities - www.fcm.ca Association of Municipalities of Ontario - www.amo.on.ca Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Sustainable Community Planning Equilibrium Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative EQuilibrium is a national housing initiative, led by CMHC, that brings together the private and public sectors to develop homes that combine resource and energy- efficient technologies in order to reduce their environmental impacts. For more information visit: www.cmhc.ca /en /inpr /su /egho /index.cfm CMHC Sustainable Community Planning CMHC encourages neighbourhood design and land use planning approaches that reduce costs and environmental impacts, while maintaining community liveability. CMHC's web site provides examples of best practices in design and development, tools for planners and designers, and other research on sustainability. For more information visit: www.cmhc.ca /en /inpr /su /sucopl /index.cfm Centre for Innovative & Entrepreneurial Leadership Provides tools, training and innovative solutions, allowing communities and organizations to realize their potential. Their tools and services are applicable to a wide range of communities: rural and urban, First Nations, communities of interest, and organizations. Resources available include: Communities Matrix: 69 Tools, Techniques, and Resources for Communities Communities 'Life Cycle' Matrix Provincial Report: The State of Entrepreneurship in Rural Communities For more information visit: www.theciel.com Community Economic Analysis Tool The Community Economic Analysis Tools program provides organizations engaged in rural economic development with access to reliable local economic data and technical guidance for incorporating economic analysis into strategy development and implementation. The tools are used by a community to understand: • businesses sectors that are the main sources of wealth creation; • businesses that the community or region offers a competitive advantage given its attributes, infrastructure and location; • structure of jobs in the economy; • skill base of the employed labour force; and • change occurring in the character of work in the economy. The knowledge gained from interpreting the analytical information provides the foundation for informed local economic development strategies aimed at attracting new investment, retaining and expanding existing businesses, and strengthening local labour forces (Government of Ontario, 2009). Community Bonds A bond is an instrument to raise money, where funding is collected from investors wishing to realise a shared vision. Investors, who may be individuals or businesses, donate the potential interest their money could have earned elsewhere over the five -year period to the community. They agree that their money is held in a bond for particular period of time, at the end of which it is returned. Their investment Prepared by Lura Consulting 67 I I Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan is safeguarded by a third party trust and bank guarantee. Businesses investing in social bonds can therefore gain corporate social responsibility recognition. Incentives can be added to encourage investment, such a small return after five years (although this reduces the 25% grant portion) or a non - monetary advantage. If the bond was to fund a community centre, for example, investors could be offered reduced or free use of the facilities. Social bonds have potential application for various aspects of sustainability in the Municipality of Kincardine, especially when it comes to building social infrastructure. In Canada, the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia has its own Community Bond Program that has raised money throughout the province since its inception in 1995. The program is pitched to communities that need financing for capital projects, but have been unable to raise the money through traditional municipal bonds. Prepared by Lura Consulting 68 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Glossary of Terms Prepared by Lura Consulting 69 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Active transportation Non - motorized travel, including walking, cycling, roller - blading and movements with mobility devices. The active transportation network includes sidewalks, crosswalks, designated road lanes and off -road trails to accommodate active transportation Source: Ministry of Transportation Glossary of Terms. Retrieved from http: / /www. mto. pov. on. ca /enalish/ transit/ supportive - guideline /appendix- c.shtml Affordability Housing is considered affordable when 30% or less of household income is spent on shelter costs. This applies to both renters and owners. Source: Engeland, J., Figueroa, R., Rea, W., & Yuen, J. (2008). The Dynamics of Housing Affordability. