Budget 2025 Survey

The Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s is preparing its 2025 municipal budget and we encourage all residents to take part in the process.

Open houses and surveys will allow staff and council to gather input and feedback from residents to help guide us into 2025. Information collected will help determine areas we maintain or enhance services, programs, infrastructure and more for the community.

The survey below will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and does not include identifying information such as name, email or address.

Responses from the survey will be reviewed by Council and Town staff, and incorporated into the budget process for 2025.

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* 1. Residency
How many years have you lived in Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s?

Less than two (2) years

Between two (2) and five (5) years

Between five (5) and 10 years

Between 10 and 15 years

15 or more years

Not a resident

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* 2. How many persons reside in your household?

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* 3. Of those how many persons are under the age of 18?

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* 4. Service Priorities
Please rate the following services based on how well you think the Town is delivering them.

	Very satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	Neutral	Somewhat unsatisfied	Very unsatisfied
Garbage Collection	Garbage Collection Very satisfied	Garbage Collection Somewhat satisfied	Garbage Collection Neutral	Garbage Collection Somewhat unsatisfied	Garbage Collection Very unsatisfied
Fire Services	Fire Services Very satisfied	Fire Services Somewhat satisfied	Fire Services Neutral	Fire Services Somewhat unsatisfied	Fire Services Very unsatisfied
Recycling	Recycling Very satisfied	Recycling Somewhat satisfied	Recycling Neutral	Recycling Somewhat unsatisfied	Recycling Very unsatisfied
Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities	Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities Very satisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities Somewhat satisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities Neutral	Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities Somewhat unsatisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities Very unsatisfied
Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Very satisfied	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Somewhat satisfied	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Neutral	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Somewhat unsatisfied	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Very unsatisfied
Snow Clearing	Snow Clearing Very satisfied	Snow Clearing Somewhat satisfied	Snow Clearing Neutral	Snow Clearing Somewhat unsatisfied	Snow Clearing Very unsatisfied
Water and Sewer	Water and Sewer Very satisfied	Water and Sewer Somewhat satisfied	Water and Sewer Neutral	Water and Sewer Somewhat unsatisfied	Water and Sewer Very unsatisfied
Road Maintenance	Road Maintenance Very satisfied	Road Maintenance Somewhat satisfied	Road Maintenance Neutral	Road Maintenance Somewhat unsatisfied	Road Maintenance Very unsatisfied
Recreation Programs	Recreation Programs Very satisfied	Recreation Programs Somewhat satisfied	Recreation Programs Neutral	Recreation Programs Somewhat unsatisfied	Recreation Programs Very unsatisfied
Town Events	Town Events Very satisfied	Town Events Somewhat satisfied	Town Events Neutral	Town Events Somewhat unsatisfied	Town Events Very unsatisfied
Public Engagement	Public Engagement Very satisfied	Public Engagement Somewhat satisfied	Public Engagement Neutral	Public Engagement Somewhat unsatisfied	Public Engagement Very unsatisfied
Planning and Development Applications/Permits	Planning and Development Applications/Permits Very satisfied	Planning and Development Applications/Permits Somewhat satisfied	Planning and Development Applications/Permits Neutral	Planning and Development Applications/Permits Somewhat unsatisfied	Planning and Development Applications/Permits Very unsatisfied
Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc.)	Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc.) Very satisfied	Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc.) Somewhat satisfied	Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc.) Neutral	Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc.) Somewhat unsatisfied	Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc.) Very unsatisfied

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* 5. Service Priorities
Like all municipalities, we are faced with rising costs to provide services. In order for the Town to deliver services, what do you consider to be the top three priorities to be addressed by Council in the 2025 Budget?

#1 Priority

#2 Priority

#3 Priority

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* 6. Service Priorities
What is the area that should be given the least priority in the 2025 Budget?

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* 7. Service Priorities

Please choose whether you would like to increase, maintain or decrease the Town’s existing services.

