Corporation of the City of Oshawa 2017 Budget Supplemental Material INDEX Page No. Oshawa Chamber of Commerce...... 1 Oshawa Central Business District Improvement Area 2017 Budget Submission... 5 2017 Amortization for Tangible Capital Assets... 6 Debt Summary... 8
2017 GREATER OSHAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOURISM BUSINESS PLAN Missio11 Staleme11t: - to be the Voice ofbusiness/or Greater Oshawa, by providing positive leadership in support ofits members and business". Vision: - to conti11ue be the leader in providing services, networking opporllmilies and advocacy on behalfofits members and all businesses throughout our communities. Strategic Ohjective l - Provide services and opporllmities for all businesses. Strategic Objective 2 - Promote an environment that will advise existing business and attract new hllsinesses. HJSTORY The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce has been a driving force for Tourism in Oshawa since the midl950's. In 1961 the Chamber operated a Tourism Trailer at the Comer of Simcoe and Bloor Street, at the same comer where since 1995 the Chamber operates the Tourism House in cooperation with the City of Oshawa. The Trailer was open during the summer months with Tourism inquiries handled at the Chamber office year round. In 1961 The City of Oshawa initially assisted with funding the trailer in the amount of $2,500 per year. Today the long established tradition of the City and the Chamber partnership continues with a shared cost arrangement of operating the Visitor Centre. In the 60's the Chamber assisted with Convention packages and attracting conventions to the City. A Chamber Tourism Committee was also instrumental in setting up the Canadian Automotive Museum. Summer Visitor Centre: First opened in 1995, the summer Visitor Centre has been located in a pennnnent building at the corner of Bloor and Simcoe Street. The building is a renovated Model Home and is located on MTO property. The Oshawa Visitor Centre is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., seven days a week, from the Victoria Day weekend in May to Labour Day. The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce staffs and manages the Oshawa Visitor lnfonnation Centre (TlC) in partnership with the City of Oshawa and takes great pride in its role as host to the multitude of visitors seeking tourism infonnation and travel advice. The Chamber of Commerce handles in excess of 10,000 Tourism related inquires annually both at the Centre during the summer and at the Chamber office the balance of the year. In 2014, the number of visitors coming from the U.S. started to bounce back but not to the levels prior to the recession. We continue to see increasing numbers from Europe, China and individuals taking day trips to the Region and this would be in part to the Regions tourism initiatives. Throughout the summer the Chamber promotes the local art association with a static art display provided by the Oshawa Art Association. Year Round Visitor Information Centre - Year round the lobby area ofthe Chamber office has Visitor Information. A direct telephone line connects to the Visitor Centre and the Chamber office. Since 2000 the Chamber has provided Internet for our Visitors at the Centre. In 1999 to celebrate the City's 75 111 Anniversary the Chamber had a Commemorative Coin made. During the Millennium year (2000) the Chamber of Commerce created a Time Capsule project which was supported by community groups, schools, and business and is buried at Lakeview Park to be opened in 2100. Page 1
