Head 42: Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government Total Allocation - $2,469,496,811.00

A summary of the Ministry’s Expenditure, Divisions and Projects.

Financial Scrutiny Unit, Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Publication An electronic copy of this Guide can be found on the Parliament website: www.ttparliament.org

All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary Standing Finance Committee Office of the Parliament Levels G-7, Tower D The Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre 1A Wrightson Road Port of Spain Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Tel: (868) 624-7275; Fax: (868) 625-4672 Email: [email protected]

2 Table of Contents About this Guide...... 5

Ministerial Overview ...... 6

State Enterprises Falling under the Ministry’s Purview ...... 8

Auditor General Report Findings for the Fiscal year 2018 ...... 9

Key Statements from 2018 Standing Finance Committee Debate ...... 10

Public Sector Investment Programme 2018/2019 Achievements ...... 11

Supplementation of Appropriation for the fiscal year 2019 ...... 12

The Ministry’s total allocation as a percentage of the National Budget for the period 2014 to 2020 ...... 14

Where the Ministry Spends Its Money ...... 15

Summary of Recurrent Expenditure for the period 2014-2020 ...... 17

Staff and Pay ...... 22

Analysis of Summary of Expenditure ...... 23

Analysis of Expenditure Unique to the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government ...... 24

Port of Spain City Corporation ...... 25

San Fernando City Corporation ...... 25

Arima Borough Corporation ...... 26

Point Fortin Borough Corporation ...... 26

Chaguanas Borough Corporation ...... 27

Diego Martin Regional Corporation ...... 27

San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation ...... 28

3 Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation ...... 28

Sangre Grande Regional Corporation ...... 29

Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation ...... 29

Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation ...... 30

Siparia Regional Corporation ...... 30

Penal/Debe Regional Corporation ...... 31

Princes Town Regional Corporation ...... 31

Summary of Development Programme Expenditure for the period 2014-2019 ...... 32

Public Sector Investment Programme 2019/2020 Expectations ...... 35

Noteworthy Development Programme Estimates in 2018-2020 ...... 41

Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2016-2017 ...... 41

Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2017-2018 ...... 42

Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2018-2019 ...... 43

New Projects for the Financial Year 2019-2020 ...... 44

Recent Legislative Developments ...... 47

General Useful Information ...... 48

4 About this Guide This guide provides a summary of expenditure for the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MRD&LG) for the period 2014-2020. It provides Members of Parliament and stakeholders with an overview of the Ministry’s responsibilities. The primary purpose of this guide is to consolidate the information contained within the various Budget Documents pertaining to the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government, and provide readers with an analysis of same. This guide is based primarily on:

 the Draft Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure;  the Estimates of Development Programme;  the Public Sector Investment Programme; and  the Auditor General’s Report on the Public Accounts of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for the fiscal year 2018.

5 Head 42: Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government Ministerial Overview1

The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government functions as the coordinating agency which guides Municipal Corporations and Special Purpose Enterprises in assisting communities by pooling resources in targeted areas which include among others Infrastructure Development, Disaster Management, Public Health and Sanitation. The Ministry is also responsible for organizing, promoting and implementing rural development policies and strategies. We have a more direct and constant connection to citizens than many other arms of the Central Government through the Municipal Corporations. This makes our Ministry critical to the democratic process and a major catalyst in the execution of any citizen-centered national initiative.

Mission2 The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government is committed to facilitating, coordinating, monitoring and ensuring accountability of Municipal Corporations in the effective and efficient delivery of quality services through meaningful decentralised systems, structures, procedures, practices and the provision of specialized support services.

1 Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government website, accessed on August 26, 2019: https://rdlg.gov.tt/our-ministry/our-history/ 2 Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government website, accessed on August 26, 2019: https://rdlg.gov.tt/our-ministry/our-mission-and-vision/ 6 Vision Fully transformed and modernised Local Government system that empowers and enhances quality of life through service excellence. To bring about balanced development to rural communities. The Local Government System encompasses a number of interconnected actors which include the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government as the (central coordinating agency) and Fourteen Municipal Corporations:  2 City Corporations  Port-of-Spain City Corporation; and  San Fernando City Corporation

 3 Borough Corporations  Arima Borough Corporation;  Chaguanas Borough Corporation; and  Point Fortin Borough Corporation

 9 Regional Corporations  Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation;  Diego Martin Regional Corporation;  Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation;  Penal/Debe Regional Corporation;  Princes Town Regional Corporation;  San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation;  Sangre Grande Regional Corporation;  Siparia Regional Corporation; and  Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation

Minister: Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein Permanent Secretary: Ms. Desdra Bascombe

State Enterprises Falling under the Ministry’s Purview

Entities Falling Under Their Purview

Rural Development Company of Trinidad & Tobago (RDC)3

Community Environment Enhancement and Protection Programme (CEPEP)4

3 Rural Development Company of Trinidad & Tobago website, accessed on August 26, 2019: http://ruraldev.co.tt/ 4 Community Environment Enhancement and Protection Programme website, accessed on August 26, 2019: https://www.cepep.gov.tt/ 8 Auditor General Report Findings for the Fiscal year 2018 Ref: Auditor General’s Report5

Vehicle Control

 At the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government and the Ministry of Works and Transport several vehicles which were eligible for inspection, were not inspected for road worthiness as required by the Motor Vehicle Road and Traffic Regulations 27(1).

 Vehicle Registers necessary to maintain control over custody and location of vehicles were not updated at the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Planning and Development and at certain divisions of the Ministry of Works and Transport.

