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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Press Release - 2008 Draft Operating Business Plan and Budget tabled at York Regional Council
Regional Council inviting public input on Budget and allocation of GTA Pooling savings
NEWMARKET –The Regional Municipality of York’s draft $1.3 billion Operating Business Plan and Budget for 2008 was tabled at York Regional Council and includes numerous growth and service enhancements, including for York Regional Police, Transit, Water/Wastewater and Solid Waste management. “Our draft 2008 Operating Business Plan and Budget, combined with our 2008 Capital Budget, ensures York Region residents and businesses will continue to receive high quality services for their tax dollars,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “We will examine the Operating Budget over the next two months for additional savings, including the allocation of savings from GTA Pooling dollars. And we invite input from the public as we move forward in this process.” “The draft Operating Budget provides the basis of a fiscally responsible plan that takes into account the Region’s budgetary pressures and the growing demand for Regional services,” added Town of Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen, Chair of the Region’s Finance and Administration Committee. “I commend Regional staff for their hard work and commitment on the Budget.” The draft 2008 budget proposes a six per cent tax levy increase representing a $109 increase for taxpayers owning a home with an average assessed value of $371,000. The proposed tax levy increase is a result of additional costs to pay for existing services. York Region’s budgetary pressures include the following: $20.8 million for Base Budget:· Salaries and Benefits· Contracted Services $1.4 million for Mandatory/Legislated Costs:· Social/Non Profit Housing· Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)· Staffing of Court Services $9.2 million for Growth-Related Costs:· Additional York Regional Police officers and support· Transit (Viva/YRT) service expansion· Additional Public Health staffing· Additional Paramedics for York Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS)· Additional Transit fare enforcement officers· Growth of Solid Waste Management services $7 million for Annualizations (full-year program costs from 2007):· York Regional Police staffing· Source Separated Organics (Green Bin) program $19.4 million for Program Enhancements:· Additional York Regional Police officers and support· Contributions to capital and capital asset replacement· Increased Community Development Investment funding· Construction of a Community Environmental Centre in the City of Vaughan· Additional Emergency 9-1-1 call takers
The 2008 Operating Business Plan and Budget will be forwarded to the following York Regional Standing Committees in February:
Standing Committee
Date
Time
· Transportation and Works
Wednesday, February 6th
9 a.m.
· Planning and Economic Development
Wednesday, February 6th
1 p.m.
· Finance and Administration(including York Regional Police and Corporate Services)
Thursday, February 7th
9 a.m.
· Health and EMS
Thursday, February 7th
2 p.m.
· Solid Waste
Wednesday, February 13th
9 a.m.
· Community Services and Housing
Wednesday, February 13th
2 p.m.
· Transit (Viva and YRT)
Thursday, February 14th
11 a.m. A workshop will be held Thursday, February 28th to solicit input from the public on the draft Operating Budget and examine options for allocating the $13.3 million in GTA Pooling savings for 2008. The workshop will be held in the Seminar Room of the York Region Administrative Centre in the Town of Newmarket, and begins at 9:30 a.m. Following consideration at Standing Committees and the public workshop, the draft 2008 Operating Business Plan and Budget will be forwarded to York Region’s Finance and Administration Committee on Thursday, March 6th, with anticipated approval by Regional Council on Thursday, March 27th. Options for this year’s GTA Pooling savings of $13.3 million include reducing the tax levy increase by up to two per cent, spending on capital asset replacement, program spending or a combination of all of these. GTA Pooling is money collected by York, Peel and Halton Regions to assist the City of Toronto pay for its Social Housing and Social Assistance programs. The Province has announced the program will be phased out completely by 2013 with the Region’s payments reduced annually. York Regional Council approved a $682 million Capital Business Plan and Budget for 2008 in December 2007. For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
