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Grand River Conservation AuthorityAgenda - General Meeting

PUBLICFriday, June 26, 2020

9:30 a.m.GRCA Zoom Virtual Meeting

Meeting will stream live on GRCA's Board Webcast Page

Pages

1. Call to Order

2. Certification of Quorum

3. Chair’s Remarks

4. Review of Agenda

THAT the agenda for the General Membership Meeting be approved as circulated.

5. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

6. Minutes of the Previous Meetings

THAT the minutes of the General Membership Meeting of May 22, 2020 be approvedas circulated.

7. Business Arising from Previous Minutes

8. Hearing of Delegations

9. Presentations

10. Correspondence

THAT Correspondence from the Township of Puslinch regarding a Council resolution insupport of Conservation Authorities be received as information.

a. Township of Puslinch - Council Resolution 7

11. 1st and 2nd Reading of By-Laws

https://www.grandriver.ca/en/who-we-are/board-webcast.aspx

12. Reports:

a. GM-06-20-39 - Cash and Investment Status 14

THAT Report Number GM-06-20-39 Cash and Investment Status – May 2020be received as information.

b. GM-06-20-42 - Financial Summary 16

THAT the Financial Summary for the period ending May 31, 2020 be approved,

AND THAT decisions on deferral of commercial lease and license payments fortenants for amounts owing during the 2020 calendar year be delegated to staffto be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and no interest will be assessed forlate payment.

c. GM-06-20-41 - Current Watershed Conditions 39

THAT Report Number GM-06-20-41 – Current Watershed Conditions as ofJune 17, 2020 be received as information.

d. GM-06-20-40 - Elora Quarry Perimeter Fencing Tender Results 47

THAT the Grand River Conservation Authority award the tender for theconstruction of perimeter fencing at the Elora Quarry Conservation Area toAvion Construction Group Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario for the amount of$155,890.00 excluding HST;

AND THAT a total project budget of $175,900.00 excluding HST be approved.

e. GM-06-20-44 - Pinehurst Lake and Byng Island Conservation Areas SeasonalCamping Winter Storage

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THAT Report Number GM-06-20-44 - Pinehurst Lake and Byng IslandConservation Areas - Seasonal Camping Winter Storage be received forinformation.

f. GM-06-20-43 - Status of Beach Monitoring Program 53

THAT Report Number GM-06-20-43 – Status of Beach Monitoring Program bereceived as information.

g. GM-06-20-45 - Grand River Conservation Foundation Member Appointments

Report to be distributed following the Annual General Meeting of the GRCFBoard on June 24, 2020.

13. Committee of the Whole

14. General Business

15. 3rd Reading of By-Laws

16. Other Business

17. Closed Meeting

THAT the General Membership enter a closed meeting to discuss a proposed orpending acquisition or disposition, and labour relations or employee negotiations.

a. Minutes of the Previous Closed Session

b. Property Disposition - Town of Erin

c. Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations

18. Next Meeting

July - No meeting

General Membership - August 28, 2020 at 9 a.m.

19. Adjourn

June 3, 2020 RE: B1. Centre Hastings motion for support for the role of Conservation Authorities (resolution attached) B2. City of Sault Ste. Marie motion for Support for Conservation Authorities (resolution attached) B3. Town of Ajax motion for supporting Conservation Authorities (resolution attached) Please be advised that Township of Puslinch Council, at its meeting held on April 22, 2020 considered the aforementioned topic and subsequent to discussion, the following was resolved:

Resolution No. 2020-104: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Bulmer

That the Intergovernmental Affairs correspondence Motions for Support items B1, B2, and B3 be received; and WHEREAS, the Township of Puslinch is committed to planning for a sustainable future for its resources and environment; AND WHEREAS Township of Puslinch is a member of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) , Conservation Halton (CH), and the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA)and has representatives on each Board of Directors; AND WHEREAS the GRCA, CH, and HCA provide the Township of Puslinch with expert advice on the environmental impact of land use planning proposals and that the Township of Puslinch does not have staff with comparable expertise or experience; AND WHEREAS the GRCA, CH, and HCA

(a) provide programs to the residents of Township of Puslinch that include recreation, education, water quality monitoring, reduction of vegetation loss and soil erosion, preservation of species at risk,

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(b) complete restoration projections as well as protect life and property through a variety of measures, all of which the Township of Puslinch does not have staff with comparable expertise or experience;

THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Township of Puslinch supports continuation of the programs of the GRCA, CH, and HCA both mandatory and non-mandatory; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Premier Doug Ford, MPP Ted Arnott, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, GRCA, CH, HCA, Conservation Ontario and all Ontario municipalities.

CARRIED

As per the above resolution, please accept a copy of this correspondence for your information and consideration. Sincerely, Courtenay Hoytfox Deputy Clerk

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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS PHONE: 613-473-4030 7 FURNACE ST., BOX 900 FAX: 613-473-5444 MADOC, ON K0K 2K0 www.centrehastings.com

March 18th, 2020

The Honourable Jeff Yurek Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks College Park 5th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 2J3

Re: Resolution to Support the Role of Conservation Authorities

Please be advised the Council of the Municipality of Centre Hastings at its regular meeting held on March 18th, 2020 passed the following resolution:

WHEREAS the Lower Trent Conservation Authority and the Quinte Conservation Authority along with other Conservation Authorities have been protecting people and conserving and restoring watersheds with local communities for over 50 years, and

WHEREAS municipalities must work together to ensure resilient and healthy watersheds for residents, and

WHEREAS Conservation Authorities will be important partners in concrete and cost-effective initiatives to address the climate change,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Centre Hastings supports the important role Conservation Authorities provide to local communities in delivering watershed management programs.

AND THAT the Municipality of Centre Hastings circulate that support to municipalities, conservation authorities and the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks in Ontario.

Jennifer Nielsen Deputy Clerk

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

CORPORATION OF THE

CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE

P.O. Box 580, 99 Foster Drive ~ Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario ~ P6A 5N1

705-759-5344 ~ [email protected]

March 13, 2020

The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario

The Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

The Honourable John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry

Dear Premier Ford, Minister Yurek and Minister Yakabuski:

RE: Support for Conservation Authorities

You will find attached hereto a resolution passed by the Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie City Council on March 9, 2020 regarding support for conservation authorities in Ontario. We trust that this matter will receive the appropriate time and attention from your respective offices. Yours truly,

Christian C. Provenzano, B.A., LL.B., LL.M CC City Council Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Conservation Ontario

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CITV COUNCIL RESOLUTION

Agenda Number:

Title:

Date:

8.1

Conservation Authorities

Monday, March 9,2020

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Councillor M. Bruni

Councillor R. Niro

Whereas the City of Sault Ste. Marie has been well served by the Sault Ste. Marie Region ConservationAuthority; and

Whereas Sault Ste. Marie values the efforts of the Conservation Authority to monitor floods, to manage sourcewater protection and to ensure the integrity of the watersheds within our municipality and conserve our naturalenvironment; and

Whereas the Province of Ontario is currently reviewing the mandate and operations of ConservationAuthoritíes; and

Whereas Conservation Authorities provide essential services to municipalities in their watersheds;

Now Therefore Be lt Resolved that the Council of the City of Sault Ste. Marie encourages the Province tocontinue to support the principle of planning on a watershed basis in the ongoing review and prioritize theallocation of adequate funding to support the core mandate of conservation authorities while preventing anydownloading of costs to municípalities;

Further that the Province of Ontario be requested to maintain and not diminish the core mandate ofConservation Authorities; a nd

That this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation andParks, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Conservation Ontario, the Association of Municipalities ofOntario and all Ontario municipalíties.

Officially Read and NotDealt With / Postponed

Carried Tied, Defeated Defeated

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TOWN OF AJAX

65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax ON L1S 3S9

www.ajax.ca

_______________________________________________________________________________ Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 March 5, 2020

Re: Supporting Conservation Authorities

Please be advised that the following resolution was endorsed by Ajax Town Council at its Meeting held February 24, 2020:

WHEREAS, the Town of Ajax is committed to planning for a sustainable future, protecting human

life and property from natural hazards, and promoting environmental education and stewardship;

AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax is located within the Toronto and Region Conservation

Authority (TRCA) and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) jurisdiction and

has representatives on both Board of Directors;

AND WHEREAS each respective Board of Directors determine the policies, priorities and budget

of the TRCA and CLOCA;

AND WHEREAS the TRCA and CLOCA provide valuable non-mandatory programs and services

including expert advice on the environmental impacts associated with land use planning and

source water protection, environmental restoration services, educational and recreational

opportunities, and community engagement programs, in an efficient manner delivered at a

watershed scale;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ajax supports the continuation of both

mandatory and non-mandatory programs and services provided by the TRCA and CLOCA, and

that no programs or services of the TRCA or CLOCA, or the other Conservation Authorities in

Ontario be “wound down” at this time;

AND THAT the Province engage in early consultations with the TRCA, CLOCA, and other

Conservation Authorities, and member municipalities including the Region of Durham, to fully

understand the funding structure and local benefits of programs delivered by the Conservation

Authorities;

AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of

Ontario; Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks; Rod Philips, MPP Ajax;

the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;

Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority; Conservation Ontario; and all Ontario

Municipalities.