 Details of journeys and authorisations therein were not seen recorded in the Vehicle Log Books at the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government, Ministry of Public Utilities and at the Ministry of Education, in accordance with directives.

5 Report of the Auditor General on the Public Accounts of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for the Financial Year ended September 30, 2018 pg. 27: http://138.128.179.50/sites/default/files/Auditor%20Generals%20Report%20on%20the%20Public%20Accounts%202018.pd 9 Key Statements from 2018 Standing Finance Committee Debate During the Standing Finance Committee debate of 2018, the following statement was made by the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, in relation to the emphasis of the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government for fiscal year 2018/20196:

“As one of the fundamental agencies providing essential services to the citizens and contributing to the overall development of our country, it is my privilege to report to this Standing Finance Committee and the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the progress made by the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government. Almost two years ago, I was afforded the opportunity to serve in the capacity of Minister of Rural Development and Local Government. It has not been an easy road. However, with the unwavering support and dedication of our Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, all mayors, all chairmen, all aldermen, councillors, public servants and all the citizens, we were able to persevere despite the challenges which we encountered last year. We at the Ministry continue to work diligently to ensure all citizens of our beloved country, especially those residing in rural communities, received the goods and services required to live a comfortable and rewarding life.

Local Government remains a catalyst to represent and protect the everyday interest and the needs of all citizens. Each person, whether you reside in an urban or rural area, is directly impacted by local government, be it through garbage collection and sanitation, disaster management, development of recreational facilities, clearing of minor drains or watercourses and the list continues. We at the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government understand the importance of being equipped, at all times, and remain dedicated to delivering good governance and service excellence.” - Minister of Rural Development and Local Government

6 Standing Finance Committee Hansard of Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government 16 October 18, Accessed September 5, 2019: http://www.ttparliament.org/legislations/hh20181016SFC.pdf 10 Public Sector Investment Programme 2018/2019 Achievements

Regional Development Planning 156. The Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD) along with the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MRDLG) are steadily moving forward with the implementation of the Planning and Facilitation of Development (PAFD) Act in conjunction with Local Government Reform. Implementation will be spearheaded by the PAFD Implementation Committee led by the Permanent Secretaries of both Ministries.

158. The Automation of the Construction Permit Process is in the advanced stages of implementation as registration for use of the system began in fiscal 2019. The project is spearheaded by the MPD in collaboration with the MRDLG and MTI. This initiative will significantly decrease the time of filing for construction permits, accessing information on permits and other dependent processes that can result in the loss of time and revenue thereby improving 78 the ease of doing business. Staff of the Eastern Regional Office were sensitised about the project outcomes and their role in the project, while staff across all TCPD offices received basic IT related training. Also, all preparatory work for the launch of the pilot at the North Regional Office continued.

Sport and Recreation 191. The creation of a healthy nation and the promotion of social integration will serve as tools for uniting families and communities. In fiscal 2019, Government invested $116.4 million in sport and recreation. To this end, the following projects were undertaken:  Development of Recreational Facilities - the sum of $24.6 million was allocated to the MRDLG for the 14 Regional Corporations to enhance recreational grounds, parks and spaces in communities nationwide. The funds were used for the construction of walkways, jogging tracks and exercise equipment.

11 Supplementation of Appropriation for the fiscal year 20197

During fiscal 2018/2019, it was necessary to have a Supplementation of Appropriation of resources to fund urgent and critical Recurrent and Capital Expenditure in areas where insufficient or no allocation was provided. The source of these additional funds was the Consolidated Fund. The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government requested and was granted the following supplementations: Recurrent Expenditure – $39,000,000 01/001/01 – Salaries and COLA - $4,000,000 01/001/04 – Allowances – Monthly Paid Officers - $4,000,000 The sum is required to pay Salaries and COLA, and Allowances to 220 Municipal Police Officers.

04/011/03 – Rural Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago (R.D.C.) - $1,000,000 The sum is required to provide a subvention to assist Rural Development Company with operational expenses. 06/005/23 – Port of Spain City Corporation - $8,000,000 06/005/24 – San Fernando City Corporation - $2,000,000 06/005/25 – Arima Borough Corporation - $1,500,000 06/005/26 – Point Fortin Borough Corporation - $1,000,000 06/005/28 – Diego Martin Regional Corporation - $2,000,000 06/005/29 – San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation - $2,000,000 06/005/30 – Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation - $3,000,000 06/005/31 – Sangre Grande Regional Corporation - $2,000,000

7 Standing Finance Committee Hansard http://www.ttparliament.org/reports/p11-s4-H-20190510-SFC-R2.pdf web accessed on October 8, 2019. 12 06/005/33 – Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation - $1,000,000 06/005/34 – Siparia Regional Corporation - $1,000,000 06/005/35 – Penal/Debe Regional Corporation - $3,000,000 06/005/36 – Princes Town Regional Corporation - $2,500,000 06/005/37 – Regional Corporation Services – General - $1,000,000

The sum is required to meet the payment of Wages and COLA and Goods and Services (including Scavenging, for the provision of Water Trucking services and Rent) at the Municipal Corporations.

