Affordable Access Policy / Recreation for All !
The City of Elliot Lake recognizes and promotes the full participation of all Elliot Lake Residents regardless of financial circumstances. Fee assistance through a 'Welcome Card' application can be applied for by calling & booking an appointment with the Parks & Recreation Department at 848-2287 x 2134.
How to access financial assistance:
Residents of the City of Elliot Lake can make application for a 'Welcome Card'. Three (3) rates of subsidy are available based on the following chart:
|
Family Size |
Welcome Card Level 1 (33% Discount) |
Welcome Card Level 2 (66% Discount) |
Welcome Card Level 3 (90% Discount) |
|
Total Family Income | |||
|
1 |
13,018 - 16,273 |
10,577 - 13,017 |
Less Than 10,577 |
|
2 |
16,205 - 20,257 |
13,167 - 16,204 |
Less Than 13,167 |
|
3 |
19,923 - 24,904 |
16,188 - 19,922 |
Less Than 16,188 |
|
4 |
24,190 - 30238 |
19,654 - 24,189 |
Less Than 19,654 |
|
5 |
27,436 - 34,295 |
19,691 - 27,435 |
Less Than 19,691 |
|
6 |
30,943 - 38,679 |
25,141 - 30,942 |
Less Than 25,141 |
|
7+ |
34,450 - 43,063 |
27,990 - 34,449 |
Less Than 27,990 |
What is required to prove need?
Notice of Assessment
- an electronic copy of the application form will be kept on file ( to facilitate annual renewals ). Reviewers will verify qualification from the " Notice of Assessment " and return the document to the applicant.
- NO personal information will be retained with the City of Elliot Lake under any circumstances.
- Welcome Cards are required ONLY at the time of purchase.
What will be the subsidy rate?
Level 1 - will receive a 33% discount
Level 2 - will receive a 66 % discount
Level 3 - will receive a 90 % discount of the program or service user fee
Who will administer the policy and issue the " Welcome Card "?
Confidential appointments will be scheduled with the Director of Parks and Recreation or the Recreation Co-ordinator by calling 848-2287 x 2134 - Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
When will cards be issued and how long are they good for?
Appointments can be made Monday - Friday at City Hall - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. In addition: clinics will be set up at each of the Multi-Residential facilities to assist those with transportation issues. Cards will be good for one year and photo identification when using the card will be required.
Where can a resident obtain an application form?:
Applications will be available on the City website and at all Municipal facilities
What fees and services are available under the " Welcome Card " ?
( applicable services will be identified in the User Fee by-law )
- all programs offered directly by the Parks and Recreation Department
- facility memberships
- transit passes and
- where possible the City of Elliot Lake will work with other partners to determine additional opportunities for participation.
What services are NOT covered under the " Welcome Card "?
All fees and services were reviewed to determine whether a fee subsidy could be applied, however some deliverables are directly related to the service and tied to the cost of that function.
- fees that are already subsidized ie: child and student rates, Handi-transit
- single use fees ie: public swim, public skate, facility use, transit fare
- building permits and services
- various licences and permits
- Municipal fines and fees
Further Assistance:
We fully realize that coming up with even the subsidized rate can be difficult. A payment plan can be arranged.
WelcomeCardApplicationForm.pdf
