Members of the community are being asked for their input on the Town of Renfrew strategic priorities including the mission, vision and corporate values.


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Surveys are to be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1st, 2023.

Community
1. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will support an accessible, supportive, and age-friendly community by advocating for community health and wellness through strategic partnerships.
Support community-focused organizations that contribute to a healthy community (service clubs, health care providers, school boards, and non-for-profit organizations) by updating, maintaining, and developing partnerships.
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Be a leader in making Renfrew an inclusive community by reviewing policies, programs, and services with a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Develop with community partners an Age-Friendly Plan to support seniors, retain youth, and attract families.
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Develop a Volunteer Program to attract, retain, orient, and recognize volunteers who support Town programs, events, and services.
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Review regularly the Town’s Accessibility Plan, policies, and procedures to lead by example and meet legislative requirements.
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Plan and deliver a variety of programs and initiatives that continue to make Renfrew a friendly, supportive, and engaged community.
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Environment
2. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will be a leader in environmental stewardship for current and future generations.
Provide safe and environmentally responsible water and wastewater services and infrastructure.
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Complete the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to ensure the Town’s greenspace and natural heritage assets are protected for the long-term and enjoyed by residents and visitors.
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Preserve and enhance the Town’s tree canopy in the public realm through the implementation of the Tree Canopy Policy.
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Continue to foster waste diversion and effective waste management, including necessary improvements and best practices at the landfill and with curbside collection programs.
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Work with the provincial and federal governments to establish an Urban Provincial Park within the Town of Renfrew with opportunities for public access and recreation.
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Examine opportunities to increase safe and accessible public use of the Bonnechere River and its riparian areas.
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Growth
3. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will promote a complete community approach to growth, including supporting a mix of land uses with commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use development.
Implement the Town’s Attainable Housing Action Plan and work with the development community and County of Renfrew on opportunities to increase the affordability, supply, and range of housing.
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Attract hotel, accommodation, commercial and industrial development to support jobs and economic development opportunities
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Support the historical downtown business district through beautification and promotion, and the review of the Town’s Business Retention and Expansion Program and Community Improvement Plan.
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Complete the Official Plan Review and Secondary Plans, including planning for infrastructure expansion in growth areas, supporting infill and redevelopment, and disposal and development of surplus Town-owned lands.
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Development & Growth
4. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will take advantage of its strategic location for community development and growth.
Plan for Highway 417 Expansion to attract new investment and population growth.
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Support visitor attraction and tourism by supporting signature event organizers, offering community experiences, and maintaining public attractions.
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Update the Town’s growth projections and plan accordingly to increase the Town’s population to 10,000 by 2035 to support community amenities and affordability.
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Complete and implement the Waterfront Master Plan, including recommended physical and programming improvements.
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Infrastructure
5. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will improve its transportation network through investment in rehabilitation, renewal, and expansion.
Increase the number of lane kilometers rehabilitated within the Town of Renfrew with specific focus on local and residential roads.
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Continue to invest in active transportation through appropriate expansions of the Town’s sidewalks, multi-use paths, trails, and other pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
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Complete the Hall Avenue Extension and Ma-te-Way secondary access, with necessary engineering, design, and construction.
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Complete the Master Transportation Plan and Connecting Links Rehabilitation Program, and plan for the necessary integration with the 417 Highway Expansion.
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Asset Management
6. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will prioritize infrastructure renewal and implement asset management best practices.
Maintain and implement the Town’s Asset Management Plan to meet legislative requirements, with a focus on the allocation of appropriate financial resources.
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Continue to monitor opportunities for inter-governmental collaboration, such as advocacy on new and renewed funding programs.
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Work with Renfrew Hydro Inc. and Renfrew Power Generation to ensure the continued availability, modernization, and affordability of the town’s electricity grid.
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Monitor the condition and capacity of the Town’s water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure to accommodate growth and minimize service disruption through timely preventative maintenance, necessary planning and engineering, and shovel-ready projects.
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Organization


Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will be a municipal leader by fostering accountability, transparency, and financial sustainability.
7. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will be a municipal leader by fostering accountability, transparency, and financial sustainability.
Review communication, outreach, and notice practices to foster community engagement and build trust through accountability and transparency.
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Provide regular reporting to Committee, Council, and the Community on matters affecting the Town’s financial performance.
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Develop a long-term financial plan including debt, reserve, and investment approaches to support operations and infrastructure renewal.
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Implement an annual workplan and annual report for the corporation, including all departments in additional to regular reporting to Committee, Council and the Community.
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Best Practices
8. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will embrace change through innovation, use of technology, and inter-departmental, inter-municipal, and inter-governmental collaboration.
Embrace the use of technology to modernize Town operations by completing an Information Technology Review.
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Continue to review the efficiency and effectiveness of Town services through a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
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Work with other municipalities to identify opportunities for shared resources by developing new collaborative models and reviewing existing reciprocal agreements.
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Advocate with other levels of government for adequate infrastructure funding and service delivery modernization.
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Services
9. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will ensure the safety and protection of persons and property through effective community safety programs and fire, emergency planning, by-law enforcement, and police services.
Adopt a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan as developed by the Renfrew Police Services Board.
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Complete and begin implementation of the Fire Master Plan.
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Review by-laws and enforcement. Investigate the potential implementation of an Administrative Monetary Penalty System.
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Prepare for emergencies through effective public education campaigns and on-going review and implementation of the Town’s Emergency Management Plan.
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Services
10. Strategy: The Town of Renfrew will determine levels of service for all Town programs and infrastructure, including operations and maintenance.
Review customer service standards and implement a new Service Renfrew model to increase accessibility, improve customer experience, and greater use of technology.
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Complete and begin implementation of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Arts, Heritage & Culture Master Plan.
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Continue to work with the Renfrew Public Library and review the existing Memorandum of Understanding to explore further opportunities for collaboration.
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Please rank the strategic priorities. 1 being the most important and 7 being the least important.
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