SAFE, HEALTHY & LIVABLE COMMUNITY @ Provided for more recreational opportunities through the opening of the splash-pad, new skate board and playground equipment, and the introduction of Pickleball at the community centre. @ Improved the walkability of the community with new sidewalk construction on John St., Old Simcoe Road, Water St.,and improved accessibility at corner locations throughout downtown. @ Undertook emergency planning exercises and maintained certification of essential level readiness. e Encouraged community volunteerism through acknowledgement of volunteer service at the Mayor's levee, the volunteer Christmas dinner, the Ontario and Scugog Heritage Awards, and the Sports Hall of Fame recognition ceremony. e Supported youth through the Mayor’s Task force, the Fore Scugog Golf Tournament and initiated a new “Do It Yourself Grant” for youth projects. e@ Commemorated local hero Roy Carter through a newly enhanced memorial park. e Opened the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives to ensure the protection of the museum artifacts and collections. RESPONSIVE, EFFECTIVE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT e Advocated for the expansion of water and sewer services to industrial lands. e Undertook a tangible capital asset inventory in order to adopt a policy to ensure their long-term sustainability and replacement. @ Replaced the following fleet: motor grader and truck in works dept, by-law truck, parks tractor and snow clearing equipment. @ Received the 2009 Roger Brown Trophy, awarded by the Ontario Public Works Association for the National Public Works Event. @ Trained all Township staff, Council members and volunteers on new customer service accessibility standards and adopted a policy to ensure compliance with provincial legislation. e Purchased new radio communications system for Fire Department. @ Maintained the Township’s strong fiscal position as documented in the audited financial statements that can be viewed on-line. To provide excellent service to our residents Ou Nir y) on and businesses in an open, responsive, fair and cost-effective manner.