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PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BARRIE POLICE SERVICES BOARD REGARDING THE BOARD’S PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET REQUEST
Jim Dickie, Chair of the Barrie Police Service Board and Chief Greenwood and introduced members of the Barrie Police Services staff and the Barrie Police Services Board who were present in the audience.
Chief Greenwood provided background associated with the preparation of the budget, including the original proposal of a 3.4% increase in September and Council’s direction to look at the increase and reduce it to 2.75. She noted that the Service’s request currently sits at 2.98% increase, due to unforeseen increases in benefits.
Chief Greenwood detailed the guiding principles and key elements considered during the preparation of the Police Service Budget. She discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The goals associated with the Barrie Police Service 2014-2016 Strategic Plan;
• The budget principles and requirements to review the Strategic Plan every 3 years;
• The initiatives for 2015-2016;
• The Service’s Human Resources strategy and service levels;
• The ongoing commitment to a new Police Headquarters
• The Capital component of the budget request;
• A chart illustrating 2016 budget request in comparison to the 2015 request; and
• The total funding request of 48,901,251.
In closing, Chief Greenwood indicated that the 2.98% increase over the 2015 budget will ensure policing safety and security of the City. Chief Greenwood thanked the dedicated members of the Barrie Police Service and the Police Services Board.
Members of Council asked questions of the presenters and received responses.