13 The Ministry’s total allocation as a percentage of the National Budget for the period 2014 to 2020

Year8 Total Allocation9 National Budget10 Percentage of National Budget

2014 $ 2,006,725,594.00 $ 65,020,886,424.00 3.1% 2015 $ 2,351,434,860.00 $ 61,966,922,675.00 3.8%

2016 $ 1,960,044,340.00 $ 56,573,913,053.00 3.5% 2017 $ 2,356,613,849.00 $ 54,883,153,410.00 4.3% 2018 $ 2,257,337,796.00 $ 54,211,726,813.00 4.2% 2019 $ 2,101,932,372.00 $ 54,149,378,860.00 3.9% 2020 $ 2,442,496,811.00 $ 58,058,338,392.00 4.2%

Total allocation to the Ministry as a percentage of the national budget increased by 0.3% between the period 2018/2019 and 2019/2020.

8 For the Fiscal Years 2014-2018, actual figures were used to calculate total allocation. However, estimates were used to calculate the total allocation for the Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020. 9 Total Allocation for Ministry=Recurrent Expenditure + Consolidated Fund 10 The National Budget = Total Recurrent Expenditure + Total Development Programme Expenditure Consolidated Fund 14 Where the Ministry Spends Its Money

2018-2019 Estimates of Expenditure The budget allocation of $2,469,496,811.00 for the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government is comprised of:  The Draft Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure in the sum of11 $2,153,227,811.00;  The Draft Estimates of Development Programme in the sum12 of $316,269,000.00 - Consolidated Fund in the sum of $289,269,000.00; and - Infrastructure Development Fund13 in the sum of $27,000,000.00.

The Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure include:

 01 Personnel Expenditure - $120,627,036.00  02 Goods and Services -$60,643,125.00  03 Minor Equipment Purchases -$23,461,750.00  04 Current Transfers and Subsidies -$351,976,000.00  06 Current Transfers to State Boards & Similar Bodies - $1,596,519,900.00

The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government’s:  Total allocation as a percentage of National Budget is 4.2%;  Recurrent Expenditure as a percentage of the total Recurrent Expenditure budget is 3.88%;  Consolidated Fund allocation as a percentage of the total Consolidated Fund allocation is 11.31%; and

11 Ministry of Finance website-Draft Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure, 2020 accessed on October 7, 2019: 12 Ministry of Finance website-Draft Estimates of Development Programme, 2020 accessed on October 7, 2019: 13 Head 18 –Ministry of Finance, Sub-Head 04 – Current Transfers and Subsidies, Sub-Item 11- Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) (Infrastructure Development Fund allocation is part of the Ministry of Finance allocation for the financial year. Therefore, the total recurrent expenditure for the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government does not include the IDF funding. 15  Infrastructure Development Fund allocation as a percentage of the total Infrastructure Development Fund is 1.01%.

Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government Total Allocation

1% 12%

Recurrent Expenditure

Consolidated Fund

Infrastructure Development Fund

87%

16 Summary of Recurrent Expenditure for the period 2014-2020

$2,500,000,000

$2,000,000,000

$1,500,000,000

$1,000,000,000

$500,000,000

$- Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Revised Estimate Estimate 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 01 Personnel Expenditure $71,559,854 $105,504,112 $81,311,502 $76,923,300 $76,397,764 $89,131,200 $120,627,036 02 Goods and Services $58,348,995 $53,054,662 $45,066,974 $41,944,093 $44,204,174 $43,858,768 $60,643,125 03 Minor Equipment Purchases $1,025,996 $649,177 $172,378 $103,550 $83,209 $176,700 $23,461,750 04 Current Transfer and Subsidies $96,821,952 $97,042,375 $18,315,874 $460,790,996 $449,716,396 $370,613,280 $351,976,000 06 Current Transfers to Stat. Brds. and Similar Bodies $1,735,327,781 $1,865,715,291 $1,660,610,700 $1,618,999,347 $1,496,683,391 $1,455,570,735 $1,596,519,900 Total $1,963,084,578 $2,121,965,617 $1,805,477,428 $2,198,761,286 $2,067,084,934 $1,959,350,683 $2,153,227,811

17 2014 Actual 2015 Actual

3.6% 3.0%0.1% 2.5% 5.0% 0.0% 4.9% 4.6%

88.4% 87.9%

01 Personnel Expenditure 01 Personnel Expenditure 02 Goods and Services 02 Goods and Services 03 Minor Equipment 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and Subsidies 04 Current Transfers and Subsidies 06 Current Transfers to Stat.Brds.&Similar Bodies 06 Current Transfers to Stat.Brds.&Similar Bodies

18 2016 Actual 2017 Actual 1.9% 2.5% 0.0% 3.5% 0.0% 4.5% 1.0%

21.0%

73.6% 92.0%

19 2018 Actual 2019 Revised Estimate

2.1% 3.7% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 4.5%

21.8% 18.9%

72.4% 74.3%

01 Personnel Expenditure 01 Personnel Expenditure

02 Goods and Services 02 Goods and Services

03 Minor Equipment 03 Minor Equipment

04 Current Transfers and Subsidies 04 Current Transfers and Subsidies

06 Current Transfers to Stat.Brds.&Similar Bodies 06 Current Transfers to Stat.Brds.&Similar Bodies

20 2020 Estimate

6% 1% 3%

01 Personnel Expenditure 16%

02 Goods and Services

03 Minor Equipment Purchases

04 Current Transfer and Subsidies

06 Current Transfers to Stat. Brds. and Similar Bodies 74%

21 Staff and Pay14 The allocation of staff expenditure for the fiscal year 2020 was $176,028,261 which represents an increase of approximately 37% from the last fiscal year 2019. The following table provides a breakdown of all expenditure related to staff from 2017-2020.

