Municipality of Tweed

What Municipality of Tweed does

The Municipality of Tweed is a lower-tier municipal government in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, serving the Village of Tweed and five surrounding hamlets (Actinolite, Marlbank, Queensborough, Stoco, Thomasburg). Formed in 1998 through amalgamation of the former Village of Tweed, Township of Hungerford, and Township of Elzevir & Grimsthorpe, the municipality delivers comprehensive local government services including roads maintenance (over 600 km of roads and streets), water and sewer utilities, waste management, fire protection, building and planning services, parks and recreation (arena, pool, sports fields), public library, animal control, and by-law enforcement. The municipality is governed by an elected council consisting of a Mayor and four Councillors, with operational departments led by a CAO, Clerk, and Treasurer.

The municipality's technology stack consists of standard off-the-shelf government platforms: LaserFiche for document management and by-law hosting, Microsoft SharePoint for document hosting (referenced via cloud-based community input forms), Zoom webinar for remote council participation, AccuWeather for weather data display, Cloudpermit for online building permits, and JustInter.net for electronic billing. The municipal website achieved WCAG 2.1 AAA accessibility compliance in June 2020, with live YouTube streaming of council meetings and a comprehensive digital service portal. No proprietary technology development is evident; technology adoption focuses on accessibility, transparency, and resident self-service.

The municipality's revenue model is fundamentally non-commercial, funded primarily through property taxation. The 2025 total property tax rate is 1.464634%, with approximately 65.49% retained municipally, 24.06% remitted to Hastings County, and 10.45% remitted to the Province for education. Supplementary revenue streams include water and sewer billing (quarterly), user fees (marriage licences $200, building permits, recreation rentals, waste bag tags $3), and annual infrastructure grants (Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund ~$381,000; Canada Community-Building Fund ~$383,000). The municipality has additionally secured project-based provincial funding, including $1,203,801.74 from MNRF for tornado debris cleanup (March 2023) and a $15,700 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant (June 2026). Services are delivered directly to a geographically bounded resident base through in-person, online, telephone, mail, and field operations channels, with no commercial customer diversification beyond municipal boundaries.

Name

Municipality of Tweed

Legal name

Municipality of Tweed

Website

https://tweed.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Municipality of Tweed is a lower-tier municipal government in Hastings County, Ontario, serving approximately 6,000 residents across the Village of Tweed and five hamlets with roads, water/sewer, waste, fire, planning, recreation, and library services funded primarily through property taxation.

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Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax administration
• Public works infrastructure
• Waste management services
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tweed

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: Property taxes constitute the primary revenue source. The municipal tax rate is set annually through the budget process and comprises approximately 65.49% of total annual property taxes. Tax bills are issued in two installments: an Interim bill (based on 50% of previous year's taxes, mailed March 1) and a Final bill (based on assessed value x tax rate minus interim paid, mailed September 1).
2. Municipal Fees & Charges: Fees for various services including marriage licences ($200), civil marriage officiant ($250), building permits, planning applications, animal control tags, recreation facility rentals, waste disposal, and other municipal services.
3. Water & Sewer Billing: Water and sewer billing for Village of Tweed residences and businesses, done on a quarterly basis with readings at end of March, June, September, and December, and bills due in April, July, October, and January.
4. Provincial & Federal Infrastructure Grants: The municipality receives annual Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) of approximately $381,000 and Canada Community-Building Fund of approximately $383,000, both restricted to large infrastructure projects. Additional project-based grants are applied for.
5. County Education Levies (collected and remitted): Approximately 24.06% of annual property taxes go to Hastings County for county services, and 10.45% goes to the Province for education. The municipality collects these on behalf of higher levels of government.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Municipality of Tweed is a lower-tier municipal government that delivers statutory local government services to approximately 6,000 residents across the Village of Tweed and hamlets of Actinolite, Marlbank, Queensborough, Stoco, and Thomasburg. Core offerings include property tax billing and collection, water and sewer utilities, road maintenance (over 600 km), waste disposal and recycling, fire protection, building permits and planning services, parks and recreation facilities (arena, pool, sports fields), animal control, civil marriage services, lottery licensing, by-law enforcement, and a public library. Services are funded primarily through property taxation and provincial/federal infrastructure grants.

