I would like to request budget information from 2018 to 2022

What has been the unemployment rate in Ramara Township this past 10 years on a yearly basis? 

Census 2016 Ramara

Census 2021 Ramara

Why Ramara (Economic Development on the Township’s website)

What is the average income for the past 10 Years on a yearly basis?

Census 2016 Ramara

Census 2021 Ramara

Why Ramara (Economic Development on the Township’s website)

What is the Budget for the town over the past 10 years on a yearly basis? What is the Percentage of budget spent on roads in the past 10 years on a yearly basis 

When it comes to information related to budget and capital spending, please refer to the Township’s Budget and Financial Services page

How many roads have been worked on more than once in the last 10 Years - this can also be asked another way - can you provide a list of roads and associated costs to repair, that have been worked on over the past 10 years?

Do you know how many people are working in Ramara today? Or what percent of the population jobs?

Census data will provide you with some great information on Ramara in 2016 and again in 2021. Please see the following links:

Census 2016 Ramara

Census 2021 Ramara

Why Ramara (Economic Development on the Township’s website)

Can you get me the direct personal contact info for the leader of the Chippewas of Ramara First Nation?

Has there ever been any documented history of side deals occurring within the current or past elected leadership of Ramara? If so, can you please provide as much detail as possible on the resources for me to read more? 

I am hoping you can clarify for me about how people register to vote electronically. Is it via email only or is there an online form to upload to the township website?

I am hoping you can clarify for me about how people register to vote electronically. Do they only need to submit one piece of ID from the list of acceptable id?

When it comes to Voter Registration, residents can submit the EL-15 form and one piece of acceptable ID either by email or in-person to the Township Administration Building. There is no online form for residents to submit the information but just an email link (provided on the page) or bringing it in person. The list of acceptable ID is also listed on the website.

I am hoping you can clarify for me about how people register to vote electronically. What exactly is the deal for adult children of a seasonal residence - can they vote, the same way a student can vote in 2 municipalities?  Or as tenants?

Is this option for electronic registration available up until the end of voting day, or is there a cutoff date?

As stated on the website, residents can register to vote until the end of the voting day, October 24, 2022, at 8 p.m. 

Please let me know when you will  be making a public announcement on Facebook or the website proclaiming the great news about electronic voter registration.  It is a huge deal, and I would love to be able to share the info to the residents as quickly as possible.

I'm wondering if the reserve residents are also voting in this election?

How do I help a few new neighbors of mine register to vote? 

Eligible voters are reminded to check with staff by email or phone to see if they are on the 2022 Voters’ List. 

Email – election@ramara.ca

Phone – 705-484-5374 ext.602.

If an eligible voter is not on the Voters’ List, they are required to visit our website at www.ramara.ca/election and complete an EL-15 form. Once the form is complete, the resident will need to submit the form with proof of identification (list of acceptable IDs) by mail, in person or by email. If everything is deemed satisfactory, staff will add the individual to the voters’ list.  Please note that the Voter Information Letters (VIL) will be sent out the beginning of October.  If an eligible voter registers after the beginning of October and the Voter Information letters have been sent out, staff will print out the letter and mail the voter a copy of their VIL. 

What is the number of Staff within the Bylaw Department and what is their work schedule?

The Community Standards department is comprised of 1 Manager (Bylaw/Facilities/Recreation), 1 Senior Bylaw Officer, and 2 full-time Bylaw Enforcement Officers. In 2022, there were 4 seasonal officers that worked 35 hours per week each. Approval for 2023 seasonal officers will be requested during 2023 budgeting. 

Bylaw Department Staffing Hours are as follows: 

September (Labour Day) to May 1st - 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

May 1st to September (Labour Day) - 7 days a week, Monday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Thursday to Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 am

Could you please send a copy of the Inflow and Infiltration study that was completed on Bayshore Village collection system, and the budget and actual cost?

The Bayshore Excess Flow Reduction report was completed by Ontario Clean Water Agency and presented to Committee of the Whole in March 2022. 

The Township is currently wrapping up in Phase 2 of the investigation and have spent $219,000.00 of the budgeted $271,000.00. Phase 1 was flow monitoring, camera inspections of the system and review of footage from 2020. Phase 2 was dry weather inspections of manholes and residential sump pumps. The next step is analyzing all the data that was investigated and complete list of proposed repairs.

What is the Township's relationship like with the Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority (LSRCA)? Does the Township pay past/present fees?

The relationship between the LSRCA and the Township is good. The Township agrees to work with them every year and have a Council Member on their board. The Township pays fees which is essentially the Township’s agreement to have the Conservation Authority protect Lake Simcoe and assist with monitoring development and environmentally protected wetlands. 

Could you please send the By-law for the Lagoon City Shorewall and any information that is available from the court proceedings. I remember the By-law being challenged but do not know the results.

Can an Elector Cast a Vote before October 13th, 2022?