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The Town of Tillsonburg. 2004 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES STUDY PUBLIC MEETING July 12, 2004 HEMSON Consulting Ltd. Purpose of Public Meeting. The Development Charges Act, Sec 12, (1), a, Requires a Municipality to Hold At Least One Public Meeting Before Passing a Development Charge By-law
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The Town of Tillsonburg 2004 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES STUDY PUBLIC MEETING July 12, 2004 HEMSON Consulting Ltd. HEMSON
Purpose of Public Meeting • The Development Charges Act, Sec 12, (1), a, Requires a Municipality to Hold At Least One Public Meeting Before Passing a Development Charge By-law • The Purpose of the Meeting is to Provide Information to the Public and Receive Comments and Feedback • Any Person Attending the Meeting May Make Representations to Council HEMSON
Development Charge Process • Governed By The Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA) and Its Accompanying Regulation, O. Reg. 82/98 • Steps Required by the DCA: • Growth Forecast – Residential and Non-residential • Calculation of Historic 10 Year Average Service Levels • Determine Growth-Related Capital Requirements • Calculate Development Charges • Development Charges Background Study • Statutory Public Meeting HEMSON
Overview Of The Development Charges Act, 1997 • The Maximum Life of a DC By-law Is 5 Years From Date of Passage (May Be Repealed/Replaced Earlier) • The Town of Tillsonburg’s Passed Its DC By-law on December 20, 1999. • If a New By-law Is Not Passed the Town Cannot Continue to Collect Development Charges HEMSON
Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • Service Exclusions • cultural and entertainment facilities, including museums, theatres and art galleries • tourism facilities including convention centres • parkland acquisition including open spaces and trails (except land for indoor recreation buildings) • hospitals • headquarters for general administration of municipalities and local boards • waste management (not applicable) • other services prescribed by regulation (none have been prescribed as yet) HEMSON
Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • The Full Growth-Related Net Capital Cost of the Following Services Can Be Included in the Development Charge Calculation: • Water (County) • Waste Water (County) • Storm Water Drainage and Control (Town) • Roads and Related Works (Town & County) • Police Services (Town) • Fire Protection (Town) HEMSON
Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • For All Other Eligible Services - Mandatory 10% Reduction Requiring Funding From Other Sources • General Government – e.g. Secondary Plan Studies • Library Services • Recreation – Arenas, Soccer Fields • Public Works – e.g. Fleet, Works Yards HEMSON
Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • Growth Forecast Required • For 10 Years and to 2021 – by Type and Location • Based on Forecast Prepared by Hemson Consulting • Service Levels Form a Key Basis for Calculating the Development Charge • Maximum Allowable Charge Based on Average Service Level in Preceding 10 Years Applied to Future Growth Forecast • Quantitative and Qualitative Elements of Service Level Must Be Considered HEMSON
Overview Of The DCA, 1997 (Cont’d) • Merely Having Had Service In The Past Is Not Sufficient To Justify Development Charge • Council Must Express Its Intent To Continue To At Least Maintain Historic Average Service Level • Increase in Service Forms Part of Official Plan • Approval of Growth-Related Capital Forecast • DC By Service Is Based On Lesser Of Maximum Allowable Or Growth-Related Capital Included in Approved Capital Forecast HEMSON
Town’s Growth Forecast • Growth Forecast • For 10 Years and to 2021 – by Type and Location • Based on Forecast Prepared by County and Reviewed By Hemson Consulting Ltd. HEMSON
Town’s Growth Forecast HEMSON
Growth Related Capital Forecast • Only Growth Related Costs Can be Included In Development Charge • Portions of Projects Related to Prior Growth, Replacement, or Benefit to Existing Community Must Be Financed By Other Town Sources • Projects Oversized for Future Growth May Be Recovered from Future Development HEMSON
Residential / Non-Residential Allocation Total Growth- Related Net Capital Costs After Residential Non-Residential Discount Share Share ($000) % $000 % $000 1.00 General Government $28.80 81% $23.25 19% $5.55 2.00 Library Services $308.98 100% $308.98 0% $0.00 3.00 Fire Department $192.30 81% $155.27 19% $37.03 4.00 Police $144.10 81% $116.35 19% $27.75 5.00 Recreation $522.00 100% $522.00 0% $0.00 6.00 Public Works Department $360.00 81% $290.67 19% $69.33 Total - 10 Year Town-Wide Soft Services $1,556.18 91% $1,416.52 9% $139.66 7.00 Roads $1,829.28 60% $1,097.57 40% $731.71 Total - 10 Year Town-Wide Services $3,385.46 74% $2,514.09 26% $871.38 HEMSON
Calculated Rates Are Maximum Charges • The Rates As Calculated Are The Maximum Charge Based On Identified Growth Capital Needs • Reducing the Charge Will Shift Growth Related Costs to Taxes or Reduce the Capital Program HEMSON
Comparison to Existing Rates Proposed Current Increase/ 99 DC Calculated Development Development (Decrease) Indexed Unit Type Charge Charge in Charge Charge ($/unit) ($/unit) % ($/unit) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGE Single and Semi-Detached $3,075 $1,570 $1,505 96% $1,850 Other Multiples $2,281 $1,417 $864 61% $1,626 Apartments - 2 + Bedrooms $1,587 $1,013 $574 57% $1,121 Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom $1,190 $810 $380 47% $897 NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGE Non-Residential per Sq.Ft. $2.51 $0.00 $2.51 - $0.78 Non-Residential per Sq.M $27.06 $0.00 $27.06 - $8.45 HEMSON
County And Municipal Charges HEMSON
County And Municipal Charges HEMSON
Next Steps • Receive Public Input • Consider Public Input and Complete Any Necessary Adjustments • By-law Approval By Council – August HEMSON