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Development Charges Background
Study
County of Brant
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Table of Contents
Page
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... i
1.
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
Purpose of this Document ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2
Summary of the Process ......................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Changes to the D.C.A.: Bill 108, 138, 197, and 213 ............................... 1-3
1.3.1
Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act - An Act to Amend
Various Statutes with Respect to Housing, Other
Development, and Various Matters ............................................ 1-3
1.3.2
Bill 138: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019 ..................... 1-4
1.3.3
Bill 197: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 .................... 1-4
1.3.4
Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020 ....... 1-7
1.4
Changes to the D.C.A. - Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 ..... 1-7
1.4.1
Additional Residential Unit Exemption ....................................... 1-7
1.4.2
Removal of Housing as an Eligible D.C. Service ....................... 1-8
1.4.3
New Statutory Exemption for Non-Profit Housing ...................... 1-8
1.4.4
New Statutory Exemptions for Affordable Units, Attainable
Units, and Affordable Inclusionary Zoning Units ........................ 1-8
1.4.5
Historical Level of Service Extended to Previous 15-Year
Period ........................................................................................ 1-9
1.4.6
Revised Definition of Capital Costs ............................................ 1-9
1.4.7
Mandatory Phase-in of a D.C. .................................................... 1-9
1.4.8
D.C. By-law Expiry ..................................................................... 1-9
1.4.9
Installment Payments ................................................................. 1-9
1.4.10 Rental Housing Discount.......................................................... 1-10
1.4.11 Maximum Interest Rate for Instalments and Determination
of Charge for Eligible Site Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications ......................................................... 1-10
1.4.12 Requirement to Allocate Funds Received ................................ 1-10
1.4.13 Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 ............. 1-10
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1.5
Proposed Changes to the D.C.A. - Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to
Build More Homes Act, 2024 ................................................................ 1-13
1.5.1
Revised Definition of Capital Costs .......................................... 1-13
1.5.2
Removal of the Mandatory Phase-in ........................................ 1-13
1.5.3
Process for Minor Amendments to D.C. By-laws ..................... 1-14
1.5.4
Reduction of D.C. Rate Freeze Timeframe .............................. 1-14
1.5.5
Modernizing Public Notice Requirements ................................ 1-15
2.
Current County of Brant D.C. Policies ........................................................... 2-1
2.1
Schedule of Charges .............................................................................. 2-1
2.2
Services Covered ................................................................................... 2-1
2.3
Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment ................................................ 2-2
2.4
Indexing .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5
Redevelopment Allowance ..................................................................... 2-2
2.6
Exemptions ............................................................................................. 2-3
3.
Anticipated Development in the County of Brant ......................................... 3-1
3.1
Requirement of the Act ........................................................................... 3-1
3.2
Basis of Population, Household and Non-Residential Gross Floor
Area Forecast ......................................................................................... 3-1
4.
The Approach to the Calculation of the Charge ........................................... 4-1
4.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 4-1
4.2
Services Potentially Involved .................................................................. 4-1
4.3
Increase in the Need for Service ............................................................. 4-1
4.4
Local Service Policy ................................................................................ 4-6
4.5
Capital Forecast ...................................................................................... 4-7
4.6
Treatment of Credits ............................................................................... 4-7
4.7
Classes of Services ................................................................................ 4-8
4.8
Existing Reserve Funds .......................................................................... 4-8
4.9
Deductions .............................................................................................. 4-9
4.9.1
Reduction Required by Level of Service Ceiling ...................... 4-10
4.9.2
Reduction for Uncommitted Excess Capacity .......................... 4-10
4.9.3
Reduction for Benefit to Existing Development ........................ 4-11
4.9.4
Reduction for Anticipated Grants, Subsidies and Other
Contributions ............................................................................ 4-12
4.10 Municipal-wide vs. Area Rating ............................................................. 4-12
4.11 Allocation of Development .................................................................... 4-12
4.12 Asset Management ............................................................................... 4-13
4.13 Transit ................................................................................................... 4-13
4.14 Mandatory Phase-in of a D.C. ............................................................... 4-14
5.
D.C.-Eligible Cost Analysis by Service .......................................................... 5-1
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5.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2
Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for the County of Brant's
D.C. Calculation ...................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1
Parks and Recreation Services .................................................. 5-1
5.2.2
Library Services ......................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3
Ambulance Services .................................................................. 5-9
5.2.4
Long-term Care Services ......................................................... 5-11
5.2.5
Child Care and Early Years Programs Services ...................... 5-13
5.2.6
Waste Diversion Services ........................................................ 5-14
5.3
Service Levels and Long-term Capital Costs for the County of
Brant's D.C. Calculation ........................................................................ 5-16
5.3.1
Services Related to a Highway ................................................ 5-16
5.3.2
Fire Services ............................................................................ 5-22
5.3.3
Policing Services ...................................................................... 5-26
5.4
Service Levels and Urban Long-term Capital Costs for the County
of Brant's D.C. Calculation .................................................................... 5-28
5.4.1
Water Services ......................................................................... 5-28
5.4.2
Wastewater Services ............................................................... 5-32
5.4.3
Stormwater Services ................................................................ 5-36
6.
D.C. Calculation ............................................................................................... 6-1
7.
D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. By-law Rules ................................ 7-1
7.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 7-1
7.2
D.C. By-law Structure ............................................................................. 7-2
7.3
D.C. By-law Rules ................................................................................... 7-2
7.3.1
Payment in any Particular Case ................................................. 7-2
7.3.2
Determination of the Amount of the Charge ............................... 7-3
7.3.3
Application to Redevelopment of Land (Demolition and
Conversion) ................................................................................ 7-3
7.3.4
Exemptions (full or partial) ......................................................... 7-4
7.3.5
Phasing in .................................................................................. 7-5
7.3.6
Timing of Collection ................................................................... 7-5
7.3.7
The Applicable Areas ................................................................. 7-6
7.3.8
Indexing ..................................................................................... 7-6
7.4
Other D.C. By-law Provisions ................................................................. 7-6
7.4.1
Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit
Purposes .................................................................................... 7-7
7.4.2
By-law In-force Date .................................................................. 7-7
7.4.3
Minimum Interest Rate Paid on Refunds and Charged for
Inter-Reserve Fund Borrowing ................................................... 7-7
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7.4.4
Area Rating ................................................................................ 7-7
7.5
Other Recommendations ........................................................................ 7-9
8.
By-law Implementation ................................................................................... 8-1
8.1
Public Consultation Process ................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1
Introduction ................................................................................ 8-1
8.1.2
Public Meeting of Council........................................................... 8-1
8.1.3
Other Consultation Activity ......................................................... 8-1
8.2
Anticipated Impact of the Charge on Development ................................. 8-2
8.3
Implementation Requirements ................................................................ 8-3
8.3.1
Introduction ................................................................................ 8-3
8.3.2
Notice of Passage ...................................................................... 8-3
8.3.3
By-law Pamphlet ........................................................................ 8-3
8.3.4
Appeals ...................................................................................... 8-4
8.3.5
Complaints ................................................................................. 8-4
8.3.6
Credits ....................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.7
Front-Ending Agreements .......................................................... 8-5
8.3.8
Severance and Subdivision Agreement Conditions ................... 8-5
Appendix A Background Information on Residential and Non-Residential
Growth Forecast ............................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B Level of Service ................................................................................... B-1
Appendix C Long-Term Capital and Operating Cost Examination ...................... C-1
Appendix D D.C. Reserve Fund Policy ................................................................... D-1
Appendix E Local Service Policy .............................................................................E-1
Appendix F Asset Management Plan ....................................................................... F-1
Appendix G Proposed D.C. By-Law ........................................................................ G-1
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
A.M.P.
Asset management plan
C.B.C.
Community Benefits Charge
D.C.
Development charge
D.C.A.
Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended
F.I.R.
Financial Information Return
G.F.A.
Gross floor area
LPAT
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
N.F.P.O.W.
No fixed place of work
O.L.T.
Ontario Land Tribunal
O.M.B.
Ontario Municipal Board
O.P.A.
Official Plan Amendment
O. Reg.
Ontario Regulation
P.O.A.
Provincial Offences Act
P.P.U.
Persons per unit
S.D.E.
Single detached equivalent
S.D.U.
Single detached unit
S.W.M.
Stormwater management
sq.ft.
square foot
sq.m
square metre
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Executive Summary
1. The report provided herein represents the Development Charges (D.C.)
Background Study for the County of Brant (County) required by the Development
Charges Act, 1997, as amended (D.C.A.). This report has been prepared in
accordance with the methodology required under the D.C.A. The contents
include the following:
- Chapter 1 - Overview of the legislative requirements of the Act;
- Chapter 2 - Review of present D.C. policies of the County;
- Chapter 3 - Summary of the residential and non-residential growth
forecasts for the County;
- Chapter 4 - Approach to calculating the D.C.;
- Chapter 5 - Review of historical service standards and identification of
future capital requirements to service growth and related deductions and
allocations;
- Chapter 6 - Calculation of the D.C.s;
- Chapter 7 - D.C. policy recommendations and rules; and
- Chapter 8 - By-law implementation.
2. D.C.s provide for the recovery of growth-related capital expenditures from new
development. The D.C.A. is the statutory basis to recover these charges. The
methodology is detailed in Chapter 4; a simplified summary is provided below.
1) Identify amount, type and location of growth.
2) Identify servicing needs to accommodate growth.
3) Identify capital costs to provide services to meet the needs.
4) Deduct:
- Grants, subsidies and other contributions;
- Benefit to existing development;
- Amounts in excess of 15-year historical service calculation; and
- D.C. reserve funds (where applicable);
5) Net costs are then allocated between residential and non-residential
benefit; and
6) Net costs divided by growth to provide the D.C.
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3. Subsequent to the passage of the County's 2019 D.C. By-law, the County
undertook a D.C. Update Study in 2021 to pass an amending D.C. By-law to
incorporate a number of capital revisions and changes to the D.C.A. as a result
of the following Acts (details of each Act are provided in Chapter 1 of this report):
- Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019
- Bill 138: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019
- Bill 197: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020
- Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020
Since that time, the Province introduced another set of revisions to the D.C.A.
through Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. Bill 23 was first introduced
on October 25, 2022, and received Royal Assent on November 28, 2022. A
summary of the changes provided from Bill 23 are outlined below (further details
are provided in Chapter 1 of this report):
- Additional Residential Unit Exemption: Allowance of a third unit as-of-right;
- Removal of Housing as an Eligible D.C. Service;
- New Statutory Exemptions for Affordable Units, Attainable Units, and
Affordable Inclusionary Zoning Units (currently not in force);
Note: Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 was released on
September 28, 2023 which proposes a new definition of "affordable" under
the D.C.A. and is anticipated to receive Royal Assent on December 4, 2023:
o Owned unit (lesser of): cost is less than 30% of the 60th percentile of
income for households in the municipality or 90% of the average purchase
price as defined in a new Bulletin.
o Rental unit (lesser of): rent is less than 30% of the 60th percentile of
income for rental households or average market rent set out in a new
Bulletin.
- New Statutory Exemption: Non-Profit Housing;
- Historical Level of Service extended to previous 15-year period instead of the
previous 10-year period;
- Capital Cost definition revised to remove studies and prescribe services for
which land or an interest in land will be restricted (nothing prescribed to
date);
- Mandatory Phase-in of a D.C. passed after January 1, 2022, as follows:
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o Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
o Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
o Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
o Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
o Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
- D.C. By-law expiry will be a maximum of 10 years after the date the by-law
comes into force;
- D.C. for Rental Housing developments to receive a discount as follows:
o Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
o Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
o All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
- Maximum Interest Rate for Installments and Determination of Charge for
Eligible Site Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to be set at
the average prime rate plus 1%; and
- Requirement to Allocate Funds Received - municipalities are required to
spend or allocate at least 60% of their reserve fund at the beginning of the
year for water, wastewater, and services related to a highway.
On April 10, 2024, the Province proposed further changes to the Development
Charges Act under Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act. A
summary of the changes provided from Bill 185 are outlined below (further details
are provided in Chapter 1 of this report):
- The definition of eligible capital costs (to include certain studies);
- The removal of the mandatory phase-in of charges;
- The process for minor amendments to D.C. by-laws;
- A reduction of time for the D.C. rate freeze related to site plan and zoning by-
law amendment planning applications;
- Modernizing public notice requirements; and
- Implementation of the Affordable Residential Unit exemptions:
Bill 185 has not been enacted at the time of writing this D.C. Background Study.
As such, the changes proposed have not been reflected in the D.C. calculations
or draft by-laws contained herein. However, Watson will continue to monitor the
progress of this Bill and will work with the County to incorporate any required
revisions to the D.C. calculations and D.C. by-law.
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4. The growth forecast (Chapter 3) on which the D.C. study is based, projects the
following population, housing, and non-residential floor area for the 10-year
(2024 to 2034), long-term (2024 to 2051), and urban long-term (2024 to 2051 for
areas with full services or water services only) periods.
Table ES-1
Summary of Growth Forecast by Planning Period
County of Brant
5. On September 1, 2019, the County of Brant's D.C. By-law 100-19 came into
effect under the D.C.A. The by-law imposes D.C.s on residential and non-
residential uses. This By-law was amended on December 21, 2021 via By-law
121-21. The County is undertaking a D.C. public process and anticipates
passing a new by-law on July 23, 2024. The mandatory public meeting has been
scheduled for June 25, 2024.
6. The County's D.C. currently in effect (as of September 1, 2023) is $44,917 for
single detached dwelling units for full services. The non-residential charge is
$10.73 per sq.ft of gross floor area for full services.
7. This report has undertaken a recalculation of the charges based on future
identified needs (presented in Schedule ES-3 for residential and non-residential).
Charges have been provided on a County-wide basis for all services excluding
water, wastewater, and stormwater services, which have been provided on an
urban-wide basis. The corresponding single-detached unit charge for full
services is $75,683. The corresponding non-residential charges (based on a per
sq.ft. of building area) for full services is $17.93 per sq.ft. These rates are
submitted to Council for their consideration.
10 Year
Long Term
Urban Long Term
Urban Long Term
2024-2034
2024-2051
2024-2051 (Full
Services)
2024-2051 (Water
Only)
(Net) Population Increase
5,477
15,620
11,475
12,475
Residential Unit Increase
2,491
6,922
5,152
5,524
Non-Residential Gross Floor Area Increase (sq.ft.)
2,526,400
8,230,100
6,953,500
7,662,600
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Forecast 2024
Measure
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8. The D.C.A. requires a summary be provided of the gross capital costs and the
net costs to be recovered over the life of the by-law. This calculation is provided
by service and is presented in Table 6-6. A summary of these costs is provided
below:
Table ES-2
Summary of Expenditures Anticipated Over the Life of the By-law
Summary of Expenditures Anticipated
Over the Life of the By-law
Expenditure Amount
Total gross expenditures planned over the next ten years
$895,778,871
Less: Benefit to existing development
$194,920,718
Less: Post planning period benefit
$207,988,570
Less: Other Deductions
$6,327,024
Less: Grants, subsidies and other contributions
$70,111,725
Net costs to be recovered from development charges
$416,430,825
This suggests that for the non-D.C. cost over the ten-year D.C. by-law (benefit to
existing development, and grants, subsidies and other contributions), $271.36 million
(or an annual amount of $27.14 million) will need to be contributed from taxes and
rates, or other sources. With respect to the post period benefit amount of $207.99
million, it will be included in subsequent D.C. study updates to reflect the portion of
capital that benefits growth in the post period D.C. forecasts.
Based on the above table, the County plans to spend $895.78 million over the life of
the by-law, of which $416.43 million (46%) is recoverable from D.C.s. Of this net
amount, $293.89 million is recoverable from residential development and $122.54
million from non-residential development. It is noted also that any exemptions or
reductions in the charges would reduce this recovery further.
9. Considerations by Council - The background study represents the service needs
arising from residential and non-residential growth over the forecast periods.
The following services are calculated based on a 10-year forecast:
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
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- Long-term Care Services;
- Ambulance Services; and
- Waste Diversion Services.
The following services are calculated based on a long-term forecast:
- Services Related to a Highway - Roads and Related and Public Works
(Facilities and Fleet);
- Fire Protection Services; and
- Policing Services.
The following services are calculated based on an urban long-term forecast (with full
urban services):
- Wastewater Services; and
- Stormwater Drainage and Control Services.
The following services are calculated based on an urban long-term forecast (for
areas with water only services):
- Water Services.
Council will consider the findings and recommendations provided in the report and,
in conjunction with public input, approve such policies and rates it deems
appropriate. These directions will refine the draft D.C. by-law which is appended in
Appendix G. These decisions may include:
- adopting the charges and policies recommended herein;
- considering additional exemptions to the by-law; and
- considering reductions in the charge by class of development (obtained by
removing certain services on which the charge is based and/or by a
general reduction in the charge).
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Table ES-3
Schedule of Development Charges
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Studio and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
County-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
14,521
9,497
9,991
6,573
5,179
4.62
Fire Protection Services
2,645
1,730
1,820
1,197
943
0.84
Policing Services
297
194
204
134
106
0.09
Parks and Recreation Services
16,022
10,479
11,024
7,253
5,715
0.70
Library Services
2,570
1,681
1,768
1,163
917
0.12
Long-term Care Services
1,008
659
694
456
360
0.10
Ambulance
318
208
219
144
113
0.03
Waste Diversion
255
167
175
115
91
0.01
Total County-Wide Services
37,636
24,615
25,895
17,035
13,424
6.51
Urban Services:
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
445
291
306
201
159
0.13
Wastewater Services
23,601
15,436
16,239
10,683
8,418
7.12
Water Services
14,001
9,157
9,634
6,338
4,994
4.17
Total Urban Services
38,047
24,884
26,179
17,222
13,571
11.42
Total County-Wide and Urban Services
75,683
49,499
52,074
34,257
26,995
17.93
Service
RESIDENTIAL
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this Document
This background study has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the D.C.A.,
as amended, (D.C.A.) (section 10) and, accordingly, recommends new development
charges (D.C.s) and policies for the County of Brant.
The County retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson), to undertake the
D.C. study process throughout 2023 and 2024. Watson worked with County staff in
preparing the D.C. analysis and policy recommendations.
This D.C. background study, containing the proposed D.C. by-law, will be distributed to
members of the public in order to provide interested parties with sufficient background
information on the legislation, the study's recommendations, and an outline of the basis
for these recommendations.
This report has been prepared, in the first instance, to meet the statutory requirements
applicable to the County's D.C. background study, as summarized in Chapter 4. It also
addresses the requirement for "rules" (contained in Chapter 7) and the proposed by-law
to be made available as part of the approval process (included as Appendix G).
In addition, the report is designed to set out sufficient background on the legislation
(Chapter 4), Brant's current D.C. policies (Chapter 2) and the policies underlying the
proposed by-law, to make the exercise understandable to those who are involved.
Finally, it addresses post-adoption implementation requirements (Chapter 8) which are
critical to the successful application of the new policy.
The chapters in the report are supported by Appendices containing the data required to
explain and substantiate the calculation of the charge. A full discussion of the statutory
requirements for the preparation of a background study and calculation of a D.C. is
provided herein.
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1.2 Summary of the Process
The public meeting required under section 12 of the D.C.A. is scheduled for June 25,
2024. Its purpose is to present the study to the public and to solicit public input. The
meeting is also being held to answer any questions regarding the study's purpose,
methodology, and the proposed modifications to the County's D.C.s.
In accordance with the legislation, the background study and proposed D.C. by-law will
be available for public review on May 24, 2024.
The process to be followed in finalizing the report and recommendations includes:
- consideration of responses received prior to, at, or immediately following the
public meeting; and
- finalization of the report and Council consideration of the by-law subsequent to
the public meeting.
Figure 1-1 outlines the proposed schedule to be followed with respect to the D.C. by-law
adoption process.
Figure 1-1
Schedule of Key D.C. Process Dates for the County of Brant
Schedule of Study Milestone
Dates
1. Data collection, staff review, engineering work,
D.C. calculations and policy work
May 2023 to May 2024
2. Council Workshop
April 30, 2024
3. Stakeholder Meeting
May 9, 2024
4. Public release of final D.C. Background study
and proposed by-law
May 24, 2024
5. Public meeting advertisement placed in
newspaper(s)
No later than June 4, 2024
6. Public meeting of Council
June 25, 2024
7. Council considers adoption of background study
and passage of by-law
July 23, 2024
8. Newspaper notice given of by-law passage
By 20 days after passage
9. Last day for by-law appeal
40 days after passage
10. County makes pamphlet available (where by-law
not appealed)
By 60 days after in force date
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1.3 Changes to the D.C.A.: Bill 108, 138, 197, and 213
1.3.1 Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act - An Act to Amend
Various Statutes with Respect to Housing, Other Development,
and Various Matters
On May 2, 2019, the Province introduced Bill 108, which proposed changes to the
D.C.A. The Bill was introduced as part of the Province's "More Homes, More Choice:
Ontario's Housing Supply Action Plan." The Bill received Royal Assent on June 6,
2019.
While having received Royal Assent, many of the amendments to the D.C.A. would not
come into effect until they are proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor (many of these
changes were revised through Bill 197). At the time of writing, the following provisions
have been proclaimed:
- Effective January 1, 2020, rental housing and institutional developments will pay
D.C.s in six equal annual payments commencing at occupancy. Interest may be
charged on the instalments, and any unpaid amounts may be added to the
property and collected as taxes. As per Bill 23, non-profit housing developments
are now exempt from paying D.C.s, however, prior to Bill 23, and as a result of
Bill 108, non-profit housing developments paid D.C.s in 21 equal annual
payments. Effective January 1, 2020, the D.C. amount for all developments
occurring within 2 years of a Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment planning
approval (for application submitted after this section is proclaimed), shall be
determined based on the D.C. in effect on the day of Site Plan or Zoning By-law
Amendment application. If the development is not proceeding via these planning
approvals, then the amount is determined as of the date of issuance of a building
permit.
On February 28, 2020, the Province released updated draft regulations related to the
D.C.A. and the Planning Act. A summary of the changes that were to take effect upon
proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor is provided below:
Changes to Eligible Services - Prior to Bill 108, the D.C.A. provided a list of ineligible
services whereby municipalities could include growth related costs for any service that
was not listed. With Bill 108, the changes to the D.C.A. would now specifically list the
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services that are eligible for inclusion in the by-law. Further, the initial list of eligible
services under Bill 108 was limited to "hard services", with the "soft services" being
removed from the D.C.A. These services would be considered as part of a new
community benefits charge (discussed below) imposed under the Planning Act. As
noted in the next section this list of services has been amended through Bill 197.
Mandatory 10% deduction - The amending legislation would have removed the
mandatory 10% deduction for all services that remain eligible under the D.C.A.
Remaining Services to be Included in a New Community Benefits Charge (C.B.C.)
Under the Planning Act - It was proposed that a municipality may, by by-law, impose a
C.B.C. against land to pay for the capital costs of facilities, services and matters
required because of development or redevelopment in the area to which the by-law
applies. The C.B.C. was proposed to include formerly eligible D.C. services that are not
included in the above listing, in addition to parkland dedication and bonus zoning
contributions.
1.3.2 Bill 138: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019
On November 6, 2019, the Province released Bill 138 which provided further
amendments to the D.C.A. and Planning Act. This Bill received Royal Assent on
December 10, 2019, and was proclaimed which resulted in sections related to the
D.C.A. (schedule 10) becoming effective on January 1, 2020. The amendments to the
D.C.A. included removal of instalment payments for commercial and industrial
developments that were originally included in Bill 108.
1.3.3 Bill 197: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020
In response to the global pandemic that began affecting Ontario in early 2020, the
Province released Bill 197 which provided amendments to a number of Acts, including
the D.C.A. and Planning Act. This Bill also revised some of the proposed changes
identified in Bill 108. Bill 197 was tabled on July 8, 2020, received Royal Assent on July
21, 2020, and was proclaimed on September 18, 2020. The following provides a
summary of the changes:
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1.3.3.1 D.C. Related Changes
List of D.C. Eligible Services
- As noted above, under Bill 108 some services were to be included under the
D.C.A. and some would be included under the C.B.C. authority. Bill 197,
however, revised this proposed change and has included all services (with some
exceptions) under the D.C.A. These services are as follows:
o Water supply services, including distribution and treatment services;
o Wastewater services, including sewers and treatment services.
o Storm water drainage and control services.
o Services related to a highway.
o Electrical power services.
o Toronto-York subway extension.
o Transit services.
o Waste diversion services.
o Policing services.
o Fire protection services.
o Ambulance services.
o Library services.
o Long-term Care services.
o Parks and Recreation services, but not the acquisition of land for parks.
o Public Health services.
o Childcare and early years services.
o Housing services (no longer eligible as per Bill 23).
o Provincial Offences Act services.
o Services related to emergency preparedness.
o Services related to airports, but only in the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo.
o Additional services as prescribed.
Classes of Services - D.C.
Pre-Bill 108/197 legislation (i.e., D.C.A., 1997) allowed for categories of services to be
grouped together into a minimum of two categories (90% and 100% services).
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The Act (as amended) repeals and replaces the above with the four following
subsections:
- A D.C. by-law may provide for any eligible service or capital cost related to any
eligible service to be included in a class, set out in the by-law.
- A class may be composed of any number or combination of services and may
include parts or portions of the eligible services or parts or portions of the capital
costs in respect of those services.
- A D.C. by-law may provide for a class consisting of studies in respect of any
eligible service whose capital costs are described in paragraphs 5 and 6 of s. 5 of
the D.C.A.
- A class of service set out in the D.C. by-law is deemed to be a single service with
respect to reserve funds, use of monies, and credits.
Note: An initial consideration of "class" appears to mean any group of services.
Mandatory 10% Deduction
As well, the removal of the 10% deduction for soft services under Bill 108 has been
maintained.
As a result of the passage of Bill 197, and subsequent proclamation on September 18,
2020, this report has provided the D.C. calculations without the 10% mandatory
deduction.
1.3.3.2 C.B.C. Related Changes
C.B.C. Eligibility
The C.B.C. is limited to lower-tier and single-tier municipalities; upper-tier municipalities
will not be allowed to impose this charge.
1.3.3.3 Combined D.C. and C.B.C. Impacts
D.C. vs. C.B.C. Capital Cost
- A C.B.C. may be imposed with respect to the services listed in s. 2 (4) of the
D.C.A. (eligible services), "provided that the capital costs that are intended to be
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funded by the community benefits charge are not capital costs that are intended
to be funded under a development charge by-law."
1.3.4 Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020
On December 8, 2020, Bill 213 received Royal Assent. One of the changes of the Bill
that took effect upon Royal Assent included amending the Ministry of Training, Colleges
and Universities Act by introducing a new section that would exempt the payment of
D.C.s for developments of land intended for use by a university that receives operating
funds from the Government. As a result, this mandatory exemption will be included in
the D.C. by-law.
1.4 Changes to the D.C.A. - Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster
Act, 2022
On November 28, 2022, Bill 23 received Royal Assent. This Bill amends a number of
pieces of legislation including the Planning Act and the D.C.A. The following provides a
summary of the changes to the D.C.A.
1.4.1 Additional Residential Unit Exemption
The rules for these exemptions are now provided in the D.C.A., rather than the
regulations and are summarized as follows:
- Exemption for residential units in existing rental residential buildings - For rental
residential buildings with four or more residential units, the creation of the greater
of one unit or 1% of the existing residential units will be exempt from a D.C.
- Exemption for additional residential units in existing and new residential
buildings - The following developments will be exempt from a D.C.:
o A second unit in a detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse if all buildings
and ancillary structures cumulatively contain no more than one residential
unit;
o A third unit in a detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse if no buildings or
ancillary structures contain any residential units; and
o One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a detached, semi-
detached, or rowhouse on a parcel of urban land, if the detached, semi-
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detached, or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other buildings or ancillary structures contain any residential units.
1.4.2 Removal of Housing as an Eligible D.C. Service
Housing services are removed as an eligible service. Municipalities with by-laws that
include a charge for housing services can no longer collect for this service.
1.4.3 New Statutory Exemption for Non-Profit Housing
Non-profit housing units are exempt from D.C.s and D.C. instalment payments due after
November 28, 2022.
1.4.4 New Statutory Exemptions for Affordable Units, Attainable
Units, and Affordable Inclusionary Zoning Units
Affordable units, attainable units, and inclusionary zoning units (affordable) are exempt
from the payment of D.C.s, as follows:
- Affordable Rental Units: Where rent is no more than 80% of the average market
rent as defined by a new bulletin published by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing.
- Affordable Owned Units: Where the price of the unit is no more than 80% of the
average purchase price as defined by a new bulletin published by the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Note: Section 1.4.13 provides further details of the Affordable Rental Unit and
Affordable Owned Unit definitions, which have been modified through Bill 134
- Attainable Units: Excludes affordable units and rental units; will be defined as
prescribed development or class of development and sold to a person who is at
"arm's length" from the seller.
o Note: for affordable and attainable units, the municipality shall enter into
an agreement that ensures the unit remains affordable or attainable for 25
years.
Note: the above exemptions are not currently in force, however, the Province has noted
that the Affordable Owned and Rental Unit exemptions will come into force as of June 1,
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2024. At the time of writing, it is not known when the exemption for Attainable Units will
be in force.
- Inclusionary Zoning Units: Affordable housing units required under inclusionary
zoning by-laws are exempt from a D.C.
1.4.5 Historical Level of Service Extended to Previous 15-Year Period
Prior to Bill 23, the increase in need for service was limited by the average historical
level of service calculated over the 10-year period preceding the preparation of the D.C.
background study. This average is now extended to the historical 15-year period.
1.4.6 Revised Definition of Capital Costs
The definition of capital costs has been revised to remove studies. Furthermore, the
regulations to the Act may prescribe services for which land or an interest in land will be
restricted. As at the time of writing, no services have been prescribed.
1.4.7 Mandatory Phase-in of a D.C.
For all D.C. by-laws passed after January 1, 2022, the charge must be phased-in
annually over the first five years the by-law is in force, as follows:
- Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
- Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
- Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
- Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
- Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
1.4.8 D.C. By-law Expiry
A D.C. by-law now expires 10 years after the day it comes into force (unless the by-law
provides for an earlier expiry date). This extends the by-law's life from five years, prior
to Bill 23.
1.4.9 Installment Payments
Non-profit housing development has been removed from the instalment payment
section of the Act (subsection 26.1), as these units are now exempt from the payment of
a D.C.
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1.4.10 Rental Housing Discount
The D.C. payable for rental housing development will be reduced based on the number
of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
- Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
- Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
- All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
1.4.11 Maximum Interest Rate for Instalments and Determination of
Charge for Eligible Site Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications
No maximum interest rate was previously prescribed. As per Bill 23, the maximum
interest rate is set at the average prime rate plus 1%. This maximum interest rate
provision would apply to all instalment payments and eligible site plan and zoning by-
law amendment applications occurring after November 28, 2022.
1.4.12 Requirement to Allocate Funds Received
Annually, beginning in 2023, municipalities will be required to spend or allocate at least
60% of the monies in a reserve fund at the beginning of the year for water, wastewater,
and services related to a highway. Other services may be prescribed by the regulation .
1.4.13 Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023
The exemption for affordable residential units was included in the More Homes Built
Faster Act (Bill 23), enacted by the Province on November 28, 2022. Under this
legislation, affordable residential units were defined within subsection 4.1 of the D.C.A.
and exemptions for D.C.s were provided in respect of this definition. While the
legislation was enacted in November 2022, the ability for municipalities to implement the
exemptions is based on the "Affordable Residential Units for the Purposes of the
Development Charges Act, 1997 Bulletin" published by the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing. This bulletin informs the average market rent and purchase price to be
used in determining which developments qualify as affordable residential units. This
bulletin was published on April 5, 2024.
Bill 134 received Royal Assent on December 4, 2023 and provides for a modification to
the affordable residential unit definition by:
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- Introducing an income-based test for affordable rent and purchase price; and
- Increasing the threshold for the market test of affordable rent and purchase price.
This change provides the exemption based on the lesser of the two measures.
Moreover, the rules in subsection 4.1 of the D.C.A. are unchanged with respect to:
- The tenant and purchaser transacting the affordable unit being at arm's length;
- The intent of maintaining the affordable residential unit definition for a 25-year
period, requiring an agreement with the municipality (which may be registered on
title); and
- Exemptions for attainable residential units and associated rules (requiring further
regulations).
The following table provides a comparison of the definitions provided through Bill 23 and
those provided through Bill 134 (underlining added for emphasis).
Item
Bill 23 Definition
Bill 134 Definition
(Current D.C.A. Definition)
Affordable residential unit
rent (subsection 4.1 (2),
para. 1)
The rent is no greater than
80 per cent of the average
market rent, as determined
in accordance with
subsection (5).
The rent is no greater than
the lesser of,
i. the income-based
affordable rent for the
residential unit set out in
the Affordable
Residential Units
bulletin, as identified by
the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing in
accordance with
subsection (5), and
ii. the average market rent
identified for the
residential unit set out in
the Affordable
Residential Units
bulletin.
Average market rent/rent
based on income
(subsection 4.1 (5)) for the
purposes of subsection 4.1
(2), para. 1
The average market rent for
the year in which the
residential unit is occupied
by a tenant, as identified in
the bulletin entitled the
"Affordable Residential
Units for the Purposes of
The Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing shall,
(a) determine the income of
a household that, in the
Minister's opinion, is at
the 60th percentile of
gross annual incomes
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Item
Bill 23 Definition
Bill 134 Definition
(Current D.C.A. Definition)
the Development Charges
Act, 1997 Bulletin."
for renter households in
the applicable local
municipality; and
(b) identify the rent that, in
the Minister's opinion, is
equal to 30 per cent of
the income of the
household referred to in
clause (a).
Affordable residential unit
ownership (subsection 4.1
(3), para. 1)
The price of the residential
unit is no greater than 80
per cent of the average
purchase price, as
determined in accordance
with subsection (6).
The price of the residential
unit is no greater than the
lesser of,
i.
the income-based
affordable purchase
price for the residential
unit set out in the
Affordable Residential
Units bulletin, as
identified by the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and
Housing in accordance
with subsection (6), and
ii. 90 per cent of the
average purchase price
identified for the
residential unit set out in
the Affordable
Residential Units
bulletin.
Average market purchase
price/purchase price based
on income (subsection 4.1
(6)) for the purposes of
subsection 4.1 (3), para. 1
The average purchase price
for the year in which the
residential unit is sold, as
identified in the bulletin
entitled the "Affordable
Residential Units for the
Purposes of the
Development Charges Act,
1997 Bulletin," as it is
amended from time to time,
that is published by the
Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing on a website
of the Government of
Ontario.
The Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing shall,
(a) determine the income of
a household that, in the
Minister's opinion, is at
the 60th percentile of
gross annual incomes
for households in the
applicable local
municipality; and
(b) identify the purchase
price that, in the
Minister's opinion, would
result in annual
accommodation costs
equal to 30 per cent of
the income of the
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Item
Bill 23 Definition
Bill 134 Definition
(Current D.C.A. Definition)
household referred to in
clause (a)
Note: the Province has indicated that it intends for the Affordable Unit exemption to
come into force on June 1, 2024.
1.5 Proposed Changes to the D.C.A. - Bill 185: Cutting Red
Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024
On April 10, 2024, the Province released Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build More
Homes Act. If implemented, this Bill will reverse many of the key changes that were
implemented through Bill 23. The following sections provide a summary of the changes
being recommended.
1.5.1 Revised Definition of Capital Costs
Bill 185 proposes to reverse the capital cost amendments of Bill 23 by reinstating
studies as an eligible capital cost. The following paragraphs are proposed to be added
to subsection 5(3) of the D.C.A.:
5. Costs to undertake studies in connection with any of the matters referred to in
paragraphs 1 to 4.
