Corinna Smith-Gatcke

The Asset Management Plan for the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands serves as a roadmap for managing public infrastructure, outlining strategies for its Road Network, Bridges & Culverts, Water System, Sanitary Sewer System, Storm Sewer System, Buildings & Facilities, Parks & Land Improvements, Fleet, and Machinery & Equipment. The plan aims to ensure sustainable delivery of municipal services, address a projected $920,000 annual capital infrastructure deficit, and achieve compliance with O. Reg. 588/17 requirements. It details current conditions, lifecycle management, risk analysis, and proposes levels of service over a 10-year timeframe, with specific scenarios for funding tax-funded and rate-funded assets.

This Age-Friendly Community Action Plan for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands serves as a guide to address the needs and challenges of its growing older adult population. The plan is structured around eight dimensions identified by the World Health Organization: Outdoor Spaces & Buildings, Transportation, Housing, Social Participation, Communication & Information, Respect & Social Inclusion, Civic Participation & Employment, and Community Supports & Health Services. Its vision is to foster a community where individuals of all ages experience a good quality of life, are empowered, and have their needs respected, ensuring active participation and inter-generational connections.

This 10-year Strategic Plan serves as a guiding document for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, outlining priorities for the next decade. The plan is built upon four strategic pillars: delivering effective and accountable government; promoting quality of life and environmental stewardship; growing a livable community with great services; and fostering jobs and economic development. The overarching vision is to cultivate a future-oriented and progressive community that preserves its natural beauty and rural values, where people, the economy, and nature collectively flourish.

The proposed municipal operating budget includes discussion of COVID-19 impact, asset management, property taxes, one-time expenses, departmental summaries, capital budget and financial planning.

The Fire Service Review and Modernization Plan for the Leeds and the Thousand Islands Fire Service focuses on identifying the fire department's present status and ascertaining a strategy for future goals and needs. The plan includes a review of the community, the fire department, past and present service levels, and recommendations for improvement. Key areas of focus include community and fire service overview, planning, risk assessment, staffing, fire suppression services, facilities, vehicles, equipment, emergency management, and finance. The plan aims to provide high-quality fire services to the residents and businesses of the community.