NEWMARKET –The Regional Municipality of York’s draft $1.3 billion Operating Business Plan and Budget for 2008 was tabled at York Regional Council and includes numerous growth and service enhancements, including for York Regional Police, Transit, Water/Wastewater and Solid Waste management. “Our draft 2008 Operating Business Plan and Budget, combined with our 2008 Capital Budget, ensures York Region residents and businesses will continue to receive high quality services for their tax dollars,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “We will examine the Operating Budget over the next two months for additional savings, including the allocation of savings from GTA Pooling dollars. And we invite input from the public as we move forward in this process.” “The draft Operating Budget provides the basis of a fiscally responsible plan that takes into account the Region’s budgetary pressures and the growing demand for Regional services,” added Town of Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen, Chair of the Region’s Finance and Administration Committee. “I commend Regional staff for their hard work and commitment on the Budget.” The draft 2008 budget proposes a six per cent tax levy increase representing a $109 increase for taxpayers owning a home with an average assessed value of $371,000. The proposed tax levy increase is a result of additional costs to pay for existing services. York Region’s budgetary pressures include the following: $20.8 million for Base Budget:· Salaries and Benefits· Contracted Services $1.4 million for Mandatory/Legislated Costs:· Social/Non Profit Housing· Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)· Staffing of Court Services $9.2 million for Growth-Related Costs:· Additional York Regional Police officers and support· Transit (Viva/YRT) service expansion· Additional Public Health staffing· Additional Paramedics for York Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS)· Additional Transit fare enforcement officers· Growth of Solid Waste Management services $7 million for Annualizations (full-year program costs from 2007):· York Regional Police staffing· Source Separated Organics (Green Bin) program $19.4 million for Program Enhancements:· Additional York Regional Police officers and support· Contributions to capital and capital asset replacement· Increased Community Development Investment funding· Construction of a Community Environmental Centre in the City of Vaughan· Additional Emergency 9-1-1 call takers
The 2008 Operating Business Plan and Budget will be forwarded to the following York Regional Standing Committees in February:
Standing Committee
Date
Time
· Transportation and Works
Wednesday, February 6th
9 a.m.
· Planning and Economic Development
Wednesday, February 6th
1 p.m.
· Finance and Administration(including York Regional Police and Corporate Services)
Thursday, February 7th
9 a.m.
· Health and EMS
Thursday, February 7th
2 p.m.
· Solid Waste
Wednesday, February 13th
9 a.m.
· Community Services and Housing
Wednesday, February 13th
2 p.m.
· Transit (Viva and YRT)
Thursday, February 14th
11 a.m. A workshop will be held Thursday, February 28th to solicit input from the public on the draft Operating Budget and examine options for allocating the $13.3 million in GTA Pooling savings for 2008. The workshop will be held in the Seminar Room of the York Region Administrative Centre in the Town of Newmarket, and begins at 9:30 a.m. Following consideration at Standing Committees and the public workshop, the draft 2008 Operating Business Plan and Budget will be forwarded to York Region’s Finance and Administration Committee on Thursday, March 6th, with anticipated approval by Regional Council on Thursday, March 27th. Options for this year’s GTA Pooling savings of $13.3 million include reducing the tax levy increase by up to two per cent, spending on capital asset replacement, program spending or a combination of all of these. GTA Pooling is money collected by York, Peel and Halton Regions to assist the City of Toronto pay for its Social Housing and Social Assistance programs. The Province has announced the program will be phased out completely by 2013 with the Region’s payments reduced annually. York Regional Council approved a $682 million Capital Business Plan and Budget for 2008 in December 2007. For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
Black History Month - Community Awards
The Markham African Caribbean Association (MACA) is seeking nominations for Community Awards to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians.Nominees must meet the following criteria:
of African heritage
contributed to the Town of Markham through their field of expertise
brought honour to and recognized beyond the Town
Award recipients will receive a Certificate of Appreciation at a special reception at the Markham Civic Centre on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:30 a.m..Deadline:Nominations will be accepted until February 4, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Forms are available by calling MACA at 905-294-5033 or for pick at:Information Markham kioskMarkham Civic Centre (main entrance)101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham(northwest corner of Warden Ave. and Hwy. 7)