RTO Zone Six Reeional Tourism Organization: In November of2010 the CEO ofthe Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce was appointed as a Director of the first permanent Board of Directors. The Organization encompasses Tourism for the Headwaters, York and Durham Region and was first established by the province in 2009. The GOCC continues to work closely with the RTO which is now called Central Counties. We also work with the Durham Region Tourism staff. Fall, Winter & Spring Visitor Information The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce operates the Visitor Infonnation from its office at 44 Richmond Street West year round and activity increases from Labour Day to the Victoria Day weekend in May. The Chamber offers Visitor Information from Monday to Friday and the telephone email services are monitored at the Chamber office during this period. The Chamber office pre-orders Visitor supplies and attends to any requests for information. The Chamber also distributes from the office year round Visitor infonnation to Visitor Centres throughout Ontario as well as sending out information packages as requested. The Chamber works with the local hotels and tourism businesses as well as community organizations, such as Auto fest, Peony Festival, Rib Fest the University and Lakeridge Health to supply the annual Visitor Guides and City maps for upcoming events the organizations are hosting; or for staff and students relocating to Oshawa. Publications The Chamber of Commerce commenced publication of a Re/ocat/011 Magazine in 1994 which prominently profiles Oshawa and this magazine will be going into its 21st year of publication in 20 IS. In 2003, seeing a need, the Chamber of Commerce introduced an Os/,awa Visitor Guide which is handed out to the local area tourism sights and hotels as well as to Conventions and festivals that come to Oshawa. (n 20 l 7 the publication will be in its 15th year. Both publications are distributed to over 120 selected business and tourism locations and centres in the GT A. Also for over 21 years the Chamber in cooperation with Ontario Mapping publishes an annual City of Oshawa map which is distributed throughout the City of Oshawa and to visitors to our community for free. The Visitor Centre Located minutes from the Simcoe and Ritson Road exits off Highway 40 I Handicap accessible Has a large Parking lot can facilitate Bus and Mobile Homes Well landscaped grounds Information brochures, guides, and maps describing local sights as well as accommodations and restaurants. The Centre has infonnation on regional and provincial destinations and accommodations which are annually requested by the Chamber The guest book includes entries annually from visitors from around the world from as far away as Japan, Chinn, Australia, Pakistan, Thailand, Great Britain, and Europe, as well as from across Canada and the United States. The Chamber Office Located in the downtown core and minutes from the Simcoe and Ritson Road exits off Highway401 Handicap accessible Information brochures, guides, and maps describing local sights as well as accommodations and restaurants. Page2
Business Strategl'. The Operating year is January 1 51 to December 31 51 and the Greater Oshawa Chamber ofcommerce funds the operating expenses until the City budget is approved. The City then advances its portion of the fee for service payments in two equal payments commencing in May and final payment in July. Increases in Operating Budget The Chamber has absorbed any increases in expenses to the Operating Budget over the past nine years and it will do so again in 2017. Summary For over 55 years, commencing in the early 1960's, the Greater Oshawa Chamber ofcommerce and the business community it represents, has operated the Visitor Centre in partnership with the City ofoshawa. They create and maintain "a top ofmind" awareness with the travelling public through such vehicles as the internet, the Oshawa Visitor Guide as well as the Relocation magazine. The Chamber reinforces a positive visitor experience to those visiting the Centre and promotes Oshawa as an excellent place to visit and live. The Chamber promotes and highlights the many Festivals and events and the heritage assets in Oshawa and has always displayed unwavering civic pride. The Visitor Centre and Chamber staffs some ofoshawa's finest ambassadors to tourists from around the world. Page3
Description Personnel Costs Program and Office Supplies Professional Services Agency Generated Revenue City of Oshawa Grants Total Chamber of Commerce The Corporation of the City of Oshawa 2017 Operating Budget Chamber ofcommerce 2016 2016 Projected Approved Actuals BudQet 75,000 74,860 5,600 5,600 33,000 33,200 (57,5001 (57,969} (55,691) (55,691] 409 I 0 1 2017 Proposed 2017-2016 2017-2016 Budqet Variance $s Variance% 75,360 500 0.7 5,700 100 1.8 33,500 300 0.9 (58,419) (450) 0.8 (56,141) (450] 0.8 0 1 0 1 I Page4
