Government of Ontario’s Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative

The Ontario government Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) supports the efforts of communities to restore and revitalize their public infrastructure.  This will result in improved local public facilities and services that make Ontario an even more attractive place in which to live, work, visit and invest.

This one-time, $450-million program is intended to help municipalities provide safe and reliable local infrastructure.

The funding builds on ReNew Ontario. Under that plan, Ontario and its partners will invest more than $30 billion over five years in hospitals, schools, universities and other major projects. Ontario will invest an additional $60 billion in ReNew Ontario over the next 10 years.

MIII complements other provincial investments that support a strong and resilient economy, continued growth, and better quality of life in a wide range of communities across Ontario.

Reporting & Accountability

Accountability for the use of public funds is an important component of the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII). All municipalities and Local Services Boards (LSBs) receiving funding under the MIII are required to report back to the province on the use of the funds received. These reports will serve the public interest and enhance the accountability of this initiative.

All recipients of transfer payments under the MIII received a letter dated March 28, 2008 that specifies the accountability provisions that apply to these one-time transfers of funds. In order to assist municipalities and LSBs in complying with these accountability provisions and meeting the report back requirements, a reporting template has been developed.

• Click here to download the MIII Report on Use of Funds Template

How to Use: MIII Report on Use of Funds Template

Funding recipients are asked to please fill out the report template, including basic information about the project for which MIII funding is being used. The template requires recipients to describe how the funds have been used. Recipients should describe the specific uses of the funds, and should indicate what portion of the funds have been spent, and what portion remains unspent as of the date of the report.

Recipients are also asked to explain how the benefits described in their application for MIII funding have been or are being achieved. This includes the economic or commercial, environmental or sustainability, health and safety, or social or community benefits that may have been achieved. Be sure to explain how the benefits have been measured, and try to be as specific as possible.

Additionally, recipients are asked to indicate whether or not the project has been completed. The reporting template must be submitted every year, no later than March 31st, with the final report to be submitted by March 31st following the completion of the project.

The report must be signed and certified by the Mayor and Treasurer before being submitted. Please note that additional documentation does not need to be submitted along with this report unless specifically requested by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. Please do not submit copies of receipts or invoices.

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure may request additional information at a later date as a part of the reporting process.

Completed reports may be submitted in either of the following ways:

• Email: grants@infrastructureontario.ca
• Fax: (416) 263-5928
• Mail: Infrastructure Ontario
  Attn: Loan Operations
  777 Bay St., 9th Floor
  Toronto, Ontario  M5G 2C8

If you have further questions about the reporting process or requirements, please contact the MIII help desk at 1-800-230-0937.