Plans, Reports and Studies
The Township of Douro-Dummer takes part in research topics that are important to the public and Council, along with other reports that guide the municipality in achieving long range goals. The Township of Douro-Dummer has various strategic and long-range plans that guide decision making and practices for community growth and sustainability.
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Administration and Council
Service Delivery Review |
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In 2020, the Township took part in a Service Delivery Review with WSCS Consulting. The main takeaway from the review are recommendations outlined by the consultants on how to better improve services and processes as well as reduce costs and increase revenues. |
Strategic Plan |
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The Township of Douro Dummer develops a strategic plan every four years and this plan recognizes our top goals and how we are going to work towards achieving them. |
Council Remuneration Statement |
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The Municipal Act states that the Treasurer of a municipality shall provide to the Council of the municipality an itemized statement on remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year. Click here to view the 2023 Council Remuneration Statement. |
Energy Conservation & Demand Management Plan |
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The Township of Douro-Dummer Energy Conservation & Demand Management Plan Version 2.0 |
Building Department
Building Department Report |
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An annual building department report that is required under section 1.9.1.1 (1) (2) of the Ontario Building Code Act. Building Department Report 2019 Building Department Report 2018 |
Development Charges Study 2019 |
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In 2019, the Township updated their development charges policy and recommendations were provided in a study based on the estimated growth that the Township will experience. |
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan |
| The Township of Douro-Dummer strives to meet the needs of its employees and customers with disabilities and is working hard to remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. View the Township's Accessibility Plan to see the steps being taken to meet requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. |
Clerks and Planning Department Department
County of Peterborough and Township of Douro-Dummer – Official Plan |
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The Official Plan sets guidelines and policies for land use and development in the community. The Township of Douro-Dummer Official Plan in located in sections 6 and 7. |
Procedural By-law |
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The Procedural By-law and the Amending By-law directs the flow and provides rules for meetings of Council and Committees in the Township of Douro-Dummer. |
Finance Department
Asset Management Plan |
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The Asset Management Plan focuses on the current state of the municipality’s asset portfolio and its approach to managing and funding individual service areas or asset groups. The AMP is a living document that will be updated regularly as additional assets and financial data become available. This will allow the Township to re-evaluate the state of infrastructure and identify how the organization’s asset management and financial strategies are progressing. |
Audited Financial Statements |
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The Township's annual audited financial statements. |
Development Charges Annual Report |
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Development charges are fees collected from the Township for building permits on new construction. These fees help pay for the cost of infrastructure to provide municipal services to these new developments. 2019 Development Charges Annual Report 2018 Development Charges Annual Report |
Financial Information Returns (FIR) |
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The Financial Information Return (FIR) is a standard set of year-end reports which capture financial and statistical information for each Municipality in the Province. Every Municipality in the Province will complete and submit a Financial Information Return to the Ministry each year. Please visit the Ministry of Finance to view the Township's Financial Information Return Reports. |
Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Master Plan |
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a guide for the Township's parks and recreation services, programs and facilities to help the department reach goals regarding planning, policy and facility improvements. |
Public Works and Waste Management
Landfill Annual Reports |
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The annual report reviews the operations of the Township's transfer stations to remain in compliance with the certificates of approval for waste transfer station issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). |
Road Needs Study |
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In 2021, the Township retained the services of D.M. Wills Associates to undertake a review of the Township's road network and assess its physical condition and various road attributes. This study is completed every 4 years. Road Needs Study Report 2021 |
Establishing Speed Limits |