AMO Watchfile - September 26, 2024

In This Issue
- Apply for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.
- Call for proposals on gender-based violence.
- Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
- Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund - webinar.
- Knowledge Exchange on Community and Supportive Housing - October 1-2.
- Advanced Councillor Training: Community Engagement Strategic Approaches - October 2.
- Indigenous Community Awareness training - October virtual workshop.
- Managing Communications through Crisis - October virtual workshop.
- Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official - October workshop.
- Foundations in Land Use Planning & Advanced Land Use Planning - October virtual workshops.
- Lighting upgrades for 2025 - we’ve got you covered!
- From energy treasure hunt to real energy savings!
- What municipal staff need to know about cyber risk.
- Blog: The Countdown to Accessibility has Started, Is Your Website Ready?
- Sewer & Water Line Warranty Program helped Windsor resident save money.
- IESO procurement for municipalities and indigenous communities.
- Careers.

Provincial Matters
Ontario has announced an additional $5 million through an application-based program to help increase emergency preparedness. Municipalities under 100,000 are eligible to apply. Applications are due October 31, 2024. 

The Ontario government is launching a call for proposals for new community-based projects that prevent and address gender-based violence. The deadline for proposals is October 11, 2024 at 5pm.

The Ontario government is accepting applications for its new $200-million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund that will revitalize existing infrastructure and support new construction across the province. Apply now!

Apply for Ontario’s new Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund intake to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to enable housing. Register for the September 26 webinar.

Education Opportunities
The AMO Knowledge Exchange Symposium is a forum convened by AMO to advance collective collaboration on solutions for Ontario’s housing crisis. Register on-site at the Delta Hotels Toronto Convention Center on October 1.

The October 2 Community Engagement Strategic Approaches workshop builds your understanding on the importance of a proactive approach to enhance community understanding and involvement in the important priorities of your council work. Understanding can be the bridge to positive change and growth. Join AMO to enhance your skills in community engagement to vitalize your leadership role and health of your community.

The OFIFC and AMO workshop provides historical and current insight and knowledge into the damage brought to Indigenous communities. This workshop builds your understanding and insight that is critical to building strong, productive and meaningful relationships between municipalities and Indigenous leaders and communities. Through a self-paced learning module and live virtual component, this training will provide knowledge and tools to utilize in moving improved and stronger Indigenous-municipal relations forward in Ontario. Register today for the October 8 workshop.

Your community elected you to provide sound and confident leadership in the best interest of your community. During a crisis, this approach to leadership is critical. AMO’s workshop on Managing Communications through Crisis provides insight and tools to support in being this leader.

Municipal leadership is often a pin cushion for our culture’s broader issues. Conflict and misunderstanding is a big part of many municipal leaders current realities. This workshop provides an opportunity to transform conflict into collaboration. The Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official October workshop teaches skills in building collaborative relationships and negotiating difficult ones in your role as an elected municipal official.

Foundations in Land Use Planning familiarizes participants with legislation, processes, and provides real life examples to give a deep understanding and insight into important planning matters. From a strategic perspective, Advance Land Use Planning analyzes case studies and real life examples through instructor lead instruction and group discussion.

LAS
The LAS Facility Lighting Service provides a complete turn-key solution for your lighting upgrades, both indoors and out. Contact us today for a free budget proposal for your 2025 budget.

The Town of Hanover’s staff identified significant energy savings opportunities through an Energy Workshop and Treasure Hunt at their P&H Centre. They are now putting this into practice by upgrading their lights with the LAS Facility Lighting Service. Want to see these savings at your municipal facility? Contact Christian for details about our ET workshops.

No cyber risk experience required! Join us for a half-day webinar Cyber Risk Management for Municipalities, on October 23 for a four-module training session designed to support your understanding of cyber risk.

Digital interactions are increasingly becoming the preferred means of communication between residents and their local governments. As reliance on digital solutions becomes more prevalent, the need for accessible websites becomes more crucial. Read more here.

The LAS-endorsed Sewer and Water Line Warranty program, offered by SLWC, came in handy for a City of Windsor homeowner, whose warranty protected against the financial hit of a huge plumbing bill. Read more here.

Municipal Wire*
The Independent Electricity System Operator is hosting a webinar for municipalities and Indigenous communities on October 10 to discuss details of the upcoming “LT2” procurement that will open this winter.

Careers
Senior Financial Analyst - Town of Georgina. Closing Date: October 20, 2024.

Director of Finance - District of Parry Sound Social Services Board. Closing Date: October 18, 2024.