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Development Charges Background
Study - Consolidated Report
Township of Centre Wellington
Office Consolidation of the December 19, 2025 Background
Study, the February 6, 2026 Addendum #1 Report and the March
13, 2026 Addendum #2 Report
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Consolidated Report
This report consolidates the December 19, 2025 Background Study, the February 6,
2026 Addendum #1 Report, and the March 13, 2026 Addendum #2 Report.
The purpose of the Addendum #1 Report is to provide for changes to the December 19,
2025 D.C background study as follows:
- Revise the Local Service Policy (L.S.P.) to remove the policy related to
developer-initiated urban boundary expansions;
- Move land acquisition costs related to water and wastewater services to a land
acquisition D.C. calculation for urban 2051 services;
- Update deductions for water distribution and wastewater collection projects;
- Remove duplicate projects from services related to a highway project listing
(note: these projects are direct developer responsibility as per the local service
policy and as such, there is no impact to the D.C. calculations);
- Adjust the classification of deductions in the Active Transportation capital listing
from 'Other Deductions' to 'Grants, Subsidies and Other Contributions
Attributable to New Development';
- Revise level of service calculations for Recreation Facilities; and
- Amend the timeline for the D.C. process to change Council consideration of the
D.C. by-law from February 23, 2026 to March 23, 2026.
The purpose of the Addendum #2 Report is to provide for changes to the December 19,
2025 D.C background study as follows:
- Remove land acquisition costs related to outdoor recreation facilities; and
- Update the funding allocation for a wastewater project.
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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. ............................................................................ 1-3
2.
Current Township of Centre Wellington D.C. Policies ................................. 2-1
2.1
Schedule of Changes.............................................................................. 2-1
2.2
Services Covered ................................................................................... 2-1
2.3
Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment ................................................ 2-2
2.4
Indexing .................................................................................................. 2-3
2.5
Redevelopment Allowance ..................................................................... 2-3
2.6
Exemptions ............................................................................................. 2-4
3.
Anticipated Development in the Township of Centre Wellington ............... 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
3.3
Summary of Growth Forecast ................................................................. 3-2
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 ............................................................................... 4-8
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
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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 .................................................................... 4-13
4.12 Asset Management ............................................................................... 4-13
4.13 Transit ................................................................................................... 4-13
5.
D.C.-Eligible Cost Analysis by Service .......................................................... 5-1
5.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2
Service Levels and Urban 2051 Capital Costs for Centre
Wellington's D.C. Calculation .................................................................. 5-1
5.2.1
Wastewater Services ................................................................. 5-2
5.2.2
Water Services ........................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3
Land - Urban 2051 Forecast Period ........................................ 5-12
5.3
Service Levels and Township-wide 2051 Capital Costs for Centre
Wellington's D.C. Calculation ................................................................ 5-12
5.3.1
Services Related to a Highway ................................................ 5-12
5.3.2
Public Works - Facilities and Fleet .......................................... 5-17
5.3.3
Fire Protection Services ........................................................... 5-19
5.3.4
Parks and Recreation Services ................................................ 5-21
5.3.5
Land - 2051 Forecast Period ................................................... 5-26
5.4
Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for Centre Wellington's
D.C. Calculation .................................................................................... 5-28
5.4.1
Growth Studies ........................................................................ 5-28
5.4.2
Land - 10 Year Forecast Period .............................................. 5-30
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
Timing of Collection ................................................................... 7-5
7.3.6
The Applicable Areas ................................................................. 7-6
7.3.7
Indexing ..................................................................................... 7-6
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7.4
Other D.C. By-law Provisions ................................................................. 7-6
7.4.1
Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit
Purposes .................................................................................... 7-6
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
7.4.4
Area Rating ................................................................................ 7-7
7.5
Other Recommendations ........................................................................ 7-9
8.
By-law Implementation ................................................................................... 8-1
8.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 8-1
8.1.1
Public Meeting of Council........................................................... 8-1
8.1.2
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 Capital Cost and Benefit to Existing Methodology .......................... G-1
Appendix H Changes to the D.C.A. ......................................................................... H-1
Appendix I Listing of Active Transportation Projects ............................................. I-1
Appendix J Proposed D.C. By-law ........................................................................... J-1
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym
Full Description of Acronym
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
L.P.A.T.
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
Executive Summary
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Executive Summary
1. The report provided herein represents the Development Charges (D.C.)
Background Study for the Township of Centre Wellington 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 Township;
- Chapter 3 - Summary of the residential and non-residential growth
forecasts for the Township;
- 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 are divided by the growth to provide the D.C.
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3. Several changes to the D.C.A. have occurred since the passage of the
Township's 2021 D.C. By-law. These changes include additional mandatory
exemptions, discounts, and limitations of imposing D.C.s. Further discussion is
provided in Chapter 1, and a detailed summary of the changes is provided in
Appendix H.
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
(2025 to 2034), 2051 (2025 to 2051), and urban 2051 (2025 to 2051) periods.
Table ES-1
Summary of Growth Forecast by Planning Period
Township of Centre Wellington
5. On March 29, 2021, the Township of Centre Wellington passed By-law 2021-11
under the D.C.A. The by-law imposes D.C.s on residential and non-residential
uses. The Township is undertaking a D.C. public process and anticipates passing
a new by-law March 23, 2026, with the mandatory public meeting on February 9,
2026.
6. The Township's D.C.s currently in effect (as of January 1, 2025) for single
detached dwelling units for Township-wide services are $22,006. Non-residential
charges per sq.ft. for Township-wide services are $6.70. Additionally, the
Township charges D.C.s for water and wastewater services on an urban
serviced-area basis. The D.C. for a single detached unit is $13,997 for water and
wastewater services for a total of $36,003 for full urban-area services. The non-
residential charge is $5.01 per sq.ft for water and wastewater services, for a total
of $11.71 per sq.ft. for full urban services.
7. This report has undertaken a recalculation of the charges based on future
identified needs (presented in Table ES-3 for residential and non-residential
10 Year
2051
Urban 2051
2025 to 2034
2025 to 2051
Urban 2025 to
2051
(Net) Population Increase
7,439
20,559
20,168
Residential Unit Increase
3,249
8,794
8,564
Non-Residential Gross Floor Area Increase (sq.ft.)
2,699,700
7,037,600
6,836,400
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Forecast 2025
Measure
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development). The corresponding single detached unit charge is $29,117 for
Township-wide services and $17,228 for water and wastewater services, for a
total of $46,345 for full urban-area services. The non-residential charge per sq.ft
is $6.58 for Township-wide services and $7.70 for water and wastewater
services, for a total of $14.28 for full urban-area services. These rates are
submitted to Council for its consideration.
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 6-5. 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
$550,679,419
Less: Benefit to existing development
$67,078,328
Less: Post planning period benefit
$88,536,200
Less: Other Deductions
$133,200
Less: Grants, subsidies and other contributions
$71,401,583
Net costs to be recovered from development
h
$323,530,108
This suggests that for the non-D.C. cost over the ten-year D.C. by-law (benefit to
existing development, other deductions), approximately $67.21 million (or an
annual amount of $6.72 million) will need to be contributed from taxes and rates,
or other sources. Note, $71.40 million of the costs are anticipated to be paid for
by grants, subsidies, and other contributions.
Based on the above table, the Township plans to spend approximately $550.68
million over the life of the by-law, of which $323.53 million (59%) is recoverable
from D.C.s. Of this net amount, $261.81 million is recoverable from residential
development and $61.72 million from non-residential development. It is noted
also that any exemptions or reductions in the charges would reduce this recovery
further.
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9. Considerations by Council - The background study represents the service needs
arising from residential and non-residential growth over the forecast period.
The following services are calculated based on an urban 2051 forecast:
- Wastewater Services - Treatment;
- Wastewater Services - Sewers;
- Water Services - Wells, Treatment and Storage;
- Water Services - Distribution; and
- Land - Urban 2051 Forecast.
The following services are calculated based on a Township-wide 2051 forecast:
- Services Related to a Highway (including Active Transportation);
- Public Works (Facilities and Fleet);
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services; and
- Land - 2051 Year Forecast.
The following services are calculated based on a 10-year forecast:
- Growth Studies; and
- Land - 10 Year Forecast.
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-laws, which are
provided under separate cover. These decisions may include:
- adopting the charges and policies recommended herein;
- considering additional exemptions to the by-law;
- considering if any changes are required to the Local Service Policy; 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
Township of Centre Wellington
Schedule of Development Charges
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Other Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Municipal Wide Services/Class of Service:
Services Related to a Highway
6,952
5,672
4,703
3,430
2,618
3.10
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
3,265
2,664
2,209
1,611
1,230
1.46
Fire Protection Services
987
805
668
487
372
0.44
Parks and Recreation Services
16,552
13,503
11,197
8,166
6,233
0.95
Growth Studies
978
798
662
482
368
0.46
Land - 2051 Forecast
383
312
259
189
144
0.17
Land - 10 Year Forecast
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
29,117
23,754
19,698
14,365
10,965
6.58
Urban Services
Wastewater Treatment
7,784
6,350
5,266
3,840
2,931
3.47
Wastewater Sewers
889
725
601
439
335
0.40
Water Treatment plants and storage
3,398
2,772
2,299
1,676
1,280
1.52
Water Distribution
4,718
3,849
3,192
2,328
1,777
2.11
Land - Urban 2051 Forecast
439
358
297
217
165
0.20
Total Urban Services
17,228
14,054
11,655
8,500
6,488
7.70
GRAND TOTAL RURAL AREA
29,117
23,754
19,698
14,365
10,965
6.58
GRAND TOTAL URBAN AREA
46,345
37,808
31,353
22,865
17,453
14.28
Service/Class of 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
Development Charges Act, as amended, (D.C.A.) (section 10) and, accordingly,
recommends new development charges (D.C.s) and policies for the Township of Centre
Wellington.
The Township retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson), to undertake
the D.C. study process throughout 2025 and early 2026. Watson worked with Township
staff in preparing the D.C. analysis and policy recommendations.
This D.C. background study, and the proposed D.C. by-law, will be distributed to
members of the public and development community 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 Township'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 J).
In addition, the report is designed to provide sufficient background on the legislation
(Chapter 4), Centre Wellington's current D.C. policies (Chapter 2), and the policies
underlying the proposed by-law, to make the exercise understandable to those 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. has been scheduled for
February 9, 2026. 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 Township'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 December 19, 2025.
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 Township of Centre Wellington
Schedule of Study Milestone
Dates
1. Data collection, staff review, engineering work,
D.C. calculations and policy work
April 2025 to November 2025
2. Public release of final D.C. Background study
and proposed by-law
December 19, 2025
3. Public meeting advertisement placed in
newspaper
At least 21 days prior to the
Public Meeting
4. Stakeholder Meeting
January 21, 2026
5. Release of Addendum Report #1
February 6, 2026
6. Public meeting of Council
February 9, 2026
7. Release of Addendum Report #2
March 13, 2026
8. Council considers adoption of background study
and passage of by-law
March 23, 2026
9. Newspaper notice given of by-law passage
By 20 days after passage
10. Last day for by-law appeal
40 days after passage
11. Township 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.
Since the passage of the Township's previous by-law, there have been a number of
changes to the D.C.A. These changes include various additional mandatory
exemptions, discounts, and limitations of imposing D.C.s. A high-level summary is
provided below, and a detailed summary of the changes is provided in Appendix H.
- Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020 - new mandatory
exemption for universities that receive operating funds from the Government;
- Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 - additional reporting requirements
for the Annual Treasurer's statement on D.C. reserve funds;
- Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 - additional mandatory exemptions,
discounts, and other changes:
o Additional Residential Unit Exemption - add up to 2 units in a detached,
semi-detached, or rowhouse within certain parameters and the units are
exempt;
o Housing was removed as a D.C. eligible service;
o New exemption for Non-profit Housing;
o New exemption for Affordable and Attainable Units;
o New exemption for affordable units required through Inclusionary Zoning;
o Extension of the historical level of service calculations from 10 years to 15
years;
o Revised definition of capital costs and a mandatory phase-in (later
reversed by Bill 185);
o Extension of the by-law expiry requirements from 5 years to 10 years;
o Discount for rental housing based on the number of bedrooms (15% to
25%);
o Maximum interest rate for instalment payments and the rate freeze; and
o Requirement to spend or allocate at least 60% of reserve funds for water,
wastewater, and services related to a highway;
- Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 - refinement to the
definition of affordable housing for the purposes of the exemption;
- Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 - reversal of changes
from Bill 23 and public process changes:
o Revised definition of capital costs to reinclude growth-related studies;
o Removed the mandatory phase-in from Bill 23;
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o Introduced a streamlined process for minor by-law amendments;
o Reduced the rate freeze timing from 2 years to 18 months; and
o Modernized public notice requirements in certain instances.
- Bill 17: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 - additional
exemptions, changes to timing of payment, and other changes:
o Exemption for long-term care homes;
o Change in definition of capital costs to allow changes via regulation;
o Expansion of the simplified by-law amendment process to include
scenarios where D.C.s are reduced;
o Requirement to impose the lower of the current D.C. or the rate freeze
(with interest);
o Allowance for regulation to group services together for the purposes of
D.C. credits;
o Deferral of D.C.s to occupancy for all residential development;
o Removal of interest for legislated amendments; and
o The ability to waive the requirement for instalments or payment at
occupancy without the need for an early payment agreement.
o Ontario Regulation 164/25 - Introduction of London Series for the
purposes of indexing a D.C. by-law and expansion of the requirement to
spend or allocate 60% of reserve fund balances to all services.
- Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 and Regulatory Changes -
introduces class of service for land acquisition and other reporting requirements;
o Addition of class of service for land acquisition (with removal of land costs
from level of service calculations);
o Additional requirements related to providing a local service policy;
o Merging of credits for water supply services and wastewater services;
o Requirement to provide greater details in background study with respect to
how capital costs are determined and how growth-related and non-growth-
related shares of costs are determined;
o Additional requirements to provide documents to the Minister;
o Deadlines provided for Treasurer's Statement completion and submission
to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and
o Additional reporting requirements for the Treasurer's Statement.
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Chapter 2
Current Township of Centre
Wellington D.C. Policies
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2. Current Township of Centre Wellington D.C.
Policies
2.1 Schedule of Changes
On March 29, 2021, the Township of Centre Wellington passed By-law 2021-11 under
the D.C.A. This by-law will expire on March 30, 2026. The Township is undertaking a
D.C. public process and anticipates passing a new by-law in advance of the date the
existing by-law expires.
The by-law imposes D.C.s for residential and non-residential uses. The table below
provides the rates currently in effect, as of January 1, 2025 (note: see section 2.4 below
on indexing).
Table 2-1
Township of Centre Wellington
Current D.C. Rates
January 1, 2025
2.2 Services Covered
The following services are covered under By-law 2021-11:
Township-wide Services:
Non-Residential
Service
Single & Semi
Detached
Multiples
Apartments
with >= 2
Bedrooms
Apartments
with < 2
Bedrooms
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
per sq.ft.
Municipal Wide Services/Class of Service:
Services Related to a Highway
12,050
9,391
6,524
5,546
4,285
4.95
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
2,219
1,729
1,201
1,021
788
0.89
Fire Protection Services
953
744
515
439
338
0.39
Parks and Recreation Services
6,146
4,791
3,329
2,830
2,187
0.23
Growth Studies
638
499
345
295
228
0.24
Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
22,006
17,154
11,914
10,131
7,826
6.70
Urban Services
Wastewater
6,862
5,350
3,715
3,158
2,440
2.46
Water
7,135
5,559
3,861
3,283
2,536
2.55
Total Urban Services
13,997
10,909
7,576
6,441
4,976
5.01
GRAND TOTAL RURAL AREA
22,006
17,154
11,914
10,131
7,826
6.70
GRAND TOTAL URBAN AREA
36,003
28,063
19,490
16,572
12,802
11.71
Residential
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- Services Related to a Highway;
- Public Works;
- Fire Protection Services
- Parks and Recreation Services; and
- Growth Studies.
Urban Area Services:
- Wastewater Services; and
- Water Services.
2.3 Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment
D.C.s are calculated and payable on the date that the first building permit is issued in
relation to a building or structure on land to which the D.C. relates.
The services related to a highway component of D.C.s with respect to an approval of a
Plan of Subdivision under section 51 of the Planning Act, shall be addressed in the
subdivision agreement.
D.C.s for developments proceeding through Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment
application are frozen at the time the application is submitted. Once the application is
approved, the applicant has 18 months to obtain the building permits related to the
development, otherwise, the current D.C. is applicable.
D.C.s for rental housing and institutional development shall be paid in 6 equal annual
instalments, with the first payment due upon occupancy or occupancy permit.
Note: additional legislative changes have been provided with respect to timing of
payment (e.g. residential D.C.s are now payable at occupancy). Further details are
provided in Appendix H. The draft by-law provided in Appendix J incorporates these
legislative changes to align the policies with current legislation.
Council from time to time, and at any time, may enter into agreements providing for all
or any part of a development charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be
payable, in accordance with section 27 of the D.C.A.
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2.4 Indexing
Indexing of the D.C.s shall be implemented on a mandatory basis annually each
January 1st, in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential
Building Construction Price Index (Table 18-10-0276-02).[
0F1]
Note: the D.C.s will be indexed on January 1, 2026. Based on the most recent Statistics
Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index, it is anticipated that the
rates presented in Table 2-1 will increase by 4.2%.
2.5 Redevelopment Allowance
As a result of the redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same
land within 60 months prior to the date of payment of D.C.s in regard to such
redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in part, or converted from one
principal use to another principal use on the same land, in order to facilitate the
redevelopment, the D.C.s otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall
be reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a mixed-use
building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-use building or structure,
an amount calculated by multiplying the applicable D.C.s by the number,
according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case of mixed-use
building or structure, the non-residential uses in the mixed-use building or
structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the applicable D.C.s by the gross
floor area that has been or will be demolished or converted to another principal
use;
[1] Ontario Regulation (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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provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the D.C.s otherwise
payable with respect to the redevelopment.
Note: with respect to brownfield development, the timeline for eligibility for a
redevelopment allowance is 300 months (25 years) from the time of demolition to the
date of payment of D.C.s.
2.6 Exemptions
The following non-statutory exemptions are provided under By-law 2021-11:
- A place of worship or buildings for purposes of a churchyard or cemetery;
- Non-residential farm buildings constructed for bona fide farm uses;
- Exemption of the water and wastewater residential charges for apartment units
located within commercial buildings and an exemption of the non-residential
water and wastewater charges for non-residential development, located within
the Fergus and Elora Downtown Cores, as defined by the Central Business
District designation in the County and/or Municipal Official Plan;
- Silos for use for industrial, commercial and/or institutional; and
- Shipping containers used for industrial, commercial and/or institutional uses.
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Anticipated Development in
the Township of Centre
Wellington
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3. Anticipated Development in the Township of
Centre Wellington
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 Township will be required to
provide services over a 10-year (2025 to 2035) and a longer-term (2025 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
Township of Centre Wellington. In preparing the growth forecast, the following
information sources were consulted to assess the residential and non-residential
development potential for the Township over the forecast period, including:
- County of Wellington Official Plan, Office Consolidation, May 2025, and Official
Plan Amendment 126;
- Township of Centre Wellington Housing Needs Assessment, July 4, 2025,
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.;
- Township of Centre Wellington 2024 Land Needs Assessment by Urban Centre,
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.;
- County of Wellington Phase 1 Municipal Comprehensive Review Report: Urban
Structure and Growth, as amended January 31, 2022, and Phase 2 Report:
Urban Land Needs Assessment, August 29, 2022, Watson & Associates
Economists Ltd;
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- Township of Centre Wellington Development Charges Background Study,
consolidated April 16, 2021, Addendum 1 Report, January 27, 2021, Addendum
2 Report and Approved Development Charges By-law #2021-11, February 8,
2021, by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
- 2011, 2016 and 2021 population, household and employment Census data;
- Historical residential building permit data over the 2015 to 2024 period;
- Residential and non-residential supply opportunities as identified by Township of
Centre Wellington staff; and
- Discussions with Township staff regarding anticipated residential and non-
residential development in the Township of Centre Wellington.
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 Township 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 Township of
Centre Wellington (excluding census undercount) is anticipated to reach approximately
42,670 by late-2035 and 55,790 by mid-2051, resulting in an increase of approximately
7,440 and 20,560 persons, respectively. [
1F1]
[1] The population figures used in the calculation of the 2025 D.C. exclude the net
Census undercount, which is estimated at approximately 4.3%. Population figures
presented herein have been rounded.
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Figure 3-1
Population and Household Forecast Model
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
Township of Centre Wellington
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
[1] Population includes the Census undercount estimated at approximately 4.3% 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 Wellington Official Plan (including Official Plan Amendment 126), Township of Centre Wellington 2024
Land Needs Assessment, and County of Wellington Municipal Comprehensive Review forecast for the Township of Centre Wellington by
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., and discussions with Township of Centre Wellington staff regarding servicing and land supply 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
27,840
26,693
483
26,210
7,924
450
1,350
221
9,945
439
2.684
29,410
28,191
556
27,635
8,470
660
1,540
160
10,830
505
2.603
32,430
31,093
448
30,645
9,260
920
1,680
120
11,980
407
2.595
36,750
35,233
510
34,723
10,042
1,385
2,064
120
13,611
464
2.589
44,510
42,672
620
42,052
12,323
1,795
2,522
120
16,760
564
2.546
58,200
55,792
812
54,981
15,175
3,175
3,660
120
22,130
738
2.521
1,570
1,498
73
1,425
546
210
190
-61
885
66
3,020
2,902
-108
3,010
790
260
140
-40
1,150
-98
4,320
4,140
62
4,078
782
465
384
0
1,631
57
7,760
7,439
110
7,329
2,281
410
458
0
3,149
100
21,450
20,559
302
20,258
5,133
1,790
1,596
0
8,519
274
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
Mid 2011
Mid 2016
Mid 2021
Late 2025
Late 2035
Mid 2021 - Late 2025
Late 2025 - Late 2035
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount) [1]
Year
Excluding Census Undercount
Housing Units
Person Per Unit
(P.P.U.): Total
Population/
Total
Households
Historical
Late 2025 - Mid 2051
Forecast
Incremental
Mid 2051
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Provided below is a summary of the key assumptions and findings regarding the
Township of Centre Wellington D.C. growth forecast:
1. Unit Mix (Appendix A - Schedules 1, 6 and 7)
- The housing unit mix for the Township was derived from a detailed review
of historical development activity (as per Schedule 7), as well as active
residential development applications (as per Schedule 6) and discussions
with Township staff regarding anticipated development trends for the
Township of Centre Wellington.
- Based on the above indicators, the 2025 to 2051 household growth
forecast for the Township is comprised of a unit mix of 60% low density
units (single detached and semi-detached), 21% medium density
(multiples except apartments) and 19% 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 Township of Centre Wellington
- In accordance with forecast demand and available land supply, the
amount and percentage of forecast housing growth between 2025 and
2051 by development location is summarized below.
Table 3-2
Township of Centre Wellington
Geographic Location of Residential Development
Development Location
Amount of Housing
Growth,
2025 to 2051
Percentage of
Housing Growth,
2025 to 2051
Fergus
6,500
76%
Elora-Salem
1,800
21%
Rural
220
3%
Township of Centre Wellington
8,520
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 and certain
services with respect to land 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 Township of
Centre Wellington over the forecast period is presented in Table 3-1.
Over the 2025 to 2051 forecast period, the Township is anticipated to
average approximately 344 new housing units per year.
- Institutional population [
2F1] is anticipated to increase by approximately 300
people between 2025 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 8a 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 Township of Centre Wellington. Due to data
limitations, medium and high-density P.P.U. data was derived from the
County of Wellington Census Division, which includes the Township of
Centre Wellington and is outlined in Schedule 8b. The total calculated
P.P.U. for all density types has been adjusted accordingly to account for
the P.P.U. trends which have recently been observed in both new and
older units. Forecasted 25-year average P.P.U.s by dwelling type are as
follows:
o Low density:
2.921
o Medium density:
2.383
[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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o High density:
1.810
5. Existing Units and Population Change (Appendix A - Schedules 3, 4, and 5)
- Existing households for late-2025 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.[
3F1] The forecast population change in
existing households over the 2025 to 2051 forecast period is forecast to
decline by approximately 1,890.
6. Employment (Appendix A - Schedules 10a, 10b and 10c)
- The employment forecast provided herein are largely based on the activity
rate method, which is defined as the number of jobs in the Township
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 [
4F2],[
5F3] (place of work) for the Township of Centre
Wellington is outlined in Schedule 10a. The 2016 employment base is
comprised of the following sectors:
o 175 primary (2%);
o 1,470 work at home employment (16%);
o 2,272 industrial (24%);
o 3,388 commercial/population-related (36%); and
o 2,115 institutional (22%).
[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
9,420. An additional 1,010 employees have been identified for the
Township of Centre Wellington in 2016 that have no fixed place of work
(N.F.P.O.W.).[
6F1]
- Total employment, including work at home and N.F.P.O.W. for the
Township of Centre Wellington is anticipated to reach approximately
17,360 by late-2035 and 25,080 by mid-2051. This represents an
employment increase of approximately 4,860 for the 10-year forecast
period and 12,580 for the longer-term forecast period.
- Schedule 10b, 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 Township of Centre Wellington (excluding work
at home and N.F.P.O.W. employment) is anticipated to reach
approximately 12,530 by late-2035 and 17,850 by mid-2051. This
represents an employment increase of approximately 3,290 for the 10-
year forecast period and 8,600 for the longer-term forecast period. [
7F2]
[2] 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 10a and 10b.
Total employment growth in Schedule 10b (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 10b is anticipated to reach
approximately 12,480 by late-2035 and 17,700 by mid-2051.
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7. Non-Residential Sq.ft. Estimates (G.F.A.), Appendix A - Schedule 10b)
- Square footage estimates were calculated in Schedule 10b based on the
following employee density assumptions:
o 3,000 sq.ft. per employee for primary;
o 1,300 sq.ft. per employee for industrial;
o 450 sq.ft. per employee for commercial/population-related; and
o 680 sq.ft. per employee for institutional employment.
- The Township-wide incremental G.F.A. is anticipated to increase by 2.70
million sq.ft. over the 10-year forecast period and 7.04 million sq.ft. over
the longer-term forecast period.
- In terms of percentage growth, the 2025 to 2051 incremental G.F.A.
forecast by sector is broken down as follows:
o Primary - 3%
o industrial - 58%;
o commercial/population-related - 22%; and
o institutional - 17%.
8. Geographic Location of Non-Residential Development (Appendix A, Schedule
10c)
- Schedule 10c summarizes the anticipated amount, type and location of
non-residential development by area for the Township of Centre
Wellington.
- The amount and percentage of forecast total non-residential growth
between 2025 and 2051 by development location is summarized below.
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Table 3-3
Township of Centre Wellington
Geographic Location of Non-Residential Development
Development Location
Amount of Non-
Residential
G.F.A. (sq.ft.),
2025 to 2051
Percentage of Non-
Residential G.F.A.,
2025 to 2051
Fergus
4,694,900
67%
Elora-Salem
2,141,500
30%
Rural
201,200
3%
Township of Centre Wellington
7,037,600
100%
Note: Figures may not sum precisely due to rounding
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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 Township.
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 Township'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 Township 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
n/a
2.1 Transit vehicles[1] & facilities
100
n/a
2.2 Other transit infrastructure
100
Ineligible
2.3 Municipal parking
spaces/parking lots - indoor
0
Ineligible
2.4 Municipal parking
spaces/parking lots - outdoor
0
Yes
2.5 Works yards
100
Yes
2.6 Rolling stock8F1
100
n/a
2.7 Ferries
100
n/a
2.8 Airport
100
3. Stormwater
Drainage and
Control
Services
No
3.1 Main channels and drainage
trunks
100
No
3.2 Channel connections
100
No
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 vehicles[1]
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 stock[1] and
yards
100
6. Recreation
Services
Yes
Yes
6.1 Arenas, indoor pools, fitness
facilities, community centres,
multi-use recreational
facilities etc. (including land)
6.2 Recreation amenities
100
100
Yes
6.3 Recreation vehicles and
equipment[
9F1]
100
7. Library Services
n/a
7.1 Public library space (incl.
furniture and equipment)
100
n/a
7.2 Library vehicles[1]
100
n/a
7.3 Library materials
100
8. Emergency
Preparedness
Services
No
8.1 Facility space (incl. furniture
and equipment)
100
No
8.2 Vehicles[1]
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
No
11.3 Local systems
0
Yes
11.4 Vehicles and equipment[1]
100
12. Water Supply
Services
Yes
12.1 Treatment plants
100
Yes
12.2 Distribution systems
100
No
12.3 Local systems
0
Yes
12.4 Vehicles and equipment[1]
100
13. Waste
Management
Services
Ineligible
13.1 Landfill collection, transfer
vehicles and equipment
0
Ineligible
13.2 Landfills and other disposal
facilities
0
n/a
13.3 Waste diversion facilities
100
n/a
13.4 Waste diversion vehicles and
equipment[1]
100
14. Policing
Services
n/a
14.1 Policing detachments
100
n/a
14.2 Policing rolling stock[
10F1]
100
n/a
14.3 Small equipment and gear
100
15. Long-term Care
n/a
15.1 Long-term Care space
100
n/a
15.2 Vehicles[1]
100
16. Child Care and
Early Years
n/a
16.1 Childcare space
100
n/a
16.2 Vehicles[1]
100
17. Public Health
n/a
17.1 Health department space
100
n/a
17.2 Health department vehicles[1]
100
18. Social Services
Ineligible
18.1 Social service space
0
19. Provincial
Offences Act
(P.O.A.)
n/a
n/a
19.1 P.O.A. space
19.2 Vehicles and equipment[1]
100
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. Housing
n/a
20.1 Social Housing space
100
21. Ambulance
n/a
21.1 Ambulance station space
100
n/a
n/a
21.2 Vehicles[1]
21.3 Equipment and Gear
100
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
Yes
Yes
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
24.2 Land costs related to D.C.-
eligible services
0-100
100
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 Township'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;
e) Costs to undertake studies in connection with any of the matters referred to in
paragraphs a to d;
f) Costs of the development charge background study required under section 10;
and
g) 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,
Township 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 Township's approved and proposed capital budgets and master
servicing/needs studies.
