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Message from Historically, transition within an organization occurred at a slow pace as they prepared for the future. In the 2Ist Century, transitioning occurs ‘ona regular basis due to the pressures associ- ated with today's speed of change and influences that affect all of us both at home and work. This years Corporate Plan Update clearly demonstrates the Township commitment to manage change through a progressive plan- ning model. | am pleased to present to you the Mayor Chuck Mercier roadmap of our transition to a sustainable future.While highlighting our many successes we continue to focus on our debt reduction efforts. These outcomes are publicly led and supported through the hard work of both Township Staff and Community Members. Their purpose and design follows a path set out by all previ- ous Councils allowing Scugog to remain a prosperous community in both business and family values. Chuck Mercier, Mayor Township of Scugog Strategic Direction LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE EXCELLENCE Summary Statement: Manage the Township in a business-like, customer focused manner ensuring efficiency, affordability and quality in municipal services. 11: Developed new Corporate Plan Streamlined planning application process New four year contract with CUPE Local 1785-01 Approved new Procedural By-law for Council and Strategic Direction #7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE Summary Statement: Promote and encourage an engaged cor Scugog’s liveability and sustainability. Committees B_ Recognized the involvement of Township volunteers at Continued negotiations with full-time Firefighters two annual event BI Procured Fire Department's new Rescue Truck New First Nations Gallery installed at Scugog Shores | Created a new Lead Hand role in Works depots Heritage Cer Archives Participated in development of shared communication Lt] ited during “Alarmed for Life” Program system with Region/lower tier municipalities and DRPS ss ntion education at fall fairs and other 2012: nity events ™@ Purchasing and implementing new financial software B Pilot municipality for AMO’s long term capital asset @ Exploring for a potential Seniors Advisory Committee management planning process Refreshed and launched updated website Updating and reviewing Municipal Emergency Plan Ensuring Township meets mandate of Essential Level Emergency Preparedness Developing policy and training for the Accessibili Carried out Blackstock Recreation Survey to determine local needs Children’s Fire Safety House — fundraising and procurement Heritage Recognition — Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Community Leadership Heritage Award Boom-Sailing Camp and Blackstock Walking program — new recreation programs Downtown Port Perry Heritage Plaques Supporting the development of a new Animal Shelter for Uxbridge - Scugog Lagoon photo on front courtesy of Bill Lishman _Township of Scugog Council Mayor Chuck Merci rCouncor Bobbi Drew. Back lee Councilors Lary ¢ Corrigan, Jim , Howard Danson and John Hanc Osaigey CONTACT US Township of Scugog Municipal Offices 181 Perry St, RO. Box 780 Port Perry,ON. L9L 1A7 Phone: 905-985-7346 Fax: 905-985-9914 Website: www.scugog.ca 84 FOCUS - MAY 2012 05. MAY 64 FINAL FINAL.indd 34 12-04-22 10:36 AM