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120924 Council MINTown of Tillsonburg Minutes of Council Meeting Date: Monday September 24, 2012 6:00PM Council Chambers Chair: John Lessif MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" Review Access: e Public 0 Private Town ofTIJisop~yrg Open QoUt)(!.ifMe~ting: .. on. , ... ' .·· ....... . MondaySeptember2~,?0!t2()6=00·PM · Couneil OhatrlbtH5 · · Chair: ·JGhn .t.es$1f Orders oUhe D~y: CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM ATTENDANCE: Mayor John Lessif Councillor Chris Rosehart Councillor Mel Getty Councillor Brian Stephenson Councillor Dave Beres Councillor Marty Klein Staff: Kelley Coulter, CAO David Samis, Director of Development & Communication Services Steve Lund, Director of Operations Darrell Eddington, Director of Finance Richard Cox, Director of Parks & Recreation Services Donna Wilson, Clerk Amber Zimmer, Deputy Clerk ADOPTION OF AGENDA Resolution No. 1: Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Getty AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Open Session of the Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, be adopted. "Carried" CLOSED MEETING SESSION Resolution No. 2: Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Getty AND RESOLVED THAT Council move into Closed Session, to 16 Page 1 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" consider matters relating to: Matters for the purpose of education or training the members, Matters relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual -including Municipal employees, Matters relating to the security of the property of the municipality, Matters relating to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. "Carried" DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared. MINUTES & BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES Minutes of the Meeting of September 10,2012 I) Resolution No. 3: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor RosehartAND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Open Council Meeting of September 10,2012, be approved. "Carried" DELEGATIONS 1. Oxford County Source Water Protection Presentation 1J1 Presented By: Paul Michiels, County of Oxford, Senior Policy Planner Senior Policy Planner Paul Michiels appeared before Council and reviewed the Source Protection Policy The public can review the document on the LPRCA web site. To review the source water protection on individual properties go to the County website interactive mapping. 2. Town of Tillson burg Central Area Design Study ~ Presented By: Blair Scorgie, BrookMcllroy Mr. Blair Scorgie appeared before Council and went over the study. There is also a county wide study being done to cover the rural areas. Staff will contact Woodstock to learn from their process to determine next steps. 3. Quarterly Report OPPfTPSB CJ Presented By: Inspector Tim Clark, TPSB Chair Larry Scanlan Inspector Tim Clark appeared before Council and reviewed the quarterly report. Council were given the opportunity for questions. The Tillsonburg Police Association chair requested that Council inform them of any additional information they would like to receive in this report going forward. Page 2 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" PUBLIC MEETINGS 4. Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment ZN 7-12-05. Rick's Carpet Ltd • 60 Cedar Street [) Presented By: Development Planner, County of Oxford Mr. Eric Gilbert, Development Planner, County of Oxford, appeared before Council and commented with respect to County Report 2012-236. Opportunity was given for comments and questions. No persons appeared in support of, or in opposition to, the subject application. The following resolution was passed. Resolution No. 4: Moved By: Councillor Klein Seconded By Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Zoning By-Law amendment ZN 7-12-05, submitted by the Town of Tillson burg and Rick's Carpet Ltd, whereby lands are to be rezoned to allow an assembly hall, auction establishment, building supply store and yard, commercial recreational establishment (indoor and outdoor), eating establishment, farm produce outlet, wholesale outlet and business and professional office as additional permitted uses on the subject property, as detailed in the 'Recommendations' contained in County of Oxford Report 2012-236; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3652, being a by-law to amend By-Law 3295, as amended, be brought forward for council consideration. "Carried" INFORMATION ITEMS 5. Responses to the June 25th Council Resolution -Business Tax Capping Reform C) 6. National Seniors Day -Message from the Ministers ~:;] 7. Local Government Week-October 14-20th CJ 8. Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day-October 24th I) 9. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation -2012 Property Assessment Notice Mailing I) 10. Tillsonburg Multi-Service Centre Trail Walk-October 14th [}) Page 3 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" 11. Restorative Justice Week 2012 -November 18-25th b;l COMMUNITY INTEREST 12. The Community DRAFT Strategic Plan [) strategic plan design3.pdf CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 13. Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee Request for Support CJ Presented By: GAO Proposed Resolution No. 5: Moved By: Councillor Klein Seconded By Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT Council support Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee and Long Point Region Conservation Authority's application for a grant under the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund for their Phase 4 project to maintain sediment traps in Lake Lisgar . "Carried" 14. CA012-19 Solar Power Report Cfl Presented By: GAO To get confirmation from the Fire Department to ensure that Fire Fighters will not be at risk. Proposed Resolution No. 6 Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report GAO 12-19 Rooftop Solar Projects in support of FIT Program for information purposes; FURTHER RESOLVE that a blanket resolution be passed which supports, in principle, rooftop solar projects in Tillsonburg. "Carried" FINANCE 15. FIN12-38-2013 Business Plans and Budgets Proposed Meeting Schedule CJ Presented By: Director of Finance Resolution No. 7 Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Council receives report FIN12-38 2013 Business Plans and Budgets -Proposed Meeting Schedule; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council approves the 2013 Business Plans and Budgets meeting Page4 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" schedule as proposed. "Carried" 16. FIN 12-036 BY-LAW 3650-2012 HOSPITAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES ~ Presented By: Director of Finance Resolution No. 8 Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By Councillor Getty AND RESOLVED THAT Council Receive Report FIN 12-036, By-Law 3650-2012 Hospital Payment In Lieu of Taxes; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3650 be brought forward for Council's consideration. "Carried" OPERATIONS 17. OPS 12-14 Tender Results for Highway Coarse Bulk Salt 2012-2015 I] Presented By: Director of Operations Resolution No. 9 Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Council receives Operations Services Report OPS12-14-2012-2015 Highway Coarse Bulk Salt; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT the "Tender for the Supply of Highway Coarse Bulk Salt for the 2012-2015 season be awarded to Cargill Deicing Technology of Oshawa ON at a unit cost of $65.65 per tonne for 2012/2013, $69.06 per tonne -2013/2014 and $72.93 per tonne-2014/2015 season (HST included). "Carried" PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES 18. PRS 12-16 Application to Enabling Accessibility Fund Presented By: Director of Parks & Recreation Services Resolution No. 10 Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT PRS 12-16 Application to Enabling Accessibility Fund be received for information purposes; AND FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council approve the application in the amount of $37,500 to the Enabling Accessibility Fund be submitted to create an accessible unisex washroom at the Tillsonburg Community Centre, addressing the number 1 priority on the Accessibility Building priority list with the balance of the project to be funded from the 2013 Capital Budget up to a maximum of $12,500. "Carried" Page 5 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" PRS 12-16-application to enabling accessibility fund.pdf COMMITTEE MINUTES & REPORTS 19. Committees of Council Minutes [) NOTICE OF MOTION 20. Human Resource Business Plan Resolution No. 11 Moved By: Councillor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Klein AND RESOLVED THAT staff include in the 2013 Business Plan and Budget a Human Resource Business Plan. "Carried" RESOLUTIONS 21. Moose Power Request for Support Under FIT Program I) Resolution No. 12 Moved By: Councillor Beres Seconded By Councillor Klein WHEREAS Nautilus Solar Canada LP (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a rooftop solar facility (the "Project") on 10 Wabash Road (the "Lands") in the Town of Tillson burg under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Town of Tillsonburg indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town of Tillson burg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. "Carried" 22. Long Point Regional Conservation Authority Request for Support Under FIT Program [}I Resolution No. 13 Moved By: Councillor Klein Page 6 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" Seconded By Councillor Beres WHEREAS Long Point Regional Conservation Authority (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a Rooftop Solar Project (the "Project") on 4 Elm Street, Tillson burg Ontario N4G QC4 (the "Lands") in The Town of Tillson burg under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of The Town of Tillson burg indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town ofTillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. "Carried" 23. Blanket Resolution for Rooftop Solar Generation Projects [] Resolution No. 14 Moved By: Councillor Klein Seconded By: Councillor Beres WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar generation projects (the "Projects"); AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the Town of Tillson burg; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town ofTillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Tillsonburg. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council. "Carried" RESOLUTIONS RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION 24. Resolution from Closed Session Resolution No. 15 Page 7 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report DCS 12-53 Repurchase of Industrial Lands (2083667 Ontario Limited); FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council approve the repurchase of 3.88 acres of industrial land, described as Part 1, Plan 41 R-8497, from 2083667 Ontario Limited at a value equal to 90% of the purchase price to support the expansion plans of a local company as per the terms and conditions of the original Agreement of Purchase and Sale and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents as may be requisite in order to effect same "Carried" BY-LAWS 25. By-Law 3646, to amend Zoning By-Law 3295. Tillsonburg General Amendment 1;!1 recreational vehicle section will need to be reviewed to protect all neighbourhoods within the Town. Resolution No. 16 Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT By-Law 3646, to amend Zoning By-Law 3295, General Amendment, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. The motion has been withdrawn by the Councillor Getty 26. By-Law 3652. to amend Zoning By-Law 3295, Permitted Uses at 60 Cedar Street 6;] Resolution No. 17 Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT By-Law 3652, to amend Zoning By-Law 3295, Permitted Uses at 60 Cedar Street, be read a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof. "Carried" 27. By-Law 3650, To Levy an Amount on a Public Hospital LJ Resolution No. 18 Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT By-Law 3650, To Levy an Amount on a Public Hospital, be read a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3650, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. "Carried" 28. By-Law 3651 To Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of September 24, 2012 CJ Page 8 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" Resolution No. 19 Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT By-Law 3651, To Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, be read for a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3651, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. "Carried" ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST ADJOURNMENT Moved By: Councillor Klein AND RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:19PM Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Getty AND RESOLVED THAT Council move back into closed session Approval Received: (1 of 1) Donna WilsonfTillsonburg (Tuesday September 25, 201211:51 AM) Town ofTillsonburg Page9 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" Review Access: e Public 0 Private TowQof Tiil~oi'Jburg Meeting for the;Comrpi~~e· ''Open Council" ·.. . ,.;()(] . . . .· .. · ....... ··.· Monday Sept~t)~r·1·n, 2012 06~00PM Ceunci1C~·~ih1bers· · · Chait: John.Lessif ' '-,,< Orders of the Day: CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM ATTENDANCE: Mayor John Lessif Deputy Mayor Mark Renaud Councillor Chris Rosehart Councillor Mel Getty Councillor Brian Stephenson Councillor Dave Beres Councillor Marty Klein Staff: Kelley Coulter, CAO David Samis, Director of Development & Communication Services Steve Lund, Director of Operations Darrell Eddington, Director of Finance Janet McCurdy, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Services Donna Wilson, Clerk Amber Zimmer, Deputy Clerk ADOPTION OF AGENDA Resolution No. 1: Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Getty AND RESOLVE THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Open Session of the Council Meeting of September 10, 2012, be adopted. "Carried" DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No disclosure's of pecuniary interest were declared. 15 Page 1 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" MINUTES & BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES Minutes of the Meeting of August 13,2012 [dJ Resolution No. 2: Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Getty AND RESOLVE THAT the Minutes of the Open Council Meeting of August 13, 2012, be approved. "Carried" PRESENTATIONS 1. Introduction of Mr. Richard Cox. Director of Parks and Recreation Services ~ Mayor John Lessif introduced Richard Cox and gave a brief description of his past achievements. DELEGATIONS 2. MPAC -Municipal Property Assessment Corporation [::=J Presented By: Brenda Slater, MPAC Brenda Slater appeared before Council and gave an overview of the services and website update ofMPAC. 3. Tillsonburg Marketing Website b:J Presented By: Marketing & Partnerships Officer Colleen Pepper appeared before Council and gave an overview of the new Tillson burg Marketing Website. Council suggest that there should be a "What's happening here" tab, generally for a day tripper. The tab should include what is there to do in and around town for the weekend -this is part of the plans for completion. 4. Solar Power Network Presented By: Melissa Clark Melissa Clark appeared before Council and gave an overview of the Ontario Power Authority application process. Staff to review the regulation and bring back a report to council regarding those regulations as well as the pros and cons of a blanket resolution as opposed to resolutions on individual property applications. Proposed Resolution: Moved By: Deputy Mayor Renaud Seconded By: Councillor Klein WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar, ground mount solar and bioenergy generation projects (the 11Projects"); AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the Town ofTillsonburg; Page2 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" THEREFOR RESOLVE THAT Tillson burg Town Council supports the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Tillson burg. And Further that this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose. FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council. Moved By: Councillor Klein Seconded By: Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Resolution on the table was deferred to the next Council Meeting of Sept 24th. "Carried" Tillsonburg Delegation Request Letter.doc brochure.pdf SPN Resolution Q&A.docx ~ -m ·m Whiterock-680 Broadway.docx Windsor.pdf Mississauga General Commit report June 27 12.pdf PUBLIC MEETINGS 5. Committee of Adjustment Application A 08112 I] Presented By: Development Planner Mr. Eric Gilbert, Development Planner, County of Oxford, appeared before Council and commented with respect to County Report 2012-230. Opportunity was given for comments and questions. The Applicant Mr. Poszgai appeared before Council and spoke to the matter. No other persons appeared in support of, or in opposition to, the subject application. The following resolution was passed. Resolution No. 3: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVE THAT the Town ofTillsonburg Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A 08/12 submitted by Jules & Diane Poszgai for lands described as Lot 1469, Plan 500 in the Town of Tillsonburg as it relates to: 1) Relief from Section 5.3., Dwelling Units Below Grade, to permit a dwelling unit with a finished floor up to 1.83 m (6ft) below grade in place of the standard 1.2 m (3.9 ft), To allow for the construction of an additional dwelling unit in an existing multiple unit dwelling, subject to the following conditions: i) That a building permit for the proposed dwelling unit shall be issued within one year of Page 3 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" the date of the Committee's decision. "Carried" 6. Zoning By-Law Amendment ZN 7-11-3, Town of Tillsonburg Zoning By-Law Amendment I) Presented By: Development Planner Mr. Eric Gilbert, Development Planner, County of Oxford, appeared before Council and commented with respect to County Report 2012-206. Opportunity was given for comments and questions. No persons appeared in support of, or in opposition to, the subject application. The following resolution was passed. Resolution No. 4: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVE THAT Council approve the attached amending by-law for the application of the Town of Tillson burg, to introduce "housekeeping" amendments to Section 1.0-Administration, Section 2.0-Interpretation and Schedules, Section 4.0 -Definitions, Section 5.0-General Provisions, Section 6.0-Low Density Residential Type 1 Zone, Section 7.0-Low Density Residential Type 2 Zone, and Section 13.0-Central Commercial Zone; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3646, being a by-law to amend By-Law 3295, be brought forward for council consideration. "Carried" INFORMATION ITEMS 7. Responses to May 12th Council Resolution-MTO Connecting Link Funding ~ 8. Responses to June 25th Council Resolution -Business Tax Capping Reform [2J 9. Responses to July 9th Council Report DCS 12-39 Marketable Town Owned Lands ~ 10. Draft Long Point Region Source Protection Plan b:l 11. Tillsonburg Military History Club Thank You Letter [) 12. St. John's Anglican Church -Blessing of the Animals Service on Sept 23, 2012 [) 13. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Update for First & Second Quarter of 2012 ~ CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 14. Report CAO 12-18 Town Owned Lands [) Presented By: CAO -m CA012-18 Follow up report on Parkland.pdf Page4 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" Resolution No. 5: Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Beres AND RESOLVE THAT Council receives Report CAO 12-18 for information purposes. "Carried" FINANCE 15. FIN 12-35 2013 Business Plans and Budgets-Proposed Meeting Schedule CJ Presented By: Director of Finance Resolution No. 6: Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Beres AND RESOLVE THAT Council receives report FIN 12-35 2013 Business Plans and Budgets -Proposed Meeting Schedule; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council approves the 2013 Business Plans and Budgets meeting schedule as proposed. "Defeated" Staff to bring back a report at the next council meeting with a revised proposed meeting schedule. 16. FIN 12-36 Ross Allen Estate Trust 1:11 Presented By: Director of Finance Resolution No. 7: Moved By: Councillor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Klein AND RESOLVE THAT Council receive FIN 12-36 Ross Allen Estate Trust; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT the funds from the Ross Allen Estate Trust be used to defray the 2012 expenses incurred relating to the transfer of the Library to the County of Oxford. "Carried" 17. FIN 12-37 Insurance Pool [;} Presented By: Director of Finance Resolution No 8: Moved By: Councillor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Klein AND RESOLVE THAT Council receive report FIN 12-37 Insurance Pool; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council supports obtaining the next level of actuarial analysis and fee quote from the Frank Cowan Company; AND FURTHER RESOLVE THAT the Clerk provide this resolution to the County of Oxford Clerk. "Defeated" DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS 18. DCS 12-37 Proposed Class 'A' Bingo Hall [:] Page 5 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" Presented By: Director of Development & Communication Services Moved By: Councillor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Klein AND RESOLVED THAT members of the audience be allowed to speak to this application. "Carried" Mr. Robert Dowd was invited to speak to Council regarding this proposal and answered Council's questions. Mr. Bruce Kendrick, Secretary to the Tillsonburg Lion's Club appeared before council and spoke against the proposal. If the Lions loose 33% of their base then they would have to change their venue. The Lions do not think there are enough people in this town to support a Class A Bingo Hall. Mr. Doug Dawson appeared before Council to speak against the application. Mr. Dawson noted that bingo is gambling and gambling addiction is a serious issue which should be considered when deciding this matter. Staff have requested that Mr. Dowd provide a financial report with respect to his other bingo halls to ensure that Bingo Halls are in fact viable. Staff to review the parking issue and provide a report at the next council meeting. Staff to bring back a report at the September 24th Council meeting to address the issues discussed. Resolution No. 9: Moved By: Councillor Klein Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Renaud AND RESOLVE THAT Council receive Report DCS 12-37 Proposed Class 'A' Bing Hall; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council approve the application for a Class A Bingo Hall to be located at 230 Lisgar Avenue; AND FURTHER RESOLVE THAT the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be notified of Council's decision. "Deferred" Moved By: Councillor Klein Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Renaud AND RESOLVED THAT the resolution on the table be deferred until the requested information is received through a staff report to Council. "Carried" OPERATIONS 19. Report OPS 12-13 Water Sewer Agreements CJ Presented By: Director of Operations Resolution No. 10: Page 6 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" Moved By: Councillor Klein Seconded By: Councillor Beres AND RESOLVE THAT Council receives Report OPS 12-13- Water and Sanitary Sewage-Billing Agreement and Operations/Engineering Services Contract for information purposes; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute the Water and Sanitary Sewage Billing Agreement and the Water Distribution, Sanitary Sewage Collection and Engineering Services Contract; AND FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3647 and By-Law 3649, be brought forward for Council consideration. "Carried" COMMUNITY SERVICES 20. PRS 12-03 Executive Summary for By-Law 3645, To Authorize Cemetery Representative Agreements I] Presented By: Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Services Resolution No. 11: Moved By: Councillor Deputy Mayor Seconded By: Councillor Klein AND RESOLVE THAT Council receive Executive Summary Report PRS 12-03 as information; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3645 to authorize representative agreements be brought forward for Council consideration. "Carried" NOTICE OF MOTION Moved By: Mayor Lessif Seconded By: Councillor Getty AND RESOLVED THAT staff include in the 2013 Business Plan and Budget a Human Resource Business Plan. RESOLUTIONS 21. Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services D Resolution No. 12: Moved By: Councillor Seconded By: Councillor RESOLVE THAT Council waive the rental fee for Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services to utilize the Lions Auditorium at the Tillsonburg Community Centre on October 23, October 30, November 6, and November 13th, 2012 for the Community Influenza Clinic. "Carried" London District Catholic School Board Request for Support Page 7 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" DOC091112.pdf Resolution RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence from the London District Catholic School Board regarding their Micro-fit Application to the Ontario Power Authority; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council support the application for the proposed "Rooftop Solar Installation" at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School on Frances Street in Tillsonburg. "Carried" BY-LAWS 22. By-Law 3637, To Authorize an Agreement with R. Paul Weber and Hendrika K.Weber ldl Resolution No. 13: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3637, To Authorize an Agreement with R. Paul Weber and Hendrika K. Weber, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. "Carried" 23. By-Law 3644, To Authorize an Agreement Between the Town and the Tillsonburg Golf and Country Club Limited [) Resolution No. 14: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3644, To Authorize an Agreement Between the Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg and the Tillson burg Golf and Country Club Limited, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. "Carried" 24. By-Law 3645, To Authorize Representative Agreements with Funeral Homes [) Resolution No. 15: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT By-Law 3645, to authorize representative agreements with Funeral Homes, be read for a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3645, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. "Carried 25. By-Law 3647, To Authorize an Agreement Between the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg and Page 8 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" the County of Oxford for Water and Sanitary Sewage -Operations/Engineering Services Contract Resolution No 16: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3647, To Authorize an Agreement Between the Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg and the County of Oxford for Water and Sanitary Sewage -Operations/Engineering Services Contract, be read for a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3647, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. "Carried" ~ By-Law 3647.pdf .,., ~ By-Law 3647 Schedule A.pdf 26. By-Law 3649, To Authorize an Agreement Between the Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg and the County of Oxford for Water and Sanitary Sewage -Billing Agreement Resolution No. 17: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3649, To Authorize an Agreement Between the Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg and the County of Oxford for Water and Sanitary Sewage -Billing Agreement, be read for a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3649, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. "Carried" ~ -m By-Law 3649.pdf By-Law 3649 Schedule A.pdf 27. By-Law 3646. to amend By-Law 3295, Tillsonburg General Amendment I] Resolution No 18: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT By-Law 3646, to amend Zoning By-Law 3295, General Amendment, be read a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof. "Carried" 28. By-Law 3648 To Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of September 10,2012 CJ Resolution No. 19: Moved By: Councillor Getty Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3648, To Confirm the Page 9 MINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Open Council" Proceedings of the Council Meeting of September 10, 2012, be read for a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3648, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. "Carried" ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST ADJOURNMENT Moved By: Councillor Klein AND RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:29PM Approval Received: (1 of 1) Donna Wilsonffillsonburg (Tuesday September 11, 2012 02:09 PM) Town of Tillsonburg Page 10 ) Town of Tillson burg Central Area Design Study August, 2012 BrookMcllroy I Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Study Purpose 3 1.2 Study Process & Application 4 1.3 Document Structure 5 1.4 The Study Area 6 1.5 Physical & Historic Context 7 1.6 Policy Context 9 1.7 Consultation 10 2.0 CENTRAL AREA VISION 11 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Character Areas 14 2.3 Building Heights 17 2.4 Gateways & Landmarks 18 2.5 Parks & Open Spaces 19 2.6 Urban Circulation 21 2.7 Opportunity Sites 25 3.1 Main Street Area Principles 27 3.2 Secondary Commercial Areas Principles 2 9 3.3 Large Format Area Principles 31 3.4 Residential Areas Principles 33 APPENDIX D: DEMONSTRATION SITES APPENDIX E: HERITAGE RESOURCE INVENTORY APPENDIX F: SUMMARY OF TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS 0 u iv Analysis & Consultation An in-depth site analysis was undertaken to examine the existing conditions within the Central Area. The analysis focused on vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist circulation; significant nodes, views and vistas; opportunity sites and parking; character areas; parks and open spaces; street edges and facades; and building heights. The analysis also examined the area for targeted redevelopment opportunities to revitalize the Central Area, and identified corridors targeted tor green street treatments. The results of the analysis were brought to the public through a three phased consultation process, which included a public open house I workshop session, a stakeholder workshop session, and an information booth. v Central Area Vision The Town of Tillsonburg has a strong built form character and a well established network of streets. The guidelines and vision look to strengthen the overall character of Broadway Street and to create a more integrated vision tor the design of natural areas, open spaces, circulation routes, streetscape design, and the mix of character areas. Three demonstration sites, on sites which are targeted for redevelopment, are used to illustrate the potential implementation of the vision and associated guidelines. vi Guidelines This document contains private realm and architectural control guidelines as well as public realm guidelines. The private realm and architectural control guidelines include recommendations specific to Broadway Street; heritage buildings; new buildings and renovations to contemporary buildings; signage; vehicular parking; bicycle parking; pedestrian and vehicular entrances and exits; and sustainability. Public realm guidelines include recommendations specific to the vehicular realm; the pedestrian realm; open spaces and green streets; and streetscape amenities. vii Implementation The vision for Tillsonburg's Central Area will need to be implemented in three ways, through policy and process amendments, including the application of provincial policy tools, integrated and collaborative design review processes, and Town and local leadership that is committed to the vision and its phasing plan, which guides redevelopment. Since some of the guidelines recommend a change in current practices and services, the cost and operational implications of these changes should be monitored as part of the implementation process. In the event that the cost of operational changes are not endorsed through budget approval, some recommendations may not be implemented. Demonstration site at clock tower plaza. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. II 1.2 STUDY PROCESS & APPLICATION This document is intended to assist the Town of Tillsonburg as well as land owners, developers and the public with clear tools to guide the design of development and redevelopment in the Central Area. The recommendations in this document address the existing and future character of the built environment, streetscaping, landscaping, and open spaces. They also address the scale and continuity of development, existing heritage elements, the use of materials, and dealing with parking and transportation-related issues. Tillscl!1burg's Entrepreneurial Districts include former and existing industrial uses. This document outlines best urban design practices, and includes guidelines that will be implemented through future revisions to the Official Plan and the Town of Tillsonburg Zoning By-Law. As the best practices outlined in this document become common practice, they will evolve. The examples shown in this document provide one example of how the guidelines can be applied, and are not intended to exclude other solutions that meet their intent. , .. t t Like much of Southwestern Ontario, Tillsonburg's Central Area contains an abundance of histone yellow bnck buildings. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 4 1.4 THE STUDY AREA The study area is generally bounded by Concession and 3rd Streets to the north, Tillson Avenue, Bloomers Street, and John Pound Road to the east, the Tillsonburg Golf and Country Club to the south, and Kinsmen Participark and its associated ravine system to the west. The study area, which includes the Central Business District as well as adjacent Entrepreneurial Districts, is the most diverse area of the Town with a mix of retail, office, institutional, employment, and residential uses. The Central Business District, centred on Broadway Street, is a significant destination with a variety of retail and restaurants that attract residents and visitors. It contains many cultural and natural amenities including the Public Library, the Station Arts Centre, the Farmer's Market, and branches of the local ravine system. The Central Area is also close to several other significant cultural and natural amenities, including the Livingston Centre and Fanshawe College satellite campus, Lake Lisgar, and the Tillsonburg Golf and Country Club. Legend Study Area Boundary The block housing Coffee Culture. along the west side of Broadway Street. south of Brock Street, represents a significant inventory of valuable heritage buildings. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 6 A number of major residential development projects have been initiated in Tillsonburg over the past 40 years, including several which cater to a growing seniors population (Hickory Hills -1985; Baldwin Place-2001). Throughout the 1990s, local efforts led to the revitalization of Lake Lisgar, with the construction of a gazebo, water fountain and walkways into the lake. In 1994, the Central Area was significantly enhanced with the construction of the Rotary Club Clock Tower, which incorporated a clock from the Town's former Post Office, and a bell from the demolished Town Hall. The Livingston Centre opened in 1998. Named after notable resident Gerry Livingston, the centre provides a wide range of services to residents of the Town and surrounding area. The Community Centre was refurbished in 2004 with renovations and enlargements of the main ice surface. Future developments include a recently approved retirement home complex, which is planned for construction in late 2012. E. D. Tillson was elected the first rnayor of Tillson burg in 1872. His father. George Tillson. founded the settlement in 1825. The majority of residential development within the Central Area was constructed prior to 1977. However, recent residential developments include 3 townhouse units and 23 single detached residential dwellings. Recent commercial retail developments include the Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart and Staples developmentsin 2004 and the more recent {2009) redevelopment of the Home Hardware on Tilson Avenue. Wai-Mart Canada has assumed the lease of the former Zellers space in the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall and it is anticipated that Wai-Mart's relocation from the Norfolk Mall to the Town Centre Mall will occur in 2012. Heritage: The Central Area of Tillsonburg is home to a number of significant heritage resources, including 1 0 Places of Worship; 2 Educational Institutions; 3 Cultural Resources; 1 Natural Area and Park; and 3 Plaques and Monuments. A complete Heritage Resource Inventory for Tillsonburg can be found in Appendix E. -''-nnandale House is a national historic site. and the horne of the .1\rmandale House Museum. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 8 () u 1.7 CONSULTATION 1.7.1 Steering Committee Meetings The Town of Tillsonburg appointed a Steering Committee to assist the consultant team in the preparation of this document. The Steering Committee included a broad range of groups and stakeholders representing a variety of interests within the study area. 1.7.2 Public Open House /Workshop In January 2012, the consultant team attended and facilitated a public open house I workshop session, which allowed a broad group of individuals including the consultant team, Town Staff, key stakeholders and members of the local community, to gather information 1.7.4 Public Information Booth In February 2012, the consultant team operated a public information booth at both the Tlllsonburg Town Centre Mall and the Tillsonburg Community Centre. The booth included three display boards, which informed the public of the study process. It also included a worksheet exercise and questionnaire, which allowed the public to provide feedback. 1. 7.5 Project Website Throughout the study process, the consultant team worked with Town staff to provides updates on the project website. This gave the public an opportunity to download and focus on developing a vision for the Central Area. The materials and access links to completed work. open house I work shop was structured around group- based exercises, where participants engaged in focused discussions and provided feedback on a variety of issues, including public realm improvements, promoting active transportation, establishing building design standards as well as standards for signage and other urban design elements. Each group-based exercise was facilitated by a team member with a view to answering questions and supporting group discussions. Interactive tools for gathering feedback were employed, including annotated maps which were marked-up by participants, and precedent surveys that allowed participants to choose between different urban design elements pertaining to built form and the public realm. 1. 7.3 Stakeholder Workshop In February 2012, the consultant team attended and facilitated a workshop session with a variety of local stakeholders, including developers, as well as property and business owners. Valuable input was received, which influenced the study process. Public information booth at the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall, February 2012. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 1 0 2.2 CHARACTER AREAS Tillsonburg's Central Area is comprised of several character areas. Mixed-use main street development lines the Broadway Street corridor, flanked to the east and west by large format retail, secondary commercial and office uses, which are surrounded by residential areas in all directions. Through future development, opportunities exist to improve and extend the main street condition along Broadway Street throughout the Central Area. Opportunities also exist to improve the transition between the core area and surrounding residential areas, through infill development and improving street edge conditions within surface parking areas. Refer to Appendix C: Urban Structure Mapping for larger versions of all urban structure maps. Legend Main Street Area Large Format Area Secondary Commercial Area Residential Area Institutional Buildings Improved Edge Condition Study Area Boundary ----- ~\'Jf;~d\~:tf§it'<.,~{~'~r-~tt&ff"~ /~;-'" Residential areas are characterized primarily of single family detached dwellings, many with some degree of hentage character. •\ ';.: :._,'··. ~~;.·:<~:: ' .j"\<. ,; -..,,_~ ~,~~ .. ~~ ~ -. _·; .r Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 14 2.2.3 Secondary Commercial Areas (Flanking Broadway Street) Tillsonburg's secondary commercial areas generally surround the main street area of Broadway Street, between Venison and Prospect Streets, occupying sites on either side of Bidwell Street. They also generally run along the length of Brock Street between Cat Alley and the ravine, as well as the length of Oxford Street between Cat Alley and Bloomers Street. Secondary commercial areas generally incorporate neighbourhood-related office uses or convenience-related retail uses. Through future development, the main street treatment along Broadway Street will be extended north to Venison Street and south to Prospect Street. This will result in the conversion of some of the Broadway Street secondary commercial areas into main street areas. Broadway Street development is recommended to wrap the corners of intersecting streets. The intention is that the main street character will begin to transition into adjacent secondary commercial areas and influence the character of the adjacent streets. It is also recommended that a consolidated way-finding program along Broadway Street provide directional signage to the Secondary Commercial Areas to the east and west, making Broadway Street the organizing and destination spine of the downtown. There is ;m opportunrty to transition the main street character ot Broadway Street rnto the adJacent secondary commercral areas. 2.2.4 Other Areas (Residential, Institutional, Industrial & Service Commercial) A diversity of areas surrounds Tillsonburg's main street. large format. and secondary retail areas. The residential areas are characterized by single family detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, seniors housings, and other multi-unit residential buildings. These areas also incorporate a number of institutional buildings including the Tillsonburg Hospital, long term care facilities, nursing I seniors homes, places of worship, a school, and other facilities. The residential areas have a potential to accommodate additional residential redevelopment in more compact building forms. Through future development. residential areas are anticipated to remain stable and are not expected to accommodate significant development. However, opportunities may exist to expand the Tillsonburg Hospital site, and redevelopment opportunities may exist within the former industrial lands located north of Concession Street on the west side of Tillson Avenue. Expansion and redevelopment of these areas is recommended to reflect and respond to the character of the adjacent neighborhoods. For example, any future hospital redevelopment should respond to the natural areas to the west and to the existing surrounding residential context. There is a desrre to maintain stabilit; throughout existing residential meas. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 16 2.4 GATEWAYS & LANDMARKS Tillsonburg's Central Area is characterized by a series of significant nodes, gateways, views and vistas which, combined, provide structure and definition to the urban area. Through future development, opportunities exist to focus development within and surrounding these nodes and gateways in a manner which frames and enhances significant views and vistas. Recommendations for redevelopment or development in proximity to Major and Minor Gateway sites include: • When new development is proposed adjacent to a landmark building or structure the design, scale, massing use of materials within the new development should be reviewed within the context of the adjacent landmark structure, and should be sympathetic, without emulating or mimicking its design. Such buildings and structures provide a unique opportunity to give further definition to the urban area through the use of architectural qualities. Many such buildings exist within the Central Area, including the Tillsonburg Town Centre (1); the Station Arts Centre & Tillsonburg Farmers Market (2); the Tillsonburg Public Library (3); the Tillsonburg District Memorial Legend Major Node I Gateway Minor Node I Gateway Significant View I Vista Park I Open Space Key Buildings Study Area Boundary •• •• ' . ••• ··· . . . ... 11111111111~ -- Hospital (4); the Tillsonburg Information Centre & Customer Service Centre (5); St. Paul's United Church (6); Rolph Street School (7); Avondale Zion United Church (8); and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (9). • It is not intended that gateways be signage locations, however, future development and/or landscaping would represent the character of the area beyond. Gateway sites, both major and minor, need to act as entrance features into the downtown area and should be defined by their high quality built character. Refer to Appendix C: Urban Structure Mapping for larger versions of all urban structure maps. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 18 grade changes to make the space more easily accessible. • Sidewalk activities I spillout spaces along Broadway Street and wrapping corners into adjacent streets. • sidewalk sales, restaurant and cafe patios, etc. Refer to Appendix C: Urban Structure Mapping for larger versions of all urban structure maps. Legend Natural Open Space System .... Lake Lisgar -Tillsonburg Golf Club -Urban Parkette I Plaza (Existing) -Urban Parkette I Plaza (Potential) I I Study Area Boundary The urban parkette located at the intersection of Broadway and Oxford Streets is the most significant park space within the Central Area. \7. \ Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 20 area include the width and number of curb cuts and pedestrian visibility at intersections at side streets and rear alleyways. Given the compact and walkable nature of the downtown it is recommended that key challenge areas are individually addressed and improved to encourage walking downtown. The improved pedestrian and cyclist connections identified on the adjacent map represent one possible approach, and have been illustrated for the purpose of future implementation. Primary pedestrian and cyclist routes should be coordinated with the design of green street as described in Section 2.6.3, and through the completion of a comprehensive Cycling Master plan in order to determine preferred routes and phasing strategies. Refer to Appendix C: Urban Structure Mapping for larger versions of all urban structure maps. Legend Bicycle Lock Location (Potential) 0 Bicycle Route (Existing) - Bicycle Route (Potential) •••• Multi-Use Trail (Existing) - Multi-Use Trail (Potential) ---· Mid-Block Connection (Potential) 5 Minute Walking Circle (400m) (:·.:·.·~:) Study Area Boundary An existing multi-use trail connection at the western termination of Bridge Street. \. \ Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 22 2.6.3 Green Streets Layering on top of the proposed street design hierarchy are also the recommendations for creating green streets. Green Streets provide connections between existing open spaces, new open spaces, nearby multi-use trails and the surrounding Central Area. Green street treatments are recommended to be tree- lined corridors. These corridors are intended to create important visual links and enhance pedestrian and cyclist experiences travelling within and surrounding the Central Area. Legend Bicycle Route (Existing) Bicycle Route (Potential) Multi-Use Trail (Existing) Multi-Use Trail (Potential) Mid-Block Connection (Potential) Green Streets (Potential) Natural Open Space System Urban Parkette I Plaza (Existing) Urban Parkette I Plaza (Potential) Study Area Boundary - •••• ----· .... - -·~---._ .. ,., ........ ,.,;;,, /~ a·-t: ,.., Green streets provtde conneclions between existing open spaces. new open spaces. nearby multi-use trails and the surrounding Central Area. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 24 2.7.1 Demonstration Sites Section 5: Demonstration Sites incorporates development scenarios for three key development sites. These sites have been identified by various stakeholders throughout the study process as being key to the long- term revitalization of the Central Area. The first demonstration site is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Broadway and Bridge Streets. This site is currently occupied by The Tillsonburg Town Centre has been identified as one of three demonstration sites. the Tillsonburg Clock Tower, a small plaza and is surrounded by surface parking lots. .,,;,:. ~ The second demonstration site is located between Broadway Street and Lisgar Avenue, south of Bridge Street. The site is currently occupied by large surface parking areas, and the north and east facade of their associated Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall. The third demonstration site is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Broadway and Oxford Streets. The site is currently occupied by a small parkette as well as a 2 storey commercial building and associated surface parking lots. Please refer to Section 5.0: Demonstration Sites for more information. Legend Demonstration Sites Study Area Boundary \ .. ·; ·.,·,.> . . Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 26 Legend Main Street Area Institutional Buildings Study Area Boundary -- Encourage Sidewalk Uses when Appropriate Sidewalk uses such as cafl3's and dining terraces can successfully bring life to a street by increasing the diversity of activities at street level, providing outdoor dining options, and increasing opportunity for chance encounters, casual surveillance and people watching. Broadway's extremely generous right-of-way width could allow for a widened sidewalk, creating enhanced opportunity for street- side dining. Respect and Complement the Heritage Character of the Downtown Broadway Street has a wealth of heritage buildings that contribute to its overall character and visual beauty. All new buildings, infill projects and renovations should respect, complement and strengthen the heritage fabric of Tillsonburg's Central Area, by using complimentary materials and proportions. Heritage elements should always be retained and/or refurbished when necessary. Maintain a Consistent Proportion and Sense of Rhythm In order to ensure a visually consistent streetscape, buildings should maintain a consistent proportion and regular sense of rhythm. This includes regularizing the general patterns of building heights, setback and stepbacks, first storey heights, glazing patterns, and signage patterns. Address Side Streets, Corner Sites, and Back Alleys Corner lots should address not only Broadway Street, but also any intersecting side streets by providing glazing, signage and secondary entrances where appropriate. Long expanses of blank wall should be avoided. Rear alley's should have secondary entrances when appropriate, adequate lighting, screened outdoor storage areas and reasonable quality finishes. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 28 Legend Secondary Commercial Area - Institutional Buildings - Study Area Boundary Ensure Safe Pedestrian Travel Rear lanes should be well lit and free of visual obstructions, in order to improve pedestrian safety at all hours of the day. Entrances to rear lanes, from adjacent streets, should be visible from adjacent sidewalks and should incorporate mirrors on surrounding buildings were necessary to ensure safe pedestrian travel. Pedestrian walkways through parking areas should be clearly identified and connected to Broadway Street and adjacent institutional destinations. Maintain a Consistent Proportion and Sense of Rhythm In order to ensure a visually consistent streetscape, buildings should maintain a consistent proportion and regular sense of rhythm. This includes regularizing the general patterns of building heights, setback and stepbacks, first storey heights, glazing patterns, and signage patterns. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 30 Legend Large Format Area Institutional Buildings Improved Edge Condition Study Area Boundary --- Create Public Areas at Building Entrances Public areas should be created adjacent to building entrances. This will contribute to the enhancement of the pedestrian realm surrounding these buildings, and will allow for ancillary outdoor uses such as display areas, sidewalk sale areas, or patios affiliated with restaurants or cafes. Such spaces will create opportunities for casual surveillance and will provide a sense of vitality and pedestrian activity in areas where the vehicular realm is often given priority. Respect and Complement the Heritage Character of the Downtown Tillsonburg has a wealth of heritage buildings that contribute to its overall character and visual beauty. All new and existing large format buildings should respect, complement and strengthen the heritage fabric of Tillsonburg's Central Area, by using complimentary materials and proportions. Minimize Blank Facades Against Public Street, Open Spaces and Parking Lots Large format retail buildings should not only address their primary frontage and adjacent street, but also any intersecting side streets by providing glazing, signage and secondary entrances where appropriate. Long expanses of blank wall should be avoided. Where surface parking is provided at the rear of the building, such buildings should have secondary entrances with adequate lighting, screened outdoor storage areas and reasonable quality finishes. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 32 Legend Residential Area Institutional Buildings Study Area Boundary - New Residential Dwellings should not be Dominated by Garages and Driveways Where rear lanes are not present, the front facades and properties of new residential dwellings should not be dominated by garages and driveways. Garages should be limited in width to 50% of the width of the building frontage, and should not project beyond the primary building facade. Driveways should 1~, not be combined to establish large paved surfaces, and should be broken up to \J ensure a consistent rhythm of driveways and front lawns throughout the length of a street. Driveway width should generally be limited to match the width of associated garage doors. L) Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 34 Tillson burg Heritage Map • • Properties with Identified Heritage Character Areas for Heritage Character Consideration ,. The rich heritage fabric of Tillsonburg's Central Area is influential in defining the overall character and identity of Tillsonburg. This historic quality should be celebrated and encouraged. Historic buildings ~ should be retained, and when necessary, restoration work should maintain the integrity and intent of the t'~ original design. Additions to historic or 'heritage character' buildings should undergo a rigorous process t.. .. , ' . of design review in order to ensure they contribute to the character of heritage architecture. The design ~ of new buildings in areas with a heritage character should be sympathetic to this heritage character without ~.' , mimicking existing designs, and should incorporate complementary materi.als and architectural treatments. .~~~ \.! Please refer to the following pages for more information. ll~ : ...... ~ . . .·· ' ' lf&'!lti~~.-JJ&Tt":~-~. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 38 ___ .Approprilllo building footprint addition (l/3 cf existing bulldmg foclprinl) E>:is11ng bf.llldlr19 tootprint - Approprletli ooctlliOn f'atenlial build-to envelope --~-Appr<>priale additions __________ ~~x_;_ ~ ~tQ_r~-H_e!g~t-_____ _ Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 40 3.1.3 Main Street Area -Storefront Design • Where feasible, preserve the original building fabric. Repair rather than replace deteriorated architectural features. When replacement is necessary, match the original. Replacement of missing features should be based on historical accuracy. • Where existing alterations are out of character, an opportunity exists to remove modern veneers to determine what, if any, of the original remains. Original elements that lie beneath the modern front should be preserved and replicated where necessary if damaged. • Renovate storefronts to be in keeping with the original building design, using those elements that are in tact, and replacing missing features. • Maintain the alignment of a storefront with adjacent storefronts. • Do not remove or alter original material or distinctive architectural features. Original windows and doors should be repaired if possible. Base Panels • Maintain the originals when they exist. Use materials of the same colour and texture as the window frame, or the pilaster materials. Display Windows • Avoid breaking the continuity of the streetscape of large display windows. • Please refer to Section 3.1.4 for more information pertaining to window design. Transoms • Maintain the transom as an important part of the display window. Remove any obstructions such as air conditioning units that have been inserted into this space. Entryways and Doorways • Maintain or restore these recesses as an important part of the streetscape continuity. The ground floor should ernphasize traditional patterns of articulation. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 42 3.1.4 Materials • Any repairs or renovations to heritage buildings or generally historic buildings, within the Central Area, should include materials similar to those found within original building facades. Masonry • Existing brick should always be retained when possible. • Brick and masonry repair should be undertaken using proper heritage materials and methods. • When possible, painted brick should be uncovered to expose the buildings original character. • Cleaning of buildings should occur in a non- destructive manner. Sand blasting and high pressure water blasting or excessive acid washes should be prohibited. Replacement brick should be carefully selected to ensure its colour and texture is complimentary to existing brick. Existing brick should always be retained where possible. Suburban 'buff' brick or salmon coloured brick is not acceptable. • New brick size and configuration conform to proper masonry units. The use of brick veneer is not acceptable. • When necessary, original masonry joints should be repainted to inhibit the entry of water and ice into the wall system. Removal of old mortar should be performed with hand tools only. Appropriate lime mortar mixes matching original colour and sand, lime formula should be used. Modern mortars cause damage to older masonry. • Spalled stonework can be restored using professional epoxy-based fillers. For larger repairs, replacement stone may be required. Replacement stone should be selectively sourced to ensure a consistent match with the original stone. Use of precast concrete to replace stone is discouraged. In some cases, existing brickwork can be treated with a masonry stain. It is recommended that the owner consult an architect, heritage consultant or the Tillsonburg Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee to deem whether the use of masonry stain is appropriate, and if so, which stain colour should be applied. Wood Wood should be repaired rather than replaced whenever possible. Replacement, if necessary, should use the same species of wood. Windows I Glazing Windows should be preserved where possible. • Replacement windows should duplicate the original in style, type and material. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 44 • Non-traditional colours should be discouraged. Most traditional colours have a grey undertone to them. Accent Materials • Choice accent materials might be appropriate providing they complement and historic character of the street. Examples of acceptable accent materials might include: steel, copper, and painted or natural wood. Prohibited Materials • Certain materials should be prohibited when renovating heritage buildings, including un-matched brick, pre-cast concrete panel, uncomplimentary block, ceramic wall tiling, large expanses of stucco, and common aluminum, plastic and vinyl siding. Where necessary, cornices and parapets should be repaired or replaced to therr original configuration. 3.1.5 Roofs, Cornices and Parapets Roofs and flashings should be repaired to avoid water damage. Visible roofing elements clad in copper or galvanized steel should be replaced with similar materials. Where the roof structure allows, green roofs or terraces should be encouraged. • Where necessary, cornices and parapets should be repaired or replaced to their original configuration. Masonry walls should be exposed up to and including the parapet. Corrugated metal facing or modern prefinished materials applied to the parapet are discouraged. Cornices and parapets are oftfm subrected to deterioration due to weather exposure. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 46 Examples of Heritage Character Building Renovations and Additions Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 48 3.2 NEW BUILDINGS & RENOVATIONS I ADDITIONS TO CONTEMPORARY BUILDINGS Through the future development of new buildings, and renovations and additions to contemporary buildings, opportunities exist to improve and extend the character of the Main Street Area along Broadway Street, to wrap the corners of flanking streets with appropriate active uses, to enhance the character of Secondary Commercial and Large Format Areas, to create appropriate transitions to surrounding Residential Areas, and to accommodate appropriate and context-sensitive intensification which will strengthen the vitality of the Central Area. The design of new buildings in areas with a heritage character, as identified on pages 37 and 38, should be sympathetic to this heritage character without mimicking existing designs, and should incorporate complementary materials and architectural treatments. In areas without a significant heritage character, as identified on pages 37 and 38, new buildings should be allowed greater design flexibility to incorporate contemporary materials and architectural treatments, while continuing to respect the existing architectural context of the Central Area. The following guidelines address both scenarios. 3.2.1 Heights & Massing Minimum Building Heights • Within all character areas, new buildings should have a minimum height of 2 storeys (7.5 metres). Maximum Building Heights • Within the Main Street Area, new buildings and vertical additions to contemporary buildings should result in building heights no greater than 5 storeys (16.5 metres). • Within all character areas, where adjacent buildings have an identified heritage character, new buildings and vertical additions to contemporary buildings should result in heights of no more than 1 storey (4 metres) greater than the adjacent building with an identified heritage character. • Taller buildings, between 4 and 5 storeys (13.5 to 16.5 metres) should be considered at major intersections throughout the Main Street Area to reinforce the prominence of these locations. Broadway Street should maintain a 2 to 3 storey streetwall. 3.2.2 Setbacks & Step backs Front Property Setbacks • Within all character areas, new buildings and additions to contemporary buildings should be built to the front property line or prevailing setback, established by neighbouring buildings. Front Property Stepbacks Within the Main Street Area, new buildings and vertical additions to contemporary buildings should step back a minimum of 3 metres above the established streetwall height of 2 to 3 storeys (7.5 to 10.5 metres) and, in the case of the 4th and 5th storeys, a minimum of 3 metres from the storey beneath. This will ensure a consistent streetwall and limit its visual impact on the streetscape. Stepbacks should be provrded above the 3rd storey to maintain an appropriate sense of scale from the street. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 50 3.2.3 Articulation & Detailing Far;ade Articulation • Remaining consistent with the existing articulation found within heritage character buildings will help to promote the area's fine-grained heritage character by maintaining a rhythm of openings, recesses, projections and vertical and horizontal demarcations. • Within all character areas, where new buildings have frontages over 30 metres long, building massing should be articulated or broken up to express individual commercial or residential units through distinctive architectural detailing. This creates the sense of having multiple buildings along the length of the property. Vertical breaks and stepbacks should also be provided. • Primary building facades should not include blank walls. Blank side wall conditions may be acceptable if treated properly. The mitigate the impact of blank walls, they should be designed with a material finish that complements the architectural character of the . ' main building facade. Blank walls are only appropriate on sites, where a blank wall is constructed to anticipate a future abutting development. Please refer to Section 3.2.6 for more information pertaining to appropriate material treatments. • New buildings, or renovations and additions to contemporary buildings, should generally be designed with continuous facades. • Within the Main Street Area, a significant amount of the building frontage on the ground floor should be glazed (minimum 60%) in order to provide views to indoor uses and to create visual interest for pedestrians. Clear glass is preferred at-grade to promote the highest level of visibility. Within the Main Street Area, building entrances can be expressed and detailed in a variety of ways including large entry awnings, canopies or double-height glazing . The artrculation of a building f:oJCades plays a significant role in the pedestrian Buildings are typically rncorporate elements of both vertical and horizontal experience. articutatron. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 52 3.2.5 Ground Floor Conditions Ground Floor Heights • Within the Main Street Area, Secondary Commercial Area, and Large Format Area, the floor-to-floor height of the ground floor of new buildings should be a minimum of 4.5 metres. This will facilitate retail uses at-grade and will ensure that the ground floor has a continuous character as the Secondary Commercial Area evolves to include a greater number of businesses, and the Large Format Retail Area transitions to a more urban character. • Within Residential Areas, new buildings should maintain floor-to-floor heights of at least 3.25 metres. Ground Floor Uses • Within the Main Street Area, new buildings should contain active and publicly oriented retail uses or other appropriate commercial uses at-grade. This is necessary to create a cohesive and pedestrian- oriented urban environment and to ensure the public accessibility of all buildings. • Within the Main Street Area, at-grade commercial uses should wrap the corner, occupying a frontage ranging between 9 to 12 metres. Beyond this point, the buildings may include either residential or commercial uses at-grade, depending on demand. • Within Secondary Commercial Areas, at-grade residential uses are permitted. However, properties with frontages along streets which flank Broadway Street should be targeted for commercial uses in the long-term, in order to extend commercial activity beyond Broadway Street within Tillsonburg's Central Area. Within Large Format Areas, at-grade uses should be commercial. Within Residential Areas, at-grade uses should be residential. = L __ r\lev·; louildrngs sr10uld contarn active and publicly oriented retail uses or other The floor-to-floor height of the ground le\'el of new buildings should be a approprrate c:ommercral uses. minrmum of 4.5 metres. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 54 3.2. 7 Roofs, Cornices and Parapets • • Roofs of new buildings, and additions to contemporary buildings, within the Main Street Area, are recommended to be flat, in keeping with the area's existing architectural context. Within all other character areas, peaked roofs are appropriate. Rooftops can include open space balconies and/or roof terrace green roofs in new structures where roof loading can be designed to accommodate such uses. • Rooftop additions for equipment on top of new buildings, or additions to contemporary buildings, should be set back far enough from the front or exterior fa~ades in order to not be seen from the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street if possible. If this setback is not possible, rooftop equipment should be screened using appropriate building materials. Rooftop desrgn should reflect the context of surroundrng burl dings. Cornices should define the horizontal demarcation of the top of the second or third fac;ade (upper cornice), as well as the top of the first floor (intermediate or lower cornice).Cornices and Parapets for new buildings, as well as renovations and additions to contemporary buildings, should include: • Strong projecting cornice shape, preferably with a raised parapet on the main fac;ade; Materials characteristic of the area, including brick, stone, and wood; and • Decorative finials (architectural device, typically carved in stone and employed decoratively to emphasize various distinctive ornaments of a building), signs plates or date markings. Cornices and parapets should rnclude materials which are characteristrc of the area. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 56 Examples of Contemporary Buildings (Sympathetic Heritage Design) Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 58 3.2.1 0 Large Format Commercial Buildings • It is recommended that the Town of Tillsonburg explore strategies to retain existing, and attract new, large format commercial tenants and major anchor stores within the Central Area. Building Design • • • Strategic measures can more wholly integrate large format commercial buildings into Tillsonburg's fabric, resulting in a more continuous and lively streetscape throughout the Large Format Area. All street frontages should contain storefront glazing and entrances that are reflective of the areas fine grain fabric. Expansive blank facades are strongly discouraged. Large facades should be designed to incorporate bays that reflect the traditional width of a storefront, thereby maintaining an appropriate scale of development. The bays should break up the facade to All street frontages should contain storefront glazing and entrances that are reflective of the areas tine grain fabric. Expansi·Je blank facades are strongly drscouraged. • • incorporate architectural detailing, entrance features, recesses and projections. Branding and signage, throughout the Large Format Area should be contextualized to fit the character of the rest of the Central Area. Building facades that are painted with corporate branding colours are discouraged and should not be permitted where fronting onto or flanking Broadway Street, or where visible from Broadway Street. When possible, larger format building should be broken down into an appearance of multiple smaller buildings. Opportunities to provide more compact building forms should be considered. This will more closely resemble the contextual urban fabric of Tillsonburg. Smaller retail units should line part of the principal building and have display windows and separate entrances. Strategic measures can more wholly rntegrate large buildings into the urban fabric of Tillsonburg's Central Area. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 60 • Where a continuous internal pedestrian walkway is provided frorn the perimeter public sidewalk to the principal store entrances landscaping, benches and pedestrian-scaled lighting should be provided. • Sidewalks should be provided along the full length of the building along any facade including a store entrance and along any facade abutting public parking areas. Continuous tree planting and/or other landscape treatments should be considered. • Internal pedestrian walkways should be distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of concrete or special paving to enhance pedestrian safety and the attractiveness of the walkways. Site Layout & Parking Areas • Large retail stores should be integrated into a consistent pattern of streets or private drives and blocks. Predominant exterior buildillg materials should be of a high quality. • Large surface parking lots located between the front facade of the large format retail building and the primary abutting street should be discouraged. infill development along the street line should be promoted to reduce the visual impact of large format parking areas. Parking areas should incorporate pedestrian walkways, where feasible, to enable safe and direct rnovement to principal customer entrances. • Landscaping islands and modules should be located, where feasible, at each end of a row of parking spaces. Sidewalks should be provided along the full length of the building along any tacade inc:luding 21 store entrance and abutting publ1c parking areas. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 62 / l J' l -r .. c Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 64 3.3.3 Discouraged Signage The objective of preserving and managing the heritage character of Tillsonburg's Central Area indicates that signs should be purposeful, discreet, and of the highest quality. The following are sign types that should be prohibited in the Central Area, unless approved by Town Council: • Roof signs; • Pylon signs; • Any type of third party signage; • Inflatable signs; • Non-retractable, non-fabric awnings; Obsolete or unsafe signs; • Handwritten signs; • Digital, electronic, neon or otherwise internally illuminated signs, except for small "open for business" signs in retail windows; • Buildings as signs; and • Signs attached to street furnishings. Signs should be purposeful. discreet. and of the highest quality. 3.3.4 Design and Proportion • The primary signage for the building should be located on the entablature (the horizontal band that separates the storefront windows from the upper fa<;ade). • The surface area of the entablature sign should not exceed 15% of the first storey wall area. • Sign lettering, graphics and colours should be selected to promote the heritage character of the Central Area, and should be visible from an appropriate distance based on the function and location of the sign. Sign lettering. graphics and colour should be selected to promote the heritage character of the Ce11tral Area. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 66 3.4 VEHICULAR PARKING & SITE ACCESS 3.4.1 Surface Parking • Large areas of interrupted parking should be avoided . • Planting strips, landscaped traffic islands and/or paving articulation should be used to define vehicle routes and smaller parking courts that provide pedestrian walkways, improve edge conditions and minimize the negative visual impacts of surface parking. • The amount of landscaping should be proportionate to the overall parking lot size, but generally, 1 tree for every 1 0 parking spaces is recommended. • Where parking areas are adjacent to the sidewalk, a landscaped buffer should be located between parked vehicles and the sidewalk. This buffer should be located within the private realm so as not to reduce the total sidewalk width. • Landscaping, or other parking area screening devices (i.e . fences), should not obstruct the primary building facade or total visibility of the parking area. • Distinctive pavement and/or markings should be used to indicate pedestrian pathways and crossings. Pedestrian walkways should be provided within surface parking lots. • • Pedestrian-scaled lighting should be provided along pathways to enhance visibility and security. Preferential parking for bicycles, energy efficient vehicles and car-share services are encouraged. Service and drop- off area circulation should not interfere with pedestrian circulation. Better direction, or a landscaped pedestrian 'spine', should be provided for large parking areas, including the lot immediately east of the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall. It is recommended that the surface parking lot, immediately east of the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall, be reconfigured, allowing the existing parking lot entrance off of Lisgar Avenue to align with Elgin Street. In addition to creating a more desirable intersection condition, this realignment could incorporate a designated sidewalk or pedestrian connection, linking Lisgar Avenue to the entrance of the Shoppers Drug Mart and the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall. Please refer to Appendix F: Summary of Transportation Analysis for more information. It is recommended that the aisle of perpendicular parking, within the above mentioned surface parking lot, adjacent to the Tillsonburg Town Centre, adjacent to the Shoppers Drug Mart entrance, be removed and replaced with an extended pedestrian realm with a sidewalk treatment and boulevard along the length of the Shoppers Drug Mart frontage. This row has been problematic in causing traffic congestion as well as accidents involving pedestrians and motorists. It is recommended that the surface of the adjacent driveway I private road, be differentiated from adjacent driveways and roads through the use of a special surface treatment. This would reinforce the shared-use nature of the street. Please refer to Appendix F: Summary of Transportation Analysis for more information. • A high-level parking analysis was conducted as a component of the study, the findings of which are Analysis. The results of this study indicate that the surface parking Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 68 3.4.3 Driveways 3.4.4 Servicing & Loading Areas • New driveways and curb cuts are not recommended • Loading docks and service areas should be located at for developments within the Main Street Area. All such the side or rear of buildings and should be screened developments should be accessed by existing rear from public view. lanes, new lanes, or adjacent properties. • Curb cuts should be minimized within all other character areas. This will increase opportunities for landscaping treatments and will create more continuous pedestrian access. • Service driveways should be coordinated with those of surface parking lots and delivery, loading and refuse areas should be coordinated and large enough to accommodate the needs of all users. • Corner lots should generally have driveway access from minor streets. • Permeable surfaces are encouraged to minimize runoff. In Residential Areas, driveways, as well as curb cuts, should be no wider than the width of the garage, which should be limited to 50% of the width of the dwelling. Servicing enclosures should be constructed of materials that complement the main building. Service and refuse areas should be paved with an impervious surface of asphalt or concrete to minimize the potential for infiltration of harmful materials. • Service and refuse areas should not encroach into the exterior side or front yard setback. Loading and servicing areas may occupy the full rear yard if adequate landscape edge and buffer treatments are provided. Driveways should be no wider than the width of the garage. which should be Loading docks and service areas should be located at the side or rear of the limitecl to 50% of the width of the dwelling buildtng and should be screened from public view Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 70 3.5 SUSTAI NAB I LITY 3.5.1 Building Design • • • • • New buildings should be encouraged to seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, or an equivalent design standard. New buildings are encouraged to reduce the energy consumption of both building and site systems (e.g. HVAC, hot water, lighting, etc.) through the use of appropriate mechanical and construction technology (e.g. natural cooling, light recovery, passive solar design, etc.). Mixed-use, commercial and apartment buildings should provide flexibility in the building floor plate, height, envelope and facade design to accommodate a variety of uses over their lifespan. Vegetated or "green" roofs are recommended, especially in areas with minimal landscaping, to minimize water runoff, improve building insulation, and provide additional outdoor amenity areas. Water use reduction technologies are encouraged, including water-efficient appliances, such as aerators, low-flow shower heads, dual-flush toilets, front- loading washers, waterless urinals and high-efficiency dishwashers. New buildings should be encouraged to seek LEED certification. or an equivalent desigrl standard • • • • Waste water technologies, such as rain barrels or cisterns, are encouraged in new buildings to collect and filter rain water to be recycled for non-potable domestic use. All buildings should have conveniently located waste management facilities to support the separation of waste into different streams (e.g. compost, paper, plastics, etc.). Where possible, construction materials should be recycled to reduce the environmental impacts of extracting and manufacturing new materials. If there are no salvageable materials available, efforts should be made to purchase materials from demolition sales, salvage contractors and use material dealers. New construction materials should be locally sourced to reduce the impact of transportation. Canadian products are generally designed to withstand our climate. Construction materials should be durable and consider life cycle costing to avoid premature replacement. Waste water technologies. such as rain barrels or cisterns. are encouraged to collect and filter rarn water to be recycled lor non-potable domestic use. Brook Mcilroy Inc./ McCormick Rankin Co. 72 • Short-term or visitor bicycle parking should be sheltered and located near building entrances and pedestrian walkways. Ensure that these locations do not impede pedestrian circulation when bicycles are parked. • Bicycle parking that only supports the wheel is not permitted. Only bicycle parking that allows frame support is acceptable. • For long-term bicycle parking, provided as part of a new development, parking spaces must be accessible, secure and weather protected. The number and configuration of bicycle racks at any location should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis 4.1.3 On-Street Parking Lanes • On-street parking lanes should be provided wherever possible throughout the Central Area, as they will provide significant visitor parking while promoting walking and slowing vehicular traffic, thereby improving pedestrian safety. • On-street parking lanes can be utilized as short-term loading spaces for small retail uses. The location of designated on-street accessible parking should take into account accessibility from the street level to the boulevard I sidewalk. This necessitates a curb cut be accessible in close proximity to the accessible parking space(s). • If the on-street parking lane is book-ended by bump-outs at intersections, impeding access to the pedestrian curb cut, then a section of recessed curb directly beside the accessible parking spaces may be necessary. On-street parking lanes should be provided wherever possible throughout the Central /\rea. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 76 4.1.4 Rear Lanes • In all character areas, new buildings should seek opportunities to provide continuity to existing adjacent lane systems where the lane condition terminate adjacent to the property. • In all character areas, where new developments occur and new rear lanes may be required or existing lanes are provided, the primary facade of the building should not face the lane, nor should primary at-grade access be provided. However, consideration should be given to creating secondary entrances to new and existing buildings with rear lane access, as such entrances can create a sense of activity on the lane. For new developments within Residential Areas, rear lane single car garages are encouraged to attach as a pair to provide a consolidated appearance. • Where new lanes are required, or where existing lanes require reconstruction, the use of permeable materials I I I I I I O.SrTj 7.0m tJ.Srn :~1 1-:---: I~ ~ ~I 1-m I ~ I~ I ! ~I I m! Rear garages should be set back a mrnrmum of 0.5 metres from the lane. is encouraged where sufficient drainage exists, as low traffic levels permit the use of less durable surfaces. • For new developments, in order to maintain adequate distance between the vehicular traffic on the lane and the rear of the building or garage, the minimum separation distance between the building I garage and the rear lane should be a minimum of 0.5 metres. • In all cases, where new lanes are required, a minimum right-of-way width of 7 metres should be provided. Mountable mirrors should be considered where there is a building corner at the exist of the rear lane. Such mirrors should be placed on adjacent buildings, as opposed to those on the opposite side of the street, as they would have to be very large to be effective. Please refer to Appendix F: Summary of Transportation Analysis for more information. Through renovations to buildings. and the construction of new buildings, opportunitres should be explored to rmprove the qualrt; of rear lanes. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 7 8 4.1.6 Transition Zone • The area between the sidewalk and the building front is called the Transition Zone. The area provides a dedicated location for window shopping, retail overflow, small restaurant patios, and doorways and building entrances. The area may also contain private street furniture, private signage, merchandise displays, etc. • A Transition Zone is not recommended for Broadway Street, as there is a desire to maintain the existing street configuration and the street's tight-knit urban fabric. However, Transition Zones may be accommodated on streets which flank Broadway, through future development. § :E ~ § 1-N Patios Signage Landscaping Barrier Free Public Art ~ -g : ('!I Q) i l !·H§ (i) : VILI. ...J N Barrier Free: Street Trees ! Landscaping ! Site Furnishings · Drainage Publiclvt Bus Shelters Bus Shelters • The Transition Zone may contain private seating areas, planters, signage, and temporary retail displays. • Elements from the Transition Zone (i.e. patio furniture, entry ramps, etc.) are not permitted and cannot impede the sidewalk in any manner. The Transition Zone will generally be located on private property, and will be accommodated through the use of setbacks. • Overhanging signage can be installed if it does not interfere with pedestrian travel and meets the design criteria set out in Section 3.0 Private Realm and Architectural Control Guidelines. • , -Transition Zone ~ c . ~ Patios .... •"' Cl -~ Sign age c ;.e~ Ql ~ ~ ~ g § Landscaping Barrier Free 0. VILI....JN PubltcArt Street Trees l Bus Shelters LMdscaping S1te Furnishings j Sidewalk Orcinage Public Art Bauier Free Bus Shelters Boulevard Elements Street Elements Boulevard Elements Dragrarn dlustr atrng varrous str eetscape elements, rncludrng the Transrtron Zone. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 80 4.1.8 Multi-Use Trails • New recreational trails should connect to existing trail networks, streets, parks, open spaces and natural heritage features to create a linked trail network that provides pedestrians and cyclists with connections and recreation opportunities. • Trails should link to core activity areas including the Main Street Area, Secondary Commercial Areas, Large Format Area, and nearby Residential Areas. They should create strong links between all character areas, parks and open spaces, and natural heritage features. • The design of the recreational trail should reflect the function and nature of the type of open space it occupies. However, trail widths should range between 3 and 4 metres wide to allow for two-way cyclist and/ or pedestrian passage. • Multi-use trails should be designed to distinguish between walking and cycling areas to minimize conflicts. • Nature Trails should include multiple access points. The design of access points should consider that people arrive by a variety of means, including car, foot or bicycle. Entrances should also be designed to accommodate persons with physical disabilities and therefore include stable yet permeable surfaces. • Where appropriate, trails should include adequate amenities, such as seating, waste receptacles, lighting, signage, route information, and educational and historic information. Amenities should be designed according to site-specific conditions. Trails located within sensitive natural environments, such as the ravines on either side of Lisgar Avenue, should be constructed of low impact materials that are porous and stable, such as crushed rock, wood chip paths, or boardwalks. All trails should be designed according to site-specific conditions. The design of multi-use trails should distinguish betNeen walking and cycling The design of the multi-use trail should reflect site-specific conditions areas to mrnrrnize conflicts. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 82 4.2.3 Natural Heritage Features • Key natural heritage features, located on the periphery of the Central Area, should have strong visual and physical links to parks and open spaces within the Main Street Area, as well as natural environmental features, including valleys and watercourses. • A significant amount of the perimeter (greater than 50%) of natural features should be bounded by streets and/or open spaces, as opposed to private residential development to maximize public access, and significant views while increasing ecological awareness. Direct visibility and access to woodlands, stream corridors, and other natural features should provide area residents and local schools with opportunities for outdoor education. However, access should be restricted where necessary. • Sensitive environmental features must be adequately buffered and linked to other features to ensure that Streets and patr1s should be usecl to connect 3djacent natural areas. the natural heritage system is protected, enhanced and restored, and that ecological systems are not negatively affected through intensification. Opportunities to develop appropriately designed higher density buildings adjacent to natural features should be explored to maximize views and awareness of the landscape. Such developments must be appropriately set back from the natural features and must demonstrate compatibility with adjacent land uses with respect to sunlight access, views and privacy. Natural drainage networks must be maintained to retain functional surficial drainage and watercourses and to support storm water management infrastructure such as storm water management ponds. • Streets and paths should be used to connect adjacent natural areas. Natural drainage networks must be maintained to retain functional surficial drainage. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 84 North (t) Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 86 4.3.3 Public Art • An exposition of Tillsonburg's history should be areas such as parkettes and open spaces, street created with public art, choice of nomenclature, intersections, courtyards, gardens and public selection of materials and distinguishing architecture. buildings, and should not be placed within the Designs should aim to be functional as well as sidewalk unless embedded in the sidewalk. aesthetically pleasing. • The public art program should encourage functional • The Town of Tlllsonburg should develop a public art pieces that demonstrate sustainable technologies, strategy for the Central Area to identify appropriate building materials and design techniques. locations and subject for public art, and to develop • Nomenclature of streets, places, pavilions and financial and legal tools to support it. buildings should reference the history of the Central • Public art that educates and informs about the vision Area. ) and values of the Central Area should be located in • Opportunities to integrate public art into streetscape or architectural elements should be pursued. An exposition of Tillsonburg's history should be created with public art. The Town of Tillson burg should develop a comprehensive public art strategy. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 88 upper floors would contain residential uses, including two storey penthouse units with private rooftop terraces. The roof would contain a green roof treatment, which would be incorporated into usable outdoor amenity space. Building facades would maintain the rhythm and character of existing heritage properties throughout the Central Area. The new plaza would include hardscaped surfaces, which would incorporate a variety of furnishings including benches, waste receptacles and pedestrian-scaled lighting. The plaza would also incorporate a gateway feature I commercial signage feature near the intersection of Broadway and Bridge Streets. Please refer to Appendix D: Demonstration Sites for larger versions of all demonstration site illustrations. Broadway Street Existing Town Centre Mall *Disclaimer* The above frqure is not indicative of the rnaterials. details. windows, or other building materials which would be incorporated rnto the development. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 94 ~, ) () u The redevelopment, adjacent to the parkette, would incorporate commercial uses along its Broadway Street frontage, which would include shops, cafes and restaurants. The remainder of the building, including its Oxford Street frontage, could incorporate a seniors residence, which would reduce demand for on-site parking. Alternatively, the adjacent site to the east could be incorporated to provide additional on-site parking. The residence could incorporate common I amenity space along the southern edge of the parkette, with residential uses on upper floors. Building facades would maintain the rhythm and character of existing heritage properties throughout the Central Area. Please refer to Appendix D: Demonstration Sites for larger versions of all demonstration site illustrations. Potential green roof I ---------~~-----7 community garden I outdoor amenity space Common I Amenity space with active and views to the par,k:tte Expa ~ parkette (community park) with furnishings, paths, trees, sculptures and public art, water feature, and landscaping Seniors housing on upper floors Broadway Street Parking and servicing provided on-site (at-grade) and Commercial uses at-grade (Yellow) with minimum ground floor height of 4.5 metres by either Broadway or adjacent lane *Disclaimer* The above figure is not indicative of the materials. details, windows, or other building materials which would be incorporated into the development. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 96 6.2.2 PlanningActTools The Planning Act provides several tools for municipalities to shape the character and design of urban form. These tools include establishing Minimum and Maximum Standards in the Zoning By-Law, Height and Density Bonusing, incentives in Community Improvement Plans, Site Plan Controls (with exterior design controls), reduction in cash-in-lieu or land dedication and the possible integration of a Development Permit System. Outlined below are summaries of the tools that best address the needs of the Town of Tillsonburg. Minimum I Maximum Height Standards in Zoning (Section 34) This would include determining minimum and maximum building heights for those areas as recommended in the Central Area Design Study. The establishment of minimum and maximum heights in the Town's Zoning By-Law will be essential for maintaining and enhancing the character of the Central Area as well as encouraging increased density in appropriate areas. Height and Density Bonusing (Section 37) The addition of height and density to development needs to be considered on a site-by-site basis as any such increases would typically exceed the prescribed zoning regulations. If a development proposal requires additional density, then the application should be accompanied by a planning rationale report and an urban design study/brief to rationalize the additional height and/or density. These studies should demonstrate that: • • • • the proposed development will establish a positive precedent for the Central Area; shadow impacts on adjacent properties are minimized; the building design and character fits with the future vision for the Central Area; and the proposed development contributes positively to the public realm. The studies should, at a minimum, contain the following: • a detailed description of the proposed development including materials, building massing, interfaces between public and private areas, etc.; • • a review of the existing policy framework; parking impacts will be minimally affected in the immediate area; • pedestrian and vehicular movements, flows and impacts on the surrounding precinct will not be hampered, especially for those who require accessibility provisions; • landscaping and street illustrations of the site; • a review of existing and future land uses; • a review of surrounding heritage character buildings; • a shadow study illustrating the effects of the proposed development on its surroundings; and • 3D modeling of the development within the context of existing development in the area. Height and Density Bonusing affords additional development rights in exchange for the construction or installation of public realm improvements (e.g. public art, sidewalk improvements, etc.) and/or new community facilities (e.g. parks, daycare, community centres, etc.). This is a demand drive tool where the demand for development is sufficient to support an environment where the added community amenity is covered by the added value of having additional development rights. In instances where publicly accessible spaces are established on private property, such spaces shall be constructed to the same standards as municipal sidewalks . Bonusing can have community benefits but the impacts of the proposed additional height or density will need to be reviewed and justified from an urban design approach. In addition, Height and Density Bonusing presents a challenge when applied from within "form-based" zoning areas or possible Development Permit Areas, as these processes already incorporate flexibility. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 1 00 6.2.3 ZoningAmendments As a result of these design guidelines there are several amendments to the Zoning By-Law that should be considered. The following chart provides a summary of those amendments. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 1 02 6.4 CENTRAL AREA PROMOTIONAL TOOLS 6.4.1 Building Information Package A building information package should be developed for businesses and land owners looking to redevelop or renovate their existing properties. The information package should include: • • A summary of the urban design guidelines including the design checklist (as ou!lined in section 6.4.2). An overview of the downtown vision and the community's long term goals for redevelopment. • An overview of the Town's roles in implementing the guidelines including a clear overview of the review process. • An overview of the tools available to business and land owners, including design assistance, fa<1ade improvements loans, way finding, etc. Murals are encouraged to beautify existing blank walls. 6.4.2 Design Checklist A Design Checklist has been prepared to allow for the review of development and design proposals and applications in reference to the recommendations of this document. The purpose of the checklist is to facilitate the quick evaluation of designs to determine if a project conforms to the recommendations of these guidelines. It is recommended that designers evaluate their projects in advance of a submission to the Town and identify any non-compliance on the checklist to be submitted with the application. This will assist Town Staff with their evaluation and add transparency to the review process. A digital copy of the checklist should be made available on the Town's website. Please refer to the Design Checklist on the following pages of this document for more information. The Town should predetermine a style of character of blank facade improvements Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 1 04 Private Realm and Architectural Control Guidelines 51 51 52 52 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 56 56 57 57 57 60 format developments minimize setbacks 61 public streets or provide community amenity areas within the setback. Large format developments incorporate 62 sidewalks and walkways in appropriate locations. Large retail stores are integrated into a 62 consistent pattern of streets or blocks and are I the street line. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 106 6.4.3 Regular Information Sessions On-going communication with the BIA, Real Estate Board, Chamber of Commerce, business owners, residents and home builders regarding the urban design guidelines, urban infill and residential intensification should be undertaken. A yearly update and discussion forum encourages public participation and education on the design of the Town and is an opportunity to highlight examples of well executed developments that meet the vision for the Central Area. At these same meetings key successful projects should /) be highlighted and, if significant projects have occurred, (, design success and excellence could be rewarded through a design awards program. If required design awards can be hosted every three years to ensure adequate submission content. It would be recommended that these occur jointly with the BIA and the Town. Brook Mcilroy Inc. I McCormick Rankin Co. 1 08 Facade I Public Realm Mixed-use Building Rhythm The exterior wall of a building. Refers to spaces that are perceived as being publicly accessible, for example, sidewalks, parkettes and bike paths. Refers to multiple types of uses within a building or set of buildings. This may include a combination of residential, employment, retail, institutional, or other land uses. Refers to the pattern of building frontages along a streetscape, paying particular attention to lot widths, building entrance and glazing locations and proportions, etc. PUBLIC REALM ( ) ' ) ~-- Storey Streets cape Streetwall Transition A habitable level within a building, excluding raised basements. The distinguishing elements and character of a particular street as created by its width, degree of curvature, paving materials, design of street furniture, pedestrian amenities and the setback and form of surrounding buildings. The condition of enclosure along a street created by the fronts of buildings, and enhanced by the continuity and height of the enclosing buildings. Refers to the physical design elements of a building which contribute to a sense of transition between mid-rise buildings on the Avenues and adjacent buildings which are often low-rise residential buildings on flanking local streets. Transitions may be achieved through use of building setbacks, step-backs, heights and massing. Central Area Vision: In the future, the Central Area of the Town of Tillsonburg will remain as the most functionally diverse area of the Town and will serve as the primary business, cultural and administrative centre. The commercial core of the Central Area will remain a viable retail shopping district capable of meeting the day to day and specialty needs of residents of the Town of Tlllsonburg and surrounding areas. At the same time, the Central Area will increasingly serve as a people place and will have increased day and night activity through the introduction of residential development within and near the Central Area and through better integration of the Central Area with the wider community. The Central Area of the Town of Tillsonburg will continue to be made up of a number of distinct and complementary use districts. This functional diversity will be pursued to promote stability and the health of the downtown area and especially the Central Business District by increasing the number of people working and living in the Central Area over the long term. New buildings and spaces will reflect a human scale of development, and will be guided by design guidelines which result in a significantly enhanced pedestrian environment. The unique heritage resources of the Central Area will be protected through heritage conservation and enhanced through new development which respects and complements nearby heritage buildings. Throughout the Central Area, the addition of public and private green space areas, street trees and usable, sunlit pedestrian areas will improve the quality of life and reflect a conscious goal to create a pedestrian environment and to preserve and enhance vegetative coverage in the Town. The pedestrian ambience and environment will also be enhanced by encouraging alternative modes of transportation through streetscaping and other functional and aesthetic improvements. Central Area Strategy: The Official Plan contains a number of general objectives for the Central Area, and lays out a series of strategic initiatives, which the Town and County will use in order to achieve each of it's major objectives. Policies for Central Area Sub-Districts: The Official Plan contains area specific policies for the Central Business District and the surrounding cluster of Entrepreneurial Districts. 8.5 Tillson burg Recreation Master Plan (On-Going) The Tillsonburg Recreation Master Plan provides a comprehensive framework articulating the needs and priorities for recreation programs, facilities, culture, parks, sports fields, trails and open space. The Master Plan has been developed with ample feedback received from elected officials, Town staff, community organizations, and the general public. Results from consultations have been compared to national and provincial research, as well as local demographics, to form the strategic framework in which nearly one hundred recommendations have arisen from. These recommendations are intended to serve as a guide for Town Council, Staff and the various stakeholders of the parks, recreation and culture system to consider as Tillsonburg grows and evolves over the next twenty years. The Master Plan is intended to be a living document. It promotes ongoing communication with the community to ensure that services remain responsive, and encourages regular updating of the Master Plan in line with new demographics, market conditions, trends, etc. The following paragraphs summarize some of the key themes and findings from the Strategic Master Plan. 8.6 TillsonburgTrails Master Plan (2008) Tillsonburg features many opportunities for recreation. Many partners over the years have contributed to he development of various recreational facilities. A long- standing commitment to providing quality and accessible opportunities to play in our parks, sports fields and trails has contributed to the success of the trails currently maintained by the Parks and Facilities Department. Residents and visitors alike enjoy trails while exercising their minds and bodies. Its trails serve as a social meeting place while surrounded by the beautiful landscape Tillsonburg has to offer. The goal of the Tillsonburg Trails Master Plan is to provide a guide for the future of our trail system whereby non- motorized, multi user trails are systematically linked in an effort to connect people and places while enjoying our beautiful town and the natural beauty of the Town's trails. It has been identified that the creation of a Tillsonburg Trails Master Plan is long overdue as our existing trails are being enjoyed year-round by various non-motorized users. Users desire a richer and more fulfilling trail experience in order to experience the entire town via trail. A plan for linking I renovation existing trails as well as constructing new trails is integral in the future short and long term planning of trails. A disadvantage of not preparing a Master Plan for trails is that their will not be a vision for the future of our town trails and the creation of vital links may be ignored or under prioritized. The Tillsonburg Trails Master Plan is designed to be a living and fluid document, subject to review and change. It simply serves as remedial direction toward a solution that best fits an evolving community and the needs of our residents. 8.8 Oxford County Commercial Policy Review (2009) Oxford County is undertaking a Commercial Policy Review as part of its five year review of the Official Plan. The County is faced with some significant challenges, including substantial population growth over the next 20 years; and slower than expected manufacturing growth as a result of the recent economic downturn. Despite the recent economic slowdown, there has been ongoing interest and pressure for the designation of retail space in its urban centres. Faced with these challenges, it is imperative for the County to continue to maintain commercial policy directives that remain relevant for the consumer, the industry and the County, particularly as it relates to the proper planning and structure of its urban areas. It is therefore necessary to understand the future commercial needs of the County, the locational criteria and trends of the commercial industry, and the strengths and weaknesses of the current policy --.,. ·!:..:!'. ::_i' Artists depictron of the Broadway Street corrrdor 111 downtown Ti!lsonburg. structure. It is also an opportune time to take stock of the County's current physical structure and seek opportunities to build upon and improve the existing built environment while capitalizing on current commercial demands and retail trends. The Oxford County Official Plan contains seven commercial designations, two of which (the Central Business District and Entrepreneurial Districts) are relevant to this study. Their intended role and function is discussed below. Central Business District: The Central Business District is intended to be the most intensive, functionally diverse and dominant business, cultural and administrative centre in each municipality in which it is located. The designation generally correlates to the traditional main street or downtown within each of the urban municipalities. A full range of commercial, office, administrative, cultural, entertainment, recreation, institutional, open space and accessory residential uses are permitted in recognition of this function. Entrepreneurial District: The Entrepreneurial District permits a limited range of non-retail commercial uses such as personal services, offices, business supply and services and repair shops as well as residential intensification. Entrepreneurial District areas are generally found in the area surrounding the Central Business Districts of the large urban centres (Woodstock, Ingersoll, and Tillsonburg). 8.10 Community Improvement Plan (2006) The intent of the Downtown Community Improvement Plan is to outline in one document the range of improvement options which may be undertaken to address the Downtown Area in a coordinated manner. In this regard it is intended that this Community Improvement Plan will provide the basis for downtown municipal investment initiatives and will replace any previous plans. The purpose of this community improvement plan is to /) provide the context for a coordinated municipal effort to 1.,~ improve the physical, economic and social climates of u the Downtown. The initiatives identified in this Plan are intended to outline the possible range of actions designed to stimulate private investment, property maintenance and renewal in the Downtown. The Downtown Community Improvement Plan is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of revitalization projects that may be undertaken to stimulate community improvement, nor is there any obligation for Council to implement all of the initiatives outlined in the Plan. Rather, the Plan is intended to provide a context for Downtown revitalization projects and to assist in municipal decision making so that actions are undertaken which, either individually or cumulatively, facilitate a positive climate for downtown improvement. Finally, it should be noted that the implementation of any the proposed financial incentives will be at the discretion of Council and dependent on financial resources. PecJestrian & Cyclist; Circutatio Legend n Bicycle Lock Location (Potential) Bicycle Route (Existing) Bicycle Route (Potential) Multi-Use Trait (Existing) 0 ........ ....... Multi-Use Trait (Potential) Mid-Block Connectim (Potentia!) 5 Minute Walking Circte (400rn) Study Area Boundary ••••••••••• • :most. • I i i • • • • • I I I i i I I • • I North (f) ....... ... -•• t -·-·- Opportunity Sites & Public Parking Legend Opportunity Site Soft Site Public Parking -t::::::J ® Study Area Boundary ••••.••••• ,! ! :JPOSr. a • • I • • • •••••••••• ••••••••• I'OI.CfSSi('tjSf .•.•... ~ !_iiUi?~MA:S'C 1 g: ' li :&J: 1 •• :~ :1~; Parks & Open Spaces Legend Natural Open Space System Lake Lisgar Tillsonburg Golf Club ... -- ~ .,p"'"~ Clock Tower I Plaza BRiDGt:;;r Urban Parkette I Plaza (Existing) Urban Parkette 1 Plaza (Potential) Study Area Boundary Pa;; ,.,.,., ... ,~ • 'j\<.0'51-• i i I I I I I ,! ¥5 • " . ~ . I rr· • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~! -~! ~! I I I WWI Memorial Plaza I I I I I ' Civic Sculpture I Parkette ~ I VA."JSl - .i' I North (f) Broadway Street Building Heights Legend 1 Storey 2 Storeys 2.5 Storeys ,.~ ~. · .. 3 Storeys Study Area Boundary North (f) () u Targeted Development Sites Legend Demonstration Sites Study Area Boundary -·-·- ci 1:~ ,'d 't ·~ ~ f~g ., ~ " " ~'!\. "' ,, ·;. ,. tJ< ;"?. & ,, ~: ~:& .:-a ~"(}~ ~~:-.. ~,r,, •'e~::{f ·~~~~ ~ .... : North CD -~ (/) '., ' ) I ~d:. . ·-.. · ' .~ -'=" .... =---=- F.3 Removal of Perpendicular Parking Spaces in Lisgar Avenue Parking Lot Key Urban Design Issue and Ideas: Within the surface parking lot bounded by Bridge Street to the north, Lisgar Avenue to the east, and Harvey Street to the west, there are potential safety and circulation-related concerns pertaining to the perpendicular parking spaces located adjacent to the main pedestrian entrance of the Shoppers Drug Mart and the Tillsonburg Town Centre. This particular cluster of parking spaces has proven to be problematic in causing traffic congestion as well as accidents involving pedestrians and motorists. There is an interest in removing the above-mentioned parking spaces and replacing them with an extended pedestrian realm with a sidewalk treatment and boulevard along the length of the Shoppers Drug Mart frontage. Transportation Recommendation: Part of the "road" adjacent to the Shoppers Drug Mart site is not actually a "highway" within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act, but is under municipal ownership, as is the land occupied by the Tillson burg Town Centre Mall and adjacent parking lot. As it is desirable to maintain a grid road connection in this location, and as significant deviations are limited by the location of the Bell building and church, it is recommended that the row of perpendicular parking be removed. All parking should be located in rows parallel to the building face, as is the rest of the parking lot today, and the "road" through this location could be either a "shared street" or could have multiple speed tables for pedestrian crossings. A different surface would reinforce the shared use nature of the "street". F.4 Pedestrian Concerns Pertaining to Rear Lane System Key Urban Design Issue and Ideas: The Central Area, particularly the blocks adjacent to Broadway Street, contain a continuous system of rear lanes. These lanes are the cause of some concern for pedestrians between having blind corners, a lack of mirrors, and fast moving vehicle traffic. Transportation Recommendation: Mirrors may be considered where there is a building corner right at the exit to mount the mirror on. Mirrors on the opposite side of the street are not recommended, as they would have to be very large to be effective. This would affect relatively few alley entranced -both ends of Fox Alley between Ridout and Brock, the north entrance of Fox Alley between Brock and Baldwin, both ends of Cat Alley between Ridout and Brock, and the south entrance of Cat Alley between Brock and Oxford. Image of perpendicular parking spaces and adjacent road in Shoppers Drug I·~ art surface parking lot. Approximate Municipal Parking Lot Occupancies Feb 15, 2012 Municipal Lot Number Percent Number Percent Lot Capacity Configuration Unoccupied in Unoccupied in Unoccupied in Unoccupied in Number Late Morning Late Morning Mid-afternoon Mid-afternoon lA 91 no time limit 12 13% 2A 177 all 2-hr spaces 68 38% 3A 106 16 2-hr 90 no time limit 30 28% 30 28% 4A 48 no time limit 5 10% 5 10% SA 31 6A 287 no time limit 7A 243 no time limit 102 42% 8A 97 no time limit 97 100% 96 99% 9A 115 no time limit 102 89% 104 90% lOA 54 no time limit 43 80% 35 65% llA 23 lB 63 18 2-hr 45 no time limit 10 16% 12 19% 2B 58 no time limit 6 10% 3 5% 3B 69 10 2-hr 0 0% 10 14% 59 no time limit 4B 75 14 2-hr 61 no time limit 9 12% 3 4% SB 48 10 2-hr 38 no time limit 16 33% 6B 26 A-series 1272 approx. approx. 45%-55% 45%-55% B-series 339 approx. approx. 10%-20% 15%-25% Notes: Blank cells indicate that no observations were made Surveys were based on quick observations, and not rigorous counts Chart1dentlfy1ng parking occupancies on February 15. 2012. Please refer to the map on the following page for more information. Ontario Provincial Police rg Patrol and Obligated Duty Hours Worked 2012 2010 ,. :2011 Up to June 30•. 6,664 6,556.50 3627.50 1,997 1,661.25 1037.75 31.5 35 6.25 8,692.5 8,252.75 4671.50 134 120 51 2011 Intelligence- Led Policing - Crime Abatement Strategy Number of Number of PersQnS Persons CoWIIy Tillsonburg 48 11 So<m:!DoJ,¥Adtv~Rl/p(nmg /DAR).l~SI<!!<fi.Q......,. lfSEP12 28/08/2014 Detachment Personnel- Staff Strength Headcount Unifonn !Oxford County! Tillsonburg Inspector -1 Staff Sergeant -1 Sergeant -10 Constable-90 TOTAL Uniform-1 02 .33 Inspector .33StaffSgt 2Sgts 20 Csts Civilian lTillsonburgl 1 Court Officer 2Cierical TOTAL DETACHMENT -112 /ncWBJempb)UeSOIIJM\'SdeNenceu~llmeOOLCW>QTamltlcon1!t~ &.cludesU.nclss.smedCIVIIMn.sendCasua/ Petf..T.,.,PokeSo!.oce.~~bo<>NtJtwr.rt.(W!N}&tactlfSEPJ2 Calls For Service 2010 2011 6913 6597 308 451 2012 Up to June 30~ 2998 184 DailyAclivityReporlingSy.stem, 11SEP12 Ma ·or Crimes 2012 2010 '2011 Comly ITlDsonburg CDWlty 111Dsonbwg UptoJID! 30th COWlty J llJisonbwg 0 33 42 10 31 15 1 m 105 253 82 113 36 217 43 249 44 117 14 101 12 102 13 57 35 27 0 16 628 109 621 91 218 39 428 92 417 110 173 46 n 18 61 13 46 14 1784 367 1788 385 no 170 1 Thank You Inspector Tim Clark Oxford County OPP 28/08/2014 3 I • . -vrdCount -~ · ~owing stronger..'Yrogether Community and Strategic Planning P. 0. Box 1614, 21 Reeve Street Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3 Phone: 519-539-9800 • Fax: 519-421-4712 Web site: www.oxfordcountv.ca OUR FILE: ZN 7-12-5 APPLICATION FOR ZONE CHANGE To: The Mayor and Members of Tillsonburg Town Council REPORT No.: 2012-236 MEETING DATE: September 24, 2012 OWNER: Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tillsonburg ON N4G SA? LOCATION: APPLICANT: Rick's Carpet Ltd Box 92 Norwich ON NOJ 1 PO The subject property is described as Lots 1-12 & 27-28 of Plan 966, located at the northeast corner of Cedar Street and Lincoln Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg. The lands are municipally known as 60 Cedar Street. COUNTY OF OXFORD OFFICIAL PLAN: Schedule "T-1'' Town of Tillsonburg Land Use Plan TOWN OF TILLSONBURG ZONING BY-LAW NO. 3295: Existing Zoning: General Industrial Zone (MG) Industrial Requested Zoning: Special General Industrial Zone (MG-Special) APPLICATION REVIEW: (a) Proposal The applicant proposes to re-zone the subject lands from 'General Industrial Zone (MG)' to 'Special General Industrial Zone (MG-Special) to permit an assembly hall, auction establishment, building supply store and yard, commercial indoor/outdoor recreational establishment, farm produce retail outlet, wholesale outlet, eating establishment, and business and professional office in addition to the uses currently permitted in the MG Zone. It is the intent of the applicant and the Town to recognize legal non-conforming activities that have occurred on the property over the past number of years. File No. ZN 7-12-5 Page 3 Report No. 2012-236 • may protect such industrial areas which can provide locational opportunities for small "incubator'' industries and businesses by special zoning in the Zoning By-law; • will consider the re-use or redevelopment of existing industrial buildings or sites, through site specific zoning or a functional zoning category in the Zoning By-law, for limited service commercial uses directly supportive of and primarily serving business and industry such as automated teller machines or kiosks, education or training facilities, restaurants, office supply and equipment sales, rental and service establishments, computer, electronics or data processing services, photocopying, blueprinting and courier services; • will consider the re-use or redevelopment of existing industrial buildings, through site specific zoning or a functional zoning category in the Zoning By-law, for limited service commercial uses serving the broader public which are complementary to the principal industrial function such as a warehouse outlet, commercial storage units, catering food services, veterinary clinics or an automobile supply store. Section 10.3.5 of the County Official Plan provides policy guidance for the recognition of non- conforming uses in the Zoning By-law. The policies provide that although it is the general intent of the plan that the long-term use of land conform with the objectives and policies of the Plan, a legally established land use may be recognized as a permitted use in the Zoning By-law provided that Town Council is of the opinion that: • the use does not involve hazardous activities or substances; • the use does not contribute to air, water, or land pollution problems; • the use can or has achieved an acceptable measure of compatibility with adjacent uses, is not associated with any building deterioration or lack of property maintenance, does not generate traffic that threatens the safety of the surrounding area, and does not interfere with the development of conforming uses in the surrounding area; • the long-term continuation and any potential expansion of use will not detract from the general intent of the Official Plan; • recognition of the use is not likely to result in proposals to amend the Plan to allow similar types of uses. (d) Zoning By-Law The subject property is zoned 'General Industrial (MG') in the Town of Tillsonburg Zoning By- Law No. 3295. The applicant is requesting that the zoning be amended to allow for the following additional permitted uses on the property on a site specific basis within the General Industrial zone: (the current Zoning By-law definition is included in italics) • assembly hall-defined as "a building or part of a building in which facilities are provided for such purposes as meetings for civic, educational, political, religious, or social purposes and shall include a banquet hall and private club"; • auction establishment -defined as "a building or part thereof used for the retail sale of articles or goods to members of the public bidding the highest offer for the article or goods during the sale proceedings"; • building supply store and yard; • commercial recreational establishment-indoor -defined as "a building designed and intended to accommodate various forms of indoor sports and recreation and shall include an arena, gymnasium, fitness centre, ice rink or curling facility, tennis, squash, handball and badminton courts and roller rinks"; • commercial recreational establishment-outdoor-defined as "any lot or part of a lot used to provide outdoor commercial recreational activities for a fee, such as ice skating rinks, roller skating and/or roller-blading parks, water sport facilities, commercial swimming File No. ZN 7-12-5 (g) Planning Review PageS Report No. 2012-236 As noted, this proposed application seeks to amend the zoning of the subject property to add a number of additional permitted uses on a site specific basis within the General Industrial Zone. Planning staff are satisfied that this application complies with the PPS policies and direction respecting the protection of employment lands and providing opportunities for a diversified economic base as the proposed uses are commercial and industrial in nature. Section 8.3.5.2 of the Official Plan provides flexibility for existing established industrial uses which are located in proximity to existing residential areas that may cause nuisance effects on adjacent residential areas. These policies encourage Town Council to protect industry from the encroachment of additional non-industrial uses which are incompatible with industrial activity and also allow Town Council to consider the redevelopment of existing industrial sites through site specific zoning for limited service commercial uses directly supportive of and primarily serving business and industry, and for limited service commercial uses serving the broader public which are complementary to the principal industrial function of the property. · Under the non-conforming uses policies of Section 10.3.5, Town Council can recognize existing legal non-conforming uses provided they satisfy the criteria respecting hazardous substances, pollution, compatibility, and that they maintain the general intent of the Official Plan and they are not likely to result in proposals to amend the Official Plan to allow similar types of uses. Having reviewed the proposed uses with the above noted policies of the Official Plan, Planning staff are of the opinion that the proposed uses generally comply with these policies. The additional permitted uses of an assembly hall, auction establishment, building supply store and yard, commercial recreation establishment (indoor and outdoor), eating establishment, farm produce outlet, and wholesale outlet are unlikely to involve any hazardous activities or substances, contribute or cause any pollution problems, and are compatible with the surrounding industrial area and residential area, will not interfere with the development and continuation of surrounding conforming uses. These uses do not detract from the general intent of the Official Plan. While all of the uses that are proposed for the site via this application for zone change have been identified by Town staff has being legal non-conforming uses that have operated on the lands at various times in the past, this Office is of the opinion that limiting the use of the lands for business and professional office use could be considered appropriate. The Strategic Approach to Economic Development and Employment Lands identified in the Official Plan for the Town of Tillsonburg promotes the long term viability of the Central Area by ensuring that retail, office, and administrative uses outside the Central Area are compatible and complementary to the Central Area function by limiting the size and scale through the Zoning By-law. Generally, offices are not permitted in areas outside of the Central Area. This policy is well-established and helps to ensure the Central Area remains vibrant and healthy. In some circumstances, it may be appropriate to permit new business and professional offices in other locations than the Central Area. In these instances, a justification and planning analysis is generally required to demonstrate why it is not feasible to locate in the Central Area and the approvals typically include a maximum gross floor area. Unlike other uses that have operated from the subject lands in the past as legal non-conforming uses, 'stand-alone' business and professional offices are typically not permitted in the Service Commercial or Industrial designations. lxfJ;J:fh~f!o~Jlf.Ytogetlter 0.2 NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_17N © County of Oxford '-._/ Plate 1 -Location Map (with Existing Zoning and Parcel Lines) File No.: ZN 7-12-05-Town of Tillsonburg (Rick's Carpet) Lots 1-12, 27-28 Plan 966, Tillsonburg 0 0.09 0.2 Kilometers I I August 10, 2012 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. 