	Increase	Maintain	Decrease
Garbage Collection	Garbage Collection Increase	Garbage Collection Maintain	Garbage Collection Decrease
Fire Services	Fire Services Increase	Fire Services Maintain	Fire Services Decrease
Recycling	Recycling Increase	Recycling Maintain	Recycling Decrease
Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities	Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities Increase	Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities Maintain	Providing and Maintaining Parks/Facilities Decrease
Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Increase	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Maintain	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Decrease
Snow Clearing	Snow Clearing Increase	Snow Clearing Maintain	Snow Clearing Decrease
Water and Sewer	Water and Sewer Increase	Water and Sewer Maintain	Water and Sewer Decrease
Road Maintenance	Road Maintenance Increase	Road Maintenance Maintain	Road Maintenance Decrease
Recreation Programs	Recreation Programs Increase	Recreation Programs Maintain	Recreation Programs Decrease
Town Events	Town Events Increase	Town Events Maintain	Town Events Decrease
Public Engagement	Public Engagement Increase	Public Engagement Maintain	Public Engagement Decrease
Planning and Development Applications/Permits	Planning and Development Applications/Permits Increase	Planning and Development Applications/Permits Maintain	Planning and Development Applications/Permits Decrease
Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc)	Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc) Increase	Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc) Maintain	Municipal Enforcement Services (MEO, Animal Control, etc) Decrease

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* 8. Contacting the Town
How do you contact the Town when you have an inquiry?

Phone

Social Media

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Resident Notification System
The Voyent System allows residents to receive updates and notifications through text message, email, or phone call. Residents can select how they want to be notified and the topics they want to be notified about. Are you aware of our Resident Notification System?

Yes

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* 10. Resident Notification System
Have you signed up for our Resident Notification System?

Yes

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* 11. As you look ahead to the next five years, please rank the following areas in order of most importance for budget priorities. 1 Being the top priority and 5 being the least

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* 12. Economic Development
Would you like to see zoning enhancements to allow for business growth/opportunities in the community?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Achieving a balanced budget

The Town is legislatively required to present a balanced budget; revenues must equal expenses. To support additional services and address rising costs, which option would you prefer so that the Town has a balanced budget?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Strongly Agree	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Agree	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Neutral	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Disagree	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Strongly Disagree
Increase user fees for services that already have fees	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Strongly Agree	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Agree	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Neutral	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Disagree	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Strongly Disagree
Reduce levels of service	Reduce levels of service Strongly Agree	Reduce levels of service Agree	Reduce levels of service Neutral	Reduce levels of service Disagree	Reduce levels of service Strongly Disagree
Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Strongly Agree	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Agree	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Neutral	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Disagree	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Strongly Disagree
Increase property taxes to add new services	Increase property taxes to add new services Strongly Agree	Increase property taxes to add new services Agree	Increase property taxes to add new services Neutral	Increase property taxes to add new services Disagree	Increase property taxes to add new services Strongly Disagree
Services and Fees/Taxes to Remain the same	Services and Fees/Taxes to Remain the same Strongly Agree	Services and Fees/Taxes to Remain the same Agree	Services and Fees/Taxes to Remain the same Neutral	Services and Fees/Taxes to Remain the same Disagree	Services and Fees/Taxes to Remain the same Strongly Disagree

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* 14. Community Services
Have you participated in or attended any recreation programs or events in the past year? Select all that apply.

PCSP Regatta

Winter Carnival Events

Outdoor Movie

Goods Bingo

Christmas Events: Tree Lighting, Parade, Breakfast with Santa, Ugly Stick Workshop

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Pickleball Programs

Seniors Events

Fitness Classes

Canada Day Celebrations

Summer Program or Easter Program

Fall Events - Fall Family Festival, Trunk or Treat, Guy Fawkes Night,

Library Programs

No, I didn't attend any events

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* 15. What type of community events or programming do you enjoy attending? Select all that apply.

Outdoor concerts

Trivia Nights

Food Festivals

Outdoor or Indoor Flea Markets

Sporting Events

Craft Fairs

Parades

Gardening

Snowshoeing

Tennis

Soccer

Pickle Ball

Basketball

Skiing

Volleyball

Sledding

Softball

Paddle Boarding

Baseball

Hiking

Swimming

Running

Dancing

Hockey

Walking

Skating

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Communication for Events and Programs How do you typically hear about recreational programs or events?

Town Website

Town Social Media Channels

Northeast Avalon Times

The Tickle Newsletter

Friends or Family

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Social and Cultural Initiatives
The Town would like to encourage more social and cultural initiatives. What are some types of initiatives you would like to see the Town provide funding for?

Multiculturalism

Mental Health

Healthcare

2SLGBTQI+

Music and Arts Programs

Heritage Preservation

Small Businesses and Youth Entrepreneurship

Community Cleanup

Senior Programs

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Public Transit
Would you support a tax increase for public transit such as Metrobus Services?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 19. What locations would you like to see stops included in the community, select all that apply:

Neighbourhood Areas

Local Stores

Local Parks

Other (please specify)

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* 20. What locations would you like to see stops included outside the community, select all that apply:

Avalon or Village Mall

Hospitals

Shopping District

Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Please rank the following for walkability service you would like to see, with 1 being the top and 4 being the least

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* 22. Other Comments
Thank you for participating in this survey. If you have any other comments, please provide them below.