of African heritage
contributed to the Town of Markham through their field of expertise
brought honour to and recognized beyond the Town
Award recipients will receive a Certificate of Appreciation at a special reception at the Markham Civic Centre on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:30 a.m..Deadline:Nominations will be accepted until February 4, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Forms are available by calling MACA at 905-294-5033 or for pick at:Information Markham kioskMarkham Civic Centre (main entrance)101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham(northwest corner of Warden Ave. and Hwy. 7)
Sports Report
NHL: St. Louis 3 Toronto 2
NBA: Washington 108 Toronto 104 (OT)
OPJHL: Newmarket 4 Stouffville 3
Tonight
NBA: Toronto vs. Washington; 7:00pm, Air Canada Centre
OHL: Mississauga vs. Niagara; 7:00pm, Hershey Centre
OPJHL: Markham at Toronto; 8:oopm
- Eric Rosenhek
NBA: Washington 108 Toronto 104 (OT)
OPJHL: Newmarket 4 Stouffville 3
Tonight
NBA: Toronto vs. Washington; 7:00pm, Air Canada Centre
OHL: Mississauga vs. Niagara; 7:00pm, Hershey Centre
OPJHL: Markham at Toronto; 8:oopm
- Eric Rosenhek
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Press Release - The Regional Municipality of York welcomes Viva extension to Markham Stouffville Hospital
Three new vivastations on purple line serve residents in east Markham
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York launched the extension of Viva purple rapid transit service from McCowan Road to Markham Stouffville Hospital during an event today in the Town of Markham.The new rapid transit service to and from the Cornell community provides vital connections with Markham Stouffville Hospital and surrounding facilities.“Viva makes another important step forward today and brings us closer to the completion of a seamless rapidtransit network,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “This extension will support a sustainable transportation future for York Region.”This service extension provides three new vivastations at Main Street Markham and Highway 7, Wootten Way and Highway 7 and Markham Stouffville Hospital on Church Street.All locations offer electronic “next bus” signs, a oneRide ticket vending machine, a viva
Now ticket validator and connections to both Viva and York Region Transit (YRT) routes.“The Town of Markham is extremely pleased to see Viva rapid transit extended to Cornell, our leading new urbanized community,” said Town of Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “The Cornell community is focused on people and not cars. Viva allows less use of the car, increased accessibility to businesses and services and excellent links to GO Transit and TTC.”The new Markham Stouffville Hospital vivastation provides convenient access to the hospital as well as Markham Stouffville Medical Centre and Participation House.“Healthcare accessibility is vital to everyone,” said Markham Stouffville Hospital President and CEO Janet Beed. “Viva will connect more patients with the care they need and provide transportation options for more than 2,500 staff, physicians and volunteers who support the operation of Markham Stouffville Hospital.”Viva purple service operates Monday through Sunday, approximately every 15 minutes. Customers travelling on Viva purple to Markham Stouffville Hospital will be able to make connections with six YRT Routes:
• 1 - Highway 7
• 9 - 9th Line
• 85 - Rutherford/16th Avenue
• 2A - 14th Avenue
• 18 - Bur Oak
• 522 - Markham Community Bus
“The extension of Viva is a demonstration of York Region tax dollars at work,” said City of Vaughan Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio, Chair of the Region’s Transit Committee. “As ridership continues to grow and Viva moves toward completion, we’ll see a high return on our investment as more residents get out of their cars and onto public transit.”Viva and YRT provide one system of public transit services connecting York Region residents.First launched in September 2005,
Viva rapid transit will be fully developed over a 20-year, three phase plan.Work is now proceeding on Phase 2, which will construct dedicated “rapidways” to separate Viva vehiclesfrom mixed traffic and reduce travel times by up to 40 per cent along the most congested sections of the transit corridors.More than 18.6 million riders used YRT/Viva services in 2007, with an average of nearly 73,000 trips made each day between Monday and Friday. Nearly 400 vehicles will make up the YRT/Viva fleet in 2008, including five diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. Pending final budget approval, all 90 Viva vehicles will be powered with a bio-diesel fuel blend in 2008.