6. Costs of the development charge background study required under section 10.
1.5.2 Removal of the Mandatory Phase-in
As noted in Section 1.5.7 above, Bill 23 required the phase-in of charges imposed in a
D.C. by-law over a five-year term for any by-laws passed after January 1, 2022. Bill 185
proposes to remove this mandatory phase-in. This change would be effective for any
D.C. by-laws passed after Bill 185 comes into effect.
For site plan and zoning by-law amendment applications that were made prior to Bill
185 receiving Royal Assent, the charges payable will be the charges that were in place
on the day the planning application was made (i.e., including the mandatory phase-in).
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1.5.3 Process for Minor Amendments to D.C. By-laws
Section 19 of the D.C.A. requires that a municipality must follow sections 10 through 18
of the D.C.A. (with necessary modifications) when amending D.C. by-laws. Sections 10
through 18 of the D.C.A. generally require the following:
- Completion of a D.C. background study, including the requirement to post the
background study 60 days prior to passage of the D.C. by-law;
- Passage of a D.C. by-law within one year of the completion of the D.C.
background study;
- A public meeting, including notice requirements; and
- The ability to appeal the by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Bill 185 proposes to allow municipalities to undertake minor amendments to D.C. by-
laws for the following purposes without adherence to the requirements noted above
(with the exception of the notice requirements):
1. To repeal a provision of the D.C. by-law specifying the date the by-law expires or
to amend the provision to extend the expiry date (subject to the 10-year
limitations provided in the D.C.A.);
2. To impose D.C.s for studies, including the D.C. background study; and
3. To remove the provisions related to the mandatory phase-in of D.C.s.
Minor amendments related to items 2 and 3 noted above may be undertaken only if the
D.C. by-law being amended was passed after November 28, 2022, and before Bill 185
takes effect. Moreover, the amending by-law must be passed within six months of Bill
185 taking effect.
Notice requirements for these minor amending by-laws are similar to the typical notice
requirements, with the exception of the requirement to identify the last day for appealing
the by-law (as these provisions do not apply).
1.5.4 Reduction of D.C. Rate Freeze Timeframe
Bill 108 (see Section 1.3.1 above) provides for the requirement to freeze the D.C.s
imposed on developments subject to a site plan and/or a zoning by-law amendment
application. The D.C. rate for these developments is "frozen" at the rates that were in
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effect at the time the site plan and/or zoning by-law amendment application was
submitted (subject to applicable interest). Once the application is approved by the
municipality, if the date the D.C. is payable is more than two years from the approval
date, the D.C. rate freeze would no longer apply. Bill 185 proposes to reduce the two-
year timeframe to 18 months.
1.5.5 Modernizing Public Notice Requirements
The D.C.A. sets out the requirements for municipalities to give notice of public meetings
and of by-law passage. These requirements are prescribed in sections 9 and 10 of O.
Reg. 82/98 and include giving notice in a newspaper of sufficiently general circulation in
the area to which the by-law would apply. The proposed regulatory changes would
modernize public notice requirements by allowing municipalities to provide notice on a
municipal website if a local newspaper is not available.
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Chapter 2
Current County of Brant D.C.
Policies
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2. Current County of Brant D.C. Policies
2.1 Schedule of Charges
On September 1, 2019, the County of Brant's D.C. By-law 100-19 came into effect.
This by-law was amended via By-law 121-21 to incorporate a number of capital
revisions and to adhere to the legislative changes to the D.C.A.
By-law 100-19 (as amended) imposes D.C.s for residential and non-residential uses.
The table below provides the rates currently in effect, as of September 1, 2023.
Table 2-1
County of Brant
Current D.C. Rates
September 1, 2023
2.2 Services Covered
The following services are covered under By-law 100-19, as amended:
- Services Related to a Highway;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Police Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
- Ambulance Services;
- Waste Diversion Services;
Service
Single & Semi
Detached
Multiples
Apartments with
>= 2 Bedrooms
Apartments with
< 2 Bedrooms
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area
per sq.m of
Gross Floor
Area
County-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
12,569
8,097
8,340
4,879
4,465
4.10
44.13
Fire Protection Services
1,624
1,047
1,078
630
577
0.53
5.70
Policing Services
252
162
165
97
90
0.09
0.97
Parks and Recreation Services
9,350
6,023
6,204
3,630
3,320
0.28
3.01
Library Services
1,476
950
980
573
523
0.04
0.43
Administration Studies
372
239
248
144
132
0.13
1.40
Ambulance
208
133
136
80
75
0.01
0.11
Waste Diversion
184
118
121
71
66
0.01
0.11
Total County-Wide Services
26,035
16,769
17,272
10,104
9,248
5.19
55.86
Urban Services:
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
203
132
135
80
72
0.05
0.54
Wastewater Services
8,158
5,255
5,414
3,166
2,897
2.41
25.94
Water Services
10,521
6,778
6,981
4,084
3,737
3.08
33.15
Total Urban Services
18,882
12,165
12,530
7,330
6,706
5.54
59.63
Total County-Wide and Urban Services
44,917
28,934
29,802
17,434
15,954
10.73
115.49
Residential
Non-Residential
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- Administration Studies;
- Stormwater Drainage and Control Services;
- Wastewater Services; and
- Water Services.
2.3 Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment
Development charges shall be calculated and payable in full in money or by provision of
services as may be agreed upon, or by credit granted under the Act, on the date that
the first building permit is issued in relation to a building or structure on land to which a
development charge applies, or in a manner or at a time otherwise lawfully agreed
upon.
2.4 Indexing
Rates shall be adjusted, without amendment to the By-law, annually on September 1, in
accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential Building Construction
Price Index (Table 18-10-0276-02).1
2.5 Redevelopment Allowance
In the case of the re-development involving the demolition and replacement of all or part
of a building or structure:
1) a redevelopment credit shall be allowed, provided that the singular and certain
parcel of land was improved by occupied structures within the last five years prior
to the issuance of the building permit required by the development, and the
building permit for the development has been issued within five years from the
date the demolition permit has been issued; and
1 O. Reg. 82/98 referenced "The Statistics Canada Quarterly, Construction Price
Statistics, catalogue number 62-007" as the index source. Since implementation,
Statistics Canada has modified this index twice and the above-noted index is the most
current. The draft by-law provided herein refers to O. Reg. 82/98 to ensure traceability
should this index continue to be modified over time.
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2) if a development on a singular and certain parcel of land involves the demolition
and replacement of a building or structure, or the conversion from one principal
use to another, a redevelopment credit shall be allowed equivalent to:
a. the number of dwelling units demolished/converted multiplied by the
applicable residential development charge in place at the time the
development charge is payable, and/or
b. the gross floor area of the building demolished/ converted multiplied by the
current non-residential development charge in place at the time the
development charge is payable. The demolition credit is allowed only if the
land was improved by occupied structures immediately prior to the
demolition.
Provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the D.C.s
otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
2.6 Exemptions
The following non-statutory exemptions are provided under By-law 100-19, as
amended:
- Non-residential farm buildings; and
- farm bunk houses.
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Chapter 3
Anticipated Development in
the County of Brant
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3. Anticipated Development in the County of Brant
3.1 Requirement of the Act
The growth forecast contained in this chapter (with supplemental tables in Appendix A)
provides for the anticipated development for which the County will be required to
provide services over a 10-year (2024 to 2034) and a longer-term (2024 to 2051) time
horizon.
Chapter 4 provides the methodology for calculating a D.C. as per the D.C.A. Figure 4-1
presents this methodology graphically. It is noted in the first box of the schematic that in
order to determine the D.C. that may be imposed, it is a requirement of subsection 5 (1)
of the D.C.A. that "the anticipated amount, type and location of development, for which
development charges can be imposed, must be estimated."
3.2 Basis of Population, Household and Non-Residential
Gross Floor Area Forecast
The D.C. growth forecast has been derived by Watson in consultation with the County
of Brant. In preparing the growth forecast, the following information sources were
consulted to assess the residential and non-residential development potential for the
County over the forecast period, including:
- The Official Plan for the County of Brant, May 2023, Provincial Submission;
- County of Brant Addendum to the Municipal Comprehensive Review Final
Report, May 2023, by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.;
- County of Brant 2019 Development Charges Background Study Report, May 23,
2019, and 2021 Development Charges Update Study, September 24, 2021, by
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
- 2011, 2016 and 2021 population, household and employment Census data;
- Historical residential building permit data over the 2014 to September 2023 year-
to-date period;
- Residential and non-residential supply opportunities as identified by County of
Brant staff; and
- Discussions with County staff regarding anticipated residential and non-
residential development in the County of Brant.
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3.3
Summary of Growth Forecast
A detailed analysis of the residential and non-residential growth forecasts is provided in
Appendix A and the methodology employed is illustrated in Figure 3-1. The discussion
provided herein summarizes the anticipated growth for the County and describes the
basis for the forecast. The results of the residential growth forecast analysis are
summarized in Table 3-1 below, and Schedule 1 in Appendix A.
As identified in Table 3-1 and Appendix A - Schedule 1, population in the County of
Brant (excluding census undercount) is anticipated to reach approximately 47,150 by
early-2034 and 57,293 by mid-2051, resulting in an increase of approximately 5,480 and
15,620 persons, respectively. [1]
Figure 3-1
Population and Household Forecast Model
[1] The population figures used in the calculation of the 2024 D.C. exclude the net
Census undercount, which is estimated at approximately 3.0%. Population figures
presented herein have been rounded.
Intensification
Designated Lands
Servicing Capacity
Residential Units in the
Development Process
Employment Market by Local
Municipality,
Economic Outlook
Local, region
and Provincial
Forecast of
Residential Units
Decline in Existing Population
Net Population Increase
Historical Housing
Construction
DEMAND
SUPPLY
Occupancy Assumptions
Gross Population Increase
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Table 3-1
County of Brant
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
[1] Population includes the Census undercount estimated at approximately 2.5% and has been rounded.
[2] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[3] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Notes:
Numbers may not add due to rounding.
Source: Derived from the County of Brant Addendum to the Municipal Comprehensive Review Final Report, May 2023, by
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Population
Institutional
Population
Population
Excluding
Institutional
Population
Singles &
Semi-
Detached
Multiple
Dwellings[2]
Apartments[3]
Other
Total
Households
Equivalent
Institutional
Households
36,700
35,638
578
35,060
11,637
595
605
95
12,932
525
2.756
37,800
36,707
847
35,860
11,895
725
590
105
13,315
770
2.757
40,650
39,474
734
38,740
12,555
965
725
85
14,330
667
2.755
42,910
41,673
780
40,893
13,158
1,271
813
85
15,327
709
2.719
48,560
47,150
879
46,271
14,800
1,610
1,233
85
17,728
799
2.660
59,000
57,293
1,065
56,228
17,385
1,970
2,550
85
21,990
968
2.605
1,100
1,069
269
800
258
130
-15
10
383
245
2,850
2,767
-113
2,880
660
240
135
-20
1,015
-103
2,260
2,199
46
2,153
603
306
88
0
997
42
5,650
5,477
99
5,378
1,642
339
420
0
2,401
90
16,090
15,620
285
15,335
4,227
699
1,737
0
6,663
259
Early 2024 - Mid 2051
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount)[1]
Year
Excluding Census Undercount
Housing Units
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.):
Total
Population/
Total
Households
Historical
Forecast
Mid 2021 - Early 2024
Incremental
Early 2024 - Early 2034
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
Mid 2011
Mid 2016
Mid 2021
Early 2024
Early 2034
Mid 2051
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Figure 3-2
County of Brant
Annual Housing Forecast [1]
[1] Growth forecast represents calendar year.
Source: Source: Historical housing activity derived from County of Brant building permit data, 2014 to 2022, and 2023
estimated based on September year-to-date data by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
141
185
118
141
456
251
713
330
509
316
238 237 232 232 232 232 232 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 246 246 246 246 246 242 242 242 242 242
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Housing Units
Years
Historical
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Historical Average
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Provided below is a summary of the key assumptions and findings regarding the County
of Brant D.C. growth forecast:
1. Unit Mix (Appendix A - Schedules 1 and 6)
- The housing unit mix for the County was derived from a detailed review of
historical development activity (as per Schedule 6), as well as active
residential development applications and discussions with County staff
regarding anticipated development trends for the County of Brant.
- Based on the above indicators, the 2024 to 2051 household growth
forecast for the County is comprised of a unit mix of 63% low density units
(single detached and semi-detached), 10% medium density (multiples
except apartments) and 26% high density (bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-
bedroom apartments).
2. Geographic Location of Residential Development (Appendix A - Schedule 2)
- Schedule 2 summarizes the anticipated amount, type, and location of
development by area for the County of Brant
- In accordance with forecast demand and available land supply, the
amount and percentage of forecast housing growth between 2024 and
2051 by development location is summarized below.
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Table 3-2
County of Brant
Geographic Location of Residential Development
Development Location
Amount of Housing
Growth, 2024 to 2051
Percentage of Housing
Growth, 2024 to 2051
Full Services
4,910
74%
Burford
260
4%
Partial Services
(Water Only)
350
5%
Private Services
(Rural Settlement)
700
10%
Remaining Rural
440
7%
County of Brant
6,660
100%
Note: Figures may not sum precisely due to rounding.
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3. Planning Period
- Short- and longer-term time horizons are required for the D.C. process.
The D.C.A. limits the planning horizon for transit services to a 10-year
planning horizon. All other services can utilize a longer planning period if
the municipality has identified the growth-related capital infrastructure
needs associated with the longer-term growth planning period.
4. Population in New Units (Appendix A - Schedules 3, 4 and 5)
- The number of housing units to be constructed by 2051 in the County of
Brant over the forecast period is presented in Table 3-1. Over the 2024 to
2051 forecast period, the County is anticipated to average approximately
242 new housing units per year.
- Institutional population [1] is anticipated to increase by approximately 290
people between 2024 to 2051.
- Population in new units is derived from Schedules 3, 4 and 5, which
incorporate historical development activity, anticipated units (see unit mix
discussion) and average persons per unit (P.P.U.) by dwelling type for
new units.
- Schedule 7a summarizes the average P.P.U. assumed for new housing
units by age and type of dwelling based on Statistics Canada 2021 custom
Census data for the County of Brant. Due to data limitations high density
P.P.U. data was derived from the County of Brant Census Division which
includes the County of Brant, and is outlined in Schedule 7b . The total
calculated P.P.U. for all density types has been adjusted accordingly to
account for the P.P.U. trends which has been recently experienced in both
new and older units. Forecasted 25-year average P.P.U.s by dwelling
type are as follows:
o Low density:
3.084
o Medium density:
2.017
o High density:
1.873
[1] Institutional population largely includes special care facilities such as nursing home or
residences for senior citizens. A P.P.U. of 1.100 depicts 1-bedroom and 2-or-more-
bedroom units in collective households.
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5. Existing Units and Population Change (Appendix A - Schedules 3, 4, and 5)
- Existing households for early-2024 are based on the 2021 Census
households, plus estimated residential units constructed between mid-
2021 to the beginning of the growth period, assuming a minimum six-
month lag between construction and occupancy (see Schedule 3).
- The change in average occupancy levels for existing housing units is
calculated in Schedules 3 through 5.[1] The forecast population change in
existing households over the 2024 to 2051 forecast period is forecast to
decline by approximately 2,360.
6. Employment (Appendix A - Schedules 9a, 9b and 9c)
- The employment projections provided herein are largely based on the
activity rate method, which is defined as the number of jobs in the County
divided by the number of residents. Key employment sectors include
primary, industrial, commercial/population-related, institutional, and work
at home, which are considered individually below.
- 2016 employment data [2],[3] (place of work) for the County of Brant is
outlined in Schedule 9a. The 2016 employment base is comprised of the
following sectors:
o 535 primary (4%);
o 1,925 work at home employment (15%);
o 4,810 industrial (38%);
o 3,805 commercial/population-related (30%); and
o 1,680 institutional (13%).
[1] Change in occupancy levels for existing households occurs due to aging of the
population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic
conditions.
[2] 2016 employment is based on Statistics Canada 2016 Place of Work Employment
dataset by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
[3] Statistics Canada 2021 Census place of work employment data has been reviewed.
The 2021 Census employment results have not been utilized due to a significant
increase in work at home employment captured due to Census enumeration occurring
during the provincial COVID-19 lockdown from April 1, 2021 to June 14, 2021.
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- The 2016 employment by usual place of work, including work at home, is
12,755. An additional 2,150 employees have been identified for the
County of Brant in 2016 that have no fixed place of work (N.F.P.O.W.).[1]
- Total employment, including work at home and N.F.P.O.W. for the County
of Brant is anticipated to reach approximately 19,790 by 2034 and 26,000
by 2051. This represents an employment increase of approximately 2,850
for the 10-year forecast period and 9,060 for the longer-term forecast
period.
- Schedule 9b, Appendix A, summarizes the employment forecast,
excluding work at home employment and N.F.P.O.W. employment, which
is the basis for the D.C. employment forecast. The impact on municipal
services from work at home employees has already been included in the
population forecast. The need for municipal services related to
N.F.P.O.W. employees has largely been included in the employment
forecast by usual place of work (i.e., employment and gross floor area
generated from N.F.P.O.W. construction employment). Furthermore,
since these employees have no fixed work address, they cannot be
captured in the non-residential G.F.A. calculation. Accordingly, work at
home and N.F.P.O.W. employees have been removed from the D.C.A.
employment forecast and calculation.
- Total employment for the County of Brant (excluding work at home and
N.F.P.O.W. employment) is anticipated to reach approximately 14,180 by
2034 and 19,080 by 2051. This represents an employment increase of
approximately 2,160 for the 10-year forecast period and 7,060 for the
longer-term forecast period. [2]
[1] No fixed place of work is defined by Statistics Canada as "persons who do not go
from home to the same workplace location at the beginning of each shift. Such persons
include building and landscape contractors, travelling salespersons, independent truck
drivers, etc."
[2] G.F.A. and employment associated within special care institutional dwellings treated
as residential, resulting in an institutional employment difference between Schedules 9a
and 9b. Total employment growth in Schedule 9b (excluding work at home and
N.F.P.O.W. employment) has been downwardly adjusted to account for institutional
employment associated with special care facilities. Total employment in Schedule 9b is
anticipated to reach approximately 14,130 by 2034 and 18,950 by 2051.
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7. Non-Residential Sq.ft. Estimates (G.F.A.), Appendix A - Schedule 9b)
- Square footage estimates were calculated in Schedule 9b based on the
following employee density assumptions:
o 1,700 sq.ft. per employee for industrial;
o 500 sq.ft. per employee for commercial/population-related; and
o 680 sq.ft. per employee for institutional employment.
- The County-wide incremental G.F.A. is anticipated to increase by 2.53
million sq.ft. over the 10-year forecast period and 8.23 million sq.ft. over
the longer-term forecast period.
- In terms of percentage growth, the 2024 to 2051 incremental G.F.A.
forecast by sector is broken down as follows:
o industrial - 79%;
o commercial/population-related - 13%; and
o institutional - 9%.
8. Geographic Location of Non-Residential Development (Appendix A, Schedule
9c)
- Schedule 9c summarizes the anticipated amount, type and location of
non-residential development by servicing area for the County of Brant by
area.
- The amount and percentage of forecast total non-residential growth
between 2024 and 2051 by development location is summarized below.
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Table 3-3
County of Brant
Geographic Location of Non-Residential Development
Development Location
Amount of Non-
Residential
G.F.A. (sq.ft.),
2024 to 2051
Percentage of Non-
Residential G.F.A.,
2024 to 2051
Full Services
6.95 million
84%
Partial Services
(Water Only - St. George)
0.71 million
9%
Remaining Areas
0.57 million
7%
County of Brant
8.23 million
100%
Note: Figures may not sum precisely due to rounding
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Chapter 4
The Approach to the
Calculation of the Charge
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4. The Approach to the Calculation of the Charge
4.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the requirements of subsection 5 (1) of the D.C.A. with respect
to the establishment of the need for service which underpins the D.C. calculation.
These requirements are illustrated schematically in Figure 4-1.
4.2 Services Potentially Involved
Table 4-1 lists the full range of municipal services that are provided within the County.
A number of these services are not included in the list of eligible services provided in
subsection 2 (4) of the D.C.A. as being ineligible for inclusion in D.C.s. These are
shown as "ineligible" on Table 4-1. Two ineligible costs defined in subsection 5 (3) of
the D.C.A. are "computer equipment" and "rolling stock with an estimated useful life of
(less than) seven years." In addition, local roads are covered separately under
subdivision agreements and related means (as are other local services). Services that
are potentially eligible for inclusion in the County's D.C. are indicated with a "Yes."
4.3 Increase in the Need for Service
The D.C. calculation commences with an estimate of "the increase in the need for
service attributable to the anticipated development," for each service to be covered by
the by-law. There must be some form of link or attribution between the anticipated
development and the estimated increase in the need for service. While the need could
conceivably be expressed generally in terms of units of capacity, subsection 5 (1) 3,
which requires that County Council indicate that it intends to ensure that such an
increase in need will be met, suggests that a project-specific expression of need would
be most appropriate.
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Figure 4-1
The Process of Calculating a Development Charge under the Act that Must be Followed
8. Specified Local Services
Anticipated
Development
1.
Estimated Increase in
Need for Service
Ceiling Re:
Increased Need
Needs That Will
Be Met
Examination of the
Long-term Capital
and Operating Costs
for Capital
Infrastructure
D.C. Needs
By Service
Less:
Uncommitted Excess
Capacity
Less:
Benefit To Existing
Development
Less:
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
D.C. By-law(s)
Spatial
Applicability
D.C. Net Capital Costs
Costs for new development vs.
existing development for the
term of the by-law and the
balance of the period
Amount of the Charge
By Type of Development
(including apportionment of
costs - residential and
non-residential)
Financing,
Inflation and
Investment
Considerations
3.
4.
5.
6.
11.
12.
15.
16.
13.
14.
9.
Subdivision
Agreements
and Consent
Provisions
Consideration of exemptions,
phase-ins, etc.
1
3
2
Non-Transit
Services
Historical Service
Standard
4a.
Transit Services
Forward-looking
Service
Standard
4b.
Asset Management
Plan for All Capital
Projects to be
Funded by D.C.s 7.
Non-Transit
Services
Financially
Sustainable
7a.
Transit Services
Detailed
Requirements 7b.
10.
Municipal Services
2.
Eligible Services
Ineligible Services
Tax Base, User
Rates, etc.
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Table 4-1
Categories of Municipal Services to be Addressed as Part of the Calculation
Eligibility for
Inclusion in the
D.C. Calculation
Description
Yes
Municipality provides the service - service has been
included in the D.C. calculation.
No
Municipality provides the service - service has not been
included in the D.C. calculation.
n/a
Municipality does not provide the service.
Ineligible
Service is ineligible for inclusion in the D.C. calculation.
Categories of
Municipal Services
Eligibility
for
Inclusion
in the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
Maximum
Potential
D.C.
Recovery
%
1. Services
Related to a
Highway
Yes
1.1 Arterial roads
100
Yes
1.2 Collector roads
100
Yes
1.3 Bridges, culverts and
roundabouts
100
No
1.4 Local municipal roads
0
Yes
1.5 Traffic signals
100
Yes
1.6 Sidewalks and streetlights
100
Yes
1.7 Active transportation
100
2. Other
Transportation
Services
No
2.1 Transit vehicles1 & facilities
100
No
2.2 Other transit infrastructure
100
Ineligible
2.3 Municipal parking spaces -
indoor
0
Ineligible
2.4 Municipal parking spaces -
outdoor
0
Yes
2.5 Works yards
100
Yes
2.6 Rolling stock1
100
n/a
2.7 Ferries
100
n/a
2.8 Airport
100
3. Stormwater
Drainage and
Control
Services
Yes
3.1 Main channels and drainage
trunks
100
Yes
3.2 Channel connections
100
Yes
3.3 Retention/detention ponds
100
1 with 7+ year lifetime
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Categories of
Municipal Services
Eligibility
for
Inclusion
in the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
Maximum
Potential
D.C.
Recovery
%
4. Fire Protection
Services
Yes
4.1 Fire stations
100
Yes
4.2 Fire pumpers, aerials and
rescue vehicles1
100
Yes
4.3 Small equipment and gear
100
5. Park Services
(i.e., Parks and
Open Space)
Ineligible
5.1 Acquisition of land for parks,
woodlots and E.S.A.s
0
Yes
5.2 Development of area
municipal parks
100
Yes
5.3 Development of district parks
100
Yes
5.4 Development of municipal-
wide parks
100
Yes
5.5 Development of special
purpose parks
100
Yes
5.6 Parks rolling stock1 and yards
100
6. Recreation
Services
Yes
6.1 Arenas, indoor pools, fitness
facilities, community centres,
etc. (including land)
100
Yes
6.2 Recreation vehicles and
equipment1
100
7. Library Services
Yes
7.1 Public library space (incl.
furniture and equipment)
100
Yes
7.2 Library vehicles1
100
Yes
7.3 Library materials
100
8. Emergency
Preparedness
Services
No
8.1 Facility space (incl. furniture
and equipment)
100
No
8.2 Vehicles1
100
No
8.3 Equipment
100
9. Electrical Power
Services
Ineligible
9.1 Electrical substations
0
Ineligible
9.2 Electrical distribution system
0
Ineligible
9.3 Electrical system rolling stock
0
1 with 7+ year lifetime
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Categories of
Municipal Services
Eligibility
for
Inclusion
in the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
Maximum
Potential
D.C.
Recovery
%
10. Provision of
Cultural,
Entertainment
and Tourism
Facilities and
Convention
Centres
Ineligible
10.1 Cultural space (e.g., art
galleries, museums and
theatres)
0
Ineligible
10.2 Tourism facilities and
convention centres
0
11. Wastewater
Services
Yes
11.1 Treatment plants
100
Yes
11.2 Sewage trunks
100
n/a
11.3 Local systems
0
Yes
11.4 Vehicles and equipment1
100
12. Water Supply
Services
Yes
12.1 Treatment plants
100
Yes
12.2 Distribution systems
100
n/a
12.3 Local systems
0
Yes
12.4 Vehicles and equipment1
100
13. Waste
Management
Services
Ineligible
13.1 Landfill collection, transfer
vehicles and equipment
0
Ineligible
13.2 Landfills and other disposal
facilities
0
Yes
13.3 Waste diversion facilities
100
Yes
13.4 Waste diversion vehicles and
equipment1
100
14. Policing
Services
Yes
14.1 Policing detachments
100
n/a
14.2 Policing rolling stock1
100
n/a
14.3 Small equipment and gear
100
15. Homes for the
Aged
Yes
15.1 Homes for the aged space
100
No
15.2 Vehicles1
100
16. Child Care
Yes
16.1 Child-care space
100
No
16.2 Vehicles1
100
17. Health
n/a
17.1 Health department space
100
n/a
17.2 Health department vehicles1
100
18. Social Housing
Ineligible
18.1 Social housing space
0
19. Provincial
Offences Act
(P.O.A.)
No
19.1 P.O.A. space
100
1 with 7+ year lifetime
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Categories of
Municipal Services
Eligibility
for
Inclusion
in the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
Maximum
Potential
D.C.
Recovery
%
20. Social Services
Ineligible
20.1 Social service space
0
21. Ambulance
Yes
21.1 Ambulance station space
100
Yes
21.2 Vehicles1
100
22. Hospital
Provision
Ineligible
22.1 Hospital capital contributions
0
23. Provision of
Headquarters
for the General
Administration
of Municipalities
and Area
Municipal
Boards
Ineligible
23.1 Office space
0
Ineligible
23.2 Office furniture
0
Ineligible
23.3 Computer equipment
0
24. Other Services
Ineligible
24.1 Studies in connection with
acquiring buildings, rolling
stock, materials and
equipment, and improving
land and facilities, including
the D.C. background study
cost
0
Yes
24.2 Interest on money borrowed
to pay for growth-related
capital
0-100
1 with a 7+ year lifetime
4.4 Local Service Policy
Some of the need for services generated by additional development consists of local
services related to a plan of subdivision. As such, they will be required as a condition of
subdivision agreements or consent conditions. The County's detailed Local Service
Policy is provided in Appendix E.
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4.5 Capital Forecast
Paragraph 7 of subsection 5 (1) of the D.C.A. requires that "the capital costs necessary
to provide the increased services must be estimated." The Act goes on to require two
potential cost reductions and the regulation sets out the way in which such costs are to
be presented. These requirements are outlined below.
These estimates involve capital costing of the increased services discussed above.
This entails costing actual projects or the provision of service units, depending on how
each service has been addressed.
The capital costs include:
a) costs to acquire land or an interest therein (including a leasehold interest);
b) costs to improve land;
c) costs to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures;
d) costs to acquire, lease or improve facilities, including rolling stock (with a useful
life of 7 or more years), furniture and equipment (other than computer
equipment), materials acquired for library circulation, reference, or information
purposes; and
e) interest on money borrowed to pay for the above-referenced costs;
In order for an increase in need for service to be included in the D.C. calculation,
County Council must indicate "that it intends to ensure that such an increase in need will
be met" (subsection 5 (1) 3). This can be done if the increase in service forms part of a
Council-approved Official Plan, capital forecast, or similar expression of the intention of
Council (O. Reg. 82/98 section 3). The capital program contained herein reflects the
County's approved and proposed capital budgets and master servicing/needs studies.
4.6 Treatment of Credits
Section 8, paragraph 5, of O. Reg. 82/98 indicates that a D.C. background study must
set out "the estimated value of credits that are being carried forward relating to the
service." Subsection 17, paragraph 4, of the same regulation indicates that "the value
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of the credit cannot be recovered from future D.C.s," if the credit pertains to an ineligible
service. This implies that a credit for eligible services can be recovered from future
D.C.s. As a result, this provision should be made in the calculation, in order to avoid a
funding shortfall with respect to future service needs. There are no current outstanding
credits for inclusion in the D.C. calculations.
4.7 Classes of Services
Section 7 of the D.C.A. states that a D.C. by-law may provide for any D.C. eligible
service or the capital costs with respect to those services. Further, a class may be
composed of any number or combination of services and may include parts or portions
of each D.C. eligible service.
These provisions allow for services to be grouped together to create a class for the
purposes of the D.C. by-law and D.C. reserve funds.
4.8 Existing Reserve Funds
Section 35 of the D.C.A. states that:
"The money in a reserve fund established for a service may be spent only for capital
costs determined under paragraphs 2 to 7 of subsection 5 (1)."
There is no explicit requirement under the D.C.A. calculation method set out in
subsection 5 (1) to net the outstanding reserve fund balance as part of making the D.C.
calculation; however, section 35 does restrict the way in which the funds are used in the
future.
For services that are subject to a per capita based, service level "cap," the reserve fund
balance should be applied against the development-related costs for which the charge
was imposed once the project is constructed (i.e., the needs of recent growth). This
cost component is distinct from the development-related costs for the future forecast
periods, which underlie the D.C. calculation herein.
The alternative would involve the County spending all reserve fund monies prior to
renewing each by-law, which would not be a sound basis for capital budgeting. Thus,
the County will use these reserve funds for the County's cost share of applicable
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development-related projects, which are required but have not yet been undertaken, as
a way of directing the funds to the benefit of the development that contributed them
(rather than to future development, which will generate the need for additional facilities
directly proportionate to future growth).
The County's D.C. Reserve Fund balances by service as of December 31, 2023 are
shown below:
Table 4-2
Summary of Development Charges Reserve Fund Balances
As of December 31, 2023
Note: Amounts in brackets are deficit balances.
4.9 Deductions
The D.C.A. potentially requires that four deductions be made to the increase in the need
for service. These relate to:
- the level of service ceiling;
- uncommitted excess capacity;
- benefit to existing development; and
- anticipated grants, subsidies, and other contributions.
The requirements behind each of these reductions are addressed below.
Service
Balance
Services Related to a Highway
9,289,759
Fire Protection Services
(466,715)
Policing Services
(219,277)
Parks and Recreation Services
9,811,092
Library Services
1,970,254
Ambulance
132,391
Waste Diversion
(420,856)
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
129,263
Wastewater Services
5,222,809
Water Services
(518,340)
Total
24,930,379
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4.9.1 Reduction Required by Level of Service Ceiling
This is designed to ensure that the increase in need included in section 4.3 does "not
include an increase that would result in the level of service [for the additional
development increment] exceeding the average level of the service provided in the
municipality over the 15-year period immediately preceding the preparation of the
background study" (D.C.A., subsection 5 (1) 4). O. Reg. 82/98 (section 4) goes further
to indicate that "both the quantity and quality of a service shall be taken into account in
determining the level of service and the average level of service."
In many cases, this can be done by establishing a quantity measure in terms of units as
floor area, land area, or road length per capita and a quality measure, in terms of the
average cost of providing such units based on replacement costs, engineering
standards, or recognized performance measurement systems, depending on
circumstances. When the quantity and quality factors are multiplied together, they
produce a measure of the level of service which meets the requirements of the Act, i.e.,
cost per unit.
With respect to transit services, the changes to the Act introduced in 2015 have
provided for an alternative method for calculating the service standard ceiling. Transit
services must now utilize a forward-looking service standard analysis, described later in
this section.
The average service level calculation sheets for each service component in the D.C.
calculation are set out in Appendix B.
4.9.2 Reduction for Uncommitted Excess Capacity
Paragraph 5 of subsection 5 (1) requires a deduction from the increase in the need for
service attributable to the anticipated development that can be met using the County's
"excess capacity," other than excess capacity which is "committed."
"Excess capacity" is undefined, but in this case must be able to meet some or all of the
increase in need for service, in order to potentially represent a deduction. The
deduction of uncommitted excess capacity from the future increase in the need for
service would normally occur as part of the conceptual planning and feasibility work
associated with justifying and sizing new facilities, e.g., if a road widening to
accommodate increased traffic is not required because sufficient excess capacity is
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already available, then widening would not be included as an increase in need, in the
first instance.
4.9.3 Reduction for Benefit to Existing Development
Section 5 (1) 6 of the D.C.A. provides that, "The increase in the need for service must
be reduced by the extent to which an increase in service to meet the increased need
would benefit existing development." The general guidelines used to consider benefit to
existing development included:
- the repair or unexpanded replacement of existing assets that are in need of
repair;
- an increase in average service level of quantity or quality (compare water as an
example);
- the elimination of a chronic servicing problem not created by growth; and
- providing services where none previously existed (generally considered for water
or wastewater services).
This step involves a further reduction in the need, by the extent to which such an
increase in service would benefit existing development. The level of service cap in
section 4.9.1 is related but is not the identical requirement. Sanitary, storm, and water
trunks are highly localized to growth areas and can be more readily allocated in this
regard than other services such as services related to a highway, which do not have a
fixed service area.
Where existing development has an adequate service level which will not be tangibly
increased by an increase in service, no benefit would appear to be involved. For
example, where expanding existing library facilities simply replicates what existing
residents are receiving, they receive very limited (or no) benefit as a result.
Alternatively, where a clear existing service problem is to be remedied, a deduction
should be made accordingly.
In the case of services such as recreation facilities, community parks, libraries, etc., the
service is typically provided on a County-wide system basis. For example, facilities of
the same type may provide different services (i.e., leisure pool vs. competitive pool),
different programs (i.e., hockey vs. figure skating), and different time availability for the
same service (i.e., leisure skating available on Wednesdays in one arena and
Thursdays in another). As a result, residents will travel to different facilities to access
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the services they want at the times they wish to use them, and facility location generally
does not correlate directly with residence location. Even where it does, displacing users
from an existing facility to a new facility frees up capacity for use by others and
generally results in only a very limited benefit to existing development. Further, where
an increase in demand is not met for a number of years, a negative service impact to
existing development is involved for a portion of the planning period.