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AREA ~::i¥~>2 ~MTOF -o...SiruaD) ODDol:l•ll'll1 SCIIMEMEINll -SliiiD'(Q.OXD) 2,~~-::17·:11 OM~J,aDmll I 1=-(f"0211!1Kl1Mi:-llt'IIID -.ulll':nllm'~) PLAN OF' SURVEY OF' ALL OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 AND 12 PART OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 27 AND 28 PART OF OAK STREET (CLOSED) PART OF WILLOW STREET (CLOSED) REGISTERED PLAN 966 TOWN OF TILLSONBURG COUNTY OF OXFORD SCALE I: 600 • '" • • onu • METRIC ::r.=m,-: ~n;::.:-:IJY .. o.'W .-CAN KIM HUSTED SURVE'r1NG LTD. SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE (1)-s~~:===~~~~ACl _e:l!~.§t~._~Q]~- NOTES ~·~ (IIITORIDI.NID~ (1)-rn.~~:~-=~~~~ (2)-T0-~-001--'10-~ : ==~r;..so: •. ~~-=-- <.1)-:I~~~~~~~~= ... 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'0 'v 1220.66 ~-~----------------------------------------~ Ll NCOLN STREET METRES 25 50 75 D AREA OF ZONE CHANGE TO MG-4 THIS IS SCHEDULE "A" IOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS IN METRES lxfg:d,fs~!.i!fJ{c,,CIIt•t Produced By The Department of Corporate Service' Information Systems ©20 72 TO BYLAW No. PASSED THE DAY OF ___ , 2012 MAYOR CLERK THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3652 A By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 3295, as amended. WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg deems it advisable to amend By-Law Number 3295, as amended. THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg, enacts as follows: • That Schedule "A" to By-Law Number 3295, as amended, is hereby amended by changing to 'MG-4' the zone symbol of the lands so designated 'MG-4' on Schedule "A" attached hereto. 2. That Section 17.3 to By-Law Number 3295, as amended is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection at the end thereof: "17.3.4 LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF CEDAR STREET AND LINCOLN STREET (LOTS 1-12, 27-28, PLAN 966) MG-4 17.3.4.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter, or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: all uses permitted in Table 17.1; and an assembly hall; an auction establishment; a building Supply store and yard; a business or professional office; a commercial recreational establishment-indoor; a commercial recreational establishment-outdoor; an eating establishment; a farm produce outlet; a wholesale outlet 17.3.4.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-4 Zone use any Jot, or erect, alter, or use any building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.4.2.1 For the purposes of this subsection, a "building supply store and yard" shall mean a building or part thereof used for milling, storage, and wholesale sales of a broad range of building materials and tools and which may ...... ,__, COUNTYOF • SIM~~; .,_. August 28, 2012 Ms. Donna Wilson, Clerk Town of Tillsonburg County of Simcoe Clerk's Department 111 0 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario LOL 1XO 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Dear Ms. Wilson: Main Line (705) 726-9300 Toll Free 1-866-893-9300 Fax (705) 726-3991 simcoe.ca Re: Resolution regarding Business Tax Capping Reform Please be advised that at the session held August 28, 2012, County Council received your letter of June 28, 2012, regarding Business Tax Capping reform for information. Thank you for providing your Council's position on this matter. Yours truly, Brenda Clark County Clerk /cam CC0-003-C01 The Honourable Dalton McGuinty -2-August 29, 2012 AND WHEREAS this program now has only a marginal impact on a very limited number of taxpayers due to the County's careful and deliberate application of parameter and exclusion tools, and yet it remains a significant burden on the financial and administrative resources of both the County and local municipalities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Tillsonburg calls on the Government of the Province of Ontario to Amend Part IX of the Municipal Act, 2001 and supporting regulatory provisions so as to make the entirety of that Part (Business Tax Capping) optional at the discretion of each upper and single tier jurisdiction; and THAT the Town of Tillsonburg calls on the Govenunent of the Province of Ontario to make these changes and amendments effective for the 2013 taxation year to coincide with the pending reassessment and related four-year assessment cycle; and THAT the discussion paper "Allowing Municipalities to Opt Out of Business Tax Capping" prepared by Municipal Tax Equity (MTE) Consulting Inc., which speaks directly to this subject matter, and which addresses many of this Council's concerns, interests and preferences, shall be attached to, and shall form a part of this motion; and THAT copies of this motion, along with the above mentioned attachment, are to be sent to: Premier Dalton McGuinty; The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance; Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford; Gary McNamara, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); Allan Doheny, Assistant Deputy Minister -Provincial Local Finance Division (Acting); Janet Mason, Assistant Deputy Minister -Local Government and Planning Policy Division, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; The County of Oxford; Western and Eastern Ontario Wardens' groups, and all Municipalities in the province of Ontario. Your government's positive response to this resolution would be appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, c;;?s~ Robert Sweet, Warden County of Renfrew bsweet@countyofrenfrew .on.ca Encl. (I) c: Donna Wilson, Clerk, Town ofTillsonburg Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford Gary McNamara, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Allan Doheny, Assistant Deputy Minister-Provincial Local Finance Division (Acting) Janet Mason, Assistant Deputy Minister-Local Government and Planning Policy Division, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Donna Wilson, Clerk Development & Communication Services Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Suite 204 Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 September 12, 2012 Re: Business Tax Capping Reform TOWN OF AJAX 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax ON L1 S 2H9 www.ajax.ca Thank you for your correspondence to the Town of Ajax, regarding the above noted matter. Please be advised that the following resolution was passed by Ajax Town Council at its meeting held September 10, 2012: That the resolution of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg regarding Business Tax Capping Reform be endorsed. If you require further information please contact me at 905-619-2529 ext 3342 or nicole.wellsbury@ajax.ca Sincerely, / / / / Nicole Wellsbury, / Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk 905-619-2529 ext 3342 nicole.wellsburv@ajax.ca Copy: R. Ford, Director of Finance/Treasurer National Seniors Day La version fran9aise suit. Message from the Ministers Dear Sir/Madam: On October 1, individuals and communities across Canada will join together to recognize National Seniors Day, an occasion to honour and celebrate seniors. Seniors are active, engaged and informed mentors and leaders who demonstrate on an ongoing basis what it means to age well. They continue to contribute generously to our families, our communities, our workplaces and our country. National Seniors Day celebrates these accomplishments and builds on many of the concrete measures introduced by the Government of Canada to improve the well-being and quality of life for Canada's seniors. On October 1, we encourage you to join the efforts of the federal government to celebrate seniors in your lives. Individuals, community leaders, municipalities, colleagues and businesses-everyone can get involved! • T~ank and celebrate a senior's ongoing contributions by sending ••. · ~beH\.~n elec:)tt6hic personalized postcard. ·:~• ·oispl~yp().st~rs to mark the dl;l,y. f fi~hlish ? ~icir}t pi a senior thathas made a difference in your life, ·• co~m~rli&·~r·workplac!;lusing the proposed feature article . . , ,:·~·+Mi9hli9HlttW ~;lay with 1'1· nw.yoriil proclamation or host an E:lvent in • .y,Oi)r muhicip~liiy: . . · . . . . ~·. 'Rt;~coghiz~. :the day with an event f().r your employees or present a c;()lleag!J€u)r stall member with a customized certificate of appreCiation for their exceptional contributions to your organization. Looking for more ideas on how to celebrate National Seniors Day? Visit www.seniors.gc.ca for further information, ideas and materials. You may also call 1 800 0-Canada to order posters. Whichever way you choose to celebrate National Seniors Day, join us in thanking older Canadians for helping to build our country and celebrating their contributions! Sincerely, The Honourable Diane Finley, P.C., M.P. Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development The Honourable Alice Wong, P.C., M.P. Minister of State (Seniors) Visit the Celebration Tool Kit pa'ge to find products for cel~bratlng National Seniors D~y in your area. Produ~ts inc;lude: Canada £)h ?ontario ••• !:!AMCTO ~bt ••• THE MUNICIPAL EXPERTS Amlciation of Municipalities of Date: August 20, 2012 To: Heads of Council, Members of Council, Chief Administrative Officers, Clerks and Department Heads Subject: Fifth Annual Local Government Week The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario invite you to join us in the fifth annual celebration of Local Government Week, October 14-20,2012. During Local Government Week, schools and municipalities work together to raise civic awareness among Ontario's students. The Ontario curriculum addresses Local Government in grades 5 and 10 and classroom resources include "A Kid's Guide to Local Governmenr for elementary students and "A Primer to Local Governmenr for secondary students. These resources can be downloaded at www.amcto.com or from Service Ontario at www.publications.serviceontario.ca (publication number: 016076). Enclosed you will find a poster to help promote Local Government Week 2012. We have also created a Facebook page at Local Government Week-Ontario where you can post events and activities happening in your schools and find additional resources. Local Government Week events could include students observing local councils in session, be "Mayor for a Day'' or hold mock municipal elections. Our vision is an Ontario where our youth are actively engaged in government, as the next generation of the workforce and the community leaders of the future. Please join us in our fifth annual celebration of Local Government Week. Thank you for your participation. Sincerely, Kathleen Wynne Minister Municipal Affairs and Housing Enclosure Nancy Wright Laking President Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario ~·- Gary McNamara President Association of Municipalities of Ontario August 28, 2012 To Mayors and Councils, 80 Commerce Valley Drive, East., Suite 1 Markham, ON L3T 082 Phone: 905-739-9739 • Fax: 905-739-9740 Web: cupe.on.ca E-mail: cupeont@web.net We are writing to ask that you and your Council endorse a day of recognition for the many people who work providing care to children in your community. This year will mark the 12'h Anniversary of our Awareness Day which recognizes the education, skills, commitment and dedication of Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Staff. The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and our other labour pa1tners representing child care workers across Ontario are asking that Wednesday, October 24, 2012 be proclaimed as Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in accordance with the attached resolution. Many groups are recognized by way of Municipal Resolution. Such a day allows the community to recognize the work of various groups and to acknowledge the contributions they make in the lives of community members. Many children, families and communities benefit from the work of child care workers. Child care also contributes to the economic life of communities. Research shows the many economic benefits accrued from affordable, accessible high quality child care. These benefits come from the number of people employed in the child care industry and because the availability of child care allows parents to work and to contribute to the economic life of society. Even if your Council does not issue official proclamations, there are many ways for your municipality to participate in and celebrate this special day. We ask your Council to sponsor public announcements, display our posters and distribute buttons. Many municipalities also organize events and contests for the day or have Councillors or the Mayor participate in events hosted by child care centres within the municipality. A list of ideas and examples is attached. We hope that your proclamation of this day of appreciation, or your active support, will encourage and promote a day of community recognition for child care workers. Please fax the attached order to request posters and buttons to help you raise awareness and celebrate. Please advise us of your participation in this day of recognition so that we can acknowledge your community's role in celebrating child care workers across Ontario on October 24th. Please direct any correspondence on proclamations and/or celebration activities to the attention of Sarah Declerck, by mail: CUPE Regional Office, 80 Commerce Valley Drive East, Markham, ON L3 T OB2, or by fax: 905-739-4001. Thank you for your consideration. Yours sincerely, Fred Hahn President, CUPE Ontario cc: CMSMs/DSSABs Sheila Olan-MacLean President, OCBCC . :us/ cope491 '* Have the board of directors take the staff out for dinner and an evening of fun. * Host an afternoon tea party (with desserts provided by parents) for all the staff and children. * Host coffee, tea, and treats from 4:00 pm. to 7:30 pm. to accommodate staff finishing shifts. * Give each staff member a certificate of appreciation. * Have the board of directors send out a notice to each family and ask that they contribute a fruit, jam, tea, to fill a basket for all the staff. * Have the Board of Directors provide homemade cards and chocolates. * Make a bulletin board with posters and place the certificates of appreciation on the board. * Host a Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day event with a guest motivational speaker and refreshments. * Set up a "Wall of Fame" for parents to help in writing words of thanks to each of the staff. Laminate afterwards for the staff to keep. * Have the board of directors send a letter to all families and board members accompanied by a cut-out of a hand. Ask parents to write a note to staff on the hand as a way of "giving the staff a hand" for a job well done. Then display the hands in the centre. * Put up a big poster with the staff's 'bios' and photo and have the parents sign a message on it. * Distribute cards hand made by children and parents. * Send staff a letter from the board thanking them for their commitment to children and families. * Make a donation on behalf of the staff to a shelter for women and children in your community. * Host a pizza lunch for the staff. * Have the Board of Directors host an evening of celebration for all staff in honour of Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. * Have community businesses sponsor the day and give discounts and gifts to all staff or provide door prizes for appreciation events, or gift bag items. This is just a short list of activities -there are many things you can do to recognize and celebrate the valuable role child care staff play in the lives of children, families and communities. Please contact the OCBCC for further information, posters, buttons and certificates of appreciation. Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care Phone: 416-538-0628 x 2 I toll-free 1-800"594-7514 x 2 Email at katie@childcareontario.org _ :~s/ cope~9_l MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION September 7, 2012 To: Heads of Council All Ontario Municipalities From: Dan Mathieson Chair, MPAC Board of Directors Subject: 2012 Property Assessment Notice Mailing The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will mail Property Assessment Notices for Ontario's nearly five million properties this fall. This assessment is based on a January 1, 2012 legislated valuation date and is effective for the 2013-2016 property tax years. The last province-wide Assessment Update took place four years ago and was based on a January 1, 2008 valuation date. Eligible market increases between 2008 and 2012 will be phased-in over four years and all market decreases will be applied immediately. The assessed value and phase-in amounts are included on the 2012 Property Assessment Notice. Although each Notice also indicates a number of ways to contact MPAC, you may also receive enquiries. The enclosed kit provides important information about the 2012 Assessment Update and will help you and your staff respond. It includes: • a sample of the 2012 Property Assessment Notice;· • a copy of the Information Insert included with every Notice; • Important Information About Your 2012 Property Assessment brochure; and, • a fact sheet about MPAC and assessment. Office of the Chair c/o Municipal Property Assessment Corporation 1340 Pickering Parkway, Suite 101, Pickering, Ontario LIV OC4 T: 519.271.0250 ext 236 F: 905.831.0040 www.mpac.ca MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION Facts About MPAC • Our customers are all Ontario property taxpayers. • MPAC administers a uniform, province-wide property assessment system based on Current Value Assessment (CVA) in accordance with the provisions of the Assessment Act. It provides municipalities with a range of services, including the preparation of annual assessment rolls, which are used by municipalities and taxing authorities to calculate property taxes. • MPAC currently assesses and classifies nearly 5 million properties, more than any other assessment jurisdiction in North America, with an estimated total value of more than $1.8 trillion. • MPAC employees are located across the province in 33 field offices, a Customer Contact Centre/Central Processing Facility, and Head Office. • MPAC is a non-share capital, not-for-profit corporation funded by all444 municipalities in Ontario. • Every Ontario municipality is a member of the Corporation. • MPAC is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors. Eight members of the Board are municipal representatives; five members represent property taxpayers; and two members represent provincial interests. All members of the Board are appointed by the Ontario Minister of Finance. • MPAC provides quality assessment services at an affordable cost. MPAC's cost- per-property of $37.09 is lower than most assessment authorities in Canada. • MPAC has received international recognition and awards for the systems it uses to assess properties in Ontario. • Representatives from countries around the world contact or visit MPAC to learn about property assessment in Ontario. • Ontario's province-wide assessment updates of property values have all exceeded international standards of accuracy. • MPAC is also responsible for preparing preliminary lists of electors for municipal, school board and District Social Services Administration Board elections every four years and for reporting the population of each municipality in Ontario. August2012 Page 1 ol4 • Each property, or a portion of it, is assigned to a property tax classification according to its use. The main property classifications are: residential, multi-residential, farm, managed forests, commercial, industrial and pipeline. • Tax rates, established by individual municipalities, usually vary for different classes of property. • It is important to note that the total amount of taxes collected by a municipality depends on the municipality's revenue needs, not on the value of property assessments within a municipality. Municipalities simply use property assessments as the basis for distributing taxes within a community. How to Obtain Information from MPAC • It is important that MPAC has accurate information for every property. • Property taxpayers should carefully review their Property Assessment Notice to make sure all information is correct. Taxpayers may also view all the detailed information for their property contained on MPAC's database by registering online, free of charge, at www.aboutmyproperty.ca or through a written request. • Property taxpayers may also obtain information on up to 24 additional properties of their choice and up to six selected by MPAC, free of charge, at www.aboutmyproperty.ca. • A personalized roll number and access key for AboutMyProperty™ is included with every Notice mailed in the fall. • For more information, contact MPAC at 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) or visit www.mpac.ca. Our TTY number i's 1 877 TTY-MPAC (889-6722). Requests for Reconsideration (RfR) & Assessment Appeals • MPAC is committed to working with property taxpayers to address their questions and concerns and to help them better understand the assessment process. • Comparing an assessment to similar sold properties in the same neighbourhood will help determine its accuracy. Property taxpayers can obtain detailed information about their property and information on up to 24 additional properties of their choice and up to six selected by MPAC, free of charge. • If property taxpayers have any questions or concerns about their assessment, they may contact MPAC. MPAC is committed to ensuring that every assessed value and/or classification is accurate. • The Government of Ontario has made a number of changes to the RfR and Appeal processes that took effect for the 2009 tax year. (See "Residential, Farm and Managed Forests Properties" for more information). • If property taxpayers do not believe their assessed value or classification is accurate, they may ask MPAC to review their assessment through the RfR process. • With a RfR, MPAC will review the assessed value and classification of a property for accuracy and make appropriate adjustments if an error has occurred. August2012 Page 3 of 4 • ::;·s role is to accurately value and ;ify properties in Ontario in accordance :he Assessment Act and regulations •lished by the Ontario Government. When your municipality/local taxing authority sets property tax rates, your assessed value and classification are used to determine your property taxes. An assessment Increase does not necessarily mean that your property taxes will increase. For questions about your property taxes, please contact your municipality/ local taxing authority. Education tax rates, where applicable, are set by the Government of Ontario and will also be applied to the assessed value. 'II. G2RF. 1 WHAT IS MPAC? MPAC is a not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities. Our job is to accurately assess and classify your property in compliance with the Assessment Act and related regulations set by the Government of Ontario. When your municipality/local taxing authority sets property tax rates, your assessed value is used to determine your property taxes. To learn more about MPAC, or if you have questions about your property's classification or assessed value, please contact us. Please have your 19-digit Roll number found on your Notice available when you contact us. CALL ------ 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) 1 877 889-MPAC (6722) TIY Monday-Friday from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. ~!=BSIJ:!; ___ . _ www.mpac.ca www.aboutrnyproperty.ca lii!~I!!L __ P.O. Box 9808 Toronto ON M1S ST9 FAX 1 866 297-6703 CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTRE EXTENDED HOURS September 13 -November 16, 2012 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you have accessibility needs, please let our representatives know how we can best accommodate you. ~ MUNICIPAL PROPERTY 'II .•• • II. DID YOU KNOW? In the fall of 2012, MPAC mailed a Property Assessment Notice to every property owner in Onta The 2012 Notices provided the classification and updated assessed value for property in Ontario basE on a legislated valuation date of January 1, 2012. The last province-wide Assessment Update took place four years ago and was based on a January 1 , 2008 valuation date. 'II Page 1 of1 Property Assessment Notice Avis d'evaluation fonciere MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION scc1ErE o'EvALUATICN F'ONCIERE DES MUNICIPALITES for the 2013-2016 property tax years Questions? 1111111111~~5~78~0111 1111111 SMITH JACOB SMITH EUZABETH 200 SOME STREET ANYWHERE ON M4K 1B3 Please include your ro.ll number with your en11u!ry. Call 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) 1 877 889-MPAC(6722) TTY Monday to Friday'" 8 a;m. to 5 p.m. Extended Hours· · . September 4 to November 9, 2012 Monday to Friday-8 a:IT'l. to 6 p.m. Web www.mpac.ca Fax 1 866 297"6703 Write P.O. Box 9808, Toronto, ON M1 5 5T9 Extended local office hours Visit Suite 170, Office Galleria Oshawa Centre, Oshawa September 17 to October 12, 2012 Monday to Friday-8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact MPAC for assistance. This Property Assessment Notice is not a property tax bill. The assessed value of your property is used as the basis for calculating your property taxes. MPAC's role is to accurately value and classify properties in Ontario. Your municipality/local taxing authority is responsible for setting property tax rates. An assessment increase does not necessarily mean your property taxes will increase. For questions about your property taxes, contact your municipality/local taxing authority. To learn how MPAC assesses properties orfor details about the Reconsideration and Appeal processes, see the enclosed insert. The deadline to file a Request for Reconsideration with MPAC for the 2013 tax year is April1, 2013. For the tax years 2014-2016, the deadline for filing is March 31 of the tax year. Please keep a copy ofthis Notice for your records. Roll number 12 34 567 899 12345 1234 Property location and description 200 SOME STREET CON LP PTLOTS 9, 10& 11 ALL LOTS 1 2, 13 & 141RREG Municipality/Local taxing authority RYERSON TOWNSHIP Assessed value of your property 2013 Property tax year Property classification Residential Your property's value as of Jan_~ary ~,2 _0_1_2 ______ __:$_2_2_0,=-0_00 Your property's value as of January 1, 2008 $180,000 -··----------------- Over this 4-year period, your property's value changed by $40,000 Under the Assessment Act, an increase in assessed value between January 1, 2008 and January 1, 2012 is phased in over four years, from 2013 to 2016. Assuming your property characteristics stay the same, your property assessment will change by $10,000 each year. TAX YEAR 2013 2014 2015 2016 School support 2013 ASSESSMENT $190,000 PHASED-IN ASSESSMENT $190,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 SCHOOL SUPPORT English-Public Property summary Property type Single Family Dwelling Frontage: 50.00 feet Depth: 150.00 feet ________________ Lot ~_ea:_7,500.00 square feet Property information Building-exterior square footage 2,000 square_feet Year of construction --·· 1995 The Assessment Act and related legislation prevail over differences in words or expressions in this Notice. This assessment is made under Section 36 ofthe Assessment Act. Your phased-in assessment has changed by nn.nn% since the 2012 property tax year. The average phased-in assessment of residential properties in your municipality/local taxing authority changed by nn.nn% (at time of printing) since the 2012 property tax year. To see a profile for your property and compare your property with similar properties in your area free-of-charge, visit AboutMyProperty,. at www.aboutmyproperty.ca To register for your account, please enter: Roll number: 99 99 999 999 99999 Access key: 8888 8888 8888 Or call MPAC at 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) Information as of Month Day, Year MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION II PANYE2012 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR 2012 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT NOTICE MPAC's role is to accurately value and classify properties in Ontario in accordance with the Assessment Act and regulations established by the Ontario Government. When your municipality/taxing authority sets property tax rates, your assessed value and classification are used to determine your property taxes. An assessment increase does not necessarily mean that your property taxes will increase. For questions about your property taxes, please contact your municipality/taxing authority. Education tax rates, where applicable, are set by the Government of Ontario and will also be applied to the assessed value. WHAT INFORMATION IS INCL!..JDED ON MY PROPERTY ASSESSMENT NOTICE? )Your 2012 Property Assessment Notice shows the assessed value of your property based on a January 1, 2012 legislated valuation date. The last province-wide Assessment Update took place four years ago and was based on a January 1, 2008 valuation date. Your 2008 assessed value is also included on your Notice. This value may not necessarily be the same as the value that appeared on your last Notice if your property underwent a change that affected its value. To provide an additional level of property tax stability and predictability, market increases in the assessed value of your property between 2008 and 2012 will be phased in over four years (2013-2016). The phase-in program does not apply to decreases in assessed value, which are applied immediately. HOW MPAC ASSESSES PROPERTIES MPAC's role is to accurately value and classify all Ontario properties in compliance with the Assessment Act and related regulations. To establish your property's assessed value, MPAC analyzes property sales in your area, surrounding neighbourhood or municipality. This method is used by most assessment jurisdictions in North America. When assessing a property, we look at all of the key features that affect market value. For example, when assessing residential properties, five major factors usually account for 85% of the value: location; lot dimensions; living area; age of the structure(s), adjusted for any major renovations or additions; and quality of construction. Examples of other features that may affect a residential property's value include fireplaces, garages, workshops, boathouses and the number of bathrooms. Site features in urban and suburban areas such as traffic patterns; being situated on a corner lot; proximity to a golf course, hydro corridor, railway or green space can also increase or decrease the assessed value of your property. In rural or semi-urban areas, site features such as type of access, topography, and lot services such as hydro, water and sanitary/septic services can also increase or decrease the assessed value of your property. HOW TO DETERMINE THE ACCURACY OF YOUR ASSESSMENT Comparing your assessment to similar properties in your area will help you determine its accuracy. You can obtain detailed information about your property and information on up to 24 additional properties of your choice, free of charge, by logging on to AboutMyProperty™ at www.aboutmyproperty.ca. Enter your Roll number and personalized Access key for AboutMyProperty™ included on your 2012 Notice and follow the instructions to register and obtain the information. You may also obtain detailed information on up to six comparable properties selected by MPAC by sending a written request to: MPAC Attention: GRAD P.O. Box 9808 Toronto ON M1S 5T9 Fax (toll-free): 1 866 297-6703 Town of Tillson burg Town Council Attention: Mayor John Lessif 200 Broadway Tillsonburg, Ont. N4G 5A7 Dear Mr. Lessif: 96 Tillson Avenue Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 3A1 Phone: (519) 842-9000 Fax: (519) 842-2202 ComrnU!litv ~,ervices The Multi-Service (MSC) is excited to announce that we will be organizing the 2012 Tillsonburg MSC Trail Walk, slated to take place on Sunday October 14111 on our town's scenic Carroll Trail. The "Wipe out Parkinson's" event has come to a close but as a committee the MSC will be organizing a walk that continues to support the Parkinson's Society as well as the MSC. While the MSC does receive government funding to run our programs there is still a need to fundraise yearly in order to meet programming needs. Some of these needs include: resources for volunteers, equipment costs (not covered by funding bodies), bringing on new clients for our seniors programs that promote independence and connectedness to the community and provision of services to those individuals who cannot the modest fees in some of our program areas. Should you have any questions at all regarding this event or any of our services, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Warm!Jlgards, / f.-· / ,/' ) ~C,L-''--__./' Angela Newson Multi Service Centre Fundraising Committee Member Trail Walk Coordinator 519-842-9000 o< SEMAINE DE LA ~.., JUSTICE REPARATRICE ~ It gives me great pleasure to call upon all Mayors, Chiefs, Reeves, Councillors and community leaders from across Canada to proclaim Restorative Justice Week 2012. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has been an active partner in the restorative justice community for more than a decade and has been proud to provide leadership to the annual celebration since 1996. Restorative Justice Week 2012 will be held in Canada, and throughout the world, from November 181h-251h for the purpose of sharing the concrete learning and results that have come from the growing experience of practitioners and stakeholders in the application of a restorative justice approach and processes. The theme this year is "Diverse Needs; Unique Responses". This theme recognizes that restorative justice is an approach that addresses the various needs of people impacted by crime and conflict that are created when a person has been harmed or treated unfairly. Restorative justice processes, in response to crime and conflict, are highly adaptable to different people, environments, and systems as the identified needs of the people involved help formulate the unique response that can contribute to a person's sense of safety, justice and well-being. Municipal recognition of Restorative Justice Week increases from year to year. In 2011, 301 municipalities across Canada proclaimed Restorative Justice Week representing 17.19% of the Canadian population. In addition, the provinces of Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and British Columbia proclaimed the Week. Restorative Justice Week was also celebrated in at least 19 other countries. This year, with your support, we hope to build on this success. Here are some ideas of what you could do as ]aders in your community: J • Declare I proclaim Restorative Justice Week 2012. Included with this letter is a copy of the proclamation. A printable version can also be found on our website: http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rj/rj2012/genproc-eng.shtml; • Host a town hall meeting to promote and raise awareness about how restorative justice is expressed in your communities: • Challenge your community partners to create a local planning committee for Restorative Justice Week 2012 activities; • Invite a guest speaker from your community, who is involved in restorative justice, to share their perspectives. Should you require someone to talk to your city council or if you would like more information, please contact CSC's Restorative Justice Division at restorativejustice@csc-scc.gc.ca. Please fax a copy of the proclamation or the minutes of the meeting declaring/proclaiming Restorative Justice Week 2012, as well as your contact information, to 613-943- 2171. For more information on Restorative Justice Week 2012 and available resources, or to let us know if your city, town or village is planning an event, visit www.csc-scc.gc.ca/textlrj/index-eng.shtml. Not only will your Restorative Justice Week event be posted online, it will also be published in the Restorative Justice Week National Report. Note: If for any reason policy precludes your jurisdiction from proclaiming events. please advise as this information is collected annually for statistical purposes and reflected in the National Report. Don Head ~ommissioner ••• Correctional Service Canada Service correctionnel Canada Canada TILLSONBURG FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN 2012 "In order to arrive at the destination, one needs to plan the trip. Tillsonburg's Community Strategic Plan is your invitation to be part of that journey." MAYOR JOHN LESSIF ~ -.........~.._,,/ Also significant is the rise in the number of self-employed workers. According to the 2010 Labour Force Survey, the number of employed individuals in Canada declined nearly 1% between 2007 and 2009, while the number of self-employed individuals rose by 3.3%. In total, 2.7 million people--or roughly 15% of the Canadian workforce--now work for themselves. "We often look at self-employment as a stopgap measure, something done out of desperation," writes Stephan Goetz, professor of agricultural economics and regional economics at Penn State University. "But in fact self employment has a tangible effect in raising income growth and lowering poverty." In a 2011 study, Goetz compiled data from hundreds of non-metropolitan counties in the U.S. and noted that self-employment rates were an effective predictor of the economic and social health of a region. No doubt some individuals have chosen self-employment in response to the economic downturn. As blogger Beth Buczynski notes: When the economy tanked, both existing jobs and the promise of creating more faded with it. Thousands of people with 'job security' were laid off only to find that companies weren't hiring, or weren't willing to pay for their 15 years experience. So the workforce got creative. Those who had been harboring secret hatred for their cubicles decided to look on the bright side. They jumped off the corporate ladder willingly. Many gathered up their talent and their networks, and went into business for themselves. After all, if your future's going to be uncertain, shouldn't you be the one holding the reins?3 However, the shift in employment patterns may also be attributed, at least in part to the values held by younger workers. Worllforoo(%) Canad.a: lbe Rise or the CreatiVe Cllllll!l 10% .... """ - 30% -.... 0% t------.--------,----------·------.------ 180(1 1ti4!1Jo 11MO 1i&D 11JBO :ZOOCI .... VISION The Town of Tillsonburg is a dynamic, creative, fiscally sustainable and growing community. MISSION The Town of Tillsonburg will support and guide the growth of our community. ._ GOALS CULTURE AND TOURISM 9. Focus on two community festivals: Tillsonburg Country Christmas and Turtlefest. 10. Create partnerships with other venues. 11. Enhance Recreation and Leisure facilities to support local usage and visitor attraction. DOWNTOWN 12. Strengthen the triangle between the Town, the Chamber of Commerce and the BIA. 13. Improve the success factor for new business start-ups and develop breadth in offerings of downtown retail. ~ GOAL TWO Streamline development approval processes to be regionally competitive 2.1 Update approval processes to improve efficiency and service delivery 2.2 Implement a relationship-based approach to application processing (i.e. applicant will deal with one Town point-of-contact until development is complete) 2.3 2.4 Develop a prioritization scale so applications with strategic importance can be fast- tracked Conduct post-mortem assessments on closed development applications to identify ways to improve the process. METRICS All approval processes are reviewed bi-annually, with recommendations implemented by the end of the first quarter following year end. Measure the results of the fast-tracking of application against the provincially mandated processing time. A Development-Business facilitator is hired by January 1, 2013. Post-mortem Cross-functional team meetings are held for all applications within 30 days of processing. -..--' Implement a measurement for efficient application processing excluding '1hold for client information'! (HCI) time delays. '"--" GOAL FOUR Develop a youth engagement and attraction strategy 4.1 Conduct a statistically valid survey of youth aged 13-18 years to identify gaps in services. 4.2 Develop meaningful relationships with youth through opportunities for ongoing dialogue with the Town's civic and business leaders 4.3 Provide alumni with the ability to easily maintain a lifelong connection with the Tillsonburg community METRICS Engage a research company to survey youth and compile findings in a report no later than December 31, 2012. Hold three focus group meetings per year with student leaders and community youth advocates -partner with community organizations (ie., Schools, service groups). Launch "Project Ruby Shoes" to the public by March 31, 2013. Develop two new "Ruby Shoes" initiatives or engagement opportunities per year. ~ GOAL SIX Adopt a collaborative, coordinated approach to marketing Tillsonburg 6.1 Work with the business and development communities to develop a consistent marketing message 6.2 Enhance the visitor experience through intuitive websites, interactive kiosks and smart phone applications. 6.3 Approach festivals and special events as important first steps toward resident attraction 6.4 Identify workforce needs through formal dialogue with business and industry 6.5 Continue to enhance the branding image of the Tillsonburg Airport and generate excitement around the Tillsonburg Regional Airport. METRICS Develop two marketing campaigns annually in conjunction with Tillsonburg builders and developers hosted by a key community leader. Launch a new resident attraction website by [date] focusing on the needs of young families and zoomers. Successfully attract unpaid media coverage in at least 3 regional publications annually Secure business sponsors to assist with the resident attraction website '-""'' GOAL EIGHT Adopt an outcomes-based approach to community service delivery in the region 8.1 Seek partnerships with neighbouring communities and other levels of government to enhance public facilities and access to sport and cultural programs. 8.2 Engage service clubs and other community groups to assist in the long-term delivery of services and programs to the community. 8.3 Assess the feasibility of a performing arts centre as discussed as part of a focus or strategic initiative of the Design Study. METRICS Begin collecting location data from facility/ program users by March 31, 2013. Secure operating funding from at least two neighbouring municipalities by March 31, 2013. Sign memorandums of understanding with community groups to ensure clarity on any new projects by March 31, 2013. Organize a community contest surrounding each community festival where members of the public are invited to identify gaps in facilities and contribute their ideas for innovative service delivery in the area. '--" GOAL TEN Strengthen the relationship between the Town, the Chamber of Commerce, and the BIA 10.1 Work with the BIA to update the constitution and renew their mandate. 10.2 Ensure a consistent approach to building and signage design in the downtown core 10.3 Adopt a collaborative approach to business planning and development. 10.4 Open a central office to house the Chamber and BIA (along with other business related services-see 11.2) 10.5 Define an action plan for implementation of objectives stemming from the Downtown Design Study to revitalize the core area of the community. METRICS Complete the Urban Design Study review December 31, 2012--launch in January of 2013. Complete the CIP designation for the expanded area by March 31, 2013. Update the zoning bylaw in accordance with the Design Study recommendations by December 31, 2013 with an implementation goal of January 2013. Hold collaborative strategy sessions with the Chamber of Commerce GM and the BIA General Manager starting in 2013. 25 Delevan Crescent Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3M6 September 19, 2012 Dear Kelley Coulter, Please find enclosed an application for the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee was encouraged to apply for this grant by the Long Point Region Conservation Authority, who must be the Applicant according to the Ministry's requirements. Our Committee is calling this Phase 4 of our overall Project, which is geared primarily at actions that improve and maintain the existing sediment traps. We are requesting to implement Phase 4 by submitting this application with the Town Council's approval. Also, may we have a letter of Support from Town Council to attach to the application form. We continue to value and appreciate your support given to the lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee for our Phases 1,2 and 3. Respectfully, ~~~ Joan Weston, Committee Member .. Great lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application Ontario Ministry of the Environill'ellt •· · Applicants must refer to the Application Guide for more details on how to. fill out this Grant Application.·· · · PART A: BACKGROUND The Province launched the Great lakes Guardian Community Fund to support its ongoing commitment to the protection and restoration of the ecological health ofthe Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin. The purpose of the Great lakes Guardian. Community Fund i$ to provide grants to community groups and orgariizatj()liS to help restore ~heir OWn comer' of the Great Lakes. · ·· · · PART B: APPLICATION PROCESS i) Generallnfonnation The Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund is a grant initiative offered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to eligible grant applieants who meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants must refer to the Application Guide for the Great Lakes Guardian Comrnunity Fund to determine eligibility and for assistance in completing the Grant Application. · For more information contact: Ministry of the Environment · Public h1formation Centre In the Greater Toronto Area: 416-325-4000 Toll-free: 1-800•565-4923 :TTY in· the Greater Toronto Area: 416-326-9236 TTY Toll-free: 1-800-515-2759 Email: GreatlakesFund@ontario.ca ii) Timelines and Method of Submission Applicants are required to submit. both an electronic and two hard (paper) copies of the Grant Application. Hard copies must be signed by the applicant's authorized signing offiqer(s). The deadline for the submission of Grant Applications is: October 12, 2012 by 5 p.m. E.D.T. by email to: GreatLakesFund@ontario.ca; and for the hard (paper) copies either by FAX to 619- 826-4336 or by regular mail to: . ATTN: Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund RuraiPrograms Branch · ·· ·. · '· 1 Stone Road West, 4t11 ·Floor, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2 The Province wili not accept Grant Applications received after the deadline-of6:00 p.m. E.D.T. October 12,2012. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as grants will begin to be awarded soon after the application period starts. Grants will not be provided until two hard (paper) copies of the Grant Application are received by the Province. 1 ... 2. Applicant lnfonnatton Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application Provide a brief description of the history and rn.al'ldate of. the, applicant organization, including past projects eompleted {especially if similar to the propoSed project) including purpo~. goals and results. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Lake Lisgar is a "jewel;' ·in Tiilsonburg;, .an a~et Wflich i~ u·~iquejn SOutham Ontario _ communities. In ~~~ember· of2011, a .group of concem,ed cit_lzEms joiriedforces. to. ;work. voluntarily toward the commQn goal of reducing th~. sedimentation at the ~orth er:~d of La~e _ Usgar;_ thereby improving .water quality arid (low in the Lake~s Water$hed; Controlling, weed _ · groWth at the north end of the Lake; prOtecting 4 endangered species of turttes; rri,aiilt&ining habitat for fish and over 130 species of birds; and improving recreational facilities for · Tillsonburg's citizens. As a committee, we wish to save our Lake and its environs by acting promptly to rectify the threatening issues, thereby preserving Lake lisgar's heritage as a wildlife habitat and:~tional f~lity for g~nerationsto com_~. -, . _ _ ; _ . _ _ Mission Statement: The Lake Usgar RevitaliZation Project Committee's goals are to have the Ttllsonburg Town Council and ourcitizefl~ rec<lQ!1~e WJ,ke l,i$Q$1''8S a commur~ity ~t that requires remedial actions soo~r rather tnan lat~. an(i lQ ~lck-:$tiirt the revitalization and enhancement process. The Project has foLi(J>hases: ·-Phase 1 is geared at adions that slow the Lake's deterioration; Phases 2 ar:~d 3 are to enhance the Lake as a passive recreational site; and Phase 4 is geared primarily ~-actions that-irnpro~ an~.:m.~intain tbe existing_seqimE:mt traps. Phase 1 Goals Met: two existing sediment traps on private property. along-,Cranbeny,Road ·have been dredged and made s~rviceab~e; a. new ~iment ,trap on .T9wn Qf fiiiSO(Ibl,Jrg property has been ~ngineer!'d, and it$ in,the pro~s-of bf!i{lg,,cjredged lind m~de..servi~t)le; two-~ . aeration systems have l;)een instal'~ and acthtated in ~.ke_ Lisgat;,Wf)Bd n*S$. have been. purchased and put to use; and 100 trol.rt tiave .~ iJ1troduced,Jnt9 the lflke: ·' ,_. . · · · Phase 2 Goals Met ·The Lake Usgar Revitalization Project .cornmitt~-. in .ooilaboration with the · Ttllsonburg Rowing Club, was;successful·in being awarded 100% of. our -request-from the OntariC) Trillium Foundation for $56,700fora Poraludockoonstruded-ofa marine grade aluminum framework, a polypropylene decking surface, and polyethylene floats. Phase 3 Goals Met: submission of a FEDDEV ONTARIO COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT FUND application for funding to improve existing infrastructure for recreational purposes in the public areas in and around Lake Lisgar. Reslllts of Phase 1: the first ~iM¢nt.:~nip .. has_ fintK:I in.; ,th-~)~econd ·sediment ~ap·1is i~ the process of being filled in; the Lake is being oxygenated to· improve its water quality; there is a reduction in the weeds at the north end of Lake Lisgar and a. reduction in blue-green algal blooms; the trout have sui'Vived due to improved· water quality: ' Results of Phase 2: the world-class community dock is ~ing used to foster and encourage the members of the Tillsonb~rg Rowing Club to a~ie~e-eXGBIIen~.-.an(l.by m~~Y organizaijons and individuals from the commU11ity for r~ational pu_rp~eS SUet! ~ fishing, boating, and enjoying nature.· · · · · · ·. · '· · · · · ·.·,. Result of Phase 3: pending Are you currently planning to apply for more than one proj'ect in this application period? D No 181 Yes Project Title: Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project: Phase 4 3 Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application 4. Project Fe~sibility and Rationale ProJect liescrtption.and ~atio~ille: . . · · . . · . a) Provide ~·de&cription:ofthe proj~'s purp0$eandobj~div~. :objecti'!eSS,11ouldbe specific, measurable, and achievableco~eri~g ~ project completion requirem~n~. Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project: Phase 4•s purpose is-~fi> maintain three· sediment •raps and .to educate the public. Our objectives are to: a) keep sediment oUt of Lake Usgar and. the Big Otter Creek watershed to improve water quality and to improve fish and wildlife habitat; b) increase the size of the third sediment trap; and c) educate the public about the negative effects of unwanted nutrients on the Lake's water quality by designing and installing signs around Lake Lisgar, and by giving various oral presentaijons in the comm~nity .... :· ,· .: .···:,· ·,l 1 ',-. . ·' . -., --,. b) Describe how the objectives will be measured. . For objectives a) and b) our Committee wilfmeasure •tt1:e· volume of:sedirrient aceumulation in the sediment traps and take depth measurements •w.· take: Li9Qat for comPIJrison purposes. Also, we will monitor visually the algal blooms, Canada Geese and duCk populations, as well as the· · · turtle, fish and bird species which inhabit Lake Lisgar and its environs. For objective c) no actual measurements can be made concerning the signs, but they will inform a large audience. Also, attendance at the various presentations will be taken. c) Describe the rationale for the project. The sediment filling Lisgar Creek and Lake lisgar is making them shallower and warmer. Therefore, conditions are ideal for the populations of Canada Geese, ducks and non-native aggressive common carp which inhabit the Lake. The Canada Geese and ducks defecate in the Lake; which adversely affects the water quality by adding nutrients. The high carp population uproots and destroys aquatic vegetation, therefore increasing turbidity levels which decreases vegetation and increases the potential·for algal blooms.· Poorer water quality also results in increased blue-green algal blooms and nuisance aquatic plant growth which endanger turtle, fish and bird habitats; and decreased recreational usage of. the Lake. Maintaining the sediment traps and educating the public will have a positive impact on decreasing sedimentation and improving Ylater quality, which ultimately will have an .im~ct on .Lake .Erie. . . .. d) Provide a description of project scope. Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Phase 4 aims to have a positive impact on Lake Lisgarand the Big Otter Creek watershed by redUCing the sedimentation in the system. Lake Lisgar "ultimately empties into the Big Otter Creek and down to Lake Erie, with its mouth at Port Burwell. The subwatershed of Lake Lisgar includes two primary tributaries, whose headwaters are located in the mid-reaches of the watershed.... The Lake lisgar subwatershed is one of several subwatersheds within the Big Otter Creek watershed, which flows from New Durham to Port Burwell for over n km ... " (Finucan 8). 5 Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application Project Team Members: Using the table below, describe all key organizations and individuals who ·will be working on the project including their relevant. expertise,. experience with similar projects, and capacity to conduct the project, .as well as each participant's role and responsibility. lette.rs of support confirming participation by other organizations or individuals in the project are strongly recommended and should be $tta<:hed to the Grant Applieilijon. Applicants are reminded that they must get permission from individuals to disclose their personal information. Participant Expertise, experience and Role and responsibility capacity Long Point Region ·-Lands and Waters Technical support, provision Conservation Authority: Supervisor who leads the ofpennlts Paul Gagnon Healthy Watershed Department with more than 18 years experience: undertakes stewardship projects, including wetlands/sediment basin creation to improve water quality with the ultimate goal of protecting and restoring the LPRCA area which ultimately affects Lake Erie Lake Lisgar Revitalization Volunteer with previous Committee member. Liaised Project: Frank Kempf experience with MNR and with property owners and LPRCA In stream trucking companies to obtain rehabilitation quotes for dredging the sand traps on private property and creating a new third sand trap; obtained quotes for maintaining sand traps and increasing the size of the third sand trap Town of Tillsonburg: Kelly Parks and Facilities Manager Employee. Responsible for Batt design of, proofing design of, ordering of and installing signs. 7 Permits: Great lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application Are permits, approvals, and/or l!een~ required to_complc9te this proje¢?. D No 181 Yes., please list: . , · · · . .' · · · · · . Are the appropriate approvals in place? 181Yes 0No If the appropriate approvals are nat,i_A !)lace,, hay~ yo~ ~pplied1to obtain ~e approv~ls? DYes 0No .. , , ·; ... · ·· ·.•·· • · Note: If approv~ls are not y~ in. pl~ce, the:Pr:ovinal\vi!ltake this ilito account in evaluating the feasibil' ·Of the r'"eet. · .·· · .. · .· ·; ·. . · · ·: •: ·. .,. . · ··· '' · '' · · ·. • · · · · · . ·,.,- . . . . . ·-. -. Challenges::·Using:the table below, ·identifyJhe potential ehallengetUhat may arise ,and p~vent ~ • · completion of the project's deliverables, the likelihood that they will occur, and what Will be done if the challenge occurs. Common types of challenges include: .financial, legal, technical and. lack of knowledge .orskills. ; ··.. , ' ::;·._.-' ·Challenge ·. :'·_;:·~~:_; ~:. ;,_ ·;: . •' ... (, ·:r-~:: .. ·;· Likelihood of Occurring . (Hig~edJL.~) .. , . •·· . . i ~-. '. . .. ·:-·:·-.. · ·. ·. :•,.'· No foreseeable challenges. ' . :'·,' ~ ·. ·:..· Choose one ... Choose one_ ... ,o;._; '. '.···'·· Choo~one ... Choose onei .. ~· ' . ChoOse one ...... · . . . Choose pne ... Choose. one ... Choose one .. : Ch~one ... .. ':·. . . What you Will dolf ch8i~en~e . QCc;urs ,., : ' 9 Great lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application buffered/ re-vegetated, estimated pollutant loading reduction) .. '" '. .. · ·· . · If our Lake Lisgar. Revitalization Project .. Phase 4 grant request is approved, the financial suppc)J1 .. Will aid twoprivatelandown•rs and·thi t.crilnofTIIIsonburgto reduce sediment ... loading·fnim:the u~ watershed and entering into L.Bke 'Lisgar by maintaining the sediment traps.· ·eut-.Cpmmittee·wlll measure the positive Impact of reduced sedlrilent&tion and decreased nutrients in the·system by the frequency of blue-green algal blooms;· by the o~currence of nuisance aquatic plant growth; by .th.-presence of non-native aggressiVe·· ' common carp, Canada Geese and ducks; and _by the preservation of habitat for t11e fish and · wildlife within and adjacent to the watershed. The return to a natural freshwater ecosystem will mean the succ:ess of our Lake usg&r ~evitaliz8tloll F»'roJ8ct. ·· · · Collaboration: Projects with volunteers, additional-financial contributions, and/or donations of staff time; supplies, equipment, or services will-receive a higher score than projects that do not have these elements. Projects that promote collaboration among groups, particularly those that draw from the community for volunteers, wi.ll re,~ive higher $COf8S .. a) Describe. how your organization will ~llabOrate on the project. The Lake Lisgar Revitalization ProjeCt-cOmmittee has the approval and the support of,the Long Point Region Conservation Authority for this pi'ciject. We also have the continued . · suppc)rt of: The KinSmen 'Club of TiiiSonbUrg;·Tiw Rotary Club of Tillson burg, The Kiwanis Club of Tillsonburg, The Lions Club of Tlllsonburg; ;The 'Lioness Club of Tlllsonburg, T,he lndependentOrder of Odd Fellows, The Optimist Club of Tlllsonburg, 3"' Tlllsonburg Sea · r; ~couts, The Tillson burg Rowing Club, The Glendale-High-School ECO Team, The Lake .. LisgarSailors, The Otter ,Valley Rod.and Gun.Ciub,.The Corporation of the Town of 1JIIsonburg, The Tillsonburg and District Chamber of Comm.e.rce and The Tillsonburg and ' District Real Estate Board. ; ' ' b) Describe how the project's collaboration will be measured (e;g., number of individuals, volunteers, groups involved;} ···, ···· · · . I In March of 2012 our Lake Lisgar Revilalization Project was nominated for the Tlllsonburg · and District Chamber of Commerce Environmental Excellence Award for our achievements since our inception in September, 20n. Members of the 3','11 Tillsonburg Sea Scouts, · ·-·---· -rills-onburg-Ftowlng-Ciub;-Kinsman Club of Tlllsonburg,-Kb!wanis-Giub-of-Tillso.nburg;--, · · ~--C-·· Optimist Club of Tillsonburg, Dey Crane C~.,_ny,)md Jillsonburg Parks and Facilities Department,: as ~lias private citizens have volum,&red countless hours in helping our Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project volunteer comnimee meet objectives in Phases 1 and 2. We will continue tO have a superior leyel of community and volunteer support for Phases. 