Product overview

The Municipality of Tweed is a municipal government in Ontario providing a comprehensive range of public services to residents. The organization operates through distinct service departments including Municipal Administration (council, by-laws, policies), Treasury/Taxation, Public Works (roads, water/sewer, waste management), Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Building & Planning Services, Library, and various licensing services (marriage, animal control). The municipality serves a rural community in Hastings County with services delivered through the main municipal office, satellite facilities, and online portals.

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Products and services

• Municipal Administration Services Core municipal government services including Council management, by-laws, policies, meeting administration, and corporate services for the Municipality of Tweed.
• Treasury and Taxation Services Financial services including municipal budget management, property tax collection (interim and final bills), water and sewer billing, payment processing, and fee schedules for residents and businesses.
• Public Works Services Infrastructure maintenance including over 600 km of roads, water and sewer systems, garbage collection for urban areas, two landfill sites, three gravel pits, and emergency response.
• Parks and Recreation Services Community recreation facilities and programs including the Tweed Hungerford Community Centre arena, Erin Palmateer Pool (operated by YMCA), sports fields, parks, and youth/adult recreation programming.
• Fire Department Services Fire prevention, emergency response, fire safety inspections, and burning permit issuance for the municipality.
• Building and Planning Services Building permits, zoning administration, minor variances, rezoning applications, site plan review, severance, and Planning Act compliance, administered in partnership with Hastings County.
• Animal Control Services Animal licensing (dog tags, kennel licences), pound services, and livestock investigation through contracted services.
• Civil Marriage Services Civil marriage solemnization services performed by appointed officiant W.E. White, including marriage licence issuance ($200 licence; $250 officiant fee).
• Tweed Public Library Public library services offering books, media, internet access, and community programs at 230 Metcalf St., Tweed (Tuesday through Saturday hours).
• BizPaL Permit and Licence Service Online business permit and licence lookup service connecting entrepreneurs with permit requirements from multiple government levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tornado debris cleanup: 55 work orders issued, 20,500 cubic yards of brush managed through volunteer organizations (Team Rubicon Canada, Mennonite Disaster Services, Christian Aid Ministries)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The municipality participates in OGRA conferences to seek bridge builders, prefabricated bridge solutions, and infrastructure funding opportunities.
• MP Shelby Kramp-NeumancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2023Federal MP for Hastings—Lennox and Addington provided advocacy support, presented to Council, conducted tour of tornado damage, and submitted letters to federal ministers seeking support for tornado recovery.
• Local Authority Services (LAS) / AMOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023The municipality participates in cooperative purchasing through LAS and applies for grants through ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association) for infrastructure funding support.
• Canoe Procurement Group of CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023The Municipality of Tweed participates in cooperative procurement through Canoe Procurement Group of Canada for various goods and services.
• MPP Ric BreseecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2022Provincial MPP for Hastings—Lennox and Addington was engaged for delegation requests to MMAH and MNRF, town hall meetings, and social media communications regarding tornado recovery and DRAO program eligibility.
• Team Rubicon CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2022Team Rubicon Canada deployed volunteer teams to assist private land owners with tornado debris cleanup. They issued 55 work orders and managed approximately 20,500 cubic yards of brush. They also completed winter cutting training within the impacted tornado region in March 2023.
• Mennonite Disaster ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2022Non-governmental volunteer organization that assisted with tornado cleanup on private properties, coordinated by the municipality's Emergency Working Control Group.
• Christian Aid MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2022Non-governmental volunteer organization that assisted with tornado cleanup on private properties, coordinated by the municipality's Emergency Working Control Group.
• Community Care (Hastings)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2022Community Care provided support to local residents during tornado emergency response, coordinating with the municipality's Emergency Working Control Group.
