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Roads, sidewalks & traffic - Financial Advice

efficiencies which would, in turn lead to staffing efficiencies. I don't mind taxes, I mind waste and arrogance. /  / I don't think it would be unreasonable to charge modest user fees for a day at the beach, use of rinks at open skate times, etc. A fee of $2 per person or $5 per family seems fair and largely affordable. It would encourage citizens to not take these things for granted and would also generate some revenue for the city. Perhaps this could be done on the honour system with spot checks for enforcement, much the same way conservation areas operate. /  / Pronounced user fees/increases could be applied to services which are not required by or of interest too the majority of citizens, or which are required by private corporations. I'm thinking of permit applications, zoning variance requests, off-duty policing/security, use of rinks/sport facilities for organized sporting events and leagues as opposed to open/free/drop-in events... /  / Can by-law officers be put to better use? Can parking enforcement? They are already eyes-on-the-street with a knowledge of the city. Maybe they could keep an eye out for and report pot-holes, burnt-out street/security lighting, damaged bus shelters, trash receptacles, etc. so that a more pro-active approach to maintenance could be taken? Perhaps they already do this but if not, there is huge potential for these officers to become stewards of the city. /  / Further, I think Mayor Ford or a member of his staff or council suggested that council budgets could be trimmed by having councillors work out of recreation centres and/or other city owned buildings instead of paying rent in privately held buildings. This is highly attainable, requires almost no planning to implement and is an excellent, sensible idea. Go for it! /  / Thank you for an excellent survey and the opportunity to contribute to the city I love, despite some frustrating experiences.

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Should focus more on cost reduction -- e.g. getting wages in line with private-sector levels -- than in trying to increase funding.  That being said, consider alternative

means, e.g. a congestion charge for non-residents who benefit from working/shopping in Toronto, but don't pay property taxes to support it.

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Increase of property taxes to support costs directly related to the services enjoyed by property owners...e.g. road services snow removal, garbage and recycling pickup, use of utilities, costs of transportation within the city...user fees for those from other municipalities  entering the city using the city roads infrastructure, user fees for those accessing recreational services e.g. ice rinks.  

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Reduce unnecessary spending by optimizing processes, by reducing administration and by renegotiating union contracts. If necessary, break union contracts and hire private companies to provide certain services - in this case, clear target/goals should be set, with financial penalties attached.  / Create limited access traffic zones, where drivers have to pay for permits to drive in, just like other major cities in Europe. Limit deliveries to businesses/stores for night time - allow daytime delivery only with permit, again to be purchased. Tow cars, trucks illegally parking/stopping right away - will create higher revenue and ease congestion on roads. Eliminate right turn at any major intersection where there is no separate turning lane (indirect benefit). /  Do a serious audit of all social services and assistance currently provided to individuals and