3 and4. PART D: BUDGET AND PROPOSED PAYMENTS Using the table below fully describe all the costs of the project. Travel costs must be consistent with the Province's Travel, Meal and Hospitality Directive, which is available at the following website: http:/fwww.mgs.gov .on.ca/en!SDOtlight2/STDPROD 080798.html# Toc257626590 11 Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application 13 i I I I Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application Proposed Payment ·and' Repordng.Date$: .. ExcePt in: .. the;~Se of very small.amol.l~ of grant~ .. funding where there may be.~ payment, payments will include, at a minimum,. a payment at the start of the project anc:h:i p8yrrierit·uporfthe'Provilibejs &cCepta'rice of·the'final report The final payment must amQ"'nt to at least 10 per cent of the grant Interim payments may also be made proyic:kM:fthat ihteilrri 'j)rogress 'repartS are :provid&d and :adcepted by the ProVince. The content Of theae reports iS· deScribed in~' SChedule Ato the' Grant AppliCatiOn. Using the table below, please identify your preference for the number of reports yot.l'would like to make to the Province, when you would like .to .prQVide th~, and the amQul)t· o:One grant, funding you would like to .receive at that time, ~s; well:a~ :the: amovnfQf ~-9.rcint ;{uoc;ting tt:tat YQll. would liJ<e to receive at the start of tlie proje~ Tlle;timiog of pr,qg~~ re~·~~9YI~ be linke~t'to the completion of key tasks iri the workplan and the final report should occur afl:eriill the t~;~sks are completed, This information Will be used by :the Province in completing Schedule A. .. :._,.;~::.:. ::·. '·. ..=·.. .-;,,._ .1 .• :'·· :.-. • ~:;· •. :-:··'•: ·_. :·-· ;r·; ~.:-:··.:·> --:~ ''r '·.: · ...... Milestone · Start of the Project First Progr:e~ Report (If · requestetl. by the Province)·· Seconc;t Progress Report (if request~ by' the Provin~). Final Rep()rt · ., .. .. PARTE: CONFIRMATION ·.· .. Paw·. ·Pa~ 04/01/13 · $1~soo:oo · $14;2¥Hio. ,; ,_.: ;:,; ' ····~ . .$ .. 09/30/13 :··, ... $1;759;00' ' . (N9'e this l)'lust be at least 1Q per cent · · ·· · · · ,. · · · ofthe grant) Failure to fi_U .o~:tne. G(';lnt ~ppli~tipn a~:.requir~ '!Viii r~ult)~ a_disque~lif.icatic;m of the applica.nt's Grant:Appha.~t•on, . . :· . , . . . . .. . , . .. . . . . . . . .·. Ex~pt.for:: Letters of ~upport from, key .i.ndividu,als. ~nd or.gap~ations. par:tlcip~~ing in the project, the entire content of th~ Grant Application should be subtnlttedWithirf th~ G~nt APplication template. The content of websites and other external materials referred to in th8 Grant APplication will not be coii$iderec:Ho fomi part-of the Grant Application ·and ils ·ntit·an ;acceptable, subStitute for providing t-----·tl'le-rellail"eEHI'lfe'rmatlen~-the:Grai:itApPiiG&ti&n:~.-:::;~;:....;:.'-.... !...:.._.:_..;..:.:__:~_,_r -·~· -'-.,· _· --··-· ------- Unless Qtherwise noted, there is no word limit. However, it is recommended that the .· · information be as concise:as·possibte;'Whire still providing 'tbe·necessary·detail .. ' •·. · ..... After the applicant has filled in an the required infurm~io·n i~~·the Gra~t Applibation, the applicant is required to sign two ·original eopies Of the Grahl Application and send·the sigRed copies·of the Grant AJ)plicatiO'ii, along :with any Letters of Support to the ProVinee at the· address indicated in Part 8 (ii) above as well as provide an electronic copy by e-mail. ' " S~lected applicants will receive an award letter.tQQ~ther wttn f1 fully exe~l,lted cOPY of the Grant Application where Part G of this Grant Application has been signed by the Province. The award letter will set out the start and end dates for the applicant's project. 15 Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application The applicant confirms that the information and the documentation, which form part of the Grant . Application it is providing are, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, complete and accurate. The applicant acknowledges that the applicant has read and understands the Ge,neral Terms· and Conditions in Part F and the Agreement Terms and Conditions in Part G and agrees that by submitting a completed Grant Application, it is bound by ttlEfGeneral Terms and Conditions in Part F. Further the applicanfagrees that the applieaiit.Willbe bound by the Agreement Terms arid Conditions set out in Part'G 'if the Province 'signs Part G and returns it to the applicant. . . . , .. · . . ' . , . The applicant is required to sign the Gra~ Applieation b$1ow. Two signature lines are proVided in · the event two signatures are required to bind the ap'plicant. · ·. · · · · · Signature: . ··I have the authority to bind the applibant . .,_ ' ' . -.·· . ·-. Name of authorized signing. officer (Applicant): Contact Name if different from above: ,. ·.. c".'--·· ; .. _-, ' Position (if relevant):· ··. Signature: I have the·authority to bind the applicant · · · .. . ,< Name of authorized signing officer (Applicant): ._i ·-"' ContaCt Name if different from above: ,_, .. ;!' · .. Position ·(if relevant): ·Date: (mmlddlyy) 17 Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application (x) represents and warrants that it has,. and shallrn.aintain for the term of the applicant agreement, at its own cost and expense, with insurers having a secure A.M. Best rating of B+ or greater, or the equivalent; alt~he .necess~ry~and appropriate insurance that a prudent person carrying out a project similar to the project would maintain, including commercial gEmE:lralliability ,inslJrance em an. qccurren~·basis for tttird pa~ ~!IY jnjury, ,personal. injury. and property .damage, to a~:i!'l~usive limit ofnot less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence. The pOlicy shall include the following: (a) Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, her ministers, agents, appointees and employees.as·adciitional;_insureds Wit~.r~~to liability arising i.n the c,our.se of . · ~rfprmance. of the applicant's. obligations under, or·o~.~erwi~ .In eorin~ion with, .... the;·GrantApp~ication; .... • . . .. . . .. · · · (Q) a cross-:liabjlity :claljse; . . . . . <- (c) contractual liability coverage; and (d) a ~0 day written noti~ of cancel,atio~. termination or material change. (xi) shal(p·r~~ide the Provi,~ce with certifi~~~ ~ insurance, or other proof as ~ay b~ requested : by the Province, that confirms the insurance coverage as provided for in section 2(x) of Part G. Upon the request of the Province, the applicant shall mak,e available to the Prcivh1ce a · copy of each insurance policy; (xii) agrees that the Province may terminate the Agreement at any time upon giving at least 30 days notice to the applicant and upon termination the applicant agrees to (a) return all unspent funds remaining in the poss.ession. pr under the control of the Recipient bY che.que made payable to the "Ontario Minister of.Finance" and sent to the Province and (b) provide a final rep-ort to the Province setting. out the .information required in Schedule A; (}<iii) agrees th~f the Provin~ may terminate the Agreement immediately if in· the sole opinion of . the Provinee, the applicant ·breaches any·representation:maete·ili the Grant Application and the applicant agrees that the Province may reeover up to the full amount of the funding provided to the applicant by the Province; (xiv) agrees that the amount of funds available to·it pursuant to the Agreement is based on the actual costs to the applicant, less any costs (including taxes) for which the applicant has received, will receive, or is eligibleJor~ceiv,e, :a rebate; credit or refund; , .·. · (xv) the Agreement may only be arriended'b~Fa:Writteriag~eernent duly-executed by the···. Province and the successful applicant; and,···· ·· · · · (xvi) agrees that the Agreement will terminate 30 days after the Province receives a satisfactory final report from the applicant. · HE~ MAJE~TY THE ·QUEENJN RIGH;r. OF ONTARIO as represented by the Minister of the ~ovircmment .. Name: Date . Title:. Pljr~uant. to delegated authority 19 Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Grant Application (v) if any funds provided by the Province were used to purchase goods or services, include all the procurement details about the applicant'~ purchase of those goods or services related to the project and a detailed description of the applicant's competitive process if a competitive process was utilized; (vi) include an interim accounting of all project expenditures to date signed by the Chief Financial Officer, the Board chair or equivalent, if applicable, or as otherwise agreed to by the Province confirming actual project expenditures and providing an explanation for any variances from-·the budget; (vii) include an accounting of any other: funding received by the applicant, the identification of the funding organization, the amount· and the specific aspect of the project that the additional funding is supporting as well as a statement confirming that there is no overlap of funding from the Province and from any other organization; and · · · " (viii) identify whether or not the project as described in theAgreement can be completed. 3. The Final Report will: (i) discuss project objectives I expectations and activities completed, confirming that project objectives I expectations were met, setting out lessons learned; (ii) include a final accounting of all project expenditures signed by the Chief Financial Officer, and the Board chair or equivalent if applicable, or as otherwise agreed to by the Province, confirming actual project expenditures arid providing an explanation for any variances from the budget; (iii) include an accounting of any unspent funds and an explanation as to why there are remaining funds; (iv) include a final accounting of the other funding received by the applicant, the identification of the funding organization, the amount and the specific aspect of the ro'ect that the additional fundin su ported as well as a statement confirming that there has been no overlap of funding from the Province and from any o er organization; and (v) include a statement signed by the Chief Operating Officer, the Board chair or equivalent unless otherwise agreed to by the Province confirming applicant compliance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. 4. Other Reports: (i) the Province will specify the timing and content of any other reports as may be necessary. 21 CAO 12 -19 Rooftop Solar Projects DATE: September 24, 2012 TO: Council FROM: Kelley Coulter, CAO SUBJECT: COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF ROOFTOP SOLAR APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PROVINCIAL FEED-IN TARIFF (FIT) PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION RESOLVE THAT Council receive Report CAO 12-19 Rooftop Solar Projects in support of FIT Program for information purposes; FURTHER RESOLVE that a blanket resolution be passed which supports, in principle, rooftop solar projects in Tillsonburg. PURPOSE To obtain Council endorsement to support rooftop solar projects in Tillsonburg HISTORY & DISCUSSION At the September 10, 2012 Council received a delegation from Solar Power Network. The organization made a request for a blanket resolution of support by the Town of Tillson burg Council. At the time, staff had not had an opportunity to review the recently released regulations, and recommended the deferral of the resolution until September 24, 2012. A review of the regulations has been conducted. Prior to considering the regulations a brief summary of the elements of Bill 150 and the subsequent adjustments follows. The Green Energy Act (the "Act") came into effect in 2009. The Act addresses energy efficiency, energy conservation and demand management, and the promotion of renewable energy technologies. Renewable energy sources include: wind, waterpower, biomass, biogas, landfill gas, solar photovoltaic, and geothermal. The Act removes Planning Act authority over renewable energy projects. The Building Code Act remains applicable law and, as such, building permits are required depending on the size of the project. In 2009, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) released a Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program which included two purchase agreement programs for renewable energy projects: roofs structural integrity, the additional loading from the solar panels and how they are fastened are some of the factors that are examined. FINANCIAL IMPACT None CONSULTATION/COMMUNICATION As stated above. PREPARED BY: Donna Wilson DATE: September 18, 2012 Ver. 2.0 August 10,2012 APPENDIX 1-STANDARD DEFINITIONS The following terms shall have the meaning stated below when used in the FIT Rules or in the FIT Contract: 1. Aboriginal Community means, for the purposes of the FIT Program, (a) a First Nation in Ontario that is a "band" as defined in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c 1-5; (b) the Metis Nation of Ontario or any of its active Chartered Community Councils; or (c) a Person, other than a natural person, that is determined by the Government of Ontario for the purposes of the FIT Program to represent the collective interests of a community that is composed of Metis or other Aboriginal individuals in Ontario. 2. Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program means the "Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program" as administered by the Ontario Financing Authority. 3. Aboriginal Participation Level means the percentage of the total Economic Interest in an Applicant or a Supplier that is held by an Aboriginal Community, provided that and so long as an Applicant or a Supplier, as the case may be, is itself an Aboriginal Community, the applicable Aboriginal Participation Level shall be 100%. 4. Aboriginal Participatiotr Project means a Project or a Facility, as the case may be, in respect of which; (a) the Aboriginal Participation Level is greater than or equal to 15%; or (b) the Applicant or Supplier, as the case may be, is an Aboriginal Community. 5. Aboriginal Participation Project Declaration means, with respect to a Project or a Facility, (i) a statutory declaration in the Prescribed Form setting out the Aboriginal Participation Level of such Project or Facility, together with (ii) written evidence documenting such Aboriginal Participation Level that is to the satisfaction of the OPA. 6. Aboriginal Price Adder means an Aboriginal Price Adder (15%-50%), or an Aboriginal Price Adder (Over 50%). 7. Aboriginal Price Adder (15%-50%) means· the amount in ¢/kWh paid to Aboriginal Participation Projects having an Aboriginal Participation Level between 15% and 50% (inclusive) as set out in the Price Schedule. 8. Aboriginal Price Adder (Over 50%) means the amount in ¢/kWh paid to Aboriginal Participation Projects having an Aboriginal Participation Level greater than 50% as set out in the Price Schedule. 9. Aborigitral Support Resolution means, in respect of a Project, a resolution in the Prescribed Form duly adopted by the band council of an Aboriginal Community that is a First Nation in Ontario that is a "band" as defined in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c 1-5, demonstrating that such Project has the support of such Aboriginal Community. 10. Abut means in respect of two or more Properties, Properties that have a common border or boundary or are only separated from such common border or boundary by a right-of-way (other -3- 29. Application Period has the meaning given to it in Section 5.1 (a) of the FIT Rules. 30. Application Security has the meaning given to it in Section 3.1{c) of the FIT Rules. 31. Application Start Date means the day published by the OPA on the Website as the "Application Start Date". 32. Approved Incremental Costs has the meaning given to it in Exhibit B of the FIT Contract. 33. Arbitration Panel has the meaning given to it in Exhibit D of the FIT Contract. 34. Arm's Length means, with respect to two or more Persons, that such Persons are not related to each other within the meaning of subsections 251(2), {3), (3.1), {3.2), (4), (5) and {6) of the ITA or that such Persons, as a matter of fact, deal with each other at a particular time at arm's length. 35. Associated Relations/rip means the relationship between a meter at a Connection Point and a Market Participant (where such Market Participant is not the Metered Market Participant), as established by certain processes in the MV-Web. 36. Base Date means the date set out on the FIT Contract Cover Page that is the effective date of the Price Schedule used to determine the Contract Price. 37. Be/rind-tile-Meter Facility means an Electricity generating facility that is connected to a Host Facility such that Electricity Delivered by such Renewable Generating Facility is recorded on the Host Facility's Electricity meter. 38. Be/rind-tire-Meter Project means a proposed Behind-the-Meter Facility. 39. Biogas has the meaning given to it in 0 Reg 328/09, made under the Electricity Act, as published in The Ontario Gazette on September 26, 2009, but does not include landfill gas. 40. Business Day means any day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday in the Province of Ontario. 41. Canada Land Inventory or CU means the program creating a comprehensive multi- disciplinary land inventory of rural Canada, administered by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and with mapping to be used for the purpose of the FIT Program accessible at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.calenglish!landuse/feed-in-tariffprogram.htm. 42. Capacity Products means any products related to the rated, continuous load-carrying capability of a Facility to generate and Deliver Electricity at a given time. 43. Cents or¢ means hundredths of a Dollar. 44. Claim means a complaint, claim, demand, suit or cause of action in contract, in tort, equity, under any Laws and Regulations, or otherwise. 45. CU Class 1 Lands means the lands designated as "Class 1" pursuant to the Canada Land Inventory. -5- (b) the Community Participation Level shall be reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage of the total Economic Interest (without double counting indirect Economic Interest) held in such Community Investment Member by any Person or Affiliate thereof whose primary business or employment is the development of non-community-based Electricity generation projects, as determined by the OPA in consultation with the third- party administrator of the "Community Energy Partnership Program". 56. Community Participation Project means a Project or a Facility, as the case may be, in respect of which: (a) the Community Participation Level is greater than or equal to 15%; or (b) the Applicant or Supplier, as the case may be, is a Community Investment Member. 57. Community Participaflon Project Declaration means, with respect to a Project or a Facility: (a) a statutory declaration in the Prescribed Form containing a description of the Community Participation Level of such Project or Facility and attached thereto the consents of: (i) a Large FIT Project or a Large FIT Facility; or (ii) a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project that is either a Small FIT Project or a Small FIT Facility, at least 50 Co-op Members who are Property Owners; or (iii) a Small FIT Project that is not a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project; or (iv) a Small FIT Facility that is not a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project, at least 35 Co-op Members who are Property Owners, to the collection, use and disclosure by the OPA of such Co-op Members' personal infonnation as set out in the Application or otherwise provided to the OPA under the FIT Contract and to the OPA receiving the contact details of each such Co-op Member and the right to contact them for the purposes of verifying such infonnation; and (b) written evidence documenting such Community Participation Level to the satisfaction of the OPA. 58. Community Price Adder means a Community Price Adder (15%-50%) or a Community Price Adder (Over 50%). 59. Community Price Adder (15%-50%) means the amount in ¢/kWh paid to Community Participation Projects having a Community Participation Level between 15% and 50% (inclusive) as set out in the Price Schedule. 60. Community Price Adder (Over 50%) means the amount in ¢/kWh paid to Community Participation Projects having a Community Participation Level greater than 50% as set out in the Price Schedule. 61. Company Representative has the meaning given to it in Section 14.1 of the FIT Contract. -7- 72. Contaminated Property means a Property or Properties that have been the subject of a Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment conducted in accordance with Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act, RSO 1990, c E.19 the results of which confirm that there are contaminant levels in the soil and/or groundwater in excess of applicable standards for that type and location of property as set out in the "Soil, Ground Water and Sediment Standards for Use Under Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act" issued by the Ministry of the Environment dated April15, 2011. 73. Contract Capacity means the manufacturer's total installed rated capacity of the Facility to generate Electricity. For clarity, for Solar (PV) Facilities, the manufacturer's total installed rated capacity is determined by taking the lesser of: (i) the sum of the manufacturer's capacity ratings (in DC kW) for normal operation (e.g. continuous output ratings) of the installed solar modules (i.e. panels) of the Facility; and (ii) the sum of the manufacturer's capacity ratings (in AC kW) for normal operation (e.g. continuous output ratings) of the installed inverters of the Facility; as adjusted in accordance with Section 2.1 (c) of the FIT Contract, where applicable. 74. Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project means an Aboriginal Participation Project or a Community Participation Project with a Participation Level of greater than 50% in respect of which: (a) for a Project, an Application has been duly submitted that identifies the Project as a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project; and (b) for a Facility, a FIT Contract has been entered into whose FIT Contract Cover Page identifies the Facility as a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project. 75. Contract Date means the effective date of the FIT Contract, as set out therein. 76. Contract Payment means all payments to a Supplier under a FIT Contract including payments on account of the Total Contract Price multiplied by Hourly Delivered Electricity, and Peak Performance Factor, as applicable, determined for each Settlement Period in accordance with Exhibit B of the FIT Contract. 77. Contract Price means, with respect to an Application or a FIT Contract, the price set out in the Price Schedule as of a particular Base Date and set out on the FIT Contract Cover Page. 78. Contract Year means a twelve (12) month period which begins on the Commercial Operation Date or an anniversary thereof, during the Term. 79. Control means, with respect to any Person at any time, (i) holding, whether directly or indirectly, as owner or other beneficiary (other than solely as the beneficiary of an 1mrealized security interest) securities or ownership interests of that Person carrying votes or ownership interests sufficient to elect or appoint fifty per cent (50%) or more of the individuals who are responsible for the supervision or management of that Person, or (ii) the exercise of de facto control of that Person, whether direct or indirect and whether through the ownership of securities or ownership interests or by contract, trust or otherwise, and Controlled by has a corresponding meaning. -9- (ll) any other Grid Cell(s) Abutting any of such Grid Cell(s) mentioned in paragraph (A) where the same Person or any Affiliate of such Person holds Access Rights in respect of the all or a portion of the Grid Cells(s) mentioned in this paragraph (B)(ll); (ii) the following shall be a Deemed Single Property where Access Rights have been granted in respect of all or a portion of one or more Grid Cells located on provincial Crown lands and one or more Abutting Properties are located on provincial Crown lands: (A) Grid Cell(s) to which a Person holds Access Rights to all or a portion thereof; and (B) any other Grid Cell(s) Abutting any of such Grid Cell(s) mentioned in paragraph (A) in respect of which the same Person or any Affiliate of such Person holds Access Rights to all or a portion thereof; and (iii) the following shall be a Deemed Single Property where one or more Properties are located on provincial Crown lands and are the subject of an application to the Crown for Access Rights and one or more Abutting Properties are located on lands that are not provincial Crown lands: (A) one or more Grid Cells all or a portion of which are the subject of a single application to the provincial Crown for Access Rights; and (B) one or more Properties Abutting all or a portion of the Grid Cell(s) mentioned in paragraph (A) in respect of which the same Person or any Affiliate of such Person holds Access Rights. 87. Delivered means, in relation to Electricity and certain Related Products, delivered to the Connection Point and successfully directly injected into a Distribution System or the IESO- Controlled Grid (which, for greater certainty, is net of Site-Specific Losses), and Deliver and Delivering have the corresponding meanings. 88. Designated Activity has the meaning given to it in Exhibit C to the FIT Contract. 89. Direct Economic Interest means, with respect to any Person, an Economic Interest held directly in such Person and not through any other entity, whether through a holding corporation, trust, partnership or otherwise. 90. Disclosing Party means, with respect to Confidential Information, the Party and/or its Representatives providing or disclosing such Confidential Information and may be the OPA or the Supplier, as applicable. 91. Discriminatory Action has the meaning given to it in Section 12.1 of the FIT Contract. 92. Distrib11tion Availability Test or DAT means the process set out in Section 7.4 of the FIT Rules. 93. Distriblltion System means a system connected to the IESO-Controlled Grid for distributing Electricity at voltages of 50 kilovolts or less, and includes any structures, equipment or other -11- 104. Ed11cation or Healtll Participation Level means the percentage of the total Economic Interest in an Applicant or a Supplier that is held by an Education or Health Entity, provided that and so long as an Applicant or a Supplier, as the case may be, is itself an Education or Health Entity, the applicable Education or Health Participation Level shall be 100%. 105. Ed11cation or Healtll Participation Project means a Project or a Facility, as the case may be, for which the Education or Health Participation Level is greater than or equal to 15%. 106. Ed11cation or Healtll Participation Project Declaration means with respect to a Project or a Facility, a statutory declaration in the Prescribed Form setting out the Education or Health Participation Level of such Project or Facility. 107. Electricity means electric energy, measured in kWh. 108. Electricity Act means the Electricity Act, 1998, SO 1998, c 15, Sch A. 109. Emission Red11ction Credits means the credits associated with the avoidance or reduction of emissions below the lower of actual historical emissions or regulatory limits, including "emission reduction credits" as defined in 0 Reg 397/01 made under the Environmental Protection Act, RSO 1990, c E.19 or such other regulations as may be promulgated under the Environmental Protection Act, RSO 1990, c E.19 or any currently applicable or future Laws and Regulations. 110. Environmental Attrib11tes means the interests or rights ansmg out of attributes or characteristics relating to the environmental impacts associated with a Renewable Generating Facility or the output of a Renewable Generating Facility, now or in the ihture, and the right to quantify and register these with competent authorities, including: (a) all right, title, interest and benefit in and to any renewable energy certificate, credit, reduction right, offset, allocated pollution right, emission reduction allowance or other proprietary or contractual right, whether or not tradable, resulting from the actual or assumed displacement of emissions by the production of Electricity from the Facility as a result of the utilization of renewable energy technology; (b) rights to any fimgible or non-fimgible attributes or entitlements relating to environmental impacts, whether arising from the Facility itself, from the interaction of the Facility with the IESO-Controlled Grid, or a Distribution System, or because of Laws and Regulations or voluntary programs established by Governmental Authorities; (c) any and all rights, title and interest relating to the nature of an energy source (including a Renewable Fuel) as may be defined and awarded through Laws and Regulations or voluntary programs, including all Emission Reduction Credits; and (d) all revenues, entitlements, benefits, and other proceeds arising from or related to the foregoing which may be available in connection with the Facility, but excluding: (e) payments under the Government of Canada's ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program (or any predecessor or successor program thereto) which may be available in connection with a Renewable Generating Facility; -13- 119. Federal Government Incentive Program for Renewable Power means Federal programs providing tax or other economic incentives for the development of, or investment in, Electricity generating facilities using Renewable Fuels including the EcoENERGY for Renewable Power Program. 120. Financing Plan has the meaning given to it in Section 2.4(d)(ii) of the FIT Contract. 121. FIPPA means the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSO 1990, c F.31. 122. FIPPA Records has the meaning given to it in Section 7.5 of the FIT Contract. 123. First Nation Lands means, in respect of an Aboriginal Community that is a First Nation in Ontario that is a "band" as defined in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c 1-5: (a) "reseiVe land" as set out in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c 1-5; (b) "designated lands" as set out in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c 1-5; (c) "special reseiVes", as set out ins. 36 of the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c 1-5; (d) fee simple lands that are held in tmst for the benefit of a First Nation in Ontario that is a "band" as defined in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c 1-5, provided that those lands are the subject of an application by the First Nation to have Canada set the lands apart as reseiVe lands pursuant to Canada's "Additions to Reserve Policy"; (e) Crown lands or other lands that Canada has agreed to recommend be set apart as reseiVe for a First Nation in Ontario that is a "band" as defined in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c 1-5 in settlement of the First Nation's land claim; or (f) lands acquired and held by a First Nation in Ontario that is a "band" as defined in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c 1-5 in the exercise of its powers under paragraph 18(2)(a) of the First Nations Land Management Act, SC 1999, c 24, provided that those lands are the subject of an application by the First Nation to have Canada set the lands apart as reserve pursuant to Canada's "Additions to ReseiVe Policy''. 124. First Period Future Performance Security has the meaning given to it in Section 5.2(a) of the FIT Contract. 125. First Property has the meaning given to it in section 2.1(c)(vi) ofthe FIT Rules. 126. FIT Contract means the agreement entered into between a Supplier and the OPA in accordance with the FIT Rules, comprised of the FIT Contract Cover Page, the general terms and conditions, any applicable special terms and conditions, these Standard Definitions, and the other Exhibits that are attached, as amended, restated or replaced from time to time. 127. FIT Contract Cover Page means the front page of the FIT Contract in the Prescribed Form. 128. FIT Program means the Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff Program established by the OPA pursuant to the FIT Rules and any prior or subsequent version of the FIT Ru1es. 129. FIT Project Type means either a Small FIT Project or a Large FIT Project. -15- (a) a public hospital, in accordance with the Public Hospitals Act, RSO 1990, c P.40; or (b) a private hospital, in accordance with the Private Hospitals Act, RSO 1990, c P.24. 143. Host Facility means a facility which: (a) a Facility would have, or has, an electrical connection through which Electricity is or is proposed to be injected into the Host Facility's electrical system; and (b) is either (i) directly connected to a Distribution System or (ii) connected to the IESO- Controlled Grid directly or through one or more other facilities (which other facility is not, for greater certainty, a Distribution System). 144. Ho11rly Delivered Electricity means the Electricity generated and Delivered (net of Station Service Loads) by a Facility during any hour, provided such Electricity is delivered to the Connection Point and success:fiilly directly injected into a Distribution System or the IESO- Controlled Grid. 145. Ho11rly Ontario Energy Price or HOEP has the meaning given to it by the IESO Market Ru1es or shall mean any replacement thereof or successor thereto. 146. IE Certificate means a certificate addressed to the OPA from an Independent Engineer, procured by the Supplier and at the Supplier's sole expense, that complies with the requirements of Section 2.6(a)(iv) of the FIT Contract. 147. IESO means the Independent Electricity System Operator of Ontario established under Part II of the Electricity Act or its successor. 148. IESO-Administered Markets has the meaning given to it by the IESO Market Ru1es. 149. IESO-Controlled Grid has the meaning given to it by the IESO Market Ru1es. 150. IESO Market Rilles means the rules made under Section 32 of the Electricity Act, together with all market manuals, policies, and guidelines issued by the IESO, as may be amended from time to time. 151. Impact Assessment means a Connection Impact Assessment, a System Impact Assessment or a Customer Impact Assessment, as applicable. 152. incl11ding means including (or includes) without limitation. 153. Incremental NTP Sec11rity means the amount of Completion and Performance Security specified for each type of Facility in Exhibit A to the FIT Contract and which the Supplier is required to provide to the OPA in accordance with Section 2.4(h) of the FIT Contract. 154. Increme11tal Project means a Facility or a Project that comprises or would comprise an Upgrade or Expansion of: (a) another Renewable Generating Facility; or (b) a proposed Renewable Generating Facility that is the subject of an existing contract with the OPA or OEFC; and that uses the same meter as such other proposed or existing Renewable Generating Facility. 155. Indemnijiable Loss has the meaning given to in Section 13.3 of the FIT Contract. -17- 168. Laws and Reg11lations means: (a) applicable federal, provincial or municipal laws, orders-in-council, by-laws, codes, rules, policies, regulations and statutes; (b) applicable orders, decisions, codes, judgments, injlmctions, decrees, awards and writs of any court, tribunal, arbitrator, Governmental Authority or other Person having jurisdiction; (c) applicable rulings and conditions of any licence, permit, certificate, registration, authorization, consent and approval issued by a Governmental Authority; (d) any requirements under or prescribed by applicable common law; (e) the Retail Settlement Code, the Distribution System Code, the Transmission System Code and any other codes issued by the OEB; and (f) the IESO Market Rules, as well as any manuals or inteipretation bulletins issued by the IESO from time to time that are binding on the Supplier. 169. LDC means the owner or operator of a Distribution System who is licensed by the OEB as an "electricity distributor". 170. LDC Connection Costs means those Connection Costs associated with those modifications to LDC-owned facilities required to connect the Facility to a Distribution System that only the LDC can perform, and that are payable by the Supplier to the LDC as required by the Distribution System Code. 171. LDC Portal means a secure web site maintained by an LDC, either directly or indirectly, that provides a point-of-access for specific authorized users to a facility's or site's specific data, such as meter data, or such similar processes and/or application that may be implemented in conjunction with the "Smart Meter Initiative" for the presentment of meter data; and includes any systems or applications that may replace, supplement or succeed any such existing systems or applications. 172. Local M11nicipality means a "local municipality'' as defined by the Municipal Act, 2001, SO 2001, c 25. 173. Long-Term Care Home means a "municipal home", 'joint home" or "First Nations home" established under the Long-Tenn Care Homes Act, 2007, SO 2007, c 8. 174. Market Participant has the meaning given to it by the IESO Market Rules. 175. Market Settlement Cllarges means all market settlement ammmts and charges described in Chapter 9 of the IESO Market Rules. 176. Material Adverse Effect means any change (or changes taken together) in, or effect on, the affected Party that materially and adversely affects the ability of such Party to perform its obligations under the FIT Contract or FIT Program 177. Material IESO Market R11le Amendment has the meaning given to it in Section 1.7(a) of the FIT Contract. -19- 192. Network Upgrade Costs means those costs related to Network Upgrades. For greater certainty, Network Upgrade Costs shall not include Connection Costs. 193. Network Upgrades means all additions, improvements and upgrades to the network facilities, as defined by the Distribution System Code and Transmission System Code, for the connection of the Facility to a Distribution System or Transmission System, as more particularly specified pursuant to the System Impact Assessment, Customer Impact Assessment, Connection Impact Assessment, Distribution System Code and Transmission System Code for generator connections. 194. New Agreement means a new agreement substantially in the form of the FIT Contract and for the then balance of the Term (had the FIT Contract not been terminated early), which may be entered into with a Secured Lender who is at Arm's Length with the Supplier or with a Person identified by such Secured Lender following an event of default under the Secured Lender's Security Agreement. 195. Non-Project Type means, in relation to a Project, attributes in respect of which certain Priority Points may be awarded to such Project, being a Project: (a) in relation to which the requisite Municipal Council Support Resolution(s) or Aboriginal Support Resolution(s) has (have) been passed; (b) that would provide a System Benefit; (c) that would evidence Project Readiness; or (d) that has an Education or Health Host, as listed under the heading "Non-Project Type" in Figure 6.1 of the FIT Rules. 196. Non-Rooftop Solar Facility means a Solar (PV) Facility that is not a Rooftop Solar Facility. 197. Non-Rooftop Solar Project means a Solar (PV) Project that is not a Rooftop Solar Project. 198. Notice of Decrease has the meaning given to it in Section 17.3(a) of the FIT Contract. 199. Notice to Proceed means the notice issued by the OPA that it is prepared to waive its option set out in Section 2.4 of the FIT Contract to terminate such contract. 200. NTP Daily Delay Amount means the amount specified in Exhibit A to the FIT Contract, expressed in Dollars, representing the daily increase in the Pre-Construction Liability Limit for each day following the issuance of the NTP Deferral Notice until the OPA either issues Notice to Proceed or terminates this Agreement in accordance with Section 2.4(a) of the FIT Contract. 201. NTP Deferral Notice means the notice of the deferral of the issuance ofNotice to Proceed by the OPA pursuant to Section 2.4(g) of the FIT Contract. 202. NTP Delay has the meaning given to it in Section 2.4(g)(iii) of the FIT Contract. 203. NTP Pre-requisites has the meaning given to it in Section 2.4(d) of the FIT Contract. 204. NTP Req11est means the submission by the Supplier of the Prescribed Form together with the NTP Pre-requisites, by which the Supplier requests that the OPA issue Notice to Proceed. -21 - 220. Otlrer S11ppliers means all of the other suppliers that have a FIT Contract or other bilateral arrangements with the OPA similar in nature to the FIT Contract. 221. 011tage means the removal of equipment from service, unavailability for connection of equipment or temporary de-rating, restriction of use or reduction in performance of equipment for any reason, including to permit the performance of inspections, tests, repairs or maintenance on equipment, which results in a partial or total intem1ption in the ability of the Facility to make the Contract Capacity available and Deliver the Electricity from the Facility. 222. Participation Level means the Aboriginal Participation Level, Community Participation Level, or Education or Health Participation Level (as applicable). 223. Participation Project means an Aboriginal Participation Project, Community Participation Project, or Education or Health Participation Project (as applicable). 224. Party means, (a) with respect to the FIT Contract, any one of the Supplier and the OP A, and the OPA and the Supplier are collectively referred to as the Parties; and (b) with respect to the FIT Rules, any one of the Applicant and the OPA, and the OPA and the Applicant are collectively referred to as the Parties. 225. Payment Date has the meaning given to it in Section 4.2(c) or 4.3(c) of the FIT Contract, as applicable. 226. Peak Perfonllance Factor means 1.35 for all On-Peak Hours and 0.90 for all Off-Peak Hours. 227. Percentage Escalated means the percentage of the Contract Price that escalates on the basis of increases in CPI, as set out in the Price Schedule and on the FIT Contract Cover Page. 228. Person means a natural person, First Nation that is a ''band" as defined in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c I-5, co-operative, finn, trnst, partnership, limited partrlership, company, or corporation (with or without share capital), joint venture, sole proprietorship, Govermnental Authority or other entity of any kind. 229. Pre-COD Facilities means the Facility, or the Facility and other generation facilities that are the subject of a FIT Contract or other power purchase agreement with the OPA similar in nature to the FIT Contract, where all such facilities have not achieved commercial operation. 230. Pre-Constr11ction Development Costs means those reasonable costs incurred for the development of the Facility, excluding (i) the costs of Generating Equipment, (ii) the Application Fee, (iii) that portion of any costs charged by a Person who does not deal at Arm's Length with the Supplier that is in excess of the costs that would have been charged had such Person been at Arm's Length with the Supplier, and (iv) profits, less any grants received pursuant to any govermnent or OPA programs that the Supplier is not obligated to repay. For greater certainty, Pre-Construction Development Costs may include reasonable costs incurred for feasibility studies; obtaining Access Rights; obtaining a Renewable Energy Approval (if applicable); development of business and financial plans; negotiation of contracts relating to equipment procurement, construction and financing; reasonable non-refundable deposits on Generating Equipment; resource assessments; obtaining permits and approvals necessary to commence construction and reasonable overhead expenses allocated to the foregoing. 231. Pre-Cotrstntction Liability Limit means the amount specified in Exhibit A to the FIT Contract, expressed in Dollars, representing the maximum amount of Pre-Construction Development -23- (a) in the case of a Project that is not a Rooftop Solar Project whose Site is located in whole or in part on First Nation Lands, federal Crown lands, or land in respect of which the title is held by a Person other than a Governmental Authority (that is not a School board), the Applicant holding: (i) title to the Site or a legally enforceable option to acquire title to the Site; or (ii) Site Access Rights that consist of a legally enforceable lease, option to lease or, for Schools, a license, until the expiry of the Term; or (b) in the case of a Project that is a Rooftop Solar Project, the Applicant holding: (i) title to the Site or a legally enforceable option to acquire title to the Site; or (ii) Site Access Rights that consist of a legally enforceable lease, option to lease or, for Schools, a license, until the expiry of the Term. For clarity, in the case of such Rooftop Solar Project, such title or option to acquire title or such Site Access Rights may include title to, or a lease or option to lease, or, for Schools, a license, as applicable, in respect of an Existing Building or a rooftop of an Existing Building. 248. Property means a parcel or lot of real property as indentified by a Property Identification Number or, in the absence thereof, by another legal description by lot and/or parcel number or similar legal description or by other appropriate description using metes and bounds or GPS coordinates. In the case of provincial Crown lands, Property means a Grid Cell. 249. Property Identification Nllmber means the property identifier assigned to a property in accordance with the Registry Act, RSO 1990, c R.20, s 21(2) or in accordance with the Land Titles Act RSO 1990, c L.5, s 141(2). 250. Property Owner means, in respect of a Co-op Member, a natural person that (a) for the purposes of an Application, as of the date two years prior to the Application Start Date in respect of the Application Period during which such Application is submitted, and at the date of such Application is and continuously has been, the registered owner of real property in a Municipality in which a Project described in such Application is (in whole or in part) located; or (b) for the purposes of Section 17 .2(i) of the FIT Contract, as of the date two years prior to the date of the certification required thereunder was and as at the date of such certification is and continuously has been, the registered owner of real property in a Municipality in which the Project or Facility is (in whole or in part) located, (for clarity, in the case of real property, or a Project, located in more than one Municipality, such real property or Project shall be deemed to be located in all such Municipalities for the purposes of this definition). 251. Proposed Facility has the meaning set out in Section 6.1 (g) of the FIT Contract. 252. PV means photovoltaic. -25- includes any Connecting Authority. Prior to any assignment by the OP A, this definition shall also include the Government of Ontario, the IESO and their respective directors, officers, shareholders, employees, auditors, consultants, advisors (including economic and legal advisors), contractors and agents. 266. Req11est has the meaning given to it in Exhibit D of the FIT Contract. 267. Residetrt means "ordinarily resident" as that expression has been judicially interpreted for the purposes of the IT A. 268. Reside11tial Property means a Property on which residential uses are Lawfully Permitted Uses. 269. Res11bmitted Applicatio11 has the meaning given to it in Section5.2(a) of the FIT Rules. 270. Retail Settleme11t Code means the code established and approved by the OEB, governing the determination of financial settlement costs for Electricity retailers, consumers, distributors and generators. 271. Rooftop Portfolio means two or more FIT Contracts in respect of two or more Rooftop Solar Facilities whose aggregate Contract Capacity is greater than 15 MW, the Applications in respect of which were duly submitted during the same Application Period by the same Applicant, and designated as such in writing by the OPA in accordance with the procedure set out in Section2.5(c) of the FIT Contract. 272. Rooftop Solar Facility means a solar (PV) Renewable Generating Facility that is integrated into or forms part of the wall facing, roof, cover, or other architectural element that forms part of a permanent Existing Building that has been designed to be used for the purpose of providing enclosure, shelter or protection to people or property, provided that one of its main purposes is not to support a solar power installation or to provide shelter from the sun. An Existing Building will be considered to have a main purpose of supporting a solar power installation or providing shelter from the sun where the building or part of that building would not reasonably have been constructed in the absence of the solar (PV) Renewable Generating Facility. 273. Rooftop Solar Project means a proposed Rooftop Solar Facility. 274. Sales Taxes means the GST. 275. Sclled11led Program Review has the meaning given to it in Section11.1(a) of the FIT Rules. 276. Scllool means a school, secondary school, school board or school authority that is not a "private school" each of which is defmed and governed by the Education Act, RSO 1990, c E.2. 277. Seco11d Period F11t11re Performallce Sec11rity has the meaning given to it in Section 5.2(b) of the FIT Contract. 278. Seco11dary Co11tact means the person whose identity and contact information is set out under the heading "Secondary Contact Details" in the Application Fofiil. or as otherwise agreed as between the parties in writing, acting reasonably. 279. Secured Le11der means the lender(s) under a Secured Lender's Security Agreement. -27- is less than 25% of the total nameplate capacity of, (b) all Electricity generating facilities that have reached commercial operation and continue in operation owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person, multiplied by the per cent equity interest that such Person holds in each such Electricity generating facility. 293. Specialty Crop Areas has the meaning given to it in the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement issued by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing under Section 3 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, c P.13 as approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council via Order in Council No. 140/2005, as amended or replaced from time to time. 294. Standard Definitions means these definitions which are applicable and appended to the FIT Rules and the FIT Contract. 295. Standard Offer Contract means a contract issued in connection with a program offered by the OPA in which Electricity generating facilities that qualify under specified program rules are offered a standard form of agreement with the OPA for the development and/or operation of a generating facility, or any other program that the OP A may so designate at its sole and absolute discretion, as each such program may be amended from time to time. 296. Statement has the meaning given to it in Section 4.2(b) or 4.3(c) of the FIT Contract, as applicable. 297. Station Service Loads means the Electricity used for excitation and on-site maintenance and operation of power generation facilities, including auxiliary facilities, but excludes energy consumed in association with activities which could be ceased or moved to other locations without impeding the normal and safe operation of the Facility. 298. Stop Work Direction means a direction from the OPA to the Supplier to refrain from commencing, or allowing any third party to commence, and to cease, or cause any third party to cease, the development, construction and operation of the Facility or any part thereof. 299. S11pplier means the Person identified as the supplier on the FIT Contract Cover Page, and, as applicable, its heirs, estate trustees, personal and legal representa.tives, successors and permitted assigns. 300. S11pplier Event of Deja11lt has the meaning given to it in Section 9.1 of the FIT Contract. 301. Supplier's Economics means the net present value of the revenues from the Hourly Delivered Electricity and Related Products in respect of the Facility that are reasonably forecast to be earned by a Supplier, net of any costs that such Supplier would reasonably be expected to incur in respect of the Facility, and taking into account any Commercially Reasonable Efforts the Supplier is reasonably expected to take to mitigate the effect of any IESO Market Rule amendments or Discriminatory Actions, such as by mitigating operating expenses and normal capital expenditures of the business of the generation and delivery of the Hourly Delivered Electricity and Related Products in respect of the Facility. 302. Supplier's Interest means the right, title and interest of the Supplier in or to the Facility and the FIT Contract or any benefit or advantage of any of the foregoing. 303. S11pplier's Network Upgrade Costs means those Network Upgrade Costs that are payable by the Supplier to the Transmitter as required by the Transmission System Code. -29- 315. Transmission System Code means the "Transmission System Code" established and approved by the OEB, which, among other things, establishes the obligations of a Transmitter with respect to the services and terms of service to be offered to customers and retailers and provides minimum technical operating standards for the IESO-Controlled Grid. 316. Transmitter means a Person licensed as a "transmitter" by the OEB in connection with a Transmission System. 317. Transmitter Comrectimr Costs means those Connection Costs associated with those modifications to Transmitter-owned facilities required to cmmect the Facility to a Transmission System that only the Transmitter can perfollil, and that are payable by the Supplier to the Transmitter as required by the Transmission System Code. 318. University means one of the following universities: Algoma University, Brock University, Carleton University, College of the Dominican or Friar Preachers of Ottawa, University of Guelph, Lakehead University, Laurentian University, McMaster University, Nipissing University, Ontario College of Art & Design University, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, University of Ottawa, Queen's University, Royal Military College of Canada, Ryerson University, University of Toronto, Trent University, University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Windsor, or York University. 319. Upgrade means the refurbishment or replacement of Generating Equipment at a Renewable Generating Facility or a proposed Renewable Generating Facility that is the subject of an existing contract with the OPA or OEFC with equipment which provides better or improved performance, but which does not constitute an Expansion. 320. Waterpower Declaration means a "Waterpower Application Declaration Form" in the form prescribed by the MNR. 321. Waterpower Rig/Its means, with respect to a Facility utilizing waterpower for its Renewable Fuel, (i) any "Waterpower Lease" or "Licence of Occupation" entered into with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Natural Resources (ii) any "Federal Licence" entered into with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment for the purposes of the Parks Canada Agency, or (iii) any substantially equivalent Governmental Approval. 322. Waterpower Site N11mber means the five character MNR identifier of a waterpower Project or Facility as set by the Iv1NR and as noted on its "Renewable Energy Atlas" website located at http:/ /www.lio.ontario.ca/imf -ows/imf.jsp?site=renew _en. 323. Website means the OPA's Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff Program website at "http://fit.powerauthority.on.ca" or such other website as the OPA shall designate from time to time. 11869063_49 FEED-IN TARIFF PROGRAM FIT RULES Version 2.0 August 10, 2012 ©Ontario Power Authority, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) SECTION 9-CONTRACT PRICING ...................................................................................................... 27 9.1 Price Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 27 9.2 Price Escalation ................................................................................................................................. 27 9.3 Other Factors ..................................................................................................................................... 28 SECTION 10-OVERVIEW OF SETTLEMENT .................................................................................... 28 10.1 Settlement for IESO Market Participants .......................................................................................... 28 10.2 Settlement for Non-IESO Market Participants .................................................................................. 28 10.3 Alternate Settlement Arrangements ................................................................................................... 28 SECTION 11 -PROGRAM REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS ............................................................... 29 11.1 Program Amendments ....................................................................................................................... 29 SECTION 12-CONFIDENTIALITY ....................................................................................................... 29 SECTION 13 -ADDITIONAL RULES ..................................................................................................... 30 13.1 Assignment and Change of Control ................................................................................................... 30 13.2 Project Splitting ................................................................................................................................. 30 13.3 General .............................................................................................................................................. 30 13.4 Interpretation ..................................................................................................................................... 33 -n- The OPA encourages Aboriginal, community, school, hospital, university and similar institutions' projects under the FIT Program and these rules provide incentives for projects involving such groups. These rules also provide incentives for Applicants to engage Local Municipalities and Aboriginal communities where Projects are proposed. Although the FIT Program and the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 (Ontario) are intended to promote and facilitate the connection of renewable generating facilities in an efficient manner, Applicants are cautioned that in certain areas of the Province it is not currently economically or technically feasible to connect additional generating facilities to a Distribution System or the IESO-Controlled Grid. For this reason, Projects in these areas that are otherwise eligible to participate in the FIT Program may not be able to obtain a FIT Contract. Applications will be screened for sufficient transmission and distribution availability as set out in Section 7 in relation to each Project specifically and under the FIT Program during the relevant Application Period generally. If the Application does not pass such screening, the Application will not receive an Offer Notice and the Application will be Terminated. The issuance of Offer Notices during an Application Period will be subject to a maximum amount of MWs ("Procurement Targets") set by the OPA in its discretion and posted on the Website from time to time for all Projects and/or certain categories of Projects to be procured under the FIT Program during such Application Period. The OPA intends from time to time to announce Application Periods during which Applications may be submitted. The OPA may, in respect of an Application Period, specify the FIT Project Type(s) that may be the subject of an Application submitted during such Application Period. SECTION 2 -PROJECT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 2.I General Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to participate in the FIT Program, a proposed generating facility shall: (a) be capable of constituting a Renewable Generating Facility; (b) have a proposed Contract Capacity of more than I 0 kW and less than or equal to: (i) I 0 MW in the case of a Solar (PV) Project; and (ii) 50 MW in the case of a waterpower Project; (c) in the case of a Non-Rooftop Solar Project, not have its Site located on: (i) one or more Properties that are comprised in whole or in part of Specialty Crop Areas; (ii) one or more Properties that are comprised in whole or in part of CLI Organic Lands; or (iii) one or more Properties that are comprised in whole or in part of CLI Class I Lands, CLI Class 2 Lands or CLI Class 3 Lands, unless the Site is entirely located, at the time of the Application's Time Stamp (for -2- (d) not be an Existing Generating Facility, other than one with a Contract Capacity ofless than or equal to 500 kW; (e) not have been the subject of a physical or financial power or capacity purchase contract relating to the generation of Electricity by such proposed facility (which, for greater certainty, includes Standard Offer Contracts), or other form of contract relating to Electricity or Related Products relating to such proposed facility (a "Prior Contract"), unless such Prior Contract was terminated more than 12 months before the date that an Application in respect of such proposed generating facility was submitted to the OPA, or as otherwise consented to by the OP A in writing in its discretion; (f) not comprise an Incremental Project; (g) not comprise a Behind-the-Meter Project; (h) have received at least one whole point under Section 6 pursuant to the Priority Points Table; (i) not be located on the same Deemed Single Property as a Renewable Generating Facility developed under the microFIT Program that uses the same Renewable Fuel as the Project (the location of a proposed generating facility, Project or Renewable Generating Facility shall not include its Connection Line for the purposes of this provision); and G) except in the case of a waterpower Project, not be located 50 kilometres or more from the proposed Connection Point, as measured from the point on the Site (as proposed in the Application) closest to such proposed Connection Point. For clarity, such proposed Connection Point must be located on the Distribution System or IESO-Controlled Grid, as the case may be, in existence at the date of the Application. A Project shall not be configured for the purpose of avoiding such 50 kilometre requirement. Whether the Project is configured for such purpose shall be determined by the OPA in its reasonable discretion. Ifthe OPA determines that a Project has been configured to avoid such requirement, the proposed generating facility shall be deemed to have not met this eligibility requirement. 