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http://www.ajax.ca/

If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact Sean McCullough, Senior Planner, at 905-619-2529 ext. 3234 or [email protected] Sincerely

Sarah Moore Acting Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk Copy: Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks

Rod Philips, MPP Ajax

Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority

Conservation Ontario; and

S. McCullough, Senior Planner,

all Ontario Municipalities

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mailto:[email protected]

Grand River Conservation Authority

Report number: GM-06-20-39

Date: June 26, 2020

To: Members of the Grand River Conservation Authority

Subject: Cash and Investment Status – May 2020

Recommendation:

THAT Report Number GM-06-20-39 Cash and Investment Status – May 2020 be received as information.

Summary:

The cash position included Notes Receivable of the Grand River Conservation Authority as at May 31, 2020 was $23,988,870 with outstanding cheques written in the amount of $406,176.

Report:

See attached.

Financial implications:

Interest rates, etc. are shown on the report.

Other department considerations:

Not applicable.

Prepared by: Approved by:

Carol Anne Johnston Senior Accountant Sonja Radoja Manager of Corporate Services

Karen Armstrong Deputy CAO/Secretary Treasurer

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BANK ACCOUNTS Location Type Amount

Interest

Rate

CIBC Current Account 2,217,813 0.65%

RBC Current Account 330,551 nil

Wood Gundy Current Account 0 nil

CIBC - SPP Holding Current Account 450,631 0.65%

TOTAL CASH - CURRENT ACCOUNT 2,998,995

INVESTMENTS Date Invested Location Type Amount

Face

Value

Interest

Rate

Yield

Rate Date of Maturity

2020 Total

Interest

Earned/

Accrued

CIBC Renaissance High Interest Savings Account 684,256 0.30% 0.30% not applicable 2,983

One Investment Savings High Interest Savings Account 4,282,619 0.915% 0.915% not applicable 52,616

September 3, 2015 CIBC Step up bond 2,000,000 2.15% 2.40% September 3, 2025 48,652

March 1, 2016 CIBC Bond 1,300,000 1.70% 2.25% March 1, 2023 28,716

August 24, 2017 Bank of Montreal Bond 1,550,000 1.61% 2.01% October 28, 2021 30,781

May 17, 2019 Bank of Nova Scotia Bond 800,000 1.90% 2.15% December 2, 2021 17,027

June 17, 2019 Cdn Western Bank Bond 1,542,000 2.788% 2.09% September 13, 2021 32,307

October 23, 2019 Cdn Western Bank Bond 2,010,000 2.800% 2.78% September 6, 2024 55,625

December 23, 2019 Laurentian Bank Bond 3,821,000 3.450% 2.57% June 27, 2023 99,259

January 16, 2020 Cdn Western Bank Bond 3,000,000 2.597% 2.45% September 6, 2024 70,166

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 20,989,875 $438,132

TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS $23,988,870

* Reserve Balance at December 31st, 2019 20,891,930

% of Total Portfolio

C.I.B.C. 19%

Bank of Nova Scotia 4%

Bank of Montreal 7%

Royal Bank 0%

Laurentian 18%

Cdn Western Bank 31%

One Investment Program 20%

100%

* Reserve balances are reviewed annually by the Board in November.


Cash and Investments Status Report

May 31, 2020

Investment By Institution

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Date: June 26, 2020


Subject: Financial Summary for the Period Ending May 31, 2020

Recommendation:

THAT the Financial Summary for the period ending May 31, 2020 be approved,

AND THAT decisions on deferral of commercial lease and license payments for tenants for amounts owing during the 2020 calendar year be delegated to staff to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and no interest will be assessed for late payment.

Summary:

The Financial Summary includes the 2020 actual year-to-date income and expenditures. The budget approved at the February 28, 2020 General Meeting is included in the Budget column. The Current Forecast column reflects adjustments to the budget based on events to date. While known savings and revenue adjustments are reflected in the forecast, potential cost and/or revenue adjustments are not reflected in the forecast due to the uncertainty created by the pandemic. The potential financial impacts of the pandemic are outlined in the report narrative below.

The revenue sources expected to be significantly impacted by the Pandemic are:

Conservation Area Fees

Forestry Revenue

Outdoor Education Fees

Resource Planning Fees

Property Rental Income

Hunting Permits

Donations

Report:

A. Self-Generated Revenue decreased by $977,000.

Resource Planning Revenue decreased by $35,000 due to reduced Plan Review revenue.

Outdoor Education revenue decreased by $542,000 made up of $368,000 decrease due to cancellation of summer day camp program, $159,000 reduced school program revenue and $15,000 reduced community program revenue.

Conservation Area revenue decreased by $1,300,000 due to seasonal camping opening on June 15th instead of May 1st, delayed opening of day use park access, three month extension of membership passes and no overnight camping revenue for May and June.

Conservation Lands revenue increased by $855,000 due to land sale proceeds generated from sale of a rental property and these proceeds are required to be placed into the land sale proceeds reserve.

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B. Operating Expenditures decreased by $1,344,000.

Compensation and benefit expense decreases totalling $1,284,000 represent savings in various programs for May and June as outlined in the financial summary attached and are due to the temporary unpaid leaves implemented, unfilled position vacancies, and unfilled student positions. Compensation and benefit savings related to Outdoor education include all budgeted summer day camp staffing expenses to the end of August and savings to end of June for the regular staff complement that is on phase II temporary leaves and layoffs.

Outdoor Education other operating expenses decreased by $60,000 due to cancellation of the summer camp program for July and August.

C. Net Increase to Reserves is $855,000.

Transfer to Land Sale Proceeds reserve increased by $855,000 due to proceeds received from sale of a rental property.

COVID Pandemic Impacts

The revenue sources likely to be significantly impacted by the Pandemic are:

Conservation Areas

Forestry (Tree Planting Program)

Outdoor Education

Resource Planning

Property Rentals

Hunting Permits

Donations

Conservation Area Operations:

Budgeted revenue is $9 million. The forecast adjustments reflect estimated lost revenue of $1,300,000 for May and June due to limited day use revenue, delay in the seasonal camping opening date from May 1 to June 15th, membership card sales decline and no overnight camping in May and June. The forecast also incorporates $650,000 in wage savings resulting from the delay in hiring students, staff vacancies and temporary unpaid leaves. The level of uncertainty related to park activity over the next couple of months hampers our ability to provide a reliable projection of year-end operating results, especially given that the commencement and/or extent of overnight camping has still to be determined and which typically generates over $2M in revenue annually. Activities such as tubing and boat/canoe rentals are also still being assessed. Pools and concessions will not operate this season. The Conservation Area capital budget is $2,150,000. Fee revenue of $700,000 was allocated as funding for this budget. At present, most large projects are being deferred and capital spending is targeted to come in around $800,000. Given the pandemic any operating revenue will first be used to offset operating expenses, therefore, funding for any capital spending in 2020 should be funded with the conservation area reserve. The conservation area reserve balance as at December 31, 2019 was approximately $2,900,000. A park deficit may be offset with the conservation area reserve, savings in other program areas and/or potentially allocating/borrowing amounts from other GRCA reserves. Some staff positions in this program were part of the implementation of phase II temporary unpaid staffing leaves and layoffs but have been recalled given the increased activity in parks.

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Forestry Operations (Tree Planting Program)

No change in status from prior month, forecast adjustments reported in May to reflect cancellation of spring tree planting. Fall tree planting activity is still uncertain.

Outdoor Education Operations

The Forecast reflects the impact of reduced activity between April and August. The school contract end dates were adjusted from June 30 to May 8th. The summer day camp program was cancelled. The community outdoor education program is also not operating at this time. The forecast reflects revenue reductions known to the end of August. If the program were unable to resume operating for the remainder of the year it is estimated that the net result would be close to breakeven since lost revenue could effectively be offset by cost savings.

Resource Planning Operations

Revenue is running about 10% under budget. The program continues to operate during the pandemic with staff working from home. Total budgeted revenue is $894,000. If revenue continues to run about 10% under budget it translate to about $90,000 in lost revenue. The main expenditure related to this program is staff time. Some staff positions in this program were part of the implementation of phase II temporary unpaid staffing leaves and layoffs. The forecast reflects $35,000 in staffing cost savings to the end of June offset by estimated lost revenue of $35,000 to the end of June.

Property Rental Program

The sources of revenue are the Cottage Lot Program, Agricultural Leases, Residential Leases and Miscellaneous license/rental agreements. To date these revenue sources have not been significantly impacted by the pandemic, however, there may be future pressures on these revenue sources due to the pandemic. GRCA has been receiving regular payments from tenants to date but it is not certain if future collection issues will arise. Budgeted miscellaneous revenue of approximately $300,000 relates to license and commercial agreements and it is estimated that approximately $125,000 of this amount carries a degree of uncertainty regarding collection. In order to assist with any hardships communicated to GRCA by tenants, staff recommend that deferral of amounts owing be considered on a case by case basis for the remainder of the budget year.

Hunting Program

No change in status from prior month. The hunting program revenue budget is $66,000. It is uncertain if this revenue will be realized due to the pandemic.

Donations

No change in status from prior month.