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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
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. Credit obligations have been
included 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. The D.C. calculations and by-law
provided herein have identified Public Works (Facilities and Fleet), Growth Studies, and
Land Acquisition as classes of service.
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
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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 Township spending all reserve fund monies prior to
renewing each by-law, which would not be a sound basis for capital budgeting. Thus,
the Township will use these reserve funds for the Township's cost share of applicable
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 Township's D.C. Reserve Fund balances by service as of December 31, 2024, are
shown below:
Table 4-2
Summary of Development Charges Reserve Fund Balances
As of December 31, 2024
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;
Service
Balance as of
December 31,
2024
Less: Funding for
projects not
Reflected in
Capital Project
Listings
Adjusted
Balance as of
December 31,
2024
Services Related to a Highway
$10,451,908
$3,665,000
$6,786,908
Fire Protection Services
$2,047,316
$2,047,316
Public Works
$666,561
$666,561
Parks and Recreation
$6,092,151
$825,000
$5,267,151
Growth Studies
($817,054)
$140,000
($957,054)
Wastewater Services
$4,724,413
$182,550
$4,541,863
Water Services
$5,674,589
$467,600
$5,206,989
Total
$28,839,884
$5,280,150
$23,559,734
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- benefit to existing development; and
- anticipated grants, subsidies, and other contributions.
The requirements behind each of these reductions are addressed below.
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.
Note, to align with recent legislative changes introduced by Bill 60, land values have
been removed from the historical level of service calculations.
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
Township's "excess capacity," other than excess capacity which is "committed."
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"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
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.
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In the case of services such as recreation facilities, community parks, libraries, etc., the
service is typically provided on a Township-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
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.
As per recent legislative changes introduced by Bill 60, further details regarding the
approach to calculating the benefit to existing deductions by service are provided in
Appendix G.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 Township does not currently provide transit services therefore, the above
calculations and reporting requirements are not required.
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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; and
- The infrastructure cost calculation, which determines the potential D.C.
recoverable cost.
Note that due to recent legislative amendments to the D.C.A. and O.Reg. 82/98, the
value of land has been excluded from the 15-year level of service analysis. In addition,
further explanation as to the methodology for determining the capital costs and the
benefit to existing deductions are provided in Appendix G.
The nature of the capital projects and timing identified in the chapter reflects Council's
current intention. Over time, however, Township 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 Urban 2051 Capital Costs for Centre
Wellington's D.C. Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for water and
wastewater services in the urban service areas of the Township.
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5.2.1 Wastewater Services
Wastewater Treatment
Based on the Township's recently completed Water and Wastewater Servicing Master
Plan, the need for a future expansion of the Fergus wastewater treatment plant has
been identified at a gross capital cost estimate of $71.28 million. A deduction of $7.13
million has been applied to recognize the benefit to existing development. In addition,
$28.66 million has been deducted from the calculations to recognize the amount that
benefits growth post-2051.
In addition to the expansion of the Fergus Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Township
has also identified other capital needs such as a new sewage pumping station in South
Elora and a new lift station at the Elora Wastewater Treatment Plant. Growth-related
principal and discounted interest costs related to the expansion to the Elora Wastewater
Treatment Plant have also been included in the calculations in the amount of
approximately $11.11 million.
Based on the above, the gross capital costs for all wastewater facility-related works are
$121.73 million. In addition to the reductions noted above for the Fergus plant,
additional deductions of $1.26 million have been made for the portion of the capital
works that benefit existing development.
In addition, $2.63 million has been deducted to reflect the balance in the reserve fund.
The resultant net growth-related capital costs of approximately $82.05 million have been
included in the D.C. calculations.
The growth-related costs have been allocated between residential and non-residential
development based on the population to employment growth ratio in the urban area to
2051. This results in a 71% allocation to residential development and a 29% allocation
to non-residential development.
Wastewater Collection System
The total gross capital cost estimated for linear infrastructure associated with the
wastewater collection system is approximately $35.63 million. These works include new
wastewater mains, forcemains, extensions, and upgrades. In addition, outstanding debt
and credit obligations of $827,000 have been included for a total gross capital cost of
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$36.45 million. A deduction of $3.73 million has been made to account for the benefit to
existing development. In addition, a deduction of $21.44 million has been made to
account for the portion of works to be funded by the developing landowner, as per the
requirements of the Local Service Policy. An additional $1.91 million has been deducted
from the calculations to reflect the balance in the reserve fund. The resultant net growth-
related capital cost of approximately $9.37 million has been included in the D.C.
calculations.
These costs are allocated between residential (71%) and non-residential (29%)
development based on the population to employment growth ratio to 2051 in the
Township's urban area.
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Table 5-1
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Wastewater Services - Treatment and Biosolids Facilities
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
1
Future Expansion of Fergus WPCP
2036-2042
71,280,000
28,663,100
42,616,900
7,128,000
35,488,900
25,197,119
10,291,781
2
Elora WWTP & Clyde St. Pump Station
& BioSolids Debt - Principal
2025-2034
10,346,912
-
10,346,912
-
10,346,912
7,346,307
3,000,604
3
Elora WWTP & Clyde St. Pump Station
& BioSolids Debt - Interest (Discounted)
2025-2034
765,090
-
765,090
-
765,090
543,214
221,876
4
New South Elora Sewage Pumping
Station
2034
7,675,000
-
7,675,000
-
7,675,000
5,449,250
2,225,750
5
New Lift Station at the Elora WWTP
2034
5,805,000
-
5,805,000
-
5,805,000
4,121,550
1,683,450
6
New Sewage Pumping Station in South
Fergus Secondary Plan Area
2034
19,045,000 -
19,045,000 427,500
18,617,500 13,218,425 5,399,075
7
New South Fergus Sewage Pumping
Station in Area Identifed as FE3 in the
WWSMP
2034
5,810,000 -
5,810,000 130,400
5,679,600 4,032,516 1,647,084
8
Fergus WWTP Headworks Bar Screen
2026-2027
1,000,000 -
1,000,000 700,000
300,000 213,000 87,000
Reserve Fund Adjustment
2,629,596
(2,629,596)
(1,867,013)
(762,583)
Total
121,727,002
28,663,100
-
93,063,902
11,015,496
-
82,048,406
58,254,368
23,794,038
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable
to Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
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Table 5-2
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Wastewater Services - Collection System
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
1
McQueen Sanitary Extension - Fergus/Nichol
Boundary to Guelph St.
2034
435,000
-
435,000
-
435,000
-
-
-
2
New Forcemain on Union St. - Guelph Rd. to Athol St.
to Tower St. to Fergus WWTP
2034
2,024,200
-
2,024,200
10,900
1,477,700
535,600
380,276
155,324
3
New Forcemain on Wellington Rd. 7 - SPS in Area
ER1 to First Line
2034
2,120,000
-
2,120,000
-
2,120,000
1,505,200
614,800
4
New sanitary sewer on Wellington Rd. 7 - First Line
to Elora WWTP
2034
3,140,000
-
3,140,000
-
3,140,000
2,229,400
910,600
5
Upgrading Geddes St. Sanitary Sewer
2034
800,000
-
800,000
552,000
248,000
176,080
71,920
6
Upgrading sanitary sewer on East Mill St. - Melville St
to Irvine
2034
1,190,000
-
1,190,000
718,500
471,500
334,765
136,735
7
New Forcemain on Guelph St - South Fergus SPS to
Union St
2034
1,908,300
-
1,908,300
11,600
1,393,100
503,600
357,556
146,044
8
New sanitary sewer connecting areas identifed as
FE3 and FE4 in the WWSMP through the South
Fergus Secondary Plan Area
2034
4,810,000
-
4,810,000
-
4,422,530
387,470
275,104
112,366
9
New Forcemain from Sewage Pumping Station in
Area FE3 to gravity connection
2034
300,000
-
300,000
-
300,000
213,000
87,000
10
Upgrading sanitary sewer on Beatty Ln. - St. Andrew
St. W to Colquhoun St.
2034
280,000
-
280,000
181,400
98,600
70,006
28,594
11
Upgrading sanitary sewer on Colquhoun St - Beatty
Ln. to St. Andrew St. W
2034
1,640,000
-
1,640,000
1,148,000
492,000
349,320
142,680
12
Upgrading sanitary sewer on Holman Cres. and Perry
St.
2034
770,000
-
770,000
407,100
362,900
257,659
105,241
13
New sanitary sewers on Barnett Crescent north and
south to Guelph Street
2034
775,000
-
775,000
232,500
542,500
-
-
-
14
New sanitary sewers on Chambers Crescent north
and south to Guelph Street
2034
775,000
-
775,000
232,500
542,500
-
-
-
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
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Table 5-2 (cont'd)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Wastewater Services - Collection System
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
15
New sanitary sewers on Cummings Crescent north
and south to Guelph Street
2034
775,000
-
775,000
232,500
542,500
-
-
-
16
New sanitary sewer on Guelph Street to new South
Fergus SPS
2034
1,085,000
-
1,085,000
-
1,085,000
770,350
314,650
17
New sanitary sewer for 290 Chambers, 340
Cummings and 391 Cummings Crescent
2034
715,000
-
715,000
-
715,000
507,650
207,350
18
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater Servicing
Master Plan Area FE1
2034
710,000
-
710,000
-
710,000
-
-
-
19
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater Servicing
Master Plan Area FE2
2034
515,000
-
515,000
-
515,000
-
-
-
20
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater Servicing
Master Plan Area FE3
2034
2,825,000
-
2,825,000
-
2,825,000
-
-
-
21
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater Servicing
Master Plan Area FE4
2034
1,260,000
-
1,260,000
-
1,260,000
-
-
-
22
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater Servicing
Master Plan Area FE5
2034
1,730,000
-
1,730,000
-
1,730,000
-
-
-
23
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater Servicing
Master Plan Area ER1
2034
4,100,000
-
4,100,000
-
4,100,000
-
-
-
24
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater Servicing
Master Plan Area ER2
2034
945,000
-
945,000
-
945,000
-
-
-
Outstanding Debt & Credits
25
Elora WWTP & Clyde St. Pump Station & BioSolids
Debt - Principal
2025-2034
544,574
-
544,574
-
544,574
386,648
157,927
26
Elora WWTP & Clyde St. Pump Station & BioSolids
Debt - Interest (Discounted)
2025-2034
40,268
-
40,268
-
40,268
28,590
11,678
27
Developer Credits - Ainley
77,000
-
77,000
-
77,000
54,670
22,330
28
Developer Credits - Haylock
165,300
-
165,300
-
165,300
117,363
47,937
Reserve Fund Adjustment
1,912,267
(1,912,267)
(1,357,710)
(554,557)
Total
36,454,642
-
-
36,454,642
5,639,267
21,440,830
9,374,545
6,655,927
2,718,618
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
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5.2.2 Water Services
Water Treatment, Supply, and Storage Facilities
Based on the anticipated growth in the Township, additional wells and related works
have been identified for inclusion in the D.C. calculations. In addition to these works,
costs related to existing debt and future financing costs have been included. The total
gross costs included on the capital listing is $48.20 million. Of this amount, $5.85 million
has been deducted to account for growth outside of the forecast period and $3.80
million has been deducted to account for the benefit to existing development.
Furthermore, the existing reserve fund balance of $2.73 million has also been deducted
from the calculations. As a result, the net growth-related capital cost included in the
D.C. calculation is $35.82 million.
The growth costs have been allocated 71% to residential development and 29% to non-
residential development based on the incremental growth in population to employment,
for the urban 2051 forecast period.
Water Distribution System
Water distribution works related to new watermains, extensions, and upgrades have
been identified to accommodate new development. The total gross capital cost
estimated for this water linear infrastructure is $73.53 million. In addition, outstanding
debt principal, discounted interest, and credits of approximately $2.50 million have been
included in the D.C. calculations. Deductions from the calculations have been made in
the amounts of $2.83 million and $16.98 million for the portion of the works that benefit
existing development and the portion that is to be funded by developing landowners
based on the local service policy. In addition, a deduction of $2.48 million has been
made to reflect the existing D.C. reserve fund balance. The resultant net growth-related
capital cost of approximately $49.74 million has been included in the D.C. calculations.
The growth costs have been allocated 71% to residential development and 29% to non-
residential development based on the incremental growth in population to employment,
for the urban 2051 forecast period.
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Table 5-3
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Water Services - Treatment, Supply and Storage Facilities
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
1
New Well - Area #3
2029-2030
4,100,000
-
4,100,000
-
4,100,000
2,911,000
1,189,000
2
New Well - Area #5
2040
5,850,000
5,850,000
-
-
-
-
-
3
Replacement of F2 Well with additional
capacity expanded
2026
2,800,000
-
2,800,000
700,000
2,100,000
1,491,000
609,000
4
Well F2 - Growth Related Interest
(Discounted)
2025-2034
189,226
-
189,226
-
189,226
134,351
54,876
5
Replacement and expansion of F5 Well and
Generators
2028
3,650,000
-
3,650,000
3,102,500
547,500
388,725
158,775
6
Well F5 - Growth Related Interest
(Discounted)
2025-2034
24,970
-
24,970
-
24,970
17,728
7,241
7
New Well - Area 7
2026-2027
4,100,000
-
4,100,000
-
4,100,000
2,911,000
1,189,000
8
New Water Reservoir in Fergus
2030-2031
15,060,000
-
15,060,000
-
15,060,000
10,692,600
4,367,400
9
Middlebrook Well Site
2036
8,800,000
-
8,800,000
-
8,800,000
6,248,000
2,552,000
Outstanding Debt, Estimated Future
Financing and Reserve Fund Adjustment
10
Fergus Water Tower - Debt Prinicpal
2025
191,145
-
191,145
-
191,145
135,713
55,432
11
Fergus Water Tower - Debt Interest
(Discounted)
2025
6,862
-
6,862
-
6,862
4,872
1,990
12
LT Water Supply Implementation -
Groundwater Investigation Study - Principal
2025-2044
2,420,000
-
2,420,000
-
2,420,000
1,718,200
701,800
13
LT Water Supply Implementation -
Groundwater Investigation Study -
Discounted Interest
2025-2044
631,991
-
631,991
-
631,991
448,714
183,278
14
Growth-Related Financing Costs for New
Well - Area #3 - Interest (Discounted)
2031-2050
253,821
-
253,821
-
253,821
180,213
73,608
15
Growth-Related Financing Costs for New
Well - Area #7 - Interest (Discounted)
2034-2053
117,049
-
117,049
-
117,049
83,105
33,944
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
2,726,975
(2,726,975)
(1,936,152)
(790,823)
Total
48,195,064
5,850,000
-
42,345,064
6,529,475
-
35,815,589
25,429,068
10,386,521
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
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Table 5-4
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Water Services - Distribution System
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
1
Irvine Watermain Extension - Bricker to SR
15
2034
910,000
-
910,000
-
910,000
646,100
263,900
2
McQueen Watermain Extension -
Fergus/Nichol Boundary to Guelph St
2034
880,000
-
880,000
-
880,000
624,800
255,200
3
Guelph St. - Watermain Extension - South of
Cummings Cres (South Fergus SPS). to
Union St.
2034
1,202,800
-
1,202,800
6,500
878,100
318,200
225,922
92,278
4
Guelph St. Watermain Extension - South of
Cummings Cres. (South Fergus SPS) to
Second Line
2034
2,660,000
-
2,660,000
-
2,660,000
1,888,600
771,400
5
McQueen Blvd - Millburn Blvd to McTavish St
2034
675,000
-
675,000
-
675,000
-
-
-
6
Garafraxa St - 175M west of Maiden Lane to
Beatty
2034
400,000
-
400,000
-
400,000
-
-
-
7
Second Line Watermain Extension - HWY 6
to Jones Baseline
2034
2,190,000
-
2,190,000
-
2,190,000
1,554,900
635,100
8
Second Line Watermain Extension - HWY 6
to Guelph St
2034
1,530,000
-
1,530,000
-
1,530,000
1,086,300
443,700
9
Scotland Watermain Extension - Exsiting
Limit to Second Line
2034
1,590,000
-
1,590,000
-
1,590,000
1,128,900
461,100
10
HWY 6 Watermain Extension - Existing Limit
to Second Line
2034
1,430,000
-
1,430,000
-
1,430,000
1,015,300
414,700
11
Woolwich Watermain Extension - Irvine to
James
2034
1,620,000
-
1,620,000
-
1,620,000
1,150,200
469,800
12
W.R.7 Watermain Extension - David St. to
Woolwich
2034
2,090,000
-
2,090,000
41,800
2,048,200
1,454,222
593,978
13
Woolwich Watermain Extension - W.R.7 to
New Well 3
2034
6,510,000
-
6,510,000
130,200
6,379,800
4,529,658
1,850,142
14
3rd Line Watermain Extension - W.R.18 to
Middlebrook Road Well
2034
4,510,000
-
4,510,000
90,200
4,419,800
3,138,058
1,281,742
15
W.R.7 Watermain Extension - Woolwich to
Well Area 5
2034
4,090,000
4,008,200
81,800
81,800
-
-
-
16
Sideroad 10(11) Watermain Extension -
W.R.7 to Well Area 5
2034
830,000
-
830,000
-
830,000
589,300
240,700
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
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Table 5-4 (cont'd)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Water Services - Distribution System
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
17
First Line Watermain Extension - Existing
Stub to ER5 (East Limit)
2034
1,040,000
-
1,040,000
20,800
1,019,200
723,632
295,568
18
Carlton Place Watermain Replacement -
Victoria to W.R.7
2034
1,400,000
-
1,400,000
980,000
420,000
298,200
121,800
19
Beatty Line Watermain Extension - Farley to
SDRD 15
2028
2,250,000
-
2,250,000
45,000
2,205,000
1,565,550
639,450
20
SDRD 15 Watermain Extension - Beatty Line
to Well Area 7
2028
2,090,000
-
2,090,000
41,800
2,048,200
1,454,222
593,978
21
Upsize Existing Watermain on Union Street -
Guelph Street to Tower Street
2034
1,276,000
-
1,276,000
253,200
931,500
91,300
64,823
26,477
22
Replace Existing 150mm Watermain with
300mm Watermain on WR 7 from 105m
north of Ross to WR21
2034
612,000
-
612,000
289,200
322,800
229,188
93,612
23
Connection of New Reservoir to Low
Pressure Zone in Fergus
2033
1,620,000
-
1,620,000
-
1,620,000
1,150,200
469,800
24
Connection of New Reservoir to High
Pressure Zone in Fergus
2033
1,620,000
-
1,620,000
-
1,620,000
1,150,200
469,800
25
Watermain Extension on First Line at
Wellington Rd. 7
2034
570,000
-
570,000
-
570,000
404,700
165,300
26
Watermain Extension on Wellington Rd. 7 -
Area ER1 in WWSMP to First Line
2034
1,950,000
-
1,950,000
-
1,950,000
1,384,500
565,500
27
Watermain Extension on Wellington Rd. 7 -
First Line to Existing Main South of York St.
2034
2,210,000
-
2,210,000
-
2,210,000
1,569,100
640,900
28
Watermain Extension on Middlebrook Rd. -
Third Ln W to Middlebrook Well Location
2034
2,400,000
-
2,400,000
-
2,400,000
1,704,000
696,000
29
Watermain Extension on HWY 6 - Area FE3
to Second Line
2034
1,470,000
-
1,470,000
-
1,470,000
1,043,700
426,300
30
Watermain Extension on Jones Baseline -
FE3 to Second Line
2034
1,470,000
-
1,470,000
-
1,470,000
1,043,700
426,300
31
Watermain Extension on St. George St. W -
Maple Street to Beatty Ln
2034
520,000
-
520,000
-
520,000
369,200
150,800
32
Watermain Extension on Garafraxa St. - east
limits to FE5
2034
1,430,000
-
1,430,000
-
1,430,000
1,015,300
414,700
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
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Table 5-4 (cont'd)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Water Services - Distribution System
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
33
Watermain Extension on Sideroad 18 -
Vincent St to Steele St.
2036
1,540,000
-
1,540,000
-
1,540,000
1,093,400
446,600
34
Watermain Extension on Barnett Crescent to
Guelph Road
2034
935,000
-
935,000
280,500
654,500
-
-
-
35
Watermain Extension on Chambers
Crescent to Guelph Road
2034
945,000
-
945,000
283,500
661,500
-
-
-
36
Watermain Extension on Cummings
Crescent to Guelph Road
2034
945,000
-
945,000
283,500
661,500
-
-
-
37
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater
Servicing Master Plan Area FE1
2034
900,000
-
900,000
-
900,000
-
-
-
38
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater
Servicing Master Plan Area FE2
2034
1,850,000
-
1,850,000
-
1,850,000
-
-
-
39
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater
Servicing Master Plan Area FE3
2034
1,625,000
-
1,625,000
-
1,625,000
-
-
-
40
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater
Servicing Master Plan Area FE4
2034
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
-
-
-
41
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater
Servicing Master Plan Area FE5
2034
960,000
-
960,000
-
960,000
-
-
-
42
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater
Servicing Master Plan Area ER1
2034
4,335,000
-
4,335,000
-
4,335,000
-
-
-
43
Local Servicing for Water and Wastewater
Servicing Master Plan Area ER2
2034
945,000
-
945,000
-
945,000
-
-
-
Outstanding Debt & Credits
44
Existing 2025 Growth Related Debt Costs -
Principal and Discounted Interest
59,273
-
59,273
-
59,273
42,084
17,189
45
Salem Bridge - WR18 and James Street
Watermain Exentension - Principal
2025-2041
720,538
-
720,538
-
720,538
511,582
208,956
46
Salem Bridge - WR18 and James Street
Watermain Exentension - Interest
(Discounted)
2025-2041
88,755
-
88,755
-
88,755
63,016
25,739
47
Developer Credits - Ainley Credits
2025+
1,435,000
-
1,435,000
-
1,435,000
1,018,850
416,150
48
Developer Credits - Storybrook
2025+
200,000
-
200,000
-
200,000
142,000
58,000
49
Reserve Fund Adjustment
2,480,014
(2,480,014)
(1,760,810)
(719,204)
Total
76,029,366
4,008,200
-
72,021,166
5,308,014
16,977,100
49,736,052
35,312,597
14,423,455
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
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5.2.3 Land - Urban 2051 Forecast Period
Land costs are considered a class of service under the D.C.A. and comprises land
acquisition costs related to D.C. eligible services.
The land costs in this subsection are related to D.C.-eligible services which are not
restricted to a 10-year forecast period. The land costs included herein are related to
water and wastewater services, which are based on an urban 2051 forecast period.
Land costs related to new water and wastewater facilities have been identified for
inclusion in the D.C. Further, debt principal and discounted interest related to the
Middlebrook Well Site land acquisition have also been included in the calculations. The
total cost related to these items is $4.64 million. A deduction of $14,000 has been made
to account for the benefit to existing development, resulting in a total D.C.-recoverable
cost of $4.63 million to be included in the calculations.
The residential/non-residential capital cost allocation for land is 71% residential and
29% non-residential based on the incremental growth in population to employment for
the urban 2051 forecast period. This share is consistent with the allocation utilized for
water and wastewater services.
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Table 5-4a
Township of Centre Wellington
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Land - Urban 2051 Forecast Period
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
Water Services
1
Land for new Water Reservoir in
Fergus
2030
400,000
-
400,000
-
400,000
284,000
116,000
2
Middlebrook Well Site - Land
Acquisition - Principal
2025-2044
1,875,000
-
1,875,000
-
1,875,000
1,331,250
543,750
3
Middlebrook Well Site - Land
Acquisition - Discounted Interest
2025-2044
489,663
-
489,663
-
489,663
347,661
142,002
Wastewater Services
4
Land Acquisition - New South
Elora Sewage Pumping Station
2034
625,000
-
625,000
-
625,000
443,750
181,250
5
Land Acquisition - New Lift
Station at the Elora WWTP
2034
625,000
-
625,000
-
625,000
443,750
181,250
6
Land Acquisition - New Sewage
Pumping Station in South Fergus
Secondary Plan Area
2034
625,000
-
625,000
14,000
611,000
433,810
177,190
Total
4,639,663
-
-
4,639,663
14,000
-
4,625,663
3,284,221
1,341,442
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
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5.3 Service Levels and Township-wide 2051 Capital Costs
for Centre Wellington's D.C. Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for services with
capital costs forecast on a Township-wide 2051 basis (i.e. for all areas of the
Township).
5.3.1 Services Related to a Highway
Centre Wellington owns and maintains 472 km of roads. Based on the level of service
provided over the historical 15-year period, the average level of service is 16 km of
roads per 1,000 population, which equates to an investment of $40,597 per capita. This
results in a D.C.-eligible recovery amount of approximately $834.63 million over the
2051-year forecast period.
In addition to roads, the Township also maintains 129,246 linear metres of active
transportation, including multi-use paths, sidewalks, trails, and on-road cycling lanes.
The inventory provided over the previous 15-year period equates to a per capita
standard of $594. Over the forecast period, the D.C.-eligible amount for active
transportation is approximately $12.21 million.
The maximum D.C.-eligible amount for recovery over the 2051 forecast period for
services related to a highway is approximately $846.84 million
With respect to future needs, the identified services related to highway program was
reviewed with staff and totals $193.33 million. These capital projects include various
works related to adding capacity to the transportation system including road
improvements/expansions, intersection improvements, bridge expansions, additional
active transportation projects and outstanding debt and credits. Note: the detailed active
transportation project listing is provided in Appendix I.
The growth-related share of the works was determined through a review of the scope of
works on a project specific basis. Based on this review, the total deductions related to
the benefit to existing development is $54.70 million. In addition, deductions of $56.57
million have been made to account for the portion of works to be funded through grants,
subsidies, and other contributions. An additional deduction of $6.79 million has been
made to recognize the existing balance in the D.C. reserve fund. Based on these
deductions, the total net growth-related capital costs are $75.26 million and have been
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included in the D.C. calculations to be recovered over the forecast period (2025 to
2051).
The residential/non-residential capital cost allocation for all services related to a
highway is 71% residential and 29% non-residential based on the incremental growth in
population to employment for the 2051 forecast period.
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Table 5-5
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
Roads
1
Sideroad 15, Beatty Line N to Highway 6
2034
2,884,700
-
2,884,700
1,730,800
1,153,900
819,269
334,631
2
Beatty Line N, Nichol Road 15 to Sideroad 18
2034
4,837,400
-
4,837,400
2,902,400
1,935,000
1,373,850
561,150
3
York Street, Waterloo Street (Hamilton) to Wellington Rd 7
2034
235,000
-
235,000
70,500
164,500
116,795
47,705
4
Carlton Place, Metcalfe Street to Victoria St
2034
1,100,000
-
1,100,000
132,000
968,000
-
-
-
5
Carlton Place, Victoria Street to Wellington Rd 7
2034
1,400,000
-
1,400,000
196,000
560,000
644,000
457,240
186,760
6
Short-term improvement - Provision for design, approvals,
permits
2034
383,100
-
383,100
-
383,100
272,001
111,099
7
McQueen Blvd Extension
towards West , McQueen Blvd to Guelph Street
2034
1,040,000
-
1,040,000
52,000
988,000
-
-
-
8
Sideroad 15, Gerrie Road to Beatty Line N
2034
4,330,000
-
4,330,000
2,598,000
1,732,000
1,229,720
502,280
9
Sideroad 15, James Street to Irvine Street
2034
1,400,000
-
1,400,000
840,000
234,000
326,000
231,460
94,540
10
First Line (NI), Wellington Road 7 to Bridge Street
2034
4,300,000
-
4,300,000
1,290,000
3,010,000
2,137,100
872,900
11
Gerrie Road, Sideroad 15 to Walser Street Ext East
2034
2,150,000
-
2,150,000
1,290,000
860,000
610,600
249,400
12
Guelph Street, south of Cummings Crescent (South Fergus SPS)
to Union Street
2034
3,585,200
-
3,585,200
766,600
1,029,900
1,788,700
1,269,977
518,723
13
McQueen Blvd Extension
towards East, Millburn Blvd to McTavish Street
2034
2,250,000
-
2,250,000
-
2,250,000
-
-
-
14
Gilkison Street, South River Road to Trestle Bridge Trail Crossing
2034
1,600,000
-
1,600,000
480,000
1,120,000
795,200
324,800
15
St Andrew St E, Lamond Street to Anderson Street
2034
2,250,000
-
2,250,000
675,000
1,575,000
1,118,250
456,750
16
Scotland Street, McQueen Blvd to Second Line
2034
3,452,000
-
3,452,000
1,035,600
2,416,400
-
-
-
17
Garafraxa Street, Beatty Line N to Maiden Line
2034
1,790,000
-
1,790,000
537,000
859,200
393,800
279,598
114,202
18
Sideroad 15, Gerrie Road to Irvine Street
2034
2,495,000
-
2,495,000
1,497,000
998,000
708,580
289,420
19
Guelph Street, South of Cummings Cres. to Second Line (South
Fergus SPS to Second Line)
2026-2031
3,450,000
-
3,450,000
1,035,000
2,415,000
-
-
-
20
Second Line, Guelph Street to Highway 6
2034
3,000,000
-
3,000,000
900,000
2,100,000
-
-
-
21
David Street, Geddes Street to Aqua Street
2034
1,040,000
-
1,040,000
312,000
728,000
516,880
211,120
22
David Street, Aqua Street to John Street
2034
749,000
-
749,000
224,700
524,300
372,253
152,047
23
David Street, John Street to Irvine Street
2034
385,000
-
385,000
115,500
269,500
191,345
78,155
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
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 5-5 (cont'd)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
24
David Street, Geddes Street to Aqua Street
2034
1,040,000
-
1,040,000
312,000
728,000
516,880
211,120
25
David Street, Aqua Street to John Street
2034
749,000
-
749,000
224,700
524,300
372,253
152,047
26
David Street, John Street to Irvine Street
2034
385,000
-
385,000
115,500
269,500
191,345
78,155
27
South River Road, Haylock Avenue to Gilkison Road
2034
2,000,000
-
2,000,000
600,000
1,400,000
994,000
406,000
28
Union Street W, Tower Street to Guelph Road
2034
3,275,300
-
3,275,300
654,800
1,092,500
1,528,000
1,084,880
443,120
29
Second Line, Highway 6 to Jones Baseline
2026-2031
4,500,000
-
4,500,000
450,000
4,050,000
-
-
-
30
McQueen Blvd Extension
towards West, Beatty Line N Ext to First Line
2032-2041
6,750,000
-
6,750,000
337,500
6,412,500
4,552,875
1,859,625
31
Gilkison Street, Trestle Bridge Trail Crossing to First Line
2034-2041
1,270,000
-
1,270,000
381,000
889,000
631,190
257,810
32
First Line, McGowan St SWM Pond to South River Road
2034-2041
4,000,000
-
4,000,000
2,400,000
1,600,000
1,136,000
464,000
33
New Roads as identified in the South Fergus MESP, east of
Highway 6
2034-2041
3,000,000
-
3,000,000
-
3,000,000
-
-
-
34
New Roads as identified in the South Fergus MESP, west of
Highway 6
2034-2041
3,000,000
-
3,000,000
-
3,000,000
-
-
-
35
Second Line Ext, Scotland Street to Wellington Road 29
2034-2041
3,270,000
-
3,270,000
163,500
3,106,500
2,205,615
900,885
38
Sideroad 18, Vincent Street to Steele Street
2036
2,120,000
-
2,120,000
636,000
1,484,000
1,053,640
430,360
39
Hamilton Street, York St to south end.