2017 CBD O(;!erating Budget 2016 2016 2017 Proiected Actuals Annroved Prooosed -. - -. - - -. -. -.... -.... -. Revenue City of Oshawa Tax Levy $. 143100 $ 143.100 $ 246100 $ 143,100 s - 143,100 $ 246,100 Disbursements Salaries and benefits $ 41,000 $ 40,000 $ 60,000 Stationery/supplies/ohotocooie $ 2830 _, $ 1,500 1,500 Postage $ 1,200 $ 1,000 $ 2,000 Telephone $ 1,40Q, $. 1,200 $ 1,500 Network $ :1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Miscellaneous $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 Rent and occuoancv costs $ 3,800 $ 3,600 $ 3,600 Office/computer equipment $ 5QO $ 500 $ 750 Professional fees $ 5,400 $ 4,600 $ 6,000 Insurance $ 1,125 $ 1 900 $ 1,900 Trainlna/education/travel $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 Memberships $ 400' $ 400 $ f QQ) Board meetina exoense,$ 600 $ 600,Si~ - _,60(:)_ $ 60,655 s 57~100 $ 79,150 Promotion Mixed media campaign $ 35,QPO $ 36,000 $. 48,500 New Events $ 10,000 $ 10,000 10:000 Kars on Kina $ 12,500 $ 12,500 00 13,000 Communities with Brooms $ 100 $ 200 $ 200 Wine Festival $ - $ - $ 6,500 UOIT Reception s.. $ - I 2,QOQ Economic Development $., $ - $ 10,000 Show and Shine $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Ambassador Team $ - $ - $. 11000 Bikes on Bond $ - 6~()(){) $ 6 000 $ 8000 $ 65,600 $ 66,700 $ 101,200 Membershl12 Liaison Newsletter $ 30Q $ 1,500 $ 5QO Annual General Meetino $ 500 $ 500 $. 500 Website $ 6,200 $ 2,000 $ 1,0.QO Town Hall MeetinQs,S 400 $ 750 $ 750 $ 7s400 $ 4,750 $ 2,750 Ph~sical lm12rovements Graffiti removal - J - $ - $ 5,000 Banners - install/removal $ 1,500: $ 15,500 $ 8000,, Beautification $ 20,000 $ 15,000 $ 25,000 Christmas Lights!t 5,00Q_ $ 5 000 S~ ij~nna $ 26,500 $ 35,500 $ 63,000 Total Disbursements s 160155 «$. ~ 164 050 246.100 Incoming revenue from City $ 143,100 I I $ 143,100 I I$ 246,100 (Deficit) Surplus funded/transfe $ (17,055.00) $ (20,950) $ - Page 5
2017 Estimated Amortization for Tangible Capital Assets In 2009, the City implemented accounting for tangible capital assets. Provincial legislation does not require non-cash expenses, such as tangible capital assets to be included in annual operating budgets. The information contained in this schedule is for disclosure purposes only and funding is not required. Functional Classification General government Fire Protective inspection and control Building permit and inspection services Roads Paved Roads Bridges and Culverts Roadways Traffic Operations & Roadside Winier Control Except sidewalks, Parking Lots Winter Control Sidewalks. Parking Lots Only Parking Slreet lighting Air transportation Urban storm sewer system Rural storm sewer system Solid waste collection Cemeteries Non-Profit/Cooperative Housing Parks Rec Fae All other Libraries Museums Commercial and industrial (BIA) Total Amortization 2017 Estimated Amortization 2.273,808 990,177 136,727 23,035 9,714,871 183,548 370,640 249,563 115.283 1,034,938 383,035 413,899 2,030,596 352,018 200,509 78,598 5,359 1,554,571 5,019,175 1.237,172 235,160 424 26,603,105 Pages
2011 e,u1m1sed Amortization for Tangible capital Assets In 2009, the City implemented accounung for tangible capital assets. Provincial legislation does not require non-cash expenses, such as tangible capital assets to be included in annual operating budgets. The infonnation contained In this schedule is for disclosure purposes only and funding is not required. Asset Class General Capital Assets Land Improvements Buildings Machinery & Equipment Vehicles Other-Furniture Other-Parks Misc Other-Library Collection Other-BIA Infrastructure Assets Land Improvements Buildings Machinery & Equipment Vehicles Linear Assets Other-Parks Misc sub-total sub-total 2017 Estimated Amortization 422,606 6,863,174 2,134,332 688,649 242,168 219,916 729,103 424 11,300,372 1,129,609 535,303 249,403 1,085,309 12,100.4n 202,633 15,302,733 Total Amortization 26,603,105 Page 7