Municipal General Levy

No change in status from prior month. At this time it is assumed that 100% of municipal general levy will be collected. It is anticipated that the reallocation of general levy will be necessary to offset deficits in applicable program areas. The reallocation of general levy is an exercise that will be undertaken in the latter part of the year as the financial impacts of the pandemic are realized and staff consider general levy reallocations in combination with other deficit management options including cost reductions realized, use of reserves, and other potential sources of funding.

Capital Spending

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The revised capital spending estimate for Conservation Areas is about $800,000. The capital spending for water control structures, flood hardware/software, and head office are not being adjusted at this time and deferral of capital projects will be considered as appropriate.

Significant Cost Savings Measures to date

Summary of adjustments from May board report:

Phase I Staffing adjustments – 25 union staff comprised of short-term seasonal staff at Burford Nursery and casual staff with the outdoor education program were either not recalled for the season or placed in an unpaid state in early April 2020. Given provincial government directives at the time, tree planting was cancelled and outdoor education classes and March Break day camp programs were cancelled.

Phase II Staffing adjustments – 51 staff positions were placed into a temporary unpaid state. This action was announced on April 27th and came into effect on May 11th. Estimated wage and benefit cost savings from the phase II staffing adjustment is approximately $75,000 weekly.

Restrictions on travel and staff development expenses

Deferral of Road Maintenance work on Cottage Lot Roads

Update on Staff Positions:

By the end of June, a number of staff are returning to work. Three casual staff who were included in the Phase I staffing adjustments, have accepted temporary positions in the conservation areas. Seven staff who were included in the Phase II staffing adjustments, are returning to work, resulting in the weekly savings dropping from $75,000 to $65,000. There were also three vacant positions that are now being filled. Approximately 80 students are required for the current level of operations for day use and seasonal camping, most of whom have been hired. As analysis is performed on overnight camping and rental activities, additional staffing needs will be considered.

The Financial Summary is attached.


The financial summary outlines a forecast net deficit of $448,000 to date. The forecast does not incorporate projected revenue and cost adjustments where a high degree of uncertainty exists nor does it reflect potential compensation savings between July and December that may be realized from staffing adjustments given that return to work dates are unknown.


The management committee and appropriate supervisory staff receive monthly financial reports and advise the finance department of applicable forecast adjustments.


Sonja Radoja Manager Corporate Services

Karen Armstrong Secretary-Treasurer/Deputy CAO

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GRAND RIVER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - FORECASTGeneral Membership June 26, 2020

FORECAST - APRIL 30 2020 - NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $114,000

CHANGES - May 2020

Sch 1 Water Resources-Planning and Environment $95,000 Compensaton and Benefit Expenses decreased $95,000

Sch 2 Flood Forecasting & Warning $10,000 Compensaton and Benefit Expenses decreased $10,000

Sch 3 Water Control Structures $20,000 Compensaton and Benefit Expenses decreased $20,000

Sch 4 Resource Planning $35,000 Compensaton and Benefit Expenses decreased $0

($35,000) Plan Review Revenue reduced

Sch 6 Conservation Services $55,000 Compensaton and Benefit Expenses decreased $55,000

Sch 7 Communications $25,000 Compensation and Benefit Expenses decreased $25,000

Sch 8 Outdoor Education (to be reviewed) $344,000 Compensation and Benefit Expenses decreased ($138,000)

$60,000 Camping Expenses decreased

($368,000) Camping Revenue decreased

($159,000) School Revenue decreased

($15,000) Community Revenue decreased

Sch 9 Corporate Services $20,000 Compensation and Benefit Expenses decreased $20,000

Sch 10 Conservation Lands $855,000 Land Sale Proceeds Revenue increased $0

($855,000) Transfer to Land Sale Proceeds Reserve increased

Sch 11 Property Rentals $30,000 Compensation and Benefit Expenses decreased $30,000

Sch 13 Conservation Areas $650,000 Compensation and Benefit Expenses decreased ($650,000)

($1,300,000) Conservation Area Revenue decreased

FORECAST - May 2020- NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) ($419,000)

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Actual Budget Actual Previous Current Forecast

SCHEDULE 2019 2020 YTD Forecast Forecast Change

REVENUE

Municipal

General Municipal Levy (Operating) various 10,586,000 10,977,000 3,659,000 10,977,000 10,977,000 0

General Municipal Levy (Capital) various 1,050,000 950,000 316,667 950,000 950,000 0

Special Municipal Levy various 118,292 150,000 0 150,000 150,000 0

Other various 956,144 813,000 1,044,825 813,000 813,000 0

12,710,436 12,890,000 5,020,491 12,890,000 12,890,000 0

Government Grants

MNRF Transfer Payments various 449,688 449,688 0 449,688 449,688 0

Source Protection Program-Provincial various 1,083,095 720,000 235,424 720,000 720,000 0

Other Provincial various 1,201,774 1,564,500 345,672 1,564,500 1,564,500 0

Federal various 317,025 335,000 317,508 335,000 335,000 0

3,051,582 3,069,188 898,604 3,069,188 3,069,188 0

Self Generated

User Fees and Sales

Enquiries and Permits 4 493,601 494,000 236,370 494,000 494,000 0

Plan Input and Review 4 398,599 400,000 170,474 400,000 365,000 (35,000)

Nursery and Woodlot Management 5 565,592 465,000 90,989 105,000 105,000 0

Consulting 4 0 0 3,726 0 0 0

Conservation Lands Income 10 64,309 71,000 1,530 71,000 71,000 0

Conservation Areas User Fees 13 9,382,429 9,000,000 567,867 9,000,000 7,700,000 (1,300,000)

Nature Centres and Camps 8 1,016,191 1,018,000 174,460 1,018,000 476,000 (542,000)

Merchandising and Sales 8 1,045 0 0 0 0 0

Property Rentals 11 2,898,664 2,873,000 1,624,615 2,873,000 2,873,000 0

Hydro Generation 12 556,791 515,000 196,914 515,000 515,000 0

Land Sales 10 0 0 0 0 855,000 855,000

Grand River Conservation Foundation various 557,000 522,000 10,429 413,000 413,000 0

Donations various 123,674 126,000 33,030 105,000 105,000 0

Landowner Contributions 5 192,807 200,000 30,374 30,000 30,000 0

Investment Income 14 662,026 490,000 101,960 490,000 490,000 0

Miscellaneous Income various 68,405 8,000 0 8,000 8,000 0

Total Self-Generated Revenue 16,981,133 16,182,000 3,242,738 15,522,000 14,500,000 (1,022,000)

TOTAL REVENUE 32,743,151 32,141,188 9,161,833 31,481,188 30,459,188 (1,022,000)


STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING May 31, 2020

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SCHEDULE 2019 2020 YTD Forecast Forecast Change


STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS


EXPENSES

OPERATING

Water Resources Planning & Environment 1 2,102,660 2,235,700 718,017 2,156,700 2,061,700 (95,000)

Flood Forecasting and Warning 2 707,577 764,700 292,140 764,700 754,700 (10,000)

Water Control Structures 3 1,682,136 1,749,700 501,656 1,749,700 1,729,700 (20,000)

Resource Planning 4 1,831,122 2,063,800 723,444 2,063,800 2,028,800 (35,000)

Forestry & Conservation Land Property Taxes 5 1,349,662 1,446,500 212,167 874,500 874,500 0

Conservation Services 6 823,054 867,200 284,033 867,200 812,200 (55,000)

Communications & Foundation 7 555,204 701,500 210,739 672,500 647,500 (25,000)

Environmental Education 8 1,348,262 1,376,600 326,478 1,379,600 975,600 (404,000)

Corporate Services 9 3,872,876 3,595,675 1,136,404 3,603,675 3,583,675 (20,000)

Conservation Lands 10 1,812,124 2,011,900 730,083 2,015,900 2,015,900 0

Property Rentals 11 1,591,534 1,563,200 166,728 1,527,200 1,497,200 (30,000)

Hydro Production 12 161,079 90,000 49,415 90,000 90,000 0

Conservation Areas 13 7,696,633 7,985,000 1,013,708 7,985,000 7,335,000 (650,000)

Miscellaneous 14 68,658 70,000 (43,544) 70,000 70,000 0

Information Systems 16 1,107,988 1,320,000 561,752 1,320,000 1,320,000 0

Motor Pool 16 829,916 929,000 239,508 929,000 929,000 0

Less: Internal Charges (IS & MP) 16 (1,937,904) (2,249,000) (801,260) (2,309,000) (2,309,000) 0

Total OPERATING Expenses 25,602,581 26,521,475 6,321,468 25,760,475 24,416,475 (1,344,000)

CAPITAL

Water Resources Planning & Environment 1 91,334 110,000 0 110,000 110,000 0

Flood Forecasting and Warning 2 132,046 190,000 47,981 190,000 190,000 0

Water Control Structures 3 2,468,201 2,700,000 172,283 2,700,000 2,700,000 0

Nature Centres 8 0 0 0 0 0 0

Conservation Areas 13 3,095,027 2,150,000 510,230 2,150,000 2,150,000 0

Corporate Services 9 0 0 0 0 0 0

Information Systems 16 114,710 200,000 38,281 200,000 200,000 0

Motor Pool 16 440,620 550,000 59,849 550,000 550,000 0

Less: Internal Charges (IS & MP) 16 (580,501) (245,000) 790,011 (185,000) (185,000) 0