2030-2041
1,270,000
-
1,270,000
381,000
889,000
631,190
257,810
40
Jones Baseline, Second Line to South of Second Line
2030-2041
3,800,000
-
3,800,000
-
3,800,000
-
-
-
41
Irvine Street, Bricker to Sideroad 15
2030-2041
1,700,000
-
1,700,000
-
1,700,000
-
-
-
42
Gravel to Asphalt Road Conversion - Eramosa - West Garafraxa
Townline (5th Line to WR26)
2026
300,000
-
300,000
270,000
30,000
21,300
8,700
43
Gravel Road Conversion - SR20 from Second Line to Fifth Line
2031
450,000
-
450,000
405,000
45,000
31,950
13,050
44
Gravel Road Conversion - Second Line from SR20 to SR25
2031
310,000
-
310,000
279,000
31,000
22,010
8,990
45
Gravel Road Conversion - Sixth Line from SR20 to SR25
2032
310,000
-
310,000
279,000
31,000
22,010
8,990
Intersection Improvements
46
Wellington Road 7 and York Street W
2026-2031
869,900
-
869,900
-
869,900
-
-
-
47
Highway 6 and Nichol Road 15
2026-2031
1,575,500
-
1,575,500
-
1,575,500
-
-
-
48
Beatty Line N and Millage Lane
2026
310,700
-
310,700
15,500
295,200
209,592
85,608
49
Beatty Line N and Sideroad 18
2026
300,000
-
300,000
15,000
285,000
202,350
82,650
50
Guelph Street and McQueen Blvd Ext
2026-2031
2,486,800
-
2,486,800
124,300
2,362,500
1,677,375
685,125
51
South River Road and Gilkison Street
2026-2031
517,800
-
517,800
25,900
491,900
349,249
142,651
52
Gerrie Road and Colborne Street
2026-2031
517,800
-
517,800
25,900
491,900
349,249
142,651
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
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
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Table 5-5 (cont'd)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
Bridge Expansions
53
Sideroad 15 - Queen Mary Bridge - Structure - 30-WG
2026-2031
4,145,100
-
4,145,100
3,730,600
414,500
294,295
120,205
54
Sideroad 15 - Structure - 29-WG
2026-2027
3,600,000
-
3,600,000
3,240,000
360,000
255,600
104,400
55
Structure 32-P & 33-P (Noah Road)
2026
3,350,000
-
3,350,000
3,015,000
335,000
237,850
97,150
56
Structure 29-WG (Sideroad 15)
2026-2027
3,590,000
-
3,590,000
3,231,000
359,000
254,890
104,110
57
Structure 28-P (Sideroad 11)
2026-2028
2,200,000
-
2,200,000
1,980,000
220,000
156,200
63,800
58
Structure 5-E (Fourth Line)
2027-2028
1,800,000
-
1,800,000
1,620,000
180,000
127,800
52,200
59
Structure 5-P (Weisenberg Boundary Road)
2029
1,100,000
-
1,100,000
990,000
110,000
78,100
31,900
60
Structure 2-WG (Third Line)
2029-2030
2,000,000
-
2,000,000
1,800,000
200,000
142,000
58,000
61
Structure 7-E (Third Line)
2030-2031
1,700,000
-
1,700,000
1,530,000
170,000
120,700
49,300
62
Structure 21-WG (First Line)
2033
2,800,000
-
2,800,000
2,520,000
280,000
198,800
81,200
63
Structure 30-WG (Sideroad 15 - Queen Mary)
2034
3,000,000
-
3,000,000
2,700,000
300,000
213,000
87,000
Active Transportation Projects
64
Active Transportation Projects
2025-2051
54,000,000
-
-
54,000,000
2,146,620
20,350,470
31,498,010
22,363,587
9,134,423
Outstanding Debt, Credits and Reserve Adjustment
65
David St. Reconstruction - Geddes St. to County Rd 7 - Debt
Costs - Principal
2025
4,044
-
4,044
-
4,044
2,872
1,173
66
David St. Reconstruction - Geddes St. to County Rd 7 - Debt
Costs - Interest (Discounted)
2025
43
-
43
-
43
31
13
67
Developer Credits - Granwood Gate Phase 3
2025+
31,649
-
31,649
-
31,649
22,471
9,178
68
Developer Credits - Ainley
2025+
2,165,000
-
2,165,000
-
2,165,000
1,537,150
627,850
69
Developer Credits - Storybrook
2025+
3,661,000
-
3,661,000
-
3,661,000
2,599,310
1,061,690
70
Reserve Fund Adjustment
6,786,908
(6,786,908)
(4,818,705)
(1,968,203)
Total
193,325,637
-
-
193,325,637
61,491,328
56,574,070
75,255,339
53,431,291
21,824,048
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
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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5.3.2 Public Works - Facilities and Fleet
As noted in Section 4.7, a D.C. by-law may provide for any D.C.-eligible service to be
included in a class set out in the by-law. Public Works is proposed as a class of service
comprised of Services Related to a Highway, Water Services, and Wastewater
Services.
The Public Works Department has a variety of vehicles and major equipment providing
for a total investment of $18.55 million. The inventory provided over the previous 15-
year period equates to a per capita standard of $565. Over the forecast period, the
D.C.-eligible amount for vehicles and equipment is approximately $11.61 million.
The Township currently operates its Public Works service out of thirteen facilities
totalling 58,139 sq.ft. of building area. The average level of service provided over the
historical 15-year period is 1.85 sq.ft. per capita, which equates to an investment of
$891 per capita. This level of service provides the Township with a maximum D.C.-
eligible amount for recovery over the 26-year forecast period of approximately $18.32
million.
In total, the D.C.-eligible amount for recovery for Public Works services is approximately
$29.94 million.
With respect to future growth needs, the Township has identified the need for additional
facility space as well as new fleet and equipment. In addition to the capital needs,
outstanding debt related to the operations centre and interest costs related to phase 2
of the operations centre have been included in the D.C. calculations. As a result, the
total gross capital cost related to public works is $48.89 million. A deduction of $200,000
has been made with respect to the benefit to existing development related to the new
snow storage and treatment facility. In addition, $12.68 million has been deducted from
the calculations related to the benefit to growth beyond the 2051 forecast period. An
adjustment of approximately $667,000 has been made to account for the existing
balance in the D.C. reserve fund. As a result, the net growth-related cost included in the
D.C. is approximately $35.35 million.
The residential/non-residential capital cost allocation for public works is based on a 71%
residential/29% non-residential split, which is based on the ratio of incremental growth
in population to employment for the 2051 forecast period.
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Table 5-6
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Public Works
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
1
Snow Storage and Treatment Facility
Services Related to a Highway
2028
2,000,000
-
2,000,000
200,000
1,800,000
1,278,000
522,000
2
Operations Centre Principal
Services Related to a Highway,
Water Services, Wastewater
Services
2025-2044
21,687,000
-
21,687,000
-
21,687,000
15,397,770
6,289,230
3
Operations Centre Discounted Interest
Services Related to a Highway,
Water Services, Wastewater
Services
2025-2044
5,235,221
-
5,235,221
-
5,235,221
3,717,007
1,518,214
4
Operations Centre - Sand-Salt Dome
Services Related to a Highway
2035
7,600,000
5,548,000
2,052,000
-
2,052,000
1,456,920
595,080
5
Operations Centre - Additional Garage Bays
& Indoor Storage
Services Related to a Highway
2035
9,100,000
6,643,000
2,457,000
-
2,457,000
1,744,470
712,530
6
Discounted Interest for Phase 2 Operations
Centre
Services Related to a Highway
2036-2055
670,697
489,600
181,097
-
181,097
128,579
52,518
7
Provision for Additional Sidewalk Plows
Services Related to a Highway
2026-2035
450,000
-
450,000
-
450,000
319,500
130,500
8
Provision for Additional Single Axle Trucks,
with Plow, Sander, Wing
Services Related to a Highway
2026-2035
450,000
-
450,000
-
450,000
319,500
130,500
9
Provision for Additional Tandem Axle Trucks
with Plow, Sander, Wing
Services Related to a Highway
2026-2035
500,000
-
500,000
-
500,000
355,000
145,000
10
Provision for Additional Vehicles and Heavy
Equipment
Services Related to a Highway,
Water Services, Wastewater
Services
2026-2035
1,200,000
-
1,200,000
-
1,200,000
852,000
348,000
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
666,561
(666,561)
(473,258)
(193,303)
Total
48,892,918
12,680,600
-
36,212,318
866,561
-
35,345,757
25,095,487
10,250,270
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2025$)
Service to Which Project
Relates
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
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5.3.3 Fire Protection Services
The Township currently operates its fire services from two stations and two storage
facilities, totalling 16,893 sq.ft. of facility space. The facility space provided over the
historical 15-year period provides for an average level of service of 562 sq.ft. per 1,000
population or an investment of $361 per capita. With respect to fire facilities, this level of
service provides the Township with a maximum D.C.-eligible amount for recovery over
the forecast period of approximately $7.42 million.
The fire department has a current inventory of 18 vehicles. The total D.C.-eligible
amount calculated for fire vehicles over the forecast period is approximately $6.96
million, based on an average level of service of $339 per capita. In addition, the fire
department provides 211 items of equipment and gear for use in fire services. Based on
the level of service provided over the historical 15-year period, the calculated average
level of service is $82 per capita, providing for a D.C.-eligible amount over the forecast
period of $1.69 million for small equipment and gear.
In total, the D.C.-eligible amount for fire services is approximately $16.07 million.
Based on the anticipated growth over the forecast period, the Township has identified
the need for a new fire hall, additional vehicles, and additional equipment for new
firefighters. In total, the gross estimated cost of these works is $12.73 million. Given that
these projects are providing for new facility space, vehicles and gear to service growth
within the forecast period, no deductions have been made for benefit to existing
development and development beyond the forecast period. A deduction of $2.05 million
has been made to reflect the existing balance in the reserve fund. The resulting net
growth-related capital cost included in the D.C. calculations is $10.68 million.
These costs are shared between residential and non-residential growth based on the
population to employment growth ratio over the forecast period, resulting in a 71%
allocation to residential development and 29% allocation to non-residential
development.
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Table 5-7
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Fire Protection Services
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
Fire Facilities
1
New Fire Hall
2026-2032
9,300,000
-
9,300,000
-
9,300,000
6,603,000
2,697,000
Fire Vehicles
2
Tanker
2032
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
710,000
290,000
3
Pumper
2032
1,400,000
-
1,400,000
-
1,400,000
994,000
406,000
4
Provision for Additional Vehicles
& Equipment
2032
620,000
-
620,000
-
620,000
440,200
179,800
Fire Small Equipment & Gear
5
Additional Volunteer Firefighters
(6)
2031
55,400
-
55,400
-
55,400
39,334
16,066
6
Additional Volunteer Firefighters
(19)
2032
175,300
-
175,300
-
175,300
124,463
50,837
7
Additional SCBA & Cylinders
2031-2032
130,300
-
130,300
-
130,300
92,513
37,787
8
Portable Radios and Chargers
2031-2032
48,800
-
48,800
-
48,800
34,648
14,152
Reserve Fund Adjustment
2,047,316
(2,047,316)
(1,453,594)
(593,722)
Total
12,729,800
-
-
12,729,800
2,047,316
-
10,682,484
7,584,564
3,097,920
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
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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5.3.4 Parks and Recreation Services
The Township currently has 276 acres of parkland within its jurisdiction. This inventory
consists of active parkland, passive parkland, and natural open space. The inventory
provided over the previous 15-year period results in a calculated average level of
service of 8.4 acres of parkland per 1,000 population.
The Township also provides 123 parkland amenities (e.g. playground equipment, picnic
shelters, gazebos, etc.) and 22 recreation amenities (e.g. soccer fields, softball
diamonds, sports fields, etc.). Over the historical 15-year period, the Township provided
an average of 3.3 parkland amenities and 0.7 recreation amenities per 1,000
population.
In addition to the above, the Township has 4,818 linear metres of paths and trails
related to parks, which have provided an average level of service of 151 linear meters
per 1,000 population over the past 15-years.
With respect to recreation facilities, there are a number of facilities that provide the
Township with 177,923 sq.ft. of recreation facility space. Based on the inventory of
space over the historical 15 year period (2010 to 2024), the Township has provided an
average of 6.07 sq.ft. of space per capita, or an investment of $4,838 per capita.
The Township utilizes 53 vehicles and pieces of equipment to service the
aforementioned parks and recreation facilities. Over the historical 15-year period, the
Township has provided an average level of service of 1.3 vehicles per 1,000 population.
This level of service translates to an average investment of $66 per capita.
Based on the average levels of service noted above, the Township's total D.C. eligible
amount related to parks and recreation is $134.20 million.
Based on the projected growth over the 2051 forecast period and the capital needs
identified in the Township's recently adopted Parks & Recreation Plan, the Township
has identified $223.74 million in capital costs related to new parks and recreation
infrastructure. These costs include new recreation facilities, parkland development,
additional recreation and park amenities, in addition to costs related to outstanding debt
payments and D.C. credits. To account for the benefit to growth beyond the forecast
period, a deduction of $84.41 million has been made from the gross capital costs. In
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addition, $153,000 has been deducted to account for the benefit to existing
development.
A deduction of $5.27 million has been made to account for the existing balance in the
reserve fund, resulting in a net growth capital cost of $133.91 million. This amount has
been included in the D.C. calculations.
As the predominant users of outdoor recreation tend to be residents of the Township,
the forecast growth-related costs have been allocated 95% to residential and 5% to
non-residential.
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Table 5-8
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Parks and Recreation Services
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
95%
5%
Existing Debt
1
Recreation Facility - Debt Costs - Growth Related Principal
2025
93,917
-
93,917
-
93,917
89,221
4,696
2
Recreation Facility - Debt Costs - Growth Related Interest
(Discounted)
2025
1,007
-
1,007
-
1,007
957
50
3
Victoria Park Seniors Centre Expansion - Loan from
Reserves - Growth-related Principal
2025
296,998
-
296,998
-
296,998
282,148
14,850
4
Victoria Park Seniors Centre Expansion - Loan from
Reserves - Discounted Growth-related Interest
2025
11,391
-
11,391
-
11,391
10,821
570
Indoor Recreation
5
JECC Ice Pad
2035-2038
34,600,000
7,958,000
26,642,000
-
26,642,000
25,309,900
1,332,100
6
New Ice Pad
2038-2039
29,700,000
29,700,000
-
-
-
-
-
7
New Ice Pad
2047-2048
29,700,000
29,700,000
-
-
-
-
-
8
MURF - Double Gym, indoor turf, multipurpose space,
admin space and storage, walking track, youth space
2026-2029
55,100,000
-
55,100,000
-
55,100,000
52,345,000
2,755,000
9
Double Gymnasium
2049-2050
13,750,000
13,750,000
-
-
-
-
-
10
Addition to Senior Centre
2040-2041
3,300,000
3,300,000
0
-
0
0
0
11
Aquatics Centre Expansion
2038-2039
9,444,000
-
9,444,000
-
9,444,000
8,971,800
472,200
Parkland
12
Sportsplex Lands Grading
2026-2046
3,740,000
-
3,740,000
-
3,740,000
3,553,000
187,000
13
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
2030-2040
172,000
-
172,000
-
172,000
163,400
8,600
14
Rectangular Pitches Class A (5)
2030-2036
3,770,000
-
3,770,000
-
3,770,000
3,581,500
188,500
15
Rectangular Pitches Class A (4)
2040-2050
2,900,000
-
2,900,000
-
2,900,000
2,755,000
145,000
16
Rectangular Pitches Class B (5)
2030-2036
1,555,000
-
1,555,000
-
1,555,000
1,477,250
77,750
17
Rectangular Pitches Class B (4)
2040-2050
1,220,000
1,220,000
1,220,000
1,159,000
61,000
18
Pitch's Washroom and Water Fill Stations
2031-2049
680,000
-
680,000
-
680,000
646,000
34,000
19
2 Class B Ball Diamonds
2036-2037
1,126,400
-
1,126,400
-
1,126,400
1,070,080
56,320
20
2 Class B Ball Diamonds
2044-2045
1,126,400
-
1,126,400
-
1,126,400
1,070,080
56,320
21
Diamond Washroom and Water Fill Stations
2031-2032
242,000
-
242,000
-
242,000
229,900
12,100
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
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 5-8 (Cont'd)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Parks and Recreation Services
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
95%
5%
22
Multi-Use Pad with Fencing
2026-2049
350,000
-
350,000
-
350,000
332,500
17,500
23
North Fergus Splashpad
2029-2030
363,000
-
363,000
-
363,000
344,850
18,150
24
Splashpad Washroom
2029-2030
220,000
-
220,000
-
220,000
209,000
11,000
25
Pave Victoria Park Track
82,500
-
82,500
48,000
34,500
32,775
1,725
26
New Tennis Courts (Multi-Use)
2029-2044
1,600,000
-
1,600,000
-
1,600,000
1,520,000
80,000
27
Outdoor Pickleball Courts
2031
356,400
-
356,400
-
356,400
338,580
17,820
28
Fergus Skatepark
2032
825,000
-
825,000
-
825,000
783,750
41,250
29
Elora Dog Park
2031
123,200
-
123,200
-
123,200
117,040
6,160
30
Millburn Park - New Playground and Washroom
2027
375,000
-
375,000
-
375,000
356,250
18,750
31
Upgrade to Grandwood Gate Park
2026
90,000
-
90,000
-
90,000
85,500
4,500
32
Confederation Park - Additional Amenities
2026-2027
150,000
-
150,000
105,000
45,000
42,750
2,250
33
Webster Park - Additional Amenities
2026-2027
120,000
-
120,000
-
120,000
114,000
6,000
34
New Playgrounds
2026-2051
7,287,500
-
7,287,500
-
7,287,500
6,923,125
364,375
35
New Neighbourhood Parks
2026-2051
5,583,000
-
5,583,000
-
5,583,000
5,303,850
279,150
36
New Community parks
2026-2051
6,980,000
-
6,980,000
-
6,980,000
6,631,000
349,000
37
New Township-Wide Parks
2026-2051
4,189,000
-
4,189,000
-
4,189,000
3,979,550
209,450
Facility Vehicles & Equipment
38
Maintenance Groomer/brush
2028
20,000
-
20,000
-
20,000
19,000
1,000
39
Pickup Truck
2028
65,000
-
65,000
-
65,000
61,750
3,250
40
Indoor Utility Vehicle
2028
22,000
-
22,000
-
22,000
20,900
1,100
41
Tractor
2028
80,000
-
80,000
-
80,000
76,000
4,000
42
Ice Resurfacers (1)
2039-2048
190,000
-
190,000
-
190,000
180,500
9,500
43
Ice Edgers (3)
2032-2048
21,000
-
21,000
-
21,000
19,950
1,050
44
Floor Scrubber
2028-2048
63,000
-
63,000
-
63,000
59,850
3,150
45
Snow Blower
2028
2,000
-
2,000
-
2,000
1,900
100
46
Scissor Lift
2028-2050
50,000
-
50,000
-
50,000
47,500
2,500
47
Facility Vehicle (Truck) (2)
2025-2034
130,000
-
130,000
-
130,000
123,500
6,500
Parks Vehicles & equipment
48
Crew Cab Pickup Truck (grass) (4)
2030-2049
260,000
-
260,000
-
260,000
247,000
13,000
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants,
Subsidies and
Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Total
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Table 5-8 (Cont'd)
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Parks and Recreation Services
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
95%
5%
49
Mower Trailer (3)
2031-2049
90,000
-
90,000
-
90,000
85,500
4,500
50
4x4 Landscape Truck
2026
160,000
-
160,000
-
160,000
152,000
8,000
51
Utility vehicle (2)
2026-2035
60,000
-
60,000
-
60,000
57,000
3,000
52
Large mower (2)
2029-2040
200,000
-
200,000
-
200,000
190,000
10,000
53
Zero Turn Mower (3)
2031-2039
180,000
-
180,000
-
180,000
171,000
9,000
54
Trail Groomer
2026
30,000
-
30,000
-
30,000
28,500
1,500
55
Lawn Roller
2030
5,000
-
5,000
-
5,000
4,750
250
56
Aerator
2030
5,000
-
5,000
-
5,000
4,750
250
57
Overseeder
2030
20,000
-
20,000
-
20,000
19,000
1,000
58
Ball diamond groomer
2036
15,000
-
15,000
-
15,000
14,250
750
Credits & Reserve Fund Adjustment
59
DC Credits - Harrison Park
755,587
-
755,587
-
755,587
717,808
37,779
60
DC Credits - South river Road (trails)
94,756
-
94,756
-
94,756
90,018
4,738
61
Reserve Fund Adjustment
5,267,151
(5,267,151)
(5,003,793)
(263,358)
Total
223,742,056
84,408,000
-
139,334,056
5,420,151
-
133,913,905
127,218,210
6,695,695
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
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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5.3.5 Land - 2051 Forecast Period
Land costs are considered a class of service under the D.C.A. and comprises land
acquisition costs related to D.C. eligible services.
The land costs in this subsection are related to D.C.-eligible services which are not
restricted to a 10-year forecast period. The land costs included herein are related to fire
protection and public works.
Land costs related to the new fire hall have been identified in the capital listing in Table
5-9. Further, debt principal and discounted interest related to the Operations Centre
land acquisition has also been included in the calculations. The total land acquisition
costs for the aforementioned services are $4.15 million. Given that the facilities
associated with these land costs are fully related to growth within the forecast period,
deductions related to the benefit beyond the forecast period or benefit to the existing
development have not been made. As a result, the total D.C.-recoverable cost to be
included in the calculations is $4.15 million.
The residential/non-residential capital cost allocation for land is 71% residential and
29% non-residential based on the incremental growth in population to employment for
the 2051 forecast period. This share is consistent with the allocation utilized for public
works, and fire protection services.
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Table 5-9
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Land - 2051 Capital Costs
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
Fire Protection Services
1
Land for new Fire Hall
2026-2032
500,000
-
500,000
-
500,000
355,000
145,000
Public Works (Services
Related to a Highway, Water
Services, and Wastewater
Services)
2
Existing Debt (Operations Centre
Land) - Growth-Related Principal
2025-2041
3,327,363
-
3,327,363
-
3,327,363
2,362,428
964,935
3
Existing Debt (Operations Centre
Land) - Growth-Related Interest
(Discounted)
2025-2041
321,456
-
321,456
-
321,456
228,234
93,222
Total
4,148,820
-
-
4,148,820
-
-
4,148,820
2,945,662
1,203,158
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
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5.4 Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for Centre
Wellington's D.C. Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for those services
with 10-year capital costs.
5.4.1 Growth Studies
Growth studies would be considered a class of service under the D.C.A. and is
comprised of studies related to D.C. eligible services. The Township has identified the
need for various studies over the forecast period such as a water supply master plan,
active transportation plan, parks and recreation master plan, etc.
The total capital costs of these studies are approximately $4.52 million. Deductions of
$120,000 and $133,000 have been made to account for the share of the studies that
benefit growth beyond the forecast period and benefit non-D.C.-eligible services,
respectively. In addition, a deduction of $165,000 was made for the share of the studies
that benefit existing development. To recognize the existing deficit in the D.C. reserve
fund, an adjustment of $957,000 was made to the D.C. calculations. As a result, the net
D.C.-recoverable cost to be included in the calculations is $4.10 million.
These costs are shared between residential and non-residential growth based on the
following shares, which align with the shares utilized for the respective service
categories:
- Parks and Recreation studies: 95% residential development/5% non-residential
development (allocation to recognize minor benefit to the non-residential sector);
and
- All other studies: 70% residential development/30% non-residential development
(population to employment growth ratio over 10-year forecast period).
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Table 5-10
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Growth Studies
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2034
1
Development Charges Study
2030
All D.C. Eligible
Services
40,000
-
40,000
-
40,000
28,000
12,000
2
Active Transportation and Mobility Plan
Update
2034
Services Related to a
Highway
300,000
-
300,000
75,000
225,000
157,500
67,500
3
Water /Wastewater Servicing Plan
Update for Growth Areas
2034
Water & Wastewater
Services
400,000
-
400,000
-
400,000
280,000
120,000
4
Stormwater Master Plan Update
2033
Stormwater Services
300,000
-
300,000
60,000
240,000
168,000
72,000
5
Transportation Master Plan Update
2029
Services Related to a
Highway
400,000
-
400,000
-
400,000
280,000
120,000
6
Parks and Recreation Plan Update
2036
Parks and Recreation
150,000
120,000
30,000
30,000
-
-
-
7
Water Supply Master Plan Update
2029
Water Services
200,000
-
200,000
-
200,000
140,000
60,000
8
Wastewater System Hydraulic Model
Updates
2029-2034
Wastewater Services 150,000 -
150,000 -
150,000
105,000
45,000
9
Water System Hydraulic Model Updates
2029-2034
Water Services
150,000 -
150,000 -
150,000
105,000
45,000
10
South Elora Secondary Plan and
Master Environmental Servicing Plan
2030
All D.C. Eligible
Services
776,600
- 77,700 698,900 -
698,900
489,230
209,670
11
South Fergus Secondary Plan
Amendment
2030-2034
All D.C. Eligible
Services
500,000
- 50,000 450,000 -
450,000
315,000
135,000
12
Official Plan Update For New Growth
Areas
2026
All D.C. Eligible
Services
135,000 -
135,000 -
135,000
94,500
40,500
13
Commercial Lands Study
2025-2026
All D.C. Eligible
Services
11,000 - 5,500 5,500 -
5,500
3,850
1,650
14
Parks and Roads Enhancement
strategy
2028
Parks and Services
Related to a Highway 50,000 -
50,000 -
50,000
35,000
15,000
Reserve Fund Adjustment
957,054
-
957,054
-
957,054
669,938
287,116
Total
4,519,654
120,000
133,200
4,266,454
165,000
-
4,101,454
2,871,018
1,230,436
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable
to Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2025$)
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
(to recognize
benefit to
non-D.C.
services)
Service to Which
Project Relates
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants,
Subsidies and
Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
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5.4.2 Land - 10 Year Forecast Period
Land related to D.C. eligible services is considered a class of service under the D.C.A.,
similar to growth-related studies.
The land costs included in this subsection are related to the anticipated capital costs for
services that are restricted to 10 years (i.e. parks and recreation services). Note:
recreation land can be included in the capital listing for recovery through D.C.s. The
Township has identified the need for land acquisition related to recreation facilities,
however, these facilities are identified in the Parks and Recreation Services capital
listing as 100% post-period benefit. As such, no capital costs are included in the D.C.
calculations.
To acknowledge that there is some use of parks and recreation services by the non-
residential sector, the growth-related capital costs have been allocated 95% to the
residential sector and 5% to the non-residential sector. This aligns with the shares
utilized for the respective service categories.
