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Town of Didsbury Off-Site Levy Review. Presentation to Didsbury Town Council / Administration / Developers June 3, 2010. Purpose and Goals. To discuss work undertaken to date on the Town’s Off-Site Levy Review to date
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Town of DidsburyOff-Site Levy Review Presentation to Didsbury Town Council / Administration / Developers June 3, 2010
Purpose and Goals • To discuss work undertaken to date on the Town’s Off-Site Levy Review to date • To review assumptions related to the development of updated off-site levy rates • To review rates calculated through this process • To review calculated rates in relation to rates from other municipalities in the area
Background • Previous off-site review undertaken in 2006 based on work to date at the time on the Town’s Infrastructure Study • Water System Upgrades were included • Limited Wastewater System Upgrades were included • Roadway System Upgrades were not included • Current Review is based on the Town’s Infrastructure Study – 2008 Update • Reviews expanded area based on recent annexation • Utilizes updated population and land use forecasts • Includes Water System Upgrades • Includes Wastewater System Upgrades (Including Lagoon) • Includes Roadway System Upgrades (High Level) • Does not include Stormwater System Upgrades (these are assumed to be developer driven)
Current Assumptions • Water, wastewater, and roadway infrastructure to be covered • Rates based on net developable area, taken at 70% of gross developable area • Rates based on full build-out of Town lands • Land acquisition costs not included • Cost sharing with County not available • Interest and carrying charges not included • Grants considered (varied % contribution reviewed) • Oversizing charges not reviewed in detail • Reviewed uniform rates across entire Town, and also by quadrant.
Rates Calculated • Preliminary results prepared assumed 40% grant contribution for AMWWP funded items (water supply, wastewater treatment) and 25% otherwise. • These are felt to be realistic rates that can be expected for infrastructure funding based on knowledge of grant programs.
Existing Off-Site Levy Rates for Comparison • Current Rates • $2,950.53 per dwelling unit • $17,700 / acre ($44,250 per hectare) • Other Municipality Rates: