The Township of Adelaide Metcalfe is committed to modernizing and implementing efficient processes
to improve the way we deliver services to the residents of Adelaide Metcalfe.
- In 2019, The Province of Ontario developed and launched the Municipal Modernization program which is designed to assist small and rural municipalities across the Province.
- The program supports the review, development and delivery of modern and efficient municipal services
- The program consists of a unconditional one-time grant and a series of application intakes
Unconditional One-time Modernization Funding
- In March 2019, the Township received $308,554 in unconditional one-time modernization funds
- The following items have been purchased through the unconditional funds:
- Phone System (improved Digital Communication Tools)
- Keystone - Digitize Animal Licensing
- Laserfiche - Electronic File Management
- eScribe - Digital Agenda Management
- Website Redevelopment
- Microsoft Office 365 Implementation
- Municipal Office Internet Connection
- The following projects have been identified by staff as an efficient and effective use of the remaining unconditional one-time modernization funds to improve municipal operations, move services online, and to create a more efficient and effective municipality moving forward:
- Asset Management Software
- Website Enhancements
- Laserfiche - document workflow development and automation
Municipal Modernization - Intake 1
- In 2019, the Municipal Modernization program (Intake 1) solicited applications for municipal Service Delivery Reviews
- Adelaide Metcalfe partnered with the County of Middlesex and local municipalities with Middlesex to jointly undertake two (2) collaborative Service Delivery Review - Payroll as a Service and Collaborative Service Delivery Review for Digital Transformation
- Adelaide Metcalfe submitted a successful application and completed a Financial Services Review in February 2021
Municipal Modernization - Intake 2
- In 2021, the Municipal Modernization program issued an additional (Intake 2) application intake
- Adelaide Metcalfe submitted a successful application for a Service Delivery Review of the Drainage, Planning, and Records Management Processes
- The Service Delivery Review (Planning, Drainage, Records Management) was completed in January 2022
For further information on Municipal Modernization process at Adelaide Metcalfe, please contact the Chief Administrative Officer.