4.9.4 Reduction for Anticipated Grants, Subsidies and Other
Contributions
This step involves reducing the capital costs necessary to provide the increased
services by capital grants, subsidies, and other contributions (including direct developer
contributions required due to the local service policy) made or anticipated by Council
and in accordance with various rules such as the attribution between the share related
to new vs. existing development. That is, some grants and contributions may not
specifically be applicable to growth or where Council targets fundraising as a measure
to offset impacts on taxes (O. Reg. 82/98, section 6).
4.10 Municipal-wide vs. Area Rating
This step involves determining whether all of the subject costs are to be recovered on a
uniform municipal-wide basis or whether some or all are to be recovered on an area-
specific basis. Under the amended D.C.A., it is now mandatory to "consider" area rating
of services (providing charges for specific areas and services), however, it is not
mandatory to implement area rating. Further discussion is provided in section 7.4.4 of
this report.
4.11 Allocation of Development
This step involves relating the costs involved to anticipated development for each period
under consideration and using allocations between residential and non-residential
development and between one type of development and another, to arrive at a schedule
of charges.
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4.12 Asset Management
The legislation now requires that a D.C. background study must include an asset
management plan (A.M.P.) (subsection 10 (2) c. 2). The A.M.P. must deal with all
assets that are proposed to be funded, in whole or in part, by D.C.s. The current
regulations provide very extensive and specific requirements for the A.M.P. related to
transit services (as noted in the subsequent subsection); however, they are silent with
respect to how the A.M.P. is to be provided for all other services. As part of any A.M.P.,
the examination should be consistent with the municipality's existing assumptions,
approaches, and policies on the asset management planning. This examination has
been included in Appendix F.
4.13 Transit
The D.C.A. provides for the following matters for Transit:
- The Background Study requires the following in regard to transit costs (as per
subsection 8 (2) of the Regulations):
o The calculations that were used to prepare the estimate for the planned
level of service for the transit services, as mentioned in subsection 5.2 (3)
of the Act.
i.
An identification of the portion of the total estimated capital cost
relating to the transit services that would benefit,
ii.
the anticipated development over the 10-year period immediately
following the preparation of the background study, or
iii.
the anticipated development after the 10-year period immediately
following the preparation of the background study.
o An identification of the anticipated excess capacity that would exist at the
end of the 10-year period immediately following the preparation of the
background study.
o An assessment of ridership forecasts for all modes of transit services
proposed to be funded by the development charge over the 10-year period
immediately following the preparation of the background study,
categorized by development types, and whether the forecasted ridership
will be from existing or planned development.
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o An assessment of the ridership capacity for all modes of transit services
proposed to be funded by the development charge over the 10-year period
immediately following the preparation of the background study.
- A forward-looking service standard (as per 6.1(2) of the Regulations):
o The service is a discrete service.
o No portion of the service that is intended to benefit anticipated
development after the 10-year period immediately following the
preparation of the background study may be included in the estimate.
o No portion of the service that is anticipated to exist as excess capacity at
the end of the 10-year period immediately following the preparation of the
background study may be included in the estimate.
- A detailed asset management strategy and reporting requirements (subsection
6.1 (3) of the Regulation) that includes lifecycle costs, action plans that will
enable the assets to be sustainable, summary of how to achieve the proposed
level of service, discussion on procurement measures and risk.
The County currently has a local transit service called Via Transportation to provide
residents with transportation options. The County has not included these costs in the
D.C. calculations. Therefore, the above calculations and reporting requirements are not
required.
4.14 Mandatory Phase-in of a D.C.
As described in Chapter 1, all D.C. by-laws passed after January 1, 2022, the charge
must be phased-in relative to the maximum charge that could be imposed under the by-
law. The phase-in for the first 5-years that the by-law is in force, is as follows:
- Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
- Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
- Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
- Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
- Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
Note: as part of the changes proposed by the Province through Bill 185, this mandatory
phase-in is proposed to be removed for any D.C. by-laws passed after Bill 185 receives
Royal Assent.
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Chapter 5
D.C.-Eligible Cost Analysis by
Service
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5. D.C.-Eligible Cost Analysis by Service
5.1 Introduction
This chapter outlines the basis for calculating eligible costs for the D.C.s to be applied
on a uniform basis. In each case, the required calculation process set out in subsection
5 (1) paragraphs 2 to 7 in the D.C.A. and described in Chapter 4, was followed in
determining D.C. eligible costs.
The service component is evaluated on two format sheets:
- the service standards that provide the average historical 15-year level of service
calculation (see Appendix B), which "caps" the D.C. amounts (note that this is not
required for water, wastewater, or stormwater); and
- the infrastructure cost calculation, which determines the potential D.C.
recoverable cost.
The nature of the capital projects and timing identified in the chapter reflects Council's
current intention. Over time, however, County projects and Council priorities change;
accordingly, Council's intentions may alter, and different capital projects (and timing)
may be necessary to meet the need for services required by new growth.
5.2 Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for the County
of Brant's D.C. Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for parks and
recreation services, library services, ambulance services, long-term care services, child
care and early years programs services, and waste diversion services over a County-
wide 10-year planning period from 2024 to 2034.
5.2.1 Parks and Recreation Services
The County currently has 471.51 acres of parkland within its jurisdiction. These parks
consist of various sized community, destination, neighbourhood, open space, parkettes,
commons, and linear parks. The County has increased its level of service over the
historical 15-year period from 2009 to 2023, with an average of 9.8 acres of parkland
1,000 population, or an investment of $2,308 per capita. Over the forecast period, the
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County would be eligible to collect approximately $12.64 million from D.C.s for parkland
development.
The County currently provides 84 parkland amenities, including various types of fields,
courts, playground equipment, a pool and splashpad facility, storage buildings, etc.
Over the historical 15-year period the County provided an average of 1.5 amenities per
1,000 population, or an investment of $467 per capita. Over the forecast period to 2034,
the County would be eligible to collect approximately $2.56 million from D.C.s for
parkland amenities.
In addition to parkland development and amenities, the County currently has 28
kilometers of parkland trails. Over the historical 15-year period the County provided an
average of 0.6 kilometers of parkland trails per 1,000 population, or an investment of
$91 per capita. Over the forecast period to 2034, the County would be eligible to collect
approximately $0.50 million from D.C.s for parkland trails.
With respect to recreation facilities, the County has programmable space totaling a
combined 288,441 sq.ft. This consists of arenas, community centres, an indoor turf
facility, and rented spaces in school gyms and other privately owned facilities. Based
on the inventory of space over the historical 15-year period (2009 to 2023), the County
has provided an average of approximately 7.31 sq.ft. of space per capita or an
investment of $4,724 per capita. Over the forecast period the County would be eligible
to collect approximately $25.87 million from D.C.s for recreation facility space.
The County also maintains and operates a fleet of 63 vehicles and equipment, which
has an estimated replacement value of approximately $3.25 million. This results in a
calculated average level of service for the historical 15-year period of $63 per capita,
providing a D.C. eligible amount over the forecast period of approximately $0.34 million.
In total, the County is eligible to collect approximately $41.91 million for parks and
recreation services.
Based on the projected growth over the 2024 to 2034 forecast period, the County has
identified future capital needs totaling approximately $162.64 million. These capital
needs include various parkland development projects, park trails, an addition to the
Brant Sports Complex, an indoor pool, various vehicles and equipment, etc. Through a
review of the proposed capital works, the following deductions have been made:
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- $93.57 million for post period benefit;
- $9.81 million for the existing reserve fund balance;
- $22.98 million for benefit to the existing community; and
- $50,000 in grant funding.
Therefore, the total net growth capital cost included in the D.C. for parks and recreation
services is approximately $36.23 million.
As the predominant users of parks and recreation tend to be residents of the County,
the forecast growth-related costs have been allocated 95% to residential development
and 5% to non-residential development.
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Table 5-1
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Parks and Recreation Services
Prj.No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2034
95%
5%
1
Empire (St. George)
2026
900,000
-
900,000
90,000
810,000
769,500
40,500
2
Golf North (Paris)
2026
600,000
-
600,000
60,000
540,000
513,000
27,000
3
Nith Peninsula (Paris)
2024
250,000
-
250,000
25,000
225,000
213,750
11,250
4
Grandville - Arlington Meadows
2025
2,150,000
-
2,150,000
215,000
1,935,000
1,838,250
96,750
5
TCA Lands
2028
650,000
-
650,000
65,000
585,000
555,750
29,250
6
Losani (St. George) (Formerly
Activa (German School Rd.))
2027
2,850,000
-
2,850,000
285,000
2,565,000
2,436,750
128,250
7
Elm Street Lane/Park Redesign
2025
250,000
-
250,000
187,500
62,500
59,375
3,125
8
Paris Skatepark
2024
350,000
-
350,000
87,500
262,500
249,375
13,125
9
Cleaver Road Park (Sifton)
2027
725,000
-
725,000
72,500
652,500
619,875
32,625
10
Victoria Park Expansion
2024
300,000
-
300,000
180,000
120,000
114,000
6,000
11
Green Lane Sports Complex
Expansion
2027
1,625,000
-
1,625,000
975,000
650,000
617,500
32,500
12
Gurney Sports Park
2025
4,000,000
-
4,000,000
1,000,000
3,000,000
2,850,000
150,000
13
Lions Art Cadman Park Expansion
2027
975,000
-
975,000
731,300
50,000
193,700
184,015
9,685
14
Brookfield Phase 2 - Passive Park
- Watt's Pond Rd
2024
135,800
-
135,800
-
135,800
129,010
6,790
15
Stremma (Oaks of St. George)
2027
1,026,750
-
1,026,750
-
1,026,750
975,413
51,338
16
Cordon
2027
1,600,000
-
1,600,000
-
1,600,000
1,520,000
80,000
17
Memorial Forest Park
2024
300,000
-
300,000
-
300,000
285,000
15,000
18
Mt. Pleasant Park Expansion
2035
750,000
-
750,000
-
750,000
712,500
37,500
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants,
Subsidies and
Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Total
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Table 5-1 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Parks and Recreation Services
Prj.No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2034
95%
5%
19
Scotland HWY 24 area
2030
450,000
-
450,000
-
450,000
427,500
22,500
20
Burford 4 Corners (Farkas)
2024
255,000
-
255,000
191,300
63,700
60,515
3,185
21
Burford near Fairgrounds
2035
750,000
750,000
-
-
-
-
-
22
Royal Estates West (Burford)
2025
350,000
-
350,000
-
350,000
332,500
17,500
23
Refrigerated Skating/Splash Pad
2030
2,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
950,000
50,000
24
Dog Park
2030
300,000
150,000
150,000
-
150,000
142,500
7,500
25
Washroom Facility - Mt. Pleasant
2025
200,000
-
200,000
-
200,000
190,000
10,000
26
Newport River Access
2024
400,000
-
400,000
320,000
80,000
76,000
4,000
27
Grandville - Trail
2026
175,000
-
175,000
-
175,000
166,250
8,750
28
Activa Trail (St. George)
2027
437,500
-
437,500
-
437,500
415,625
21,875
29
Brookfield Phase 2 (Watts Pond
Trail)
2024
120,000
-
120,000
12,000
108,000
102,600
5,400
30
New Development Phase 3 (Watts
Pond Trail)
2026
120,000
-
120,000
-
120,000
114,000
6,000
31
Bike Pathways ($50,000 per yr)
2024-2028
500,000
-
500,000
250,000
250,000
237,500
12,500
32
Mountain Bike Trails
2025
753,000
-
753,000
301,200
451,800
429,210
22,590
33
Capron Street Trail (Market Street
and Grand River Street North)
2027
131,250
-
131,250
-
131,250
124,688
6,563
34
Burford Walking Trails
2024
262,500
-
262,500
210,000
52,500
49,875
2,625
35
Paris Grand Trails - Phase 2
2024
250,000
-
250,000
37,500
212,500
201,875
10,625
36
North of the Nith
2024-2033
715,000
-
715,000
-
715,000
679,250
35,750
37
Watts Pond Trail - Phase 1
2024
180,000
-
180,000
-
180,000
171,000
9,000
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants,
Subsidies and
Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Total
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Table 5-1 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Parks and Recreation Services
Prj.No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2034
95%
5%
38
Oakland Trail
2025
200,000
-
200,000
-
200,000
190,000
10,000
39
Brant Sports Complex Growth
Related Principal
2024-2032
1,272,689
-
1,272,689
-
1,272,689
1,209,055
63,634
40
Brant Sports Complex Growth
Related Discounted Interest
2024-2032
99,624
-
99,624
-
99,624
94,643
4,981
41
Brant Sports Complex
Addition/Needs Assessment
2030
25,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
5,000,000
10,000,000
9,500,000
500,000
42
Brant Sports Complex
Addition/Needs Assessment
Discounted Growth Related Interest
2030-2050
5,810,603
-
5,810,603
-
5,810,603
5,520,073
290,530
43
Field House and Event Facility
(Indoor Soccer) (45,000 sq.ft.)
2030
20,000,000
4,869,100
15,130,900
10,261,800
4,869,100
4,625,645
243,455
44
SDCC Arena Twinning
2033
25,000,000
25,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
45
Paris Community Centre
Refresh/Repurpose (30,000 sqft)
2033
25,000,000
25,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
46
Indoor Pool (Location TBD)
2033
25,000,000
25,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
47
St. George Community School
2030
6,000,000
1,800,000
4,200,000
2,400,000
1,800,000
1,710,000
90,000
48
Provision for Additional Recreation
Vehicles and Equipment
2024-2033
466,000
-
466,000
20,000
446,000
423,700
22,300
49
EV Equipment - Mowers, Trucks
etc
2024-2033
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
950,000
50,000
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
9,811,092
(9,811,092)
(9,320,538)
(490,555)
Total
162,635,716
93,569,100
-
69,066,616
32,788,692
50,000
36,227,924
34,416,528
1,811,396
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants,
Subsidies and
Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Total
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5.2.2 Library Services
The County currently operates its library services out of five (5) library facilities totalling
29,229 sq.ft of space. The County also utilizes a library van, valued at approximately
$75,000, and maintains collection materials valued at approximately $7.58 million.
Including facilities, vehicles, and collection materials (e.g., books, kits, electronic
collections, etc.), the level of service provided is $878 per capita. When applied over the
forecast period to 2034, this average level of service translates into a D.C.-eligible
amount of approximately $4.81 million from D.C.s for library services.
With respect to capital needs to accommodate growth over the forecast period, the
County has identified a new St. George Library branch, a new Main Library branch
(along with estimated financing costs), various materials and equipment, a new library
van, and book kiosks. In total, the gross capital cost estimate is approximately $58.25
million. Of this amount, approximately $25.10 million is deducted for the amount that is
attributable to growth post-2034, approximately $20.37 million is deducted for the
amount that benefits existing development, $5.00 million is deducted for a grant related
to the New Main Library branch, and approximately $1.97 million is deducted to reflect
the existing balance in the reserve fund. The net growth-related capital cost included in
the D.C. calculations is $5.81 million. It is noted that this amount is higher than the
$4.81 million D.C. eligible amount as the financing costs for the main library branch
($1.17 million) is not subject to the service standard celining.
While library usage is predominately residential based, there is some use of the facilities
by non-residential users, for the purpose of research. To acknowledge this use of the
growth-related capital costs have been allocated 95% residential development and 5%
non-residential development.
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Table 5-2
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Library Services
Prj.No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2034
95%
5%
1
New St George Library Branch
(10,000sqft)
2025-2026
7,000,000
3,363,900
3,636,100
2,795,100
841,000
798,950
42,050
2
New Main Library Branch
(28,000sqft)
2024-2026
37,700,000
12,295,200
25,404,800
17,331,000
5,000,000
3,073,800
2,920,110
153,690
3
New Main Library Branch
Discounted Growth-Related
Interest
2028-2048
5,860,281
4,688,200
1,172,081
-
-
1,172,081
1,113,477
58,604
4
Integrated Library System
2026
250,000
-
250,000
89,400
160,600
152,570
8,030
5
Additional Materials
2024-2033
290,000
145,000
145,000
-
145,000
137,750
7,250
6
St George Equipment
2025-2026
500,000
235,000
265,000
30,000
235,000
223,250
11,750
7
Paris Branch Equipment
2024-2026
1,500,000
705,000
795,000
90,000
705,000
669,750
35,250
8
Onondaga (new/retrofit)
2025-2026
800,000
400,000
400,000
-
400,000
380,000
20,000
9
New Glen Morris Branch
2025-2027
4,000,000
3,200,000
800,000
-
800,000
760,000
40,000
10
Outreach Van (new)
2028
100,000
70,000
30,000
30,000
-
-
-
11
Additional Equipment (non-print)
2024-2033
100,000
-
100,000
-
100,000
95,000
5,000
12
Book Kiosk North Paris
2024
75,000
-
75,000
-
75,000
71,250
3,750
13
Book Kiosk Mt Pleasant
2026
75,000
-
75,000
-
75,000
71,250
3,750
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
1,970,254
(1,970,254)
(1,871,741)
(98,513)
Total
58,250,281
25,102,300
-
33,147,981
22,335,754
5,000,000
5,812,227
5,521,616
290,611
Grants,
Subsidies
and Other
Contribution
s Attributable
to New
Development
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Timing
(year)
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
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5.2.3 Ambulance Services
With respect to ambulance services, the County shares responsibility with the City of
Brantford. The County's current share of the service is approximately 28%. Ambulance
services are currently provided out of six (6) facilities and based on Brant's share of the
service, the County's portion of facility space equates to 7,742 sq.ft. Over the previous
15 years, the average level of service has been approximately 0.14 sq.ft. of space per
capita, which equates to an investment of $104 per capita. Over the forecast period, the
D.C.-eligible amount for recovery is approximately $0.57 million.
In addition to facility space, the County's share of ambulances, emergency response
vehicles, community paramedicine vehicles, and other support vehicles is approximately
7.76 vehicles. The average level of service over the past 15 years equates to an
investment of $40 per capita. This level of service provides for a D.C.-eligible amount
for recovery of approximately $0.22 million.
In total, the County would be eligible to collect approximately $0.79 million from D.C.s
for ambulance services.
With respect to growth-related capital needs, a 50,000 sq.ft. paramedic headquarters,
and various vehicles and equipment have been identified totalling approximately $26.63
million. Deductions have been made based on the following:
- $3.80 million to account for the benefit to existing development;
- $5.43 million to account for the benefit to growth beyond the forecast period.
- $16.50 million to account for Brantford's share of the capital (72%); and
- $0.13 million to reflect the balance in the D.C. reserve fund.
Therefore, the net growth-related amount of approximately $0.76 million has been
included in the D.C. calculation for recovery from future growth.
The growth costs have been allocated 90% to residential development and 10% to non-
residential development, to acknowledge that while paramedics services are
predominately residential based, there is some use of the service by non-residential
users.
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Table 5-3
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Ambulance Services
Prj.No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2034
90%
10%
1
Paramedic Headquarters
(Shared with City) 50,000
sq.ft. (20 Year Lease)
2024
24,000,000
5,430,000
18,570,000
3,799,200
14,605,200
165,600
149,040
16,560
2
Provision for Additional Vehicle
2025
450,000
-
450,000
-
325,400
124,600
112,140
12,460
3
Provision for Additional Vehicle
2027
450,000
-
450,000
-
325,400
124,600
112,140
12,460
4
Provision for Additional Vehicle
2029
450,000
-
450,000
-
325,400
124,600
112,140
12,460
5
Provision for Additional Vehicle
2031
450,000
-
450,000
-
325,400
124,600
112,140
12,460
6
Provision for Additional Vehicle
2033
450,000
-
450,000
-
325,400
124,600
112,140
12,460
7
Emergency Response Vehicle
2024
325,000
-
325,000
-
235,000
90,000
81,000
9,000
8
Staff Equipment
2024-2033
50,000
-
50,000
-
36,200
13,800
12,420
1,380
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
132,391
(132,391)
(119,152)
(13,239)
Total
26,625,000
5,430,000
-
21,195,000
3,931,591
16,503,400
760,009
684,008
76,001
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants,
Subsidies and
Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Gross
Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
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5.2.4 Long-term Care Services
With respect to long-term care facilities, the County shares responsibility of the John
Noble Home with the City of Brantford. The County's current share of the service is
approximately 28%. Based on Brant's share of the service, the County's portion of the
long-term care home equates to 54,512 sq.ft., providing for a per capita average level of
service of 1.42 sq.ft. per capita or $936 per capita. This level of service provides the
County with a maximum D.C.-eligible amount for recovery over the forecast period of
approximately $5.12 million.
With respect to future capital needs, there is a planned 40 bed addition to the John
Noble Home totalling approximately $27.87 million. Of this cost, a deduction of
approximately $19.28 million has been made to account for the provincial funding to be
received, and approximately $6.18 million for the City of Brantford's share of the project.
After deductions, the total amount included in the D.C. calculation is approximately
$2.41 million.
An allocation of 90% to residential development and 10% to non-residential
development has been attributed to services related to long-term care facilities to
acknowledge there is some use of the service by non-residential users.
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Table 5-4
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Long-term Care Services
Prj.No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2034
90%
10%
1
40 Bed Addition to John
Noble Home
2023-2025
27,870,000
-
6,184,534
21,685,466
-
19,280,370
2,405,096
2,164,587
240,510
Total
27,870,000
-
6,184,534
21,685,466
-
19,280,370
2,405,096
2,164,587
240,510
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants,
Subsidies and
Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
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5.2.5 Child Care and Early Years Programs Services
With respect to child care and early years programs, the County shares responsibility
with the City of Brantford. The County's current share of the service is approximately
28%. Based on Brant's share of the service, the County's portion of child care and early
years programs equates to 1,183 spaces, providing for a per capita average level of
service of approximately 24.30 spaces per 1,000 population, or $1,091 per capita. This
level of service provides the County with a maximum D.C.-eligible amount for recovery
over the forecast period of approximately $5.98 million.
Growth-related capital needs for child care and early years programs have not been
identified for the 10-year forecast period at this time.
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5.2.6 Waste Diversion Services
With respect to Waste Diversion, the County currently operates out of three facilities.
The portions of the facilities that are used to service other municipalities and any space
relating to ineligible material have been excluded. Over the past fifteen years, the
average level of service provided an investment of $51 per capita. Based on the
service standard over the past fifteen years, the County would be eligible to collect a
total of approximately $0.28 million from D.C.s for waste diversion facilities.
The County has an eligible waste diversion inventory of vehicles and equipment totaling
19.70 items (which excludes any portion that are related to landfill). These items
include yard bins, roll off trucks, scale houses, loaders, and other various equipment, all
of which have a total value of approximately $1.79 million. Over the past fifteen years,
the average level of service was 0.50 items per 1,000 population, or an average level of
investment of $55 per capita. Based on this service standard, the County would be
eligible to collect approximately $0.30 million from D.C.s for waste diversion vehicles
and equipment.
Therefore, the total D.C.-eligible amount for waste diversion services is approximately
$0.58 million.
Based on the projected growth over the 10-year forecast period (2024 to 2034) the
County has identified the need to expand the diversion area within the Biggars Lane
Landfill, and an additional telehandler loader with a total gross capital cost of
approximately $1.43 million. In addition to the capital works, approximately $0.42
million has been included in the calculations to reflect the existing reserve fund deficit.
Deductions of approximately $0.65 million and $0.50 million have been made to account
for the portion of the works benefiting growth beyond the forecast period, and benefitting
existing development, respectively. Additionally, a deduction of $142,500 has been
made for the portion of the works that are ineligible due to being related to landfill. After
deductions, the net growth-related capital cost to be included in the calculation is
approximately $0.55 million.
The growth costs have been allocated 99% to residential development and 1% to non-
residential development based on the allocation of waste diversion tonnage.
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Table 5-5
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Waste Diversion Services
Prj. No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2034
99%
1%
1
Biggars Lane Landfill Expansion - Diversion
Area Construction
2027
1,143,600
654,000
489,600
408,800
80,800
80,234
566
2
Telehandler Loader
2024
285,000
-
142,500
142,500
92,500
50,000
49,650
350
Reserve Fund Adjustment
420,856
-
420,856
-
420,856
417,910
2,946
Total
1,849,456
654,000
142,500
1,052,956
501,300
-
551,656
547,795
3,862
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Developmen
t
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
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5.3 Service Levels and Long-term Capital Costs for the
County of Brant's D.C. Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for services related
to a highway - roads and related, public works (facilities and fleet), fire services, and
policing services over a County-wide long-term planning period from 2024 to 2051.
5.3.1 Services Related to a Highway
Roads and Related
Brant County owns and maintains 1,123 km of rural, semi-urban, and urban roads within
the County. These roads have a total replacement value of approximately $3.25 billion.
Over the historical 15-year period the County has provided an average level of service
of 29.80 km of roads per 1,000 population. The level of service provided results in a
D.C. eligible amount over the forecast period of approximately $1.33 billion for roads.
With respect to future needs, the County has identified capital projects for road works
totalling approximately $172.52 million. The capital projects identified include
intersection improvements, sidewalks, road widenings, reconstructions, and
existing/approved debt (principal and discounted interest) costs. Of this amount,
approximately $29.28 million is deducted for the amount that benefits existing
development, and approximately $9.29 million is deducted to reflect the balance in the
reserve fund. Additionally, a deduction of approximately $14.58 million has been made
to reflect contributions from other parties. The net growth-related capital cost included
in the D.C. calculations is approximately $119.38 million.
The residential/non-residential allocation for services related to a highway is based on
the ratio of anticipated population and employment growth over the forecast period to
2051. This results in a 69% allocation to residential development and 31% allocation to
non-residential development.
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Table 5-6
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Services Related to a Highway - Roads and Related
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj. No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051
69%
31%
1
Powerline Road Reconstruction Principal
2024-2039
4,819,130
-
4,819,130
-
4,819,130
3,325,200
1,493,930
2
Powerline Road Reconstruction Discounted
Interest
2024-2039
329,911
-
329,911
-
329,911
227,638
102,272
3
Provision for Growth-Related Road Works
2024-2051
10,000,000
-
10,000,000
-
10,000,000
6,900,000
3,100,000
4
Grand River St. N Reconstruction and
Expansion
2024-2030
43,000,000
-
43,000,000
12,040,000
30,960,000
21,362,400
9,597,600
5
Grand River St. N Reconstruction and
Expansion Discounted Growth Related
Interest
2028-2048
3,187,921
-
3,187,921
-
3,187,921
2,199,665
988,255
6
Hwy403/Rest Acres Road Ramp
Interchanges
2025-2026
10,000,000
-
10,000,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
7,000,000
4,830,000
2,170,000
7
Intersection improvements at Forced Road
and Colborne Street West
2030
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
200,000
2,300,000
1,587,000
713,000
8
Intersection improvements at Rest Acres Rd
and Bethel Rd
2028-2029
6,000,000
-
6,000,000
900,000
1,000,000
4,100,000
2,829,000
1,271,000
9
Bishopsgate Road Improvements and
Interchange
2029-2032
22,000,000
-
22,000,000
4,162,500
5,350,000
12,487,500
8,616,375
3,871,125
10
Paris Western Link RDS267 21 Watts Pond
Road - Ayr Road to Brant-Oxford Road
2024-2030
8,000,000
-
8,000,000
400,000
7,600,000
5,244,000
2,356,000
11
Dundas St W King Edward Traffic Signals
and Streetlights
2024-2030
775,000
-
775,000
75,000
25,000
675,000
465,750
209,250
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
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Table 5-6 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Services Related to a Highway - Roads and Related
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj. No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051
69%
31%
12
St. George Road Capacity Improvements
2025-2030
4,300,000
-
4,300,000
430,000
3,870,000
2,670,300
1,199,700
13
Powerline Road Improvements
2024-2028
8,600,000
-
8,600,000
1,290,000
7,310,000
5,043,900
2,266,100
14
Oak Park/Paris Road Intersection
Improvements - Roundabout
2024-2027
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
375,000
2,125,000
1,466,250
658,750
15
Bethel Road - Folsetter Drive to Cleaver
Road
2034
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
1,250,000
1,250,000
862,500
387,500
16
Bethel Road - Cleaver Road to Bishopsgate
Road
2034
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
1,250,000
1,250,000
862,500
387,500
17
Bendemere Road (Includes Intersection with
Grand River St N)
2024-2026
4,700,000
-
4,700,000
127,700
3,200,000
1,372,300
946,887
425,413
18
Iarocci Blvd (Green Ln to Consolidated Dr)
2024
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
750,000
750,000
517,500
232,500
19
Curtis Ave South Reconstruction
2024-2030
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
375,000
1,125,000
776,250
348,750
20
Oak Park/Powerline Road Intersection
(County Portion of City of Brantford Project)
2024-2028
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
375,000
2,125,000
1,466,250
658,750
21
Phelps Rd/Cockshutt/County Rd 18 -
intersection improvement
2024-2030
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
1,250,000
1,250,000
862,500
387,500
22
Powerline Rd/Bishopsgate Rd - intersection
improvement
2024-2029
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
375,000
2,125,000
1,466,250
658,750
23
Dundas St E/Paris Rd - intersection
improvement
2024-2030
3,000,000
-
3,000,000
450,000
2,550,000
1,759,500
790,500
24
Cockshutt Rd/Burtch Rd - intersection
improvement
2024-2032
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
750,000
750,000
517,500
232,500
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
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Table 5-6 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Services Related to a Highway - Roads and Related
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj. No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051
69%
31%
25
Cainsville Intersection Improvement (18 &
Colbourne)
2024-2027
4,000,000
-
4,000,000
1,000,000
3,000,000
2,070,000
930,000
26
Hwy 24 & German School Rd. Intersection
Improvements
2029-2039
2,000,000
-
2,000,000
150,000
1,000,000
850,000
586,500
263,500
27
Hwy 5 and 24 Intersection Improvements
2031
4,000,000
-
4,000,000
300,000
2,000,000
1,700,000
1,173,000
527,000
28
Provision for Additional Sidewalks/Multi-Use
Paths
2024-2030
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
690,000
310,000
29
Rest Acres Road Widening Growth Related
Principal
2025-2045
5,759,405
-
5,759,405
-
5,759,405
3,973,989
1,785,416
30
Rest Acres Road Widening Discounted
Growth Related Interest
2025-2045
1,468,219
-
1,468,219
-
1,468,219
1,013,071
455,148
31
Rest Acres Rd/Hutchings Roundabout
Growth Related Principal
2025-2045
1,392,768
-
1,392,768
-
1,392,768
961,010
431,758
32
Rest Acres Rd/Hutchings Roundabout
Discounted Growth Related Interest
2025-2045
355,052
-
355,052
-
355,052
244,986
110,066
33
King Edward St Improvements at Falkland
Growth Related Principal
2025-2045
1,459,459
-
1,459,459
-
1,459,459
1,007,027
452,432
34
King Edward St Improvements at Falkland
Discounted Growth Related Interest
2025-2045
372,053
-
372,053
-
372,053
256,717
115,336
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
9,289,759
(9,289,759)
(6,409,934)
(2,879,825)
Total
172,518,917
-
-
172,518,917
38,564,959
14,575,000
119,378,958
82,371,481
37,007,477
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
The County's Public Works service is operated out of seven locations and provides a
combined 87,464 sq.ft. of facility space. This provides an average level of service of
2.31 sq.ft. per capita or $330 per capita. This level of service provides the County with
a maximum D.C.-eligible amount for recovery over the forecast period of approximately
$5.15 million.
The Public Works Department has a variety of vehicles and major equipment with a
replacement cost totalling approximately $21.71 million. The inventory provided over
the historical 15-year period results in an average level of service of 3.10 vehicles and
equipment per 1,000 population or an average level of investment of $627 per capita.
Over the forecast period, the D.C.-eligible amount for vehicles and equipment is
approximately $9.80 million.
In total, the County is eligible to collect approximately $14.95 million for public works
infrastructure.
Based on the anticipated growth over the forecast period to 2051, the capital works
identified include an expansion to the works building, two additional plows and sidewalk
clearing machines, and a provision for new maintenance equipment. The total gross
capital cost identified is approximately $3.53 million. Of this amount, a deduction of
approximately $0.36 million has been made to account for the benefit to existing
development. Therefore, the net growth-related capital cost included for recovery is
approximately $3.17 million.
The residential/non-residential allocation for services related to a highway - public
works (facilities and fleet) is based on the ratio of anticipated population and
employment growth over the forecast period. This results in a 69% allocation to
residential development and 31% allocation to non-residential development.
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Table 5-7
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj. No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051
69%
31%
1
Expansion to Works Buildings
2024-2034
1,430,000
-
1,430,000
357,500
1,072,500
740,025
332,475
2
Provision for new maintenance equipment
2024-2034
858,000
-
858,000
-
858,000
592,020
265,980
3
Plow
2029
400,000
-
400,000
-
400,000
276,000
124,000
4
Sidewalk Clearning Machine
2029
220,000
-
220,000
-
220,000
151,800
68,200
5
Plow
2039
400,000
-
400,000
-
400,000
276,000
124,000
6
Sidewalk Clearing Machine
2039
220,000
-
220,000
-
220,000
151,800
68,200
Total
3,528,000
-
-
3,528,000
357,500
-
3,170,500
2,187,645
982,855
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross
Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
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5.3.2 Fire Services
The County currently operates its fire services from several locations, which equates to
a combined total of 62,839 sq.ft. of facility space. Over the historical 15-year period the
County provided 1.43 sq.ft. of facility space per capita, which equates to an investment
of $1,134 per capita. Based on the anticipated growth over the forecast period, this
level of service provides the County with a maximum D.C.-eligible amount for recovery
of $17.71 million related to fire facility space.
The fire department has a current inventory of 42 vehicles. Over the historical 15-year
period the County has provided an average level of investment of $496 per capita.
Based on the average level of service the total D.C.-eligible amount for fire vehicles
over the forecast period is approximately $7.74 million.
The fire department utilizes fire equipment and gear with a total replacement cost of
approximately $7.52 million. Over the historical 15-year period the County provided an
average level of investment of $154 per capita. This results in a D.C.-eligible amount of
approximately $2.41 million for small equipment and gear over the forecast period to
2051.
In total, the County is eligible to collect approximately $27.86 million for fire services.
The County has identified the need for additional facility space including three (3)
stations, a provision for upgrading the existing facilities, various new vehicles and
equipment for the new facilities, and the outstanding growth-related principal and
interest costs related to the Cainsville Fire Hall construction. The total gross capital cost
of these projects is estimated to be approximately $38.86 million. The existing reserve
fund deficit of approximately $0.47 million has also been included for recovery. Of the
total gross capital cost, approximately $17.01 million is deducted for the amount that
benefits existing development. The resulting total net growth-related capital costs
included in the D.C. calculations is approximately $22.32 million.
These costs are shared between residential and non-residential growth based on the
population to employment ratio over the forecast period to 2051. This results in 69% of
the costs being allocated to residential development and 31% being allocated to non-
residential development.
