The MPP for Huron Bruce has announced additional funding to help municipalities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MPP Lisa Thompson has announced the provincial government is providing almost $2 million to local municipalities to offset operating costs for critical services and help ensure that no municipality carries an operating deficit into 2021.
Thompson also announced that Huron and Bruce Counties also will receive $299,700 and $167,600 respectively for social services relief funding.
“The money will help municipal councils in Huron-Bruce to develop a 2021 budget that reflects the reality of COVID-19 and give them the confidence they need to proceed with capital projects that will drive economic growth,” said Thompson.
The social services discretionary funding can be used to improve the delivery of critical services, protect homeless shelter staff and residents, renovate and purchase shelter facilities, add to rent banks, create longer-term housing solutions and support plans to prepare for potential future outbreaks and/or emergencies.
“Our government is responding to the ongoing needs of COVID-19 by providing more flexible funding to keep our vulnerable citizens safe,” said Thompson. “We know that COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of having a place to call home, and this additional funding will help ensure everyone can find – and keep – a safe and secure roof over their head.”
Following is a break down of the Safe Restart funding amounts going to local municipalities and counties: Bruce County $500,000 (plus $167,600 in Social Services Relief Funding) Brockton $53,000 Huron-Kinloss $51,000 Kincardine $75,000 Saugeen Shores $100,000 South Bruce $30,000
Huron County $367,000 (plus $299,700 in Social Services Relief Funding) Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh $38,000 Bluewater $66,000 Central Huron $249,000* (Application based funding) and $52,000 Goderich $44,000 Howick Township $234,000* (Application based funding) and $21,000 Huron East $48,000 Morris-Turnberry - $19,000 North Huron $28,000 South Huron $57,000