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Table 5-11
Infrastructure Cost Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Land Capital Costs - 10-year Forecast Period
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2034
95%
5%
Parks and Recreation Services
1
New Ice Pad - Land
2037
1,239,000
1,239,000
-
-
-
-
-
2
New Ice Pad - Land
2046
1,239,000
1,239,000
-
-
-
-
-
3
Removed
4
Removed
5
Removed
6
Removed
Total
2,478,000
2,478,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
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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Chapter 6
D.C. Calculation
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6. D.C. Calculation
Table 6-1 calculates the proposed uniform D.C.s to be imposed on anticipated
development in the Township for water and wastewater services over the 2051 forecast
period in the urban area. Table 6-2 calculates the proposed uniform D.C.s for services
over the Township-wide 2051 forecast period. Table 6-3 calculates the proposed
uniform D.C. to be imposed on an anticipated development for Township-wide services
over a 10-year planning horizon.
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
Township 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 4) to
calculate the charge in Tables 6-1 through 6-3.
With respect to non-residential development, the total costs in the uniform charge
allocated to non-residential development (based on need for service) have been divided
by the anticipated development over the planning period to calculate a cost per sq.ft. of
gross floor area.
Table 6-4 summarizes the total D.C. that is applicable for all services and Table 6-5
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
Township of Centre Wellington
Development Charge Calculation
Urban Area Services
Urban 2025-2051
2025$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2025$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
SERVICE/CLASS
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
1
Wastewater Services
1.1
Wastewater Treatment
58,254,368
23,794,038
7,784
3.47
1.2
Wastewater Sewers
6,655,927
2,718,618
889
0.40
64,910,295
26,512,656
8,673
3.87
2.
Water Services
2.1
Water Treatment plants and storage
25,429,068
10,386,521
3,398
1.52
2.2
Water Distribution
35,312,597
14,423,455
4,718
2.11
60,741,665
24,809,976
8,116
3.63
3.
Land - Urban 2051 Forecast
3.1
Land Acquisition for D.C. Eligible Services
3,284,221
1,341,442
439
0.20
3,284,221
1,341,442
439
0.20
TOTAL
128,936,181
52,664,074
$17,228
7.70
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$128,936,181
$52,664,074
Urban 2051 Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
21,861
6,836,400
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$5,898
$7.70
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
2.921
$17,228
Other Multiples
2.383
$14,055
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
1.976
$11,654
Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom
1.441
$8,499
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$6,488
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Table 6-2
Township of Centre Wellington
Development Charge Calculation
Township-wide Services
2025-2051
2025$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2025$ 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
53,431,291
21,824,048
6,952
3.10
53,431,291
21,824,048
6,952
3.10
5. Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
5.1
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
25,095,487
10,250,270
3,265
1.46
25,095,487
10,250,270
3,265
1.46
6. Fire Protection Services
6.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
7,584,564
3,097,920
987
0.44
7,584,564
3,097,920
987
0.44
7.
Parks and Recreation Services
7.1
Park development, amenities,
trails, recreation facilities,
vehicles, and equipment
127,218,210
6,695,695
16,552
0.95
127,218,210
6,695,695
16,552
0.95
8.
Land - 2051 Forecast
8.1
Land Acquisition for D.C. Eligible Services
2,945,662
1,203,158
383
0.17
2,945,662
1,203,158
383
0.17
TOTAL
216,275,213
$43,071,091
$28,139
$6.12
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$216,275,213
$43,071,091
2051 Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
22,451
7,037,600
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$9,633.21
$6.12
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
2.921
$28,139
Other Multiples
2.383
$22,956
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
1.976
$19,035
Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom
1.441
$13,881
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$10,597
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Table 6-3
Township of Centre Wellington
Development Charge Calculation
Township-wide Services and Classes
2025-2034
Table 6-4
Township of Centre Wellington
Development Charge Calculation
Total All Services and Classes
2025$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2025$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
SERVICE/CLASS
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
9.
Growth Studies
9.1
Studies for D.C. Eligible Services
2,871,018
1,230,436
978
0.46
2,871,018
1,230,436
978
0.46
10. Land - 10 Year Forecast
10.1
Land Acquisition for D.C. Eligible Services
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TOTAL
2,871,018
1,230,436
$978
$0.46
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$2,871,018
$1,230,436
10-Year Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
8,579
2,699,700
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$334.66
$0.46
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
2.921
$978
Other Multiples
2.383
$797
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
1.976
$661
Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom
1.441
$482
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$368
2025$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2025$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
Urban-wide Services/Classes 2051
128,936,181
52,664,074
17,228
7.70
Township-wide Services/Classes 2051
216,275,213
43,071,091
28,139
6.12
Township-wide Services/Classes 10 Year
2,871,018
1,230,436
978
0.46
TOTAL
348,082,412
96,965,601
46,345
14.28
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Table 6-5
Township of Centre Wellington
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.
Wastewater Services
1.1
Wastewater Treatment
39,335,000
-
1,257,900
-
-
27,034,741
11,042,359
1.2
Wastewater Sewers
35,627,500
-
3,727,000
21,440,830
-
7,426,366
3,033,304
2.
Water Services
2.1
Water Treatment plants and storage
29,924,196
-
3,802,500
-
-
18,546,404
7,575,292
2.2
Water Distribution
71,985,800
-
2,828,000
16,977,100
4,008,200
34,202,475
13,970,025
3.
Land - Urban 2051 Forecast
3.1
Land Acquisition for D.C. Eligible Services
2,275,000
-
14,000
-
-
1,605,310
655,690
4.
Services Related to a Highway
4.1
Roads and Related
126,397,467
-
49,663,777
32,983,653
-
31,062,526
12,687,511
5.
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
5.1
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
4,600,000
-
200,000
-
-
3,124,000
1,276,000
6.
Fire Protection Services
6.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
12,729,800
-
-
-
-
9,038,158
3,691,642
7.
Parks and Recreation Services
7.1
Park development, amenities, trails, recreation facilities, vehicles,
and equipment
223,742,056
-
5,420,151
-
84,408,000
127,218,210
6,695,695
8.
Land - 2051 Forecast
8.1
Land Acquisition for D.C. Eligible Services
500,000
-
0
-
0
355,000
145,000
9.
Growth Studies
9.1
Studies for D.C. Eligible Services
3,562,600
133,200
165,000
-
120,000
2,201,080
943,320
10.
Land - 10 Year Forecast
10.1
Land Acquisition for D.C. Eligible Services
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Expenditures & Revenues
$550,679,419
$133,200
$67,078,328
$71,401,583
$88,536,200
$261,814,270
$61,715,838
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 Township's existing policies; with some
modifications and consideration for the changes to the D.C.A. resulting from Bills 108,
138, 109, 197, 213, 23, 134, 185, 17, and 60.
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7.2 D.C. By-law Structure
It is recommended that:
- the Township uses a uniform Township-wide D.C. calculation for all municipal
services, except for water and wastewater services;
- water and wastewater services be imposed on the urban service areas of the
Township; and
- one municipal D.C. by-law be used for all 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 water and wastewater services, a 71% residential/29% non-residential
allocation has been made based on the ratio of population vs. employment
growth over the urban 2051 forecast period;
- For services related to a highway, public works services, and fire
protection services, a 71% residential/29% non-residential allocation has
been made based on the ratio of population vs. employment growth ratio
over 2051 forecast period;
- For parks and recreation, a 5% non-residential attribution has been made
to recognize use by the non-residential sector; and
- With respect to growth studies and land (i.e. class of D.C.-eligible
services), the residential/non-residential allocation is based on the
allocation identified above for the D.C.-eligible service (e.g. land
acquisition costs related to recreation would be based on a 95%
residential/5% non-residential allocation based on the above).
7.3.3 Application to Redevelopment of Land (Demolition and
Conversion)
As a result of the redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same
land within 60 months (300 months for redevelopment of brownfield sites) prior to the
date of payment of D.C.s in regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished,
in whole or in part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the D.C.s otherwise payable with
respect to such redevelopment shall be reduced by the following amounts:
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a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a mixed-use
building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-use building or structure,
an amount calculated by multiplying the applicable D.C. in the by-law by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will be demolished
or converted to another principal use; and
b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case of mixed-use
building or structure, the non-residential uses in the mixed-use building or
structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the applicable D.C.s in the by-law
by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or converted to
another principal use;
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;
- a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and ongoing operating
funding from the Government of Ontario;
- affordable units;
- attainable units (to be in force at a later date);
- affordable inclusionary zoning units;
- non-profit housing;
- long-term care homes; and
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- 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) Discretionary exemptions:
- A place of worship or buildings for purposes of a churchyard or cemetery;
- Non-residential farm buildings constructed for bona fide farm uses and/or
agricultural research buildings constructed for the use of a university or
owned/operated by a university;
- Public hospitals;
- Hospices;
- Silos for use for industrial, commercial and/or institutional; and
- Shipping containers used for industrial, commercial and/or institutional uses, only
when these are an accessory use, as defined in the Township's Zoning By-law.
7.3.5 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 Township and an owner under s. 27 of the D.C.A.
D.C.s payable for residential development (other than rental housing, which are subject
to payment in instalments) are payable upon the earlier of the issuance of an occupancy
permit, or the day the building is first occupied.
Rental housing and institutional developments will pay D.C.s in six (6) equal annual
payments commencing at occupancy.
The D.C. amount for all developments occurring within 18 months of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment planning approval (for applications submitted after January
1, 2020), shall be determined based on the lower of the D.C. in effect on the day the
applicable Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted (as a
complete application), including interest, and the D.C. at current rates at the time the
D.C. is payable.
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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 Township can
impose is the average prime rate plus 1%.
7.3.6 The Applicable Areas
The charges developed herein provide for varying charges within the Township, as
follows:
- All municipal-wide services/classes - the full residential and non-residential
charges will be imposed on all lands within the Township; and
- Water and wastewater - the full residential and non-residential charge will be
imposed on the urban service areas of the Township.
7.3.7 Indexing
Rates shall be adjusted, without amendment to the By-law, annually on January 1, in
accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential Building Construction
Price Index (Table 18-10-0276-02).1F1
7.4 Other D.C. By-law Provisions
It is recommended that:
7.4.1 Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit Purposes
The Township's D.C. collections are currently separated into 7 reserve funds: Services
Related to a Highway, Public Works, Fire Protection Services, Parks and Recreation
Services, Water Services, Wastewater Services and Growth Studies. It is recommended
that these reserve funds be maintained.
In addition, separate reserve funds will need to be established for land as a class of
service.
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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Appendix D outlines the reserve fund policies that the Township 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 on the day after which the by-law is passed
by Council.
7.4.3 Minimum Interest Rate Paid on Refunds and Charged for Inter-
Reserve Fund Borrowing
The minimum interest rate is what the Bank of Canada rate is on the day the by-law
comes into force updated on the first business day of every January, April, July and
October (as per section 11 of O. Reg. 82/98).
7.4.4 Area Rating
The D.C.A. requires 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.
Currently, the Township's by-law provides for water and wastewater services on an
urban area basis. All other Township services are recovered based on a uniform,
Township-wide basis. There have been several reasons why area-rating has not been
imposed on these services, including:
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1. All Township services, with the exception of water and wastewater, require that
the average 15-year service standard be calculated. This average service
standard multiplied by growth in the Township, 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
Township 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 Township-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 Township 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).
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 wastewater while all other
services be charged on a uniform Township-wide basis.
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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 water and wastewater services on a
uniform urban-area basis and all other services be calculated on a uniform
Township-wide basis;"
"Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 5 of the D.C.s Background
Study dated December 19, 2025, subject to further annual review during the capital
budget process;"
"Approve the D.C. Background Study dated December 19, 2025, as amended;"
"Approve the Local Service Policy set out in Appendix E;"
"Determine that no further public meeting is required;" and
"Approve the D.C. By-law as set out in Appendix J".
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Chapter 8
By-law Implementation
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8. By-law Implementation
8.1 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.
8.1.1 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).
8.1.2 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
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
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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 Township 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
Township 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 Township 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 Township 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 Township 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 Township 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 Township 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 Township 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, except in the case of water and wastewater services which are grouped
together as a result of recent changes to Ontario Regulation 82/98.
8.3.7 Front-Ending Agreements
The Township 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 Township 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 Township assesses whether this mechanism is
appropriate for its use, as part of funding projects prior to Township 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
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- "local services to be installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of approval
under section 53 of the Planning Act."
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 Township 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.
Appendices
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Appendix A
Background Information on
Residential and Non-
Residential Growth Forecast
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Schedule 1
Township of Centre Wellington
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
[1] Population includes the Census undercount estimated at approximately 4.3% 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 Wellington Official Plan (including Official Plan Amendment 126), Township of Centre Wellington 2024 Land Needs
Assessment, and County of Wellington Municipal Comprehensive Review forecast for the Township of Centre Wellington by Watson & Associates Economists
Ltd., and discussions with Township of Centre Wellington staff regarding servicing and land supply 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
27,840
26,693
483
26,210
7,924
450
1,350
221
9,945
439
2.684
29,410
28,191
556
27,635
8,470
660
1,540
160
10,830
505
2.603
32,430
31,093
448
30,645
9,260
920
1,680
120
11,980
407
2.595
36,750
35,233
510
34,723
10,042
1,385
2,064
120
13,611
464
2.589
44,510
42,672
620
42,052
12,323
1,795
2,522
120
16,760
564
2.546
58,200
55,792
812
54,981
15,175
3,175
3,660
120
22,130
738
2.521
1,570
1,498
73
1,425
546
210
190
-61
885
66
3,020
2,902
-108
3,010
790
260
140
-40
1,150
-98
4,320
4,140
62
4,078
782
465
384
0
1,631
57
7,760
7,439
110
7,329
2,281
410
458
0
3,149
100
21,450
20,559
302
20,258
5,133
1,790
1,596
0
8,519
274
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
Mid 2011
Mid 2016
Mid 2021
Late 2025
Late 2035
Mid 2021 - Late 2025
Late 2025 - Late 2035
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount) [1]
Year
Excluding Census Undercount
Housing Units
Person Per Unit
(P.P.U.): Total
Population/
Total
Households
Historical
Late 2025 - Mid 2051
Forecast
Incremental
Mid 2051
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Schedule 2
Township of Centre Wellington
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.
2025 - 2035
1,595
315
403
2,313
6,139
(949)
5,190
79
5,269
2025 - 2051
3,772
1,401
1,323
6,496
16,752
(1,574)
15,179
230
15,409
2025 - 2035
617
95
44
756
2,108
(72)
2,036
31
2,067
2025 - 2051
1,191
389
222
1,802
4,808
(120)
4,688
71
4,759
2025 - 2035
69
0
11
80
221
(119)
102
0
102
2025 - 2051
170
0
51
221
589
(198)
391
0
391
2025 - 2035
2,281
410
458
3,149
8,469
(1,140)
7,329
110
7,439
2025 - 2051
5,133
1,790
1,596
8,519
22,149
(1,892)
20,258
302
20,559
Rural
Township of Centre
Wellington
Institutional
Population
Net Population
Including
Institutional
Fergus
Elora-Salem
Development Location
Timing
Existing Unit
Population
Change
Total Residential
Units
Gross Population
in New Units
Single & Semi-
Detached
Multiples[1]
Apartments[2]
Net Population
Increase,
Excluding
Institutional
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Schedule 3
Township of Centre Wellington
Current Year Growth Forecast
Mid-2021 to Late-2025
Mid 2021 Population
31,093
Occupants of
Units (2)
1,631
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.675
Mid 2021 to Late 2025
gross population increase
4,362
4,362
Occupants of New
Units
57
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Mid 2021 to Late 2025
gross population increase
62
62
Change in Housing
Units (4)
11,980
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. change rate (5)
-0.024
Mid 2021 to Late 2025
total change in population
-284
-284
Population Estimate to Mid 2025
35,233
Net Population Increase, Mid 2021 to Late 2025
4,140
(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
3.278
48%
1.572
Multiples (6)
2.351
29%
0.670
Apartments (7)
1.837
24%
0.432
Total
100%
2.675
[1] Based on 2021 Census custom database.
[2] Based on Building permit/completion activity.
(4) 2021 households taken from Statistics Canada Census.
(5) Change 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 Unit [1]
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units [2]
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 4
Township of Centre Wellington
10-Year Growth Forecast
Late-2025 to Late-2035
Late 2025 Population
35,233
Occupants of
Units (2)
3,149
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.690
Late 2025 to Late 2035
gross population increase
8,469
8,469
Occupants of New
Units
100
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Late 2025 to Late 2035
gross population increase
110
110
Change in Housing
Units (4)
13,611
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. change rate (5)
-0.084
Late 2025 to Late 2035
total change in population
-1,140
-1,140
Population Estimate to Late 2035
42,672
Net Population Increase, Late 2025 to Late 2035
7,439
(1) Late 2025 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
2.921
72%
2.116
Multiples (6)
2.383
13%
0.310
Apartments (7)
1.810
15%
0.263
one bedroom or less 1.441
two bedrooms or more 1.976
Total
100%
2.690
[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) Late 2025 households based upon 2021 Census (11,980 units) + Mid 2021 to Late 2025 unit estimate (1,631 units) = 13,611 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.
Change occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
Population
2021 Population (31,093) + Mid 2021 to Late 2025 estimated housing units to beginning of forecast period (1,631 x 2.675 = 4,362) + (57 x
1.1 = 62) + (11,980 x -0.024 = -284) = 35,233
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit [1]
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units [2]
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 5
Township of Centre Wellington
Long-Term Growth Forecast
Late-2025 to Mid-2051
Late 2025 Population
35,233
Occupants of
Units (2)
8,519
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.600
Late 2025 to Mid 2051
gross population increase
22,149
22,149
Occupants of New
Units
274
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Late 2025 to Mid 2051
gross population increase
302
302
Change in Housing
Units (4)
13,611
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. change rate (5)
-0.139
Late 2025 to Mid 2051
total change in population
-1,892
-1,892
Population Estimate to Mid 2051
55,792
Net Population Increase, Late 2025 to Mid 2051
20,559
(1) Late 2025 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
2.921
60%
1.760
Multiples (6)
2.383
21%
0.501
Apartments (7)
1.810
19%
0.339
one bedroom or less 1.441
two bedrooms or more 1.976
Total
100%
2.600
[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) Late 2025 households based upon 2021 Census (11,980 units) + Mid 2021 to Late 2025 unit estimate (1,631 units) = 13,611 units.
(5) Change 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.
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit [1]
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units [2]
2021 Population (31,093) + Mid 2021 to Late 2025 estimated housing units to beginning of forecast period (1,631 x 2.675 = 4,362) + (57 x
1.1 = 62) + (11,980 x -0.024 = -284) = 35,233
Population
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Schedule 6
Township of Centre Wellington
Summary of Active Development Applications
[1] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
Source: Derived from Township of Centre Wellington Planning Department data, by Watson &
Associates Economists Ltd.
Singles & Semi-
Detached
Multiples [1]
Apartments [2]
Total
Registered Not Built
538
105
617
1,260
% Breakdown
43%
8%
49%
100%
Draft Plans Approved
593
430
325
1,348
% Breakdown
44%
32%
24%
100%
Application Under Review
154
148
98
400
% Breakdown
39%
37%
25%
100%
Total
1,285
683
1,040
3,008
% Breakdown
43%
23%
35%
100%
Stage of Development
Density Type
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Schedule 7
Township of Centre Wellington
Historical Residential Building Permits
Years 2015 to 2024
[1] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Source: Historical housing activity derived from Township of Centre Wellington Planning Department, by Watson &
Associates Economists Ltd.
Residential Building Permits
Total
2015
114
26
1
141
2016
222
0
0
222
2017
222
0
0
222
2018
86
25
36
147
2019
314
136
8
458
Sub-total
958
187
45
1,190
Average (2015 - 2019)
192
37
9
238
% Breakdown
80.5%
15.7%
3.8%
100.0%
2020
172
36
75
283
2021
187
96
220
503
2022
328
114
40
482
2023
179
94
46
319
2024
62
135
46
243
Sub-total
928
475
427
1,830
Average (2020 - 2024)
186
95
85
366
% Breakdown
50.7%
26.0%
23.3%
100.0%
2015 - 2024
Total
1,886
662
472
3,020
Average
189
66
47
302
% Breakdown
62.5%
21.9%
15.6%
100.0%
Year
Singles &
Semi
Detached
Multiples [1]
Apartments [2]
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Schedule 8a
Township of Centre Wellington
Person Per Unit by Age and Type of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
[1] 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 Adjusted [1]
1-5
-
-
1.947
3.257
4.522
3.278
6-10
-
-
-
3.083
-
3.122
(0.162)
11-15
-
-
1.667
3.200
4.818
3.000
2.921
16-20
-
-
1.864
2.930
3.818
2.807
2.921
21-25
-
-
1.676
2.812
3.917
2.692
2.921
26-30
-
-
1.737
2.901
-
2.605
30+
-
1.429
1.854
2.745
3.867
2.673
2.921
Total
2.000
1.325
1.806
2.861
4.040
2.777
Age of
All Density Types
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
1-5
-
1.368
1.883
3.254
4.522
2.935
6-10
-
1.545
1.560
2.976
-
2.513
11-15
-
1.091
1.727
2.965
4.818
2.660
16-20
-
-
1.750
2.835
3.750
2.558
21-25
-
-
1.667
2.777
3.769
2.578
25-30
-
1.091
1.679
2.899
-
2.532
30+
-
1.333
1.791
2.730
3.846
2.478
Total
1.846
1.312
1.756
2.836
4.006
2.559
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Schedule 8b
County of Wellington Census Division
Person Per Unit by Age and Type of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
[1] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments
[3] 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
Multiples [1]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
25 Year Average Adjusted [3]
1-5
-
1.413
2.000
2.814
-
2.351
6-10
-
1.526
1.811
2.577
-
2.388
11-15
-
1.370
1.980
2.743
-
2.468
2.383
16-20
-
1.278
1.701
2.691
3.167
2.423
2.383
21-25
-
1.000
1.766
2.516
-
2.278
2.383
26-30
-
-
1.810
2.421
-
2.176
30+
-
1.439
1.903
2.754
3.138
2.418
Total
1.071
1.398
1.880
2.687
3.179
2.386
Age of
Apartments [2]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
25 Year Average Adjusted [3]
1-5
-
1.407
1.863
2.537
-
1.837
6-10
-
1.339
1.767
2.121
-
1.710
11-15
-
1.255
1.629
-
-
1.575
1.810
16-20
-
1.703
1.914
2.813
-
2.040
1.810
21-25
-
1.508
2.000
2.750
-
1.864
1.810
26-30
-
1.419
1.976
2.688
-
1.867
30+
0.951
1.256
1.942
2.654
4.083
1.710
Total
1.151
1.305
1.910
2.592
4.857
1.747
Age of
All Density Types
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
1-5
-
1.503
1.947
3.113
5.055
2.693
6-10
-
1.538
1.848
2.997
4.325
2.705
11-15
-
1.386
1.817
3.135
4.313
2.928
16-20
-
1.773
1.866
3.041
4.180
2.910
21-25
-
1.540
1.867
2.895
4.169
2.733
26-30
-
1.463
1.899
2.761
3.986
2.552
30+
1.367
1.308
1.929
2.729
3.924
2.468
Total
2.110
1.377
1.910
2.844
4.110
2.591
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Schedule 9
Township of Centre Wellington
Person Per Unit Structural Type and Age of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
3.28
3.12
3.00
2.81
2.69
2.60
2.67
2.35
2.39
2.47
2.42
2.28
2.18
2.42
1.84
1.71
1.58
2.04
1.86
1.87
1.71
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-30
30+
Persons Per Dwelling
Age of Dwelling
Singles and Semi-Detached
Multiples
Apartments
Multiple and Apartment P.P.U.s are based on County of Wellington Census Division.
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Schedule 10a
Township of Centre Wellington
Employment Forecast, 2025 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 Wellington Official Plan (including Official Plan Amendment 126), Township of Centre Wellington 2024 Land Needs
Assessment, and County of Wellington Municipal Comprehensive Review forecast for the Township of Centre Wellington by Watson & Associates Economists
Ltd., and discussions with Township of Centre Wellington staff regarding servicing and land supply by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Employment
Mid 2011
26,693
0.009
0.061
0.098
0.109
0.076
0.353
0.036
0.390
240
1,635
2,617
2,908
2,030
9,430
973
10,403
7,795
Mid 2016
28,191
0.006
0.052
0.081
0.120
0.075
0.334
0.036
0.370
175
1,470
2,272
3,388
2,115
9,420
1,006
10,426
7,950
Late 2025
35,233
0.007
0.058
0.081
0.106
0.069
0.320
0.035
0.355
237
2,028
2,842
3,745
2,423
11,275
1,218
12,493
9,247
Late 2035
42,672
0.006
0.068
0.095
0.118
0.074
0.362
0.045
0.407
260
2,892
4,045
5,055
3,174
15,426
1,929
17,355
12,534
Mid 2051
55,792
0.005
0.076
0.107
0.129
0.079
0.395
0.054
0.449
300
4,213
5,965
7,200
4,380
22,058
3,017
25,075
17,845
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
1,498
-0.003
-0.009
-0.017
0.011
-0.001
-0.019
-0.001
-0.020
-65
-165
-345
480
85
-10
33
23
155
Mid 2016 - Late 2025
7,042
0.001
0.005
0.000
-0.014
-0.006
-0.014
-0.001
-0.015
62
558
570
357
308
1,855
212
2,067
1,297
Late 2025 - Late 2035
7,439
-0.001
0.010
0.014
0.012
0.006
0.041
0.011
0.052
23
864
1,203
1,310
751
4,151
711
4,862
3,287
Late 2025 - Mid 2051
20,559
-0.001
0.018
0.026
0.023
0.010
0.075
0.020
0.095
63
2,185
3,123
3,455
1,957
10,783
1,799
12,582
8,598
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
300
-0.001
-0.002
-0.003
0.002
0.000
-0.004
0.000
-0.004
-13
-33
-69
96
17
-2
7
5
31
Mid 2016 - Late 2025
741
0.000
0.001
0.000
-0.001
-0.001
-0.001
0.000
-0.002
7
59
60
38
32
195
22
218
137
Late 2025 - Late 2035
744
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.004
0.001
0.005
2
86
120
131
75
415
71
486
329
Late 2025 - Mid 2051
806
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.000
0.003
0.001
0.004
2.5
86
122
135
77
423
71
493
337
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
Total
Employment
(Including
N.F.P.O.W.)
Institutional
N.F.P.O.W. [1]
Activity Rate
Period
Population
Primary
Work
at
Home
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional
Total
Employment
Primary
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE A-13
Schedule 10b
Township of Centre Wellington
Employment and Gross Floor Area (G.F.A.) Forecast, 2025 to 2051
[1] Square Foot Per Employee Assumptions
Primary
3,000
Industrial
1,300
Commercial/Population-Related
450
Institutional
680
[2] Primary industry includes agriculture and resource related employment.
[3] Forecast institutional employment and gross floor area has been adjusted downward to account for employment associated with special care units.
*Reflects Late-2025 to Mid-2051 forecast period.
Note: Numbers may not add up precisely due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Mid 2011
26,693
240
2,617
2,908
2,030
7,795
720,000
3,402,100
1,308,600
1,455,500
6,886,200
Mid 2016
28,191
175
2,272
3,388
2,115
7,950
525,000
2,953,600
1,524,600
1,516,500
6,519,700
Late 2025
35,233
237
2,842
3,745
2,423
9,247
711,000
3,694,600
1,685,300
1,737,300
7,828,200
Late 2035
42,672
260
4,045
5,055
3,123
12,483
780,000
5,258,500
2,274,800
2,214,600
10,527,900
Mid 2051
55,792
300
5,965
7,200
4,239
17,704
900,000
7,754,500
3,240,000
2,971,300
14,865,800
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
1,498
-65
-345
480
85
155
Mid 2016 - Late 2025
7,042
62
570
357
308
1,297
186,000
741,000
160,700
220,800
1,308,500
Late 2025 - Late 2035
7,439
23
1,203
1,310
700
3,236
69,000
1,563,900
589,500
477,300
2,699,700
Late 2025 - Mid 2051
20,559
63
3,123
3,455
1,816
8,457
189,000
4,059,900
1,554,700
1,234,000
7,037,600
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
300
-13
-69
96
17
31
Mid 2016 - Late 2025
741
7
60
38
32
137
19,579
78,000
16,916
23,242
137,737
Late 2025 - Late 2035
744
2
120
131
70
324
6,900
156,390
58,950
47,730
269,970
Late 2025 - Mid 2051
806
2
122
135
71
332
7,412
159,212
60,969
48,392
275,984
Period
Population
Employment
Gross Floor Area in Square Feet (Estimated)[1]
Primary
Incremental Change
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional [3]
Total
Primary [2]
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional [3]
Total
Annual Average
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE A-14
Schedule 10c
Township of Centre Wellington
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
Primary
3,000
Industrial
1,300
Commercial/Population-Related
450
Institutional
680
[2] Primary industry includes agriculture and resource related employment.
[3] Forecast institutional employment and gross floor area has been adjusted downward to account for employment associated with special care units.
[4] Employment Increase does not include No Fixed Place of Work.
*Reflects Late-2025 to Mid-2051 forecast period.
Note: Numbers may not add up precisely due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
2025 - 2035
-
1,255,800
421,600
341,700
2,019,100
2,404
2025 - 2051
-
2,574,000
1,182,500
938,400
4,694,900
5,989
2025 - 2035
-
308,100
165,200
133,600
606,900
800
2025 - 2051
-
1,485,900
365,400
290,200
2,141,500
2,382
2025 - 2035
69,000
-
2,700
2,000
73,700
32
2025 - 2051
189,000
-
6,800
5,400
201,200
86
2025 - 2035
69,000
1,563,900
589,500
477,300
2,699,700
3,236
2025 - 2051
189,000
4,059,900
1,554,700
1,234,000
7,037,600
8,457
Township of Centre Wellington
Rural
Elora-Salem
Fergus
Institutional
G.F.A. S.F.[1]
Total Non-
Residential
G.F.A. S.F.