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. Arts Include but are not limited to: • Visual arts: includes drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, printmaking, performance art, installation, and graphic arts. • Media arts: includes film, video, new media (computers or communications technology), audio and broadcasting. • Performing arts: includes the individual practice of dance, music and drama as well as the creation of works by composers, choreographers and playwrights. • Literary arts: includes writing and publication. • Contemporary arts: includes work that is by definition from the present era reflecting current practices /styles of various disciplines. • Design arts: includes visual form, built form and /or textural work in various fields such as technology, furniture, architecture, graphic, and media. • Integrated arts: artistic activities with a singular artistic vision that combine art forms, or integrate existing art forms into a new and distinct form. • Interdisciplinary arts: inclusive artistic practice that integrates various discrete art forms and results in work which is created outside the framework of established disciplines. Examples include: non - linear theatre; multimedia dance, music, crafts; hybrid performances; and multidimensional installations. Source: Municipal Cultural Planning — Indicators and Performance Measures Guidebook. Biodiversity The variety of organisms found within a specified geographic region. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http: / /www.ec.gc.ca/ default .asp ?Lang= en &n= 7EBE5C5A -1 Climate change Changes in long -term weather patterns caused by natural phenomena and human activities that alter the chemical composition of the atmosphere through the build -up of greenhouse gases which trap heat and reflect it back to the earth's surface Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http: / /www.ec.gc.ca/ default .asp ?Lang= en &n= 7EBE5C5A -1 Coastal wetland Lacustrine wetlands are predominantly influenced by lake forces, in protected bays or on a stretch of open shoreline. Prepared by Lura Consulting 70 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan p Y Y Source: Kincardine Coastal Stewardship Plan. Community Community is self- defining, based on a sense of shared purpose and common goals. It may be geographic or a community of interest, built on heritage and cultural values shared among community members. Community defined in this way is not always synonymous with municipality. In some cases, communities may cluster together beyond their municipal boundaries, based on their assessment of the value in working together. A community might also identify itself on a smaller scale, such as a neighbourhood. Source: OMAFRA Rural Development Handbook. Retrieved from http://www.omafra.qov.on.calenalish/rural/h-bk-pt3.html Conservation Environmental conservation is a general term that refers to the preservation of the natural environment - including wildlife, habitat, and the ecosystems they are a part of. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?Lang=en&n=7EBE5C5A-1 Culture Culture may mean many different things to many different people. For statistical purposes, the Canadian Framework for Culture Statistics defines culture as creative artistic activity and the goods and services produced by it, and the preservation of human heritage. Source: Statistics Canada. 2004. Canadian Framework for Culture Statistics. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 81 -595- MIE -No. 021. Ottawa. Cultural events Cultural events include all events except celebrations and festivals. Source: Municipal Cultural Planning – Indicators and Performance Measures Guidebook. Cultural heritage The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. Cultural heritage includes tangible culture (such as buildings, monuments, landscapes, books, works of art, and artifacts), intangible culture (such as folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge), and natural heritage (including culturally- significant landscapes, and biodiversity). Source: Niagara Culture Plan. http: / /www.niagararegion.ca /government /initiatives /culture- plan /pdf /App4- CulturePlan.pdf Diversity Diversity includes all the ways in which people differ, and it encompasses all the different characteristics that make one individual or group different from another. It is all- inclusive and recognizes everyone and every group as part of the diversity that should be valued. A broad definition includes not only race, ethnicity, and gender — the groups that most often come to mind when the term "diversity" is used — but also age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, and physical appearance. It also involves different ideas, perspectives, and values. Source: Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, University of California Berkely Glossary of Terms. Prepared by Lura Consulting 71 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Energy Anything that can be efficiently converted into heat or motion to provide power to run machines and vehicles and to supply heat and light is a source of energy. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.qc.ca/default.asp?Lanq=en&n=7EBE5C5A-1 Energy Efficiency Using technologies that provide the same level of service but use less energy (e.g., compact fluorescent light bulbs). Source: Energy and Infrastructure Glossary of Terms. Arts Build Ontario. Adapted from Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Glossary. Retrieved from h ttp:/ /www. artsbuildon tario. ca /pdfs /Energy %20& %201n frastructure %20Glossary. pdf Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) Greenhouse gases are those gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface, the atmosphere and clouds. This property causes the greenhouse effect. Water vapour (H20), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N20), methane (CH4) and ozone (03) are the primary greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere. Moreover, there are a number of entirely human -made greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and perfluorocarbons (PFCs). Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.qc.ca/default.asp?Lanq=en&n=7EBESCSA-1 Hazardous Waste Discarded material which, because of its inherent nature and quantity, requires special disposal techniques to avoid crating health hazards, nuisances or environmental pollution. Hazardous waste can physically be solid, liquid, semi -solid or gaseous. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.qc.ca/default.asp?Lanq=en&n=7EBE5CSA-1 Health A person's mental or physical well- being. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.qc.ca/default.asp?Lanq=en&n=7EBE5C5A-1 Heritage Resources Includes artifacts and architecture, historic and prehistoric resources, and archival and interpretive material and activity. Significant objects and structures are protected by legislation which distinguishes 'old' from what is deemed valuable according to notable public aesthetic, educational, or social consensus. Source: Niagara Culture Plan. http: / /www.niagararegion.ca /government /initiatives /culture - plan /pdf /App4- CulturePlan. pdf Infrastructure Physical structures (facilities and corridors) that form the foundation for development. Infrastructure includes: sewage and water systems, sewage treatment systems, waste management systems, electric Prepared by Lura Consulting 72 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan power generation and transmission, communications /telecommunications, transit and transportation corridors and facilities, oil and gas pipelines and associated facilities. Source: Ministry of Transportation Glossary of Terms. Retrieved from h ttp:/ /www. mto. gov. on. ca /english/ transit / supportive - guideline /appendix -c. shtml Inclusion Inclusion is the act of creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate. An inclusive and welcoming climate embraces differences and offers respect in words and actions for all people. Source: Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, University of California Berkeley Glossary of Terms. Retrieved from http : / /diversity.berkeley.edu /sp glossary of terms Official Plan An official plan describes a municipality's policies on how land should be used. It is prepared with input from the community and helps to ensure that future planning and development will meet the specific needs of the community. An official plan deals mainly with issues such as: • where new housing, industry, offices and shops will be located • what services like roads, watermains, sewers, parks and schools will be needed • when, and in what order, parts of your community will grow • community improvement initiatives. Source: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing — Citizens Guide to Land -use Planning. Retrieved from http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page338.aspx Federation of Canadian Municipalities The Federation of Canadian Municipalities, consisting of in excess of 1,900 members, represents municipal interests on federal policies and programs. The Federation's membership is represented by a diverse range of community types and ranges from the country's largest cities to its small, rural communities. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) LEED is a third -party certification program and an internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. It provides building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED promotes a whole - building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: • sustainable site development • water efficiency • energy efficiency • materials selection • indoor environmental quality Source: Canadian Green Building Council. http: / /www.cagbc.org /AM /Template.cfm ?Section =LEED Prepared by Lura Consulting 73 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Ontario Power Generation (OPG) A company established in 1998 by the Electricity Act of Ontario, whose principal business is the generation and sale of electricity to customers in Ontario and interconnected markets. It is 100% owned by the Province of Ontario. Renewable Energy Project The construction, installation, use, operation, changing or retiring of a renewable energy generation facility. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.qc.ca/defaultasp?Lanq=en&n=7EBE5C5A-1 Renewable Energy Source An energy source that is renewed by natural processes including wind, water, biomass, biogas, biofuel, solar energy, geothermal energy, tidal forces. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.qc.ca/default.asp?Lanq=en&n=7EBE5C5A-1 Stewardship Care of the heritage of our natural spaces and species in such a way that it can be passed on to future Canadians intact. Source: Kincardine Coastal Stewardship Plan. Wastewater Wastewater is water that has been used for a human activity and allowed to run away- usually into the environment or into a treatment facility. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.gc.caidefault.asp?Lang=en&n=7EBE5C5A-1 Waste Management Disposal, processing, controlling, recycling, and reusing the solid, liquid, and gaseous wastes of plants, animals, humans, and other organisms. It includes control within a closed ecological system to maintain a habitable environment. Some of the waste materials involved are hazardous while others are simply so voluminous that their permanent disposal becomes a problem. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http: / /www.ec.gc.ca/ default .asp ?Lang= en &n= 7EBE5C5A -1 Water quality The quality of water as determined by its chemical and bacterial composition. To ensure the safety of drinking water in Canada, maximum allowable limits exist for all potentially harmful contaminants. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?Lang=en8tn=7EBE5C5A-1 Wetlands Wetlands are land where the water table is at, near or above the surface, or which is saturated for a long enough period to create such features as wet - altered soils and water - tolerant vegetation. They include bogs, fens, marshes, swamps and shallow open water. Wetlands are threatened by human development and water pollution. Source: Environment Canada Glossary. Retrieved from http://www.ec.qc.caldefault.asp?Lanq=en&n=7EBE5C5A-1 Prepared by Lura Consulting 74 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan Zoning By -law A zoning by -law controls the use of land in a community. It states exactly: • how land may be used • where buildings and other structures can be located • the types of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used • the lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks from the street. Source: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. http:/ /www.mah.gov.on.ca /Page338.aspx Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Current Performance Indicators for Ontario Tourism Industry. http: / /www.mtc.gov.on.ca /en/ research /performance /performance.shtml Ibid. Ibid. 'v Regional Tourism Organization 7. 2009. Discovering Ontario a Report on the Future of Tourism. http: / /www.rto7.ca /Docu ments /Pu blic/ Documents/ TourismCompetitivenessStudyReport v Ibid. v Ibid. °" Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation. 2011. Kincardine Coastal Stewardship Plan. http: / /lakehu ron.ca /uploads /pdf/ Kincardine. Coastal. Plan - draft- August.2011- 1ow.res.pdf Business Retention and Expansion Resource Guide. BR + E Ontario. ix Ibid. x Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2011. Web. 12, Jan. 2012. http: / /ciw.ca /reports /en /Reports% 20and %20FAQs /Canadian_I ndex_of_Wellbeing- Technica lPaper - FINAL.pdf xi Ibid. x' Ibid. x "' Statistics Canada. 2006. Community Profile Kincardine. http: / /wwwl2.statcan.gc.ca /census- recensement /2006 /dp -pd /prof /92- 591 /details /Page.cfm? Lang= E &Geo1= CSD &Code1= 3541024 &Geo2= PR &Code2 =35 &Data= Count &SearchText =Kinc ardine& SearchType = Begins &SearchPR =01 &B1 =All &Custom= xiv Statistics Canada. 