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Home My WebLink AboutOctober 20, 2016 - Council - Addendum #2 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM COUNCIL MEETING ADDENDUM #2 MUNICIPAL OFFICE Thursday, October 20, 2016 1. ADMINISTRATION A. South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation Delegation Presentation south central Ontario region SCOR lopment corporation South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC) 4 Elm Street, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 0C4, P: 519-842-6333 October 14, 2016 Dear Mayor Ens; On behalf of the entire Board of South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC) please consider this our request for partner contribution for 2017 & 2018. We are requesting a two-year commitment from each municipality, which will correspond with the end of the current Council term. Since SCOR EDC's incorporation we have accomplished a lot together. The vision of the five counties to partner and commit to a shared vision to the year 2020 has made SCOR a strong region and one that is held up as a model for other communities and regions to work together. SCOR EDC continues to focus on issues that will help the region to maintain our competitive edge and attract a diverse mix of investment to the re- gion. We are also partnering with other organizations that have common goals and aspirations in sectors the Board has identified as priority. An important priority for SCOR EDC has been and continues to be relationship building and the pay-offs of that are now evident. We have received comments from Ministers on the value of SCOR EDC in understand- ing the often unique and collective needs of our region which is comprised of mostly small urban and rural communities. One such letter from Minister Duguid is attached. To this end we have been focusing on 1. Infrastructure supporting economic development 2. Human Capital supporting economic development 3. Sector Development : focusing on agriculture and food Some of our current priority activities, which could require consistent attention over the next two years include: completion of the Food Hub Project by December 2017, utilizing Ontario Trillium Foundation funding obtaining approval and funding from the Province for and undertaking implementation of the "Climate Smart Region" pilot project around water and food security fostering a relationship with 168 Canada.com Corp. to attract investment to the region from China Our partner request for 2017 and 2018 has been decreased to $25,000/year from $35,000. A stable base of municipal partner funding and support will allow the corporation stability in operations and allow us to further leverage funding to continue to give you the best return on investment. There is still more to be done and we are happy to be working with strong municipal partners with a strong vision for the region. Thank you once again for your time and continued support. We are asking that support in principle by Coun- cil for our continued operation over the next two years be provided prior to December 31 of this year. Sincerely, Stephen Molnar Chair SCOR EDC Ar�ourfry middlesex r,' s Sim hGrantl �� ils / Elgin o t 7�^ 01'Ia�CO1�Y11�1 r1 * COCINTS p p Progressive by Nature growing stronpe:•'tabu'•er ,eulh um.u16MWoipibn SCOR South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC) 4 Elm Street, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 0C4, P: 519-842-6333 Our partner request for 2017 and 2018 has been decreased to $25,000/year from $35,000. A stable base of municipal partner funding and support will allow the corporation stability in operations and allow us to further leverage funding to continue to give you the best return on investment. Below is the operational budget for 2017 and 2018 BUDGET 2017 2017 Operating Budget-Decrease from partners REVENUE BUDGET 2017 Carry Over $30,000.00 Partner Contribution $125,000.00 ',155,000.00 PERSONNEL Staff wages and benefits $106,500.00 ADMINSTRATION EXPENSES Project Support $10,000.00 Corporate Costs(insurance, legal,audit, banking,agm $16,000.00 Rent and facilities(phone,printing, IT support) $10,500.00 computer and websites $4,000.00 Auto Mileage $8,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $155,000.00 TOTAL $0.00 BUDGET 2018 wP � � , REVENUE BUDGET 2017 Carry Over $0.00 Partner Contribution $125,000.00 TOTAL $125,001 PERSONNEL Staff wages and benefits $81,500.00 ADMINSTRATION EXPENSES Project Support $8,000.00 Corporate Costs(insurance, legal,audit, banking,agm $16,000.00 Rent and facilities(phone,printing, IT support) $10,500.00 computer and websites $4,000.00 Auto Mileage $5,000.00 $125,000.00 TOTAL • $0.00 Ministry of Economic Ministere du Developpement Development, Employment economique,de l'Emploi and Infrastructure et de('Infrastructure Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre wamillimaistral 8'h Floor, Hearst Block Edifice Hearst,8e etage Ontario 900 Bay Street 900, rue Bay Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Telephone:416-325-6900 Telephone: 416-325-6900 Facsimile: 416-325-6918 Telecopieur:416-325-6918 June 7, 2016 Mr. Art Lawson General Manager South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation 4 Elm Street Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 0C4 )9A Dear Mr. La4on: On behalf of the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, I wish to thank you and your delegation for meeting with me during the 2016 OGRA- ROMA conference. I appreciated hearing about SCOR EDC's commitment to promoting growth in our province. My ministry continues to be impressed with the efforts and successes that the organization has achieved in this area. Regarding the funding model you proposed for regional economic development groups, as you know, the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides funding for specific economic development projects in three streams: business, small community pilot, and regional. Please also do not rule out specific economic development projects that may be eligible for SWODF funding within these streams in the SCOR EDC region. I also appreciated our discussion on the importance of expanding broadband infrastructure. High-speed broadband is important for maintaining Ontario's position as a leading investment jurisdiction in the digital economy. The province has nominated the South Western Integrated Fibre Technology project to the federal government for consideration under the Small Communities Fund. We look forward to advancing this project in collaboration with municipalities. Thank you again for meeting with me. I look forward to continued collaboration with you and all our municipal partners to foster regional economic development across Ontario. Sincerely, Brad Duguid Minister c: His Worship Stephen Molnar, Town of Tillsonburg Robert Chambers, Councillor, Brant County, SCOR EDC Treasurer His Worship David Mayberry, Mayor Southwest Oxford, Warden Oxford County Brad Richards, Deputy Mayor, Strathroy-Caradoc, Middlesex County Ed Katchebaw, Councillor, Municipality of Bayham, Representative, SCOR EDC Wayne Casier, Councillor, Municipality of Bayham, Representative, SCOR EDC