For more information about Viva Phase 2, please visit www.vivayork.comFor more information about YRT/Viva, please visit the YRT/Viva website at www.yrt.ca or call the CustomerService Centre at 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978).For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York launched the extension of Viva purple rapid transit service from McCowan Road to Markham Stouffville Hospital during an event today in the Town of Markham.The new rapid transit service to and from the Cornell community provides vital connections with Markham Stouffville Hospital and surrounding facilities.“Viva makes another important step forward today and brings us closer to the completion of a seamless rapidtransit network,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “This extension will support a sustainable transportation future for York Region.”This service extension provides three new vivastations at Main Street Markham and Highway 7, Wootten Way and Highway 7 and Markham Stouffville Hospital on Church Street.All locations offer electronic “next bus” signs, a oneRide ticket vending machine, a viva
Now ticket validator and connections to both Viva and York Region Transit (YRT) routes.“The Town of Markham is extremely pleased to see Viva rapid transit extended to Cornell, our leading new urbanized community,” said Town of Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “The Cornell community is focused on people and not cars. Viva allows less use of the car, increased accessibility to businesses and services and excellent links to GO Transit and TTC.”The new Markham Stouffville Hospital vivastation provides convenient access to the hospital as well as Markham Stouffville Medical Centre and Participation House.“Healthcare accessibility is vital to everyone,” said Markham Stouffville Hospital President and CEO Janet Beed. “Viva will connect more patients with the care they need and provide transportation options for more than 2,500 staff, physicians and volunteers who support the operation of Markham Stouffville Hospital.”Viva purple service operates Monday through Sunday, approximately every 15 minutes. Customers travelling on Viva purple to Markham Stouffville Hospital will be able to make connections with six YRT Routes:
• 1 - Highway 7
• 9 - 9th Line
• 85 - Rutherford/16th Avenue
• 2A - 14th Avenue
• 18 - Bur Oak
• 522 - Markham Community Bus
“The extension of Viva is a demonstration of York Region tax dollars at work,” said City of Vaughan Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio, Chair of the Region’s Transit Committee. “As ridership continues to grow and Viva moves toward completion, we’ll see a high return on our investment as more residents get out of their cars and onto public transit.”Viva and YRT provide one system of public transit services connecting York Region residents.First launched in September 2005,
Viva rapid transit will be fully developed over a 20-year, three phase plan.Work is now proceeding on Phase 2, which will construct dedicated “rapidways” to separate Viva vehiclesfrom mixed traffic and reduce travel times by up to 40 per cent along the most congested sections of the transit corridors.More than 18.6 million riders used YRT/Viva services in 2007, with an average of nearly 73,000 trips made each day between Monday and Friday. Nearly 400 vehicles will make up the YRT/Viva fleet in 2008, including five diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. Pending final budget approval, all 90 Viva vehicles will be powered with a bio-diesel fuel blend in 2008.
For more information about Viva Phase 2, please visit www.vivayork.comFor more information about YRT/Viva, please visit the YRT/Viva website at www.yrt.ca or call the CustomerService Centre at 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978).For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
Sports Report
AHL: Canada 9 Planet USA 8
OPJHL: Vaughan 4 Toronto 3
Tonight
NHL: Toronto vs. St. Louis; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre
NBA: Toronto at Washington; 7:00pm
OPJHL: Stouffville at Newmarket; 7:30pm
- Eric Rosenhek
OPJHL: Vaughan 4 Toronto 3
Tonight
NHL: Toronto vs. St. Louis; 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre
NBA: Toronto at Washington; 7:00pm
OPJHL: Stouffville at Newmarket; 7:30pm
- Eric Rosenhek
Monday, January 28, 2008
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Jan. 28, 2008
- The Sixty Minute Music Mix; 11am-12pm ET
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