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The Town of Tillsonburg

The Town of Tillsonburg. 2004 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES STUDY PUBLIC MEETING July 12, 2004 HEMSON Consulting Ltd. Purpose of Public Meeting. The Development Charges Act, Sec 12, (1), a, Requires a Municipality to Hold At Least One Public Meeting Before Passing a Development Charge By-law

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The Town of Tillsonburg

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  1. The Town of Tillsonburg 2004 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES STUDY PUBLIC MEETING July 12, 2004 HEMSON Consulting Ltd. HEMSON

  2. Purpose of Public Meeting • The Development Charges Act, Sec 12, (1), a, Requires a Municipality to Hold At Least One Public Meeting Before Passing a Development Charge By-law • The Purpose of the Meeting is to Provide Information to the Public and Receive Comments and Feedback • Any Person Attending the Meeting May Make Representations to Council HEMSON

  3. Development Charge Process • Governed By The Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA) and Its Accompanying Regulation, O. Reg. 82/98 • Steps Required by the DCA: • Growth Forecast – Residential and Non-residential • Calculation of Historic 10 Year Average Service Levels • Determine Growth-Related Capital Requirements • Calculate Development Charges • Development Charges Background Study • Statutory Public Meeting HEMSON

  4. Overview Of The Development Charges Act, 1997 • The Maximum Life of a DC By-law Is 5 Years From Date of Passage (May Be Repealed/Replaced Earlier) • The Town of Tillsonburg’s Passed Its DC By-law on December 20, 1999. • If a New By-law Is Not Passed the Town Cannot Continue to Collect Development Charges HEMSON

  5. Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • Service Exclusions • cultural and entertainment facilities, including museums, theatres and art galleries • tourism facilities including convention centres • parkland acquisition including open spaces and trails (except land for indoor recreation buildings) • hospitals • headquarters for general administration of municipalities and local boards • waste management (not applicable) • other services prescribed by regulation (none have been prescribed as yet) HEMSON

  6. Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • The Full Growth-Related Net Capital Cost of the Following Services Can Be Included in the Development Charge Calculation: • Water (County) • Waste Water (County) • Storm Water Drainage and Control (Town) • Roads and Related Works (Town & County) • Police Services (Town) • Fire Protection (Town) HEMSON

  7. Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • For All Other Eligible Services - Mandatory 10% Reduction Requiring Funding From Other Sources • General Government – e.g. Secondary Plan Studies • Library Services • Recreation – Arenas, Soccer Fields • Public Works – e.g. Fleet, Works Yards HEMSON

  8. Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • Growth Forecast Required • For 10 Years and to 2021 – by Type and Location • Based on Forecast Prepared by Hemson Consulting • Service Levels Form a Key Basis for Calculating the Development Charge • Maximum Allowable Charge Based on Average Service Level in Preceding 10 Years Applied to Future Growth Forecast • Quantitative and Qualitative Elements of Service Level Must Be Considered HEMSON

  9. Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • Merely Having Had Service In The Past Is Not Sufficient To Justify Development Charge • Council Must Express Its Intent To Continue To At Least Maintain Historic Average Service Level • Increase in Service Forms Part of Official Plan • Approval of Growth-Related Capital Forecast • DC By Service Is Based On Lesser Of Maximum Allowable Or Growth-Related Capital Included in Approved Capital Forecast HEMSON

  10. Town’s Growth Forecast • Growth Forecast • For 10 Years and to 2021 – by Type and Location • Based on Forecast Prepared by County and Reviewed By Hemson Consulting Ltd. HEMSON

  11. Town’s Growth Forecast HEMSON

  12. Town’s Ten Year Average Service Level HEMSON

  13. Growth Related Capital Forecast • Only Growth Related Costs Can be Included In Development Charge • Portions of Projects Related to Prior Growth, Replacement, or Benefit to Existing Community Must Be Financed By Other Town Sources • Projects Oversized for Future Growth May Be Recovered from Future Development HEMSON

  14. Growth Related Capital Forecast HEMSON

  15. Residential / Non-Residential Allocation Total Growth- Related Net Capital Costs After Residential Non-Residential Discount Share Share ($000) % $000 % $000 1.00 General Government $28.80 81% $23.25 19% $5.55 2.00 Library Services $308.98 100% $308.98 0% $0.00 3.00 Fire Department $192.30 81% $155.27 19% $37.03 4.00 Police $144.10 81% $116.35 19% $27.75 5.00 Recreation $522.00 100% $522.00 0% $0.00 6.00 Public Works Department $360.00 81% $290.67 19% $69.33 Total - 10 Year Town-Wide Soft Services $1,556.18 91% $1,416.52 9% $139.66 7.00 Roads $1,829.28 60% $1,097.57 40% $731.71 Total - 10 Year Town-Wide Services $3,385.46 74% $2,514.09 26% $871.38 HEMSON

  16. Calculated Rates Are Maximum Charges • The Rates As Calculated Are The Maximum Charge Based On Identified Growth Capital Needs • Reducing the Charge Will Shift Growth Related Costs to Taxes or Reduce the Capital Program HEMSON

  17. Calculated Residential Charges HEMSON

  18. Calculated Non-Residential Charges HEMSON

  19. Comparison to Existing Rates Proposed Current Increase/ 99 DC Calculated Development Development (Decrease) Indexed Unit Type Charge Charge in Charge Charge ($/unit) ($/unit) % ($/unit) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGE Single and Semi-Detached $3,075 $1,570 $1,505 96% $1,850 Other Multiples $2,281 $1,417 $864 61% $1,626 Apartments - 2 + Bedrooms $1,587 $1,013 $574 57% $1,121 Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom $1,190 $810 $380 47% $897 NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGE Non-Residential per Sq.Ft. $2.51 $0.00 $2.51 - $0.78 Non-Residential per Sq.M $27.06 $0.00 $27.06 - $8.45 HEMSON

  20. County And Municipal Charges HEMSON

  21. County And Municipal Charges HEMSON

  22. Charges In Surrounding Municipalities HEMSON

  23. Next Steps • Receive Public Input • Consider Public Input and Complete Any Necessary Adjustments • By-law Approval By Council – August HEMSON

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