Timmins' cut of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) is up over last year.
The province has announced the 2021 funding for its main general assistance grant for municipalities.
In 2021, Timmins will receive $10.5 million through OMPF, which works out to $545 per household. In 2020, the city received $10.36 million, which is $526 per household.
The province announced the funding yesterday (Oct. 29).
"Our government recognizes the importance of certainty and stability for municipalities, particularly in these challenging times. That's why we are announcing the allocations for the 2021 OMPF today — consistent with our commitment last year to provide our partners with the information they need, when they need it to plan their budgets," said Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, in the news release.
"Our government will continue to work together with municipal governments to build a strong foundation for Ontario's long-term economic recovery, and improve the quality of life for the people across the province."
According to the announcement, the 2021 OMPF includes $5 million more in support for northern and rural municipalities. It includes $3 million more for Northern and Rural Fiscal Circumstances Grant, and $2 million for the Rural Communities Grant.
The Northern and Rural Fiscal Circumstances Grant applies to Timmins, and the city saw an increase in its funding. It's receiving $1.18 million in 2021, compared to $1 million in 2020.
There are two other funding components of the OMPF that apply locally.
The city is receiving $4.6 million in 2021 through the asessment equalization grant, and the city's share of the northern communities grant is $4.7 million.
At the last council meeting, there was an update on the impact of the pandemic on the city's budget.
For 2020, the projected overall year-end deficit is $821,050.
The projected 2020 deficit includes a loss of $6.1 million in revenue and a $1.67 million loss in direct costs. There is also a $2 million operational savings, $4.29 million in relief funding, and $650,734 saved with cuts.
