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That the following actions be taken with
respect to the City of London’s Multi-Year Budget:
a) the
following strategies BE ENDORSED as the Municipal Council’s top priorities
for new investment in the Multi-Year Budget:
i)
Implement
and enhance safe mobility choices for cyclists, pedestrians, transit users
and drivers through the provision of complete streets, connected pathways,
and enhanced transit services. (Building a Sustainable City, 2A); Improve
travel by managing congestion and increasing roadway safety. (Building a
Sustainable City, 2C);
ii)
Address
and manage the infrastructure gap to maintain what we have now and reduce the
tax burden on future generations. This includes everything from roads to
parks to buildings. (Building a Sustainable City, 1A);
iii)
Support
small businesses by improving City processes. (Growing our Economy, 1D);
Deliver great customer service experiences to residents, businesses, and
visitors. (Leading in Public Service, 5B);
iv)
Invest
in London’s downtown as the heart of our city. (Growing our Economy, 2A);
Partner with the London Community Foundation on the “Back to the River
Project”. (Growing our Economy, 1C);
v)
Eliminate
barriers for individuals facing poverty, mental health and addictions and
help them find pathways to be successful. (Strengthening our Community, 3A)
[Consider: Create new partnerships to build, and support the building of, new
affordable housing. (Growing our Economy, 2B) and Reduce and prevent
homelessness. (Strengthening our Community, 3C)];
vi)
Attract
and retain newcomers, including international students, foreign trained
professionals, and multi-generational immigrants to strengthen London’s
workforce. (Growing our Economy, 5D);
vii)
Plant
more trees and better protect them from deforestation, invasive species, and
other threats. (Building a Sustainable City, 3C); Work together to protect
all aspects of our natural environment including woodlands, wetlands, river
and watercourses, and air quality as our city grows. (Building a Sustainable
City, 3E);
viii)
Use
community improvement plans to coordinate City and private investment to meet
both local & city-wide priorities. (Growing our Economy, 2C );
ix)
Work
better together for economic growth: Western Fair District, London Economic
Development Corporation, London Hydro, London International Airport, Tourism
London, London Convention Centre, Covent Garden Market, London Chamber of
Commerce, Business Improvement Areas, and other key stakeholders. (Growing
our Economy, 4A); Use new and emerging technology to improve quality of life
and grow London’s economy. (Growing our Economy, 3A); and,
x)
Make
community engagement a priority. Make the public a partner who has access to
our information and helps make decisions with Council. (Leading in Public
Service, 1A); Support neighbourhood driven activities and decision making.
(Strengthening our Community, 1A);
b) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare business cases for each strategy
identified in a), above, for consideration during the Multi-Year Budget
process; and
c) the
staff report dated July 13, 2015, and the attached presentation from the
Managing Director, Neighbourhood, Children and Fire Services, BE RECEIVED for
information.
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