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Table 5-8
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Fire Services
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj. No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051
69%
31%
Facilities
1
Paris North Station
2024-2025
5,300,000
-
5,300,000
-
5,300,000
3,657,000
1,643,000
2
Paris South Station
2033-2035
15,800,000
-
15,800,000
13,544,100
2,255,900
1,556,571
699,329
3
New Airport Fire Station
2026-2027
4,300,000
-
4,300,000
2,082,700
2,217,300
1,529,937
687,363
4
Provision for Upgrading Current
Facilities
2024-2051
2,000,000
-
2,000,000
-
2,000,000
1,380,000
620,000
Vehicles
5
Provision for Additional Vehicles
2024-2031
1,070,000
-
1,070,000
-
1,070,000
738,300
331,700
6
Aerial - Cainsville
2028
1,400,000
-
1,400,000
-
1,400,000
966,000
434,000
7
Fire Administration Van
2024
57,000
-
57,000
-
57,000
39,330
17,670
8
Passenger Van / Light Rescue
2024
229,000
-
229,000
-
229,000
158,010
70,990
9
Pumper
2024
800,000
-
800,000
-
800,000
552,000
248,000
10
Pumper Tanker
2024
600,000
-
600,000
-
600,000
414,000
186,000
11
Pumper
2031-2040
800,000
-
800,000
-
800,000
552,000
248,000
12
Tanker
2031-2040
600,000
-
600,000
-
600,000
414,000
186,000
13
Aerial - Paris North/ St. George
2031-2040
2,600,000
-
2,600,000
-
2,600,000
1,794,000
806,000
14
Pick up
2041
80,000
-
80,000
-
80,000
55,200
24,800
15
SUV
2041
80,000
-
80,000
-
80,000
55,200
24,800
16
Pumper / Tanker - Paris South
2024
600,000
-
600,000
460,000
140,000
96,600
43,400
17
Pumper / Tanker - Burford
2024
600,000
-
600,000
460,000
140,000
96,600
43,400
18
Pumper / Tanker - St George
2027
600,000
-
600,000
460,000
140,000
96,600
43,400
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
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Table 5-8 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Fire Services
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj. No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051
69%
31%
Equipment
19
Provision for Additional
Equipment
2024-2031
214,000
-
214,000
-
214,000
147,660
66,340
20
RIT Pack
2025
4,800
-
4,800
-
4,800
3,312
1,488
21
Bunker Gear
2024-2025
198,000
-
198,000
-
198,000
136,620
61,380
22
SCBA Packs
2024-2025
142,500
-
142,500
-
142,500
98,325
44,175
23
SCBA Masks
2024-2025
12,000
-
12,000
-
12,000
8,280
3,720
24
SCBA Bottles
2024-2025
54,000
-
54,000
-
54,000
37,260
16,740
25
2 Defib
2024-2051
8,200
-
8,200
-
8,200
5,658
2,542
26
1 Auto Ex - eDraulics - set tools 2024-2051
75,000
-
75,000
-
75,000
51,750
23,250
27
2 Thermal Camera - NFPA
Compliant
2024-2051
29,200
-
29,200
-
29,200
20,148
9,052
28
1 Thermal Camera - FLIR
2024-2051
2,500
-
2,500
-
2,500
1,725
775
29
2 PPv Fans
2024-2051
12,000
-
12,000
-
12,000
8,280
3,720
30
2 Gas Monitors - CO, HCN,
Multigas
2024-2051
2,800
-
2,800
-
2,800
1,932
868
31
2 Large Generators
2024-2051
8,000
-
8,000
-
8,000
5,520
2,480
32
1 Small Generators
2024-2051
3,400
-
3,400
-
3,400
2,346
1,054
33
1 Chain Saw
2024-2051
1,300
-
1,300
-
1,300
897
403
34
2 Ventilation Saws/Rotary Saws 2024-2051
7,000
-
7,000
-
7,000
4,830
2,170
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
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Table 5-8 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Fire Services
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj. No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051
69%
31%
35
12 Nozzles
2024-2051
19,200
-
19,200
-
19,200
13,248
5,952
36
Fire Hose - 100 mm (25
lengths)
2024-2051
25,000
-
25,000
-
25,000
17,250
7,750
37
Fire Hose - 65 mm (15 lengths)
2024-2051
9,000
-
9,000
-
9,000
6,210
2,790
38
Fire Hose - 38/45 mm (36
lengths)
2024-2051
10,800
-
10,800
-
10,800
7,452
3,348
39
1 Portable Pump
2024-2051
10,000
-
10,000
-
10,000
6,900
3,100
40
Communications - 12 pagers
2024-2051
11,760
-
11,760
-
11,760
8,114
3,646
41
Communications - 22 radios
and mics
2024-2051
41,800
-
41,800
-
41,800
28,842
12,958
Debt
42
Fire Hall Construction Cainsville
Debenture - Principal
2024-2048
341,432
-
341,432
-
341,432
235,588
105,844
43
Fire Hall Construction Cainsville
Debenture - Interest
2024-2048
105,123
-
105,123
-
105,123
72,535
32,588
Reserve Fund Adjustment
466,715
-
466,715
-
466,715
322,034
144,682
Total
39,331,530
-
-
39,331,530
17,006,800
-
22,324,730
15,404,064
6,920,666
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
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5.3.3 Policing Services
The County is serviced by the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) service. The County
provides 23,110 sq.ft. of facility space for the O.P.P. officers, providing for an average
level of service of 0.37 sq.ft. per capita or an average investment of $237 per capita.
This level of service provides the County with a maximum D.C.-eligible amount for
recovery of $3.71 million related to policing facility space over the forecast period to
2051.
Based on the growth forecast, the County has identified the need expand the current
facility, as well as the recovery of the existing police station debt. The total gross capital
cost of these projects is estimated to be approximately $4.83 million. Additionally, the
reserve fund deficit of approximately $0.22 million has been included for recovery. Of
the total gross capital cost, $2.55 million has been deducted to account for portion of the
capital that will benefit growth beyond the forecast period. The resulting total net
growth-related capital cost included in the D.C. calculation is approximately $2.50
million.
These costs for police services are shared between residential and non-residential
growth based on the population to employment ratio over the forecast period to 2051.
This results in 69% of the costs being allocated to residential development and 31%
being allocated to non-residential development.
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Table 5-9
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Policing Services
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj. No
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051
69%
31%
1
Police Station Debenture - Principal
2024-2048
1,401,691
-
1,401,691
-
1,401,691
967,167
434,524
2
Police Station Debenture - Discounted
Interest
2024-2048
431,563
-
431,563
-
431,563
297,778
133,784
3
Provision for Facility Expansion
2040
3,000,000
2,550,000
450,000
-
450,000
310,500
139,500
Reserve Fund Adjustment
219,277
219,277
-
219,277
151,301
67,976
Total
5,052,531
2,550,000
-
2,502,531
-
-
2,502,531
1,726,746
775,785
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
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5.4 Service Levels and Urban Long-term Capital Costs for
the County of Brant's D.C. Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for water services,
wastewater services, and stormwater services over a County-wide urban long-term
planning period from 2024 to 2051.
5.4.1 Water Services
Based on the anticipated growth forecast, a number of water projects have been
identified to service developments throughout the County. For water services, the
capital program identified by the County includes updated carryover projects from the
2019 D.C. study, and other projects identified by staff (e.g. watermain expansions and
upgrades, etc.).
The total gross capital cost for capital projects is approximately $110.61 million.
Additionally, the existing reserve fund deficit of approximately $0.52 million has also
been included for recovery. With respect to deductions, the following adjustments have
been made:
- $15.37 million to recognize the benefit to the existing community; and
- $1.8 million related to grants, subsidies and other contributions.
Therefore, the net growth-related capital cost of $93.96 million is being included in the
D.C. calculations.
These costs for water services are shared between residential and non-residential
growth based on the population to employment ratio over the urban long-term 2051
forecast period for water serviced developments. This results in 66% of the costs being
allocated to residential development and 34% being allocated to non-residential
development.
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Table 5-10
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Water Services
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051 (Water Only)
66%
34%
1
Upgrade watermain Grand River St. North
(Paris Links Road to Woodslee Ave.)
2024
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
875,000
1,625,000
1,072,500
552,500
2
Additional Water source for Paris
2035
10,000,000
-
10,000,000
-
10,000,000
6,600,000
3,400,000
3
Gilbert Well Field Increased Capacity
2025-2028
850,000
-
850,000
85,000
765,000
504,900
260,100
4
Gilbert Well Field Debenture (Principal)
2024-2031
2,085,291
-
2,085,291
-
2,085,291
1,376,292
708,999
5
Gilbert Well Field Debenture (Discounted
Interest)
2024-2031
233,843
-
233,843
-
233,843
154,336
79,507
6
Bethel Well Supply and Elevated Storage
Paris Zone 1 Debt (Principal)
2024-2037
1,129,465
-
1,129,465
-
1,129,465
745,447
384,018
7
Bethel Well Supply and Elevated Storage
Paris Zone 1 Debt (Discounted Interest)
2024-2037
130,880
-
130,880
-
130,880
86,381
44,499
St George
8
New source of water / increase PTTW for
existing wells, St. George & Additional
Storage
2027
9,600,000
-
9,600,000
960,000
8,640,000
5,702,400
2,937,600
9
Hwy 5 transmission watermain
2024
4,500,000
-
4,500,000
225,000
4,275,000
2,821,500
1,453,500
10
Zone 1 Looping to German School Road
(PRVs)
2029
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
50,000
950,000
627,000
323,000
Other
11
Willow St. Watermain Principal
2024-2039
508,709
-
508,709
-
508,709
335,748
172,961
12
Willow St. Watermain Discounted Interest
2024-2039
34,826
-
34,826
-
34,826
22,985
11,841
12
Airport Water Upgrades Debenture -
Principal
2024-2048
2,056,764
-
2,056,764
-
2,056,764
1,357,464
699,300
13
Airport Water Upgrades Debenture - Interest
2024-2048
633,251
-
633,251
-
633,251
417,946
215,305
Prj.No
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
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Table 5-10 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Water Services
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051 (Water Only)
66%
34%
14
Cainsville Watermain Upgrade, Phase 1,
WM-001
2025
2,700,000
-
2,700,000
1,026,000
1,674,000
-
-
-
15
Cainsville Watermain Upgrade, Phase 2,
WM-002 and WM-003
2027
4,900,000
-
4,900,000
1,862,000
3,038,000
2,005,080
1,032,920
16
Cainsville Watermain Upgrade, Phase 3,
WM-004, WM-005, WM-006
2028
4,000,000
-
4,000,000
1,520,000
2,480,000
1,636,800
843,200
17
Cainsville Standpipe and Booster Pumping
Station
2026
3,400,000
-
3,400,000
-
3,400,000
2,244,000
1,156,000
18
Equipment for New Staff
2024-2051
140,000
-
140,000
-
140,000
92,400
47,600
19
Zone 1 to 3 Transmission Watermain
(Broadway/West River)
2024
5,000,000
-
5,000,000
750,000
4,250,000
2,805,000
1,445,000
20
Bethel Road Extension from 150m East of
Rest Acres to Pottruff
2024
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
990,000
510,000
21
Upgrades Grand River Street North from
Paris Links Road to PRV
2025
2,000,000
-
2,000,000
300,000
1,700,000
1,122,000
578,000
22
Upgrades Grand River Street North from
PRV to William Street
2025
4,000,000
-
4,000,000
600,000
3,400,000
2,244,000
1,156,000
23
Upgrades Grand River Street North from
William Street to Dundas Street/Ball)
2026
6,000,000
-
6,000,000
900,000
5,100,000
3,366,000
1,734,000
24
Green Lane Watermain from Dundas East to
370m south of East River Rd
2026
2,790,000
-
2,790,000
279,000
2,511,000
1,657,260
853,740
25
King Edward Street Watermain
Upsizing/Upgrade - Hanlon to Rest Acres
2028
890,000
-
890,000
89,000
801,000
528,660
272,340
Prj.No
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
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Table 5-10 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Water Services
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051 (Water Only)
66%
34%
26
403 Crossing (Pottruff Road Area)
2025
4,500,000
-
4,500,000
1,125,000
3,375,000
2,227,500
1,147,500
27
Zone 3 Trunk Watermain upgrades (Dundas
St W from M. Sharpe Res. To King Edward)
2024
800,000
-
800,000
120,000
680,000
448,800
231,200
28
Zone 1 to 3 Transmission Watermain
upgrades on Laurel Street, Dundas St W
2024
850,000
-
850,000
127,500
722,500
476,850
245,650
29
Other Trunk Main Upgrades (exact details
depend on Brantford or North Paris Source)
2035
12,065,000
-
12,065,000
1,809,800
10,255,200
6,768,432
3,486,768
30
Zone 1 to 3 Transmission Watermain (Main
St, M. Sharpe to Grand River St S)
2024-2026
3,000,000
-
3,000,000
450,000
2,550,000
1,683,000
867,000
31
Dundas St. E Transmission Watermain (CN
to Paris Rd)
2024
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
750,000
750,000
495,000
255,000
32
Iarocci Blvd (Green Ln to Consolidated Dr)
2024
600,000
-
600,000
-
600,000
396,000
204,000
33
Airport Water Distribution System Upgrades
2025-2028
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
625,000
1,875,000
1,237,500
637,500
34
Forced Rd Reconstruction (Oakhill to
Colborne St W)
2024-2026
500,000
-
500,000
125,000
125,000
250,000
165,000
85,000
35
Silver Street Reconstruction - Market to
GRSN
2027-2030
2,060,000
-
2,060,000
721,000
1,339,000
883,740
455,260
36
Zone 3 Elevated Tank Growth Related
Principal
2025-2045
5,595,050
-
5,595,050
-
5,595,050
3,692,733
1,902,317
37
Zone 3 Elevated Tank Discounted Growth
Related Interest
2025-2045
1,426,320
-
1,426,320
-
1,426,320
941,372
484,949
38
Grand River St N - Watermain Upgrades
Discounted Growth-Related Interest
2028-2048
2,634,206
-
2,634,206
-
2,634,206
1,738,576
895,630
Reserve Fund Adjustment
518,340
-
518,340
-
518,340
342,105
176,236
Total
111,131,946
-
-
111,131,946
15,374,300
1,799,000
93,958,646
62,012,706
31,945,940
Prj.No
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
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5.4.2 Wastewater Services
The wastewater capital program is primarily based on carryover projects from the 2019
D.C. study, with a few additions identified by staff. These projects include the St.
George and Paris wastewater treatment plant expansions, sewer upgrades, new sewer
mains, debt recovery, etc. The total gross capital cost for the capital projects is
approximately $337.75 million. With respect to deductions, the following adjustments
have been made:
- $86.63 million to recognize the benefit to existing developments;
- $87.03 million for post period benefit;
- $5.22 million to recognize the reserve fund surplus balance; and
- $13.36 million for grants, subsidies and other contributions.
Therefore, the net growth-related capital cost of $145.51 million is being included in the
D.C. calculations.
These costs for wastewater services are shared between residential and non-residential
growth based on the population to employment ratio over the urban long-term 2051
forecast period. This results in 66% of the costs being allocated to residential
development and 34% being allocated to non-residential development.
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Table 5-11
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Wastewater Services
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051 (Full Services)
66%
34%
1
New & upgrades to sanitary sewers on
Grand River Street North(Grand River Street
North Pumping Station to Hartley Ave)
2024
3,100,000
-
3,100,000
1,085,000
351,000
1,664,000
1,098,240
565,760
2
Grand River St N - New & Upgrades to
Sanitary Sewer Discounted Growth-Related
Interest
2028-2048
720,037
-
720,037
-
720,037
475,224
244,813
3
Willow St. SPS Debenture (Principal)
2024-2030
535,520
-
535,520
-
535,520
353,443
182,077
4
Willow St. SPS Debenture (Discounted
Interest)
2024-2030
62,206
-
62,206
-
62,206
41,056
21,150
5
Upgrades sanitary sewer conveyance (Mile
Hill Road Easement to WPCP)
2024
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
225,000
1,275,000
841,500
433,500
6
Upsizing on Race Street from Ball to WPCP
2024
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
150,000
1,350,000
891,000
459,000
7
Paris Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
2028
220,000,000
62,571,300
157,428,700
66,000,000
91,428,700
60,342,942
31,085,758
8
St. George Water Pollution Control Plant
Expansion
2025-2028
57,700,000
23,834,200
33,865,800
11,540,000
22,325,800
14,735,028
7,590,772
9
Upgrades sanitary sewer conveyance
system St. George - Treatment plant to Hawk
St.
2025-2026
4,300,000
-
4,300,000
645,000
3,655,000
2,412,300
1,242,700
0
Upgrades sanitary sewer conveyance
system St. George - Through Losani
Development
2025-2026
900,000
-
900,000
30,000
700,000
170,000
112,200
57,800
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Prj.No
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Less:
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Table 5-11 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Wastewater Services
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051 (Full Services)
66%
34%
11
Upgrades sanitary sewer conveyance
system St. George - Beverly St. from Losani
to Industrial Blvd.
2025-2026
1,800,000
-
1,800,000
270,000
1,530,000
1,009,800
520,200
12
St. George, South SPS, Forcemain and
trunk sewers
2032
9,700,000
-
9,700,000
-
9,700,000
-
-
-
13
St. George, Hwy 24 Servicing
2033-2040
600,000
-
600,000
90,000
510,000
336,600
173,400
14
Airport Sewage Treatment debt (Principal)
2024-2027
220,982
-
220,982
-
220,982
145,848
75,134
15
Airport Sewage Treatment debt (Discounted
Interest)
2024-2027
8,020
-
8,020
-
8,020
5,293
2,727
16
Sanitary PS - Pottruff Rd/Bethel Rd
2025
7,330,000
-
7,330,000
1,832,500
1,832,500
3,665,000
2,418,900
1,246,100
17
Willow Street SPS Upgrades
2030
3,225,000
-
3,225,000
322,500
2,902,500
1,915,650
986,850
18
Cainsville Sanitary Servicing
Upgrades/Extensions
2025-2030
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
375,000
2,125,000
1,402,500
722,500
19
Cainsville Main SPS, Forcemain and Lagoon
Decommissioning/Re-purposing
2025
6,900,000
-
6,900,000
1,725,000
5,175,000
3,415,500
1,759,500
20
Cainsville South SPS and Forcemain
2026
5,400,000
-
5,400,000
270,000
5,130,000
3,385,800
1,744,200
21
Upgrades sanitary sewer conveyance
(Creeden St/Main Street Area)
2024
640,000
-
640,000
64,000
576,000
380,160
195,840
22
Sewer from Existing Business Park SPS to
New Business Park SPS
2025
3,263,600
-
3,263,600
1,631,800
1,631,800
1,076,988
554,812
23
King Edward Street Upsizing (Rest Acres to
Hanlon)
2027
910,000
-
910,000
91,000
819,000
540,540
278,460
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Prj.No
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Less:
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Table 5-11 (Continued)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Wastewater Services
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051 (Full Services)
66%
34%
24
Nith River Siphon (Principal)
2024-2039
535,469
-
535,469
-
535,469
353,409
182,059
25
Nith River Siphon (Discounted Interest)
2024-2039
26,723
-
26,723
-
26,723
17,637
9,086
26
Iarocci Blvd (Green Ln to Consolidated Dr)
2024-2026
300,000
-
300,000
-
150,000
150,000
99,000
51,000
27
King Edward/Cleaver Road SPS &
Forcemain
2029
2,500,000
625,000
1,875,000
-
625,000
1,250,000
825,000
425,000
28
Reconstruction parts of Ball St. and King
Edward St.
2024
1,434,000
-
1,434,000
286,800
1,147,200
757,152
390,048
29
Equipment for New Staff
2024-2051
140,000
-
140,000
-
140,000
92,400
47,600
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
5,222,809
(5,222,809)
(3,447,054)
(1,775,755)
Total
337,751,557
87,030,500
-
250,721,057
91,856,409
13,358,500
145,506,148
96,034,058
49,472,090
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Prj.No
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Less:
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5.4.3 Stormwater Services
The County has identified a number of stormwater related capital items to service the
growth to 2051. The capital cost of these works is approximately $6.15 million.
Approximately $0.13 million and $3.28 million have been deducted to reflect the balance
in the reserve fund, and the amount that benefits existing developments, respectively.
The resulting net growth capital cost included in development charge is approximately
$2.74 million.
These costs for stormwater services are shared between residential and non-residential
growth based on the population to employment ratio over the urban long-term 2051
forecast period. This results in 66% of the costs being allocated to residential
development and 34% being allocated to non-residential development.
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Table 5-12
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Stormwater Services
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024-2051 (Full Services)
66%
34%
1
Storm Management (Gurney Outlet)
2024-2025
602,000
-
602,000
30,100
571,900
377,454
194,446
2
King Edward Reconstruction -
Dundas to RAR
2024-2027
175,000
-
175,000
-
175,000
115,500
59,500
3
Cainsville Stormwater Management
Improvements
2026-2030
3,000,000
-
3,000,000
2,250,000
750,000
495,000
255,000
4
Burford Stormwater Management
Improvements
2026-2030
2,000,000
-
2,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
660,000
340,000
5
Grand River St N - New & Upgrades
to Storm Sewer Discounted Growth
Related Interest
2028-2048
376,973
-
376,973
-
376,973
248,802
128,171
Reserve Fund Asjustment
-
-
-
129,263
(129,263)
(85,313)
(43,949)
Total
6,153,973
-
-
6,153,973
3,409,363
-
2,744,610
1,811,443
933,168
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Developmen
t
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Prj.No
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing (year)
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
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6. D.C. Calculation
Table 6-1 calculates the proposed urban area D.C.s to be imposed for infrastructure
services based upon an urban long-term forecast period (stormwater and wastewater).
Table 6-2 calculates the proposed urban area D.C.s to be imposed for infrastructure
services based upon an urban long-term forecast period for developments that are
serviced with water only. Table 6-3 calculates the proposed uniform D.C.s to be
imposed on anticipated development in the County for County-wide services over a
long-term planning horizon (services related to a highway, fire services, and policing
services). Table 6-4 calculates the proposed uniform D.C.s to be imposed on
anticipated development in the County for County-wide services over a 10-year
planning horizon (parks and recreation services, library services, long-term care
services, ambulance services, and waste diversion services).
The calculation for residential development is generated on a per capita basis and is
based upon five forms of housing types (singles and semi-detached, multiples,
apartments 2+ bedrooms, apartments studio and 1 bedroom, and special care/special
dwelling units). The non-residential D.C. has been calculated on a per sq.ft. of G.F.A.
basis for all types of non-residential development (industrial, commercial, and
institutional).
The D.C.-eligible costs for each service component were developed in Chapter 5 for all
County services, based on their proposed capital programs.
For the residential calculations, the total cost is divided by the "gross" (new resident)
population to determine the per capita amount. The eligible-D.C. cost calculations set
out in Chapter 5 are based on the net anticipated population increase (the forecast new
unit population less the anticipated decline in existing units). The cost per capita is then
multiplied by the average occupancy of the new units (Appendix A, Schedule 7) to
calculate the charge in Tables 6-1 to 6-4.
With respect to non-residential development, the total costs associated with non-
residential development have been allocated to primary development, commercial
development, industrial development, and institutional development based on the
relative share of employment (for the forecast period) anticipated for each category.
These costs have then been divided by the anticipated primary, commercial, industrial,
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and institutional development respectfully, over the planning period to calculate a cost
per sq.ft. of gross floor area.
Table 6-5 summarizes the total D.C. that is applicable for County-wide services and
Table 6-6 summarizes the gross capital expenditures and sources of revenue for works
to be undertaken during the life of the by-law.
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Table 6-1
County of Brant
Development Charge Calculation
Urban area Services
Long-Term (2024 to 2051)
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
SERVICE/CLASS
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
1. Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1.1
Channels, drainage and ponds
1,811,443
933,168
445
0.13
1,811,443
933,168
445
0.13
2. Wastewater Services
2.1
Treatment plants & Sewers
96,034,058
49,472,090
23,601
7.12
96,034,058
49,472,090
23,601
7.12
TOTAL
97,845,500
50,405,258
24,046
7.25
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
97,845,500
$50,405,258
Urban Long-Term Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
12,549
6,953,500
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$7,797.13
$7.25
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
3.084
$24,046
Multiples
2.017
$15,727
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
2.122
$16,546
Apartments - Studio and 1 Bedroom
1.396
$10,885
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$8,577
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Table 6-2
County of Brant
Development Charge Calculation
Urban area Services - Water
Long-Term (2024 to 2051)
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
SERVICE/CLASS
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
3.
Water Services
3.1
Treatment, storage and distribution systems
62,012,706
31,945,940
14,001
4.17
62,012,706
31,945,940
14,001
4.17
TOTAL
62,012,706
31,945,940
14,001
4.17
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$62,012,706
$31,945,940
Urban Long-Term (Water Only) Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
13,659
7,662,600
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$4,540.03
$4.17
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
3.084
$14,001
Multiples
2.017
$9,157
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
2.122
$9,634
Apartments - Studio and 1 Bedroom
1.396
$6,338
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$4,994
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Table 6-3
County of Brant
Development Charge Calculation
County-wide Services
Long-Term (2024 to 2051)
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
SERVICE/CLASS
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
4. Services Related to a Highway
4.1
Roads and Related
82,371,481
37,007,477
14,145
4.50
4.2
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
2,187,645
982,855
376
0.12
84,559,126
37,990,332
14,521
4.62
5. Fire Protection Services
5.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
15,404,064
6,920,666
2,645
0.84
15,404,064
6,920,666
2,645
0.84
6. Policing Services
6.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment, small equpment and gear
1,726,746
775,785
297
0.09
1,726,746
775,785
297
0.09
TOTAL
101,689,936
45,686,783
17,463
5.55
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$101,689,936
$45,686,783
Long-Term Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
17,959
8,230,100
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$5,662.31
$5.55
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
3.084
$17,463
Multiples
2.017
$11,421
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
2.122
$12,015
Apartments - Studio and 1 Bedroom
1.396
$7,905
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$6,229
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Table 6-4
County of Brant
Development Charge Calculation
County-wide Services
10-Year (2024 to 2034)
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
SERVICE/CLASS
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
7.
Parks and Recreation Services
7.1
Park development, amenities, vehicles, equipment and recreation facilities
34,416,528
1,811,396
16,022
0.70
34,416,528
1,811,396
16,022
0.70
8.
Library Services
8.1
Library facilities, materials and vehicles
5,521,616
290,611
2,570
0.12
5,521,616
290,611
2,570
0.12
9. Long-term Care Services
9.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
2,164,587
240,510
1,008
0.10
2,164,587
240,510
1,008
0.10
10. Ambulance
10.1
Ambulance facilities, vehicles and equipment
684,008
76,001
318
0.03
684,008
76,001
318
0.03
11. Waste Diversion
11.1
Waste diversion facilites, vehicles, equipment and other
547,795
3,862
255
0.01
547,795
3,862
255
0.01
TOTAL
43,334,533
2,422,380
20,173
$0.96
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
43,334,533
2,422,380
10-Year Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
6,625
2,526,400
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$6,541
$0.96
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
3.084
$20,173
Multiples
2.017
$13,193
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
2.122
$13,880
Apartments - Studio and 1 Bedroom
1.396
$9,131
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$7,195
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Table 6-5
County of Brant
Development Charge Calculation
Total All Services
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
Urban-wide Services Long-Term
97,845,500
50,405,258
24,046
7.25
Urban-wide (Water) Services Long-Term
62,012,706
31,945,940
14,001
4.17
County-wide Services Long-Term
101,689,936
45,686,783
17,463
5.55
County-wide Services 10-Year
43,334,533
2,422,380
20,173
0.96
TOTAL
304,882,676
130,460,360
75,683
17.93
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Table 6-6
County of Brant
Gross Expenditure and Sources of Revenue Summary for Costs to be Incurred over the Life of the By-law
Sources of Financing
Tax Base or Other Non-D.C. Source
D.C. Reserve Fund
Other
Deductions
Benefit to
Existing
Other Funding
Residential
Non-Residential
1.
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1.1
Channels, drainage and ponds
5,908,941
0
3,280,100
0
0
1,735,035
893,806
2.
Wastewater Services
2.1
Treatment plants & Sewers
336,556,136
0
86,566,100
13,358,500
87,030,500
98,736,683
50,864,352
3.
Water Services
3.1
Treatment, storage and distribution systems
92,908,415
0
15,374,300
1,799,000
0
49,985,176
25,749,939
4.
Services Related to a Highway
4.1
Roads and Related
158,508,445
0
29,207,018
14,120,455
0
79,474,871
35,706,101
4.2
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
3,528,000
0
357,500
0
0
2,187,645
982,855
5.
Fire Protection Services
5.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
29,484,233
0
12,492,100
0
0
11,724,572
5,267,561
6.
Policing Services
6.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment, small equpment and gear
992,239
0
0
0
0
684,645
307,594
7.
Parks and Recreation Services
7.1
Park development, amenities, vehicles, equipment and recreation
facilities
157,527,764
0
22,977,600
50,000
92,819,100
39,597,011
2,084,053
8.
Library Services
8.1
Library facilities, materials and vehicles
54,441,098
0
20,365,500
5,000,000
22,054,970
6,669,597
351,031
9.
Long-term Care Services
9.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
27,870,000
6,184,534
0
19,280,370
0
2,164,587
240,510
10.
Ambulance
10.1
Ambulance facilities, vehicles and equipment
26,625,000
0
3,799,200
16,503,400
5,430,000
803,160
89,240
11.
Waste Diversion
11.1
Waste diversion facilites, vehicles, equipment and other
1,428,600
142,500
501,300
0
654,000
129,884
916
Total Expenditures & Revenues
$895,778,871
$6,327,034
$194,920,718
$70,111,725
$207,988,570
$293,892,866
$122,537,959
Post D.C. Period
Benefit
Total Gross Cost
Service/Class
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Chapter 7
D.C. Policy Recommendations
and D.C. By-law Rules
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7. D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. By-law
Rules
7.1 Introduction
Subsection 5 (1) 9 states that rules must be developed:
"to determine if a development charge is payable in any particular case and to
determine the amount of the charge, subject to the limitations set out in
subsection (6)."
Paragraph 10 of the section goes on to state that the rules may provide for exemptions,
phasing in and/or indexing of D.C.s.
Subsection 5 (6) establishes the following restrictions on the rules:
- the total of all D.C.s that would be imposed on anticipated development must not
exceed the capital costs determined under subsection 5 (1) 2-7 for all services
involved;
- if the rules expressly identify a type of development, they must not provide for it
to pay D.C.s that exceed the capital costs that arise from the increase in the
need for service for that type of development; however, this requirement does not
relate to any particular development; and
- if the rules provide for a type of development to have a lower D.C. than is
allowed, the rules for determining D.C.s may not provide for any resulting
shortfall to be made up via other development.
With respect to "the rules," section 6 states that a D.C. by-law must expressly address
the matters referred to above re subsection 5 (1) paragraphs 9 and 10, as well as how
the rules apply to the redevelopment of land.
The rules provided are based on the County's existing policies; with some modifications
and consideration for the changes to the D.C.A. resulting from Bills 108, 197, 213 and
23.
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7.2 D.C. By-law Structure
It is recommended that:
- the County uses a uniform County-wide D.C. calculation for all County-wide
services;
- D.C.s for water, wastewater, and stormwater services be imposed on the urban
service areas of the County; and
- One D.C. by-law be used for all of the above noted services.
7.3 D.C. By-law Rules
The following subsections set out the recommended rules governing the calculation,
payment and collection of D.C.s in accordance with section 6 of the D.C.A.
It is recommended that the following sections provide the basis for the D.C.s.:
7.3.1 Payment in any Particular Case
In accordance with the D.C.A., subsection 2 (2), a D.C. be calculated, payable, and
collected where the development requires one or more of the following:
"(a) the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a zoning by-
law under section 34 of the Planning Act;
(b) the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning
Act;
(c) a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under subsection 50
(7) of the Planning Act applies;
(d) the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the Planning
Act;
(e) a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
(f) the approval of a description under section 9 of the Condominium
Act, 1998; or
(g) the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act, 1992 in relation
to a building or structure."
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7.3.2 Determination of the Amount of the Charge
The following conventions be adopted:
1) Costs allocated to residential uses will be assigned to different types of
residential units based on the average occupancy for each housing type
constructed during the previous decade. Costs allocated to non-residential uses
will be assigned based on the number of square feet of G.F.A. constructed for
eligible uses (i.e., industrial, commercial, and institutional).
2) Costs allocated to residential and non-residential uses are based upon a number
of conventions, as may be suited to each municipal circumstance, e.g.
- for parks and recreation services and library services, a 5% non-residential
attribution has been made to recognize use by the non-residential sector;
- for ambulance services and long-term care services, a 90%
residential/10% non-residential allocation has been made to recognize use
by the non-residential sector;
- for waste diversion services, a 99% residential/1% non-residential
allocation has been made based on the allocation of waste diversion
tonnage;
- for services related to a highway - roads and related, public works
(facilities and fleet), fire protection services, police services a 69%
residential/31% non-residential attribution has been made based on a
population vs. employment growth ratio over the long-term (2024 to 2051)
forecast period; and
- for water services, wastewater services, and stormwater services a 66%
residential/34% non-residential attribution has been made based on a
population vs. employment growth ratio over the urban long-term (2024 to
2051) forecast period.
7.3.3 Application to Redevelopment of Land (Demolition and
Conversion)
In the case of the re-development involving the demolition and replacement of all or part
of a building or structure:
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1) a redevelopment credit shall be allowed, provided that the singular and certain
parcel of land was improved by occupied structures within the last five years prior
to the issuance of the building permit required by the development, and the
building permit for the development has been issued within five years from the
date the demolition permit has been issued; and
2) if a development on a singular and certain parcel of land involves the demolition
and replacement of a building or structure, or the conversion from one principal
use to another, a redevelopment credit shall be allowed equivalent to:
a. the number of dwelling units demolished/converted multiplied by the
applicable residential development charge in place at the time the
development charge is payable, and/or
b. the gross floor area of the building demolished/ converted multiplied by the
current non-residential development charge in place at the time the
development charge is payable. The demolition credit is allowed only if the
land was improved by occupied structures immediately prior to the
demolition.
Provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the D.C.s
otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
7.3.4 Exemptions (full or partial)
a) Statutory exemptions:
- industrial building additions of up to and including 50% of the existing G.F.A.
(defined in O. Reg. 82/98, section 1) of the building; for industrial building
additions that exceed 50% of the existing G.F.A., only the portion of the
addition in excess of 50% is subject to D.C.s (subsection 4 (3) of the D.C.A.);
- buildings or structures owned by and used for the purposes of any
municipality, local board, or Board of Education (section 3);
- may add up to 2 apartments in an existing or new detached, semi-detached,
or rowhouse (including in an ancillary structure);
- add one additional unit or 1% of existing units in an existing rental residential
building;
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- a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and ongoing operating
funding from the Government of Ontario;
- affordable units, attainable units, and affordable inclusionary zoning units (to
be in force at a later date);
- non-profit housing; and
- discount for rental housing units based on bedroom size (i.e., three or more
bedrooms - 25% reduction, two bedrooms - 20% reduction, and all others -
15% reduction).
b) Non-statutory exemptions for Council consideration:
- non-residential farm buildings; and
- farm bunk houses.
7.3.5 Phasing in
As required by Section 5(6) paragraph 4 of the D.C.A., the calculated D.C. will be
phased-in over a five-year period as follows:
- Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
- Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
- Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
- Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
- Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
It is noted that this phase-in is proposed to be removed for all D.C. by-laws that are
passed after Bill 185 receives Royal Assent. Should the County's by-law pass after
these changes come into effect, no mandatory phase-in will be included in the by-law.
7.3.6 Timing of Collection
The D.C.s for all services and classes are payable upon issuance of a building permit
for each dwelling unit, building, or structure, subject to early or late payment
agreements entered into by the County and an owner under s. 27 of the D.C.A.
Rental housing and institutional developments will pay D.C.s in 6 equal annual
payments commencing at occupancy.