Total Capital Expenses 5,761,437 5,655,000 1,618,635 5,715,000 5,715,000 0

SPECIAL

Water Resources Planning & Environment 1 226,907 240,000 50,900 240,000 240,000 0

Flood Forecasting and Warning 2 486,193 516,000 135,596 516,000 516,000 0

Forestry 5 149,638 100,000 31,749 100,000 100,000 0

Conservation Services 6 1,000,805 916,000 267,656 878,000 878,000 0

Environmental Education 8 0 50,000 0 50,000 50,000 0

Conservation Land Purchases/Land Sale Expenses 10 858,302 0 27,212 0 0 0

Conservation Lands 10 419,473 750,000 176,972 750,000 750,000 0

Miscellaneous 14 32,213 35,000 0 0 0 0

Source Protection Program 15 1,083,095 720,000 318,338 720,000 720,000 0

Total SPECIAL PROJECTS Expenses 4,256,626 3,327,000 1,009,902 3,254,000 3,254,000 0

Total Expenses 35,620,644 35,503,475 8,950,005 34,729,475 33,385,475 (1,344,000)

Gross Surplus (2,877,493) (3,362,287) 211,828 (3,248,287) (2,926,287) 322,000

Prior Year Surplus Carryforward 469,695 377,287 377,287 377,287 377,287 0

Net Funding FROM/(TO) Reserves 2,785,085 2,985,000 0 2,985,000 2,130,000 (855,000)

NET SURPLUS 377,287 0 589,115 114,000 (419,000) (533,000)

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Schedule 1 - Water Resources - Planning and Environment



2019 2020 YTD Forecast Forecast Change

How much does it cost, and who pays for it?

Expenditures and Funding to Reserves

Compensation and Benefits 1,604,949 1,664,000 592,244 1,590,000 1,495,000 (95,000)

Administration Expenses 274,940 289,300 4,870 289,300 289,300

Insurance Expenses 96,848 107,300 102,144 102,300 102,300

Other Operating Expenses 125,923 175,100 18,759 175,100 175,100

Total OPERATING Expenditures 2,102,660 2,235,700 718,017 2,156,700 2,061,700 (95,000)

Instrumentation 25,892 60,000 0 60,000 60,000

Water Quality Monitoring Equipment 65,442 50,000 0 50,000 50,000

Total CAPITAL Expenditures 91,334 110,000 0 110,000 110,000

Grand River Water Management Plan 21,986 0 0 0 0

Upper Blair Drainage 80,097 100,000 13,149 100,000 100,000

Dunnville Fishway 18,632 0 7,052 0 0

Waste Water Optimization Program 106,192 140,000 30,699 140,000 140,000

Total SPECIAL PROJECT Expenditures 226,907 240,000 50,900 240,000 240,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND FUNDING TO RESERVES 2,420,901 2,585,700 768,917 2,506,700 2,411,700 (95,000)

Funding

Municipal

General Municipal Levy (Operating) 2,137,500 2,138,200 712,733 2,138,200 2,138,200

General Municipal Levy (Captial) 60,000 35,000 11,667 35,000 35,000

Special Levies 118,292 150,000 0 150,000 150,000

Government Grants

MNRF Transfer Payments 4,200 0 0 0 0

Other Provincial 14,707 177,500 198,638 177,500 177,500

Federal 121,986 0 143,808 0 0

Self Generated

Foundation 18,632 0 0 0 0

Miscellaneous 2,500 0 0 0 0

Funding From Reserves

Grand River Watershed Management Plan 0 10,000 0 10,000 10,000

Gauges 0 75,000 0 75,000 75,000

TOTAL FUNDING 2,477,817 2,585,700 1,066,846 2,585,700 2,585,700 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 56,916 0 297,929 79,000 174,000 95,000

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Compensation and Benefits 407,090 470,700 180,260 470,700 460,700 (10,000)



Total OPERATING Expenditures 707,577 764,700 292,140 764,700 754,700 (10,000)

Hardware 115,542 88,000 15,547 88,000 88,000

Stream Gauges 16,504 102,000 32,434 102,000 102,000

Total CAPITAL Expenditures 132,046 190,000 47,981 190,000 190,000

Floodplain Mapping Projects 486,193 516,000 135,596 516,000 516,000


Total FUNDING to RESERVES 205,000 0 0 0 0


Funding

Municipal

General Municipal Levy (Operating) 523,045 600,362 200,121 600,362 600,362

General Municipal Levy (Captial) 190,000 165,000 55,000 165,000 165,000

Municipal Other 76,185 13,000 14,923 13,000 13,000

Government Grants

MNRF Transfer Payments 143,000 164,338 0 164,338 164,338

Other Provincial 34,883 275,000 21,052 275,000 275,000

Federal 94,910 120,000 0 120,000 120,000

Government Grants

Self Generated 54,170 0 0 0 0


Floodplain Mapping Projects 280,215 133,000 0 133,000 133,000

TOTAL REVENUE 1,396,408 1,470,700 291,096 1,470,700 1,470,700 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) (134,408) 0 (184,621) 0 10,000 10,000


Schedule 2 - Flood Forecasting and Warning


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Property Taxes 161,219 170,700 0 170,700 170,700



Total CAPITAL Expenditures 2,468,201 2,700,000 172,283 2,700,000 2,700,000

Total FUNDING to RESERVES 41,000 0 - 0 0


Funding

Municipal


General Municipal Levy (Capital) 800,000 750,000 250,000 750,000 750,000

Government Grants

MNRF Transfer Payments 207,000 285,350 0 285,350 285,350

Provincial 1,028,240 1,035,000 64,917 1,035,000 1,035,000

Federal 0 145,000 0 145,000 145,000


Water Control Structures 637,000 770,000 0 770,000 770,000

TOTAL REVENUE AND FUNDING FROM RESERVES 3,995,790 4,449,700 803,034 4,449,700 4,449,700 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) (195,547) 0 129,095 0 20,000 20,000


Schedule 3 - Water Control Structures


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Funding

Municipal


Government Grants


Self Generated

Solicitor Enquiry Fees 64,950 59,000 24,400 59,000 59,000

Permit Fees 428,651 435,000 211,970 435,000 435,000

Plan Review Fees 398,599 400,000 170,474 400,000 365,000 (35,000)

Funding from Reserves

Planning Enforcement

TOTAL REVENUE 2,002,220 2,063,800 803,637 2,063,800 2,028,800 (35,000)

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 171,098 0 80,193 0 0


Schedule 4 - Resource Planning


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Compensation and Benefits 573,407 619,000 153,218 391,000 391,000


Property Taxes 161,047 183,200 340 183,200 183,200


Total OPERATING Expenditures 1,349,662 1,446,500 212,167 874,500 874,500

Ecological Restoration 149,638 100,000 31,749 100,000 100,000


TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND FUNDING TO RESERVES 1,499,300 1,546,500 243,916 974,500 974,500 0

Funding

Municipal


Municipal Other 20,950 0 0 0 0

Government Grants

Provincial 47,613 0 6,854 0 0

Federal 2,534 0 0 0 0

Self Generated

Nursery 453,268 450,000 90,989 90,000 90,000

Landowner Contributions (Tree Planting) 192,807 200,000 30,374 30,000 30,000

Donations - Foundation 55,659 57,000 0 0 0

Donations - Other 76,774 100,000 13,691 100,000 100,000

TOTAL REVENUE 1,554,005 1,546,500 388,408 959,500 959,500 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 54,705 0 144,492 (15,000) (15,000) 0


Schedule 5 - Forestry & Conservation Lands Property Taxes


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RWQP Grants 853,294 800,000 241,933 800,000 800,000

Brant/Brantford Childrens Water Festival 31,117 26,000 5,352 5,000 5,000

Haldimand Childrens Water Festival 15,721 20,000 2,459 3,000 3,000

Species at Risk 72,688 40,000 13,707 40,000 40,000

AGGP-UofG Research-Buffers 24,908 30,000 3,360 30,000 30,000

Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative 3,077 0 845 0 0

Total SPECIAL PROJECT Expenditures 1,000,805 916,000 267,656 878,000 878,000 0


Funding

Municipal


Municipal Other 859,009 800,000 1,029,902 800,000 800,000

Government Grants

Other Provincial 3,077 77,000 38,704 77,000 77,000 0

Federal 97,595 70,000 169,397 70,000 70,000

Self Generated

Donations - Foundation 110,283 20,000 6,266 3,000 3,000 0

Donations - Other 15,540 26,000 19,339 5,000 5,000 0

Miscellaneous 1,100 0 0 0 0


Cambridge Desiltation Pond 687 1,000 0 1,000 1,000

Upper Grand Restoration 0 30,000 0 30,000 30,000 0

TOTAL REVENUE 1,824,491 1,783,200 1,516,675 1,745,200 1,745,200 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 632 0 964,986 0 55,000 55,000


Schedule 6 - Conservation Services


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Other Operating Expenses 56 23,500 1,726 23,500 23,500


Total FUNDING to RESERVES 50,000 - - - -

TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND FUNDING TO RESERVES 605,204 701,500 210,739 672,500 647,500 (25,000)

Funding

Municipal


TOTAL REVENUE 733,900 701,500 233,833 701,500 701,500 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 128,696 0 23,094 29,000 54,000 25,000


