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Culture & Capacity

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3. Strengthen County's use of technology and innovative initiatives.
3.1 Provide more integrated services and seamless technology that enhance the customer experience.
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3.1.1 Develop and launch a user-friendly digital portal across various service areas that allows for online application submissions and provides the ability to easily track and lookup application status, ultimately improving overall service delivery. Learn More
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3.1.2 Pilot innovative virtual services to complement and enhance current service delivery options. Learn More
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3.1.3 Increase the number of services available for virtual/online delivery in all the County departments. Learn More
3.2 Maximize organizational data and information sharing.
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3.2.1 Work with municipalities to develop a data sharing agreement whereby municipalities share building permit data and County consolidate and aggregate data and report back to municipalities using GIS dashboard. Learn More
Key Performance Indicators associated with Goal 3
On Track Percentage of invoices returned to approver
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Percentage of invoices returned to approver

On Track Number of new SharePoint sites created/updated to comply with Information Governance Policies
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Number of new SharePoint sites created/updated to comply with Information Governance Policies

On Track Number of IT tickets per quarter
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Number of IT tickets per quarter

On Track Cyber risk score
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Cyber risk score

On Track Artifacts (collections/archives) made accessible (digitally)
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Artifacts (collections/archives) made accessible (digitally)

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4. Promote responsible growth.
4.1 Promote economic growth and prosperity across all three economic pillars (agriculture, energy, tourism).
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4.1.1 Leverage economic development initiatives to support Bruce County’s entrepreneurs, investors, and business communities. Learn More
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4.1.2 Support the implementation of the economic development strategic plan resulting in: Growth of tax base/assessment Learn More
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4.1.3 Support the implementation of the economic development strategic plan resulting in: Growth of population base Learn More
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4.1.4 Support the implementation of the economic development strategic plan resulting in: Diversification of economic base (growth of businesses in sectors outside of agriculture, energy, and tourism) Learn More
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4.1.5 Support the implementation of the economic development strategic plan resulting in: Businesses retention Learn More
4.2 Support the growth of local businesses through business support programs (agriculture, energy, tourism).
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4.2.1 Increase the number of businesses participating in the Business to Bruce program. Learn More
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4.2.2 Implement a business retention and expansion program through Business to Bruce to support the growth of existing businesses in Bruce County by the end of 2026. Learn More
4.3 Enhance the attractiveness and vitality of downtown areas through the Spruce the Bruce program.
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4.3.1 Support at least one new downtown revitalization project per year through the Spruce the Bruce program by the end of 2026. Learn More
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4.3.2 Increase the number of businesses participating in the Spruce the Bruce program. Learn More
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4.3.3 Implement a façade improvement program through Spruce the Bruce to enhance the visual appeal of downtown areas. Learn More
4.4 Stabilize and grow sustainable revenue through long-term planning supported by a stable financing strategy that reduces reliance on debt financing.
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4.4.1 Develop and implement a long-term financial plan that includes revenue growth and diversification strategies. Learn More
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4.4.2 Undertake fees review and implement user fees to offset cost to deliver some services. Learn More
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4.4.3 Identify services that should be cost recovery versus subsidized by the overall tax levy. Learn More
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4.4.4 Increase external sources of revenue and reduce reliance on property taxes. Learn More
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4.4.5 Reduce the county municipal infrastructure deficit/gap. Learn More
4.5 Improve transportation options and connectivity in Bruce County.
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4.5.1 Develop and implement a transportation demand management program to promote carpooling, active transportation, and telecommuting by 2026. Learn More
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4.5.2 Consider options to expand the network of multi-use trails in Bruce County by the end of 2026. Learn More
4.6 Build forward thinking, evidence informed capital and operating plans.
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4.6.1 Through the budget process review current capital and operating plans to identify areas for improvement in forward thinking and evidence-based decision-making. Learn More
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4.6.2 Develop 10- or 20-year capital replacement plans to ensure reserve balances and transfers to reserves are sufficiently funded. Learn More
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4.6.3 Update reserves policies to include targeted annual funding and balances based on the Asset Management Plan and industry best practices for the operating reserves. Learn More
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4.6.4 Implement public consultation for the County budget to increase satisfaction with the local government’s capital and operating plans, including their alignment with community needs and evidence-based decision-making. Learn More
Key Performance Indicators associated with Goal 4
On Track Percentage of purchasing transactions completed using procurement methods without utilizing provisions for exemptions
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Percentage of purchasing transactions completed using procurement methods without utilizing provisions for exemptions

On Track Number of business engagements (consults, training, STB, ETI, BR&E, business walks)
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Number of business engagements (consults, training, STB, ETI, BR&E, business walks)

On Track Number of active investment files
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Number of active investment files

On Track Amount of Spruce the Bruce dollars leveraged from private sector
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Amount of Spruce the Bruce dollars leveraged from private sector

On Track Number of job fair attendees
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Number of job fair attendees

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