2.2 Specific Eligibility Requirements (a) For the following types of Projects, the aggregate proposed Contract Capacities of all Projects and any Renewable Generating Facilities under contract with the OPA or the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation located, or proposed to be located, on a Deemed Single Property may not exceed: (i) 10 MW for Solar (PV) Projects; and (ii) 50 MW for waterpower Projects. (b) Subject to Sections 2.1(e), 2.1(f), 2.1(i) and 2.2(a), an Application may only be submitted in respect of a Project that is to be located on the same Deemed Single -4- (i) the sum of the manufacturer's capacity ratings (in DC kW) for normal operation (e.g. continuous output ratings) of the solar modules (i.e. panels) proposed for the Project; may not exceed 120% of: (ii) the sum of the manufacturer's capacity ratings (in AC kW) for normal operation (e.g. continuous output ratings) of the inverters proposed for the Project. 2.3 Prior Impact Assessments (a) Other than in respect of Renewable Generating Facilities that were connected to the IESO-Controlled Grid or a Distribution System prior to the Announcement Date, an Applicant shall not be permitted to apply for an Impact Assessment in respect of the Project identified in its Application prior to executing a FIT Contract. (b) Subject to Section 2.3(a), where an Applicant has applied for an Impact Assessment prior to submitting an Application, the Applicant must rescind any such Impact Assessment, and must terminate any Connection Cost Agreement in respect of its Project, prior to applying to the FIT Program. Any such Applicant must provide evidence to the OPA of such rescission and termination within 10 Business Days of any request. (c) A Project will be considered to be the same facility as one that was the subject of a prior Impact Assessment where such Project utilizes substantially the same technology as was proposed to be used by the facility that was the subject of the original application for such Impact Assessment, and no changes to the facility have been made that would necessitate a new Impact Assessment. SECTION 3-APPLICATION COMPLETENESS REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Application Materials and Requirements An Application must be complete and accurate. An Applicant must provide with its Application: (a) a complete Application Checklist; (b) a certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to "Ontario Power Authority" in an amount that is the greater of (i) $0.50 per kW of proposed Contract Capacity, subject to a maximum of $5,000, and (ii) $500, which fee is inclusive of GST and shall be non-refundable regardless of whether the Application is accepted by the OPA (the "Application Fee"); (c) security ("Application Security") in the following amounts: (i) for Applications other than where an Application is in respect of an Aboriginal Participation Project or a Community Participation Project described in Section 3.1(c)(ii), security in an amount that is the greater of: -6- (f) where an Application is in respect of a Project whose Site is located in whole or in part on provincial Crown lands in respect of which the Applicant has not been awarded Applicant of Record Status or Site Access Rights: (i) the Applicant must provide in its electronic Application, in respect of the portion of the Site located on provincial Crown lands, a geographical description of the provincial Crown lands for which it seeks Site Access Rights in the form of Grid Cells or, for waterpower Projects, Waterpower Site Number(s), or in the absence thereof, the GPS co-ordinates of the Site; and (ii) the Applicant must provide in its hard copy Application, provided pursuant to Section S.l(d), a copy of the Crown Land Site Report that must have been submitted to the MNR prior to the submission of the hard copy Application; (g) unless an Application is in respect of a Project that is subject to Section 3.l(f) in respect of the entirety of its Site, a completed Prescribed Form containing or accompanied by evidence that the Applicant has Site Access Rights with respect to all lands on which the Site is located. Such Site Access Rights may only be conditional in favour of the Applicant and may be subject to such conditions as may be required by the Crown. In the case of a Site Access Right that is an option or similar right, it must be exercisable and valid from the date of the Application to a date that may be reasonably expected to be the Milestone Date for Commercial Operation for the Project, provided that: (i) where an Application is in respect of a Project on federal Crown lands, the Applicant shall be deemed to have the necessary Site Access Rights for these purposes where it has a "Priority Permit" issued pursuant to the Dominion Water Power Act (Canada), or equivalent binding commitment from the federal Crown; (ii) where an Application is in respect of a Project on First Nation Lands, the Applicant must provide a copy of the document(s) evidencing Site Access Rights held by the Applicant; or (iii) where an Application is in respect of provincial Crown lands (in whole or in part), and the Applicant has been awarded Applicant of Record Status or Site Access Rights in respect of all or a portion of such provincial Crown lands, the Applicant must provide documents evidencing its Applicant of Record Status or Site Access Rights for such provincial Crown lands; and (h) for waterpower Projects, either a copy of the applicable MNR Waterpower Declaration that has been submitted to the MNR prior to the submission of the hard copy Application or a Waterpower Declaration in the Prescribed Form. 3.2 Representations and Warranties An Applicant must represent and warrant in an Application, in respect of the Project that is the subject of the Application that: - 8 - (ii) except in the case of a waterpower Project, 50 kilometres or more from the proposed Connection Point, as measured from the point on the Site (as proposed in the Application) closest to such proposed Connection Point. For clarity, such proposed Connection Point must be located on the Distribution System or IESO-Controlled Grid, as the case may be, in existence at the date of the Application; (h) it complies with the requirements of Section 2.1 (e); (i) it is not an Incremental Project; (j) all statements, supporting documentation, specifications, data, confirmations, representations and information that have been set out in the Application and supporting evidence and documentation are complete and accurate in all material respects and there is no material information omitted from the Application or supporting evidence or documentation which would make the information in the Application or supporting evidence or documentation misleading or inaccurate; and (k) neither the Applicant nor any Applicant Related Person in respect of such Applicant has submitted a separate Application in respect of a separate Project except as disclosed to the OPA in the Prescribed Form, and where such separate Application has been submitted, that the Site of the Project that is the subject thereof is not located on the same Deemed Single Property as the Site of a Project that is the subject of the Application other than in accordance with Sections 2.1(i), 2.2(a) and 2.2(b) (for clarity, the location of the Site of a Project shall not include its Connection Line for the purposes of this provision). 3.3 Other Application Requirements (a) If an Application is in respect of a Participation Project and/or a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project, such Application must include Supporting Documentation evidencing: (i) the requisite Participation Level with respect to eligibility for Priority Points and eligibility as a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project, if claimed; (ii) the Price Adder claimed, if any; and (iii) the Application Security amount. (b) In the case of a Community Participation Project and the Co-op constituting the Community Investment Member thereof, the Application must include, from 35 Co-op Members that are Property Owners (in the case of a Small FIT Project that is not a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project), or from 50 Co-op Members that are Property Owners (in the case of a Large FIT Project or a Small FIT Project that is a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project): (i) signed consent: -10- (2) if the Project's Site is on a closed landfill, as described in Section 2.1 ( c )(iii)(B), outlines of the proposed Site and the Property or Properties on which the Applicant has Site Access Rights; (3) if the Project's Site is located on a federal military installation as described in Section 2.1 ( c )(iii)( C), outlines of the proposed Site and the Property or Properties on which the Applicant has Site Access Rights; (B) if the Project's Site is on a Contaminated Property, a copy of a "Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment" conducted in accordance with Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act (Ontario), completed within one year prior to the Time Stamp of the Application and a letter of confirmation from the author of the Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment or another Professional Engineer or member in good standing of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario stating that as of the date of the letter of confirmation: (I) the results of the Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment confirm that there are contaminant levels in the soil and/or groundwater in excess of applicable standards for that type and location of property as set out in "Soil, Ground Water and Sediment Standards for Use Under Part XV .1 of the Environmental Protection Act" issued by the Ministry of the Environment dated April 15, 2011 and (II) where the Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment was undertaken more than one year before the Time Stamp of the Application, that the results and findings in the Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment remain valid based upon reasonable inquiry; (C) if the Project's Site is on lands described in Section 2.1(c)(iii)(E), the Prescribed Form and attachments required under Section 3.3(d)(v); (D) ifthe Project's Site is located on CLI Class 3 Lands owned by a Municipality as described in Section 2.1 ( c )(iii)(F), a land titles or land registry search indicating the ownership of the Property or Properties on which the Site is located; (E) if the Project's Site is located on lands as described in Section 2.l(c)(iv): (1) a soil study on the Property (or Properties) on which the Applicant has Site Access Rights that uses the prescribed standardized methodology accompanied by a peer review process, as set out by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ("OMAFRA") demonstrating that the Site is not located on CLI Organic Lands, CLI Class 1 Lands, CLI Class 2 Lands -12- (B) a written certification of a chief building official, municipal chief administrative officer, municipal clerk, or equivalent official of each Municipality in which Project is located, in whole or in part; attaching a current municipal zoning map (if located in an organized municipality) or other current zoning map (if located in an area not organized as a municipality that has planning control) clearly showing both the Site, the Property or Properties on which the Site is located and their relevant zoning designation, opining or certifying, as the case may be, that the Non-Rooftop Solar Project does not constitute the Principal Use of the Property. (e) For an Application for a Project whose Site is located in whole or in part on provincial Crown lands where the Applicant has not been awarded Applicant of Record Status and does not have Access Rights, the OPA must have been notified by MNR in writing that the Applicant's Crown Land Site Report is complete, as determined by MNR based on its review criteria. Such determination by MNR shall not, solely by virtue thereof, provide the Applicant with Site Access Rights nor Applicant of Record Status. (f) Where an Application is in respect of a Rooftop Solar Project, an Applicant must provide with its Application a written confirmation in the Prescribed Form from a Professional Engineer as described in Section 3.2(f). (g) An Applicant must provide with its Application either: (i) a voided cheque in respect of a bank account of the Applicant; or (ii) where a third party issued Application Security in the form of a certified cheque, bank draft or money order, a voided cheque in respect of a bank account of such third party and a direction from the Applicant in the Prescribed Form directing the OPA to make any payments owed to the Applicant to such third party. SECTION 4-OVERVIEW OF APPLICATION PROCESS 4.1 Overview of Evaluation Process The evaluation of Applications received during an Application Period will be conducted by the OPA in four distinct stages as follows: Stage 1 -Application Completeness Requirements: In Stage 1, each Application will pass or fail depending on whether the Application meets all the requirements as set out in Section 3. Stage 2 -Eligibility Requirements: In Stage 2, each Application will pass or fail depending on whether the Application meets the eligibility requirements as set out in Section 2. -14- (b) The OPA will only accept Applications commencing on the Application Start Date and terminating at 11 :59:59 pm EPT on the Application End Date (the "Application End Time"). Applications received following such time may not be submitted and will not be accepted. Applications that are not for the FIT Project Type in respect of which Applications may be submitted during an Application Period, as announced on the Website prior to such Application Period, will not be accepted during such Application Period. (c) An Applicant is required to submit an Application Form, at which point they will be issued a Time Stamp and a reference number. (d) Any evidence and supporting documentation in connection with an Application not required to be submitted electronically under these FIT Rules and instructions posted on the Website, including the Application Fee and the Application Security, must be delivered in hard copy format to the OPA at 120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1600, Toronto ON, M5H 1Tl, Attention: Feed-In Tariff Program, no later than five Business Days after the electronic submission of the Application (for clarity, such hard copy materials may follow the Application End Time). The Applicant must mark the FIT reference number on the envelope containing the delivered materials and on all of such delivered materials prior to submission. For clarity, notwithstanding that such delivered materials may contain documents that were declared, executed or created prior to the Applicant obtaining a FIT reference number, the Applicant shall nevertheless mark such delivered materials with the FIT reference number prior to delivering such delivered materials to the OPA. Each item in the envelope must be marked with the reference number, including the Application Fee and Application Security. Hard-copy materials relating to separate Applications must be provided in separate envelopes. No envelope may be marked with more than one reference number. (e) If the OPA does not receive all the required materials by 5:00p.m. EPT on the fifth Business Day after the day the Application was submitted electronically (without prejudice to the requirement that Applications be submitted by the Application End Date), the Application will be Terminated, any Application Security will be returned to the Applicant (or in the case of a letter of credit, otherwise cancelled), and the Time Stamp, reference number on the electronic submission of the Application, and any Pre-Existing Application Time Stamp will be forfeited. The Application Fee will be retained by the OPA for its own account and will not be returned in such circumstances. 5.2 Transitional Provisions for Pre-Existing Applications (a) Notwithstanding Section 5.l(a), where a Pre-Existing Applicant submitted to the OPA an Application in respect of a Project, such Application was dated prior to the Announcement Date and no Offer Notice has been issued in respect of such Application (a "Pre-Existing Application"), such Pre-Existing Application will be subject to these FIT Rules, Version 2.0, and, for clarity, not the FIT Rules in effect at the time such Pre-Existing Application was submitted. An Applicant in relation to a Pre-Existing Application may submit an Application (a "Resubmitted Application") during an Application Period established as provided in these FIT Rules. A Resubmitted Application shall be subject to the -16- natural person (in this paragraph (C), an "Assignee Person") where: (1) the Pre-Existing Applicant Controls such Assignee Person by means of directly holding the legal and beneficial interest (other than solely as the beneficiary of an unrealized security interest) in securities of such Assignee Person carrying votes or ownership interests sufficient to elect or appoint fifty per cent (50%) or more of the individuals of who are responsible for the supervision or management of that Assignee Person; (2) the Pre-Existing Applicant holds a Direct Economic Interest in the Assignee Person equal to or greater than 49%; (3) no Person other than: (i) the Pre-Existing Applicant; and (ii) one or more Persons that Control the Pre- Existing Applicant; Controls the Assignee Person; ( 4) the assignment is carried out for the purpose of designation as a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project or increasing the Priority Points awarded to the Application by facilitating the issuance, grant or transfer of an Economic Interest to an Aboriginal Community, Community Investment Member or Education or Health Entity, which issuance, grant or transfer would not have been commercially reasonable absent such assignment; and (5) the Assignee Person has provided the OPA with Application Security in accordance with Section 3.1(c). (f) A Resubmitted Application may be submitted by accessing the Pre-Existing Applicant's My FIT Home Page and submitting an Application in accordance with the instructions set out therein including identification by the Pre-Existing Applicant of the Pre-Existing Application's FIT Reference Number. The OPA will assign, as the deemed Time Stamp of the Resubmitted Application, the Pre- Existing Application Time Stamp for ranking in accordance with Sections 4.1 and 6.2 and for no other purpose. (g) For each Resubmitted Application, the Application Fee and Application Security must be submitted as provided in Sections 3.l(b) and (c). For clarity, the Application Fee and Application Security submitted to the OPA with the corresponding Pre-Existing Application shall be returned to the Applicant that -18 - (ii) awarded Priority Points for which it has applied in the Application, and as determined by the OPA using the Supporting Documentation provided by the Applicant, for which it is eligible. For clarity, an Application in respect of a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project shall also be eligible to be awarded Priority Points. (c) Priority Points awarded by Project Type may not be combined with other Priority Points awarded by Project Type. Priority Points awarded by Non-Project Type may be combined with Priority Points awarded by Project Type and/or other Non-Project Type categories, provided that: (i) for an Application that receives Priority Points as an Aboriginal Participation Project, such Application shall be ineligible to receive Priority Points for an Aboriginal Support Resolution of an Aboriginal Community that has an Economic Interest in the Applicant; and (ii) for an Application that receives Priority Points as an Education or Health Participation Project, such Application shall be ineligible to receive Priority Points for having an Education or Health Host. (d) Priority Points will be awarded under the Non-Project Type heading in respect of a Project described in an Application as follows: (i) in order to receive Priority Points under the "Municipal Council Support" category (as set out in Figure 6.1), a Project must have received the support of all Local Municipalities in which, in whole or in part, the Project is located, in the form of a Municipal Council Support Resolution; (ii) in order to receive Priority Points under the "Aboriginal Support" category (as set out in Figure 6.1 ), a Project: (A) must be a Small FIT Project; (B) must be located in whole or in part on First Nation Lands; and (C) must have received the support of all Aboriginal Communities resident on such First Nation Lands, in the form of an Aboriginal Support Resolution from each such Aboriginal Community, which such Aboriginal Support Resolution, for a Small FIT Project located on First Nation Lands within the meaning in paragraphs (d), (e) or (f) of the definition of First Nation Lands, must be accompanied by evidence that the lands meet the definitions contained in such paragraphs; (iii) in order to receive a Priority Point under the "Project Readiness" category (as set out in Figure 6.1), a Project must evidence Project Readiness; -20- (ii) Points: Contract Capacity Set-Aside Projects with more Priority Points shall receive a higher ranking than Contract Capacity Set-Aside Projects with fewer Priority Points; and (iii) Time Stamp: For Contract Capacity Set-Aside Projects with the same number of Priority Points as other Contract Capacity Set-Aside Projects, an earlier Time Stamp (or for Resubmitted Applications, the Pre-Existing Application Time Stamp) will be ranked ahead of a later Time Stamp (or for Resubmitted Applications, the Pre-Existing Application Time Stamp), provided that Applications with the same number of Priority Points and the same Time Stamp (or for Resubmitted Applications, the Pre-Existing Application Time Stamp), will be ranked randomly. (b) Other Projects: (i) Points: Applications in respect of Projects that are not Contract Capacity Set-Aside Projects with more Priority Points shall receive a higher ranking than other such Applications; and (ii) Time Stamp: For Applications in respect of Projects that are not Contract Capacity Set-Aside Projects with the same number of Priority Points as other such Applications, Applications that have an earlier Time Stamp (or for Resubmitted Applications, the Pre-Existing Application Time Stamp) will be ranked ahead of Applications that have a later Time Stamp (or for Resubmitted Applications, the Pre-Existing Application Time Stamp), provided that Applications with the same number of Priority Points and the same Time Stamp (or for Resubmitted Applications, the Pre-Existing Application Time Stamp), will be ranked randomly. SECTION 7-CONNECTION AVAILABILITY AND PROCUREMENT TARGETS 7.1 Assessment Following ranking of Applications pursuant to Section 6, such Applications will be assessed, in order of rank, as to: (a) whether there is availability based on the TAT and the OAT; and (b) whether the Project would cause an applicable Procurement Target to be exceeded taking into consideration any MWs within an applicable Procurement Target reserved for particular types of Projects as set out on the Website from time to time. 7.2 Connection Availability All interested Applicants are urged to consult with the applicable LDC or Transmitter prior to submitting an Application. The OPA, in consultation with the IESO, applicable LDCs, applicable Transmitters and other agencies and stakeholders as appropriate, may publish on the Website transmission availability tables, which are intended as a guide. -22- Application Period in respect of which the provisions of Section 8.2(b) shall apply. Applicants whose Applications appear on the Amended Site List shall be provided information by the OPA of the reduction in the dimensions of the requested provincial Crown lands available for these Applications, as determined by the MNR. Applications not appearing on the Offer List or Amended Site List shall be Terminated and not be the subject of Offer Notices. 8.2 Offer Notice (a) In accordance with Section 8.1, for an Applicant whose Application appears on the Offer List, the OPA will provide notice to the Applicant in respect of such Project in which the OPA will offer a FIT Contract in its most recent standardized form on the basis of the information set out in the Application (the "Offer Notice"). The Contract Price and Price Adder (if applicable) shall be established in accordance with Section 9.1(b). (b) In accordance with Section 8.1, for an Applicant whose Application appears on the Amended Site List, the Applicant may, within 20 Business Days of the publication of the Amended Site List, elect by way of Notice to the OPA in the Prescribed Form: (i) to amend its Application to revise the dimensions of the Site to conform with the available provincial Crown lands as notified to the Applicant by the OPA and, where necessary as a consequence of such revision, reduce the Contract Capacity, as well as any other necessary consequential change, provided that without limitation, the following will not be considered consequential changes: (A) the proposed Connection Point; (B) any aspect of the Application that would affect the Project's Participation Level or its status as a Contract Capacity Set-Aside Project; (C) any aspect of the Application that would affect the number of Priority Points awarded to the Application; (D) any aspect of the Application regarding the identity or nature of the Applicant; (E) any addition to the provincial Crown land area of the Site; and (F) any aspect of the Application that modifies the address or contact details of the Applicant; or (ii) to Terminate its Application. (c) If the Applicant elects to amend its Application as set out in Section 8.2(b )(i), it shall submit the amended Application and any necessary accompanying documentation as required by the FIT Rules. The OPA shall review the amended Application for eligibility and completeness in the same manner as if it were a -24- (i) An Applicant that did not receive an Offer Notice in respect of a Project that was the subject of an Application submitted during an Application Period may submit a new Application in respect of such Project, or any other Project, during a subsequent Application Period in accordance with the FIT Rules. 8.3 Form of FIT Contract The form of the FIT Contract will be as published on the Website from time to time at the OPA's discretion. 8.4 Domestic Content (a) The FIT Contract will require that Facilities utilizing On-Shore Wind, or Facilities utilizing Solar (PV) (Rooftop) or Solar (PV) (Non-Rooftop), achieve a minimum percentage for their Domestic Content Level, which will be set out on the FIT Contract Cover Page (the "Minimum Required Domestic Content Level"). (i) For On-Shore Wind Facilities, the Minimum Required Domestic Content Level is 50%. (ii) For Solar (PV) Facilities, the Minimum Required Domestic Content Level is 60%. (b) The Domestic Content Level of a Facility will be calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Exhibit C to the FIT Contract. If a Facility does not meet the Minimum Required Domestic Content Level, the Supplier will be in default under the FIT Contract. (c) The OPA may from time to time add new "Domestic Content Grids" to Exhibit C of the FIT Contract that will expand the options for a Supplier to achieve its Minimum Required Domestic Content Level. Any contract offered in accordance with Section 8.2(a) will contain the most up-to-date version of Exhibit C. For greater certainty, (i) the development of new "Domestic Content Grids" and the updating of Exhibit C shall not affect FIT Contracts already executed and (ii) the removal or amendment of any existing "Domestic Content Grids" shall be done in accordance with Section 11. 8.5 Solar Rooftop Project Portfolio MCOD Extension An Applicant that has entered into two or more FIT Contracts that qualify as a Rooftop Portfolio will have the option to extend the Milestone Date for Commercial Operation to 36 months following each Contract Date, as provided in the FIT Contract. 8.6 Resolving Inconsistencies For greater certainty, to the extent that there is any inconsistency between these FIT Rules and the FIT Contract, the FIT Contract shall prevail. -26- 9.3 Other Factors The OPA, or LDC in the case of a Facility that is not a Registered Facility and is connected to a Distribution System, will pay all Sales Taxes exigible on all amounts payable to a Supplier pursuant to a FIT Contract. The Supplier shall remain liable for all Taxes other than Sales Taxes in respect of the Facility. For greater certainty, Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with "Debt Retirement Charge" requirements under 0 Reg 493/01 and 494/01 made under the Electricity Act. SECTION 10-OVERVIEW OF SETTLEMENT 10.1 Settlement for IESO Market Participants In the case of a Facility that: (a) is directly connected to the IESO-Controlled Grid; or (b) is otherwise a Registered Facility; the payments to the Supplier under the FIT Contract shall be subject to the following: (c) the payment will be adjusted by subtracting the greater of the Hourly Ontario Energy Price and zero in respect of all Hourly Delivered Electricity to account for payments made in accordance with the IESO Market Rules; and (d) the OPA will pay the Supplier or the Supplier will pay the OPA, as applicable, any amounts owing under the FIT Contract by direct settlement. 10.2 Settlement for Non-IESO Market Participants (a) In the case of a Facility that is not a Registered Facility and is connected to a Distribution System, the Supplier will be paid any amounts owing under the FIT Contract through settlement between the Supplier and the applicable LDC on a periodic basis in accordance with the applicable LDC's monthly, quarterly or other periodic billing cycle. (b) In the case of a Facility with a proposed Contract Capacity greater than 5 MW, that is not a Registered Facility, the payments to the Supplier under the FIT Contract will be adjusted by subtracting the absolute value of the Hourly Ontario Energy Price for all hours where the Hourly Ontario Energy Price is less than zero, in respect of all Hourly Delivered Electricity. 10.3 Alternate Settlement Arrangements The OPA reserves the right at its discretion to make alternate settlement arrangements in respect of the entire FIT Program or in respect of one or more Projects or LDCs at any time and from time to time. Notwithstanding other parties being involved in the settlement process, the OPA shall remain liable to the Supplier for the Contract Payments. -28- Education or Health Participation Project, may be disclosed by the OPA on the Website or otherwise, and such disclosure may be made on an individual basis, or as aggregated with information provided by other Applicants. (d) Applicants are advised that their Applications will, as necessary, be disclosed on a confidential basis to the OPA's counsel, consultants, the IESO, Transmitters, LDCs, the Government of Ontario (including the MNR), and other advisers retained for the purpose of administration of the FIT Program. SECTION 13 -ADDITIONAL RULES 13.1 Assignment and Change of Control (a) Subject to Section 5.2(e)(iii)(C), an Applicant shall not assign its Application to another Person (including by way of amalgamation or by operation of law). (b) An Applicant may not be the subject of a change of Control (including by way of amalgamation or by operation oflaw). (c) If an Applicant violates any provision of this Section 13.1, the OPA shall be entitled to Terminate the Application and draw on the full amount of the Application Security as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 13.2 Project Splitting Proposed renewable generating facilities shall not be divided into smaller Projects for the purpose of obtaining a higher Contract Price, circumventing the eligibility requirements set out in Section 2, or obtaining any other benefit under the FIT Program. If the OPA determines in its discretion that a proposed renewable generating facility has been divided into smaller Projects, it may (i) Terminate all Applications in respect of such Projects, (ii) apply the Contract Price to such Projects that would have applied had all such Projects been the subject of a single Application, or (iii) take such other action as it may determine. For the purpose of determining whether a proposed renewable generating facility has been divided into smaller Projects, the OPA may consider factors including whether the Applicants in respect of such Projects are the same Person or Applicant Related Persons, the relative locations of such Projects and the Renewable Fuel(s) used by such Projects. 13.3 General (a) The OPA shall not be obligated in any manner whatsoever, or have any liability, to any Person who is an Applicant or potential Applicant unless and until a FIT Contract is executed with such Person, and only in accordance with the terms of such FIT Contract, save and except as expressly set out in these FIT Rules. (b) At no time may an Applicant amend any portion of the Application, except the "Contact Details" portion of the Application Form, subject to a request by the OPA under Section 4.2(a) or Section 8.2(b). (c) During and following an Application Period, an Applicant may withdraw an Application that has not been Terminated by the OPA no later than the earlier of: -30- (g) The OP A reserves the right to cancel all or any part of the FIT Program at any time and for any reason or to suspend the FIT Program in whole or in part for any reason for such period of time as the OPA shall determine in its discretion, in each case without any obligation or any reimbursement to the Applicants. In the event that the FIT Program is cancelled, the OPA shall return the full Application Security to all Applicants (or in the case of a letter of credit, otherwise cancel such letter of credit). (h) Each Applicant shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses relating to the preparation and submission of its Application and the development of the Project, whether or not an Application is accepted or Terminated or the FIT Program is suspended, revoked, amended or revised. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall the OPA be liable for any claims for compensation or damages, including any indirect, punitive or consequential damages associated with the Applicant's submission of an Application or participation in the FIT Program except for the return of (or in the case of a letter of credit, cancellation of) Application Security or Application Fees as expressly provided in these FIT Rules. (i) The OPA may verify with any Applicant or with any third party any information set out in an Application. G) The OPA may at any time make changes to these FIT Rules, the form of FIT Contract, the Price Schedule or the FIT Program (including substantial changes or a suspension or Termination of the FIT Program), without any liability whatsoever to Applicants or prospective Applicants, except for the return of Application Security (or in the case of a letter of credit, the cancellation thereof). (k) The OPA shall not be liable for any delays in processing, reviewing, accepting or Terminating an Application or providing an Offer Notice in respect thereof. (1) The OPA reserves the right, in its discretion, to waive any informality, irregularity or non-compliance with respect to an Application or an Applicant's compliance with these FIT Rules, including by extending any deadline set out in these FIT Rules, which for clarify may be any deadline affecting the OPA or the Applicant. (m) The acceptance by the OPA of an Application or the issuance of an Offer Notice by the OPA to an Applicant shall not be construed as: (i) evidence that the OPA has accepted the authenticity or sufficiency of the Application and its supporting documentation; or (ii) a waiver of or bar to any of the OPA's rights under these FIT Rules or otherwise. (n) The rights reserved to the OPA in these FIT Rules are in addition to any other express rights or any other rights which may be implied in the circumstances, and the OPA shall not be liable for any Claim, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, obligations, payments, costs and expenses, costs, losses or any direct or indirect damages incurred or suffered by any Applicant or any third party resulting from -32- (f) Headings. Headings of Sections are inserted for convenience of reference only and do not affect the construction or interpretation of these FIT Rules. References to Sections means Sections of these FIT Rules, unless otherwise specified. (g) Liquidated Damages. By submitting an Application, Applicants acknowledge and agree that it would be extremely difficult and impracticable to determine precisely the amount of actual damages that would be suffered by the OPA and Ontario rate-payers as result of an Applicant failing to execute a FIT Contract in response to an Offer Notice. Applicants submitting Applications further acknowledge and agree that the liquidated damages set forth in these FIT Rules are a fair and reasonable approximation of the amount of actual damages that would be suffered by the OPA and Ontario rate-payers as a result of failure to execute a FIT Contract in response to an Offer Notice, and does not constitute a penalty. (h) No Strict Construction. Despite the fact that these FIT Rules were drafted by the OPA's legal and other professional advisors, Applicants submitting Applications acknowledge and agree that any doubt or ambiguity in the meaning, application or enforceability of any term or provision in these FIT Rules shall not be construed against the OP A in favour of the Applicant when interpreting such term or provision, by virtue of such fact. (i) Notice. No person may provide any notices or otherwise communicate with the OPA in respect of an Application other than the Primary Contact or Secondary Contact, provided that a duly authorized signatory of the Applicant may enter into a FIT Contract that is the subject of an Offer Notice, if any, in relation to such Application. (j) Number and Gender. Unless the context otherwise requires, words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa and words importing gender include all genders. (k) Severability. If any provision of these FIT Rules or its application to any Party or circumstance is restricted, prohibited or unenforceable, the provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of the restriction, prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions of these FIT Rules and without affecting its application to the other Party or circumstances. (1) Statutory References. A reference to a statute includes all regulations and rules made pursuant to the statute and, unless otherwise specified, the provisions of any statute, regulation or rule which amends, supplements or supersedes any such statute, regulation or rule. (m) Time. Time is of the essence in the performance of the Parties' respective obligations. (n) Time Periods. Unless otherwise specified, time periods within or following which any payment is to be made or act is to be done shall be calculated by excluding the day on which the period commences and including the day on -34- Building Ontario's Clean Energy Future LETTER TO MINISTER March 19, 2012 Dear Minister: The Green Energy and Green Economy Act; 2009 (GEA) sparked a new industry in Ontario. It gave Ontario families and businesses an opportunity to participate in building the province's clean energy economy. The GEA has helped launch a clean energy manufacturing base, creating new jobs and cleaner air. Ontario is a North American leader in clean energy, with almost 2,000 small and large Feed-in Tariff (FIT) contracts totaling more than 4,600 megawatts (MW) of power. The two-year review of the FIT Program, announced in October 2011, had a mandate to consider a range of issues including: • Reducing FIT prices; • Ensuring the long-term viability of clean energy procurement; • Continuing to build on the success of Ontario-based manufacturing and clean energy job creation; • Improving local consultation and renewable energy environmental approval processes; and • Developing new technologies and fuel sources. I was asked, with the support of the Ministry of Energy and the Ontario Power Authority, to track the FIT Program's progress, consult broadly, research developments in other jurisdictions and provide recommendations for improvements. As part of the consultation process, we reached out to the renewable energy sector and met with individuals and groups who requested meetings. We heard from thousands of Ontarians through in-person meetings, written submissions and online. We made every effort to develop final recommendations that would balance the interests of all Ontarians, recognizing ratepayers, community participants and the renewable energy sector. Our goal is to build on the accomplishments of the clean energy sector in Ontario so that families, communities, including First Nations and Metis, farmers as well as small and large businesses can continue to play a role. This report contains six strategic areas of recommendations that emerged through our review of the program and from our consultations with Ontarians. 1. Continue commitment to clean energy. 2. Streamline processes and create jobs. 3. Encourage greater community and Aboriginal participation. 4. Improve municipal engagement. 5. Reduce price to reflect lower costs. 6. Expand Ontario's clean energy economy. The recommendations outlined in this report would help maintain Ontario's position as a North American leader, creating highly skilled jobs and opportunities to export the province's clean energy expertise and knowledge. Yours truly, Fareed Amin Deputy Minister Reduce prices to reflect lower costs When Ontario launched the FIT Program in 2009, prices were set to reflect capital costs, provide investors stability and cultivate a domestic clean energy industry. While balancing the interests of all Ontarians, the clean energy sector and program participants, FIT prices should be reduced by more than 20 per cent for solar, on average, and approximately 15 per cent for wind. Prices for hydro, biogas, biomass and landfill gas should be maintained at the current level. In order to support the sustainability of the program, prices should be adjusted annually to reflect current costs. Expand Ontario's clean energy economy In light of the province's significant commitment to renewable energy and early investment in smart grid technologies, Ontario's clean energy expertise is substantial and growing. To leverage this experience, the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation should develop a Clean Energy Economic Development Strategy that recognizes Ontario's diverse strengths. 3 New Clean Energy: Powering daily life in Ontario Ontarians have demonstrated their support for renewable energy through enthusiastic participation in the FIT and microFIT Programs. Today families, farmers, community groups, Aboriginal communities and small businesses are active contributors to Ontario's supply mix-a role previously dominated by larger corporate players. Ontario has come a long way in a short time. In 2003, the province had only 15 MW of wind power generated by 1 0 turbines. Through the FIT Program and its predecessors, Ontario now has more than 1,950 MW of wind power online, generated by more than 1,000 wind turbines, which are expected to produce enough electricity each year to power a city the size of London, Ontario. Since the launch of the FIT Program, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has signed about 2,000 small and large FIT contracts with clean energy producers. These contracts total approximately 4,600 MW and are expected to produce enough electricity each year to power 1 .2 million homes. In addition, almost12,000 families, farmers, community groups and small businesses are participating in the microFIT Program. Job Creation: Encouraging new clean energy jobs In 2010, the renewable energy industry employed 3.5 million people around the world. In Ontario, the FIT Program has spurred significant job creation in the renewable energy industry across a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, supply chain providers and construction. Ontario's clean energy policies have already created more than 20,000 jobs and are well on the way to creating 50,000 jobs through investments in renewable energy and conservation, as well as smart grid technology, transmission and distribution upgrades. 5 Economic Development: Launching a new industry The renewable energy industry has significant economic, environmental and health benefits for many countries around the world. Installed renewable energy capacity worldwide is expected to double in the coming decades. Global Clean-Energy Projeded Growth-2010-2030 ($CDN Billions) Renewable Energy Capacity Source: Bloomberg New Energy Finance • 2010 • 2020 • 2030 $500 In 2010, Scarborough-based auto parts maker Sam co Machinery Ltd. updated its machinery and invested in new equipment. Today, the company manufactures metal components and assemblies for a number of international racking players and is serving the demand for solar installations at the utility, commercial and residential levels. Introduced during a period of global economic uncertainty, the Province's FIT Program created jobs in the Ontario-based manufacturing and construction industries. It attracted significant foreign investment into the province at a time when international investors were scaling back their investments in almost every industry. Ontario's FIT Program set the province apart from other jurisdictions by providing market certainty and a secure environment to make capital investments. The FIT contracts, announced to date, and the GEIA, represent more than $27 billion in private sector investment in Ontario. Emissions and Health: Phasing out coal for future generations By the end of 2014, Ontario will be the first jurisdiction in North America to replace coal-fired generation with cleaner sources of power. This is the equivalent of taking seven million cars off the road, and is already having a significant impact on the quality of Ontario's air. Ontario has shut down 1 0 of 19 coal units and reduced the use of coal by nearly 90 per cent since 2003, with corresponding reductions in nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx) and carbon dioxide (C02). NOx and SOx are major contributors to poor air quality, and C02 is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. 7 Ontario has seized the opportunity in smart grid as part of its efforts to become a clean energy leader. A smart grid will help Ontario achieve its clean energy goals, including the integration of renewable generation on the distribution grid and ambitious conservation targets. Other jurisdictions, including the United States, China and Japan, are moving toward a smarter grid, but Ontario is leading the way in a number of areas. Ontario's implementation of smart meters represents an essential first step in realizing the benefits of a smarter distribution system for consumers. Ontario's efforts to integrate renewable energy and maximize conservation opportunities have created an ideal situation in which companies and utilities can test, develop and market smart grid technologies that have applications in global markets. Powerstream, a local distribution utility operating north of Toronto, is developing smart grid utility capabilities, including digital fault detection, isolation and restoration, as well as an outage management system to improve service for its customers and avoid blackouts The annual global market potential for smart grid equipment manufacturers and solution providers is expected to range from $15 billion to $31 billion annually by 2014, according to a 2010 report by McKinsey & Company. This is the ideal time to capitalize on Ontario's leadership in smart grid technology by continuing to press for its development to benefit consumers, and expanding efforts to take Ontario technologies abroad, creating jobs and investment opportunities in the province. Last year, GE Canada, in partnership with the Ontario government, chose to establish the GE Grid IQ Innovation Centre in Markham, with a commitment to creating 146 jobs in the area. This new global centre of excellence develops and manufactures smart grid products and services for Ontario and the world. Over the next four years, GE expects to spend $18.5 million to develop and manufacture grid modernization technologies. The centre will include a global testing and simulation laboratory. There is also considerable promise in the development of electricity storage. Energy storage systems, including batteries, can provide short-or long-term storage. Short-term storage could improve grid reliability. Longer-term storage means that homes and businesses could store power for later use. Once the technology to store electricity is cost-competitive and market-tested, Ontario's electricity system will benefit, as the province will be able to leverage its unique supply mix. Ontario continues to encourage innovative opportunities and models for small-and micro-sized generation, especially those that can increase both economic and technical efficiency. One potential avenue for investigation is the self-consumption model in which power is generated where it can be used. This model can improve the flow of power on the grid and reduce or eliminate many of the losses associated with the delivery of power. 9 • Reliable planning for clean generation needs -Stakeholders indicated that annual planning targets would allow them to better tailor their operations to meet Ontario's clean energy needs. • Improved municipal and community consultation -Stakeholders supported increased municipal consultation as well as improved communication and education of municipalities and the general public. • Emphasis on conservation -Stakeholders supported a greater focus on conservation. • Clarity around transmission/distribution availability-Some stakeholders wanted greater clarity about connection processes and availability to focus their development on areas where their projects could conned. • Limits on FIT project size -Stakeholders advocated for the FIT model of procurement to be limited to smaller-sized projects, with large projects being competitively procured. Others recommended realigning project size tranches to better reflect economies of scale. • Prices of renewables -There was broad support for reduction of FIT prices to reflect lower technology costs. • Municipal involvement -Stakeholders indicated a need for an enhanced role for municipalities and clear timelines for municipal involvement and consultation in an improved REA process. • Extent of participation from community, municipal and Aboriginal projects - Stakeholders advocated for greater supports to encourage more community, municipal and Aboriginal projects. Some suggested maintaining or increasing the price adders, or giving these types of projects priority for contract awards. Some Aboriginal communities identified the lack of transmission in Northern Ontario as a barrier to participation. • Complexity of regulatory processes-Several stakeholders advocated for scaling regulatory requirements to better align with the size and impact of projects. Other common suggestions included: better coordination between ministries and agencies, faster response times, improved guidance material and help identifying potential challenges with projects early in the process. The Two-Year FIT Review The scheduled two-year FIT Program review is an opportunity to reflect on the Program to ensure that it continues to meet Ontario's needs. Updating the FIT Program will help strengthen the clean energy sector and build a better, smarter electricity system to meet Ontario's future energy needs, while creating high-value jobs across the province. Worldwide, 88 jurisdictions have implemented FIT programs and regular reviews are common practice. For example, both Germany and France focused on price reductions, technology types and project sizes in recent reviews. The FIT review recommendations reflect current market and economic conditions and will ensure the Program's continued success while maintaining stability, encouraging investment, supporting domestic manufacturing and developing renewable energy. 11 RECOMMENDATIONS Six strategic areas of recommendations emerged from the consultation process: 1. Continue commitment to clean energy. 2. Streamline processes and create jobs. 3. Encourage greater community and Aboriginal participation. 4. Improve municipal engagement. 5. Reduce price to reflect lower costs. 6. Expand Ontario's clean energy economy. A list of technical recommendations follows this section (see page 19). 1. CONTINUE COMMITMENT TO CLEAN ENERGY WHY The FIT Program continues to be one of the best ways to attract investment, encourage participation and efficiently build clean energy projects. It is providing substantial economic, environmental and health benefits for Ontarians. The program creates jobs in the clean energy sector while creating cleaner air for Ontarians. It also gives individuals and groups an opportunity to participate, along with larger industry players, in the production of renewable energy. Currently, Ontario is committed to bringing online 10,700 MW of non-hydro renewable energy generation by 2018 as well as 9,000 MW of hydro by 2030-this is expected to produce enough electricity each year to meet almost half of Ontario's demand. HOW 1.1 Ontario should procure 10,700 MW of non-hydro renewable energy generation by 2015. 1.2 At the end of 2013, the government should review Ontario's electricity supply and demand forecast to explore whether a higher renewables capacity target is warranted. 1.3 Up to 50 MW of the remaining FIT contract capacity should be reserved for hydroelectric projects. 1.4 Beginning this year, conduct an annual review of FIT prices to reflect current costs-setting and publishing prices each November that will take effect on January 1st the following year. 13 2.3 The commercial operation milestone for rooftop solar PV should be shortened from three years to 18 months in order to encourage timely project completion. 2.4 Create a new Renewable Energy Committee that includes senior officials from relevant ministries to help drive the progress of projects through the approvals process. 3. ENCOURAGE GREATER COMMUNITY AND ABORIGINAL PARTICIPATION WHY Active participation of communities is important to the continued success of the FIT Program. Initial FIT rules used the "first come, first served" approach. However, most local community and Aboriginal projects require more time to mobilize. Applications that have either local or Aboriginal community support or ownership should be given priority to improve the likelihood such projects will receive contracts. Renewable energy projects with local or Aboriginal community partnerships create economic opportunities and jobs for the community. Anticipated results include positive financial returns for the community, as well as additional local benefits, such as new manufacturing facilities and direct and indirect jobs that support projects. HOW Project Priority: 3.1 Introduce a system to prioritize FIT applications for small (CAE) and large (CAR) projects that awards points to projects with minimum equity participation from Aboriginal and local communities, public schools, colleges, universities, hospitals and long-term care facilities (see appendix 3). 3.2 Maintain adders for community and Aboriginal projects with adjusted prices. The adders should align with new participation and equity requirements for the FIT Program (see appendix 5). 3.3 Set aside a minimum of 10 per cent of remaining FIT contract capacity for local community and Aboriginal projects with greater than 50 per cent equity participation. 3.4 To maintain continued participation, strengthen limitations on assignment and change of control for priority participation projects, except rooftop solar. 15 4.4 Support municipalities in the development of new resources and protocols to support the integration of renewable energy projects in communities, including: a. Allocate annually $100,000 of CEPP funding to the development of a community guidance and outreach project with AMO. b. The Renewable Energy Facilitation Office (REFO) should update the Municipal Guide to Renewable Energy Projects, in collaboration with AMO, and launch additional outreach initiatives as appropriate. c. Ensure that REFO, developers and renewable energy industry associations work with AMO to develop best-practice guidance materials and help build projects in a sustainable, meaningful and responsible way. 4.5 In light of recommendations and initiatives to enhance municipal input and support municipal participation, the OPA should not launch the Municipal Renewable Energy Program. 5. REDUCE PRICES TO REFLECT LOWER COSTS WHY When Ontario launched the FIT Program, pricing was designed to reflect capital costs, attract investment capital and kick-start the development of a domestic renewable energy industry. A number of considerations were incorporated including: value for ratepayers, reasonable rates of return on investment, unique aspects of the Ontario market and prevailing international FIT rates. Ontario has successfully created a domestic renewable energy sector of sufficient size to drive economies of scale and lower prices. In addition to domestic developments, the evolution of the global market has contributed to substantial capital and operating cost reductions. For example, the costs of the raw materials for solar panel technology have dropped, making many projects cheaper to complete. HOW 5. 1 FIT program prices for wind and solar technologies should be reduced by more than 20 per cent for solar, depending on size, and approximately15 per cent for wind (see appendix 4). Maintain current prices for water, biogas, biomass and landfill gas. 5.2 Rather than setting a price at the time of project application for small and large FIT projects, price should be set when the contract is offered. 17 TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS The following technical recommendations are additional proposed adjustments to the FIT Program. PROGRAM DETAILS: A. The OPA should allow for a window of time during which existing contracts can voluntarily withdraw from the FIT Program and have their security fees returned. B. Provide a transition process for: (1) all pre-existing FIT applications; and (2) microFIT applications submitted on and after September 1, 2011. Allow these applications to transition to eligibility requirements in the new FIT and microFIT rules. A revised application should retain its original timestamp. The OPA should return the application and security fee, as appropriate, to any pre-existing applications. C. The OPA should introduce a point system (see appendix 3) for small and large FIT applications: 1. That awards points to projects with minimum equity participation from an Aboriginal or local community and projects with participation by public schools, colleges, universities, hospitals or long-term care facilities. 11. That awards points to projects that have demonstrated support from the local municipalities or Aboriginal communities. iii. That awards points to water or bioenergy projects which have ancillary electricity system benefits. iv. That awards points for project readiness to wind, solar ground-mount and bioenergy projects on Aboriginal Reserve or private land where applicants have sufficient space for the project and a firm lease, firm option to lease/purchase, or ownership of the land. Solar rooftop applicants that do not own the host building should be eligible for project readiness points if they provide proof of firm site control in the form of a firm lease or option to lease. D. The OPA should require a FIT project to earn a minimum of one point to be eligible for a contract. E. As a priority, the OPA should work with Hydro One and other local distribution companies to implement the Minister's directive, dated August 19, 2011, to facilitate the participation of eligible constrained microFIT projects. F. Update the microFIT process to include an Application Approval Notice instead of a Conditional Offer of microFIT contract. Similar to the Conditional Offer, the Approval Notice will be valid for six months (see appendix 1 ). G. Maintain the intent and focus of the microFIT Program: i. Implement a limit of one microFIT contract per individual/farmer. ii. Maintain the microFIT Eligible Participant Schedule and include farm co-ops. iii. Remove requirement that Aboriginal communities, schools, public colleges, public universities, hospitals, long-term care facilities and social housing providers must own the land on which the project is to be located. iv. Consistent with the goal of keeping the microFIT Program focused on homeowners, farmers, schools and other community applicants, the Commercial FIT (CFIT) Program should not be launched. 