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Moreover, the D.C. amount for all developments occurring within two (2) years of a Site
Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment planning approval (for applications submitted after
January 1, 2020), shall be determined based on the D.C. in effect on the day the
applicable Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted (as a
complete application). Note, the Province has proposed to change the rate freeze
period from two (2) years to 18 months through Bill 185.
Instalment payments and payments determined at the time of Site Plan or Zoning By-
law Amendment application are subject to annual interest charges. The maximum
interest rate the County can impose is the average prime rate plus 1%.
7.3.7 The Applicable Areas
The charges developed herein provide for varying charges within the County, as
follows:
- All County-wide services - the full residential and non-residential charge will be
imposed on all lands within the County; and
- Water - the full residential and non-residential charge will be imposed on the
urban water service areas of the County; and
- Wastewater and Stormwater - the full residential and non-residential charge will
be imposed on the urban service areas of the County.
7.3.8 Indexing
Rates shall be adjusted, without amendment to the By-law, annually on September 1, in
accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential Building Construction
Price Index (Table 18-10-0276-02).1
7.4 Other D.C. By-law Provisions
It is recommended that:
1 O. Reg. 82/98 referenced "The Statistics Canada Quarterly, Construction Price
Statistics, catalogue number 62-007" as the index source. Since implementation,
Statistics Canada has modified this index twice and the above-noted index is the most
current. The draft by-law provided herein refers to O. Reg. 82/98 to ensure traceability
should this index continue to be modified over time.
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7.4.1 Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit Purposes
The County's D.C. collections are currently reserved in 10 separate reserve funds:
Services Related to a Highway, Fire Protection Services, Policing Services, Parks and
Recreation Services, Library Services, Ambulance, Waste Diversion, Stormwater
Drainage and Control Services, Wastewater Services, and Water Services.
Appendix D outlines the reserve fund policies that the County is required to follow as
per the D.C.A.
7.4.2 By-law In-force Date
A by-law under the D.C.A. comes into force either on the day after which the by-law is
passed or at a later date determined by Council.
7.4.3 Minimum Interest Rate Paid on Refunds and Charged for Inter-
Reserve Fund Borrowing
The minimum interest rate is the Bank of Canada rate on the day the by-law comes into
force updated on the first business day pf every January, April, July and October (as per
section 11 of O. Reg. 82/98).
7.4.4 Area Rating
The D.C.A. required that Council must consider the use of area specific charges:
1. Section 2 (9) of the D.C.A. now requires a municipality to implement area-specific
D.C.s for either specific services which are prescribed and/or for specific
municipalities which are to be regulated (note that at this time, no municipalities
or services are prescribed by the regulations).
2. Section 10 (2) c.1 of the D.C.A. requires that "the development charges
background study shall include consideration of the use of more than one
development charge by-law to reflect different needs for services in different
areas."
In regard to the first item, there are no services or specific municipalities identified in the
regulations which must be area rated. The second item requires Council to consider the
use of area rating.
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Currently the County's by-law does provide for area rating for water, wastewater, and
stormwater services. All other County services are recovered based on a uniform,
County-wide basis. There have been several reasons why they have not been imposed
including:
1. All County services, with the exception of water, wastewater and stormwater
require that the average 15-year service standard be calculated. This average
service standard multiplied by growth in the County, establishes an upper ceiling
on the amount of funds that can be collected from all developing landowners.
Section 4 (4) of O. Reg. 82/98 provides that "if a development charge by-law
applies to a part of the municipality, the level of service and average level of
service cannot exceed that which would be determined if the by-law applied to
the whole municipality." Put in layman terms, the average service standard
multiplied by the growth within the specific area would establish an area-specific
ceiling which would significantly reduce the total revenue recoverable for the
County hence potentially resulting in D.C. revenue shortfalls and impacts on
property taxes.
2. Expanding on item 1, attempting to impose an area charge potentially causes
equity issues in transitioning from a County-wide approach to an area-specific
approach. For example, if all services were now built (and funded) within Area A
(which is 75% built out) and this was funded with some revenues from Areas B
and C, moving to an area-rating approach would see Area A contribute no funds
to the costs of services in Areas B and C. The D.C.s would be lower in Area A
(as all services are now funded) and higher in Areas B and C. As well, funding
shortfalls may then potentially encourage the municipality to provide less
services to Areas B and C due to reduced revenue.
3. Many services provided (roads, parks and recreation facilities, etc.) are not
restricted to one specific area and are often used by all residents. For example,
arenas located in different parts of the County will be used by residents from all
areas depending on the programing of the facility (i.e., a public skate is available
each night, but at a different arena; hence usage of any one facility at any given
time is based on programming availability).
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For the reasons noted above, it is recommended that Council continue the D.C.
approach to calculate the charges on an urban area basis for water, wastewater, and
stormwater, and on a uniform County-wide basis for all other services.
7.5 Other Recommendations
It is recommended that Council:
"Whenever appropriate, request that grants, subsidies and other contributions be
clearly designated by the donor as being to the benefit of existing development or
new development, as applicable;"
"Adopt the assumptions contained herein as an 'anticipation' with respect to capital
grants, subsidies and other contributions;"
"Continue the D.C. approach to calculate the charges on a uniform County-wide
basis for all services except water, wastewater, and stormwater;"
"Continue the D.C. approach to calculate the charges on an urban-area basis for
water, wastewater, and stormwater services;"
"Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 5 of the D.C.s Background
Study dated May 24 2024, subject to further annual review during the capital budget
process;"
"Approve the D.C.s Background Study dated May 24, 2024;"
"Determine that no further public meeting is required;" and
"Approve the D.C. By-law as set out in Appendix G."
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Chapter 8
By-law Implementation
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8. By-law Implementation
8.1 Public Consultation Process
8.1.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the mandatory, formal public consultation process (section
8.1.2), as well as the optional, informal consultation process (section 8.1.3). The latter
is designed to seek the co-operation and participation of those involved, in order to
produce the most suitable policy. Section 8.2 addresses the anticipated impact of the
D.C. on development from a generic viewpoint.
8.1.2 Public Meeting of Council
Section 12 of the D.C.A. indicates that before passing a D.C. by-law, Council must hold
at least one public meeting, giving at least 20 clear days' notice thereof, in accordance
with the Regulation. Council must also ensure that the proposed by-law and
background report are made available to the public at least two weeks prior to the (first)
meeting.
Any person who attends such a meeting may make representations related to the
proposed by-law.
If a proposed by-law is changed following such a meeting, Council must determine
whether a further meeting (under this section) is necessary (i.e., if the proposed by-law
which is proposed for adoption has been changed in any respect, Council should
formally consider whether an additional public meeting is required, incorporating this
determination as part of the final by-law or associated resolution. It is noted that
Council's decision, once made, is final and not subject to review by a Court or the
Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) (formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)).
8.1.3 Other Consultation Activity
There are three broad groupings of the public who are generally the most concerned
with municipal D.C. policy:
1. The first grouping is the residential development community, consisting of land
developers and builders, who are typically responsible for generating the majority
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of the D.C. revenues. Others, such as realtors, are directly impacted by D.C.
policy. They are, therefore, potentially interested in all aspects of the charge,
particularly the quantum by unit type, projects to be funded by the D.C. and the
timing thereof, and municipal policy with respect to development agreements,
D.C. credits and front-ending requirements.
2. The second public grouping embraces the public at large and includes taxpayer
coalition groups and others interested in public policy.
3. The third grouping is the industrial/commercial/institutional development sector,
consisting of land developers and major owners or organizations with significant
construction plans, such as hotels, entertainment complexes, shopping centres,
offices, industrial buildings, and institutions. Also involved are organizations such
as Industry Associations, the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade, and
the Economic Development Agencies, who are all potentially interested in
municipal D.C. policy. Their primary concern is frequently with the quantum of
the charge, G.F.A. exclusions such as basements, mechanical or indoor parking
areas, or exemptions and phase-in or capping provisions in order to moderate
the impact.
8.2 Anticipated Impact of the Charge on Development
The establishment of sound D.C. policy often requires the achievement of an
acceptable balance between two competing realities. The first is that high non-
residential D.C.s can, to some degree, represent a barrier to increased economic
activity and sustained industrial/commercial growth, particularly for capital intensive
uses. Also, in many cases, increased residential D.C.s can ultimately be expected to be
recovered via housing prices and can impact project feasibility in some cases (e.g.,
rental apartments).
On the other hand, D.C.s or other municipal capital funding sources need to be obtained
in order to help ensure that the necessary infrastructure and amenities are installed.
The timely installation of such works is a key initiative in providing adequate service
levels and in facilitating strong economic growth, investment, and wealth generation.
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8.3 Implementation Requirements
8.3.1 Introduction
Once the County has calculated the charge, prepared the complete background study,
carried out the public process and passed a new by-law, the emphasis shifts to
implementation matters. These include notices, potential appeals and complaints,
credits, front-ending agreements, subdivision agreement conditions and finally the
collection of revenues and funding of projects.
The sections that follow present an overview of the requirements in each case.
8.3.2 Notice of Passage
In accordance with section 13 of the D.C.A., when a D.C. by-law is passed, the County
Clerk shall give written notice of the passing and of the last day for appealing the by-law
(the day that is 40 days after the day it was passed). Such notice must be given no
later than 20 days after the day the by-law is passed (i.e., as of the day of newspaper
publication or the mailing of the notice).
Section 10 of O. Reg. 82/98 further defines the notice requirements which are
summarized as follows:
- notice may be given by publication in a newspaper which is (in the Clerk's
opinion) of sufficient circulation to give the public reasonable notice, or by
personal service, fax, or mail to every owner of land in the area to which the by-
law relates;
- subsection 10 (4) lists the persons/organizations who must be given notice; and
- subsection 10 (5) lists the eight items that the notice must cover.
8.3.3 By-law Pamphlet
In addition to the "notice" information, the County must prepare a "pamphlet" explaining
each D.C. by-law in force, setting out:
- a description of the general purpose of the D.C.s;
- the "rules" for determining if a charge is payable in a particular case and for
determining the amount of the charge;
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- the services to which the D.C.s relate; and
- a description of the general purpose of the Treasurer's statement and where it
may be received by the public.
Where a by-law is not appealed to the OLT, the pamphlet must be readied within 60
days after the by-law comes into force. Later dates apply to appealed by-laws.
The County must give one copy of the most recent pamphlet without charge, to any
person who requests one.
8.3.4 Appeals
Sections 13 to 19 of the D.C.A. set out the requirements relative to making and
processing a D.C. by-law appeal and OLT hearing in response to an appeal. Any
person or organization may appeal a D.C. by-law to the OLT by filing a notice of appeal
with the County Clerk, setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting
the objection. This must be done by the last day for appealing the by-law, which is 40
days after the by-law is passed.
The County is conducting a public consultation process in order to address the issues
that come forward as part of that process, thereby avoiding or reducing the need for an
appeal to be made.
8.3.5 Complaints
A person required to pay a D.C., or his agent, may complain to the County Council
imposing the charge that:
- the amount of the charge was incorrectly determined;
- the reduction to be used against the D.C. was incorrectly determined; or
- there was an error in the application of the D.C.
Sections 20 to 25 of the D.C.A. set out the requirements that exist, including the fact
that a complaint may not be made later than 90 days after a D.C. (or any part of it) is
payable. A complainant may appeal the decision of County Council to the OLT.
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8.3.6 Credits
Sections 38 to 41 of the D.C.A. set out a number of credit requirements, which apply
where a municipality agrees to allow a person to perform work in the future that relates
to a service in the D.C. by-law.
These credits would be used to reduce the amount of D.C.s to be paid. The value of
the credit is limited to the reasonable cost of the work which does not exceed the
average level of service. The credit applies only to the service to which the work relates
unless the municipality agrees to expand the credit to other services for which a D.C. is
payable.
8.3.7 Front-Ending Agreements
The County and one or more landowners may enter into a front-ending agreement that
provides for the costs of a project that will benefit an area in the County to which the
D.C. by-law applies. Such an agreement can provide for the costs to be borne by one
or more parties to the agreement who are, in turn, reimbursed in future by persons who
develop land defined in the agreement.
Part III of the D.C.A. (sections 44 to 58) addresses front-ending agreements and
removes some of the obstacles to their use which were contained in the Development
Charges Act, 1989. Accordingly, the County assesses whether this mechanism is
appropriate for its use, as part of funding projects prior to County funds being available.
8.3.8 Severance and Subdivision Agreement Conditions
Section 59 of the D.C.A. prevents a municipality from imposing directly or indirectly, a
charge related to development or a requirement to construct a service related to
development, by way of a condition or agreement under section 51 or section 53 of the
Planning Act, except for:
- "local services, related to a plan of subdivision or within the area to which the
plan relates, to be installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of approval
under section 51 of the Planning Act;" and
- "local services to be installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of approval
under section 53 of the Planning Act."
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It is also noted that subsection 59 (4) of the D.C.A. requires that the municipal approval
authority for a draft plan of subdivision under subsection 51 (31) of the Planning Act,
use its power to impose conditions to ensure that the first purchaser of newly subdivided
land is informed of all the D.C.s related to the development, at the time the land is
transferred.
In this regard, if the municipality in question is a commenting agency, in order to comply
with subsection 59 (4) of the D.C.A. it would need to provide to the approval authority
information regarding the applicable municipal D.C.s related to the site.
If the County is an approval authority for the purposes of section 51 of the Planning Act,
it would be responsible to ensure that it collects information from all entities that can
impose a D.C.
The most effective way to ensure that purchasers are aware of this condition would be
to require it as a provision in a registered subdivision agreement, so that any purchaser
of the property would be aware of the charges at the time the title was searched prior to
closing a transaction conveying the lands
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Appendix A
Background Information on
Residential and Non-
Residential Growth Forecast
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Schedule 1
County of Brant
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
[1] Population includes the Census undercount estimated at approximately 3.0% and has been rounded.
[2] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[3] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Notes:
Numbers may not add due to rounding.
Source: Derived from the County of Brant Addendum to the Municipal Comprehensive Review Final Report, May 2023, by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Population
Institutional
Population
Population
Excluding
Institutional
Population
Singles &
Semi-
Detached
Multiple
Dwellings[2]
Apartments[3]
Other
Total
Households
Equivalent
Institutional
Households
36,700
35,638
578
35,060
11,637
595
605
95
12,932
525
2.756
37,800
36,707
847
35,860
11,895
725
590
105
13,315
770
2.757
40,650
39,474
734
38,740
12,555
965
725
85
14,330
667
2.755
42,910
41,673
780
40,893
13,158
1,271
813
85
15,327
709
2.719
48,560
47,150
879
46,271
14,800
1,610
1,233
85
17,728
799
2.660
59,000
57,293
1,065
56,228
17,385
1,970
2,550
85
21,990
968
2.605
1,100
1,069
269
800
258
130
-15
10
383
245
2,850
2,767
-113
2,880
660
240
135
-20
1,015
-103
2,260
2,199
46
2,153
603
306
88
0
997
42
5,650
5,477
99
5,378
1,642
339
420
0
2,401
90
16,090
15,620
285
15,335
4,227
699
1,737
0
6,663
259
Early 2024 - Mid 2051
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount)[1]
Year
Excluding Census Undercount
Housing Units
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.):
Total
Population/
Total
Households
Historical
Forecast
Mid 2021 - Early 2024
Incremental
Early 2024 - Early 2034
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
Mid 2011
Mid 2016
Mid 2021
Early 2024
Early 2034
Mid 2051
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Figure 1
County of Brant
Annual Housing Forecast [1]
[1] Growth forecast represents calendar year.
Source: Historical housing activity derived from County of Brant building permit data, 2014 to 2022, and 2023 estimated based on
September year-to-date data by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
141
185
118
141
456
251
713
330
509
316
238 237 232 232 232 232 232 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 246 246 246 246 246 242 242 242 242 242
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Housing Units
Years
Historical
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Historical Average
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Schedule 2
County of Brant
Estimate of the Anticipated Amount, Type and Location of
Residential Development for Which Development Charges can be Imposed
[1] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
2024 - 2034
1,012
339
410
1,761
4,573
-537
4,036
92
4,128
2024 - 2051
2,485
699
1,727
4,911
12,308
-1,098
11,210
265
11,475
2024 - 2034
61
0
0
61
188
-51
137
0
137
2024 - 2051
255
0
0
255
786
-105
682
0
682
2024 - 2034
136
0
0
136
419
-55
365
7
372
2024 - 2051
354
0
0
354
1,092
-112
980
20
1,000
2024 - 2034
265
0
10
275
836
-93
743
0
743
2024 - 2051
694
0
10
704
2,159
-190
1,969
0
1,969
2024 - 2034
168
0
0
168
518
-421
97
0
97
2024 - 2051
439
0
0
439
1,354
-860
494
0
494
2024 - 2034
1,642
339
420
2,401
6,535
-1,157
5,378
99
5,477
2024 - 2051
4,227
699
1,737
6,663
17,700
-2,364
15,335
285
15,620
Development
Timing
Single & Semi-
Detached
Multiples[1]
Apartments[2]
Total
Gross
Population
Existing Unit
Net Population
Increase,
Excluding
Institutional
Burford
Institutional
Population
Net Population
Including
Institutional
Location
Residential
Units
In New Units
Population
Change
Full Services
Partial Services
(Water Only)
Private Services
(Rural Settlement)
Remaining Rural
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Schedule 3
County of Brant
Current Year Growth Forecast
Mid-2021 to Early-2024
Mid 2021 Population
39,474
Occupants of
Units (2)
997
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.989
Mid 2021 to Early 2024
gross population increase
2,980
2,980
Occupants of New
Units
42
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Mid 2021 to Early 2024
gross population increase
46
46
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
14,330
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.058
Mid 2021 to Early 2024
total decline in population
-827
-827
Population Estimate to Early 2024
41,673
Net Population Increase, Mid 2021 to Early 2024
2,199
(1) 2021 population based on Statistics Canada Census unadjusted for Census undercount.
(2)
(3) Average number of persons per unit (P.P.U.) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
3.259
60%
1.971
Multiples (6)
2.727
31%
0.837
Apartments (7)
2.044
9%
0.180
Total
100%
2.989
¹ Based on 2021 Census custom database
² Based on Building permit/completion activity
(4) 2021 households taken from Statistics Canada Census.
(5) Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and
changing economic conditions.
(6) Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
(7) Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
Estimated residential units constructed, Mid-2021 to the beginning of the growth period assuming a six-month lag between construction and
occupancy.
Population
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 4
County of Brant
10-Year Growth Forecast
Early-2024 to Early-2034
Early 2024 Population
41,673
Occupants of
Units (2)
2,401
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.722
Early 2024 to Early 2034
gross population increase
6,535
6,535
Occupants of New
Units
90
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Early 2024 to Early 2034
gross population increase
99
99
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
15,327
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.075
Early 2024 to Early 2034
total decline in population
-1,157
-1,157
Population Estimate to Early 2034
47,150
Net Population Increase, Early 2024 to Early 2034
5,477
(1) Early 2024 Population based on:
(2) Based upon forecast building permits/completions assuming a lag between construction and occupancy.
(3) Average number of persons per unit (P.P.U.) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
3.084
68%
2.109
Multiples (6)
2.017
14%
0.285
Apartments (7)
1.873
17%
0.328
one bedroom or less 1.396
two bedrooms or more 2.122
Total
100%
2.722
¹ Persons per unit based on adjusted Statistics Canada Custom 2021 Census database.
² Forecast unit mix based upon historical trends and housing units in the development process.
(4) Early 2024 households based upon 2021 Census (14,330 units) + Mid 2021 to Early 2024 unit estimate (997 units) = 15,327 units.
(5)
(6) Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
(7) Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
Population
2021 Population (39,474) + Mid 2021 to Early 2024 estimated housing units to beginning of forecast period (997 x 2.989 = 2,980) + (42 x 1.1 =
46) + (14,330 x -0.058 = -827) = 41,673
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 5
County of Brant
Long-Term Growth Forecast
Early-2024 to Mid-2051
Early 2024 Population
41,673
Occupants of
Units (2)
6,663
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.656
Early 2024 to Mid 2051
gross population increase
17,700
17,700
Occupants of New
Units
259
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Early 2024 to Mid 2051
gross population increase
285
285
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
15,327
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.154
Early 2024 to Mid 2051
total decline in population
-2,364
-2,364
Population Estimate to Mid 2051
57,293
Net Population Increase, Early 2024 to Mid 2051
15,620
(1) Early 2024 Population based on:
(2) Based upon forecast building permits/completions assuming a lag between construction and occupancy.
(3) Average number of persons per unit (P.P.U.) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
3.084
63%
1.957
Multiples (6)
2.017
10%
0.212
Apartments (7)
1.873
26%
0.488
one bedroom or less 1.396
two bedrooms or more 2.122
Total
100%
2.656
¹ Persons per unit based on Statistics Canada Custom 2021 Census database.
² Forecast unit mix based upon historical trends and housing units in the development process.
(4) Early 2024 households based upon 2021 Census (14,330 units) + Mid 2021 to Early 2024 unit estimate (997 units) = 15,327 units.
(5) Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
(6) Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
(7) Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
2021 Population (39,474) + Mid 2021 to Early 2024 estimated housing units to beginning of forecast period (997 x 2.989 = 2,980) + (42 x 1.1 =
46) + (14,330 x -0.058 = -827) = 41,673
Population
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 6
County of Brant
Historical Residential Building Permits
Years 2014 to 2023
[1] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Source: Historical housing activity derived from County of Brant building permit data, 2014 to 2022, and 2023
estimated based on September year-to-date data by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Residential Building Permits
Total
2014
112
29
0
141
2015
109
66
10
185
2016
114
3
1
118
2017
132
9
0
141
2018
299
153
4
456
Sub-total
766
260
15
1,041
Average (2014 - 2018)
153
52
3
208
% Breakdown
73.6%
25.0%
1.4%
100.0%
2019
164
87
0
251
2020
503
200
10
713
2021
202
115
13
330
2022
336
153
20
509
2023
130
76
110
316
Sub-total
1,335
631
153
2,119
Average (2019 - 2023)
267
126
31
424
% Breakdown
63.0%
29.8%
7.2%
100.0%
2014 - 2023
Total
2,101
891
168
3,160
Average
210
89
17
316
% Breakdown
66.5%
28.2%
5.3%
100.0%
Singles &
Semi
Detached
Multiples[1]
Apartments[2]
Year
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Schedule 7a
County of Brant
Person Per Unit by Age and Type of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
[1] Includes townhomes and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Adjusted based on historical trends.
Note: Does not include Statistics Canada data classified as "Other."
P.P.U. Not calculated for samples less than or equal to 50 dwelling units and does not include institutional population.
Age of
Singles and Semi-Detached
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
25 Year Average
25 Year Average Adjusted[2]
1-5
-
-
2.118
3.218
4.286
3.259
6-10
-
-
-
2.924
4.320
3.130
3.195
0.059
11-15
-
-
1.909
3.082
4.290
3.189
3.193
3.084
16-20
-
-
1.900
2.813
3.412
2.778
3.089
3.084
20-25
-
-
-
2.758
3.769
2.747
3.021
3.084
25-35
-
-
2.182
2.853
4.083
2.980
35+
-
1.514
1.908
2.745
3.692
2.675
2.965
3.084
Total
0.563
1.610
1.925
2.828
3.883
2.806
Age of
Multiples[1]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
25 Year Average
25 Year Average Adjusted[2]
1-5
-
-
-
2.630
-
2.727
6-10
-
-
-
2.143
-
1.963
2.345
(0.215)
11-15
-
-
-
-
-
2.063
2.251
2.017
16-20
-
-
1.462
1.933
-
1.667
2.105
2.017
20-25
-
-
1.583
-
-
1.789
2.042
2.017
25-35
-
-
-
-
-
-
35+
-
-
2.455
3.100
-
2.414
2.104
2.017
Total
0.917
1.143
1.727
2.565
-
2.176
Age of
All Density Types
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
1-5
-
-
2.000
3.121
4.524
3.079
6-10
-
-
1.706
2.752
4.320
2.871
11-15
-
-
1.737
2.963
4.188
3.049
16-20
-
-
1.714
2.744
3.625
2.630
20-25
-
1.091
1.652
2.674
3.769
2.554
25-35
-
-
2.077
2.847
4.083
2.925
35+
-
1.240
1.873
2.754
3.736
2.597
Total
1.100
1.258
1.850
2.804
3.927
2.702
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Schedule 7b
County of Brant Census Division
Person Per Unit by Age and Type of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
[1] Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
[2] Adjusted based on historical trends.
Note: Does not include Statistics Canada data classified as "Other."
P.P.U. Not calculated for samples less than or equal to 50 dwelling units and does not include institutional population.
Age of
Apartments[1]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
25 Year Average
25 Year Average Adjusted[2]
1-5
-
1.417
1.806
2.714
-
2.044
6-10
-
1.765
1.500
3.667
-
2.100
11-15
-
1.261
1.867
-
-
1.476
1.873
1.873
16-20
-
1.500
1.895
-
-
1.927
1.887
1.873
20-25
-
1.273
1.773
-
-
1.765
1.862
1.873
25-35
-
1.294
2.027
3.000
-
2.000
35+
1.045
1.176
1.740
2.649
-
1.616
Total
1.179
1.216
1.758
2.731
-
1.685
Age of
All Density Types
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
1-5
-
1.744
1.976
3.322
4.811
3.043
6-10
-
1.926
1.983
3.129
4.532
3.065
11-15
-
1.333
1.768
3.168
4.536
3.038
16-20
-
1.464
1.788
2.929
3.867
2.731
20-25
-
1.278
1.902
2.785
4.075
2.598
25-35
-
1.250
1.980
2.845
3.911
2.703
35+
1.464
1.236
1.838
2.706
3.832
2.393
Total
1.810
1.284
1.853
2.816
4.032
2.536
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Schedule 8
County of Brant
Person Per Unit Structural Type and Age of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
3.26
3.13
3.19
2.78
2.75
2.98
2.67
2.73
1.96
2.06
1.67
1.79
0.00
2.41
2.04
2.10
1.48
1.93
1.76
2.00
1.62
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
20-25
25-35
35+
Persons Per Dwelling
Age of Dwelling
Singles and Semi-Detached
Multiples
Apartments
Apartment P.P.U.s are based on County of Brant Census Division.
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Schedule 9a
County of Brant
Employment Forecast, 2024 to 2051
[1] Statistics Canada defines no fixed place of work (N.F.P.O.W.) employees as "persons who do not go from home to the same workplace location at the beginning
of each shift. Such persons include building and landscape contractors, travelling salespersons, independent truck drivers, etc."
Note: Statistics Canada 2021 Census place of work employment data has been reviewed. The 2021 Census employment results have not been utilized due to a
significant increase in work at home employment captured due to Census enumeration occurring during the provincial COVID-19 lockdown from April 1, 2021 to
June 14, 2021.
Source Derived from the County of Brant Addendum to the Municipal Comprehensive Review Final Report, May 2023, by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Employment
Mid 2011
35,638
0.013
0.050
0.123
0.091
0.042
0.319
0.053
0.372
475
1,795
4,373
3,233
1,495
11,370
1,885
13,255
9,575
Mid 2016
36,707
0.015
0.052
0.131
0.104
0.046
0.347
0.059
0.406
535
1,925
4,810
3,805
1,680
12,755
2,154
14,909
10,830
Early 2024
41,673
0.013
0.055
0.128
0.097
0.051
0.344
0.063
0.406
546
2,311
5,325
4,035
2,114
14,331
2,605
16,936
12,020
Early 2034
47,150
0.012
0.057
0.138
0.098
0.054
0.357
0.063
0.420
546
2,664
6,495
4,611
2,526
16,842
2,948
19,790
14,178
#
Mid 2051
57,293
0.010
0.058
0.159
0.106
0.058
0.391
0.063
0.454
546
3,335
9,137
6,096
3,304
22,418
3,582
26,000
19,083
#
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
1,069
0.0012
0.0021
0.0083
0.0130
0.0038
0.0284
0.0058
0.0342
60
130
438
573
185
1,385
269
1,654
1,255
Mid 2016 - Early 2024
4,966
-0.0015
0.0030
-0.0033
-0.0068
0.0050
-0.0036
0.0038
0.0003
11
386
515
230
434
1,576
451
2,027
1,190
Early 2024 - Early 2034
5,477
-0.0015
0.0010
0.0100
0.0010
0.0028
0.0133
0.0000
0.0133
0
353
1,170
576
412
2,511
343
2,854
2,158
Early 2024 - Mid 2051
15,620
-0.0036
0.0027
0.0317
0.0096
0.0069
0.0474
0.0000
0.0474
0
1,024
3,812
2,061
1,190
8,087
977
9,064
7,063
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
214
0.0002
0.0004
0.0017
0.0026
0.0008
0.0057
0.0012
0.0068
12
26
88
115
37
277
54
331
251
Mid 2016 - Early 2024
662
-0.00020
0.00040
-0.00044
-0.00091
0.00066
-0.00048
0.00051
0.00003
1
52
69
31
58
210
60
270
159
Early 2024 - Early 2034
548
-0.00015
0.00010
0.00100
0.00010
0.00028
0.00133
0.00000
0.00133
0
35
117
58
41
251
34
285
216
Early 2024 - Mid 2051
568
-0.00013
0.00010
0.00115
0.00035
0.00025
0.00172
0.00000
0.00172
0
37
139
75
43
294
36
330
257
N.F.P.O.W.[1]
Activity Rate
Period
Population
Primary
Work at
Home
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional
Total
Employment
Primary
Total
Total Employment
(Including
N.F.P.O.W.)
Institutional
Total (Excluding
Work at Home and
N.F.P.O.W.)
Incremental Change
Annual Average
Total Including
N.F.P.O.W.
N.F.P.O.W.[1]
Work at
Home
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
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Schedule 9b
County of Brant
Employment and Gross Floor Area (G.F.A.) Forecast, 2024 to 2051
[1] Square Foot Per Employee Assumptions
Industrial
1,700
Commercial/Population-Related
500
Institutional
680
[2] Forecast institutional employment and gross floor area has been adjusted downward to account for employment associated with special care units.
*Reflects Early-2024 to Mid-2051 forecast period.
Note: Numbers may not add up precisely due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Mid 2011
35,638
475
4,373
3,233
1,495
9,575
7,433,300
1,616,300
1,103,300
11,577,900
Mid 2016
36,707
535
4,810
3,805
1,680
10,830
8,177,000
1,902,500
1,239,800
12,924,300
Early 2024
41,673
546
5,325
4,035
2,114
12,020
9,052,000
2,017,500
1,560,100
14,267,600
Early 2034
47,150
546
6,495
4,611
2,480
14,132
11,041,500
2,305,500
1,809,000
16,794,000
Mid 2051
57,293
546
9,137
6,096
3,171
18,950
15,532,900
3,048,000
2,278,800
22,497,700
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
1,069
60
438
573
185
1,255
Mid 2016 - Early 2024
4,966
11
515
230
434
1,190
875,000
115,000
320,300
1,343,300
Early 2024 - Early 2034
5,477
0
1,170
576
366
2,112
1,989,500
288,000
248,900
2,526,400
Early 2024 - Mid 2051
15,620
0
3,812
2,061
1,057
6,930
6,480,900
1,030,500
718,700
8,230,100
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
214
12
88
115
37
251
Mid 2016 - Early 2024
662
1
69
31
58
159
116,667
15,333
42,707
179,107
Early 2024 - Early 2034
548
0
117
58
37
211
198,950
28,800
24,890
252,640
Early 2024 - Mid 2051
521
0
127
69
35
231
216,030
34,350
23,957
274,337
Annual Average
Incremental Change
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional[2]
Total
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional[2]
Total
Period
Population
Employment
Gross Floor Area in Square Feet (Estimated)[¹]
Primary
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Schedule 9c
County of Brant
Estimate of the Anticipated Amount, Type and Location of
Non-Residential Development for Which Development Charges Can Be Imposed
[1] Square Foot Per Employee Assumptions
Industrial
1,700
Commercial/Population-Related
500
Institutional
680
[2] Forecast institutional employment and gross floor area has been adjusted downward to account for employment associated with special care units.
[3] Employment Increase does not include No Fixed Place of Work.
*Reflects Early-2024 to Mid-2051 forecast period.
Note: Numbers may not add up precisely due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
2024 - 2034
1,676,200
251,300
248,900
2,176,400
1,855
2024 - 2051
5,365,200
869,600
718,700
6,953,500
5,952
2024 - 2034
144,500
5,800
-
150,300
97
2024 - 2051
688,500
20,600
-
709,100
446
2024 - 2034
168,800
30,900
-
199,700
161
2024 - 2051
427,200
140,300
-
567,500
532
2024 - 2034
1,989,500
288,000
248,900
2,526,400
2,112
2024 - 2051
6,480,900
1,030,500
718,700
8,230,100
6,930
Remaining Areas
County of Brant
Partial Services
(Water Only - St. George)
Full Services
Institutional
G.F.A. S.F.[1],[2]
Total Non-
Residential
G.F.A. S.F.
Employment
Increase[3]
Development Location
Timing
Industrial
G.F.A. S.F.[1]
Commercial
G.F.A. S.F.[1]
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule 10
County of Brant
Employment Categories by Major Employment Sector
Note: Employment is classified by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Code.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Primary Industry Employment
11
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
21
Mining and oil and gas extraction
Industrial and Other Employment
22
Utilities
23
Construction
31-33
Manufacturing
41
Wholesale trade
48-49
Transportation and warehousing
56
Administrative and support
Population Related Employment
44-45
Retail trade
51
Information and cultural industries
52
Finance and insurance
53
Real estate and rental and leasing
54
Professional, scientific and technical services
55
Management of companies and enterprises
56
Administrative and support
71
Arts, entertainment and recreation
72
Accommodation and food services
81
Other services (except public administration)
Institutional
61
Educational services
62
Health care and social assistance
91
Public administration
Comments
Categories which relate to local
land-based resources
Categories which relate primarily
to industrial land supply and
demand
Categories which relate primarily
to population growth within the
municipality
NAICS
Employment by industry
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Appendix B
Level of Service
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Appendix B: Level of Service
Cost (per capita)
Services Related to a Highway - Roads
$84,901.40
0.0298
km of roadways
2,849,040
per km
1,326,159,868
Public Works - Facilities
$329.84
2.3062
sq.ft. of building area
143
per sq.ft.
5,152,101
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
$627.25
0.0031
No. of vehicles and equipment
202,339
per vehicle
9,797,645
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
$1,133.67
1.4256
sq.ft. of building area
795
per sq.ft.
17,707,925
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
$495.70
0.0010
No. of vehicles
495,700
per vehicle
7,742,834
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
$154.41
0.0604
No. of equipment and gear
2,556
per item
2,411,884
Policing
Policing Services - Facilities
$237.32
0.3692
sq.ft. of building area
643
per sq.ft.
3,706,938
Parkland Development
$2,307.80
0.0098
Acres of Parkland
235,490
per acre
12,639,821
Parkland Amenities
$467.12
0.0015
No. of parkland amenities
311,413
per amenity
2,558,416
Parkland Trails
$90.72
0.0006
Kilometres of Paths and Trails
151,200
per linear m
496,873
Recreation Facilities
$4,724.14
7.3050
sq.ft. of building area
647
per sq.ft.
25,874,115
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
$62.95
0.0013
No. of vehicles and equipment
48,423
per vehicle
344,777
Library Services - Facilities
$697.00
0.7884
sq.ft. of building area
884
per sq.ft.
