Recap of the November 29th Budget Committee Meeting - Departmental Presentations

The purpose of this meeting was to allow County departments to present the Budget Committee with their 2024 Proposed Budgets.

Below is a recap of this meeting:


Homes & Seniors Services
Provide 24/7 person-centered care and services across the County of Elgin’s three (3) Long-Term Care Homes (LTCHs):

  • Bobier Villa in Dutton – 57 Beds
  • Elgin Manor in St. Thomas – 90 Beds
  • Terrace Lodge in Aylmer – 100 Beds

Proposed 2024 Budget

  • Bobier Villa: $438.8K
  • Elgin Manor: $783.1K
  • Terrace Lodge: $809.8K



Corporate Facilities
Corporate Facilities staff maintain twelve (12) facilities:

  • Elgin County Administration Building
  • Elgin County Heritage Centre
  • Elgin County Provincial Offences Administration (POA) Building
  • Three (3) Long-Term Care Homes
  • Four (4) Ambulance Stations
  • Elgin Manor Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP)
  • Whites Station Garage (Fruitridge line)

Proposed 2024 Budget

  • Bobier Villa: $397.8K
  • Elgin Manor: $772K
  • Terrace Lodge: $403.8K
  • Administration Building, POA & Heritage Centre: $349K
  • Ambulance Stations, WWTP & White Station: $25K



Human Resources
The Human Resources department provides best practice advice to organizational leadership and County Council to manage challenges proactively, work closely with others throughout the organization to build, sustain, and reward success, and plan for change.

Proposed 2024 Budget: $831.4K



Community & Cultural Services

  • All ten (10) of Elgin County’s Library branches provide free access to a diverse collection of materials and space for free Wi-Fi access, study areas and in-person programs.
  • The Elgin County Museum operates the Elgin County Heritage Centre and hosts exhibits and programs relating to the County’s history.
  • The Archives acquires, preserves and makes available archival records relating to the County of Elgin and its residents.

Proposed 2024 Budget:

  • Library: $3.63M
  • Museum: $287.2K
  • Archives: $267K



Provincial Offences Administration
The Provincial Offences Administration (POA) office is responsible for administering the County’s court services, including setting hearing dates and collecting fines laid under the Provincial Offences Act.

Proposed 2024 Budget: - $141.6K



Planning
The Planning Department processes severance consents, operates the Land Division Committee, processes plans of subdivisions and plans of condominiums, makes recommendations on local official plan amendments and undertakes strategic projects like the County Official Plan.

Proposed 2024 Budget:

  • Scenario One: $264.6K
  • Scenario Two: $453.5K


Land Division
The Elgin County Land Division Committee (“LDC”) is a committee of Council authorized by the Planning Act that processes and hears applications for severance consents. The LDC has an assigned staff member, the Secretary-Treasurer of the LDC.

Proposed 2024 Budget: $35K



Administrative Services
Administrative Services is comprised of multiple divisions, including but not limited to:

  • Council/Warden
  • Administrative and Legislative Services
  • Corporate Communications
  • Legal Services

Proposed 2024 Budget

  • Council: $333.3K
  • Warden: $115.5K
  • Admin Services: $1.02M
  • Agriculture: $55K



Economic Development & Tourism
The Economic Development and Tourism Department is dedicated to supporting the growth of existing businesses and attracting new businesses to the region. As the local destination marketing organization, we also promote the region’s tourism assets.

2024 Proposed Budget: $858.3K



Ambulance Services
The Emergency Management Department supports the day-to-day operations of Emergency Medical Service (EMS).

2024 Proposed Budget: $4.9M



Emergency Measures
The Emergency Management Department is responsible for the County’s, and five of the LMP’s, emergency management programs and the administration of fire service training through the Elgin- Middlesex Regional Fire School.

2024 Proposed Budget: $253.4K



Financial Services
The Financial Services Department is responsible for the preparation of Annual Budgets, Audited Financial Statements, and the procurement of contracted services that ensures the County is compliant within governing legislation.

2024 Proposed Budget: $852.4K



Information Technology Services
The Information Technology Services (ITS) Department is responsible for the stable, reliable and secure operation of the County's server and network infrastructure. County ITS provides services to the Municipality of Central Elgin and the Municipality of Bayham.

2024 Proposed Budget: $2.26M


For more details on each department's 2024 Proposed Budgets, please access the following link: https://rb.gy/01p8mz

Budget Committee Meeting Video - November 29, 2023



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