Municipal Survey April 2024
AIM Network is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mandate is to support municipalities in Atlantic Canada with long-term planning for their services and infrastructure. We do this by providing asset management training, tools and templates and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
We are requesting that you help us with this five-minute survey to understand the state of asset management in Atlantic Canada and to determine how we can best support you in the next 1-3 years.
If you complete the survey by May 6 and provide your email, we will enter you in a draw to win a $100 pre-paid VISA gift card that will be drawn at our next board meeting.
Privacy Statement: This information will only be used to determine AIM Network’s future initiatives to support long term service planning. We will not, in any circumstances, share your personal information with other individuals or organizations without your permission, including public organizations, corporations or individuals, except when applicable by law.
AIM Network is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mandate is to support municipalities in Atlantic Canada with long-term planning for their services and infrastructure. We do this by providing asset management training, tools and templates and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
We are requesting that you help us with this five-minute survey to understand the state of asset management in Atlantic Canada and to determine how we can best support you in the next 1-3 years.
If you complete the survey by May 6 and provide your email, we will enter you in a draw to win a $100 pre-paid VISA gift card that will be drawn at our next board meeting.
Privacy Statement: This information will only be used to determine AIM Network’s future initiatives to support long term service planning. We will not, in any circumstances, share your personal information with other individuals or organizations without your permission, including public organizations, corporations or individuals, except when applicable by law.
Do you have an up-to-date Asset Register that includes most of your infrastructure in a spreadsheet or database?
Yes
No
Unsure
If yes, which of the following best describes the use of the asset register?
Regularly/Daily
Occasionally but not often
Seldom - Information is outdated or unreliable
Limited Use - Our staff need training
Do you have a GIS (Computer Mapping) System?
Yes
No
Unsure
If yes, which of the following best describes its use?
Regularly/Daily
Occasionally, but Not Often
Seldom - Information is Outdated or Unreliable
Limited Use: Our Staff Need Training
Have you defined your targeted Levels of Service for most/all asset groups?
Yes
No
Unsure
If yes, which of the following best describes its use?
Levels of service are tracked and discussed regularly at council meetings
Levels of service are tracked and discussed annually
Levels of service are only discussed in relation to major project decisions
We have not used our levels of service since we defined them
We have a clear understanding of the infrastructure most at risk and priorities for renewal or replacement
Yes
No
Unsure
We have an Asset Management Policy adopted by Council
Yes
No
Unsure
We have a computerized system for tracking operation and maintenance requirements
Yes
No
Unsure
We have a 5-year (or longer) capital plan
Yes
No
Unsure
If yes, which of the following best describes its use:
We consistently delivery projects based on priorities on our capital plan.
We are unable to deliver the projects that are priorities on our capital plan.
We update your capital plan at least annually
Yes
No
Unsure
Below are some of the ways AIM Network supports municipalities to build capacity with asset management. Please check any that may be of interest to you or staff at your municipality over the next 1-3 years:
Online asset management courses
In-person training on asset management subjects
Understanding climate risk and its impact on our infrastructure
Training for elected officials
Help with integrating asset management across our municipality.
Funding applications for asset management.
Training or support for climate adaptation.
Funding applications for climate adaptation.
Formation of regional cohorts (with other municipalities in your region) to collaborate on asset management training or asset management activities.
Formation of regional cohorts (with other municipalities in our region) to collaborate on climate change training or other activities.
Other: Please describe the problem or situation that AIM could assist with in a couple of sentences or a short paragraph
Has AIM Network provided direct asset management support to your municipality in the past 5 years?
Yes
No
Unsure
Have you or your staff participated in training provided by AIM Network in the past – either in-person or online ?
Yes
No
Unsure
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