2006. Agriculture Community Profiles. http: / /www26.statcan.ca: 8080 / AgrProfiles /cp06 /PlaceSearch.action xv Ibid. xvi Ibid. Ibid. xv Ibid. xix Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association. http: / /www.ontariosoilcrop.org/ xx Ibid. xxi Ibid. xx" Business Retention and Expansion Resource Manual. BR +E Ontario. xx''' University of Waterloo. The Practice of Twinning — What is Needed. http : / /www.environment.uwaterloo.ca /led /abstracts /back.html accessed March 2012. xxly BS /Asia Twinning Toolkit, Opening B.C. Communities to the World. Union of B.C. Municipalities and the Ministry of Community Services. 2007 xxv Business Improvement Area Kincardine. Business Retention and Expansion Study. xxvi Ibid. xxv" BIA Downtown Provitalization Plan Kincardine. 2008 -2010 xxv"' Ibid. Prepared by Lura Consulting 75 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan xxix Intelligent Community Forum. Benchmarking the Intelligent Community. 2001. <http: / /www.intelligentcom m unity. org /index.php ?su bmenu= AboutUs &src= gendocs &ref= lCFHistory &category =M ain >. xxx Composite Learning Index, Canadian Council on Learning. http://www.cli- ica.ca /en /about /about- cli /indicators /know - pse.aspx accessed March 2012. xxx' Canadian Index of Wellbeing. Education. October 2010. http: / /ciw.ca/ reports /en /Domains %20of %20Wellbeing /Education /Education -Full Report.sflb.pdf xxxii Canadian Green Building Council. LEED Canada. 2010. Web. 16 Dec. 2011. <http: / /www.cagbc.org /Content /Navigation Menu / Programs /LEED /RatingSystems /Neighbou rhooddevelopments / default.htm >. xxxiii Canada Green Building Council. LEED Canada. 2010. Web. 21 Dec. 2011. <http: / /www.cagbc.org /Content /Navigation Menu / Programs /LEED /RatingSystems /Neighbou rhooddevelopments/ default.htm >. xXX'v Statistics Canada. Canadian Environment Sustainability Indicator. 2007. National Freshwater Quality Indicator http: / /www.statcan .gc.ca /bsolc /olc- cel /olc -cel ?catno =16- 256 -X &Iang =eng xXxv Environment Canada. How Much Habitat is Enough? A Framework for Guiding Habitat Rehabilitation in Great Lakes Areas of Concern. Environment Canada. 2004. PDF file. P.30 -37 xxxvi Environment Canada. How Much Habitat is Enough ?A Framework for Guiding Habitat Rehabilitation in Great Lakes Areas of Concern. Environment Canada. 2004. PDF file. P.30 -37 xxxvii Ibid. xxxviii Ibid. xxx'x Ontario Biodiversity Council, Biodiversity Strategy, 2011. www.obs - sbo.ca x' Ibid. Environment Canada. How Much Habitat is Enough? A Framework for Guiding Habitat Rehabilitation in Great Lakes Areas of Concern. Environment Canada. 2004. PDF file. P.30 -37 xlii Environment Canada. How Much Habitat is Enough? A Framework for Guiding Habitat Rehabilitation in Great Lakes Areas of Concern. Environment Canada. 2004. PDF file. P.30 -37 xiiii Ibid. 30 -37 x "V Ibid. 30 -37 x'v Ibid. 30 -37 x'vi Environment Canada. How Much Habitat is Enough ?A Framework for Guiding Habitat Rehabilitation in Great Lakes Areas of Concern. Environment Canada. 2004. PDF file. P.30 -37 xIv'i Ibid. 30 -37 x'viii Ibid. 30 -37 xlix Ibid. 30 -37 ' Ibid. 30 -37 Ibid. 30 -37 Source Pentangore River Watershed Report card (SVCA). 2008. li" Ibid. li v ibid. 'v Environmental Education of Ontario. Greaning the Way Ontario Learns. http: / /www.edu.gov.on.ca /eng/ teachers /enviroed /pdfs /A_12_ Greening_ the_ Way_ Ontario_ Learns_ Presentation. pdf Ibid. 'v'i Government of Ontario. 2009. Acting Today Shaping Tomorrow. A Policy Framework for Environmental Education in Ontario Schools. http: // www. edu.gov.on.ca /curriculumcouncil /shapetomorrow.pdf Environment Canada. Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators. 2005. PDF file. P. 15 -18 ''x Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative. Performance Benchmarking Report. 2006. PDF file. P. 90 -94 'x Ontario Government. Municipal Performance Measures Program. 2009. Web. 23. June 2010. < http: // www.mah.gov.on.ca /Page297.aspx> 'x' Ibid. Environment Canada. Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators. 2005. PDF file. P. 15 -18 'x"' Municipal Performance Measurement Program. 2011. http: // www.mah.gov.on.ca /Page9601.aspx Prepared by Lura Consulting 76 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan ixiv Ibid. l xv Penetangore Watershed Report Card, 2008. Saugeen Valley Conservation. http : / /www.saugeenconservation.com /downloads /Penetangore 2.pdf, page 4. ixvl Municipal Performance Measurement Program. 2011. http: // www.mah.gov.on.ca /Page9601.aspx ixvii Ibid. ixviii Municipal Performance Measurement Program. 2011. http: // www.mah.gov.on.ca /Page9601.aspx ixix Ontario Government. Municipal Performance Measures Program. 2009. Web. 23 June 2010. <http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page297.aspx>. ixx The Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Quality of Life in Canadian Communities. 2005. PDF file. ixxi Canadian Green Building Council. LEED Canada. 2011. Web. 21 December 2011. <http: / /www.cagbc.org /Content /Navigation Menu / Programs / LEED / RatingSystems /Neighbourhooddevelopments / default.htm >. 'xxii Ibid. ixxiii The Municipality of Jasper; Parks Canada. Jasper Community Sustainability Plan. 2010. PDF file. ixxiv Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2010. Web. 23. June 2010. < http : / /www.ciw.ca /en /Home.aspx >. ixxv Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2011. Web. 12. Jan 2011. http: / /ciw.ca /reports /en/ Reports %20and %20FAQs /Canadian_Index_of_Wel (being- Technica (Paper -FI NAL.pdf Ixxvi Ibid. ixxvii Ibid. ixxviii Ibid. ixxix Ontario Government. Breaking the Cycle: Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy. 2009. PDF file. P. 7 -19 lxxx Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative. Performance Benchmarking Report. 2006. PDF file. P. 53 -57 Ixxxi Ibid. 53 -57 ixxxii Ibid. 53 -57 Ixxxiii Ibid. 53 -57 ixxxiv The Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Quality of Life in Canadian Communities. 2005. PDF file. ixxxv Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative. Performing Benchmarking Report. 2006. PDF file. P. 32 -36. ixxxvi Ontario Government. Municipal Performance Measures Program. 2009. Web. 23 June 2010. <http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page297.aspx>. ixxxvii Ibid. ixxxviii Ibid. ixxxix Ibid. xc Ibid. xci Ibid. xcit Ontario Government. Municipal Performance Measures Program. 2009. Web. 23 June 2010. <http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page297.aspx>. xciii Ibid. xciv Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative. Performance Benchmarking Report. 2006. PDF file. P.27 -40 xcv Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2010. Web 23 June 2010. < http : / /www.ciw.ca /en /Home.aspx >. xcvi Ibid. x`vii Ibid. xcviii Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2011. Web. 12. Jan. 2011. http: / /ciw.ca /reports /en /Reports %20and % 20FAQs /Canadisn_I ndex_of_Wel Ibei ng- Technical Paper -FI NAL.pdf xcix Ibid. Ibid. `i Canadian Urban Institute. 2011. Municipal Cultural Planning - Indicators and Performing Measures Guidebook. cii Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative. Performance Benchmarking Report. 2006. PDF file. P. 58 -61 ` iii Ibid. 58 -61 `iv Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative. Performance Benchmarking Report. 2006. PDF file. P. 58 -61 `v The Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Quality of Life in Canadian Communities. 2005. PDF file. cvl Ibid. `vi' Ibid. `vi" Bruce County Housing Study. 2005. Social Housing Strategies. Prepared by Lura Consulting 77 Municipality of Kincardine Sustainability Plan cix Ibid. `x Ibid. `xi Breaking the Cycle: Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy, 2010. Page 38. CXII Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2011. Web. 12 Jan. 2012. http: / /ciw.ca/ reports /en/ Reports % 20and % 20FAQs/ Canadian_ Index_ of_Wellbeing - TechnicalPaper -FI NAL. pdf "ill Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative, Performance Benchmarking Report. 2006. PDF file. P. 32 -36 cxiv Ibid. 32 -36 cxv Ibid. 32 -36 "vi Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2010. Web. 23 June 2010 < http : / /www.ciw.ca /en /Home.aspx>. "v Ibid. "v"' Ibid. "Ix Ibid. cxx Ibid. 90 cxx' Canadian Urban Institute. 2011. Municipal Cultural Planning — Indicators and Performing Measures Guidebook. cxxii Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2011. Leisure and Culture, Web. 12 Jan. 2012 cxxill Ibid. `xxiv Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2011. Education, Web. 12 Jan. 2012. http: / /ciw.ca/ reports /en/ Reports % 20a nd % 20FAQs /Ca nad is n_I ndex_of_W el l bei ng -Tech n ica l Paper -FI NAL. pdf cxxv Ibid. cxxvi Ibid. cxxVI l Ibid. cxxvill Ibid. cxxix Ibid. cxxx Ibid. cxxxi Ibid. cxxxii Ibid. cxxxiii Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2011. Education, Web. 12 Jan. 2012. http: / /ciw.ca /reports /en/ Reports %20and %20FAQs /Canadia n_Index_of_Wel lbeing -Tech nicalPaper -FI NAL.pdf cxxxiv Canadian Index of Wellbeing. 2011. Education, Web. 12 Jan. 2012. http: / /ciw.ca/ reports /en/ Reports %20and %20FAQs / Canadian _Index_ofWellbeing- TechnicaI Pa per- FINAL.pdf cxxxv Canadian Urban Institute. 2011. Municipal Cultural Planning — Indicators and Performing Measures Guidebook. `xxxvi Ibid. `xxxvii Ibid. cxxxviii Ibid. CXXXIx Ibid. c"I Ibid. cxli Ibid. cxlil Ibid. cxllll Ibid. cxliv Ibid. "Iv Ibid. Prepared by Lura Consulting 78