Attachment “A” Project Summary - Community Survey
A project summary detailing the objectives, risks, and costs associated with the proposed community survey.
Project Summary
Priority: Strategic Project Name: Community Survey Project Code: 1-2-01200-580 CC120-02
Executive Summary
At the beginning of a new Council term, it is important to obtain public feedback on core community values and shared goals as documented in the Town’s Official Community Plan. A community survey can capture a snapshot of residents’ perspectives. Surveys done at a regular interval can help measure progress towards Council’s Strategic Plan objectives.
Business problem and opportunity
A well-executed survey will be able to gauge the opinions of residents regarding the Town’s services and engagement practices. Information learned can then be used to better shape the Town’s approaches to various initiatives, such as the Strategic Plan, as well as to more accurately inform decision-making. This type of survey allows Council to reach beyond those community members that we regularly communicate with and serves as a baseline for future survey comparisons.
This project should be repeated again in future years to inform Council progress.
Proposed project objectives
To develop and execute a statistically valid, in-depth community survey that includes telephone and on-line components.
Business risks
Without statistically valid community information, future strategic plans and decisions may not align well with community values and desires.
Proposed sources of funding
Casino revenue
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | ||||||
| Operational | 40,000 | 0 | 40,000 | |||
| Total | 40,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,000 |
| Benefits | |
|---|---|
| Tangible | Accurate perspective on public sentiment will lead to better informed decision-making. |
| Intangible | Appreciation by community for seeking broad input on core values and shared goals. |
Recommendation
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the 2019-2023 Financial Plan include a Community Survey in 2019 to be funded by Casino revenue.
Submitted by: L. Chase, Director of Development Services and S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration