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Johnson Townships regularly has ongoing projects that require the purchase of goods and services. As part of a fair and transparent process, various Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s), Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and Requests for Tenders (RFT’s) are issued.
Tenders to Purchase Surplus Land Property #1-3 Jan 2026
RFQ Active Transportation Consultant Aug 2025
RFQ Containment Fencing May 2025
RFP Washroom and Changeroom Retrofit June 2025
RFP Natural Gas Generator Installation May 2025
If you have any questions in regards to a specific request, please contact the person listed as the contact person per the request document.
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), all municipalities have an obligation to prepare an Accessibility Plan. The Accessibility Plan is the framework to provide persons with disabilities full participation in the life of the province through the identification, removal and prevention of barriers within facilities and services.
The Township of Johnson is committed to the continual improvement of access to municipal facilities, programs and services for those with disabilities and to the provision of quality services to all members of the community with disabilities.
The Township has developed a multi-year Accessibility Plan with the following objectives:
Johnson Township is committed to delivering information in an accessible manner. If you require any information, including the information on this website in an alternate format, please contact the Municipal Office at
Phone: 705-782-6601.
Email: people@johnsontownship.ca
Mail: P.O. Box 160
Johnson Township
1 Johnson Drive
Desbarats, ON
P0R 1E0
We will be happy to work with you to understand your specific needs and provide the requested information in a reasonable timeframe.
We would be happy to hear from you about how we can improve the accessibility of our programs, services, and facilities. Please complete and submit the Accessibility Feedback Form – Johnson Township to provide a suggestion.
Below are the available documents surrounding Accessibility and the Township:
2023 Accessibility Compliance Report
Recent updates. View more planning updates.
Notice of Public Meeting – New Official Plan The Township of Johnson is holding a Public Meeting for the Official Plan for the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Board. September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Location: Johnson Township Council Chambers 1 Johnson Drive If you wish to speak to this matter, you must contact the […]
Now Accepting Proposals for the 2023-2024 Canteen Operator at the Johnson Township Community Centre. Closing September 29, 2023 at 12pm (noon).
Proposed changes to the Building Permit & Fee By-Law
The Updated 2023 Public Works Department Roads Plan
The goal of the Community Improvement Plan, is to stimulate and encourage growth and development within Johnson Township. More info. and applications are listed here
Attached is the file for the Community Improvement Plan for public review.
Johnson Township Council has initiated a project to create a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to identify incentives that can aid in community beautification, the attraction of new development and businesses, and assist in upgrading current establishments, developments, and businesses. The development of this plan will include:
The completion of the Community Improvement Plan will result in a variety of incentives being offered from the Township to community members, business owners, and key stakeholders to help offset the cost of:
The window for community input into the Community Improvement Plan is now open. There are two options to have your input heard:
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Johnson Township RE: Community Improvement Plan 1 Johnson Drive P.O. Box 1605 Desbarats, ON P0E 1R0 |
A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a tool used by municipalities within Ontario to provide financial incentives to residents and business owners working towards beautifying, developing and redeveloping within an established plan area. Financial incentives can be provided by way of grants to constituents, as well as incremental tax increases on new uses, etc.
The area that has been identified within the Municipality that is being studied for improvement. Sometimes called the “Project Area”. This helps to identify where, specifically, the incentives identified in the Community Improvement Plan can be spent. The “Project Area” identified in Johnson Township is the whole of the Municipality with a special focus on the Hamlet of Desbarats.
Council will initiate the need to create a Community Improvement Plan and will adopt the plan once completed. The creation of the plan can be completed by municipal staff or a third party. In the case of Johnson Township, a third party EcoVue Consulting was hired to create the plan.
The creation of the plan involves community members, business owners, and other key stakeholders in the designated Project Area. These individuals will all get a chance to provide feedback and input into the plan. The Planning Act requires that at least one public meeting be held before the Community Improvement Plan is adopted by Council. Our Virtual Public Open House is scheduled for March 30, 2022 from 6pm-8pm. Accessible by zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89277933206. Download the Invitation here. Notice of Virtual Open House – Johnson
The Community Improvement Plan can take upwards of 6 months to complete. Once the project area has been identified and all the community feedback gathered, the draft plan is shared and then reviewed again. Once finalized the Community Improvement Plan is sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to provide their comments and ensure there are no contradictions to the Municipal Act within the plan. They have up to 6 months to provide comments. At which point Council can adopt the Community Improvement Plan and incentives can start to roll out.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at: 705-782-6601 or people@johnsontownship.ca Subject: Community Improvement Plan
Click here to visit the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Board website.
View Strategic Plan info and make suggestions.
Previous Site Plan By-law has been repealed and replaced as of April 21, 2021
Every municipality in the Province must complete and submit a Financial Information Return (FIR) to the Ministry each year. To visit the webpage, click here. Search FIR and select MMAH – Financial Information Return, and find your Municipality.
June 27, 2018 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
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