AGENDA - General Committee - 20161121
Special General Committee
2017 Operating Budget
Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 21, 2016
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
November 17, 2016
Town of Aurora
Special General Committee
2017 Operating Budget
Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 21, 2016
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
2. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
3. Delegations
(a) Irene Clement, Chair, Board of Directors, Aurora Community Arboretum
Re: Aurora Community Arboretum Budget Update
(b) Javed Khan, Chair, Board of Directors, Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Re: Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
4. Public Consultation – Open Session – Opportunity for Members
of the Public to Provide Input Regarding the 2017 Budget
Note: The Director of Financial Services – Treasurer will provide a summary of
any email comments from the public received to date.
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5. Closed Session
6. Consideration of Items
7. Adjournment
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Agenda Items
1. 2017 Operating Budget – Aurora Public Library Board (Budget Binder Tab 7);
Presentation by Jill Foster, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary-Treasurer,
Aurora Public Library Board; and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the presentation from the Aurora Public Library Board be received; and
2. That the 2017 Operating Grant to the Aurora Public Library Board in the
amount of $3,767,700 be approved.
2. 2017 Operating Budget – Aurora Cultural Centre Board 2017 Operating
Grant; Presentation by Craig Mather, President, Board of Directors, and
Laura Schembri, Executive Director, Aurora Cultural Centre; and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the presentation from the Aurora Cultural Centre Board be received; and
2. That the 2017 Operating Grant to the Aurora Cultural Centre Board in the
amount of $405,600 be approved.
3. 2017 Operating Budget – Aurora Historical Society Board 2017 Operating
Grant; Presentation by Bill Albino, President, Board of Directors, Aurora
Historical Society Board; and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the presentation from the Aurora Historical Society Board be received;
and
2. That the 2017 Operating Grant to the Aurora Historical Society Board in the
amount of $72,600 be approved.
4. 2017 Operating Budget – Departmental Business Plan (Budget Binder Tab 6)
Review of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
1. That the 2017 Business Plan for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services be
approved.
DELEGATION REQUEST
This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for
consideration by either Council or Committees of Council must be submitted to the Clerk’s office by
the following deadline:
4:30 P.M. ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: Nov 21, 2016
SUBJECT: Aurora Arboretum budget update to Council
NAME OF SPOKESPERSON: Irene Clement, Chair, ACA
NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S) BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable):
Aurora Community Arboretum (ACA)
BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION:
To provide a brief update to Council on ACA 2016 achievements and outline budget plans for 2017.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Council member
regarding your matter of interest? YES x☐ NO ☐
IF YES, WITH WHOM? Mr Al Downey DATE: Nov 2, 2016
x☐ I acknowledge that the Procedural By-law permits five (5) minutes for
Delegations.
Legislative Services
905-727-3123
CSecretariat@aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
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Public Release
November 21, 2016
Town of Aurora
Additional Items to
Special General Committee
2017 Operating Budget
Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 21, 2016
7 p.m., Council Chambers
• Item 5 – Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services
Re: Special Event Budget for 2016
Memorandum
Date: November 21, 2016
To: Mayor and Members of Council
Copy: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
From: Allan D. Downey, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Re: Special Event Budget for 2016
Recommendations
That the memorandum regarding Special Event Budget for 2016 be received for
information.
Background
Please find attached detailed breakdown of Special Events Expenses as submitted for the