Schedule 7 - Communications


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Insurance Expense 11,114 12,800 15,623 15,800 15,800 0

Property Taxes 12,002 14,000 -23 14,000 14,000

Other Operating Expenses 264,726 284,000 55,445 284,000 224,000 (60,000)

Total OPERATING Expenditures 1,348,262 1,376,600 326,478 1,379,600 975,600 (404,000)

Guelph Lake Nature Centre 50,000 50,000 50,000

Total SPECIAL PROJECT Expenditures 0 50,000 0 50,000 50,000

Guelph Nature Centre 111,000 0 0 0 0



Funding

Municipal


Government Grants

Provincial 64,652 0 0 0 0

Self Generated

Donations - Foundation 46,130 100,000 0 100,000 100,000

Nature Centre Revenue - Schools 604,500 602,000 151,314 602,000 443,000 (159,000)

Nature Centre Revenue - Community 40,142 34,000 6,497 34,000 19,000 (15,000)

Nature Centre Revenue - Day Camp 371,549 382,000 16,649 382,000 14,000 (368,000)

Merchandise Revenue 1,045 0 0 0 0

TOTAL REVENUE 1,459,918 1,426,600 277,327 1,426,600 884,600 (542,000)

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 656 0 (49,151) (3,000) (141,000) (138,000)


Schedule 8 - Environmental Education


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Insurance 53,968 59,000 66,248 67,000 67,000 -

Other Operating Expenses 1,762,628 1,343,675 347,764 1,343,675 1,343,675

LESS: Recovery of Corporate Services Expenses (67,728) (70,000) (25,534) (70,000) (70,000)

Total OPERATING Expenditures 3,872,876 3,595,675 1,136,404 3,603,675 3,583,675 (20,000)

Personnel 135,000 0 0 0 0


TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND FUNDING TO RESERVES 4,007,876 3,595,675 1,136,404 3,603,675 3,583,675 (20,000)

Funding

Municipal

General Municipal Levy (Operating) 3,043,473 3,095,488 1,031,829 3,095,488 3,095,488

Government Grants


Self Generated

Miscellaneous 108 0 0 0 0


Personnel 0 15,000 0 15,000 15,000

Building 730,000 125,000 0 125,000 125,000

TOTAL REVENUE 3,810,081 3,235,488 1,031,829 3,235,488 3,235,488 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) (197,795) (360,187) (104,575) (368,187) (348,187) 20,000


Schedule 9 - Corporate Services


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Compensation and Benefits 1,156,641 1,129,000 489,556 1,129,000 1,129,000


Insurance 131,963 147,300 151,506 151,300 151,300 -


Total OPERATING Expenditures 1,812,124 2,011,900 730,083 2,015,900 2,015,900 0

Land Purchases/Land Sale Expenses 858,302 0 27,212 0 0

Emerald Ash Borer 398,748 600,000 125,236 600,000 600,000

Trails - Capital Maintenance 20,725 150,000 51,736 150,000 150,000

Total SPECIAL PROJECT Expenditures 1,277,775 750,000 204,184 750,000 750,000

Forestry/Master Plans 232,324 0 0 0 855,000 855,000

Total FUNDING to RESERVES 232,324 0 0 0 855,000 855,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND FUNDING TO RESERVES 3,322,223 2,761,900 934,267 2,765,900 3,620,900 855,000

Funding

Government Grants

Federal 0 0 4,303 0 0

Self Generated

Luther Misc Income 39,519 46,000 619 46,000 46,000

Other Areas Income 24,790 25,000 911 25,000 25,000

Timber Sales 112,324 15,000 0 15,000 15,000

Land Sale Proceeds 0 0 0 0 855,000 855,000

Donations - Foundation 111,188 200,000 32 200,000 200,000

Donations - Other 31,360 0 0 0 0


Land 826,942 600,000 0 600,000 600,000

Forestry (EAB) 398,748 0 0 0 0

Gravel 0 1,000 0 1,000 1,000

TOTAL REVENUE 1,544,871 887,000 5,865 887,000 1,742,000 855,000

Net Surplus/(Deficit) (1,777,352) (1,874,900) (928,402) (1,878,900) (1,878,900) 0


Schedule 10 - Conservation Lands


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Insurance Expense 16,796 18,000 23,611 24,000 24,000 0

Property Taxes 89,535 88,000 -824 88,000 88,000

Other Operating Expenses 876,336 809,700 (18,780) 809,700 809,700


Property Development 0 0 0 0 0

Total SPECIAL PROJECT Expenditures 0 0 0 0 0

Demolitions/R&M Savings 193,000 0 0 0 0



Funding

Self Generated

Belwood 982,893 985,000 599,780 985,000 985,000

Conestogo 1,178,913 1,192,000 694,416 1,192,000 1,192,000

Agricultural 248,785 235,000 137,008 235,000 235,000

Residential 170,559 145,000 61,077 145,000 145,000

Miscellaneous 317,514 316,000 132,334 316,000 316,000

Funding FROM Reserves

Property Development 170,513 0 0 0 0

Cottage Lot Program (Ice Storm)/Contaminated Site 76,082 0 0 0 0

Wells/Septic/Demolitions 35,319 150,000 0 150,000 150,000

TOTAL REVENUE 3,180,578 3,023,000 1,624,615 3,023,000 3,023,000 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 1,396,044 1,459,800 1,457,887 1,495,800 1,525,800 30,000


Schedule 11 - Property Rentals


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Total OPERATING Expenditures 161,079 90,000 49,415 90,000 90,000

Parkhill Hydro Turbine Project 0 0 1,479 0 0

Total SPECIAL PROJECT Expenditures 0 0 1,479 0 0

Land Sale Proceeds 135,000 105,000 0 105,000 105,000

Total FUNDING to RESERVES 135,000 105,000 0 105,000 105,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND FUNDING TO RESERVES 296,079 195,000 50,894 195,000 195,000 0

Revenue

Self Generated

Hydro Production-Belwood 269,799 240,000 116,005 240,000 240,000

Hydro Production-Conestogo 286,992 235,000 88,763 235,000 235,000

Hydro Production-Guelph 0 40,000 (7,854) 40,000 40,000

Miscellaneous Income 10,000 0 0 0 0

TOTAL REVENUE 566,791 515,000 196,914 515,000 515,000 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 270,712 320,000 146,020 320,000 320,000 0


Schedule 12 - Hydro Production


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Property Tax 54,307 68,000 -417 68,000 68,000

Other Operating Expenses 3,072,795 3,221,000 306,579 3,221,000 3,221,000

Total OPERATING Expenditures 7,696,633 7,985,000 1,013,708 7,985,000 7,335,000 (650,000)

Total CAPITAL Expenditures 3,095,027 2,150,000 510,230 2,150,000 2,150,000

Future Capital Projects, Stabilization 977,000 300,000 0 300,000 300,000


TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND FUNDING TO RESERVES 11,768,660 10,435,000 1,523,938 10,435,000 9,785,000 (650,000)

Funding

Government Grants

Provincial 0 0 0 0 0

Self Generated

Brant 1,132,481 1,075,000 20,802 1,075,000 900,000 (175,000)

Byng Island 1,159,463 1,075,000 17,189 1,075,000 900,000 (175,000)

Belwood Lake 364,810 350,000 62,916 350,000 310,000 (40,000)

Conestogo Lake 557,340 530,000 30,760 530,000 455,000 (75,000)

Elora Gorge 1,759,579 1,800,000 32,304 1,800,000 1,500,000 (300,000)

Elora Quarry 325,786 270,000 0 270,000 270,000 0

Guelph Lake 1,108,732 1,050,000 73,400 1,050,000 880,000 (170,000)

Laurel Creek 501,776 500,000 67,334 500,000 425,000 (75,000)

Pinehurst Lake 938,277 900,000 57,283 900,000 750,000 (150,000)

Rockwood 1,219,383 1,150,000 135,022 1,150,000 1,050,000 (100,000)

Shade's Mills 314,802 300,000 70,857 300,000 260,000 (40,000)

Total Fee Revenue 9,382,429 9,000,000 567,867 9,000,000 7,700,000 (1,300,000)

Donations-Foundation 186,907 110,000 4,088 110,000 110,000


Conservation Areas Current Year Capital Projects 2,200,000 1,325,000 0 1,325,000 1,325,000

TOTAL REVENUE 11,769,336 10,435,000 571,955 10,435,000 9,135,000 (1,300,000)

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 676 0 (951,983) 0 (650,000) (650,000)


Schedule 13 - Conservation Areas


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Other Miscellaneous 68,658 70,000 (43,544) 70,000 70,000

Total OPERATING Expenditures 68,658 70,000 (43,544) 70,000 70,000

Mill Creek Rangers 32,213 35,000 0 0 0

Total SPECIAL PROJECT Expenditures 32,213 35,000 0 0 0

Interest Income 461,836 350,000 0 350,000 350,000


TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND FUNDING TO RESERVES 562,707 455,000 (43,544) 420,000 420,000 0