200,000,000

180,000,000

160,000,000

140,000,000

120,000,000

100,000,000

80,000,000

60,000,000

40,000,000

20,000,000

0 Employees Personnel Travelling and Contract Short-Term Uniforms Training Assistance Total Expenditure Subsistence Employment Employment Programme 2017 Actual 76,923,300 13,277 5,879,428 26,271,929 59,403 2,224,269 - 111,371,606 2018 Actual 76,397,764 45,433 5,809,245 29,052,373 609,827 494,398 3,070 112,412,110 2019 Revised Estimate 89,131,200 24,300 5,126,000 28,500,000 4,752,418 765,000 2,300 128,301,218 2020 Estimate 120,627,036 12,524,225 5,126,000 30,100,000 7,121,000 500,000 30,000 176,028,261

14 Draft Estimates for Details of Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure for the Financial Year 2020, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp- content/uploads/2019/10/Numbered-Draft-Recurrent.Expenditure-Book-2020.pdf

22 Analysis of Summary of Expenditure Recurrent Expenditure refers to the payments for expenses which are incurred for the day-to-day operations of the Ministry including Personnel Expenditure, Goods and Services, Minor Equipment Purchases, Current Transfers and Subsidies and Current Transfers to Statutory Boards and Similar Bodies. Recurrent Expenditure for Fiscal year 2019/2020 is $2,153,227,811.

 Recurrent Expenditure (Revised) for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 was at $1,959,350,683. Comparing this with the allocation in Fiscal Year 2019/2020, there is an increase of $193,877,128 or 9.90%.

 The largest portion of the allocation has consistently gone to Current Transfer and Subsidies to Statutory Boards and Similar Bodies for the years 2014-2020. Current Transfer and Subsidies to Statutory Boards and Similar Bodies accounted for approximately 74% of total funding for the Ministry for fiscal year 2019/2020.

 Minor Equipment Purchases received the lowest portion of the total allocation for the Ministry over the period 2014 to 2020.

 Current Transfers and Subsidies received the second largest portion of the allocation over the period 2014-2020. However, has been fluctuating over this period experiencing a decline in the 2019 fiscal. Comparing 2018/2019 to 2019/2020, there was a decrease in the allocation by $18,637,280.00 or 9.9%.

23 Analysis of Expenditure Unique to the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government

Unique Expenditure refers to expenditure items incurred by Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government that may not feature in other Ministries or Departments.

Allocations to Coporations for fiscal 2019-2020 36 - Princes Town Regional Corporation, 84,694,700 , 5% 35 - Penal/Debe Regional 23 - Port of Spain City Corporation, 66,828,800 , 4% Corporation , 243,282,000 , 16%

34 - Siparia Regional Corporation , 83,676,100 , 5%

33 - Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation, 64,966,500 , 4% 24 - San Fernando City Corporation , 139,694,500 , 9% 32 - Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation , 109,993,400 , 7%

25 - Arima Borough Corporation , 86,812,900 , 6% 31 - Sangre Grande Regional Corporation , 83,173,300 , 5%

26 - Point Fortin Borough Corporation , 71,764,700 , 5% 30 - Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation, 176,941,500 , 11% 27 - Chaguanas Borough Corporation , 73,149,000 , 5%

29 - San Juan/Laventille Regional 28 - Diego Martin Regional Corporation , 178,348,800 , 11% Corporation, 110,828,900 , 7% 24 Port of Spain City Corporation 180,000,000 160,000,000 140,000,000 120,000,000 100,000,000 80,000,000 60,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 0 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and 01 Personnel Expenditure 02 Goods and Services Purchases Subsidies 2017 Actual 159,280,417 57,416,363 1,334,880 24,411,087 2018 Actual 154,988,760 46,769,963 88,762 26,068,332 2019 Revised Estimates 152,342,000 45,213,300 16,300 32,936,900 2020 Estimates 170,811,100 50,039,900.00 1,514,000.00 27,821,000.00 San Fernando City Corporation 160,000,000 140,000,000 120,000,000 100,000,000 80,000,000 60,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 0 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and 01 Personnel Expenditure 02 Goods and Services Total Purchases Subsidies 2017 Actual 99,732,203 35,340,247 153,262 11,907,051 147,132,763 2018 Actual 87,849,683 28,165,161 0 11,276,578 127,291,422 2019 Revised Estimates 91,351,900 25,971,200 9,300 12,010,200 129,342,600 2020 Estimates 96,980,000 30,576,400 1,341,100 12,555,000 141,452,500

25 Arima Borough Corporation

100000000 90000000 80000000 70000000 60000000 50000000 40000000 30000000 20000000 10000000 0 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and 01 Personnel Expenditure 02 Goods and Services Total Purchases Subsidies 2017 Actual 54,902,910 20,788,247 672,614 6,987,943 83,351,714 2018 Actual 53,826,048 19,146,889 351,452 9,234,392 82,558,781 2019 Revised Estmates 57,537,500 14,808,500 132,400 7,576,600 80,055,000 2020 Estimates 65,545,138 16,690,777 912,000 6,024,000 89,171,915

Point Fortin Borough Corporation

80,000,000 70,000,000 60,000,000 50,000,000 40,000,000 30,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 0 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and 01 Personnel Expenditure 02 Goods and Services Total Purchases Subsidies 2017 Actual 43,991,282 17,528,453 375,930 4,657,784 66,553,449 2018 Actual 44,312,976 15,874,983 0 3,610,633 63,798,592 2019 Revised Estimates 48,623,000 13,413,108 50,644 3,506,100 65,592,852 2020 Estimates 52,233,100 15,358,500 214,500 4,380,600 72,186,700

