2025 OPP contract price tag saves Town about $280k after savings

 

Posted March 11, 2025​

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As the dust settles on a four year deal between New Tecumseth and Nottawasaga OPP (Ontario Solicitor General) initially proposed as a near 25 per cent increase in 2025 contract costs, a combination of 10 per cent subsidy from the province, and reduction in hiring plans, the Town will pocket $279,842 in savings from the approved budget amount.

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The so called surplus, is a result of the approved $6.535 million in December  being reduced to $6.255 million. The difference is being tucked into the Rate Stabilization Fund, to offset future increases.

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In October 2024, New Tecumseth and most Ontario municipalities policed by OPP received amended agreements reflecting changes to the 2025 billing statements due to a new collective agreement between the Ontario Provincial Police Association and the Provincial Government, ratified on July 18, 2024. Locally that meant a 2025 contract cost of $7.261 million, a $1.46 million increase.

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Council asked the OPP to reduce its plans to hire three constables, which with the province's one-time grant brought the price down