Funding

Government Grants

Provincial 8,602 0 12,373 0 0

Self Generated

Interest Income-Operating 200,190 140,000 0 140,000 140,000

Interest Income-Reserves 461,836 350,000 101,960 350,000 350,000

Miscellaneous 527 8,000 0 8,000 8,000

Grand River Conservation Foundation 24,111 35,000 43 0 0 0

TOTAL REVENUE 695,266 533,000 114,376 498,000 498,000 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 132,559 78,000 157,920 78,000 78,000 0


Schedule 14 - Miscellaneous


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Expenditures




Water Budget - Technical Studies 433,464 100,000 82,393 100,000 100,000

Water Quality - Technical Studies 0 0 90 0 0

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,083,095 720,000 318,338 720,000 720,000 0

Funding

Government Grants

Provincial 1,083,095 720,000 235,424 720,000 720,000

TOTAL FUNDING 1,083,095 720,000 235,424 720,000 720,000 0

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 0 0 (82,914) 0 0 0


Schedule 15 - Source Protection Program


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Expenditures

Information Systems

Compensation and Benefits 907,648 1,083,000 412,516 1,083,000 1,083,000

Administrative Expenses 18,136 25,500 8,552 25,500 25,500

Software and Hardware Maintenance 141,164 157,500 125,058 157,500 157,500

Supplies and Services 41,040 54,000 15,626 54,000 54,000

Total OPERATING Expenditures 1,107,988 1,320,000 561,752 1,320,000 1,320,000

Capital Expenses 114,710 200,000 38,281 200,000 200,000

LESS Internal Charges (1,309,990) (1,320,000) 0 (1,320,000) (1,320,000)

NET Unallocated Expenses (87,292) 200,000 600,033 200,000 200,000 0

Motor Pool


Administrative Expenses 18,678 26,000 3,391 26,000 26,000

Insurance 44,736 43,500 47,522 43,500 43,500

Motor Pool Building and Grounds Maintenance 25,864 10,500 2,405 10,500 10,500

Equipment, Repairs and Supplies 258,454 286,000 57,311 286,000 286,000

Fuel 212,050 254,000 30,452 254,000 254,000

Total OPERATING Expenditures 829,916 929,000 239,508 929,000 929,000

Capital Expenses 440,620 550,000 59,849 550,000 550,000

LESS Internal Charges (1,208,415) (1,174,000) (11,249) (1,174,000) (1,174,000)

NET Unallocated Expenses 62,121 305,000 288,108 305,000 305,000 0

TOTAL EXPENDITURES (25,171) 505,000 888,141 505,000 505,000 0

Funding

Self Generated

Donations-Foundation 4,090 0 - 0 0

Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL REVENUE 4,090 0 0 0 0

Gross Surplus (Deficit) 29,261 (505,000) (888,141) (505,000) (505,000)

Funding From Reserves 2,489,144 2,999,000 0 2,999,000 2,999,000 0

Funding to Reserves (2,518,405) (2,494,000) 0 (2,494,000) (2,494,000)

Net Surplus/(Deficit) 0 0 (888,141) 0 0 0


Schedule 16 - Information Systems and Motor Pool


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Date: June 26, 2020


Subject: Current Watershed Conditions as of June 17, 2020

Recommendation:

THAT Report Number GM-06-20-41 – Current Watershed Conditions as of June 17, 2020 be received as information.

Summary:

Late spring was a bit on the cool and wet side. Much of the watershed saw more than average rainfall in May with the exception of Cambridge and parts of the south. May temperatures were a degree below normal. The first two weeks in June have had very seasonal weather with near normal precipitation and temperature. A remnant tropical storm on June 10th contributed between 30 and 40mm of rain and resulted in a small surge on Lake Erie.

Lake Erie continues to be very high and the risk of shoreline flooding remains high. The reservoirs are within their normal operating range with augmentation increasing in areas downstream. The seasonal forecast is for near normal conditions with the possibility of above normal precipitation over the next three months.

Report:

Precipitation

With the exception of the southern parts of the watershed, May was an average to wet month. The lowest amount of rainfall was recorded at the Shades Mill Climate Station in Cambridge, which only recorded 52.7mm or 66% of the long term average. Luther Dam recorded the most precipitation with 100mm or 113% of the long term average. Storm systems early in the month covered most of the watershed while the storms in the later part of the month were a bit more localized.

The first half of June varied across the watershed. A large system of convective storms that were part of a remnant of a tropical storm from the Gulf of Mexico, hit the watershed on June 10th and 11th. Approximately 30 to 40mm of rain was recorded during the event across most of the watershed. Localized precipitation was recorded earlier in the month. Table 1 includes monthly and recent precipitation trends for select watershed climate stations. Monthly precipitation at the Shand Dam, Shades Mill and the Brantford climate stations from 2016 to 2020 is shown in Figure 1.

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Table 1: Precipitation Averages at Watershed Climate Stations

Environment Canada precipitation gauge at Brantford Airport is offline, values in the table are from Brant Park

Air Temperatures

The month of May was one to two degrees cooler than the long-term average across the watershed. The monthly average air temperature at the Shand Dam climate station was 11.3 degrees, or about 1.2 degrees below the long-term average. Daytime high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees to over 30 degrees, while overnight low temperatures ranged from below freezing to the mid-teens.

June temperatures have been more consistent. The average temperature at the Shand Dam climate station was at the long-term average, while the average temperature at the Shades Mill station in Cambridge was close to a degree above average. Daytime high temperatures have been in the mid-20’s, while overnight low temperatures have be in the low teens.

Figure 2 presents recent mean monthly air temperature departures from the long-term average recorded at Shand Dam.

Lake Erie Water Levels

In May, the average lake level was approximately 0.73m above the long-term average or 0.47m below the critical level at the Port Colborne gauge. In the first half of June, the average lake level was 175.07m or 0.43m below the critical level. The most probable forecast from the Canadian Hydrographic Survey is for water levels to start to decrease over the next few months, but stay well above the long-term average. There was one High Lake Level Warning Message issued on June 10th. The water level was expected to just pass the critical level due to high winds from a remnant tropical storm. Lake levels increased but remained below the Level 1 flooding threshold. There remains in effect an ongoing Lake Erie Shoreline Conditions Statement message in regards to a higher potential for shoreline flooding due to the high lake levels.

Figure 3 presents current and forecast Lake Erie level from the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

Reservoir Conditions

The large reservoirs are at their normal operating level for this time of the year. Water stored in the reservoirs is being used to augment river flows downstream. Reservoir levels are shown in Figures 4 and 5 for the four large reservoirs.

Station Monthly Precipitation Percentage of Long Term Average

17-Jun Long Term Current Last Last Last Last Last

Average Half Full 3 Full 6 Full 12 Full 15 Full

(mm) (mm) Month Month Months Months Months Months

Shand 35.4 91.7 77% 99% 90% 118% 108% 106%

Conestogo 59.2 94.3 126% 103% 96% 111% 102% 98%

Guelph 40.1 87.1 92% 111% 89% 119% 114% 111%

Luther 35.8 91.9 78% 113% 100% 127% 106% 107%

Woolwich 57.4 76.5 150% 120% 102% 113% 98% 105%

Laurel 57.1 86.7 132% 112% 98% 109% 96% 105%

Shades 48.2 84.8 114% 66% 82% 97% 106% 111%

Brantford 21.0 66.2 63% 82% 114% 129% 118% 115%

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Periodic rains have reduced the need for augmentation levels so far this year, but recent dry conditions have resulted in higher levels of augmentation downstream of the large reservoirs. As of June 16th, augmentation accounted for approximately 35% of the flow through Kitchener, 15% of the flow through Brantford and 15% of the flow on the Speed River below Guelph. Augmentation on the Grand and Speed Rivers are shown in Figure 6.

Long Range Outlook

The three-month forecast for June through August from Environment Canada is for near normal temperature and above normal to near normal precipitation. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is predicting slightly above normal temperatures and precipitation for July. For August, the forecast is for near normal temperatures and precipitation, while the September forecast is for drier conditions with near normal temperatures.

Flood Preparedness

Conditions are being monitored closely. Staff continue to hold weekly meetings as part of overall succession planning initiatives, dam operations and flood emergency preparedness.

Staff are working with Ministry of Natural Resources Staff to update the Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning guidelines. These guidelines provide important guidance and explain roles and responsibilities of various agencies including Conservation Authorities involved in the Provincial flood forecasting and warning program. Updating these guidelines was one of the recommendations from in the recent Provincial Special Advisory Report on flooding in Ontario. Beyond the objective of keeping people safe and reducing flood damages, these guidelines clarify roles and responsibilities of agencies which is important to corporate risk management of agencies.

Planning continues for a fall Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning workshop. This year’s workshop will be a virtual workshop. Rather than a one day workshop, this year’s virtual workshop will consist of four two-hour webinar sessions.

Staff have implemented and continue to test and adapt the new HydroMasterTM weather forecasting service.

The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a more active than normal hurricane season this year. Staff are paying close attention to tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico that could affect storms here in the Grand River watershed.


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Stephanie Shifflett, P.Eng. Water Resources Engineer

Dwight Boyd, P.Eng. Director of Engineering

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Date: June 11, 2020


Subject: Elora Quarry Conservation Area Perimeter Fencing Tender Results

Recommendation:

THAT the Grand River Conservation Authority award the tender for the construction of perimeter fencing at the Elora Quarry Conservation Area to Avion Construction Group Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario for the amount of $155,890.00 excluding HST; AND THAT a total project budget of $175,900.00 excluding HST be approved.