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* 23. Survey Contest Entry

This is an anonymous survey, however if you would like to be entered to win a FoodCycler please enter your email below.

Email Address

Budget 2025 Survey

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* 1. ResidencyHow many years have you lived in Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s?

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* 2. How many persons reside in your household?

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* 3. Of those how many persons are under the age of 18?

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* 4. Service PrioritiesPlease rate the following services based on how well you think the Town is delivering them.

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* 5. Service PrioritiesLike all municipalities, we are faced with rising costs to provide services. In order for the Town to deliver services, what do you consider to be the top three priorities to be addressed by Council in the 2025 Budget?

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* 6. Service PrioritiesWhat is the area that should be given the least priority in the 2025 Budget?

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* 7. Service PrioritiesPlease choose whether you would like to increase, maintain or decrease the Town’s existing services.

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* 8. Contacting the TownHow do you contact the Town when you have an inquiry?

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* 9. Resident Notification SystemThe Voyent System allows residents to receive updates and notifications through text message, email, or phone call. Residents can select how they want to be notified and the topics they want to be notified about. Are you aware of our Resident Notification System?

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* 10. Resident Notification SystemHave you signed up for our Resident Notification System?

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* 11. As you look ahead to the next five years, please rank the following areas in order of most importance for budget priorities. 1 Being the top priority and 5 being the least

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* 12. Economic DevelopmentWould you like to see zoning enhancements to allow for business growth/opportunities in the community?

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* 13. Achieving a balanced budgetThe Town is legislatively required to present a balanced budget; revenues must equal expenses. To support additional services and address rising costs, which option would you prefer so that the Town has a balanced budget?

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* 14. Community ServicesHave you participated in or attended any recreation programs or events in the past year? Select all that apply.

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* 15. What type of community events or programming do you enjoy attending? Select all that apply.

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* 16. Communication for Events and Programs How do you typically hear about recreational programs or events?

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* 17. Social and Cultural InitiativesThe Town would like to encourage more social and cultural initiatives. What are some types of initiatives you would like to see the Town provide funding for?

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* 18. Public TransitWould you support a tax increase for public transit such as Metrobus Services?

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* 19. What locations would you like to see stops included in the community, select all that apply:

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* 20. What locations would you like to see stops included outside the community, select all that apply:

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* 21. Please rank the following for walkability service you would like to see, with 1 being the top and 4 being the least

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* 22. Other CommentsThank you for participating in this survey. If you have any other comments, please provide them below.

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* 23. Survey Contest EntryThis is an anonymous survey, however if you would like to be entered to win a FoodCycler please enter your email below.

* 1. Residency
How many years have you lived in Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s?

* 4. Service Priorities
Please rate the following services based on how well you think the Town is delivering them.

* 5. Service Priorities
Like all municipalities, we are faced with rising costs to provide services. In order for the Town to deliver services, what do you consider to be the top three priorities to be addressed by Council in the 2025 Budget?

* 6. Service Priorities
What is the area that should be given the least priority in the 2025 Budget?

* 7. Service Priorities

Please choose whether you would like to increase, maintain or decrease the Town’s existing services.

* 8. Contacting the Town
How do you contact the Town when you have an inquiry?

* 9. Resident Notification System
The Voyent System allows residents to receive updates and notifications through text message, email, or phone call. Residents can select how they want to be notified and the topics they want to be notified about. Are you aware of our Resident Notification System?

* 10. Resident Notification System
Have you signed up for our Resident Notification System?

* 12. Economic Development
Would you like to see zoning enhancements to allow for business growth/opportunities in the community?

* 13. Achieving a balanced budget

The Town is legislatively required to present a balanced budget; revenues must equal expenses. To support additional services and address rising costs, which option would you prefer so that the Town has a balanced budget?

* 14. Community Services
Have you participated in or attended any recreation programs or events in the past year? Select all that apply.

* 17. Social and Cultural Initiatives
The Town would like to encourage more social and cultural initiatives. What are some types of initiatives you would like to see the Town provide funding for?

* 18. Public Transit
Would you support a tax increase for public transit such as Metrobus Services?

* 22. Other Comments
Thank you for participating in this survey. If you have any other comments, please provide them below.

* 23. Survey Contest Entry

This is an anonymous survey, however if you would like to be entered to win a FoodCycler please enter your email below.