26 Chaguanas Borough Corporation

90000000 80000000 70000000 60000000 50000000 40000000 30000000 20000000 10000000 0 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and 01 Personnel Expenditure 02 Goods and Services Total Purchases Subsidies 2017 Actual 49,352,842 32,581,563 964,882 1,455,689 84,354,976 2018 Actual 49,382,772 23,995,591 474,196 1,076,675 74,929,234 2019 Revised Estimates 48,325,450 20,706,281 0 0 69,031,731 2020 Estimates 48,998,000 26,832,500 212,500 177,000 76,220,000

Diego Martin Regional Corporation

120000000 100000000 80000000 60000000 40000000 20000000 0 01 Personnel 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and 02 Goods and Services Total Expenditure Purchases Subsidies 2017 Actual 67,683,854 41,893,614 115,302 212,153 109,904,923 2018 Actual 69,041,595 38,469,720 0 11,504 107,522,819 2019 Revised estimates 66,769,900 35,351,600 0 400 102,121,900 2020 Estimates 69,391,800 41,394,600 241,000 211,500 111,238,900

27 San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation

200000000 180000000 160000000 140000000 120000000 100000000 80000000 60000000 40000000 20000000 0 01 Personnel 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers 02 Goods and Services Total Expenditure Purchases and Subsidies 2017 Actual 90,135,916 85,158,610 2,670,646 163,322 178,128,494 2018 Actual 93,002,123 74,917,530 132,716 0 168,052,369 2019 Revised Estimate 95,806,907 71,630,800 17,100 0 167,454,807 2020 Estimates 101,710,100 79,907,400 420,800 210,400 182,248,700

Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation 200000000 180000000 160000000 140000000 120000000 100000000 80000000 60000000 40000000 20000000 0 01 Personnel 02 Goods and 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers Total Expenditure Services Purchases and Subsidies 2017 Actual 115,258,236 73,215,459 1,246,772 335,077 190,055,544 2018 Actual 114,154,064 62,201,390 304,051 46,540 176,706,045 2019 Revised Estimates 103,549,000 60,571,500 125,800 42,400 164,288,700 2020 Estimates 107,330,500 70,666,000 610,000 200,000 178,806,500

28 Sangre Grande Regional Corporation

100,000,000 90,000,000 80,000,000 70,000,000 60,000,000 50,000,000 40,000,000 30,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 0 01 Personnel 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers 02 Goods and Services Total Expenditure Purchases and Subsidies 2017 Actual 51,412,800 36,282,146 461,922 16,932 88,173,800 2018 Actual 48,540,248 30,643,461 158,186 114,522 79,456,417 2019 Revised Estimates 49,114,000 27,474,937 52,001 0 76,640,938 2020 Estimates 49,838,000 33,597,300 201,000 78,000 83,714,300

Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation

120,000,000 100,000,000 80,000,000 60,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 0 01 Personnel 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers 02 Goods and Services Total Expenditure Purchases and Subsidies 2017 Actual 75,285,795 35,580,213 1,648,691 128,936 112,643,635 2018 Actual 73,513,130 31,635,569 436,918 800 105,586,417 2019 Revisec Estimates 74,541,000 27,067,400 40,000 18,000 101,666,400 2020 Estimates 74,655,500 35,286,900 365,000 138,000 110,445,400

29 Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation

100,000,000 90,000,000 80,000,000 70,000,000 60,000,000 50,000,000 40,000,000 30,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 0 01 Personnel 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers 02 Goods and Services Total Expenditure Purchases and Subsidies 2017 Actual 49,360,446 36,746,544 241,154 107,640 86,455,784 2018 Actual 44,185,140 22,147,143 53,288 5,000 66,390,571 2019 Revised Estimates 43,083,800 14,482,782 0 0 57,566,582 2020 Estimates 43,583,000 21,453,800 103,000 237,500 65,377,300

Siparia Regional Corporation

90000 80000 70000 60000

Thousands 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and 01 Personnel Expenditure 02 Goods and Services Total Purchases Subsidies 2017 Actual 54,937,254 25,438,625 51,935 405,150 80,832,964 2018 Actual 53,414,839 22,028,685 81,379 404,381 75,929,284 2019 Revised Estimates 57,366,600 19,626,500 0 761,000 77,754,100 2020 Estimates 61,562,600 22,555,600 249,000 340,900 84,708,100

30 Penal/Debe Regional Corporation

80000000 70000000 60000000 50000000 40000000 30000000 20000000 10000000 0 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and 01 Personnel Expenditure 02 Goods and Services Total Purchases Subsidies 2017 Actual 34,954,023 32,138,348 936,877 16,475 68,045,723 2018 Actual 35,629,003 29,166,905 262,342 9,152 65,067,402 2019 Reised Estimates 35,293,300 26,654,000 51,000 9,500 62,007,800 2020 Estimates 36,576,000 30,672,100 400,200 15,000 67,663,300

Princes Town Regional Corporation

100000000 90000000 80000000 70000000 60000000 50000000 40000000 30000000 20000000 10000000 0 03 Minor Equipment 04 Current Transfers and 01 Personnel Expenditure 02 Goods and Services Total Purchases Subsidies 2017 Actual 59,844,252 27,255,047 399,260 187,176 87,685,735 2018 Actual 57,438,792 23,616,946 91,791 8,895 81,156,424 2019 Revised Estimates 58,394,200 20,378,000 133,900 8,000 78,914,100 2020 Estimates 58,990,000 26,618,300 300,000 216,400 86,124,700

31 Summary of Development Programme Expenditure for the period 2014- 201915 Development Programme is capital expenditure aimed at improving and enhancing development in different areas of Trinidad and Tobago which includes; human resources, economic and social development.