Employment
Increase [3]
Development Location
Timing
Primary
G.F.A. S.F. [1],[2]
Industrial
G.F.A. S.F.[1]
Commercial
G.F.A. S.F.[1]
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE A-15
Schedule 11
Township of Centre Wellington
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.
PAGE B-1
Appendix B
Level of Service
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-2
Appendix B: Level of Service
Cost (per capita)
Services Related to a Highway - Roads
$40,596.73
0.0160
km of roadways
2,537,296
per km
834,628,172
Services Related to a Highway - Active Transportation
$594.04
3.7803
Linear Meters of Active Transportation Facilities
157
per linear m
12,212,868
Public Works - Facilities
$891.21
1.8526
sq.ft. of building area
481
per sq.ft.
18,322,386
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
$564.90
0.0043
No. of vehicles and equipment
131,372
per vehicle
11,613,779
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
$360.70
0.5618
sq.ft. of building area
642
per sq.ft.
7,415,631
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
$338.61
0.0006
No. of vehicles
564,350
per vehicle
6,961,483
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
$82.43
0.0070
No. of equipment and gear
11,776
per item
1,694,678
Parkland Development
$698.35
0.0084
Acres of Parkland
83,137
per acre
14,357,378
Parkland Amenities - Recreation
$400.51
0.0007
No. of parkland amenities
572,157
per amenity
8,234,085
Parkland Amenities - Parks
$516.90
0.0033
No. of parkland amenities
156,636
per amenity
10,626,947
Parkland Trails
$8.18
0.1510
Linear Metres of Paths and Trails
54
per linear m
168,173
Recreation Facilities
$4,838.01
6.0685
sq.ft. of building area
797
per sq.ft.
99,464,648
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
$65.68
0.0013
No. of vehicles and equipment
50,523
per vehicle
1,350,315
Parks & Recreation
Fire Protection
Maximum
Ceiling LOS
15 Year Average Service Standard
Quality (per capita)
Quantity (per capita)
SUMMARY OF SERVICE STANDARDS AS PER DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT, 1997, AS AMENDED
Service Related to a
Highway
Public Works
Service Category
Sub-Component
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-3
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Roads
Unit Measure:
km of roadways
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/km)
Urban Collectors
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
31
31
$3,460,000
Rural Local
436
436
436
436
436
436
436
436
436
436
436
436
436
436
436
$2,460,000
Urban Arterial
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$4,060,000
Total
467
467
467
467
467
467
467
467
467
467
468
468
468
472
472
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.0176
0.0175
0.0173
0.0171
0.0170
0.0167
0.0166
0.0163
0.0160
0.0159
0.0153
0.0150
0.0145
0.0140
0.0137
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.0160
Quality Standard
$2,537,296
Service Standard
$40,597
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$40,597
Eligible Amount
$834,628,172
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-4
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Active Transportation
Unit Measure:
Linear Meters of Active Transportation Facilities
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/ Linear
Metre)
Multi-Use Paths
-
-
-
-
-
196
196
390
390
993
1,035
1,035
1,503
4,174
4,772
$300
Sidewalks
95,382
95,946
95,292
95,983
96,965
99,834
99,992
104,891
110,040
110,404
111,130
111,409
112,942
113,914
117,048
$160
Trails (Stone Dust)
2,958
2,958
2,958
2,958
2,958
3,410
6,021
6,021
6,563
6,563
6,563
6,563
6,563
6,563
6,563
$75
On-Road Cycling Lane
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
863
863
863
863
863
$100
Total
98,340
98,904
98,250
98,941
99,923
103,440
106,209
111,302
116,993
117,960
119,591
119,870
121,871
125,514
129,246
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
3.7114
3.7052
3.6435
3.6193
3.6312
3.7115
3.7675
3.8774
4.0040
4.0127
3.9154
3.8552
3.7746
3.7295
3.7466
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
3.7803
Quality Standard
$157
Service Standard
$594
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$594
Eligible Amount
$12,212,868
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-5
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with site
works,
landscaping,
etc.
Equipment Depot/Office
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
7,427
$500
$551
Sand/Salt Shed
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
6,144
$224
$247
Storage Shed
334
334
334
334
334
334
334
334
334
334
334
334
334
334
334
$200
$221
Equipment Depot/Office
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
6,743
$500
$551
Sand/Salt Shed
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
4,544
$224
$247
Public Works Office
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
3,032
$500
$551
Equipment Depot/Office
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
6,618
$500
$551
Equipment Depot/Office
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
5,503
$500
$551
Equipment Depot/Office
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
11,563
$500
$551
Storage
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
$200
$221
Storage Shed
-
-
-
-
-
-
420
420
420
420
420
420
420
420
420
$200
$221
Office (Engineering)
860
860
860
860
860
860
860
860
860
860
860
860
860
860
860
$500
$551
Storage
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,151
$200
$221
Total
53,568
53,568
53,568
53,568
53,568
53,568
53,988
53,988
53,988
53,988
53,988
53,988
53,988
53,988
58,139
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
2.0217
2.0068
1.9865
1.9595
1.9467
1.9221
1.9151
1.8808
1.8477
1.8365
1.7675
1.7363
1.6721
1.6042
1.6853
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
1.8526
Quality Standard
$481
Service Standard
$891
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$891
Eligible Amount
$18,322,386
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-6
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/Vehicle)
Small Trucks:
12-31 Dodge Ram Pick-up (Elora)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
16-03 Chev Silverado Pick-up (Rosso) - 2016
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$65,000
19 -05 Chev Silverado Pick-up (Swift)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
19-06 Chevrolet Equinox (Baker)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,000
15-04 Chev Pick-up (Heseltine) - 2015
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$65,000
16-27 Chev Silverado Pick-up (Fergus) - 2016
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$65,000
12-37 Ford F350 1 1/2 ton
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$111,000
11-83 Chev 4X4 1 1/2 ton (Elora Shop Truck)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$111,000
12-36 Ford F350 1 1/2 ton
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$111,000
11-75 4x4 Chev 1 1/2 ton
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$111,000
16-47 Chev Silverado (Fergus) - 2016
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$65,000
E19-26 Chevrolet Equinox
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,000
E14-28 2014 Jeep Cherokee
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$50,000
PW20-73 2020 Ford F550 XLT Utility Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
PW21-31 Ford 1500 Pick-up (Elora)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$65,000
PW23-704 Chevrolet Silverado
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$65,000
24-712 2023 Chevrolet Bolt
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$45,000
24-727 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$65,000
24-703 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$65,000
24-747 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$65,000
24-783 Ford F550 with dump, plow (Elora)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$150,000
24-775 Ford F550 with dump, plow
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$150,000
24-736 Chev Silverado 3500HD with dump
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$150,000
24-737 Chev Silverado 3500HD with dump
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$150,000
Heavy Equipment:
18-10 John Deere Grader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$680,500
11-15 John Deere 870G Grader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$680,500
08-32 Volvo 960 Grader - retire
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$680,500
17-77 John Deere Grader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$680,500
12-35 John Deere Rubber Tire Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$295,900
17-81 Case 580 Backhoe
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$221,900
18-16 Case 450 Backhoe
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$221,900
15-38 Case Backhoe 4WD - 2015
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$221,900
08-30 John Deere SJ 4WD Backhoe - retire
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$221,900
13-56 Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper (Elora) - 2013
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$325,500
05-19 Broombear Sweeper (Fergus)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$554,800
09-20 Pelican Sweeper (Elora)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$325,500
PW19-32 CAT 140 Grader
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$680,500
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/Vehicle)
PW22-35 John Deere 524P Wheel Loader
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$295,900
23-720 Sweeprite Street Sweeper
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$325,500
23-715 John Deere 772GP Grader
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$680,500
24-730 Case Loader Backhoe
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$221,900
Dump Trucks & Snow Plows:
05-98 International Single Axle - retire
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$384,600
12-33 International Single Axle
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$384,600
15-68 International Single Axle - 2014
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$384,600
15-79 International Single Axle - 2014
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$384,600
16-85 International Single Axle - 2015
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$384,600
17-82 International Single Axle - 2016
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$384,600
17-42 International 7600 Tandem - 2016
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$473,400
10-63 International 7300 Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$473,400
14-71 International 7600 Tandem - 2013
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$473,400
14-72 International 7600 Tandem - 2013
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$473,400
17-99 International 7600 Tandem -2016
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$473,400
11-66 International 7600 Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$473,400
PW21-63 Freightliner 114SD Tandem
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$473,400
PW21-98 Freightliner 114SD Tandem
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$473,400
24-733 Freightliner Single Axle
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$384,600
24-766 Freightliner Single Axle
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$384,600
24-772 Freightliner SD Tandem
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$473,400
25-771 Freightliner SD Tandem - 2025
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$473,400
One way replacement snow plow blades
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$37,000
Sidewalk & Grass:
09-64 Trackless (Fergus)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$74,000
10-51 Kubota 3080 (Fergus) - retire
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$59,200
09-62 Kubota (Elora) - retire
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$59,200
12-34 Kubota 3080 Mower (Fergus)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$59,200
16-29 Kubota Zero Turn Mower (Fergus) - 2016
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$30,000
12-07 3748 Kubota Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$90,000
17-25 Kubota - 2018
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$74,000
14-40 Trackless - 2014
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$74,000
18-22 Kubota Zero Turn Mower (Fergus) - 2018
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$34,000
18-88 Kubota Zero Turn Mower (Elora) - 2018
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$34,000
18-52 Kubota Sidewalk Machine - 2018
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$74,000
PW20-62 Kubota Zero Turn Mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$30,000
PW20-64 Kubota sidewalk machine
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$210,000
PW21-74 Compact Tractor - Kubota
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$90,000
23-752 Compact Tractor - John Deere
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$90,000
23-725 2023 Articulated Sidewalk Tractor
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$210,000
24-729 2024 Kubota ZD1211R-3-60R
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$26,000
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-8
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/Vehicle)
Small Equipment:
Hydraulic Water Pump (2)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
-
$14,800
Roadside Mower - Colvoy (1) - 2016
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$29,600
Water Tanks (2)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$32,500
Compactor (Jumping Jack) (1)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,400
Sidewalk Sanders (1)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,400
2008 Bandit Wood Chipper - retire
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$74,000
Linemarker Paint Machine - retire
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$11,800
Linemarker Paint Machine
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$11,800
Plate Tamper (1)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$5,900
Pressure Washer (2)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$22,200
Utility Trailers (4)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
-
$7,400
Grader Packers (4)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
$37,000
Kubota Tractor Snow Blower (2016)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$29,600
Asphalt Hot Box (2016)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$74,000
Paving Roller
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$74,000
Soil Screener
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$74,000
Chain Saws Pool
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$1,800
Hedge Trimmer Pool
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
8
$925
Pilkington Office Portable Generator
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,600
Push Mowers Pool
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$600
Quick Cut Saws Pool
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$2,200
Weed Eaters Pool
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
$900
23-724 200UC Bandit Wood Chipper - 2023
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$60,000
Trailers:
United Express Van Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$19,400
Float Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,700
Webe Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$8,000
RHI Aluminum Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$8,000
ENBE - Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$8,000
Small Trucks (Environmental):
14-44 Dodge 2500 Pick-up with snow blade - Water - 2014
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
16-09 Chev 4X4 Crew Pick-up - Waste Water - 2016
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$65,000
19-02 Chev Silverado (Chilton) - Water - 2019
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
10-14 Dodge Ram 3500 1 1/2 Ton - Water - 2010
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$111,000
11-86 Chev Pick-up - Water - 2011
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$65,000
16-87 Chev 4X4 Crew Pick-up - Water - 2016
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
13-06 Dodge Grand Caravan - Water - 2013
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$50,000
13-46 Chev Pick-up - Waste Water - 2012
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$65,000
11-08 GMC Pick-up with snow blade - Waste Water - 2010
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$65,000
15-41 Chev Silverado WT 1500 Pick-up - Water - 2015
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$65,000
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-9
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/Vehicle)
19-11 Chev Pick up (Masiero) - Waste Water - 2018
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
19-23 Chev Pick-up (Mullin) - Waste waer - 2018
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
E20-86 Chevrolet Silverado Pick-up
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
E20-46 Chev Silverado 1/2 Ton
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$65,000
E20-08 Chev Silverado 3/4 Ton with plow
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$70,000
E22-06 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$65,000
E22-55 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
1
1
1
$65,000
23-541 Chevrolet Silverado
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$65,000
23-428 Chev Bolt EUV LT
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$40,000
24-687 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$65,000
24-509 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$65,000
24-514 Ford F350 with dump box
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$100,000
Other (Environmental):
14-80 Vactor Flusher Truck - Water/Waste Water - 2013
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$858,000
10-17 Vactor Flusher Truck - Water/Waste Water - 2010
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$858,000
04-28 GMC Camera Truck - Waste Water - 2004
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$81,400
14-61 Kubota Mower - Waste Water - 2014
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$44,400
14-60 Kubota Mower and Snowblower - Water - 2014
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$66,600
E78-100 3600 Ford Tractor with Cab & Loader - retire
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$118,300
25-517 International HV6 Vactor Flusher Truck - Water
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$650,000
Waterworks Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$337,100
Wastewater Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$197,200
Wastewater Treatment Plants Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$122,800
Trailer with Generator
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$94,800
Trailer with Generator
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$94,800
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-10
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/Vehicle)
Kohler 30 Portable Generator
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$47,500
United Express Spills Trailer & Equip
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$19,400
7'x16' American Hauler Cargo Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$19,400
Nicholls Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$10,000
Vale Maintenance Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$10,000
Kubota East F2560 4x4 with 72" deck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$66,700
Kubota - Fergus F2880 4x4 with cab, 60" blade, 48"
snowblower, 60" mower, & 60" sweeper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$68,500
Total
117
118
118
118
119
119
123
123
126
127
129
134
135
137
143
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.0044
0.0044
0.0044
0.0043
0.0043
0.0043
0.0044
0.0043
0.0043
0.0043
0.0042
0.0043
0.0042
0.0041
0.0041
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.0043
Quality Standard
$131,372
Service Standard
$565
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$565
Eligible Amount
$11,613,779
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-11
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with site
works,
landscaping,
etc.
Fire Hall - 250 Queen Street West, Fergus
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
8,152
$620
$716
Fire Hall - 72 Guelph Road, Elora
5,520
5,520
5,520
5,520
5,520
5,520
5,520
5,520
5,520
5,520
6,241
6,241
6,241
6,241
6,241
$620
$716
Storage Shed - 250 Queen Street West, Fergus
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
$200
$231
Storage Shed - 250 Queen Street West, Fergus
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
$200
$231
Total
16,172
16,172
16,172
16,172
16,172
16,172
16,172
16,172
16,172
16,172
16,893
16,893
16,893
16,893
16,893
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.6103
0.6059
0.5997
0.5916
0.5877
0.5803
0.5737
0.5634
0.5535
0.5501
0.5531
0.5433
0.5232
0.5020
0.4897
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.5618
Quality Standard
$642
Service Standard
$361
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$361
Eligible Amount
$7,415,631
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-12
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/Vehicle)
Fergus Station
E1 Pumper Rescue - 2005
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,400,000
PUMP41 - 24 Spartan Pumper
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$1,400,000
Timberwolf Mini Pumper - 2007
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$800,000
Tanker-47 (Freightliner FL-80) - 1997
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$1,000,000
New Tanker - 47
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$1,000,000
Rescue-45 (KME) - 2017
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,000,000
Boat - B49 - 2012
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$26,600
Argo 750HDI 8x8 ATV (E48) and Trailer (E48T) - 2015
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$51,800
Truck-45B (2003 Silverado)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$80,000
Truck-45B (2021 Silverado)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$80,000
Emergency Prep Trailer with generator
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$85,800
Elora Station
Pump-61 (KME) - 2011
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,400,000
Aerial-64 (E-One Custom Cab) - 2001
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,627,300
Tanker-67 (International 7500) KME - 2014
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,000,000
Rescue-65 (KME) - 2017
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,000,000
Boat - B69 - 2013
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$26,600
Truck-65B (2007 Dodge Ram)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$80,000
Truck - 65B (2021 Silverado)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$80,000
Administration
2012 Dodge Ram (T. Mulvey) - 2012
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$80,000
ECAR3 2022 Ford F150
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$80,000
2013 Expedition (B. Patton) - 2012
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$80,000
ECAR1 2022 Ford Explorer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$80,000
2012 Dodge Caravan (C. Paluch) - 2012
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$80,000
ECAR4 2022 F150
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$80,000
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (J. Karn) - 2019
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,000
Total
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
18
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0005
0.0006
0.0006
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
0.0005
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.0006
Quality Standard
$564,350
Service Standard
$339
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$339
Eligible Amount
$6,961,483
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-13
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
Unit Measure:
No. of equipment and gear
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/item)
Fire Fighters - Equipment
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
63
69
69
69
69
69
69
$9,200
Rescue & Medical
Gas Resuscitators & Detectors
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$38,800
Hydraulic Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$227,800
Rescue Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$103,000
Other
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$161,000
Suppression Equipment
Portable Pumps
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$41,600
Exhaust Fans
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$7,000
Hoses
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$132,000
Nozzles
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,500
Generators
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$51,800
Ladders
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$24,400
Other
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$165,400
Station Supplies
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$71,000
Other
Portable Radios
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
$2,200
S.C.B.A. Compressor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,300
S.C.B.A. Fill Station
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$17,800
S.C.B.A. Cascade
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$17,800
S.C.B.A.
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
$11,200
S.C.B.A. Cylinders
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
$1,800
Total
202
202
202
202
202
202
202
202
205
211
211
211
211
211
211
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.0076
0.0076
0.0075
0.0074
0.0073
0.0072
0.0072
0.0070
0.0070
0.0072
0.0069
0.0068
0.0065
0.0063
0.0061
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.0070
Quality Standard
$11,776
Service Standard
$82
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$82
Eligible Amount
$1,694,678
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-14
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Development
Unit Measure:
Acres of Parkland
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/Acre)
Active Parkland
62.39
68.41
68.41
68.41
68.41
68.41
68.41
68.41
68.41
68.41
68.41
68.41
70.66
70.66
70.66
$104,700
Passive Parkland
119.46
120.96
120.96
120.96
120.96
120.96
120.96
125.48
125.48
125.26
125.26
125.26
127.51
127.51
127.51
$104,700
Natural Open Space
29.57
46.34
46.34
46.34
46.34
49.54
49.54
49.54
51.50
53.70
53.70
53.70
69.26
69.26
77.86
$5,600
Total
211.42
235.71
235.71
235.71
235.71
238.91
238.91
243.43
245.39
247.37
247.37
247.37
267.43
267.43
276.03
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.0080
0.0088
0.0087
0.0086
0.0086
0.0086
0.0085
0.0085
0.0084
0.0084
0.0081
0.0080
0.0083
0.0079
0.0080
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.0084
Quality Standard
$83,137
Service Standard
$698
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$698
Eligible Amount
$14,357,378
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-15
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities - Parks
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/item)
FERGUS PARKS
BT Corner
Seating area, paths, lighting
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
Beatty Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Rock wall climber & swing set
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,100
Outdoor natural ice rink (water supply & light)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
CW Community Sportsplex
Large Community Medium Children's play structure
& swing set
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$566,500
Skateboard Park ( fence, equip, surface)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$282,600
Large Picnic Pavilion
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$124,300
9 Hole Disc Golf course
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$10,000
Campground
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Aluminum Bleachers
-
-
-
-
-
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
$50,000
12 Steel Bleachers
-
-
-
-
-
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
$6,700
Confederation Park
Small picnic shelter (teepee)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$78,400
Gravel parking lots (1,225 sq.m)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$57,700
Ferrier Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Forfar Park
Small sports field
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
Gravel parking lots (350 sq.m)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$16,450
Asphalt parking lots (1300 sq.m)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$61,100
Pavillion
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$80,000
Outdoor fitness equipment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$20,000
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Accessible Washroom
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$220,000
Gibbons Dr Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Gow Park
benches
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$10,000
Graham Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-16
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities - Parks
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/item)
Highland Park
Washroom/concession building
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$309,200
Gravel parking lot (200 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$9,400
Outdoor natural ice rink (water supply & Light)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
Harper Crescent
BMX Trail
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,000
Holman Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Kirvan Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$151,000
Pavillion
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$80,000
Milligan Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Millburn Blvd Park
Splash Pad
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$330,000
Medium Picnic Shelter
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,000
Asphalt parking lot with curbing (553 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$26,000
Pattison Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Revell Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Ryan Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Outdoor natural ice rink (water supply & Light)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$22,200
Stait Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Barrier Free Children's Play Structure
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$566,500
St. James Square Park
Benches
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$5,000
Strathallan Park
Gravel parking lot (911 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$43,000
Community children's play structure
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$566,500
Outdoor natural ice rink (water supply & Light)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$22,200
Tait Cresc. Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Templin Gardens
benches
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$20,000
Terry Fox Park
gazebo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-17
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities - Parks
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/item)
Webster Park
Small sports field
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Outdoor natural ice rink (water supply & Light)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
Wilkie Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Victoria Park
Asphalt parking lot Fergus (400 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$48,800
Asphalt Parking Lot Elora (2,500 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$116,900
Gravel parking lot (800 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$37,000
Community children's play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$566,500
Stonedust track (410 lm.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$69,500
Pierpoint Nature Reserve
Gravel parking lot (360 sq.m.)
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$16,300
Bench
1
1
1
1
1
$2,500
Fergus Dog Park
Dog agility equipment
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$37,000
Westminster Highland Park
Community children's play structure & swings
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$566,500
Shade Structure
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$62,100
Multi Use Asphalt Court
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,100
ELORA PARKS
Bissell Park
Medium Picnic Shelter
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$235,200
Gravel Parking Lot (3,457 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$162,700
Steel Pedestrain Bridge
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$2,199,800
Mulit-use asphalt play surface (676 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$63,600
Outdoor natural ice rink (water supply & Light)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
Accessible Washroom
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$650,000
Drimmie Park
Community children's play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$566,500
Outdoor natural ice rink (water supply & Light)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$22,200
Elora Community Centre
Large Community children's play structure &
swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$566,500
multi-use asphalt court (sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$63,600
Medium Picnic Shelter
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$155,300
Fencing Along Gorge
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$550,300
Skatepark
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$750,000
Elora Lion's Park
Gravel Parking Lot (967 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$45,900
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-18
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities - Parks
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/item)
Elora Meadows Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Outdoor natural ice rink (water supply & Light)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
Foote Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Hoffer Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Asphalt Parking Lot (500 sq.m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$59,200
Gravel Parking Lot (117 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$5,900
Small Picnic Shelter
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$78,400
Accessible Washroom
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$250,000
Granwood Memorial Park
K-8 playground
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Pavillion
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$80,000
Games Table
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$5,000
Haylock Park
Stone amphitheatre
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$50,000
Games Table
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$5,000
Keating Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
O'Brien Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Small Children's Splash Area
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$495,600
Asphalt parking area (585 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$63,600
Bike Repair Station
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$15,000
Accessible Washroom
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$220,000
Station Square Park
Wood Gazebo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
Veterans Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Medium Picnic Shelter
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$155,300
Gravel parking area (963 sq.m)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$44,400
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-19
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities - Parks
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/item)
Victoria Park
Gravel Parking Lot (2,500 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$116,900
Fencing Along Gorge
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$125,700
South Ridge Park
Gravel parking lot (918 sq.m.)
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$42,900
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure, swings &
rubber surface
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Accessible Washroom
1
1
1
1
1
$220,000
BELWOOD PARKS
Belwood Sports Fields
Asphalt parking area (1,328 sq.m)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$145,000
Douglas Park
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Mulit-use asphalt play surface
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$19,200
Ennotville Park
gravel parking lot
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$25,000
Maple Park
Medium Picnic Shelter
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$155,300
Neighbourhood Children's Play structure & swings
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,000
Total
71
73
75
76
78
95
95
101
103
107
110
117
117
120
123
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.0027
0.0027
0.0028
0.0028
0.0028
0.0034
0.0034
0.0035
0.0035
0.0036
0.0036
0.0038
0.0036
0.0036
0.0036
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.0033
Quality Standard
$156,636
Service Standard
$517
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$517
Eligible Amount
$10,626,947
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-20
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities - Recreation
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/item)
FERGUS PARKS
CW Community Sportsplex
Rugby Field (unlit)
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$27,200
Soccer Field (unlit)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
Hardball Diamond (lit & fenced)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$1,025,000
Tennis Courts (2 lit & fenced)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
Highland Park
Softball diamond (lit & fenced)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$930,000
Class D Ball Diamonds
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$195,000
Kirvan Park
3/4 soccer field (unlit)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$120,000
Strathallan Park
Sports field
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$120,000
Tower Street Tennis Court
Tennis Courts (lit & fenced)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$600,000
Clubhouse (75 sq.m.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Victoria Parks
Soccer field (lit & irrigated)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$725,000
Soccer/Rugby Field (1/2 lit)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$725,000
Soccer field
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$295,000
ELORA PARKS
Elora Community Centre
Softball diamond (lit & fenced)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$928,700
Elora Lion's Park
Softball diamond (lit & fenced)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$928,700
South Ridge Park
Sports Fields (irrigated)
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$725,000
Small Sports Field (irrigate)
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$295,000
BELWOOD PARKS
Belwood Sports Fields
Softball diamond (lit & fenced)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$928,700
Total
19
22
22
22
22
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.0007
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0006
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.0007
Quality Standard
$572,157
Service Standard
$401
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$401
Eligible Amount
$8,234,085
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-21
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Trails
Contact :
Unit Measure:
Linear Metres of Paths and Trails
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/ Linear
Metre)
FERGUS PARKS:
Gibbons Park
Stone dust trail
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
249
249
249
249
249
249
249
$46
Templin Gardens
Stone dust trail
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
$46
Concrete stairs to river
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
$150
CW Community Sportsplex
Stone dust trail
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
$46
Confederation Park
Stone dust trail
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
$46
Millburn Park
Stone dust path
161
161
161
161
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
$46
Pattison Place Park
Stone dust trail
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
$46
Kirvan Park
Stone dust trail
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
108
108
108
$46
Glencoe Park
Stone dust trail
154
154
154
154
154
154
154
154
154
154
154
154
154
154
154
$46
Terry Fox Park
Stone dust path
105
105
105
105
105
105
105
105
105
105
105
105
105
105
105
$46
Victoria Park
Stone Dust running track
410
410
410
410
410
410
410
410
410
410
410
410
410
410
410
$46
Fergus Dog Park
Stone dust trail
-
490
490
490
490
490
490
490
490
490
490
490
490
490
490
$46
Revell Park
Stone dust trail
-
-
-
-
-
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
$46
Ryan Park
Stone dust trail
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
$46
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE B-22
Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Trails
Contact :
Unit Measure:
Linear Metres of Paths and Trails
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/ Linear
Metre)
ELORA PARKS:
O'Brien Park
Stone dust path
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
$46
Bissell Park
Stone dust path
185
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$46
Boardwalk
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
$150
Foote Park
Stone dust trail
477
477
477
477
397
397
397
219
219
219
219
219
219
219
219
$46
Station Square Park
Stone dust trail
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
$46
South Ridge Park
Stone dust trail
-
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
222
$46
BELWOOD PARKS:
Douglas park
Stone dust path
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76
$150
Total
3,751
4,278
4,278
4,278
4,067
4,217
4,217
4,039
4,710
4,710
4,710
4,710
4,818
4,818
4,818
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.1416
0.1603
0.1586
0.1565
0.1478
0.1513
0.1496
0.1407
0.1612
0.1602
0.1542
0.1515
0.1492
0.1432
0.1397
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.1510
Quality Standard
$54
Service Standard
$8
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$8
Eligible Amount
$168,173
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Recreation Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with site
works,
landscaping,
etc.
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
111,523
$775
$854
Park Washrooms & Showers at CW
Community Sportsplex Park
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
1,181
$351
$387
Storage Shed
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
$200
$221
Stone House (2 Storey - built in late
1800's)
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
2,217
$500
$551
Tennis Change Rooms (Fergus)
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
$207
$228
Victoria Park Seniors Centre
9,500
9,500
9,500
9,500
9,500
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
$700
$772
Rugby Building (1 storey bldg with
washrooms, meeting rooms, etc.)
