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Presentation by representatives of the County of Simcoe regarding the proposed 2014 Budget request from the County of Simcoe.
Mr. Trevor Wilcox General Manager of Corporate Performance, Ms. Terry Talon, General Manager of Social Services and Ms. Jane Sinclair, General Manager of Health and Cultural Services of County of Simcoe provided a presentation regarding the proposed 2014 Budget request from the County of Simcoe. Mr. Wilcox described the operating and capital budget summaries for each of the services delivered by the County of Simcoe. He noted that the request from the County represents a decrease of 4% in the operating budget, a substantial increase in the capital budget related to the Brooks Street (Barrie) intensification project and a total 2% increase over the 2013 request.
T. Talon highlighted the Social and Community Services 2013 accomplishments and the key focus areas and initiatives for 2014.
J. Sinclair highlighted the Health and Emergency Services 2013 accomplishments and the key focus areas and initiatives for 2014.
In closing, Mr. Wilcox noted that the new partnership between the City of Barrie, Township of Oro-Medonte and County of Simcoe related to the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport results in a $1.3 million investment by the County that will be considered part of Barrie's contribution to the County's capital plan.
Members of City Council asked a number of questions and received responses from the presenters and City staff.