The allocation of $316,269,000 for development programmes and projects for fiscal year 2019/2020 are presented in two parts as follows:

 Funds appropriated by the Parliament and disbursed directly from the Consolidated Fund 91.5%; and  Funds disbursed from the Infrastructure Development Fund 8.54%.

15 Draft Estimates of Development Programme for financial year 2020; accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates- of-Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf 32 Summary of Development Programme Expenditure for the period 2014-2019 600,000,000

500,000,000

400,000,000

300,000,000

200,000,000

100,000,000

0 Revised Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Estimates Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 003 Economic Infrastructure - Consolidated Fund 13,949,110 9,181,934 6,879,642 5,536,201 8,807,373 3,778,800 16,500,000 005 Multi-Sectoral and Other Services - Consolidated Fund 257,448,703 220,287,309 147,687,270 152,316,362 181,445,489 138,802,889 272,769,000 003 Economic Infrastructure - Infrastructure Development - - - 978,672 865,243 - - Fund 004 Social Infrastructure - Infrastructure Development Fund 254,391,302 67,916,944 7,501,029 31,839,682 3,524,464 10,500,000 23,000,000 005 Multi-Sectoral and Other Services - Infrastructure 8,141,959 1,179,375 - - - 8,286,014.00 4,000,000 Development Fund Total 533,931,074 298,565,562 162,067,941 190,670,917 194,642,569 161,367,703 316,269,000

33 Development Programme Expenditure for the period 2016 to 2020

$350,000 Thousands $300,000

$250,000

$200,000

$150,000

$100,000

$50,000

$0 2019 Reveised 2016 ACTUAL 2017 ACTUAL 2018 ACTUAL 2020 Estimate Estimate CONSOLIDATED FUND $154,566,912 $157,852,563 $190,252,862 $142,581,689 $289,269,000 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND $7,501,029 $32,818,354 $4,389,707 $18,786,014 $27,000,000 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FUND $162,067,941 $190,670,917 $194,642,569 $161,367,703 $316,269,000

34 Public Sector Investment Programme 2019/2020 Expectations Administration - Public Buildings

289. Government will continue its programme of work in fiscal 2020, with the refurbishment, furnishing and equipping of existing government buildings to meet OSHA Standards for a comfortable working environment and to better serve the public. The sum of $ 137.9 million will be allocated for works which include:

 repairs and renovation to Head Office and sub-offices at the MRDLG – construction of a new Administrative Complex for Diego Martin Regional Corporation;

Disaster Preparedness 275. Vision 2030 acknowledges the need to reduce our vulnerability to natural and man-made disasters, improve our resilience to the negative impacts of climate change through the use of an integrated disaster management approach. The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MRDLG) plays an important role in disaster preparedness. A key function of MRDLG is to coordinate the activities of Municipal Corporations in order to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services, when disasters occur. 276. The MRDLG has been allocated the sum of $2.5 million to be invested in the Disaster Management Capacity Project. This funding will be utilised for training and other activities specifically listed below: to establish mitigation and response training system that is geared towards training for  Civil Society Organisations and the Disaster Management Unit Staff;  to provide shelters to persons affected by local disasters;  to purchase relief supplies to be used in the event of a local disaster;  to develop enhancement programmes/system that will ensure collaboration among trained officers in all areas (search and rescue, Community Emergency Research TeamShelter Management and Incident Command System);

35  to establish communication systems for early warning systems that will alert communities to increase response and recover times from disasters;  to implement a toll free emergency telephone number (800 system) and develop visibility signage to allow citizens quick access to all 14 municipalities in the event of a natural disaster;  national simulation exercise (Community Emergency Response Team-CERT GAMES) – the games are meant to provide the forum for CERT volunteers to: o test annual hurricane, earthquake response and flooding plans by providing o realistic incident scenarios through which they can identify gaps and determine o suitable courses of action; o coordinate activities that support real world events and exercises; o build team work among community members; and o allow CERT volunteers to exhibit their training in the areas of basic response o skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operation, o chainsaw operations and sand bagging.  National Anti-bushfire Campaign entail a municipal mitigation and public education initiative; and  train the trainer workshops.

277. The 14 Municipal Corporations are charged with the duty of ensuring that each Corporation is equipped with the necessary resources and infrastructure to provide aid to their respective communities should a disaster occur. As such, an allocation of $8.7 million will be provided in fiscal 2020 for disaster preparedness for all Corporations as outlined below: Corporation Item(s) & Details

Port of Spain City Corporation - To purchase one (1) skid steer loader – for emergency clearing of roads, parks, drains.