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
4,827
$361
$398
Belwood Hall
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
4,227
$700
$772
Elora Community Centre
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
35,726
$750
$827
Green House #1
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
$20
$22
Green House #2
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
$20
$22
Weigh Scale Washroom
342
342
342
342
342
342
342
342
342
342
342
342
342
342
342
$500
$525
Total
175,423
175,423
175,423
175,423
175,423
177,923
177,923
177,923
177,923
177,923
177,923
177,923
177,923
177,923
177,923
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
6.6205
6.5719
6.5053
6.4171
6.3748
6.3840
6.3113
6.1983
6.0893
6.0524
5.8251
5.7223
5.5107
5.2868
5.1576
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
6.0685
Quality Standard
$797
Service Standard
$4,838
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$4,838
Eligible Amount
$99,464,648
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/Vehicle)
Small Trucks
Blue Dodge 4X4 truck (2006 - Parks & Watering)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$65,000
Chevrolet Silverado (2022 - Parks)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$65,000
Blue Chev truck (2013 - Mgr P&FO)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$65,000
White Chevrolet Silverado Crew - Z71
(Horticulture)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$65,000
Chev Duel Wheel With Box (2004 - Parks)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$160,000
Ford Landscape Truck with Box (2020 - Parks)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$160,000
Blue Dodge truck with cap (2006 - Horticulturist)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$65,000
Chev Silverado 1500 (2022 - Watering Crew)
1
1
1
$65,000
Blue Ford truck (2002 - Parks)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$65,000
Blue Ford Ranger 4X4 truck (2011 - Sportsplex)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$65,000
Ford 550 Multipurpose (2017)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$264,800
Ford Landscape Truck with Box (2020 -
Horticulture)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
Chevrolet Silverado (2023 - Parks Manager)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$65,000
White Chevrolet Silverado Crew
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$65,000
Chevrolet Silverado (2023 - Parks Coordinator)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$65,000
Chevrolet Silverado (2023 - Forestry Coordinator)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$65,000
Ford Transit Van
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$70,000
Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 - Transferred (Recreation
Facilities)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$65,000
Dodge Ram Pick-up (Parks)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$65,000
Dodge Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$65,000
Tractors & Mowers
Kubota Tractor/Mower (2002)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$30,000
Kubota Tractor/Mower (2019) - JECC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$30,000
Kubota Tractor FE Loader (1999)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$75,000
Kubota Tractor FE Loader M5030 (2023 - JECC)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$75,000
Gang Turf Mower (2016)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$119,800
John Deere 1600 Mower (2024)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$100,000
John Deere Tractor FE Loader (2009)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$75,000
Kubota MX5400 HSTCC Utility Tractor (2024)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$75,000
Kubota Tractor (4WD) Mower (2002)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$39,900
Gang Turf Mower (2009)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$100,000
Gang Turf Mower (2021)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$100,000
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Township of Centre Wellington
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Value
($/Vehicle)
Kubota Mower (2001)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$30,000
Kubota F3080 60" Riding Mower (2013)
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$30,000
Kubota Mower (2017)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$30,000
Kubota Mower (2017)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$30,000
Kubota Mower (2019)
1
1
1
1
1
1
$30,000
Kubota MX5400 Utility Tractor with Pallet Fork
(2022)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$70,000
Kubota ZD1211 Zero Turn Mower (2023)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$30,000
Ice Resurfacers
CWCS Olympia (2002 & 2012)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$142,000
Elora Olympia (2001 & 2016)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
$142,000
Other Equipment
1999 Miska Prowler Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,500
TM-0146 Miska Landscape Trailer (2023)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$15,000
Ice Surface Edger
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$9,500
Floor Scrubber
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$22,200
Snow Blower
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$1,600
Floor Polisher
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$3,100
Paint Liner
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$3,000
Aerator
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$2,000
Large Aerator (2015)
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$12,000
Lawn Roller (2024)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$5,000
Ball Groomer (Sportsplex/Parks)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$15,000
Ball Groomer (JECC)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$15,000
Watering Tank (2021)
1
1
1
1
$10,000
Grove Lift (Sportsplex) (1998)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$29,600
Scissor Lift (JECC) (2017)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$25,000
MS Gregson Trailer Type Lawn Care Sprayer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$17,800
Total
31
32
33
34
34
35
35
38
38
39
40
41
45
50
53
Population
26,497
26,693
26,966
27,337
27,518
27,870
28,191
28,705
29,219
29,397
30,544
31,093
32,287
33,654
34,497
Per Capita Standard
0.0012
0.0012
0.0012
0.0012
0.0012
0.0013
0.0012
0.0013
0.0013
0.0013
0.0013
0.0013
0.0014
0.0015
0.0015
15 Year Average
2010 to 2024
Quantity Standard
0.0013
Quality Standard
$50,523
Service Standard
$66
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
2051
Forecast Population
20,559
$ per Capita
$66
Eligible Amount
$1,350,315
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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
Township of Centre Wellington
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 Township's approved 2024 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
Township of Centre Wellington
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 Township
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 Facilities
50
0.01182321
Water and Wastewater Linear Infrastructure
80
0.005160705
Facilities
50
0.01182321
Services Related to a Highway
40
0.016555748
Parkland Development
40
0.016555748
Vehicles
10
0.091326528
Small Equipment & Gear
10
0.091326528
Lifecycle Cost Factors
Asset
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Table C-2
Township of Centre Wellington
Operating and Capital Expenditure Impacts for Future Capital Expenditures
SERVICE/CLASS OF SERVICE
VALUE OF EXISTING
INFRASTRUCTURE
GROSS COST LESS
BENEFIT TO
EXISTING
SHARE OF GROWTH
RELATED CAPITAL TO
ASSETS IN PLACE
CURRENT
OPERATING
EXPENDITURE
ANNUAL
OPERATING
EXPENDITURES
ANNUAL LIFECYCLE
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL ANNUAL
EXPENDITURES
1.
Wastewater Services
1.1
Treatment plants
110,711,506
63%
2,220,887
1,405,311
5,298,725
6,704,036
1.2
Sewers
30,815,375
18%
2,435,153
428,891
1,751,798
2,180,689
2.
Water Services
2.1
Treatment plant & Storage
41,665,589
31%
2,729,164
842,964
2,102,169
2,945,133
2.2
Distribution
70,721,352
52%
1,560,472
818,104
3,882,333
4,700,437
3.
Land - Urban 2051 Forecast
3.1
Land Acquisition for D.C. Eligible Services
4,625,663
-
-
-
4.
Services Related to a Highway
4.1
Roads and Related
1,219,534,005
131,834,309
11%
6,848,922
740,384
6,329,695
7,070,079
5.
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
5.1
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
45,456,587
48,026,357
106%
2,093,926
2,212,301
1,289,186
3,501,487
6.
Fire Protection Services
6.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
24,550,388
10,682,484
44%
2,343,715
1,019,809
797,375
1,817,184
7.
Parks and Recreation Services
7.1
Park development, amenities, trails,
recreation facilities, vehicles, and
equipment
196,324,685
218,321,905
111%
7,163,237
7,965,843
9,178,477
17,144,320
8.
Land - 2051 Forecast
8.1
Land Acquisition for D.C. Eligible Services
4,148,820
-
-
-
9.
Growth Studies
9.1
Growth Studies
4,354,654
-
-
-
10.
Land - 10 Year Forecast
10.1
Land Acquisition for D.C. Eligible Services
2,478,000
-
-
-
Total
1,795,724,630
678,386,013
27,395,476
15,433,605
30,629,758
46,063,363
174,963,246
134,895,719
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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 and reserve funds by June 30. This statement must
be made available to the public and be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing by July 15.
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
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.
All D.C.-eligible services are prescribed for the purposes of this section. Therefore, 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 as part of the annual treasurer's statement; or
b) Incorporate the information into the annual budgeting process.
Recent regulatory changes to Ontario Regulation 82/98 also require the following with
respect to the Treasurer's Statement:
- The amount from each reserve fund that was committed to a project, but had not
been spent, as of the end of the year;
- The amount of debt that had been issued for a project as of the end of the year;
and
- Identify where in the D.C. background study the project's capital costs were
estimated.
This would not apply in circumstances where a municipality uses a unique identifier in
both the background study and treasurer's statement to identify each project.
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.
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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
Township of Centre Wellington
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Services to which the Development Charge Relates
Description
Services
Related to a
Highway
Public Works
(Facilities
and Fleet)
Fire
Protection
Services
Parks and
Recreation
Services
Growth Studies
Land
Wastewater
Treatment
Wastewater
Sewers
Water
Treatment
plants and
storage
Water
Distribution
Opening Balance, January 1, ________
Plus:
Development Charge Collections
Accrued Interest
Repayment of Monies Borrowed from Fund and Associated Interest1
Sub-Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Less:
Amount Transferred to Capital (or Other) Funds2
Amounts Refunded
Amounts Loaned to Other D.C. Service Category for Interim Financing
Credits3
Sub-Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Closing Balance, December 31, ________
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.
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Figure D-2a
Township of Centre Wellington
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
D.C. Project
Number
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
Township of Centre Wellington
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
Township of Centre Wellington
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
Township of Centre Wellington
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 Debt Issuance
Amount Committed but Not
Spent
D.C. Project Number
Total
$0
$0
$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 Debt Issuance
Amount Committed but Not
Spent
D.C. Project Number
Total
$0
$0
$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 Debt Issuance
Amount Committed but Not
Spent
D.C. Project Number
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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Appendix E
Local Service Policy
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Appendix E: Local Service Policy
Township of Centre Wellington
Recommended General Policy Guidelines on Development Charge and Local
Service Funding for Road-related, Stormwater Management, Parkland
Development, Water, and Sanitary Sewer Works
This Appendix sets out the Township's General Policy Guidelines on Development
Charges (D.C.) and local service funding for Services Related to a Highway (road),
Parkland Development, Water and Wastewater Works and Stormwater Management.
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 provided 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, 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.
Definitions
Developer-initiated Urban Boundary Expansion is an urban boundary expansion
proposed via application to the Township by a private developer, builder, or group of
private companies. The developer-initiated urban boundary expansion will require
infrastructure not contemplated in the Township's Master Plans and D.C. Background
Study, at the time of application.
Development Frontage is the length of a property's boundary that directly abuts a
public road.
Direct Access refers to new or upgraded infrastructure required to provide access from
the external road to the area of a Development.
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Development refers to the construction, erection or placing of one or more buildings or
structures on land.
Road is defined as a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places that has
been surfaced or otherwise improved to allow travel by motor vehicle.
1. Services Related to a Highway - Roads
A complete street is the concept whereby a highway is planned, designed, operated,
and maintained to enable pedestrians, cyclists, mobility device and public transit users,
and motorists to safely and comfortably move throughout the Township, thereby
allowing for the efficient movement of persons and goods.
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;
culverts structures; storm water drainage systems; utilities; roundabouts, traffic control
systems; signage; gateway features; street furniture; active transportation facilities (e.g.,
sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use trails which interconnect the transportation network,
etc.); pedestrian crossings, transit lanes and lay-bys; roadway illumination systems;
boulevard and median surfaces (e.g., sod and topsoil, paving, etc.); street trees and
landscaping; parking lanes and lay-bys; (excluding on-street parking in the downtown)
and driveway entrances; noise attenuation systems; accessibility features; railings and
safety barriers; and utility relocations.
The cost of the following items shall be direct developer responsibilities as a local
service or included in the D.C. calculation as identified below:
1.1
Local and rural roads internal to development or fronting a development
inclusive of all land and associated infrastructure - direct developer responsibility
through local service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
1.2
Local and rural roads external to development and not required to provide Direct
Access - Include in Township D.C. to the extent permitted under s.5(1) of the
D.C.A. The length and location of road(s) that require reconstruction will be
determined by the Township at the time of Draft Approval and will reflect those
roads external to the development that, in the opinion of the municipality will be
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directly impacted by the development and require reconstruction to a higher
service level.
1.3
Collector roads internal to development or fronting a development inclusive of all
land and associated infrastructure - direct developer responsibility through local
service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
1.4
Urbanization of collector roads internal to development or fronting a
development, inclusive of all land and associated infrastructure - direct
developer responsibility through local service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
1.5
Collector roads external to development and not required to provide Direct
Access - Include in Township D.C. to the extent permitted under s.5(1) of the
D.C.A. The length and location of road(s) that require reconstruction will be the
determined by the Township at the time of Draft Approval and will reflect those
roads external to the development that, in the opinion of the Township will be
directly impacted by the development and require reconstruction to a higher
service level.
1.6.
Arterial roads:
a)
New, widened, extended, or upgraded arterial roads, inclusive of all
associated infrastructure: included as part of road costing funded through
D.C.A., s.5(1);
b)
Land acquisition for arterial roads on existing rights-of-way to achieve a
complete street: dedication under the Planning Act provisions (s. 41, 51
and s.53) through development lands; in area with limited development:
include in Township D.C.;
c)
Land acquisition for arterial roads on new rights-of-way to achieve a
complete street: dedication, where possible, under the Planning Act
provisions (s.51 and s.53) through development lands up to the right-of-
way specified in the Official Plan;
d)
Land acquisition beyond normal dedication requirements to achieve
transportation corridors as services related to highways including grade
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separation infrastructure for the movement of pedestrians, cyclists, public
transit and/or railway vehicles: include in Township D.C.
1.7.
Improvements to existing external roads that are required to provide Direct
Access - direct developer responsibility through local service provisions (s.59 of
D.C.A.).
2. Bridges and Culverts
2.1
Bridges and culverts internal to development - All structures that service local
and collector roads are direct developer responsibility under s.59 of the D.C.A.
2.2
Bridges and culverts external to development:
- Local and Rural Roads - Include in Township D.C. (Refer to Item 1)
- Collector Road - Include in Township D.C. (Refer to Item 1)
- Arterial Road - Include in Township D.C. (Refer to Item 1)
3. Traffic Control Systems, Signals, and Intersection Improvements
3.1
On new arterial roads and arterial road improvements unrelated to a specific
development: included as part of road costing funded through D.C.'s.
3.2
On non-arterial roads, or for any Direct Access such as private site entrances or
entrances to specific development; direct developer responsibility through local
service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
3.3
On arterial or collector road intersections with County roads: include in County
D.C.s or, may be a direct developer responsibility as per the requirements of the
County's local service policy.
3.4
Intersection improvements, roundabouts, new or modified signalization, signal
timing and optimization plans, area traffic studies for highways attributed to
growth and unrelated to a specific development: include in Township D.C. as
permitted under s.5(1) of the D.C.A.
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4. Streetlights
4.1
Streetlights on new arterial roads and arterial road improvements: considered
part of the complete street and included as part of the road costing funded
through D.C.s.
4.2
Streetlights on arterial roads fronting a development: considered part of the
complete street and included as a direct developer responsibility through local
service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
4.3
Streetlights on non-arterial roads internal to development: considered part of the
complete street and included as a direct developer responsibility through local
service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
4.4
Streetlights on non-arterial roads fronting a development: considered part of the
complete street and included as a direct developer responsibility through local
service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
4.5
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 complete street and direct developer responsibility
through local service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
5. Sidewalks
5.1
Sidewalks on Provincial highways and County roads external to a development
- Include in Township D.C. or direct developer responsibility through local
service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.) if required to connect the development to the
existing sidewalk network and/or fronting a development.
5.2
Sidewalks on Township roads - Linked to road funding source in Item 1.
5.3
Other sidewalks on Township roads external to development and/or fronting a
development (which are a local service within the area to which the plan relates)
- direct developer responsibility through local service provisions (s.59 of
D.C.A.).
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6. Bike Routes/Bike Lanes/Bike Paths/Multi-Use Paths/Naturalized Walkways
6.1
Bike routes and bike lanes, within road allowance, external to development -
Include in Township D.C. (consistent with the service standard provisions of the
D.C.A., s.5(1)).
6.2
Bike paths/multi-use paths/naturalized walkways external to development -
Include in Township D.C. (consistent with the service standard provisions of the
D.C.A., s.5(1)) or direct developer responsibility through local service provisions
(s.59 of D.C.A.) where required to connect the development to the existing
active transportation networks and/or fronting a development.
6.3
Bike lanes, within road allowance, internal to development - direct developer
responsibility through local service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
6.4
Bike paths/multi-use paths/naturalized walkways internal to development -
direct developer responsibility through local service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
6.6
Trail bridges/underpasses and associated works - Include in Township D.C.
(consistent with the service standard provisions of the D.C.A., s.5(1)).
7. Parkland Development
7.1
Internal to Development - Direct developer responsibility under s.59 of D.C.A.
for all costs associated with the provision of parking (if required by the
Township), rough grading, fencing, municipal sewer, and water (if required by
the Township), topsoil, seeding, lighting, trails/pathways/multi-use pathways
within a park, stormwater infrastructure and drainage features, electrical, fiber,
and developer requested enhancements.
7.2
External to Development - Include in Township D.C. consistent with the service
standard provisions of the D.C.A., s.5(1).
8. Noise Abatement Measures
8.1
Internal to Development - Direct developer responsibility through local service
provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
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8.2
Noise abatement measures external and internal to development where it is
related to, or a requirement of a specific development; direct developer
responsibility through local service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
8.3
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.
9. Stormwater Management
9.1
All stormwater management works will be direct developer responsibility
through local service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
9.2
Over sizing of stormwater management works for development external to
developments will be subject to negotiations and cost sharing agreements
between affected landowners.
10. Natural Heritage System (N.H.S.)
10.1
N.H.S. includes engineered and in situ stream corridors, natural buffers for
woodlots, wetland remnants, etc. as well as subwatersheds within the
boundaries of the Township.
10.2
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
Township, Conservation Authority or other authorities having jurisdiction)
as a result of creation of, or construction within the N.H.S. and associated
buffers;
b)
Perimeter fencing of the N.H.S. to the Township's standard located on the
public property side of the property line adjacent land uses (residential,
non-residential) as required by the Township;
c)
All works (as required by the Township, Conservation Authority or other
authorities having jurisdiction) for stream corridors, natural buffers and sub
watershed areas as directed by the approved studies and reports related
to the Secondary Plan that development occurs in.
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11. Water
11.1
Water treatment, storage facilities, pumping stations, transmission mains,
booster stations, re-chlorination/sampling stations and Wells that benefit more
than one Development and located external to the Development: include in
Township D.C.
11.2
Water treatment, storage facilities, pumping stations, transmission mains,
booster stations, re-chlorination/sampling stations and Wells that benefit one
Development and located external to the Development to be direct developer
responsibility.
11.3
Watermains external to the Development, which upgrade the size of the main or
provides new watermains greater than 300 mm nominal diameter (over sizing),
included in the D.C.
11.4
Over sizing costs of waterworks within the Development greater than 300mm
nominal diameter included in D.C..
11.5
Connection to trunk mains and pumping stations to service specific areas, to be
direct developer responsibility.
11.6
Watermains, district metering chambers, hydrants, booster stations, valves, and
rechlorination/sampling stations internal to the Development, to be direct
developer responsibility as a local service.
12. Sanitary Sewer
12.1
Wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and transmission mains that
benefit more than one Development and are external to the Development shall
be included in the D.C.
12.1
Wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and transmission mains that
benefit one Development and are external to the Development to be direct
developer responsibility.
12.2
Sanitary sewers external to Development, which upgrades the size of the
existing main, or provides a new main greater than 250 mm nominal diameter,
included in the D.C.
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12.3
Connections to trunk sewers to service specific areas, to be direct developer
responsibility.
12.4
Incremental costs of sanitary sewer works within the Development, which
benefits upstream developers, greater than 250 mm nominal diameter and
depth of 5 metres of greater included in D.C. .
13. Infrastructure Assets Constructed by Developers
13.1
All infrastructure assets designed and constructed by Developers must be in
accordance with the Township's Development Manual, as revised.
13.2
All infrastructure assets shall be conveyed in accordance with the Township's
Development Manual, as revised, and all applicable agreements with the
Township.
13.3
Any Parks and Open Space infrastructure assets approved to be built by the
developer on behalf of the Township shall be in accordance with the Township's
Development Manual.
14. Studies
14.1
The infrastructure planning studies, master plans, and major Township studies
are included in the D.C. Studies that take the recommendations from the
Township's studies to further develop details and design for specific
developments shall be a direct developer responsibility as a local service.
14.2
Where a Developer Initiated Urban Boundary Expansion is approved, master
plans and the D.C. Background Study will need to be updated. As a
requirement of the development application, updates to these studies shall be
direct developer responsibility as a local service, if the master plans/D.C.
Background Study were completed within 5 years of the Urban Boundary
Expansion application approval.
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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 were 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 Township prepared an A.M.P. in 2025 for its existing
assets. Although the A.M.P. included an analysis on growth-related assets, the future
annual investment needs are based on the previous D.C. background study. To reflect
the updated capital project listing and to meet the requirements of the legislation, the
following table (presented in 2025 $) 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 Township'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 2025 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 $58.24 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 $20.70 million. This amount, totaled with the existing operating
revenues of approximately $78.07 million, provides annual revenues of
approximately $98.77 million by the end of the period.
6. In consideration of the above, the capital plan is deemed to be financially
sustainable.
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Township of Centre Wellington
Asset Management - Future Expenditures and Associated Revenues
2025$
Asset Management - Future Expenditures
and Associated Revenues
2051 (Total)
Expenditures (Annualized)
Annual Debt Payment on Non-Growth
Related Capital1
$5,430,394
Annual Debt Payment on Post Period
Capital2
$6,745,261
Lifecycle:
Annual Lifecycle - Municipal-wide Services
Annual Lifecycle - Area-specific Services
Sub-Total - Annual Lifecycle
$30,629,758
Incremental Operating Costs
(for D.C. Services)
$15,433,605
Total Expenditures
$58,239,018
Revenue (Annualized)
Total Existing Revenue3
$78,074,893
Incremental Tax and Non-Tax Revenue (User
Fees, Fines, Licences, etc.)
$20,698,093
Total Revenues
$98,772,986
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
Capital Cost and Benefit to
Existing Methodology
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Appendix G: Capital Cost and Benefit to
Existing Methodology
Based on the regulatory changes provided through Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building
Faster Act, 2025, there is a requirement to provide greater detail regarding how capital
costs and non-growth-related shares (i.e., B.T.E. deduction methodology) of the costs
are determined. These methodologies are provided below on a service-by-service
basis:
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Table G-1
Township of Centre Wellington
Methodology for Determining Capital Costs and B.T.E. Calculations
Service
Capital Cost Methodology
B.T.E. Calculation Methodology
Fire
Protection
Services
- Facilities: the total size of the new fire hall was determined by reviewing existing
facility sizes and the relative need for new growth. The total anticipated square
footage for this facility was multiplied by a cost per square foot, which was
determined based on a review of recent cost estimates.
- Vehicles & Equipment: New vehicles and equipment needed have been identified
based on the new fire hall that is anticipated to be built. This need has been
identified based on the standard vehicles and equipment provided at the Township's
existing stations. Cost estimates are based on current costs of these items.
- Facilities: given that the new fire hall included in the D.C. calculation is new and
required to accommodate new development in the Township, there was no B.T.E.
deduction applied to any of the fire stations.
- Vehicles & Equipment: similarly, all of the vehicles and equipment identified for
inclusion in the D.C. calculation is new (i.e. not replacing any existing items). Further,
these new vehicles and equipment items are required to accommodate new growth
within the forecast period.
Services
Related to a
Highway
- Cost estimates were developed by the Township's engineering staff based on a
detailed review of the work anticipated for each project relative to current
construction costs.
- The costing for active transportation works is based on the recently completed
Active Transportation & Mobility Plan.
- New Roads/Road Extensions: considered fully growth-related given that they are
adding additional capacity to accommodate new growth.
- Road Upgrades/Widenings: a project-by-project review was undertaken to
determine the B.T.E. deduction. In addition, as part of the previous D.C. background
study, Triton Engineering Services Ltd. reviewed the B.T.E. deductions. Where the
scope of work was unchanged relative to the previous study, the same B.T.E.
deductions were utilized. Based on the scope of work, and whether the full road is
being urbanized or urbanized and widened, the B.T.E. deduction ranges from 5% to
60%.
- Intersection Improvements: a 5% benefit to existing deduction has been made on
an allocation basis to provide recognition of a minor benefit to the existing community.
- Gravel Road Conversions to Asphalt: a 90% B.T.E. deduction has been made on
an allocation basis to provide a minor recognition of the growth-related benefit.
- Bridge Expansions: given that existing bridges are being replaced and expanded
from one to two lanes, the B.T.E. deduction is reflective of the portion of costs related
to the additional lane relative to the overall project cost.
- Active Transportation: These projects are related to adding active transportation
networks and capacity throughout the Township for new growth. As a result, a benefit
to existing deduction has not been made for these works. Note, the B.T.E. deduction
noted in the roads capital cost listing is related to the non-growth-related works
included in the Township's Active Transportation & Mobility Plan (see Appendix I for a
complete list of the Active Transportation projects).
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Service
Capital Cost Methodology
B.T.E. Calculation Methodology
Public
Works
- Facilities: cost estimates have been determined based on the anticipated size of
the new facilities relative to the replacement costs of similar public works facilities.
- Vehicles/Equipment: current costs for the new vehicles and equipment have been
multiplied by the total growth-related need identified for each vehicle and equipment
type.
- Facilities: With respect to the new snow storage and treatment facility, a 10% B,T.E.
allocation has been made to account for the minor benefit to existing development.
This facility is being built given that there is less space in the built-up area to store
snow with the intensification of growth. All other facility space included in the D.C.
calculation is new and required to accommodate development in the Town, and as a
result, there was no B.T.E. deduction applied.
- Vehicles/Equipment: All vehicles and equipment are new to provide services for new
growth and are not replacing any existing items. As a result, a B.T.E. deduction has
not been applied.
Parks and
Recreation
- Recreation facilities: the anticipated size of the various facilities was multiplied by
the replacement cost per sq.ft. of similar recreation facilities. Costing estimates were
provided based on a detailed costing review undertaken as part of the Parks and
Recreation Plan.
- Parkland Development: based on the anticipated new parkland, development
costs have been applied to the total acres based on recent construction costs.
- Amenities: the new amenities to be added to new parks are based on standards
set out by the Township for new parks multiplied by current cost estimates for the
amenities. Current cost estimates were provided based on a detailed costing review
undertaken as part of the Parks and Recreation Plan.
- Vehicles & Equipment: current costs for the new vehicles and equipment have
been multiplied by the total growth-related need identified for each vehicle and
equipment type.
- Recreation facilities: given that all of the recreation facilities included in the D.C.
calculation are new and providing additional facility space to accommodate growth, a
benefit to existing deduction has not been made. It is anticipated that new facilities will
not be replacing any existing facilities in the Township, which would continue to
remain in service.
- Parks: Similarly, most parkland development, trails, and amenities included in the
D.C. calculation are related to new parks and amenities. As a result, a benefit to
existing deduction has not been applied, as these costs are related to providing parks
services to new development across the Township. The exceptions are as follows:
o Pave Victoria Park Track (Project #25): the paving of the track allows the use of
the track for the full year. The track is currently in use for 7 months of the year,
and as a result, the B.T.E. deduction is based on the additional usage allowed
in a calendar year due to the paving (i.e. expansion of service related to
paving).
o Confederation Park - Additional Amenities (Project #32): a 70% B.T.E.
deduction has been applied related to the costs related to replacing the existing
amenities. The growth related costs are for the new amenities to be added.
Growth
Studies
- Cost estimates are determined based on a review of recent cost estimates for
similar studies.
- Non-growth-related shares for studies have been determined on a project-by-project
basis through a review of the scope of each study. Based on this review, an allocation
to account for the benefit to existing development is made. For example, although
parks and recreation plans are generally undertaken to identify the new capital
projects that are required to accommodate new development, there is a benefit to the
existing community wherein existing policies and practices are also reviewed through
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Service
Capital Cost Methodology
B.T.E. Calculation Methodology
the study. As a result, a 20% allocation to account for the non-growth-related share of
this project has been made.
Wastewater
- Facilities: costing is based on current estimated construction costs.
- Linear Infrastructure: costing is based on recent estimates provided through the
Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan, in addition to current estimated
construction costs.
- Facilities:
o a 10% B.T.E. deduction was applied to the future expansion of the Fergus
wastewater treatment plant to recognize rerating of the existing plant.
o The B.T.E. deduction for the South Fergus Sewage Pumping Stations is based
on the share of flows to the new pumping station that would be related to
existing development.
o A 70% allocation has been applied to the Fergus Headworks Bar Screen
project to recognize that a minor portion of this work would benefit new growth
as this will address the additional capacity resulting from the future expansion.
- Linear Infrastructure:
o New sanitary sewers that are being built to accommodate new development
are considered to be fully growth related, and as such, a B.T.E. deduction is
not applied to these projects.
o The growth-related share related to upgrades/upsizing of existing pipes is
based on a combination of the following:
- the share of the costs related to the incremental size of the diameter of
the pipe.
- The proportion of useful life remaining for the existing pipe being
replaced with a larger pipe. Given that, due to growth, the pipe is being
replaced in advance of its typical replacement date, this share of the
costs of replacing the existing pipe would be considered growth-related.
Water
- Facilities: costing is based on current estimated construction costs.
- Linear Infrastructure: costing is based on recent estimates provided through the
Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan, in addition to current estimated
construction costs.
- Facilities:
o A B.T.E. deduction has been made with respect to the replacement and
expansion of existing wells for the portion of the costs related to replacing the
existing capacity.
o All other works are considered to be fully growth-related as they are adding
new capacity to the system (e.g. new wells).
- Linear Infrastructure:
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Service
Capital Cost Methodology
B.T.E. Calculation Methodology
o New watermains that are being built to accommodate new development are
considered to be fully growth related, and as such, a B.T.E. deduction is not
applied to these projects.
o The growth-related share related to upgrades/upsizing of existing pipes is
based on a combination of the following:
- the share of the costs related to the incremental size of the diameter of
the pipe.
- The proportion of useful life remaining for the existing pipe being
replaced with a larger pipe. Given that, due to growth, the pipe is being
replaced in advance of its typical replacement date, this share of the
costs of replacing the existing pipe would be considered growth-related.
Land
- Cost estimates are based on the application of per acre land costs to the total acres
of land required to be purchased for the new facilities. Land costs are based on
current cost estimates for land.
- The land costs included in the D.C. calculation are related to new facilities that are
fully growth-related. As a result, the land required for these facilities would also be
considered fully growth-related.
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Appendix H
Changes to the D.C.A.
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Appendix H: Changes to the D.C.A.