19 \ GLOSSARY The Aboriginal Energy Partnerships Program: The Aboriginal Energy Partnerships Program consists of three key initiatives to support Aboriginal communities considering renewable generation projects: • Aboriginal Renewable Energy Fund (AREF) assists with some of the initial project development costs associated with First Nation and Metis community renewable energy projects. • Aboriginal Renewable Energy Network (AREN) is a web-based source of information relating to conservation and renewable energy development that will continue to evolve based on the needs of and input from Ontario's Aboriginal communities. ·Aboriginal Community Energy Plans (ACEP) Program helps Aboriginal communities identify and act upon their local conservation and renewable energy development opportunities. Community Energy Partnerships Program (CEPP): A grant program to support community groups developing renewable energy projects in Ontario. Consumer Price Index (CPI): The CPI is an indicator of changes in consumer prices experienced by Canadians. It is obtained by comparing, over time, the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by consumers. Since the basket contains goods and services of unchanging or equivalent quantity and quality, the index reflects only pure price change. The CPI is also widely used as an indicator of the change in the general level of consumer prices or the rate of inflation. Distribution: A distribution system carries electricity from the transmission system and delivers it to consumers. Typically, the network would include medium-voltage power lines, substations and pole- mounted transformers, low-voltage distribution wiring and electricity meters. Eledrlcal Safety Authority (ESA): The ESA is a not-for-profit corporation that operates as an Administrative Authority under the Electricity Act, 1998, and has an Administrative Agreement with the Ministry of Consumer Services. Its role is to enhance public electrical safety in Ontario. It is also responsible for administering specific regulations related to electricity distribution system safety, electrical products safety, the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) and licensing Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians. Feed-in Tariff (FIT): A guaranteed rate program that provides stable prices through long-term contracts for energy generated using renewable resources. Green Energy Investment Agreement (GEIA): The agreement between the Ontario Government and the Korean Consortium to develop, construct and operate wind and solar projects in Ontario. Green Energy and Green Economy Ad (GEA): This act was created to expand renewable energy generation, encourage energy conservation and promote the creation of clean energy jobs. The GEA is sparking growth in clean and renewable sources of energy such as wind, solar, hydro and bioenergy. 21 Renewable Energy Approval (REA): A central component of the GEA initiative was the introduction of a Province-led approval process with transparent and consistent standards. As a result of the new approvals framework, most renewable energy projects are now subject to the Renewable Energy Approval (Ontario Regulation 359/09)). The REA regulations establish clear, consistent rules and standardized technical requirements across the province. Renewable Generation: Energy derived from natural resources including solar PV, wind, waterpower, and bio-energy (biogas, landfill gas, and biomass). These resources are naturally replenished, so they are described as renewable. Renewable Energy Facilitation Office (REFO): REFO was established by the Province to assist in developing new renewable energy projects. It serves as a one-window access point where individuals, communities and municipalities with projects of all sizes can obtain information and connect with the appropriate government and agency resources. Smart Grid: A smart grid is a modern electricity system. It uses sensors, monitoring, communications, automation and computers to improve the flexibility, security, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the electricity system. Supply Mix: The different types of fuel that are used to produce electricity in a particular jurisdiction. Normally, the mix is expressed in terms of the proportion of each type within the overall amount of energy produced. Transmission: The movement or transfer of electricity over an interconnected group of lines and associated equipment between points of supply and points at which it is transformed for delivery to consumers, or is delivered to other, separate electric transmission systems. Transmission of electricity is done at high voltages (SOkV or higher in Ontario). The energy is transformed to lower voltages for distribution over local distribution systems. Transmission Availability Test/ Distribution Availability Test (TAT/DAY): The transmission availability test is performed by the OPA to determine if there is sufficient transmission capacity available to connect a renewable energy project. The OAT applies only to distribution-connected projects. It is performed by the local distribution company if a project first passes the TAT. The OAT will determine if there is sufficient connection availability on the distribution system to connect your renewable energy project. 23 APPENDIX 2: FIT PROCESS PRE-APPLICATION: Applicant encouraged to consult with local community about siting, support, etc. FIT APPLICATION AND CONTRAaiNG PROCESS $ 60 UJ DAYS > UJ 0::: Note: 60 day z window for 0 application ~ review will not begin until u application ::J c.. period closes. 0... <( •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• z oz t:Jw LUUJ zo::: z~ 0 u 60 DAYS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • V'l z 0 --l -e:tt:( ~~ lJ.J:) ~V'l zZ oo o:::U -u >-Z-1 wc::o z::J _c.. V'l0 wz ~<( lJV'l zVl wt:j 1--0 Zo::: <Co... u ~~;~~~;~~~3iZ':'5~n:5;:It~:~;~~I~E~J~7~fx;~f~~~"~7;5·, · .. ··:.·.:~~~; -- 25 APPENDIX 4: PRICE SCHEDULE Solar ~(>hftop · 54.8 -23.10/o 53.9 -l5Jo/o >SOO.kW 53.9 48.7 -9.6% s10kW 64.2 44.5 -30,70/o Solar > 10 kW s SOOkW* 44.3 38.8 ..:12.4% Grol.mdmount >SOOkWs SMW* 44.3 35.0 -2LO% >SMW 34.7 .;21.7% Wind All sizes 13.5 11.5 -14.8% Water slOMW 13.1 13.1 0.0% > 10MW~SOMW 12.2 12.2 0.0% Biomass s 10MW 13.8 13.8 0.0% >10MW 13 13 0.0% Biogas s 100 kw 19.5 19.5 0.0% On Farm 100 kW s 250 kW 18.5. 18.5 0.0% s500kW 16 16 0.0% Biogas > 500 kW !§; 1 OMW 14.7 14.7 0.0% >10MW 10.4 10.4 0.0% s 10MW 11.1 11.1 O.OOfo Landfill Gas >10MW 10.3 10.3 0.0% *New project size. 27 u 120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1600 Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1 T 416-967-7474 F 416-967-1947 www. power authority .on. ca PRESCRIBED FORM/TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION Section 6.1{d){i)-FIT Rules, Version 2.0 OPARP/f-FIT-015rl Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 2.0. Resolution NO: Date: WHEREAS insert name of "Applicant" (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a insert description of type of project (e.g. rooftop solar, ground mount solar, bioenergy, on-shore wind) (the "Project") on insert description of the lands or building (the "Lands") in ---------------------------------------------------------- insert the name of the Local Municipality under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of insert the name of the Local Municipality indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the insert the name of the Local Municipality supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. {Note: signature lines for councilors or other representatives, as appropriate) FIT reference number: (Note: Must be inserted by Applicant to complete Application) Aug 2012 Page 1 of 1 ONTARIOIJ", 120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1600 Toronto, Ontario MSH 1T1 "'"~WER AUTHORITY v T 416-967-7474 F 416-967-1947 www.powerauthority.on.ca PRESCRIBED FORM/TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL BLANKET SUPPORT RESOLUTION Section 6.1(d)(i)-FIT Rules, Version 2.0 OPARP/f-FIT-014r1 Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 2.0. Resolution NO: Date: WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of e.g. rooftop solar, ground mount solar, bioenergy, on-shore wind ------------------------------generation projects (the "Projects"); AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in insert the name of the local Municipality AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the (/FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; tN THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the insert the name of the local Municipality supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in insert the name of the local Municipality ------------------~~------- This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose. This resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council. (Note: signature lines for councilors or other representatives, as appropriate) FIT reference number: (Note: Must be inserted by Applicant to complete Application) Aug 2012 Page 1 of 1 FIN12-038-2013 Business Plans and Budgets Proposed Meeting Schedule DATE: September 24, 2012 TO: Kelley Coulter, CAO FROM: Darrell Eddington, Director of Finance SUBJECT: 2013 BUSINESS PLANS AND BUDGETS -PROPOSED MEETING SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATIONS "Resolve that Council receives report FIN12-038 2013 Business Plans and Budgets -Proposed Meeting Schedule. And further resolve that Council approves the 2013 Business Plans and Budgets meeting schedule as proposed." PURPOSE To obtain Council approval of the 2013 Business Plans and Budgets meeting schedule. HISTORY & DISCUSSION Senior Management is recommending the following Open Council meeting dates: Date Time October 15 1:30 p.m. November 1 9:00a.m. November 16 9:00a.m. November 29 9:00a.m. December 7 9:00a.m. December 13 9:00a.m. January 8 9:00a.m. January 28 (Council) 7:00p.m. WRITTEN BY: Darrell Eddington DATE WRITTEN: September 18,2012 11Page Subject 2013 Council Strategic Decisions 2013 Business Plans 2013 Business Plans 2013 Operational Budget 2013 Operational Budget 2013 Capital Replacement Plan 2013 Capital Replacement Plan 2013 Draft Operational & Capital presented to Public Budget FIN12-038-BY-LAW 3650-2012 HOSPITAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES DATE: September 24, 2012 TO: Kelley Coulter, CAO FROM: Darrell Eddington, Director of Finance SUBJECT: BY-LAW 3650-2012 HOSPITAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES RECOMMENDATIONS RESOLVE THAT Council receive By-Law 3650 -2012 Hospital Payment In Lieu of Taxes Report. AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT By-Law 3650 be brought forward for Council's consideration. PURPOSE To levy the 2012 payment in lieu of taxes associated with the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. HISTORY & DISCUSSION The Tillsonburg District Memorial hospital is subject to a payment in lieu of direct realty taxes. This charge is calculated based on a regulated rate of $75.00 per rated bed capacity for the institution, as specified by the Ministry of Health and reported by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. A by law setting out the levy amount of $10,650.00 and due date is an annual requirement. WRITTEN BY: Darrell Eddington DATE WRITTEN: September 13,2012 liPage THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3650 A BY-LAW to levy an amount on a Public Hospital under Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. WHEREAS the Council of a local municipality designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, in which there is situated a public hospital or provincial mental health facility designated by the Minister of Health, may pass by-laws to levy an annual amount payable on or after the 1st day of July upon such institution, not exceeding the sum of $75.00 a year for each provincially rated bed in such public hospital or provincial mental health facility as determined by the Minister of Health. AND WHEREAS the rated beds in the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital has been determined to be 142. BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg as follows: 1. THAT the amount of $10,650.00 be levied on the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital for the year 2012, payable on the 28th day of October, 2012. 2. THIS by-law is passed pursuant to Section 323 of The Municipal Act, 2001, and amendments thereto. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME, PASSED, SIGNED, SEALED AND NUMBERED 3650 THIS 24th DAY OF September, 2012. MAYOR CLERK OPS12-14 Report-2012-2015 Highway Coarse Bulk Salt DATE: September 24th, 2012 TO: Kelley Coulter, CAO FROM: S.T.Lund, P.Eng., Director of Operations SUBJECT: COUNTY OF OXFORD CO-OPERATIVE HIGHWAY COARSE BULK SALT RECOMMENDATIONS "Resolve that Council receives Operations Services Report OPS12-14- 2012-2015 Highway Coarse Bulk Salt." Further resolve the "Tender for the Supply of Highway Coarse Bulk Salt for the 2012-2015 season be awarded to Cargill Deicing Technology of Oshawa, ON at a unit cost of $65.65 per tonne for 2012/2013, $69.06per tonne -2013/2014 and $72.93 per tonne -2014/2015 season (HST included)." PURPOSE Joint tender results for the County of Oxford Co-operative Salt tender administered by the City of Woodstock for the supply of Highway Coarse Bulk Salt for winter maintenance operations for the 2012/2013, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 seasons. HISTORY & DISCUSSION Tenders were called for the Supply of Coarse Winter Salt for the 2012 to 2015 seasons. Four tenders were received. Tender Results The results of the tender were as follows: 1) 2) 3) 4) Cargill Deicing Tech. Ltd. -Oshawa, ON Sifto Canada -Mississauga, ON The Canadian Salt Company -Mississauga, ON The Detroit Salt Company -Detroit, MI Note: Price per tonne (HST Not included). ljPage 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 $ 58.09 $61.11 $64.54 $ 61.56 $62.48 $63.41 $ 86.64 $89.24 $91.89 $ Bid Rejected, Did not submit addendum DATE: TO: FROM: PRS 12-16 Application to Enabling Accessibility Fund September 24, 2012 Kelley Coulter, CAO Rick Cox, Director of Parks & Recreation SUBJECT: Application to Enabling Accessibilty Fund RECOMMENDATIONS RESOLVE THAT PRS 12-16 Application to Enabling Accessibility Fund be received for information purposes; AND FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council approve the application in the amount of $37,500 to the Enabling Accessibility Fund be submitted to create an accessible unisex washroom at the Til/sonburg Community Centre, addressing the number 1 priority on the Accessibility Building priority list with the balance of the project to be funded from the 2013 Capital Budget up to a maximum of $12,500. SUMMARY This report recommends that the Town of Tillson burg submit an application for $37,500 to the Government of Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund to create a fully accessible unisex/family washroom at the Community Centre to better serve patrons of the Lion's Auditorium and other patrons using the pool observation gallery. The total cost of this renovation is expected to be $50,000.00 with the Town contributing $12,500 or 25% of the eligible cost. BACKGROUND The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) supports community-based projects across Canada that improves accessibility, remove barriers and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their communities. The Small Project Component of the EAF provides grant funding of up to $50,000 per project to improve the built environment through renovation, construction and retrofitting of buildings; the modification of vehicles for community use; and enhancements to make information and communication technologies more accessible. Funding for at least 25 percent of the total eligible project costs must come from non- federal government sources. The deadline for the current intake window for applications to this program is Friday, October 5, 2012: RCOX 12-01 August 2014 Vision for Parks and Recreation Services 1 I 2 July 2012 MEETING: PLACE: DATE: TIME: 2 3 Minutes GENERAL MEETING Tillsonburg, OPP Detachment Boardroom Wednesday, June 20, 2012 8:00a.m. Call to Order Attendance Declaration of Pecuniary Interest The Chair called the General session of the Board to order at 7:54am. Present: Larry Scanlan, Chair John Smith, Vice Chair Mayor John Lessif David Palmer Councillor Brian Stephenson Susie Wray, Secretary Insp/Detachment Commander, Tim Clark Regrets: None None declared 4 Approval of Agenda The Agenda was presented to the Board for approval. 5 Approval of Previous Minutes 6 7 8 The Minutes of a meeting of the Board held on May 16, 20 12 were presented to the Board for approval. Issues Arisingfrom previous minutes Presentations I Delegations Correspondence On motion made by David Palmer, seconded by Councillor Stephenson, and carried, the Agenda was approved. On motion made by John Smith, seconded by David Palmer and carried the Minutes of the meeting held on May 16, 2012 were approved. None None None 1 10 cont 'd 0 Inspector, Tim Clark presented the Tickets Written in Tillson burg for the month of May 20 12 report: • Speeding, 49 • Failure to Obey Sign, 5 • Plate/Permit/Insurance, 42 • Trespass/Intox in Public, 16 • Dangerous Act, 13 • Seatbelt, 4 • Hand Held Device, 31 • Other, 10 • Total tickets written= 170 Dlnspector, Tim Clark presented the High School Resource Officer Month End Report for May 2012: Proactive duties: • Patrolled both Annandale and Glendale schools • Engaged in conversations with both youth, staff, social worker and parents about youth issues and crime prevention • Communicated with front line officers, drug resources and crime unit • Lock it or Lose it campaign at Glendale • Attended and completed annual bock training Reactive Duties: • Investigated 911 pocket dial from Glendale students • Investigated 2 assaults; all youth warned as minor in nature and first time offences • Diverted one youth of minor possession of marijuana- fonnal caution · • Took report of lost wallet • Investigated a family dispute reported by Glendale youth • Investigated a traffic complaint reported by Annandale students • Dealt with 2 trouble with youths at Glendale Presentations I Meetings: • Pa1iicipated in Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl-A-Thon • Participated in Safe Grad assembly for Glendale Prom • Attended Playworks meeting for the Town of Tillson burg Dinspector, Tim Clark presented the Oxford County Public Complaints report with one new complaint. Uncivil to Public, ongoing investigation 3 10 cant 'd Dinspector, Tim Clark presented 3 Detachment Situational Assessment Reports including situations and action plans. They are as follows: ) Break and Enters-Residential and Business: Reduce Break and Enters by 2% in Oxford County OPP Areas Theft Under 5000: Reduce Theft Under 5000 by 2% MVC Fatalities: Reduce occurrences Dinspector, Tim Clark presented the quarterly domestic statistics. Attended: 190 Resulted in Charges: 34 Repeat Offenders: 23 Involved Alcohol/Drugs: 31 ll Committee Reports D. Palmer reported that one Bursary Application has been received to date from Glendale High School from Connor Smith. !2 OAPSB No items for discussion 13 Other Business/ Public Discussion 0 E-Bikes Inspector Clark reported that e-bikes do not require permits/plates. General discussion D Community Services Tent Banners The Chair reported that pricing has been obtained for 2 banners measuring 18' by 19"11 '. D Police Station Building Maintenance The Chair reported that as per a resolution from 2007, a quarterly building inspection is to be performed by the Chair, Vice-Chair and Administrative Sergeant. This tour has not been performed in the past 5 years. On motion made by David Palmer, seconded by Mayor Lessif and carried, it was resolved that Connor Smith be awarded the 2012 Andrew Brocanier Memorial Tillsonburg Police Services Board Bursary. S. Wray to send notification of the award to Glendale High School (Guidance Department) On motion made by John Smith, seconded by David Palmer, and carried, it was resolved that two banners be purchased from Cutting Edge Signs at a total cost of $259.90. Chair and Vice Chair to tour the detachment and compile a list of deficiencies as well as meet with the town Facilities Manager. 5 MEETING: PLACE: DATE: TIME: i\.GENDA ITEM 2 3 TILLSON BURG POLitE SERVICES BOARD I Minutes GENERAL MEETING Tillsonburg, OPP Detachment Boardroom Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:00a.m. Call to Order Attendance Declaration of Pecunimy Interest OUTCOME/ACTION -• -• ~>~. ~-.. -o: -.. --- The Chair called the General session of the Board to order at 7:53am. Present: Larry Scanlan, Chair John Smith, Vice Chair Mayor John Less if David Palmer Councillor Brian Stephenson Susie Wray, Secretary Insp/Detachment Commander, Tim Clark Regrets: None None declared 4 Approval of Agenda The Agenda was presented to the Board for approval. On motion made by John Smith, seconded by David Palmer, and carried, the Agenda was approved. 5 Approval of PreviousMinutes 6 7 The Minutes of a meeting of the Board held on June 20, 2012 On motion made by Councillor were presented to the Board for approval. Stephenson, seconded by David Palmer and carried the Minutes of the meeting held on June 20, 2012 were approved. Issues Arising from previous minutes None Presentations I Delegations None 1 I ')GENI)A ITEM DISCUSSION 10 cant 'd D Inspector, Tim Clark presented the Tickets Written in Tillsonburg for the month of June 2012 report: • Speeding, 35 • Failure to Obey Sign, II • Plate/Permit/Insurance, 42 • Trespass/Intox in Public, 9 • Careless, 2 • Seatbelt, 5 • Hand Held Device, 9 • Failure to Yield/Report/Render Assist, 6 • Other, 10 • Total tickets written= 129 General discussion regarding speeding on Quarter Town Line Dinspector, Tim Clark presented the High School Resource Officer Month End Rep011 for June 2012: Proactive duties: • Patrolled both Annandale and Glendale schools • Engaged in conversations with both youth, staff, social worker and parents about youth issues and cnme prevention • Communicated with front line officers, drug resources and crime unit Reactive Duties: • Investigated 8 calls for service • Assisted with missing person • Wamed 7 youth regarding minor drug use at Glendale Schools. All youths issued school discipline • Had property tumed in • Investigated an assault on a school youth that happened off school property • Assisted with a domestic breach. Presentations I Meetings: • Attended Playworks meeting for the Town of Tillson burg • Participated in United Way day of caring in Tillsonburg Dlnspector, Tim Clark presented the Oxford County Public Complaints rep011 with two reports for 2012. Uncivil to Public, ongoing investigation Uncivil to Public, unsubstantiated OUTCOME/ACTION 3 I )GENDA DISCUSSION OUTCOME/ACTION ITEM 10 coni 'd OOPP contract Policing -Tillsonburg Inspector, Tim Clark presented the July 2012 contract statistics and memorandum which reported: • Total hours worked in Tillsonburg was 2973 hrs • Overtime was 1 15 Ius • 151 provincial offences tickets written • 253.75 hours of Foot Patrol • Total regular hrs worked less minimum hrs was 166.82 Members of the OPP attended 409 calls for service with an 84.9% clearance rate. The most serious of these calls was 4 Break and Enters and 8 Mischiefs resulting in charges. 0 Crime Statistics Reports Inspector, Tim Clark presented the July 2012 report as compared to the July 20 II report: • 5 assaults in 20 12, 8 in 20 I I • 4 break and enter in 2012, 3 in 20 11 • 2 theft under in 2012, 10 in 2011 • 13 domestic disturbance in 2012, 18 in 2011 • 8 mischief in 2012, 8 in 2011 • 32,911 hang up calls in 2012,36 in 2011 • Total actual for 2012 was 384; 644 in2011 0 Inspector, Tim Clark presented the Drug Enforcement Unit Statistics for July 2012. The report included 4 new occurrences for Oxford County. 2 search warrants 2 persons charged I, C.D.S.A charges Value of seized drugs, $1,488.00 0 Inspector, Tim Clark presented the Tickets Written in Tillsonburg for the month of July 2012 report: • Speeding, 46 • Failure to Obey Sign, 8 • Plate/Permit/Insurance, 44 • Trespass/Intox in Public, 22 • Careless, I • Seatbelt, I • Hand Held Device, 8 • Failure to Yield/Improper Turn, 8 • Improper Equipment, 5 • Littering, 2 • Drive in Improper Lane, 2 5 10 con! 'd The July 2012 Statistics for Haldimand-Norfolk was distributed for the Board's information. ) II Dlnspector, Tim Clark presented the Tillsonburg Police Building -Maintenance Issues (August Update) Report listing the following deficiencies which have been completed and are still outstanding. Completed issues: • Flooring in locker rooms repaired • Water softener issue resolved. Unit was not operational due to salt not having been added to the unit for 3 years. New dishwasher purchased by the detachment member's social committee • Front entrance-stucco repaired • Front gardens-weeded; edging repaired in gardens • Window caulking • New shower heads, sink drains and tap sets installed in locker areas. Outstanding issues: • Paint throughout building; most is original to the building dating to 1993 Flooring • carpeting throughout building; original to building - worn and fraying; Board Room/Detachment Commander's office/ admin S/ Sergeant's Office/ Admin Sergeant's office I interview room I Dayna's office • Tile in need of repair in court officer's office • Flooring in gym is crumbling in spots • Hallways-some seams are separating; numerous pieces of corner base board are missing General • Temporary repair to water damage in janitor's closet was never completed • CO monitor requires repair Committee Reports 12 OAPSB No items for discussion 13 Other Business I Public Discussion D Hickory Hills General discussion regarding meeting request from residents regarding theft deterrents. None Inspector Clark, Cst. Stacey Culbert and the Chair to participate, with an invitation to Board members to attend I patticipate. Chair to contact Ms. Trepanier from Hickory Hills and advise Board of meeting date when set. 7 TOWN OF TILLSONBURG DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: Friday, June 22, 2012 TIME: 8:30AM LOCATION: Boardroom, Customer Service Centre (1 0 Lis gar Ave) MEMBERS PRESENT: Lisa Gilvesy, Mike Bossy, Henry Spanjers, Randy Thornton, Cedric Tomico, Frank Meyer, John Lessif, Mel Getty, Kirby Heckford STAFF PRESENT: Kelley Coulter, Colleen Pepper REGRETS: David Samis 1. Adoption of Agenda M/S/C 2. Adoption of Minutes M/S/C 3. Committee Chair Resolutions a) The Development Committee endorse Lisa Gilvesy to serve as Committee Chair for the remaining term of the Development Committee. M/S/C b) The Development Committee endorse Frank Meyer to serve as Committee Vice-Chair for the remaining term of the Development Committee. M/S/C 4. Resolutions Emphasized the importance of objectives and sustained research Need to involve target groups in marketing; invite feedback; obtain public support 6. Roundtable Frank Meyer Can we do a survey of new home buyers and find out what attracted them here Can we incent them with BIA bucks? Might a Rideshare program to London help Tillsonburg market to seniors? Mike Bossy 2 new dentists coming to Tillsonburg Lisa Gilvesy Next meetings will be July 13; Aug 17 TOWN OF TILLSONBURG DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: Friday, July 13,2012 TIME: 8 AM LOCATION: Boardroom, Customer Service Centre (1 0 Lis gar Ave) MEMBERS PRESENT: Lisa Gilvesy, Mike Bossy, Henry Spanjers, Randy Thornton, Cedric Tomico, Frank Meyer, John Lessif, Mel Getty STAFF PRESENT: Kelley Coulter, Colleen Pepper REGRETS: Kirby Heckford 1. Adoption of Agenda Staff advised that the only item on the agenda would be a review of the draft Five- year Strategic Plan. 2. Adoption of Minutes Staff advised minutes for the previous meeting are currently being prepared and will be circulated along with the July 13 minutes. 3. Resolutions None 4. Strategic Plan Discussion K. Coulter introduced and reviewed the Vision, Mission and Goals section of the document. -Group suggested a wording change to 5.0 for clarity C. Pepper provided copies ofDCS 12-45 Report-Community Marketing Update for reference purposes as well as a package with highlights from the Intelligent Communities Forum 2012 Summit (ICF), the Middlesex County Resident 5. Roundtable cumbersome surveys (i.e. i-Canada) 8.0 8.3 -question regarding inclusion of performing arts centre citing difficulties in sustaining in other communities -K. Coulter noted that the item is to address feasibility 9.0 9.4 -history of providing services to neighbouring communities without cost-recovery model General Discussion Should the airport be mentioned in the strategic plan o Determined that airport is covered by "institutional conditions", specifically "ensure the local environment in conjunction with partners fosters growth and supports new and existing enterprise." Does the plan include a reference to residential lots o Suggested that a metric will be developed in support of this as part ofGoal6.0 Where is tourism in the plan? o Suggested that 'culture' be changed to "Culture and Tourism" Mike Bossy Suggested Town should pursue listing in Festivals and Events Ontario directories; provided contact information Suggested Development Commissionerfollow up with Gaylea Foods on potential new plant Questions regarding Special Events Centre sale and appropriate response o J. Lessif advised that all inquiries should be directed to K. Coulter o Committee members encouraged to share information/concerns with Kelley as part of citizen engagement John Lessif County Council has directed planning staff to pursue CIP designation and funding County has made substantial commitment to Oxford Tourism ($100,000) and planned spending includes signage on highway corridors and radio campaign County Council is working well together and helping to support each other's municipalities Randy Thornton HERITAGE AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR MAY 9,2012 DATE: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 LOCATION: Marwood Lounge, Community Centre 1. Meeting to Order: called by Chair Katherine McCormick at 3:35p.m. 2. Attendance: present -Paul DeCioet, Marian Smith, Kathy McCormick, Sue Saelens regrets -Kelly Batt absent -Brian Stephenson, Donna Peirce 3. Approval of Minutes of last meeting, January 11, 2012 -approved by S. Saelens/ seconded by Marian Smith 4. Approval of Agenda -approved by s. Saelens/ seconded by Paul DeCioet 5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests -none 6. New Business: a) New members-a discussion about attracting new members to this committee or to continue to have volunteers working on sub-committee programmes of interest. Larger numbers of members makes it more difficult to reach a quorum for meetings so perhaps we have sufficient members. b) Sub-committees -this committee will continue to have individual members working on projects of interest, continue to research the project and will report back to the committee. The committee will then choose to adopt projects in priority and work as a team to completion. It was felt that a sub- committee working independently was not the best use of time and organization of our Heritage and Beautification committee. 7. Round Table Discussions: 5) Heritage Trees is a project Marian has been researching and reporting for our Committee. She has been in touch with other outside areas for ideas on how to approach this project. She is interested in finding and identifying 'heritage trees' in our Town, their history, age, mapping the trees and perhaps with help from the public, completing a 'Tillsonburg Heritage Tree' brochure. A sample of her letter FYI to Council is included with these minutes. 6) MOTIONS 1. "move to ask Council to accept and to consider the letter asking Council for signage at the Newell Depot to educate the public about uncovered loads and loads not secured as set out by the Highway Traffic Act", moved by S. Saelens and seconded by Paul DeCioet 2. "move to ask Council to accept and to consider the letter asking Council to have our main street sidewalks cleaned of cigarette butts and small debris with some sort of vacuum system", moved by Marian Smith and seconded by Sue Saelens 3. "move to send a letter to Council regarding the Heritage Tree project and to endorse this letter in order to get the public's assistance", moved by Marian Smith and seconded by Paul DeCioet 7) Next meetings Sept 12 and Nov 21 at 2:00 Community Centre, Marwood Lounge 8) Meeting Adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Tillsonburg Council Resolution: Rooftop Solar -Moose Power lit David Kline · "'C.# to: azimmer 09/18/12 11:50 AM Cc: "'Taylor Russell"' Hide Details From: "David Kline" <dave@moosepower.com> To: <azimmer@tillsonburg.ca> Cc: "'Taylor Russell'" <tay1or@moosepower.com> 5 Attachments ~ ~] ~ Page 1 of2 imageOOI.png image004.png Council Resolution-Tillson burg-10 Wabash Rd-Moose Power Rooftop Solar. pdf Of· i~ 10 Wabash Road-Preliminary Layout-10 deg tilt. pdf 81 § Project Information-Tillsonburg-10 Wabash Rd-Moose Power Rooftop Solar. pdf Honourable Mayor and Council of the Town of Tillson burg, Further to a discussion I had with Amber Zimmer on September 18, 2012, I am following up with you on behalf of Moose Power, with regards to our pursuit of a municipal council support resolution for a rooftop solar development in the Town ofTillsonburg. Solar power developments are currently being promoted in Ontario following the Green Energy and Green Economy Act created in 2009 to encourage renewable energy production and create green sector jobs. Moose Power is a Toronto-based solar developer specializing in commercial rooftop projects. We design, finance, install and manage commercial solar rooftop installations across the province of Ontario. To date Moose Power has installed 4,000kW of solar projects on rooftops of across Southern Ontario, representing 10% of the total file://C:\Documents and Settings\azimrner\Local Settings\Temp\notesFCB21C\-webl125.... 9/18/2012 General Information Building Owner: E & E Mclaughlin Ltd. Warehousing Address: 10 Wabash Road Legal Address: Plan 500, Part Lots 1642, 1643 and Part Lot 1644 on Registered Plan 41 R656 Parts 2, 3 City: Tillsonburg Postal Code: NOJ lEO Rooftop Area: 200,000 sq. ft. Project Size: SOOkW Map: 42.84848, -80.708484 Electrical Information Local Distribution Company: Tillson burg Hydro Inc. Primary Voltage: 27.60 Transformer Station: Tillson burg TS Feeder Designation: THI M-6 """MOOSE POWER Liberty Market 171 East Liberty Street, Suite 221 Toronto, Ontario M6K 3P6 64 7-4 78-5438 System Type: Sub-Arrays: AC System Size: DC System Size: Module: Module Count: DC:AC Ratio: Module Inclination: Module Azimuth: Roof Mount N/A 1000 kW 1209 kW Heliene 250 4836 1.2 10 Degrees -12 ~T~t 120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1600 Toronto, Ontario MSH 1T1 T 416-967-7474 F 416-967-1947 www. powerauthority. on .ca PRESCRIBED FORM/TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION Section 6.1(d)(i)-FIT Rules, Version 2.0 OPARP/f-FIT-015r1 Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 2.0. Resolution NO: 1 Date: 18-Sep-12 WHEREAS Nautilus Solar Canada LP (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a rooftop solar facility (the "Project") on Plan 500, Part Lots 1642, 1643 and Part Lot 1644 on Registered Plan 41 R656 Parts 2,3 (the "Lands") in Town ofTillsonburg under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of Town ofTillsonburg indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Town ofTillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. (Note: signature lines for councilors or other representatives, as appropriate) FIT reference number: _FI_T_-F_Q_R_IG_F1--------- (Note: Must be inserted by Applicant to complete Application) Aug 2012 Page 1 of 1 Long Point Region Conservation Authority 4 Elm St., Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G OC4 519·842-4242 or 1-888-231-5408. Fax 519-842-7123 Email: conservation@lprca.on.ca • www.lprca.on.ca September 14111, 2012 Mayor John Lessif and Council Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, Suite 204 Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Dear Mayor Lessif and Council, File: 5.7.1 This is a formal request of the Town of Tillsonburg to plei!.Se consider the Long Point Region Conservation Authontf(LPRCA) in its request for support of a 60 k:W FIT rooftop solar project at its 4 Elm Street location. LPRCA has been exploring funding opportunities to support the development of a combination green roof/solar panel initiative to assist the organization in promoting green technologies across the region. The Green Roof/Solar Panel Project is the focal point in what LPRCA hopes will assist in transforming its current administration office into an environmental technology showcase. LPRCA believes by demonstrating environmental leadership through this initiative, it is not only supporting the SCOR goal of enhancing this region's potential as Ontario's "environmental hub" but, also providing a forum for the transfer of environmental information and techniques to a wide range of stakeholders from across Ontario. The Green Roof/Solar Panel Project has the support of various partners -both local and regional · including a post-secondary institution interested in the research aspect of the initiative. LPRCA's plans include utilizing the solar system to study the relationship between three separate roofing compositions; white membrane, black membrane and a green roof:.... and their impact on solar panel effectiveness. Plans also include converting LPRCA' s current boardroom into a multi-media forum to support tech transfer, training and enhancing public access to environmental information. LPRCA believes by displaying the workings of the Green Roof/Solar Panel Project, that public education and learning will be enhanced in order to provide a healthier environment for future generations. LPRCA would greatly appreciate your consideration and support of this project. As well, to meet the requirements of the FIT application, a letter of supix>rt from Council would be helpful in moving a project forward that LPRCA strongly envisions will create a unique learning and research centre that is unlike any in Canada. CliffEv . s . General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer cc: Roger Geysens, Chair RECEIVE[ SEP 1 7 ZO'Il ----8---- A Member of the Conservation Ontario Network THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3646 A By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 3295, as amended. WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg deems it advisable to amend By-Law Number 3295, as amended. THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg, enacts as follows: 1. That Section 1.2 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by deleting Section 1.2 and replacing it with the following: "1.2 ADMINISTRATION This By-Law shall be administered and enforced by such person or persons as shall be appointed from time to time by by-law of the Corporation as "Chief Building Official"." 2. That Section 1.3 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by deleting Section 1.3 and replacing it with the following: "1.3 INSPECTION The Chief Building Official I Building Inspector or an officer or employee of the Corporation acting under the direction of Council may enter upon any property or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of administering or enforcing this By-Law." 3. That Section 2.6 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by deleting the reference to By-law Number "3289" and replacing it with "3295". 4. That Section 2 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by adding the following Section: "2.7 FIGURES AND APPENDICES Unless otherwise noted, figures, appendices and illustrations included in this By-Law are for interpretation purposes only and do not form part of the Town of Tillson burg Zoning By-Law Number 3295." 5. That Section 4 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by deleting Section 4.3. 6. That Section 4 to By-law Number 3295, is hereby amended by deleting Section 4.186. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 13. That Section 4. 70 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by adding the phrase "front yard' after the phrase "See "Yard"". 14. That Section 4.102 to By-Law Number 3295, amended by deleting Section 4.102 and replacing it with the following: 15. "4.1 02 "LOT COVERAGE", means that percentage of the lot area covered by the horizontal projections of the area of all buildings, but excluding the area covered by balconies, canopies, decks and overhanging eaves which are 2.0 m (6.56 ft) or more in height above finished grade." 16. That Section 4 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by renumbering Sections 4.110 through 4.112 to 4.111 through 4.113. 17. That Section 4 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by adding the following Section: "4.11 0 "MOBILE FOOD VENDING", means the sales of refreshment for consumption by the public that are conducted from a vehicle, cart, or other structure which has not been assessed as commercial and includes but is not limited to: catering vehicles, chip wagons, hot dog carts, sausage carts and ice-cream vendors, including vehicles from which pre-prepared, pre- packaged refreshments or prepared in the vehicle, or from a vehicle that transports prepared refreshments, to be sold for consumption by the public, but does not include self-serve vending machines". 18. That Section 4 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by renumbering Sections 4.114 through 4.137 to 4.115 through 4.138. 19. That Section 4 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by adding the following Section: "4.114 "MOBILE VENDING UNIT", means any motorized or non-motorized vehicle, trailer, kiosk, pushcart, stand, display, blanket, tent, ground covering or other device designed to be portable and not permanently attached to the ground from which any goods, wares, or merchandise other than food are peddled, vended, sold, served, displayed, offered for sale or given away. This includes any display consisting solely of the goods, wares or merchandise being peddled, sold, served, displayed or offered for sale. 20. That Section 4 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by renumbering Sections 4.139 through 4.164 to 4.140 through 4.165. 21. That Section 4 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by adding the following Section: The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 TABLE 6.2; ZONE PROVISIONS R1 Zone Zone Provision Uses Lot Frontage, Minimum 15 m (49.2 ft) or 19 m (62.3 ft) in the case of a comer lot Lot Depth, Minimum 32 m (105ft) Front Yard, Minimum Depth 7.5 m (24.6 ft) and Exterior Side Yard, Minimum Width Rear Yard, Minimum Depth 12 m (39.3 ft) Interior Side Yard, Minimum 3 m (9.8 ft) on one side and Width 1.2 m (3.9 ft) on the narrow side, provided that where a garage or carport is attached to or is within the main building, or the lot is a comer lot, the minimum width shall be 1.2 m (3.9 ft). Setback, Minimum Distance 20.5 m (67.3 ft) from the Centre line of an Arterial Road, as designated on Schedule "B" of this By- Law Lot Coverage, Maximum Landscaped Open Space, Minimum Gross Floor Area, Minimum Height of Dwelling, Maximum Parking, accessory uses, permitted encroachments and other general provisions 33% of the lot area 30% of the lot area 93 m2 (1 ,001.1 ft2) 10.5 m (34.4 ft) In accordance with provisions of Section 5 the R1AZone Uses 12.5 m (41 ft) or 16 m (52.5 ft) in the case of a comer lot 30 m (98.4 ft) 7.5 m (24.6 ft) for an existing lot 6 m (19.7 ft) for a lot created after the passing of this By-Law, except where the front or exterior yard abuts an arterial road, in which case the minimum front or exterior side yard abutting such road shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft). 10.5 m (34.4 ft) 3m (9.8 ft) on one side and 1.2 m (3.9 ft) on the narrow side, provided that where a garage or carport is attached to or is within the main building, or the lot is a comer lot, the minimum width shall be 1.2 m (3.9 ft). 20.5 m (67.3 ft) 35% of lot area 30% of the lot area 93m2 (1 ,001.1 ft2) 10.5 m (34.4 ft) In accordance with the provisions of Section 5 27. That Table 7.2: Zone Provisions, to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended by deleting Table 7.2 and replacing it with the following: The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 TABLE 7.2: ZONE PROVISIONS Duplex Dwelling, Zone Provision Single Detached Semi-detached Converted Dwelling Dwelling Dwelling or Public Use Setback, Minimum 20.5 m (67.3 ft) distance from the centre line of an Arterial Road as designated on Schedule "B" of this By-Law Lot Coverage, 40% of the lot area Maximum Landscaped Open 30% of the lot area Space, Minimum Gross Floor Area, 83 m2 (893.4 ft2) 75m2 (807.3 ft2) for 65 m2 (699.7 ft2) for Minimum each dwelling unit each dwelling unit Height of Building, 10.5 m (34.4 ft) Maximum Parking, accessory In accordance with the provisions of Section 5 uses, permitted encroachments and other general provisions 28. That Section 13 to By-Law Number 3295, is hereby amended adding the term "a department store" to the list of permitted uses in Table 13.1. 29. That Section to By-law Number 3295, is hereby amended by deleting Section 5.0 and replacing it with the following: 5.1 ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES 5.1 .1 ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED 5.1.1.1 Where this By-Law provides that a lot may be used or a building or structure may be erected or used for a particular purpose, that purpose shall include any accessory building or structure or accessory use, provided that: it is not to be used for any occupation for gain or profit, except as permitted in this By-Law; The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 ii) iii) iv) v) vi) a carport may be erected on a lot in a residential or entrepreneurial zone only where it is built over a driveway, is located in an interior side yard, does not exceed a length of 7.5 m (24.6 ft) and complies with all the other provisions of Table 5.1.1.4 on a residentially or entrepreneurial zoned lot, one (1) accessory building, not exceeding 10.0 m2 (107.6 ft2) in gross floor area, may be excluded from the calculation of total/of coverage. accessory buildings or structures, not exceeding 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in height, may be located within a required exterior side yard, provided that a minimum exterior side yard setback of 3 m (9.8 ft) is maintained and such exterior side yard is enclosed by a privacy fence or planting strip with a minimum height of 1.5 m (6ft). where an existin~ residentially or entrepreneurial zoned lot exceeds 1,500 m (16,146.4 ft2) in lot area, the maximum lot coverage for all accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed 100 m2 (1 ,076.4 ft2) of ground floor area and no accessory building or structure shall exceed 4.5 m (14.8 ft) in height. covered and uncovered decks, patios, porches/verandas and other similar structures shall only be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.35.1.2. 5.1.2 EXCEPTIONS The following accessory uses are not subject to the provisions of Section 5.1.1.4, provided that they are in accordance with the provisions noted in Table 5.1.2: TABLE 5;1 ,2 ... ACCESSORY USE ExCEPTIONS AND RELATED PROViSIONS Structures Specific Provisions -clothes poles, flag poles and None basketball standards; -garden trellises; -ornamental fountains, statues, cenotaphs, monuments and memorials; -planters, benches and picnic tables; -retaining walls, sidewalks, pavements, and curbs; and -other similar accessory uses. -patios, concrete pads, walkways Shall not alter any drainage swale required by an approved and other similar structures lot grading plan. comprising part of an outdoor amenity area and not exceeding 0.3 m (1 ft) in height The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.3 CONTROL OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS Where an Animal Control By-Law has been passed by the Town, the prohibition or regulation of the keeping of animals, birds or reptiles within any Zone shall be controlled by such By-Law. 5.4 DWELLING UNITS BELOW GRADE No dwelling unit shall in its entirety be located in a cellar. If any portion of a dwelling unit is located in a cellar, such portion of the dwelling unit shall be used as a furnace room, laundry room, storage room, recreation room, or for a similar use only and shall not be used for sleeping accommodation. However, a dwelling unit, in its entirety may be located in a basement provided the finished floor level of such basement is not below the level of the sanitary or storm sewer serving the building or structure in which such basement is located and provided further, that the floor level of such basement is not more than 1.2 m (3.9 ft) below the adjacent finished grade. 5.5 EROSION HAZARD AREAS 5.5.1 DEFINITION OF EROSION HAZARD AREAS Erosion hazard areas shall correspond to the fill regulated areas established by the Long Point Region Conservation Authority, as indicated on Schedule "A" of this By-Law. 5.5.2 PERMITTED USES All of the uses of the underlying zone may be permitted within an erosion hazard area, subject to complying with the provisions of a geotechnical study, undertaken by the applicant pursuant to Section 3.2.8.2.1 of the County of Oxford Official Plan. Existing buildings and structures shall be recognized as permitted uses within an erosion hazard area, provided that any expansion or change of use of such buildings and structures shall also be subject to compliance with the provisions of a geotechnical study as indicated above. Notwithstanding the uses permitted above, new institutional uses, emergency services and the disposal, manufacture, treatment or storage of hazardous substances, including manure, shall be prohibited within an erosion hazard area. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.8.1 EXTENT OF THE FLOOD PLAIN AND FILL REGULATED AREA The Flood Plain and Fill Regulated Area apply to lands within the Regulatory Flood Plain and Fill Regulated Area established by the Long Point Region Conservation Authority. Where the Conservation Authority has not established flood lines, proponents may be required to complete such mapping to the satisfaction of the Conservation Authority, prior to development. The Zoning Officer shall notify the Conservation authority of development plans within the Regulated Area to determine whether such flood plain mapping is required and to obtain written confirmation from the Conservation Authority that the proposed development complies with all applicable regulations. Until Significant Valleylands have been defined through study, they will be defined as the lands associated with the Regulatory Flood Plain or Fill Regulated Area established by the Conservation Authority. 5.8.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE FLOOD PLAIN AND FILL REGULATED AREA The Regulatory Flood Line is shown by a dotted line indicating the area subject to flood regulations on Schedule "A" of this By-Law. A dashed bracket on Schedule "A" of this By-Law shows the limits of the Fill Regulated Area. 5.8.3 PERMITIED USES WITHIN THE REGULATORY FLOOD PLAIN Only the following uses are permitted within the area of the Regulatory Flood Plain, provided that they are also permitted in the underlying zone: • flood control works; • a park; • a public use in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.25 of this By-Law; • a sand or gravel pit; • a stone quarry; • a conservation project; except that no buildings or structures shall be permitted unless accessory to flood control works or a conservation project. All other uses not explicitly listed above, shall be prohibited within the area of the Regulatory Flood Line. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 iii) the garden suite must be sited on the same lot as the main residential building and the owner of the lot must live on the property; iv) the garden suite may only be located in the rear yard of the lot; v) the garden suite must comply with the regulations for accessory buildings set out in Table 5.1.1.4 -Regulations for Accessory Buildings and Structures for Residential Zones; and vi) an agreement is entered into with the Corporation and registered on title specifying the period of temporary occupancy by any persons named, requirements for the removal of the garden suite, building design details, drainage and servicing works and monetary or other forms of security which may be required. 5.9.3 ACCESSORY BUILDING LOT COVERAGE FOR A GARDEN SUITE Where a garden suite is permitted in a Residential Zone pursuant to subsection 5.9.2, the accessory building lot coverage established in Table 5.1.1.4 may be exceeded by the ground floor area of the garden suite provided that the total lot coverage provision of the applicable Residential Zone is not exceeded. 5.1 0 GREATER RESTRICTIONS This By-Law shall not be effective to reduce or mitigate any restrictions lawfully imposed by a governmental authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions. 5.11 GROUNDWATER RECHARGE AREAS 5.11 .1 DEFINITION OF THE GROUNDWATER RECHARGE AREA 5.11.2 The Groundwater Recharge Area includes the area shown on Schedule "D" of this By-Law. PERMITIED USES All uses existing at the date of passing of this By-Law shall be permitted uses within the Groundwater Recharge Area. All uses permitted within the underlying zone shall be permitted within the Groundwater Recharge Area, with the exception of those listed in Section 5.11.3 of this By-Law. The Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg By-Law Number 3646 5.12.2 ZONE REQUIREMENTS A Group home shall comply with the zone provisions for dwellings permitted in the zone in which such use is located. 5.13 HOME OCCUPATION 5.13.1 5.13.2 5.13.3 5.13.4 5.13.5 5.13.6 5.13.7 WHERE PERMITTED A home occupation is permitted, subject to complying with all appropriate zoning provisions, in all zones permitting a residential dwelling unit and shall be permitted within the residential dwelling unit. FLOOR AREA LIMIT Not more than the cumulative total of 25 m 2 (269.1 ft2) of gross floor area of the residential dwelling unit shall be used for the purposes of the home occupation use. STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SIGNAGE There shall be no external storage of goods or materials and no external display or advertising other than one (1) unlit sign with an area of not more than 1 m 2 (1 0.8 ft2), directly attached to the wall of the residential dwelling unit. ADVERTISEMENT Media advertising of the home occupation shall be restricted to the publishing of the home occupation and telephone number, but no municipal address. EMPLOYEES There are no persons employed other than a member of the family residing on the lot. RETAIL SALES Retail sale of items shall be prohibited, except for items made as part of an approved home occupation. REPAIR USES Repair of goods shall be prohibited, except for household appliances and electronic equipment as part of an approved home occupation. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.14 LOADING PROVISIONS 5.14.1 5.14.2 LOADING SPACES REQUIRED The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure in a Commercial, Institutional or Industrial Zone, erected or used for any purpose involving the receiving, shipping, loading or unloading of persons, animals, goods, wares and merchandise and raw materials shall provide and maintain at the premises, on the lot occupied by the building or structure and not forming part of a street or lane, within the zone in which such use is located, loading or unloading facilities in accordance with the rates set out in Table 5.14.1. TABLE 5.14.1.-LOADING $PACE REQUIREMENlS ·- Zone Gross Floor Area Number of Loadirlg. Spaces. Required Commercial, 350-2,000 m2 (3,767.5-21,528.5 fe) 1 Institutional, 2,001-6,500 m2 (21,539.3-69,967.7 fe) Industrial, or 2 Open Space Zone 6,501-12,000 m2 (69,978.5-129, 171.2 fe) 3 Greater than 12,000 m2 (129,171.2 fe) 4 Where more than one (1) primary building is located on a lot, the loading space requirements indicated in Table 5.14.1 shall be applied to each such building individually, with any required spaces to be located immediately adjacent to the building for which they are required. STANDARDS FOR LOADING SPACES All loading spaces must be rectangular and comply with the provisions of Table 5.14.2 below: TABLE 5.14.2-LOADING SPACE STANDARDS Design Provision Minimum Standard Length 14m (45.9 ft) Width 4 m (13.1 ft) Vertical Clearance 4.5 m (14.7 ft) Location 1.5 m (4.9 ft) from an interior side or rear lot line and 15m (49.2 ft) from a street line. In addition, no loading space shall be located in any portion of a required yard abutting a Residential, Future Development or Entrepreneurial Zone. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.16 LOTS DIVIDED INTO MORE THAN ONE ZONE Where a lot is divided into more than one (1) zone, each such portion of the Jot shall be used in accordance with the provisions of this By-Law for the zone where such portion of the Jot is located. However, for the purposes of determining minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage, the entire lot shall be considered, with the exception of any areas covered by an environmental protection overlay or located within a flood plain, as identified on Schedule "A" of this By-Law. 5.17 MOBILE FOOD VENDING A mobile food vending unit shall only be permitted in the Service Commercial, Neighbourhood Commercial, and Industrial zones and shall be subject to municipal licensing standards. 5.18 MOBILE VENDING UNIT A mobile vending unit shall only be permitted in the Service Commercial, Neighbourhood Commercial, and Major Institutional Zones, and shall be subject to municipal licensing standards. 5.19 MUNICIPAL SERVICES 5.19.1 5.19.2 5.19.2.1 5.19.2.2 No land shall be used or built upon and no building or structure shall be erected, used or expanded for any purpose unless the land is serviced by municipal services (municipal water, sanitary sewers, drainage. systems and improved streets) which meet the municipal standards in effect and have adequate capacity to service the use or development. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following may be permitted without full municipal services: Additions to existing residential dwellings and construction of buildings and structures accessory to existing residential dwellings, provided the said additions and/or accessory buildings comply will all other provisions of the zone in which the dwelling is located and do not require any other approval under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and that the addition has been reviewed and approved by the Oxford County Board of Health. Mobile food vending units shall not be required to connect to municipal services. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.20.4 SETBACK ADJACENT TO A RAILWAY Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where any lot line or portion thereof abuts a railway right-of-way, the setback and other noise mitigation measures shall be established with consultation from the owner of the Railway. 5.21 NON-CONFORMING USES, SITES AND BUILDINGS 5.21.1 CONTINUATION OF EXISTING USES 5.21.2 5.21.3 The provisions of this By-Law shall not prevent the use of any lot, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-Law if such lot, building or structure was lawfully used for such purpose on the date of passing of this By-Law, and provided that it continues to be used for that purpose. For the purpose of this By-Law, a barn used for housing livestock shall be deemed to comply with this provision, provided that it continues to be used to house the same type of livestock as it did on the date of passing of the By-Law. For the purposes of this By-Law, lawfully used will be restricted, for the purposes of proof, to existing as of April 26th, 1977. NON-CONFORMING BUILDING LOCATION Notwithstanding any of provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, any building or structure, which lawfully existed at the date of passing of this By-Law, shall be deemed to comply with the relevant provisions of this By-Law pertaining to setbacks from a street line, yards and lot coverage, provided that no portion of any such building or structure encroaches on any abutting road allowance or lot. Extensions or additions to any such building or structure shall still be subject to the provisions of Section 5.21.7. HOW NON-CONFORMING RIGHTS LOST Non-conforming rights shall be considered to be extinguished in the following situations: (a) where a building or structure containing or otherwise used in connection with a non-conforming use is more than 50% accidentally damaged or demolished and is not repaired and reoccupied within one (1) year; (b) where the non-conforming use is discontinued for a period exceeding six (6) months; The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.21.6.2 5.21.6.3 5.21.6.4 5.21.6.5 5.21.7 5.21.7.1 5.31.7.2 5.21.7.3 5.21.8 the building or structure is located on or within the limits of the foundation walls of the building or structure as they existed prior to such destruction; the height and gross floor area of such replacement does not exceed the height and gross floor area of the building as it existed prior to such destruction; the building or structure does not encroach on a municipal road allowance; and the building or structure is replaced and reoccupied within one (1) year of such destruction. EXTENSIONS TO NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent an extension or an addition being made to a non-conforming use, building or structure provided that: the use, building or structure existed at the date of passing of this By-Law but does not comply with one (1) or more of the zone provisions of this By-Law; and that such extension or addition does not contravene any of the zone provisions of this By-Law. Notwithstanding Section 5.21.7.2, for a residential use in any residential zone or EC zone that such extension of addition does not further contravene any of the zone provisions of this By-Law. NON-CONFORMITY DUE TO PUBLIC ACQUISITION Where the area of a lot is reduced as a result of the public acquisition of a part of a lot and where this acquisition causes any building or structure existing on the lot to become non-conforming relative to the zone provisions, then nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the continued use of the building or structure provided that no subsequent change is made to the lot which would increase the extent of the non-conformity. Where a vacant lot is reduced as a result of the public acquisition of part of the lot such that the zone provisions relating to lot frontage, lot depth, and/or lot area become non-conforming, then nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the erection of a building provided that all other zone provisions are complied with. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.23.3 5.23.4 5.23.5 b) an outdoor patio is prohibited within any yards abutting a street if a Residential Zone or Entrepreneurial Zone is located on the opposite side of the street; and c) a terraced or rooftop patio is not permitted on any property abutting a Residential Zone. PARKING The gross floor area of any outdoor patio shall be included for the purposes of calculating required parking in accordance with Table 5.24.2.1. ENCROACHMENT INTO REQUIRED YARDS Despite any required yard setbacks of the applicable zone, an outdoor patio may project to within 1.2 m (3.9 ft) of the lot line provided that the criteria of Section 5.23.2 are complied with. ENCROACHMENT INTO MUNICIPAL ROAD ALLOWANCE An outdoor patio, in the Central Commercial (CC) zone, may be permitted to encroach onto an improved street only where it will not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic and only where a valid encroachment agreement has been entered into with the Corporation and remains in good standing. 