36 - To purchase one (1) heavy duty lift – to be used to lift goods from ground floor to 1st floor (Disaster Preparedness Unit). - To purchase emergency supplies – to assist residents of the - Port of Spain area in the event of disaster. Arima Borough Corporation - Mobile Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) – a command post on site for a prolonged period in the event of a major incident. The Mobile EOC serves as an actual office in times of unparalleled disaster. The mobility of the EOC gives the ability to assist other corporations in times of need. - Purchase of Geographic Information System/Global Positioning System and accompanying training – these systems will assist with plotting and mapping vulnerable locations to allow a faster response time to reach persons impacted by disasters San Fernando City Corporation - Purchase equipment for Emergency Operations Centre. - Purchase of over-loader to transport and remove fallen debris. Point Fortin Borough Corporation Shelter Development Phase II: - To outfit a physical space which will be utilised as shelter to accommodate persons in the event of an emergency. Mobile EOC Phase II: - Purchase of twin cab flatbed vehicle – to assist with the movement of the mobile EOC which was previously purchased to provide a mobile space for onsite management of disaster management.

37 Chaguanas Borough Corporation - Purchase of Weather Monitoring Station – to implement an early warning system for floods to assist the burgesses of Chaguanas. - Purchase of GIS equipment – to help identify areas that are disaster prone, zoning them according to risk magnitudes, inventory populations and assets at risk, and simulating damage scenarios.

Diego Martin Regional - Establishment of an evacuation centre outfitted with all necessary equipment and Corporation supplies. San Juan / Laventille Regional Purchase of flatbed truck fitted with aerial lift to execute works from requests and Corporation disaster that may occur on higher grounds. Set up EOC – To facilitate mobile access during investigation of complaints and reports. Purchase of dinghy boat - To facilitate access to residents in flooded areas that cannot be accessed by vehicles Tunapuna / Piarco Regional Preparation for disaster response: Corporation . purchase and outfit quick response vehicle; . purchase of communication system; . purchase of two (2) drones; and . -office. Sangre Grande Regional Purchase of furnishing and equipment for the emergency operation centre. Corporation Purchase of early warning system (multi harzard system) to alert persons before disasters such as tsunamis.

38 Couva / Tabaquite / Talparo - Disaster bins and equipment – to set up four (4) disaster bins with response equipment Regional Corporation within the sub offices to better enhance disaster relief operations. - Completion of Disaster Management Unit to be relocated to accommodate the Municipal Police Station. - Upgrading of communication equipment to enhance communication coverage between stakeholders and disaster management unit. - Development of GIS handheld devices – upgrade and maintenance of software. Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional - Purchase of disaster management unit vehicle. Corporation - Purchase of disaster relief equipment. Siparia Regional Corporation - Purchase of generator for powering the EOC during power outages. - Purchase of twin cab pick-up truck. - Purchase of drone - updated technology to access hard to reach places. - Purchase of dinghy - to be used in flooding situations and possible rescue of victims. - Purchase of radio system - to come into compliance with all other DMUs. - Purchase of multimedia projector to be used in outreach programs as well as training sessions. Purchase of two (2) computers (laptops) to be used for field reports as well as outreach, training programs and to replace existing old/obsolete laptops. Penal / Debe Regional Corporation Purchase of a backup generator (for Disaster Management Unit Emergency Operation Center) - to provide alternate power in the event of disruption to the electric transmission grid during disaster events such as hurricane or earthquake. Radio communication upgrade - construction of a 96 ft. radio communication tower. Princes Town Regional - Purchase of radio communication tower and antennas and cables. Outfitting DMU Corporation mobile unit.

39 - Purchase of two (2) storage containers for DMU equipment. - Purchase of two (2) dinghy and accessories. - Upgrading emergency centres in Princes Town and Moruga. - Purchase of disaster equipment - a water pump and chainsaw. - Purchase of drone and cameras equipment.

40 Noteworthy Development Programme Estimates in 2018-2020 The table below lists the projects that have experienced irregular variances in estimates for funding received under the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government: 16

Development PROJECTS 2018 2019 2020 Programme 2020 Actual Revised Estimate Estimate

IDF 004-14-A003 Development of Rural Communities 3,524,464 10,500,000 20,000,000

Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2016-2017 For the financial year 2017, the following new projects were scheduled for implementation under the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government, and as such require further inquiry on the progress of completion17:

Development 2017 2019 Revised 2020 PROJECTS 2018 Actual Programme 2020 Actual Estimate Estimate

005-09-T263 Local Government Public - 632,553 - - Conveniences Programme

005-09-T289 Environment Enhancement and - 300,000 - 50,000 Preservation

16 Estimates of Development Programme 2020, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates-of- Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf 17 Estimates of Development Programme 2020, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates-of- Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf 41 005-09-U375 Latrine Eradication Programme 250,000 200,000 -

005-09-U376 Construction of Public Conveniences 100,000 300,000 200,000 300,000

005-09-W315 Construction of Public Conveniences 300,000 300,000 - 400,000

IDF-003-11-N001 Construction of Integrated Fishing 978,672 865,243 - - Port and Facilities at Gran Chemin, Moruga

Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2017-2018 For the financial year 2018, the following new projects were scheduled for implementation under the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government, and as such require further inquiry on the progress of completion18:

Development PROJECTS 2018 2019 2020 Programme 2020 Actual Revised Estimate Estimate 003-15-D015 Restoration of Local Drains 1,283,172 519,300 1,500,000

005-06-A038 Development of West Park 2,164,698 - -

005-09-M375 Municipal Police Equipment - - 300,000

005-09-N389 Recycling Facility - - 500,000

005-09-P390 Municipal Police Equipment - - 1,300,000

18 Estimates of Development Programme 2019, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates-of- Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf 42 005-09-P392 Environment Enhancement and - - 50,000 Preservation