3,817,469
Library Services - Collection Materials
$180.43
4.9362
No. of library collection items
37
per collection item
988,215
Library Services - Vehicles
$0.91
0.00001
No. of vehicles and equipment
74,985
per vehicle
4,984
Ambulance Facilities
$104.20
0.1444
sq.ft. of building area
722
per sq.ft.
570,703
Ambulance Vehicles
$39.77
0.0001
No. of vehicles and equipment
397,700
per vehicle
217,820
Long-term Care
Long-term Care Facilities
$935.52
1.4218
sq.ft. of building area
658
per sq.ft.
5,123,843
Childcare and Early Years
Programs
Child Care and Early Years Programs - Facilities
$1,091.25
0.0243
sq.ft. of building area
44,907
per sq.ft.
5,976,776
Waste Diversion - Facilities - Stations/Depots
$51.05
0.5855
sq.m of building area
87
per sq.ft.
279,601
Waste Diversion - Vehicles & Equipment
$54.80
0.0005
No. of vehicles and equipment
109,600
per vehicle
300,140
SUMMARY OF SERVICE STANDARDS AS PER DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT, 1997, AS AMENDED
Service Category
Sub-Component
Maximum
Ceiling LOS
15 Year Average Service Standard
Quality (per capita)
Quantity (per capita)
Waste Diversion
Library
Parks & Recreation
Service Related to a
Highway
Fire Protection
Ambulance
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Roads
Unit Measure:
km of roadways
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/km)
Rural
974
974
974
888
888
888
888
885
856
863
870
877
884
891
899
$2,570,000
Semi-urban
83
83
83
102
102
102
102
99
96
96
97
97
97
98
98
$3,000,000
Urban
100
100
100
102
102
102
102
106
100
104
109
113
118
122
126
$5,120,000
Total km of Roads
1,157
1,157
1,157
1,092
1,092
1,092
1,092
1,090
1,052
1,064
1,076
1,087
1,099
1,111
1,123
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.033
0.033
0.033
0.031
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.029
0.029
0.029
0.029
0.028
0.028
0.027
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0298
Quality Standard
$2,849,040
Service Standard
$84,901
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
15,620
$ per Capita
$84,901
Eligible Amount
$1,326,159,868
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Mt.Vernon Works Yard - 1249 Colborne
St. W. Brantford
Salt Storage Shed - Mt. Vernon
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
6,480
$100
$132
Truck Bays - Mt. Vernon
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
13,112
$125
$160
Coverall Building - Mt. Vernon
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
6,820
$75
$104
Storage Shed - Mt. Vernon
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
1,015
$100
$132
Mt.Pleasant Works Yard - 281 Pleasant
Ridge Rd. Brantford
Coverall Building - Mt. Pleasant
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
7,200
$75
$104
Truck Bays - Mt. Pleasant
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
7,786
$125
$160
Storage/Truck Bays - Mt. Pleasant
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
3,080
$100
$132
Paris Works Yard - 60 Consolidated Dr.
Paris
Truck Bays - Paris
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
13,403
$125
$160
Salt Storage Shed - Paris
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
3,136
$100
$132
Brine Storage - Paris
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,680
$100
$132
South Dumfries Works Yard - 525 Scenic
Dr. St. George
Truck Bays - South Dumfries
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
7,672
$125
$160
Salt Shed - South Dumfries
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
$100
$132
Sand Shed - South Dumfries
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
$100
$132
Equipment Storage Shed - South Dumfries
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
$100
$132
Onondaga Works Yard - 734 Hwy #54
Brantford
Truck Bays -Original Structure (shared with
Fire) - Onondaga
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
2,024
$125
$160
Truck Bays - 1975 Addition (shared with
Fire) - Onondaga
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
3,680
$125
$160
Lion's Centennial Park - 78 Maple Ave. N.
Burford
Salt Shed - Burford 78 Maple Ave
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
2,700
$100
$132
57 Painter Rd. Onondaga
Storage Barn - Painter Road
-
-
-
-
-
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
$100
$132
Total
84,684
84,684
84,684
84,684
84,684
85,784
85,784
85,784
85,784
85,784
85,784
85,784
85,784
85,784
87,464
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
2.3972
2.3882
2.3762
2.3625
2.3500
2.3701
2.3559
2.3369
2.3413
2.3412
2.2860
2.2688
2.1731
2.1363
2.1097
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
2.3062
Quality Standard
$143
Service Standard
$330
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
15,620
$ per Capita
$330
Eligible Amount
$5,152,101
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2000 Champion 740 Articulated
Grader
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$675,000
2000 Caterpillar 928G Articulated
Wheel Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$480,000
2001 Chev Crew Cab Pickup
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$85,000
2002 Chev C3500HD
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$125,000
2002 Chev Astro Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$80,000
2001 Western Star 58644SS
Tandem
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2001 Western Star 58644SS
Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2002 Western Star 58644SS
Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2002 Aluminum Dump Body & Hoist
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$34,000
2001 Chev Pickup
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$63,000
2001 Chev Silverado Pickup
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$63,000
2002 Western Star 5864SS Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2002 Western Star 5864SS Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2002 Western Star 5864SS Tandem
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2002 Western Star 5864SS Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2005 Vermeer VC1400XL Brush
Chipper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$130,000
2006 Western Star 4900SA Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2007 Western Star 4900SA Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2006 Western Star 4900SA Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2006 Western Star 4900SA Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2006 Ford F450
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
2005 Chev Silverado
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$70,000
Pride PBA132C Truck Box
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$35,000
2004 Ford F450
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$90,000
2003 Chev Cargo Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$80,000
2005 JD 410G 4WD Backhoe
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$325,000
2004 Vermeer SC502 Stump Grinder
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$121,000
2004 Chev Cargo Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$76,000
2004 Caterpillar 140H Articulated
Grader
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$630,000
2004 Peterbilt 330 Single Axle
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$375,000
2004 Western Star 4900SA Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2003 Chev Cargo Van
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$77,000
2003 Chev Extended Cab
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$69,000
2002 Trackless MT5 Sidewalk
Maintenance Tractor
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$195,000
2002 Ford F450 Diesel
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$107,000
2003 Peterbilt 330 Single Axle
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$375,000
2003 Western Star 4900SA Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2006 Chev Ext Cab
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$65,000
2006 Chev Ext Cab
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$63,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2006 JD 644J Articulated Wheel
Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$469,000
2006 JD 6420 Tractor
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$245,000
2006 Chev Silverado
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$70,000
1994 GMC Pickup
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$70,000
1981 GMC
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$375,000
1994 GMC Topkick Single Axle
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$375,000
2000 Dodge
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$61,000
1997 Ford
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$70,000
1999 Chev Crew Cab
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$120,000
1999 International 2574 Tandem
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2000 Eager Beaver Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$74,000
1994 Ford LTS9000 Tandem
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
1989 GMC Double Bucket Boom
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$545,000
2003 Chev 2500 HD Crew Cab
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$850,000
1998 Chev C3500
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$125,000
2004 Western Star 4900SA Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
1985 JD401 Industrial Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$240,000
1998 JD 544H Articulated Wheel
Loader
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$398,000
1997 Ford Elgin Sweeper
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$535,000
1993 Kubota G200 Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
Kubota T1600H Tractor
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$28,000
1991 JD 410 4WD Backhoe
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$275,000
2003 Woods HS106 Ditchbank
Mower
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
1997 Champion 710 Grader
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$630,000
1995 Champion 740 Grader
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$630,000
2006 JD 410G 4WD Backhoe
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$325,000
2006 Seppi SMO-AVS Mower
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
2005 ODB LCT650 Vacuum Leaf
Loader
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$80,000
2003 Woods HS106 Ditchbank
Mower
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
2007 Chev 2500HD Crew Cab
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$85,000
2007 Tymco DST-6 Street Sweeper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$518,000
2005 Eloquip Aluminum Dump Body
& Hoist
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,000
2006 San Jose GPS Units
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$145,000
2007 Chev 2500 Express Cargo Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,000
2006 United 7-16 Vee Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$16,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2007 Duratrail Dump Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$15,000
2007 Sterling LT9513 Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2007 Sterling LT9513 Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2007 Sterling LT9513 Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2007 Chev 2500 Express Cargo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$80,000
2007 International 7500 Vacuum
Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$657,000
2007 Giraffa 210 Roadside Mower
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
2007 Giraffa 210 Roadside Mower
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
2008 JD 870D Motor Articulated
Grader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$630,000
1995 Ford L8000 Single Bucket
Aerial
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$175,000
2007 Chev 1500 Pickup
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$70,000
2008 Chev 2500 HD
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$85,000
2008 Caterpillar 140M Shoulder
Grader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$630,000
2008 Chev 1500 Pickup
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$70,000
2008 Chev 1500 Pickup
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$70,000
2009 Ford F450 Pickup with
plow/sander
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$125,000
2009 Ford F450 Pickup with plow
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$90,000
Eloquip Aluminum Dump Body
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$35,000
2009 Western Star 4900FA Tandem
Dump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$400,000
2009 Western Star 4900FA Tandem
Dump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$400,000
2009 Chev 2500 Crew Cab
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$85,000
2009 Chev 1500 Pickup
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$70,000
2010 Ford F450
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$125,000
2009 Chev 2500 Express Cargo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$80,000
2009 Chev 2500HD 4X4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$85,000
Eloquip Aluminum Dump Body
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$35,000
2009 Vermeer BC1500 Brush
Chipper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$130,000
2009 JD 6230S Tractor
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$240,000
2009 JD 710J Backhoe Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$367,000
2009 JD 644K Articulated Wheel
Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$447,000
2009 JD 370 Snow Blower
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$10,000
2009 Chev 1500 WT
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$70,000
2002 Chev Cargo Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$80,000
2006 Chev 2500HD 4X4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$85,000
2010 Mack GU713 Tandem Dump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2010 Mack GU713 Tandem Dump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$400,000
2010 Mack GU713 Tandem Dump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$400,000
2009 JD 6230 Roadside Tractor
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$240,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2008 Chev 2500 HD
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$85,000
2010 JD 772GP Motor Grader &
Wing
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$572,000
2010 JD 6330S Roadside Tractor
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$240,000
2010 JD 6430S Roadside Tractor
-
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$240,000
2011 Chev Silverado W/T
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2010 Seppi Roadside Mower
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
2010 Seppi Roadside Mower
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
2011 AVS 225 Roadside Mower
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
2011 Chev 1500 Pickup Truck
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2011 Chev Silverado W/T
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$85,000
2011 Ford F450
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$85,000
2010 Cimline Asphalt Hot Box
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$80,000
2011 JD6230 Roadside Tractor
-
-
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$240,000
2001 GMC Pickup
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$70,000
2012 Chev Silverado Extended Cab
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$75,000
Sign Insert Platform
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$10,000
2012 Mack GU813 Tandem with
plowing & sanding equipment
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2012 Mack GU813 Tandem with
plowing & sanding equipment
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2012 JD6330 Tractor with Loader
-
-
-
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$240,000
2009 Maclean MV1 Sidewalk Unit
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$195,000
2009 Maclean MV1 Sidewalk Unit
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$195,000
2007 Sterling Bucket Truck
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$500,000
2013 Chev Express Cargo Van
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,000
2011 VMT2 Valve Maintenance
Trailer
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$109,000
2013 Diamond Roadside Mower
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
2013 Mack Plow/Sand/Wing Truck
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2013 GMC Pickup Truck
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2013 RD16-100 Asphalt Roller
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$48,000
AVL & Salt Management System
Hardware
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$210,000
2013 JD6125M Tractor w/Loader
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$240,000
2003 Chev Extended Cab
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$75,000
2014 GMC Sierra 1500
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2013 Vermeer Brush Chipper
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$130,000
2008 JD 544J
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$500,000
2014 GMC Sierra 1500
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2014 Rear Swing Mower
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$36,000
2006 Wheel Loader Boom Mower
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$103,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2014 Tandem Dump Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$12,000
2014 Portable Digital Radios
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$90,000
2014 JD 6125 Tractor
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$240,000
2014 Agrimaxx 9015 Snow Blower
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$26,000
2015 Western Star Plow/Sand/Wing
Truck
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2012 JD 770G Grader
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$630,000
2015 Western Star Plow/Sand/Wing
Truck
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2015 GMC 1/2 Ton Ext Cab Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2015 Chev Crew Cab Pickup Truck
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2014 Dodge Ram Mini Van
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,000
2014 JD5055E Utility Tractor
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$150,000
2015 Chev 1500 Pickup Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2015 Chev 1500 Pickup Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$70,000
2015 JD 6105R Tractor with Loader
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$226,000
2016 Ford F450 w/plow & sanding
equipment
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$126,000
2016 Freightliner 144SD Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2016 Freightliner 144SD Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2015 Johnston VT651 Vacuum
Sweeper
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$600,000
2016 Ford F450 Dump Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$125,000
2016 Freightliner 114SD Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2017 Freightliner 114SD Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2016 Votex Jumbo Flail Mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$36,000
2017 Ford 3/4 Ton Transit Van
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,000
2016 Chev 1500 4dr Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$75,000
2017 Ford 3/4 Ton Transit Van
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$85,000
2017 Bomford Mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,000
2017 Chev Equinox
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$35,000
2017 Chev 3/4 Ton Crew Cab Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$85,000
2017 Chev 3/4 Ton 4X4 Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$85,000
2016 Case IH Maxxum Tractor
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$240,000
2017 Vortex Jumbo Flail Mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$36,000
2017 Ford Cargo Van
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,000
2017 Chev 1/2 Ton Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2018 Freightliner 114SD Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2018 Freightliner 114SD Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2016 Falcon Asphalt Recycler & Hot
Box
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,000
2017 Falcon Asphalt Recycler & Hot
Box
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,000
2017 Cat 420F2 ST Backhoe
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$325,000
2017 HL Town Behind Shoulder
Grader
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$8,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
JD6120R w/Loader
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$240,000
2018 Bomford Boom Mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$110,000
2018 Ford F250 Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2018 Ford T250 Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2019 Freightlinter Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2018 Merlo Telehandler Loader
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$325,000
2019 Freightlinter Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2018 Agrimaxx 9-15 Plow
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$29,000
2019 Freightliner Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2019 Freightliner Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2019 Flail Mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$36,000
2019 Freightliner Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2020 Freightliner Plow Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2019 Chev 1/2 Ton
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2019 Chev 1/2 Ton
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
2019 JD 624K-11
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$330,000
2019 Trackless MT7-1451
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$172,000
2020 Trackless MT7-1452
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$172,000
2020 Duratrail Dump Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$10,000
2020 Freightliner 114SD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2020 Dodge Caravan
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$45,000
2020 Ford Transit
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$80,000
2020 Freightliner 114SD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$400,000
2020 Ford Transit
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$80,000
2021 Series MT7 Off Road Vehicle
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$19,500
2021 Towable Bulk Salter
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$14,000
2021 Chev Silverado 3500
plow/dump
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$104,000
2016 Kubota ZD1011 Tractor
w/mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$19,000
2021 Ford Transit Cargo Van
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$80,000
2022 Freightliner 114SD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$400,000
2022 Freightliner 108SD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$400,000
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$70,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$70,000
2022 John Deere 722G
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$325,000
Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$6,000
2022 Ford F-550
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$174,000
2023 Freightliner 108SD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$375,000
2023 Freightliner 114SC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$400,000
2023 Ford F-250
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$75,000
2023 Ford F-150
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$85,000
2023 Ford F-450
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$125,000
2023 Ford F-450
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$125,000
2023 JCB 427HT
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$245,000
2023 Dodge Ram 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$85,000
2023 Dodge Ram 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$85,000
2023 Dodge Ram 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$70,000
Total
113
112
112
103
103
112
110
113
114
116
115
118
122
121
123
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0032
0.0032
0.0031
0.0029
0.0029
0.0031
0.0030
0.0031
0.0031
0.0032
0.0031
0.0031
0.0031
0.0030
0.0030
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0031
Quality Standard
$202,339
Service Standard
$627
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
15,620
$ per Capita
$627
Eligible Amount
$9,797,645
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Burford Fire Hall
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
8,284
$650
$772
Old Scotland Fire Hall
3,237
3,237
3,237
3,237
3,237
3,237
3,237
3,237
3,237
3,237
3,237
-
-
-
-
$650
$772
New Scotland Fire Hall
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,635
4,635
4,635
4,635
$700
$830
St. George Fire Hall
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
11,952
$700
$830
Mount Pleasant
2,240
2,240
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
$650
$772
Training Centre
3,146
3,146
3,146
3,146
3,146
3,146
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$650
$772
Paris 2 Bay Fire Storage
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
$500
$599
Paris Fire Hall
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
12,630
$700
$830
Airport Fire Hall/Community Centre
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
2,228
$650
$772
Old Cainsville Fire Hall/Community
Centre
1,336
1,336
1,336
1,336
1,336
1,336
1,336
1,336
1,336
1,336
1,336
1,336
-
-
-
$650
$772
New Cainsville Fire Hall
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,315
5,315
5,315
$700
$830
Old Onondaga Fire Hall and Roads
Garage
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
3,017
$650
$772
New Onondaga Fire Hall
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,378
5,378
5,378
5,378
$700
$830
Training Tower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,600
1,600
$125
$166
Total
48,070
48,070
50,830
50,830
50,830
50,830
50,484
50,484
50,484
50,484
50,484
57,260
61,239
62,839
62,839
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
1.3608
1.3556
1.4263
1.4180
1.4106
1.4043
1.3864
1.3753
1.3779
1.3778
1.3453
1.5144
1.5513
1.5649
1.5157
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
1.4256
Quality Standard
$795
Service Standard
$1,134
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
15,620
$ per Capita
$1,134
Eligible Amount
$17,707,925
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Pumper
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
$800,000
Tanker
9
8
8
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
$460,000
Light Rescue
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
$270,000
Rescue Truck
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$300,000
Pumper/Aerial
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$2,600,000
Pumper Tanker
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
$600,000
Support Unit
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$400,000
Boats & Trailers
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$45,000
Rapid Deployment Craft Boats
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$10,000
UTVs & Trailers
-
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
$60,000
Fire Admin Vehicles
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
$80,000
Total
32
33
34
35
37
37
37
38
39
41
41
40
40
40
42
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0009
0.0009
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0010
Quality Standard
$495,700
Service Standard
$496
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
15,620
$ per Capita
$496
Eligible Amount
$7,742,834
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
Unit Measure:
No. of equipment and gear
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
SCBA
97
97
97
97
97
110
110
110
126
126
126
126
126
126
126
$9,500
Air Cylinders - Aluminum
320
329
320
320
320
250
230
230
210
120
120
120
120
120
120
$900
Air Cylinders - composite 2.2
-
-
17
38
45
130
130
125
125
120
120
120
120
120
120
$1,300
Air Cylinders - composite 4.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
70
140
210
210
210
210
210
210
$1,800
SCBA Masks
200
200
200
200
200
200
245
245
245
245
245
245
245
245
245
$500
Defib (non-Public Assess Defib)
8
8
8
13
13
13
13
13
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
$4,100
Auto Ex - eDraulics - set tools
-
-
-
-
-
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
$75,000
Auto Ex - hydraulic - set tools
10
10
10
10
10
10
8
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$55,000
Auto Ex - hydraulic hose
30
30
30
30
30
24
24
24
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
$2,700
Auto ex - pump
10
10
10
10
10
10
8
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$25,000
Thermal Camera - NFPA Compliant
9
9
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
$14,600
Thermal Camera - FLIR
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8
8
8
8
8
8
$2,500
PPv Fans
2
2
2
2
2
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
$6,000
Ejector Fans
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
$5,000
PPE (bunker gear, helmets, boots)
210
210
210
210
225
225
225
225
225
225
225
225
225
225
410
$5,500
Gas Monitors - CO, HCN, Multigas
12
12
12
12
20
28
28
28
28
36
36
36
36
36
36
$1,400
Large Generators
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
$4,000
Small Generators
-
-
2
4
4
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$3,400
Chain Saws
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
$1,300
Ventilation Saws/Rotary Saws
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
$3,500
Nozzles
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
$1,600
Fire Hose - 100 mm
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
$1,000
Fire Hose - 65 mm
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
$600
Fire Hose - 38/45 mm
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
$300
Portable Pumps
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
$10,000
Communications - repeaters
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
7
7
7
7
7
7
$70,000
Communications - Software CAD
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
Communications - pagers
113
113
113
156
156
156
156
156
156
178
178
178
178
178
240
$980
Communications - radios & mics
122
122
122
169
169
169
169
169
169
192
192
192
192
192
260
$1,900
RIT Packs
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
$4,800
Total
1,968
1,977
1,987
2,107
2,139
2,181
2,202
2,274
2,331
2,373
2,373
2,373
2,373
2,373
2,689
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0557
0.0558
0.0558
0.0588
0.0594
0.0603
0.0605
0.0619
0.0636
0.0648
0.0632
0.0628
0.0601
0.0591
0.0649
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0604
Quality Standard
$2,556
Service Standard
$154
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
15,620
$ per Capita
$154
Eligible Amount
$2,411,884
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Policing Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Mechanic St Station
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
-
-
-
$500
$599
67 Bethel Road, Paris
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
23,110
23,110
23,110
$600
$740
Total
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
11,568
23,110
23,110
23,110
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.3275
0.3262
0.3246
0.3227
0.3210
0.3196
0.3177
0.3151
0.3157
0.3157
0.3083
0.3059
0.5854
0.5755
0.5574
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.3692
Quality Standard
643
Service Standard
$237
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
15,620
$ per Capita
$237
Eligible Amount
$3,706,938
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Development
Unit Measure:
Acres of Parkland
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Acre)
Community Parks
Two Rivers Park
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
$320,000
King William Park
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
$320,000
Sunnyhill Park
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
5.4
$320,000
St. George Arena Park
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
$380,000
Lion Centennial Park - Art Cadman
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
54.7
$122,900
Mount Pleasant Nature Park
22.8
22.8
22.8
25.1
25.1
25.1
25.1
25.1
25.1
25.1
25.1
25.1
25.1
25.1
25.1
$200,000
Charlton Park
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.4
$138,700
Paris Optimist Park
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
$320,000
Brant Onondaga Park (Soccer)
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
13.8
$138,700
Scotland Optimist Park
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
12.7
12.7
12.7
12.7
12.7
12.7
12.7
$320,000
Destination Parks
Paris Lions Park
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8
$380,000
Penmans Dam Park
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
2.4
$138,700
Green Lane Sports Complex
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
$380,000
Burford Community Centre/Optimist
Park
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
$380,000
Neighbourhood Parks
Janice Hunt Memorial Park
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
$200,000
Forest Drive Park
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
$200,000
Foxhill Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
$200,000
Glen Morris Ball Park
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
$200,000
Harrisburg Ball Park
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8
$200,000
Mount Pleasant Park
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
8.6
$245,900
Oakhill Heights Park
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$200,000
Oakland Community Park
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
$200,000
Park Ave. Soccer - Burford
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
4.27
$200,000
Poplar Hills Park
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
$277,500
Rest Acres Ridge Park
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
$277,500
Bean Park
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
$200,000
Victoria Park
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
$200,000
Axton Park
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$200,000
Elliot Field (owned by Lions Club)
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
$200,000
Summit Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
$200,000
South Brant Lions Park (Oakland
Owned by Lions Club)
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
7.28
$200,000
Dawdy Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3.1
3.1
3.1
$320,000
Jay Wells Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3.2
3.2
$320,000
Mile Hill Meadows
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.4
$277,500
Open Space/Green Space
Harrisburg Church Park
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
$122,900
Onondaga Ball Park
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$122,900
Paris Lawn Bowling Greens
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$164,000
St. George Lawn Bowling Greens
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$164,000
Centennial Park
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
$100,000
Gilston Park
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
$100,000
Jacob's Wood
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
11.1
$100,000
Broadview Park (Maple Gardens)
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
$100,000
New Durham Park
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
$100,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Development
Unit Measure:
Acres of Parkland
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Acre)
Wray and Marilyn Cline Park
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
$100,000
Scotland Rentention Area and
Walkway
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
$100,000
Barkers Bush
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
100.0
100.0
100.0
$100,000
Pearson Bush
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
$100,000
Parkettes (under 1 acre)
John St. Park (Wilson)
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
$160,000
Willow Street Park
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
$160,000
Jury Street Park
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
$160,000
Bemrose Park
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
$160,000
Glen Morris Centennial Hall
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$160,000
King Street Parkette
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
$160,000
Juliet Wolverton Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.1
1.1
$160,000
Commons / Urban Green
Cenotaph War Memorial - Paris
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
$160,000
Cenotaph War Memorial - South
Dumphries
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
$160,000
Cobblestone Common
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
$160,000
Garden of Hope
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
$160,000
Kings Ward Park
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
$100,000
Snowball Park
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$100,000
Linear Parks
Woodslee Linear Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.18
1.18
$160,000
Watts Pond Greenway
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.93
1.76
$100,000
Not in Service
Farringdon Park
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$164,000
Total
335.28
335.28
335.32
337.62
337.64
337.64
337.64
339.44
342.82
342.82
342.82
359.82
462.92
469.33
471.51
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0095
0.0095
0.0094
0.0094
0.0094
0.0093
0.0093
0.0092
0.0094
0.0094
0.0091
0.0095
0.0117
0.0117
0.0114
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0098
Quality Standard
$235,490
Service Standard
$2,308
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$2,308
Eligible Amount
$12,639,821
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Pool and Splashpad Facility - Paris -
outdoors
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$9,000,000
Mechanical Building Lions Park -
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
Paris Lawn Bowling Clubhouse
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,650,000
St. George Lawn Bowling Clubhouse
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$700,000
Walter Williams Bandshell 1975
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$500,000
Little League Ball Diamond building
and washrooms
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
1
1
1
1
$500,000
Electrical Building - Little League Ball
Diamond
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
Quonset Hut - Little League Ball
Diamond
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$200,000
Ball Diamond Building with
Washrooms - Little League Ball
Diamond
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$250,000
Skateboard Equipment Paris 2002
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$75,000
Trellis Cobblestone Common
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$125,000
Solar Lamp Cobblestone Common
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$25,000
Fountain Cobblestone Common
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$20,000
Paris Canoe Portage Dock
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,000
Paris Canoe Portage Signs
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$10,000
Lions Park Picnic Shelter 1985
(Updated 2019) - Paris
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$150,000
Green Lane Fieldhouse (washrooms
& Storage)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$700,000
Pole Barn Green Lane Storage
Building
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$100,000
Green Lane Ball Diamond and
Irrigation control Building
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
Lions Park Ball Diamond Lighting
1985
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
Green Lane Park Main Hydro
Service/Irrigation Building 2000
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
Green Lane Pavillion
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$300,000
Simply Grand Dog Park Fencing
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Paris Cenotaph 1980
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$350,000
Exterior Pedestal Sign BSC
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
BSC Scissor Lift
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$29,600
Brant Sports Complex Signs
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Harris Time Scoreclock St. George
1996
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$25,000
Skateboard Equipment St. George
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$150,000
Skateboard Equipment Mt. Pleasant
2003
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$150,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Pavilion Mt. Pleasant
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Floodlight Building
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$35,000
Picnic Shelter Mt. Pleasant Nature
Park 2003
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Nature Park storage building
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$350,000
Fencing & Gates
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Single Panel Kiosks
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$20,000
Oakland Double Panel Kiosk
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$25,700
Mt. Pleasant Double Panel Kiosk
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$10,000
Burtch Road Quad Panel Kiosk
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
Picnic Tables/Benches/Garbage
Containers - TH & B Trail
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$107,200
TH & B Trail Signs
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$170,000
Mt Pleasant Nature/Fish Park
Washrooms
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
LE & N Trail -Fencing & Gates
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
Mt. Pleasant (Optimist) Nature/Fish
Park Kiosk
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$14,000
Lions Park Ball Diamond Lighting -
Mt. Pleasant
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$150,000
Paris Skatepark
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$360,000
Burford Ball Diamond Dugouts and
Soccer Shelters
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$10,000
St, George Backstop A and B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
$90,000
Tennis Court Lighting St. George
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
SC Johnson Trail Signs and Kiosk
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$25,000
Foxhill Picnic Shelter and
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$90,000
Burford Accessible Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$350,000
Rising Park Playground
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Sunnyhill Splashpad and Washroom
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,000,000
Harley Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
Lions Park Accessible Playground -
Paris
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$500,000
Beach Volleyball Courts Green Lane
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
Paris Lions Park Scoreboard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
Paris Diamond A Fencing and
Dugouts - Little League
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$150,000
Paris Diamond B Fencing and
Dugouts - Little League
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$110,000
Lions Bleachers and Benches - Little
League
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Green Lane Sports Field Lighting #2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$350,000
Burford Splashpad 2007 and Update
2020
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$570,000
Eric Thomlison River Access
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$30,000
Scotland Optimist Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$86,000
Lions Park Washrooms -
Ampitheatre
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$140,000
Burford Tennis Court Reno
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$86,000
Poplar Hills Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$54,000
Mt.Pleasant Backstop
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
PDHS Tennis Court Lights
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$43,000
Row Lane Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$60,000
Summit Park Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$60,000
Jay Wells Park Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$75,000
Dawdy Park Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$75,000
Oakland Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$60,000
Oakhill Heights Playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$40,000
Nith River Trail Solar Lighting
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$75,000
Mechanic St. Pedestrian Bridge
Solar Lighting
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$7,000
Woodslee Linear Park Playground
Equip
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$40,000
Total
21
32
34
42
43
45
52
56
58
67
71
74
80
83
84
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0006
0.0009
0.0010
0.0012
0.0012
0.0012
0.0014
0.0015
0.0016
0.0018
0.0019
0.0020
0.0020
0.0021
0.0020
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0015
Quality Standard
$311,413
Service Standard
$467
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$467
Eligible Amount
$2,558,416
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Trails
Unit Measure:
Kilometres of Paths and Trails
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/ km)
Paris Nith Pathway
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$175,000
L E & N 3 of 8 km maintained
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
$120,000
TH & B Trail
-
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
$175,000
Distillery Lane
-
-
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
-
-
-
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$75,300
Brooks Mill - Phase 1
-
-
-
-
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
$75,300
SC Johnson - Willow to Powerline
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
$120,000
Lions Way Burford (Trail & Bridge)
-
-
-
-
-
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$600,000
Green Lane Trail
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$75,300
Barkers Bush
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
$75,300
Jacobs Wood
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
$75,300
Rest Acres Rd West Side
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$175,000
Rest Acres Rd East Side
1.0
1.0
1.0
$175,000
Total
4.0
16.0
17.0
17.0
17.5
18.5
18.5
19.5
22.2
25.0
26.0
27.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0001
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0006
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0006
Quality Standard
$151,200
Service Standard
$91
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$91
Eligible Amount
$496,873
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Recreation Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Arena - Burford
23,500
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
34,520
$600
$683
Arena - South Dumfries
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
45,311
$600
$683
Syl Apps Indoor Turf Facility - Paris
44,500
44,500
44,500
44,500
40,906
40,906
40,906
40,906
40,906
40,906
40,906
40,906
40,906
40,906
40,906
$500
$573
Brant Sports Complex
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
$600
$699
Curtis Ave Building - Community
Services Admin Building
-
-
3,200
3,200
3,200
3,200
3,200
3,200
3,200
3,200
3,200
3,200
3,200
-
-
$400
$463
Scotland Community Centre
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,669
17,669
17,669
17,669
17,669
17,669
17,669
$600
$683
Community Centres
Mt Pleasant Com Ctr
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
5,024
$500
$573
Oakland
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
3,628
$500
$573
Onondaga
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
$500
$573
Pinegrove/Howell
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
1,080
$500
$573
Harley Hall
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
$500
$573
Airport CC
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
$500
$573
Bethel CC
1,310
1,310
1,310
1,310
1,310
1,310
1,310
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$500
$573
Cainsville CC
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
3,592
-
$500
$573
Glen Morris Centennial Hall
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
2,926
$500
$573
TF Warren Group Cainsville
Community Centre
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,256
$648
$711
Gyms Rented within Schools
Burford Elementary School
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
$500
$573
Cobblestone Elementary School
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
3,233
$500
$573
Glen Morris Public School
945
945
945
945
945
945
945
945
945
945
945
945
945
945
945
$500
$573
Northward Elementary School
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
2,694
$500
$573
Paris Central School
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
1,796
$500
$573
Paris District High School
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
4,872
$500
$573
Holy Family
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
1,693
$500
$573
Blessed Sacrament
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
1,739
$500
$573
Sacred Heart
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
4,731
$500
$573
Onondaga-Brant
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
2,016
$500
$573
Mt. Pleasant Public School
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
2,640
$500
$573
Programmed Gyms from Other
Privately Owned Facilities
Sojourn Church - Gymnasium (Paris)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,700
4,700
$500
$573
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29
(Paris)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
800
800
$400
$463
St. George United Church -
Gymnasium
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,089
1,089
$500
$573
Total
252,403
263,423
266,623
266,623
263,029
263,029
263,029
261,719
279,388
279,388
279,388
279,388
279,388
282,777
288,441
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
7.1450
7.4287
7.4814
7.4382
7.2993
7.2670
7.2235
7.1298
7.6254
7.6250
7.4454
7.3891
7.0776
7.0421
6.9573
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
7.3050
Quality Standard
$647
Service Standard
$4,724
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$4,724
Eligible Amount
$25,874,115
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Brant Sports Complex
#260 Light Truck (2008 Chev Van) - BSC
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$56,000
#298 2018 Chev 1/2 ton - BSC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$58,000
#526 2018 Zamboni - BSC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
#525 2010 Zamboni - BSC
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
2018 Kubota Zero turn ZD1011
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$33,000
Riding Mower (2017 Kubota F2690) BSC
Front Mount
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$27,000
Syl Apps Community Centre
#265 Light Truck (2003 Chev) 2w Syl
Apps
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$55,000
#507 2020 Ford F250 3/4 4x4 ton plow
Syl Apps
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$100,000
#510 2020 Chev 1/2 ton
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$58,000
# 296 Heavy Truck (2018 Ford) - Syl
Apps
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Riding Mower (2007 JD1545 Mower) Syl
Apps
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$43,100
2003 JD Loader 4410
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$37,000
2020 JD Zero Turn - SDCC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$36,000
2021 JD Z993 - Syl Apps
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$29,000
2010 JD Gator - Syl Apps
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$21,000
2006 JD 1545 Agroturf
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
2018 Bobcat Walkbehind Hydrostat
Mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$8,000
2021 Cubcadet Push Mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$1,000
2021 Trail/Diamond Groomer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$15,000
Burford Community Centre
#267 2013 Chev 1/2 ton - Burford
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$56,000
#297 2018 3/4 ton Ford Plow- Burford
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
#153 1 Ton Dump - Burford
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
2009 Z-Track Mower - Burford
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$56,000
2015 Kubota UTV - Burford
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$24,000
Ice Resurfacer (2008 Zamboni Ice
Resurfacer) Burford
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$120,000
Tractor (2015 Kubota F3990) Burford
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$52,000
Tractor (2012 JD1445) Burford
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$61,000
2013 Duramax Trailer 18' - Burford
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$12,000
Kioti Tractor 2017 - Burford
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$81,000
Gaukel Memorial Community Centre
#286 Light Truck (2017 Chev) SDCC
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$68,000
#276 2015 Dodge Ram - SDCC
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$75,000
#501 2020 Ford
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$75,000
2020 Dumpbox Trailer - SDCC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$14,000
2018 Olympia Millenium - SDCC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
2011 Kubota 4240 - SDCC
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$41,000
2020 JD Zero Turn - SDCC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$36,000
2008 JD 1445 - SDCC
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2015 Kubota - SDCC
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$26,000
2006 Kubota 2880 - SDCC
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
2017 Kubota UTV - SDCC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$32,000
2018 Kubota Zero Turn - SDCC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$32,000
2011 Kubota Tractor - SDCC
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
2007 Tractor JD 2520 -SDCC
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$61,000
Riding Mower (2008 JD 1440)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$35,000
Riding Mower (2008 JD 2520) SDCC
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$31,000
Paris
#172 2023 F450 dump - Paris Parks
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$120,000
#268 Light Truck (2013 Chev) Lions Park
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,000
#282 2017 Chev
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$75,000
#515 2022 F250 3/4 ton 4WD Lions Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$75,000
#504 2019 Ford truck - Syl Apps
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$75,000
#522 2022 F250 3/4 ton 4WD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$75,000
2003 Groomer -Lions Park
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,000
2020 Kioti Tractor - Lions Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$73,000
2012 Duramax Trailer - Lions
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$16,000
2020 JD 1570-
1
1
1
1
$37,000
2020 Dumpbox Trailer - Green Lane
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$14,000
Groomer (Infielder D72 Ball
Diamond)Green Lane
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$14,000
2020 JD Z994 - Green Lane
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$29,000
Groomer (Infielder D72 Ball
Diamond)Green Lane
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$20,000
2019 Ferris Zero Turn
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$29,000
Recreation & Community
#249 2016 Rec SUV Equinox
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$42,000
#294 F2018 Ford 3/4 ton van - REC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
#505 2019 Chev 1/2 ton
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$58,000
#511 2021 1/2 Ton Transit Connect
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$64,000
Not in Service
Tractor (2010 JD 23720)
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$74,700
Mower (2015 JD ORSI)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$10,600
Sweeper (2017 Kubota)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$9,000
2015 Reese Ball Diamond Groomer
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$24,200
2014 Kubota Tractor F3900
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$48,400
Light Truck (2000 Dodge)
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$31,000
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Rotary Broom (2007 JD Rotary Broom)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$14,000
Ice Resurfacer (2004 Olympia Millenium
Ice Resurfacer)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$155,400
Light Truck (2002 Chev) Green Lane
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$33,600
Tractor (1996 JD 1070 Tractor)
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$51,900
Ice Resurfacer (2003)
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$155,400
Light Truck (2003 Chev)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$37,800
Light Truck (2004 Chev)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$28,900
Riding Mower (2008 JD 1445)
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$61,100
Tractor (2006 JD) Burford
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$31,300
Tractor (2003 Kubota)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$54,000
Riding Mower (2006 Kubota) Lions Park
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$45,800
1988 - Landscape Trailer -SDCC
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$16,100
Rotary Broom (2020 JD 60") - SDCC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
-
$8,100
Riding Mower (1996 Kubota Front Mount
Cutter)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$41,300
Rotary Broom (2008 JD 60") SDCC
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$10,800
#250 Light Truck (2003 Chev)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$34,000
Total
31
34
35
36
37
37
46
46
49
56
59
67
69
63
63
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0009
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0013
0.0013
0.0013
0.0015
0.0016
0.0018
0.0017
0.0016
0.0015
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0013
Quality Standard
$48,423
Service Standard
$63
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$63
Eligible Amount
$344,777
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Library Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Glen Morris Library
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
1,851
$650
$807
St. George Library
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
3,993
$750
$927
Oakland-Scotland Library
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
$650
$807
Paris Library
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
14,785
$750
$927
Burford Library
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
$650
$807
Total
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
29,229
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.8274
0.8243
0.8202
0.8154
0.8111
0.8075
0.8027
0.7963
0.7978
0.7977
0.7789
0.7730
0.7404
0.7279
0.7050
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.7884
Quality Standard
$884
Service Standard
$697
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$697
Eligible Amount
$3,817,469
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Library Services - Collection Materials
Unit Measure:
No. of library collection items
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Print Material (Adult)
35,896
39,750
44,630
49,696
55,213
48,529
49,746
48,951
52,850
52,711
50,169
52,237
52,954
51,045
50,016
$50
Print Material (Youth)
57,125
57,468
65,176
73,981
84,153
59,313
60,800
59,828
64,595
65,567
61,316
63,845
68,547
69,601
69,458
$40
CDs/Sound Recordings
1,721
2,169
2,364
2,394
2,477
1,369
1,595
1,558
1,476
1,098
1,074
-
-
-
-
$40
DVD
2,594
4,332
5,259
6,219
7,312
11,076
12,904
12,609
11,943
8,427
11,106
11,509
12,722
12,533
13,115
$50
Audio Books
1,168
3,245
3,561
3,958
4,432
4,316
4,359
4,298
4,231
4,073
4,154
4,220
4,478
4,632
4,825
$90
eBooks
-
-
703
2,915
3,160
7,711
23,526
8,706
5,927
10,423
8,843
9,195
9,412
9,519
10,562
$90
eSubscriptions (Value)
20,000
20,000
35,808
40,270
63,100
35,000
35,000
35,000
35,000
35,000
40,000
68,059
85,345
84,356
78,000
$1
Tech Kits
-
-
-
25
25
25
51
52
27
29
34
41
49
63
72
$280
Maker Kits
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
39
56
57
57
62
71
92
132
$90
Tablets (Launchpads)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
71
89
99
101
84
67
43
31
$230
Non-Print (Gear & Gadgets)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
40
360
432
662
827
965
$70
Kiosk
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$75,000
3D Printer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$2,400
Total
118,504
126,964
157,501
179,458
219,872
167,339
187,981
171,112
176,194
177,525
177,215
209,685
234,309
232,713
227,178
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
3.35
3.58
4.42
5.01
6.10
4.62
5.16
4.66
4.81
4.85
4.72
5.55
5.94
5.80
5.48
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
4.9362
Quality Standard
$37
Service Standard
$180
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$180
Eligible Amount
$988,215
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Library Services - Vehicles
Unit Measure:
No. of library vehicles
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Van
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$75,000
Total
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00003
0.00003
0.00003
0.00003
0.00003
0.00002
0.00002
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.000012
Quality Standard
$74,985
Service Standard
$0.91
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$0.91
Eligible Amount
$4,984
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Ambulance Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Henry Street Brantford (Leased)
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
1,396
$600
$702
Alexander Street (Leased)
776
776
776
776
776
776
776
776
776
776
776
776
776
776
776
$600
$697
Colbourne Street (Leased)
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
1,163
$600
$748
Francis Street (Leased)
885
885
885
885
885
885
885
885
885
885
885
885
885
885
885
$600
$699
353 Elgin Street (Leased)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
776
776
776
776
776
-
-
$600
$791
12 Garnet (Cainsville) (Leased)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,306
1,306
1,306
1,306
$600
$739
355 Henry St (Community
Paramedicine) (Leased)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,216
2,216
2,216
2,216
$600
$745
Total
4,220
4,220
4,220
4,220
4,220
4,220
4,220
4,220
4,996
4,996
4,996
8,518
8,518
7,742
7,742
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.1195
0.1190
0.1184
0.1177
0.1171
0.1166
0.1159
0.1150
0.1364
0.1364
0.1331
0.2253
0.2158
0.1928
0.1867
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.1444
Quality Standard
$722
Service Standard
$104
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$104
Eligible Amount
$570,703
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Ambulance Vehicles
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Type 3 Modular (with Autoload)
1.94
1.94
1.94
1.94
1.94
2.22
2.22
2.22
3.05
3.05
3.05
3.60
3.60
4.16
4.16
$450,000
Emergency Response Vehicle
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.55
0.55
1.66
1.66
1.66
$325,000
Logistics - Ambulance
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.55
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
$450,000
Logistics - Dodge Caravan -
Community Paramedicine Expanded
Services (Leased)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
$47,000
Community Paramedicine Admin -
Equinox (Leased)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.28
0.28
0.28
$40,000
Support/Admin - 4 Rav4s (Leased)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.11
$40,000
Total
2.22
2.22
2.22
2.22
2.22
2.50
2.50
2.50
3.88
3.88
4.15
4.70
6.09
6.65
7.76
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0001
Quality Standard
$397,700
Service Standard
$40
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$40
Eligible Amount
$217,820
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Long-term Care Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
John Noble Home
172,352
172,352
172,352
172,352
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
$560
$658
Total
172,352
172,352
172,352
172,352
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
194,587
County of Brant's Percentage Share
28.3%
28.3%
28.3%
28.3%
28.3%
28.7%
28.7%
28.7%
27.3%
27.0%
27.0%
27.3%
27.5%
27.9%
28.0%
Total County of Brant
48,776
48,776
48,776
48,776
55,068
55,846
55,846
55,846
53,122
52,538
52,538
53,164
53,527
54,365
54,512
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
1.3807
1.3755
1.3686
1.3607
1.5282
1.5429
1.5337
1.5214
1.4499
1.4339
1.4001
1.4061
1.3560
1.3539
1.3148
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
1.4218
Quality Standard
$658
Service Standard
$936
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$936
Eligible Amount
$5,123,843
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Child Care and Early Years Programs - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/space)
Value/space
with land,
site works,
etc.