• Lions Club (Tweed)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2022Local Lions Club provided support to residents during tornado emergency response, coordinated with the municipality's Emergency Working Control Group.
• Hastings County Emergency Planning & Community & Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2022Hastings County Emergency Planning Coordinator and Community & Human Services department supported the municipality's emergency response to the July 2022 tornado, staffing the Emergency Reception Centre at the arena and library, providing water, food, showers, gas cards, and registration services for affected residents. County staff supported response for 3 days.
• Quinte Conservation AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2022Quinte Conservation Authority assessed tornado debris in the Skoottamatta River (flood risk) and provided supporting letters to MPP Ric Bresee and the MNRF for reforestation and flood risk mitigation. They assessed options for riverbank reforestation and erosion risk reduction.
• OPP (Ontario Provincial Police)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2022OPP conducted aerial helicopter flyover of tornado damage area on July 25, 2022, providing video documentation of impacted zones. Also responded to 911 calls during tornado night response.
• Hydro OnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2022Hydro One worked overnight and subsequent days restoring power following the tornado, coordinating with municipal Public Works to clear roads and restore access to affected areas.
• Prefabricated Bridge Suppliers (Armtec, Northern Mat & Bridge, and others)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe municipality held a Prefab Bridge Builder Forum to explore innovative and cost-effective bridge construction solutions. Contacted 14 prefab bridge builders including Sierra Construction, Miller Group, Bot Construction, Algonquin Bridge, Acrow, Atlantic Industries, Guardian Bridge Rapid Construction, Crawford Dewar, Northern Mat & Bridge, Canada Culvert, and others.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Erin Palmateer Community Pool is operated under the direction of the YMCA during the summer season.
• John Ewart, Ewart, O'Dwyer Barristers & SolicitorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAppointed as the Municipality's Integrity Commissioner to conduct inquiries into complaints regarding the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and Code of Conduct for Council members.
• AMO Local Authority Services (LAS) / Aird BerlisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLAS appointed as the Closed Meeting Investigator for the municipality, with investigative services delivered by Aird Berlis. Conducts investigations into closed meeting compliance under Section 239 of the Municipal Act.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Municipality of Highlands East: Rural Haliburton County lower-tier municipality with comparable challenges: aging bridge infrastructure, OCIF reliance, small staff, and tourism-driven economic development focus.
• Township of Stirling-Rawdon: Adjacent lower-tier Ontario municipality that shares contracted services with Tweed (Fire Chief, CBO, Bylaw Enforcement, Animal Control). Most directly comparable in size, governance structure, and service delivery model.
• Municipality of Dysart et al: Rural Ontario lower-tier municipality in Haliburton County with similar small permanent staff, extensive road network, and tourism-focused economic development. Comparable peer for fiscal capacity benchmarking.
• Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen: Peterborough County rural township of similar population and service mix, with comparable dependence on cooperative procurement and provincial infrastructure grants.
• Town of Bancroft: Small rural Ontario town with comparable tourism orientation, infrastructure footprint, and reliance on OCIF/CCBF grants — useful comp for benchmarking the "Our Backyard" tourism strategy.
• Municipality of Hastings Highlands: Rural Hastings County municipality with comparable road network scale, bridge infrastructure, and small permanent staff, but serving a larger geographic area with smaller population density.
• Municipality of Centre Hastings: Hastings County lower-tier municipality serving similar small-town and rural populations with comparable property-tax-funded service model and OCIF/CCBF grant reliance.
• Township of Madoc: Lower-tier Hastings County township with comparable rural governance, OCIF funding access, and infrastructure maintenance responsibilities across roads and bridges.
• Municipality of Marmora and Lake: Neighboring lower-tier municipality in Hastings County with similar population (~6,000), rural service footprint, OCIF reliance, and bridge/infrastructure challenges. Highly comparable peer for benchmarking service delivery.
• Township of Tyendinaga: Adjacent Hastings County township with similar size and rural service delivery profile, including shared planning services and comparable property tax base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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