5.24 PARKING PROVISIONS 5.24.1 5.24.1.1 5.24.1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS REQUIRED Unless otherwise stated in this By-Law, motor vehicle parking spaces must be provided on the same lot as the building to which such parking is associated in accordance with the parking standards set out in Section 5.24.2. MORE THAN ONE USE PER LOT In a building or structure in which more than one (1) use is located, the total requirement for parking will be the sum of the requirements applied to each separate use, unless otherwise expressly stated. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.24.1.6 5.24.1.7 5.24.1.7.1 ALL RESIDENllAL REQUIRED MINIMUM SETBACK ZONES Permitted Location Any yard other than a front yard or exterior side yare/. 1.2 m (3.9 ft) Height, Maximum 3.7 m (12.1 ft) Rear Yard 1.2 m (3.9 ft) PARKING SPACE AND PARKING AISLE STANDARDS Motor vehicle parking spaces and parking aisles shall comply with the standards set out in Table 5.24.1.6 and be in accordance with Schedule "C" of this By-Law. TABLE 5.24.1.6 -PARKING SPACE AND AISLE STANDARDS .. Minimum Minimum Depth Angleofthe Perpendicular Width· of . of~arking Miriimlii11·Width of Parking Spaces the Aisle Space Parking Space 30 degree 3.4 m (11.2 ft) 4.6 m (15.1 ft) 2.7 m (8.9 ft), 45 degree 3.7 m (12.1 ft) 5.5 m (18ft) except for parking spaces flanking a 55 degree 4.3 m (14.1 ft) 5.8 m (19ft) wall, fence or other 60 degree 4.9 m (16.1 ft) 5.8 m (19ft) obstruction, which shall be 3 m (9.8 ft) 65 degree 5.2 m (17.1 ft) 5.8 m (19ft) 70 degree 5.5 m (18ft) 5.8 m (19ft) 90 degree 7.3 m (24ft) 5.5 m (18ft) parallel parking 4 m (13.1 ft) for one way 6.5 m (21.3 ft) traffic and 6 m (19.7 ft) for two way traffic angle other than shall meet the requirements for the angle of those listed parking which is greater than the angle being provided DRIVEWAY STANDARDS The following standards apply to driveways providing ingress and egress to parking spaces: Minimum Width One-Way Access Where the access to a parking space is provided directly by a driveway from a public street, the driveway must be at least 3 m (9.8 ft) in width; The Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg By-Law Number 3646 5.24.2.1 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED Off-street parking for motor vehicles must be provided as set out in Table 5.24.2.1. TABLE 5.24.2.1·-PARKING STANDARDS Land Use Number of Vehicle Parking Category Spaces Required Residential Uses -single detached dwelling - 2 per dwelling unit -duplex dwelling -semi-detached dwelling -converted dwelling -mobile home -street fronting townhouse dwellinq -home occupation, except a - 1 bed and breakfast establishement -bed and breakfast - 1 per guest room establishment -board ina or lodqinq house -garden suite - 1 per garden suite -residential unit in a portion of -1.5 per dwelling unit a non-residential building -multiple unit dwelling -apartment dwellinq Business Uses -commercial school - 1 per 20 m" (215.3 ft") of -financial institution gross floor area -laundromat -personal service establishment -retail store -service shop -studio -eating establishment - 1 per 9 m2 (96.9 ft~) of gross floor area -funeral home -20 for the first 50 m2 (538.2 ft2) of gross floor area plus 1 for each additional 1.5 m2 ( 16.1 ft2) of gross floor area used for a chapel or public visitation area. -wholesale establishment - 1 per 90 m2 (968.8 ft") of gross floor area -hotel or motel -1.2 per guest room Office Uses -business or professional -1 per 20m" (215.3 W) gross office floor area -government administrative offices -animal kennel -Minimum of 4 spaces or 6.0 per 100m2 (1 ,076 ft2) gross -medical centre floor area, whichever is -veterinary clinic areater Industrial Uses -truck transport terminal -1 per 100m" (1,076.4 ft") gross floor area The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.24.2.3 5.24.3 5.24.3.1 b) the minimum number required as part of the total number of parking spaces shall be as follows: c) be constructed at the same grade as the entry to the building or entry to the access ramp or structure designed to facilitate entry for those requiring accessible parking; d) be located within close proximity to the building or access ramp or structure; and e) be clearly identified and reserved for the exclusive use of as accessible parking spaces. TANDEM PARKING Where parking is provided for a dwelling unit in an individual driveway, the required parking for that dwelling may be provided by a tandem parking space. LOCATION OF PARKING AREAS YARDS AND SETBACKS Motor vehicle parking areas must be situated in accordance with the requirements set out in Table 5.24.3. TABLE 5.24.3-LOCATION AND SETBACK REQUIREMENlS FOR PARKING AREAS Setback of Parking From: Street Interior Rear Yards Where Une Side Lot Lot Zone Parking is Permitted Line Line Single detached, duplex and 2 1.2 m unit converted dwellings in all All yards None (3.9ft) None Zones Semi-detached dwellings or street fronting townhouse All yards None None None dwellings in any zone RM and RH Zones and all Interior side yard n/a 1.5m 1.5m The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.24.5 m (8.87 ft) in width and 6 m (19.7 ft) in length; b) Queue spaces must be arranged in a single waiting line in advance and behind the drive through service window offered in accordance with Table 5.24.4; c) A minimum inside turning radius for queue spaces forming a waiting line is 7 m (23 ft) d) Queue spaces forming a waiting line must be unobstructed by parking spaces or loading spaces and must be clearly delineated by markings and barriers; e) Queue spaces forming a waiting line or storage space from the service offered cannot form part of a parking aisle providing access to a parking space; and f) Queue spaces shall not be located in a required yard abutting a Residential Zone or Entrepreneurial Zone. EXCEPTIONS-PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS Notwithstanding the minimum parking requirement contained Table 5.24.2.1, within the CC zone, the following minimum parking requirements shall apply: a) No additional parking spaces shall be required for any change of use within an existing building; b) For uses located within a building or portion of a building constructed after the date of passing of this By-Law, the minimum parking requirements set out in Table 5.24.2.1 shall be applied at a rate of 50%, with the exception of a residential use, a hotel or motel or a shopping centre which shall be applied at the full rate. 5.25 PLANTING STRIPS 5.25.1 5.25.1.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES Where a lot is used for any Non-Residential purpose and the interior side or rear lot line abuts a residential use or undeveloped land in a Residential Zone or Development Zone then a strip of land adjoining such abutting lot line, or portion thereof, shall be used for no other purpose than a planting strip in accordance with the provision of this subsection. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 • fat, grease, lard or tallow rendering or refining but not including the manufacture of soap; • incineration or reduction of dead animals or offal; • kerosene refining; • manufacturing or storing of explosives, ammunition or fireworks; • a metal smelting use; • open storage, except where specifically listed as a permitted use; • petroleum refining; • a rendering plant; • a sand or gravel pit, other than a wayside sand or gravel pit, • a tannery for the curing and storing of rawhide, skins, leather or hair; • wool pulling or wool scouring; • any trade, business or manufacture which is deemed to be an offensive trade within the meaning of the Public Health Act, RSO, 1990. 5.27 PUBLIC USES 5.27.1 PUBLIC SERVICES The provisions of this By-Law shall not apply to the use of any lot or to the erection or use of any building or structure for the purpose of providing public services: i) by the Corporation or the County as defined by the Municipal Act, RSO 1990, as amended~ ii) by any utility system operated by the Corporation or another body on behalf of the Corporation which provides said utility to the residents of the Corporation and possesses all the necessary powers, rights, licenses and franchise; iii) by any gas, oil or water pipeline, telephone line, cable television line or any similar utility service line including any substation, transformer, regulator, compressor or similar utility service building or structure; iv) by any Conservation Authority established by the Government of Ontario; vi) by any department of the Government of Ontario or Canada; v) .by any public utility or agency operating an electrical distribution facility, but shall not include electrical or other power generation; vii) for any use permitted under The Railway Act or any other statute of Ontario or Canada governing railway operations, The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.28 SALE OF FIREWORKS The storage, sales, or display of fireworks shall be prohibited except in the Central Commercial Zone or Service Commercial Zone, and shall be subject to the Town of Tillson burg "Fireworks By-law" 3510, as amended. 5.29 SIGHT TRIANGLES On a corner lot within the triangular space formed by the street lines and a line drawn from a point on one (1) street line to a point in the other street line, each such point being 9 m (29.5 ft), measured along the street line from the point of intersection of the street lines, no building, structure, planting or vehicle shall be located in such a manner as to impede vision between a height of 0.6 m (2 ft) and 3 m (9.8 ft) above the centre line grade of the intersecting streets. Where the two (2) street lines do not intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be the intersection of the projection of the street lines or the intersection of the tangents to the street lines. 5.30 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES 5.30.1 5.30.1.1 5.30.1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 OVERLAY The Environmental Protection 1 (EP1) Overlay shall apply to lands containing the following Provincially Significant Environmental Features which are identified in the County Official Plan: Habitat of Endangered or Threatened Species Provincially Significant Wetlands. IDENTIFICATION OF THE OVERLAY The EP1 Overlay corresponds to the features listed in Section 5.30.1 and is identified on Schedule "A" of this By-Law. Section 2.5 of this By-Law provides an explanation for the interpretation of these overlay areas. PERMITTED USES Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of the underlying zone, no development or site alteration shall be permitted within an EP1 Overlay, except for a use which legally existed on the date of passing of this By-Law, provided that no additional development or The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.30.2.2 of this By-Law provides an explanation for the interpretation of these overlay areas. Fish Habitat corresponds to all the water features listed in Section 5.30.2. PERMITTED USES Notwithstanding the provisions of the underlying zone, no person shall within any EP2 Overlay, or Fish Habitat, use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except one (1) or more of the following uses: • A public use authorized through an environmental assessment process; • A use which legally existed on the date of passing of this By- Law, provided that no additional development or site alteration shall be permitted, except as specified in 5.30.2.3; • a single detached dwelling on a properly zoned lot of record created on or before April 1 ih, 1979, in accordance with the permitted uses and provisions of the underlying zone; • a single detached dwelling on a properly zoned lot which was part of a plan of subdivision registered or draft approved on or before April 17th, 1979; • a building or structure used for flood or erosion control purposes, or for the management of the natural environment, as approved by the Corporation, the County, the Long Point Region Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources; • a passive use park, approved by the Corporation and the County, in consultation with the Long Point Region Conservation Authority; • a farm on existing cleared areas within a future development or industrial zone including the land application of nutrients, in accordance with the Nutrient Management Act • a conservation project. All other uses not explicitly listed above shall be prohibited within the area of the EP2 Overlay and Fish Habitat. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.30.4 5.30.4 PERMITTED USES All of the uses of the underlying zone are permitted within the distances specified, subject to the provisions of an Environmental Impact Study undertaken by the applicant pursuant to Section 3.2.4.2 and 3.2.6 of the County of Oxford Official Plan. Notwithstanding this provision, an Environmental Impact Study will not be required if an exemption is granted under Section 3.2.6 of the County of Oxford Official Plan. ZONE REQUIREMENTS All other zone provisions of the underlying zone shall continue to apply within these areas, unless the Environmental Impact Study recommends new provisions. Where new provisions are recommended by an Environmental Impact Study, a zoning By-Law amendment shall be required to incorporate such provisions into this By-Law. 5.31 SITE PLAN CONTROL Where uses located within any of the zones described in this By-Law are also within an area designated by By-Law as being subject to site plan control, they shall be subject to the provisions of the zone as well as any requirements of the Town of Tillsonburg's Site Plan Control By-Law and associated guidelines, as amended. 5.32 SITES OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION Sites of potential environmental contamination include sites presently or formerly used for industrial, utility or waste disposal, a landfill site, or a salvage yard. Known sites and sites formerly zoned for industrial purposes have been placed in a Holding Zone pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, as amended. A zoning By-Law amendment in accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act will be required to remove the "H" symbol. 5.33 STREET FRONTAGE REQUIRED No building or structure shall be erected, altered or enlarged on any lot which does not have the minimum Jot frontage on an improved street required for the zone which applies to the lot. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 5.34.1.6 Notwithstanding any provision of Table 5.34.1.5 to the contrary, the following provisions shall also apply: 5.34.2 5.34.3 i) a recreational vehicle, other than a snowmobile, may be temporarily parked or stored in a required front yard or exterior side yard from April 15 to October 15, provided that the recreational vehicle is stored on a driveway and is situated a minimum of 2.0 m (6.56 ft) from the edge of pavement/ road finish; ii) the only recreational vehicle that may be temporarily parked or stored in a required front yard or exterior side yard from November 1 to March 31 is a snowmobile, provided that the snowmobile is stored on a driveway. FULLY ENCLOSED Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.34.1 of this By-Law, the limitations imposed herein shall not restrict the number of recreational vehicles that are fully enclosed within a private garage. OCCUPANCY No recreational vehicle shall be used for human habitation while stored on any lot. 5.35 THROUGH LOTS Where a lot which is not a corner lot has frontage on more than one (1) street, the setback and front yard requirements contained herein shall apply on each street in accordance with the provisions of the zone or zones in which such lot is located. 5.36 USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES 5.36.1 5.36.1.1 The following uses are permitted in all zones, except (1) Zones where the use is specifically prohibited or limited, or (2) on lands within the defined Generic Regulation of the Long Point Region Conservation Authority. a trailer, temporary construction camp, waste container, tool shed, scaffold or other such building or other such temporary work camp which is incidental to construction and provided it is located on the site where such work is underway and provided that it shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days of completing the work, the buildings or structures is located outside of any sight triangle, and the building or structures is not used for human habitation; The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 TABLE 5.37 .1 -PERMITTED PROJECnONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS Permitted Minimum Setback Projections into Between Projection Structure Required Yards and Lot line Uncovered and unenclosed steps, All Yards-no limit Interior Side 0.6 m not exceeding 1.2 m (3.9 ft) above (2 ft), Front, Exterior grade, providing access to a Side and Rear 3 m basement or a ground floor, deck, (9.84 ft) stoop or landing Fire escapes, steps providing Rear and Interior 1.2 m (3.94 ft) access above the ground floor and Side Yard, 1.2 m balconies above the ground floor (3.94 ft) Ramps used for handicapped All Yards, unlimited Interior Side, 1.2 m access (3.93 ft), Rear or Street line 3 m (9.84 ft) Balconies on apartment buildings All Yards, 1.5 m None (4.92 ft) Sills, belt courses, cornices, All yards, 0.6 m (2 ft), 0.6 m (2ft) pilasters, chimneys, eaves, gutters, parapets and pilasters and similar architectural features, provided that they are a minimum of 2 m (6.56 ft) above grade Air conditioning units, heat pumps, All Yards, no limit None air exchangers, exhaust fan hoods and other similar mechanical structures. Bay windows, not exceeding 3 m Front, Rear and 5 m (16.4 ft) (9.84 ft) in width Exterior Side yards, 1 m (3.3 ft) Building cantilevers. Front and Rear, None 0.6 m (2ft) Permanent window awnings, All Yards, 1 m (3.3 ft) 5 m (16.4 ft) provided that they are a minimum of 2 m (6.56 ft) above grade. Retractable-drop canopies and Rear yard, 3.7 m 5 m (16.4 ft) awnings (12.1 ft) Uncovered decks, patios, concrete Front or Exterior Front or Exterior Side pads and other similar structures Side, 3 m (9.8 ft) 3m (9.8 ft) comprising part of an outdoor Rear, No Limit Rear, 1.5 m (4.9 ft) amenity area, exceeding 0.3 m (1 ft) in height, but not exceeding 0.6 m (2 ft) in height. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg By-Law Number 3646 • a sky light, elevator penthouse, water tank, mechanical penthouse or other heating, cooling or ventilation equipment, or structure enclosing such features; • a communication structure, in accordance with Section 5.37; • a radio or television antennae; • a feed mill, commercial grain elevator or silo; • any other similar structures." 30. This By-Law comes into force in accordance with Sections 34(21) and (30) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. READ a first and second time this 1 01h day of September, 2012. READ a third time and finally passed this 241h day of September, 2012. Mayor John Lessif Clerk-Donna Wilson THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3652 A By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 3295, as amended. WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg deems it advisable to amend By-Law Number 3295, as amended. THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg, enacts as follows: • That Schedule "A" to By-Law Number 3295, as amended, is hereby amended by changing to 'MG-4' the zone symbol of the lands so designated 'MG-4' on Schedule "A" attached hereto. 2. That Section 17.3 to By-Law Number 3295, as amended is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection at the end thereof: "17.3.4 LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF CEDAR STREET AND LINCOLN STREET (LOTS 1-12, 27-28, PLAN 966) MG-4 17.3.4.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter, or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: all uses permitted in Table 17.1; and an assembly hall; an auction establishment; a building Supply store and yard; a business or professional office; a commercial recreational establishment-indoor; a commercial recreational establishment-outdoor; an eating establishment; a farm produce outlet; a wholesale outlet 17.3.4.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter, or use any building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.4.2.1 For the purposes of this subsection, a "building supply store and yard" shall mean a building or part thereof used for milling, storage, and wholesale sales of a broad range of building materials and tools and which may SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW No. 3(o.Sa LOTS 7 THROUGH 10, AND PART OF LOTS 3, 4, 11 & 12 PART OAK ST (CLOSED) AND PART WILLOW ST (CLOSED) REGISTERED PLAN 966 TOWN OF TILLSONBURG ..... \:1 " ~ I ..... LU ~ c.: 1-:g~.-Cll .n.-t c.: ~~ < 1 \:1 ----"····· " ! I I c z w 'b r -· .... 0) u I I ..... \:1 " ..... \:1 " ..... \:1 " '1 •. . / · ..... / ·I '\ 25 12.5 0 }-. ..... ..... co: }-. tl) ~ ...; 0 I / / / ..... \:1 " r--!~ I ~a "J I i ..... i \:1 " ~-.. ----------------------------------~ LINCOLN STREET MElRES 25 50 75 c:::J AREA OF ZONE CHANGE TO MG-4 NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS IN METRES THIS IS SCHEDULE "A" TO BYLAW No. '3{Q5~ , PASSED THE ___ DAY OF ___ , 2012 MAYOR '.•·,,: ''' -.. T ,-. ___ '. lnforrmrtfon Systems Cl2012 CLERK THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSON BURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3650 A BY-LAW to levy an amount on a Public Hospital under Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. WHEREAS the Council of a local municipality designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, in which there is situated a public hospital or provincial mental health facility designated by the Minister of Health, may pass by-laws to levy an annual amount payable on or after the 1st day of July upon such institution, not exceeding the sum of $75.00 a year for each provincially rated bed in such public hospital or provincial mental health facility as determined by the Minister of Health. AND WHEREAS the rated beds in the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital has been determined to be 142. BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg as follows: 1. THAT the amount of $10,650.00 be levied on the Tillson burg District Memorial Hospital for the year 2012, payable on the 28th day of October, 2012. 2. THIS by-law is passed pursuant to Section 323 of The Municipal Act, 2001, and amendments thereto. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME, PASSED, SIGNED, SEALED AND NUMBERED 3650 THIS 24th DAY OF September, 2012. Mayor -John Lessif Clerk -Donna Wilson THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSON BURG BY-LAW NUMBER 3651 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings held on the 24th day of September, 2012 WHEREAS Section 5 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipal corporation shall be exercised by its council; AND WHEREAS Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that municipal powers shall be exercised by by-law; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Tillson burg at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law; NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. All actions of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg at its special meeting and regular meeting held on September 24, 2012, with respect to every report, motion, by-law, or other action passed and taken by the Council, including the exercise of natural person powers, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this or a separate by-law. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to do all the things necessary to give effect to the action of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg referred to in the preceding section. 3. The Mayor and the Clerk are authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf and to affix thereto the seal of The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg. 4. This By-Law shall come into full force and effect on the day of passing. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012. READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 24th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2112. MAYOR -John Lessif CLERK-Donna Wilson COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: __ _ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 1 / 7 MOVED BY: C/ -1'~~- ./J!! // >Z:;' :f-·1/ SECONDED BY: , .. :but 6 // j!C;'/: ' ~ ~J RESOLVE THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Open Session of the Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, be adopted. D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~Mayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: __ _ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 2 MOVED BY: SECONDEDBY: --~~~~~~~+-r---- 1 I RESOLVE THAT Council move into C~ Session, to consider matters relating to: Matters for the purpose of education or training the members, Matters relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual-including Municipal employees, ,Matters relating to the security of the property of the municipality, Matters relating to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. ci Carried D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled -J--Mayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: __ _ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT the Minutes of the Open Council Meeting of September 10, 2012, be approved. D Carried Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled -/L-Mayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: --=-.4-Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT Council approve the Zoning By-Law amendment ZN 7-12-05, submitted by the Town of Tillson burg and Rick's Carpet Ltd, whereby lands are to be rezoned to allow an assembly hall, auction establishment, building supply store and yard, commercial recreational establishment (indoor and outdoor), eating establishment, farm produce outlet, wholesale outlet and business and professional office as additional permitted uses on the subject property, as detailed in the 'Recommendations' contained in County of Oxford Report 2012- 236; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3652, being a by-law to amend By-Law 3295, as amended, be brought forward for council consideration. '"rried D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ¥ayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: _1=3'--Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT Council support Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee and Long Point Region Conservation Authority's application for a grant under the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund for their Phase 4 project to maintain sediment traps in Lake Lisgar. D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled _ffJ~f·llayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: _1;:;;_4;_ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 6 MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT Council receive Report CAO 12-19 Rooftop Solar Projects in support of FIT Program for information purposes; FURTHER RESOLVE that a blanket resolution be passed which supports, in principle, rooftop solar projects in Tillsonburg. D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~Mayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -=15'--Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 7 MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT Council receives report FIN12-38 2013 Business Plans and Budgets-Proposed Meeting Schedule; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council approves the 2013 Business Plans and Budgets meeting schedule as proposed. ~ried D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~ayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -=16;...___ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 8 MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT Council Receive Report FIN 12-036, By-Law 3650-2012 Hospital Payment In Lieu of Taxes; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3650 be brought forward for Council's consideration. ~ied D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~yor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -=17_ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT Council receives Operations Services Report OPS12-14-2012-2015 Highway Coarse Bulk Salt; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT the 11Tender for the Supply of Highway Coarse Bulk Salt for the 2012- 2015 season be awarded to Cargill Deicing Technology of Oshawa, ON at a unit cost of $65.65 per tonne for 2012/2013, $69.06per tonne -2013/2014 and $72.93 per tonne-2014/2015 season (HST included). / ~Carried D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled -¥ayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -=18:....__ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT PRS 12-16 Application to Enabling Accessibility Fund be received for information purposes; AND FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council approve the application in the amount of $37,500 to the Enabling Accessibility Fund be submitted to create an accessible unisex washroom at the Tillson burg Community Centre, addressing the number 1 priority on the Accessibility Building priority list with the balance of the project to be funded from the 2013 Capital Budget up to a maximum of $12,500. ~ied D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -"2=0:.__ J Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 11 ------· -· MOVED BY: :, / SECONDED BY:Q..::::::===::::::::::::=/======----=----- RESOLVE THAT staff include in the 2013 Business Plan and Budget a Human Resource Business Plan. D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -----'2=1:...,__ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 12 MOVED BY: WHEREAS Nautilus Solar Canada LP (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a rooftop solar facility (the "Project") on 10 Wabash Road (the "Lands") in the Town of Tillson burg under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Town of Tillson burg indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town of Tillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. 0carried D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~Mayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -----'2=2=---Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: MOVED BY: WHEREAS Long Point Regional Conservation Authority (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a Rooftop Solar Project (the "Project") on 4 Elm Street, Tillsonburg Ontario N4G QC4 (the "Lands") in The Town of Tillson burg under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of The Town ofTillsonburg indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"L Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council ofthe Town ofTillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. uz(carried D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~Oyer's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: _2=3:....__ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 14 MOVED BY: Q SECONDED BY: WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar generation projects (the "Projects"); AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the Town of ,Tillson burg; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town ofTillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Tillson burg. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council. @carried D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~Mayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -----:2~4'----Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: .· 1·. 5 ; A .. ·. MOVED BY: $4/.-"~ SECONDED BY: U , ---- RESOLVE THAT Council receive Report DCS 12-53 Repurchase of Industrial Lands {2083667 Ontario Limited); FURTHER RESOLVE THAT Council approve the repurchase of 3.88 acres of industrial land, described as Part 1, Plan 41R-8497, from 2083667 Ontario Limited at a value equal to 90% of the purchase price to support the expansion plans of a local company as per the terms and conditions of the original Agreement of Purchase and Sale and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents as may be requisite in order to effect same D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~'Mayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -----'2=5'---Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3646, to amend Zoning By-Law 3295, General Amendment, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. D D Carried Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~ Mayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: d ( o Date: Sept.24,2012 RESOLUTION NO.: MOVED BY: RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3652, to amend Zoning By-Law 3295, Permitted Uses at 60 Cedar Street, be read a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof. D Carried D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled D Recorded Vote Mayor's Initials COUNCIL RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM NO.: -----'2=7-Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 18 ,#!( ~tt MOVED BY: ~: ,~= ~ SECONDED BY: Cz &<-2e~ RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3650, To Levy an Amount on a Public Hospital, be read a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3650, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. ~arried D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled COUNCIL RESOLUTION ·AGENDA ITEM NO.: _2=8~ Date: September 24, 2012 RESOLUTION NO.: 19 :::::::BY: j~:~~-- AND RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3651, To Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, be read for a first and second time and this constitutes the first and second reading thereof; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT By-Law 3651, be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. ~arried D Recorded Vote D Defeated D Deferred D Tabled ~Mayor's Initials December 17, 2012 Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital 167 Rolph Street Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3Y9 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg RE: COUNCIL Resolution-Blanket Resolution for Rooftop Solar Generation Projects At the Tillsonburg Town Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, Council passed the following resolution: AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the Town of Tillson burg; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town of Tillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Tillsonburg. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 688-3009 Ext. 3224 Regards, Donna Wilson Clerk Town of Tillson burg 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Suite 204 Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 CORPORATE OFFICE 200 Broadway, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G SA 1, Telephone# (519) 842-6428, Fax# (519) 842-9431 Web: www.town.tillsonburg.on.ca November 9, 2012 Nataile Tutunzis Assistant Consultant Hiii+Knolton Strategies 160 Bloor Street East, Suite 800 Toronto, ON M4W 3P7 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg RE: COUNCIL Resolution-Blanket Resolution for Rooftop Solar Generation Projects At the Tillsonburg Town Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, Council passed the following resolution: WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar generation projects (the "Projects"); AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the Town ofTillsonburg; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"L Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council ofthe Town ofTillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Tillson burg. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 688-3009 Ext. 3224 Regards, C2~~~ 4 DonnaWi~ 1:( ,. Clerk, Town of Tillson burg CORPORATE OFFICE 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G SA 7, Telephone (519) 688-3009, Fax (519) 842-9431 www.tillsonburg.ca October 26, 2012 John Fetherston Adelaide Solar Energy Inc. 3300 Highway 7, Suite 330 Vaughan, ON L4K 4M3 The Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg RE: COUNCIL Resolution-Blanket Resolution for Rooftop Solar Generation Projects At the Tillsonburg Town Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, Council passed the following resolution: WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar generation projects (the "Projects"); AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the Town ofTillsonburg; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town ofTillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Tillsonburg. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 688-3009 Ext. 3224 Regards, Donna Wilso Clerk, Town o CORPORATE OFFICE 200 Broadway, 2"d Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 5A7, Telephone (519) 688-3009, Fax (519) 842-9431 www.tillsonburg.ca September 27, 2012 Fred Hahn President, CUPE Ontario 80 Commerce Valley Drive, East Suite 1 Markham, ON L3T OB2 The Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg RE: Proclamation Request for Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day Thank you for your letter dated August 28, 2012 regarding Child Care Workers & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. The Town of Tillson burg Council does not consider proclamation requests from persons, organizations, associations or other municipal governments . . Your resolution has appeared before Council on September 24th, 2012, as an item for information purposes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 688-3009 Ext. 3224 Regards, Donna Wilson Clerk Town of Tillsonburg CORPORATE OFFICE 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 5A7, Telephone (519) 688-3009, Fax (519) 842-9431 www.tillsonburg.ca September 25, 2012 Joan Weston Committee Member, Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project 25 Delevan Crescent Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3M6 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg RE: COUNCIL Resolution-Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee Request for Support At the Tillsonburg Town Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, Council passed the following resolution: RESOLVED THAT Council support Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee and Long Point Region Conservation Authority's application for a grant under the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund for their Phase 4 project to maintain sediment traps in Lake Lisgar. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 688-3009 Ext. 3224 Regards, Donna Wilson Clerk Development & Communication Services Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Suite 204 Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Phone: 519-688-3009 Ext. 3224 CORPORATE OFFICE 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 5A7, Telephone (519) 688-3009, Fax (519) 842-9431 www. tillsonburg.ca September 25, 2012 Cliff Evanitski Long Point Regional Conservation Authority 4 Elm Street Tillsonburg, ON N4G OC4 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg RE: COUNCIL Resolution-Long Point Regional Conservation Authority Request for Support Under FIT Program At the Tillsonburg Town Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, Council passed the following resolution: WHEREAS Long Point Regional Conservation Authority (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a Rooftop Solar Project (the "Project") on 4 Elm Street, Tillsonburg Ontario N4G QC4 (the "Lands") in The Town ofTillsonburg under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of The Town of Tillsonburg·indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town of Tillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 688-3009 Ext. 3224 Regards, Donna Wilson Clerk Town of Tillsonburg CORPORATE OFFICE 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 5A7, Telephone (519) 688-3009, Fax (519) 842-9431 www.tillsonburg.ca September 25, 2012 Frances Lea Solar Power Network 42 Wellington Street East 4th Floor Toronto, ON MSE 1C7 The Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg RE: COUNCIL Resolution-Blanket Resolution for Rooftop Solar Generation Projects At the Tillsonburg Town Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, Council passed the following resolution: WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar generation projects (the "Projects"); AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the Town ofTillsonburg; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town ofTillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Tillsonburg. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 688-3009 Ext. 3224 Regards, Donna Wilson Clerk, Town ofTillsonburg cc: Cliff Evanitski, Long Point Regional Conservation Authority David Kline, Moose Power CORPORATE OFFICE 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 5A7, Telephone (519) 688-3009, Fax (519) 842-9431 www. tillso nburg. ca September 25, 2012 David Kline Moose Power 221-171 East Liberty Street Toronto, ON M6K 3P6 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg RE: COUNCIL Resolution-Moose Power Request for Support Under FIT Program At the Tillsonburg Town Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, Council passed the following resolution: WHEREAS Nautilus Solar Canada LP (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a rooftop solar facility (the "Project") on 10 Wabash Road (the "Lands") in the Town ofTillsonburg under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Town of Tillsonburg indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town of Tillson burg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 688-3009 Ext. 3224 Regards, ~~---· Donna Wilson Clerk Town of Tillsonburg CORPORATE OFFICE 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 5A7, Telephone (519) 688-3009, Fax (519) 842-9431 www .tillsonburg.ca September 25, 2012 Frances Lea Solar Power Network 42 Wellington Street East 4th Floor Toronto, ON MSE 1C7 The Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg RE: COUNCIL Resolution-Blanket Resolution for Rooftop Solar Generation Projects At the Tillsonburg Town Council Meeting of September 24, 2012, Council passed the following resolution: WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar generation projects (the "Projects"); AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in the Town ofTillsonburg; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; THEREFORE RESOLVE THAT Council of the Town of Tillson burg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Tillsonburg. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose; FURTHER RESOLVE THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 688-3009 Ext. 3224 Regards, ~~ .. -· Donna Wilson Clerk, Town ofTillsonburg cc: Cliff Evanitski, Long Point Regional Conservation Authority David Kline, Moose Power CORPORATE OFFICE 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 5A7, Telephone (519) 688-3009, Fax (519) 842-9431 www. ti llsonburg.ca August 28, 2012 To Mayors and Councils, 80 Commerce Valley Drive, East., Suite 1 Markham, ON L3T 082 Phone: 905-739-9739 • Fax: 905-739-9740 Web: cupe.on.ca E-mail: cupeont@web.net We are writing to ask that you and your Council endorse a day of recognition for the many people who work providing care to children in your community. This year will mark the li11 Anniversary of our Awareness Day which recognizes the education, skills, commitment and dedication of Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Staff. The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and our other labour partners representing child care workers across Ontario are asking that Wednesday, October 24, 2012 be proclaimed as Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in accordance with the attached resolution. Many groups are recognized by way of Municipal Resolution. Such a day allows the community to recognize the work of various groups and to acknowledge the contributions they make in the lives of community members. Many children, families and communities benefit from the work of child care workers. Child care also contributes to the economic life of communities. Research shows the many economic benefits accrued from affordable, accessible high quality child care. These benefits come from the number of people employed in the child care industry and because the availability of child care allows parents to work and to contribute to the economic life of society. Even if your Council does not issue official proclamations, there are many ways for your municipality to participate in and celebrate this special day. We ask your Council to sponsor public announcements, display our posters and distribute buttons. Many municipalities also organize events and contests for the day or have Councillors or the Mayor participate in events hosted by child care centres within the municipality. A list of ideas and examples is attached. We hope that your proclamation of this day of appreciation, or your active support, will encourage and promote a day of community recognition for child care workers. Please fax the attached order to request posters and buttons to help you raise awareness and celebrate. Please advise us of your participation in this day of recognition so that we can acknowledge your community's role in celebrating child care workers across Ontario on October 24111• Please direct any correspondence on proclamations and/or celebration activities to the attention of Sarah Declerck, by mail: CUPE Regional Office, 80 Commerce Valley Drive East, Markham, ON L3T OB2, or by fax: 905-739-4001. Thank you for your consideration. Yours sincerely, Fred Hahn President, CUPE Ontario cc: CMSMs/DSSABs d{Wu_-))~ Sheila Olan-MacLean President, OCBCC . :us/ cope491 \ 12th Annual Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day October 24, 2012 Ideas to ~cognize the DaY * Support the resolution declaring October 24th Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. * Distribute buttons and posters -visit www.childcareontario.org for an order form for free materials including posters and buttons. * Host an appreciation breakfast, lunch or dinner. Municipalities * Ensure celebration activities in municipally run child care centres. * Encourage local Councilors to tour a child care centre or early learning program to learn more about the work of ECE's. Event could also generate media coverage in local papers. * Take out an ad in the local newspaper. ) Take nominations from local child care centres for outstanding staff to be recognized by the Mayor through a letter, announcement or event. * Distribute information on the day to all centres and agencies with child care staff. * Make a large order of mugs, key chains or post-it notes for distribution in your community. * Organize a community-wide celebration to recognize individual staff or centres and programs. School Boards * Encourage school board trustees to tour an early learning program to learn more about the work of ECE's. Event could also generate media coverage in local papers. * Arrange to have the day announced on the school PA with the morning announcements. * Notify parents in advance. Set up a "Wall of Fame" for parents to help in writing words of thanks to each of the staff. Laminate afterwards for the staff to keep. * Notify other staff in the school and host an event with cake or dessert in the staff room. Local Child Care Centres, Boards of Directors ~ Distribute carnations to staff working in child care centres. * Start the day right with a breakfast. Distribute buttons and posters and certificates of appreciation to all staff. (See over ... ) 12th Annual Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day October 24, 2012 Resolution Whereas years of research confirms the benefits of high quality child care for young children's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and Whereas child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of parents, child care workers and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and Whereas Many studies show trained and knowledgeable Early Childhood Educators and child care staff are the most important element in quality child care, and that good wages and working conditions are associated with higher job satisfaction and morale, lower staff turnover which leads to high quality education and care; Therefore Be It Resolved that October 24, 2012 be designated the 12th annual "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day" in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community. :us/ cope491 ,OCBCC COMSEE Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day October 24,2012 Materials Request Form Materials are Bilingual (English I French) Theme "We are .... Passionate Leaders; Nous semmes ... leaders passionnes" -Please send the following items: Number of Buttons --- Number of Posters --- A template Certificate of Appreciation will be automatically sent with each request. Quantities are limited so please order only what you need! PLEASE PRINT! Name: ______________ Tel.# ___________ _ Organization: ________________________ _ Address: --------------------------- City: ____________ Prov. ___ Postal Code: _____ _ Email Address: ________________________ _ Return this form by Wed October 17 to: Fax: 416-538-6737 Mail : OCBCC, 489 College St., Suite 206, Toronto, ON M68 1A5 E-Mail: campaigns@childcareontario.org RESTORATIVE _.., JUSTICE WEEK GIOol;". S E MAINE DE LA ~.., JUSTICE R E PARATRICE GIOol;". It gives me great pleasure to call upon all Mayors, Chiefs, Reeves, Councillors and community leaders from across Canada to proclaim Restorative Justice Week 2012. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has been an active partner in the restorative justice community for more than a decade and has been proud to provide leadership to the annual celebration since 1996. Restorative Justice Week 2012 will be held in Canada, and throughout the world, from November 18th-25th for the purpose of sharing the concrete learning and results that have come from the growing experience of practitioners and stakeholders in the application of a restorative justice approach and processes. The theme this year is "Diverse Needs; Unique Responses". Th is theme recognizes that restorative justice is an approach that addresses the various needs of people impacted by crime and conflict that are created when a person has been harmed or treated unfairly. Restorative justice processes, in response to crime and conflict, are highly adaptable to different people, environments, and systems as the identified needs of the people involved help formulate the unique response that can contribute to a person's sense of safety, justice and well-being. Municipal recognition of Restorative Justice Week increases from year to year. In 2011, 301 municipalities across Canada proclaimed Restorative Justice Week representing 17.19% of the Canadian population. In addition, the provinces of Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and British Columbia proclaimed the Week. Restorative Justice Week was also celebrated in at least 19 other countries. This year, with your support, we hope to build on this success. Here are some ideas of what you could do as leaders in your community: Declare I proclaim Restorative Justice Week 2012. Included with this letter is a copy of the proclamation. A printable version can also be found on our website: http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rj/rj2012/genproc-eng .shtml; • Host a town hall meeting to promote and raise awareness about how restorative justice is expressed in your communities; • Challenge your community partners to create a local planning committee for Restorative Justice Week 2012 activities; • Invite a guest speaker from your community, who is involved in restorative justice, to share their perspectives. Should you require someone to talk to your city council or if you would like more information, please contact CSC's Restorative Justice Division at restorativejustice@csc-scc.gc.ca. Please fax a copy of the proclamation or the minutes of the meeting declaring/proclaiming Restorative Justice Week 2012, as well as your contact information, to 613-943- 2171. For more information on Restorative Justice Week 2012 and available resources, or to let us know if your city, town or village is planning an event, visit www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rj/index-eng .shtml. Not only will your Restorative Justice Week event be posted online, it will also be published in the Restorative Justice Week National Report. Note: If for any reason policy precludes your jurisdiction from proclaiming events, please advise as this information is collected annually for statistical purposes and refl ected in the National Report. finn Head 'hmissioner ••• Correctional Service Canada Service correctionnel Canada Canada .. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WEEK J-.0/d- WJ/!E<R!JlJ{S, in the face of crime or conflict, restorative justice offers a philosophy and approach that views these matters principally as harm done to peopie and relationships; and WJI!E<R!AlfS, restorative justice approaches strive to provide support and opportunities for the voluntary participation and communication between those affected by crime and conflict (victims, offenders, community) to encourage accountability, reparation and a movement towards understanding, feelings of satisfaction, healing and a sense of closure; and WJ/!E<R!JlJ{S, this year's theme for Restorative Justice Week is "Diverse Needs; Unique Responses'~ it is an opportunity to learn about restorative justice, educate and celebrate along with other communities across the country during the week. fJJI!BlJ!}:/F~, I,--------~------' ao fiere6y (Title and Name), prodaim :Novem6er 18-:Novem6er 2.5, 2012 as ~storative Justice 'Week,in tfie ____________________ of __________________ _ (type of municipality) (name of municipality) FIN12-038-2013 Business Plans and Budgets Proposed Meeting Schedule DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: September 24, 2012 Kelley Coulter, CAO Darrell Eddington, Director of Finance 2013 BUSINESS PLANS AND BUDGETS-PROPOSED MEETING SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATIONS "Resolve that Council receives report FIN12-038 2013 Business Plans and Budgets -Proposed Meeting Schedule. And further resolve that Council approves the 2013 Business Plans and Budgets meeting schedule as proposed." PURPOSE To obtain Council approval of the 2013 Business Plans and Budgets meeting schedule. HISTORY & DISCUSSION Senior Management is recommending the following Open Council meeting dates: Date Time October 15 1:30 p.m. November 1 9:00a.m. November 16 9:00a.m. November 29 9:00a.m. December 7 9:00a.m. December 13 9:00a.m. January 8 9:00a.m. January 28 (Council) 7:00p.m. WRITTEN BY: Darrell Eddington DATE WRITTEN: September 18,2012 11Pagc Subject 2013 Council Strategic Decisions 2013 Business Plans 2013 Business Plans 2013 Operational Budget 2013 Operational Budget 2013 Capital Replacement Plan 2013 Capital Replacement Plan 2013 Draft Operational & Capital presented to Public Budget FIN12-035-2013 Business Plans and Budgets Proposed Meeting Schedule DATE: September 10, 2012 TO: Kelley Coulter, CAO FROM: Darrell Eddington, Director of Finance SUBJECT: 2013 BUSINESS PLANS AND BUDGETS-PROPOSED MEETING SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATIONS "Resolve that Council receives report FIN12-035 2013 Business Plans and Budgets -Proposed Meeting Schedule. And further resolve that Council approves the 2013 Business Plans and Budgets meeting schedule as proposed." PURPOSE To obtain Council approval of the 2013 Business Plans and Budgets meeting schedule. HISTORY & DISCUSSION . . I J Senior Ma_nagement is recommending the following Open Council meeting dates: 1)~~ . ~~0 \..- t· Date Time · Sub"ect October:~" 1:30 .m. ettobei 25 November . 1t... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~---+~~~~~~~~~------p4~~~~ ~--rNovember 19 December 7 December 13 -'"" "'---- January 2$ (Council) WRITTEN BY: Darrell Eddington DATE WRITTEN: August 15, 2012 liPage :00 p.m. 25 Delevan Crescent Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3M6 September 19, 2012 Dear Kelley Coulter, Please find enclosed an application for the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee was encouraged to apply for this grant by the Long Point Region Conservation Authority, who must be the Applicant according to the Ministry's requirements. Our Committee is calling this Phase 4 of our overall Project, which is geared primarily at actions that improve and maintain the existing sediment traps. We are requesting to implement Phase 4 by submitting this application with the Town Council's approval. Also, may we have a Letter of Support from Town Council to attach to the application form. We continue to value and appreciate your support given to the Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee for our Phases 1 ,2 and 3. Respectfully, ~~di~v Joan Weston, Committee Member Ontario Ministry of the Environment Applicants must refer to the Application Guide for more details on how to fill out this Grant Application. PART A: BACKGROUND The Province launched the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund to support its ongoing commitment to the protection and restoration of the ecological health of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin. The purpose of the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund is to provide grants to community groups and organizations to help restore 'their own corner' of the Great Lakes. PART 8: APPLICATION PROCESS i) Generallnformation The Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund is a grant initiative offered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to eligible grant applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants must refer to the Application Guide for the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund to determine eligibility and for assistance in completing the Grant Application. For more information contact: Ministry of the Environment Public Information Centre In the Greater Toronto Area: 416-325-4000 Toil-free: 1-800-565-4923 TTY in the Greater Toronto Area: 416-326-9236 TTY Toll-free: 1-800-515-2759 Email: GreatLakesFund@ontario.ca ii) Timelines and Method of Submission Applicants are required to submit both an electronic and two hard (paper) copies of the Grant Application. Hard copies must be signed by the applicant's authorized signing officer(s). The deadline for the submission of Grant Applications is: October 12, 2012 by 5 p.m. E.D.T. by email to: GreatlakesFund@ontario.ca; and for the hard (paper) copies either by FAX to 519- 826-4336 or by regular mail to: A TIN: Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund Rural Programs Branch 1 Stone Road West, 41h Floor, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2 The Province will not accept Grant Applications received after the deadline of 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. October 12, 2012. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as grants will begin to be awarded soon after the application period starts. Grants will not be provided until two hard (paper) copies of the Grant Application are received by the Province. 1 2. Applicant Information Provide a brief description of the history and mandate of the applicant organization, including past projects completed (especially if similar to the proposed project) including purpose, goals and results. Lake Lisgar is a "jewel" in Tillsonburg, an asset which is unique in Southern Ontario communities. In September of 2011, a group of concerned citizens joined forces to work voluntarily toward the common goal of reducing the sedimentation at the north end of Lake Lisgar, thereby improving water quality and flow in the Lake's watershed; controlling weed growth at the north end of the Lake; protecting 4 endangered species of turtles; maintaining habitat for fish and over 130 species of birds; and improving recreational facilities for Tillson burg's citizens. As a committee, we wish to save our Lake and its environs by acting promptly to rectify the threatening issues, thereby preserving Lake Lisgar's heritage as a wildlife habitat and recreational facility for generations to come. Mission Statement: The Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee's goals are to have the Tillsonburg Town Council and our citizens recognize Lake Lisgar as a community asset that requires remedial actions sooner rather than later, and to kick-start the revitalization and enhancement process. The Project has four phases: Phase 1 is geared at actions that slow the Lake's deterioration; Phases 2 and 3 are to enhance the Lake as a passive recreational site; and Phase 4 is geared primarily at actions that improve and maintain the existing sediment traps. Phase 1 Goals Met: two existing sediment traps on private property along Cranberry Road have been dredged and made serviceable; a new sediment trap on Town of Tillsonburg property has been engineered, and is in the process of being dredged and made serviceable; two new aeration systems have been installed and activated in Lake Lisgar; weed rakes have been purchased and put to use; and 1 00 trout have been introduced into the Lake. Phase 2 Goals Met: The Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee, in collaboration with the Tillsonburg Rowing Club, was successful in being awarded 1 00% of our request from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for $56,700 for a Poralu dock constructed of a marine grade aluminum framework, a polypropylene decking surface, and polyethylene floats. Phase 3 Goals Met: submission of a FEDDEV ONTARIO COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT FUND application for funding to improve existing infrastructure for recreational purposes in the public areas in and around Lake Lisgar. Results of Phase 1: the first sediment trap has filled in; the second sediment trap is in the process of being filled in; the Lake is being oxygenated to improve its water quality; there is a reduction in the weeds at the north end of Lake Lisgar and a reduction in blue-green algal blooms; the trout have survived due to improved water quality. Results of Phase 2: the world-class community dock is being used to foster and encourage the members of the Tillsonburg Rowing Club to achieve excellence, and by many organizations and individuals from the community for recreational purposes such as fishing, boating, and enjoying nature. Result of Phase 3: pending Are you currently planning to apply for more than one project in this application period? D No [gl Yes Project Title: Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project: Phase 4 3 4. Project Feasibility_ and Rationale Project Description and Rationale: a) Provide a description of the project's purpose and objectives. Objectives should be specific, measurable, and achievable considering the project completion requirements. Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project: Phase 4's purpose is to maintain three sediment traps and to educate the public. Our objectives are to: a) keep sediment out of Lake Lisgar and the Big Otter Creek watershed to improve water quality and to improve fish and wildlife habitat; b) increase the size of the third sediment trap; and c) educate the public about the negative effects of unwanted nutrients on the Lake's water quality by designing and installing signs around Lake Lisgar, and by giving various oral presentations in the community. b) Describe how the objectives will be measured. For objectives a) and b) our Committee will measure the volume of sediment accumulation in the sediment traps and take depth measurements in Lake Lisgar for comparison purposes. Also, we will monitor visually the algal blooms, Canada Geese and duck populations, as well as the turtle, fish and bird species which inhabit Lake Lisgar and its environs. For objective c) no actual measurements can be made concerning the signs, but they will inform a large audience. Also, attendance at the various presentations will be taken. c) Describe the rationale for the project. The sediment filling Lisgar Creek and Lake Lisgar is making them shallower and warmer. Therefore, conditions are ideal for the populations of Canada Geese, ducks and non-native aggressive common carp which inhabit the Lake. The Canada Geese and ducks defecate in the Lake, which adversely affects the water quality by adding nutrients. The high carp population uproots and destroys aquatic vegetation, therefore increasing turbidity levels which decreases vegetation and increases the potential for algal blooms. Poorer water quality also results in increased blue-green algal blooms and nuisance aquatic plant growth which endanger turtle, fish and bird habitats; and decreased recreational usage of the Lake. Maintaining the sediment traps and educating the public will have a positive impact on decreasing sedimentation and improving water quality, which ultimately will have an impact on Lake Erie. d) Provide a description of project scope. Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project: Phase 4 aims to have a positive impact on Lake Lisgar and the Big Otter Creek watershed by reducing the sedimentation in the system. Lake Lisgar "ultimately empties into the Big Otter Creek and down to Lake Erie, with its mouth at Port Burwell. The subwatershed of Lake Lisgar includes two primary tributaries, whose headwaters are located in the mid-reaches of the watershed .... The Lake Lisgar subwatershed is one of several subwatersheds within the Big Otter Creek watershed, which flows from New Durham to Port Burwell for over 77 km ... " (Finucan 8). 5 Project Team Members: Using the table below, describe all key organizations and individuals who will be working on the project including their relevant expertise, experience with similar projects, and capacity to conduct the project, as well as each participant's role and responsibility. Letters of support confirming participation by other organizations or individuals in the project are strongly recommended and should be attached to the Grant Application. Applicants are reminded that they must get permission from individuals to disclose their personal information. Participant Expertise, experience and Role and responsibility capacity Long Point Region Lands and Waters Technical support, provision Conservation Authority: Supervisor who leads the of permits Paul Gagnon Healthy Watershed Department with more than 18 years experience: undertakes stewardship projects, including wetlands/sediment basin creation to improve water quality with the ultimate goal of protecting and restoring the LPRCA area which ultimately affects Lake Erie Lake Lisgar Revitalization Volunteer with previous Committee member. Liaised Project: Frank Kempf experience with MNR and with property owners and LPRCA in stream trucking companies to obtain rehabilitation quotes for dredging the sand traps on private property and creating a new third sand trap; obtained quotes for maintaining sand traps and increasing the size of the third sand trap Town of Tillsonburg: Kelly Parks and Facilities Manager Employee. Responsible for Batt design of, proofing design of, ordering of and installing signs. 7 Permits: Are permits, approvals, and/or licenses required to complete this project? D No C8J Yes, please list: Are the appropriate approvals in place? C8J Yes D No If the appropriate approvals are not in place, have you applied to obtain the approvals? DYes 0No Note: If approvals are not yet in place, the Province will take this into account in evaluating the feasibility of the project. Challenges: Using the table below, identify the potential challenges that may arise and prevent the completion of the project's deliverables, the likelihood that they will occur, and what will be done if the challenge occurs. Common types of challenges include: financial, legal, technical and lack of knowledge or skills. Challenge Likelihood of Occurring What you will do if challenge (High/Med/Low) occurs No foreseeable challenges. Choose one ... Choose one ... Choose one ... Choose one ... Choose one ... Choose one ... Choose one ... Choose one ... Choose one ... Choose one ... 9 buffered/ re-vegetated, estimated pollutant loading reduction). If our Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project: Phase 4 grant request is approved, the financial support will aid two private landowners and the Town of Tillson burg to reduce sediment loading from the upstream watershed and entering into Lake Lisgar by maintaining the sediment traps. Our Committee will measure the positive impact of reduced sedimentation and decreased nutrients in the system by the frequency of blue-green algal blooms; by the occurrence of nuisance aquatic plant growth; by the presence of non-native aggressive common carp, Canada Geese and ducks; and by the preservation of habitat for the fish and wildlife within and adjacent to the watershed. The return to a natural freshwater ecosystem will mean the success of our Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project. Collaboration: Projects with volunteers, additional financial contributions, and/or donations of staff time, supplies, equipment, or services will receive a higher score than projects that do not have these elements. Projects that promote collaboration among groups, particularly those that draw from the community for volunteers, will receive higher scores. a) Describe how your organization will collaborate on the project. The Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project Committee has the approval and the support of the Long Point Region Conservation Authority for this project. We also have the continued support of: The Kinsmen Club of Tillson burg, The Rotary Club of Tillson burg, The Kiwanis Club of Tillsonburg, The Lions Club of Tillsonburg, The Lioness Club of Tillson burg, The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, The Optimist Club of Tillson burg, 3rd Tillsonburg Sea Scouts, The Tillsonburg Rowing Club, The Glendale High School ECO Team, The Lake Lisgar Sailors, The Otter Valley Rod and Gun Club, The Corporation of the Town of Tillson burg, The Tillson burg and District Chamber of Commerce and The Tillson burg and District Real Estate Board. b) Describe how the project's collaboration will be measured (e.g., number of individuals, volunteers, groups involved.) In March of 2012 our Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project was nominated for the Tillson burg and District Chamber of Commerce Environmental Excellence Award for our achievements since our inception in September, 2011. Members of the 3rd Tillson burg Sea Scouts, Tillson burg Rowing Club, Kinsmen Club of Tillson burg, Kiwanis Club of Tillson burg, Optimist Club of Tillsonburg, Dey Crane Company, and Tillson burg Parks and Facilities Department, as well as private citizens have volunteered countless hours in helping our Lake Lisgar Revitalization Project volunteer committee meet objectives in Phases 1 and 2. We will continue to have a superior level of community and volunteer support for Phases 3 and 4. PART D: BUDGET AND PROPOSED PAYMENTS Using the table below fully describe all the costs of the project. Travel costs must be consistent with the Province's Travel, Meal and Hospitality Directive, which is available at the following website: http://www. mgs.gov.on. ca/en/Spotlight2/STDPROD 080798. html# Toc257626590 11 Item Description #People Rate ($/hr) Time Total or Units or Unit (# hrs) if Cost($) Cost applicable Supplies, Materials and Other Costs 30 Maintain Trap 1 3,000.00 31 Maintain Trap 2 5,000.00 32 Increase size of and maintain Trap 8,000.00 3 33 Design, order and install signs 1,500.00 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 TOTALS: 17,500.00 13 Proposed Payment and Reporting Dates: Except in the case of very small amounts of grant funding where there may be one payment, payments will include, at a minimum, a payment at the start of the project and a payment upon the Province's acceptance of the final report. The final payment must amount to at least 10 per cent of the grant. Interim payments may also be made provided that interim progress reports are provided and accepted by the Province. The content of these reports is described in Schedule A to the Grant Application. Using the table below, please identify your preference for the number of reports you would like to make to the Province, when you would like to provide them, and the amount of the grant funding you would like to receive at that time, as well as the amount of the grant funding that you would like to receive at the start of the project. The timing of progress reports should be linked to the completion of key tasks in the workplan and the final report should occur after all the tasks are completed. This information will be used by the Province in completing Schedule A. Milestone Date Payment Start of the Project 04/01/13 $1,500.00 First Progress Report (if 08/31/13 $14,250.00 requested by the Province) Second Progress Report (if $ requested by the Province) Final Report 09/30/13 $ 1,750.00 (Note this must be at least 10 per cent of the grant) PARTE: CONFIRMATION Failure to fill out the Grant Application as required will result in a disqualification of the applicant's Grant Application. Except for Letters of Support from key individuals and organizations participating in the project, the entire content of the Grant Application should be submitted within the Grant Application template. The content of websites and other external materials referred to in the Grant Application will not be considered to form part of the Grant Application and is not an acceptable substitute for providing the required information with the Grant Application. Unless otherwise noted, there is no word limit. However, it is recommended that the information be as concise as possible, while still providing the necessary detail. After the applicant has filled in all the required information in the Grant Application, the applicant is required to sign two original copies of the Grant Application and send the signed copies of the Grant Application, along with any Letters of Support to the Province at the address indicated in Part B (ii) above as well as provide an electronic copy by e-mail. Selected applicants will receive an award letter together with a fully executed copy of the Grant Application where Part G of this Grant Application has been signed by the Province. The award letter will set out the start and end dates for the applicant's project. 15 The applicant confirms that the information and the documentation, which form part of the Grant Application it is providing are, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, complete and accurate. The applicant acknowledges that the applicant has read and understands the General Terms and Conditions in Part F and the Agreement Terms and Conditions in Part G and agrees that by submitting a completed Grant Application, it is bound by the General Terms and Conditions in Part F. Further the applicant agrees that the applicant will be bound by the Agreement Terms and Conditions set out in Part G if the Province signs Part G and returns it to the applicant. The applicant is required to sign the Grant Application below. Two signature lines are provided in the event two signatures are required to bind the applicant. Signature: I have the authority to bind the applicant Name of authorized signing officer (Applicant): Contact Name if different from above: Position (if relevant): Date: (mmlddlw) Signature: I have the authority to bind the applicant Name of authorized signing officer (Applicant): Contact Name if different from above: Position (if relevant): Date: (mmlddiW) 17 ) (x) represents and warrants that it has, and shall maintain for the term of the applicant agreement, at its own cost and expense, with insurers having a secure A.M. Best rating of 8+ or greater, or the equivalent, all the necessary and appropriate insurance that a prudent person carrying out a project similar to the project would maintain, including commercial general liability insurance on an occurrence basis for third party bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, to an inclusive limit of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence. The policy shall include the following: (xi) (xii) (a) Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, her ministers, agents, appointees and employees as additional insureds with respect to liability arising in the course of performance of the applicant's obligations under, or otherwise in connection with, the Grant Application; (b) a cross-liability clause; (c) contractual liability coverage; and (d) a 30 day written notice of cancellation, termination or material change. shall provide the Province with certificates of insurance, or other proof as may be requested by the Province, that confirms the insurance coverage as provided for in section 2(x) of Part G. Upon the request of the Province, the applicant shall make available to the Province a copy of each insurance policy; agrees that the Province may terminate the Agreement at any time upon giving at least 30 days notice to the applicant and upon termination the applicant agrees to (a) return all unspent funds remaining in the possession or under the control of the Recipient by cheque made payable to the "Ontario Minister of Finance" and sent to the Province and (b) provide a final report to the Province setting out the information required in Schedule A; (xiii) agrees that the Province may terminate the Agreement immediately if in the sole opinion of the Province, the applicant breaches any representation made in the Grant Application and the applicant agrees that the Province may recover up to the full amount of the funding provided to the applicant by the Province; (xiv) agrees that the amount of funds available to it pursuant to the Agreement is based on the actual costs to the applicant, less any costs (including taxes) for which the applicant has received, will receive, or is eligible to receive, a rebate, credit or refund; (xv) the Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement duly executed by the Province and the successful applicant; and, (xvi) agrees that the Agreement will terminate 30 days after the Province receives a satisfactory final report from the applicant. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO as represented by the Minister of the Environment Name: Date Title: Pursuant to delegated authority 19 (v) if any funds provided by the Province were used to purchase goods or services, include all the procurement details about the applicant's purchase of those goods or services related to the project and a detailed description of the applicant's competitive process if a competitive process was utilized; (vi) include an interim accounting of all project expenditures to date signed by the Chief Financial Officer, the Board chair or equivalent, if applicable, or as otherwise agreed to by the Province confirming actual project expenditures and providing an explanation for any variances from the budget; (vii) include an accounting of any other funding received by the applicant, the identification of the funding organization, the amount and the specific aspect of the project that the additional funding is supporting as well as a statement confirming that there is no overlap of funding from the Province and from any other organization; and (viii) identify whether or not the project as described in the Agreement can be completed. 3. The Final Report will: (i) discuss project objectives I expectations and activities completed, confirming that project objectives I expectations were met, setting out lessons learned; (ii) include a final accounting of all project expenditures signed by the Chief Financial Officer, and the Board chair or equivalent if applicable, or as otherwise agreed to by the Province, confirming actual project expenditures and providing an explanation for any variances from the budget; (iii) include an accounting of any unspent funds and an explanation as to why there are remaining funds; (iv) include a final accounting of the other funding received by the applicant, the identification of the funding organization, the amount and the specific aspect of the project that the additional funding supported as well as a statement confirming that there has been no overlap of funding from the Province and from any other organization; and (v) include a statement signed by the Chief Operating Officer, the Board chair or equivalent unless otherwise agreed to by the Province confirming applicant compliance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. 4. Other Reports: (i) the Province will specify the timing and content of any other reports as may be necessary. 21 ,...~ f > vr. Ontario ••• !:,AMCTO bi 811 THE MUNICIPAL EXPERTS Association of Municipalities of Ontario Date: August20,2012 To: Heads of Council, Members of Council, Chief Administrative Officers, Clerks and Department Heads Subject: Fifth Annual Local Government Week The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario invite you to join us in the fifth annual celebration of Local Government Week, October 14-20, 2012. During Local Government Week, schools and municipalities work together to raise civic awareness among Ontario's students. The Ontario curriculum addresses Local Government in grades 5 and 10 and classroom resources include "A Kid's Guide to Local Government" for elementary students and "A Primer to Local Government" for secondary students. These resources can be downloaded at www.amcto.com or from Service Ontario at www.publications.serviceontario.ca (publication number: 016076). Enclosed you will find a poster to help promote Local Government Week 2012. We have also created a Facebook page at Local Government Week-Ontario where you can post events and activities happening in your schools and find additional resources. Local Government Week events could include students observing local councils in session, be "Mayor for a Day'' or hold mock municipal elections. Our vision is an Ontario where our youth are actively engaged in government, as the next generation of the workforce and the community leaders of the future. Please join us in our fifth annual celebration of Local Government Week. Thank you for your participation. Kathleen Wynne Minister Municipal Affairs and Housing Enclosure Nancy Wright Laking President Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario .. A J~ ~:: ....... !1!' Gary McNamara President Association of Municipalities of Ontario Town of Tillson burg Town Council Attention: Mayor John Less if 200 Broadway Tillsonburg, Ont. N4G 5A7 Dear Mr. Lessif: 96 Tillson Avenue Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 3A1 Phone: (519) 842-9000 Fax: (519) 842-2202 Community Services ~ ocy {t9(1~ The Multi-Service (MSC) is excited to announce that we will be organizing the 2012 Tillson burg MSC Trail Walk, slated to take place on Sunday October 14th on our town's scenic Carroll Trail. The "Wipe out Parkinson's" event has come to a close but as a committee the MSC will be organizing a walk that continues to support the Parkinson's Society as well as the MSC. While the MSC does receive government funding to run our programs there is still a need to fundraise yearly in order to meet programming needs. Some of these needs include: resources for volunteers, equipment costs (not covered by funding bodies), bringing on new clients for our seniors programs that promote independence and connectedness to the community and provision of services to those individuals who cannot the modest fees in some of our program areas. Should you have any questions at all regarding this event or any of our services, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Angela Newson Multi Service Centre Fundraising Committee Member Trail Walk Coordinator 519-842-9000 Tillsonburg & District Multi -Service Centre (MSC) The Livingston Centre 96 Tillson Avenue, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3A1 Phone: (519) 842-9000 Fax: (519) 842-4727 Email: info@multiservicecentre.com www.multiservicecentre.com Aug. 8th, 2012 The Multi-Service Centre (MSC) is excited to announce that we are organizing the 2012 Tillsonburg MSC Trail Walk, slated to take place on Sunday, October 141h on our town's scenic Carroll Trail. Both the Skm and 10km planned routes are open to all levels of walkers and we encourage people of all ages to join us. All proceeds collected will be donated to the Multi-Service Centre as well as to the local Parkinson's Society. The vision of the Multi-Service Centre is to embrace personal independence and to celebrate a caring community. The MSC offers Services in Adult Literacy & Essential Skills, Home Support, and Employment, and although they receive core funding from various government bodies, there is still a need to fundraise every year in order to meet programming needs. Some of these needs include: resources for volunteers, equipment costs (not covered by funding bodies), and provision of services to those individuals who cannot afford the modest fees in some of our program areas. Since 2009, Tillsonburg has been the location of the "Wipe Out Parkinson's" run . This run was faithfully organized by a group of like-minded people from our community who wanted to bring awareness to, and enhance the community's knowledge of Parkinson's disease. Unfortunately, the run is not going forward this year, but as a committee we would like to continue the yearly support of the Parkinson's society, and donate a portion of the proceeds raised in this inaugural trail walk event to our local Parkinson's Society. We are approaching local business and individuals with a request to donate or sponsor this event. All levels of sponsors will be recognized throughout the advertising and promotion of the event (banners, race shirts, Newspaper Ads etc). The following are sponsorship opportunities: Gold Sponsor: $250 sponsorship or similar in-kind donation Silver Sponsor: $100 sponsorship or similar in-kind donation Bronze Sponsor: $50 sponsorship or similar in-kind donation Examples of in-kind donations are • services offered • items for each walker's registration kit/bag (small give away items) • Items to be used throughout the race such as water and post race food • Items to be used to promote the event (radio, print, banners, sound system, stage) The Multi-Service Centre recognizes donors in our Annual Report. ou for your time and consideration of this request. Tillson·~. T~UC Angela Newson Multi-Service Centre Fundraising Committee Member 519-842-9000 Ext. 150 •• New Hori:lons •• l'orSi!n!(Jrs rrogram ~ Lite Care & Well ness Email: anewson@multiservicecentre.com ) (NOTE: A "Goods in Kind" income tax receipt may be provided for your donation if it qualifies. Should you wish this receipt, please include a written invoice of the value of your gift and feel free to call us with any comments or questions you may have around this request. ) -Serving the Community since 1978- Mission: A community organization committed to supporting personal independence through: Innovative and responsive resources • Partnerships and collaboration • Striving for excellence Vision: Embracing Persona/Independence • Celebrating a Caring Community Long Point Region Conservation Authority 4 Elm St., Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G OC4 519-842-4242 or 1-888-231 -5408 . Fax 519-842-7123 Emai l: conservation @lprca.on .ca www.lprca.on.ca September 141\ 2012 Mayor John Lessif and Council Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, Suite 204 Tillsonburg, ON N4G SA 7 Dear Mayor Lessif and Council, File: 5.7.1 This is a formal request of the Town of Tillsonburg to please consider the Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) in its request for support of a 60 kW FIT rooftop solar project at its 4 Elm Street location. LPRCA has been expi --:~~ +nnrlin11 oooortunities to support the development of a combination green roof/solar panel initiat D J ·'---~r""" technologies across the region. The Green Rc j / \ JPRCA hopes will assist in transforming its curre [l U I \::)(/ \) e )J :hnology showcase. LPRCA believes by demonstr; / tive, it is not only supporting the SCOR goal of enl ·c--1 () /' X> ~ /"1 1 ~ ·onmental hub" but, also providing a forum fo1 ..) L '"'l .-0 U ~ -'io'-~ :chniques to a wide range of JJ lcc.__p I:: "c ~<j-../ stakeholders from ac! (" _ ,_ i) The Green Roof/Sol; (. rs -both local and regional - including a post-sec< t of the initiative. LPRCA's plans include utilizi1 ~ ·[,.. r D ,.--een three separate roofing comp?sitions; white L ( ~ ~ t ( L ;)p /' /A \ md their impact on solar panel effectiveness. Plam r /t L 117/ room into a multi-media forum to support tech tran: 5~(0/ 0{ ronmental information. LPRCA belie:es b~ displayi 1 -0 id. -D J~ l 'roject, that public education and learnmg will be ent 17· d-tt for future generations. LPRCA would greatly appreciate your consideration ana SU!Jl.IUll v· this project. As well, to meet the requirements of the FIT application, a letter of support from Council would be helpful in moving a project forward that LPRCA strongly envisions will create a unique learning and research centre that is unlike any in Canada. General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer cc: Roger Geysens, Chair RECEIVE( SEP 1 7 ZUIL ~----- A Member of the Conservation Ontario Network ONTARIO~.-uo Auelallie Street West. Suite 1600 Toronto, Ontario MSH 1T1 'pwsR AUTHORITY t.!· T 416-967·7474 F 416-967·1947 www. powerauthority.on .ca PRESCRIBED FORM/TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION Section G.l(d)(i) -FIT Rules, Version 2.0 OPARP/f-FIT-015r1 Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 2.0. Resolution NO: Date: WHEREAS Long Point Regional Conservation Autority (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a Rooftop Solar Project (the "Project") on 4 Elm Street, Tillson burg Ontario N4G OC4 (the "Lands") in ---------------------------------------------------------- The Town of Tillson burg under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of The Town of Tillson burg indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the The Town of Tillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. (Note: signature lines for councilors or other representatives, as appropriate) FIT reference number: (Note: Must be inserted by Applicant to complete Application) Aug 2012 Page 1 of 1 _ONTARIO~.,, 120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1600 Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1 ''jOWER AUTHORITY l.l1' T 416-967·7474 F 416-967-1947 www.powerauthority.on.ca PRESCRIBED FORM/TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION Section G.l(d)(i) -FIT Rules, Version 2.0 OPARP /f -FIT -015r1 Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 2.0. Resolution NO: Date: WHEREAS Long Point Regional Conservation Autority (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a Rooftop Solar Project (the "Project") on 4 Elm Street, Tillsonburg Ontario N4G OC4 (the "Lands") in --------------------------------------------------------- The Town of Tillsonburg under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of The Town of Tillson burg indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the The Town of Tillsonburg supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. (Note: signature lines for councilors or other representatives, as appropriate) FIT reference number: (Note: Must be inserted by Applicant to complete Application) 1\ug 2012 Page 1 of 1 Re: Tillson burg Council Resolution: Rooftop Solar-Moose Power ~ Amber Zimmer to : David Kline 09/19/12 08:09AM Good morning David, Thank you for the letter and information. Your request will be going to Council next Monday night at 6:00pm in Council Chambers which is located on the 2nd floor of 200 Broadway St. Below is a link to the agenda which wi" ""' nosted by Friday. http://www.tillsonburg.ca/LocaiGoverr · ·~~ii/CounciiAgendasandMinutes.aspx Dzve Kle~n 11 o~~ o · Please let me know if you have any Amber Zimmer Deputy Clerk Development & Communication Services Town ofTillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Suite 204 Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Phone: 519-688-3009 Ext. 3221 Fax: 519-842-9431 "David Kline" jHonourable IV1c.1 _ vc:c. r c?'te.Jer- From: To: "David Kline" <dave@moosepower.com> <azimmer@tillsonburg.ca> Cc: Da te: Subject: "'Taylor Russell"' <taylor@moosepower.com> 09/18/12 11 :50 AM Tillsonburg Council Resolution: Rooftop Solar -Moose Power Honourable Mayor and Council of the Town of Tillson burg, 09/1 8/2012 11 :50:15 A M Further to a discussion I had with Amber Zimmer on September 18, 2012, I am following up with you on behalf of Moose Power, with regards to our pursuit of a municipal council support resolution for a rooftop solar development in the Town of Tillson burg. Solar power developments are currently being promoted in Ontario following the Green Energy and Green Economy Act created in 2009 to encourage renewable energy production and create green sector jobs. Moose Power is a Toronto-based solar developer specializing in commercial rooftop projects. We design, finance, install and manage commercial solar rooftop installations across the province of Ontario. To date Moose Power has installed 4,000kW of solar projects on rooftops of across Southern Ontario, representing 10% of the total installed rooftop solar capacity in the Province. We propose to develop a rooftop solar facility at 10 Wabash Road within the Town of Tillsonburg. This solar installation will generate income in the form of lease payments from Moose Power to the local deleted by Amber Zimmer/Tillsonburg] [attachment "10 Wabash Road-Preliminary Layout-10 deg tilt.pdf" deleted by Amber Zimmer/Tillsonburg] [attachment "Project Information-Tillsonburg-10 Wabash Rd-Moose Power Rooftop Solar.pdf" deleted by Amber Zimmer/Tillsonburg] August28,2012 Ms. Donna Wilson, Clerk Town of Tillsonburg County of Simcoe Clerk's Department 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario LOL 1 XO 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Dear Ms. Wilson: Main Line (705) 726-9300 Toll Free 1-866-893-9300 Fax (705) 726-3991 simcoe.ca Re: Resolution regarding Business Tax Capping Reform Please be advised that at the session held August 28, 2012, County Council received your letter of June 28, 2012, regarding Business Tax Capping reform for information. Thank you for providing your Council's position on this matter. Yours truly, Brenda Clark County Clerk /cam CC0-003-C01 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY WARDEN August 29, 2012 Honourable Dalton McGuinty Premier of Ontario Room 281 Main Legislative Building Toronto, ON M7A 1Z8 Dear Honourable McGuinty: 91NTERNATIONAL DRIVE PEMBROKE, ON CANADA K8A6W5 (613) 735-7288 Toll Free: 1-800-273-0183 FAX: (613) 735-2081 www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca The following resolution was passed at our August 29, 2012 meeting of Renfrew County Council: RESOLUTION NO. FA-CC-12-08-79 THAT County Council support the following resolution from the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg: WHEREAS the Province of Ontario first introduced mandatory "business tax capping" for the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes as a temporary reform mitigation program for the 1998, 1999 and 2000 taxation years; AND WHEREAS this "temporary" and "transitional" measure was succeeded by a permanent business capping program for the 2001 and subsequent taxation years; AND WHEREAS the 2012 taxation year will represent the fifteenth taxation cycle for which mandatory business tax capping has applied; AND WHEREAS the overall business tax capping scheme was introduced as a means of assisting taxpayers manage tax shifts related to Provincial Assessment and Property Tax reforms introduced for the 1998 taxation year; AND WHEREAS it has become evident over time that the protection provided under this program has been less related to the original impacts of reform and more so due to the ongoing impacts of subsequent assessment base updates; AND WHEREAS this program must now be seen as a redundant measure in light of the Province's successful four-year assessment phase-in program, which more effectively and equitably addresses assessment increases for all properties; The Honourable Dalton McGuinty -2-August 29, 2012 AND WHEREAS this program now has only a marginal impact on a very limited number of taxpayers due to the County's careful and deliberate application of parameter and exclusion tools, and yet it remains a significant burden on the financial and administrative resources of both the County and local municipalities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Tillson burg calls on the Government of the Province of Ontario to Amend Part IX of the Municipal Act, 2001 and supporting regulatory provisions so as to make the entirety of that Part (Business Tax Capping) optional at the discretion of each upper and single tier jurisdiction; and THAT the Town of Tillsonburg calls on the Government of the Province of Ontario to make these changes and amendments effective for the 2013 taxation year to coincide with the pending reassessment and related four-year assessment cycle; and THAT the discussion paper "Allowing Municipalities to Opt Out of Business Tax Capping" prepared by Municipal Tax Equity (MTE) Consulting Inc., which speaks directly to this subject matter, and which addresses many of this Council's concerns, interests and preferences, shall be attached to, and shall form a part of this motion; and THAT copies of this motion, along with the above mentioned attachment, are to be sent to: Premier Dalton McGuinty; The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance; Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford; Gary McNamara, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); Allan Doheny, Assistant Deputy Minister -Provincial Local Finance Division (Acting); Janet Mason, Assistant Deputy Minister-Local Government and Planning Policy Division, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; The County of Oxford; Western and Eastern Ontario Wardens' groups, and all Municipalities in the province of Ontario. Your government's positive response to this resolution would be appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, ~~ Robert Sweet, Warden County of Renfrew bsweet@countyofrenfrew.on.ca Encl. (1) c: Donna Wilson, Clerk, Town of Tillsonburg Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford Gary McNamara, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Allan Doheny, Assistant Deputy Minister-Provincial Local Finance Division (Acting) Janet Mason, Assistant Deputy Minister-Local Government and Planning Policy Division, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing COUNTY OF BRUCE Clerk-Treasurer Bettyanne Cobean, C.M.O. P.O. Box 70,30 Park Street, Walkerton, Ontario NOG 2VO (519) 881-1291 Fax: (519) 881-1619 September 6, 2012 Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 Attention: Donna Wilson, Clerk RE: Your resolution supporting the recommendations made within the discussion paper, "Allowing Municipalities to Opt Out of Business Tax Capping" as prepared by Municipal Tax Equity (MTE) consulting Inc. Your correspondence was discussed by Bruce County Council at a meeting on September 6, 2012 and the following action was taken: BC:db a) b) c) d) Received and filed Supported Not Supported Other X A .Townof ~e Donna Wilson, Clerk Development & Communication Services Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Suite 204 Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 September 12, 2012 Re: Business Tax Capping Reform TOWN OF AJAX 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax ON LlS 2H9 www.ajax.ca Thank you for your correspondence to the Town of Ajax, regarding the above noted matter. Please be advised that the following resolution was passed by Ajax Town Council at its meeting held September 10, 2012: That the resolution of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg regarding Business Tax Capping Reform be endorsed. If you require further information please contact me at 905-619-2529 ext 3342 or nicole.wellsburv@ajax.ca Sincerely, Nicole Wellsbury, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk 905-619-2529 ext 3342 nicole.wellsbury@ajax.ca Copy: R. Ford, Director of Finance/Treasurer 0 n ntaria.'s F1ir.1s.tTSn0qOJJ1 n ualitu Com.munity 11Tnrto s -1-lrs ~U"9Cll1 QJta'fity Lo·fumlftllf'y ) Octobe:r 1. R,ational Seniors Day Celebrating the continuing contributions of Canada's seniors La version fran9aise suit. Message from the Ministers Dear Sir/Madam: On October 1, individuals and communities across Canada will join together to recognize National Seniors Day, an occasion to honour and celebrate seniors. Seniors are active, engaged and informed mentors and leaders who demonstrate on an ongoing basis what it means to age well. They continue to contribute generously to our families, our communities, our workplaces and our country. National Seniors Day celebrates these accomplishments and builds on many of the concrete measures introduced by the Government of Canada to improve the well-being and quality of life for Canada's seniors. On October 1, we encourage you to join the efforts of the federal government to celebrate seniors in your lives. Individuals, community leaders, municipalities, colleagues and businesses-everyone can get involved! • Thank and celebrate a sen ior's ongoing contributions by sending them an electronic personalized postcard. • Display posters to mark the day. • Publish a story of a senior that has made a difference in your life, community or workplace using the proposed feature article. • Highlight the day with a mayoral proclamation or host an event in your municipality. • Recognize the day with an event for your employees or present a colleague or staff member with a customized certificate of appreciation for their exceptional contributions to your organization. Looking for more ideas on how to celebrate National Seniors Day? Visit www.seniors.gc.ca for further information, ideas and materials. You may also call 1 BOO 0-Canada to order posters. Whichever way you choose to celebrate National Seniors Day, join us in thanking older Canadians for helping to build our country and celebrating their contributions! Sincerely, The Honourable Diane Finley, P.C., M.P. Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development The Honourable Alice Wong, P.C., M.P. Minister of State (Seniors) Visit the Celebration Tool Kit page to find products for celebrating National Seniors Day in your area. Products include: )) eP0ster )) ePostcard )) Featur.e Article )) Certificate of Appreciation )) liips for Celebratir INatienal Seniors [ )) Mayor.al Proclama )) 6o to National Seniors Dal£ Wet Page Canada 2012 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT NOTICE Your 2012 Property Assessment Notice shows the assessed value of your property based on a January 1, 2012 legislated valuation date. The last province-wide Assessment Update took place four years ago and was based on a January 1 , 2008 valuation date. Your 2008 assessed value is also included on your Notice. This value may not necessarily be the same as the value that appeared on your last Notice if your property underwent a change that affected its value. PHASE-IN OF ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT INCREASES To provide an additional level of property tax stability and predictability, market increases in assessed value between the January 1, 2008 and January 1, 2012 legislated valuation dates will be phased in over four years (2013-2016). The phased-in values for your property are indicated on your Property Assessment Notice. The phase-in program does not apply to decreases in assessed value, which are applied immediately. @!paC' MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION September 7, 2012 To: Heads of Council All Ontario Municipalities From: Dan Mathieson Chair, MPAC Board of Directors Subject: 2012 Property Assessment Notice Mailing The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will mail Property Assessment Notices for Ontario's nearly five million properties this fall. This assessment is based on a January 1, 2012 legislated valuation date and is effective for the 2013-2016 property tax years. The last province-wide Assessment Update took place four years ago and was based on a January 1, 2008 valuation date. Eligible market increases between 2008 and 2012 will be phased-in over four years and all market decreases will be applied immediately. The assessed value and phase-in amounts are included on the 2012 Property Assessment Notice. Although each Notice also indicates a number of ways to contact MPAC, you may also receive enquiries. The enclosed kit provides important information about the 2012 Assessment Update and will help you and your staff respond. It includes: • a sample of the 2012 Property Assessment Notice; · • a copy of the Information Insert included with every Notice; • Important Information About Your 2012 Property Assessment brochure; and, • a fact sheet about MPAC and assessment. Office of the Chair c/o Municipal Property Assessment Corporation 1340 Pickering Parkway, Suite 101, Pickering, Ontario L1 V OC4 T: 519.271.0250 ext 236 F: 905.831.0040 www.mpac.ca - All Heads of Council September 7, 2012 Page 2 of 2 The key dates for the 2012 Assessment Update are: September 13-November 16, 2012 Property Assessment Notice Delivery Period December 12, 2012 Assessment Roll delivered to municipalities April 1, 2013 Deadline for filing a Request for Reconsideration Enquiries about Property Assessment Notices and assessment in general, may be directed to MPAC's website at www.mpac.ca or to our Customer Contact Centre at 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) or 1 877 889-6722 (TTY). Our Customer Contact Centre and our local MPAC offices will operate extended hours from 8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m., Monday to Friday during the Notice delivery period. Property owners may also visit their local MPAC office to meet with us face-to-face. Details about extended local office hours are included with every Notice. This fall, MPAC has also launched a new and improved AboutMyProperty™. Every property owner can access detailed assessment information at www.aboutmyproperty.ca using the login information included on every Notice mailed . We would be happy to answer any questions that you may have about assessment and this year's update. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 519 271-0250 x234 or Arthur Anderson, Director, Municipal Relations at 905 837-6993 or at 1 877 635-6722, extension 6993. y:a;: ~~~ Dan Mathieson Chair, MPAC Board of Directors Enclosure Copy MPAC Board of Directors Antoni Wisniewski, President and Chief Administrative Officer, MPAC Arthur Anderson Office of the Chair c/o Municipal Property Assessment Corporation 1340 Pickering Parkway, Suite 101 , Pickering, Ontario LIV OC4 T: 519.271.0250 ext 236 F: 905.831.0040 www.mpac.ca MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION Page 1 of 1 Property Assessment Notice Avis d'evaluation fonciere @' soc1E:rE: o'E:vALUATION FONCIERE DES MUNICIPALITES for the 2013-2016 property tax years Questions? 1111111111~dJs~?s1~o111 llll l ll SMITH JACOB SMITH ELIZABETH 200 SOME STREET ANYWHERE ON M4K 1B3 Please include your roll number with your enquiry. Call 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) 1 877 889-MPAC (6722) TTY Monday to Friday-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended Hours September 4 to November 9, 2012 Monday to Friday-8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Web www.mpac.ca Fax 1 866 297-6703 Write P.O. Box 9808, Toronto, ON M1 S 5T9 Extended local office hours Visit Suite 170, Office Galleria Oshawa Centre, Oshawa September 17 to October 12, 2012 Monday to Friday-8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact MPAC for assistance. This Property Assessment Notice is not a property tax bill. The assessed value of your property is used as the basis for calculating your property taxes. MPAC's role is to accurately value and classify properties in Ontario. Your municipality/local taxing authority is responsible for setting property tax rates. An assessment increase does not necessarily mean your property taxes will increase. For questions about your property taxes, contact your municipality/local taxing authority. To learn how MPAC assesses properties or for details about the Reconsideration and Appeal processes, see the enclosed insert. The deadline to file a Request for Reconsideration with MPAC for the 2013 tax year is Aprill, 2013. For the tax years 2014-2016, the deadline for filing is March 31 of the tax year. Please keep a copy of this Notice for your records. Roll number Property location and description Municipality/Local taxing authority Assessed value of your property Property classification Your property's value as of January 1, 2012 Your property's value as of January 1, 2008 12 34 567 899 12345 1234 200 SOME STREET CON LP PT LOTS 9, 1 0 & 11 ALL LOTS 12, 13 & 141RREG RYERSON TOWNSHIP Residential $220,000 $180,000 Over this 4-year period, your property's va lue changed by $40,000 Under the Assessment Act, an increase in assessed value between January 1, 2008 and January 1, 2012 is phased in over four years, from 2013 to 2016. Assuming your property characteristics stay the same, your property assessment will change by $10,000 each year. TAX YEAR 2013 2014 2015 2016 PHASED-IN ASSESSMENT $190,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 2013 Property tax year Your phased-in assessment has changed by nn.nn% since the 2012 property tax year. The average phased-in assessment of residential properties in your municipality/local taxing authority changed by nn.nn% (at time of printing) since the 2012 property tax year. To see a profile for your property .- . . : ,. ~paC" MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION Facts About MPAC • Our customers are all Ontario property taxpayers. • MPAC administers a uniform, province-wide property assessment system based on Current Value Assessment (CVA) in accordance with the provisions of the Assessment Act. It provides municipalities with a range of services, including the preparation of annual assessment rolls, which are used by municipalities and taxing authorities to calculate property taxes. • MPAC currently assesses and classifies nearly 5 million properties, more than any other assessment jurisdiction in North America, with an estimated total value of more than $1.8 trillion. • MPAC employees are located across the province in 33 field offices, a Customer Contact Centre/Central Processing Facility, and Head Office. • MPAC is a non-share capital, not-for-profit corporation funded by all 444 municipalities in Ontario. • Every Ontario municipality is a member of the Corporation. • MPAC is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors. Eight members of the Board are municipal representatives; five members represent property taxpayers; and two members represent provincial interests. All members of the Board are appointed by the Ontario Minister of Finance. • MPAC provides quality assessment services at an affordable cost. MPAC's cost- per-property of $37.09 is lower than most assessment authorities in Canada. • MPAC has received international recognition and awards for the systems it uses to assess properties in Ontario. • Representatives from countries around the world contact or visit MPAC to learn about property assessment in Ontario. • Ontario's province-wide assessment updates of property values have all exceeded international standards of accuracy. • MPAC is also responsible for preparing preliminary lists of electors for municipal, school board and District Social Services Administration Board elections every four years and for reporting the population of each municipality in Ontario. August 2012 Page 1 of 4 ·- r '<' ~'-~ ·rl 1- • Each property, or a portion of it, is assigned to a property tax classification according to its use. The main property classifications are: residential, multi-residential, farm, managed forests, commercial, industrial and pipeline. • Tax rates, established by individual municipalities, usually vary for different classes of property. • It is important to note that the total amount of taxes collected by a municipality depends on the municipality's revenue needs, not on the value of property assessments within a municipality. Municipalities simply use property assessments as the basis for distributing taxes within a community. How to Obtain Information from MPAC • It is important that MPAC has accurate information for every property. • Property taxpayers should carefully review their Property Assessment Notice to make sure all information is correct. Taxpayers may also view all the detailed information for their property contained on MPAC's database by registering online, free of charge, at www.aboutmyproperty.ca or through a written request. • Property taxpayers may also obtain information on up to 24 additional properties of their choice and up to six selected by MPAC, free of charge, at www.aboutmyproperty.ca. • A personalized roll number and access key for AboutMyProperty™ is included with every Notice mailed in the fall. • For more information, contact MPAC at 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) or visit www.mpac.ca. Our TTY number fs 1 877 TTY-MPAC (889-6722). Requests for Reconsideration (RfR) & Assessment Appeals • MPAC is committed to working with property taxpayers to address their questions and concerns and to help them better understand the assessment process. • Comparing an assessment to similar sold properties in the same neighbourhood will help determine its accuracy. Property taxpayers can obtain detailed information about their property and information on up to 24 additional properties of their choice and up to six selected by MPAC, free of charge. • If property taxpayers have any questions or concerns about their assessment, they may contact MPAC. MPAC is committed to ensuring that every assessed value and/or classification is accurate. • The Government of Ontario has made a number of changes to the RfR and Appeal processes that took effect for the 2009 tax year. (See "Residential, Farm and Managed Forests Properties" for more information). • If property taxpayers do not believe their assessed value or classification is accurate, they may ask MPAC to review their assessment through the RfR process. • With a RfR, MPAC will review the assessed value and classification of a property for accuracy and make appropriate adjustments if an error has occurred. August2012 Page 3 of 4 @paC" SOCIETE D'EVALUATION FONCIERE DES MUNICIPALITES A propos de Ia SEFM • Notre clientele est composee de tous les proprietaires fanciers de !'Ontario. • La SEFM administre un systeme d'evaluation fonciere uniforme, a l'echelle de Ia province, fonde sur les evaluations a Ia valeur actuelle en conformite avec les dispositions de Ia Loi sur /'evaluation fonciere. Le SEFM fournit aux municipalites un eventail de services, y compris Ia preparation des roles d'evaluation annuelle, utilises par les municipalites et les autorites fiscales pour le calcul des impots fanciers. • Aujourd'hui, Ia SEFM est responsable de I' evaluation et de Ia classification de pres de 5 millions de proprietes dont Ia valeur totale est estimee a plus de 1 ,8 billion de dollars, c'est-a-dire plus que toute autre agence d'evaluation d'Amerique du Nord. • La SEFM est presente dans !'ensemble de Ia province, avec 33 bureaux locaux, un centre de communication avec Ia clientele qui est egalement le centre de traitement principal, et un siege social. • La SEFM est une societe sans capital-actions et a but non lucratif financee par I' ensemble des 444 municipalites que compte !'Ontario. • Chaque municipalite ontarienne est membre de Ia societe. • La SEFM est regie par un conseil d'administration compose de 15 membres. Huit de ces membres sont des representants municipaux, cinq representent les contribuables qui paient l'impot fancier et deux representent les interets provinciaux. Tousles membres du conseil d'administration sont nommes par le ministre des Finances de !'Ontario. • La SEFM fournit des services d'evaluation de qualite a des prix abordables. A 37,09 $, le coOt par propriete de Ia SEFM est inferieur a celui a Ia plupart des autorites d'evaluation au Canada. • La SEFM jouit d'une reconnaissance internationale et elle a ete primee pour son systeme d'evaluation des proprietes en Ontario. • Des representants des pays du monde entier communiquent avec Ia SEFM ou viennent sur place en apprendre davantage sur I' evaluation fonciere en Ontario. • Les mises a jour des evaluations de Ia valeur des proprietes de Ia province entiere ont toutes depasse les normes internationales en matiere d'exactitude. • La SEFM est egalement chargee de dresser les listes preliminaires des electeurs pour les elections municipales, les elections des commissions scolaires et les elections des conseils d'administration des districts des services sociaux qui ont AoOt 2012 Page 1sur 5 • Chaque propriete, ou chaque portion de celle-ci, est classee dans une categorie selon son usage. Les principales categories de proprietes sont: residentiel, collectif d'habitation, exploitation agricole, forets amenagees, exploitation commerciale, exploitation industrielle et pipeline. • Le taux d'imposition, determine par chaque municipalite, varie en fonction des categories de propriete. • II est important de noter que Ia somme totale des imp6ts recueillis par une municipalite depend des besoins en revenus de celle-ci, et non pas de Ia valeur des evaluations foncieres au sein de ladite municipalite. Les municipalites se fondent simplement sur les evaluations foncieres pour Ia repartition des imp6ts au sein d'une collectivite. Obtention de renseignements de Ia SEFM • II est primordial que Ia SEFM dispose de renseignements precis sur chaque propriete. • Les proprietaires doivent consulter attentivement leur avis d'evaluation fonciere afin de verifier que tous les renseignements sont corrects. Les contribuables peuvent egalement consulter tous les renseignements detailles relatifs a leur propriete contenus dans Ia base de donnees de Ia SEFM en s'inscrivant en ligne, gratuitement, a l'adresse www.aboutmyproperty.ca ou en s'adressant a Ia SEFM par ecrit. • De plus, les proprietaires fanciers peuvent obtenir des renseignements au sujet d'un maximum de 24 proprietes de leur choix et jusqu'a six proprietes choisies par Ia SEFM, sans frais, a l'adresse www.aboutmyproperty.ca. • Le numero de role et Ia cle d'acces personnalises dont vous avez besoin pour acceder au site AboutMyPropertyMc figurent sur chaque avis envoye au cours de l'automne. • Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, communiquez avec Ia SEFM en composant le 1-866-296-MPAC (6722) ou en consultant le site Web www.mpac.ca Notre numero de teletype est le 1-877-TTY-MPAC (889-6722). Demande de reexamen et appel relatif a une evaluation • • • La SEFM tient resolument a collaborer avec les proprietaires afin de repondre a leurs questions eta leurs preoccupations, et de les aider a mieux comprendre le processus d'evaluation. Comparer !'evaluation fonciere de votre propriete a celle des proprietes semblables vendues dans le meme quartier contribuera a determiner son exactitude. Les propriE§taires fanciers peuvent obtenir des renseignements detailles relatifs a leur propriete et des renseignements au sujet d'un maximum de 24 proprietes de leur choix et jusqu'a six proprietes choisies par Ia SEFM, sans frais. Les contribuables fonciers sont pries d'adresser a Ia SEFM toute question ou toute demande eventuelle concernant I' evaluation de leur propriete. La SEFM s'engage a assurer !'exactitude de toutes les valeurs imposables et de toutes les classifications. Ao0t2012 Page 3sur 5 o Les plaignants doivent assister a I' audience de Ia CREF pour y soutenir leur position. La SEFM y comparaltra egalement. o Durant !'audience, le representant de Ia SEFM devra demontrer I' exactitude de Ia valeur imposable en se fondant sur Ia valeur des proprietes semblables. Cette . information sera fournie au plaignant avant I' audience. Autres types de proprietes • Pour tous les autres types de propriete, le depot d'une DR aupres de Ia SEFM n'est pas Ia premiere etape obligatoire avant d'interjeter appel aupres de Ia CREF. Pour l'annee d'imposition 2013, Ia date limite est le 1er avril 2013. • Les proprietaires disposent de 90 jours apres Ia reception de I' avis par Ia SEFM les informant de sa decision quanta leur DR pour interjeter appel aupres de Ia CREF. • Des renseignements, des formulaires et les procedures lies aux appels sont disponibles sur le site www.arb.gov.on.ca/french/home_fr.html. 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O!.JelUO U! sa!l,lado.ld ~!sse1o pue an1el\ ~lale.Jnooe Ol S! a10.1 s,oVdll\l ll0l3AN\td :381...LON ..l..N::JI/\ISS::JSS'\1 A...ll::::i::JdOI::::id c 1.-De l::::inDA. ...LnOB'\1 N 0 I..L \11/\U:::J 0 =:IN I ..L N \t..Lt:l 0 d 11\11 II NOI.l.'V~Od~O::J .l.N31'11SS3SS'V A.l.~3dO~d 'l'Vdi::JINnl'll SOCIETE D'EVALUATION FONCIERE DES MUNICIPALITES II PANYE 2012 RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS AU SU.JET DE VOTRE AVIS D'EVALUATIDN FONCIERE 201 2 Le role de Ia SEFM est d'evaluer et de classer avec exactitude les proprietes situees en Ontario en conformite avec Ia Loi sur /'evaluation fonciere et Ia reglementation etablie par le gouvernement provincial. Lorsque les taux d'impot foncier sont etablis par votre autorite taxatrice ou votre municipalite, Ia valeur imposable et Ia classification de votre propriete servent a determiner les impots fonciers. Une hausse d'evaluation ne signifie pas necessairement que vos impots fonciers augmenteront. Si vous avez des questions au sujet de vos taxes foncieres, veuillez contacter votre auto rite taxatrice ou votre municipalite. Les taxes scolaires, qui sont etablies par le gouvernement de !'Ontario, s'appliqueront egalement a cette valeur imposable le cas echeant. QUELLES INFORMATIONS FIGURENT SUR MON AVIS O'EVALUATION FONCIERE? Votre avis d'evaluation fonciere 2012 indique Ia valeur imposable de votre propriete au 1 ., janvier 2012. La derniere mise a jour de ) I' evaluation a l'echelle provinciale a eu lieu il y a quatre ans et elle etait fondee sur I' evaluation en date du 1 er janvier 2008. La valeur imposable de votre propriete en 2008 est egalement comprise dans votre avis. Celle-ci n'est pas necessairement Ia meme que Ia valeur qui figurait sur votre dernier avis dans le cas ou une modification apportee a votre propriete a affecte sa valeur. Afin d'ameliorer Ia stabilite et Ia previsibilite en matiere d'imposition fonciere, les hausses de valeur imposable du marche entre 2008 et 2012 seront reparties sur quatre ans (2013 -2016). Le programme de repartition progressive ne s'applique pas aux baisses de Ia valeur, qui entrent immediatement en vigueur. DE Q.UELLE MANIERE LA SEFM EVALUE-T -ELLE LES PROPRIETES? Le role de Ia SEFM est d'evaluer et de classer avec exactitude toutes les proprietes situees en Ontario, en conformite avec Ia Loi sur /'evaluation fonciere et Ia reglementation afferente. Afin d'etablir Ia valeur imposable de votre propriete, Ia SEFM analyse les ventes de proprietes dans votre region. Cette methode est utilisee par Ia plupart des juridictions competentes en matiere d'evaluation en Amerique du Nord. Lorsque nous evaluons une propriete, nous examinons toutes les caracteristiques importantes qui influent sur Ia valeur du marche. Par exemple, en evaluant des proprietes residentielles, cinq facteurs principaux justifient generalement 85 % de Ia valeur : I' emplacement et Ia taille du lot, Ia surface habitable, l'age de Ia maison, rectifiee pour prendre en compte toute renovation ou tout ajout important et Ia qualite de Ia construction. Voici d'autres facteurs pouvant egalement jouer sur Ia valeur de votre propriete : le nombre de foyers, de garages, d'ateliers, de remises a bateaux et de salles de bains. Des facteurs comme Ia circulation routiere; le fait d'etre situe sur un coin de rue; Ia proximite a un terrain de golf, a un corridor d'hydroelectricite, a un chemin de fer ou a un espace vert peuvent egalement influencer Ia valeur imposable de votre propriete si celle-ci est situee en ville ou en banlieue. Dans les zones rurales ou semi-urbaines, les caracteristiques du site, comme le type d'acces, Ia topographie et les services en relation avec le terrain, tels que les services hydroelectriques, l'approvisionnement en eau, les services sanitaires et de traitement septique peuvent egalement influencer Ia valeur imposable de votre propriete. COMMENT DETERMINER ~EXACTITUDE DE VOTRE EVALUATION Comparer !'evaluation fonciere de votre propriete a celle de proprietes similaires situees dans votre region peut vous aider a en determiner !'exactitude. Vous pouvez obtenir gratuitement des renseignements complets sur votre propriete et sur un maximum de 24 proprietes supplementaires de votre choix en ouvrant une session sur AboutMyProperty™ a l'adresse www.aboutmyproperty.ca. Pour vous inscrire a AboutMyProperty™ et obtenir les renseignements desires, saisissez le numero de role a 19 chiffres et Ia cle d'acces qui sont compris dans votre avis de 2012 et suivez les instructions. Vous pouvez egalement obtenir des renseignements detailles sur jusqu'a six proprietes comparables selectionnees par Ia SEFM en demandant ces renseignements par ecrit a : SEFM A I' attention de: GRAD C.P. 9808 Toronto (Ontario) M1 S 5T9 Telecopieur (sans frais) : 1 866 297-6703