Infant
56
58
62
66
88
88
99
99
105
127
117
117
117
127
127
$45,000
$45,000
Toddler
180
215
205
270
335
320
323
328
335
330
360
385
370
390
390
$45,000
$45,000
Preschool
724
758
699
720
741
789
763
779
742
781
826
890
978
1,034
1,034
$45,000
$45,000
JK/SK
250
234
214
314
494
809
911
973
1,127
1,086
1,092
1,092
1,092
1,094
1,094
$45,000
$45,000
School Age
406
623
783
943
1,085
1,242
1,323
1,329
1,510
1,514
1,549
1,549
1,489
1,557
1,577
$45,000
$45,000
Total
1,616
1,888
1,963
2,313
2,743
3,248
3,419
3,508
3,819
3,838
3,944
4,033
4,046
4,202
4,222
County of Brant's Percentage Share
28.3%
28.3%
28.3%
28.3%
28.3%
28.7%
28.7%
28.7%
27.3%
27.0%
27.0%
27.3%
27.5%
27.9%
28.0%
Total County of Brant
457
534
556
655
776
932
981
1,007
1,043
1,036
1,065
1,102
1,113
1,174
1,183
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0129
0.0151
0.0156
0.0183
0.0215
0.0258
0.0269
0.0274
0.0285
0.0283
0.0284
0.0291
0.0282
0.0292
0.0285
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0243
Quality Standard
$44,907
Service Standard
$1,091
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$1,091
Eligible Amount
$5,976,776
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Waste Diversion - Facilities - Stations/Depots
Unit Measure:
sq.m of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.m)
Value/sq.ft.
with land, site
works, etc.
Facility 1 - Paris Transfer Station
Diversion-Related Land (80% of 18,600
sq.m)
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
14,880
$50
$50
Facility 2 - Biggars Lane Landfill
Diversion Area Land Value (6,200 sq.m)
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
6,200
$50
$50
Joint Use Area Lane Value (1,250 sq.m -
50% Diversion)
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
625
$50
$50
Facility 3 - Emterra Burlington MRF
Facilty Value (Max yr capacity 90K MT,
Brant = 2K MT)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$790,000
$790,000
Facility 4 - HGC Cainsville MRF
Facilty Value (Max yr capacity 30K MT,
Brant = 2K MT)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$860,000
$860,000
Total
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
Percentage attributable to Eligible Portion
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total Eligible Portion of Facilities
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
21,706
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.6144
0.6121
0.6091
0.6056
0.6024
0.5997
0.5961
0.5913
0.5924
0.5924
0.5784
0.5741
0.5499
0.5406
0.5236
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.5855
Quality Standard
$87
Service Standard
$51
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$51
Eligible Amount
$279,601
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County of Brant
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Waste Diversion - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Biggars Lane Landfill Diversion
Contractor Equipment
40 Yard Bins
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
$9,000
20 Yard Bins
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
$7,000
Excavator (50% Diversion Activities)
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
$400,000
Roll Off Truck (30% Diversion Activities, 2
sites)
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
$290,000
Bulldozer (30% Diversion Activities)
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
-
-
-
-
-
$300,000
County Owned Equipment
Scale House Trailer (15% Diversion based
on weigh)
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
$60,000
Scale - 1 (15% Diversion based on weigh)
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
$180,000
Paris Transfer Station
Contractor Equipment
40 Yard Bins
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
$9,000
Roll Off Truck (200K - 60% Diversion
Activities, 2 sites)
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.60
$290,000
County Owned Equipment
Loader (250K - 50% Diversion)
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
-
-
-
-
-
-
$250,000
Telehandler Loader (175K - 50% Diversion)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.5
0.5
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
$185,000
Pick Up Truck (30K - 25% Diversion Use)
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
$90,000
Scale House Trailer (35K 2012 tender -
57% Diversion based on weigh)
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
$60,000
Scale - 1 (125K 2018 Tender - 57%
diversion)
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
$180,000
Kiosk (30K 2018 tender - 57% diversion)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
$40,000
Scale - 2 (125K 2018 Tender - 57%
diversion)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
$190,000
Curbside Collection (Contractor Owned)
Recycling Trucks
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
$400,000
5 Co Collection Trucks (200K - 40%
capcity for diversion material)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.0
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
$400,000
Total
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
18.9
19.7
19.7
19.7
19.7
19.7
Percentage attributable to Eligible Portion
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total Eligible Portion of Facilities
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
19.9
18.9
19.7
19.7
19.7
19.7
19.7
Population
35,326
35,460
35,638
35,845
36,035
36,195
36,413
36,708
36,639
36,641
37,525
37,811
39,475
40,155
41,459
Per Capita Standard
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
15 Year Average
2009-2023
Quantity Standard
0.0005
Quality Standard
$109,600
Service Standard
$55
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 year
Forecast Population
5,477
$ per Capita
$55
Eligible Amount
$300,140
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Appendix C
Long-Term Capital and
Operating Cost Examination
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Appendix C: Long-Term Capital and Operating
Cost Examination
County of Brant
Annual Capital and Operating Cost Impact
As a requirement of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, under
subsection 10 (2) (c), an analysis must be undertaken to assess the long-term capital
and operating cost impacts for the capital infrastructure projects identified within the
development charge. As part of this analysis, it was deemed necessary to isolate the
incremental operating expenditures directly associated with these capital projects, factor
in cost savings attributable to economies of scale or cost sharing where applicable and
prorate the cost on a per unit basis (i.e. sq.ft. of building space, per vehicle, etc.). This
was undertaken through a review of the County's approved 2022 Financial Information
Return (F.I.R.).
In addition to the operational impacts, over time the initial capital projects will require
replacement. This replacement of capital is often referred to as lifecycle cost. By
definition, lifecycle costs are all the costs which are incurred during the life of a physical
asset, from the time its acquisition is first considered, to the time it is taken out of
service for disposal or redeployment. The method selected for lifecycle costing is the
sinking fund method which provides that money will be contributed annually and
invested, so that those funds will grow over time to equal the amount required for future
replacement. The following factors were utilized to calculate the annual replacement
cost of the capital projects (annual contribution = factor X capital asset cost) and are
based on an annual growth rate of 2% (net of inflation) over the average useful life of
the asset:
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Table C-1
County of Brant
Lifecycle Cost Factors and Average Useful Lives
Table C-2 depicts the annual operating impact resulting from the proposed gross capital
projects at the time they are all in place. It is important to note that, while County
program expenditures will increase with growth in population, the costs associated with
the new infrastructure (i.e. facilities) would be delayed until the time these works are in
place.
Average Useful Life
Factor
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
75
0.005855083
Facilities
50
0.01182321
Services Related to a Highway
50
0.01182321
Parkland Development
40
0.016555748
Vehicles
15
0.057825472
Small Equipment & Gear
10
0.091326528
Library Materials
10
0.091326528
Lifecycle Cost Factors
Asset
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Table C-2
County of Brant
Operating and Capital Expenditure Impacts for Future Capital Expenditures
SERVICE/CLASS OF SERVICE
GROSS COST LESS
BENEFIT TO
EXISTING
ANNUAL LIFECYCLE
EXPENDITURES
ANNUAL
OPERATING
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL ANNUAL
EXPENDITURES
1.
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1.1
Channels, drainage and ponds
2,744,610
135,354
242,182
377,536
2.
Wastewater Services
2.1
Treatment plants & Sewers
245,895,148
13,436,500
1,112,337
14,548,837
3.
Water Services
3.1
Treatment, storage and distribution systems
95,757,646
4,274,650
2,251,722
6,526,372
4.
Services Related to a Highway
4.1
Roads and Related
133,953,958
6,528,485
5,406,641
11,935,126
4.2
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
3,170,500
285,083
3,333,745
3,618,828
5.
Fire Protection Services
5.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
22,324,730
1,401,816
1,637,621
3,039,437
6.
Policing Services
6.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment, small equpment and gear
5,052,531
155,496
2,564,999
2,720,495
7.
Parks and Recreation Services
7.1
Park development, amenities, vehicles, equipment and recreation
facilities
129,847,024
9,415,777
1,355,401
10,771,178
8.
Library Services
8.1
Library facilities, materials and vehicles
35,914,527
1,815,004
333,997
2,149,001
9.
Long-term Care Services
9.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
27,870,000
1,214,550
571,971
1,786,521
10.
Ambulance
10.1
Ambulance facilities, vehicles and equipment
22,693,409
1,481,306
2,357,973
3,839,279
11.
Waste Diversion
11.1
Waste diversion facilites, vehicles, equipment and other
1,348,156
67,591
164,253
231,844
Total
726,572,239
40,211,612
21,332,842
61,544,454
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Appendix D
D.C. Reserve Fund Policy
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Appendix D: D.C. Reserve Fund Policy
D.1
Legislative Requirements
The Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended (D.C.A.) requires development
charge (D.C.) collections (and associated interest) to be placed in separate reserve
funds. Sections 33 through 36 of the D.C.A. provide the following regarding reserve
fund establishment and use:
- A municipality shall establish a reserve fund for each service to which the D.C.
by-law relates; subsection 7 (1), however, allows services to be grouped into
categories of services for reserve fund (and credit) purposes and for classes of
services to be established.
- The municipality shall pay each D.C. it collects into a reserve fund or funds to
which the charge relates.
- The money in a reserve fund shall be spent only for the "capital costs"
determined through the legislated calculation process (as per subsection 5 (1) 2
to 8).
- Money may be borrowed from the fund but must be paid back with interest
(O. Reg. 82/98, subsection 11 (1) defines this as Bank of Canada rate either on
the day the by-law comes into force or, if specified in the by-law, the first
business day of each quarter).
- D.C. reserve funds may not be consolidated with other municipal reserve funds
for investment purposes and may only be used as an interim financing source for
capital undertakings for which D.C.s may be spent (section 37).
Annually, the Treasurer of the municipality is required to provide Council with a financial
statement related to the D.C. by-law(s) and reserve funds. This statement must be
made available to the public and may be requested to be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Subsection 43 (2) and O. Reg. 82/98 prescribe the information that must be included in
the Treasurer's statement, as follows:
- opening balance;
- closing balance;
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- description of each service and/or service category for which the reserve fund
was established (including a list of services within a service category);
- transactions for the year (e.g. collections, draws) including each asset's capital
costs to be funded from the D.C. reserve fund and the manner for funding the
capital costs not funded under the D.C. by-law (i.e. non-D.C. recoverable cost
share and post-period D.C. recoverable cost share);
- for projects financed by D.C.s, the amount spent on the project from the D.C.
reserve fund and the amount and source of any other monies spent on the
project;
- amounts borrowed, purpose of the borrowing, and interest accrued during
previous year;
- amount and source of money used by the municipality to repay municipal
obligations to the D.C. reserve fund;
- list of credits by service or service category (outstanding at the beginning of the
year, given in the year, and outstanding at the end of the year by the holder);
- for credits granted under section 14 of the previous D.C.A., a schedule identifying
the value of credits recognized by the municipality, the service to which it applies
and the source of funding used to finance the credit; and
- a statement as to compliance with subsection 59 (1) of the D.C.A., whereby the
municipality shall not impose, directly or indirectly, a charge related to a
development or a requirement to construct a service related to development,
except as permitted by the D.C.A. or another Act.
Recent changes arising from Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022) provide that
the Council shall make the statement available to the public by posting the statement on
the website or, if there is no such website, in the municipal office. In addition, Bill 109
introduced the following requirements which shall be included in the treasurer's
statement.
- For each service for which a development charge is collected during the year
o whether, as of the end of the year, the municipality expects to incur the
amount of capital costs that were estimated, in the relevant development
charge background study, to be incurred during the term of the applicable
development charge by-law, and
o if the answer to subparagraph i is no, the amount the municipality now
expects to incur and a statement as to why this amount is expected;
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- For any service for which a development charge was collected during the year
but in respect of which no money from a reserve fund was spent during the year,
a statement as to why there was no spending during the year.
Additionally, as per subsection 35(3) of the D.C.A.:
35(3) If a service is prescribed for the purposes of this subsection, beginning in the
first calendar year that commences after the service is prescribed and in each
calendar year thereafter, a municipality shall spend or allocate at least 60 per cent of
the monies that are in a reserve fund for the prescribed service at the beginning of
the year.
The services currently prescribed are water, wastewater, and services related to a
highway. Therefore, as of 2023, a municipality shall spend or allocate at least 60
percent of the monies in the reserve fund at the beginning of the year. There are
generally two (2) ways in which a municipality may approach this requirement:
a) Include a schedule are part of the annual treasurer's statement; or
b) Incorporate the information into the annual budgeting process.
Based upon the above, Figure 1 and Attachments 1 and 2, set out the format for which
annual reporting to Council should be provided. Attachment 3 provides for the schedule
for allocating reserve fund balances to projects.
D.2
D.C. Reserve Fund Application
Section 35 of the D.C.A. states that:
"The money in a reserve fund established for a service may be spent only
for capital costs determined under paragraphs 2 to 7 of subsection 5(1)."
This provision clearly establishes that reserve funds collected for a specific service are
only to be used for that service, or to be used as a source of interim financing of capital
undertakings for which a D.C. may be spent.
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Figure D-1
County of Brant
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Services to which the Development Charge Relates
Description
Services
Related to a
Highway
Water
Services
Wastewater
Services
Stormwater
Drainage and
Control Services
Policing
Services
Fire
Protection
Services
Parks and
Recreation
Services
Library
Services
Long-term
Care
Services
Child Care
and Early
Years
Programs
Ambulance
Waste
Diversion
Opening Balance, January 1, ________
0
Plus:
Development Charge Collections
0
Accrued Interest
0
Repayment of Monies Borrowed from Fund and Associated Interest1
0
Sub-Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Less:
Amount Transferred to Capital (or Other) Funds2
0
Amounts Refunded
0
Amounts Loaned to Other D.C. Service Category for Interim Financing
0
Credits3
0
Sub-Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Closing Balance, December 31, ________
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 Source of funds used to repay the D.C. reserve fund
2 See Attachment 1 for details
3 See Attachment 2 for details
The Municipality is compliant with s.s. 59.1 (1) of the Development Charges Act , whereby charges are not directly or indirectly imposed on development nor has a requirement to construct a service related to development been imposed, except as
permitted by the Development Charges Act or another Act.
Total
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Figure D-2a
County of Brant
Attachment 1
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Amount Transferred to Capital (or Other) Funds - Capital Fund Transactions
D.C. Recoverable Cost Share
Non-D.C. Recoverable Cost Share
D.C. Forecast Period
Post D.C. Forecast Period
Capital Fund Transactions
Gross Capital
Cost
D.C. Reserve
Fund Draw
D.C. Debt
Financing
Grants,
Subsidies Other
Contributions
Post-Period
Benefit/ Capacity
Interim Financing
Grants,
Subsidies Other
Contributions
Other
Reserve/Reserv
e Fund Draws
Tax Supported
Operating Fund
Contributions
Rate Supported
Operating Fund
Contributions
Debt Financing
Grants,
Subsidies Other
Contributions
Services Related to a Highway
Capital Cost A
Capital Cost B
Capital Cost C
Sub-Total - Services Related to Highways
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Water Services
Capital Cost D
Capita Cost E
Capital Cost F
Sub-Total - Water
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Wastewater Services
Capital Cost G
Capita Cost H
Capital Cost I
Sub-Total - Wastewater
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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Figure D-2b
County of Brant
Attachment 1
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Amount Transferred to Capital (or Other) Funds - Operating Fund Transactions
D.C. Reserve Fund Draw
Post D.C. Forecast Period
Non-D.C. Recoverable Cost Share
Operating Fund Transactions
Principal
Interest
Principal
Interest
Source
Principal
Interest
Source
Services Related to a Highway
Capital Cost J
Capita Cost K
Capital Cost L
Sub-Total - Services Related to a Highway
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Water Services
Capital Cost M
Capita Cost N
Capital Cost O
Sub-Total - Water
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Wastewater Services
Capital Cost P
Capita Cost Q
Capital Cost R
Sub-Total - Wastewater
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Annual Debt
Repayment
Amount
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Figure D-3
County of Brant
Attachment 2
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Statement of Credit Holder Transactions
Credit Holder
Applicable D.C.
Reserve Fund
Credit Balance
Outstanding
Beginning of
Year ________
Additional
Credits Granted
During Year
Credits Used by
Holder During
Year
Credit Balance
Outstanding
End of Year
________
Credit Holder A
Credit Holder B
Credit Holder C
Credit Holder D
Credit Holder E
Credit Holder F
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Figure D-4
County of Brant
Attachment 3
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Statement of Reserve Fund Balance Allocations
Service:
Water
Balance in Reserve Fund at Beginning of Year:
60% of Balance to be Allocated (at a minimum):
Projects to Which Funds Will be Allocated
Project Description
Project Number
Total Growth-related Capital
Cost Remaining to be
Funded
Share of Growth-related
Cost Allocated to Date
Share of Growth-related Cost
Allocated - Current Year
Total
$0
$0
$0
Service:
Wastewater
Balance in Reserve Fund at Beginning of Year:
60% of Balance to be Allocated (at a minimum):
Projects to Which Funds Will be Allocated
Project Description
Project Number
Total Growth-related Capital
Cost Remaining to be
Funded
Share of Growth-related
Cost Allocated to Date
Share of Growth-related Cost
Allocated - Current Year
Total
$0
$0
$0
Service:
Services Related to a
Highway
Balance in Reserve Fund at Beginning of Year:
60% of Balance to be Allocated (at a minimum):
Projects to Which Funds Will be Allocated
Project Description
Project Number
Total Growth-related Capital
Cost Remaining to be
Funded
Share of Growth-related
Cost Allocated to Date
Share of Growth-related Cost
Allocated - Current Year
Total
$0
$0
$0
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Appendix E
Local Service Policy
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Appendix E: Local Service Policy
County of Brant
General Policy Guidelines on Development Charges and Local Service Funding
This Appendix sets out the municipality's General Policy Guidelines on Development
Charges (D.C.) and local service funding for Services Related to a Highway,
Stormwater Management, Transit Bus Stops and Amenities, Parkland Development,
and Underground Linear Services. The guidelines outline, in general terms, the size
and nature of engineered infrastructure that is included in the study as a development
charge project, versus infrastructure that is considered as a local service, to be
emplaced separately by landowners, pursuant to a development agreement.
The following policy guidelines are general principles by which staff will be guided in
considering development applications. However, each application will be considered, in
the context of these policy guidelines as subsection 59 (2) of the Development Charges
Act, 1997 (D.C.A.) on its own merits having regard to, among other factors, the nature,
type and location of the development and any existing and proposed development in the
surrounding area, as well as the location and type of services required and their
relationship to the proposed development and to existing and proposed development in
the area.
E.1
Services Related to a Highway
A highway and services related to a highway are intended for the transportation of
people and goods via many different modes including, but not limited to passenger
automobiles, commercial vehicles, transit vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. The
highway shall consist of all land and associated infrastructure built to support (or
service) this movement of people and goods regardless of the mode of transportation
employed.
The associated infrastructure to achieve this concept shall include, but is not limited to:
road pavement structure and curbs; grade separation/bridge structures (for any
vehicles, railways and/or pedestrians); grading, drainage and retaining wall features;
culvert structures; stormwater drainage systems; utilities; traffic control systems;
signage; gateway features; street furniture; active transportation facilities (e.g.
sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use trails which interconnect the transportation network,
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etc.); transit lanes & lay-bys; roadway illumination systems; boulevard and median
surfaces (e.g. sod & topsoil, paving, etc.); street trees and landscaping; parking lanes &
lay-bys; (excluding on-street parking in the downd driveway entrances; noise
attenuation systems; railings and safety barriers.
E.1.1 Local and Collector Roads (including land)
The costs of the following items shall be direct developer responsibilities as a
local service:
a. Collector Roads Internal to Development, inclusive of all land and associated
infrastructure - direct developer responsibility under s. 59 of the D.C.A. as a
local service.
b. Collector Roads External to Development, inclusive of all land and associated
infrastructure - if needed to support a specific development or required to link
with the area to which the plan relates, direct developer responsibility under s.
59 of the D.C.A.
c. All local roads - considered to be the developer's responsibility.
The costs of the following items shall be paid through D.C.s:
d. Collector Roads External to Development, inclusive of all land and associated
infrastructure - included in D.C. calculation to the extent permitted under s. 5
(1) of the D.C.A. (dependent on local circumstances) to the extent identified in
the study.
E.1.2 Arterial Roads
The costs of the following items shall be paid through D.C.s:
a. New, widened, extended or upgraded arterial roads, inclusive of all associated
infrastructure - included as part of road costing funded through the D.C.A., s. 5
(1).
b. Land acquisition for arterial roads on existing rights-of-way (R.O.W.) to
complete proposed projects - dedication under the Planning Act provisions (s.
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41, 51 and s. 53) through development lands; in area with limited development
- included in the D.C. calculation.
c. Land acquisition for arterial roads on new R.O.W. to complete proposed
projects - dedication, where possible, under the Planning Act provisions (s. 51
and s. 53) through development lands up to the R.O.W. specified in the Official
Plan.
d. Land acquisition beyond normal dedication requirements to achieve
transportation corridors as services related to highways including grade
separation infrastructure for the movement of pedestrians, cyclists, public transit
and/or railway vehicles - included in the D.C. calculation.
E.1.3 Traffic Control Systems, Signals and Intersection Improvements
The costs of the following items shall be direct developer responsibilities as a
local service:
a. All of these requirements which are not identified as part of projects in the D.C.
background study and are within 500 metres of the development - considered
to be a local service and funded by the developer(s).
b. The developer will be required to pay for any road or intersection improvements
deemed necessary through the TIS completed for their development. This may
involve cost sharing from the County or others. If the project is not identified in
the County's capital plan or DC Background study, it may be necessary for the
developer to front-end finance the project(s).
The costs of the following items shall be paid through D.C.s:
b. Works external to a development and identified in the D.C. background study -
funded through D.C.s to the extent identified in the study.
c. Works external to the development(s) (more than 500 metres) and not identified
in the D.C. background study - may be funded through the intersection
improvement contingency identified in the study.
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E.1.4 Streetlights
The costs of the following items shall be direct developer responsibilities as a
local service:
a. Streetlights on new arterial roads and arterial road improvements, if needed to
support a specific development or required to link with the area to which the
plan relates - may be direct developer responsibility through local service
provisions (s. 59 of D.C.A.).
b. Streetlights on non-arterial roads internal to development - considered part of
the proposed project and included as a direct developer responsibility under s.
59 of the D.C.A. (as a local service).
c. Streetlights on non-arterial roads external to development, needed to support a
specific development or required to link with the area to which the plan relates -
considered part of the proposed project and included as a direct developer
responsibility under s. 59 of the D.C.A. (as a local service).
The costs of the following items shall be paid through D.C.s:
d. Streetlights on new arterial roads and arterial road improvements - considered
part of the proposed project and included as part of the road costing funded
through D.C.s.
E.1.5 Transportation Related Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities
The costs of the following items shall be direct developer responsibilities as a
local service:
a. Sidewalks, multi-use trails, and bike lanes, inclusive of all required
infrastructure, located within arterial roads, County roads and provincial
highway corridors - if needed to support a specific development or required to
link with the area to which the plan relates, may be direct developer
responsibility through local service provisions (s. 59 of the D.C.A.).
b. Sidewalks, multi-use trails, and bike lanes, inclusive of all required
infrastructure, located within or linking to non-arterial road corridors internal to
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development - considered part of the proposed project and included as a direct
developer responsibility under s. 59 of the D.C.A. (as a local service).
c. Other sidewalks, multi-use trails, cycle tracks, and bike lanes, inclusive of all
required infrastructure, located within non-arterial road corridors external to
development and needed to support a specific development or required to link
with the area to which the plan relates, up to 500 metres - direct developer
responsibility under s. 59 of the D.C.A. (as a local service).
The costs of the following items shall be paid through D.C.s:
d. Sidewalks, multi-use trails, and bike lanes, inclusive of all required
infrastructure, located within arterial roads, County roads and provincial
highway corridors - if considered part of a proposed municipal project shall be
included in the D.C. calculation.
e. Multi-purposed trail systems connecting the County's Urban Settlement Areas
and other population centres, natural amenities, the Grand River, and other
significant natural features (not associated with a road), inclusive of all land and
required infrastructure and form part of the municipality's active transportation
network for cycling and/or walking - included in the D.C. calculation.
E.1.6 Noise Abatement Measures
The costs of the following items shall be direct developer responsibilities as a
local service:
a. Noise abatement measures external and internal to development where it is
related to, or a requirement of a specific development - direct developer
responsibility under s. 59 of the D.C.A. (as a local service).
The costs of the following items shall be paid through D.C.s:
b. Noise abatement measures on new arterial roads and arterial road
improvements abutting an existing community and unrelated to a specific
development - included as part of road costing funded through D.C.s.
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E.2
Stormwater Management
The costs of the following items shall be direct developer responsibilities as a
local service:
a. Stormwater facilities for quality and/or quantity management, including
downstream erosion works, inclusive of land and all associated infrastructure,
such as landscaping and perimeter fencing - direct developer responsibility
under s. 59 of the D.C.A. (as a local service). The County may be involved in
some cost sharing agreements.
b. Erosion works, inclusive of all restoration requirements, related to a
development application - direct developer responsibility under s. 59 of the
D.C.A. (as a local service).
c. Storm sewer systems and drainage works that are required for a specific
development, either internal or external to the area to which the plan relates -
direct developer responsibility under s. 59 of the D.C.A. (as a local service).
The costs of the following items shall be paid through D.C.s:
d. Monitoring works and over-sizing cost of stormwater facilities only for projects
identified as County projects in the background study - included in the D.C.
calculation consistent with the D.C.A., s. 5 (1).
e. Note: for stormwater minimum pipe sizes, refer to section E.
E.3
Parkland Development
E.3.1 Recreational Trails
a. Recreational trails (primary, secondary, and tertiary as defined in the Trails
Master Plan) that do not form part of the municipality's active transportation
network, and their associated infrastructure (landscaping, bridges, trail surface,
etc.) - included in the area municipal parkland D.C. calculation.
b. Brant County should, where possible, consider agreements providing for D.C.
credits in exchange for developer-build parks and trails as a strategy to support
the earlier development of parks and trails in new development areas. The
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recommended guidelines, standards and procedures for park design and
development in the Recreation Master Plan should be applied.