2016 Budget.
This information provides more detail with regards to operational costs than had been
previously provided to Council. Please insert this information on Tab 14 of your 2017
Budget binder.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Special Event Budget - 2016
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4752
Email: adowney@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services
Special Event Budget- 2016
Arctic Adventure
Revenues
Sponsorship 800.00$
Food Vendors 200.00$
Total Revenue 1,000.00$
Expenses
Contracts
Entertainment 4,725.00$
Ice Sculptures 1,975.00$
Subtotal 6,700.00$
Operating
Supplies 1,550.00$
Equipment 250.00$
Subtotal 1,800.00$
Equipment Rental
Sound System 700.00$
Inflatables 1,500.00$
Subtotal 2,200.00$
Total Expense 10,700.00$
Art Show
Revenues
Sponsorship 450.00$
Registration Fees 3,220.00$
Sale Commissions 1,000.00$
Total Revenue 4,670.00$
Expenses
Contracts
Entertainment 800.00$
Juror 400.00$
Mobile Signs 600.00$
Subtotal 1,800.00$
Operating
Awards 1,200.00$
Flowers and Décor 455.00$
Subtotal 1,655.00$
Recognition
Food 225.00$
Subtotal 225.00$
Total Expenses 3,680.00$
Attachment 1
Canada Day
Revenues
Federal Grant 25,000.00$
Food Vendors 500.00$
Sponsorship 5,000.00$
Total Revenue 30,500.00$
Expenses
Operating Materials
Entertainment 3,000.00$
Activity Providers 3,150.00$
Electrician 550.00$
Pancakes 650.00$
Security 750.00$
Flag Printing 1,500.00$
Newspaper Insert 700.00$
Subtotal 10,300.00$
Promotional Recognition
Food 225.00$
Subtotal 225.00$
Rentals
Inflatables 3,000.00$
Stage 2,000.00$
Sound 1,500.00$
Tents 1,400.00$
Toilets 600.00$
Subtotal 8,500.00$
Contracts
Fireworks 14,000.00$
14,000.00$
Total Expenses 33,025.00$
Canada Day Parade
Expenses
Operating Materials
Rotary Donation 150.00$
Wagon for Council 800.00$
Town Crier 160.00$
React 300.00$
Shuttle Buses 200.00$
Signage 400.00$
Decorations 300.00$
Volunteer Appreciation 215.00$
Subtotal 2,525.00$
Equipment Rentals
Toilets 350.00$
Subtotal 350.00$
Contracts
Marching Bands 8,150.00$
Cultural Dancers 1,850.00$
Subtotal 10,000.00$
Total Expenses 12,875.00$
Concerts in the Park
Revenues
Sponsorship 7,000.00$
Total Revenue 7,000.00$
Expenses
Operating Materials
Signage 150.00$
Subtotal 150.00$
Equipment Rentals
Sound 6,000.00$
Subtotal 6,000.00$
Contracts
Consultants 2,000.00$
Bands 11,500.00$
Subtotal 13,500.00$
Total Expenses 19,650.00$
Ribfest
Revenues
Food Vendor Fees 5,000.00$
Entry Fees 17,000.00$
Beer Commissions 3,000.00$
Admission Fee 30,000.00$
Sponsorship 5,000.00$
Total Revenue 60,000.00$
Expenses
Operating
Signage 500.00$
Mobile Signs 600.00$
Food for Bands 300.00$
Tent 700.00$
Subtotal 2,100.00$
Equipment Rentals
Toilets 7,100.00$
Stage 2,900.00$
Sound 9,000.00$
Subtotal 19,000.00$
Contracts
Police 1,000.00$
Bands 30,750.00$
Rider for Bands 2,000.00$
Security 2,200.00$
SOCAN 1,000.00$
Light Towers 750.00$
Dumpster 2,300.00$
Subtotal 40,000.00$
Total Expenses 61,100.00$
Colours of Fall Concert
Revenues
Sponsorship 1,000.00$
Food Vendor 51.00$
Total Revenue 1,051.00$
Expenses
Operating
