The Asset Management Plan outlines the City’s infrastructure including roads, water and wastewater infrastructure, transit vehicles, parks and more. The plan specifies the actions required to continue providing the current level of service with these assets in a cost-effective manner, as well as managing the associated risks.
A review of the Asset Management Plan is done on an annual basis to ensure that the proposed levels of service align with the expectations and needs of the community.
In June 2024, Council approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan – Current Levels of Service which identified that just over $1.105 billion (inflated) would be required to address infrastructure needs over a 10-year period to maintain the existing levels of service being provided by the City. As part of the 2025 Capital Budget development, Council approved the City’s first iteration of a 10-Year Capital Plan and financing strategy in alignment with the City’s current levels of service and financing recommendations as illustrated in the 2024 Asset Management Plan (AMP).
The City is required to have an approved 2025 Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service publicly available by July 1, 2025, to report on both current and proposed levels of service, and their related costs.
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The City is soliciting community feedback through an open survey prior to seeking Council endorsement of the finalized proposed levels of service, ensuring the 2025 Asset Management Plan is aligned with community expectations.
Take the survey here until April 21, 2025.
Proposed Levels of Service
Survey questions
1. How satisfied are you with the overall level of municipal services provided by the City?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
2. Select your top 5 most important/highest priority services out of the following City service areas
City Facilities (Community Centres, Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, City Hall, etc.)
Fire & Emergency Services
Belleville Police Service
Roads
Bridges & Culverts
Traffic & Operations (Sidewalks, Streetlights, Signalized Intersections, etc.)
Transit (Buses, Bus Stops, Transit Terminal)
Parks and Recreation/Sport Amenities
Waste Management
Water
Wastewater
Stormwater Management
Harbours (Docks, Boat Launches, Meyers Pier)
Library Services
Parking
Information Systems/IT
Cultural
Museums
3. Do you feel that the proposed levels of service and associated asset condition and risk profiles sufficiently address the needs of the City’s service areas?
Yes
No
Unsure
5. As part of the 2025 10-Year Capital Work Plan, Council approved a 2.3% annual tax levy increase to support the lifecycle needs as identified in the 2024 Asset Management Plan. Would you support additional increases in property taxes to enable the City to increase its allocation of funds for tax funded infrastructure?
(For context, a 1% increase to the City’s tax levy equates to an approximate increase in your tax bill of 1% [if all other factors are equal])
Yes, I would support an additional tax levy increase between 0.5% to 1.0%Yes, I would support an additional tax levy increase between 1.0% to 2.0%No, I would not support an increaseUndecided/Not sure
6. If the municipality had to reduce spending, which services do you feel should be prioritized for reductions in capital reinvestment and, consequently, reduced levels of service? (Select up to 3)
City Facilities (Community Centres, Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, City Hall, etc.)
Fire & Emergency Services
Belleville Police Service
Roads
Bridges & Culverts
Traffic & Operations (Sidewalks, Streetlights, Signalized Intersections, etc.)
Transit (Buses, Bus Stops, Transit Terminal)
Parks and Recreation/Sport Amenities
Waste Management
Water
Wastewater
Stormwater Management
Harbours (Docks, Boat Launches, Meyers Pier)
Library Services
Parking
Information Systems/IT
Cultural
Museums
7. Do you have any additional comments on the proposed municipal service levels and their funding?
8. Are you satisfied with the level of public engagement and education material the City has provided in relation to Asset Management Plans?
Yes
No
9. Are there any improvements you would like to see made regarding public engagement and/or education materials
References
For more information on Asset Management in the City of Belleville, please visit belleville.ca/AMP
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