E.3.2 Parkland
a. Parkland Development for Community Parks, Destination Parks,
Neighbourhood Parks - direct developer responsibility to provide at base
condition, as follows:
- Clearing and grubbing. Tree removals as per any required tree
preservation and removals plan;
- Installation of required municipal services and utilities;
- Rough grading (pre-grading) to allow for positive drainage of the park, with
minimum slopes of 2%. If necessary, this may include some minor drainage
tile work and grading as per the overall subdivision grading design complete
with any required swales or catch basins. Runoff from the development
property shall not drain into the park unless approved by the County;
- Spreading of topsoil to a minimum 150 mm depth (import topsoil if existing
on-site is insufficient to reach required depth);
- Seeding of site with municipality-approved seed mix. Maintenance of seed
until acceptance by the municipality;
- Parks shall be free of any contaminated soil or subsoil as defined in Part
XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act;
- Parks shall not be mined for fill;
- Parks shall be conveyed free and clear of all encumbrances;
- 100% of 1.5 m black vinyl chain link perimeter fencing to the municipal
standard to separate the development lands from the municipal lands or
lands to be dedicated to the municipality, unless the perimeter fencing is on
land that will be dedicated to the municipality to fulfil the requirement of
parkland dedication under the Planning Act, in which case the cost shall be
shared 50/50;
- The park block shall not be used for topsoil or other construction material,
equipment storage, or sales pavilions; and
- Required heritage features within the park as set out within the Planning Act
approval conditions.
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b. Program facilities, amenities, and furniture, within parkland - included in the
D.C. calculation.
E.3.3 Landscape Buffer Blocks, Features, Berms, Grade Transition Areas,
Walkway Connections to Adjacent Arterial Roads, Open Space, etc.
a. The cost of developing all landscape buffer blocks, landscape features, berms,
grade transition areas, walkway connections to adjacent arterial roads, open
space and other remnant pieces of land conveyed to the municipality - direct
developer responsibility as a local service. Such costs include but are not
limited to:
- Pre-grading, sodding or seeding, supply and installation of amended topsoil
(to the municipality's required depth), landscape features, perimeter fencing
and amenities and all planting; and
- Perimeter fencing to the municipal standard located on the public property
side of the property line adjacent land uses as directed by the municipality.
E.4
Natural Heritage System (N.H.S.)
N.H.S. includes engineered and in situ stream corridors, natural buffers for woodlots,
wetland remnants, etc., as well as subwatersheds or other pertinent study within the
boundaries of the municipality.
Direct developer responsibility as a local service provision, including but not
limited to the following:
a. Riparian planting and landscaping requirements (as required by the
municipality, Conservation Authority or other authorities having jurisdiction) as a
result of creation of, or construction within in the N.H.S. and associated buffers.
b. Perimeter fencing of the N.H.S. to the municipal standard located on the public
property side of the property line adjacent land uses (residential, industrial,
commercial) as required by the municipality.
c. All works to be in conformance with the approvals granted for stream corridors,
natural buffers and subwatersheds areas as directed by the approvals granted.
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E.4.1 Infrastructure Assets Constructed by Developers
a. All infrastructure assets constructed by developers must be designed in
accordance with the municipality's standards as revised.
b. All infrastructure assets shall be conveyed in accordance with the municipality's
standards as revised.
c. Any parks and open space infrastructure assets approved to be built by the
developer on behalf of the municipality shall be in accordance with the
municipality's policies as revised.
E.5
Underground Services (Stormwater, Water and Sanitary Sewers)
Underground services (linear infrastructure for stormwater, water, and sanitary services)
within the road allowance are not included in the cost of road infrastructure and are
treated separately. The responsibility for such services as well as stormwater
management ponds and pumping stations, which are undertaken as part of new
developments or redevelopments, will be determined by the following principles:
The costs of the following items shall be direct developer responsibilities as a
local service:
a. Providing all underground services internal to the development, including storm,
water, sanitary services and appurtenances.
b. Providing service connections from existing underground services to the
development.
c. Providing new underground services or upgrading existing underground
services external to the development if the services are required to service the
development, and if the pipe sizes do not exceed 300 mm for water and
sanitary services and 900 mm for stormwater services. If external services are
required by two or more developments, the developer for the first development
will be responsible for the cost of the external services and may enter into front-
ending/cost-sharing agreements with other developers independent of the
municipality.
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d. Providing stormwater management ponds and other facilities required by the
development including all associated features such as landscaping and fencing.
e. Water booster pumping stations, reservoir pumping stations and/or sanitary
pumping stations serving individual developments or areas that may include
more than one development and local cost sharing may be applied. Cost
sharing may include a combination of Development Charges, developer
contributions, and benefit to existing users. This may involve cost sharing from
the County or others. If the project is not identified in the County's capital plan
or DC Background study, it may be necessary for the developer to front-end
finance the project.
The costs of the following items shall be paid through D.C.s:
f. External underground services involving trunk infrastructure and pipe sizes
exceeding 300 mm for water and sanitary services and 900 mm for stormwater
services when upsizing is required by more than one development.
g. Water treatment, storage facilities, re-chlorination/sampling stations and wells
not required for an individual development.
h. Wastewater treatment plants.
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Appendix F
Asset Management Plan
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Appendix F: Asset Management Plan
The recent changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended (D.C.A.) (new
subsection 10 (2) (c.2)) require that the background study must include an asset
management plan (A.M.P.) related to new infrastructure. Section 10 (3) of the D.C.A.
provides:
"The asset management plan shall,
(a) deal with all assets whose capital costs are proposed to be
funded under the development charge by-law;
(b) demonstrate that all the assets mentioned in clause (a) are
financially sustainable over their full life cycle;
(c)
contain any other information that is prescribed; and
(d) be prepared in the prescribed manner."
In regard to the above, section 8 of the regulations was amended to include subsections
(2), (3), and (4) which set out specific detailed requirements for transit (only). For all
services except transit, there are no prescribed requirements at this time, thus requiring
the municipality to define the approach to include in the background study.
At a broad level, the A.M.P. provides for the long-term investment in an asset over its
entire useful life along with the funding. The schematic below identifies the costs for an
asset throughout its entire lifecycle. For growth-related works, the majority of capital
costs will be funded by the D.C. Non-growth-related expenditures will then be funded
from non-D.C. revenues as noted below. During the useful life of the asset, there will be
minor maintenance costs to extend the life of the asset along with additional program-
related expenditures to provide the full services to the residents. At the end of the life of
the asset, it will be replaced by non-D.C. financing sources.
It should be noted that with the recent passing of the Infrastructure for Jobs and
Prosperity Act (I.J.P.A.) municipalities are now required to complete A.M.P.s, based on
certain criteria, which are to be completed by 2022 for core municipal services and 2024
for all other services. The amendments to the D.C.A. do not require municipalities to
complete these A.M.P.s (required under I.J.P.A.) for the D.C. background study, rather
the D.C.A. requires that the D.C. background study include information to show the
assets to be funded by the D.C. are sustainable over their full lifecycle.
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Purchase
Install
Commission
Operate
Maintain
Monitor
(Throughout Life
of Assets)
(To End of
Useful Life)
Removal/Decommission
Disposal
New Assets
Replacement Assets
Reserves/Reserve Funds
Debentures
User Fees
Grants
Other
Proceeds on Disposal
Funding of Disposal /
Decommissioning Costs
Operating Budget
Financing Methods
Purchase
Install
Commission
Operate
Maintain
Monitor
(Throughout Life
of Assets)
(To End of
Useful Life)
Removal/Decommission
Disposal
In 2012, the Province developed Building Together: Guide for municipal asset
management plans which outlines the key elements for an A.M.P., as follows:
State of local infrastructure: asset types, quantities, age, condition, financial
accounting valuation and replacement cost valuation.
Desired levels of service: defines levels of service through performance measures
and discusses any external trends or issues that may affect expected levels of service
or the municipality's ability to meet them (for example, new accessibility standards,
climate change impacts).
Asset management strategy: the asset management strategy is the set of planned
actions that will seek to generate the desired levels of service in a sustainable way,
while managing risk, at the lowest lifecycle cost.
Financing strategy: having a financial plan is critical for putting an A.M.P. into action.
By having a strong financial plan, municipalities can also demonstrate that they have
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made a concerted effort to integrate the A.M.P. with financial planning and municipal
budgeting and are making full use of all available infrastructure financing tools.
Commensurate with the above, the County prepared an A.M.P. in 2023 for its existing
assets; however, it did not take into account future growth-related assets for all services
included in the D.C. calculations. As a result, the asset management requirement for
the D.C. must be undertaken in the absence of this information.
In recognition to the schematic above, the following table (presented in 2024 $) has
been developed to provide the annualized expenditures and revenues associated with
new growth. Note that the D.C.A. does not require an analysis of the non-D.C. capital
needs or their associated operating costs so these are omitted from the table below. As
well, as all capital costs included in the D.C.-eligible capital costs are not included in the
County's A.M.P., the present infrastructure gap and associated funding plan have not
been considered at this time. Hence the following does not represent a fiscal impact
assessment (including future tax/rate increases) but provides insight into the potential
affordability of the new assets:
1. The non-D.C. recoverable portion of the projects that will require financing from
municipal financial resources (i.e., taxation, rates, fees, etc.). This amount has
been presented on an annual debt charge amount based on 20-year financing.
2. Lifecycle costs for the 2024 D.C. capital works have been presented based on a
sinking fund basis. The assets have been considered over their estimated useful
lives.
3. Incremental operating costs for the D.C. services (only) have been included.
4. The resultant total annualized expenditures are approximately $98.90 million.
5. Consideration was given to the potential new taxation and user fee revenues
which will be generated as a result of new growth. These revenues will be
available to finance the expenditures above. The new operating revenues are
approximately $38.79 million. This amount, totalled with the existing operating
revenues of approximately $139.88 million, provides annual revenues of
approximately $178.67 million by the end of the period.
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6. In consideration of the above, the capital plan is deemed to be financially
sustainable.
County of Brant
Asset Management - Future Expenditures and Associated Revenues
2024$
Asset Management - Future
Expenditures and Associated Revenues
20 Year
Expenditures (Annualized)
Annual Debt Payment on Non-Growth
Related Capital1
$14,695,276
Annual Debt Payment on Post Period
Capital2
$15,426,245
Annual Lifecycle
$47,462,021
Incremental Operating Costs (for D.C.
Services)
$21,332,842
Total Expenditures
$98,916,384
Revenue (Annualized)
Total Existing Revenue3
$139,878,317
Incremental Tax and Non-Tax Revenue
(User Fees, Fines, Licences, etc.)
$38,786,708
Total Revenues
$178,665,025
3 As per Sch. 10 of FIR
1 Non-Growth Related component of Projects
2 Interim Debt Financing for Post Period Benefit
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Appendix G
Proposed D.C. By-Law
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Appendix G: Proposed D.C. By-Law
By-law Number _____
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The Corporation of the County of Brant
Being a by-law of the Corporation of the County of Brant with respect to
development charges.
WHEREAS section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (hereinafter called "the
Act") enables the Council of a municipality to pass by-laws for the imposition of
development charges against land located in the municipality for increased capital costs
required because of the need for services arising from development in the area to which
the by-law applies;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the County of Brant (hereinafter
called "the Council"), at its public meeting of June 25, 2024, approved a report dated
May 24, 2024 entitled "County of Brant, 2024 Development Charge Background Study",
which report was prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.;
AND WHEREAS the Council has given Notice in accordance with Section 12 of the
Development Charges Act, 1997 of its development charge proposal and held a public
meeting on June 25, 2024;
AND WHEREAS the Council has heard all persons who applied to be heard in objection
to, or in support of, the development charge proposal at such public meeting;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF
BRANT HEREBY enacts as follows:
1.
In this by-law,
DEFINITIONS
(1)
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, 1997, c.27;
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(2)
"accessory" use means a use of land, building or structures, which is
incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the lands, buildings or
structures;
(3)
"affordable residential unit" means a Dwelling Unit that meets the criteria
set out in subsection 4.1 (2) or 4.1(3) of the Act.
(4)
"apartment dwelling" means any residential dwelling unit within a building
containing five or more dwelling units where the residential units are
connected by an interior corridor, and includes a stacked townhouse;
(5)
"attainable residential unit" means a Dwelling Unit that meets the criteria
set out in subsection 4.1(4) of the Act.
(6)
"back-to-back townhouse" means a building where each dwelling unit is
divided vertically by common walls, including a common rear wall and
common side wall, and has an independent entrance to the dwelling unit
from the outside accessed through the front year, side yard or exterior
side yard and does not have a rear yard;
(7)
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study or other similar area, but does not include a living
room, dining room or kitchen;
(8)
"board of education" means a board defined in s.s.1(1) of the Education
Act;
(9)
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, ch.23,
amended;
(10)
"cannabis" Shall mean a genus of flowering plants in the family
Cannabaceae. Synonyms include, but are not limited to, marijuana and
marihuana. This definition does not include the industrial or agricultural
production of hemp (a source of foodstuffs (hemp milk, hemp seed, hemp
oil), fiber and biofuels);
(11)
"cannabis production and processing" Shall mean lands, buildings, or
structures used for the production, processing, testing, destroying,
packaging, storage and/or shipping of cannabis authorized by an issued
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license or registration by the federal Minister of Health, pursuant to the
Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, SOR/2016-230, to
the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, SC 1996, c 19, and the
Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018, c. 16, as amended from time to time, or any
successors thereto;
(12)
"capital cost" shall have the same meaning as described in Section 5 of
the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended;
(13)
"class" means a grouping of services combined to create a single service
for the purposes of this by-law and as provided in section 7 of the Act;
(14)
"council" means the Council of the Corporation of the County of Brant;
(15)
"development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that has the effect of increasing the size or usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
(16)
"development charge" means a charge imposed against land in the
municipality under this by-law;
(17)
"duplex dwelling" means a building other than a converted dwelling that is
divided horizontally into two (2) separate dwelling units each of which has
an independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a
common entrance;
(18)
"dwelling unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed or
intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
(19)
"existing industrial building" means a building or structure in existence for
the purpose of industrial use as per the County of Brant zoning by-law and
or which occupancy has been granted for such building;
(20)
"farm building" means that part of a bona fide farming operation
encompassing barns, silos and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use, but excluding a residential use;
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(21)
"farm bunk house" means a temporary dwelling used for the housing of
seasonal farm workers which is intended not to be used year-round and
not used as a permanent residence and includes a communal kitchen,
bathrooms and sleeping facilities and may include a mobile home.
(22)
"garden suite" means a one-unit detached residential structure containing
bathroom and kitchen facilities that is ancillary to an existing residential
structure and that is designed to be portable;
(23)
"grade" means the average level of finished ground adjoining a building or
structure at all exterior walls;
(24)
"gross floor area" means the total area of all floors above grade measured
between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls or between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line of firewalls, this also includes
the floor areas of covered roofs, canopies, decks, walkways and
thoroughfares;
(25)
"heavy industrial" means employment uses associated with significant
land use impacts such as odour, noise, dust, smoke, vibration, the
potential for fire and explosive hazards, etc. Development includes
manufacturing facilities, the storage, processing, refinement or production
of hazardous, toxic or substances, etc.
(26)
"industrial building means a building used for or in connection with,
(a)
manufacturing, producing, processing, storing or distributing goods;
(b)
research or development in connection with manufacturing,
producing, or processing goods,
(c)
retail sales by a manufacturer, producer or processor of goods they
manufactured, produced or processed, if the retail sales are at the
site where the manufacturing, production or processing takes place,
(d)
cannabis production and processing;
(e)
office or administrative purposes, if they are,
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a.
carried out with respect to manufacturing, producing,
processing, storage or distribution of goods, and
b.
in or attached to the building or structure used for that
manufacturing, producing, processing, storage or
distribution;
(27)
"Institutional development" means development of a building or structure
that meets the criteria set out in section 11.1(2) of O.Reg. 82/98 to the Act;
(28)
"Interest rate" means the annual rate of interest calculated at the County's
D.C. Interest Policy;
(29)
"local board" means a public library board, local board of health, or any
other board, commission, committee or body or local authority established
or exercising any power or authority under any general or special Act with
respect to any of the affairs or purposes of the municipality or any part or
parts thereof;
(30)
"local services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates required as a condition of
approval under s.51 of the Planning Act, or as a condition of approval
under s.53 of the Planning Act;
(31)
"multiple dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-family dwellings,
semi-detached dwellings, apartment dwellings and garden suite dwellings,
but includes a back-to-back townhouse.
(32)
"municipality" means the Corporation of the County of Brant;
(33)
"mobile home" means a prefabricated building designed to be made
mobile whether the running gear is removed or not and manufactured to
provide cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities constructed
to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and which is designed to be
used as a place of residence;
(34)
"non-profit housing development" means Development of a building or
structure that meets the criteria set out in section 4.2 of the Act.
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(35)
"non-residential use" means a building or structure used for other than a
residential use and includes a long-term care facility;
(36)
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan of the Corporation of the County of
Brant and any amendments thereto;
(37)
"owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
(38)
"place of worship" means that part of a building or structure that is exempt
from taxation as a place of worship under paragraph 3 of Section 3 of the
Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.A.31, as amended;
(39)
"Planning Act" means the Planning Act, 1990, c.P.-13, as amended;
(40)
"regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
(41)
"rental housing" means development of a building or structure with four or
more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented residential
premises;
(42)
"residential use" means land or buildings or structures of any kind
whatsoever used, designed or intended to be used as living
accommodations for one or more individuals;
(43)
"retirement home" or an "assisted living facility" means a residential
building which provides accommodation primarily for retired persons or
couples where each private living accommodation has a separate private
bathroom and separate entrance from a common hall and which may or
may not provide in-unit partial or full culinary facilities but where common
facilities for the preparation and consumption of food are provided, and
common lounges, recreation rooms and medical care facilities may also
be provided;
(44)
"semi-detached dwelling" means two (2) single dwellings attached with a
common wall, dividing the pair of single dwellings vertically, each of which
has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a
common vestibule;
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(45)
"services" (or "service") means those services set out in Schedule A to this
by-law;
(46)
"services in lieu" means those services specified in an agreement made
under section 7 of this by-law;
(47)
"servicing agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and the
municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
lands within the municipality;
(48)
"single detached dwelling" means a residential building consisting of one
dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
(49)
"Special care facilities" means lands, buildings or structures used or
designed or intended for uses for the purpose of providing supervision,
nursing care or medical treatment, which do not comprise dwelling units,
that are licensed, approved or supervised under any special or general
statute, and excludes the special care/special dwelling portions of the
building.
(50) "Special care/special dwelling" means a residential portion of a special
care facilities building containing two or more dwelling units, which units
have a common entrance from street level:
(a)
Where the occupants have the right to use in common, halls, stairs,
yards, common rooms, and accessory buildings;
(b)
Which may or may not have exclusive sanitary and/or culinary
facilities;
(c)
That is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including, but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
(d)
Where support services such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at various levels; and
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(e)
Includes, but is not limited to, retirement homes, assisted living
facilities, nursing homes, group homes and hospices.
(51)
"stacked townhouse" means one (1) building or structure containing two
(2) townhouses divided horizontally, one atop the other, in a building that
is divided into three (3) or more separate dwelling units;
(52)
"total floor area" means the total area of all floors above grade of a
dwelling unit measured between the outside surfaces of exterior walls or
between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line of party
walls dividing the dwelling unit from another dwelling unit or other portion
of a building;
In the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential portion
thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below grade measured
between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls, or between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing a non-
residential use and a residential use, except for:
- a room or enclosed area within the building or structure above or
below grade that is used exclusively for the accommodation of
- heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical, mechanical or
telecommunications equipment that service the building;
- loading facilities above or below grade; and
- a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for the
parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other accessory use.
2.
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
(1)
Subject to the provisions of this by-law, development charges against land
shall be calculated and collected in accordance with the base rates set out
in Schedule B, which relate to the service set out in Schedule A of this by-
law.
(2)
The development charge with respect to the use of any land, buildings or
structures shall be calculated, based on the charges in Schedule B, as
follows:
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(a)
in the case of residential development, or the residential portion of
a mixed-use development, based upon the number and type of
dwelling units;
(b)
in the case of non-residential development, the non-residential
portion of a mixed-use development which includes residential,
based upon the total floor area of such development;
(3)
Council hereby determines that the development of land, buildings or
structures for residential and non-residential uses have required or will
require the provision, enlargement, expansion or improvement of the
service referenced in Schedule A.
(4)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the development of a residential or non-
residential building is exempt from that portion of the development
charges calculated for water and/or sewer service, if it is located outside of
the area where one or both of these services are available and a tender
has not been issued for the provision of such service as of the date of
building permit issuance.
3.
APPLICABLE LANDS
(1)
Subject to subsections (2), (3), (6) and (8), this by-law applies to all lands
in the municipality, whether or not the lands or use is exempt from taxation
under section 3 of the Assessment Act, 1990, c.A..31.
(2)
This by-law shall not apply to land that is owned by and used for the
purposes of:
(a)
a board of education;
(b)
any municipality or local board thereof;
(c)
a non-residential farm building;
(d)
a farm bunk house;
(e)
Land vested in or leased to a university that receives regular and
ongoing operating funds from the government for the purposes of
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post-secondary education is exempt from development charges
imposed under the Development Charges Act, 1997 if the
development in respect of which development charges would
otherwise be payable is intended to be occupied and used by the
university;
(f)
Non-profit Residential Development;
(g)
Affordable Residential Units required pursuant to section 34 and
16(4) of the Planning Act (Inclusionary Zoning).
(h)
As of the date on which section 4.1 of the Act is proclaimed into
force, the following shall be exempt from Development Charges:
i.
Affordable Residential Units; and
ii.
Attainable Residential Units
(i)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the
Development Charges payable for Residential Developments,
where the Dwelling Units are intended as Rental Housing, will be
reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each Dwelling Unit in
accordance with section 26.2(1.1) of the Development Charges Act,
as follows:
i.
Three (3) or more Bedrooms - 25% reduction;
ii.
(ii) Two (2) Bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
iii.
(iii) Fewer than two (2) Bedrooms - 15% reduction.
Rules with Respect to Exemptions for Intensification of Existing or New Housing
(3)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, Development
Charges shall not be imposed with respect to:
(a)
an enlargement to an existing Dwelling Unit;
(b)
the creation of additional Dwelling Units equal to the greater of one
(1) or 1% of the existing Dwelling Units in an existing Residential
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rental building containing four (4) or more Dwelling Units or
prescribed ancillary structure to the existing Residential building;
(4)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, Development
Charges shall not be imposed with respect to the creation of any of the
following within existing Single Detached Dwellings, Semi-Detached
Dwellings, Back-to-back Townhouse Dwellings or Stacked Townhouse
Dwellings:
(a)
A second Dwelling Unit on a parcel of land on which Residential
Use, other than ancillary Residential Use, is permitted, if all
buildings and structures ancillary to the existing Residential
structure cumulatively contain no more than one (1) Dwelling Unit.
(b)
A third Dwelling Unit on a parcel of land on which Residential Use,
other than ancillary Residential Use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the existing Residential structure contains any
Dwelling Units.
(c)
One Dwelling Unit on a parcel of urban Residential land, if the
existing structure contains no more than two (2) Dwelling Units and
no other building or structure ancillary to the existing Residential
structure contains any Dwelling Units.
(5)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, Development
Charges shall not be imposed with respect to the creation of any of the
following in new Single Detached Dwellings, Semi-Detached Dwellings,
Back-to-back Townhouse Dwellings or Stacked Townhouse Dwellings:
(a)
A second Dwelling Unit on a parcel of land on which Residential
Use, other than ancillary Residential Use, is permitted, if all
buildings and structures ancillary to the new Residential structure
cumulatively will contain no more than one (1) Dwelling Unit.
(b)
A third Dwelling Unit on a parcel of land on which Residential Use,
other than ancillary Residential Use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new Residential structure contains any
Dwelling Units.
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(c)
One (1) Dwelling Unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
Residential structure on a parcel of urban Residential land, if the
new Residential structure contains no more than two (2) Dwelling
Units and no other building or structure ancillary to the new
Residential structure contains any Dwelling Units.
Rules with Respect to an Industrial Expansion Exemptions
(6)
If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of an
existing industrial building, the amount of the development charge that is
payable in respect of the enlargement is determined in accordance with
the following:
(a)
Subject to subsection 6 (c), if the gross floor area is enlarged by 50
percent or less of the lesser:
(A)
the gross floor area of the existing industrial building, or
(B)
the gross floor area of the existing industrial building before
the first enlargement for which:
i.
an exemption from the payment of development
charges was granted, or
ii.
a lesser development charge than would otherwise be
payable under this by-law, or predecessor thereof,
was paid,
pursuant to Section 4 of the Act and this subsection,
the amount of the development charge in respect of the
enlargement is zero;
(b)
Subject to subsection 6 (c), if the gross floor area is enlarged by
more than 50 per cent or less of the lesser of:
(A)
the gross floor area of the existing industrial building, or
(B)
the gross floor area of the existing industrial building before
the first enlargement for which:
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i.
an exemption from the payment of development
charges was granted, or
ii.
a lesser development charge than would otherwise be
payable under this by-law, or predecessor thereof,
was paid,
pursuant to Section 4 of the Act and this subsection,
the amount of the development charge in respect of the
enlargement is the amount of the development charge that would
otherwise be payable multiplied by the fraction determined as
follows:
(A)
determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
per cent of the gross floor area before the first enlargement,
and
(B)
divide the amount determined under subsection (A) by the
amount of the enlargement
(c)
For the purpose of calculating the extent to which the gross floor
area of an existing industrial building is enlarged in subsection 6 (a)
and 6 (b), the cumulative gross floor area of any previous
enlargement for which:
(A)
An exemption from the payment of development charges
was granted, or
(B)
A lesser development charge than would otherwise be
payable under this by-law, or predecessor thereof, was paid,
pursuant to section 4 of the Act and this subsection,
shall be added to the calculation of the gross floor area of the
proposed enlargement.
(d)
For the purpose of this subsection, the enlargement must not be
attached to the existing industrial building by means only of a
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tunnel, bridge, passageway, canopy, shared below grade
connection, such as a service tunnel, foundation, footing or parking
facility.
(7)
That where a conflict exists between the provisions of this by-law and any
other agreement between the County and the owner, with respect to land
to be charged under this policy, the provisions of such agreement prevail
to the extent of the conflict.
4.
APPLICATION OF CHARGES
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), development charges shall apply to, and shall
be calculated and collected in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw
on land to be developed for residential and non-residential use, where,
(a)
the development requires,
a.
the passing of a zoning by-law or an amendment thereto
under section 34 of the Planning Act, 1983, R.S.O. 1990,
c.1;
b.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13
applies;
c.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13;
d.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P. 13;
e.
the approval of a description under Section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1980, c.84; or
f.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act, in
relation to a building or structure.
(2)
Subsection (1) shall not apply in respect of:
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(a)
local services installed at the expense of the owner within a plan of
subdivision or within the area to which the plan relates, as a
condition of approval under section 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.P.13;
(b)
local services installed at the expense of the owner as a condition
of approval under section 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13.
5.
LOCAL SERVICE INSTALLATION
Nothing in this by-law prevents Council from requiring, as a condition of an
agreement under sections 40, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, that the owner, at his
or her own expense, shall install such local services within the plan of
subdivision, and otherwise, as Council may require, that the owner pay for, or
install local services within the area to which the plan relates.
6.
MULTIPLE CHARGES
(1)
Where two or more of the actions described in subsection 4 (1) are
required before land to which a development charge applies can be
developed, only one development charge shall be calculated and collected
in accordance with the provisions of this by-law.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 4 (1) occur at different times, and if the subsequent action has
the effect of increasing the need for the municipal service as set out in
Schedule A, an additional development charge on the additional
residential units and/or non-residential floor area, shall be calculated and
collected in accordance with the provisions of this by-law.
7.
SERVICES IN LIEU
(1)
Council may authorize an owner, through an agreement under section 38
of the Act, to substitute such part of the development charge applicable to
the owner's development as may be specified in the agreement, by the
provision at the sole expense of the owner, of services in lieu. Such
agreement shall further specify that where the owner provides services in
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lieu in accordance with the agreement, Council shall give to the owner a
credit against the development charge in accordance with the agreement
provisions and the provisions of section 39 of the Act, equal to the
reasonable cost to the owner of providing the services in lieu. In no case
shall the agreement provide for a credit which exceeds the total
development charge payable by an owner to the municipality in respect of
the development to which the agreement relates.
(2)
In any agreement under section 7 (1), Council may also give a further
credit to the owner equal to the reasonable cost of providing services in
addition to, or of a greater size or capacity, than would be required under
this by-law.
(3)
The credit provided for in subsection (2) shall not be charged to any
development charge reserve fund prescribed in this by-law.
8.
DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CREDITS
(1)
In the case of the demolition or conversion of all or part of a residential or
non-residential building, a credit shall be allowed, provided that the
building permit for the development or redevelopment is issued within five
(5) years of the demolition permit that has been issued. The owner shall
be allowed a credit equivalent to:
(a)
the number of dwelling units demolished/converted multiplied by
the applicable residential development charge in place at the time
the development charge is payable; and/or
(b)
the total floor area of the building demolished/converted multiplied
by the applicable non-residential development charge in place at
the time the development charge is payable. The demolition credit
is allowed only if the land was improved by occupied structures
immediately prior to the demolition.
(2)
The credit can, in no case, exceed the amount of development charges
that would otherwise be payable by the owner.
9.
TIMING OF CALCULATION AND PAYMENT
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(1)
Development charges shall be calculated and payable in full in money or
by provision of services as may be agreed upon, or by credit granted by
the Act, on the date that the first building permit is issued in relation to a
building or structure on land to which a development charge applies, or in
a manner or at a time otherwise lawfully agreed upon.
(2)
Where development charges apply to land in relation to which a building
permit is required, the building permit shall not be issued until the
development charge has been paid in full.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), an owner may enter into an
agreement with the municipality to provide for the payment in full of a
development charge before building permit issuance or later than the
issuing of a building permit.
(4)
Notwithstanding subsections 9(1) and 9(2), development charges for
rental housing and institutional developments are due and payable in 6
installments commencing with the first installment payable on the date of
first occupancy certificate issued, and each subsequent installment,
including interest (calculated in accordance with section 26.3 of the Act),
payable on the anniversary date each year thereafter.
(5)
Where the development of land results from the approval of a site plan or
zoning by-law amendment application received on or after January 1,
2020, and the approval of the application occurred within two years of
building permit issuance, the development charges under section 4 of this
by-law shall be calculated on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date
of the receipt of a complete planning application, including interest. Where
both planning applications apply development charges under section 4 of
this by-law shall be calculated on the rates payable on the anniversary
date each year thereafter, set out in Schedule "B" on the date of the later
planning application, including interest (calculated in accordance with
section 26.3 of the Act).
10.
BY-LAW REGISTRATION
A certified copy of this by-law may be registered on title to any land to which this
by-law applies.
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11.
RESERVE FUNDS
(1)
Monies received from payment of development charges shall be
maintained in a separate reserve funds for each of the services in
Schedule "A".
(2)
Monies received for the payment of development charges shall be used
only in accordance with the provisions of section 35 of the Act.
(3)
Council directs the Municipal Treasurer to divide the reserve funds created
hereunder into the separate sub-accounts in accordance with the service
categories set out in Schedule "A" to which the development charge
payments shall be credited in accordance with the amounts shown, plus
interest earned thereon.
(4)
Where any development charge, or part thereof, remains unpaid after the
due date, the amount unpaid shall be added to the tax roll and shall be
collected as taxes.
(5)
Where any unpaid development charges are collected as taxes under
subsection (3), the monies so collected shall be credited to the
development charge reserve fund referred to in subsection (1).
(6)
The Treasurer of the Municipality shall, commencing in 2020 for the 2019
year, furnish to Council a statement in respect of the reserve fund
established hereunder for the prior year, containing the information set out
in sections 12 and 13 of O.Reg. 82/98.
12.
BY-LAW AMENDMENT OR REPEAL
(1)
Where this by-law or any development charge prescribed thereunder is
amended or repealed by order of the Ontario Municipal Board or by
resolution of the Municipal Council, the Municipal Treasurer shall calculate
forthwith the amount of any overpayment to be refunded as a result of said
amendment or repeal.
(2)
Refunds that are required to be paid under subsection (1) shall be paid to
the registered owner of the land on the date on which the refund is paid.
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(3)
Refunds that are required to be paid under subsection (1) shall be paid
with interest to be calculated as follows:
(a)
interest shall be calculated from the date on which the overpayment
was collected to the day on which the refund is paid;
(b)
the refund shall include the interest owed under this section;
(c)
interest shall be paid at the Bank of Canada rate in effect on the
date of enactment of this by-law.
13.
DEVELOPMENT CHARGE SCHEDULE INDEXING
The development charges referred to in Schedule B shall be adjusted annually,
without amendment to this by-law, commencing September 1, 2025, and
annually thereafter in each September while this by-law is in force, in accordance
with the Act.
14.
BY-LAW ADMINISTRATION
This by-law shall be administered by the Municipal Treasurer.
15.
SCHEDULES TO THE BY-LAW
The following schedules to this by-law form an integral part of this by-law:
Schedule A - Designated Municipal Services/Classes of Services
Schedule B - Schedule of Development Charges
16.
DATE BY-LAW EFFECTIVE
This by-law shall come into force and effect on ________, 2024.
17.
DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
This by-law will expire on _________, 2034 which is ten years from the passage
of By-law _____.
18.
EXISTING DEVELOPMENT CHARGE BY-LAW REPEAL
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By-law 100-19, as amended is repealed effective _______, 2024.
19.
SEVERABILITY
If, for any reason, any provision, section, subsection or paragraph of this by-law
is held to be invalid, it is hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all of
the remainder of this by-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed,
re-enacted or amended, in whole or in part or dealt with in any other way.
20.
SHORT TITLE
This by-law may be cited as the "Brant County-wide Development Charge By-
law."
READ a first and second time, this 23rd day of July, 2024.
READ a third time and finally passed in Council, this 23rd day of July, 2024.
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF BRANT
______________________________________
David Bailey, Mayor
_______________________________________
Alysha Dyjach, Clerk
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BY-LAW NUMBER ____
SCHEDULE "A"
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE UNDER THIS BY-LAW
County-wide Services
1.
Services Related to a Highway:
Roads and Related
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
2.
Fire Protection Services:
Facilities
Vehicles and Equipment
Small Equipment and Gear
3.
Policing Services:
Facilities
4.
Parks and Recreation Services:
Parkland Development
Parkland Amenities
Parkland Trails
Recreation Facilities
Parks and Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
5.
Library Services:
Facilities
Collection Materials
Vehicles
6.
Ambulance Services:
Ambulance Facilities
Ambulance Vehicles
7.
Long-Term Care:
Facilities
8.
Waste Diversion:
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Facilities - Stations/Depots
Vehicles and Equipment
Urban Area Services
9.
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
10.
Wastewater Services:
Treatment
Collection
11.
Water Services
Treatment
Distribution
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SCHEDULE "B"
TO BY-LAW _____ OF BRANT COUNTY
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Studio and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
County-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
14,521
9,497
9,991
6,573
5,179
4.62
Fire Protection Services
2,645
1,730
1,820
1,197
943
0.84
Policing Services
297
194
204
134
106
0.09
Parks and Recreation Services
16,022
10,479
11,024
7,253
5,715
0.70
Library Services
2,570
1,681
1,768
1,163
917
0.12
Long-term Care Services
1,008
659
694
456
360
0.10
Ambulance
318
208
219
144
113
0.03
Waste Diversion
255
167
175
115
91
0.01
Total County-Wide Services
37,636
24,615
25,895
17,035
13,424
6.51
Urban Services:
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
445
291
306
201
159
0.13
Wastewater Services
23,601
15,436
16,239
10,683
8,418
7.12
Water Services
14,001
9,157
9,634
6,338
4,994
4.17
Total Urban Services
38,047
24,884
26,179
17,222
13,571
11.42
Total County-Wide and Urban Services
75,683
49,499
52,074
34,257
26,995
17.93
Service
RESIDENTIAL
DRAFT