Since the passage of the Township's previous D.C. by-law, there have been a number
of changes to the D.C.A. This appendix summarizes the changes.
H.1 Changes to the D.C.A.: Bill 213 and Bill 109
H.1.1 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.
H.1.2 Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022
On April 14, 2022, Bill 109 received Royal Assent. One of the changes of the Bill and
Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 438/22 that took effect upon Royal Assent included
amending the D.C.A. and O. Reg. 82/98 related to the requirements for the information
which is to be included in the annual Treasurer's statement on D.C. reserve funds and
the requirement for publication of the statement.
- The following additional information must be provided for each D.C. service being
collected for during the year:
a. 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
b. if the answer to a) is no, the amount the municipality now expects to incur
and a statement as to why this amount is expected; and
- For any service for which a D.C. 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.
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The changes to the D.C.A. has also been amended to now require that the annual
Treasurer's statement be made available to the public on the website of the municipality
or, if there is no such website, in the municipal office.
H.2 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 amended a number of
pieces of legislation including the Planning Act and D.C.A. The following provides a
summary of the changes to the D.C.A.:
H.2.1
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 greater of one unit or
1% of the existing residential units will be exempt from 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-
detached, or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other buildings or ancillary structures contain any residential units.
H.2.2
Removal of Housing as an Eligible D.C. Service
Housing is removed as an eligible service as of November 28, 2022. Municipalities with
by-laws that include a charge for housing services can no longer collect for this service.
It is noted that the charge for housing services is still applicable where rates have been
frozen for the purposes of instalment payments under the D.C.A.
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H.2.3
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.
H.2.4
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: As discussed in Section H.2.13, the definitions above of an Affordable Rental
Unit and Affordable Owned Unit 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.
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 Affordable Owned and Rental Unit exemptions came into force as of
June 1, 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.
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H.2.5
Historical Level of Service Extended to 15-Year Period Instead
of the Historical 10-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.
H.2.6
Revised Definition of Capital Costs
The definition of capital costs has been revised to remove studies. Further, 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.
H.2.7
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.
H.2.8
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 (5) years,
prior to Bill 23.
H.2.9
Installment Payments
Non-profit housing development has been removed from the instalment payment
section of the Act (section 26.1), as these units are now exempt from the payment of a
D.C.
H.2.10 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:
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- Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
- Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
- All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
H.2.11 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.
H.2.12 Requirement to Allocate Funds Received
Annually, beginning in 2023, municipalities are 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.
H.2.13 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:
- 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.
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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 Development Charges
Act, 1997 Bulletin."
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 renter households in
the applicable local
municipality; and
(b) identify the rent that, in
the Minister's opinion, is
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Item
Bill 23 Definition
Bill 134 Definition
(Current D.C.A. Definition)
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
household referred to in
clause (a)
Note: the Affordable Unit exemption came into force on June 1, 2024.
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H.3 Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act
On April 10, 2024, the Province released Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build More
Homes Act. The Bill received Royal Assent on June 6, 2024. This Bill reversed many
of the key changes that were implemented through Bill 23. The following sections
provide a summary of the changes.
H.3.1
Revised Definition of Capital Costs
Bill 185 reversed the capital cost amendments of Bill 23 by reinstating studies as an
eligible capital cost. The following paragraphs were 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.
H.3.2
Removal of the Mandatory Phase-in
As noted in Section G.2 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
removed this mandatory phase-in. This change is effective for any D.C. by-laws passed
after Bill 185 came 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).
H.3.3
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;
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- A public meeting, including notice requirements; and
- The ability to appeal the by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Bill 185 allows 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
took effect. Moreover, the amending by-law must be passed within six months of Bill
185 coming into 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).
H.3.4
Reduction of D.C. Rate Freeze Timeframe
Bill 108 provided 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 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 reduced the two-year timeframe to 18 months.
H.3.5
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
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the area to which the by-law would apply. The regulatory changes modernized public
notice requirements by allowing municipalities to provide notice on a municipal website
if a local newspaper is not available.
H.4 Bill 17: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter
Act, 2025
On May 12, 2025, the Province released Bill 17: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and
Smarter Act, 2025. The Bill received Royal Assent on June 5, 2025. This Bill
introduces some additional exemptions, changes to the timing of payment for residential
D.C.s, and provides regulatory authority to make future changes. The following
subsections provide a summary of the changes:
H.4.1 Deferral of Residential D.C. Payments to Occupancy
Changes to section 26.1 of the D.C.A. provide that a D.C. payable for residential
development (other than rental housing developments, which are subject to payment in
instalments) are payable upon the earlier of the issuance of an occupancy permit, or the
day the building is first occupied. Only under circumstances prescribed in the
regulations may the municipality require a financial security. As such, the prescribed
circumstances may allow for securities when no occupancy permit is required.
Municipalities shall not impose interest on the deferral of D.C. payment to occupancy.
H.4.2 Removal of Interest for Legislated Instalments
Changes to section 26.1 of the Act remove the ability to charge interest on instalments
for rental housing and institutional development. This also applies to future instalments
for existing deferrals.
H.4.3 Early Payment for Residential/Institutional
Changes provide that a person required to pay a D.C. for residential or institutional
development (i.e. instalments or at occupancy), can pay earlier without the requirement
to enter into an early payment agreement.
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H.4.4 Exemption for Long-term Care Homes
Before this change, long-term care homes were subject to the installment payment
provisions of the D.C.A. As of June 5, 2025, Long-term care homes are exempt from
D.C.s, as well as all future installment payments, where applicable.
H.4.5 Revised Definition of Capital Costs
Section 5(3) of the D.C.A. provides for a definition of capital costs that are eligible for
inclusion in the D.C. calculations. The changes introduced by Bill 17 added the
following wording to the beginning of the section: "Subject to the regulations". As such,
the Province may make changes to limit the definition of capital costs via changes to the
D.C. regulations.
H.4.6 Expanded Simplified D.C. By-law Amendment Process
In addition to the reason for the simplified process set out in Section H.3.3, a D.C. by-
law may now also be amended through the simplified amendment process to repeal the
indexing provision or decrease the D.C. for one or more types of development.
H.4.7 Lower Charge - Current vs. Rate Freeze
This change provides that the municipality must charge the lower of the D.C. calculated
with the rate freeze (including interest) and the D.C. at current rates at the time the D.C.
is payable. This change assists where municipalities reduce their D.C. and therefore
can impose the reduced D.C. in cases where the rate freeze applies.
H.4.8 Grouping of Services for the Purposes of Using Credits
This change provides the Province with the ability to make changes through the
regulations to group D.C. services together for the purposes of applying D.C. credits.
H.4 Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025
The Provincial government introduced Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act,
2025 and Regulatory Proposals MMAH2018 and 25MMAH030 on October 23, 2025.
The Bill received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025. The following subsections
provide a summary of the changes:
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H.4.1 Addition of Class of Service for Land Acquisition
The legislative change provides for land acquisition as a separate class of service12F1.
Anticipated land acquisition capital needs are to be grouped together for the purposes
of the D.C. calculations. Land acquisition capital needs are also to be excluded from the
historical Level of Service calculations.
The anticipated capital costs for land are restricted to 10 years for all services except
the following:
- Water;
- Wastewater;
- Stormwater;
- Service related to a Highway;
- Electrical;
- Transit;
- Police; and
- Fire.
As land acquisition is considered a class of service, municipalities are required to
establish a separate reserve fund for these capital costs. As such, funds are to be
segregated for this purpose only and used solely for land costs. Similar to other reserve
funds, monies in this reserve fund can be borrowed and repaid, with interest. With
respect to credits, municipalities need to ensure appropriate accounting of credits for
land separately from credits for other applicable services.
Section 35 of the D.C.A. is amended to add an exception to the use of monies in
established reserve funds. This section states that monies in a reserve fund can be
used for land acquisition, however, they cannot be used for land acquisition if those
costs are to be paid for with the reserve fund established for land acquisition.
1 Section 7 of the D.C.A. states that a class of service may be established for the purposes of a
D.C. by-law that is a combination of D.C. eligible services or a subset of a D.C. eligible service.
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H.4.2 Required Timelines for the Annual Treasurer's Statement
Section 43(1) of the Act has been amended to require the Treasurer's statements to be
completed by June 30 of each year (previously based on a date determined by Council).
Further, Section 43(3) of the Act is amended to require a copy of the Treasurer's
statement to be submitted to the Minister by July 15 of each year.
H.4.3 Addition of Requirements for Local Service Policies
Subsections 59(2.2) through 59(2.11) of the Act generally set out the following:
- A Local Service Policy is required for all D.C. eligible services to which a D.C. by-
law imposes a charge and where some part of the service will be provided as a
local service;
- A Local Service Policy is required to impose a condition of local services on
development and only to the extent it has been identified in the Local Service
Policy. That is, a municipality could not require a work or classes of work to be
provided as a local service if it is not identified as such in the Local Service
Policy;
o This does not apply where a municipality does not impose a D.C. for that
service;
o This applies the day a municipality establishes the Local Services Policy
or 18 months after Bill 60 received Royal Assent;
- Required content for a Local Service Policy:
o Works or classes of works related to development that are intended to be
required as a Local Service
- Optional content for a Local Service Policy:
o Works or classes of works that are not intended to be required as a Local
Service;
o Works or classes of works that are partially required as a Local Service;
- The municipality shall give a copy of the Local Service Policy to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing upon request, by the date requested; and
- The Local Service Policy must be reviewed, requiring a resolution of Council
declaring if a revision is needed. The Resolution shall be passed at the time of
passing any D.C. by-law or when a revision to the policy is required.
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H.4.4 Requirement to Provide Documents to the Minister
Changes to Section 10 and Section 13 of the D.C.A. require municipalities to provide
copies of documents to the Minister upon request, by the date requested.
In addition, section 59(2.8) of the Act requires a copy of the Local Service Policy to be
provided to the Minister upon request, by the date requested.
H.4.5 Regulatory Changes
Bill 60 also provided for regulatory changes to Ontario Regulation 82/98. These
changes are with respect to the following matters:
Merging of Credits
This change merges water supply services and wastewater services for the purposes of
credits. As provided in subsection 2 (4) of the D.C.A., the D.C.-eligible services of water
supply and wastewater include distribution and treatment, and sewers and treatment,
respectively.
Transparency of B.T.E. Calculations
Regulatory changes require municipalities to provide greater details with respect to how
capital costs are determined and how the growth-related and non-growth-related shares
of the costs are determined. This appears to be required for each service, rather than
on a project-by-project basis.
Details of Land Acquisition
Section 8 of Ontario Regulation 82/98 has been amended to require land acquisition
costs to be included in the D.C. background presentation of:
- The total of the estimated capital costs relating to the service;
- The allocation of the total of the estimated costs between costs that would benefit
new development and costs that would benefit existing development;
- The total of the estimated capital costs relating to the service that will be incurred
during the term of the proposed development charge by-law;
- The allocation of the costs incurred during the term of the proposed by-law
between costs that would benefit new development and costs that would benefit
existing development; and
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- The estimated and actual value of credits that are being carried forward relating
to the service.
Information Accessibility
The changes increase reporting requirements for the Annual Treasurer's Statements to
include:
- The amount from each reserve fund that was committed to a project, but had not
been spent, as of the end of the year;
- The amount of debt that had been issued for a project as of the end of the year;
and
- Identify where in the D.C. background study the project's capital costs were
estimated.
This does not apply in circumstances where a municipality uses a unique identifier in
both background studies and treasurer's statements to identify each project.
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Appendix I
Listing of Active Transportation
Projects
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Appendix I: Listing of Active Transportation Projects
Table I-1
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Active Transportation
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Start
End
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
1
6470 Beatty Line Desire Lines
ECT
Colborne St
2035-2045
425,250
-
425,250
-
425,250
-
-
-
2
6490 First Line Desire Lines
Garafraxa St
First Line
2035-2045
603,750
-
603,750
-
603,750
-
-
-
3
930 Scotland St Desire Lines
Mcqueen Blvd
Fourth Line
2035-2045
619,500
-
619,500
-
619,500
-
-
-
4
968 St David St Desire Lines
St David St N
N/A
2035-2045
367,500
-
367,500
-
367,500
-
-
-
5
McGowan-Stratford-ECT Link
McGowan St
Elora Cataract Trailway
2035-2045
493,500
-
493,500
-
493,500
-
-
-
6
North Belwood Desire Lines
Belwood Settlement Area Boundary
County Road 19
2045-2055
1,370,250
-
1,370,250
-
1,370,250
-
-
-
7
Richarsdon Farm Desire Lines
NA
NA
2045-2055
462,000
-
462,000
-
462,000
-
-
-
8
Sideroad 18
Beatty Line N
Highway 6
2045-2055
141,400
-
141,400
-
141,400
-
-
-
9
South Elora Desire Lines
First Line/County Road 7
Elora Settlement Area Expanded Boundary
2045-2055
1,454,250
-
1,454,250
-
1,454,250
-
-
-
10
South Fergus Secondary Plan Desire Lines
McQueen Blvd/Tower St S
Scotland St/Fergus Settlement Area
Expanded Boundary
2035-2045
2,462,250
-
2,462,250
-
2,462,250
-
-
-
11
South Fergus Secondary Plan Trails
Guelph St
East of Tower St S
2035-2045
504,000
-
504,000
-
504,000
-
-
-
12
Kirvan Park Multi-Use Path
Elliot Ave W
Elliot Ave E
2025-2035
425,250
-
425,250
-
425,250
-
-
-
13
South Fergus Secondary Plan Trails
South Fergus Secondary Plan Trails
South Fergus Secondary Plan Desire Lines
2035-2045
283,500
-
283,500
-
283,500
-
-
-
14
South Fergus Secondary Plan Trails
McQueen Blvd
Fergus Settlement Area Expansion Boundary 2035-2045
1,727,250
-
1,727,250
-
1,727,250
-
-
-
15
6560 Gerrie Rd Trails
Gerrie Rd
Keating Dr
2025-2035
157,780
-
157,780
-
157,780
-
-
-
16
Harrison Park - South River Road Trail
South River Road
Harrison Street
2025-2035
38,640
-
38,640
-
38,640
-
-
-
17
Harrison Park Trail
Harrison St
Trestle Bridge Trail
2025-2035
167,440
-
167,440
-
167,440
-
-
-
18
McFarlane Park - ECT Link
Elora Cataract Trailway
McFarlane Cres
2025-2035
12,880
-
12,880
-
12,880
-
-
-
19
South Fergus Secondary Plan Trails
South Fergus Secondary Plan Trails
South Fergus Secondary Plan Trails
2035-2045
318,780
-
318,780
-
318,780
-
-
-
20
Colborne St
Wilson Cres
Steven Way
2025-2035
31,500
-
31,500
31,500
(0)
(0)
(0)
21
Gartshore St
Operations Centre Trail
Glengarry Cres
2025-2035
63,000
-
63,000
63,000
(0)
(0)
(0)
22
Robinson Rd
Middleton Ave
County Road 19
2035-2045
115,500
-
115,500
115,500
(0)
(0)
(0)
23
Albert St E
St David St S
Thistle St
2035-2045
23,800
-
23,800
23,800
-
-
-
24
Albert St W
Perth St
St David St S
2035-2045
81,200
-
81,200
81,200
(0)
(0)
(0)
25
Aqua St
David St E
Sophia St
2025-2035
33,600
-
33,600
33,600
-
-
-
26
Belsyde Cemetery Road
Union St E
Belsyde Cemetery-Highland Rd Link
2035-2045
50,400
-
50,400
50,400
-
-
-
27
Bricker Ave
Geddes St
Marr Dr
2035-2045
16,800
-
16,800
16,800
-
-
-
28
Burnett Crt
Sideroad 19
S of Sideroad 19
2045-2055
32,200
-
32,200
32,200
(0)
(0)
(0)
29
Carlton Pl
Metcalfe St
Wellington Rd 7
2025-2035
36,400
-
36,400
36,400
-
-
-
30
Cudney St
Harpin Way E
Elliot Ave E
2035-2045
12,600
-
12,600
12,600
-
-
-
31
Elizabeth Cres
Campbell Ave
Woodhill Dr
2025-2035
46,200
-
46,200
46,200
-
-
-
32
Elliot Ave W
Rea Dr
Harpin Way E
2025-2035
47,600
-
47,600
47,600
-
-
-
33
Glengarry Cres
Gartshore St
Fergus Dog Park
2025-2035
51,800
-
51,800
51,800
-
-
-
34
Harpin Way E
Farley Rd
Cudney St
2025-2035
86,800
-
86,800
86,800
-
-
-
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
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
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Table I-1 (Cont'd)
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Active Transportation
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Start
End
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
35
Harpin Way W
Elliot Ave
Farley Rd
2025-2035
35,000
-
35,000
35,000
-
-
-
36
John St
Geddes St
Bricker Ave walkway
2035-2045
18,200
-
18,200
18,200
-
-
-
37
Keating Dr
Walser St
Steven Way
2025-2035
79,800
-
79,800
79,800
(0)
(0)
(0)
38
Marr Dr
Bricker Ave
Irvine St
2035-2045
79,800
-
79,800
79,800
(0)
(0)
(0)
39
McFarlane Cres
McFarlane Park
Middleton Ave
2035-2045
18,200
-
18,200
18,200
-
-
-
40
McGowan St
Spencer Dr
McGowan-Stratford-ECT Link
2025-2035
72,800
-
72,800
72,800
-
-
-
41
McNab St
Victoria St
McNab-Water St Link Trail
2035-2045
106,400
-
106,400
106,400
-
-
-
42
North Queen St
David St
Church St
2025-2035
61,600
-
61,600
61,600
(0)
(0)
(0)
43
Perth St
Union St
Elora St
2035-2045
39,200
-
39,200
39,200
-
-
-
44
Queen St W
West of Tower St
Bridge St
2035-2045
51,800
-
51,800
51,800
-
-
-
45
Rea Dr
Elliot Ave
Farley Rd
2025-2035
77,000
-
77,000
77,000
-
-
-
46
Revell Dr
Elizabeth Cres
Black St
2045-2055
65,800
-
65,800
65,800
-
-
-
47
Runnells Way E
Farley Rd
Colborne St
2035-2045
72,800
-
72,800
72,800
-
-
-
48
Runnells Way W
Colborne St
Farley Rd
2035-2045
61,600
-
61,600
61,600
(0)
(0)
(0)
49
Spencer Dr
Spencer Dr - ECT West Link
Stafford St
2025-2035
92,400
-
92,400
92,400
-
-
-
50
Steven Way
Keating Dr
Colborne St
2025-2035
44,800
-
44,800
44,800
-
-
-
51
Tom St
Garafraxa St E
St Andrew St E
2035-2045
64,400
-
64,400
64,400
(0)
(0)
(0)
52
Wilson Cres
Colborne St
Colborne St
2025-2035
50,400
-
50,400
50,400
-
-
-
53
Confederation Park Trail Extension
Gowrie St S
St David St S
2045-2055
41,860
-
41,860
41,860
-
-
-
54
Confederation Park Trail Extension
Confederation Park
Gowrie St S
2025-2035
119,140
-
119,140
119,140
(0)
(0)
(0)
55
Treatment Plant - Gow Park Trail
Queen St W
Union St W
2025-2035
164,220
-
164,220
164,220
-
-
-
56
Improved Amenities
N/A
N/A
2025-2035
420,000
-
420,000
-
420,000
298,200
121,800
57
Anderson St N
Dianne Cres
St Andrew St E
2045-2055
20,300
-
20,300
-
20,300
14,413
5,887
58
Anderson St S
St Andrew St E
Lamond St
2045-2055
13,400
-
13,400
-
13,400
9,514
3,886
59
Anderson St S
Lamond St
Pierpoint
2025-2035
2,000
-
2,000
-
2,000
1,420
580
60
Bridge St
First Line
Stafford St
2035-2045
8,100
-
8,100
-
8,100
5,751
2,349
61
Bridge St
Stafford St
McNab St
2025-2035
29,200
-
29,200
-
29,200
20,732
8,468
62
Cameron St
St Andrew St E
Garafraxa St E
2025-2035
15,000
-
15,000
-
15,000
10,650
4,350
63
David St W
Wellington Rd 7
Wellington Rd 18
2025-2035
19,100
-
19,100
-
19,100
13,561
5,539
64
Farley Rd
Colborne St
Beatty Line N
2025-2035
58,900
-
58,900
-
58,900
41,819
17,081
65
Gzowski St
Forfar St E
Gordon St
2035-2045
31,700
-
31,700
-
31,700
22,507
9,193
66
Gzowski St
Garafraxa St E
Forfar St E
2025-2035
8,900
-
8,900
-
8,900
6,319
2,581
67
Herrick St
Garafraxa St
St Andrew St
2025-2035
14,600
-
14,600
-
14,600
10,366
4,234
68
Metcalfe St
Mill St
McNab St
2035-2045
13,400
-
13,400
-
13,400
9,514
3,886
69
St Andrew St E
Lamod St
Anderson St S
2025-2035
27,600
-
27,600
-
27,600
19,596
8,004
70
St Andrew St E
Cameron St
Lamond St
2025-2035
24,000
-
24,000
-
24,000
17,040
6,960
71
Victoria Ter
Garafraxa St E
Forfar St E
2025-2035
8,900
-
8,900
-
8,900
6,319
2,581
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
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
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Table I-1 (Cont'd)
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Active Transportation
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Start
End
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
74
Highway 6
Fergus Settlement Area Boundary
Sideroad 18
2025-2035
203,000
-
203,000
-
203,000
-
-
-
75
North Broadway St
County Road 19
Grand River Bridge
2035-2045
497,000
-
497,000
-
497,000
352,870
144,130
76
South Broadway St
Grand River
Belwood Settlement Area Boundary
2035-2045
385,000
-
385,000
-
385,000
273,350
111,650
77
St David St S
St Andrew St
Bridge St
2025-2035
112,000
-
112,000
-
112,000
79,520
32,480
78
Tower St S
Union St
McQueen
2035-2045
630,000
-
630,000
-
630,000
447,300
182,700
79
Tower St S
McQueen
Second Line
2035-2045
833,000
-
833,000
-
833,000
-
-
-
79
Elliot Ave SWM Pond - ECT Link
Elliot Ave W
ECT
2025-2035
70,800
-
70,800
-
70,800
50,268
20,532
80
Sportsplex Expansion Lands
NA
NA
2045-2055
386,400
-
386,400
-
386,400
274,344
112,056
81
Waterloo St MUP South Extension
Trestle Bridge Trail
First Line
2025-2035
309,800
-
309,800
-
309,800
219,958
89,842
82
Wellington County Campus Desire Lines
NA
NA
2045-2055
546,000
-
546,000
-
546,000
387,660
158,340
83
Former Colborne Link
Corborne St
ECT
2025-2035
362,300
-
362,300
-
362,300
257,233
105,067
84
Hydro Corridor Trail (south of Side Road 10) Sideroad 10
Municipal Boundary
2045-2055
1,380,800
-
1,380,800
-
1,380,800
980,368
400,432
85
Middlebrook Pl
Middlebrook Rd
Grand River Bridge
2045-2055
77,300
-
77,300
-
77,300
54,883
22,417
86
Weisenberg Rd
Middlebrook Bridge
Township Boundary
2045-2055
1,001,420
-
1,001,420
-
1,001,420
711,008
290,412
89
Intersection of Church St and Metcalfe St
NA
NA
2025-2035
140,000
-
140,000
-
140,000
99,400
40,600
91
Intersection of Gartshore St and Glengarry CrNA
NA
2025-2035
140,000
-
140,000
-
140,000
99,400
40,600
92
Intersection of Irvine St and David St
NA
NA
2025-2035
140,000
-
140,000
-
140,000
99,400
40,600
93
Intersection of McQueen Blvd and Hwy 6
NA
NA
2025-2035
280,000
-
280,000
-
280,000
198,800
81,200
94
Intersection of South Fergus Trail and Hwy 6 NA
NA
2035-2045
700,000
-
700,000
-
700,000
497,000
203,000
95
Intersection of St. George St W and Beatty Li NA
NA
2025-2035
630,000
-
630,000
-
630,000
447,300
182,700
96
Beatty Line N
Colborne St
Farley Rd
2025-2035
1,485,750
-
1,485,750
-
1,485,750
1,054,883
430,868
97
Belsyde Ave E
St David St S
Scotland St
2025-2035
441,000
-
441,000
-
441,000
313,110
127,890
98
Belsyde Ave W
Tower St S
St David St S
2025-2035
141,750
-
141,750
-
141,750
100,643
41,108
99
Colborne St
Gerrie Rd
Township Rd 20
2025-2035
603,750
-
603,750
-
603,750
428,663
175,088
100
Dickson Dr
Gartshore St
W of First Line
2045-2055
351,750
-
351,750
-
351,750
249,743
102,008
101
Elliot Ave E
Farley Rd
Beatty Ln
2025-2035
362,250
-
362,250
-
362,250
257,198
105,053
102
Frederick Campbell St
Corborne St
ECT
2035-2045
105,000
-
105,000
-
105,000
74,550
30,450
103
Guelph St
McQueen Blvd Extension
Second Line
2035-2045
119,000
-
119,000
-
119,000
-
-
-
104
Guelph St
Elora St
McQueen Blvd Extension
2025-2035
105,000
-
105,000
-
105,000
-
-
-
105
Irvine St
Irvine Creek Bridge
Bricker Ave
2025-2035
577,500
-
577,500
-
577,500
-
-
-
106
Jones Baseline
2 Line
Built boundary (expanded)
2035-2045
530,250
-
530,250
-
530,250
-
-
-
107
Lamond St
St Andrew St
Anderson St
2025-2035
441,000
-
441,000
-
441,000
313,110
127,890
108
McNab St
McNab-Water St Link Trail
Bridge St
2035-2045
63,000
-
63,000
-
63,000
44,730
18,270
109
McQueen Blvd
McTavish Street
Scotland St
2025-2035
477,750
-
477,750
-
477,750
-
-
-
110
McQueen Blvd Extension
Guelph St
McTavish Street
2025-2035
477,750
-
477,750
-
477,750
-
-
-
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
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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Table I-1 (Cont'd)
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Active Transportation
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Start
End
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
111
Millage Lane
Beatty Ln
Black St
2025-2035
115,500
-
115,500
-
115,500
82,005
33,495
112
Scotland St
McQueen Blvd
Second Line
2035-2045
525,000
-
525,000
-
525,000
-
-
-
113
Scotland St
St Andrew St
McQueen Blvd
2025-2035
766,500
-
766,500
-
766,500
544,215
222,285
114
Second Line
East of Highway 6
Scotland St
2035-2045
446,250
-
446,250
-
446,250
-
-
-
115
St David St N
Sideroad 18
Sideroad 19
2025-2035
210,000
-
210,000
-
210,000
-
-
-
116
St David St N
Black St
Sideroad 19
2025-2035
357,000
-
357,000
-
357,000
253,470
103,530
116
Union St E
Thistle St
River St
2025-2035
57,750
-
57,750
-
57,750
41,003
16,748
117
Walser St Extension
Keating Dr
Gerrie Rd
2025-2035
304,500
-
304,500
-
304,500
216,195
88,305
118
Wellington County Road 19
400 m West of North Broadway St
400 m East of North Broadway St
2025-2035
383,250
-
383,250
-
383,250
272,108
111,143
119
Wellington Rd 7
First Line
South Elora Urban Boundary Expansion
2035-2045
525,000
-
525,000
-
525,000
-
-
-
120
Wellington Rd 7
First Line
Ross St
2035-2045
745,500
-
745,500
-
745,500
529,305
216,195
121
Wellington Rd 7
Wellington Rd 18
Ross St
2025-2035
981,750
-
981,750
-
981,750
697,043
284,708
122
Woodhill Dr
Elizabeth Cres
Hwy 6
2025-2035
105,000
-
105,000
-
105,000
74,550
30,450
123
Woolwich St E
James St
Irvine St
2045-2055
294,000
-
294,000
-
294,000
-
-
-
124
York St W
Wellington Rd 7
Waterloo St
2035-2045
42,000
-
42,000
-
42,000
29,820
12,180
125
Allan St - Queen St Trail
Queen St E
Allan St
2025-2035
94,500
-
94,500
-
94,500
67,095
27,405
126
Belsyde Cemetery-Highland Rd Link
Thistle St
Highland Rd
2025-2035
36,750
-
36,750
-
36,750
26,093
10,658
127
Conservation Trail-ECT Connector
Conservation Trail
ECT
2025-2035
105,000
-
105,000
-
105,000
74,550
30,450
128
Garafraxa-ECT Connector
Garafraxa St
ECT
2035-2045
283,500
-
283,500
-
283,500
201,285
82,215
129
Garafraxa-St George Connector (Maranatha CWellington Rd 19
St George St E
2035-2045
178,500
-
178,500
-
178,500
126,735
51,765
130
Guelph St Link Trail
Union St W
Elora St
2025-2035
78,750
-
78,750
-
78,750
55,913
22,838
131
Harper Crescent Park Trail
Operations Centre Trail
Gordon St
2025-2035
157,500
-
157,500
-
157,500
111,825
45,675
132
Hill St-Beatty Line Rail Trail
Beatty Line N
Hill St W
2035-2045
693,000
-
693,000
-
693,000
492,030
200,970
133
Maiden Ln - St David St Path
Maiden Ln
West of Tower St
2035-2045
147,000
-
147,000
-
147,000
104,370
42,630
134
McNab-Water St Link Trail
Water St
McNab St
2025-2035
52,500
-
52,500
-
52,500
37,275
15,225
135
The Elora Cataract Trailway
Kertland St
Gerrie Rd
2025-2035
451,500
-
451,500
-
451,500
320,565
130,935
136
Trestle Bridge Trail
Waterloo St
Beatty Line N
2025-2035
1,900,500
-
1,900,500
-
1,900,500
1,349,355
551,145
137
Waterloo St - Water St Link
Nichol St W
Water St
2025-2035
110,250
-
110,250
-
110,250
78,278
31,973
138
WR 18 - Woolwich St E Link
Geddes St
Woolwich St E
2045-2055
31,500
-
31,500
-
31,500
22,365
9,135
139
Ann St
Avruskin St
Wellington Road 18
2045-2055
30,800
-
30,800
-
30,800
21,868
8,932
140
Barker St
St George St E
St Andrew St E
2035-2045
40,600
-
40,600
-
40,600
28,826
11,774
141
Beatty Line S
Frederick Campbell St
St Andrew St W
2035-2045
11,200
-
11,200
-
11,200
7,952
3,248
142
Black St
Campbell Ave
St David St N
2025-2035
193,200
-
193,200
-
193,200
137,172
56,028
143
Blair St
Johnston St S
St Andrew St W
2035-2045
54,600
-
54,600
-
54,600
38,766
15,834
144
Bon Accord St
St Arnaud St
E of Angelica St
2025-2035
130,200
-
130,200
-
130,200
92,442
37,758
145
Breadalbane St
St Andrew St W
Hill St W
2035-2045
46,200
-
46,200
-
46,200
32,802
13,398
146
Church Sq
Church St E
Church St E
2025-2035
16,800
-
16,800
-
16,800
11,928
4,872
147
Church St E
Metcalfe St
Gerrie Rd
2025-2035
103,600
-
103,600
-
103,600
73,556
30,044
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
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table I-1 (Cont'd)
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Active Transportation
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Start
End
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
148
Church St W
Price St
Metcalfe St
2025-2035
18,200
-
18,200
-
18,200
12,922
5,278
149
Colquhoun St
Beatty Line
Johnston St S
2035-2045
36,400
-
36,400
-
36,400
25,844
10,556
150
David St E
Wellington Rd 18
Irvine St
2025-2035
112,000
-
112,000
-
112,000
79,520
32,480
151
Elora St
Beatty Line N
Township Rd 20
2035-2045
88,200
-
88,200
-
88,200
62,622
25,578
152
Forfar St E
St David St N
Gartshore St
2025-2035
142,800
-
142,800
-
142,800
101,388
41,412
153
Gowrie St N
St George St E
Hill St
2025-2035
14,000
-
14,000
-
14,000
9,940
4,060
154
Hill St E
Gowrie St
Cameron St
2025-2035
25,200
-
25,200
-
25,200
17,892
7,308
155
Irvine St
Bricker Ave
Church St
2025-2035
186,200
-
186,200
-
186,200
132,202
53,998
156
James St
Henderson St
Price St
2025-2035
8,400
-
8,400
-
8,400
5,964
2,436
157
Johnston St S
Colquhoun St
Blair St
2035-2045
14,000
-
14,000
-
14,000
9,940
4,060
158
Mary St
Church St
Mill St
2025-2035
47,600
-
47,600
-
47,600
33,796
13,804
159
McNab St
County Road 7
Victoria St
2035-2045
26,600
-
26,600
-
26,600
18,886
7,714
160
McTavish St
Highland Rd
McQueen Blvd
2025-2035
110,600
-
110,600
-
110,600
78,526
32,074
161
Middleton Ave
Gartshore St
Robinson Rd
2025-2035
30,800
-
30,800
-
30,800
21,868
8,932
162
Omar St
West of Can Robert St
St. Arnaud St
2025-2035
47,600
-
47,600
-
47,600
33,796
13,804
163
Price St
James St
Church St
2025-2035
9,800
-
9,800
-
9,800
6,958
2,842
164
Queen St E
St. David St
River St
2025-2035
92,400
-
92,400
-
92,400
65,604
26,796
165
River St
Queen St E
Union St E-Queen St Link Trail
2025-2035
12,600
-
12,600
-
12,600
8,946
3,654
166
Sideroad 19
Beatty Line N
St. David St N
2035-2045
141,400
-
141,400
-
141,400
100,394
41,006
167
Smith St
David St
Victoria Cres
2025-2035
11,200
-
11,200
-
11,200
7,952
3,248
168
South St
County Rd 7
David St W
2045-2055
98,000
-
98,000
-
98,000
69,580
28,420
169
St Andrew St E
St. David St
Cameron St
2025-2035
47,600
-
47,600
-
47,600
33,796
13,804
170
St George St E
St David St N
Anderson St N
2025-2035
298,200
-
298,200
-
298,200
211,722
86,478
171
St George St W
Beatty Line N
St David St N
2025-2035
152,600
-
152,600
-
152,600
108,346
44,254
172
Strathallan St
St David St N
Gzowski St
2025-2035
93,800
-
93,800
-
93,800
66,598
27,202
173
Thistle St
Union St E
End
2025-2035
26,600
-
26,600
-
26,600
18,886
7,714
174
Victoria Cres
James St
Smith St
2025-2035
47,600
-
47,600
-
47,600
33,796
13,804
175
Victoria St
Woolwich St W
William St
2045-2055
42,000
-
42,000
-
42,000
29,820
12,180
176
Victoria Ter
Garafraxa St E
Strathallan St
2025-2035
119,000
-
119,000
-
119,000
84,490
34,510
177
Walser St
Irvine St
Keating Dr
2035-2045
63,000
-
63,000
-
63,000
-
-
-
178
Anderson St N
Dickson Dr
Dianne Cres
2045-2055
25,760
-
25,760
-
25,760
18,290
7,470
179
First Line
ECT
Dickson Dr
2045-2055
128,800
-
128,800
-
128,800
-
-
-
180
Jones Baseline
Built boundary (expanded)
Wellington Road 22
2045-2055
842,030
-
842,030
-
842,030
597,841
244,189
181
Middlebrook Rd
Municipal boundary
County Road 7
2045-2055
1,112,510
-
1,112,510
-
1,112,510
789,882
322,628
182
Second Line E
Sideroad 4
Sideroad 10
2045-2055
528,080
-
528,080
-
528,080
374,937
153,143
183
Sideroad 10
Weisenburg Rd
Second Line E
2045-2055
803,390
-
803,390
-
803,390
570,407
232,983
184
Sideroad 4
Wellington County Rd 21
Second Line E
2035-2045
386,400
-
386,400
-
386,400
274,344
112,056
185
Union St W
Treatment Plant
Bridge St
2025-2035
146,510
-
146,510
-
146,510
104,022
42,488
186
Pedestrian Bridge Crossing Grand River at
Craighead Cottage
Johnston St S
Union St W
2025-2035
2,800,000
-
2,800,000
-
2,800,000
1,988,000
812,000
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
(2025$)
Post Period
Benefit
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table I-1 (Cont'd)
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charges Calculation
Active Transportation
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Start
End
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2025 to 2051
71%
29%
187
Pedestrian Bridge Crossing Grand River at
Middlebrook
Middlebrook Place
Weisenberg Rd
2045-2055
2,800,000
-
2,800,000
-
2,800,000
-
-
-
188
Gordon St
St David St N
Gartshore St
2035-2045
304,920
-
304,920
-
304,920
216,493
88,427
189
Drimmie Park - 6560 Gerrie Rd Link
Keating Dr
Thomas Blvd
2025-2035
93,380
-
93,380
-
93,380
66,300
27,080
190
Fergus Dog Park MUP
Glengarry Cres
Dog Park - Dickson Dr Trail
2025-2035
74,060
-
74,060
-
74,060
52,583
21,477
191
Hill St-Beatty Line Rail Trail - Black St Link
Hill St-Beatty Line Rail Trail
Black St
2025-2035
16,100
-
16,100
-
16,100
11,431
4,669
192
Operations Centre Trails
Gartshore St
Gartshore St
2025-2035
273,700
-
273,700
-
273,700
194,327
79,373
193
Spencer Dr - Trestle Bridge Trail West Link
Trestle Bridge Trail
Spencer Dr
2025-2035
16,100
-
16,100
-
16,100
11,431
4,669
194
Geddes St
Metcalfe St
David St W
2025-2035
20,300
-
20,300
-
20,300
14,413
5,887
195
Metcalfe St
David St
Mill St
2025-2035
20,300
-
20,300
-
20,300
14,413
5,887
196
St Andrew St W
Breadalbane St
St David St N
2025-2035
39,200
-
39,200
-
39,200
27,832
11,368
197
Wayfinding and Signage Improvements
N/A
N/A
2025-2035
70,000
-
70,000
-
70,000
49,700
20,300
Total
53,995,100
-
-
53,995,100
2,146,620
20,350,470
31,498,010
22,363,587
9,134,423
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2025$)
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.
PAGE J-1
Appendix J
Proposed D.C. By-law
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE J-2
Appendix J: Proposed D.C. By-law
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 2026-xxx
BEING A BY-LAW FOR THE IMPOSITION OF DEVELOPMENT
CHARGES
WHEREAS the Township of Centre Wellington will experience growth through
development and re-development;
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Centre Wellington;
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Centre Wellington or its existing taxpayers while at
the same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services;
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.27, as amended
(the "Act") provides that the council of a Township may by by-law impose development
charges against land to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased
needs for services;
AND WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington
has given notice of and held a public meetings on the 9th day of February, 2026 in
accordance with the Act and the regulations thereto;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
CENTRE WELLINGTON ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
PAGE J-3
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1. In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings:
"accessory use" means where used to describe a use, building, or structure that
the use, building, or structure is naturally and normally incidental, subordinate in
purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively devoted to a principal use, building
or structure, but is not an ancillary residential building;
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended, or any successor
thereof;
"ancillary residential building" means a residential building that would be
ancillary to a detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or row dwelling;
"affordable residential unit" means a residential unit that meets the criteria set
out in subsection 4.1(2) or 4.1(3) of the Act;
"agricultural research building" means a specialized facility, designed and
equipped for systematic scientific investigation and study aimed at improving
agricultural practices and solving related problems and is operated by an
academic institute such as an accredited college or university.
"apartment unit" means any residential unit within a building containing three or
more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is obtained through a
common entrance or entrances from the street level and the residential units are
connected by an interior corridor, and includes stacked townhouses;
"attainable residential unit" means a residential unit that meets the criteria set
out in subsection 4.1(4) of the Act;
"back-to-back townhouse dwelling" means a building containing more than two
dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a rear common
wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres, including a
den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a bathroom, living room,
dining room or kitchen;
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"benefiting area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal description in a
front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a benefit from the
construction of a service;
"board of education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof (the "Education Act");
"bona fide farm uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a farm
business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number issued by
the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and be assessed in
the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation
and includes the cultivation and propagation of cannabis plants;
"brownfield site" means an undeveloped or previously developed site with
potential for redevelopment, but that may be contaminated by previous activities
occurring on or adjacent to the site. They are usually, but not exclusively, former
industrial or commercial properties that may be underutilized, derelict or vacant.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a Brownfield Site may include
former gasoline/service stations, former landfill sites, former industrial sites, or
former commercial sites.
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23 as
amended, or any successor thereof (the "Building Code Act");
"cannabis" means:
a)
a cannabis plant;
b)
any part of a cannabis plant, including the phytocannabinoids produced
by, or found in, such a plant regardless of whether that part has been
processed or not;
c)
any substance or mixture of substances that contains or has on it any part
of such a plant; and
d)
any substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid produced by, or
found in, such a plant, regardless of how the substance was obtained.
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"cannabis plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus Cannabis.
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a building, or part thereof, designed,
used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following: production,
processing, harvesting, testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging,
shipment, or distribution of cannabis where a licence, permit or authorization
has been issued under applicable federal law and does include, but is not
limited to such buildings as a greenhouse and agricultural building associated
with the use. It does not include a building or part thereof solely designed, used,
or intended to be used for retail sales of cannabis.
"capital cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the Township
or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and as authorized by
the Township or local board,
(a)
to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
(b)
to improve land,
(c)
to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
(d)
to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
(i)
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
(ii)
material acquired for circulation, reference or information purposes
by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990,
Chap. P.44, as amended, or any successor thereof; and
(iii) rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or more.
(e)
to undertake studies in connection with any matter under the Act and any
of the matters in clauses (a) to (d) above, including the development
charge background study required for the provision of services designated
in this By-law within or outside the Township, including interest on
borrowing for those expenditures under clauses (a) to (e) above that are
growth-related;
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"charitable dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential building
or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and operated by a
corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9,
for persons requiring residential, specialized or group care and charitable
dwelling includes a children's residence under the Child and Family Services
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home, or a joint home under the Homes for the
Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.13, an institution under the
Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8, a nursing home under the Nursing
Homes Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. N.7, and a home for special care under the Homes
for Special Care Act, R.S.O. 1990, c, H.12.
"commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the purposes of
buying or selling commodities and services, but does not include industrial or
agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels, motor inns and boarding,
lodging and rooming houses;
"correctional group home" means a residential building or the residential portion
of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit supervised on a
24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation basis, and funded
wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by public subscription or
donation, or by any combination thereof, and licensed, approved or supervised
by the Province of Ontario as a detention or correctional facility under any
general or special act and amendments or replacement thereto. A correction
group home may contain an office provided that the office is used only for the
operation of the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional
group home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by
the Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario.
"Council" means the Council of the Township;
"detached dwelling unit" has the same meaning as a single detached dwelling
unit" for the purposes of this by-law.
"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
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building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability thereof, and
includes redevelopment;
"development charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-law;
"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;
"existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date this by-
law was passed;
"existing industrial building" means a building or buildings existing on a site in
the Township of Centre Wellington on October 16th, 2006 or the buildings or
structures constructed and occupied on a vacant site pursuant to site plan
approval under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 (the
"Planning Act") subsequent to October 16, 2006 for which full development
charges were paid, and is used for or in connection with,
a)
the production, compounding, processing, packaging, crating,
bottling, packaging, or assembling of raw or semi-processed goods
or materials ("manufacturing") in not less than seventy-five per cent
of the total gross floor area of the building or buildings on a site
("manufacturing") or warehousing related to the manufacturing use
carried on in the building or buildings,
b)
research or development in connection with manufacturing in not
less than seventy-five per cent of the total gross floor area of the
building or buildings on a site,
c)
retail sales by a manufacturer, if the retail sales are at the site
where the manufacturing is carried out, such retail sales are
restricted to goods manufactured at the site, and the building or
part of a building where such retail sales are carried out does not
constitute greater than twenty-five per cent of the total gross floor
area of the building or buildings on the site, or
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d)
office or administrative purposes, if they are,
1.
carried out with respect to the manufacturing or
warehousing; and,
2.
in or attached to the building or structure used for such
manufacturing or warehousing;
"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;
"gross floor area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, 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 any other dwelling
unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) 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:
(i)
loading facilities above or below grade;
(ii)
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; and
(iii)
wind turbines, which are defined in (c).
(c)
in the case of a non-residential wind turbine, the total area of the concrete
base of the structure;
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"group home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-
use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or may not be
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation basis,
and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by public
subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof and licensed, approved
or supervised by the Province of Ontario for the accommodation of persons
under any general or special act and amendments or replacements thereto. A
group home may contain an office provided that the office is used only for the
operation of the group home in which it is located.
"hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed and
intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the terminally ill in a
home or homelike setting so that quality of life is maintained, and family
members may be active participants in care.
"industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed intended for
use for production, compounding, processing, packaging, crating, bottling, or
assembly ("manufacturing") of raw goods or semi-processed goods or
materials, research and development relating thereto, warehousing or bulk
storage of goods, and includes office uses and the sale of commodities to the
general public where such uses are accessory to an industrial use, and includes
cannabis production facilities, but does not include the sale of commodities to
the general public through a warehouse club and does not include self-storage
or mini-self storage facilities;
"Institutional development means development of a building or structure
intended for use,
a)
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
b)
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
c)
by any of the following post-secondary institutions for the objects of
the institution:
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(i)
a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operating funding from the Government of Ontario,
(ii)
a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause (i), or
(iii)
an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017;
d)
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
e)
as a hospice to provide end of life care."
"live/work unit" means a unit which contains separate residential and non-
residential areas intended for both residential and non-residential uses
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with direct access between the
residential and non-residential areas;
"Local Board" means a local board as defined in section 1 of the Municipal
Affairs Act other than a board as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Education
Act;
"local services" means those services, facilities or things which are under the
jurisdiction of the Township and are related to a plan of subdivision or within the
area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under Sections 41, 51 or
53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.13, as amended, or any
successor thereof;
"long-term care home" means development as defined in subsection 2(1) of the
Fixing Long-Term Care Home Act.
"multiple dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings and includes but is not limited to back-
to-back townhouses, and the residential portion of a live/work unit;
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"non-residential use" means a building or structure of any kind whatsoever
used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a residential use and
includes wind turbines;
"non-profit housing development" means development of a building or structure
intended for use as residential premises by,
a.
a corporation without share capital to which the Corporations Act applies,
that is in good standing under that Act and whose primary object is to
provide housing;
b.
a corporation without share capital to which the Canada Not-for-profit
Corporations Act applies, that is in good standing under that Act and
whose primary object is to provide housing; or
c.
a non-profit housing co-operative that is in good standing under the Co-
operative Corporations Act, or any successor legislation.
"nursing home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building licensed as a nursing home by the Province of Ontario.
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as amended,
and approved;
"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'
"place of worship" means that part of a building or structure that is exempt from
taxation as a place of worship under the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap.
A.31, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"public hospital" means lands, buildings or structures used and occupied by a
hospital that receives aid under the Public Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40,
but excludes (i) any portion of a building occupied by a tenant of the hospital, (ii)
any lands, buildings or structures, or portions thereof, owned by a hospital or
hospital board that are used for purposes other than a public hospital, and (iii)
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any residential component of such lands, buildings or structures, or portions
thereof, that is not a public hospital;
"rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada based
on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"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.
"residential dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being occupied
as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons, containing one
or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels, tents, truck campers,
tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding, lodging or rooming houses;
"residential use" means the use of a building or structure or portion thereof for
one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit on land that is
used for an agricultural use;
"retirement home or lodge" mans a residential building or the residential portion
of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily for retired
persons or couples where each private bedroom or living accommodation has a
separate private bathroom and separate entrance from a common hall 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.
"row dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached dwelling
units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an independent entrance
from the outside and is vertically separated from any abutting dwelling unit and
includes street townhouses as defined in the Township's Zoning By-law;
"school, private" means a private school defined under the Education Act or any
successor thereto, being "an institution at which instruction is provided at any
time between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any school day for five or more
pupils who are of, or over compulsory school age in any of the subjects of the
elementary or secondary school courses of study".
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"semi-detached dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal wall,
but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the residential unit
are not connected by an interior corridor;
"service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"single detached dwelling unit" means a residential building consisting of one
dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
"site" means a parcel of land which can be legally conveyed pursuant to section
50 of the Planning Act and includes a development having two or more lots
consolidated under one identical ownership;
"special care/special dwelling" means a residence
a)
containing two or more dwelling rooms, which rooms have common
entrance from street level; and
b)
where the occupants have the right to use in common with other
occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common room, and accessory buildings;
and
c)
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs, including
but not limited to, independent permanent living arrangements; and where
support services, such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry,
housing, nursing, respite care and attending services are provided at
various levels; and includes but is not limited to retirement homes or
lodges, group homes, dormitories, and hospices.
"stacked townhouse dwelling" means a building containing two or more dwelling
units where each dwelling unit is separated horizontally and/or vertically from
another dwelling unit by a common wall or floor;
"Township" means the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington;
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"township" means the area within the geographic limits of the Township of
Centre Wellington; and
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Centre
Wellington or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the
Planning Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES/CLASS OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services and classes of services for which development
charges are imposed under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Services Related to a Highway;
(b) Public Works;
(c) Fire Protection Services;
(d) Parks and Recreation Services;
(e) Growth Studies;
(f) Land - 10 Year Forecast;
(g) Land - 2051 Forecast;
(h) Land - Urban 2051 Forecast;
(h) Wastewater Services; and
(i) Water Services.
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3.
APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-law
where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
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(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out in
subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of Centre
Wellington whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation under
s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
3.3.
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that are
owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the Township or a local board thereof;
(b) a board of education; or
(c) the Corporation of the County of Wellington or a local board thereof;
Approvals for Development
3.4 (a)
Development charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or structures
that are developed for residential or non-residential uses if the development
requires:
(i)
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a zoning by-
law under section 34 of the Planning Act;
(ii)
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning
Act;
(iii)
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under subsection
50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
(iv)
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the Planning
Act;
(v)
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
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(vi)
the approval of a description under section 50 of the Condominium
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended, or any successor
thereof; or
(vii)
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in relation to a
building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated in
subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or structures to
which this By-law applies even though two or more of the actions described
in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the lands, buildings or structures
can be developed.
(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4 (a) occur at different times, additional development charges
shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect of increasing the
need for services.
Exemptions:
Rules with Respect to Exemptions for Intensification of Existing Housing or New
Housing
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall not be
imposed with respect to developments or portions of developments as follows:
(a)
the enlargement to an existing residential dwelling unit;
(b)
the creation of additional dwelling units equal to the greater of one or 1%
of the existing dwelling units in an existing residential rental building
containing four or more dwelling units or prescribed ancillary structure to
the existing residential building;
3.5.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to the creation of any of the following in
existing or new dwellings:
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a)
A second residential unit in an existing or new detached dwelling,
semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling 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 or new detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling cumulatively
contain no more than one residential unit.
b)
A third residential unit in an existing or new detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling or row dwelling 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 or new detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling contains any
residential units.
c)
One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing or new detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling
or row dwelling on a parcel of urban residential land, if the
existing or new detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling
or row dwelling contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing or
new detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or row
dwelling contains any residential units.
3.6
Exemption for Industrial Development:
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, there shall be an exemption
from the payment of development charges for one or more enlargements of an
existing industrial building on its site, whether attached or separate from the
existing industrial building, up to a maximum of fifty per cent of the gross floor
area before the first enlargement for which an exemption from the payment of
development charges was granted pursuant to the Development Charges Act or
this section. Development charges shall be imposed in accordance with this by-
law with respect to the amount of the floor area of an enlargement that results in
the gross floor area of the industrial building being increased by greater than fifty
per cent of the gross floor area of the existing industrial building.
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3.7
If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged by greater than
50 percent, the amount of the development charge payable in respect of the
enlargement is the amount of the development charge that would otherwise be
payable multiplied by the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50 percent of the
gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the amount of the
enlargement
3.8
Other Exemptions and Reductions:
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall not be
imposed with respect to:
a) Land vested in or leased to a university that receives regular and ongoing
operating funds from the government for the purposes of 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;
b) non-profit housing development;
c) affordable residential units;
d) attainable residential units;
e) long-term care homes;
f) The D.C. payable for rental housing developments, where the residential units
are intended to be used as a rented residential premises will be reduced
based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
i)
Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction
ii)
Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
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iii)
All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
g) A place of worship or buildings for purposes of a churchyard or cemetery;
h) Non-residential farm buildings constructed for bona fide farm uses and/or
agricultural research buildings constructed for the use of a university or
owned/operated by a university;
i) Public hospitals;
j) Hospices;
k) Silos for used for industrial, commercial and/or institutional uses; and
l)
Shipping containers used for industrial, commercial and/or institutional uses,
only when these are an accessory use, as defined in the Township's Zoning
By-law.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.9
The development charges set out in Schedule B shall be imposed on residential
uses of lands, buildings, or structures, including a dwelling unit accessory to a
non-residential use and, in the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the
residential uses in the mixed-use building or structure, including the residential
component of a live/work unit, according to the type of residential unit, and
calculated with respect to each of the services according to the type of residential
use.
Non-Residential
3.10 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in the
case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential component of a
live/work unit, and calculated with respect to each of the services according to
the total floor area of the non-residential use.
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Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.11 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land within 60
months prior to the date of payment of development charges in regard to such
redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in part, or converted from
one principal use to another principal use on the same land, in order to facilitate
the redevelopment, the development charges otherwise payable with respect to
such redevelopment shall be reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a mixed-use
building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-use building or
structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the applicable development
charge under subsection 3.9 by the number, according to type, of dwelling
units that have been or will be demolished or converted to another principal
use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case of mixed-
use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the mixed-use building or
structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the greater of the applicable
development charges under subsection 3.10 by the gross floor area that has
been or will be demolished or converted to another principal use;
(c) notwithstanding the above, for brownfield redevelopment, the period in which
the reduction of development charges applies for redevelopment shall be
extended to not more than 300 months prior to the date of payment of
development charges in regard to such redevelopment;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
Time of Calculation and Payment of Development Charges
3.12 Subject to subsections 3.13 through 3.15, development charges imposed under
this By-law are calculated, payable, and collected upon issuance of the first
building permit for the development.
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3.13 Notwithstanding subsection 3.12, 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 occupancy, and each subsequent
installment.
3.13 Where the development of land results from the approval of a site plan or zoning
by-law amendment received on or after January 1, 2020, and building permit
issuance occurs after the approval of the application and within the timeframe set
out in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development charges under subsections 3.9
and 3.10 shall be calculated on the lower of:
a)
the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date of the planning application,
including interest. Where both planning applications apply, development
charges under subsections 3.9 and 3.10 shall be calculated on the rates in
effect on the date of the later planning application, including interest.
b)
the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the day the development charge is
payable.
3.14 In accordance with Section 26.1 of the Act, a development charge in respect of
residential development, other than rental housing or institutional development,
shall be paid in full on the earlier of:
a)
The day a permit is issued under the Building Code Act, 1992
authorizing occupation of the building; and
b)
The day the building is first occupied.
3.14.1 The Township may require the person required to pay the development
charge to provide an instrument to be used to secure the payment of
the development charge, subject to any prescribed limitations.
3.14.2 Notwithstanding Section 3.14.1, should the person required to pay the
development charge waive the requirement to pay the Development
charge as per section 3.14, the D.C. may be paid in accordance with
Section 3.12 of this by-law, without entering into an agreement made
under Section 27 of the D.C.A.
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3.15 Despite subsections 3.12 to 3.14, and in accordance with section 27 of the Act,
Council from time to time, and at any time, may enter into agreements providing
for all or any part of a development charge to be paid before or after it would
otherwise be payable.
4.
Payment by Services
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.9 and 3.10, Council may, by
agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in exchange for work
that relates to a service to which a development charge relates under this By-law.
5.
Indexing
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on January 1st of each year, in
accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6.
Schedules
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A
Components of Services and Classes of Services Designated in
section 2.1
Schedule B
Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
7.
Conflicts
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into an
agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law applies, and
a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and such agreement, the
provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject of an
agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the subject of one or
more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a), an additional development
charge in respect of the development permitted by the action shall be
calculated, payable and collected in accordance with the provisions of this By-
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law if the development has the effect of increasing the need for services, unless
such agreement provides otherwise.
8.
Severability
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is hereby
declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of this By-law shall
continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-enacted, amended or modified.
9.
Date By-law in Force
9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on February 23, 2026.
10.
Date By-law Expires
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on February 23, 2036 unless it is repealed by
Council at an earlier date.
11.
Existing By-law Repealed
11.1 By-law Number 2021-11 is hereby repealed.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of February, 2026.
______________________
_____________________
Mayor - Shawn Watters
Clerk - Kerri O'Kane
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 2026-xxx
COMPONENTS OF SERVICES/CLASS OF SERVICES DESIGNATED IN
SUBSECTION 2.1
D.C.-Eligible Services
- Services Related to a Highway:
Roads
Active Transportation
- Fire Protection Services:
Fire Facilities
Fire Vehicles
Fire Small Equipment and Gear
- Parks and Recreation Services:
Parkland Development
Parkland Amenities - Parks
Parkland Amenities - Recreation
Park Trails
Recreation Facilities
Parks and Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
- Wastewater Services:
Treatment Plants
Collection System
- Water Services:
Wells, Treatment and Storage
Distribution System
D.C.-Eligible Classes
- Public Works:
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
- Growth Studies:
Growth Studies
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- Land Acquisition:
10 Year Forecast
2051 Forecast
Urban 2051 Forecast
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Schedule B
By-law 2026-XX
Schedule of Development Charges
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Other Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Municipal Wide Services/Class of Service:
Services Related to a Highway
6,952
5,672
4,703
3,430
2,618
3.10
Public Works (Facilities and Fleet)
3,265
2,664
2,209
1,611
1,230
1.46
Fire Protection Services
987
805
668
487
372
0.44
Parks and Recreation Services
16,552
13,503
11,197
8,166
6,233
0.95
Growth Studies
978
798
662
482
368
0.46
Land - 2051 Forecast
383
312
259
189
144
0.17
Land - 10 Year Forecast
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
29,117
23,754
19,698
14,365
10,965
6.58
Urban Services
Wastewater Treatment
7,784
6,350
5,266
3,840
2,931
3.47
Wastewater Sewers
889
725
601
439
335
0.40
Water Treatment plants and storage
3,398
2,772
2,299
1,676
1,280
1.52
Water Distribution
4,718
3,849
3,192
2,328
1,777
2.11
Land - Urban 2051 Forecast
439
358
297
217
165
0.20
Total Urban Services
17,228
14,054
11,655
8,500
6,488
7.70
GRAND TOTAL RURAL AREA
29,117
23,754
19,698
14,365
10,965
6.58
GRAND TOTAL URBAN AREA
46,345
37,808
31,353
22,865
17,453
14.28
Service/Class of Service
RESIDENTIAL