005-09-X411 Construction of Public Conveniences 300,000 - 300,000

IDF-005-06-F060 Construction of Administrative - 1,793,914 - Complexes

Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2018-2019 For the financial year 2019, the following new projects were scheduled for implementation under the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government, and as such require further inquiry on the progress of completion19:

Sub-Head Project -Item 2019 2019 Revised 2020 Estimate Description Estimate Estimate

CF-003-15-D020 Local Roads and Street Signage Programme 7,625,000 723,300 7,000,000

CF-005-06-A040 Support for the Automation of Construction 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 Permitting Process

CF-005-06-A045 Implementation of Local Government Reform 2,000,000 - 4,000,000

CF-005-09-N388 Municipal Police Station 500,000 500,000 2,000,000

CF-005-09-N390 Municipal Police Equipment 800,000 291,400 300,000

CF-005-09-N392 Computerisation Programme 500,000 - 300,000

19 Ministry of Finance website :Draft Estimates of Development Programme for the Financial Year 2019, accessed on October 7, 2019: 43 Sub-Head Project -Item 2019 2019 Revised 2020 Estimate Description Estimate Estimate

CF-005-09-U380 Municipal Police Station 500,000 500,000 800,000

CF-005-09-V299 Local Government Public Convenience 300,000 150,000 500,000 Programme (reactivated)

CF-005-09-W333 Municipal Police Equipment 200,000 - 300,000

IDF/004/14/A010 Latrine Eradication Programme 2,600,000 - 3,000,000

IDF/004/14/F065 Development of West Park 4,000,000 6,492,100 4,000,000

New Projects for the Financial Year 2019-2020 The following new projects that received funding in the 2018/2019 financial year20:

Development PROJECTS 2020 Programme 2020 Estimate

005-06-A028 Implementation of the Dog Control Act, 2013 and the Dog Control $1,500,000 (Amendment) Act, 2014 (reactivated)

005-06-A050 Municipal Police Equipment $2,600,000

005-09-A040 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

20 Estimates of Development Programme 2020, accessed on October 7, 2019: 44 Development PROJECTS 2020 Programme 2020 Estimate

005-09-B085 Municipal Police Equipment $930,000

005-09-B090 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-C099 Computerisation of San Fernando City Corporation (reactivated) $800,000

005-09-C100 Dangerous Dog Act $300,000

005-09-C105 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-D153 Local Government Tourism Programme (reactivated) $500,000

005-09-D157 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-L409 Dog Control Programme $300,000

005-09-L411 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-M377 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-N389 Recycling Facility (reactivated) $500,000

005-09-N396 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-P392 Environment Enhancement and Preservation (reactivated) $50,000

005-09-P394 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-R248 Computerisation Programme (reactivated) $200,000

005-09-R389 Tourism Development Programme $1,000,000

005-09-R391 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

45 Development PROJECTS 2020 Programme 2020 Estimate

005-09-T284 Computerisation Programme (reactivated) $300,000

005-09-T286 Local Government Tourism Programme (reactivated) $500,000

005-09-T288 Dog Control Programme (reactivated) $500,000

005-09-T291 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-U364 Computerisation Programme (reactivated)

005-09-U370 Local Government Tourism Programme (reactivated) $750,000

005-09-U374 Dog Control Programme (reactivated) $300,000

005-09-U382 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-V307 Local Government Tourism Programme (reactivated) $1,000,000

005-09-V312 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-W335 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

005-09-X412 Local Government Reform Transformation Programme $1,000,000

46 Recent Legislative Developments

Bill No. Short Title Related Bill Date of Assent

13 of 2019 The Miscellaneous Provisions (Local Government Progression Reform) Bill, 2019 AN ACT to amend the Municipal Corporations Act, Chap. 25:04, the Burial Grounds Act, Chap. 30:50, the Cremation Act, Chap 30:51, the Advertisements Regulation Act, Chap. 30:53, the Recreation Grounds and Pastures Act, Chap. 41:01, the Highways Act, Chap. 48:01, the Dogs Act, Chap. 67:54 and the Property Taxes Act, Chap. 76:04. http://www.ttparliament.org/legislations/b2019h13g.pdf

Pursuant to resolutions of the House of Representatives on Wednesday June 26, 2019 and of the Senate on Tuesday, July 02, 2019, a Joint Select Committee was established to consider and report on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Local Government Reform) Bill, 2019 and was empowered to consider and report on the general merits and principles of the Bill and report by Friday September 27, 2019. The Committee submitted a Report to Parliament in September 2019 requesting the following21:

i. Parliament take note of the progress made by the Committee thus far; ii. the proceedings of the Joint Select Committee established to consider and report on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Local Government Reform) Bill, 2019 be saved and resumed in the next session; iii. in the Fifth Session of the Eleventh Parliament that a similar Committee be appointed to complete the work begun by this Committee; and iv. this new Committee be empowered to adopt as part of its records the work done in the Fourth Session, Eleventh Parliament.

21 Report of the Joint Select Committee established to consider and report on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Local Government Reform) Bill, 2019. http://www.ttparliament.org/reports/p11-s4-J-20190925-MPLGR-r.pdf 47 General Useful Information

 The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food, MEXICO: http://theredddesk.org/countries/actors/ministry-agriculture-livestock-rural-development-fisheries-and-food-mexico  The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural development and Environment, CYPRUS : http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/agriculture.nsf/page11_en/page11_en?OpenDocument  Department for Communities and Local Government, UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for- communities-and-local-government  The local government system in Canada: http://www.clgf.org.uk/default/assets/File/Country_profiles/Canada.pdf