Summary:

Not applicable.

Report:

Trespassing has been an ongoing issue at the Elora Quarry Conservation Area resulting in significant security costs and requests from the Township, OPP, and adjacent neighbours to install fencing around the perimeter. The tender for the perimeter fencing at Elora Quarry Conservation Area was publicly advertised on the Biddingo electronic procurement website on May 26, 2020 and closed on June 9, 2020. Valid tender submissions were received from two bidders. Two additional bidders failed to complete the online submission process. Biddingo has provided written confirmation that no technical issues with their Electronic Bidding System were encountered that would have caused bidders to not be able to submit a response. The tender submissions were opened at 3:30pm on June 9, 2020 with an opening committee consisting of Karen Armstrong, Deputy CAO, Brandon Heyer, Manager of Central Services, Mark Slade, Supervisor of Central Services, and Paul Lucier, Capital Projects Coordinator. The tender submissions were opened in the presence of everyone while sharing the screen through Microsoft Teams. The results of the tender process are shown in Table 1, with adjusted tender amounts to reflect the less expensive option of galvanized chain link fence instead of black vinyl chain link fence. It is anticipated that onsite work will start August 26, 2020 pending the results of a breeding bird inspection of the property. The final fence layout will be determined following demarcation of the property line and additional site reviews and inspections by GRCA staff. The tender included unit pricing for fencing and vegetation removal which will be used to add or subtract from the scope of work accordingly to account for the unknown quantities.

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Table 1: Tender Results

Rank Company Tender Amount (excluding HST)

1 Avion Construction Group Inc. $155,890.00

2 Jay Fencing Ltd. $350,100.00

The low bid for this project was received from Avion Construction Group Inc. and meets all of the requirements outlined in the tender. The tender did not include a contingency amount therefore it is proposed that the total project budget be approved with an internal contingency added. The total proposed project budget is shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Project Budget

Tender Amount $155,890.00

Contingency $20,000.00

13% HST (Tender + Contingency) $22,865.70

Subtotal $198,755.70

13% HST Rebate $22,865.70

Total Project Budget $175,890.00


Funding for this project is included in the Conservation Area Capital budget. The total project budget is within the amount budgeted for this project.


GRCA staff in Resource Planning, Natural Heritage and Property were consulted and provided input into this project.


Paul Lucier Capital Projects Coordinator Brandon Heyer Manager of Central Services

Karen Armstrong Deputy CAO/ Secretary-Treasurer

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Date: June 26, 2020


Subject: Pinehurst Lake and Byng Island Conservation Areas - Seasonal Camping Winter Storage

Recommendation:

THAT Report Number GM-06-20-44 - Pinehurst Lake and Byng Island Conservation Areas - Seasonal Camping Winter Storage be received for information.

Summary:

In response to prior Board direction, staff committed to assessing the seasonal campgrounds at Byng Island and Pinehurst Lake Conservation Areas to determine if there are legitimate technical reasons to exempt those campgrounds from the requirement to remove seasonal trailers from campsites during the off-season.

It was recommended that if no technical rationale exists, or if the exemption is not approved, a transition period would be provided to allow existing seasonal campers time to make alternative arrangements for their trailers. After the transition period, all trailers will be removed annually.

Based on the assessment conducted, staff are proceeding with a phased implementation approach for 2020-2021 at Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area for seasonal trailers to be removed from campsites during the off-season.

Due to the heavy clay soils present throughout most of Byng Island Conservation Area, requiring the movement of seasonal trailers into the Conservation Area and placement onto the campsites in the spring when ground conditions are wet due to drainage issues, causes significant damage to the roads and sites. Thus, it is recommended that seasonal trailers will continue to be allowed to remain on-site year-round at this location only.

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Background In 2018, Report Number GM-03-18-34 outlined the GRCA Seasonal Camping Program in terms of operations, procedures, and practices. The GRCA’s approach to off-season storage of trailers was outlined in that report. The seasonal camping licence agreement, an appendix to the Seasonal camping guidelines initiated in 2018, currently requires that trailers be removed from campsites at the end of the camping season. Park specific exemptions have been made to allow off-season storage of trailers on campsites at Byng Island and Pinehurst Lake Conservation Areas. It was also allowed at Elora Gorge at the time of the report but this was discontinued in 2018 in conjunction with ongoing servicing upgrades and new campsite development.

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In the past, trailers were removed from sites each year at Byng Island Conservation Area. Byng Island has heavy, clay soils and the site often remains wet well into the camping season. The movement of trailers onto the sites in the spring resulted in damage to the internal road system and to the individual campsites. In order to avoid expensive repairs, approval was granted to allow trailers to remain on the seasonal campsites year round.

As discussed at the March 2018 Board meeting, staff noted that from an operations perspective, the preference is that all trailers be removed from the sites at the end of each year. This provides GRCA staff with the opportunity to make necessary repairs or upgrades to the campground without having to work around trailers. However there may be situations, such as at Byng Island, where there are technical reasons for allowing trailers to remain on the campsite during the off-season.

Staff committed to assessing the seasonal campgrounds at Byng Island and Pinehurst Lake Conservation Areas to determine if there are legitimate technical reasons to exempt those campgrounds from the requirement to remove trailers during the off-season. Approval for individual exclusions could be made by the Chief Administrative Officer.

It was recommended that if no technical rationale exists, or if the exemption is not approved, a transition period would be provided to allow existing seasonal campers time to make alternative arrangements for their trailers. After the transition period all trailers would be removed annually.

On-site seasonal trailer storage There are a number of reasons why the GRCA does not allow on-site storage of seasonal trailers, including:

On-site storage impedes the ability of area staff to conduct repairs, undertake infrastructure upgrades and complete seasonal maintenance to the grounds

The current structure of allowing permanent site occupancy hinders the ability of staff to make operational changes to campground usage types. Potential site conversions, for example from seasonal to nightly camping sites, are more difficult given the perceived permanent nature of on-site trailer storage.

Removal of trailers allows park staff to better regulate the size of added structures and decks. In some cases, these added structures have been built over the years and do not allow for the trailer to be moved or do not meet the updated standards that have been implemented in the GRCA’s Seasonal Camping Policy.

Yearly removal of trailers from the site increased the likelihood that trailers are road worthy and insurable units, in accordance with our requirements. Some trailers that have remained on-site all year long have become decrepit and there is higher potential for seasonal campers to abandon these trailers and the responsibility then falls to GRCA staff to deal with removal and clean up and the associated financial costs.

On-site trailer storage requires additional staff time for regular monitoring for off-season usage, environmental damage, theft and vandalism.

Current Staff have reviewed the seasonal campgrounds at Byng Island and Pinehurst Lake Conservation Areas. Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area There are no technical or environmental reasons requiring continued on-site storage at Pinehurst Lake. Pinehurst contains a predominantly mixed gravel and sand based soil

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type. All underground services are consistent and installed to regulated code. There are no seasonal sites that contain environmental restraints. Park Model trailers currently occupy some seasonal sites at Pinehurst. This is not a permitted unit type as they are larger and not licensed for the road but, given that storage was previously allowed on-site, some exceptions were made. The permanent nature of this trailer design is not aligned with our requirements for trailer relocation or road licensing. In addition to the challenge of moving park model trailers, other reasons that seasonal campers have identified as why they want to continue to store their trailers on site at Pinehurst include: lack of access to an appropriate vehicle to move the trailer; hiring a third party service to move the trailer may be cost prohibitive; off-site external winter storage may be cost prohibitive; features around their trailer may be disrupted, such as decks or sheds; and, that the effort of moving and preparing to move a trailer is greater than some people, in particular seniors, are able to do independently. Byng Island Conservation Area The soil composition at Byng Island is the primary reason why on-site seasonal storage could be considered. In the Byng Island Conservation Area Master Plan from October 1977 which highlights the heavy clay soils as a development constraint:

“Soils – the heavy clay soils which exist in a large portion of Byng Island have forced a change from field tiles at washrooms to a proposed sewage lagoon. The soils are unable to absorb the sewage. These heavy clay soils have very poor subsurface drainage and as a result water remains on the surface.”

Furthermore, in 1985 by the Ontario Institute of Pedology, the soil type in the overwhelming majority of Byng Island Conservation Area was identified to be Lucastrine Heavy Clay which is indicative of former lake bottom and provides almost no vertical drainage.

While many things have changed at Byng Island since 1977 and 1985, including the condition and placement of Byng’s campsites and run-off manipulation strategies, the area’s soil texture has not, and that to compensate for the type of soil, improvements to the road and driveway infrastructure would be required throughout the conservation area to offset the drainage. Based on past experience, the movement of trailers onto the seasonal campsites during the wettest months of the year causes significant damage to the sites and internal road system.