Pumpkins 200.00$
Signage 200.00$
Decorations 100.00$
Subtotal 500.00$
Equipment Rentals
Sound 750.00$
Subtotal 750.00$
Contracts
Band 1,600.00$
Subtotal 1,600.00$
Total Expenses 2,850.00$
Haunted Forest
Revenues
Food Vendor 51.00$
Sponsorship 750.00$
Admission Fees 19,000.00$
Total Revenue 19,801.00$
Expenses
Operating
Paid Duty Police 1,000.00$
Honourariums 5,000.00$
Pumpkins 900.00$
Decorations 1,700.00$
Subtotal 8,600.00$
Equipment Rentals 2,400.00$
Toilets 300.00$
Light Towers 600.00$
Generators 300.00$
Mobile Signs 600.00$
Buses 600.00$
Subtotal 2,400.00$
Recognition
Food 500.00$
Subtotal 500.00$
Total Expenses 11,500.00$
Santa Under the Stars Parade
Revenues
Float Entry Fees 1,600.00$
Sponsorship 3,500.00$
Total Revenue 5,100.00$
Expenses
Operating
Council Float 400.00$
Santa 150.00$
Town Crier 160.00$
Signage 400.00$
Buses 200.00$
Awards 190.00$
Subtotal 1,500.00$
Recognition
Food 400.00$
Subtotal 400.00$
Equipment Rentals
Toilets 300.00$
Subtotal 300.00$
Contracts
Paid Duty Police 900.00$
Marching Bands 6,300.00$
Cultural Performers 1,600.00$
React 550.00$
Optimist 300.00$
Subtotal 9,650.00$
Total Expenses 11,850.00$
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Revenues
Sponsorship 2,000.00$
Total Revenue 2,000.00$
Expenses
Operating Materials
Volunteer Appreciation 100.00$
Clementines 100.00$
Craft and Games 250.00$
Decorations 250.00$
Subtotal 700.00$
Contracts
Reindeer 1,400.00$
Salvation Army 300.00$
Live Theatre 500.00$
Sound System 300.00$
Santa 150.00$
Town Crier 150.00$
Fire Juggler 500.00$
Subtotal 3,300.00$
Total Expenses 4,000.00$
Aurora's Borealis
Revenue
Sponsorship 5,000.00$
Total Revenue 5,000.00$
Expenses
Operating Materials
Lights 250.00$
Subtotal 250.00$
Equipment Rental
Bucket Truck 1,500.00$
Subtotal 1,500.00$
Contracts
Signage 350.00$
Subtotal 350.00$
Total Expenses 2,100.00$
Family First Night
Revenue
Sponsorship 600.00$
Total Revenue 600.00$
Expenses
Operating Materials
Hot Chocolate and Cookies 300.00$
Crafts and Games 600.00$
Decorations 300.00$
Subtotal 1,200.00$
Equipment Rentals
Inflatables 1,500.00$
Subtotal 1,500.00$
Contracts
Reptile Shows 600.00$
Mad Science 750.00$
Band 350.00$
Magician 800.00$
Face Painter 600.00$
Subtotal 3,100.00$
Total Expenses 5,800.00$
Movies in the Park
Revenues
Sponsorship 3,500.00$
Food Vendor 300.00$
Donations 2,000.00$
Total Revenue 5,800.00$
Expenses
Operating
Prizes 300.00$
Subtotal 300.00$
Contracts
Toilets 400.00$
Open Air 9,000.00$
Games and Activities 600.00$
Subtotal 10,000.00$
Total Expenses 10,300.00$
Easter Egg Hunt
Revenues
Admission Fees 7,450.00$
Total Revenue 7,450.00$
Expenses
Operating
Goodie Bags 2,000.00$
Girl Guides 1,500.00$
Mobile Signs 400.00$
Subtotal 3,900.00$
Contracts
Bunny Hutch 650.00$
Subtotal 650.00$
Total Expenses 4,550.00$
Subtotal
Multicultural Festival
Contracts
Performers 7,900.00$
Inflatables and Childrens Activities 3,250.00$
Signage and Décor 400.00$
Advertising 6,350.00$
Printing 450.00$
Stage 2,000.00$
Sound 850.00$
Tents 1,600.00$
Security 600.00$
Food 400.00$
Mobile Signs 600.00$
Total Expenses 24,400.00$