Next Steps

With the CAO’s approval, seasonal campers at Byng Island Conservation Area will continue to be allowed to store their seasonal trailer on-site for the time being. Seasonal campers at Pinehurst Lake will be advised that on-site trailer storage will be winding down. This will be communicated at the end of June 2020. The seasonal campers will be allowed to continue, if they choose to do so, to have their trailer on-site for 2020, and into 2021. At the conclusion of the 2021 season, all seasonal trailers must be removed from the seasonal camping area. At Pinehurst Lake CA, any new licenses signed with new seasonal campers in 2020 have stated that the occupant will not be permitted to leave their trailer on-site for winter

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storage and this will be referenced in new 2021 licenses as well. If any changes to seasonal site occupancy or equipment occur in 2020, such as; the purchase of a new trailer or the swapping of campsites, the site owner will be required to remove the trailer at the end of the 2020 season. There is no available space for off-season trailer storage at Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area. For seasonal campers who do not have the ability to store their seasonal trailer on their personal property, other GRCA Conservation Areas, such as Guelph Lake, Laurel Creek and Elora Gorge, offer off-site seasonal trailer storage. There are also many private businesses and farms that offer winter storage options.


Currently, the winter storage fees at Pinehurst Lake bring in a revenue of approximately $20,000.00 annually which will not continue at the end of the 2021 season and may be reduced this year as well.

There is no anticipated financial impact to Byng Island Conservation Area.


The Communications department will be consulted to assist with messaging to seasonal campers.


Ben Rosebrugh Superintendent Pam Walther-Mabee Manager of Conservation Area Operations

Karen Armstrong Deputy CAO, Secretary-Treasurer

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Date: June 26, 2020


Subject: Status of Beach Monitoring Program

Recommendation:

THAT Report Number GM-06-20-43 – Status of Beach Monitoring Program be received as information.

Summary:

Due to staffing reductions associated with COVID-19, E. coli samples will not be collected at beaches operated by the GRCA in 2020.

Report:

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) operates nine beaches at the following eight Conservation Areas:

Belwood Lake (note: bathing beach is not in the reservoir but in a small quarry in the lower park)

Elora Quarry

Conestogo Lake

Guelph Lake (note: there are two separate beach areas in Guelph Lake)

Rockwood

Shade’s Mills

Laurel Creek

Pinehurst Lake

In 2017, the local Public Health Units (PHUs) undertook a review of their beach sampling programs and decided to stop sampling GRCA beaches. Prior to that, sampling occurred each week to determine if beaches were to be posted with additional warning signs. There was a recognition at the time that the beach sampling did not provide current information to make decisions on and by the time the sample was analyzed and information shared, the conditions at the beach would have changed.

At that time, the GRCA, in collaboration with the PHUs, shifted to a more proactive approach to educate patrons and provide them with additional information to evaluate the potential health risks associated with swimming at GRCA owned and operated beaches.

Two reports were submitted to the GRCA board in May (GM-05-17-59) and June of 2017 (GM-06-17-62) to explain the changes. The June report recommended that the GRCA focus on providing information on beach signs and the website to allow the public to make an informed decision as to the level of risk associated with swimming at a beach. Permanent signs are posted at each beach to indicate conditions that may lead to higher levels of E. coli, such as high winds, large numbers of geese or other waterfowl, cloudy

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water conditions, etc. An example of the signage is provided in Figure 1. The June 2017 report also recommended that the GRCA continue to conduct bi-weekly sampling of the beach areas for the purposes of long-term trending only. Bi-weekly sampling is not adequate to make decisions regarding public health risks due to the rapidly changing nature of E. coli levels. GRCA water quality field staff sampled the beach areas on a bi-weekly basis in July and August of 2017, 2018 and last year. The E. coli results were posted on the GRCA website, along with rainfall data (a possible predictor of high E. coli levels) and information on other conditions that may lead to high E. coli.

Due to staffing reductions associated with COVID-19, E. coli samples will not be collected at beaches operated by the GRCA in 2020. It is recommended that Conservation Area staff continue to carry out daily monitoring and maintenance of the beaches. Daily monitoring involves a visual assessment of the beach for hazards such as broken glass, garbage, blue-green algae or other hazards that would require an immediate response from Conservation Area staff.

The revised GRCA Beach Conditions web page content is appended to the end of this report (see Appendix 1). Changes were made to the last section of the page, Water Quality Monitoring, to indicate that the monitoring program has been suspended and the data chart has been removed. In addition, a picture of the permanent signage posted at GRCA beaches is also appended (see Figure 1). The number of visits to the GRCA Beach Conditions web page is illustrated by Figure 2. There were slightly less than 18,000 visits to this web page in 2019, with a notable increase in traffic during the months of July and August. This indicates the public is aware of this web page and information on the signage at the beaches is effective in helping the public find information.


The cost for sample analysis and disposal associated with annual beach sampling in 2019 was $3,780 + HST. This represents a potential cost saving for the 2020 budget. Staff time associated with beach sampling amounted to 2.5 person days on a bi-weekly basis (approximately $3,200 for 6 sampling events) and required the use of a GRCA vehicle (approximately 1,440 km in total, which equates to $720 at $0.50 per km).


It is recommended that Conservation Area staff continue to do daily inspection and maintenance of the beach areas.


Mark Anderson, P. Eng. Water Quality Engineer

Dwight Boyd, P. Eng. Director of Engineering

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Appendix 1 GRCA webpage: https://apps.grandriver.ca/beachconditions/public/beachconditions.aspx

Beach Conditions

Natural bodies of water are great places to play, swim and cool off on a hot sunny

day.

However, swimming in these areas is not risk-free. There is always a level of risk

when swimming in a natural water body, whether it's on the shores of Lake Erie,

jumping off a dock at a cottage or going to a GRCA beach.

Natural water bodies, such as rivers and reservoirs, are exposed to contamination

from various sources. The conditions and quality of the water can change quickly

due to a number of environmental factors. These factors can influence the level of

bacteria in the water to the point where it increases the risk of getting sick.

Environmental factors that can cause an increase in bacteria levels

Recent heavy rainfall (1 to 2 inches or 25 to 50 mm within 24 to 48 hours) has

a significant impact on water quality. Run off from the rain washes bacteria

from the shore, fields and streets into streams, rivers and lakes.

Cloudy water (unable to see feet in waist-deep water) means the sand and silt

has been stirred up. This can increase the levels of bacteria in the water.

High wind can cause waves, and wave action can stir up the sand and silt,

which can increase the levels of bacteria in the water.

Large numbers of birds or other wildlife and their droppings can have a

significant impact on water quality. Dead fish, algae/scum, or debris in the

water can also increase the risk of illness or injury.

How you can prevent illness when swimming in a natural water body

Never swallow the beach water, at any time, no matter how clear!

After swimming or playing in the water or sand, wash your hands or use a

hand sanitizer, and always before eating, especially for children. Bacteria

levels tend to be higher in the warm wet sand on the shore.

Local Public Health Unit Contact Information

For health related questions, please contact:

For Guelph Lake, Rockwood, Elora Quarry, Belwood Lake and Conestogo

Lake, contact the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit at 1-800-265-

7293.

For Shades Mills and Laurel Creek, contact the Region of Waterloo Public

Health at 519-575-4400.

For Pinehurst Lake, contact the County of Brant Health Unit at 519-753-4937.

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https://apps.grandriver.ca/beachconditions/public/beachconditions.aspx

https://www.wdgpublichealth.ca/?q=beaches

https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/public-health-and-emergency-services.aspx

https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/public-health-and-emergency-services.aspx

Help keep our beaches clean

There are a number of ways you can help keep our beaches clean and improve

water quality conditions in our swimming areas. These include:

Don't feed wildlife or birds.

Don't use soaps, shampoos, or other bathing products in the water.

Use appropriate washroom facilities.

Place all garbage in designated bins, or take it with you.

Rainfall Data

Rainfall can cause fecal material from wildlife or pets to runoff into streams and

reservoirs. It can also stir up the water creating cloudy conditions. When there is a

significant rainfall (1 to 2 inches or 25 to 50 mm within 24 to 48 hours), it is

advised to refrain from swimming for 24 to 48 hours, until clear conditions occur

again. The table below will help you understand how much rain has fallen in the

past 7 days near GRCA beaches.

Park Rain Gauge Location

1- day Total (mm)

2- day Total (mm)

Belwood Lake Shand Dam 0.0 0.0

Conestogo Lake Conestogo Dam 0.0 0.0

Elora Quarry Shand Dam 0.0 0.0

Guelph Lake - main beach & pit

Guelph Dam 0.0 0.0

Laurel Creek Laurel Creek 0.0 0.0

Pinehurst Lake Paris 0.0 0.0

Rockwood Guelph Dam 0.0 0.0

Shade's Mills Cambridge 0.0 0.0

(-) Not Available. Totals are not shown when any hourly values are missing within

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Water Quality Monitoring

The GRCA’s program of water quality sampling at its beaches has been suspended

for the 2020 season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand River

Conservation Authority’s operations have been reduced to ensure the maintenance

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of its critical programs and services, including flood operations, land and property

management, planning and permits and drinking water source protection.

Usually in the months of July and August, the GRCA conducts bi-weekly

sampling at nine conservation area beaches throughout the watershed, and makes

the data collected available on this web page. While the data is not useful in

identifying public health risk when swimming in natural water bodies, it is used to

determine long term trends in the water quality at our swimming areas over time.

When the water quality sampling program resumes at the GRCA’s beaches, the

data will again be made available on this page.

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Figure 1 Example of Permanent Signage at GRCA Beaches

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Figure 2 GRCA Beaches Website Activity 2018 and 2019

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